Valley Stream Herald 03-06-2025

VALLEY STREAM

HERALD

By JUAN LASSO jlasso@liherald.com

Two candidates are on the ballot at this year’s special village election on March 18. Sharon Daly, a political newcomer currently serving as acting trustee, will go head to head with Anthony Bonelli, a former District 13 trustee and familiar challenger to United Community Party rule. The seat was left vacant after Sean Wright’s appointment to Nassau County District Court. We talked to the candidates about traffic congestion, affordability, and their top issue.

Q: Many residents have

expressed frustration over increasing traffic congestion in Valley Stream, particularly around major intersections, and school zones. What specific policies or infrastructure improvements would you advocate for easing traffic flow and improving pedestrian safety?

Sharon Daly: Concerns over traffic congestion in Valley Stream, particularly around major intersections and school zones is of course an issue that demands vigilance and problem-solving. Having lived in Valley Stream my entire life, and raising my daughter here, who is herself about to become a mother, the safety of our resi-

dents and in particular our children is of paramount importance. Communication between state, county, town, and village governments is always the first step in resolving issues such as these, and working closely with schools, parents and the Nassau County Police Department is an imperative that I look forward to accomplishing as a Valley Stream Trustee, representing our 42,000 residents.

Anthony Bonelli: I believe this is a failure partly due to the fact the current Administration has been “hands off” on developers’ implementation of their projects. The Administra-

Composer’s long legacy is on exhibit

By JUAN LASSO

jlasso@liherald.com

An exhibit, celebrating Valley Stream’s own Leonard Lehrman, a composer whose work fuses social consciousness with musical tradition, is being held at the Oyster Bay-East Norwich Public Library during American Music Month.

Known for his politically informed compositions and his stewardship of the library’s Theodore Roosevelt Collection, Lehrman spent decades using music to address a wide variety of social issues ranging from immigrant rights to nuclear disarmament.

In this conversation, Lehrman discusses the evolution of his musical career, the traditions he continues to embrace, and his thoughts on how music can shape public discourse, today and in the future.

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tion does not sufficiently scrutinize the traffic flows around the proposed development by employing its own traffic engineer. Instead, this Administration, I believe, relies solely on the honesty and accuracy of the developer’s employed traffic engineer. Secondly, the Administration does have a committee that oversees and

makes recommendations on signage and other traffic related issues, yet none of the members of this committee has competency or formal education of a traffic engineer. This is partly why we have stop signs illegally erected throughout Valley Stream which are in violation of New York State

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Leonard Lehrman, a composer whose works are on exhibit at the Oyster Bay-East Norwich Public Library, blends social activism with musical tradition, and routinely performs with his wife and collaborator, Helene Williams.

HERALD SchoolS Carbonaro to welcome sensory playground

Valley Stream District 24 has secured a $500,000 grant from Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages. The funding will be used to create a new sensory playground at Robert W. Carbonaro Elementary School and support the installation of two new water bottle filtration systems in all three district schools.

“Our Board of Education and entire district community are incredibly grateful to Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages for this generous and impactful grant,” said Superintendent Unal Karakas. “With the addition of our new 8:1:3 inclusive special education program at Robert W. Carbonaro School, we are excited to provide a playground that meets every child’s individualized needs. Additionally, we have already begun installing and utilizing water bottle filtration systems in each of our schools, ensuring our students have access to clean and healthy drinking water. Offering

inclusive play spaces and access to healthy hydration aligns with our Board of Education’s commitment to working with community legislators to create equitable and supportive learning environments for all students.”

Water bottle filtration systems are already being installed in all three district schools, providing students and staff with access to fresh, filtered drinking water. Meanwhile, construction on Robert W. Carbonaro’s new sensory playground is set to begin later this spring, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony planned upon completion. The playground will include an expansive jungle gym, a new inclusive swing set, and an interactive musical area featuring a xylophone, bells, and drums. These are all designed to foster an engaging and inclusive play experience for all students.

–Juan Lasso

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The Valley Stream 24 School District recently secured a $500,000 grant from Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages that will go toward building a sensory playground at Robert W. Carbonaro School.

Leaders talk squeeze on school resources

By JUAN LASSO jlasso@liherald.com

If there was ever a reason to be at school on a Saturday morning, it would be for this: Valley Stream’s top education leaders rubbed shoulders with lawmakers at nearly every level of government to field sharp questions from a packed cafeteria of parents and residents.

Hosted by the Valley Stream Council of PTAs, the annual Legislative Breakfast sets the table for a rare, candid forum on the most pressing issues in education—and the increasingly tangled politics surrounding them. Naturally, breakfast bagels and coffee were on the house.

This year’s legislative panelists included State Senator Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick, a Republican, who sat shoulder-to-shoulder with Democratic Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages, Nassau County Legislator Carrie Solages, and Congressman Laura Gillen. As per usual, the topics discussed were wide-ranging: from the future of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion policies to the harrowing traffic conditions on local roads. The over arching theme, however, was the pressure of limited school resources to meet rising demands.

Superintendents decry rising demands, dwindling resources

Roxanne-Garcia France, District 30 Superintendent, was tapped to speak on behalf of her fellow superintendents and board of education members. In her speech, she passionately outlined an extensive list of education policy reforms aimed at widening the pool of district resources, including:

■ Secure long-term funding to safeguard student data with robust cyber security protections

■ Allow retired law enforcement to serve as school safety personnel without salary caps

■ Secure sustainable, inflation-adjusted foundation aid for schools while preserving the hold harmless provision

■ Address funding disparities for English Language Learners, special education, and the growing impact of funding shifts to charter schools

■ Increase the 4 percent on unrestricted reserve funds to ensure budget flexibility

■ Advocated for affordable implementation of a zero-diesel emission school bus transition

Some of the Rockefeller Institute of Government’s latest policy proposals to revise state funding have hit a nerve with educational leaders, not least in Valley Stream. The five-year phased elimination of the “hold harmless” provision, which guarantees districts receive the same or more foundation aid funding, even if their population declines, has been a particular point of contention.

Few answers about electric bus transition

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State Senator Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick, center, spoke on the importance of mental health staff support and ensuring safeguards on students’ digital footprint.

Congresswoman Laura Gillen spoke about resistance by Democrats to curb President Donald Trump’s ambitions to axe the Department of Education.

tricts will be required to halt purchasing diesel buses and have their fleets fully switched to electric by 2035. While the state offers partial reimbursement for the buses, the measure has sparked widespread concern over affordability. When lawmakers were pressed about establishing a more robust funding pathway to cover infrastructure, facility upgrades, and staffing needs, they offered few clear solutions.

“When we implemented the program, it was a different world, we acknowledged that,” said Solages. “We weren’t going through Covid. We didn’t have hyperinflation. There was an interpretation that everyone would be driving an EV vehicle.”

Solages said lawmakers are working to revise the program without putting an undue burden on school districts and local governments without providing specifics.

Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages promised that concerns about the electric school bus transition mandates are being heard and solutions are forthcoming.

Amid new threats from the White House to defund schools with diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, Trustee Gerardo Cavaliere pressed lawmakers on how the state could protect individual districts given the uncertainty and lack of clear guidance.

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HERALD SchoolS

Community Advisory Board hosts meeting

The Valley Stream Central High School District recently hosted the inaugural meeting of its Community Advisory Board at Central High School. Over 30 local business leaders, government representatives, parents, alumni, District administrators and educators gathered to support Career and Technical Education programs at the high school level.

The Community Advisory Board is intended to play a vital role in connecting students with career-focused learning experiences such as guest speaking opportunities, mentorship, job shadowing, internships, part-time employment, and community networking. These partnerships ensure that educators are teaching skills that align with workforce demands, maximizing student readiness for future careers.

Attendees were treated to a breakfast prepared by the District’s culinary arts students and welcomed by Superintendent of Schools Dr. Wayne Loper, along with other school administrators. Dr. Loper expressed gratitude for the community’s commitment to collaborating on career exploration and providing experiential learning opportunities for students.

Following the breakfast, CAB members toured the District’s five CTE classrooms: certified medical assisting, certified nurse assisting, automotive technology, cosmetology, and culinary arts. These programs are designed to equip students with practical skills and knowledge, preparing them for real-world careers.

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The Valley Stream Central High School District hosted its inaugural Community Advisory Board meeting.

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WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH

Parrish-Brown removes stigma around trauma

By RENEE DeLORENZO rdelorenzo@liherald.com

Continuing a month-long series of interviews with influential area women in honor of Women’s History Month.

Shanell Parrish-Brown is an attorney, author, professor, consultant, speaker and thought leader.

Herald: Tell me about yourself.

Shanell Parrish-Brown: I’m a child of domestic violence. My father was incarcerated for the early years of my life and came home with many issues that affected our family structure. But he gave me a gift. He would force me to read high-level texts, and it created my love of vocabulary.

I’ve always been a writer. So in 2017, I wrote a novel called “Gifts in Brown Paper Packages.” I didn’t set out initially to write a novel I would publish. In fact, what I set out to do, at the encouragement of my therapist, was process some childhood experiences that this therapist thought I should be talking about in our sessions. Those are things that certainly shaped me, but I didn’t want to be defined in that way. So my writing changed that.

Herald: What do you do? Why?

Parrish-Brown: I run a business where I publish literary work, and I provide programming and education consulting for all audiences. I’m a resilience builder. I teach a course at Fordham University about trauma and family violence, which features my novel as one of the reference materials.

My premise is that if we’re not interacting with our youth from a traumainformed place, we can recognize that kids who are acting out are likely responding to trauma. If we’re not interacting with children from that perspective, they get lost. Mental health challenges in children, like suicidal ideation, have only been exacerbated. We really should be addressing these issues on every single level.

get the press that it needs. I’m also running a business as an independent consultant, and working with government systems is difficult. But I keep going, and I stay in the work. I continue to put myself in spaces where I can meet people and share my work. I do calls with anyone who’s interested in hearing about the work I’m doing, even if they can’t hire me. It puts me in a place where I have opportunities to spread awareness.

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

Parrish-Brown: Some of my proudest moments come out of my classroom. It’s every single time I leave a class, and a student comes up to me asking if they can hug me.

nated with them. We have more similarities as a human race, and trauma doesn’t have a Zip code.

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

Parrish-Brown: We need more trauma awareness. It’s a prerequisite to action. What we don’t know, or don’t seek to know, gives people the ability to keep their heads in the sand.

One of my goals is to open a resilience institute. It’s really about validating the need for us as a society to be promenading and dialoging around resilience, and that’s what I want to capture.

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

Parrish-Brown: The biggest challenge in my work is access. We have to normalize awareness of trauma, because it’s an area that doesn’t really

One of my proudest moments came from a two-hour resilience workshop I did in South Bronx. It was a Spanishspeaking audience, and I don’t speak Spanish, so I had an interpreter. These parents had tears in their eyes after leaving the session. They were fully engaged and telling me what I said reso-

Why are we not teaching about trauma? Many of my students say I’m the first person to inform them about it. Talking about it helps people realize their own experience with trauma. I’ll have students pouring out themselves in their papers, and I can sit down and ask them if they’re seeing someone about it. That’s why I want a platform and the ability to raise awareness around this work.

To learn more about Shanell ParrishBrown’s work, visit her website, SPBrownWrites.com.

Lauren Wagner leads Long Island Arts Alliance

By AINSLEY MARTINEZ amartinez@liherald.com

Herald: Tell me about yourself.

Wagner: I’m Lauren Wagner, an arts advocate, nonprofit leader and champion for the creative sector. I lead Long Island Arts Alliance, where I work to ensure the arts are recognized, supported and celebrated as essential to our communities. With a background in arts administration and museum studies, I’m passionate about connecting the arts with education, economic growth and community development.

Herald: What do you do? Why?

keeps you going/inspires you?

Wagner: One of the biggest challenges has been fighting the perception that the arts are expendable. Time and again, I’ve seen arts funding slashed, despite the undeniable impact of the creative sector. What keeps me going is knowing that when we equip organizations with the right tools — data, advocacy and visibility — they can thrive. Seeing the arts make a real difference in communities, in schools and in people’s lives fuels my passion.

Wagner: I lead Long Island Arts Alliance, a nonprofit dedicated to strengthening the arts through advocacy, education and resources. I do this work because I believe the arts are not just about creativity — they’re about economic prosperity, community identity and shaping the future. The arts are often overlooked when funding decisions are made, and I’m committed to changing that narrative.

Herald: What has challenged you in your career so far, and what

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

Wagner: Professionally, one of my proudest moments was leading Long Island’s first-ever economic impact study on the arts. Providing hard data that proves the arts are a powerful economic engine — and watching organizations use that data to secure funding — has been incredibly rewarding. Personally, my proudest moments are raising my two young sons and instilling in them a love for creativity and learning.

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

arts are

Wagner: My advice? Advocate relentlessly. The arts need champions who won’t accept being sidelined. And never separate numbers from stories — data alone doesn’t inspire, and stories without facts don’t drive action.

There’s still so much work ahead. We need stronger arts education policies,

more equitable funding, and continued efforts to make the arts a priority in economic development. But I believe that with the right strategy, the right voices and the right advocacy, we can get there.

For more information, visit LongIslandArtsAlliance.org.

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Lauren Wagner, executive director of the Long Island Arts Alliance, said she believes the

worth fighting for. She spoke to the Huntington Arts Coalition in 2023.

HERALD SchoolS

Valley Stream celebrates 100 days of school

The students and staff of Valley Stream Districct 13 recently marked a special milestone: 100 days of school. To celebrate, elementary schools across the district participated in various fun and educational activities that embraced the significance of the number 100.

Students participated in creative classroom activities designed to highlight the number 100. Some students made colorful necklaces using 100 beads, while others crafted 100 days of school headbands. Many classes also completed worksheets reinforcing math and literacy skills, all

revolving around 100. These hands-on activities helped make the 100th school day an exciting and memorable experience for all involved.

The 100th day of school celebration also provided an opportunity for students to reflect on their progress and set goals for the remainder of the school year. From counting 100 objects to discussing how life might be different after 100 days, students were able to connect the day’s theme with both their academic growth and their personal development.

–Juan Lasso

Photos courtesy Valley Stream District 13 Howell Road Elementary School cheers 100th day of school various 100-themed educational activities.

Willow Road Elementary School salutes 100th day of school.

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Blakeman makes his case for re-election

By CHRISTIE LEIGH BABIRAD cbabirad@liherald.com

Republican Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman announced his plans to run for a second four-year term at a campaign kickoff event on Feb. 24. His opponent will be County Legislator Seth Koslow, a Democrat.

Over the past three and a half years, Blakeman and his team have taken pride in protecting residents’ money by reversing tax hikes he said were implemented by the prior administration.

“We have an amazing team of very competent, caring people, and they’re smart and they have common sense,” Blakeman said.

Initiatives he has implemented include signing an executive order to ensure that Nassau does not become a sanctuary county, and doesn’t spend residents’ tax dollars on services for those coming to the U.S. illegally.

“We’re spending our resources, our money on Nassau County residents, on our parks, our highways, our schools, in the hiring of cops,” Blakeman said. “We’re not going to be the ones who take people in who haven’t been vetted. We see the criminal activity they’ve been engaged in, so it was the right decision to make.”

Blakeman has also banned the wearing of masks in public, except for those

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There was a celebratory mood at Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman’s re-election kickoff rally at American Legion Post 1066 in Massapequa on Feb. 24.

who wear them for health or religious reasons. He said that this initiative was to cut down on crimes, including antisemitic crime.

Additionally, Blakeman signed an executive order to protect women and girls in sports by preventing biological males from competing on their teams and from being permitted in their lock-

er rooms.

Recalling his last campaign, he said that the one thing he wanted everyone to know was that he believed that when it comes to government, a new administration needed to return the county back to normalcy and common sense.

“And we did that,” he said. “We’ve gotten back to our American values

now. We’ve gotten back to the things our parents and our grandparents taught us, the values that have made this a great county and a great nation.”

North Hempstead Town Supervisor Jennifer DeSena spoke about Blakeman’s unwavering support for her communities. “I have called him many times, and he has helped me without fail,” DeSena said. “When we had overwhelming floods hurting our neighbors in Manhasset, I called Bruce, and he and the Department of Public Works cleared the sump that gave our residents relief. When our Jewish brothers and sisters were scared after that Oct. 7 terrorist attack, I called Bruce, and he sent the police to protect them. Bruce loves Nassau County, and we are safer and better with him as Nassau County executive.”

Koslow, who has served as a county legislator for a little over a year, is a lifelong Nassau resident. He said that he was looking to bringing the transparency, honesty and responsiveness he is known for to the county executive’s office.

“I may be relatively new to politics compared to lifelong politician Bruce Blakeman,” Koslow said, “but I know one thing for sure, which is that putting politics over public safety is a disgrace, and it should disqualify anyone from leading a county of over 1.3 million people.”

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Candidates compete for village trustee seat

traffic law. A stop sign is not to be used to control the speed of traffic. Stop signs are to be used to clarify who has the right of way at intersections. For example, along Emerson place or Cottage Street there are stop signs that violate state law because it is clear who has the right of way along at intersections along the length of these streets.

Q: With rising rents and property taxes, affordability remains a major concern for many Valley Stream residents. What steps would you take to ensure that housing remains accessible for both homeowners and renters while balancing the village’s financial stability?

Daly: Housing concerns have been in the forefront of discussions at all levels of government for as long as our suburban communities have been in existence. Balancing the needs of young people just starting out, empty nesters seeking to remain in the community that they love, and everyone in-between requires a judicious, thoughtful approach. Valley Stream is a beloved community largely because we love our beautiful green spaces.

I am honored to now be a steward of our Village’s 105 acres of pristine park land. Our village, now proudly celebrating its Centennial year, was designed with primarily single-family homes dotting the local landscape. Much has changed in 100 years, but as we carefully examine the possibilities of allowing additional housing for the people who choose not to own such a home, and perhaps rather live in a beautiful condo or rental space, we must do so with an eye toward the overall health of our village and the various critical fiscal and infrastructure issues that must also be con-

sidered.

Bonelli: The current Administration is completely out of control. Just last week the Administration is seeking millions of dollars in loans in the form of bonds. The Village is in debt for over $40 million. Why does the Administration raise our taxes when the Village received State grant money for Village projects reducing general fund expenditures? Why aren’t these savings used to freeze or reduce homeowner property taxes.

This Administration assumes $4.00 a day for each of the 400 plus vehicles that are parked in the unsightly and deplorable commercial parking lot recently created alongside Sunrise Highway and the LIRR between Terrace Place and

Central Avenue generates at least $585,000 a year a new revenue stream. Why are these dollars not being used to offset the taxpayer’s burden? The taxpayers have lost 3.8 acres of park land to this deplorable parking lot for all the world to see as the face of Valley Stream, yet it appears they don’t get the benefit of tax relief.

Q: If elected, what would be your top priority in addressing the challenges facing Valley Stream, and how do you plan to make tangible progress?

Daly: “Quality of Life” has been and continues to be the over-arching issue that has compelled me to join the Valley Stream Village Board. I believe that a safe, peaceful, and well-maintained Vil-

lage is what continues to attract people to come here. In the short time that I have served as Village Trustee I have come to appreciate from an “insider’s” point of view, just how hard our employees work to make this ideal a true reality. I am truly amazed at how our Village “family” takes their jobs personally and works so diligently for the good of our Village.

Add to this the exceptional members of the Valley Stream Fire Department, and all the volunteer groups that round out our community. We are truly fortunate to live in such a vibrant community. My goal as a trustee is to maintain all the good that we have, continue to work closely with our partners throughout all levels of government to continue keeping Valley Stream safe and stable, and to keep a laser focus on budgetary issues that keep our financial house in order, while protecting the hard-working taxpayers.

Bonelli: I would work with my fellow trustees to impose austere measures to reign in personnel costs. I would immediately dismiss several supervisory positions that can be managed by the Village Clerk and one other village manager. For instance, why do we have a supervisor of pools when it’s only open less than 3 months a year? A similar question arises when you consider the justification of a park’s supervisor. What landscaping is done during late fall, early spring and winter requiring a supervisor? The Village provides landscaping pickups every Wednesday during the Winter season. Why are our taxes being spent on trucks riding throughout the Village when it’s not necessary? I can understand maybe once or twice a month a Wednesday pickup but why every Wednesday during the Winter.

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acting trustee Sharon daly and challenger anthony Bonelli are hoping to nab the vacant board seat at Village Hall. residents can cast their ballots on march 18.

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year’s special village election on march 18, Sharon daly, acting trustee, faces former district 13 trustee anthony Bonelli for the seat vacated as a result of Sean Wright’s appointment to nassau County district Court. Both candidates focus on key issues like traffic congestion and affordability.

HERALD SchoolS Valley Stream 24 students do 3-D printing

Fifth-grade students in the Challenge Program at Valley Stream District 24 recently harnessed the power of 3D printing to design and create intricate snowflakes. After mastering this cutting-edge technology, they took on the role of educators, teaching Kindergarten students how to bring their own snowflake designs to life. This innovative, cross-grade collaboration immersed students in hands-on engineering and 21st-century digital fabrication, reinforcing creativity, problem-solving, and leadership skills.

“Our students were so excited to master 3D printing and share this intriguing technology with their Kindergarten peers,” said Superintendent Unal Karakas. “This project exemplifies the incorporation of technology, collaboration, and immersive learning we prioritize in Valley Stream 24 as part of our Vision 2030 initiative.”

Fifth-grade students utilized Tinkercad, a user-friendly 3D design platform, to conceptualize and refine their snowflakes before sending them to print. The activity enhanced spatial reasoning as students visualized and manipulated three-dimensional structures, gaining a deeper understanding of geometric relationships, balance, and symmetry. They also engaged in critical problem-solving, iterating their designs to ensure structural integrity while fostering creativity through experimentation.

After successfully printing their designs, the fifth-grade students led a lesson for Kindergarteners, connecting the project to literacy through the book Snowflake Bentley by Jacqueline Briggs Martin, which celebrates uniqueness and individuality. The Kindergarten students sketched their own unique snowflakes before being guided through the 3D-printing process by their older peers.

This collaboration created an enriching, multi-generational learning environment where younger students explored foundational STEM concepts while older students honed leadership, mentorship, and communication skills. By simplifying complex ideas for their younger counterparts, the fifth graders reinforced their own understanding, building confidence in both their technological and interpersonal abilities.

“This collaboration aligns with the Vision 2030 cornerstones, as it promotes interdisciplinary approaches, helps build essential knowledge, and fosters a supportive community of learners,” said Challenge Program teacher Risa Miller. “Together, they ignite curiosity and creativity while developing technological skills in a fun and interactive way, making learning a shared and enriching experience.”

–Juan Lasso

TR ANSPORTATION FOR PRIVATE AND PAROCHIAL SCHOOLS 2025-2026

As per Education Law, Section 3635, the District must legally provide transportation for District children in grades K-6 attending private/parochial schools. Kindergarten children must be five (5) years of age as of December 1st. This transportation is provided only when the following requirements of Education Law are met:

• The Distance from home to school is not less than two (2) miles and not more than fifteen (15) miles.

• The parent must submit a written request for transportation each year and include the child's name, date of birth, grade, and school.

• The request must be submitted to the Transportation Department of Valley Stream School District Twenty-Four at 75 Horton Avenue, Valley Stream, NY 11581 PRIOR TO APRIL 1ST for the school year beginning September 2025.

• All applications must be accompanied by two proofs of residency consisting of an original utility bill and an original lease, deed, or tax receipt. The application must also include a photo ID of the parent/guardian.

• If your child is of kindergarten age, a copy of your child's birth certificate must also accompany the application request. If your child qualifies for transportation, please be sure that your request is submitted on time. Applications received after April 1st will not be considered except for new residents who are required by law to apply within (30) thirty days after establishing residence in the District.

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Sixth-grade students in the Valley Stream 24 School District’s Challenge Program recently visited the Nassau County Museum of Art in Roslyn.

Reworld Honors Long Island’s Champions At Herald Sustainability Awards Gala

STAFF REPORT

Last week Reworld™ celebrated several of Long Island’s sustainability leaders, educators, and community advocates as part of its ongoing efforts to empower community and environmental advocacy initiatives and to raise awareness of sustainability locally. The honors were presented during the recent Herald Sustainability Awards of Long Island powered by Reworld, held at the Heritage Club at Bethpage. The event provided a platform to recognize individuals and organizations making significant contributions to advancing sustainable policies, protecting natural resources, educating future generations, and implementing community-driven initiatives to improve the region’s environmental landscape. In addition to honoring established community programs, Reworld also awarded two local students with $2,500 in prizes for their inspirational efforts to enhance quality of life in the region and encourage sustainability for generations to come.

“Our work helps Long Island communities reduce environmental impact while creating new opportunities for sustainability,” said Dawn Harmon, Director, Long Island Market, Reworld.

“Through our Long Island facilities, we eliminate the need for additional landfill space and significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions. We are so proud to support those leading the way in sustainability on Long Island and beyond.”

Among those honored were Don X. Clavin, Jr., Hempstead Town Supervisor, and Rich Schaffer, Babylon Town Supervisor, for their leadership in environmental policy. John D. Cameron, Jr., P.E., of IMEG, was recognized for his contributions as an environmental engineering leader. Randi Shubin Dresner of Island Harvest was acknowledged for her efforts in sustainable community leadership. Organizations such as the Citizens Campaign for the Environment, Seatuck Environmental Association, and Cornell

Cooperative Extension Nassau County were highlighted for their community impact in sustainability. Leaders like Eric Swenson of the Hempstead Harbor Protection Committee, Robert Weltner of Operation SPLASH, and the Rotary Environmental Action Coalition of Huntington (REACH) were also celebrated for their dedication to environmental preservation.

Additionally, educators Jennifer Lasher and Lissette Pellegrino from Barnum Woods Elementary School were honored as environmental stewards in education. Stony Brook

University’s Esther Poon was honored along with two younger student honorees who were recognized for their outstanding commitment to sustainability. Louisiana State University freshman and 11-year-old Joseph Petraro received the award for his dedication to a range of community empowerment programs through Joe’s Be Kind Campaign, such as Clean Wells for Humanity which addresses global water scarcity. Desiree Mohammadi, a student at South Woods Middle School who is 12 years old, was honored for developing Seeds of Hope, an initiative that donates thousands of seeds to be planted at community gardens across Long Island to combat food insecurity sustainably.

As the presenting sponsor, Reworld is committed to supporting those at the forefront of environmental progress. With four facilities in Westbury, West Babylon, East Northport, and Ronkonkoma, the company processes two-thirds of Long Island’s waste, recycling 60,000 tons of metals and generating enough electricity to power thousands of homes each year. Through its efforts, Reworld™ reduces the need for landfill expansion, cuts greenhouse gas emissions, and helps local communities adopt sustainable waste solutions.

Beyond this event, Reworld remains committed to fostering sustainability throughout Long Island with year-round programs that engage local schools, nonprofit organizations, and municipal partners.Through educational initiatives, community cleanups, and environmental awareness campaigns, Reworld continues to support the next generation of sustainability advocates while strengthening the region’s commitment to a cleaner, greener future.

For more information about Reworld and its initiatives that support various community empowerment and environmental programs fostering positive change locally and globally, please visit www.reworldwaste.com.

To view more pictures please visit www. richnerlive.com.

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Azeez Mohammed, CEO of Reworld delivers welcoming remarks.

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Reworld Lead Community Relations Specialist, Maureen Early (left), with honoree president and CEO Randi Shubin Dresner of Island Harvest (center) and Reworld Long Island Market Director, Dawn Harmon.

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Hempstead Town Supervisor Donald X. Clavin, Jr. addresses the audience after receiving his award.

How federal budget bill could impact L.I.

More than 700 people attended a live budget briefing with Reps. Laura Gillen and Tom Suozzi at Hofstra University that focused on the potentially harmful effects of the partisan budget reconciliation bill passed by the House of Representatives on Feb. 25.

Suozzi opened the March 1 briefing with a detailed PowerPoint, explaining that Congress has yet to pass a full budget for fiscal year 2025 and is currently relying on temporary “Continuing Resolutions,” the latest of which expires on March 14.

He emphasized that the reconciliation bill, which sets the federal government’s spending and revenue for the next decade, would create massive deficits by cutting taxes for the wealthiest Americans while slashing critical programs.

“I support cutting waste, fraud, and abuse, but this bill will slash essential funding for hospitals, nursing homes, environmental projects, clean air and water initiatives, school lunches, and more,” Suozzi said in a news release after the event. “Let’s use a scalpel, not a chainsaw — pass a bipartisan budget and do it the right way.”

All Democratic members of Congress, including Suozzi and Gillen, voted against the bill, along with one Republican, Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky.

“This briefing was a crucial opportunity for Long Islanders to learn more

about the budget process and hear from local experts on how the proposed budget would impact our communities,” Gillen said in the release. “This budget would rip thousands of people from their healthcare, gut programs that my constituents rely on, and raise costs for working families. I’ll always work across the aisle when it means delivering results for Long Island, but I won’t support a bill that’s bad for Nassau County.”

The event also featured speakers such as Michael Dowling, CEO of Northwell Health, the largest employer in the state, Julie Tighe, president of the New York League of Conservation Voters, Randi Shubin Dresner, CEO of Island Harvest,

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and Stanfort Perry, CEO of AHRC Nassau. Each highlighted the potential damage the proposed budget cuts could do to their sectors.

“I’ve been through budget battles before, and they’re tough. But budgets are not just about numbers; they’re about people’s lives,” Dowling said in the release. “Decency must be part of the process. You can make tough decisions, but when you combine bad numbers with indecency and a lack of humanity, it makes everything worse.”

Tighe noted the environmental risks posed by the budget.

“The proposed cuts threaten the progress we’ve made in cleaning up our

air and water and advancing affordable clean energy,” she said in the release. Clean air and water should not be partisan issues. All Americans deserve access to stable, homegrown energy that isn’t subject to the volatile cost of fossil fuels.”

Shubin Dresner expressed concern about the impact on food security programs.

“Island Harvest has $2 million in funding currently frozen, putting 17 critical programs at risk,” she said in the release. “You can’t solve a budget crisis by cutting support for the most vulnerable.”

Perry emphasized the dangers of proposed cuts to Medicaid services for people with disabilities.

“We cannot endure these cuts,” he said in the release. “When agencies like AHRC Nassau can’t provide the care people with disabilities need, they end up in hospitals or nursing homes. This isn’t fiscal responsibility—it’s harming those who need help the most.”

“These issues matter to our community, and people are paying attention,” Suozzi stated in the release. “Over 700 Long Islanders came today to learn how Washington’s decisions affect their lives. I’m proud of my community, and I will continue to fight for the programs and services Long Island depends on.”

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“Elder Law Estate Planning” is an area of law that combines features of both elder law (disability planning) and estate planning (death planning) and relates mostly to the needs of the middle class. Estate planning was formerly only for the wealthy, who wanted to shelter their assets from taxes and pass more on to their heirs. But today estate planning is also needed by the middle class who often have assets exceeding one million dollars, especially when you consider life insurance in the mix.

Estate planning with trusts became popular starting in 1991 when AARP published “A Consumer Report on Probate” concluding that probate should be avoided and trusts should be used to transfer assets to heirs without the expense and delay of probate, a court proceeding on death. Trusts are also widely used today to avoid guardianship proceedings on disability, protect privacy, and reduce the chance of a will contest in court.

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The possible impacts of the federal bill passed last month was discussed by Reps. Laura Gillen and Tom Suozzi and several business leaders at Hofstra University.

NCPD wellness center focus is mental health

By CHARLES SHAW cshaw@liherald.com

The Nassau County Police Department unveiled a new wellness center at a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Feb. 26. The center aims to support the mental health and well-being of law enforcement personnel and county employees by providing a place to relax, de-stress and connect with mental health resources.

Joining department members at police headquarters in Mineola for the ceremony were County Executive Bruce Blakeman, Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder, District Attorney Anne Donnelly, Police Benevolent Association President Tommy Shevlin, and county legislators John Ferretti and Thomas McKevitt.

The wellness center, according to Blakeman, will serve as a safe space in which law enforcement personnel and county employees can address mental health and wellness concerns. It connects members with resources such as the employee assistance program, peer support and police chaplains.

Blakeman acknowledged that while mental health struggles, particularly suicide, were once stigmatized, open discussions are now helping those in distress find the support and therapy they need.

“This center is going to focus on keeping everybody in law enforcement in Nassau County well and healthy,”

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Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman cut the ribbon, alongside law enforcement officials and local leaders, to mark the opening of the Nassau County Police Department’s new wellness center on Feb. 26.

Blakeman said. “And that’s what we want to do.”

The center will function as a resource hub where officers and county employees can seek guidance and support. While there will be no clinicians on-site, trained staff will be on hand to talk and connect members with wellness services. Ryder highlighted the

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role of peer support, which offers immediate assistance to officers after traumatic incidents, such as the death of a child or a homicide scene.

“We always recognize the fallen,” Ryder said. “But there are a lot of people who get damaged along the way and don’t get recognized. Today we’re doing that.”

According to Ryder, the facility, a former museum, offers couches, massage chairs and televisions, and at atmosphere in which those feeling stressed can relax, have a cup of coffee and seek guidance.

Donnelly said it was a privilege to attend the center’s opening, and recognized its role in supporting those exposed to trauma. She noted its importance for law enforcement officers who must recount difficult experiences — and for assistant district attorneys who may need support after reviewing crime scene photos.

“The most important thing I believe we can do is care for those who care for us, and that’s the men and women of our Nassau County Police Department,” Donnelly said.

Detective Sgt. Michelle CliffordMarin will lead the center, a role that holds deep personal significance for her. Her brother, Nassau police officer Steven Clifford, died by suicide in 2017, at age 35, after serving in law enforcement for 12 years.

Clifford-Marin said that leading the project is an honor, and that it would be a privilege to help anyone who walks in to achieve a healthy mind, body and soul.

“We want everyone to be healthy,” she said, “and we want everyone to get the help they need, if they do need any help, to prevent additional tragedies like my brother.”

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Get ready for Carnival at Long Island Children’s Museum

By Danielle Schwab

Bring the family to join in the good times when the Children’s Museum opens its doors to Carnival this weekend.

As a globally cherished cultural celebration, Carnival honors the unique traditions and diverse identities of each community it touches. Especially significant to Caribbean and Latin American cultures, it’s a vibrant cultural showcase of creativity and self-expression. These themes are woven into every aspect of the museum’s festivities, with the support of New York Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages, to make this occasion truly special.

“The holiday is a great entry point of learning for our community and for families. It’s so vibrant and colorful and just a happy event. So it’s fun to give opportunities for people to really celebrate,” Aimee Terzulli, the museum’s vice president for programs and visitor experience, says.

Everyone can get moving to the sounds of drums with Samba and Salsa music guided by the dancers of the Brazilian Sama Novo troupe. Towering “Jumbie” stilt walkers, rooted as a symbol of spirit guardians, bring the magic to life as an iconic part of the Carnival

Louisiana Calling

From the deep roots tag team of Cajun slide guitar phenom Sonny Landreth and legendary New Orleans Latin-Americana rockers the Iguanas comes a mind-blowing musical trip through the scenic soundscape of the bayou. Still wet from crawling out of the swamps, this cross-pollinated confection will be both savory and sweet. Louisiana’s calling — here’s your chance to answer. Landreth’s unique spin on guitar playing has made him legendary. This Louisiana based Blues guitar wizard’s slide playing is distinctive and unlike anything else you’ve ever heard. He simultaneously plays slide and fingers the fret board producing a sound that is often said to resemble many instruments playing at once. His music encompasses Mississippi Delta blues, zydeco and Southern rock. He’s joined by The Iguanas, a fixture of the New Orleans music scene for over two decades.

Saturday, March 8, 8 p.m. $79, $69, $59. Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington. Tickets available at landmarkonmainstreet.org or (516) 767-6444.

headpieces or even get their faces painted in elaborate designs to stand out in the crowd as they make their rounds through the museum.

“Costumes are often deep-rooted in cultural themes but are also a symbol of freedom and liberation, they often can mimic animals,” Terzulli says.

Guests can also create flags to show their cultural pride and represent the many countries that celebrate Carnival.

Before the parade kicks off, everyone will have a chance to decorate themed floats and even meet some very special party guests.

“We’ll have our animal specialists showing certain animals that are part of our collection and show them how some of these animals are connected to certain float themes, typically in the Caribbean or in Latin America,” Terzulli adds.

life celebration.

• Saturday and Sunday, March 8-9

• Performances at 12:30 and 2:30 p.m.

• $17 museum admission, $16 seniors 65 and older

True to Carnival’s festive spirit, a King and Queen will be crowned to lead the crowd with energy and flair. But don’t worry, there’s a role for everyone — both kids and adults — to involve everyone, according to Terzulli.

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Plus, a special performance from the fourth and fifth graders at Elmont’s Dutch Broadway School will get feet jumping to the beat.

• View the LICM events calendar at licm.org for additional information or call (516) 224-5800

• Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City

“It’s about communities really coming together and celebrating different talents and roles that they have.“ she says. “Families that can learn together have tremendous value when you come together to learn something new.”

Although the holiday is celebrated at various times during the year, hosting it in March provides the perfect opportunity to embrace the changing seasons.

“The students have created lessons in different dances that are involved like reggae and calypso, typical for Caribbean culture,” Terzulli explains. “Generation to generation learning is powerful. We want kids teaching other kids.”

“The students teaching other kids.”

Need some fuel after all that dancing? Delicious treats — both sweet and savory — will tempt visitors, including Haitian beignets, marinades, tropical juices, and cocoa bread. And naturally, no Carnival would be complete without a massive parade to ring in the holiday. Families can create wearable crafts such as beaded whistles and feathery

“In March, we’re still not quite in spring so it’s a great way to spend time with your family indoors in a very celebratory way,” Terzulli reminds everyone.

The event is part of a series of cultural festivals the museum is hosting to invite Long Island communities to learn and celebrate together.

“We want people to know about each other and celebrate all the great similarities and differences that make our cultures vibrant and alive here,” Terzulli says.

Live … from Long Island … it’s Colin Jost! From Saturday Night Live to standup to his appearances in film, other TV ventures and even authoring a memoir, Jost is seemingly everywhere. He is currently in the middle of his 11th season as SNL’s “Weekend Update” co-anchor, and his 20th as an SNL writer. His accolades are many: five Writers Guild Awards, two Peabody Awards and 15 Emmy nominations for his writing on “SNL.” Among other endeavors, Jost debuted “A Very Punchable Face” in 2020, His memoir is a series of essays that documents pivotal moments in Jost’s life, including growing up in Staten Island in a family of firefighters, commuting three hours a day to high school, attending Harvard while Facebook was created and more.

Thursday, March 13, 8 and 10 p.m.

Photo on bottom: Be sure to create a parade-worthy headdress and design a whistle to toot some

$129.50, $119.50, $89.50, $79.50, $69.50, $59.50. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. (800) 745-3000 or Ticketmaster.com or ParamountNY.com.

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Photo on top left: Towering stilt walkers, known as Jumbies, are an iconic Carnival element.

Photo on top right: Ron DeFrancesco, Sama Novo director, creates the beats.

Carnival spirit.

Anthony Rodia

Anthony Rodia is back with his “Laugh Til It Hurts” tour, on the Paramount stage, Friday, March 15, 7:30 and 10 p.m.; also Saturday, March 16, 7 and 9:30 p.m. His allnew routine is refreshingly genuine and quick witted! A first-generation Italian-American from Westchester, Rodia’s comedy pulls from his razorsharp observations on marriage, parenthood, road rage, and everything else worthy of a rant. He came out of the womb making people laugh. In his 20s he tried a few open mics, but ultimately took a different career path as a finance manager of a luxury car dealership. In 2019, Rodia returned to comedy and left his day job to become a full-time stand-up comic. He hit the ground running and performed 100 shows in just nine months, and within three years gained a massive fan base online and around the country. In a short time, Anthony gained over 900,000 social media followers and his YouTube videos have amassed over 22 million views.

Rodia’s comedy pulls from his real life and razor-sharp observations on marriage, parenthood, road rage, and everything else worthy of a rant. With the onset of quarantine, he made the most of a captive audience, delivering a staggering 86 weekly videos. “Road Rage Wednesday” became a fan favorite, but his Uncle Vinny and Zia Lucia characters transformed into a phenomenon. They are the crazy uncle and aunt you love but can’t be out in public with, who speak their minds (whether you asked for it or not). $89.50, $79.50, $69.50, $59.50, $49.50. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. Tickets available at ticketmaster.com or paramountny.com.

In concert

Long Island Blues Society presents the Duke Robillard Trio and Long Island’s BFS Trio at My Father’s Place, Saturday, March 8, 8-10 p.m. Duke Robillard, the founder of Roomful of Blues, brings his band back to Long Island for an exceptional night of blues. My Father’s Place at The Roslyn, 1221 Old Northern Blvd., Roslyn. For tickets/information, visit MyFathersPlace.com or call (516) 580-0887.

Architectural review board

The Village of Valley Stream holds their regular architectural review board Meeting, Monday, March 10, 7:30 p.m., at Village Hall. 123 S. Central Ave. For more information, visit Vsvny.org or call (516) 592-5142.

District 13 Board meeting

Valley Stream District 13 Board of Education holds their regular board meeting, Tuesday at 8 p.m., at Wheeler Avenue School auditorium. 1 Wheeler Ave. West. For more information call (516) 5686140 or visit ValleyStream13.com.

Best of Broadway: ‘Looking Forward, Looking Back’

Adelphi University

Performing Arts students celebrate the music that shaped Broadway during their semi-annual Best of Broadway concert, Sunday, March 9 , 4 p.m. The talented students bring to life the magic of Broadway with music from classic and contemporary musicals.

This edition includes selections from celebrated composers and lyricists, including Kander and Ebb, Alan Menken, Jason Robert Brown, and many more! It will also be livestreamed for those unable to attend in person. Adelphi University Performing Arts Center, 1 South Ave., Garden City. (516) 877-4000 or Adelphi.edu/pac.

Grace Church Thrift Shop

Grace United Methodist Church’s thrift shop is open every Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Find adult and children’s clothing and accessories, including shoes, coats, and pocket books. Browse the special table replete with jewelry, elect ronics, household and kitchen items, art, and more. 21 S. Franklin Ave.

Family theater

Long Island Children’s Museum welcomes families to its stage, Friday, March 7,-10:15 a.m. and noon; Saturday, March 8, 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.; also Wednesday and Thursday, March 12-13,10:15 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 show 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.

Cardio Kickboxing

The Village of Valley Stream hosts cardio kickboxing at the Valley Stream Community Center in Arthur J. Hendrickson Park, Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m. Attendees must register. There are no refunds or make-up classes. 123 W. Merrick Road. For more information, visit Vsrec.org or call (516) 825-8571.

Nassau BOCES GC Tech Open House

Nassau BOCES GC Tech, Long Island’s state-of-the arts career and technical education high school, is opening its doors to all students with a passion for a hands-on career. Come and get a “Taste of Tech” at an open house at the campus in Levittown, Wednesday, March 12, 6-7:30 p.m. Nassau BOCES GC Tech prepares students for a future in the workforce by providing them with the skills, knowledge and professional qualities they will need to be successful in their chosen career fields.

The school boasts a new spa where aspiring estheticians learn skin care and massage techniques, along with a newly revamped auto shop. Prospective students and families from Nassau County are invited to tour the GC Tech campus at 150 Abbey Lane, and to meet with expert teachers, counselors and administrators. Register for an open house at nassauboces.org/gctech or call the school for more information at (516) 604-4200.

Having an event?

March 6

Silver Threads Paint Party

Village of Valley Stream holds their annual Silver Threads Paint Party art classes for the village’s Silver Thread members, Fridays,1 p.m., at the Valley Stream Community Center in Arthur J. Hendrickson Park. Members must register. Class fee is $5 on the day of class. For more information, visit vsrec.org or call (516) 825-8571. 123 W. Merrick Road

Zumba

The Village of Valley Stream hosts Zumba at the Valley Stream Community Center in Arthur J. Hendrickson Park, Thursday, March 6, starting at 6 p.m. Attendees must register. There are no refunds or make-up classes. For more information, visit Vsrec.org or call (516) 825-8571. 123 W. Merrick Road.

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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

March 9

Sands Point Preserve is the backdrop to explore the elegant Gold Coast home that’s the centerpiece of the estate, Sunday, March 9, 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.

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LEGAL NOTICE

VILLAGE OF VALLEY STREAM

NASSAU COUNTY, NEW YORK

Telephone (516) 825-4200 / Fax (516) 825-8316

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a Special Village Election will be held in the Incorporated Village of Valley Stream, Nassau County, New York, on TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 2025 for the purpose of filling the following Village Office:

POR FAVOR DE PONER ATENCION que la Elección General de él Inc. Villaje de Valley Stream, Condado de Nassau, New York será el MARTES 18, de MARZO 2025 para llenar la siguiente oficina que va a ser ocupada en el Villaje: OFFICE TERM TRUSTEE 3 Years

OFICINA TERMINO CONCEJAL 3 AÑOS

The hours of such election shall be from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Las horas de la siguiente elección serán desde 6:00 a.m. y 9:00 p.m.

That for the purpose of conducting such election, the Village of Valley Stream shall be divided into twenty-seven (27) election districts, numbered 21 019, 21 068, 21 069, 21 067, 22 072, 22 077, 22 007, 21 071, 21 118, 22 083, 22 084, 22 061, 22 062, 22 063, 22 064, 22 065, 22 085, 22 067, 22 068, 22 069, 22 071, 22 074, 22 075, 22 086, 22 076, 22 081, 22 301 established by the Nassau County Board of Elections and the Village of Valley Stream for general elections - and the polling location for said districts for Tuesday, March 18, 2025 shall be Valley Stream Village Hall, 123 South Central Avenue.

Para el propósito de conducir esta elección el Villaje de Valley Stream se divide en veintisiete (27) distritos electorales, numerado, 21019, 21068, 21069, 21067, 22072, 22077, 22007, 21071, 21118, 22083, 22084, 22061, 22062, 22063, 22064, 22065, 22085, 22067, 22068, 22069, 22071, 22074, 22075, 22086, 22076, 22081, 22301 establecidos por el Condado de Nassau, Borde de Elecciones y el Villaje de Valley Stream para las elecciones- Los lugares para votar en estos distritos son los siguientes:

011866/2008 in the amount of $1,344,180.23 plus interest and costs. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the Court System’s COVID-19 mitigation protocols and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale.

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unknown to plaintiff, intended to be possible tenants or occupants of the premises, or corporations, persons, or other entities having or claiming a lien upon the mortgaged premises, DefendantsIndex No. 607851/2024

The following are the names and addresses of all those persons who have been duly nominated for Village office in accordance with the provisions of the New York State Election Law by certificate or petition of nomination duly filed with the Village Clerk and the office and term of such for which they have been so nominated:

Los siguientes son los nombres y direcciones de todas las personas nominadas para la oficina del Villaje según las provisiones de la LEY de ELECCION por petición de nominación debidamente sometidas en la oficina del Oficinista de él Villaje de Valley Stream.

UNITED COMMUNITY PARTY

Sharon M. Daly, 147 Emerson Place, Valley Stream, N.Y. 11580

Trustee (3 Years)

Consejal (3 Años)

ACHIEVE PARTY

Anthony Bonelli, 160 Albermarle Avenue, Valley Stream, NY 11580 Trustee (3 Years)

Consejal (3 Años)

Dated: Valley Stream, New York March 6, 2025

Fecha: Villaje de Valley Stream Marzo 6, 2025

JAMES J. HUNTER

Village Clerk/Administrator

Oficinista del Villaje de Valley Stream 151999

LEGAL NOTICE

STATE OF NEW YORK

SUPREME COURT: COUNTY OF NASSAU

U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS

LEGAL TITLE TRUSTEE FOR TRUMAN 2016

SC6 TITLE TRUST, Plaintiff, v. MARTIN SILVERMAN, ET AL,

Defendants. NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT In pursuance of a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the Office of the County Clerk of Nassau County on April 12, 2023, I, Martin Dehler, Esq., the

Referee named in said Judgment, will sell in one parcel at public auction on March 20, 2025 at North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Ct. Dr., Mineola, NY 11501, at 02:00 PM the premises described as follows: 934 Park Lane Valley Stream, NY

11581

SBL No.: 39-556 -23

ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND situate in Valley Stream, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York. The premises are sold subject to the provisions of the filed judgment, Index No.

LEGAL NOTICE SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS-SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, COUNTY OF NASSAUCARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES, LLC, Plaintiff, -againstCLAUDIA S. ROSENTHAL AKA CLAUDIA S. BROCHMAN, AS POTENTIAL HEIR, DEVISEE, DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF EILEEN ROSENTHAL AKA EILEEN G. ROSENTHAL; MELISSA F. ROSENTHAL AKA MELISSA F. STEINBERG, AS POTENTIAL HEIR, DEVISEE, DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF EILEEN ROSENTHAL AKA EILEEN G. ROSENTHAL; ANY AND ALL KNOWN AND UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES AND ALL OTHER PARTIES CLAIMING AN INTEREST BY THROUGH, UNDER OR AGAINST THE ESTATE OF EILEEN ROSENTHAL AKA EILEEN G. ROSENTHAL; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ACTING ON BEHALF OF THE SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ACTING ON BEHALF OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY - INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; CAPITAL ONE, NA FKA CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A.; MICHAEL NEUMANN; “JOHN DOE #1” through “JOHN DOE #10,” said names being fictitious and

Plaintiff Designates Nassau County as the Place of Trial. The Basis of Venue is that the subject action is situated in Nassau County. To the above named DefendantsYOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the complaint is not served with this Summons, to serve a notice of appearance, on the Plaintiff’s Attorney(s) within 20 days after the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within 30 days after the service is complete if this Summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York); and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. That this Supplemental Summons is being filed pursuant to an order of the court dated December 10, 2024. NOTICE-YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME - If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to the mortgage company will not stop the foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES, LLC) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. The foregoing summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an order of the Honorable Jeffrey A.

Goldstein, A.J.S.C. Dated: December 10, 2024 Filed: January 10, 2025. The object of this action is to foreclose a mortgage and covering the premises known as 47 Southgate Road, Valley Stream, NY 11581. Dated: October 16, 2024 Filed: February 2, 2025 Greenspoon Marder LLP, Attorney for Plaintiff, By: Monica G. Christie, Esq., 1345 Avenue of the Americas, Suite 2200, New York, NY 10105 P: (212) 524-5000 F: (212) 524-5050 No Service by fax) Service purposes only: Trade Centre South 100 W. Cypress Creek Road, Suite 700, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309 P: (888) 491-1120 F: (954) 343-6982 151561

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, TRUSTEE FOR LEHMAN BROTHERSSTRUCTURED ASSET INVESTMENT LOAN TRUST-SAIL 2005-3, Plaintiff, Against LILIANA VELASQUEZ, RICHIE VASQUEZ, Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 09/30/2008, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction, on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. 11501 on 3/27/2025 at 2:00PM, premises known as 158 Cochran Place, Valley Stream, New York 11581, And Described As Follows: ALL that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village Of Valley Stream, Town Of Hempstead, County Of Nassau And State Of New York. Section 39 Block 479 Lot 26

The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $444,277.42 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 021795/07 Jane Shrenkel, Esq., Referee.

If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the then Court Appointed Referee will cancel the Foreclosure Auction. This Auction will be held rain or shine. For sale information, please visit Auction.com at www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832.

SHELDON MAY & ASSOCIATES Attorneys at Law, 255 Merrick Road, Rockville Centre, NY 11570

Dated: 2/10/2025 File Number: 32665 CA 151736

LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU LONGBRIDGE FINANCIAL, LLC, -againstANTHONY A. BARBERA III, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE TOR THE ESTATE OF GLORIA BARBERA, ET AL. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau on January 3, 2025, wherein LONGBRIDGE FINANCIAL, LLC is the Plaintiff and ANTHONY A. BARBERA III, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE TOR THE ESTATE OF GLORIA BARBERA, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction RAIN OR SHINE at the NASSAU COUNTY SUPREME COURT, NORTH SIDE STEPS, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on March 24, 2025 at 2:00PM, premises known as 1297 SOUTH STREET, VALLEY STREAM, NY 11580; and the following tax map identification: 35-518-40. ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING AT NORTH VALLEY STREAM, UNINCORPORATED AREA, TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 616669/2019. Steven Cohn, Esq.Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC, 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York

A ‘socially conscious’ composer tells all

Q: You’ve been known for infusing social and political themes into your compositions. How do you see the role of music in shaping public discourse, and are there particular pieces of yours that you feel have made a significant impact?

Leonard Lehrman: As the subtitle of my book describes me as a “sociallyconscious, cosmopolitan composer,” I have always believed in music’s power to inspire positive action — and sometimes to spark “good trouble,” in the words of John Lewis. My latest song, “Lady Liberty,” set to a poem by my Harvard classmate Christina Starobin, is both a march and a hymn. I hope it will be sung at rallies supporting immigrants, including by the Solidarity Singers of the NJ Industrial Union Council.

My first musical, “The Comic Tragedy of San Po Jo,” written with Mark Kingdon in 1963, tackled themes of atomic testing and U.S. imperialism, and I believe it encouraged some to march for nuclear disarmament. Other works have honored figures like Sacco

Public Notices

11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES. 151738

LEGAL NOTICE

REFEREE’S NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE

SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU

ELM CAPITAL LLC v. CARLA GIORDANI, et al. (Index No. 606525/2024)

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on January 22, 2025, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. 11501 on the 20th day of March, 2025 at 2:00 PM (“Rain or Shine”): All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being, and identified on the land tax map of the County of Nassau in the State of New York as Section 39, Block 511, Lot 7. Said premises are

known as 1115 Furth Rd., Valley Stream, NY 11581. The approximate amount of the lien is $25,128.17 plus interest and costs. ALL CHECKS MUST BE MADE PAYABLE DIRECTLY TO DAVID S. ZEIDMAN, ESQ., AS REFEREE. THE REFEREE WILL NOT ACCEPT THIRD PARTY CHECKS OR CASH. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the Referee will cancel the foreclosure auction.

David S. Zeidman, Esq., Referee

Joseph Ehrenreich, Esq., Attorney for Plaintiff; Tel. 833-993-0100. 151645

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE OF LSF9 MASTER PARTICIPATION TRUST, Plaintiff AGAINST CARMEN COREAS, DANIEL COREAS, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered September 30, 2024, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North

Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on March 24, 2025 at 2:30PM, premises known as 34 East Avenue, Valley Stream, NY 11580. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Valley Stream, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 37 Block 192 and Lot 8. Approximate amount of judgment $596,120.29 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #605700/2023. Referee’s phone number: 516-510-4020

Peter L. Kramer, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 22-000154 84517 151661

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU Wells Fargo Bank, National Association as Trustee for Securitized Asset Back Receivables LLC 2005-FR5 Mortgage PassThrough Certificates, Series 2005-FR5, Plaintiff AGAINST

Anthony J. Graziano, et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered September 1, 2016, 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 March 27, 2025 at 2:30PM, premises known as 41 Higbie Street, Valley Stream, NY 11580. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Valley Stream, in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section: 37., Block: 574, Lot: 5. Approximate amount of judgment

$531,155.02 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #005364/2013. For sale information, please contact XOME at www.Xome.com or call (844) 400-9633. Janine T. Lynam, Esq., Referee Frenkel Lambert Weiss Weisman & Gordon, LLP 53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, NY 11706 01-059283-F00 84371 151802

what role do you see libraries playing in preserving and promoting the arts?

Lehrman: Before becoming a Reference Librarian at Oyster Bay-East Norwich Public Library, I published part of my LIU library Master’s thesis in Wilson Library Bulletin on the role of concerts in libraries. When Billy Joel donated funds for the library to buy a piano, Director Suzanne Koch and I attended a piano sale at Hofstra, where I selected the best from about a hundred available. I also composed a dedicatory piece based on the musical notes in the words “for Oyster Bay-East Norwich Public Library.” The score, framed and displayed above the piano in the Community Room, has been performed in concerts over the years.

and Vanzetti, Ethel and Julius Rosenberg, Rosa Luxemburg, and the victims of Hiroshima and the Triangle Fire.

Q: As we celebrate American Music Month, who are some American composers or musical movements that have influenced your work, and how do you see your compositions contributing to that tradition?

Lehrman: My work carries forward several traditions, reflected in the title of my book, Continuator.

One is the tradition of sacred Jewish music. Jordan Friedman of the Society for Classical Reform Judaism Music Subcommittee described my work as “the best of contemporary creativity in Jewish liturgical music while still clearly drawing from the Lewandowski/Sulzer/Binder/Freed/Fromm/Adler/Steinberg tradition.”

Another is Jewish opera, a subject I’ve lectured on in Basel, Vienna, Seattle, and New York. I created and taught the first course on it at Hebrew Union College and composed Hannah, called “the quintessential Jewish opera.” I also engage with American opera, producing a workshop and recital in Halifax, Nova Scotia, with my wife, Helene. Russian opera has been another focus — my mother and I translated works by Glinka, Dargomyzhsky, and Mussorgsky, and four of my own operas are based on Russian texts, including works by Aizman, Sholokhov, and Chekhov.

Political opera and satire have been central to my work, particularly in the tradition of Marc Blitzstein (1905–1964), whose works I’ve adapted or completed. I’ve also worked with the music of Richard Peaslee, Tom Lehrer, Tom Paxton, and Lou & Peter Berryman.

Q: You’ve been a reference librarian at the Oyster Bay-East Norwich Public Library for nearly 30 years. How has your work there influenced your music and writing, and

Unfortunately, as classical music education has declined, so has its presence in libraries, synagogues, and even churches—once my main source of income after leaving academia for the Metropolitan Opera, followed by seven years in German-speaking theaters across Europe.

One of my proudest achievements at Oyster Bay has been curating the Theodore Roosevelt Collection, which includes scores and concerts of music by his grandson, composer J. Willard Roosevelt (1918–2008). His 80th birthday and centennial were honored with concerts at Oyster Bay Library, Merrick Library, Poquatuck Hall, and Oyster Bay High School. The latter was led by Maestro Stephen J. Walker, director of the Sagamore Hill Band, former president of the Oyster Bay Historical Society, and son of the library’s first director.

Q: As With the release of CONTINUATOR, what’s next for you? Are there any new musical projects, collaborations, or initiatives you’re particularly excited about?

Lehrman: During Covid, we launched three Zoom concert series with the Henry Waldinger Memorial Library in Valley Stream, which the library board president said, “put the library on the map.” Since then, we’ve returned to live performances at PaganFletcher and Court Street Music, where our annual house concert is set for Sunday, June 15. The program features new songs of mine and two piano quartets— one by Antonin Dvořák and another by my late composition teacher, Robert M. Palmer, in honor of his 110th birthday. Right now, I’m focused on writing parts and assembling a children’s chorus for the November production of Sima at Theater for the New City. After that, I need to finish an English translation I promised Alexander Tcherepnin of his completion of Mussorgsky’s opera Zhenit’ba (The Marriage). I also have a Blitzstein project: the Estate has approved me to compose music for a one-act opera based on Bernard Malamud’s The Magic Barrel, using a libretto Blitzstein completed and I edited. I don’t know where it will be produced yet, but I’m confident it will be.

Alice Moreno/Herald

Leonard Lehrman said that as a young musical prodigy, he was already exploring social causes through music.

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Yankees? Mets? Might they meet up in October?

spring training has begun. Another baseball season is on the way. The French-born cultural historian Jacques Barzun said that “Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball.”

That was certainly true for my generation. The golden age of baseball in New York, from 1947 to 1956, saw New York’s teams — the Yankees, Dodgers and Giants — win nine World Series and seven pennants among them during that 10-year span. The other 13 major league teams combined for one World Series and three pennants during those years. A subway series, with both World Series teams being from New York, became the expected norm. It was almost taken for granted. During the offseason months of mid-

Everybody has a wish list. I’d like to win the lottery, or take some exotic trip that’s on my bucket list. There are jobs that I would love to have, and there are jobs I wouldn’t touch with a 10-foot pole. The worst job I can imagine, the one I would dread having, is being in the majority in the U.S. House of Representatives. At the beginning of any Congress member’s career, there is the battle to get your party’s nomination, and then feeling the honor of being the party’s choice. You battle through the drudgery of a campaign and, if you’re lucky, you have the joy of being elected or re-elected. You celebrate with your friends and family, and then, on Jan. 1, you arrive in Washington, preparing for the challenge of being a member of the House.

In today’s Congress, being a majority member is anything but fun. You may have all kinds of ideas about how to help the people back home, but if

October through late February in those years, there would be hot stove league discussions of how our teams would do in the upcoming season, and arguments over whose players were better: Mickey Mantle, Willie Mays or Duke Snider; Roy Campanella or Yogi Berra; Pee Wee Reese or Phil Rizzuto.

is a rivalry missed not just in the five boroughs, but on Long Island, with its plethora of Mets and Yankees fans.

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Much of that interest lessened when the Dodgers and Giants were hijacked to California after the 1957 season. While there was a rebirth of excitement when the Mets arrived for the 1962 season, it has never been quite the same as during the glory years. Sure, the Mets had their World Series wins in 1969 and 1986, as did the Yankees in 1977 and 1978, and again during the Joe Torre years, at the turn of the century, and under Joe Girardi, in 2009, but except for the 2000 World Series — which the Yankees won — the Yankees and Mets have not faced one another in the World Series. That intraNew York rivalry has not been there. It

e Mets fans, so used to having our hearts

broken, believe this is our year.

All that could change with both teams now filled with superstars, led by Aaron Judge of the Yankees, who is accumulating home run titles and Most Valuable Player awards, and the Mets making their own run for superstar glory. This winter they hired Juan Soto, perhaps baseball’s most explosive hitter, away from the Yankees with a $750 million contract over the next 15 years.

The Mets already had Francisco Lindor, who finished second in the voting for National League MVP last season, and slugger Pete Alonso, who is second only to Judge in total home runs over the past six seasons, and is poised to become the Mets’ all-time home run leader.

Last year the Yankees won the American League pennant before falling short against the Dodgers in the World

Series. Before the season, there were low expectations for the Mets. Then, after playing mediocre baseball for most of the regular season, they had an unexpected late-season surge, and actually made it to the National League Championship Series, which they lost to the Dodgers.

This preseason, things are looking very different. Both teams are considered strong contenders to win their league championships. The debates over the teams’ players have already begun, but instead of Mantle vs. Snider or Mays, it’s Judge vs. Soto.

We Mets fans, so used to having our hearts broken over the years, now genuinely believe this is our year to supplant the Yankees as New York’s No. 1 team and win it all in the World Series — and that New York’s baseball rivalry is back. Barring the unexpected, 2025 should be a season for metropolitan-area baseball fans to enjoy and remember.

Play ball!

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

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your wish list doesn’t coincide with the priorities of your party leader, you can forget about your plan. It’s hard enough being away from your family for weeks at a time, but being told to fall in line and follow party dictates, or else, is a bitter pill to swallow.

Let’s talk about the Washington scene as it currently exists. An unelected multi-billionaire named Elon Musk is ignoring the duly elected officials whose job it is to create the budgets that fund our federal agencies. The Constitution says that the Congress is a separate body from the Executive, but in this case an appointee of the Executive is calling all the shots.

Being a member of the House majority sounds great. Believe me, it’s not.

As a representative of scores or even hundreds of thousands of constituents, you’re the one they turn to when they have a federal problem. For example, a decorated military veteran comes seeking your help after being fired from a federal job he held for 10 years. You can hold his hand, but you can’t get him back his paycheck to feed his family and pay his mortgage.

As a well-informed public official, you follow the media to find out what

they know that you don’t know. The latest reports say that your party leadership has proposed making $800 billion in Medicaid cuts to help pay for a tax cut for the rich. Those cuts will decimate the safety net that your constituents rely on to survive, and will affect more than 90 million people nationwide. You can threaten to vote against the package, but there are more nightmares coming.

You may be able to join a handful of other members to get some changes made to the Medicaid cuts, but there are more crazy slashes being proposed. The far-right members have suggested that every person with a student loan pay an additional $200 per month. That mean-spirited idea would affect 45 million Americans. How do you stop that?

Do you remember the state-andlocal-tax proposal that hit suburban homeowners hard when it was included in President Trump’s 2017 budget? Despite his support for eliminating the SALT cap, there has been very little discussion about that benefit in recent weeks. You want a complete repeal of the cap, but it’s out of your hands.

As we enter the final stages of the budget debate, I can’t help recalling the story of the late Assemblyman Lou Wolfe, of upstate Plattsburgh. Wolfe was part of a narrow majority. He enjoyed both Democratic and Conservative Party support. He was asked to vote on a multi-billion-dollar social program. His party leaders promised him financial support in the general election, and assured him he would be “protected.” Came November, Lou lost because of his “bad” vote.

It’s possible that by the time you read this, all of the budget misgivings of the few conscience-driven members will be satisfied. All they have to do at that point is to go home and explain the mass layoffs, the tax cuts for the rich and the hidden program cuts that were buried in the spending plan they voted for. But remember, they had the promise from the leaders that they had nothing to worry about. Oh, the joy of being in the majority.

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.

Long Island loses a civil rights pioneer

the death of Hazel Dukes, at age 92, last weekend marks the end of an extraordinary chapter in civil rights leadership, with special significance for Long Island. While Dukes will be remembered nationally for her tenure as president of the NAACP from 1990 to 1992, and for her remarkable 48-year leadership of the NAACP New York State Conference from 1977 until her death, her deep connections to Long Island communities deserve particular attention.

Born in Montgomery, Alabama, where she was a neighbor of Rosa Parks, Dukes moved to New York in 1955. She lived in Roslyn Heights for decades, building a life and career that influenced civil rights efforts across the state and the nation.

Named president of the NAACP’s Great Neck, Port Washington, Manhasset and Roslyn branch in 1969, Dukes quickly emerged as a powerful voice opposing housing discrimination on Long Island. She was instrumental in bringing landmark housing discrimination lawsuits that challenged the entrenched patterns of segregation in Nassau County’s suburbs. These legal actions targeted discriminatory practic-

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es that kept minority families out of certain neighborhoods, even after the Fair Housing Act of 1968 had made such discrimination illegal.

On Long Island, she worked for the federal Head Start program and became one of the first Black employees in the Nassau County attorney’s office. She also served with the county’s Economic Opportunity Commission, addressing poverty and inequality from within the system. She was the first Black vice chairwoman of the Nassau County Democratic Committee, which gave her a platform to advocate for integrated housing throughout Nassau County. She also served on the Democratic National Committee from 1976 to 1982.

Dukes’ own educational journey illustrates her belief in education as a path to opportunity. She studied at Nassau Community College before earning a degree in business administration from Adelphi University in Garden City in 1978. Her local educational experience strengthened her advocacy for quality education for all communities.

What makes Dukes’ Long Island connection so significant is that she addressed civil rights not as an abstract

Advice from PSEG L.I.: beware of scammers

To the Editor:

National Consumer Protection Week, observed through March 8, offers an important reminder for consumers to stay alert against fraudulent schemes that prey on our vulnerability. Recent guidance from PSEG Long Island has shed light on the alarming tactics employed by scammers, and we believe it is essential that our community take note of these warnings.

Scammers are using increasingly sophisticated methods to trick unsuspecting customers. They frequently impersonate reputable companies, such as PSEG L.I., using advanced phone spoofing technology that displays familiar numbers on caller ID. In many cases, these fraudsters call with an urgent demand for immediate payment, falsely claiming that failure to comply will result in an immediate power shutoff. This tactic is designed to induce panic and force quick decisions without proper verification.

It is crucial for consumers to know that PSEG Long Island never requests payments through external web-based electronic services, prepaid debit cards or even Bitcoin. The only approved payment methods are those offered through our secure channels, such as My Account, the mobile app, or text messaging. Additionally, any request for a deposit in relation to priority meter installations is fraudulent, because we do not require a deposit for such services.

If anyone receives an unexpected call or email threatening an imminent power shutoff while demanding payment, it is imperative to pause, take a

concept, but rather as lived reality in suburban America. While much of the civil rights movement focused on urban centers or the South, she recognized that segregation and opportunity gaps were just as widespread — if sometimes less visible — in prosperous suburban communities like those across Long Island.

Her nearly five decades leading the NAACP’s New York State Conference allowed her to maintain consistent focus on issues affecting communities like ours. That persistence brought meaningful change to institutional practices and policies that had limited opportunities for minority residents.

As we look at Long Island today, we see both the progress Dukes helped achieve and the challenges we continue to face in creating truly equal opportunity. The diversity of our communities has increased, but disparities in housing, education and economic opportunity persist.

In the years ahead, let’s be sure to honor Dukes’ legacy by making Long Island — and the entire country — a place where discrimination is not tolerated, and where everyone has an equal shot at prosperity.

step back, and verify the authenticity of the communication. Instead of responding immediately, customers should contact PSEG Long Island using the phone number found on their billing statement, (800) 490-0025. This simple step can prevent a great deal of financial loss and stress.

As we have honored National Consumer Protection Week, we have urged

all community members to share this important information with friends, family and neighbors. Together, by remaining vigilant and verifying every unexpected request for payment, we can safeguard our community from falling victim to these scams. Staying informed and cautious not only protects our finances, but also strengthens community trust. Every

ICE partnership targets criminals to keep Nassau safe

when violence and criminality threaten public safety, local governments must step up and do their part to keep their communities secure. As Nassau County executive, I believe that our recent partnership with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is essential to combating dangerous threats to county residents.

Under our new program, 10 Nassau county detectives have been appointed for cross-designation and embedding with ICE. These officers will work hand in hand with our federal partners to target and pursue illegal migrants who are engaged in criminal activities in our neighborhoods. The county is also making jail cells available to ICE to detain these criminals for up to 72 hours, after which they will be relocated out of the county or deported.

My decision to implement this program is a necessary response to the serious public safety concerns we all face. Nassau County isn’t a sanctuary county,

but our residents have repeatedly been targeted by violent acts by illegal migrants.

There have been many examples in just the past couple of years. On Oct. 16, 2024, an illegal migrant from Honduras allegedly raped a 5-year-old girl, a Nassau County resident. Not even a month later, six illegal migrants from Chile and Venezuela burglarized a local jewelry store using saws and advanced technology. A county judge was forced to release five of the criminals because of bail reform, and they escaped accountability by fleeing the county.

ito wipe out the entire population of Long Island.

The crimes being committed by illegal migrants are completely unacceptable to me and my administration. We need to bring law and order to our streets, and our partnership with ICE is just one crucial step toward achieving that goal.

t will mirror similar ones nationwide that target terrorism, gang violence and illegal drugs.

Last February, an illegal migrant stole a pro-Israel flag from a porch in Hewlett and brutally assaulted the homeowner who confronted him.

In January 2023, eight illegal migrants who were part of a South American drug ring were arrested in connection with a string of burglaries and larcenies that targeted high-end homes and businesses across the county. Later that year, another illegal migrant was arrested on the North Shore for carrying three kilograms of pure fentanyl, which authorities say would be enough

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Trump disrespects Teddy Roosevelt

To the Editor:

Will Sheeline was absolutely correct in his column last week, “ d estroying Roosevelt’s legacy.” President Trump’s promised “golden age” is intended to re-create Mark Twain’s: golden for those having the gold, the gilt-edge securities, gold mines and gold $Trump crypto-coin.

Today’s golden children feel their glory has been stolen, and want it back, with interest, and with punishment for the thieves. But the demands go far beyond T.R.’s trust-busting and conservation crimes to include F d R’s New d eal “larceny.” Taft-Hartley, Social Security, and the rest of those alphabet agencies are being undone because they’re seen as obstacles to the promised land of corporate “free markets and personal responsibility,” as The Washington Post’s Jeff Bezos puts it.

Trump’s last-term hero was the genocidal, court-defying Andrew Jackson. This time it’s the empire-building colonialist William McKinley. This last is unfair to McKinley, but is how the ignorant Trump sees him.

BRIAN

KELLy

Rockville Centre

Public safety has been, and always will be, one of my top priorities. I am proud to say that I have hired nearly 300 new police officers during my time in office. That effort has helped us maintain our standing as the safest county in the United States, an honor bestowed on us by U.S. News & World Report.

The county’s partnership with ICE will further bolster public safety by mirroring similar partnerships that are implemented nationwide to tackle issues like terrorism, gang violence and illegal drugs. In Nassau County’s case, I believe that working with federal officials to stop dangerous criminals is the best thing we can do to protect our streets.

I want to reassure our residents that this program will only target criminals

Chainsaws aren’t toys, Elon

To the Editor:

How will we calculate the number of lives Elon Musk will take with his comical “chainsaw massacre”?

What will the death count be in the United States, and around the world, from the withholding of food, drinking water, medical supplies and treatment, vaccinations, and emergency services for natural and manmade disasters? From the removal of the guardians of public safety from food, drugs, diseases, fire, air pollution and workplace dangers?

From the debasement of services to our military veterans and the politicization of the military? From the disabling of the alliances and treaties that have kept a troubled world from World War III since 1945?

From the abatement of research in health, climate, defense, agriculture and countless other areas of vast public interest? From the defunding of early child care and education at every level, up through university and graduate studies — the very keys to hope and advancement that mitigate against social class ossifying into a caste system in which crime is the only outlet for deprivation?

Perhaps the cost will be incalculable, but it is the responsibility of our remaining nonMAGA media to report these casualties and not to relate what’s going on simply as a streamlining of government costs against the whining of a few disgruntled former sucklers at the public teat.

GENE J. MANN Bayville

who are illegal migrants. It is not designed to target law-abiding waiters, busboys, landscapers, service station workers and others who are not criminals, even if they may not be in the U.S. legally. Individuals will only be scrutinized if they are suspected of committing crimes that are separate and apart from their immigration status.

Cruel rumors have been spread about this program targeting and detaining immigrant children. I want to state emphatically that these are false and deceitful lies. Our partnership with ICE will not target children or include raids on schools, churches or communities. Victims and witnesses who report crimes or call 911 for emergency services will not be asked about their immigration status.

As we move forward, it is vital to acknowledge that Nassau County takes pride in its rich cultural diversity. Lawabiding residents should not be concerned about this program. Its primary goal is to safeguard our communities and ensure that those who break the law are held accountable and eliminated as threats. We are committed to a safe and secure county for all its residents, and this program is a critical step in that ongoing mission.

Bruce Blakeman is Nassau County executive.

Framework by Tim Baker

In the biographical notes accompanying U.S. Rep. Laura Gillen’s column, “Government must be efficient, coherent and transparent,” in

last week’s issue, the congresswoman was mistakenly identified as Laura Curran. The Herald regrets the error.

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Lifesaving Heart Care Close to Home

In 1993, Anita Rothenberg of Valley Stream was first admitted to Mount Sinai South Nassau’s ER in Oceanside and treated for a heart attack at the age of 37. She recovered, raised a family and worked as a teacher on Long Island for the next 29 years. Then, in November of 2022, an angiogram showed three blocked arteries. She underwent triple bypass surgery a few days later at Mount Sinai Fuster Heart Hospital in Manhattan and completed her cardiac rehabilitation close to home at Mount Sinai South Nassau.

Mount Sinai South Nassau o ers comprehensive heart care for Long Islanders, and has received the following ratings and quality awards:

• Rated High Performing in heart attack and heart failure from U.S. News & World Report ® for 2024-2025

• Healthgrades America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Coronary Intervention™

• Healthgrades Coronary Intervention Excellence Award™

• Healthgrades Five-Star Recipient for Coronary Interventional Procedures

• Named among the top five percent in the nation for Coronary Interventional Procedures by Healthgrades

L ea r n mo r e a t mountsinai.org/southnassauheart