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Hundreds rally in Great Neck to back Israel IDF says can feel support over Zoom

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Hundreds gathered in Great Neck Sunday to show support for Israel a week after a surprise attack by terrorist group Hamas.

They’re part of their history. Israel has been chosen by God. We have been “I am a Jew, I am a proud Jew, I’m chosen to stay. No one. No one. The a Jew of 3,700 years,” Village of Great big empires could not get rid of us.

Neck Mayor Padram Bral told an au- Not Hamas. Hamas? A piece of little cockroach.” dience of hundreds at The hundreds he the Great Neck Village Additional spoke to were rallying Green Park Sunday. in solidarity with Israel “I’m a Jew that coverage on Sunday, surrounded Egypt and Egyptians PAGES 3, 4, 9, 12 by heavily guarded tried to kill,” he yelled, police officers, as they “I am a Jew that Philistines tried to kill. I’m the same Jew listened to a series of speeches, songs, that the Syrians tried to kill, Babylo- prayers, and international organizanians, ancient Greek, Romans, Byz- tions participating over Zoom.

They gathered more than a week antines, the Crusaders, the Spanish Inquisition, Nazis. And where are they after the Oct. 7 attack on Israeli terContinued on Page 46 now? They’re deep under the ground.

Santos re-election campaign in debt

BY K A R I N A KO VA C In debt and now with 10 new indictment charges, a group of House Republicans from New York State are trying to expel Rep. George Santos from Congress as the Queens legislator faces a total 23-count superseding indictment charging him with using donors’ credit card information with-

out authorization and more.

Rep. Anthony D’Esposito is the main sponsor of the resolution for expulsion, which isco-sponsored by fellow Republicans Nick LaLota, Mike Lawler, Marc Molinaro, Nick Langworthy, and Brandon Williams.

Santos’ intensifying troubles stem from a recent Federal Election Commission disclosure that revealed the

congressman’s re-election campaign is grappling with debt, with a bank balance of under $23,000 and unpaid bills exceeding $123,000.

Federal prosecutors in the Eastern District of New York slapped Santos with 10 additional charges in the new indictment last week, including conspiracy, falsification of records, aggravated identity theft, and additional charges of wire fraud and making a false statement.

If convicted of the top charges, he could be sentenced to up to 20 years in prison, the U.S. Attorney’s Office said.

Among the new allegations are accusations that Santos fraudulently charged the credit cards of his

contributors, falsely reported loans to his campaign and inflated his contribution numbers.

Santos used his donors’ credit cards “repeatedly without their authorization,” the indictment said, to charge more than $44,000 to his campaign over several months without their knowledge and subsequently transferred the “vast majority” of these funds into his own personal bank account. In a specific instance, Santos charged $12,000 to a contributor’s credit card, according to prosecutors.

The second indictment included other new charges such as conspiracy to commit offenses against the United States, wire fraud, aggravated iden-

tity theft, access device fraud, false statements to the Federal Election Commission and falsifying records to obstruct the commission.

Santos is accused of falsely reporting to the FEC that he had loaned his own campaign $500,000 when he actually hadn’t given anything at all and had under $8,000 in the bank, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. The fake loan was an attempt to convince Republican Party officials that he was a serious candidate, worth their financial support, the indictment said.

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DeRiggi-Whitton and Roslyn approves 2 Stalzer debate housing mixed-use projects Talk fiscal responsibility, redistricting in bid for District 11

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District 11 candidates John Stalzer and Nassau County Legislator Delia DeRiggi-Whitton debate at a forum hosted by the League of Women Voters Port Washington-Manhasset.

BY C A M E RY N O A K ES Nassau County Legislator Delia DeRiggi-Whitton (D–Glen Cove) and District 11 candidate John Stalzer answered community questions about housing, fiscal responsibility and redistricting as both candidates vied for the district’s seat in the November election.

DeRiggi-Whitton is a 12-year Nassau County legislator for District 11, serving Port Washington, Roslyn, Roslyn Harbor, Sea Cliff, Glenwood Landing, and Glen Cove. She is seeking her seventh term.

“I love my job,” DeRiggi-Whitton said. “I’ve enjoyed it. I’ve been lucky because I represent a great district, and I look forward to continuing.”

She is being challenged by Stalzer, an environmental scientist for PSEG who grew up in Manhasset and resides in Sea Cliff.

Stalzer said his government experience has centered around village governments, including more than 10 years as Sea Cliff’s chair of the environmental commission. He said while

he served in this position and other ones in the Village of Sea Cliff, none of the positions were elected offices.

Stalzer said he is vying for this seat with no agenda, but rather to provide more common sense to chaos in the county’s Legislature and localizing developments to preserve community character.

The two candidates debated at a forum held by The League of Women Voters Port Washington–Manhasset Thursday night. The debate can be watched on the league’s YouTube channel.

DeRiggi-Whitton said one of the most pressing problems she plans to address if re-elected is mitigating environmental impacts.

Stalzer agreed that environmental impacts are also a pressing problem for him, but that his environmental focus concerns preserving the unique character of communities. He also said he would want to advance sewer districts and stormwater drainage.

DeRiggi-Whitton and Stalzer, when asked about their opinions on housing, generally agreed that it

should be an issue addressed by local governments and not superseded by higher-up government entities.

DeRiggi-Whitton, who opposed Gov. Kathy Hochul’s housing plan due to its proposal to override local zoning laws, said that she would like to see more affordable housing but that it needs to be done through the local governments.

DeRiggi-Whitton, the lone legislator who voted against the casino, said she would have liked to see that property, at least partially, developed for transit-centered housing.

“I know the need and I would love to see and I’d love to keep our young people here, but it has to be done in a very incremental, well-thought-out way,” DeRiggi-Whitton said.

Stalzer agreed, saying that new housing developments should be executed through local municipalities.

He said this would cater to the desires and capabilities of each community, citing high density in certain villages and communities.

“Each community is different in its own right,” Stalzer said. “Each has sort of its own unique character.

Those particular areas I think should be governed by their own desire to see what they want to see.”

Stalzer said the county’s procurement process is something that needs to be addressed and that fiscal responsibility is a focus of his campaign and potential legislative representation.

DeRiggi-Whitton, the daughter of a former Glen Cove mayor, said she was raised with fiscal responsibility toward the taxpayers’ money. She said she takes this responsibility as a legislator seriously.

But with historical corruption in the county, she said mitigating the effects of it is like a “hidden tax” that costs not only the county to address but also the taxpayer.

She said that during her time as a legislator, she has aided in combatting corruption in the county government.

“Too many people got in trouble, honestly, in Nassau County,” DeRiggiWhitton said. “I didn’t want to see that. It was a waste of money, it ruined people’s lives, it was not the way Continued on Page 55

Says developments are good for village

BY C A M E RY N O A K ES The Roslyn Board of Trustees approved two mixed-use development proposals Tuesday night that will combine retail and housing with members expressing excitement for the development of vacant lots in the village.

A special-use permit was approved for one project at 12 Roosevelt Ave, where the owners plan to build a two-story building with retail space on the ground floor and two luxury two-bedroom apartments on the second floor.

“I think it’s a good area to build out,” Mayor John Durkin said. “It’s waiting for development.”

Each floor of the building will be approximately 4,635 square feet.

The variances requested for the development were previously approved by the village.

This included a parking variance, as it is only providing 10 spaces when 31 were required within the code. Handicapped parking spots will be offered and two parking spots will be reserved for the apartment tenants.

The building is 37 feet, two feet taller than permitted within the code. This was also approved through another variance granted

by the village.

Kevin Dursunyan, the developer of the project, said he does not know what retail stores will occupy the building. Durkin asked that he seek out retail businesses that fit the character of the village.

“I like the project,” Durkin said.

“The redevelopment of that area is really a critical part of the building out of the village itself. I’m very much in favor of this.”

A second special-use permit was granted for a proposed project at 1 Tower Place, which calls for retail space on the ground floor and residential units on the upper levels and below the first floor. The permit allows the residential density permitted to increase from 0.5 units to three.

The initial permit granted expired, and the developers were seeking a renewal with no changes to the project’s plans.

Trustee Craig Westergard thanked the developers for taking on this project, saying he never thought he would see the lot be developed.

“This has been a long time coming,” Westergard said.

The Village of Roslyn Board of Trustees will convene again at 7 p.m. on Nov. 21.

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Security increased after ‘Global Day of Jihad’ posting

BY K A R I N A KO VA C In response to the declaration of a “Global Day of Jihad” by former Hamas group leader Khaled Mashal, the Nassau County Police Department issued a message to all school districts and municipalities, saying that while they’re not aware of any planned attacks, they will remain vigilant and proactively deploy resources.

Nassau County Commissioner of Police Patrick Ryder assured the public that they are actively collaborating with local, state, and federal partners to safeguard Nassau County.

“You are also an integral part of the process to prevent violence,” wrote Ryder, “Please take a moment to review your emergency response plan. Pay particular attention to arrival and departure as well as any outdoor activities and consider enhancing security at these vulnerable times. Be alert for

suspicious activity and always call 911 to report it. Together we will sustain the security.

Prepared is protected.”

County Executive Bruce Blakeman also addressed concerns about security on Friday, announcing measures such as the use of surveillance drones, the deployment of an additional 20 patrol cars, the presence of specialized BSO teams within the community, and the activation of Operation Overwatch.

In addition, Blakeman said the Intelligence Center is operating with a full staff, and collaborative efforts are in progress with the Special Investigations Squad along with state and federal partners for intelligence gathering.

There has been an increase in aviation patrol flights, and the Mounted Unit is actively participating at rallies and various locations.

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Drucker touts tax cut in re-election bid to Legislature

BY B R A N D ON D U FF Y Nassau County Democrat Legislator Arnold Drucker says one of the most important issues he sees in his bid for reelection is fighting against any moves to raise taxes.

Drucker, of Plainview, is running for re-election for a fourth two-year term on the Democrat and Working Family Party lines. Drucker was first elected to the county Legislature during a special election in 2016 and is being challenged by Jericho Water Commissioner James Asmus, who is running on the Republican and Conservative Party lines.

“When I talk to my constituents, the most important thing is we need to find a way to hold the line on taxes,” Drucker said in an interview with Blank Slate Media.

Drucker was one of five county Democrats to call on Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman to fulfill a campaign promise and deliver $128 million in tax relief for this year’s county budget, which did not come to fruition.

Drucker criticized the county’s Department of Assessment as “a rudderless ship adrift at sea” that needs a qualified county assessor in charge. Earlier this year, Nassau County Acting Assessor Mat-

thew Cronin resigned from his position to become the director of asset management for Suffolk County.

“We have inaccurate assessments and that results in grievances, which results in refunds and creates a big economic drain,” Drucker said. “We have to now borrow money each year to pay for these tax refunds.”

The legislator said to help remedy the county’s assessment system the tax roll should be “unfrozen immediately.”

Drucker added that when former Nassau County Executive Laura Curran, a Democrat, froze the tax roll in 2022, it was supposed to be temporary due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

“I don’t see any justifiable reason to keep the rolls frozen anymore,” Drucker said. “We should start giving back to the people that have been overpaying and the people that have been underpaying should start paying their rightful share.”

Nassau began to freeze tax rolls in 2008, a practice that was continued by former Executive Ed Mangano for eight years before his successor, Laura Curran, lifted it in 2018.

During that period, thousands of residents filed grievances on the value of their homes, winning reduced assessments and shifting the tax burden onto

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others who did not challenge their assessments.

A Newsday report from 2019 showed some $2.7 billion in property taxes were shifted over the eight years and people who did not challenge their property taxes were assessed at a level 29.2% greater than those who did.

With New York State pushing for an increase in housing, Drucker said Gov. Kathy Hochul started the conversation officially and that he has been a major proponent of affordable housing in Nassau.

“We have an unsustainable economy because of the lack of affordable housing,” he said. “We have the brightest and best minds who are educated in the highest performing high schools in the country and they never come back because they can’t afford it.”

Drucker added that he was one of the only Democrats in the county Legislature who supported the push for affordable housing while acknowledging why it received so much pushback by local officials.

“I think when push comes to shove we will support projects that promote transit-oriented development that’s affordable,” Drucker said. “That’s the only way to get it done.”

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Nassau Muslims rally to back Port teens said Palestinian cause in Gaza to be doing Nazi

BY B R A N D ON D U FF Y More than 1,000 people gathered in Mineola Sunday for a pro-Palestinian rally, calling for an end to the Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip.

The protest, organized by the Muslim Community of Nassau County and held in front of the Theodore Roosevelt Executive and Legislative Building on Franklin Avenue in Mineola, came one week after the conflict between Israel and Hamas reached a new level.

Hamas, an Iran-funded terrorist group that controls Gaza, launched a surprise attack on Oct. 7, storming Israeli towns across the border.

Over 2,759 people in Gaza have died with over 9,700 injured from the Israeli attacks in response to last weekend, AP reported Tuesday, before the rocket explosion at a crowded hospital in Gaza. More than 1,400 Israelis have died, the news agency said.

Sunday’s event began with a prayer on PHOTO COURTESY OF THE MUSLIM COMMUNITY OF NASSAU COUNTY the lawn of the county’s executive building. Among the protesters in the large crowd were signs saying “No Water. No The Muslim community of Nassau County held a rally supporting Palestinians Food. No Humility,” “Free Palestine,” and Sunday in Mineola.

“How many kids need to be murdered,” alongside attendees draped in the Palestin- New Hyde Park’s Hillside Islamic Center, rael. ian flag. acknowledged those killed and hurt in the “We mourn and pray for the innocent Abdul Aziz Bhuiyan, the chairman of attacks and subsequent retaliation by IsContinued on Page 48

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A photo allegedly of three Paul D. Schreiber students doing the Nazi salute began circulating social media this weekend, stirring outcries from the global Jewish community and spurring the school district to implement expanded educational programs.

“We are fully aware of how disturbing this image is and the anxiety it brings to our community, particularly given the recent terrorist attacks in Israel and the resultant war,” the Port Washington School District said in a statement.

The image, which includes one student wearing a gas mask and another holding a shovel, received global attention when it was posted by the nonprofit organization StopAntisemitism on its Instagram story over the weekend.

“It’s especially sad when antisemitism poisons the

minds of children,” StopAntisemitism Executive Director Liora Rez said in a statement to Blank Slate. “These three students used one of history’s greatest tragedies to intimidate and threaten, joining forces with bigots around the world who look for any excuse to target Jews. Their actions must have consequences.”

The nonprofit shared the image with Blank Slate Media, which they said was provided to them by a Schreiber High School parent. They said they blurred the faces of the two teens whose faces were not concealed already to protect the identity of the minors.

The circulation of the image came a week after the Port Washington Police Department released a statement that they were investigating an incident of bias perpetuated by five 14-year-old students at the high school. The Port Washington School District said the Continued on Page 46

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Lurvey touts background in receiver bid Council member cites complex finance deals as lawyer, community ties in bid for new town role

BY B R A N D ON D U FF Y North Hempstead Democrat Council Member Veronica Lurvey says she believes her community advocacy and legal background make her the best candidate for town receiver of taxes in an interview with Blank Slate Media Lurvey, of Great Neck, is currently finishing out her first four-year term on the North Hempstead Town Board after being elected in 2019. Due to redistricting, where North Hempstead finalized new maps last year, the council member, who currently represents the 4th Councilmanic District, would have to wait two years to run in District 5 if she wanted to continue serving on the Town Board.

“I really believe in serving the community,” Lurvey said. “I want to continue to be involved and to serve and it would be an honor to be the receiver of taxes in the town of North Hempstead.”

Lurvey is being challenged by Mary Jo Collins, a Village of Flower Hill trustee running on the Republican and Conservative Party lines.

Democrat Charles Berman, the town’s current receiver of taxes, is not seeking re-election after serving in the role since 2010.

The North Hempstead receiver of taxes oversees the billing, collection, investment and distribution of taxes for the town and its municipalities, commissioner-operated special districts and school districts.

One of Lurvey’s priorities, if elected, would be making the receiver’s office more accessible by extending office hours, enhancing the office’s online

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Lurvey said the role acts as a watchdog to identify and fix problems in the bill collection and generating process from Nassau County and offers community engagement when needed to help residents with their tax bills.

“I think it’s just a fact that when you’re dealing with 73,000 parcels that are taxable within the town,there will be a mistake made,” Lurvey said.

“But how those mistakes are corrected and how they’re called out, how they are admitted to and the steps taken to fix them is something that the receiver of taxes has to take the lead on.”

Prior to serving on the Town Board, Lurvey was a member of the Village of Kensington Zoning Board of Appeals and co-founded North Shore Action, a nonpartisan group focused on social and community issues.

Professionally, Lurvey was previously a corporate finance attorney for 13 years for Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP, which specializes in mergers and acquisitions. Lurvey said her time at Skadden, specifically overseeing transactions and leading a negotiating team of over 20 attorneys, gave her the necessary experience to oversee large amounts of money.

“My work required a great deal of integrity and diligence, which is what you need for a receiver of taxes,” Lurvey said. “I know how to be careful with other people’s money and resources.”

Lurvey said as a council member she worked with Berman to bring tax grievance workshops to her district to assist residents who couldn’t access previous sessions because of language issues. Lurvey said she worked with the Great Neck Chinese Association to bring a translator for assistance and is something she would like to expand on if elected.

Lurvey said the county’s assessment system is broken despite attempts by previous administrations to fix it. She added that when mistakes happen, they need to be called out and that she not only isn’t afraid to do so but has the expertise to act.

“We need somebody in the receiver of taxes office who’s not afraid to take on issues in the Nassau County Assessor’s office and in the Nassau County Executive’s office,” Lurvey said.

Earlier this year, Nassau County Acting Assessor Matthew Cronin resigned from his position to become the director of asset management for Suffolk County. In February, the Nassau County Legislature reversed an errant tax bill of $1.1 mil-

lion wrongly sent to the Notre Dame Parish in New Hyde Park after the problem was reported months earlier.

Lurvey said it’s important to work with the town’s comptroller’s office, which is responsible for the financial state of the town and can invest the town’s funds, when necessary.

She spoke about the recent controversy where Republican Supervisor Jennifer DeSena blamed her and Democrats for the sudden resignation of Comptroller Kristen Schwaner this summer.

DeSena said Schwaner was repeatedly asked to change her opinion on using the investment firm NYCLASS by town Democrats and their staff.

Lurvey said not taking advantage of lower interest rates was a “major oversight on the town side” and that she’s committed to the wellbeing of the town’s financial state even as a member of the town board.

“I think it shows how engaged I am in making sure the town’s funds, which include the receiver of taxes, are properly invested so that we get the return on every dollar,” Lurvey said. “Just like I want to make sure my own money is properly invested, I will make sure that every resident’s dollar is properly invested.”

She and other employees held a meeting with Schwaner to discuss NYCLASS. Lurvey defended having the meeting with Schwaner, calling DeSena’s characterization of events “misleading” and saying it was appropriate to discuss potential investments for the town with her.

“I see no reason why I cannot meet with a department head to bring to their attention, potential investments that will make the town money,” Lurvey said. “That was the extent of my meeting. It was informational and for the benefit of the town and the town’s taxpayers.”

Lurvey said DeSena has created an atmosphere in which department heads feel it is difficult to meet with town board members, calling it “an atmosphere of distrust.” However, the council member said if both are elected this November, she is willing to put their differences aside for the sake of the taxpayers.

“We do not need the craziness of Washington, D.C., at town hall, but that is what we have had for the past two years under the supervisor’s administration,” Lurvey said. “I am 100% willing to wipe the slate clean and be an adult.”

Lurvey said she believes residents should vote for her instead of her opponent due to her experience of engaging the community and commitment to making the receiver of taxes office more accessible for residents. She added something she believes distinguishes her from her opponent Collins, which is their understanding of the position.

“I question some of her literature where she says she will work with Supervisor DeSena to cut taxes,” Lurvey said. “She as receiver of taxes will have no vote on the budget. So when she says she will work to cut taxes, that is just something that she cannot deliver.”

Collins said in a statement to Blank Slate Media she is fully aware the receiver of taxes does not set policy and cannot make decisions on the town’s budget. The candidate added that a receiver of taxes who works “collaboratively and creatively” with the supervisor can effect change that results in lower taxes.

Collins provided examples of increasing efficiency in administrative systems on both the back and front end of receiving and processing taxes and upgrading communication and technological interfaces as changes that can lead to lower taxes.

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Concert raises Great Neck restaurant harassed funds for teacher over fake pro-Hamas claims battling ALS

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The Women’s Club of Flower Hill, spanning Manhasset, Port Washington, and Roslyn, organized a charity concert on Saturday in support of Mark Van Schenkhof, a chorus teacher at Manhasset Public School who is battling amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, known as ALS. The WCoFH, aimed at promoting civic, social, and cultural interests while raising funds for charitable purposes, drew both club members and the wider community to the concert.

“Selecting a musical event seemed like the best way to support Mr. V, who was a big part of the Manhasset and Port Washington Community,” said Antonietta Manzi, president of WCoFH, “The rain couldn’t stop us, it was a concert for a great cause. Some of his past students and their parents showed up to the charity concert to support.”

Van Schenkhof began his teaching career in the district in 1999 and two years later taught at the high school, leaving a significant impact on the students he mentored, the WCoFH said. In addition to being a teacher, he was also the organist and choir director for Saint Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Port Washington.

ALS, a progressive neurodegenerative disease, has taken a toll on Van Schenkhof’s physical and financial health, rendering him partially paralyzed and reliant on a wheelchair for mobility. He has been battling this condition for the past seven years.

He is officially entering hospice care to ensure that he has the 24/7 care and that all of his symptoms can be managed appropriately, his GoFundMe page says.

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Italian restaurant Mangia Bene on Middle Neck Road in Great Neck said it has been the target of harassment and false accusations following an incident involving the impersonation of one of its co-owners on Facebook.

The impact on the Muslim-owned establishment’s reputation has been severe, leading to a decline in customers and business operations, one of the owners said.

Muslim co-owner Adam Almaghribi has been accused of posting pro-Hamas and pro-Palestinian content on Facebook, but the alleged impersonator spelled his last name wrong. Almaghribi has been busy mourning family lost in the Moroccan earthquake last month, visiting the country to mourn with his family and dig in the rubble last week.

He wrote on Facebook that the account has been deactivated and added: “I want to emphasize that I do not support any terrorist organization, including Hamas, or any act of violence towards innocent children and women. The graphic and tragic nature of such incidents have made it difficult for me to even watch the news.”

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Mangia Bene co-owner Jack Idnani said he hopes customers will remember the 20 plus years they’ve served the community and not believe the online impersonator ruining their businesses reputation. rogatory slurs, spitting on their windows, harassing employees and calling in fake orders.

“The last two, three days have been very difficult nobody’s walking in, parents are not walking in,” Idnani said.

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N. Shore weighs cuts in budget squeeze

BY C A M E RY N O A K ES The North Shore School District is facing another year of budgetary challenges spurred by the loss of revenue from the LIPA power plant, forcing the district to consider difficult decisions like increasing class sizes, cutting programs and potentially more extreme solutions.

“It is very sobering to see some of those options,” Board of Education President Andrea Macari said. “We as trustees are tasked with solving this $4 million problem this year.”

The North Shore Board of Education continued its budget challenges and priorities discussion Thursday night, which began at its last meeting on Sept. 28.

When the district began its budget process for the 2023-2024 budget, Superintendent Christopher Zublionis said it had a projected deficit of $10.7 million due to the LIPA revenue loss and inflation. He said this year the deficit projection looks “slightly better” but the district does not know everything yet.

He said the total deficit the district is projecting at the moment for 2024-2025 is $5.638 million.

Zublionis said that based on last year’s tax levy of 2%, the tax revenue increase would cover $1.78 million of that deficit. This would mean the district would have to find an additional $4 million through cuts, new revenue and/or through the use of reserves.

He said there is one big question that is driving the district’s budget: “How do we create the best possible experience for students while balancing the pressures of revenue loss, rising costs and the impact on taxpayers?”

Zublionis said the district is considering increasing class sizes, prioritizing smaller classes for

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The North Shore Board of Education discussed budget priorities and challenges Thursday night, which are being influenced by revenue losses from the LIPA settlement. younger students, and reducing sections.

With tentative numbers, the district is looking at class size caps at 26-28 students in grades six through 12, and capped at 21 students for kindergarten and first grade.

Zublionis said some scarier considerations, what he called nuclear options, the district could consider include eliminating programs, offering only certain grade levels at specific schools – referred to as Princeton planning – and closing buildings. He said they are advocating to avoid these

options through long-term financial planning.

Trustee Marianne Russo said that while neighborhoods do not want to lose their schools through Princeton planning, there can be benefits to grouping together certain grades. She added that this could also centralize special education programs.

She said that currently there are differences in class sizes among schools in the district, which has led to some complaints from parents. Having certain grades at just one school could make all classes approximately the same size.

“I’m not advocating for it,” Russo said. “I’m just saying that while it is unappealing on the surface to lose your neighborhood schools, it does have its benefits.”

Mercari encouraged board members to propose creative solutions and not be afraid to take risks with ideas to help solve this complex issue for the district.

“We are all passionate about this district and we are often very passionate about our ideas and our solutions and different strategies to solve this problem,” Mercari said.

The biggest budgetary impact the district has been experiencing is the LIPA settlement, which began in June 2022 when LIPA properties were taken off the tax rolls. Since then the district has been receiving direct assessments that decrease over time.

Zublionis said the LIPA direct assessment for next year’s budget will decrease by $2,388,670.

The total loss in revenue for the district due to the LIPA settlement through 2028 is $38 million.

He said that in the wake of the LIPA settlement, homeowners have had to pay a greater share of taxes. Over two decades, that increase has amounted to nearly 30%.

Zublionis said the good news is that it has not increased much this year, with a rise of 0.08% for homes. The biggest increase occurred last year, Zublionis said, but that growth is not carrying into this year’s taxes.

Last year, the district had a budget-to-budget increase of $4,390,211.96, a 3.786% increase. The tax levy rose by 3.685%.

“We entered the budget season last year with a very difficult deficit,” Zublionis said.

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Roslyn schools report Old Westbury police strong financial health assist Suffolk in arrest

BY C A M E RY N OAKES The Roslyn School District is in great financial health, an auditor told the Board of Education Thursday night when he presented the district’s audit report for the fiscal year ending on June 30.

Robert Daniele, a partner at PKF O’Connor Davies who performed the audit, said the audit assesses financial records, which the firm then evaluates to form an opinion.

Daniele said there was no fraud or allegations of fraud found in the district through the audit.

He added that the district’s PHOTO COURTESY OF THE ROSLYN SCHOOL DISTRICT tax has increased, but was within the 2% tax cap. He said the district has never exceeded The Roslyn Board of Education presents flowers to the tax cap. student Lacey Barrett after her performance of the Star The Roslyn Board of EduSpangled Banner. From left to right, Board of Education cation went forward in acceptPresident, Meryl Waxman Ben-Levy, Roslyn High School ing the audit report, with some senior Lacey Barrett, Roslyn High School music teacher additional comments still to be addressed in the report after Christina Cinnamo, and Board of Education Vice PresiContinued on Page 48 dent, Michael Levine.

BY C A M E RY N O A K ES The Old Westbury Police assisted the Suffolk County Police Department in the pursuit of a man suspected of robbery early Monday morning as the car chase carried into Nassau County and ultimately ended in Old Westbury where the suspect was arrested.

The police provided the report to the Old Westbury Board of Trustees at its meeting Monday night.

Police told the board that at 12:21 a.m.

Monday, the Old Westbury Police Department was called to assist the Suffolk County Police Department in pursuit of a carjacking suspect.

The car in pursuit went off the roadway at the intersection of Guinea Woods Road and the Northern State Parkway exit ramp in Old Westbury, police said.

The suspect then fled the scene on foot, police said, with K-9 and aviation units responding to the search. Police said a perimeter was set and the search ensued.

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The Old Westbury Police reported to the board of trustees Monday night about their assistance in arresting a man pursued by Suffolk County Police early Monday morning. The chase ended in Old Westbury.

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Roslyn Estates OKs noise compromise

BY C A M E RY N OAKES The Roslyn Estates Board of Trustees passed a noise ordinance amendment intended to make enforcement of the code easier for the village but compromised on the final amendment after residents expressed concerns over the seasonal ban on gasoline-powered leaf blowers.

Mayor Paul Peters said previously that the amendment gives the village a “path for enforcement” to better control offensive noise in the village.

This would be done through a new proposed method of reporting, which would allow two or more neighbors to report a noise violation to the village. Residents would also be able to provide evidence of the violation, including videos of the offensive noise.

Upon an investigation by the village, using the testimony of the neighbors, the building inspector or code enforcer would then be able to issue an appearance ticket.

“The code is set up to give

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The Village of Roslyn Estates passed a noise ordinane amendment to make enforcement easier, but compromised with residents on leaf blower bans. the court and the residents the ability to understand this is possible,” Village Attorney Christopher Prior said at a previous meeting.

The amendment was previously proposed to also include a partial ban on gasoline leaf blowers, which would be enforced on the weekends be-

tween June 1 and Sept. 15.

This is to diminish the noise they emit while also staying ahead of the curve on shifts from gasoline to electric-powered technology.

Peters said a compromise on the amendment between the village and residents had to Continued on Page 55

Town board presents budget in workshop

BY B R A N D ON D U FF Y The North Hempstead Town Board was given a presentation Tuesday morning on Supervisor Jennifer DeSena’s $163.9 million budget.

The proposed budget, the second of DeSena’s administration, includes a 10% property tax cut and maintains town services and programs.

“I believe that in tough times, it’s the government’s job to do all we can to relieve the financial burden on residents,” DeSena said.

The supervisor thanked members of the budget team including Director of Finance Paul Wood, who is acting as the town’s interim comptroller, Director of Governmental Research Steven Pollack and Deputy Supervisor Joseph Scalero alongside town department heads.

Highlights of the budget Pollack spoke about included increases in the town’s general fund of 1.3 million and an increase in the town’s sales tax revenue, which will offset the decrease in the mortgage tax revenue.

Revenues for Harbor Links Golf Course in Port Washington and parks and recreation are set to increase by $214,000 and $100,000 respectively, Pollack said.

Expenses in the general fund are increasing by $2.6 million and 13 of the 18 divisions and departments in the town are increasing expenses due to more services, Pollack said.

In the town’s outside village fund, which

covers services for residents who live outside incorporated villages, parking enforcement revenues are increasing by $212,000, Pollack said.

Council Members Mariann Dalimonte and Veronica Lurvey asked whether or not the revenue projections in the budget for Harbor Links are accurate based on the town negotiating a new management contract for the year.

DeSena said the agreement with the current operator, Arnold Palmer Golf Management, will be extended for the next year while the search for a new operator continues.

Town Board Democrats were critical of DeSena for not telling the other board members before the budget hearing that a tentative agreement with the town’s Civil Service Employees Association Unit–which accounts for 84% of town staff–has been reached.

Lurvey further asked whether or line items pertaining to the contract are accurate since it has not been finalized yet.

“Would it not be normal to let your town board members know as we’re heading into a town budget hearing that a tentative agreement is in place, supervisor,” Lurvey questioned DeSena.

The supervisor said in response the board will have a chance to approve the contract once it has been ratified by the CSEA. Scalero also said the contract that expired Continued on Page 55

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Dems calls on A.G. to review DeSena hire

BY B R A N D ON D U FF Y Democrats on the North Hempstead Town Board have called on state Attorney General Letitia James to look into the alleged misuse of taxpayer funds by Republican Supervisor Jennifer DeSena.

On Tuesday, Oct. 10, Democrats Veronica Lurvey and Mariann Dalimonte held a press conference on the steps of town hall in Manhasset to call on Nassau County Comptroller Elaine Philips, a Republican, to investigate the potential misconduct in DeSena hiring Brian J. Davis as a hearing officer for a town personnel matter.

Philips’ office declined to look into the matter, saying in a letter the issues presented would be more appropriately addressed by the town’s comptroller’s office, prompting Lurvey, Dalimonte and Democrat Peter Zuckerman to ask James to investigate.

“It is disheartening to witness such a swift dismissal of our request by the County Comptroller’s office. If the Comptroller can review the Town’s Building Department, why can’t she review the Supervisor’s office and the Town’s purchasing processes,” Lurvey said in a statement. “This is exactly the type of situation an impartial Comptroller’s office should be investigating.”

Davis, an attorney with a solo practice in Garden City, was the hearing officer during an investigation following harassment and retaliation complaints against North Hempstead Deputy Supervisor Joseph Scalero.

Town Attorney John Chiara filed an equal employment opportunity complaint against Scalero on behalf of Moira LaBarbera–the town’s ex-director of purchasing–in July 2022, according to town documents.

Davis was hired as a hearing officer in the matter in December last year after an outside law firm

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Council Member Veronica Lurvey points to a section of town code on the steps of North Hempstead Town Hall on Tuesday, Oct. 10. hired by the town to investigate the matter recommended a formal hearing.

Davis eventually cleared Scalero earlier this year in the probe, a finding that LaBarbera disagreed with and said in her resignation letter to DeSena this summer she could not accept.

“I can no longer work in this hostile and retaliatory environment perpetuated by both you and the Town,” LaBarbera wrote to DeSena in July when she resigned, according to Newsday.

Town Democrats said the hiring of Davis–and the subsequent hourly rate he received of $350–did not follow North Hempstead’s town procurement policy that mandates board approval and a contract

when paying for professional services.

DeSena again accused her town board colleagues of playing politics on a nonissue that was reviewed and found to be lacking credibility by an independent law firm and independent hearing officer.

DeSena last week pointed to the town’s grievance procedure in town code that allows the supervisor or their designee–in this case Davis–to conduct a formal hearing after an investigation into a complaint.

“The Majority Board members should instead focus on getting on board with my double-digit tax cut budget proposal and help North Hempstead taxpayers,” DeSena said in a statement. “I followed

Town Code to the letter of the law, and to characterize my actions as ‘unlawful’ is a farce, considering our Town Attorney’s Office was involved in the process every step of the way and never once raised an objection in the nearly 10 months since the hiring of Mr. Davis.”

DeSena added that hiring Davis did not need town board approval because personnel matters follow a different process that is not under the town board’s jurisdiction.

Lurvey told Blank Slate Media DeSena is misleading when she said the town attorney’s office was involved in the process every step of the way.

“She did not involve the town attorney in the contract hiring Mr. Davis, nor did she involve the town board, as is required,” Lurvey said.

Lurvey confirmed that when she requested the contract spelling out the terms of Davis’ hiring, the town attorney’s office was unable to provide any contract.

The council member further questioned if a contract for Davis’ services exists, then who negotiated it and why was it done, along with Davis’ payment, in secret.

Democrats said the maximum rate for professional services is $275 and firms the town hires must come from a panel the seven-member town board approved in 2021.

Davis previously said to Blank Slate Media he had been a hearing officer for personnel matters in Oyster Bay before and that he’s been an attorney for over 40 years.

“I gave everyone a very fair hearing, I ran it along the lines of a trial, although there were certain guidelines that weren’t strict with evidence, everybody was given an opportunity to speak,” Davis said.

“I just didn’t think that the case was that compelling.”

LI GOPers vote for G.N. students lead walkout in support of Israel Lee Zeldin for speaker

BY B R A N D ON D U FF Y Three congressmen from Long Island voted for former Rep. Lee Zeldin Tuesday for House speaker, joining a group of 20 House Republicans that voted to block the election of Ohio Rep. Jim Jordan to the role.

Republican Reps. Anthony D’Espositio of Island Park, Nick La Lota of Amityville and Andrew Garbarino of Bayport voted for Zeldin, a Republican from Shirley who served three terms in Congress before losing to Gov. Kathy Hochul in last year’s gubernatorial election.

Embattled Rep. George Santos of the state’s

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Ex-U.S. Rep. Lee Zeldin, of Shirley.

3rd Congressional District voted for Jordan, joining the majority of his party.

It has been two weeks since Republican Rep. Kevin McCarthy was ousted from the speakership in an unprecedented move for the House. The House was scheduled to vote again on the next speaker Wednesday morning at 11 a.m.

LaLota said on social media that he’s laid out the biggest issues to his district when speaking with potential speaker candidates and that he has been upfront about withholding his support without reliable commitments.

“When I said I’d always put Long Island First, I wasn’t bluffing,” LaLota said in a post on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter.

D’Esposito said he wants a speaker who understands Long Island’s needs including restoring the state and local tax, otherwise known as SALT, deduction, safeguarding Sept. 11 victim support funding and investing in critical infrastructure.

Zeldin himself said Monday ahead of the vote that he supports Jordan to become speaker of the House.

“With so many pressing issues facing our nation and world, America is not getting the leadership it needs from the White House and Senate,” Zeldin said on X. “I’ve worked closely with Jim Jordan for many years and am confident he has the talent to do a great job as the next House Speaker.”

Santos said in a video online that voting for Zeldin, whom he called an honorable statesman, was “noble” but that the party needed to rally behind Jordan.

BY K A R I N A KO VA C In a display of solidarity with Israel and the Israeli Defense Force, students from Great Neck North High School walked out on Tuesday.

The event, organized by the student body, aimed to bolster awareness, support and funds for the Israel Defense Force, raising $2,000 through the sale of “anti-Jew hate” T-shirts.

Worn by the students during the walkout.

The students came together to address the

ongoing conflict, with one student emphasizing that the war should be framed as “not between Israel and Palestine, but rather Israel and Hamas.”

Since Oct. 7, Israel has been at war with the terrorist group Hamas.

The conflict has escalated, with Israel ordering a complete siege on Gaza, blocking delivery of electricity, food, fuel, and water until Hamas releases nearly the 200 hostages it is holding.

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Students at Great Neck North High School hosted a walkout Tuesday in support of Israel.

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Chapin tribute concert to be held at Landmark

BY C A M E RY N O A K ES Port Washington’s Landmark on Main Street is “just wild about Harry,” as they prepare to host the annual Harry Chapin benefit tribute concert for the first time, announced just two months after the concert was stalled due to signage disputes between organizers and the county executive.

The 20th annual “Just Wild About Harry” concert, which celebrates the life, music and advocacy of Chapin, is scheduled to be held in the Jeanne Rimsky Theater at 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 4.

“For two decades, ‘Just Wild About Harry’ concerts have beautifully spotlighted Harry Chapin’s vast musical and philanthropic contributions that have enriched our society and established him as one of Long Island’s greatest cultural and humanitarian figures,” Nassau County Legislator Arnold Drucker (D–Plainview) said.

Chapin, while a famed folk singer-songwriter, was also a notable humanitarian who fought world hunger. He was a key figure in establishing the Presidential Commission on World Hunger in 1977 and was awarded the Congressional Gold Medal for his humanitarian efforts.

The concert is in tandem with a food drive, which has collected over the years about seven tons of food for Long Island Cares – a food bank started by Chapin. All proceeds from the concert will also be donated to Long Island Cares. Concert attendees are also encouraged to bring nonperishable foods to donate.

The concert will feature 18 musicians and songwriters from Long Island who will be performing Chapin’s songs. It is sponsored by Roger Tilles and co-promoted by the Folk Music Society of Huntington.

“In his songs and his advocacy, Harry Chapin embodied the best of Long Island, and he was a true pioneer in the battle to end food insecurity and hunger in our region,” Nassau County Legislator Delia DeRiggi-Whitton said. “We are profound-

ly grateful to Richard Mayer, board Co-Presidents Hiram Matthews and Suresh Sani, and the entire Landmark on Main Street board for opening their venue to Stuart Markus and his team of wonderful musicians. We’re all so glad to know that the show will go on in Harry’s honor.”

The concert, which is historically held at the Harry Chapin Lakeside Theater in Eisenhower Park, is typically scheduled near the anniversary of Chapin’s death on July 16, 1981. The venue is where Chapin was slated to play but never made it to when he was killed on his way in an accident on the Long Island Expressway.

Scheduled for July 16 this year, the concert was pushed out to Aug. 28 due to rain.

But just days before the concert in August, concert organizer Stuart Markus called offthe event over a dispute with Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman due to large and abundant signs at the venue with Blakeman’s name compared to smaller and fewer signs devoted to Chapin. Markus called the executive’s signage “incredibly tacky and inappropriate.”

He said many individuals involved in the tribute concert, most notably the concert co-organizers, expressed “deep revulsion and consternation” about the large signs with Blakeman’s name, believing he was making the event more about him than Chapin.

While Markus offered Blakeman a compromise to their dispute – to hold the concert at Eisenhower Park so long as the signage was removed – it was not carried out. Now, for the first time, the concert will be held in the Port Washington theater.

The event was rescheduled after legislators Drucker and DeRiggi-Whitton wrote a letter to the theater’s co-presidents on Sept. 6 proposing the concert to be held at the Landmark on Main Street.

Tickets for the concert are on sale and are available for purchase online and at the box office.

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The Frick Estate Lectures is a lifelong learning program designed for intellectually curious adults who enjoy expanding their minds while delving into the liberal arts for personal enrichment and pleasure. We at The Frick Estate Lectures offer you a chance to explore works of art, music, literature, drama, history, philosophy, and more as you participate in these stellar programs with others of your same mind.

You will be taught by professors who are experts in their fields – no inferior courses allowed. Below are just two examples of what’s coming up this fall:

COLONIAL ENCOUNTERS: BRITISH NORTH AMERICA, 1607-1700

With Professor Willie Hiatt, History professor and published author – This lecture explores some of the reasons why British colonists from all socioeconomic groups chose to leave for the New World, and will discuss the patterns of colonization they employed. Learn how the Protestant Reformation with English incursions into Catholic Ireland was a “dress rehearsal” of sorts for the way in which Europeans engaged with Indians – both the Irish Catholic and the Native American population were seen as “wild” and uncivilized, which helped to justify the usurpation of a conquered people’s lands.

10:00 am – 12 noon, Wednesday, October 25

AMERICAN VAMPIRES: RICHARD MATHESON’S I AM LEGEND (1954)

With Professor Thomas Fahy, Literature professor and published author – Beginning with suburban culture and sexuality in 1950s America, this course will examine Richard Matheson’s classic vampire novella I Am Legend (1954). Matheson offers a powerful indictment of American suburbia, conformity, sexual repression, and racial inequality. The text also raises troubling questions about human nature and the ways that cultural norms shape morality.

12:00 noon – 2:00 pm, Thursday, October 26 and November 2

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The 20th annual “Just Wild About Harry” tribute and benefit concert honoring Harry Chapin will be held at the Landmark on Main Street in December.

If you want to be challenged and learn something new, sign up for whatever interests you on our website www.thefrickestatelectures.org You may also phone 516-415-1101 to register or request a printed catalogue, but hurry since classes close out early!

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Opinion

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A time for vigilance for Jews in Nassau

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he Nassau County Police Department sent a message to all school districts and municipalities last week that it was providing increased police and security, which was both reassuring and frightening.

County Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder said local, state and federal partners were actively collaborating to safeguard Nassau after former Hamas leader Khaled Mashal called for a “Global Day of Jihad” or Day of Rage.

Ryder said county police were not aware of any planned attacks but called for increased vigilance from everyone.

“You are also an integral part of the process to prevent violence,” Ryder said in a press release. “Please take a moment to review your emergency response plan. Pay particular attention to arrival and departure as well as any outdoor activities and consider enhancing security at these vulnerable times.

Be alert for suspicious activity and always call 911 to report it. Together we will sustain the security. Prepared is protected.”

County Executive Bruce Blakeman said Friday Nassau was bolstering its efforts by using surveillance drones, deploying an additional 20 patrol cars and stationing specialized police teams within the community among a host of other steps.

The county officials’ message, which was echoed by Gov. Kathy Hochul and other officials around the state, was a sensible if jarring response to a Hamas leader whose forces in Gaza had launched a barbarous attack on Israel the week before in which 1,300 people were killed, 199 taken hostage and many more injured.

An alumnus of the Solomon Schechter School of Long Island in Williston Park is among those being held hostage.

The attack included the murder of 260 mostly young people at a music festival, the beheading of infants and toddlers, the burning of whole families, the murder of parents in front of children and children in front of their parents and the rape of women.

President Biden rightly called it “pure evil.”

Israel began its response with air strikes that killed 2,000 Palestinians in a country of 2 million and a call for more than 1 million residents of northern Gaza to evacuate their homes and head to the south in advance of an assault on Hamas by land, seat and air.

The warnings from state and county officials were also frightening. They reminded us that the war in Mideast posed a threat in places as far away as Nassau County.

They were also a terrible reminder to many in Nassau County of Al-Quada’s attack on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon on 9/11.

Many who responded and many who worked and died in the World Trade Center that day were Nassau residents.

The attack also stirred memories for many in Nassau of the Holocaust — Nazi Germany’s murder of more than 6 million Jews during World War II. Among them are survivors or the children of those who lived and those who died.

Many accounts of the Jews massacred by Hamas noted that the 1,300 who died on the day of the attack were the most Jews killed in a single day since the Holocaust.

Thousands attended events last week at the Sid Jacobson JCC, Eisenhower Park and Great Neck Village Green Park to show their solidarity with the people of Israel.

But many Jews in Nassau and beyond still felt isolated by protests at elite universities and demonstrations that either justified Hamas’ atrocities or celebrated them outright. No doubt some of this opposition is based on antisemitism.

Some attended a pro-Palestinian event in Mineola in which they condemned the violence of Hamas, but said their attendance was part of their resistance to Israel’s occupation of Gaza and the West Bank and what they called decades of human rights abuses.

We believe, like many Israelis,

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there is much to criticize about Israel’s policy toward Palestinians, especially

by Benjamin Netanyahu’s far-right government.

But whatever the failings of Israel’s government, there is no justification for the vicious murders and kidnappings of infants, children, teenagers, the elderly, the infirm people and entire families.

These are war crimes. They are never acceptable.

Unfortunately, the criticism is likely to get worse if as expected Israel invades Gaza with the goal of putting an end to a party whose stated goal is to kill Jews and destroy Israel.

Some have denounced Israel for invading Gaza.

But after a barbaric terrorist attack on civilians and members of the military, what else could we expect Israel to do?

Can you imagine the United States doing nothing after the 9/11 attacks?

Or any other country in a similar situation.

The 9/11 attacks do offer a warning to Israel.

The United States rightfully attacked Al-Qaeda in Afghanistan after 9/11. But driven by fear, anger and outrage, we went on to fight an unnecessary war in Iraq and ended up stay-

ing in Afghanistan too long. We hope Israel and its allies have learned this lesson.

Israel’s leaders must wage this war with an eye toward what comes the day after and as Biden has stated follow the rules of warfare.

This means doing everything it can do to minimize the death of civilians who are not part of Hamas and are not responsible for the attack that started the fighting.

That will not be easy given Hamas’ decision to station its military forces among residents, using them as human shields in a cynical strategy to turn world opinion against Israel. We hope the world recognizes that Hamas is no friend of Palestinians in Gaza or anywhere else.

Israel must press the attack in a way that minimizes the inevitable casualties among civilians — more than half of whom are women and people under 18.

They hope people will remember that all the casualties — in Israel and Gaza — would not be happening were it not for Hamas.

In this context, Israel’s demand for the evacuation of 1 million Gazans makes sense as the best of two bad options.

Yes, there also needs to be a plan

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for how Gaza will be governed after Hamas is defeated.

This hopefully will include a peace plan for the West Bank and the involvement of neighboring Arab nations, such as Saudi Arabia, to ensure Palestinians get to live with the same security and rights of others.

But even the best efforts by Israel are unlikely to stop the ongoing threat to Jews in Nassau County.

Even before Hamas attacked, Jews were already being subjected to rising antisemitism in Nassau County and around the country. This is likely to increase now.

“What happens in Israel happens in America,” Rabbi Jaimee Shalhevet of North Shore Synagogue said. “What happens in Israel happens all over the world because this is not an argument about land. This is not a disagreement about who owns what, this is antisemitism. This is people wanting Jews to cease to exist. And it’s not the first time that Jews have experienced this. Sadly, I don’t think it will be the last.”

Shalhevet said the answer to fighting hate is kindness and love.

We agree with the rabbi. But we also agree with law enforcement and their call for increased vigilance.

There is too much history to do otherwise.

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THE BACK ROAD

When ‘never again’ became ‘again’

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ristallnacht, the “Night of Broken Glass,” was a pogrom against Jews carried out by the Nazi paramilitary forces on Nov 9-10, 1938 in Nazi Germany.

The name represents “the shattered glass that littered the streets after the vandalism and destruction of Jewishowned businesses, synagogues, and homes,” according to the Holocaust Encyclopedia.

What followed were the mass arrests and transport of tens of thousands of Jews to concentration camps, designated for forced labor and extermination, solely because they were Jews.

Never again?

Fast forward 84 years to Oct. 7, 2023, and the unimaginable has become the new reality. NEVER AGAIN has become AGAIN when the terrorist organization Hamas visited their savagery upon the citizens of Israel in

the deadliest slaughter of Jews since the Holocaust.

In an Oct. 12 broadcast by National Public Radio, Ali Barakeh, a senior Hamas official, said the Oct. 7 was carried out in response to “Israeli crimes against the Palestinian people in Jerusalem and the West Bank” and to “break the blockade on the Gaza Strip.” He said it was also intended to activate the release of thousands of Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails.

“It’s beyond what anyone would ever want to imagine, much less actually see, and God forbid experience,” said U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken. “A baby and infant riddled with bullets. Soldiers beheaded. Young people burned alive in their cars or in their hideaway rooms. I could go on, but it’s simply depravity.”

Is it unimaginable? History tells us it is not. Speaking before the

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Reichstag (German Parliament) on Jan. 30, 1939, Hitler forecast that the outbreak of war would mean the end of European Jewry—the “annihilation of the Jewish race in Europe.”

What we know is that pogroms

like Kristallnacht set the stage for genocide. What will history say about the Hamas terror attack against Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, almost one century later?

Sheer evil is an apt term to describe the horror perpetrated by Hamas on that fateful day when the “Final Solution” was graphically resurrected with the savage torture, massacre, and abduction of Jewish men, women, and children.

“Hamas has just two objectives,” pointed out Secretary Blinken, “to destroy Israel and murder Jews.”

Hamas, its allies, and apologists are spiritual descendants of the monsters who serviced and supported Hitler’s Third Reich, which was committed to wiping Jews off the face of the Earth.

One million Palestinians have been directed by Israeli authorities to travel south, along a densely popu-

lated corridor of roughly 25 miles along the Gaza strip. At the same time, Hamas has directed them to stay put, ostensibly to maintain them as human shields in the war against Israel.

Most disappointing is the absence of universal condemnation of Hamas’s inconceivable war crimes.

Despite the atrocities committed by Hamas militants, including the burning and dismembering of babies in the presence of their parents, worldwide outrage is nonexistent, as people take sides.

As a Jew and defender of Israel’s right to exist I believe that without a plan for peaceful co-existence with Palestinians, the threat of Jewish annihilation will likely persist and proceed on a slow-motion pace towards mutually assured destruction.

(Author’s note: This was written on or around Oct. 10, 2023)

ON THE RIGHT

Liberals concede families are important

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n his Sept. 14 New York Times column, Nicholas Kristof conceded that American Liberals are “often reluctant to acknowledge one of the significant drivers of child poverty—the widespread breakdown of family—for fear that to do so would be patronizing or racist.”

He went on to note that families headed by single mothers “are five times as likely to live in poverty as married-couple families” and are “less likely to graduate from high school or earn a college degree.”

Then, one week later the Times published an op-ed titled “The Rise of Single-Parent Families is Bad for Kids,” by Melissa S. Kearney, the author of “The Two-Parent Privilege: How Americans Stopped Getting Married and Started Falling Behind.”

I’m pleased the Liberal Establishment is finally agreeing with the longtime position held by Conservative social scientists that family structure matters.

But for the Times to suggest that single-parent families are on the rise is misleading. It is not a recent phenomenon. Daniel Patrick Moynihan, a Democratic politician from New

York and social scientist, alerted the nation to the rising crisis 58 years ago.

In 1965, then Assistant Secretary of Labor, Daniel Patrick Moynihan, in his groundbreaking report, The Negro Family: The Case for Nation Action, the “Moynihan Report,” as it famously became known, painted a bleak picture of the nation’s innercity African-American poor.

Moynihan found that many poor Black people were caught up in a “tangle of pathology” thanks to U.S. welfare systems that simply “pensioned the Negros off.” The expansion of Aid to Families with Dependent Children—which was originally created in 1935 to provide help to needy orphans and widows—actually encouraged Black men to abandon their children because AFDC could not be paid to families where fathers were in the home.

Moynihan added that the absence of male figures damaged family stability and contributed to an “entire sub-culture of dependency, alienation, and despair.” It also pushed Black families into “a matriarchal structure, which, because it is so out

GEORGE J. MARLIN On The Right of touch with the rest of American Society, seriously retards the progress of the group as a whole and imposes a crushing burden on the Negro male and, in consequence, on a great many Negro women as well.”

In “Freedom Is Not Enough,” a book on the Moynihan Report, historian James T. Patterson, points out that Moynihan, “… favored enactment of family allowances that would be given to all families with

children.” He also argued for programs that would give “men proper jobs and a respectable place in the community and family.”

Great controversy arose after President Lyndon Johnson said in a June 1965 commencement speech at Howard University, based on Moynihan’s findings, that if the Black family unit did not become more cohesive, all the civil-rights gains would become meaningless.

Moynihan was assailed by members of the Civil Rights movement.

Progressives pummeled him for dissenting from conventional ideological wisdom, and the fledging feminist movement attacked him for his “unflattering description of matriarchy” and for leaving the “impression that lower-class Black women having babies out of wedlock were irresponsible.” Dr. Benjamin F. Payton, a Black sociologist, denounced Moynihan as a “crypto-racist.”

Lyndon Johnson quickly distanced himself from the speech and his administration repudiated the Moynihan Report. As a result, those destructive anti-poverty programs continued to be funded.

In the mid-1960s, 25% of Black children and 3% of white children were living in families with one parent.

Since that time those numbers have escalated thanks to Liberals promoting social service strategies based on flawed ideological formulas.

In 2019, 62% of Black children and 23% of white children were living in single-parent homes.

For decades, the warnings of Conservatives that the epidemic breakdown of working-class families is due to the erosion of the nation’s founding virtues, which were based on industriousness, honesty, religiosity, and marriage, had been dismissed

by Liberals.

But, as John Adams once quipped, “Facts are stubborn things; and whatever may be our wishes, our inclinations, or the dictates of our passion, they cannot alter the state of facts and evidence.”

Perhaps Liberals are finally ready to accept the “stubborn” facts about the plight of the American family and will join Conservatives in restoring the virtues required to rebuild the basic unit of society.

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OUR TOWN

It’s Halloween, the season of the witch

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alloween marks the undeniable end of summer and has been created to prepare us for the loss of sunlight, warmth and greenery. And as we brace for the gray days of winter, Halloween is a valiant effort to add some frivolity and some candy to aid with any seasonal affective disorder we may feel, like taking an anti-depressant without having to get a prescription.

As the neighbors put out their Halloween decorations, I’ve noticed a preoccupation with the theme of death this year. Giant 10-foot-tall skeletons grouped together in front yards, all with eerie smiles looking down at each passerby. You don’t need to read Washington Irving’s “The Headless Horseman” to get in the mood of the season.

Just take a walk down the block and meet all sorts of witches, ghosts and goblins. It’s the season of death.

We all have trouble with season endings as well as with endings in general. The challenge of ending relationships was best expressed by Paul Simon’s song “50 Ways to Leave Your

Lover.”

Even something as simple as ending a day has big challenges to it and is the reason so many Americans are sleep deprived. No one seems to be able to turn off the tube and sleep. I recall as a kid I would fall asleep at the top of the stairs rather than committing to bedtime.

And, of course, the ultimate challenge, greater than dealing with the end of summer or the end of a day, is the ending of life itself. “Rage, rage against the dying of the light,” thus spoke Dylan Thomas in his famous poem “Do not go gentle into that good night” .

Well, since we’re on the subject, how does one to properly face death or the idea of mortality?

Perhaps the most common way to approach one’s own ending is to deny that it will ever happen it. Ernest Becker’s book “The Denial of Death” was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for its discourse on mankind’s denial of their own death. As I mentioned in one of my recent columns, endurance

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runners, marathoners, motorcyclists, mountain climbers and Nascar drivers all take a counterphobic approach to death by having a face-off with death itself every day. Others take a more tame approach to death by taking drugs, drinking or trying to have excessive sex.

Of course, any of these compulsive and manic methods seem to lack a certain wisdom. A more novel and less

used approach to death may be to try to understand one’s actual purpose in life.

This requires one to answer the ageold question of what the meaning of life is. Philosophers like Nietzsche and Sartre, poets like Robert Frost, mystics like Jesus Christ and playwrights like Thornton Wilder and Samuel Beckett have all tried to answer this question.

What is the meaning of life and what was I put on earth to do? Hopefully, we come up with an adequate answer before we kick the bucket.

I would put my money on the following answer. Mortality means that our time is limited and therefore we need to do two things. Firstly, we ought to do our best to enjoy each day. Slow down, smell the roses, take a break, have some fun. This makes sense. But just doing that is not going to be enough to allow you to have peace when the grim reaper comes to visit. The second thing one has to do in order to accept mortality is to observe that you have contributed your small share to the world.

If you are a mother, you have given

to your kids. If you are a teacher, you have given to your students. If you are an athlete, you have given to the fans.

No matter what you do and no matter how much money you make, you have contributed to the grand design of life.

You have achieved your purpose and have found your meaning. You can call this pride, contentment, or calmness.

The awareness that you have made your contribution means that you have done some good and this is probably what Christ meant when he said “look around you and behold the kingdom of heaven.” He was alluding to the idea that life can be a simple affair if you take the time to look without and to look within yourself and appreciate who you are.

Witches, ghosts, and goblins are reminders that we are mortal and will not live forever. So as you enjoy your Halloween Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup candy also make sure you take a moment to congratulate yourself for being who you are, a person who has done his or her best to contribute to the world you live in.

E A R T H M AT T E R S

Who should pay bill for climate change?

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f you make a mess, it’s your responsibility to clean it up. It is a basic lesson taught in kindergarten, along with sharing and getting along with others.

But that lesson is apparently lost on the executives of the oil and gas industries that are largely responsible for the creation of our global climate crisis and who have spent untold millions of dollars over decades to obfuscate their role. Still today, oil and gas companies fight the regulations needed to mitigate the worst impacts of climate change, while they strenuously lobby to keep their lucrative government subsidies that add hundreds of millions to their bottom line.

Meanwhile, the cost of dealing with the destruction caused by climate change and building climate resilience, including desperately needed upgrades to infrastructure, is falling on American taxpayers.

And that cost is growing exponentially, while oil and gas companies continue to post record profits.

According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the total cost of climate and weather-related disasters in the United States in 2022 was more than $165 billion. That’s about $500 for each man, woman and child in the country, and that’s just last year’s bill. And it doesn’t include the immense health costs associated with climate change.

Rates of asthma and other respiratory diseases from air pollution,

caused not only by the burning of fossil fuels but from the wildfires which are directly related to climate change, are increasing. Between 1999 and 2018, asthma rates in the United States increased by more than 43%.

Mosquito-borne illnesses, on the rise as temperatures increase and historic weather patterns are redrawn, included cases of malaria in Florida and Texas for the first time in 20 years. And the Northeast has seen an increase in more serious mosquito and tick- borne illnesses due to the increase in the duration of disease transmission seasons as well as flooding, which increases the breeding potential for many vectors.

Extreme heat in Arizona became so dangerous last summer that people who accidentally fell on asphalt were taken to the hospital with serious, sometimes life-threatening burns. Exposure to extreme heat can also cause heatstroke and exacerbate pre-existing cardiovascular and respiratory conditions.

Cities and towns are now routinely opening cooling centers for local residents without access to air conditioning during heat emergencies, but many elderly and disabled people need transportation to those centers. Who pays for that?

In a salt-in-the-wound scenario, it will be our children and grandchildren who will pay the highest price for climate change, not only with their pocketbooks and wallets, but with their health. Ninety per-

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cent of the diseases resulting from the climate crisis are likely to affect children under the age of 5.

New York’s legislators, well informed about all of the above, have addressed this imbalance in responsibility for the costs of climate change. The “Climate Change Superfund Act,” is first-in-the-nation legislation that would shift at least a portion of the financial costs for dealing with climate-related expenses from local governments to the oil and gas companies which have so far escaped responsibility for cleaning up their mess.

In brief, the bill reads, “Climate change, resulting primarily from the combustion of fossil fuels, is an immediate grave threat to the state’s communities, environment and economy. The state must take action

to adapt to certain consequences of climate change that are irreversible, including rising sea levels, increasing temperatures, extreme weather events, flooding, heat waves, and other climate-change-driven threats.

Maintaining New York’s quality of life into the future, particularly for young people, who will experience greater impacts from climate change over their lifetimes, will be one of the state’s greatest challenges over the next three decades.

“Based on decades of research it is now possible to determine with great accuracy the share of greenhouse gases released into the atmosphere by specific fossil fuel companies, making it possible to assign liability to and require compensation from companies commensurate with their emissions during a given time period. The Legislature recognizes that the actions of many of the biggest fossil fuel companies have been unconscionable, closely reflecting the strategy of denial, deflection and delay used by the tobacco industry. In spite of the information provided by their own scientists that the continued burning of fossil fuels would have catastrophic results, these companies hid the truth from the public and actively spread false information that the science of climate change was uncertain when in fact it was beyond controversy.”

According to some experts, climate change will cost New York state taxpayers $55 billion by the end of the decade and $150 billion

by 2050 and that doesn’t include the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ $52 billion proposal to protect New York Harbor from sea level rise and storms. The legislation would require oil and gas producers to chip in $3 billion a year for the next 25 years—a tiny fraction of the estimated costs and a tiny fraction of their profits.

Payments into the climate change adaptation cost recovery program would be used for new and improved infrastructure, including coastal wetlands restoration, storm water drainage systems, energy-efficient cooling systems in public and private buildings, including schools and public housing, and climatedriven public health challenges.

But not surprisingly, the oil and gas lobby has pushed back vigorously against the bill, which would follow the basic “let the polluter pay” principle which has been the basis for most superfund legislation since the 1980s. The American Petroleum Institute, the powerful trade group for the oil and natural gas industry, has sent a statement to New York State legislators saying its members “strongly oppose this bill.”

Supporters are hoping that Gov. Kathy Hochul will include the bill in the state’s budget this year, setting an example for the rest of the country and teaching the oil and gas company executives the lesson they apparently didn’t learn in kindergarten: If you make a mess, it’s your responsibility to clean it up.

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VIEW POINT

Kaiman is better N. Hempstead supervisor

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nlike most elections where the challenger can simply argue against all the bad things that have occurred and take on the role of an outsider upending the establishment or the status quo, the upcoming election for North Hempstead town supervisor pits two people who have records in the job. The contest is between Republican Jennifer DeSena, who currently holds the office of North Hempstead supervisor, and Jon Kaiman, who served for 10 years as supervisor.

How many times do we have to hear promises of fixing the Building Department, yet that is what DeSena, who actually is the incumbent, is promising. In fact, the only thing that DeSena has to show for her first term in office – as she constantly reminds us with a barrage of mailers and TV ads (where is that money coming from?) is tax cuts that had to be shaved back from her original proposal as being irresponsible. She is literally trying to buy the election.

As I recall, she also campaigned on ending “partisanship” on the Town Board (which had not existed before she came to the office), and “transparency” and “accountability,” which she again uses in her re-election literature, presumably to fill space because she has nothing else to offer. But her administration has been anything but.

She announced her plan to spend American Rescue Plan funds without any Town Board input, attacked Democrats directly whenever they did not go along with her, never invites Democratic Councilmembers to events, and doesn’t negoti-

ate changes to legislation.

As for “transparency,” she refused to provide a letter rescinding the grant for Stepping Stones Lighthouse, asked the board to vote multiple times with incorrect or missing information, announced a sewer allocation without speaking to the water district, failed to deliver the report after her extensive “review” of the Building Department, failed to get Town Board approval before hiring a Republican mega donor to hold a hearing regarding her deputy supervisor.

Her lack of leadership skills is on view at every Town Board meeting and the fact that she has never actually initiated anything.

In contrast, as North Hempstead’s supervisor for five terms from 2004 to 2013, Kaiman proved himself to be a bold visionary and leader. Some ideas (like accessory housing, which really should be revisited) had to be withdrawn (again, as a responsible elected official), but at least he tried. And what he did accomplish was transformative for our town – Project Independence, which helped seniors stay in their homes and put North Hempstead on the top of “best places to live, retire” lists; 311 which changed how town government responds to residents; and protected greenspaces.

A man who has spent his entire career in public service (yes, that’s what elected government is supposed to be).

After leaving as North Hempstead’s supervisor he became deputy executive of Suffolk County, helping County Executive Steve Bellone accomplish great things and overcome significant challenges

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like addressing COVID, improve local services, reduce costs for residents, and craft common-sense police reforms. And he completed a real master’s at Harvard’s School of Government. That’s how devoted he is to the mission of actually governing and public service. In the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, Kaiman served as an adviser to the governor, not only to assess the storm’s toll but working to strengthen our coastlines.

All of this has only made him a much more experienced and talented candidate for town supervisor on top of the 10 years he served in North Hempstead.

In contrast, you have DeSena, who right out of the gate, has structured her campaign for re-election solely on bashing Kaiman and having not raised taxes (something that has little to do with her, but more to do with the influx of federal

and state funding, her predecessors and the Democratic majority on the Town Council). That’s because she actually can’t point to any real accomplishment.

Can you?

Her stunning lack of leadership is demonstrated at most town meetings. which have been widely mocked. I vacillate as to whether it is because she is incompetent or just lazy.

Her lack of commitment or even interest was revealed in her handling of the Stepping Stones Lighthouse. Three months into her term, she torpedoed a crucial bid to start the restoration process, saying “she needed to become better informed,” and then 18 months later said again that “she needed to become better informed.” That was two weeks before she told the Great Neck Historical Society they better find some other entity to be the steward of this historic landmark that is, and should be, so much a part of the Great Neck Peninsula’s heritage and identity.

I challenge anyone to come up with an accomplishment DeSena has made, initiated, proposed or envisioned that hasn’t been handed to her by the state (electric vehicle chargers, thanks former State Sen. Anna Kaplan; better Long Island Railroad Service, thanks Assemblywoman Gina Stillitti; prior administrations (thanks May Newburger, Jon Kaiman and Judi Bosworth); federal aid (thanks former Congressman Tom Suozzi); and the Democratic majority on the Town Council.

Her support of admitted conman and fraudster George Santos to be elected to

Congress points to her lack of judgment and seriousness, and sheer opportunism as a convert to the Republican Party.

Our town, like every other, faces constant challenges, most notably, mitigating against climate change, sustainable economic development, developing affordable housing in a way that preserves the character of our communities (though change is inevitable and necessary) and preserving the financial strength of the town and its strong credit rating.

With Kaiman, we know he has made strides in all of these areas: When he was last North Hempstead’s supervisor, he demonstrated his interest in climate action to protect the environment and reduce our carbon footprint, creating the town’s first-ever “Green Fleet” of 20 hybrid and electric vehicles; has demonstrated support for Israel; support for women’s rights (DeSena evaded a vote to promote more access to women’s health clinics); housing (he also opposes Gov. Kathy Hochul’s state mandates, but I have no doubt he will come up with a better solution in keeping with our “suburban” character); support for veterans; fiscal responsibility (he served on NIFA and in every way has shown in-depth understanding of fiscal realities); expanding access to mental health.

I don’t have to wonder if these are just campaign promises because Kaiman already has a track record of bold accomplishments, and that when he says he sees his purpose in government in terms of making our lives, our communities, our neighborhoods better, these are not empty words.

MY TURN

The arts bring great value to Long Island

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he 750 arts and culture nonprofit institutions on Long Island not only bring joy and inspiration to their communities, they also are economic engines.

According to the Arts & Economic Prosperity 6 survey, conducted by the Long Island Arts Alliance in partnership with Americans for the Arts, the nonprofit arts and culture enterprises on Long Island generated $300 million in economic activity in 2022.This included support for 4,905 jobs and $81.2 million in tax revenues to local, state, and federal governments. Arts and culture also support Long Island’s visitor economy, generating revenues for performance spaces, restaurants and hotels.

The arts stimulate the intellect and emotions as well as the economy. They foster the skills, abilities, and values such as inquisitiveness, imagination and compassion essential for enjoying life as well as for earning a living. The exercise of imagination requires us to listen, to understand, to tolerate the silences and to comprehend before we respond. They help us develop the capacities to experience discovery and awe.

On Long Island, we have the Long Island Arts Alliance to thank for its advocacy of arts in the schools and colleges.

While school officials often applaud the

arts and artistic achievement of their students, arts budgets are often the first to be cut. Perhaps this is because we do not have state-mandated tests for the arts, and we test what we value. “Any time there are funding cuts, the arts are usually the first to get trimmed,” said Mario Asaro, head of the NYC Art Teachers Association.

The arts are valued, but unlike English, History, and STEM subjects, they are not required for graduation. Therefore, it takes teacher and parent volunteers as well as community groups like the LIAA to advocate for support of the arts.

The LIAA was founded in 2002 to foster the growth of the arts, arts education and cultural programming on Long Island. This initiative followed a survey by the Long Island Association, the region’s largest business and civic organization, examining the region’s assets, growth opportunities, and challenges. The LIA then commissioned a study of the economic impact of the arts on Long Island.

The study group found that no measure had yet been taken of the arts’ regional economic impact. Under the leadership of Hon. Roger Tilles, Long Island’s representative on the State Board of Regents, the Long Island Arts Alliance was formed to do just this.

The LIAA began a campaign to en-

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hance media coverage of art activities on Long Island. Teaming with public television station WLIW21, the Alliance encouraged the development of a weekly arts magazine show, “Ticket,” which aired for more than five years. It gave Long Island audiences a weekly program celebrating the best in Long Island arts and culture. LIAA continues to provide programming and support to Long Island’s arts and culture sector through capacity building and visibility for its 100+ member organizations. Members include dance and theater companies, musical

ensembles, arts presenters, museums, and other cultural entities. They range from large, well-known institutions to small community-based groups.

In addition to its work in providing essential research and audience-building programs that encourage public participation in arts and culture, stimulate demand, and raise attendance, LIAA supports and advocates for arts education.

LIAA leads the Long Island Arts Education Coalition. This group of arts executives and educators, including university presidents, is dedicated to advancing arts education on Long Island and in New York State. Its founder, Regent Tilles, was active in Albany to create the Individual Arts Assessment Pathway to graduation.

Also, the LIAA sponsors the Annual Scholar-Artist Awards to recognize exceptional high school-aged artists through monthly profiles that are featured in Newsday and on newsday.com. These students, who are nominated by their schools, are honored for their achievements in academics as well as the arts.

Scholar-Artists are chosen from five disciplines: Visual Arts, Music, Theater, Dance and Media Arts. The Scholar-Artist selection committees pick one monthly award recipient from Nassau and one from Suffolk for 10 consecutive months during the school year, resulting in 20

students receiving Awards of Distinction.

An additional 20 students receive an Award of Merit at a year-end LIAA recognition event.

The Long Island Scholar-Artist Awards program serves as a pathway for connecting award recipients with Long Island’s nationally recognized universities. The winners become eligible for early consideration for scholarship assistance.

The Long Island Arts Alliance continues to assess the enduring influence of the arts in Nassau and Suffolk Counties.

In partnership with Americans for the Arts, the latest AEP6 portrays a compelling picture of the arts’ impact on Long Island, underscoring their significance as both social and economic forces.

Using data collected in 2022 from local arts organizations, the message is unequivocal: supporting the arts and culture is an investment that pays off in multiple ways. By fostering the growth of this industry, for that is what it is, we not only stimulate our imaginations and our local economies but also create more vibrant and livable communities.

Robert A. Scott is president emeritus and university President Emeritus, Adelphi University; Author, How University Boards Work, Johns Hopkins University Press, Eric Hoffer Book Awardee

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READERS WRITE

Why I am running for Great Neck Library trustee

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am thrilled to introduce myself as a candidate for the Great Neck Library Board of Trustees! My name is Chayim Mahgerefteh and I bring with me a passion for both community and knowledge. As a Certified Public Accountant at a prestigious accounting firm, I have dedicated my professional life to the principles of integrity, financial stewardship, and strategic planning. I am excited to apply these skills

to serve and uplift our local library.

Libraries are not just repositories of books; they are vibrant centers of learning and connection. Throughout my life, I have cherished the value of education, and I firmly believe that libraries play a vital role in fostering a thriving community. From sparking the imaginations of young readers to supporting lifelong learners, libraries provide an essential space for growth and

discovery.

As a CPA, I have the privilege of working with diverse clients, understanding their needs, and devising effective financial strategies. I am committed to applying this expertise to ensure that our library remains a fiscally responsible institution that can continue to meet the evolving needs of our community.

If elected, I will bring fresh ideas,

strategic planning, and a collaborative spirit to the Board of Trustees. Together, we can navigate the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead, ensuring that our library remains a cornerstone of knowledge, culture, and community engagement.

I look forward to connecting with you all and hearing your thoughts about our library’s future. Please feel free to reach out to me at Chayim4Li-

braryTrustee@gmail.com with your ideas, questions, and concerns. Let’s work together to shape a brighter future for our library and our community!

Thank you for your support! Please remember to cast your vote for me on Monday, Oct. 30, between 10 a.m. and 10 p.m.

Chayim Mahgerefteh Great Neck

It’s time to cut Nassau County’s taxes

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n Election Day we have a choice to elect some new representatives to local government who will make changes to reduce excessive taxes. A recent Siena College poll stated that 83% of respondents saw the high cost of living as the No. 1 top issue. Not surprisingly,

New York has the highest tax burden in the U.S., accounting for a whopping 12.47% of personal income.

The NIFA Control Board monitoring Nassau County finances published the exhaustive Grant-Thornton Fiscal Sustainability report in September 2011. This report offered Nassau

County recommendations to reduce costs and/or improve operations in all county departments.

Legislator Delia DeRiggi-Whitton and the rest of the Legislature has failed to show us how or if they implemented many of these NIFA recommendations. The weary taxpayers

need answers from the county Legislature since the Grant-Thornton Report has been collecting dust for over 12 years.

North Hempstead Town Supervisor Jennifer DeSena has cut taxes for two years. Why is the Nassau Legislature not following suit? They’ve had a

12-year report to act upon. Sadly, the political mailings don’t show any evidence of cost-cutting and operational efficiency. Change might be needed in November.

Joe Campbell Port Washington

Fair, unbiased online resources needed on Hamas

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he NYC Department of Education has sent educators a lengthy list of websites with information for class discussion on the war, including some that are strongly biased against Israel, the Jewish state. The Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center cannot stand by quietly. As an institution commit-

ted to promoting tolerance, empathy and education, we firmly believe in the importance of providing accurate and balanced information to students. It is crucial to recognize that the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is a complex issue with many dimensions. However, it is equally important to ensure that the information presented to students is based

on reliable and unbiased sources.

There are not always two sides to every story. Terrorism is never justified and this past week’s actions by Hamas, including beheadings, raping of women, murder of babies and much more are simply indefensible. HMTC rejects the use of any teaching materials or resources that perpetuate misinforma-

tion or promote hate speech as it undermines the safety and well-being of our community.

As an educational institution rooted in the lessons of the Holocaust, HMTC remains steadfast in its commitment to promoting tolerance, understanding, and empathy. We demand that the New York City DOE

ensures that all teaching materials and resources provided to educators align with these principles, fostering an environment where students can learn and grow without prejudice.

Bernard Furshpan HMTC board member Glen Cove

Port lucky to have Dalimonte as its representative

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ort Washington residents in North Hempstead Town are so fortunate!

Port residents are so fortunate to have such a dedicated person as Councilwoman Mariann Dalimonte running for re-election in North Hempstead’s District 6.

Councilwoman Dalimonte essentially works tirelessly fulltime in a part-time position for the benefit of ALL District 6 residents. She really cares about Port town and its people and businesses.

As your councilperson she has a proven record of accomplishments. Far too many to list, here are a few. * Created a weekly update affecting all Port Washington residents and businesses.

* Created Mobile office hours for community members to listen on what’s on their minds. * Recapped virtually every town board meeting, especially items that pertain to residents of District 6 * Informed PW constituents of the BZA calendar – how to access * She is pro-business investment too. Involved in the early development of Try Port First app. * Port Washington video snippet on NHT TV and so much more. * Her efforts resulted in increased, LED lighting, roadway, and sidewalk repair throughout the community, which are ongoing * Partnered with pedals share and held community bike,

safety events * Partnered with Saint Francis Hospital community outreach bus * Sponsored legislation for volunteer firefighters and EMTs to receive a town tax exemption * Free car, catalytic converter serial number installation of that with Port Washington Police Department That’s the tip of wonderful things that Cuncilwoman Dalimonte has done for the community of Port Washington.

Please vote to re-elect Councilwoman Mariann Dalimonte Pete Gaffney Westbury/Carle Place

Return Kaiman as N. Hempstead town supervisor I am writing to express my strong support for Jon Kaiman to be elected to serve once again as the North Hempstead Town Supervisor.

Jon’s extensive experience in government leadership, his track record of securing funding for essential programs, and his commitment to fostering inclusivity and diversity make him the ideal candidate to lead our town.

During my time serving in his administration, I had the privilege of witnessing Jon’s unwavering commitment to our community, particularly in the face of the devastating flooding that

many residents in the communities of Mineola, Carle Place and New Hyde Park were facing.

His guidance, dedication and success in securing funding were instrumental in ensuring the execution and completion of flood mitigation projects, which were crucial in addressing the floods that had long plagued these communities.

In particular, I remember Jon’s work helping the New Hyde Park Police Athletic Center deal with the damage flooding had caused to an important construction project.

Jon’s leadership was pivotal in as-

sisting the organization with funding and coordinating with other governmental agencies, allowing it to once again become a valuable resource for the community. His vision and determination were evident throughout this process.

Another project I had the privilege of being a part of was the construction of Manhasset Valley Park.

Witnessing Jon’s leadership firsthand, I observed his tireless efforts to make this project a reality. Today, the park stands as a testament to Jon’s dedication, offering our community a beautiful space for recreation and enjoyment,

and exemplifying his vision of a better North Hempstead for families.

In addition to these impactful projects, Jon’s leadership during Superstorm Sandy was truly remarkable to see firsthand.

Working alongside him during this crisis, I observed the way he worked around the clock to ensure that residents had the support and resources they needed. His compassionate and steady leadership demonstrated his unwavering commitment to the welfare of our community.

North Hempstead needs a leader

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The Bacon Brothers will be performing at The Space at the Westbury Theater Nov. 18.

BY C A M E RY N O A K ES Famous brother duo Kevin and Michael Bacon are bringing their forosoco sound of The Bacon Brothers to Long Island in a widely anticipated concert.

The Bacon Brothers were scheduled to perform at The Space at Westbury Theater on June 23, but due to health reasons were forced to reschedule on Nov. 18. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show is slated to start at 8 p.m. Tickets are still on sale and can be purchased on Ticketmaster.on The Bacon Brothers feature Hollywood actor Kevin Bacon and Emmy award-winning composer Michael Bacon, two brothers who say they are bound by blood and a love of music.

The brothers describe their sound as “forosoco,” a combination of folk, rock, soul and country.

Kevin Bacon said when they first started playing as a band, they always faced the same question: So what kind of music do you play?

Kevin Bacon said he thought about it and found it to be the four music genres of folk, rock, soul and country that their music encompassed.

So, jokingly, he responded to everyone’s question that the kind of music they play is forosoco.

This new music genre label came to be the title of the band’s debut album in 1997.

While forosoco is the origin of the band’s music, Kevin Bacon said the sound still holds true in their current music.

Michael Bacon said that in making their music, they don’t have any need or desire to follow a protocol. He said this allows their music to ex-

plore different facets.

“Our philosophy is to let the songs dictate the arrangement using whatever resources we have between the two of us and our band,” Michael Bacon said.

With a diverse sound encompassing an array of music genres, Michael Bacon said they find inspiration from artists like Phil Ochs, James Taylor, Joni Mitchell and The Band.

While these artists inspire their music in some ways, Kevin Bacon said that their inspiration for songwriting is not so cut and dry.

“We often say if we really knew what it was we would just go there every day,” Kevin Bacon.

He said it is rather a fleeting mystery of inspiration that he could not tangibly describe.

“Song-writing is like creating something out of air and an instrument,” Kevin Bacon said.

Michael Bacon said one of his greatest influences, though, was their parents.

Their father, Edmund Bacon, an urban planner and architect dubbed the “The Father of Modern Philadelphia,” transformed the first floor of their childhood home into a sort of giant speaker.

As he would drift to sleep, Michael Bacon said the music would float up the stairs into his childhood bedroom. He said it became embedded in him and provided him with a creative source in his career as a film score composer.

The music that would drift up the stairs ranged from Elvis Presley to folk music to world music and classical.

Michael Bacon said they grew up in a household in which creativity was on a pedestal. This

was at the expense of academics and sports but allowed for them to excel in music, dancing, acting and art.

Growing up in Philadelphia, Michael Bacon said they were pummelled by the city’s rich music culture.

He said while their parents are their No. 1 influencer for their music, their hometown of Philadelphia is a close second.

He said he had been fascinated with music since he was young, playing in bands with his sister at first until his brother Kevin was old enough to begin jamming with them.

As Kevin Bacon got older, he too started writing songs. The problem, though, was that he didn’t know how to play the guitar quite yet, so Michael would step in to help write the songs and the guitar chords.

Michael Bacon said that as his brother started acting in movies, the duo would write songs to be featured in the movies as well. None were accepted.

In about 1994, Michael Bacon visited one of Kevin Bacon’s friends in Philadelphia who worked in a club. The friend suggested the two brothers come together as a band and play a one-off set.

So they did it.

“It just sort of rolled out from there,” Michael Bacon said. “Not particularly because we planned it to be that. It started really grassroots and someone offered us a record label and here we are 26 years later.”

Kevin Bacon said that while his brother says their music has been the same since their first al-

bum, he disagrees.

He said that their first band was just two acoustic guitars, a percussionist and a bass player with simple music arrangements. Today, Kevin Bacon said they produce music with diverse instrumentation with some songs featuring horns and loops and stacked vocals.

“The music has grown,” Kevin Bacon said.

Michael Bacon said technology that has developed since the band’s first album has assisted in their growth.

Kevin Bacon said what makes The Bacon Brothers exciting to him is continuing to make new songs.

“For us, it’s the excitement of writing something, learning how to play it, teaching it to everybody and then putting it out there for people,” Kevin Bacon said.

The Bacon Brothers said they will be releasing a six-song EP “Ballad of the Brothers” in September. Kevin Bacon said it’s some of the best work they have done so far.

The Bacon Brothers have already been playing some of their unreleased songs at their shows, which is anticipated at their next show in Westbury as well.

Kevin Bacon said they enjoy playing in the New York area where they have a larger fan base.

He said while they have not played in Long Island as much as they thought they would, he is excited to come on out.

“We love Long Island,” Kevin Bacon said.

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Top Gun Day to help kick SUNY Old Westbury off Halloween at museum horror conference Cockpit USA and the American Airpower Museum are hosting a Halloween “Meet, Greet & Photos” with Top Gun Fighter Pilot Maverick, at the American Airpower Museum.

Known as @CaliforniaTomCruise on Instagram, Jerome Le Blanc is the World’s most famous Top Gun Maverick impersonator, who will be at AAM with his co-pilot, Iceman, @ArizonaIceman, to take photos and welcome AAM attendees!

Attendees, please show up in your best Top Gun costumes!

Attendees who arrive in costume are part of Cockpit USA’s Movie Hero Jacket giveaway! The contestant with the best Top Gun costume will win a jacket from the Movie Hero Collection and be featured on Cockpitusa.com!

Cockpit USA’s Movie Hero Collection will be available to purchase at the museum gift shop.

The Movie Hero Collection includes the highly coveted Movie Hero Top Gun brown leather flight jacket and the CWU — 36/P sage green textile jacket, as seen in the 2022 film Top Gun: MAVERICK. Along with the Movie Hero Collection, new styles will be unveiled at the event. Special pricing and prizes are only available on-site at the American Airpower Museum during this event!

Admission- Adults: $15; Seniors (65+) and Veterans: $12; Kids 5 to 12: $10 (under 5 free).

Your contributions support AAM’s mission to honor Veterans and U.S. aviation history, by preserving the aircraft and their legacy for future generations. Help “Keep ‘Em Flying!”

What: Meet & Greet & Photos taken with TOP GUN MAVERICK Impersonator @CaliforniaTomCruise Where: American Airpower Museum, 1230 New Highway, Farmingdale, New York 11735 When: Sunday, October 29th, 2023, 10:30 a.m. — 3:30 p.m., 3:00 p.m. for giveaway announcement

tional conflict, the legacies of settler colonialism and Native American representation, serial-killer fanaticism, and why we should study horror.

“It: Chapter One” is the first of a two-part adaptation of the 1986 novel “It”by famed author Stephen King. The story follows the experiences of seven children as they are terrorized by an evil entity that exploits the fears of its victims to disguise itself while hunting its prey. “It” primarily appears in the form of Pennywise the Dancing Clown to attract its preferred prey of young children.

The 2023 Horror Conference is co-sponsored by the Panther Arts Collective and the English Department.

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Col. Lawrence Wilkerson (ret.) Gold Coast to present to speak at Temple Emanuel great shorts at library On Friday, Oct. 20 at 7:30 PM, Stephen C. Widom Cultural Arts at Emanuel will present guest speaker, Col. Lawrence Wilkerson (retired), former chief of staff to the late General Colin Powell.

Following a brief service, the Friday night guest in the pulpit will offer the talk: “How Do We Exploit the Crises Ahead to Restore American Democracy?” At the conclusion of Col. Wilkerson’s talk, there will be an opportunity to ask questions.

Colonel Wilkerson explains his theme: “America confronts a series of potentially imminent crises unlike any in her past: the dissolution of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and the severing of the Trans-Atlantic link; the alienation of Europe’s most powerful state, Germany; the resurgence of nuclear weapons and new weapons states absent any arms control treaties; a very possible war with the world’s most successful modern economy, China; and the ultimate crisis, occurring in realtime, of sweeping climate change – the very beginning in geological terms of what scientists have labeled the Anthropocene, or the age of man’s ultimate impact on Earth.

If that were insufficient to challenge the most talented statesmen and women, today afresh we have the aw-

Col. Lawrence Wilkerson (ret.) ful circumstances in Israel, Gaza, and if leaders are not careful, a wider war in the Levant.

We could hide our heads in the sand and weep — as did many of old when Jeremiah or Cassandra recounted their many sins or predicted the future. Or we could begin now to exploit these very crises to fuse and shape a new democratic beginning, one that shares wealth more widely and fairly, taps more deeply and smartly into human intelligence and creativity, renews and reinforces government of the people, spreads and enforces better justice for all, and arrives at formulas for a

world of comity, cooperation, and collaboration.

And ultimately, peace. Even though I’m not likely to be here to see it, I get goosebumps just thinking about the opportunities.”

Lawrence Wilkerson’s last positions in government were as the late Secretary of State Colin Powell’s Chief of Staff (2002-05), and associate director of the State Department’s Policy Planning staff under the directorship of Ambassador Richard N. Haass.

Before serving at the State Department, Wilkerson served 31 years in the U.S. Army, including as deputy executive officer to then-General Colin Powell when he commanded the U.S. Army Forces Command (1989), special assistant to General Powell when he was chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (1989-93), and as director and deputy director of the U.S. Marine Corps War College at Quantico, Va. (1993-97).

More recently, he was visiting professor of Government and Public Policy at the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, Va..

All members of the community are welcome. Refreshments will be served.

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Join Gold Coast International Film Festival at two screenings of shorts films at the library this Fall.

Each 90-minute program includes a fantastic collection of narratives, documentaries, comedies, dramas, international films, animations, fantasies and everything in between!

The Gold Coast International Shorts film screening Series 1 is at the Great Neck Library, on Sunday, Oct. 22 at 2:00 p.m. and Series 2 on Tuesday, October 24 at 2:00 p.m. at the Great Neck Library community

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Halloween haunted hangar spooktacular at museum Who said Halloween is just for children?

Fright takes flight at American Airpower Scarepower Museum on Saturday, Oct. 28. Once again, our museum resumes its tradition of offering a child-safe place for children to enjoy Halloween shenanigans.

Flap your bat wings to the museum and go trick or treating in our Haunted Hangar! Costumed staff will hand out treats as children go door to door in the safety of Hangar 3.

Mingle with ghosts, goblins, ghouls, skeletons, vampires and witches inside our spooky home, decorated and creatively transformed into a horror house with dry ice fog, spider webs, flying bats and new frights at every turn. Yikes!

We dare you to tour our Haunted Bomber and then enter the museum’s Maze of Horrors!

Have your picture taken next to the Ghost Fighter, then climb aboard our Tram of Terror for a ride around Hangar 3.

We’ll also have crafts, games with prizes, and much more. And listen up, you scary parents, please dress up your children to compete in our PHOTO BY AMERICAN AIRPOWER MUSEUM Costume Contest for ages one through 16!

Adults are encouraged to dress up in horrific garb too, which will add to the festive atmoYoung visitor in cockpit of AAM’s “Haunted Bomber!”

sphere! Prizes will be awarded for the best original and creative costumes, courtesy of Cockpit USA. Lots of Halloween music, like John Zacherley’s “Monster Mash,” for those old ghouls who like to dance!

Regular admission is $15 for adults, $12 for seniors and veterans, $10 for kids 5 to 12; free admission for kids under 5 and active military.

Your contributions support AAM’s mission to honor veterans and U.S. aviation history, by preserving the aircraft and their legacy for future generations. Help “Keep ‘Em Flying!”

What: The American Airpower Museum’s Halloween Haunted Hangar Spooktacular Where: The American Airpower Museum, Hangar 3, 1230 New Highway in Farmingdale.

When: Saturday, Oct. 28 – 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

The American Airpower Museum is an aviation museum located on the landmarked former site of Republic Aviation at Republic Airport in Farmingdale.

The museum maintains a collection of aviation artifacts and an array of operational aircraft spanning the many years of the aircraft factory’s history.

The Illusion unducted into Long Island Music HOF The Illusion, the band largely credited with kicking the door open (paving the way for so many Long Island entertainers), was recently inducted to the Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fameand performed on stage for the first time in fifty-one years. The original Illusion band members from West Hempstead and Franklin Square (Western Nassau) include John Vinci, Mike Maniscalco, Rich Cerniglia, Chuck Alder and Mike Ricciardella, who are now inducted into the history and family of Long Island’s musicians & entertainers.

“The Illusion has had such a major impact and influence on so many of the performers who later themselves became inductees into the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame, it is high time they themselves became inductees, said Barry Fisch,” general manager of LIMEHOF. “Congratulations to the Illusion on being inducted into the LIMEHoF”.

Lead singer John Vinci could not attend but recorded an acceptance message played during the ceremony.

“Is this cool or what?” Vinci said in his recorded acceptance speech. “I would like to thank the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame for recognizing the Illusions contribution to the Long Island music scene during the 1960s and ’70s when rock was at its infancy. This is a great honor and I’m proud to be among your illustrious inductees.”

Mike Maniscalco passed away in 2022 and his wife Carol accepted his induction trophy on his behalf.

At the induction ceremony on Oct. 7, Rich Cerniglia, Chuck Alder and Mike Ricciardella reunited and played on stage for the first time in decades. Since two of the original members were absent, they recruited some talented musicians to play their hit songs including Dennis Folger, Billy Alessi (Barnaby Bye), Mike Barberich, Vinny Ricciardella, and Jimmy Javino.

“It started awkward the first day and each day we got closer and closer and you remembered what our friendships were and that’s what bled through until we did it, Cerniglia said about rehearsing for that performance. “It was great to rediscover friends who I’ve been friends with for a lifetime.”

Chuck Alder said it was great to be back on stage with his former band members. “It was like no time had passed at all. I was right back to being a 20-year-old rocking and rolling, I loved it!”

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Rich Cerniglia, left, Chuck Alder and Mike Ricciardella at LIMEHOF induction ceremony.

The Illusion is largely credited with being ground-breaking in the rock music genre influencing other bands and most notably legendary musician Jimi Hendrix at the time with their performance style and psychedelic outfits.

They first met Hendrix by chance at a recording studio very early in his career and they went on to become friends and frequently played together at the Steve Pauls’ Scene Club and opened for Hendrix in Boston Gardens. Alder said they didn’t really think about making history at that time, it was just something they did.

“Nobody was dressing like that, nobody was moving around on stage doing a show, getting the audience participation, that was all new, Alder recalls. “I think before us it was called “rock and roll” and after us, it was called “rock” we dropped the “roll” there was no rolling tonight, it was just rock and that’s the way I like it.”

Rounding out the in-person induction trio was Mike Ricciardella (now a Lindenhurst resident) who has the unique distinction of being the first ever two-time LIMEHOF inductee (Barnaby Bye in 2012 and the Illusion 2023).

“We had four days to put this together and it was amazing,” Ricciardella said. “After 50-something years… being up on stage with those guys, I felt like we never left. We really really put it together.”

Ricciardella recounted those days when the Illusion set the tone for Long Island bands that would follow.

“The Illusion I believe lit the fuse for all the Long Island bands because there was no Long Island groups playing at the time,” Ricciardella said.

“Billy Joel was in a group called Hassles, they opened for us. The Vanilla Fudge were the Pigeons, they opened for us.”

Ricciardella continued, saying. “Back in the day, no Long Island groups were acknowledged by anybody, so we had to pretend we lived in Manhattan and come out here and play. Until the Action House opened up there was nothing going on on Long Island.

So, what we did was, we put an amazing show together that we felt would draw people… and we started drawing people. We drew like 2,500-3,000 people a night and by the end of our show we knew we had a following. And that following as you can see came here to see us tonight and it helped everything.

Bill Graham called us five pimple-faced kids from Long Island and didn’t want us to play the Fillmore (East) until we played the electric circus and sold it out and then Bill Graham said “I think I want you guys to play the Fillmore (East)” and he let us play there with Vanilla Fudge and we blew the doors off the place.”

Ricciardella’s son Vinny, a drummer himself, was there and performed on stage with the band for a few songs.

“My son Vinny has been watching me and playing since he was 3 years old. He has been playing drums and developed into an amazing drummer. I would play with him anywhere. Having him up on the stage with me was the greatest thing in my life.”

Dennis Folger, who played guitar with the band that night and is the son of the band’s longtime manager Lance Folger, was largely responsible for organizing the induction.

Dennis recognized the unique historical contribution this band made to Long Island history and was determined to see The Illusion honored and remembered among the many Long Island inductees, which is part of LIMEHOF’s mission to educate Long Islanders about the talented individuals who shaped the cultural history.

“It’s an honor to be here tonight playing with these guys and to see them get the recognition that they deserve it’s incredible,” Folger said. “It’s been said a few times around here that they really kicked the door open for so many who came after them.

Before these guys, Long Island bands couldn’t get arrested. Now being in the Long Island Hall of Fame, look around at all the talent that we have that’s come from this place and it’s incredible. It’s really an honor to be part of this at all.”

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Attendees walk throughout the New Hyde Park Street Fair in 2021.

The 26th annual New Hyde Park Street Fair will take place on Sunday, Oct. 22, kicking off at 10 a.m.

The event will be held until 4 p.m. on Jericho Turnpike from New Hyde Park Road to Lakeville Road. The event was previously scheduled for this Saturday but was pushed back to the rain date by the village of Tuesday due to the weather forecast.

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The village’s previous 25 street fairs were held on the third Saturday in September, falling this year on the holiday– also known as the Jewish New Year–which holds significant historical and cultural importance in the Jewish faith. The last time Rosh Hashanah overlapped with the street fair was in 2020 when it was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Hip Hop legends to be part of TeachRock workshop As part of the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame partnership with rock and roll legend Steven Van Zandt’s TeachRock organization announced earlier this year, LIMEHOF will host the second in a series of free TeachRock workshops for teachers sponsored

by Harmony Insurance at LIMEHOF’s Stony Brook location (97 Main St. in Stony Brook) on Sunday, Oct. 15t 10:30 am-12 pm.

These workshops are free (registration required) for teachers in the Long Island and New York City area. This workshop has a 50th Anniversary of Hip Hop theme and Hip-Hop artists Half-Pint from Son of Bazerk and DJ Johnny Juice from Public Enemy have recently announced they will participate. Both artists also have backgrounds in education.

“TeachRock champions the integration of arts in public education through a groundbreaking, transformative methodology, promising a paradigm shift for generations to come,” said Tom Needham, LIMEHoF’s Educational Programs Director. “This approach can propel high school graduation rates and foster lasting change.”

These are free workshop events, sponsored

by Harmony Insurance, open to local area teachers with registration. Teachers can register on TeachRock’s workshop registration page https://teachrock.org/LIMEHOF/.

The workshops will be taught by TeachRock Star Teacher Stephanie Arnell who is a veteran Freeport Public Schools educator who has helped her district embrace arts integration and had fun doing it! She’s excited to share her tips and the free TeachRock lesson plans she uses with local educators. All attendees are granted free access to the museum following

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Hip Hop Legends Half-pint (Son of Bazerk), left, and DJ Johnny Juice (Public Enemy) will participate in the next TeachRock training workshop for local teachers at LI Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame. the event and are eligible for NY CTLE credits through TeachRock.

“We are so excited to have two of Long Islands Hip-Hop icons join us in discussing the dynamic growth of rap music, culture and sampling since the early days of the art. These legends share their stories and experiences from the 80s to present,” said Arnell. “Looking at curriculum through a musical lens keeps students engaged while they don’t even realize

G.N. Library author event with poet Carolyn Raphael Great Neck Library is hosting an author event with Carolyn Raphael, author of “Travelers on My Route,” on Monday, Oct. 23 at 7 p.m. at the Great Neck Library community room, 159 Bayview Avenue in Great Neck.

“There still is time for laughter,” declares

Cosimo I de’ Medici at the end of the poem Water Games, even though he has just enumerated unbearable losses that have befallen him. This pronouncement might as well be the motto of “Travelers on My Route,”a book that celebrates life despite trauma and tragedy, ravages of aging and illness. Resignation is never the answer. Instead, Carolyn Raphael always finds reasons for joie de vivre,while acknowledging the cycle of blossoming and decay This is a wise and invigorating collection and a thrilling testament to the human spirit.”

— Review by Anton Yakovlev Carolyn Raphael retired from the English Department at Queensborough Community College, CUNY, after more than thirty years of teaching.

Her poems have appeared in journals including The Lyric, Measure, Oberon, Blue Unicorn, Long Island Quarterly,and on the Newington-Cropsey Cultural Studies website for the American Arts Quarterly,where her poem,Honorable Mention,was nominated for a Pushcart Prize. Carolyn is also the poetry coordinator of Great Neck Plaza, where she oversees the annual Poetry Contest and directs “Poetry in the Plaza,” which places poems on local bulletin boards.

No registration is required. Books will be available for purchase and signing at the event.

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they are learning. For example, learning the history of MLK Day through Stevie Wonder’s song “Happy Birthday” or using data from Beyonce’s Instagram account to practice calculating ratios. I’ve seen in my classroom the way students’ gravitate towards TeachRock lessons and I’m excited to spread that enthusiasm to teachers and students on Long Island.”

Launched in 2002 by Van Zandt and the Founders Board of Bono, Jackson Browne, Mar-

tin Scorsese, and Bruce Springsteen, TeachRock. org provides free, standards-aligned resources that use music to help K-12 students succeed in science, math, social studies, and language arts, among other subjects. TeachRock improves students’ lives by filling every classroom with the sound, stories, and science of music.

Nearly 60,000 educators—representing all 50 states—are registered at Teachrock.org.

“TeachRock teachers don’t tell kids to take out their earbuds, they ask them what they’re listening to and then make connections between their favorite music and the core curricula they need to master to succeed in life,” said TeachRock founder Steven Van Zandt. “This partnership will help my TeachRock team create more of those educators whose cool class keeps kids coming to school.”

The workshops are made possible by Harmony Insurance.

“Harmony Insurance is proud to sponsor TeachRock’s Long Island Music Workshops for teachers, aiming to inspire and educate through music,” Harmony Insurance said in a statement.

“We’ve seen for years how the shared interest in music helps forge connections between teachers and students, and every year we witness how arts-integrated math, science, and social studies classes pull students from the margins and inspire them to participate,” said Bill Carbone, TeachRock Executive Director. “We’re thrilled to partner with LIMEHOF to help as many LI teachers as possible get excited about inspiring their students through the arts.”

For more information about LIMEHoF’s education programs please visit https://www. limusichalloffame.org/teachrock/

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Get permits, certificates and avoid headaches Over the years I have experienced various situations where major and minor problems in which the lack of COs (certificate of occupancy) delayed or even lost deals. The problem is every time you perform an upgrade or improvement, you need to determine do you need a permit.

Some will have done things 10, 20, or even 30 years ago, with or without a permit, but without finalizing the process and not realizing the future ramifications when it comes to selling their home. Let’s face it.

We don’t want to pay any more real estate taxes than we already pay, so adding space or any other item that might increase them without a permit or a final CO is the reason we do it.

I can understand and sympathize with everyone who takes that route as we are being over-taxed, especially today. But it can come back to cause unneeded stress and complications.

When things are done without a permit, and especially not by code, the potential for harm or death by fire, electrocution or flood could occur.

I am currently involved in a transaction where the seller added a

structure without a permit. They had bought the home from me years ago without any issues. I did not remember that a structure had been added since he had purchased it. So a buyer came along, made an offer that was accepted, contract signed and we were on our way in the process.

The inspection was completed without any major issues. Then the appraisal was completed. However, the survey revealed that a specific structure was not apparently noted.

A problem arose that had to be resolved. Although some banks will look the other way in certain situations, this particular bank would not. It took some time, but the issue was settled by the seller by having to remove the structure and a small adjustment was made to reduce the sale price.

It is imperative that when you want to add something to your home, you need to determine whether or not a permit or a variance needs to be applied for. A variance is an approval for something that is not within a specific building code. When you don’t apply for the necessary per-

PHILIP A. RAICES Real Estate Watch

mits, a municipality and the building department can essentially order you to remove that structure. Even if you are able to complete a project but get caught, there could be a very hefty fine attached. When selling, this will cause a delay in closing until the fine is paid. More importantly, that structure might have to be removed, lowering the value of your property. This will cause your buyer to either back

out or renegotiate the agreed-upon price.

If you add a deck, shed, pool, or any external structure, you might need a permit in most municipalities depending on its height and size. As I mentioned, some banks will look the other way and not be too concerned.

But if there are fines noted on the title, that will be an obvious sign that a permit was not filed. Some buyers might look the other way as they are not concerned and surely don’t want their taxes raised. Also, if you have an above-ground pool or structure that is too close to the property line, that might be another monkey wrench in your transaction that could cause a major delay in closing.

Adding living space without a permit can be the greatest problem. I had experienced this many years ago when a home we were selling had an extension added without the proper paperwork. There was a $50,000 escrow that was held until the permit was filed and the final CO was received, which took almost one year.

Unless you are just replacing appliances, but not doing any electrical

or plumbing, then there shouldn’t be any problems. If you are not sure, then seek out advice from an architect who will have the expertise about your local building codes to determine if you need a permit. This will go a long way in eliminating major headaches later on when it comes to selling your home years from now.

Buyers should make sure that their purchase has all the necessary permits and COs. Ask about any external structures, whether it is a deck, pool, garage, or shed that may not show up on the survey. Most important are extensions to the home to make sure everything was legally filed and completed. No one wants surprises and we all want the closing to be a successful event with everyone smiling.

Philip A. Raices is the owner/Broker of Turn Key Real Estate at 3 Grace Ave Suite 180 in Great Neck. For a “FREE” 15-minute consultation, value analysis of your home, or to answer any of your questions or concerns he can be reached by cell: (516) 647-4289 or by email: Phil@TurnKeyRealEstate.Com or via https://WWW.Li-RealEstate.Com

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Business&RealEstate Como new FCA marketing, communications director FCA, Long Island’s leading health and human services not-for-profit organization, recently named Kim L. Como marketing and communications director.

In her new position, Como will be responsible for FCA’s brand development through the coordination and generation of a wide variety of print, video and digital marketing campaigns that promote FCA programs and services and support FCA’s outreach to donors, consumers and government officials.

FCA President and CEO Jeffrey L. Reynolds, made the announcement on

behalf of the organization.

“Kim has long been a supporter and friend of FCA,” said Reynolds. “We have worked with her on many initiatives in the past and wholeheartedly welcome her to our team. She is a highly skilled communications professional whose comprehensive knowledge of the Long Island landscape will help us reach a broad audience of donors, potential staff members and people who may need the support of FCA programs and services, either now or in the future.”

Como’s major media experience includes close to 9 years in community-

facing positions at Newsday, Long Island’s daily newspaper, most recently serving as communications director.

Her responsibilities included developing communications and media plans for projects and events, strengthening relationships with key community organizations and leaders, and fostering relationships with national and regional media.

At NBC Universal, where she worked for 15+ years, Como worked her way up from an NBC page position, to manager, news partnerships, serving as the internal PR department between network/cable news platforms includ-

ing Today, Dateline, Nightly News, MSNBC and CNBC and NBC’s more than 220 affiliate stations around the nation.

In this role she produced and pitched original content and identified relevant content to a diverse affiliate clientele, among other duties.

Through her work and as a parent raising a family on Long Island, Como is well aware that challenges come in all forms to all communities. She is committed to doing her part to help Long Islanders cope and thrive amidst these challenges. Como and her family reside in North Babylon.

Polland gets A in FCA hosting Fall Harvest Asian real estate Celebration at Heritage Club Coldwell Banker is thrilled to extend its congratulations to Diane Polland for her remarkable ranking in the Asian Real Estate Association of America annual “A-List” awards.

Polland, who is affiliated with Coldwell Banker American Homes in Great Neck, ranked No. 114 nationally in individual sales volume.

AREAA A-List recognition is a testament to Polland’s dedication to serving Asian American homeowners and communities. AREAA is committed to promoting sustainable homeownership opportunities in Asian American communities by creating a powerful national voice for housing and real estate professionals that serve this dynamic market.

Diane Polland, Coldwell Banker American Homes

The AREAA’s A-List honors the top producers who have not only excelled but have also made significant contributions to the Asian American real estate landscape.

Sixty-five Coldwell Banker agents have been recognized in the 2023 A-List across four categories: Individual Sales Volume, Individual Transaction Sides, Team Sales Volume and Team Transaction Sides.

Rankings were based on 2022 production.

Polland is a Global Luxury Specialist and a consistent award-winning associate broker, residing on and specializing in the North Shore of Long Island.

She has been named an AREAA A-Lister on multiple occasions, one of the Top 1,000 real estate agents in the United States by The Wall Street Journal/REAL Trends, and top producer at Coldwell Banker American Homes. Polland holds the highly coveted Society of Excellence Award, received by less than 1% of Coldwell Banker agents worldwide.

She has distinguished herself as a top residential and commercial real estate professional throughout Long Island and New York City, with more than $685 million in sales. Polland has been handpicked by Coldwell Banker as a member of the International Luxury Alliance.

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FCA, one of Nassau County’s oldest and largest nonprofit health and human services organizations, will be hosting its Fall Harvest Celebration on Thursday, Nov. 9 at the Heritage Club at Bethpage.

Newsday Media Group Senior Lifestyle Host Elisa DiStefano will emcee the celebration. This annual event is FCA’s largest fundraiser of the year. Proceeds provide critical funds that bolster the programs and services that support more than 35,000 Long Islanders annually.

This year’s honorees are John and Rose Dionisio of Garden City. John is the Co-Founder and Vice Chairman of Global Infrastructure Solutions Inc., a privately owned business that invests in and helps grow engineering and construction management companies.

GISI firms include the Structure Tone Organization, the largest privately held U.S. construction management company. Its most recent Long Island project is the construction of a new engineering building at Hofstra University.

The LiRo Group, another GISI firm, is currently completing work on the Grand Central Long Island Railroad station and new terminal projects at JFK Airport.

A professional engineer for more than 50 years, John joined AECOM, a global engineering company, fresh out of college and worked there 45 years, retiring in 2015 as chairman and CEO. He was awarded the 2008 Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Society of Civil Engineers.

John and Rose have been married for over 51 years. Rose retired from teaching after 40 years of service in both the New York City Public School and Franklin Square systems.

She currently teaches faith formation and is a member of the Parish Council at the Church of Saint Anne in Garden City.

Anthony Rizzuto will receive the James J. Harnett Humanitarian Award. A licensed social worker and alcohol and substance abuse counselor, Anthony has been working in the substance abuse field for more than 21 years.

He currently serves as director of Provider Relations and program director for the Power and Control program and Family Program Coordinator at the Seafield Center treatment program in Westhampton Beach.

Anthony is the founder of F.I.S.T., Families in Support of Treatment, a not-for-profit organization designed to organize, support, educate, guide, and provide resources to families who are struggling with a loved one’s addiction.

Anthony has served as President of the Long Island Chapter of EAPA (Employee Assistance Professionals Association), a Board Member of the Long Island Recovery Association and is a member of the Nassau County Heroin Task Force.

He also serves on the Credentialing Board and the Tal-

ent Management Workgroup for the New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services.

Rea Gjenashi and Joanna Peng, two outstanding students from North Shore Central School District, will be corecipients of the Carol Wessel Humanitarian Award.

As fifth graders at the Glenwood Landing Elementary School, Rea and Joanna worked extensively to educate their classmates about homelessness. Joanna presented a comprehensive, age-appropriate slide show for her fellow students on homelessness and Rea discussed her book, “A Tale on 20th Street” – about two boys who live in a homeless shelter.

The two also organized a school-wide backpack drive collecting donations including toothpaste, socks, crayons, and other items to for families in homeless shelters.

“We are so grateful to the people in our community who work to help their Long Island neighbors,” said Jeffrey Reynolds, FCA president & CEO. “In addition to it being our largest annual fundraiser, the Fall Harvest Celebration gives FCA a chance to thank the community of donors and volunteers who rally around our mission.

The needs in our community are significant. The generosity of our supporters help us sustain critical programs that enhance the lives of children, young adults, seniors and families.”

Attendees of the Harvest Celebration include local government and business leaders, donors, beneficiaries, and friends.

All proceeds from the Fall Harvest Celebration will help to enhance FCA’s programs and services for Long Island’s most vulnerable children, families, seniors and communities.

For more information or to purchase tickets, sponsorships, or make a donation, please contact Chief Development Officer & Vice President of Strategic Advancement Paige O’Brien atPOBrien@fcali.orgor visitwww.fcali.org/harvest

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e write to you today about the current library election candidate, Joanna Stolove.

As fellow Girl Scout leaders, mothers in the community and public servants, we can attest to Joanna Stolove’s capability and competence.

Our candidate, Joanna, is a Girl Scout Leader, colleague, and public service associate. She has a heart of gold and is always looking to help better our community.

Joanna is not only a leader for our local Great Neck troop, but also volunteers her time at the National Girl Scout level as the Delegate Representative from Great Neck, and also as a Girl

Scout Camp consultant. As a Girl Scout Leader, she teaches and empowers 17 fifth-grade girls, including her own daughter, to be confident, courageous, and helps them to build character.

But that’s not all. She is very involved in creating a culture of welcoming at Temple Beth El creating programs which foster inclusiveness and warmth in her religious life. Professionally, Joanna is also a public servant, she is a veteran social worker who works tirelessly to make sure aging adults have access to all of their benefits as well as ensuring their best quality of life.

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Students hold rally to support Israel Continued from Page 12 The conflict has resulted in significant casualties, with at least 2,750 people killed and more than 9,700 injured in Gaza, according to Palestinian officials. The death toll from the conflict so far has risen to at least 1,400 people killed in Israel and nearly 2,700 people killed in Gaza.

The student expressed concerns about Hamas’s intentions, stating, “Hamas is going to eradicate the Jewish people in the state of Israel. In order to achieve this, their actions have led to both Israelis and Palestinians losing their lives. Israelis have faced numerous inhumane conditions, making the situation not political at all, but rather a human rights issue. Regardless of one’s political stance or religion, it’s important to realize the humanitarian violations that Hamas has committed, such as kidnapping children, murdering families, raping women.”

Another student highlighted the multifaceted nature of the conflict, saying, “There’s a physical war occurring as well as a social media war.” They emphasized the importance of distinguishing “good versus evil, civilization versus barbarism.”

“I’m very proud of the unity shown by our students today,” Superintendent of Schools Kenneth Bossert said.

Nassau County Legislator Mazi Pilip expressed her pride in the students for their initiative and support for Israel.

Pilip said the impact of the conflict extended beyond Israel, with about 25 American citizens killed and more held hostage by Hamas. She emphasized the need to bring the hos-

tages home.

Village of Great Neck Mayor Pedram Bral said he hopes many of the students will attend Ivy League colleges.

But he cautioned them.

“One thing is certain,” Bral said. “Our Ivy League universities have been infiltrated with uneducated antisemites, who have made notable statements from top to bottom against the State of Israel and savagery that happened.”

Bral urged the students to stand unified.

“Today, we all should stand proud and say we are all Jews, regardless of our religion,” he said.

One student speaking at the walkout underlined the importance of recognizing not only the atrocities but also the stories of resilience, unity, and power.

“We’re all here under one common belief, and that is community and religion,” said another student. “We want justice, and that is why all of you are here, for something greater than yourself.”

A third student spoke of the universality of the cause.

“You don’t have to be Israeli; you just have to be human, to care, to love, and to take a stance,” the student said.

“Just as you asked your parents, ‘where were you when 9/11 happened? And what did you do?’ the student said.

“Just as you ask your grandparents, your great grandparents.

‘Where were you when the Holocaust happened.’ Your children will ask you, ‘What did you do to support the victims of the biggest terror attack since 9/11?’”

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Student antisemitism sparks outcry incident of bias concerned racism, antisemitism and bullying.

The Port Washington Police Department said the incident did not pose a threat to the community and there appeared to be no criminality related to the incident.

The district said Superintendent Michael Hynes, Paul D. Schreiber Principal Dr. Kathryn Behr and local law enforcement have been investigating the photo, as well as information and rumors relating to the incident.

“This matter is being taken with the utmost of seriousness, and all responsible parties are being disciplined in accordance with applicable state law,” the district said.

They said they will continue to work with local law enforcement and district security personnel to protect students and staff in the aftermath of the incident.

The district released a joint statement Monday morning signed by Superintendent Hynes and Board of Education President Adam Smith on behalf of the entire board to address the incident and share updates on how they are going forward in the aftermath.

“The intent of this letter is to do our best to address the events directly, to ensure that the over 6,000 students and staff who attend our schools and cultural and athletic events outside of school feel safe everyday and continue to enjoy all of the opportunities that our schools and Port Washington have to offer,” the district said.

The district said they are unable to share information about the specific facts and discipline of individual students, understate and federal law.

Because of this, they said there has been misinformation circulating in the community and are updating the community to the extent that they can.

“While we recognize that it may never seem like enough, we will continue to be as transparent as possible,” the district said.

In response to learning about the student bias,

the district said they have worked with the Port Washington Police Department, are investigating all threats and rumors, partnered with local rabbis, cantors and the Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center of Nassau County to work on student education, provided counseling services for students and have spoken with concerned community members.

The district said its efforts in combatting bias within its schools will not conclude when the incident has been fully addressed, with planned efforts to educate students in the future “that will create a connection and build a stronger understanding that hate and acts that resemble hate have no place in our schools or our community.”

Going forward, the district said they will be working with local clergy and the Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center of Nassau County to expand its educational programs and conversations about the Holocaust, antisemitism and digital citizenship, assessing the schools’ executions of the state’s requirement for Holocaust education and implementing anti-bias education led by the Anti-Defamation League for all 4th and 5th-grade students.

“We will continue to enhance these efforts not because of an incident but because it is a necessary component of our Vision, Mission and Portrait of a Graduate,” the district said. “The road ahead still has a lot of work and a lot of healing. We are only strong and able to make change if we work in support and not in opposition of one another.”

The district will be hosting Unity Day at 3:15 p.m. on Wednesday on the field of Schreiber High School, which they have invited the community to join. The district said this will “begin to forge this path forward and continue to build a stronger understanding that hate and acts of hate have no place here in Port Washington.”

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A photo allegedly shows three Paul D. Schreiber High School students doing the Nazi salute, with one wearing a gas mask and another holding a shovel. The students’ faces were blurred by nonprofit StopAntisemitism to protect the identity of the minors.

Hundreds rally in Great Neck for Israel Continued from Page 1 ritory by terrorist organization Hamas, which killed at least 1,400 people. It was the worst one-day loss of life since Israel’s founding in 1948. Israel retaliated with airstrikes in Gaza.

At least 2,778 Palestinians have been killed and 9,700 wounded in Israeli air strikes on the Gaza Strip since the surprise attack on Oct. 7, AP reported Tuesday. The situation in Gaza continues to worsen as humanitarian organizations are unable to bring aid into the sealed-off enclave.

Bral said elitist professors in schools who side with the Palestinians are supporting Hamas and that they need to understand it’s because of the elitists that Hamas has been given a sense of legitimacy, not because of Israel.

“Because Hamas knows these elitist take sides with them,” Bral said, “all these kids that are dying in Palestine, in Gaza, their blood is on these elitist hands.”

As the clock struck 7 p.m., a reminder of the attack that took place on Oct. 7, in the park, the Great Neck Fire Department sounded a siren

throughout the town to pay tribute to those who have lost their lives and to express solidarity with the Israel Defense Force, the nation’s military.

An IDF paratrooper unit spoke to the Great Neck audience over Zoom saying they can feel the support. They said they are currently defending their borders, but they don’t want to talk about operations, but instead “our nation’s heart, our Jewish heart that beats in the hearts of all of us.”

“We literally feel you; we can literally feel you guys supporting us and hugging us,” they said. “Our entire ideology was attacked and that’s what we’re defending right now. The morality of the world. The right of every person to be whatever he wants to be.”

They thanked Bral, legislator Mazi Pilip, who was in the IDFbefore moving to the United States and currently has a sister in Israel,and the entire Great Neck community for their support, which “helps us fight this virus that attacked us.

Your support is enabling us to defend Israel and to fight this terrorist group that attacked us and

God willing we will prevail.”

“It’s not so much what we do today,” Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman told the crowd. “It’s what are we going to do three weeks from now when there will be people standing up and saying that Israel should stop the war against Hamas. There will be no stopping, they are baby killers and rapists, and we are going to root them out and destroy them.”

Dan Levy, the mayor of the Village of Saddle Rock who fought in the Yom Kippur War in the Israeli army against Egyptian and Syrian forces, spoke about his past.

“About 50 years ago, I was just Danny,” he said, “I was a young artillery officer in the Suez Canal. And I thought I’ve seen hell then; little did I know hell can duplicate itself. We lost 800 soldiers that day…What I saw happening last Saturday shook me to the core.”

Levy said he is not out for revenge, but that the IDF “has to go and finish the job.”

Hamas as an entity “cannot exist,” he said.

“They have no legitimacy and have no reason

to exist.”

He said his son came to him asking: “‘As a Jew, how can you allow so many children to die in Gaza?’ And I said to him very simply, we did not set out to kill children. They came to kill our children, we set out to basically kill the terrorist, but the terrorists are using their children as a human shield. And we cannot stop. We have to get to the evil, eradicate it at its core and not stop one second before the end.”

Or Isacar, head of the research department in Israel’s Defense and Security Forum, said he could feel the energy radiating from Great Neck in Jerusalem over Zoom.

“I think that what Hamas did, backed by Iran, is an act of barbarism,” he said, “And we got to repeat this word every way we go. When people say it’s an act of militants, it’s an act of, you know, an oppressed people. What would you do? And I say to people, honestly, when they tell me these things, think about the slain elderly, and toddlers, and you think to yourself, my goodness, this is barbarism. This has nothing to do with legitimate claims or dispute or anything like that. We are dealing with barbaric people.”

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Security boosted after call for Jihad Continued from Page 3 The Maritime Bureau conducted scans of canals and waterways, and Community Affairs officers maintained a visible presence on the streets. Patrol officers, known as POP Cops, are also on duty within the community.

The detective division is engaging with the community and conducting visits to various locations, while K-9 units, Community Oriented Police Enforcement teams, Criminal Intelligence Rapid Response Team, and officers assigned to the Police Athletic League are actively engaged in the community to ensure security and safety.

“Earlier this week, over 6,000 people joined me in Eisenhower Park to stand in solidarity with the people of Israel,” Blakeman said on Friday, “Together, we denounce Hamas for their heinous acts against men, women, children, and even babies. We demand justice and the release of hostages now!”

Meanwhile, Israel has issued an urgent order, telling 1.1 million people to move south, warning those north of Wadi Gaza to relocate within 24 hours. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that Gaza, one of the most densely populated areas in the world, would become a “deserted island.”

The Gaza-based health ministry is reporting 1,799 people killed and 6,388 wounded in Israeli air attacks. In Israel, more than 1,300 have been killed, and at least 3,400 wounded.

Nassau County Legislator Mazi Pilip hosted a vigil in Great Neck, expressing gratitude for the support and dedication of the Nassau County Police Department in protecting citizens.

“Our Nassau County Police Department, the best in the country,” Pilip said, “They are protecting us from the above and from the ground. I promise you the statement you got from Hamas two days ago. They’re trying to freak us out to take our moral down. I promise you, Nassau County Police Department will do everything to protect our citizens here.”

She said the war shows that “they hate us more than they love their own children.”

Friday morning Nassau County Legislator Josh Lafazan introduced legislation proposing a Nassau County – Israel Commission at a press conference.

He said three of his cousins have been called up on reserve duty and he’s praying for their safety as well as his grandmother, aunts and uncles who are sheltering in place.

“The sheer barbarism of the terrorist attack from Hamas is hard to fathom,” he said, “It’s hard to think about women being brutalized, raped and tortured, it’s hard to think about wheelchair-bound senior citizens being taken hostage. It’s tough to think about babies being decapitated and a lack of humanity that is difficult to fathom but needs to be understood.”

Lafazan sees this legislation as a vital step in strengthening the bonds between Nassau

PHOTO COURTESY OF THE NASSAU COUNTY MAJORITY LEGISLATURE

Nassau County Legislator Mazi Pilip and Village of Great Neck Nayor Pedram Bral stand together at a vigil hosted in Great Neck Thursday night.

County and Israel.

The proposed commission, modeled after the New Jersey – Israel Commission, will focus on promoting economic and research collaboration, exploring investment opportunities, and upholding Nassau County’s stance against divestment and sanctions.

“A strong Israeli economy is key to allowing Israel to successfully prosecute a war to eradicate the terrorist group Hamas from this earth,” he said, “And that’s how our county can and should help not just because of our large Jewish population, not just because of the United States is important strategic ally shift with Israel, but it’s the morally right thing to do to help a wartorn country right now.”

This legislation also envisions the commission’s role in sourcing essential supplies for Israeli soldiers and citizens.

Eric Post, regional director of the American Jewish Committee Long Island said at the press conference that Hamas and all those who support the terror group must be held accountable.

He also said it is economically advantageous to support America’s democratic ally Israel.

“Since the war began less than a week ago, over $150 million in Israel bonds have been purchased by states and municipalities across the country,” Post said, “Illinois purchased $10

million in Israel bonds Ohio 20 million and Florida 20 million and West Palm Beach purchase 25 million as well. New York State and that’s a county already invested New York State but 20 million in bonds since the word started and has over $1.5 billion in investments and holdings in Israel and its retirement funds.”

Post concluded that, “Now is the time to double and triple down on supportive Israel.”

Rabbi Jaimee Shalhevet of North Shore Synagogue said allowing it to happen to one nation can open the floodgates to other persecution.

“What happens in Israel happens in America,” Shalhevet said, “What happens in Israel happens all over the world because this is not an argument about land. This is not a disagreement about who owns what, this is antisemitism. This is people wanting Jews to cease to exist. And it’s not the first time that Jews have experienced this. Sadly, I don’t think it will be the last.”

Despite that, she said, “just like every other time, every other pogrom, every other attack, every other war and the Holocaust, we still will survive. And we will survive by doing what we’ve always done. By fighting hate with kindness and love.”

Restaurant harassed over false claims Continued from Page 9 very well and we are suffering.”

The situation took a turn when someone reported suspicious activity at Mangia Bene’s address to the police.

Idnani recounted a troubling incident where a woman arrived in a Mercedes Benz last week, urging the police to arrest them based on their ethnicity.

Idnani said he told her, “We just celebrated Columbus Day yesterday. We are all immigrants.”

The business’s landlord, a Jewish Persian man collecting rent at the time, was also targeted by the same woman, Idnani said, questioning his association with Mangia Bene and saying, “You should vacate this place and hide

somewhere in a bunker because we’re coming after you, too,” Idnani recounted.

This led to a police assessing the incident for two hours at the shop.

Support from the community has started to emerge for the Italian restaurant.

Doug Brenner, a co-president of the Great Neck North High School PTO, defended Mangia Bene on Facebook, denouncing false allegations made.

“It looks like some shameless people have decided to take advantage of the crisis and tragedies in Israel to personally attack rival business owners,” he wrote, “I saw a post on a Great Neck group that one of the owners of Mangia Bene is a supporter of Hamas…this is complete fake non-

sense. The owners of Mangia Bene are the furthest thing from antisemitic.”

Brenner said they have been a positive part of the community for over 20 years. “Just because they are not a kosher pizzeria, or one of the owners being Muslim, is a far cry from supporting Hamas. Do not believe fake postings of fake Facebook accounts being created to destroy good people’s lives and livelihoods.”

Some on Facebook wrote under the restaurant’s statement about the incident that they refuse to believe the owner has been impersonated.

“The beauty of the town is when you have all different kinds of vendors, that people have choices to go and eat at different places,” Idnani said.

Concert raises funds for teacher Continued from Page 9 offering attendees an evening of entertainment. A Souvlaki Food Truck was available on-site.

County Line Band, a dance-centric live Country Music group from Long Island, entertained the crowd with songs covering Modern Country, Crossover Country, and Southern Rock. The event was organized to provide support for Van Schenkhof and contribute to his ongoing battle with ALS. For those who were unable to attend the charity concert but still wish to support Van Schenkhof, the GoFundMe page can be found online at https://www.gofundme.com/f/markvan-schenkhof. So far, $72,853 has been raised of their $70,000 goal.

N. Shore schools weigh cuts Continued from Page 10 ary costs for benefits and insurance, as well as the LIPA settlement.

Last year the district had to make $2.7 million in budget cuts, which Zublionis said was mostly done through personnel cuts. This included three administrators and 19 teachers.

He said despite making these cuts, student programs and services were preserved.

“While we’ve made sacrifices, a lot of those sacrifices are being felt by the adults and our administrators have done great work,” Zublionis said.

The board has considered hiring a consultant to oversee the budgetary processes, which Russo suggested to help determine staff efficiencies and look at revenue sources and grants.

Trustee Maria Mosca said that while she is hesitant, she is not opposed to the idea.

“The concept of fresh eyes on a challenging issue, like how do we do what we need to do in the most efficient way, the concept of having someone look anew at it and bring a new perspective is not problematic but the implementation of such a review could be,” Mosca said.

Trustee Dave Ludmar said the district has not been hesitant to hire consultants in the past and is open to the idea to help with the budgetary challenges.

No definitive decision was made by the board.

The North Shore Board of Education will convene again on Nov. 9.

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Santos re-election campaign reports debt Continued from Page 1 his donors and family members.

In a specific case cited in the indictment, Santos obtained the credit card details of a campaign contributor who had already contributed $5,800. He allegedly used this information to make unauthorized charges amounting to an additional $15,800. These charges were in excess of the contribution limits established by federal law. According to prosecutors, Santos attributed these additional payments to his unsuspecting relatives.

Meanwhile, Santos’ re-election campaign is bleeding funds.

During the third quarter from July to September, the campaign reported minimal contributions of $674, refunded $17,200 to 14 contributors, and allocated $42,000 to operational costs, as disclosed in Santos’ filing with the Federal Election Commission.

Nancy Marks, the former treasurer for the Santos campaign, admitted guilt in a fraud conspiracy case in federal court on Oct. 5, implicating him in a scheme to enhance his campaign finance reports using a fictitious loan and fake donors.

Marks was involved in Santos’ two congressional campaigns.

In her statement to the judge, Marks gave an overview of a scheme devised to deceive Republican Party officials. The goal was to secure their backing for Santos, who had trouble obtaining financial support for his second congressional campaign after an earlier electoral defeat.

Reading from a prepared statement, Marks

disclosed that she had submitted a fabricated roster to the FEC, claiming that individuals had made substantial donations to the campaign. According to prosecutors, this list included the names of several individuals from both Santos’ and Marks’ families.

“George Santos’ many deceptions coupled with the ever-expanding legal case against him further strengthen my long-held belief that he is unfit to serve in Congress, and for that reason, I will be sponsoring a resolution to immediately expel George Santos from the House of Representatives,” said D’Esposito.

The lawmakers have called for Santos to be expelled due to the criminal charges he faces and revelations that he fabricated large parts of his résumé.

“Amidst this chaotic mix, more wrenches are being thrown, further complication matters,” Santos wrote in a statement. “It’s disheartening to witness my colleagues prioritize their campaigns over the essential work that needs to be done.”

Democrats had previously moved to expel Santos in May after he was initially charged, but Republicans voted to refer their motion to the Ethics Committee instead of ousting him.

At the time, Kevin McCarthy, who was still House speaker, maintained that Santos warranted a chance to defend himself in court. Critics also accused the then-speaker of seeking to preserve Santos’s vote in a narrowly divided House. Although some New York Republicans, including D’Esposito, had already called for his resignation, McCarthy successfully persuaded all of them to redirect the

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A recent Federal Election Commission disclosure filed by Santos’s campaign shows that Santos’ reelection campaign is grappling with debt, with a bank balance of under $23,000 and unpaid bills exceeding $123,000. (Federal Election Commission disclosure form) resolution to the House Ethics Committee for further assessment.

Santos warned that being expelled from the House before being found guilty in a criminal investigation “will set a dangerous precedent” and “will do nothing other than erase the voices of the electorate.”

“George Santos belongs in federal prison, not in the halls of Congress. Since December, I have called on him to resign. While I would have preferred the Ethics Committee to deliver its findings any time in the last 147 days since it was referred

this case, expulsion is now the necessary next step,” said LaLota.

Santos pleaded not guilty to the initial May indictment and has said he will do the same for the new one.

Expelling Santos from the House would require the support of two-thirds of its members.

The lack of a permanent House speaker adds a complication for proponents of expelling Santos, as House business is effectively on hold until a new speaker is elected.

Muslims rally for Palestinians Continued from Page 4 lives lost, children and elderly, injured, and displaced people in the war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza,” Bhuiyan said Sunday.

The chairman said the war is not a distant conflict we can watch on our screens but a humanitarian crisis that calls to his conscience.

“The relentless bombings, the disproportionate attacks on civilians, the forced displacement of civilians, and the ongoing blockade have turned Gaza into an open-air prison,” Bhuiyan said. “It is not a political issue; it is a human rights issue.”

Bhuiyan also called on President Joe Biden to intervene to stop the bombing and protect the civilians in Gaza.

Many event organizers condemned the violence by Hamas while also saying the events were part of a “resistance” to Israel’s occupation of Gaza and the West Bank and what they said

were human rights violations.

The Israel Defense Forces said at least 199 hostages were taken by Hamas in the attacks and are believed to be in Gaza, according to multiple reports. Among the hostages are two alumni from the Schechter School of Long Island in Williston Park.

One of the hostages, Omer Neutra, 22, of Plainview, last spoke to his parents on Oct. 6, according to The New York Times. The name of the other hostage who graduated from the Williston Park school is yet to be released.

Isma Chaudhry, the president of the Westbury-based Islamic Center of Long Island, spoke against Hamas’ violence while acknowledging the oppression faced by Palestinians.

“The loss of one human life is a shame to all humanity,” Chaudhry said, according to Newsday. “The [United States’] position is very onesided.”

Roslyn gets financial audit Continued from Page 10 the fact.

The Board of Education also received various gifts from the superintendent, the district and students for Board Appreciation Week, including a performance of “The Star-Spangled Banner” by Roslyn High School senior Lacey Barrett. Superintendent Allison Brown invited Barrett to perform for the board after the superintendent said she was moved by her singing at a recent school rally.

Another gift from Brown included jars filled with pieces of paper including uplifting comments from colleagues, intended to provide the board members with some pick-me-ups in their times of strife.

“Read it when you need it,” Brown said.

Included in the moment of appreciation were comments from district union representatives, expressing their appreciation for the board’s leadership of the district.

The board also took a moment to acknowledge the violence in Israel and Palestine, with comments from Board President Meryl Waxman Ben-Levy expressing the grief of the district as they protect students from the horrors.

“May we find the strength we need to lead and to serve,” Ben-Levysaid. “It has been said that those who do not learn from history are destined to repeat it. Throughout the generations of time immemorial good eventually triumphs over evil —fueled by the strength of our love. So may it be now. Make no mistake. It will.

It must. All of humanity depends on it and our children are watching.”

Brown thanked Ben-Levy for speaking on behalf of the board and district.

“We are deeply saddened and deeply concerned about the ongoing inexcusable violence which has resulted in the loss of innocent lives and widespread suffering,” Brown said.

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COMMUNITY & SCHOOL NEWS

Herricks students perform National Anthem at Citi Field The voices of Herricks fifth graders from Denton Avenue Elementary School filled Citi Field on Sept. 30 as students had the honor of singing the National Anthem before the Mets game.

The students were excited to get the VIP treatment as they were led through the tunnels of the stadium onto the field for the performance. An unexpectedly thrilling moment came as the students sang “rocket’s red glare” and fireworks shot from the top of the massive Citi Field scoreboard where the faces of the students were displayed.

The students performed the anthem flaw-

lessly and received an enthusiastic applause from fans and players alike.

After the performance, some of the students had the opportunity to meet and get autographs from some of the Mets players, including shortstop Francisco Lindor.

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Herricks fifth graders from Denton Avenue School perform the National Anthem prior to the Mets game at Citi Field on Sept. 30.

Fall Festival at Mineola High valedictorian North Side School and salutatorian announced All students at North Side School in the East Williston School District were recently treated to a special Fall Festival, organized by the school’s

PTO. Held during the school day, students picked their own pumpkin in a patch, decorated it in the courtyard, and played games in the auditorium.

PHOTO COURTESY OF EAST WILLISTON SCHOOL DISTRICT

All students at North Side School in the East Williston School District were treated to a special Fall Festival, organized by the school’s PTO.

Trunk or Treat event at Beacon Church Beacon Church invites you to our 3rd Annual Trunk or Treat Event. Join us for this FREE event on Sunday, Oct. 29, from 3 to 5 p.m. in the Beacon Ministry Center Parking lot; 201 IU Willets Road, Albertson, NY 11507.

This is a great opportunity to invite

your friends and family and their children to trick-or-treat in a fun and safe environment. Bring your best costume game for our costume contest. There will be jumping houses, games, food, music, and of course, trunk loads of candy!

Mineola Union Free School District is proud to congratulate Ria Thomas and Lucas Berescheim, valedictorian and salutatorian from Mineola High School Class of 2024.

In addition to being named valedictorian, Ria has proven herself to be a leader and tireless advocate for public service at Mineola High School. As co-president of the Student Service Center, she has been instrumental in the development and execution of fundraisers and events and has dedicated her time to helping those in need, including making meals for families at Ronald McDonald House.

Her volunteer service has been recognized by the South Asian American Women’s Alliance (SAWAA) who honored her with the Presidential Volunteer Service Award. Ria is also an active member of the Science Club, Science Bowl, Environmental Club and Key Club, where she serves as president. She is a member of the National Honor Society and National Science Honor Society and has excelled in science research competitions, winning Best Project award at the Long Island Youth Summit in 2022 for her research on segregation in Long Island communities and its impact on education. With her focus on career in medicine, Ria is getting experience as a junior volunteer at NYU Langone Hospital and North Shore University Hospital, where she has logged over 200 hours of service and through a shadow program with a local internist. Ria is applying to combined BS/MD programs to become a medical doctor.

Lucas’ road to salutatorian has included a variety of achievements including receiving the AP Capstone Diploma and NYS Seal of Civic Biliteracy and being named AP Scholar with Distinction in 2022 and 2023. He is a member of the National Honor Society, Science National Honor Society and Computer Science Honor Society and has attended DNA Science and Genome Science camps at the DNA Learning Center at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory. Lucas plays trumpet for the concert and jazz bands and is a member of the Tri-M Music Honor Society where he has served

as secretary. He is also a member of the high school varsity track team. Lucas is passionate about volunteer work, serving as secretary of the Student Service Center and dedicating time to community initiatives, including “Computeers,” which pairs senior citizens with students who help them understand new technology including phones, laptops and tablets. After graduation, Lucas is planning to study biomedical engineering.

Valedictorian is the academic title conferred upon the highest ranked student in each graduating class based upon grade point average. Salutatorian is the student with the second highest ranking in the class.

PHOTO COURTESY OF MINEOLA SCHOOL DISTRICT

Mineola School District congratulates Ria Thomas and Lucas Berescheim, valedictorian and salutatorian from Mineola High School Class of 2024.

Mineola High School counselor Karen McLaughlin, left, salutatorian Lucas Berescheim, interim principal Edward Escobar, valedictorian Ria Thomas and school counselor Tatianna Ossa, right.

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Jennifer DeSena plays loose with the facts again

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nce again, Jen DeSena confuses the truth and facts much like her friend George Santos.

While safety is a concern of all of us, Jen DeSena has no control over the Police Department of Nassau County or any village departments. In fact, the Town of North Hempstead has no police department. She has not single-handedly cut taxes, but by a majority vote of the Town Board taxes were reduced during her term. These reductions meant she has little money left over to fund the Arts

and Historical preservation in our town.

Another fairy tale on the part of Jen DeSena, the supervisor staff has not been reduced, DeSena actually has a larger dedicated staff than Judi Bosworth or Jon Kaiman ever had, yet she still can’t return a phone call or respond to an email.

Jon Kaiman hasn’t been the Town’s supervisor for the past 10 years. What are you hiding Jen DeSena?

She requested the Nassau County Comptroller’s office to do an audit of

the Building Department over a year ago and yet no report has been forthcoming. What are you hiding? How much of the Town services have been improved?

Most of us would think very little if anything. She has never explained why she lost her job at the Manhasset school district. Both the TV and mailings advertisements attack her opponent who hasn’t held the supervisor’s position in the Town for over 10 years. Did we miss something or has nothing changed during that time?

What are you hiding, Jen DeSena, that you have the need to offer little tangible or positive results and therefore might just be the reason you have made many false claims about your opponent.

Your campaign, should truly be positive and offer the community tangible evidence of how you improved our life in North Hempstead. Unfortunately,there may be a no tangible improvements under your watch.

I know who I have voted for in my absentee ballot. It’s Jon Kaiman, who’s

done an outstanding job in the past and will do even a better job over the next two years. Certainly far better than anything you have done or might think about doing.

Bring back reality to governing the Town of North Hempstead by electing Jon Kaiman our next supervisor. He has the experience and know-how and has done it and can do it again.

Charles Schneider Manhasset

Support Breast Cancer Awareness Month

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ctober is Breast Cancer awareness month and it is a reminder for all of us to do something. Throughout the month of October, women are encouraged to make mammography appointments.

In rare cases, 1% of men also develop breast cancer, which, in many cases, is often fatal for men who wait too long to get tested.

Some may wonder why a man is

writing a letter about breast cancer, which is more common in women, but it affects us all. All the women we love-our mothers, sisters, wives, aunts, daughters, friends and even our fathers- can be affected by this insidious disease. We are their care givers and try to care for the love ones we love.

My wife of 37 years, Eva, has gone for the test many times, and I know it scares her because breast cancer runs

in her family. She has friends who have had this disease and some have passed away. Each time she goes for the test, I’m afraid to hear the worst and maybe lose the most important person in my life.

But we must remember early detection is the answer. I know that for a fact because I had an aggressive prostate cancer, but due to early detection and aggressive surgery I am in remis-

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Getting immediately to work in 2020 and never looking back, Mariann continues to grow a long list of proven result based accomplishments (see below). Results that include quality-of-life projects, beautification projects, health and safety projects, environmental projects, projects for our children, the elderly and everyone in between, from our neighborhoods and shores to literally our local waters.

With deep local roots, raising a local family, passion and know-how of our communities, along with extremely high visibility at community events, it further demonstrates a true commitment to a vital position that impacts all constituents in our Town of North Hempstead.

Accomplishments: 2020 Accomplishments (pandemic year) TONH & District 6 1. Newsletter — Started Councilwoman Dalimonte’s electronic newsletter.

2. Pandemic — Informative updates in newsletter.

3. Manorhaven Park — Resurfaced basketball courts at Manorhaven Beach Park.

4. Lighting — Additional LED lighting near PW-LIRR Train Station.

5. BW Zone Moratorium – Passed new zoning code for BW Zone.

6. S.F. Falconer Way — Secondary Street naming for 100th anniversary of S.F. FalconerFlorist.

7. BZA — Informed constituents of the BZA calendar and how to sign up and access theircalendar.

2021 Accomplishments TONH & District 6 1. Newsletter — Councilwoman’s Newsletter now regularly informing over 2,500 residents.

2. Dredging — Manorhaven Beach Park boat ramp.

3. Paving — Residential and industrial roadways: resurfacing, concrete rehabilitation.

4. Bulb Out Removal — Main St. at N. Maryland Ave, and S. Maryland Ave. Worked with the PWFD and PWPD to make sure their voices were heard.

5. NHBP — TONH received $1 million from Sen. Kaplan’s office for NHBP improvements.

6. Pandemic — Created COVID Vaccine Pods at St. Peter’s Church, Schreiber & Weber,Manorhaven Beach Park.

7. Pandemic — Video promoting COVID vaccine for NHTV at the request of the Port Washington Community Chest Pandemic committee.

8. Main Street & Plandome Road — Black battery park lamp posts painted on Main St. and Plandome Rd. and updated to LED lights.

9. Lighting — Main Street streetlights updated to LED bulbs which are brighter, safer, and more appealing.

10. Trees — Planted new trees along Main Street.

11. Tree Beds — Filled in empty tree beds that no longer could have a tree in them.

12. Vacancies — Surveyed commercial vacancies on Main Street and identified what each is zoned for to help prospective tenants make better-informed decisions. Shared the file with the Port Washington Chamber of Commerce and Greater Port Washington Business Improvement District.

13. Building Department — Collaborated with Greater Port Washington Business Improvement District to generate ideas for improving the TONH Buildings Dept.processes.

14. Safe Routes to School — Sidewalk and roadway improvements as part of Port Washington Safe Routes to School.

15. Mill Pond Park — Curbing and parallel parking installation.

16. Fee Assistance Program — TONH pools.

17. Pride — First Pride flag flown at Town Hall.

18. Pride — Helped Be the Rainbow with an agreement with the TONH to have Pride flags flown on Main Street for the first time.

19. Grant — Applied for $10 million grant from NYS Downtown Revitalization Initiative Grant.

20. Mobile Office Hours — Started Mobile Office Hours at the Port Washington Library.

2022 Accomplishments TONH & District 6 1. Oysters — Planted One Million Oysters in Manhasset Bay. 2. PedalShare — Bike sharing program at PW LIRR, Town Dock, Manorhaven Beach Park.

3. Bike Rodeo — Hosted a training program for PWPD and my office to become certified in hosting Bike Rodeo’s.

4. Bike Safety Training Events — Hosted events for residents for the TONH in Bike safety (Rodeo’s).

5. National Night Out — Hosted Port Washington’s first-ever National Night Out. 6. 7-Eleven — Advocated for No 7-Eleven to come to the corner of Port Blvd and Main St. 7. Plant-A-Row — TONH entered into agreement with Plant-ARow for the Hungry at the Port Washington Adult Activities Center.

8. Dock Application — Compromise on 22 Shore Drive dock application with residents and property owner.

9. Honorary Street Naming — Sal “Ghost” DeFeo secondary street naming at Madison St. 10. Crosswalk — Installed a crosswalk on N. Plandome Road connecting two neighborhoods to their beach rights. The residents had been trying to do this since the 60’s.

11. Grant — Applied for $10 million grant from NYS Downtown Revitalization Initiative &the New York Forward Grant.

12. Harbor Hills — Started fixing the sidewalk issues in this neighborhood that were not relating to trees.

13. Flu — Worked with Northwell Health to host a flu vaccine pod for the community.14. Port Washington — Created a promotional video for visiting, shopping, and recreating in Port Washington.

15. Port Washington – Created a “Things to do in Port Washington” place mats. This advertisement is to help bring people to our community to shop, dine and take advantage of our beautiful town.

16. Plandome Pond Park – Hired an engineering firm to help address the issues with the Pond.

2023 Accomplishments TONH & District 6 1. Oysters — Planted another Million Oysters in Manhasset Bay. 2. Blumenfeld Park — Had the back stairs redone and beautiful plantings.

3. Blumenfeld Park — Had the Spray Pad renovated.

4. Parkinson’s Month — Had April 2023 Declared Parkinson’s Awareness Month in the TONH. 5. Pride Month — Had June 2023 Declared Pride Month in the TONH. 6. Volunteer Firefighters/EMT — Sponsored legislation for Volunteer Firefighters and EMT toreceive a 10% Tax Exemption and will also apply to their surviving spouses.

7. Police — Sponsored legislation with help from the Port Washington Police Department establishing Chapter 43 prohibiting urination and defecating in public places and providing penalties for violations.

8. Crosswalk — Installed a crosswalk on North Plandome Road.

The residents in this area have been advocating for a crosswalk since 1962.

9. Oyster Shell Recycling — Passed a Resolution to enter into an agreement for Oyster Shell Recycling.

10. Manorhaven Pool — Renovations to Manorhaven Pool (New gutters etc.)11. North Hempstead Beach Park — Three new showers were installed at North Hempstead Beach Park.12. Port Rowing — Secured a new contract for Port Rowing Anthony Schettino Port Washington

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The Viscardi Center acquires Able Newspaper The Viscardi Center, a network of non-profit organizations that educate, employ, and empower children, adults, and veterans with disabilities, announced a mission-based strategic acquisition of Able Newspaper, a monthly periodical founded in 1991

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TENNIS TIGER AT HERRICKS Angel Walia 1 win from goal of reaching state tournament

BY M I C H A E L J . L E W I S Sometimes it would take five tiebreakers played.

Other times, six, or even seven, or however many it took. But Angel Walia was NOT leaving this tennis court yet.

She was a little kid, two years the junior of her brother Armann, and they would be out hitting forehands and volleys, and Armann almost always won.

But the feisty kid sister wouldn’t stop playing until she’d won one, no matter the hour or the tiredness level.

“She’s got a heart of gold and is such a sponge. Anything you ask her to do, she diligently tries to do it, because she wants to get better.”

— Joy Solomon

HERRICKS HEAD COACH

“Did me finally let me win one just so we could go home? Maybe,” she said with a laugh recently, sitting next to one of the Herricks High School tennis courts on which she’s dominated for four years. “But I was pretty stubborn and really, really wanted to beat him.”

Walia, a junior at Herricks, may have had trouble beating her sibling back then, but she’s had very little trouble beating all comers on the high school circuit.

A former Top 5-ranked USTA 12s player, Walia has lost only three matches in team play the

past two years. The 15-year-old, ranked No.39 in the USTA 16s Eastern section rankings, has gone 11-1 so far this season through matches of Oct. 14.

She began competing in the county championships on Oct. 15; they were due to be finished that day but because of the awful weather Saturday, the later rounds will be played on Oct. 21-22. But Walia has reached the semifinals, putting her one win away from a state spot.

For Walia, getting a Top-3 finish at counties has been the carrot motivating her all year; as a sophomore she finished fourth there, and last year, despite an injury to her arm that caused her to miss half the season, she reached the quarterfinals.

“I’ve gotten close but haven’t been quite able to get there,” Walia said. “I know how good the other (players) are and I don’t want to just make states, I want to win counties to get there.”

Walia, standing only 5-foot-3, doesn’t win by overwhelming with power. In the tradition of former stars like Justine Henin and Martina Hingis, Walia is a counter-puncher, using the power of her opponents’ shots to punish them with consistent groundstrokes placed perfectly.

Her coach at Sportime Syosset, Maurice Trail, said trying to outhit Walia is a fool’s errand.

“She’s just rock-solid back there,” Trail said.

“She’s very smart about the game, very understanding of strategies and things you teach her.”

“She’s got a heart of gold and is such a sponge,” said Herricks head coach Joy Solomon.

“Anything you ask her to do, she diligently tries to do it, because she wants to get better.”

Walia said she first caught the tennis bug watching Armann play with their father, Bobby.

Picking up a racket at age 6, she was immediately drawn to the individual nature of tennis.

“I’ve got no one to blame and no one to look to for help out there, it’s all on me,” she said with a smile. “I love being on a team here, because we all pull for each other and love each other, but I like how when I’m out there I have to figure things out.”

Walia began playing tournaments around

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Angel Walia, 15, a junior at Herricks, is hoping to make her first state tournament this year after a stellar high school career. age 10, and has been a mainstay on the USTA Eastern circuit. As she improves she’s gotten stronger at net and worked to improve her serve, gaining more power, consistency and better placement.

She’s changed her court positioning in recent months, moving in closer and closer to try to take balls on the rise and even trying some serving and volleying in high school matches (her only loss this season was to Nina Wiese of Garden City).

Battling injuries the last few seasons has slowed her progress a bit, but Walia is confident her injuries are “down the drain.”

“I’ve gotten a lot stronger and I know I have a lot more potential to improve,” Walia said.

A Division I tennis scholarship offer is her big dream, with several schools having begun to recruit her (TennisRecruiting.net lists her as the No. 17 recruit in New York).

“She definitely has the game for Division I,” Trail said. “She just needs to get a little stronger, finish off her shots a little more and be a little more aggressive when she gets the opportunity.”

Whatever happens, Walia won’t stress too much, as long as she gets her 10-minute power nap in the car on the way to matches.

“I make myself a little lounge back there in the car with my pillows and blankets, and I’m good to go,” she said. “Other people listen to music (to get ready), I just need a quick sleep and I’m good.”

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Old Westbury police assist in arrest Continued from Page 10 The Old Westbury Police said they received two calls from residents who reported a man with no shirt on knocking on the doors of homes.

In response to those calls, the man was found and arrested on Bacon Road in Old Westbury, police said, and transferred to a hospital to treat minor injuries sustained in the car crash.

“Wonderful work,” Mayor Marina Chimerine said.

The Old Westbury Police Department is also looking to purchase drones to aid in their efforts, which Chimerine said would improve response times. The police said that it could also deter crime in the village.

“So they will be able to spot any criminals without having to do a full-on pursuit,” Chimerine said.

Chimerine said she has spoken with Police Chief Stuart Cameron and they are going forward with purchasing the drones for the village.

Police also told the board that they have boosted security in the wake of the IsraelHamas conflict.

The board also approved engineering fees amounting to $18,000 for the rehabilitation of the village’s elevated water tank.

Chimerine said this would be a major project as the tank has not been rehabilitated in about 30 years.

The mayor said she is uncertain about the time frame for the project, but that it will done during the fall and winter when water usage is lowest. She said the rehabilitation will also diminish cell service in the village as cell service equipment is stored on the towers.

The Old Westbury Board of Trustees will convene again on Nov. 20.

R. Estates compromises on noise law Continued from Page 11 be made after many were concerned about landscapers not being able to work in the village due to the ban on gasoline-powered leaf blowers.

“We’re trying to look at the best interest of the residents and their landscapers,” Peters said. “It’s a balancing act.”

The passed amendment now bans internal combustion engine-powered leaf blowers on holidays and weekends during the same time period.

Peters said the village anticipates that within two years from now the advancement of battery technology and the increased use of battery-powered leaf blowers will make the aspect of the law moot.

The Roslyn Estate Board of Trustees will convene again at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 20.

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DeRiggi-Whitton, rival Stalzer debate Continued from Page 2 government should run.”

She said this was achieved by implementing governmental backups through disclosure forms and creating the Office of the Inspector General, which assesses contracts.

DeRiggi-Whitton said that while the county has nearly $1 billion in reserves, which helps its financial ratings, some of that money includes the federal COVID-19 relief funds and pharmaceutical settlements, which are being spent slowly by the county.

The legislator advocated for this money to be appied toward the necessary and appropriate avenues that need it.

“I’m very concerned about it,” DeRiggiWhitton said. “It’s helping their Moody’s rating, but it’s money that really needs to go out to the public.”

Stalzer, when asked about the redistricting process, said that the districts are “incredibly complicated” and they should not be. He advocated districting that is based on existing municipalities and districts that do not split up already existing communities.

He said he could not comment on the current lawsuit challenging the county’s approved redistricting as he did not have enough knowledge about the subject.

DeRiggi-Whitton said that there are 100,000 more registered Democrat voters than Republicans yet the county Legislature is a seat away from a Republican supermajority. She said this would mean Republicans don’t have to work across the aisle to make decisions, something that would also be concerning to her if Democrats were to become a supermajority.

“I’m a big believer in checks and balances,”

DeRiggi-Whitton said. “It’s Jeffersonian – they don’t trust government – I’m that.”

DeRiggi-Whitton said the county’s districts are an example of gerrymandering.

At the conclusion of the debate, both candidates shared their closing statements.

Staler related a story about a representative asking his neighbor if she had voted for him, to which she replied “No” as he hadn’t asked. He took the opportunity to ask attendees to vote for him.

DeRiggi-Whitton said that institutional knowledge is a beneficial factor for the position, which takes a long time to establish and is an asset to her work as a legislator.

“I feel very blessed I’ve had the opportunity to serve this district and I hope to continue for the future I can see,” DeRiggi-Whitton said.

Drucker touts need for tax cut in bid Continued from Page 3 On police reform, Drucker said he believes state Attorney General Letitia James can provide adequate oversight against excessive force that results in injuries after speaking with her a few years ago before the county adopted sweeping police reforms ordered by former Gov. Andrew Cuomo.

Drucker pointed to the department’s new training center in Uniondale in 2021 and increased training for situations such as crowd control among the reasons for better policing.

In 2021, James denied the request of Minority Leader Kevan Abrahams (D-Freeport), Legislator Siela Bynoe (D-Westbury) and Legislator Carrié Solages (D-Lawrence) to establish a third-party oversight committee for the county’s Police Department.

In a letter at the time, James acknowledged the benefits of establishing a remote office and criticized the county for not including “meaningful checks on law enforcement.” She also cited the lack of necessary funding to establish a remote oversight office in Nassau.

Drucker said he took issue with the letter sent by the three legislators, who are people of color, without consulting the four other minority legislators in the county.

“Now you’re creating a real racial division within the caucus,” Drucker said. “That was a big problem and I still think it’s a big problem because that wasn’t the only example of things that were done by those three legislators intending to be representative of the whole caucus.”

On the state’s migrant crisis, Drucker said he does not believe the Legislature has a say in the matter, but Executive Bruce Blakeman–who is not allowing migrants to be housed in Nassau–does.

Drucker said he is an advocate for addressing the opioid issue exacerbated by the presence of fentanyl on Long Island and that he would support any initiative to support opioid treatment.

He said the pros outweigh the cons by a lot when considering the Sands Las Vegas casino and resort proposal in Uniondale.

Drucker said he is a staunch advocate for addressing the opioid issue exacerbated by the presence of fentanyl in Long Island, pushing for fentanyl test strips throughout the county and hosting Narcan training sessions.

On the Nassau County Police Department’s website, the most up-to-date INFORMATION? on year-to-date crime statistics IS ONLY THROUGH May 29 of this year. Drucker said he can’t answer why the Police Department won’t

make their statistics public on a monthly basis, but pointed out that Nassau County has been voted the safest county in the country two years in a row, according to U.S. News & World Report.

Nevertheless, there has been a surge in automobile and catalytic converter thefts, which Drucker said has been tackled by increasing engagement with constituents and community leaders to raise awareness while also working with law enforcement.

“Once people were alerted to the fact that this was an easy crime to mitigate against, they’ve cracked down on it,” he said.

Drucker said residents should vote for him instead of his opponent since he believes he’s good at his job because of a unique combination of ability, perspective and passion. The legislator said he thinks he’s one of the only legislators who was born, raised, married and started a family all in one community.

“I feel like I have my finger on the pulse of this community with my eyes shut,” Drucker said. “And I think that gives me a great perspective.”

Drucker’s interview with Blank Slate Media can be seen on YouTube.

Town presents budget in workshop Continued from Page 11 this year remains in place until a new one is voted in by the town board and this tentative budget is based on the expired contract.

“We’ve been working for 10 months on it, the process is that you have to come up with an agreement for the collective bargaining agreement, their members then have to have it presented and ratify it,” Scalero said. “It’s a legal

proceeding. Then it comes to the town board.”

Democrat Council Member Robert Troiano said DeSena was irresponsible to have the union ratify a contract that the town board may potentially reject. Troiano added that government protocol calls for informing board members of the general terms of any potential agreement before it is ratified.

“We can’t see what the fiscal implications

are down the road,” Troiano said. “To ask us to approve a budget where we don’t know what’s in it is beyond the pale.”

The North Hempstead Town Board will be holding a public hearing for the tentative budget on Wednesday, Oct. 18 at 7 p.m. and voting on the final budget on Thursday, Nov. 2 at 7 p.m.

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