Rockville Centre Herald 04-04-2024

Kenny Owens runs 27 miles in 24

hours for his brother

Kenny Owens, of Rockville Centre, will run 27 miles through the village in 24 hours this Saturday, in memory of his younger brother, Kevin Owens, and other local families who have lost loved ones or have loved ones still fighting long term ailments.

This 27-mile goal represents the last 27 days that Kevin spent in the intensive care unit at Mercy Hospital before succumbing to cancer on April 6, 2017. He was 39.

“I knew deep down inside that I was meant to do something,” Kenny, 48, said, “but I wasn’t sure what.”

The idea was inspired by the 4x4x48 chal-

lenge, created by ultramarathon runner David Goggins, in which participants complete four miles every four hours for 48 hours. With the help and support of Buoy4, an apparel company he created with four of his brother’s closest friends, he started the Kevin Owens Run to Remember in 2020. In just its first year, Kenny managed to raise $6,000 for Mercy Hospital.

“It was such a good feeling,” he said. “I just knew that this was something I wanted to do.”

The following year, Owens partnered with Martin Brull, founder of the Tommy Brull Foundation, to help raise money for four local families who lost loved ones. That year,

RVC disbands auxiliary police

Volunteer officers petition for the village department’s return

Members of the Rockville Centre Auxiliary Police Department said they were caught off guard last week when they got a phone call notifying them that the locks on their facility, at 5 Chester Road, had been changed overnight.

I“I am at a loss for words after, unfortunately, receiving a phone call this past Wednesday afternoon that the village was dissolving the auxiliary police that was established back in 1951,” Auxiliary Chief Edward Mussini said at the village meeting on Monday night.

trained and certified at the Nassau County Police Academy and overseen by the Rockville Centre Police Department.

“I’m trying to have some kind of understanding why a building that was built with grant money, secured between the village, state and county, is just being taken away,” Mussini said.

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EDwARD MuSSINI Auxiliary Police Chief

Mussini, a 35-year volunteer member of the auxiliary force and a lifelong Rockville Centre resident, said that while the department’s numbers have dwindled in recent years, they continue to provide assistance in police-related activities such as traffic control, accident scene assistance and parade and community event support.

The auxiliary officers are

Village Administrator Nancy Howard said she was tasked with reviewing the 2025 budget, which, due to the rising cost of unfunded state mandates, has continued to impact village taxpayers.

“Certainly your manpower is voluntary, and it is respected and greatly appreciated,” Howard told Mussini. “I’m sorry that this came in the way of a phone call, and I will stand with you and say that it probably could have been communicated better. That doesn’t necessarily change the decision that we need to utilize that building differently.”

Howard said that the village examined the budget thorough-

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Sacred Heart student heads to California

Rockville Centre native will present at Association for Psychological Science Convention

Alexandra Sim, 17, a senior at Sacred Heart Academy, is one of nearly a dozen students from the all-girls Catholic preparatory school who has been selected to present her poster proposal at the Association for Psychological Science Convention in San Francisco, from May 25-27.

“Our girls are genuinely among the only high school kids there, and they are the first authors of their projects,” Dr. Stephen Sullivan, research director at Sacred Heart Academy, said. “One of the things I really liked about the APS program is that the projects are read blind. Most of the presenters will be undergraduates, graduate students, and the occasional assistant professor.”

Sullivan said that this process ensures fair evaluation based solely on the quality of research, regardless of the presenter’s academic status.

“Being able to stand next to undergraduate and graduate students and just gain that experience as a high schooler is so invaluable,” Sim said.

Wprivate school students versus public school students.

“What I found when I was doing my background research was that almost all first impression studies had been done on static pictures,” Sim said. “So you would show a picture of somebody and then ask if they look moral or if they would be a good worker at your company, things like that.”

What had been found, Sim shared, was that almost all the results of these studies were hindered by a person’s preconceived biases on race and gender. Having explained that face-to-face interactions through videos rather than pictures would have more accurate first impressions, Sim began her study by asking other students to take a video in response to the prompt, “tell me about yourself.”

hat I’ve been able to do through this research program will impact me throughout whatever career path I choose.

Sullivan also runs the Advanced Placement Capstone program, which is made up of the AP seminar and AP research students. This multi-year elective, teaches students as young as freshman to learn and practice independent research skills, and provides them with an opportunity to conduct their own research on any topic of interest.

ALExAndRA SIm student, Sacred Heart Academy

“Our definition of science is very broad,” Sullivan said. “We have had economics programs, some archaeology, entomology, ontology, and a lot of psychology ones as well.”

For Sim, her interest lies in the psychology and dynamics of first impressions, including the ways verbal and nonverbal behaviors impact other people. Inspired by a professor at Virginia Tech, she remodeled a previous study about first impressions, and applied it towards high school students, specifically

Her innovative approach challenges existing research paradigms and contributes valuable insights to the field.

“I plan to have the Sacred Heart girls watch those videos and respond to a survey under the guise of trying to understand the variables of competence and morality,” Sim explained. “So the survey has questions asking if the speaker is approachable, warm, sociable, capable, and so on, and these will help me understand which behaviors, verbal or nonverbal, influenced those specific readings. It’s such a vast topic that I believe is very important to understands both sides of.”

Sim, who will be going to college to study political science in the fall, mentioned how first impressions can be applied to any career. Whether it’s college or the workforce, the way people judge and interact with others is evident.

“That’s the beauty of psychology,” Sim said, “That there’s psychology in every field and I think that what is probably the most remarkable thing about what I have been able to do over the last three years is that there’s such flexibility. You can really see everybody’s completely different interests because each girl’s project is tailored to what they like and want to do in the future.”

Sim and her classmates will be attending two of the four convention days, and plan to visit the many historical sites in San Francisco on the others.

Sullivan, their mentor and chaperone, emphasized the importance of this project towards the future.

“Of course, I am always incredibly impressed by what [my students] accomplish, but what I’m really looking forward to is receiving an email from them next year telling me what they have been up to,” Sullivan said. “I’m less interested in them getting into a certain college than I am with them doing well at that college.”

In regards to what she has learned over the past four years of high school, Sim said, “what I’ve been able to do through this research program will impact me throughout whatever career path I choose.”

Protecting Your Future

Medical

According to the New York State Bar Association, “medical aid in dying is a medical practice that has been adopted in ten US jurisdictions (WA, MT, VT, CA, CO, D.C., HI, ME, NJ, NM) that allows a terminally ill, mentally capable adult with a prognosis of six months or less to live to request from their doctor a prescription for medication they can decide to self-ingest to die peacefully in their sleep.” New York’s MAID law will be considered by the legislature this year.

Protections in the proposed law include (1) a requirement that two physicians confirm the person is terminally ill with a prognosis of six months or less months to live, (2) the individual is informed of palliative care and hospice options, (3) there is a mandatory mental health evaluation if either physician has any concerns about the person’s mental capacity, (4) the request be in writing witnessed by two people, neither of whom stand to benefit from the person’s estate, and (5) anyone attempting to coerce a person will face criminal prosecution.

MAID is inextricably tied to hospice and palliative care, of which a core value is patient dignity and autonomy. New York ranks last in the country for hospice utilization due to health providers failing to provide information and counseling on these end of life options. Options will now be required to be discussed under a provision requiring “informed consent”.

Public and organizational support for MAID is widespread.

Gallup reports that 74% of US adults believe that doctors should be allowed to end the life of a patient with an incurable disease “by some painless means”. By a margin of 50% to 26% New York physicians support MAID. Taking into account the sensibilities of those health professionals who oppose MAID (formerly known as “physician assisted suicide”) on moral or religious grounds, by allowing them to opt out without penalty, the proposed law will offer an end to needless end of life pain and suffering for countless New Yorkers.

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Crime watCh arreSt

Ahmaya Moore, 23, of Kissena Boulevard in Flushing, Queens, was arrested on March 22. She has been charged with assault after an investigation on Meehan Lane.

John Cussen, 60, of E. Olive Street in Long Beach was arrested on March 29. He was charged with unauthorized use of a vehicle following an investigation at U-Haul.

Criminal miSChief

A motorist reported on March 29 someone damaged her vehicle while parked on Water Street.

An employee of a Merrick Road office building reported on March 30 finding graffiti on the exterior of the building.

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A motorist reported on March 24 someone stole his vehicle while it was parked in Municipal Parking Field No. 16.

A resident of North Centre Avenue reported on March 26 someone stole a package from his apartment building.

A customer of Chase Bank reported

on March 28, someone withdrew money from her bank account without permission on four separate occasions at the Rockville Centre bank branch.

leaving the SCene of an aCCident

A motorist reported on March 25, his vehicle was struck by another vehicle, which fled the scene while driving on Peninsula Boulevard.

Police units responded to a single-vehicle traffic accident on March 29 involving a downed utility pole on Morris Avenue. The driver left the vehicle at the scene and fled prior to police arrival. Nassau County Police Department detectives are investigating.

A motorist reported on March 30, her vehicle was struck by another vehicle, which fled the scene while she was parked on Woodland Avenue.

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Rockville Centre Police transferred 14 lbs. of pharmaceutical from the drug take-back box to the Nassau County Police Department for destruction on March 20.

PETITIONS FOR SCHOOL DISTRICT AND LIBRARY BOARD TRUSTEES

The Annual Election and Budget Vote for the Rockville Centre Public Schools and the Rockville Centre Public Library is scheduled for Tuesday, May 21, 2024.

Residents will elect two persons to fill two, three-year terms on the Board of Education, commencing July 1, 2024, to succeed the incumbents Kelly Barry and Erica Messier whose terms expire June 30, 2024.

Residents will elect two persons to fill two, three-year terms on the Library Board, commencing July 1, 2024, to succeed the incumbents Melissa Sorvillo and Nadine Kelly whose terms expire June 30, 2024.

The last day for filing a petition to be a candidate for the School Board and the Library Board is Monday, April 22, 2024 at 5:00 PM.

Petitions are available through the District Clerk’s Office at: The William H. Johnson Administration Office Rockville Centre UFSD

Hofstra seeks repeat conference title

Hofstra’s softball team is seeking an encore from the program’s first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2018 last season with many new faces.

Led largely by five veteran fifth-year players, the Pride punched its NCAA Tournament ticket with a dramatic 5-4 walk-off conference title win in the bottom of the seventh inning against Towson after trailing by one entering the final frame. Hofstra was picked to finish third in the Coastal Athletic Association this season and coach Adrienne Clark is hoping her team is once again positioned for some postseason magic.

“Anytime you yield success it is motivating for the incoming class,” said Clark, who as a Hofstra player led the Pride to four straight CAA titles from 2002-05.

Hofstra got a big confidence boost it can go toe-to-toe with the nation’s best when it battled then 12th-ranked Missouri on March 26 at home and took the SEC power to extra innings before falling 2-1. The late afternoon game against Missouri, which is coached by former Hofstra coach Larissa Anderson, came immediately after the Tigers crushed Fordham 20-0 on the same field that afternoon.

“Having a top 25 team come here and have that game at home was really incredible,” said Clark, who played for Anderson when she was an assistant coach at Hofstra in the early 2000s. “It shows we are capable of beating anyone on any given day.”

Senior pitcher Julie Apsel showed why she’s the ace of the Pride staff in the Missouri gamer tossing a four-hitter over nine innings to an explosive lineup. She continued the momentum of the Missouri game with three wins during a CAA sweep North Carolina-Wilmington last weekend, where she surrendered just two runs.

Apsel is among a number of pitchers Clark can turn to in the bullpen including local high school products Marisa Ogden (Sewanhaka) and Anna Butler (Seaford.)

Junior Haley Venturini, a Rhode Island

native, has been working her way back from an injury suffered last season and Clark also expects her to play a key role in a deep rotation.

“They are different types of pitchers which is positive for us because we can put them in different situations to allow for success,” Clark said.

While Clark lost some key offensive talent from last year’s conference championship squad, the Pride returned reigning All-CAA First Team center fielder Chelsea Manto, who hit .301 with 27 stolen bases. The graduate student from Robbinsville, New Jersey is on pace for another big season with a .280 average and 12 stolen bases through the first 27 games.

Senior catcher Becca Vaillancourt has emerged as the Pride’s leading hitter so far with a..373 average with five home runs while also leading the pitching staff behind the plate. Olivia Malinowski and

Aliya Catanzarita have also been big producers at the plate early on this season displaying home run power at times.

Sophomore shortstop Allana Morse, a Mepham High School graduate, is another big focal point of the Hofstra offense after earning CAA All-Rookie Team honors as a freshman with 46 hits including a double in the NCAA Tournament against top-ranked Oklahoma. The North Bellmore native has also blossomed into a solid defensive player anchoring the middle infield.

“She has been so incredible at shortstop this year with some of the plays she has made,” said Clark of Morse. “The ball rarely gets by her in the infield.”

Freshman right fielder Lily Yepez, a former Mepham teammate of Morse, has

also emerged as a key bat in the lineup and was fifth on the team in batting to close the month of March. The North Bellmore native helped lead the Pirates to three county championships and two Long Island titles.

After hosting North Carolina A&T this weekend, the Pride return home to face Long Island rival Stony Brook in another crucial three-game CAA series from April 12-14. The final home conference games are slated for April 26-28 against Hampton.

The CAA Tournament is May 8-11 at UMC-Wilmington where the Pride will look to defend its crown. Hofstra entered the week tied for second in the CAA standings at 8-4 with 15 conference games remaining.

RVCFD host Chiefs’ annual reception

Rockville Centre Village Administrator Nancy Howard, left, Deputy Mayor Kathy Baxley, Mayor Francis X. Murray, Rockville Centre Fire Chief Scott Mohr, First Assistant Chief Tony Rugolo, Second Assistant Chief Pat Healey, Village Trustee Emilo Grillo, Village Trustee Katie Conlon and Village Trustee Gregory Shaughnessy attend Chiefs’ annual reception.

News brief

2024 Spring Hydrant Flushing schedule

The Rockvile Centre Water Department will be conducting routine hydrant flushing starting Wednesday, April 10th and end on Tuesday, April 16th.

Hydrant flushing is vital for the general maintenance of the Village’s water services and is performed twice a year – once in the spring and once in the fall. It ensures performance of fire hydrants for firefighting purposes, and quality water for residents and businesses.

While the flushing program is underway, customers may experience a slight drop in water pressure or temporary water discoloration. Although this water is perfectly safe to drink, it may stain laundry. Customers should refrain from doing laundry while the flushing program is underway. If tap water is discolored, it is recommended to run cold-water faucets for a short time until the water runs clear. Using more than one faucet allows the water to clear faster.

The schedule is as follows:

Wednesday, April 10

8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

All of the area in the Village lying North of DeMott Avenue.

Thursday, April 11

8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

The area of the Village lying between Lakeview Avenue and DeMott Avenue, west of Long Beach Road.

Friday, April 12

8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

The area of the Village lying between Sunrise Highway and DeMott Avenue east of Long Beach Road.

Sunday, April 14 to Monday, April 15 Midnight - 8 a.m.

The entire area of the Village lying between Lakeview Avenue and Merrick Road.

Tuesday, April 16

8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

The entire area of the Village south of Merrick Road.

Officials continue to make safety a priority

ly, and made its decision based on how much manpower is actually provided to the village.

“What I’ve become aware of is that we have many instances where we put a call out and we don’t have the support,” she said.

The Auxiliary Department currently has three active volunteers based in the village, while the Police Department has continued to grow, adding four new members to its ranks in the past year.

“This board is totally involved in keeping the people safe in the Village of Rockville Centre,” Mayor Francis Murray said. “The FBI has deemed us the second-safest city in America with 25,000 or less people, and we’re very proud of that.”

Village Trustee Emilio Grillo said that the addition of four new uniformed officers didn’t render the Auxiliary Department obsolete, but it helped build up the regular force to the point where the village wanted to try to curtail expenses.

“The public should be aware of the fact that this board acts in the best interests of the village in the decisions we make,” Grillo said.

Police Commissioner Randy Dodd also apologized for the way the department was notified, acknowledging that it wasn’t done properly.

“You should be given the proper respect,” Dodd said. “I was hoping that you would go out of here with a nice plaque at a village board meeting to honor you, and we could still do that, but the decision has been made. I understand that you’re saying that we will no longer get auxiliary police, and that’s fine. We can get regular police officers, as many as we want.”

Lt. Marc Delman, of the auxiliary police, said it would be nice if they had attracted more volunteers,

but it was difficult to recruit new members.

“Unfortunately, we don’t get some of the benefits a fire volunteer gets,” Delman said. “The tax break. The pension. We get nothing. So getting somebody to vol -

unteer is very difficult.”

Delman added that a Change.org petition had been created on Friday, asking community members to voice their support for bringing the department back. The petition had more than 175 signatures as of press time on Tuesday.

Village resident Tammy Weeks said she was furious that the village had disrespected volunteers with honorable standing in the community.

“I watched the members of this auxiliary unit since I was a little girl,” Weeks said. “My neighbors were in it. And I’ve watched Chief Mussini leave in the middle of the night.”

Weeks said she had seen auxiliary volunteers help shovel a walk, repair a flat tire and help an older man working in his yard. “Go sit in their auxiliary unit and watch what they do firsthand,” she said. “When your kids are at the park drinking at night, and your cops aren’t in there. He’s in there taking their beer away, driving them home to get your children home safe.”

Despite the show of support for the Auxiliary Department, the village did not make the decision to shut it down hastily.

“We’ve been monitoring you for about two years,” Murray told Mussini, explaining the fiscal priorities at hand. “It made sense for our residents, and the money they pay, to turn this into an annex for the Police Department, where it can be used 24/7. Your vehicles, for the most part, sat there at the Auxiliary Police Department, not being used. We have the mileage. So you have to understand that for the residents, the taxes they pay to be here and the safety of this village, it made all the sense in the world to use that building for what it was there for.”

Girl Scouts honor Rockville Centre resident

The Girl Scouts of Nassau County honored LaTonja Lee of Rockville Centre at its third annual Legacy Brunch on March 15 at The Heritage Club in Farmingdale. Lee was recognized among four scouts who are making an impact in their community.

“Girl Scout volunteers like LaTonja Lee are making a lasting impact and helping shape the future of Girl Scouts for the next generation of girls through their service and dedication,” Rande Bynum, chief executive officer of the Girl Scouts of Nassau County, said. “The Legacy Brunch honors those individuals believe in the Girl Scout mission and are going above and beyond to impact their communities.

Bynum said that the Legacy Brunch brings together generations of Girl Scouts and their supporters to celebrate the impact the organization has had over the last 112 years.

“112 years ago, Juliette Gordon Low started building her legacy for the girls of America when she started the first Girl Scout troop in Savannah, Georgia,” Bynum said. “It has since developed into a leadership experience that builds courage, confidence, and character, and blazes trails and redefines what’s possible for girls everywhere.”

The Impact Award recognizes emerging leaders under 40 who are currently giving back and making contributions to the Girl Scout mission and the larger Nassau County community.

Lee is both a Girl Scout alum and a Gold Award recipient. She would attend the University of Albany, where she graduated with a degree in human biology

in 2006, and Long Island University, where she received a master’s in sports medicine in 2010. She started her career as the head athletic trainer at Wantagh High School, where she worked from 2011 to 2013. Following her two-year stint with the public school district, she went on to pursue athletic work at

Purchase College, Molloy University, Fordham University, and most recently, St. Francis College in Brooklyn.

Through the years, Lee has stayed connected with the organization via Girl Scouts Fitness Days, where she promotes fitness while also helping Girl Scouts explore different career options. She recently led an event in Indianapolis during the 74th National Athletic Trainers Convention where she collaborated with the Girl Scouts of Indianapolis Sports Week to introduce girls between the ages of 7 and 16 to athletic training.

Three additional Girl Scout to Gabrielle Fidis of West Hempstead, Katherine Sun of Great Neck and Allie McCormick of Jericho were also presented with the Impact Award during the Legacy Brunch.

Dr. Sandra Lindsay, of Port Washington, vice president of Public Health Advocacy at Northwell Health, was presented with the Legacy Award during the event. She was previously honored with the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2022, which is the highest honor awarded to a United States citizen.

The Legacy Award is awarded to change-makers in Nassau County who give back to the community by elevating and supporting the Girl Scout mission through their career or volunteer work. They are true leaders working to pave the way for a positive future for Girl Scouts and their families.

The Girl Scouts have championed change-makers for more than a century, by helping girls develop leadership skills to make a tangible, positive different in their communities.

To learn more about the Legacy Brunch, visit GSNC.org/Legacy.

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A totally different kind of Easter egg hunt

Adventure seekers flocked to the Tanglewood Preserve over the weekend, to join the Center for Science, Teaching and Learning for a thrilling expedition to unearth ancient treasures.

To celebrate the Easter holiday, children of all ages were given a quest unlike any other — to find the hidden dinosaur egg among the towering Mesozoic creatures. Families reveled in the excitement of discovery, while participants scoured the grounds in pursuit of hidden surprises. With each find, explorers learned new information from this bygone era.

But the adventure didn’t end there. Attendees were also given the opportunity to create their own dinosaur mementos to take home with them, each one a tangible reminder of their journey.

Admission to the Dino Egg Hunt event was free with paid museum entry, granting visitors the opportunity to delve into a world where the prehistoric past comes alive. To learn more about the Center for Science, Teaching and Learning and more ways to embark on your own expedition through time, visit CSTL.org.

Love Nana receives donations from students

Over the last few months, students in East Meadow have formed a community service partnership with Love Nana, an organization based in Rockville Centre, that creates bundles of baby items that are donated to young mothers and families in need throughout the local community.

Two classes of special education students have led efforts to collect dozens of new and gently used baby clothes and accessories. While the collection has mostly been concentrated to the W.T. Clarke High School and Middle School, it has received district wide attention from community members looking to make a difference in the lives of others.

Jen Sobieski and Kerrie D’Angelone, secondary special education teachers in Clarke High School, told the Herald that in their life skills classrooms — which teach students with special needs between the ages of 14 and 21 — students take part in a lot of vocational programming.

Sobieski has worked with Backyard Players & Friends, the organization that oversees Love Nana’s efforts over the last few years. Backyard Players & Friends is an inclusive arts-based program that gives its participants a space to share ideas and experience joy and creativity.

The organizations are located on North Long Beach Road in Rockville Centre. Backyard Players & Friends also operates Front Porch Market, which is a storefront operated by people with disabilities. It serves as a space to celebrate neurodiverse entrepreneurs.

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The teachers began discussing ways to help Love Nana in the Clarke community, and came up with the idea of holding a baby clothing and accessory drive in November. By January, the drive was up and running — and still ongoing today.

“That’s how the inspiration came to be, it can be hit or miss with donations there,” Sobieski said. “We were happy to do the drive.”

Mostly clothing has been donated, the teachers said, for young children up to 24-months old. People can also donate small toys and books for babies, and accessories like hats, socks and booties for infants. All items donated can either be new or gently used.

When the students volunteer at Love Nana during the school year they build life skills, Sobieksi said. They work the laundry and folding stations, and sort clothes based on things like gender and size. Each baby bundle the students create has 8 to 10 outfits, books, blankets, toys and shoes.

“For families in need,” Sobieski said, “it’s a great start to have that clothing.”

The drive will run through May, which will be the last time the class goes to volunteer at Love Nana this school year.

D’Angelone said she feels their students really get a lot of working at Love Nana, and running the drive.

“It shows them that they are contributing to a greater need in their community while they are getting vocation skills,” she said. “Along with vocational skills, they know these are going to babies in need. Putting together a complete product, and giving it to somebody, will bring them joy — and fulfill a need.”

Honoring Long Island’s best businesswomen

It was a month of honoring women, but an evening of actually celebrating women as hundreds gathered once again for the Premier Business Women of Long Island Awards.

Hosted by RichnerLive and Herald Community Newspapers, the gala took place at the Heritage Club at Bethpage, 48 businesswomen were honored in more than a dozen different categories. Two special awards also were handed out for the Next Generation-Under 30, while the late Karen Tenenbaum was commemorated for her work founding Tenenbaum Law.

“This feels so much like a homecoming,” said Tifphani White-King, principal U.S. national tax practice leader of Mazars Group — and the event’s keynote speaker.

“I grew up here in Long Island, and there’s nothing like being celebrated and recognized and humbled by your hometown.”

The workplace, she added, “is really about women helping other women. Lifting each other up as we continue to climb the proverbial crystal staircase that Langston Hughes has talked about in his poetry.”

“I think that it’s great to have these awards to honor women who are working so hard and building these businesses,” said Liz Bentley, president of Liz Bentley Associates in Cold Spring Harbor. “As women leaders, we have to go first on things that may be difficult or scary, but we can do it and we’re good at it. It makes a difference.”

Aimee Kestenberg Elan, founder and designer for Affordable Luxury Group, was honored in the entrepreneur category. Now celebrating the company’s 10th anniversary, she reflected on the long path that got her here in the first place.

“I was the granddaughter of Holocaust survivors,” she said. “This is definitely an accomplishment for my family since we didn’t know if we were going to make it in general. Being here tonight is something special for me to show my children that women can do anything — which is a big reason I do what I do.”

The awards highlighted women from many different industries, like health care. That’s where Tameka Wallace, associate executive director of perioperative services at Glen Cove Hospital, shares her pride in being among the women leaders acknowledged.

“To be honored amongst all these amazing women — and for my hospital — it feels amazing,” she said.

Managing more than $18 million in revenue while overseeing more than 100 employees, Wallace admits she can’t do it alone.

“You do such hard work, it’s important to acknowledge both the people in and out of work,” she said. “My family is just as part of my success as I am a part of theirs.”

Jennifer Mock Donohue has been vice president of Disney Local Advertising for five years, overseeing local,

regional and political sales for the Disney ad sales team.

“I think it gets better and better for female executives, because now we have each other to lean on,” she said. “It’s so important to see — especially for future generations that you can do anything in this world.”

That’s something Seema Bhansali, vice president of employee experience

and inclusion for the Henry Schein health care company, also focuses on.

“I brought my 16-year-old daughter because I want her to see that women have their own space and can own themselves in a very specific way,” she said. “It can be hard for women to say, ‘Yeah, I’m good.’ I want her to see that (imposter syndrome) doesn’t have to be her reality.”

“You see more CEOs, COOs, CFOs … women in all areas of business now,” she said. “The ceiling is smashed. There’s nothing we can’t do.”

The dinner and award ceremony are reminders to the communities of Long Island about the women who are leading the way.

“It was a privilege to be in the same room with such a talented, driven and giving group of strong and fearless women,” said Amy Amato, executive director of RichnerLive.

The Premier Business Women of Long Island Awards gala gold sponsor was Glen Cove Hospital-Northwell Health. Silver sponsors were Mazars, Henry Schein, Certilman Balin, Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery and Dermatology, Valley Women in Business, and Capell Barnett Matalon & Schoenfeld.

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Scholarships to empower Hispanic women

Molloy, Ocean Financial and 100 Hispanic Women give $5,000 in scholarships

In a concerted effort to provide financial assistance for young Hispanic women on Long Island pursuing higher education, Molloy University in Rockville Centre has partnered with Ocean Financial Federal Credit Union and 100 Hispanic Women to announce The 100 Hispanic LI Scholarship program.

The scholarships will be granted to eligible young Hispanic women who are either currently attending or planning to enroll at Molloy University in the upcoming academic year.

The initial $5,000 funding will be distribute among three scholarships—two undergraduate scholarships valued at $1,250 each and one graduate scholarship worth $2,500. 100 Hispanic Women will select the recipients of these scholarships.

“Everyone needs help getting to college and this collaboration will help fund scholarships and other programs that we will be developing for Hispanic students,” James Lentini, president of Molloy University, said.

In recent years, Ocean Financial, 100 Hispanic Women and Molloy University have engaged in various initiatives aimed at serving the Hispanic population across Long Island.

“It is proven that students on scholarships finish their education,” Alicia McGrath, president of 100 Hispanic Women, said. “With these scholarships, we are giving members of the Hispanic community the additional advantage of completing their education and getting those necessary credentials to be competitive in this world.”

Joseph Tedesco, president and chief executive officer

of Ocean Financial, emphasized the institution’s commitment to financial literacy and expressed optimism about the educational opportunities provided through this collaboration.

“One of the things that Ocean Financial is focused on is financial literacy. We hope to continue to take that initiative to the next level through these educational opportunities,” Tedesco said.

In 2023, Ocean Financial pledged $500,000 over a fiveyear period to Molloy University, marking the largest corporate gift received by the university. This pledge aims to enhance the financial literacy of Molloy students and includes sponsorship of the Mentoring Latinas Program. This program, tailored for Latina students

at participating high schools, aims to familiarize them with university life and engage them in various activities such as academic department visits, financial workshops, and cultural events.

Wendy Espinosa, program coordinator for experiential learning at Molloy University and coordinator of the Mentoring Latinas Program, shared her personal journey within the program, illustrating its impact firsthand.

“The Mentoring Latinas Program holds a special place in my heart because I feel that I have found a place where I am represented,” Espinosa said. “The mentors and mentees look like me, speak the same language and have similar cultural backgrounds.”

Owens will run in memory of his brother

they raised $28,000, which was donated to the Dane Austin Kasschau Fund, Natalie’s Wings, Jamison Novello’s Still Sparking Broadway Dance Center Scholarship Fund and the Fernandez Education Trust.

Last year more than 200 runners participated, to help raise $50,000 in memory of another of his brothers, Patrick Owens, who died of a congenital heart problem in 1997. The run was also dedicated to Kathy Ryan, Ava Marie Pupa and Thomas Denis Glackin.

“My goal is to raise $100,000 this year,” Owens said. “Every (organization) that we’re raising money for this year has special meaning.”

This year, he will be running for the Ronald McDonald House Charity in honor of Mario Rinaldi, the Mary Ruchalski Foundation in honor of Mary Ruchalski, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention in honor of Michael Dunn, Champions in Courage in the name of Jack Foley, the Heart and Sole

money for.”

Kenny and Kevin were the oldest and second-oldest of nine brothers and sisters who grew up in East Rockaway, where they developed a love for the water. This would later lead him to establish Buoy4, which donates $1 from each sale to local water conservation groups like Operation SPLASH in Freeport.

Kevin dealt with health problems early in life. He was first diagnosed with cancer when he was just 11 after doctors discovered a malignant tumor on his tailbone. Following radiation and chemotherapy, it went into remission when he

was 14.

Time passed and Kevin got married and had a son. He went to work as the first mate on a private fishing boat called “No Time,” based in Oceanside, but in 2010, his cancer returned. After one of his legs needed to be amputated, he was no longer able to work at sea. Then, in 2012, his home was heavily damaged by Hurricane Sandy, forcing him to live with Kenny and his family for a time afterward.

In March 2017, Kevin was rushed to Mercy, where doctors determined that his cancer had spread to other parts of

his body. He died two weeks shy of his 40th birthday.

Kenny, who has been living in Rockville Centre for nearly 20 years, said that while there were many things that he and his brother planned to do, but didn’t, he is reminded not to harbor regrets and to make the most out of opportunities.

“We have to live for today. We don’t know if we have tomorrow,” Owens said. “There is so much to be grateful for today, but we still want to remember the ones who have gone, because they’re helping us lead the way.”

The fourth annual Kevin Owens Run to Remember will take place on Saturday, April 6. The run will begin at Kenny’s home, 127 Lee Avenue in Rockville Centre, starting at 4 a.m. and repeating at 8 a.m., noon, 4 p.m., 8 p.m. and midnight. Each loop around the village is approximately 4.6 miles long.

As always, Owens invites the Rockville Centre community to show their support by joining him by jogging or walking a leg of this journey to help support these seven worthy causes. He said that this year, he expects to see a lot more people participating. “If we all do a little, we can make a lot of great progress,” he said.

In addition to the efforts to raise money, Owens said he also aims to help provide 5 new AED machines for the Heart and Sole Foundation, created by South Side High School junior Ella Burbige.

South Side recognizes its scholar athletes

South Side High School’s winter athletes proved to be formidable, both in the classroom and on the field, earning the distinction of being named scholar athlete teams by the New York State Public High School Athletic Association.

Carol Roseto, director of physical education, interscholastic athletics and health for the Rockville Centre School District, invited scholar athletes with the basketball, track, swimming, diving, gymnastics and wrestling teams to the school board meeting on March 21 for a special presentation in recognition of their outstanding achievements.

“I am so looking forward to see how we do in the spring, but the winter season was fabulous,” Roseto said.

The girls’ varsity basketball team had a breakout season, finishing 2023 with a five-game win streak. The team went on to qualify for the semifinals, where they lost 38-44 to Manhasset.

Kyla Murphy, a senior at South Side, was recognized as a three-time All-County player who led the team in scoring and rebounds for the past two years. Her coaches stated she is one of the best players to come through the program in the last 20 years.

Dakota Evans, also a senior at South Side, was recognized as one of the best pure shooters in Nassau County, averag-

ing 12 points a game during the regular season. Both Evans and Murphy were recognized for earning All-County honors this season.

The defending Nassau County champion Cyclones boys’ varsity basketball team also had an exceptional year, but ultimately lost the crown in the finals, falling 34-51 against Elmont.

Seniors Patrick Mullin, who led the team in scoring and rebounds, and Ryan Kennedy, who followed close behind in the number two spot and was the team’s defensive anchor, were also recognized for earning All-County honors this season.

Ashley Harney, head coach of the girls’ gymnastics team was invited up

along with all nine gymnasts who earned All-County recognition and secured spots in the state qualifier and team championship meet.

Olivia Accomando was recognized for earning All-County honor with an average score of 8.9 in floor exercises.

Alex Griffo, was recognized for earning All-County honors for vault and bars. Her strongest event is the uneven bars where she averaged a 7.9 this season.

Mia DiSalvo was also recognized as an All-County athlete for vault, beam and floor, where she averages a 9.2. During the team championship meet, she earned a 9.4 — one of the team’s highest scores of the season.

Also recognized with All-County honors were Cassie Hawkins for averaging 8.82 on vault and floor, Ava Jewett for averaging 8.17 on the uneven bars, Riley Levine for averaging 8.65 on beam and floor, Erin McCarthy for averaging 8.2 on bars and floor, Nina Napoli for averaging 8.43 on beam and Sofia Rosa for averaging 9.15 on beam and floor.

Following the presentation, the girls’ winter track team were invited up to be recognized by the board.

Claire Bohan, a senior track star, earned All-County honors in the 3,000 meter and 1,500 meter distance events, finishing second place and third place respectively.

She will continue running in the fall at George Washington University.

Head coach Chris Webster stated, “Claire is the epitome of self-discipline and athletic dedication.”

Victoria Daniel, Ashley Mata, Kasey McRae and Hannah Porter were all recognized by their performance in the 200meter relay, finishing second place in the county. Daniel was also recognized for her All-County performance in the 55-meter hurdles this season.

Last up was boys’ winter track star John Frazier, who earned All-County honors in the triple jump this season. Under the guidance of head coach Keith Bosch, Frazier qualified for the state championships, where he jumped over 43 feet to finish in ninth place in the state.

STEPPING OUT

Go all out

s we eagerly welcome spring — and Earth Month — the moment has arrived to think about how you want your yard to serve your family, pets and wildlife.

Maybe you’re aiming to have the best yard on the block, want to install an outdoor “family room,” or expand your space for entertaining. Perhaps your kids or pets could use a better play space.

Spring and backyarding — the act of doing indoor activities such as dining, working, entertaining, even exercising, in our own backyards — surely go hand in hand.

“Knowing your backyarding personality type can help you be better prepared to craft a yard that is not only beautiful, but is also purposeful and specifically suited to how you backyard,” says Kris Kiser, president of the TurfMutt Foundation, which advocates for the care and use of green space.

The TurfMutt Foundation celebrates 15 years in 2024 teaching families how to save the planet one yard at a time.

“There really are no rules. Create an outdoor area that reflects your unique personality and style while supporting the things you like to do in your green space,” Kiser says. “Your yard isn’t just for aesthetics. It’s purposeful and contributes to our and the planet’s well-being. We encourage you to design your space that shows off your sense of style and supports what is important to your family.”

For most of us, that means filling our home environment with flowers. Plant summer bulbs and you’ll enjoy extra flowers in your garden next summer for months on end. Pick a nice spring day and turn planting into a fun outdoor activity — and get everyone involved.

Starting in early spring and all through summer, flower bulbs give you that lovely spring feeling. Even if March and April are often still cold and bleak, the first brave bulbs already start flowering. Imagine how fun it will be to cut some flowers from your own garden to put in a vase. In this way, you can enjoy spring inside as well.

Once the danger of night frost has passed, it is time to plant summer bulbs. If you don’t have enough garden space, no worries. Summer bulbs thrive planted in pots as well. With so many varieties available, you can you create the most colorful displays. You can enjoy these eye-catchers on your deck, patio or terrace for months.

Exuberant effect

All summer bulbs are suitable for planting in pots, by the way, They come in all kinds of shapes and colors. Five of the best-known include dahlia, Begonia, gladiolus, Calla and lily. They all have their own charm,

so it all depends on what you like. Low-growing summer bulbs are particularly suitable for pots, such as dahlias up to about 20 inches tall and tuberous begonias.

For an extra exuberant effect, mix several varieties of summer bulbs together. It is a smart choice if you want to extend the flowering period. Some flowers, such as dahlias and begonias, will actually continue to flower until the first frost.

Well-known or lesser known

Once the threat of night frost has passed, it is time to get started with summer bulbs.

The planting period runs until late May. You can choose popular dahlias, gladioli (Gladiolus), lilies (Lilium) or tuberous begonias. You could also go for lesser-known varieties, such as Crocosmia (previously known as Montbretia), variegated pineapple lily (Eucomis), Tigridia or Liatris.

Have you picked the perfect spot yet? Most summer bulbs need at least six hours of daily sun for rich flowering. So, check the packaging to see if your chosen bulbs prefer sun or (semi-)shade. Their demands on the soil are modest — it just needs to be sufficiently permeable to water.

Perfect match

Lower-growing varieties are best planted at the front of the border. Taller-growing ones thrive in a sheltered spot, against a wall or near a shrub, for example.

Group similar color hues together, or indeed, choose contrasting colors. Crocosmia, Dahlia and Liatris make a good team, as do lilies with gladioli and Canna lilies.

Summer bulbs are also a perfect match with perennials and shrubs.

Easy planting

Plant bulbs twice as deep as they are tall. Exceptions to this rule are dahlias and begonias, which should be planted less deep (with a few inches of soil above them).

Place bulbs in the soil with the growing point (“nose”) facing up. For begonias, the concave side is the top. Don’t worry if you’re not sure — once they sprout, they will grow upward on their own.

Fill the hole with soil and tamp it down lightly — water your bulbs.

In a pot, you can plant them a little closer together. Make sure there are holes in the bottom of the pot to allow excess water to drain away.

Put some shards or clay pellets at the bottom of the pot with potting soil on top. Next, follow the steps above. The bulbs will grow out on their own. They need watering only during long periods of drought.

Just a little more patience before you can enjoy the colorful results.

South Shore Symphony

The South Shore Symphony Orchestra welcomes spring as it continues director Adam Glaser’s inaugural season. The orchestra is joined by the Adea Horn Quartet, composed of Alyssa Cherson, David Stevens, Erik Beuttenmuller and Anthony Hayes. The evening’s fascinating repertoire includes Sergei Rachmaninoff’s Symphonic Dances, Op. 45, the most substantial work in the program. One of his most beloved works, it’s known for lush melodies and rich harmonies combined with dance rhythms, a sprinkle of jazz, and modern harmonic twists. Also of note, he wrote it on Long Island, in Huntington. The program also includes Lili Boulanger’s D’un Matin de Printemps, a brilliant work with hints of Maurice Ravel and Claude Debussy, and Robert Schumann’s Concertpiece for 4 Horns, Op. 86.

Saturday, April 6, 7:30 p.m.

Madison Theatre, Molloy University, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre. Tickets available at MadisonTheatreNY.org or (516) 323-4444.

Rain: A tribute to The Beatles

The dynamic band takes everyone back to a time when all you needed was love, and a little help from your friends in its lively celebration of the iconic ‘Abbey Road’ album. Rain is renowned for delivering a note-for-note theatrical event that critics and audiences proclaim as the next best thing to seeing the Beatles live. Together longer than the Fab Four, Rain has mastered every song, gesture and nuance of the legendary foursome, resulting in a show that thoroughly captures the essential essence of Beatlemania. Their performance transports you back to the iconic era of Sgt. Pepper and the Magical Mystery Tour, along with all your favorite hits. From energetic classics to reflective favorites, the band delivers an unforgettable performance that appeals to fans, old and new. With vibrant costumes and psychedelic visuals, Rain creates a stunning concert full of nostalgia and good vibes. Join the band on an extraordinary journey that captivates hearts and inspires all generations.

Friday, March 29, 8 p.m. Tickets start Wednesday, April 10, 8 p.m. Tickets start at $45. Flagstar at Wesbury Music Fair, 960 Brush Hollow Road, Westbury. Tickets available at LiveNation.com.

THE Your Neighborhood

The Wallflowers

Grab your leather jackets, and get ready to rock! The Wallflowers have hit the road and bringing their epic sound to the Paramount stage, Thursday, April 17, at 8 p.m. The line-up consists of Steve Mackey on bass, Stanton Adcock on lead guitar, Lynn Williams on drums, and founder Jakob Dylan on lead vocals and guitar. Expect to hear fan favorites, including the Billboard 100 charter “Sleepwalker.” Formed in 1989 by Dylan and guitarist Tobi Miller, over the last two decades the band has seen many changes. 1992 saw the release of their debut album, followed in 1994 by their best-known and highest-selling album, Bringing Down The Horse, which featured Grammy award-winning track ‘One Headlight’. The Wallflowers went on to release three more albums before going on a hiatus. 2012 was the year the band reunited and released their sixth album “Glad All Over.” Nearly a decade later, The Wallflowers released their seventh album, “Exit Wounds,” which hit number three on the Billboard’s Top Album Sales chart — making it the highest charting album for the band yet! For the past 30 years, this Dylan-led act has stood as one of rock’s most dynamic and purposeful bands — a unit dedicated to and continually honing a sound that meshes timeless songwriting and storytelling with a hard-hitting and decidedly modern musical attack. That signature style has been present through the decades, baked into the grooves of smash hits like 1996’s “Bringing Down the Horse” as well as more recent and exploratory fare like “Glad All Over.” While it’s been nine long years since we’ve heard from the group with whom he first made his mark, The Wallflowers are silent no more. And Jakob Dylan always knew they’d return, claiming The Wallflowers is much of his life’s work. $75, $45, $35, $25. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. Tickets available at Ticketmaster.com or ParamountNY.com.

‘Listen to the Music’

Join L.I. Cabaret Theatre for their latest performance, Saturday, April 6, 2 p.m., at the Elmont Library Theatre. In this spirited show music is on the menu as the cast travels back to different years in the past to find clues and knowledge to save the Melody Diner from demolition. A cast of 35 keeps the action moving along, with a live band. Singers and dancers perform current hits, oldies and also tunes from the Broadway stage. Free admission. Elmont Memorial Library Theater, 700 Hempstead Turnpike, Elmont. (516) 354-5280 or LICabaret@ aol.com.

RVC Lions Club 3rd annual Restaurant Crawl

Help t Rockville Centre Lions Club raise money for charity, Wednesday, April 10, 5:30-9 p.m., atr= the third annual RVC Restaurant Crawl. Tour 10 select restaurants around the village to sample 2-3 special dishes. Cost is $50 to participate. For more information visit RVCLions.com.

Join us for a concert that will include the French Horn artistry of the Adea Quartet performing Schumann’s Concerto

Rachmaninoff wrote “Symphonic Dances” a stunning orchestral work in 1940 while living in Huntington, Long Island.

Lili Boulanger completed this last orchestral work in 1920 in the mode of the French Impressionist composers.

On exhibit

Nassau County Museum of Art’s latest exhibition, “Urban Art Evolution,” is a comprehensive exhibit featuring a diverse range of compositions from the 1980s through the present by creators who were based in the rough and tumble downtown area of New York City known as Loisaida/LES (Lower East Side/East Village) and close surrounding neighborhoods. Artists pushed the boundaries of what was considered “art” with a primary focus on street/graffiti art. The exhibit’s scope, guest curated by art collector/gallerist Christopher Pusey, offers an even broader view from other creative residents, who worked inside their studios but still contributed to the rich fabric of the downtown art scene from different vantage points and aesthetics.

Works include sculpture, paintings, photography, music, and ephemera from many noted and influential artists. On view through July 7. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. (516) 484-9337 or NassauMuseum.org.

Country Jukebox

The North Shore Symphony Orchestra is joined by Broadway and New York cabaret stars for “Country Jukebox: Kenny, Dolly & Friends,” Saturday, April 6, 8 p.m., on Adelphi’s Performing Arts Center stage. Your toes will be tapping and your hands clapping during this evening of country classics from the 1950s to today’s hottest contemporary hits. The dynamic performers, with North Shore Symphony, salute such greats as Kenny Rogers, Dolly Parton, Tammy Wynette, George Jones, The Judds, Carrie Underwood and more. Tickets start at $45, with discounts available to seniors, students, Adelphi alumni and employees. Adelphi University Performing Arts Center, 1 South Ave., Garden City. (516) 877-4000 or Adelphi. edu/pac.

Viva La FOSSI

Enjoy all the fun and excitement of Las Vegas right here in Rockville Centre, Friday, April 12, at 7 p.m., as part of the annual Friends of Senior Services fundraiser, at Sandel Senior Center. Village Director of Public Works Gwynne Feiner and Building Superintendent Pat O’Brien are honored. With appetizer buffet, wine, beer, casino gaming tables and entertainment. $75 per person. 50 S. Park Ave. For tickets or more information call (516)-678-9245 or visit FOSSIRVC.com.

On stage

Art explorations

Celebrate Holi

Fogel’s signature wit, along with riotous relatable characters, takes us on a whirlwind comedic journey of searching for his soul mate and the meaning of a real commitment. Fogel laments: “The longest relationship I’ve had in my entire life…is with T-Mobile!”$40, $35 seniors. See it at Plaza’s stage at the Elmont Library Theatre. 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. For tickets, call (516) 599-6870 or visit PlazaTheatrical.com. April 14

Plaza Theatrical continues its season with “Til Death Do Us Part…You First,” directed by Chazz Palminteri, Sunday, April 14, 2:30 p.m. Peter Fogel wrote and perfroms his hilarious autobiographical tale. An eternal bachelor, Fogel has major commitment issues as the love of his life has just broken up with him on Valentine’s Day. He senses his own mortality and after much soul searching, he decides to revisit the scene of all his romantic disasters.

Converse, collaborate and create at Family Saturdays at Nassau County Museum of Art, Saturday, April 13, noon-3 p.m. Get inspired by the art and objects in the galleries and then join educators at the Manes Center to explore and discover different materials to create your own original artwork. Kids and adults connect while talking about and making art together. A new project is featured every week. $20 adult, $10 child. For ages 2-14. Registration required. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. Visit NassauMuseum.org for to register or call (516) 484-9337.

April Fools Comedy Brunch

Peruvian restaurant Pappa Gallo, in collaboration with Out of Control Comedy, hosts an April Fools Comedy Brunch, Sunday, April 7. With featuring live performances by Ariana Rodriguez, Jevon Johnson, Joanna Briley, Ed Rodriguez, and more. Doors open at noon. Show starts at 1 p.m. Tickets are $20; available online via Eventbrite. com. 273 Sunrise Highway.

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Long Island Children’s Museum invites families to celebrate Holi, the Festival of Colors, Sunday, April 14, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Originating in India, this Hindu festival marks the end of winter and the arrival of the colorful spring season. During this joyous celebration, families eat sweets, dance to traditional folk music and throw colorful powder made from flowers called gulal. Crafts, color throwing and dancing will be part of this vibrant event. Welcome spring’s arrival with Holi. Participants are encouraged to wear clothes that they won’t mind getting messy. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. (516) 224-5800 or LICM.org.

April 6

Little League Opening Day and Hall of Fame Ceremony

The Rockville Centre Little League celebrates its 73rd year of operations with its opening day festivities, Saturday, April 6, at 10 a.m. The Little League parade will begin from South Side Middle School and proceed down Maple Avenue toward Hickey Field. The opening game and Hall of Fame induction ceremony will follow at 11:30 a.m. This year’s ceremony will recognize the 1972 State Champions, the 1974 State Champions, and the 1959 District Champions. Inductees will include players Pete Gibson, Don Pintabona, Ed Rooney and Phil Schifini Jr., coaches Joe Pette, Phil Schifini Sr. and Joe Cantwell, administrators Tom Gallucci and Jim Tarpey, and founders Ed Bligh and Tony Maeder.

RVC Ed Foundation Gala 32nd Annual Gala

Rockville Centre Education Foundation holds its annual fundraising gala, Saturday, April 6, 6:30 p.m., at Gatsby on the Ocean in Wantagh. This year’s gala honors Dr. Brian Zuar, the Rockville Centre School District’s arts director, and Darren Raymar, principal of Covert Elementary School. The event includes raffles, a silent auction and more. Cocktail attire is required. 2000 Ocean Parkway, Wantagh. $150 per person. For more information, visit RVCEdFoundation.org/2024gala.

Keeping up with the schools

The next meeting of the Rockville Centre Board of Education will take place in the Commons Room at South Side High School, Thursday, April 4, at 7 p.m. 140 Shepherd Street.

Public Notices

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, D/B/A CHRISTIANA TRUST, NOT INDIVIDUALLY BUT AS TRUSTEE FOR PRETIUM MORTGAGE ACQUISITION TRUST, Plaintiff AGAINST ARTHUR EDWARDS, ELIZABETH EDWARDS AKA ELIZABETH MC ARDLE, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered December 16, 2022, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on April 16, 2024 at 2:00PM, premises known as 259 LINCOLN AVENUE, ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY 11570. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Rockville Centre, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 38, Block 347, Lot 380 & 381. Approximate amount of judgment $723,702.12 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #609188/2019. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the NASSAU County COVID-19 mitigation protocols and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the court appointed referee will cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine”. Karen C. Grant, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 18-009233 79665 145406

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: 88WIN , LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York, (SSNY) on 03/12/2024. NY Office location: Nassau County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of the process to: 88WIN LLC ATTN: DONALD 265 SUNRISE HWY #341, ROCKVILLE CENTRE NY 11570

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Public Notice to Bidders Sealed Bids will be received by the Purchasing Department of the Village of Rockville Centre,

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will be awarded as soon thereafter as practicable for:

HOUSE ROOF

Bid No. 2404CP1(1110) The contract documents, specifications and plans can be examined on the Village’s website at www.rvcny.gov. Follow the link to the Purchasing Department. Each bid must be accompanied by a certified check, bank check or bid bond payable to the Incorporated Village of Rockville Centre in the amount of five (5%) percent of the gross amount of the bid. Potential bidders of this contract are to attend a mandatory site visit 10:00am on April 9, 2024 at Phillips House 28 Hempstead Avenue prior to submitting bids. All questions should be directed to the Purchasing Department. Please contact Lisa Strazzeri via email only at Lstrazzeri@rvcny.us. Questions must be submitted no later than April 11, 2024. Award of Contract will be made to the lowest responsible bidder in accordance with applicable provisions of the law. The Village reserves the right to reject all bids or make such determination as in the best interests of the Village, as provided by law.

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AUDIT REPORT

Notice is hereby given that the fiscal affairs of Rockville Centre Union Free School District for the period beginning on July 1, 2021 – December 22, 2022 (which was extended back to June 19, 2019 for Internet history data), have been examined by the Office of the State Comptroller, and that the report of examination performed by the Office of the State Comptroller has been filed in my office where it is available as a public record for inspection by all interested persons.

Pursuant to section thirtyfive of the general municipal law, the governing board of the Rockville Centre Union Free School District may, in its discretion, prepare a written response to the report of examination performed by the Office

of the State Comptroller and file any such response in my office as a public record for inspection by all interested persons not later than June 6, 2024.

District Clerk

Dated: March 27, 2024

Rockville Centre Union Free School District Rockville Centre, New York 145887

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ASSESSOR’S NOTICE OF COMPLETION OF THE FINAL ASSESSMENT ROLL

THE ASSESSOR OF THE COUNTY OF NASSAU

HEREBY GIVES NOTICE that he has completed the 2024/2025 final assessment roll, which will be used for the 2025 levy of Town and County Taxes in the Towns of Hempstead, North Hempstead and Oyster Bay, and the City of Glen Cove and the City of Long Beach, and for the 2024/2025 levy of school taxes in such Towns and in the City of Long Beach. A certified electronic copy of the roll was filed with the Department of Assessment on April 1, 2024. The electronic roll may be examined on public terminals located in the offices of:

DEPARTMENT OF ASSESSMENT

NASSAU COUNTY OFFICE

BUILDING 240 OLD COUNTRY ROAD, FOURTH FLOOR MINEOLA, NY 11501 where the same will remain open for public inspection for fifteen days.

Dated this 1st day of April 2024.

JOSEHA A. ADAMO

Chief Deputy Assessor, Nassau County 145927

LEGAL NOTICE

Village of Rockville Centre

Nassau County, New York Notice of Board of Zoning Appeals

Hearing

Date: April 10, 2024

Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 340 Rockville Centre Village

Code NOTICE

IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Appeals of the Village of Rockville Centre will hold a Zoning Appeals Hearing at the Eugene J. Murray Village Hall

1 College Place, Rockville Centre at 7:00 p.m.

LEGAL NOTICE

April 10th, 2024 at 7:00

PM

Case # 33-2023 - Michael Morash / Sunrise One LLC

To construct a selfstorage building, with in a “Business A District” which requires one hundred twenty-four (124) parking spaces where nine (9) spaces are provided, and with a building height of six stories 57 feet 6 inches where three stories 36 feet is permitted, and a parapet height of 4 feet 6 inches where 3 feet is permitted.

Premises known as 415

Ocean Avenue

Case # 12-2024Reiffman Holdings LLC

To construct a professional medical building, within a “Business A District” which requires three hundred sixty-eight (368) parking spaces where 81 conforming parking spaces and seventy-six (76) non-conforming spaces are provided is subject to a Substantial Occupancy Permit from the Board of Appeals.

Premises known as 486, 490, & 500 Sunrise Highway

Case # 16-2024Pasquale Rao

To construct a two-story front addition, second story rear addition, and front portico with a proposed F.A.R of 48.6% where 42.0% is the maximum allowable, and proposed side yards of 6.9 feet and 4.9 feet where 8.0 feet is the minimum required with an aggregate side yard of 11.9 feet where 12.4 feet is the minimum required within a Residence A district.

Premises known as 2 Buckminster Road

Case # 18-2024 - Marco Semilia

To construct a 12’ x 28’ in-ground pool with a proposed lot coverage of 36.4% where 30% is the maximum allowable within a Residence A district.

Premises known as 59 Argyle Place

Dated: March 26, 2024

BOARD OF APPEALS OF THE VILLAGE OF ROCKVILLE CENTRE, Rockville Centre, New York

J. Robert Schenone, Chairman Patrick D. O’Brien, Secretary Information and records for appeals cases are available at the Office of the Secretary of the Board of Appeals, 110 Maple Avenue, RVC, NY 145884

LEGAL NOTICE

Public Notice to Bidders

Sealed Bids will be received by the Purchasing Department of the Village of Rockville Centre, One College Place, Room 204, Rockville Centre, New York 11570 for the matter stated below until 11:00 am prevailing time on APRIL 18, 2024, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud. The contract will be awarded as soon thereafter as practicable for:

SUPERVISORY CONTROL AND DATA ACQUISITION (SCADA)

Bid No. 24041E2 (1109)

The bid specifications can be obtained/examined on the Village’s website at www.rvcny.gov. Follow the link to the Purchasing Department. Each bid must be accompanied by a certified check, bank check or bid bond payable to the

Incorporated Village of Rockville Centre in the amount of five (5%) percent of the gross amount of the bid. All questions should be directed to the Purchasing Department. Please contact Lisa Strazzeri via email only at lstrazzeri@rvcny.us. Questions must be submitted no later than April 11, 2024. Award of Contract will be made to the lowest responsible bidder in accordance with applicable provisions of the law. The Village reserves the right to reject all bids or make such determination as in the best interests of the Village, as provided by law.

Purchasing Department

Lisa Strazzeri Purchasing Agent 516-678-9213 145885

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU.

U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR RCF 2 ACQUISITION

TRUST C/O U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Plaintiffagainst- ROBERT G. KNOWLES, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale dated November 14, 2023 and entered on November 15, 2023, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court “Rain or Shine” located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on May 8, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. premises situate, lying and being at Rockville Centre, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, known and designated as Section 36 Block 496 Lot 13.

Said premises known as 419 WOODBRIDGE ROAD, ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY 11570

Approximate amount of lien $302,613.49 plus interest & costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment and Terms of Sale.

Index Number 611814/2022. AUDRA A. DIVONE, ESQ., Referee DRUCKMAN LAW GROUP PLLC Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 242 Drexel Avenue, Westbury, NY 11590 DLG 38675

POR LA PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA que la Reunión Anual de los votantes calificados del Distrito Escolar Libre de la Unión de Rockville Center, Condado de Nassau, New York se llevará a cabo el 21 de Mayo de 2024 en South Side High School, 140 Shepherd Street, Rockville Centre, New York para los siguientes fines:

a) Votar sobre el presupuesto Escolar anual y el presupuesto de la Biblioteca para el año escolar 2024/2025 y autorizar la imposición de un impuesto sobre la propiedad sujeta a impuestos del Distrito para los fines anteriores;

b) Elegir a dos miembros de la Junta de Educación en general por un período de tres años a partir del 1 de Julio de 2024, para suceder a Kelly Barry, el titular, cuyo mandato vence el 30 de Junio de 2024 y Erica Messier, el titular, cuyo mandato vence el 30 de Junio de 2024.

c) Elegir a dos miembros de la Junta de la Biblioteca en general en general por un período de tres años a partir del 1 de Julio de 2024, para suceder a Melissa Sorvillo, el titular, cuyo mandato vence el 30 de Junio de 2024 y Nadine Kelly, el titular, cuyo mandato vence el 30 de Junio de 2024.

d) Votar sobre otras propuestas que puedan presentarse ante la asamblea y llevar a cabo otros negocios autorizados por la ley.

SE NOTIFICA que la Junta de Educación del Distrito Escolar Libre de la Unión de Rockville Center, Condado de Nassau, New York, llevará a cabo una reunión pública con el propósito de discutir el gasto de fondos para el año escolar 2024/2025 a partir del 1 de Julio de 2024. Esta reunión puede resultar en cambios o modificaciones a los gastos de este presupuesto y se llevará a cabo en South Side High School, 140 Shepherd Street, Rockville Centre, New York, el 16 de Abril de 2024 a las 7:00 p. m. Copias detalladas del presupuesto escolar propuesto estarán disponibles en cada edificio escolar, el edificio Administrativo William H. Johnson y la biblioteca pública.

SE NOTIFICA que la Junta de Educación realizará una audiencia pública el 7 de Mayo de 2024 a las 7:00 p. m. en South Side High School ubicada en 140 Shepherd Street, Rockville Centre, New York, con el fin de presentar el gasto de fondos y la presupuestando por tanto lo relativo a la asignación de los fondos necesarios para sufragar los gastos necesarios de este Distrito Escolar para el año escolar 2024/2025, en cuyo momento y lugar

todas las personas interesadas en el tema del mismo tendrán oportunidad de ser oídas. No se pueden hacer cambios a los gastos en esta audiencia pública.

SE NOTIFICA que la Junta de la Biblioteca llevará a cabo una reunión pública con el propósito de discutir el gasto de fondos y el presupuesto correspondiente para el año fiscal 2024/2025 a partir del 1 de Julio de 2024. Esta reunión puede resultar en cambios o modificaciones a los gastos de este presupuesto y se llevará a cabo en la Biblioteca

Pública de Rockville Center, 221 North Village Avenue, Rockville Centre, New York el 16 de Abril de 2024 a las 7:00 p. m.

Copias detalladas del presupuesto propuesto para la Biblioteca estarán disponibles en la Biblioteca.

Y TAMBIÉN SE NOTIFICA que la Junta de la Biblioteca llevará a cabo una audiencia pública el 7 de Mayo de 2024 a las 7:00 p. m. en la Biblioteca

Pública de Rockville Center ubicada en 221 North Village Avenue, Rockville Centre, New York, con el fin de presentar los gastos fondos y la presupuestación por lo tanto relativa a la asignación de fondos necesarios para hacer frente a los gastos necesarios de esta Biblioteca para el año escolar 2024/2025, en cuyo momento y lugar todas las personas interesadas en el tema de la misma tendrán la oportunidad de ser escuchados . No se pueden hacer cambios en los gastos en este momento.

Y TAMBIÉN SE NOTIFICA que la Reunión Anual y la Elección se llevarán a cabo votando propuestas y candidatos en máquinas de votación el 21.de Mayo de 2024, comenzando a las 7:00 a. m. y terminando a las 9:00 p. m. en South Side High School ubicado en 140 Shepherd Street, Rockville Centre, New York.

Y TAMBIÉN SE NOTIFICA que una copia de la declaración de la cantidad de dinero que se requerirá para el año siguiente para fines escolares (presupuesto Escolar), excluyendo dinero público, y propuestas que involucren gastos de dinero y la operación del sistema escolar para el año siguiente, puede ser inspeccionado a partir del 7 de Mayo de 2024 hasta la fecha de la Reunión Anual en el sitio web del Distrito, en el edificio Administrativo William H. Johnson y en cada escuela en la que se mantiene la escuela, durante el horario de 9:00 a.m. a 4:00 a.m. excepto Sábado, Domingo o festivos.

Y TAMBIÉN SE NOTIFICA que una copia de la declaración de la cantidad de dinero que se requerirá para el año siguiente para los fines de la Biblioteca (presupuesto de la Biblioteca), excluyendo los fondos públicos, y propuestas que involucren gastos de dinero y el funcionamiento de la Biblioteca para el año siguiente, pueden ser inspeccionados en la Biblioteca a partir del 23 de Abril de 2024 hasta la fecha de la Reunión Anual, excepto en días festivos.

POR FAVOR TENGA EN CUENTA ADEMÁS que las nominaciones para el cargo de Miembro de la Junta de Educación y la Junta de la Biblioteca, a menos que la ley disponga lo contrario, se realizarán mediante petición suscrita por al menos setenta y cinco (75) votantes calificados del Distrito. Las peticiones se presentarán en la oficina del Secretario del Distrito Escolar entre las 8:15 a. m. y las 5:00 p.m., hora prevaleciente el 22 de Abril de 2024. Esta petición deberá indicar la residencia de cada firmante y deberá indicar el nombre y residencia de los candidatos. Se considerarán elegidos para cubrir las vacantes los candidatos que obtengan el mayor número de votos. Cuando los mandatos sean de diferente duración, el candidato que reciba la mayor cantidad de votos será elegido para el mandato más largo. Sin embargo, la Junta de Educación puede rechazar una nominación si el candidato no es elegible para el cargo o declara que no está dispuesto a servir.

Y TAMBIÉN SE NOTIFICA que se permitirá el registro de votantes en la oficina del Secretario del Distrito en el edificio Administrativo William H. Johnson, 128 Shepherd Street, Rockville Centre, New York, durante el horario de 8:15 a.m. y 4:30 p.m. en días hábiles escolares hasta el 16 de Mayo de 2024.

Y SE NOTIFICA ADEMÁS que el registro de votantes incluirá (1) todos los votantes calificados del Distrito que se presentarán personalmente para el registro; y (2) todos los votantes previamente calificados del Distrito que se hayan registrado previamente para cualquier Reunión o Elección Anual o Especial del Distrito y que hayan votado en cualquier Reunión o Elección Anual o Especial del Distrito celebrada o realizada en cualquier momento dentro de los cuatro años calendario años anteriores a la elaboración de este registro; y (3) votantes registrados

Public Notices

permanentemente en la Junta Electoral del Condado de Nassau. Y SE NOTIFICA ADEMÁS que los registros que contienen los nombres de todas las personas con derecho a votar en la Elección Anual que se llevará a cabo el 21 de Mayo de 2024 se archivarán en la oficina del Secretario del Distrito en el edificio Administrativo William H. Johnson, 128 Shepherd Street , Rockville Centre, New York, y estará abierto para inspección por parte de cualquier votante calificado del Distrito cinco días antes de esta Elección Anual, excepto el Domingo, entre las 8:15 a.m. y las 4:30 p.m. de Lunes a Viernes y con cita previa el Sábado. El registro también estará abierto para inspección en las urnas el día de esta Elección Anual, 21 de Mayo de 2024, entre las 7:00 a.m. y las 9:00 p.m. Y ADEMÁS SE NOTIFICA que la Junta de Registro se reunirá durante las horas de votación en la Asamblea y Elección Anual del Distrito el 21 de Mayo de 2024 en el lugar de votación con el fin de preparar un registro para las asambleas o elecciones del Distrito que se llevarán a cabo más de treinta días después del 21 de Mayo de 2024. Este registro deberá incluyen (1) todos los votantes calificados del Distrito que se presentarán personalmente para el registro, y (2) todos los votantes previamente calificados del Distrito que se hayan registrado previamente para cualquier Reunión o Elección Anual o Especial del Distrito y que hayan votado en cualquier Reunión o Elección Anual o Especial del Distrito celebrada o conducida en cualquier momento dentro de los cuatro años calendario anteriores a la preparación de este registro.

POR FAVOR TENGA EN CUENTA ADEMÁS que las solicitudes de papeletas de voto en ausencia para la elección del Distrito Escolar y la Biblioteca se pueden solicitar en la oficina del Secretario del Distrito,128 Shepherd Street, Rockville Centre, NY 11570. Las solicitudes de papeletas de voto en ausencia deben recibirse no antes de los treinta (30) días antes de la elección. Si se va a enviar una boleta por correo a un votante elegible, el Secretario del Distrito debe recibir la solicitud al menos siete (7) días antes de la elección o se puede recoger una solicitud en persona en la oficina del Secretario del Distrito a más tardar el día anterior la elección por el votante o su agente designado. Al recibir una solicitud oportuna de una boleta de voto en ausencia enviada por correo, el Secretario del Distrito

enviará la boleta por correo a la dirección indicada en la solicitud a más tardar seis (6) días antes de la elección. Las boletas de voto en ausencia deben recibirse en la oficina del Secretario del Distrito antes de las 5:00 p. m. del 21 de Mayo de 2024, el día de la elección. Una lista de todas las personas a las que se les habrán emitido boletas de voto en ausencia estará disponible para su inspección hasta el día anterior a la Elección

Anual. en la oficina del Secretario del Distrito, excepto los Domingos, en el horario de 8:15 a.m. a 4:30 p.m. entre semana y con cita previa los Sábados.

POR FAVOR TENGA EN CUENTA ADEMÁS que, de conformidad con la Sección 2018-e de la Ley de Educación, las solicitudes para boletas de votación anticipadas por correo se pueden obtener en la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito Escolar Libre de Rockville Center Union, Edificio de Administración William H. Johnson, 128 Shepherd Street, Rockville Centre, Nueva York durante todos los días en que el Distrito esté en sesión. El Secretario del Distrito debe recibir las solicitudes completas no antes del 22 de Abril de 2024 y antes del 14 de Mayo de 2024, si la boleta de votación anticipada por correo se enviará por correo al votante. Si la boleta anticipada por correo se entrega personalmente al votante en la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito, el Secretario del Distrito debe recibir la solicitud completa a más tardar el 20 de mayo de 2024. No se escrutará ninguna boleta anticipada por correo a menos que haya sido recibido en la Secretaría Distrital del Distrito a más tardar a las 5:00 p.m. el 21 de mayo de 2024. Una lista de todas las personas a quienes se les han emitido boletas anticipadas estará disponible en la Oficina de la Secretaria de Distrito durante el horario de oficina a partir del 15 de mayo de 2024 hasta el 20 de mayo de 2024, excepto el sábado 18 de mayo. de 2024, mediante cita previa comunicándose con el Secretario del Distrito al (516) 255-8921 o por correo electrónico a mceliberti@rvcschools.or g. Un desafío a una votación anticipada La votación no puede realizarse sobre la base de que el elector debería haber solicitado una papeleta de voto ausente.

POR FAVOR TENGA EN CUENTA ADEMÁS que los votantes militares que no están registrados actualmente pueden solicitar registrarse como votantes calificados del

Distrito Escolar. Los votantes militares que sean votantes calificados del Distrito Escolar pueden presentar una solicitud para una boleta electoral militar. Los votantes militares pueden designar una preferencia para recibir un registro de votante militar, una solicitud de boleta militar o una boleta militar por correo, transmisión por fax o correo electrónico en su solicitud de registro, solicitud de boleta o boletas. Los formularios de registro de votantes militares y los formularios de solicitud de boletas militares deben recibirse en la oficina del Secretario del Distrito a más tardar a las 5:00 p.m. del 26 de Abril de 2024. Ninguna boleta militar será convocada a menos que sea (1) recibida en la oficina del Secretario de Distrito antes del cierre de las urnas el día de las elecciones y mostrando una marca de cancelación de los Estados Unidos o del servicio postal de un país extranjero, o que muestre un endoso de recibo fechado por otra agencia del gobierno de los Estados Unidos; o (2) recibida por la oficina del Secretario del Distrito a más tardar a las 5:00 pm. del día de la elección y firmada y fechada por el votante militar y un testigo, con una fecha asociada que no sea después del día anterior la elección.

POR FAVOR TENGA EN CUENTA ADEMÁS que cualquier proposición o pregunta que se coloque en las máquinas de votación deberá presentarse por escrito mediante una petición suscrita por al menos ciento ochenta y siete (187) votantes calificados del Distrito y radicada en la oficina del Secretario del Distrito entre las horas de 8:15 a.m. y 4:30 p. m., a más tardar el día 30 anterior a la reunión o elección, momento en el cual se votará sobre esta pregunta o proposición, excepto que esta regla no se aplicará a aquellas preguntas o proposiciones que sean se requiere que se indique en el aviso publicado o publicado de la reunión o para aquellas proposiciones o preguntas que la Junta de Educación tiene autoridad por ley para presentar en cualquier Reunión Anual o Especial del Distrito. POR FAVOR TENGA EN CUENTA ADEMÁS que la Sección 495 de la Ley Real Estate Tax Act requiere que el Distrito adjunte a su presupuesto propuesto y el informe de exención. Este informe de exención, que también formará parte del presupuesto final, mostrará cómo el valor catastral total de la lista de tasación final utilizada en el proceso presupuestario está exento de impuestos,

enumerará cada tipo de exención otorgada por la autoridad legal y mostrará el acumulado. impacto de cada tipo de exención, el monto acumulado que se espera recibir como pago en lugar de impuestos (PILOT) y el impacto acumulado de todas las exenciones otorgadas. Además, este informe de exención se publicará en cualquier tablón de anuncios del Distrito mantenido por el Distrito para Avisos Públicos, así como en el sitio web del Distrito.

POR FAVOR TENGA EN CUENTA ADEMÁS que la Junta convocará una Reunión Especial dentro de las veinticuatro horas posteriores a la presentación ante el Secretario del Distrito de un informe escrito de los resultados de la boleta con el fin de examinar y tabular este informe de los resultados de la boleta y declarar la resultados de la votación; y la Junta se designa a sí misma como un conjunto de funcionarios electorales para procesar y escrutar las boletas de conformidad con la Ley de Educación S2019a, subdivisión 2b en esta Reunión Especial de la Junta.

Fecha: 1 de Febrero de 2024

Rockville Centre, NY

POR ORDEN DE LA JUNTA DE EDUCACIÓN DE ROCKVILLE CENTRE UFSD CONDADO DE NASSAU, NEW YORK

MARYLOU CELIBERTI, SECRETARIA DE DISTRITO 145937

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF ANNUAL SCHOOL DISTRICT AND LIBRARY ELECTION

ROCKVILLE CENTRE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT

NASSAU COUNTY, NEW YORK

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Annual Meeting of the qualified voters of the Rockville Centre Union Free School District, Nassau County, New York will be held on May 21, 2024 at South Side High School, 140 Shepherd Street, Rockville Centre, New York for the following purposes:

a) To vote upon the annual School budget and the Library budget for the school year 2024/2025and to authorize the levying of a tax upon the taxable property of the District for the foregoing purposes;

b) To elect two members of the Board of Education at large for three-year terms commencing July 1, 2024: (i) to succeed Kelly Barry, the incumbent, whose term of office expires June 30, 2024; and

(ii) to succeed Erica Messier, the incumbent, whose term of office expires on June 30, 2024.

c) To elect two members of the Library Board at large for three-year terms commencing July 1, 2024:

(i) to succeed Melissa Sorvillo, the incumbent, whose term of office expires on June 30, 2024;

(ii) to succeed Nadine Kelly, the incumbent, whose term of office expires on June 30, 2024.

d) To vote upon such other propositions as may properly come before the meeting and conduct other business as authorized by law.

NOTICE IS GIVEN, that the Board of Education of the Rockville Centre Union Free School District, Nassau County, New York will hold a public meeting for the purpose of discussion of the expenditure of funds for the school year 2024/2025 beginning July 1, 2024. Said meeting may result in changes or modifications to expenditures for this budget and will be held at South Side High School, 140 Shepherd Street, Rockville Centre, New York, on April 16, 2024 at 7:00 P.M. Detailed copies of the proposed school budget will be available in each school building, the William H. Johnson Administration Building and the Public Library.

NOTICE IS GIVEN that the Board of Education will hold a public hearing on May 7, 2024 at 7:00 P.M. at South Side High School located at 140 Shepherd Street, Rockville Centre, New York, for the purpose of presenting expenditure of funds and the budgeting therefore relative to the appropriation of necessary funds to meet the necessary expenditures of said School District for school year 2024/2025, at which time and which place all persons interested in the subject matter thereof concerning the same will have an opportunity to be heard. No changes to expenditures can be made at this public hearing.

NOTICE IS GIVEN, that the Library Board will hold a public meeting for the purpose of discussion of the expenditure of funds and the budgeting therefore for the fiscal year 2024/2025 beginning July 1, 2024. Said meeting may result in changes or modifications to expenditures for this budget and will be held at the Rockville Centre Public Library, 221 North Village Avenue, Rockville Centre, New York on April 16, 2024, at 7:00 P.M. Detailed copies of the proposed Library budget will be available in the Library.

AND NOTICE IS ALSO

GIVEN that the Library Board will hold a public hearing on May 7, 2024 at 7:00 P.M. in the Rockville Centre Public Library located at 221

North Village Avenue, Rockville Centre New York, for the purpose of presenting expenditure of funds and the budgeting therefore relative to the appropriation of necessary funds to meet the necessary expenditures of said Library for school year 2024/2025, at which time and place all persons interested in the subject matter thereof concerning the same will have an opportunity to be heard. No changes to expenditures can be made at this time.

AND NOTICE IS ALSO

GIVEN that the Annual Meeting and Election shall be conducted by voting on propositions and candidates on voting machines on said 21st day of May, 2024 commencing at 7:00 A.M. and ending at 9:00 P.M. at South Side High School located at 140 Shepherd Street, Rockville Centre, New York.

AND NOTICE IS ALSO

GIVEN that a copy of the statement of the amount of money which will be required for the ensuing year for school purposes (School budget) exclusive of public moneys, and propositions involving expenditure of moneys and the operation of the school system for the ensuing year, may be inspected commencing on May 7, 2024 through the date of the Annual Meeting on the District’s website, in the William H. Johnson Administration Building and at each schoolhouse in which school is maintained, during the hours of 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. except Saturday, Sunday or holidays.

AND NOTICE IS ALSO

GIVEN that a copy of the statement of the amount of money which will be required for the ensuing year for Library purposes (Library budget) exclusive of public moneys, and propositions involving expenditure of moneys and the operation of the Library for the ensuing year, may be inspected at the Library commencing on April 23, 2024 through the date of the Annual Meeting, except for holidays.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that nominations for the office of Member of the Board of Education and the Library Board, unless otherwise provided by law, shall be made by petition subscribed by at least seventy-five (75) qualified voters of the District. Petitions shall be filed in the office of the Clerk of the School District between the hours of 8:15 A.M. and 5:00 P.M. on April 22, 2024. Such petition shall state the residence of each signer and shall state the name and residence of the candidates. Candidates receiving the greatest number of votes shall be

considered elected to fill the vacancies. Where terms are of different length, the candidate receiving the highest vote shall be elected to the longest term. However, a nomination may be rejected by the Board of Education if the candidate is ineligible for the office or declares his/her unwillingness to serve.

AND NOTICE IS ALSO

GIVEN that voter registration shall be permitted in the office of the District Clerk at the William H. Johnson Administration Building, 128 Shepherd Street, Rockville Centre, New York, during the hours of 8:15 A.M. and 4:30 P.M. on school business days through May 16, 2024.

AND NOTICE IS FURTHER

GIVEN that the register of voters shall include (1) all qualified voters of the District who shall personally present themselves for registration; and (2) all previously qualified voters of the District who shall have been previously registered for any Annual or Special District Meeting or Election and who shall have voted at any Annual or Special District Meeting or Election held or conducted at any time within the four calendar years prior to preparation of the said register; and (3) voters permanently registered with the Board of Elections of the County of Nassau.

AND NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the registers containing the names of all persons entitled to vote at the Annual Election to be held on May 21, 2024 will be filed in the office of the District Clerk in the William H. Johnson Building, 128 Shepherd Street, Rockville Centre, New York, and will be open for inspection by any qualified voter of the District five days prior to said Annual Election, except Sunday, between the hours of 8:15 A.M. and 4:30 P.M. on weekdays and by appointment on Saturday. The register will also be open for inspection at the polls on the day of the said Annual Election, May 21, 2024 between the hours of 7:00 A.M. and 9:00 P.M.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that applications for absentee ballots for the School District and Library election may be applied for at the office of the District Clerk, 128 Shepherd Street, Rockville Centre, NY 11570. Applications for absentee ballots must be received no earlier than thirty (30) days before the election. If a ballot is to be mailed to an eligible voter, the application must be received by the District Clerk at least seven (7) days before the election or an application may be picked up in person in the office of the District Clerk no later than the day before the election by the voter or his/her designated agent. Upon receiving a timely request for a mailed absentee ballot, the District Clerk will mail the ballot to the address set forth on the application no later than six (6) days before the election. Absentee ballots must be received in the office of the District Clerk by 5:00 P.M. on May 21, 2024, the day of the election. A list of all persons to whom absentee ballots shall have been issued will be available for inspection up to the day before the Annual Election in the office of the District Clerk, except Sundays, between the hours of 8:15 A.M. and 4:30 P.M. on weekdays and by appointment on Saturdays.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that pursuant to Section 2018-e of the Education Law, applications for early mail ballots may be obtained at the Office of the District Clerk of the Rockville Centre Union Free School District, William H. Johnson Administration Building, 128 Shepherd Street, Rockville Centre, New York during all days in which the District is in session. Completed applications must be received by the District Clerk no earlier than April 22, 2024 and by May 14, 2024, if the early mail ballot is to be mailed to the voter. If the early mail ballot is to be delivered personally to the voter at the Office of the District Clerk the completed application must be received by the District Clerk no later than May 20, 2024. No early mail voter’s ballot will be canvassed unless it has been received in the Office of the District Clerk of the District no later than 5:00 p.m. on May 21, 2024. A list of all persons to whom early

AND NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Board of Registration will meet during the hours of voting at the Annual District Meeting and Election on May 21, 2024 at the polling place for the purpose of preparing a register for District meetings or elections to be held more than thirty days subsequent to May 21, 2024. Said register shall include (1) all qualified voters of the District who shall present themselves personally for registration, and (2) all previously qualified voters of the District who shall have been previously registered for any Annual or Special District Meeting or Election and who shall have voted at any Annual or Special District Meeting or Election held or conducted at any time within the four calendar years prior to preparation of said register.

UPK students dress as favorite characters

Rockville Centre students in the Universal Pre-Kindergarten program dressed up as their favorite book characters last week, to put on a parade for their parents. Students dressed up as “Pete the Cat,” based on the book series by author Eric Litwin and illustrators

James and Kimberly Dean, “The Rainbow Fish,” based on the book series by Marcus Pfister, “The Grouchy Ladybug,” based on the book by Eric Carle, “Bad Bunny” based on the book series

by Jonathan Bentley, and crayons based on “The Day the Crayons Quit” book series by Drew Daywalt.

The Universal Pre-K program is located at the Friedberg JCC Center in Oceanside at no cost to Rockville Centre School District residents. To learn more about the program or to apply, visit RVCSchools.org or contact the Pupil Personnel Services office at (516)-255-8928.

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ballots have been issued will be available in the Office of the District Clerk’s office during office hours on and after May 15, 2024 until May 20, 2024, except on Saturday May 18, 2024, by prearranged appointment by contacting the District Clerk at (516) 255-8921 or via email at mceliberti@rvcschools.or

g. A challenge to an early voting ballot may not be made on the basis that the voter should have applied for an absentee ballot.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER

NOTICE that military voters who are not currently registered may apply to register as a qualified voter of the School District. Military voters who are qualified voters of the School District may submit an application for a military ballot. Military voters may designate a preference to receive a military voter registration, military ballot application or military ballot by mail, facsimile transmission or electronic mail in their request for such registration, ballot application or ballot. Military voter registration forms and military ballot application forms must be

received in the office of the District Clerk no later than 5:00 p.m. on April 26, 2024. No military ballot will be canvassed unless it is (1) received in the office of the District Clerk before the close of the polls on election day and showing a cancellation mark of the United States postal service or a foreign country’s postal service, or showing a dated endorsement of receipt by another agency of the United States government; or (2) received by the office of the District Clerk by no later than 5:00 p.m. on election day and signed and dated by the military voter and one witness thereto, with a date which is associated to be not later than the day before the election.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that any proposition or question to be placed upon the voting machines shall be submitted in writing by petition subscribed by at least one-hundred-eightyseven (187) qualified voters of the District and filed in the office of the District Clerk between the hours of 8:15 A.M. and 4:30 P.M., not later than the 30th day preceding

the meeting or election at which time such question or proposition shall be voted upon, except that this rule shall not apply to those questions or propositions which are required to be stated in the published or posted notice of the meeting or to those propositions or questions which the Board of Education has authority by law to present at any Annual or Special Meeting of the District.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER

NOTICE that the Board will convene a Special Meeting thereof within twenty-four hours after filing with the District Clerk a written report of the results of the ballot for the purpose of examining and tabulating said report of the results of the ballot and declaring the results of the ballot; and the Board hereby designates itself to be a set of poll clerks to case and canvass ballots pursuant to Education Law S2019-a, subdivision 2b at said Special Meeting of the Board. Dated: February 1, 2024 Rockville Centre, NY

NOTICE that Section 495 of the Real Property Tax Law requires the District to attach to its proposed budget and exemption report. Said exemption report, which will also become part of the final budget, will show how the total assessed value of the final assessment roll used in the budgetary process is exempt from taxation, list every type of exemption granted by statutory authority, and show the cumulative impact of each type of exemption, the cumulative amount expected to be received as payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT) and the cumulative impact of all exemptions granted. In addition, said exemption report shall be posted on any District bulletin board maintained by the District for Public Notices, as well as on the District’s website.

Students dressed as different color crayons and held picket signs based on their favorite book series, ‘The Day the Crayons Quit,’ by Drew Daywalt.

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What’s the best way to remove columns?

Q. We are changing a commercial building space for new tenants, and they want us to remove columns. We have an architect, but he suggested hiring a structural engineer for the structural changes. We interviewed three engineers at the building. Their proposals for what they would do to remove columns varied greatly. The cost did, too, and we are concerned that the cheapest way to go is using single cables to support some of the beams from side to side, so that the beams with no columns would only be supported by a single cable running side to side underneath. Since we’ve never seen this before, we’re wondering if you have, and whether we can trust this solution. The savings would be great, costing only one-third of the most expensive refitting with new, much bigger beams. What do you think?

A. It sounds like a creative solution.

Suspending cables sideways across the space to remove columns means having a complete understanding of the weakest points of the installation. Cables are actually very strong and lightweight. The Brooklyn Bridge is a cable structure, and the design was the focus of a lot of scrutiny and concern before it was even chosen to get people across from Brooklyn to Manhattan over a century ago.

With any structure, there needs to be a safety factor in the equations. Bridges are designed, generally, with a safety factor approaching 100 times the minimum requirement, which should make even the most skeptical person feel a little more confident making the crossing. But it isn’t the cables or beams that are of greatest concern when designing a structure. It’s the connections.

The next time you’re sitting in traffic, note the number and the size of the bolts connecting all the components of the bridge. Those bolts are analogous to a centipede’s legs. If the centipede lost a few of its many legs, it could still move from place to place. Structure should perform like the redundancy of a centipede. Each part spreads the load a given distance to the next component, just like the rafters in your home’s roof, as another example. If bridges had fewer bolts, they would need to be much larger, and there would be less safety.

So I’m asking you to question whether the single cable has enough safety factor calculated into the connectors. Remember, your building is only as good as the last hands that touched the installation. Missing bolts just caused a furor in the aircraft construction industry, so it isn’t wrong to double back and ask for confirmation about the single-cable design.

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All I had to do was pick up a package that had been left at the wrong door.

I knocked. My neighbor let me in. Nothing felt out of the ordinary. But then it happened. It was like raindrops hitting a tin roof, but it wasn’t raining, and we weren’t under a tin roof.

I followed the sound, and set my sights on something that hasn’t been in front of my eyes for at least a couple decades. It was a typewriter. An electric one, to be exact. An Olympia Compact S — one of the last typewriter models offered by a storied German manufacturer that lost the battle with computers and word processors.

Finding a typewriter nowadays requires a trip to a museum. But there are still many out in circulation — you just have to know where to look.

So it wasn’t necessarily the typewriter that surprised me, but who was using it:

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Fmy neighbor’s teenaged daughter.

“Oh, don’t mind her,” my neighbor said. “She’s always on that typewriter.”

“But … but, why?” I asked.

“The sounds it makes are relaxing. And it reminds her of her grandfather.”

The young woman was composing a poem using paper from the printer. The ink of each letter was quite uneven, showing not only the antiquity of the machine in front of her, but also how spoiled we’ve become with laser printers and high-resolution screens.

Fwhat you’re creating. It also creates a sense of permanence a computer or smartphone can’t. And it can’t be hacked.

Typewriters, of course, aren’t the only things making a comeback. Vinyl records and Polaroid cameras have already made returns. So have flip phones. And, believe it or not, even pocket pagers.

ixated on our devices, we’ll find ourselves longing for time away from all that.

I thought my neighbor’s daughter was unique in this love for typewriters, but apparently that’s not the case. Young people — especially in the so-called Gen Z — are rediscovering a number of relics from the past like typewriters, enjoying their simplicity, with maybe even a hint of nostalgia for a previous life, perhaps.

Exploring this new fondness for typewriters online has helped me discover some interesting feedback. There are no ads or messages popping up on the paper while you type, meaning you can focus on

Long

or an area with as much history as Long Island, many of us tend to focus on the big events and names.

The Roosevelts. Washington’s spy ring. Billy Joel.

But an important — if overlooked — part of our history is the early Dutch settlement of the area.

Beneath Long Island’s modern landscape — with its bustling cities, quaint towns and scenic shores — lies a rich tapestry of history woven by the earliest European settlers. To comprehend the essence of Long Island — and, in many ways, all of New York today — we must understand its past, tracing back to the pivotal era of Dutch colonial settlement.

The roots of much Long Island’s identity — its culture, its governance, and even its place names — find their origins in the footsteps of Dutch explorers and settlers who arrived on its shores in the early 17th century.

The Dutch East India Company commissioned Henry Hudson to explore the uncharted waters of the New World in 1609. Hudson’s voyage led him to the shores of Long Island, where he navigated the waters of what is now known as

can’t be swiped away. And they won’t be.

As we become more and more fixated on our electronic devices, we’re going to find ourselves longing for time away from all that. Without the distractions. Without the noise created by the intrusion of others. Without the glowing screen.

All of these treasures should have been lost to time, but they weren’t. Yes, they had been replaced by something better and faster — but all of these artifacts were more than just tools. They helped define us in some way.

And that gives me real hope for other aspects of society that some might try to write off, like something near and dear to my own heart: newspapers. A few weeks back, a popular social media content creator named Kelsey Russell visited our newsroom. She has made a name for herself on TikTok by championing newspapers to her generation.

Can you pull up news on your phone or computer? Sure. But once you swipe it away, it’s gone. Newspapers, however,

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the Hudson River.

This encounter marked the dawn of Dutch interest in the region, culminating in the establishment of New Amsterdam on Manhattan Island.

However, it was not until the 1630s that the Dutch began to establish footholds on Long Island itself, with individual families acquiring land and laying the groundwork for settlements such as Southold and Southampton.

The significance of these early Dutch settlements cannot be overstated. They served as the foundation upon which Long Island’s communities were built, shaping its social, economic, and political landscape for centuries to come.

Tpopulation, which now numbers more than 2 million.

The Dutch presence on Long Island was not without its challenges. The region became a contested territory, with rival claims from both Dutch and English authorities, as well as conflicts with Indigenous tribes.

he story of the Dutch settlers is one of courage, perseverance, collaboration.

The Dutch settlers brought with them not only their language and customs, but also their expertise in agriculture, commerce and governance. Through their toil and perseverance, they transformed the untamed wilderness into thriving villages and towns, leaving an indelible mark on the island’s character.

It was also thanks to the Dutch that the first Jewish people arrived in what would become New York. Solomon Pietersen and Jacob Barsimson were the first Dutch Jews to come to America in 1654, followed later that year by 23 Jewish refugees fleeing Portuguese persecution in Brazil. These early settlers were the nucleus of what became New York state’s Jewish

The struggle for dominance played out in conflicts and negotiations, shaping the boundaries and allegiances of the burgeoning colonies, which still determine the borders between Nassau and Suffolk counties to this day.

Yet, despite these tensions, the Dutch settlers persevered, carving out a distinct identity for themselves within the diverse tapestry of early American society which lasted into the 1800s.

The legacy of the Dutch settlement on Long Island is evident in its place names, its architecture, and its cultural heritage. From the quaint villages of Astoria and Ravenswood, to the bustling streets of Queens Bridge Plaza, traces of Dutch influence are woven into the fabric of everyday life.

Long Island itself was named by the Dutch, who were the first to refer to the landmass as ‘t Lange Eylandt.

Nassau County was named after the royal house of Nassau — also known as the House of Orange — which continues to rule the Netherlands to this day.

Books. Cameras using actual photographic paper. Phones that don’t do much more than call someone. Typewriters. And, yes, newspapers.

All of these will maintain places in our society, and that’s good. But please don’t call them antique. Many of us have indeed made many trips around the sun, but we don’t need the reminder.

And finally, you might think finding my young neighbor clickety-clacking away on a typewriter might inspire me to write these words on something similar. It certainly would be poetic in its own right.

But my MacBook Air is doing perfectly fine. I already lived through the times when typewriters were a necessary tool, not a novelty. Give me another decade or two before I’m ready to relive that, thank you very much.

Michael Hinman is executive editor of Herald Community Newspapers. Comments? execeditor@liherald.com.

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Many of Long Island and New York’s prominent early families trace their genealogy to the early Dutch settlers of New Amsterdam and ‘t Lange Eylandt. The Roosevelts — originally spelled Rosenvelt — came to New Amsterdam between 1638 and 1649, and would build their fortune through their properties across Long Island and in upstate New York, while the Vanderbilts came to the area in 1650.

To truly understand Long Island’s past and present, it is essential to explore the rich history of its Dutch settlers. Their story is not just a chapter in the annals of American history, but a living testament to the enduring legacy of exploration, settlement and adaptation.

As we reflect on the journey of those early pioneers, we gain insight into the forces that have shaped Long Island into the vibrant and dynamic region it is today.

In commemorating the legacy of the Dutch settlement, we honor the resilience and ingenuity of those who laid the foundation for our communities. While not perfect people by any means, theirs is a story of courage, perseverance and collaboration, reminding us of the enduring power of diversity and cooperation in shaping the course of history.

As we look to the future, we need to draw inspiration from the past, embracing the spirit of discovery and exploration that defines the legacy of the Dutch settlement on Long Island.

Will Sheeline is a senior reporter covering Glen Cove, Glen Head, Oyster Bay and Sea Cliff.

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Don’t wait for Earth Day to care about Earth e

arth Day is April 22, just two and a half weeks away.

It’s a day that’s been around since 1970, yet it seems the condition of our planet since then has gotten worse rather than better.

Climate change has caused global temperatures to rise, resulting in more severe storms, wildfires and megadroughts. Places that are typically cold are becoming warmer, and places that are usually warm are becoming hotter.

What can regular people like us do to turn back the rising tide of global climate change? Becoming better caretakers of whatever small patch of the world we inhabit is a start.

Earth Day is just one day, but its significance should carry over into every day. And it’s all about sustainability and stewardship — which requires daily commitment, vigilance and action.

We can start by remembering the three R’s — reduce, reuse and recycle. That means buying products with minimal packaging, reusing items like bags to carry our groceries, and recycling everything from paper and plastic to glass and metal.

We can reduce energy consumption by turning off lights and appliances when we’re not using them, and when we are, ensuring that they’re energyefficient. We can conserve water by fixing leaks, taking shorter showers, and

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watering our lawns only in the early morning or the evening to reduce evaporation.

And, of course, we can find more efficient ways to get around. Do we continue using the same old practice of fueling vehicles with fossil fuels, or do we dive into diverse technologies? And do we really need to take a car when we can hop on a bus or train, or even ride a bike or walk?

It’s hard to believe we can make a difference on our own, but we can. Especially if we aren’t alone in making conservation a way of life. And we can make an even bigger difference by backing more environmentally friendly ways to produce energy, like wind turbines — whether on land or out in the ocean.

One example is the South Fork Wind project, some 35 miles off Montauk, which is expected to generate about 130 megawatts of renewable energy — enough to power an estimated 70,000 Long Island homes. Officials believe that it could eliminate up to 6 million tons of carbon emissions over the 25-year life of the project — the equivalent of taking 60,000 cars off the road.

It’s a start. But we have a ways to go to get all of the homes on Long Island — more than 1 million of them — powered this way.

To continue the march to a cleaner, greener planet, we need individual and

I think most of us wish the two leading candidates for president weren’t so old. You have to be at least 35 to serve as president, but there’s no restriction on the other end. You could be 117 and still be eligible to hear “Hail to the Chief” every time you walk into a public gathering.

I’m 86, and damn well know someone my age is too old to be in the Oval Office unless they’re just visiting. How about a constitutional amendment that sets down a series of challenges that must be met by anyone over 70 seeking to be commander in chief?

First there would be a dime test. A dime would be dropped on the floor at a busy deli, and the candidate would have to pick it up on the first try. The retrieval would have to be accomplished by bending over. Anyone getting down on their knees to get the dime would be automatically disqualified.

Then there would be a memory test. An examiner chosen by an independent panel would meet with each hopeful candidate, and early in the conversation three famous political quotes would be used: “I am not a crook,” “Read my lips: no new taxes,” and “It depends on what the meaning of the word ‘is’ is.”

collective efforts on the local, national and global levels to continue expanding. If they don’t, we could see significant ocean rise in our lifetimes — literally bringing the sea into our backyards as early as the 2040s. The planet is getting warmer, polar ice is melting, and all that water has to go somewhere.

Since the first Earth Day 54 years ago, millions of people in nearly 200 countries have taken part in activities whose aim is to enhance the planet’s environment. The annual event has helped push legislation in many countries — including the United States — intended to reduce the human race’s collective carbon footprint, and help us find ways to live more sustainable lives.

But the work is far from finished. Our schools need to teach environmental literacy. The media — from newspapers and television to the hottest social media platforms — must circulate necessary, accurate information.

In April, as trees bud, flowers sprout and temperatures warm, it’s time to get outside and enjoy the greenery and sunshine. But as we take a hike or pedal along our local bike paths, or walk along our waterways or the shore, our thoughts should turn to advocacy and activism on behalf of the planet we inhabit. Because we shouldn’t fight to protect the Earth just on Earth Day, but every day.

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In vitro fertilization is worth fighting for

one of the greatest joys an individual or couple can experience is the birth of a child.

Unfortunately for millions of people, that joy is denied, though sometimes only temporarily, due to infertility. It is estimated that one in eight individuals or couples have trouble getting pregnant or sustaining a pregnancy.

The rapid advancement of medical technology in the field of reproductive endocrinology and infertility has led to the development of several treatments, but none is more promising or has been more successful than in vitro fertilization. IVF is a series of medical procedures that can help someone who is having difficulty conceiving become pregnant. During the process, mature eggs are taken from ovaries and fertilized by sperm in a laboratory. The fertilized eggs or embryos are then medically placed in a uterus.

A full cycle of IVF takes two to three weeks. In many instances, the fertilized

embryos are frozen and stored for future implantation.

Since its clinical approval in 1978, IVF has provided infertile people the best opportunity to conceive and have children. Between 2017 and 2019, 10 percent of women between ages 15 and 44 received fertility treatments, and IVF resulted in 90,000 births. The procedure’s use continues to grow, with nearly 100,000 infants being born in 2021. IVF has been shown to have a 44.5 percent success rate for women younger than 35. Its acceptance and popularity in the United States is undeniable, with 42 percent of adults saying they know someone who has used IVF to have a child.

the procedure’s acceptance and popularity in the United States is undeniable.

The ability to take advantage of IVF is closely linked to the procedure’s affordability. The cost of IVF treatments can be well in excess of $20,000. Due to its high cost in New York state, I cosponsored Assembly Bill 2646-A in 2018, which required insurance companies to provide coverage for IVF treatments. That legislation became law in 2019.

Despite the significant steps that have been taken to increase its avail-

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At the end of this session, which would last a minimum of one hour, the candidate would be asked to recall the quotes. He or she would have to remember at least two of them to be eligible to run.

And third, the new constitutional amendment would require a cursive test. The candidate, in a room alone, would be required to write, in cursive, an essay of at least 700 words, explaining why he or she thought he or she would be a swell leader of America. The content of the essays would not be judged or graded. A judge appointed by the two major political parties would simply check to make sure the essays were indeed written in cursive. If you don’t know cursive, you belong in Hell, and not in the White House.

Think about all this, please. It’s time for a change.

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ability, IVF has come under direct threat, thanks to a ruling by the Alabama Supreme Court in February. The case arose from an incident at an IVF treatment clinic in which the frozen embryos of three couples were accidentally destroyed. The couples sued the clinic for negligence and wrongful death. In its decision, the state court declared that embryos created through IVF should be considered human beings, and as such granted all legal rights and protections under the law.

The ruling immediately forced three of the eight fertility clinics in Alabama to pause their IVF treatments out of concern that physicians might face civil liability or criminal prosecution if they rendered the treatment. Since the decision, the Alabama state legislature has passed laws protecting IVF providers from legal liability.

In response to the Alabama ruling, State Sen. Jack Martins and I filed legislation that would protect IVF in New York. Despite the fact that New York law is the opposite of Alabama law when it comes to the definition of human life, there is a glaring absence of a definition of the legal status of fer-

tilized embryos that have been frozen for the purpose of IVF treatments. My legislation, Assembly Bill 9412, seeks to amend state Public Health Law Section 2599 by providing that any fertilized human ovum or embryo existing outside a uterus shall not be considered an unborn child, a minor child, a natural person or any other term that connotes a human being.

This legislation is needed to protect the availability of IVF treatments in New York by providing legal clarification, so that fertility centers and physicians aren’t exposed to civil liabilities and possibly criminal sanctions. The bill has been assigned to the Assembly Health Committee, where I hope it will be immediately considered and presented for a vote.

IVF offers hope to millions of people who are having trouble becoming parents. No matter a person’s political affiliation, religious beliefs or gender, no one should ever take any action that jeopardizes the hope and dream of becoming a parent. We must make sure that any ambiguity in state law, as it pertains to the definition of human life, is clarified so that IVF treatments can never be put at risk by a future court decision.

Brian Curran represents the 21st Assembly District.

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ing. Criminals are walking our streets because Democrats don’t want to lock up people who commit crimes.

Why do Democrats think it’s oK for someone to walk into any store and steal everything off the shelves, or assault someone on the street? People walk our streets and continue to commit crimes, and thanks to the Democrats, are free to commit more crimes. Most if not all of those who are arrested are back on the street before a police officer can complete the paperwork.

Arresting and incarcerating criminals is not being racist. People today are generally afraid. A police officer is killed by a convicted felon with a gun who had 21 arrests but wasn’t in jail. Another subject, also carrying a gun, was arrested last year on gun charges, but thanks to Democrats’ bail reform was out on the street. Between them they had a total of more than 40 arrests, including violent felonies.

It surely seems that Democrats favor criminals over private citizens. We need new leadership in Albany to stop this. Albany Democrats have failed us, made us less safe, and people have died.

Steve Grogan is a retired federal agent and former Lynbrook village trustee.

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