Nassau Herald 03-20-2025

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Lawrence club returns to international stage

By MELISSA BERMAN mberman@liherald.com

For the first time in three years, Lawrence High School’s DECA club will be represented at the International Career Development Conference. Junior Nataly Gutierrez is the only member of Lawrence’s club that will take part in the competition in Orlando April 26 to 29.

DECA, formerly Distributive Education Clubs of America, prepares aspiring leaders and entrepreneurs for careers in marketing, finance, hospitality and management in high schools and colleges around the world. More than 23,000 high school students, teacher-advisers, business professionals and alumni will gather at the conference next month.

Mark Albin, who taught STEM courses — science, technology, engineering and math — at the high school before moving to Lawrence Elementary School, has been Lawrence’s DECA adviser for 20 years, and this will be his fifth appearance in Orlando. “We have qualified for 17 of my 20 years, but we’re coming off a three-year drought,” Albin wrote in an email. “I think coming off of Covid and my move to teaching at the elementary level gives me less access to the DECA students and contributed to our low numbers of competitors and success.”

Albin now teaches STEM at the elementary school.

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Many support ousted principal of Hewlett High

By BRIAN NORMAN bnorman@liherald.com

Residents crowded the Hewlett School District Board of Education meeting on March 12, a month after they found out that Hewlett High School Principal Alexandra Greenberg would not be returning to the school.

More than 100 parents and students gathered in the Woodmere Education Center to voice their support for Greenberg, and to tell school board trustees why they believed it was in their best interests to bring her back.

Community members were made aware that Greenberg’s tenure at the high school was ending when a job listing was posted on OLAS, an online education job search platform, in February. They created a petition, which at press time had 322 signatures, in an effort to keep Greenberg on. Advertisements for last week’s meeting were posted on social

media, encouraging people to attend.

School board President Debra Sheinin took to social media before the meeting to address the situation, saying that part of her job is to make the best decisions for the community, even if it isn’t the most popular choice.

“We, as the Board of Education, were elected by this community to serve the best interests of the entire district,” Sheinin said in a posted statement.

“That includes the silent voices, those who cannot be heard, and the students who remain unseen due to confidentiality. And that also means making decisions that are not always popular or easy — but are necessary.”

Audience members were given two minutes to discuss non-agenda items, and many addressed the Greenberg decision. Sheinin directed that no individuals could be mentioned

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Ellie Kauderer clearly enjoyed herself as the bull whipped her around at the Purim in the Wild West celebration with the Chabad of Hewlett, at the Stella K. Abrham High School for Girls.

GIL BRuh Hewlett Harbor village trustee

Parking issues near Gio’s restaurant spark safety worries

By BRIAN NORMAN bnorman@liherald.com

Atlantic Beach residents have voiced strong concerns about parking at Gio’s Atlantic Beach restaurant, claiming the parking lot at the intersection of Park Street and Ithaca Avenue has been misused.

Village residents claim that Gio’s at 1846 Park St., has been using a parking lot across the street from the restaurant, which has one exit leading out onto Ithaca Avenue

Those who spoke out on the issue at the March 10 board meeting said that motorists have been exiting the lot and driving the wrong way down Ithaca Avenue. Speakers also noted that the restaurant’s valet parking system, operated by a separate contracted company, could be contributing to the issue.

Ithaca Avenue resident Marianne Gould submitted a letter to the village trustees on her concerns and asking for them to be addressed as soon as possible.

“Cars drive the wrong way on my street, park in this parking lot illegally, patrons of the restaurant are boisterous late at night,” Gould read in a letter to the Board of Trustees.

Many residents say they feel endangered by drivers leaving the lot and heading the wrong way down the oneway street.

Steve Watkins, who also lives on

Ithaca Avenue, said that this is not the first time he has raised this issue.

“George, I have been coming to you for months, we’ve said it to you, we’ve pleaded with you, we begged you to do something about it, and yet this board has done absolutely nothing,” Watkins said, in addressing Mayor George Pappas. “Yesterday, I was coming home at 7:58 p.m., a white suburban came pulling out of that parking lot and drove down my block the wrong way.”

Watkins and Gould referred to a different parking issue on Albany Boulevard, where new Trustee Anthony Livreri lives, that appeared to be resolved as he was elected to the board last June. They said that’s unfair.

Livreri refuted the claims, saying he created a petition with his neighbors and waited more than a year for his parking issues to be resolved, both of which occurred before he became a village trustee.

Vincent Amoroso, the village’s superintendent of public works and building inspector, said he believed it was a matter for the Atlantic Beach Board of Zoning Appeals.

“Gio’s restaurant has applied for a variance for to remodel the interior of the restaurant and increase it as part of that increased occupancy,” Amoroso said. “They are required to provide a parking analysis and location for off street parking they have submitted to

the board of zoning appeals for the offstreet parking to utilize that parking lot, whether or not that is granted is a zoning board matter.”

George Cornish, the BZA’s president, said at the meeting that if no addition is currently being done, it is not a matter for his board.

No representatives from Gio’s Restaurant attended the meeting. As of press time, Gio’s had not issued a comment regarding the situation.

Pappas said, village officials are working together to help rectify the situation.

Have an opinion on the Gio parking situation? Send letter mberman@liherald.com.

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The Atlantic Beach village board listened to resident concerns over the parking situation at Gio’s Atlantic Beach restaurant at the March 10 meeting.

Brian Norman/Herald Residents have felt unsafe after reporting numerous drivers going the wrong way out of the parking lot onto Ithaca Avenue.

All about the Lawrence 2025-2026 budget

By MELISSA BERMAN mberman@liherald.com

lawrence school district unveiled their proposed budget for the 20252026 school year at their monthly Board of Education meeting, on March 10. This year’s budget

18,256 students:

Though the district forecasts an enrollment of 2,106 — 150 at the Early Childhood Center, 459 in the elementary school, 720 at the high school, 315 in the middle school and 462 at the primary school — As mandated by the state, Lawrence also has to make provisions for 6,150 non-public school students. “We roll up the grades and exit out the current 12th grade and then predict the kindergarten numbers based on the pre-k programs,” Jeremy Feder, assistant superintendent for business and operations, said.

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No tax levy increase:

If approved by the district residents — voting on May 20 — it

bigger costs include impact of contractual obligations including health insurance, maintaining successful educational programs and opportunities for the students transportation costs, officials said.

Capital projects are also planned should the preliminary fiscal plan be approved, including continuation of building upgrades

will be the seventh consecutive year of a no tax levy increase, officials said there would be no cuts to academic programming. The tax levy — the amount of money the school district collects in taxes — remains the same at $85.95 million. “You increase tax levy as needed and there was no need because the restoration in foundation aid allowed us to keep the tax levy at zero,” Feder said.

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2.55 percent budget increase: The tentative budget is $104.5 million, a 2.55 percent spending increase from the current budget at $101.99 million. The larger increases were seen in salaries at $1 million, half a million for building maintenance, $300,000 for

and HVAC installation at the Broadway campus (phases five through eight), updating the weight room at Lawrence High School and the Federal Emergency Management project: $75 million for construction of a seawall that will be built above the flood line elevation, surrounding the entire high school campus.

aides, $250,000 in legal expenses, $150,000 for security and $100,000 for textbooks. Overall the transportation budget is now $11.5 million

The district received $2.5 million in state aid.

“Staff changes brought in by retirement planning plus the fact that last year when we had to create our budget we had a state foundation aid decrease which was subsequently restored so that brought us this year back to a healthy 2.5 percent, due to the reinstating of the foundation aid,” Feder said

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Phases five through eight: Phases five through eight are apart of an extensive renovation of the 199 Broadway Cam -

pus in Lawrence, which also houses the district’s elementary school. In an eight-part construction plan, the first to undergo work was the auditorium at the middle school. These four phases encompass renovating and adding more classrooms. Feder said, the district has allocated between $7.5 million and $10 million for construction and renovation projects in the past six years as part of its capital budget.

The Board of Education will hold its budget hearing on May 6 in the cafeteria at Lawrence High School, at 2 Reilly Road, in Cedarhurst at 8 p.m. Voting on the budget is May 20 from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.

things to know hewlett-woodmere Budget

Board of education discusses tax levy and fee increases

By BRIAN NORMAN

bnorman@liherald.com

Charles Carollo, assistant superintendent for finance and personnel, met with

n Proposed rate and fee increases for 2025-26

After several years of minimal or no increases to rates and fees, Carollo proposed ”modest increases” for the 2025-26 school year. The increases were attributed to salary hikes in required contractual agreements.

Fees that were raised include the use of district facilities, such as high school and middle school fields and field lighting, which saw a $5 per hour increase from the current school year. The use of the cafeteria, classroom, or gym/auditorium when school is not in session also received a $5 per hour increase in the proposed budget.

Carollo also presented proposed rates for the summer playschool staff. Trustee Shari Amitrano suggested that seeing the camp’s overall budget would lead to a better understanding of its finances, rather than just showing staff salaries.

“I feel like seeing a full budget for the summer playschool, as opposed to what we are paying out, I mean it doesn’t really give perspective to the size of the camp and what we are doing with that,” she said.

members of the Hewlett-Woodmere Board of Education on March 12 to discuss and develop the budget for the 2025-26 school year.

Carollo and the board have been working diligently for several months on the budget, which will be presented to the public on May 7. Residents vote on it May

Carollo said that he would work on getting a proposed budget for the school playschool for next budget workshop.

The Hewlett-Woodmere Board of Education will be holding three more budget meetings before its annual budget meeting on May 7.

n Board Members want the Tax Levy Lowered

Carollo presented the board with the current tax levy calculation. The tax levy is the amount of property taxes a school district must collect in order to balance its budget. The proposed tax levy came in at $111,047,087, which is a 2.27 percent increase over the current fiscal plan, or roughly $42.5 million higher.

Board Vice President Cheryl May asked if this number could be brought down to fewer than 2 percent.

“The way that our community is, I think that 2.27 is too high for us, and I am not sure that the community would support that number,” May

said. “I really feel like we should be targeting a number close to that 1.95, to 1.97 range if not even lower.”

Her opinion resonated with fellow trustees.

n Review Administrative Structure for potential savings

The trustees then discussed ways to create potential savings to lower the tax levy under 2 percent. Board of Education President Debra Sheinin said: “The board would need to find $400,000 in order to reach their goal of 1.95 percent.”

Board members discussed the teacher reductions that discusses at a February budget meeting, and suggested similar administrative cuts, to help achieve the 2 percent tax levy goal without harming student services, or using money in reserves.

They asked Carollo to review the current administrative structure, to identify any potential redundancies in the staffing.

LAWRENCE DISTRICT 15

NON-PUBLIC SCHOOL TRANSPORTATION AND TEXTBOOK REQUESTS

All requests for textbooks and transportation to non-public schools for the 2025-2026 school year must be filed by April 1, 2025.

Renewals and change of schools must be made online at: https://www.lawrence.org/o/registration

APRIL 1 IS THE DEADLINE TO APPLY

New registrants must file in person by April 1st, 2025. Appointments must be made at least 24-hours in advance. Call our office at (516) 295-7065 or e-mail Transportation@Lawrence.k12.ny.us to schedule an appointment.

Procedures and required documents for registration can be found on the transportation and registration website at: https://www.lawrence.org/o/registration

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Protecting Your Future

Inwood man charged in fatal assault of infant daughter

An Inwood man was arrested after allegedly assaulting his two-monthold daughter, who later died from her injuries, Nassau County police said.

Officers responded to a home in Inwood around 10:40 a.m. on March 7 after receiving a report of a choking infant.

Police said the baby, identified as Liseyda Rabanales-Barrios, was taken to a local hospital and later transferred to another facility, where she pronounced dead due to her injuries.

after the subsequent investigation, police determined the infant had been assaulted, leading to her death.

On March 12, police arrested Marlon Rabanales-Pretzantzin, 20, of Inwood. He is charged with second-degree murder and was scheduled to be arraigned on March 13 at First District Court in Hempstead.

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Inwood resident Marlon Rabanales-Pretzantzin was charged with second-degree murder in the death of two-month-old Liseyda Rabanales-Barrios.

Det. Capt. Steve Fitzpatrick, the commanding officer of the Nassau County Homicide Squad, said at Nassau County Police Headquarters in Mineola, that after an interview with Rabanales-Pretzantzin, he admitted what had happened with the baby.

“Last night March, 12, when we interviewed the father, he admitted to us what had happened with the baby, how he abused it physically, how he felt that the child was not his, and how he did not respect of want that child,” Fitzpatrick said. “He hit the child several times around the face and head, and he threw the child on the ground.”

Fitzpatrick reported that another one-year-old boy was removed from the house by the mother, and is currently

at a local hospital and being evaluated for injuries.

County Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder said Rabanales-Pretzantzin is originally from Guatemala, crossed into the United States in 2022 through El Paso, Texas, and was released into the country under the “catch and release” policy.

The catch and release policy is the practice of releasing migrants, while they await hearings in immigration court.

Police ask anyone with information regarding this incident to contact Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1 (800) 244-8477 or call 911. All calls are confidential.

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Youthful Hofstra shoots for CAA run

By ANDREW COEN sports@liherald.com

The Hofstra women’s lacrosse team opened 2025 in the heart of winter on Feb. 7 with high hopes for a memorable season that will end in the warmth of spring.

An 11-6 win against Long Island University in the season opener began a stretch of four straight wins to open the new campaign following a nine-win 2024 season in which the Pride reached the Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) semifinals stage. Much of the pieces were

lost however from the 2024 squad including around 70 percent of its offensive production.

“Our motto this year has just been taking it day by day looking and for our team to get better each day,” said 13th-year head coach Shannon Smith.

“Every day we’re in the trenches together, getting better, growing as a unit, both defensively, offensively and collectively as a team.”

Hofstra still returned some key pieces from last year led by red-shirt sophomore attacker

Nikki Mennella, who tallied 44

points on 24 goals and 20 assists through her first seven games. She has earned CAA player of the week honors three times including on March 10 after a five-point performance in a narrow 11-8 loss to Big Ten foe Rutgers and six goals in a 18-6 rout of Wagner.

“She has the willpower to win and is super competitive,” said Smith of Menalla, who also leads the team in draw controls with 38. “She plays with so much fire and passion.”

Mennella spearheads an offense with multiple scoring weapons including freshman

attacker Kayleigh Bender, who is second on the team in points with 27-. The Pride have also gotten offensive production early from sophomore Kristen Redding, junior Julia Harris, senior Megan Flannery and graduate student Angelica Sparacio, who previously played at Quinnipiac.

The Hofstra defense also boasts plenty of athleticism anchored by sophomore Christine Dannenfelser, who has garnered CAA Defensive Player of the Week twice this season.

The Bayport-Blue Point product registered six draw controls and two ground balls in Hofstra’s near upset of Rutgers.

“She is a sophomore captain and the team really looks up to her,” said Smith of Dannenfelser. “She is fiery and plays with

a lot of passion.”

Dannenfelser leads a defensive unit that includes seniors Brynn Hepting and Emily Weigand along with sophomore Natalie Little. Junior Luchianna Cardello, a former Massapequa High School standout, is starting her third season in net and recorded 12 saves in the narrow Rutgers loss. Hofstra, which opened the CAA schedule with a 15-9 loss to Delaware last Friday, will look to rebound this weekend with road games Friday at William & Mary and Sunday at Elon. The Pride, who are looking to finish in the top four in the league to earn a bid to CAA playoffs, will conclude the regular season with a home game against Long Island rival Stony Brook on April 26 at 7 p.m.

Photos courtesy Hofstra Athletics Communications

Sophomore defender Christine Dannenfelser has garnered CAA Defensive Player of the Week twice already this season.

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Concern grows over principal turnover at Hewlett High

by name, and that no personal attacks would be permitted. It was clear, however, that speakers were referring to Greenberg, using phrases such as “the current administration” and “current leadership at the high school.”

Gil Bruh, a district parent and a Hewlett Harbor village trustee, encouraged the board to listen more carefully to its constituents.

“I want to acknowledge the conversations happening around the community, and some members of the community feel strongly about a leader and want that leader to remain in that position,” Bruh said. “I recognize that voices of our residents carry a great weight. Our community voices matter when people speak up. When they come together in support of a leader who has made an impact, that deserves attention and thoughtful consideration.”

Hewlett High students also showed their support for Greenberg, with many holding signs and some speaking on her behalf. One, Aaron Isakov, talked about the principal’s support for the student body, citing her consistent appearance at school events and her dedication to carrying out the district’s mission over the past three years.

“This high school administration has addressed challenges such as low student morale,” Isakov said. “I am a member of both theater and music, and there is not one concert or show where a person who I will not name hasn’t been there.”

He also cited Greenberg’s efforts to combat bullying, to strengthen parking regulations to hold more students accountable, and to reopen the bathrooms between classes, which previously had been plagued with misconduct. Isakov also spoke on behalf of his mother, who was asked by Sheinin to sit down during her comments for directly referencing Greenberg, a decision that upset many in the audience, who clearly believed she had the right to continue speaking.

Another concern among many in attendance was the high turnover rate among principals at Hewlett High. Since 2015, the school has had five principals,

Past Hewlett High principals

■ 2022-25 Alexandra Greenberg

■ 2021-22 Gerri DeCarlo (interim)

■ 2018-21 William Galati

■ 2017-18 Jack Lenson (interim)

■ 2013-17 Theodore Fulton

■ 2008-13 Thomas Russo

■ 2006-08 David Gutmann

■ 2000-06 Joyce Bisso

Source: Hewlett-Woodmere schools

and many say they are worried about the lack of consistency in its leadership.

Hewlett High School student Anastasia Khaimova addressed the turnover, saying that it led to issues in the school, but that it finally seemed to be changing under this administration.

“On average, two years in office were spent before leaving,” Khaimova said.

“During these times, our school was filled with problems and chaos. Recently, things changed. Suddenly, we do have mental health awareness, drunk driving awareness, and we combat discrimination, knowing that the one in charge cares so much for the best interest of their students. Why would you change that?”

The Board of Education did not respond to any of the comments, and as of press time, the district was standing by its decision to let Greenberg go.

The board was scheduled to hold a regular meeting on Wednesday, after the Herald went to press. A work session is scheduled for April 9, at the Woodmere Education Center, 1 Johnson Ave., at 7:30 p.m.

Do you have an opinion on the Hewlett-Woodmere district’s decision to let Principal Alexandra Greenberg go? Send a letter to mberman@liherald.com.

The audience packed the Woodmere Education Center, with a good portion showing their support for ousted Hewlett High School Principal Alexandra Greenberg.

WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH

Either writing about pets or looking out for them

By CHRISTIE LEIGH BABIRAD cbabirad@liherald.com

Continuing a month-long series of interviews with influential area women in honor of Women’s History Month. Joanne Anderson writes the “Pets, Pets, Pets” column for the Babylon Herald Beacon, is the outreach coordinator for Last Hope Animal Rescue, is a member of the League for Animal Protection and volunteers for the Babylon Animal Shelter.

Herald: Tell me about yourself.

Anderson: I have always loved dogs. Both of my grandmothers were dog fanatics. I remember when I was 5 years old, I went to a barbecue with my family and there was an Afghan hound there. I saw its beautiful coat and thought how magical it looked to me. A love for animals is definitely in my DNA.

Herald: Why do you do what you do?

Anderson: I was an elementary school teacher for 33 years in the William Floyd School District, but I became involved with the Babylon Animal Shelter and animal advocacy after seeing an Afghan hound in the back of a police car. I knew who the dog belonged to for a while, but the officer said that the family didn’t want the dog back.

I had never been in a town shelter before, and when I went to the Babylon Animal Shelter, over 40 years ago, I saw that it was packed with dogs, two to a cage, and many were sick, with no protection against germ spreading. The shelters have come a long way, but that day I took home the Afghan, Alfie. If it wasn’t for him, I wouldn’t have gone into the shelter and wanted to get

involved. He opened my eyes. Shortly after, I joined the League for Animal Protection.

Herald: What has challenged you in your career so far, and what keeps you going/inspires you?

Anderson: The challenge is worrying that all the animals that have been saved are only the tip of the iceberg — what about the ones we don’t find? There are a zillion places that haven’t been touched yet. What keeps me going is that all of these animals we do find and save are given the chance at a better life because we inter-

vened, and it’s incredible to sometimes hear from the families afterward (about) the life the pets are now living.

Herald: What have been the proudest moments in your life?

Anderson: It’s hearing about the animals from the shelter and their lives afterward. It’s knowing that some were absolutely starving, and that’s never going to happen to them again. A lot of them go on to do therapy work as well. Two of my Afghans did therapy work for years, and people who would never talk would all of a sudden start because of the dogs. It’s the team — the dogs have to be placed in the right hands to bring out their potential.

Herald: What advice do you have to offer? What work is left to be done?

Anderson: The world of animal shelters has (come) so far, and while it’s difficult seeing the animals in cages initially, they’re doing much better now. We also have a new thrift store in Huntington, on New York Avenue, called Last Hope Animal Rescue Thrift and Treasures. What I love about the store is that it’s the ultimate recycling venture. You’re taking what people don’t want anymore, and the money is going toward spaying, neutering, taking in more dogs, surgeries, etc.

Last Hope Animal Rescue Thrift and Treasures is at 310 New York Ave. in Huntington. It is open Tuesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and is currently seeking volunteers. For more about Last Hope Animal Rescue, visit lasthopeanimalrescue.org, email info@lasthopeanimalrescue.org or call (631) 425-1884.

Lifting girls up with leadership and opportunity

By KELSIE RADZISKI

kradziski@liherald.com

Renee Daniel Flagler is executive director of Girls Inc. of Long Island.

Herald: Tell me about yourself.

Flagler: I’ve always been very involved in community service, which is what attracted me to Girls Inc. as an employer in the first place. I’ve always had a special affinity to helping open doors for youth and to serve youth to ensure that they have the access and exposure and opportunities. So I started working with youth just from a volunteer perspective, over 20 years ago. By 2011, I was fully working with young people, and not just volunteering, but working with organizations that served youth. I was a writer, and I was teaching writing programs with the Department of Education and different programs like drug treatment programs in prisons and schools and camps and every type of youth.

Herald: Why do you do what you do?

Flagler: Girls Inc. of Long Island (is an) affiliate of the National Girls Inc. organization, with a mission to inspire all girls to be strong, smart and bold. We provide research-based programs for girls that ensure that they have the

tools, access opportunities and resources to reach their full potential and become the next generation of leaders. (This job) was right in alignment with who I am as a person. It started all those years ago, when I was working with young people and developing an affinity to being able to help young girls who reminded me of myself when I was little … I recognized myself in them, and wanted to help create and open doors for opportunities and stuff like that for them.

Herald: What has challenged you in your career so far, and what keeps you going/inspires you?

Flagler: Sometimes being a black woman is a challenge. A lot of times for women, and especially black women, when we get to the table, we kind of have to prove that we belong there. So that’s definitely been a challenge that has been consistent throughout my entire career, from corporate to now. Service keeps me going and inspires me. Progress keeps me going and inspires me. My faith keeps me going and inspires me. I love what I feel when I see myself progress, or the people that I’m working with or helping progress. I love to see the brightness shine in the eyes of a young person when they realize their own capabilities and they

become more confident in themselves.

Herald: What have been the proudest moments in your life?

Flagler: Professionally, it was being recognized by the network of Girls Inc. for the growth of Girls Inc. When I came into the organization, I was really committed to doing everything I can to be an asset to the organization.

This is just what I love to do, but the fact that whenever I am recognized, it’s an opportunity for me to stop and reflect on what we are able to accomplish at Girls Inc., and those moments make me proud when I’m able to pull my head up out of the grind and go, Oh, my goodness, we did accomplish it.

Herald: What advice do you have to offer? What work is left to be done?

Flagler: So I’m very proud of the fact that today I live what I call my dream journey. I get up every single day and get to do exactly what I love to do, what I feel like I was put here to do and what I’m passionate about doing, and that’s what I want to charge other people to do.

Live a life that is inspired by the pursuit of your passion and your purpose.

There are still boardrooms that are missing women. There are still industries that don’t have enough women in them. We just have to keep fighting,

because we belong there, and we know that our contributions to this world are vital, not just for us, for our communities and for our children, male and female, but those coming behind us.

To learn more about Renee Daniel Flagler’s work, visit her website at ReneeDanielFlagler.com.

Courtesy Joanne Anderson

Joanne Anderson with a Belgian Tervuren at the National Dog Show in Philadelphia in 2020.

Courtesy Renee Daniel Flagler “Service keeps me going and inspires me,” Renee Daniel Flagler says.

Lawrence makes fifth appearance at top contest

ence earlier this month in Rochester was back up to double digits for the first time in seven years, he said. Gutierrez is the 48th student to qualify for the international conference in Albin’s years as club adviser.

She received an 86 on the qualifying exam, which was among the top 10 scores, and she placed fourth overall at the New York conference with a presentation in Hospitality and Tourism Professional Selling that focused on a hotel chain’s use of sustainable products.

“I am excited for Nataly as she gets a chance to compete against the very best,” Albin wrote. “She has the same expectations, but instead of competing against the best NY has to offer, you are now competing against the best the world has to offer.”

Lawrence High senior Danielle Domanas, the DECA club’s president, serves as a liaison between the club and Albin.

“As president, I make sure that everyone is on top of their work, and I’m always keeping in communication (with) our adviser,” Domanas said. “I’m making sure that the information he wants to be relayed is explained to everyone else.”

Domanas said she was extremely proud of Gutierrez for making it this far, and would help her in any way she could as she prepared.

“I was extremely surprised and shocked,” Gutierrez, who has only been a

member of DECA for a year, said of qualifying for the international conference. “I always thought I wouldn’t make it to the international level, and I don’t even have that much experience doing it. I had wanted to join since freshman year, but didn’t have the time, and I’m so grateful that I finally did it.”

She is preparing for Orlando by focusing on the written exam that all competitors will take, because only the to scorers will qualify for the final rounds of compe-

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“It’s highly competitive, so I’m focusing on studying everything that’s on the test and as well as my presentation,” Gutierrez added. “I’m working on giving the best presentation that I can.” She is also working on her communication and sales skills. She is most looking forward to being around so many intelligent people, and enjoying all of the experiences being offered while she’s in Orlando.

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“I’m super honored, happy and proud to represent Lawrence as a whole, because there were so many privileged and private schools there who have more money and experience, and being from here, I always felt like I couldn’t be in the same room as them,” Gutierrez said. “Everyone there was the epitome of professionalism and intelligent, and being there myself, I felt like I could embody what I was for my whole school.”

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The Hewlett-Woodmere Board of Education invites you an open forum to discuss the proposed 2025–2026 School Budget.

The Hewlett-Woodmere Board of Education an open forum to discuss the proposed

Don’t miss the chance to let your voice be heard!

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This is the opportunity for you to share your opinions and ask questions before the board adopts the proposed School Budget. Don’t miss the chance to let your voice

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Junior Nataly Gutierrez will represent the Lawrence High School DECA club at the Career Development Conference in Orlando April 26 to 29.

Courtesy Mark Albin Nataly Gutierrez with longtime DECA adviser Mark Albin at New York DECA’s 65th annual State Career Conference in Rochester.

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Baking up some hamantashen fun

The Chabad of Hewlett hosted their 14th annual Pre-Purim Family Hamantashen Bake for the community.

65 people gathered at the chabad on March 11 at 7:00 p.m. to measure, knead and fill their hamantashen dough.

“It’s an opportunity to share our traditions with our families and to do it together as a community, which is so important,” said Rivkie Tenenboim, of the Chabad of Hewlett. “Especially coming towards a Jewish holiday, not to just celebrate it as family but to celebrate it with friends and meet new friends as a communi-

ty. That’s what keeps our traditions going.”

Tenenboim led the evening, and had each person measure out the necessary ingredients rather than have it all pre-portioned out.

Fillings for the hamantashen included — apricot, cheese, chocolate, raspberry and sprinkles to top them off.

“I like to measure it on your own, this way you get a real feeling and you’re able to take it home and bake it again rather than just having the pre-measure ingredients it’s not a learning experience,” Tenenboim said.

While mixing and kneading, the kids received assistance from the adults to form the hamantashen dough, at the Chabad of Hewlett.

Pauline, left and Rachel Ioffe measured out the flour for their hamantashen dough.

Rivkie Tenenboim, wife of Rabbi Nochem Tenenboim of the Chabad of Hewlett, led the pre-Purim hamantashen bake, on March 11.

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Sara Tenenboim, left, Chorni Tenenboim, Ethan Gauryluk, Sofia Gauryluk, Isabella Deylik, Emily Fuzaylor and William Deylik were all smiles as they prepared to make hamantashen for Purim.

Women made little dough balls to roll out and fill with a filling of their choice for hamantashen.

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Blakeman’s State of the County address

By ROKSANA AMID ramid@liherald.com

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman doubled down on his administration’s commitment to public safety, law enforcement, and conservative governance in his State of the County address on March 13. Speaking before a packed crowd at the County Legislature chambers in Mineola, Blakeman touted Nassau’s status as the safest county in America, and reinforced his opposition to sanctuary policies, transgender athletes in women’s sports, and public mask-wearing outside of health emergencies.

“One of my first executive orders as county executive was to declare that Nassau County is not a sanctuary county,” Blakeman said. He emphasized his administration’s collaboration with federal immigration officials, saying that Nassau is the first county in the U.S. to have a cooperation agreement with Immigration and Customs Enforcement. “To that end, we are working with ICE and our other federal law enforcement partners to remove or incarcerate those who commit criminal acts and live in the U.S. illegally,” he added.

Blakeman also announced plans to increase law enforcement staffing, promising to hire additional officers in the coming years. “I have hired over 300 new police officers and corrections officers in the last three years, and this year we will be hiring more,” he said. His proposed capital plan includes investments in police equipment, technology, body armor and vehicles, and he urged the Legislature to pass it at its next meeting.

Blakeman’s speech echoed themes from previous addresses and his campaign rhetoric, emphasizing his administration’s firm stance on several controversial policies. He highlighted his role in banning transgen-

der athletes from competing in women’s sports on county property, a measure that has sparked legal challenges.

“We will not allow our girls to be bullied into unsafe and unfair competition and have their privacy violated,” he stated. “In Nassau, boys play with boys, and girls play with girls.”

He also defended his ban on public mask-wearing, a measure he claims is aimed at preventing crime and antisemitism. “These criminals and cowards are not welcome in Nassau County,” he said.

Beyond law enforcement, Blakeman promoted the county’s economic strength, attributing its prosperity to low taxes and business-friendly policies. He pledged that for the fourth consecutive year, his proposed budget would not raise property taxes, despite inflation. “Every day, I wake up with only one thought,” he said. “And that is your safety, health, and economic security.”

Blakeman also spoke of his commitment to saving Nassau University Medical Center, describing it as the county’s “safety net hospital.” The financially struggling facility is currently suing the state for $1 billion in funding.

Additionally, he highlighted the county’s cultural diversity, citing efforts such as a Feliz Navidad event, a Ramadan celebration, and a Black gospel performance as examples of his administration’s outreach to different communities. He also boasted of hosting major public concerts featuring Ja Rule and Steve Aoki. Blakeman’s speech was met with sharp criticism from Legislator Seth Koslow, the Democratic challenger in the upcoming county executive race. Koslow dismissed many of Blakeman’s claims, particularly on property tax assessments, police staffing, and infrastructure investment.

“The fact that he could look Nassau County residents in the face and say he fixed the assessment system is unbelievable,” Koslow told the Herald after Blakeman’s speech. “He has done nothing to make it better.” Koslow accused Blakeman of keeping the tax rolls frozen since 2020 to benefit politically connected tax certiorari firms.

Beyond public safety, Koslow took aim at infrastructure neglect, claiming that Blakeman has ignored the county’s pothole problems and has not addressed illegal red-light camera fees that courts have ruled improper.

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County Executive Bruce Blakeman met with police officers as he reaffirmed his support for law enforcement.

Celebrating Purim in Wild West style

By MELISSA BERMAN mberman@liherald.com

Chabad of Hewlett stepped through a time machine for their Purim celebration and rode it back to the Wild West.

The Jewish holiday of Purim is celebrated every year on the 14th of the Hebrew month of Adar. It commemorates the Jews being saved from annihilated by Haman due to Queen Esther and her cousin Mordechai’s intervention.

The story of Purim is recalled in the Megillah (also called the Book of Esther) and when read Jews boo and spin their groggers (noisemakers) when Haman’s name is said. It is also customary to eat hamantashen — cookies in the shape of a triangle filled with jams or chocolate to symbolize Haman’s hat.

The Chabad’s grand annual Purim celebration was on March 13, at the Stella K Abraham High School for Girls and featured — an arts and crafts station, buffet dinner, bull rides, cocktail saloon, cowbell groggers, hamantashen bar, Jewish country music and a wanted photo booth.

This was the Chabad’s 13th Purim celebration and the idea is to bring the whole community together though the celebration and joy

“From the concept, all the enemies of the Jewish people want to destroy them like in the story of Purim and this is a time for joy for the Jewish people knowing G-d will watch over us and have hope for us to come back home with peace in the land,” said Rabbi Nochem Tenenboim, of the Chabad of Hewlett.

The school was decorated with Wild West regalia including backdrops that looked like saloons, the desert and featured balloon bouquets with cow print

and barn animals.

Hewlett resident Saul Bruh has been a member of the Chabad of 10 years and never misses a celebration.

“They do a great job with everything for the children, all of our grandchildren have gone since they were kids,” Bruh said.

He believes it is more important now than ever to come together as a community and celebrate the happy occasions with what is going on in Israel.

“Given the nature of Purim and we’re celebrating because somebody

tried to kill us all goes to show that we still need Hashem (God) to protect us all these years,” Bruh added.

Families not only came together to have fun but to hear the story of Purim and to celebrate being Jewish.

Jews also wear costumes on Purim to symbolize the hidden nature of the holiday’s miracles and story itself. It also adds to the carnival-esque atmosphere of the holiday.

After dancing the night away, it was time to take out the Megillah and read the story of Purim. The atmosphere was electric as music blared from the

speakers, people noshed away and a magician entertained the children, made sand art, got henna tattoos and had heir faces painted.

Hewlett Elementary School student Emeily Fuzaylov loves to come to the Chabad for Purim and enjoys the activities.

“My favorite activity is the henna and Chabad of Hewlett always makes all the holidays more fun than they seem,” Fuzaylov said.

Alice Moreno/Herald Volunteer Stephanie Kondov, 13, with her younger brother, Eli Kondov, 4 at the annual Chabad of Hewlett celebration on March 13.

Experts address water supply challenges at public forum

By CHARLES SHAW cshaw@liherald.com

South Shore residents gathered at Valley Stream Village Hall on March 6 for a Water Quality Town Hall, at which environmental experts discussed concerns about local water safety. Speakers outlined potential risks from contaminants in Long Island’s water and ongoing efforts to protect the supply.

The event, hosted by Nassau County Legislator Carrie Solages and Assembly members Michaelle Solages and Judy Griffin, drew a packed audience.

1126,000 customer connections.

Liberty Utilities, which provides water to more than 126,000 customers in Nassau County, has been testing for PFAS on Long Island since 2014, according to Natasha Naola, the company’s water quality manager.

She explained that 10 parts per trillion is equivalent to 10 grains of sand in an Olympic swimming pool, highlighting its toxicity even at low levels.

“PFOA and PFOS are extremely persistent in the environment,” Naola said, “which means they do not break down in the environment at all.”

Liberty conducts quarterly PFAS tests in its raw water wells across the county. Naola said that 22 of the company’s 24 water plants in the county have detected PFAS levels below 2.5 parts

Carrie Solages stressed the need to raise awareness about water contamination and government efforts to address it.

“Water is the most underappreciated utility,” he said. “We have to do more to understand how to preserve and protect our water quality.”

Adrienne Esposito, executive director of Citizens Campaign for the Environment, spoke about emerging contaminants and requirements set by the Environmental Protection Agency to limit their presence in water. She described polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, as toxic “forever chemicals”

per trillion, well within compliance. To stay ahead of regulations, Liberty is planning treatment upgrades at facilities where PFAS levels exceed 2.5, ensuring that they remain well below the new limit in 2029.

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3 million pounds.

Operation SPLASH, a volunteer-based organization in Freeport, has been working to clean and protect Long Island’s South Shore bays and waterways since 1990. The group, which monitors 32 miles of coastline from the Nassau-Queens border to Heckscher State Park, has removed over 3 million pounds of debris. Its president, Rob Weltner, highlight-

that are found in everyday products, such as cookware, cosmetics and cleaning supplies, that seep into groundwater, threatening Long Island’s drinking water supply.

In New York, public water systems must meet the state’s maximum contaminant levels of 10 parts per trillion for perfluorooctanoic and perfluorooctane sulfonic acids — also known as PFOA and PFOS, respectively — two common PFAS. Last April, the EPA set new regulations, set to take effect in 2029, reducing the maximum levels to 4 parts per trillion.

ed the organization’s impact, noting that volunteers have collected everything from wood and plastic waste to, yes, a kitchen sink. In addition to cleanups, Operation SPLASH focuses on advocacy and education to protect local waterways from pollution.

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11-mile pipeline.

The State Department of Environmental Conservation highlighted the Bay Park Conveyance Project, a joint effort with the Nassau County Department of Public Works to improve water quality and storm resiliency in Long Island’s Western Bays. Nitrogen pollution, a major environmental concern, comes from wastewa-

ter, cesspools, septic tanks, and fertilizers. Excess nitrogen fuels harmful algal blooms, fish deaths, and hypoxia — low oxygen conditions that threaten marine life and degrade wetlands.

The Conveyance Project aims to reduce nitrogen pollution by redirecting 50 million gallons of treated wastewater from the South Shore Water Reclamation Facility, in Bay Park, to the Cedar Creek Water Pollution Control Plant’s ocean outfall in Seaford. The wastewater will be discharged farther offshore, preventing nitrogen from accumulating in the bays.

Project Director Andrew Fera said the project is 85 percent complete, with around 11 miles of pipes installed. Testing is set for this summer.

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Hewlett’s Riley Weiss shines at Columbia in breakout season

By BRIAN NORMAN bnorman@liherald.com

Riley Weiss, a former standout athlete at Hewlett High School, is thriving in her best season yet as the leading scorer of the Columbia University women’s basketball team.

Weiss, a sophomore, grew up around basketball along with her twin brother Ryan Weiss, and have been playing the sport together their entire lives.

Her father, Jeff Weiss, served as the coach of the Lawrence Woodmere Academy basketball team for more than 30 years.

Jeff said that Riley played in other sports growing up, but was always surrounded by basketball, and as soon as she was ready, she began really focusing on it.

“Riley and Ryan spent a lot of time in gyms, around gyms, and they kind of grew up in the basketball world,” Jeff said. “So, as soon as they were physically able to do anything, that’s kind of the world they were in, they played other sports, but it was mostly basketball.”

Weiss started playing basketball at Hewlett High when she was in seventh grade, as her middle school gym teacher encouraged her to try out for varsity after seeing her play.

She was named a starter in all five of her seasons, she scored 2,000 points and is the all-time scoring leader in school history.

Her play earned several accolades including four All-County honors, two All-Long Island selections, a 2021-22 All-State selection, and the Nassau County Player of the Year award for the 2021-22 season.

She averaged 40 points per game as a sophomore and 39 points per game as a junior before playing her senior season at North Broward Preparatory School in Florida, where she broke seven school records and led the team to a district championship.

Weiss said the transition from the varsity level to the collegiate level was

a difficult one, and that she feels a lot more comfortable this year than she did in her freshman year.

“There’s a huge difference coming from the high school level to the colligate level for sure,” Weiss said.” “The physicality and the speed of the game is so much faster. It was a huge adjustment, I feel definitely more comfortable this year, because freshman year is always an adjustment.”

Weiss’s comfort on the court has been evident in her play, as she averages 18 points per game, a career and team high, and has made 83 threepointers this season, nearly doubling her total from last year.

Columbia head coach, Megan Griffith noted Weiss’s growth on the court and said she has been putting in a lot of work off the court, and the results have shown.

“Last year to this year was for her, was a lot of just growth in terms of adjusting to the college game,” Griffith said. “Riley’s biggest change over the summer was putting in a lot of work in the weight room to get physically adjusted to the game, she spent a lot of time figuring out what it took to be a college player, and a star on this team. She’s a really bright star in the making here, and I look forward to seeing what she can do next.”

Weiss helped lead Columbia to an Ivy League regular-season title this year and guided the team to its second NCAA Tournament appearance in program history, earning a play-in game against Washington, with the winner facing West Virginia in the first round.

Jeff said he has loved watching her play at the collegiate level and seeing all of her hard work pay off.

“As her parents and our biggest supporters, we’re just happy that she’s part of a really successful team with really good coaches,” Jeff said. “All her hard work for a lot of years is just is coming to fruition and really paying off for her and it’s always great to see that.”

Riley Weiss helped lead Columbia to an Ivy League regular season title, averaging 18 points per game.

By Danielle Schwab & Tim Baker

Elaine CummingsYoung Massapequa

I survived through the winter by staying warm and knitting sweaters, socks, scarves for myself and for my family and friends. I finished this sweater that I’m wearing.

What did you do to ‘survive’ the winter?

Surviving any period of winter is a lot about finding little comforts. It’s very much in the kind of like Scandinavian Higge mindset of staying warm, staying cozy, staying close to home as much as possible. We try to make a habit of having a fire at least once a week and that is not just warmth, it’s a very meditative, soothing experience as well.

Roland Provence Seaford

In the winter, I go to the lake and the harbor. I always go no matter what, even if it’s cold out. I go see the birds. We have a whole cardinal family that shows up. It helps my spirit to take care of nature.

Danny Martinez Rockville Centre

I survived winter with a lot of hot coffee. I also watch a lot of sports, especially the Knicks and football.

While winter isn’t my favorite season, I do enjoy spending a lot of time with my family, playing board games. I love a good Rummikub. I also love doing art. I work at an art studio and I’m currently working on a painting about Italy for my senior art portfolio.

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Giuliana Curatolo Oceanside

Thursday, April 10, 2025

STEPPING OUT

The1938 gelatin silver print “Hardware Store” was originally part of Abbott’s photo series “Changing New York,” which featured over 300 photographs. Gift of Morton Brozinsky.

Captured through a different lens

Untold

narratives of the partnership between photographer Berenice Abbott and art critic Elizabeth McCausland

By Danielle Schwab

We all know that there are generally two sides to every story. For Berenice Abbott and Elizabeth McCausland, a hidden history stretches beyond their fame and official biographies — a tale of enduring love, documenting change and challenging the norms of their time.

Now on view at Heckscher Museum of Art as part of its 2025 Pride Initiative, during Women’s History Month — closing March 30 — the exhibition “Embracing the Parallax: Berenice Abbott and Elizabeth McCausland” sheds a new perspective on the artist-writer duo. Best known for their work capturing the changing landscapes of New York City, the exhibit provides a new understanding of their partnership.

Born in Ohio in 1898, Abbott first ventured to New York City in 1918. Three years later, she moved to Paris to study photography under visual artist Man Ray, eventually returning to New York City to pursue documentary photography.

“She established herself in the Parisian art scene, which is interesting because when she came back to New York, she saw how much the art scene had modernized, she was inspired,” says Jessica Rosen, Heckscher’s assistant curator, who organized the exhibit.

“Her friends thought she was crazy for giving up her prominence in the Parisian art world to go to New York, but she felt her photographic calling,” she continues

She had her first correspondence with McCausland, the Kansas-born art critic and poet in 1934. McCausland wrote a review of one of Abbott’s shows, sparking their intellectual and romantic relationship.

“This review was the first that instilled a political interpretation to Abbott’s works. Abbott responded by saying, ‘This is the first intelligent review of my work that has appeared in this country,” Rosen says.

The pair lived in Greenwich Village, forging a fascinating collaboration.

They became most well-known for a pivotal 1939 book, “Changing New York,” composed of Abott’s photography and McCausland’s captions. While it was meant to capture the modernization of New York through the artist’s perspective, the published version erased much of the original intention.

“Abbott and McCausland wanted to redefine documentary photography’s function by examining transformation through the lens of a rapidly modernizing New York City. Instead, their publisher diluted their message, producing a tourist guidebook for visitors to the 1939 New York World’s Fair.

”The tragedy of the story is that the book that they’re both so well known for is not the book that they wanted. The publishers ended up cutting a lot of

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Abbott’s photos and completely rewrote all of the captions that were originally very poetic and political,” Rosen explains.

Heckscher’s exhibit attempts to write these wrongs, showcasing 22 of Abbott’s photographs, 10 of McCausland’s captions and a poem that reclaims the original works never published during their lifetime.

“I tried to use this as an opportunity to have McCausland and Abbott’s voices be heard, given that they had been ignored for most of their lives, and specifically with this project,” Rosen says.

One such example is “Hardware Store,” a

1938 photograph of a storefront in Manhattan’s Bowery.

“McCausland basically writes that she’s appreciative of the hardware store. She views it as something imperative to the lifeblood of the city. The last line of the caption is ‘This is life in honest and real terms.’ Whereas what was published makes fun of the store and the things McCausland loved about it,” according to Rosen.

Another highlight is the exhibition’s namesake, “Parallax 1951,” a term that defines how the position of an object appears to shift when observed from different viewpoints. Abbott became interested in this phenomenon, which she demonstrated through two candles — one lit and one unlit — that perfectly aligned with each other’s reflection.

The story of this pair is a powerful tribute to Women’s History Month, demonstrating the resilience and challenges faced by women — especially artists — throughout history.

“This was at a time when photography was not accepted as fine art. So being a photographer, being a woman, being a lesbian — these things all put Abbott at a disadvantage to being taken seriously,” Rosen says.

“McCausland was a left-leaning lesbian that wasn’t afraid to share her opinions or call people out, and I think that’s what made her so amazing, but that’s what made her very unlikeable to her contemporaries. But throughout her work she continued to champion her belief in social justice. She was ahead of her time in every capacity.”

And through it all, it’s a story of lasting love, reuniting McCausland’s words with Abbott’s pictures.

Magical Mystery Doors

The Beatles, Led Zeppelin and The Doors. These three iconic groups have changed the face of music as we know it. Their songs have become part of our history. Come take a step through the ‘Magical Mystery Doors’ for a night you won’t soon forget. This dynamic band blends and layers the music of three legendary bands to create something new and unique. These are the songs you know, the songs you love, the songs you sing at the top of your lungs — reimagined. Throughout the concert, Magical Mystery Doors combines some of these classic compositions in ways that surprise and delight audiences time and time again. MMD also enhances the concert experience with a captivating visual presentation. Video screens and an array of lighting allow this act to create an environment where the music comes to life.

Saturday, March 22, 8 p.m. $60, $50, $40. Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington. Tickets available at landmarkonmainstreet.org or (516) 767-6444.

Complexions Contemporary Ballet

Complexions

Contemporary

Ballet versatility is on full display at Tilles Center. Complexions awakens audiences to a new, exciting genre with their singular approach of reinventing dance and contemporary ballet. Celebrating its 30th anniversary, armed with a rich Alvin Ailey lineage and a cadre of 16 stunning dancers, Complexions has been hailed as a “matchless American dance company” by the Philadelphia Inquirer, among its many accolades. Complexions once again blends the world of rock and ballet, this time with the electrifying sounds of U2. The first half of the performance showcases a diverse mixed repertory program from Complexions’ rich history. The second act is entirely dedicated to “For Crying Out Loud,” which features the full company.

Thursday, March 27, 8 p.m. Tickets start at $35; available at tillescenter.org or (516) 299-3100. LIU Post campus, 720 Northern Boulevard, Brookville.

Photos courtesy Heckscher Museum of Art Elizabeth McCausland owned a printing press that she would use for her poetry and magazines.

Berenice Abbott opted for a bigger camera, not willing to sacrifice a single detail in her photography output. Also an inventor, she obtained four patents for photography equipment.

‘Good times…’

Neil Diamond is certainly forever — as honored by the musicians who perform as Neil Forever, on the Paramount stage, Friday, March 28, 8 p.m. David Jacobson, the tribute band’s founder, has a great passion for the music and legacy of the legendary performer. David, along with his son and music director Dylan Jacobson and drummer John Cardoso began their journey in January 2023. Today, the 14-person ensemble includes bass player Ted Wyman, keyboard player Anthony Raffa, Glenn Gabberty on electric guitar, and percussionist/bongo player Eric Ziegelmeier. The horn section is led by Chris Scarnato who directs a section which includes bari sax. tenor sax, trumpet, and trombone. Jeanna Campo performs key duets and leads the vocal harmony section of three. Together they deliver an authentic, exciting and joyful live concert that captivates the legendary superstar’s fans. Performing Diamond’s music is as much about heart and soul as it is talent; it’s a celebration of the music and the man who created it. The band has forged an exciting path, as discovered by excited and passionate fans, both old and young. Audiences are thrilled by the authentic renditions of classic hits like “Sweet Caroline,” “Forever in Blue Jeans,” “Coming to America,” and Kentucky Women.” Their goal is to transport the audience back in time and relive that incredible feeling of seeing Neil Diamond live. $59.50, $49.50, $39.50, $29.50, $25. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. Tickets available at ticketmaster.com or paramountny.com.

Mercy Hospital offers cardiac screening

You only have one heart. Protect it with a free cardiac screening at Mercy Hospital, Saturday, March 29, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Getting your coronary calcium score scan can save your life. A coronary calcium score is like a “mammogram” for the heart to screen for blockage(s). This simple, non-invasive test can indicate coronary artery disease before the onset of symptoms or heart attacks. The scan does not require IV or Oral CT contrast. Limited appointments available in15 minute increments.. No insurance necessary. 1000 North Village Ave., Rockville Centre. Radiology & Imaging (adjacent to Emergency Department). To register, call (516) 62-MERCY (63729).

Breakfast Connect

Want to network your business?

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

Toddler Yoga

Celebrate Holi

Long Island Children’s Museum invites families to partiipat in Holi, the Festival of Colors, Sunday, April 6, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Originating in India, this Hindu festival marks the end of winter and the arrival of the colorful spring season. During this joyous celebration, families eat sweets, dance to traditional folk music and throw colorful powder made from flowers called gulal.

Crafts, color throwing and dancing are part of this vibrant event. Welcome spring’s arrival with Holi. Participants are encouraged to wear clothes that they won’t mind getting messy. Museum Row, Garden City. Go to licm.org or call (516) 224-5800 for more information.

Senior Choir

Enjoy a musical morning with Marion & Aaron Gural JCC’s Golden Notes Social Choir, every Tuesday, 11 a.m.-noon. Come hear an hour of singing in several languages, led by Zvi Klein. Suggested donation is $5. For more information, contact Rachayle Deutsch at rachayle. deutsch@guraljcc.org. Gural JCC, 207 Grove Ave., Cedarhurst.

Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library invites parents/caregivers and their young children to Toddler Yoga, Wednesday, March

Divide NYS regional meeting

Divide NYS Caucus Inc. will propose a new New York State constitutional amendment during their regional meeting, Thursday, March 27 , 6:30 p.m., at Venus Family Restaurant. The meeting will focus on the proposed constitutional amendment to establish three autonomous regions within the state: New Amsterdam, New York and Montauk, each with its own governor and legislature. Attendees will learn about bills S3484 and A03778, which outline the plan for these regional governments. The public is encouraged to attend and participate in the discussion. 546 Hempstead Ave., West Hempstead. For more information, visit divideny.org

Community Hebrew Speaking Shabbat Dinner

Celebrate Israeli Shabbat with many Hebrew peaking families, at the Chabad of Hewlett, Friday March 21 , 7 p.m. With a full four course meal and open bar. $120 per family. To register, visit jewishhewlett.com. 24 Everit Ave.

Sir Duke in concert

The Stevie Wonder tribute band performs at My Father’s Place, Thursday, March 27, 8 p.m. Fronted by vocalist Tom Bowes (of Tower of Power and Blood, Sweat & Tears) Sir Duke lifts the level of the tribute band genre to something riveting and unforgettable. With nine musicians, including a tight rhythm section that has played together over 15 years, the explosive combination of vocals and rhythm honors and celebrates the musicality and songwriting genius of the inspirational Steve Wonder. My Father’s Place at The Roslyn, 1221 Old Northern Blvd., Roslyn. For tickets/information, visit myfathersplace.com or call (516) 580-0887.

Game Time

Peninsula Public Library invites all to game time, Mondays and Thursdays, in the Bentley Room. Come play canasta, Mah Jongg, and Scrabble. Seating is limited; first come, first served. Call Roxanne Spodek to confirm the program the day before at (516) 967-5777. 280 Central Ave., Lawrence.

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Long Island Children’s Museum welcomes families to its stage, for the final performances of its current production, Friday, March 21, 10:15 a.m. and noon. It is 3017 in this futuristic, musical retelling of “Cinderella.” She’s now a space engineer looking to revolutionize space travel. When the Prince holds a space parade, Cinderella saves it by helping fix the Prince’s spaceship and shows him her new hyper warp speed engine. But first, she’ll have to keep her evil stepmother from throwing a wrench in her plans! $11 with museum admission ($9 members), $15 theater only. Museum Row, Garden City. (516) 224-5800 or licm.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.

Public Notices

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF TAX LIEN SALE VILLAGE OF ATLANTIC BEACH

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to Section 1452 and 1454 of the Real Property Tax Law of the State of NY that the following is a list of real estate tax in the Incorporated Village of Atlantic Beach upon which 2024/2025 taxes are unpaid as shown in the tax list on file with the Village Clerk, together with amounts of the tax, interest and charges thereon.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that on April 1, 2025 at 10:30 AM in the forenoon of said day, a lien on the aforesaid parcels of real estate will be sold at public auction in the Atlantic Beach Village Hall, 65 The Plaza, Atlantic Beach, NY, to discharge the tax, fees, interest and charges of aforesaid which may be due thereon at the time of such sale. All parcels located in Section 58

BLOCK LOTS

E 228

E 508

75 34 Haci Alper Tutus, 2010 Park St.

147 27 Neil Weinrib & Kimberley Mackay, 1649 Ocean Blvd $ 3,066.02 BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

EMILY SINISCALCHI, VILLAGE CLERK HERBERT A. KLIBANOFF, TREASURER

DATED: MARCH 4, 2025

Publish 3/13, 20, 27 152042

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR THE RMAC TRUST, SERIES 2018 G-CTT, Plaintiff AGAINST TREVORTON A. WILLIAMS, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered January 3, 2025, 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 April 7, 2025 at 2:30PM, premises known as 903 Park Lane, North Woodmere, NY 11581. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being near Valley Stream, in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 39 Block 564 and Lot 12. Approximate amount of judgment $649,016.09 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #605709/2023. Michael W. Alpert, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 22-001905 84571 151942

LEGAL NOTICE

INCORPORATED

VILLAGE OF HEWLETT HARBOR

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Board of the Incorporated Village of Hewlett Harbor will convene and hold a

public hearing via ZOOM March 26, 2025, at 7:00PM. All residents and professionals wishing to attend are directed to contact Village Hall at 516-374-3806 for further ZOOM information/instruction or visit our website at www.hewlettharbor.or g. All interested parties will be given the opportunity to be heard on the following applications for relief:

1) Tracey Friedman : 1154 Harbor Road Hewlett Harbor, NY 11557 has applied to the Planning Board for review and approval of the elevation plan, driveway plan and landscape plan for a 1story Breezeway addition and renovations at the front of the family home.

2) Felix and Schandel Meshman :1013 Seawane Drive Hewlett Harbor, NY 11557 has applied to the Planning Board for review and approval for the proposed installation of Tesla Solar panels on the north and west roof side of the private dwelling.

At said hearing, all interested parties will be given an opportunity to be heard. Copies of the proposed application will be available at the Village Hall at least five (5) days before the public hearing and may be seen during the regular business hours. Those persons planning to attend the meeting and who require special accommodations because of a disability are requested to notify the Village Clerk no less than 48 hours prior to the meeting.

Dated: March 7,2025 Hewett Harbor, New

York BY ORDER OF THE PLANNING BOARD OF THE VILLAGE OF HEWLETT HARBOR

Michael Serao Planning Board Chairman Peter Lynch Building Superintendent 152146

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE EASTERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK (BROOKLYN) WINDWARD BORA, LLC.; Plaintiff v. OSNAT ZINNAR, et al; Defendants

Attorneys for Plaintiff: Hasbani & Light, P.C., 450 7th Ave, Suite 1901, NY, NY 10123; (212) 643-6677 Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale granted herein on 2/12/24, I will sell at Public Auction to the highest bidder in the EDNY-Brooklyn, 225 Cadman Plaza East, Brooklyn, NY 11201, on April 10, 2025, at 1:15 PM Premises known as 965 Cedarhurst Street, North Woodmere, NY 11581 Section: 0039 Block: 00549-00 Lot: 00002

All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York. As more particularly described in the judgment of foreclosure and sale.

Jane P. Shrenkel, Esq., Referee

Knuckles & Manfro, LLP, 120 White Plains Road, Suite 215, Tarrytown, New York 10591, Attorneys for Plaintiff 152152

LEGAL NOTICE

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be held as to the following matter: Agency: Board of Zoning Appeals Incorporated Village of Atlantic Beach, New York 11509

Date: March 26, 2025

Time: 7:00 PM

Place: Village Hall, 65 The Plaza, Atlantic Beach, New York 11509

Sold subject to all of the terms and conditions contained in said judgment and terms of sale. Approximate amount of judgment: $273,926.00 plus interest and costs.

Docket Number: 19cv-04533 Dominic Famulari, Esq., Referee 152160

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, US BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR VRMTG ASSET TRUST, Plaintiff, vs. HANAN MILLER, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee’s Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on January 9, 2025, 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 April 14, 2025 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 876 Woodmere Place, Woodmere, NY 11598. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Village of Woodmere, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 39, Block 226 and Lot 1030. Approximate amount of judgment is $534,154.12 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #616486/2023. Cash will not be accepted.

Place: Village Hall, 65 The Plaza, Atlantic Beach, New York 11509

Subject: Case #25-03-6774 Howard and Elisa Mermelstein, 56 Hamilton Avenue, Atlantic Beach, New York 11509.

Applicants propose to construct an 18’ X 11’ X 12’ high cabana with a bar sink, washer and dryer. The applicants are seeking relief from the following section of the Zoning Code: Section 250-84

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that all interested persons will have an opportunity to be heard at said hearing.

Dated: March 19, 2025 Cedarhurst, NY Benjamin Weinstock

Mayor Jacob Plaut

Village Clerk-Treasurer By Order of the Zoning Board 152285

Subject: Case #24-01-6427. Avigdor and Jordana Moche, 67 Broome Avenue, Atlantic Beach, New York 11509.

Applicant proposes to install a 26 KW generator in the side yard setback. The applicants are seeking relief from the following section of the Zoning Code: Section 250-108 Prohibited and restricted uses. (Q) In any use district Generators (permanent or portable) shall be prohibited in the front yard setback and within five (5) feet of the side and rear property lines and shall be restricted to one side yard or the rear yard. Proposed side yard setback 4’-5” Premises are also known as Section 58, Block 59 Lots 21-23, 84, 85 & 87 on the Nassau County Land and Tax Map. All the said time and place, all interested persons may be heard with respect to the foregoing matter. All relevant documents may be inspected at the Building Department, 65 The Plaza during normal business hours.

Dated: March 6, 2025 BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS

Steven Cherson, Plans Examiner 152294

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LEGAL NOTICE

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be held as to the following matter: Agency: Board of Zoning Appeals Incorporated Village of Atlantic Beach, New York 11509

Date: March 26, 2025

Time: 7:00 PM

Conditions for installation and maintenance (6)(a) (2 The Building Department is satisfied that the proposed cabana shall be used only for the purposes of showering, dressing, or toilet and sink, in conjunction with the use of the swimming pool. Proposed cabana has a bar sink, washer and dryer.

Premises are also known as Section 58, Block 52 Lots 24-28, 50-53 on the Nassau County Land and Tax Map. All the said time and place, all interested persons may be heard with respect to the foregoing matter. All relevant documents may be inspected at the Building Department, 65 The Plaza during normal business hours.

Dated: March 13, 2025 BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS

Steven Cherson, Plans Examiner 152293

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LEGAL NOTICE INC. VILLAGE OF CEDARHURST

LEGAL NOTICE

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT the Board of Zoning Appeals of the Village of Cedarhurst will hold a public hearing on 03/27/2025 at 7:00 PM in the Village Hall, 200 Cedarhurst Avenue, Cedarhurst, NY for the following: Petition of MUEHLGAY HOWARD & MICHELLE Premises: 434 W BROADWAY

Sec/Blk/Lot 39/324/128 Case # 2019-008 CONTINUATION OF A HEARING HELD ON JULY 25, 2019

265-38 C. Building Area

The total building area, including all accessory buildings, shall not exceed 30% of the lot area

265-40 A. Front Yards

A front yard of 25 feet shall be required.

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE IS HERBY GIVEN that the Board of Fire Commissioners of the Hewlett Bay Fire District in the town of Hempstead, Nassau County, New York, at a meeting held on the 10th of March 2025, duly adopted the following. Resolution, subject to permissive referendum, authorizing the expenditure of monies from the Hewlett Bay Fire District Capital Reserve Technology Fund to purchase Mobile Radios and any necessary mounting equipment for its new Command Vehicle at a cost not to exceed $20,000. The equipment will be maintained at the Hewlett Bay Fire District Headquarters, 25 Franklin Ave, Hewlett New York 11557. A complete copy of the Resolution summarized herewith is available for public inspection during regular business hours (M-F 9am-2pm) at the office of the Hewlett Bay Fire District Secretary for a period of thirty (30) days from the date of publication of this notice.

Dated: Hewlett, New York.

March 10, 2025 /s/ Michael Ahern, Fire District Secretary. 152297

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LEGAL NOTICE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be held as to the following matter:

Agency: Board of Zoning Appeals Incorporated Village of Atlantic Beach, New York 11509

Date: March 26, 2025

Time: 7:00 PM

Place: Village Hall, 65 The Plaza, Atlantic Beach, New York 11509

Subject: Case #25-03-6775 Howard and Elisa Mermelstein, 56 Hamilton Avenue, Atlantic Beach, New York 11509.

Applicants propose to construct an 18’ X 16’ X 10’.4” high pergola. The applicants are seeking relief from the following section of the Zoning Code: Section 250-16.2 Accessory structures. (C) Trellis, not exceeding 80 square feet of ground area and eight feet in height maximum and two feet from the side and rear property line and located in the rear yard, shall not have the yard area occupied calculated in lot coverage. The yard area occupied by such accessory structure shall, however, be included in computing the maximum percentage of the lot area which may be built upon, when exceeding 80 square feet. Proposed pergola 288 S.F. Premises are also known as Section 58, Block 52 Lots 24-28, 50-53 on the Nassau County Land and Tax Map.

All the said time and place, all interested persons may be heard with respect to the foregoing matter. All relevant documents may be inspected at the Building Department, 65 The Plaza during normal business hours.

Dated: March 13, 2025 BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS

Steven Cherson, Plans Examin 152296

LEGAL NOTICE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be held as to the following matter: Agency: Board of Zoning Appeals Incorporated Village of Atlantic Beach, New York 11509

Date: March 26, 2025 Time: 7:00 PM Place: Village Hall, 65 The Plaza, Atlantic Beach, New York 11509

Subject: Case #25-02-6741. Rebecca Feit and Rami Sasson, 115 Fulton Avenue, Atlantic Beach, New York 11509. Applicants propose to construct a new front porch, side landing with steps, rear deck, exterior alterations and an outdoor kitchen. The applicants are seeking relief from the following section of the Zoning Code: Section 250-108 Prohibited and restricted uses. (Q) In any use district Generators (permanent or portable) shall be prohibited in the front

Public Notices

yard setback and within five (5) feet of the side and rear property lines and shall be restricted to one side yard or the rear yard. Proposed side yard setback 4’-5” Premises are also known as Section 58, Block 71 Lots 15-18 and 214 on the Nassau County Land and Tax Map.

All the said time and place, all interested persons may be heard with respect to the foregoing matter. All relevant documents may be inspected at the Building Department, 65 The Plaza during normal business hours.

Dated: March 6, 2025 BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS

Steven Cherson, Plans Examiner 152295

LEGAL NOTICE

INC. VILLAGE OF ATLANTIC BEACH

PUBLIC HEARING ON TENTATIVE BUDGET

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to Section 5-508 of the Village Law of State of New York as amended, a Public Hearing will be held upon the tentative budget of the Village of Atlantic Beach on Monday, March 24, 2025 at 7:30 PM. All interested parties will be given an opportunity to be heard. The purpose of such meeting will be the consideration and passage of such budget. Said tentative budget is for the fiscal year beginning June 1, 2025 and ending on May 31, 2026. The tentative budget is on file in the office of the Village Clerk, 65 The Plaza, Atlantic Beach, NY, where the same may be inspected by any interested persons from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday. No compensation is proposed to be paid to the Mayor or the four Trustees.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

VILLAGE CLERK EMILY

SINISCALCHI

VILLAGE OF ATLANTIC BEACH March 11, 2025 152280

LEGAL NOTICE

INC. VILLAGE OF CEDARHURST

LEGAL NOTICE

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT the Board of Zoning Appeals of the Village of Cedarhurst will hold a public hearing on 03/27/2025

at 7:00 PM in the Village Hall, 200 Cedarhurst Avenue, Cedarhurst, NY for the following:

Petition of YAEL KATAEV & AHARON E. PINCHASOV

Premises: 538 CEDARHURST AVE Sec/Blk/Lot 39/301/135 Case # 2025-003

265-49 C. Building area.

The total building area, including all accessory buildings, shall not exceed 30% of the lot area.

265-51 Front yards.

A front yard of 25 feet shall be required.

265-53 Rear yards.

A rear yard of not less than 25 feet shall be required on every plot.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that all interested persons will have an opportunity to be heard at said hearing.

Dated: March 19, 2025 Cedarhurst, NY Benjamin Weinstock

Mayor Jacob Plaut Village Clerk-Treasurer

By Order of the Zoning Board 152281

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that, pursuant to Article 9 of the New York State Constitution, the provisions of the Town Law and the Municipal Home Rule Law of the State of New York, as amended, a public hearing will be held in the Town Meeting Pavilion, Hempstead Town Hall, Town Hall Plaza, 1 Washington Street, Hempstead, New York, on the 25th day of March 2025, at 7:00 o’clock in the evening of that day, to consider the enactment of a local law to repeal and reenact

Subdivision C of Section 70-5 of Chapter 70 entitled, “Department of Water, Rates and Regulations” of the Code of the Town of Hempstead, in relation to payment of water bills.

The proposed local law is on file in the Office of the Town Clerk of the Town of Hempstead, Hempstead Town Hall, Town Hall Plaza, 1 Washington Street, Hempstead New York, where the same may be inspected during office hours.

ALL PERSONS

INTERESTED shall have an opportunity to be heard on said proposal at the time and place aforesaid.

Dated: Hempstead, New York

March 11, 2025 BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD

Donald X. Clavin, Jr.

Supervisor Kate Murray Town Clerk 152249

LEGAL NOTICE

Village of Lawrence

Legal Notice NOTICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN that the Board of Building Design of the Incorporated Village of Lawrence will hold a work session beginning at 6:30 P.M. followed by a public meeting on March 24th, 2025 at the Lawrence Village Hall 196 Central Ave Lawrence, New York 11559 beginning at 7:00 P.M. to conduct the following Public Hearings and to attend to such other matters as may properly come before the Board: Berkowitz-1 Dogwood Lane- Proposed New Fence.

Ski Development-15 Auerbach Lane Proposed New House Design & Driveway Hirt-122 Central Avenue- Proposed New House Design. Lapidus-115 Ocean Avenue- Proposed New Fence.

The order in which the listed applications are heard shall be determined the night of the meeting. The applications and accompanying exhibits are on file and may be inspected at the Village Office during normal business hours between 8:00a.m. and 4:00p.m. If anyone needs special accommodations for a disability, such person should contact the Village Clerk at least 5 days before the hearing. All interested parties will have the opportunity to be heard

By Order of the Board of Building Design Barry Pomerantz Chairman

Dated: March 11th, 2025 152279

LEGAL NOTICE INC. VILLAGE OF CEDARHURST

LEGAL NOTICE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT the Board of Zoning Appeals of the Village of Cedarhurst will hold a public hearing on 03/27/2025

at 7:00 PM in the Village Hall, 200 Cedarhurst Avenue, Cedarhurst, NY for the following: Petition of LINCOLN STREET NY LLC

Premises: 506 LINCOLN ST Sec/Blk/Lot 39/305/7,8 Case # 2025-002 265-125 Location restricted. (Pools)

No swimming pool shall be built or maintained except in a rear yard as defined by the building zone regulations of the Village of Cedarhurst. The pool, including the foundation for the purifying apparatus, if any, shall be located not less than 10 feet from the rear lot line and not less than five feet from the side property lines of the premises. 265-126 Area limitations. (Pools)

The pool shall not occupy more than 20% of the area of the rear yard excluding all garages or other accessory structures. For the purpose of computing the building area the base for the springboard or diving platform and the foundation for the purifying apparatus, if any, shall be included. Notwithstanding any other provisions contained in the rest of this chapter, the area occupied by the pool shall not be included in computing the maximum percentage of the lot area that may be built upon.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that all interested persons will have an opportunity to be heard at said hearing.

Dated: March 19, 2025 Cedarhurst, NY

Benjamin Weinstock

Mayor

Jacob Plaut

Village Clerk-Treasurer

By Order of the Zoning Board 152284

LEGAL NOTICE

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that at a properly noticed Board Meeting held on March 13, 2025, the Board of Trustees of the Incorporated Village of Hewlett Harbor held a Public Hearing and unanimously passed the addition of Section 135 to the Hewlett Harbor Village Code. Section 135 provides that the terms of office for the Mayor and members of the Board of Trustees, commencing in June 2025, shall be for four years. Current terms of

office remain unchanged at two years. Pursuant to New York law this change is subject to permissive referendum. Any person interested may obtain a copy of Section 135 of the Village Code from the Hewlett Harbor Village Hall located at 449 Pepperidge Road, Hewlett Harbor, New York.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

LISA JAMES, VILLAGE CLERK

HEWLETT HARBOR, NEW YORK

DATED: March 14, 2025 152287

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LEGAL NOTICE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF HEWLETT HARBOR

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Zoning Appeals of the Incorporated Village of Hewlett Harbor will hold a public hearing at Village Hall on Wednesday April 2, 2025 at 7:00PM. A ZOOM link to the meeting is available on our website at www.hewlettharbor.go v. All interested parties will be given the opportunity to be heard on the following applications for variance relief: Alain and Joanne Halimi – 273 Heather Lane Hewlett Harbor, NY 11557 -Applicant is proposing new walkway, patio, pool patio, pergola, and rear yard shed. They are requesting relief from Village Zoning Codes: (Continuation)

•Zoning Code: 145-2 states the maximum permitted lot coverage in residential “B” district is 30%. Applicant is proposing 39.8%.

•Grigoriy Vaynshteyn -224 Everit Ave Hewlett Harbor, NY 11557Applicant is proposing a new Gazebo and Basketball court in the front yard. Applicant is requesting relief from the Village code.

•Zoning Code: 145-25

A. Accessory building and uses may be located only in the rear and side yards. The Applicant requests to construct a Gazebo 19.8 off the property line. The applicant is requesting to construct a basketball court that is 2 feet off the property line. Accessory

structures shall be no closer than 20 feet to all side and rear yard property lines.

•Zoning Code:145-30. Lots fronting on two or more streets: Lots adjoining two or more streets a front yard is required on each street. The property is fronting 3 streets, which calls for 3 front yards.

•Zoning Code: 145-2. /145-19. States the maximum permitted lot coverage in a residential “A “district is 25%. The applicant is requesting 45% BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS

DR. JULIO NOVELLO, CHAIRMAN ZONING BOARD

Peter Lynch - Building Superintendent

Dated: Hewlett Harbor, New York March 14, 2025 152291

LEGAL NOTICE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF HEWLETT HARBOR NOTICE OF MONTHLY MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Hewlett Harbor will meet in both public and via Zoom on Thursday, April 3, 2025, at 7:00PM, Eastern Standard Time, for the purpose of holding a special meeting. Such meeting will allow residents to ask questions of the Board of Trustees on topics of their choosing. All residents wishing to attend via Zoom can visit www.hewlettharbor.go v for instructions.

Dated: Hewlett Harbor, New York March 14, 20025 BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF HEWLETT HARBOR LISA JAMES VILLAGE CLERK 152289

LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU. CITIGROUP MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST INC. ASSETBACKED PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-FX1, U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, Plaintiffagainst- TAGEWATTIE NANDALALL, SEWNARINE SAWH, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered herein and dated December 11, 2018, I, the

undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court “Rain or Shine” located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on April 22, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. premises situate, lying and being at Lawrence, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, bounded and described as follows: BEGINNING at a point on the easterly side of Lawrence Avenue, distant 161.52 feet northerly from the corner formed by the intersection of the easterly side of Lawrence Avenue with the northerly side of Spring Street; being a plot 128.71 feet by 50 feet by 108.75 feet by 53.84 feet. Section 40 Block 32 Lot 113. Said premises known as 280 LAWRENCE AVENUE, LAWRENCE, NY 11559 Approximate amount of lien $629,669.70 plus interest & costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment and Terms of Sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Index Number 010770/2014.

RALPH MADALENA, ESQ., Referee David A. Gallo & Associates LLP Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 47 Hillside Avenue, 2nd Floor, Manhasset, NY 11030 File# 5025.1027 {* NASSAU HER*} 152210

the following Public Hearings and to attend to such other matters as may properly come before the Board: 116 Causeway, Friedman- Section 7011.B of the Village Code states that it shall be unlawful to alter, change, add to or remove from any site soil or other material which will result in any deviation from the original grade of the property.

2 Amberly Ln, Justic -Section 212-12.1

Schedule Dimensional Regulations states, the minimum front yard setback for a lot size of 13,099 sq. ft. is 30 ft. Section 212-12.1

Schedule Dimensional Regulations states, the minimum side yard setback for a lot size of 13,099 sq. ft. is 15 ft. Section 212-12.1

Schedule Dimensional Regulations states, the minimum aggregate yard setback for a lot size of 13,099 sq. ft. is 35 ft. Section 212-12.1

Schedule Dimensional Regulations states, the maximum front yard height/setback ratio for a lot size of 13,099 sq. ft. in area is .74. Section 212-12.1

Schedule Dimensional Regulations states, the maximum front yard height/setback ratio for a lot size of 13,099 sq. ft. in area is .74. Section 212-12.1

LEGAL NOTICE Village of Lawrence Legal Notice NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Appeals of the Incorporated Village of Lawrence will hold a work session beginning at 6:45 P.M. followed by a public meeting on April 2, 2025 at the Lawrence Village Hall 196 Central Ave Lawrence, New York 11559 beginning at 7:30 P.M. to conduct

Schedule Dimensional Regulations states, the maximum side yard height/setback ratio for a lot size of 13,099 sq. ft. in area is 1.5. The order in which the listed applications are heard shall be determined the night of the meeting. The applications and accompanying exhibits are on file and may be inspected at the Village Office during normal business hours between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. If anyone needs special accommodations for a disability, such person should contact the Village Clerk at least 5 days before the hearing. All interested parties will have the opportunity to be heard By Order of the Board of Appeals

Lloyd Keilson Chairman Dated: March 17, 2025 152325

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Q. We have to make a decision about buying materials, based on what we think tariffs are going to do to the cost of materials for our house. We’re ready to pay for our permit so we can start, but we’re still waiting for our final estimate from two contractors so we can choose one, turn in their insurance information and begin. We wanted your opinion on what to do, since we are lifting our house and both contractors will be using the same house-lifting company. The house lifters suggested we make a $20,000 payment, and then they will drop off the piles in our yard ahead of choosing the contractor, to save what could be thousands of dollars once tariffs take effect. We have two small children and our house is small — too small for our family as the kids grow. Every dollar is important, and we’re wondering what you advise about the arrangement, since we held off on the permit that was approved two years ago, and hope we get a price that’s good enough to move forward.

A. Having the piles delivered to your yard, before you get prices for the construction and choose a contractor, isn’t a good idea. You mentioned that you have small children, and I imagine that not only your children, but other curious little ones may get to the piles, which are large galvanized or stainless steel sections with blade edges like giant screws.

Depending on whether you can now afford to choose a contractor and finally move forward, those piles, once dumped in your yard, are yours. You need to have a specifically worded agreement that the money you give the pile company is a down payment or deposit, and that the piles won’t be delivered until you arrange for that delivery. You must get the numbers from each contractor, choose one and get their insurance documents, specifically filled out with one set for you, the property owner, and another set for your municipality (which requires this) so you can obtain the permit.

Your yard is not to be treated as if it were a storage facility. Many municipalities require protective fencing during a construction project to protect the public. Your municipally doesn’t currently require fencing, but consider what you’re going to do next if you take the piles and can’t afford to move forward with the job. Also, you would need to ask the contractor you choose where those piles, and all the other materials, will be stored during construction.

The most efficient construction jobs have “justin-time” deliveries to avoid congestion and unsafe conditions on the site. “Just-in-time” was coined by Toyota for the way they efficiently build cars, but it translates to any kind of production, much the way the Disney Company calls each customer a guest. Hopefully you get pricing and choose a contractor, order the piles and save the money. The current state of trade has many on edge. Good luck!

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We can’t let seniors be the victims of budget cuts

As we recognize National Nutrition Month, a time dedicated to highlighting the importance of healthy eating and food security, we find ourselves facing a looming crisis that threatens the very foundation of support for some of our most vulnerable neighbors. The proposed federal budget cuts could have devastating consequences for Long Island families, particularly for our seniors who rely on essential programs like Meals on Wheels.

In 2024, EAC Network delivered 150,000 meals to thousands of hungry, vulnerable senior citizens in Nassau County alone. These meals, provided through our Meals on Wheels program and our four Senior Community Centers in Merrick, Point Lookout, Hempstead Village and Roslyn, allow seniors to maintain their independence, receive valuable nutrition, and stay connected to their communities. For many, this program is more than just food — it’s a lifeline that combats malnutrition, social isolation and health decline.

The proposed budget cuts would

severely limit our ability to continue these services at the current scale. This isn’t just about numbers on a spreadsheet; it’s about real people — our parents, grandparents and neighbors — who have worked their entire lives to build our communities and now find themselves in need of support. Slashing funding for senior nutrition programs means fewer meals, fewer wellness checks and, ultimately, greater strain on our already overburdened health care and social service systems.

pFor seniors like Marie, a widow who regularly visits our Hempstead Senior Center, our programs aren’t just about receiving food — they’re about dignity and survival. “I’m a widow and I live alone now,” Marie says. “Being in the house all day is not one of my things. I come every day because I like to socialize.” Stories like hers aren’t unique; they are similar for thousands of seniors who rely on our programs to remain independent.

ties, will face increased financial and emotional burdens. The loss of funding could also impact jobs in the caregiving and nonprofit sectors, further destabilizing local economies.

rograms that help them aren’t just about food, but about dignity and survival.

A Senate and House bill passed this month calls for harmful cuts to the Department of Health and Human Services, including significant top-line cuts that could impact critical social service programs for our seniors, such as Medicaid, SNAP and the Meals on Wheels program. Any reductions would profoundly affect Meals on Wheels providers like us who rely on federal funding to deliver essential services to vulnerable seniors in our community. Today, nearly 13 million older Americans face the threat of hunger, and 56 percent of seniors report feeling lonely. Cuts to these vital programs are unconscionable, and must be prevented.

social isolation.

Long Island has always been a community that takes care of its own, and now is the time to stand together and demand that our leaders protect the programs that keep our most vulnerable residents safe and healthy. Investing in senior nutrition isn’t just the right thing to do — it’s the fiscally responsible choice. Every dollar spent on Meals on Wheels and our senior centers helps prevent costly hospitalizations and long-term care placements, saving taxpayers money in the long run.

Failing to invest in senior nutrition today will only lead to higher health care costs tomorrow. Research shows that proper nutrition reduces hospitalizations and the need for long-term care, saving taxpayers millions of dollars in avoidable medical expenses. It’s clear: Preventing hunger is a cost-effective strategy that benefits everyone.

The ripple effect of these cuts extends beyond our seniors. Families who depend on supportive services will feel the strain as they’re forced to step in to fill the gaps. Working caregivers, already juggling jobs and responsibili-

Beyond the impact on seniors and their families, these cuts would also place immense pressure on local volunteers and nonprofit workers who dedicate their time to keeping these programs running. With fewer resources, we may be forced to turn away seniors in need or reduce meal deliveries, leaving many at risk of malnutrition and

WAs Congress debates these budget proposals, I urge our elected officials to prioritize the health and well-being of our seniors. Let’s ensure that National Nutrition Month isn’t just a time for awareness, but a catalyst for action. And I urge you, our Long Island community, to take action. Call your representatives, write letters and speak out — because protecting our seniors should never be up for debate.

Neela Mukherjee Lockel is president and CEO of EAC Network.

PSEG Long Island celebrates its engineers

hen you think about an electric company, you probably think about the lineworkers who take on physically challenging work on high-voltage equipment while standing in bucket trucks high above the ground. While PSEG Long Island does have many lineworkers, did you know we also employ more than 200 engineers?

We marked National Engineers Week in February, and World Engineering Day on March 4, but it’s still a great time to celebrate this group of practical problem-solvers and everything they do for the roughly 1.2 million customers we serve.

This year’s Engineers Week theme was “Design Your Future,” and that’s precisely what our engineers do at PSEG Long Island. We have civil engineers who design the foundations and

structures that physically support critical electrical infrastructure, laying the groundwork for the equipment that will power our lives.

We have electrical engineers who design the protection of the power system using protective relays, increasing the safety of those lineworkers who maintain the equipment, as well as the general public.

They’re laying the groundwork for the equipment that will power our lives.

We have radio frequency engineers who design and plan upgrades to PSEG Long Island’s advance metering infrastructure — an initiative that has improved billing accuracy, helped customers manage energy costs, and allowed us to even more effectively address outages. Thanks to our RF engineers, smart meters provide high read rates to improve bill accuracy and also call out their status nearly instantaneously, giving visibility of outages across the entire territory to develop efficient resource planning and provide faster outage restoration response.

We also have engineers focused on

finding cost-effective solutions to the challenges of a grid evolving to accommodate renewable energy. Some of this work is literally mapping out the future through Hosting Capacity Maps, Energy Storage Maps and Electric Vehicle Charging Maps. Engineering expertise has also been required to design the infrastructure upgrades required to interconnect with and transmit the renewable energy being built all around Long Island. This includes:

■ Engineering, surveying and designing a major expansion of the existing substation layout, including extensive relocation of existing transmission towers and redesigned transmission and substation layout in the most optimal and reliable manner to enable the interconnection of approximately 900 megawatts of offshore wind.

■ Engineering and designing a sturdier, resilient and creative solution in a space-constrained substation footprint to reliably serve increased customer demands and reduce the impact on

neighboring communities by implementing equipment that can blend in with the surrounding area.

■ Balancing environmental and community needs to service a growing customer base with new routes for power transmission on the South Fork.

■ Continuously evaluating and proposing solutions to enhance reliability and resiliency of the power grid in the evolving landscape of an energy and demand portfolio that includes renewable projects and electric vehicle demands.

I am proud to celebrate today’s PSEG Long Island engineers and everything they accomplish for the people of Long Island. At the same time, I want to celebrate the future engineers who might be reading this. We offer summer internships to college students, and we are frequently looking for new engineers to grow our ranks as we continue to build the energy grid of the future. Please visit psegliny.com/careers to learn more.

David Lyons is interim president and chief operating officer of PSEG Long Island.

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Celebrating the immigrants who made America great

This month of March will see far more people attending more St. Patrick’s Day parades on Long Island and in New York City than in all of Ireland. This is a tribute to the enormous contributions that IrishAmericans have made to American life in so many fields and professions, and the importance the Irish attach to preserving and maintaining Irish traditions and culture for future generations. Whether in government, politics, the military, the police, business and finance or so many other areas of American life, the Irish have made their mark.

While these achievements are a tribute to Irish America, they are first and foremost a tribute to America, and the opportunities that are open to hardworking immigrants in our great coun-

try, which make it possible for new generations to take advantage of what has been accomplished by those who went before them.

The United States is more a stained glass window than a melting pot — a mosaic of people from many different countries, each maintaining their ethnic traditions and all comprising an overall beauty.

Despite the love for the ‘old country,’ it’s the U.S. that has helped them flourish.

The reality is that despite people’s love for the “old country,” it was the United States that made it possible for them to flourish and achieve their potential. With the Irish, it was centuries of oppression, religious bigotry, poverty and a murderous famine that compelled so many to leave the Emerald Isle. For Jews, it was antisemitism in so many Eastern European countries. For the Vietnamese boat people, it was all about fleeing Communist rule. And the list goes on.

But for this unique experiment to continue to succeed, traditions and the

rule of law must be maintained. One basic tradition that prevailed for so long was that immigrants would strive to learn and speak a common language — English. That would be the glue that bound together so many disparate peoples. As Theodore Roosevelt said, “We have room for only one language here, and that is the English language” — the language, T.R. said, of George Washington, and Abraham Lincoln, and of the Declaration of Independence. Failing to encourage immigrants to learn English consigns them to linguistic ghettos and prevents them from attaining the American Dream. Similarly, immigration must be done legally. There must be secure borders. At a time when the threat of international terrorism is so real, it is more essential than ever that we know who is in this country. There is also the necessity that we not allow people with criminal records or contagious illnesses to enter the country, keeping in mind that

it would be the immigrant community that suffered. When I was in Congress, there was a period of 17 months during which the ruthless Central American gang MS-13 butchered 25 people to death — each of those victims being a fellow immigrant.

As a grandson of immigrants, I strongly believe that it is the constant infusion of new generations of immigrants that has made our nation great. People from countries that have been warring and killing each other for centuries live here in peace. Old animosities die hard, and there may not be instant love, but they find ways to work together in peace and stand together in war. They are Americans.

So, as Americans, I hope we all celebrated St. Patrick’s Day — as we do Columbus Day, Israeli Day, Pulaski Day, Steuben Day, Caribbean Day and all the parades honoring the proud history of all the races, peoples and nations that have made America great.

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

The rise and fall of Mayor Eric Adams

November 2021 was a significant month in the history of New York City. Eric Adams was elected the 110th mayor of that great city. By any measure, most of its 8.25 million residents were thrilled to have a new occupant of City Hall, after the two lackluster terms of Bill de Blasio. Adams rode to victory on the strength of being a former police officer and an experienced elected official.

While Adams is not a resident of the NassauSuffolk region, we Long Islanders have a close connection with the city, where we gravitate for work and/or entertainment. Adams was elected on a tidal wave of support from voters of both political parties. As an ex-cop, state senator and borough president, he came into Gracie Mansion with the hope that his tenure would give the city the breath of fresh air it badly needed.

De Blasio left office with very little goodwill. While he claimed numerous successes in building new housing,

there is no lasting monument anywhere in the city attesting to his success. Most of the stories about his time in office centered on his daily late arrival at City Hall after spending most of the morning exercising at a Brooklyn health club.

IFor some unexplained reason in the middle of his second term, de Blasio chose to declare his candidacy for the White House, which required frequent trips to Iowa and other primary states. His fantasy of being president required him to travel accompanied by taxpayer-funded police protection. All in all, de Blasio found a number of ways to alienate the voters in the Big Apple, and most city residents couldn’t wait for him to leave public office.

industry that needed a shot in the arm.

As a show of the need for reform, Adams selected Keechant Sewell as the city’s 45th police commissioner and its first woman in that job. Nassau County was a familiar place for Sewell, who had served in the Nassau County Police Department with distinction.

t’s a sad political tale, because his candidacy brought so much promise.

Adams started his term with a wave of good publicity about his plans for a better city. His pledges for police reform were welcomed, because the department was in need of changes and the city wanted someone who could lower the crime rate. His habit of visiting numerous nightspots was welcomed by some, because Adams was making a statement that it was safe to be out at night, and brought attention to an

For some of us who have served in government, Sewell’s short tenure as commissioner was a major disappointment. Her desire to do the job was encouraging, but shortly after she took office, there were numerous stories in the media that her appointments were being secondguessed by a City Hall deputy commissioner. When Sewell saw that her actions were being undermined, she decided to resign, and now is applying her talents to a well-paying job in the private sector.

To add to the mayor’s popularity decline, numerous deputies in his administration became embroiled in one bad story after another, and there were countless reports of alleged favoritism of one kind or another. The climax of the bad press occurred last month, when four highly respected deputies announced their resignations at

the same time.

The mayor was scheduled to go on trial next month on federal corruption charges, but the process was interrupted by the intervention of the U.S. Justice Department. With the obvious encouragement of President Trump, the prosecutors were ordered to drop the charges. Adams has denied that there was quid pro quo between him and the White House.

Whether he will get another term in office will be decided in June, when the Democratic city primary will take place. There are at least eight current candidates for mayor, with the field headed by former Gov. Andrew Cuomo. There are rumors that Adams may even run as a Republican, to avoid a primary loss as a Democrat.

The rise and fall of Eric Adams is a sad political tale. His candidacy brought so much promise to a city that was eager to have a new leader. Adams is no doubt disappointed by the events of the past three and a half years — and so are we.

Jerry Kremer was an assemblyman for 23 years, and chaired the Assembly’s Ways and Means Committee for 12 years. He now heads Empire Government Strategies, a business development and legislative strategy firm. Comments about this column? jkremer@liherald.com.

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Millions are sick and tired of being sick and tired

this month marks five years since Covid-19 upended our world. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, over 1.2 million Americans died from the virus, including 86,000 New Yorkers. While life has largely returned to normal for many, an estimated 23 million Americans — 1 in 15 — and hundreds of millions more people around the globe remain trapped in a Covid nightmare.

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They are suffering from post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2, or PASC, better known as long Covid. With no official definition, diagnostic tests, identifiable biomarkers, effective treatments or certainty of its causes, long Covid encompasses 200-plus symptoms appearing or persisting more than 12 weeks after a coronavirus infection.

Common symptoms often differ from those of acute Covid, and include debilitating fatigue, cognitive dysfunction, dysautonomia, post-exertion malaise, gastrointestinal issues, tachycardia, myalgia, neuropathy and breathing difficulties. No organ system is spared. Many “long haulers” have battled these health challenges for as long as five years, with no end in sight, and each combination of symptoms is unique and can change daily.

Benign-sounding terminology — fatigue, “brain fog,” “post-exertion malaise,” and even the name, long Covid — belie the condition’s severity. Millions of long haulers can’t work or even leave their beds. Many struggle to find words while speaking, or to remember recent events. Their skin burns, and their blood pressure fluctuates dangerously even when they’re sitting still.

Importantly, even mild or asymptomatic Covid infections can trigger long Covid, with each new infection increasing the risk. Some medical experts believe that almost all Americans will eventually experience some degree of the disorder. The healthiest people aren’t immune: Professional athletes have been forced to retire, and some marathon runners can now barely walk.

Without an official definition of long Covid, long haulers struggle to access Medicare, unemployment, disability and private insurance benefits when they

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If you have experience with long Covid — as a long hauler, caregiver, health care professional or in any other way — email us confidentially at longcovid@liherald.com.

In a rare show of unity, elected officials from both sides of the aisle, as well as scientists, doctors and policy experts, agree: America is failing the long Covid community.

Although the federal government provided $1.6 billion to the National Institutes of Health for research, those funds were wasted on an observational study rather than being used for clinical trials. Promising therapeutics remain unexplored due to funding gaps and bureaucratic obstacles, and no clinical trials got underway until just a few months ago — years after the start of the pandemic.

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need them most. Medical bills not covered by insurance can mount into the hundreds of thousands of dollars for a single patient.

Last Saturday’s International Long Covid Awareness Day highlighted the disorder’s devastating human toll. Children missing their formative years, and single parents unable to support their families, are just a few examples. Here on Long Island, 200,000 people are estimated to have the chronic and debilitating condition. Tragically, excruciating pain and seemingly insurmountable hardships have led an increasing number of long haulers to take their own lives rather than continue to suffer as shells of their former selves.

And long Covid isn’t just a sobering health issue. Harvard University economist David Cutler estimates that it will cost the U.S. economy more than $3.7 trillion in earnings, medical expenses and quality of life. That’s equivalent to 12 percent of an entire year of U.S. GDP.

Our national security is also at risk, with an estimated 200,000 military personnel affected. Fatigue and physical limitations can render troops unable to fight, while cognitive issues may compromise critical decision-making and intelligence analysis.

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But Congress might be positioned to act. The Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions — the chamber’s health care panel — has members who are intimately familiar with long Covid. Sen. Tim Kaine, a Virginia Democrat, has long Covid, and Roger Marshall, a Kansas Republican and a doctor, has a close family member with the condition. At a January 2024 committee hearing, senators from both parties expressed frustration with federal efforts to find a cure.

Marshall described taking his loved one to dozens of doctors, consulting 80 additional doctors, speaking to other senators with the condition and reading extensively about it. He said he was beyond frustrated by the experience, as are many long haulers, who have seen scores of doctors — sometimes over 100 — in the hope of finding relief. Specialists, though, can have two-year waitlists, and many health care professionals remain unfamiliar with long Covid, which often leads to medical gaslighting.

The long Covid community needs help immediately. Government must provide funding and cut red tape to develop effective drugs, educate medical professionals, improve patient care coordination, authorize novel uses of existing therapeutics, streamline access to insurance benefits, accelerate time to market of new treatments, research biological causes, and support caregivers.

We hope the new administration, including President Trump and Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., will take action commensurate with this growing crisis.

To the Editor: Kudos to Randi Kreiss for speaking the truth regarding the current state of our country in her op-ed last week, “Marching then, and marching now.” Her column was encouraging, and gave me hope that the things my friends and my daughters and I are currently doing will make a difference. Marching, meeting, or protesting with like-minded women brings me solace, and I come away feeling inspired by a sense of sisterhood. Hopefully those still peacefully asleep will awaken before it’s too late. Great work, Randi.

ELIzABETH MURPHY

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The budget battle: fighting for NUMC’s fair share

it’s that time of year again, when new Yorkers who pay the highest combined tax burden in the nation have to beg Albany to return money to their communities. With the start of another state budget season comes yet another attack on nassau County’s most vulnerable. In what has become an all too familiar refrain, the state’s latest $252 billion budget — up $8.6 billion from last year — has been proposed without even $1 for nassau County’s only public safety-net hospital.

Why? Because recent reforms at the hospital have put it in the best financial position it has been in years, meaning we’re asking for less money, not more, to cover gaps in revenue due to our mission to cover those who can’t pay for services. Albany’s answer is zero dollars.

Like Andrew Cuomo before her, Gov. Kathy Hochul’s latest budget proposal continues to systemically and inexplicably cut off state support for nassau University Medical Center, down from $180 million in aid in 2017 to $0 in 2024. Despite nUMC’s operating as a safety-net hospital for hundreds of thousands of patients annually, Albany persists in denying our patients, providers and community funds to which they are legally entitled.

But it’s even worse than it sounds.

It’s not that new York state doesn’t have the money. Since 2020, the governor has announced significant funding for numerous medical institutions. Westchester Medical Center has received over $160 million in state taxpayer funding since 2019.

the hospital’s state support was $180 million in 2017, and $0 in 2024.

SUnY Downstate Medical Center — whose CEO recently resigned amid allegations of misconduct — is slated to receive nearly $1 billion in the latest budget. In contrast, nUMC, which has demonstrated improvement in its financial position and expansion of services, continues to be denied funds.

In 2024, nUMC applied for six different grants from the state. none were awarded. This isn’t due to a lack of effort, merit or demonstrated need. Instead, it reflects what appears to be a troubling power play by Hochul and her allies. Through her surrogates, the nassau County Interim Finance Authority

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A big month for theater in our schools

To the Editor:

March is Theatre in Our Schools Month, a time to recognize and celebrate the profound impact that theater education has on students, schools and communities. As a member of the Wantagh High School chapter of the International Thespian Society, I see how theater fosters creativity, confidence, collaboration and communication — essential skills for success in any field.

Theater is more than just performing on stage. It teaches students problemsolving, critical thinking and empathy by allowing them to step into the shoes of different characters and perspectives. Studies show that participation in theater programs enhances academic performance, improves literacy and public speaking skills, and strengthens students’ ability to work as a team. In our own school, productions like “Puffs” and “Jekyll & Hyde” have brought students together, inspired audiences and given young artists a voice. When I step on stage, I feel as though I’m diving headfirst into a world of pure magic, where reality blurs and the impossible becomes possible. It’s the

— led by people with no health care management or hospital finance experience — and the state Department of Health, Albany has repeatedly ignored significant management, operational and fiscal reforms at the hospital and spread a message to the public that nUMC is failing. nothing could be further from the truth.

It gets even worse. A comprehensive audit last year revealed that the state has forced nUMC to operate at a disadvantage for nearly two decades. In what amounts to the state’s biggest shell game in history, it has been systemically violating federal law to shortchange the hospital’s Medicaid payments by 50 percent. Our recently filed lawsuit seeks to end this corruption and ensure that nassau’s most at-risk residents get every dollar they deserve. Perhaps we struck a nerve. By state statute, nUMC has an obligation to treat every patient, regardless of their ability to pay. It’s a mission that sets us apart, and one we take on every day with passion. The consequences of Albany’s neglect are farreaching. Without Medicaid funding or grants, we are limited in our ability to improve infrastructure, expand servic-

es, and recruit the best talent necessary to meet our community’s needs.

Over the coming months, nUMC’s leadership, physicians and staff will be pressing our case to legislators — both here in the nassau community and in Albany — urging them to deliver for our hospital and its patients, so that we can thrive. It’s our sincere hope that our legislators will take up our cause, both in their respective one-house budgets and in the final enacted budget.

Hochul and our legislators should put our patients over power politics. The state budget is ballooning, and forcing our patients and staff to fight some kind of Hunger Games to get health care aid is disgraceful when it is being doled out by the truckload elsewhere. The nUMC community deserves to be treated with respect from its government, not maligned in the media by political gadflies and needlessly threatened by attorneys and bureaucrats.

This is about more than dollars and cents — it’s about safeguarding the health and well-being of our community. It’s about fairness. It is imperative that state leaders include nUMC in this year’s budget to secure a healthier future for all of nassau County.

Megan C. Ryan is president, CEO and chief legal officer of the Nassau Health Care Corporation and Nassau University Medical Center.

Framework by Tim Baker

rush of dashing through the chaos of “Puffs,” the underdog energy buzzing in every scene, knowing that even the “others” have their moment to shine.

It’s the eerie thrill of “Jekyll & Hyde,” feeling the darkness and light battle within as the music swells, pulling the audience into the madness.

It’s the boundless joy of “SpongeBob,” where even the wildest, most ridiculous adventures carry real heart, and optimism soars as high as a sponge in mid-song. It’s the whimsy and wonder of “Peter and the Starcatcher,” where a simple rope can become a ship, and imagination turns the ordinary into something extraordinary. And it’s the absurdity of Monty Python’s “Spamalot,” where comedy and chaos reign, and every ridiculous moment is played with complete, glorious conviction. Stepping on stage is stepping into a story larger than life, where, for a little while, you’re not just yourself — you’re part of something bigger, something unforgettable.

We urge our community to support theater education by attending student performances, advocating for funding, and recognizing the immense value that the arts bring to our schools. Our upcoming performances include “Spamalot,” April 4-6, and the world premier of “Beyond the Gates,” a student-written original musical, on May 30.

We invite everyone to join us in celebrating Theatre in Our Schools Month by supporting local productions and encouraging continued investment in arts education. Theater changes lives, and with our communities’ support, we

can ensure it remains a vital part of our students’ education.

LIAnnA

The Drama Club’s production of “Grease” — West Hempstead Secondary School

MEnEGALLI Student choreographer, Troupe 1623 Wantagh High School

meGan C. rYan

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