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October event to help autism research efforts p o p u l at i o n , ” M a r i n o, wh o resides in Massapequa, said. “They can’t address the behavMarsha Marino is a social iors they don’t know if they worker, martial artist, and don’t do the research, and that’s mother of a son with profound where the money comes in for autism — and she is using her funding.” Profound autism is a severe experience to support families in similar situations with her diagnosis, characterized by near or complete nonverbal first ever fundraiser. “Self Defense for a Cause,” a behavior, as well as potential fundraiser at the Goshinkan self-injury, aggression, and additional health Dojo in Mer rick, complications, will be held by the Marino explained. Profound Autism A person with proAlliance Oct. 11. For $50 an hour, donors found autism can learn beginnerrequires lifetime friendly self-defense aid and supervision and escape techfrom a caregiver. niques taught by M a r i n o ’s s o n , Marino, a first Matthew Marino, MARSHA MARINo degree black belt in 22, lives in a group Jiu Jitsu who has Profound Autism home operated by practiced martial Alliance the Office for Peoarts for 11 years in ple with DevelopB e l l m o re. T h e eve n t a l s o mental Disabilities, operated by includes a raffle, all of which New York state. He graduated supports the alliance’s advoca- from school last June, where cy for supportive legislation Marsha connected with other and research. families dealing with similar “What this organization is issues, including being turned doing is to raise essential funds away from schools across Long to support inclusive research Island because their children or and focus legislative advocacy family members had too many so we can change the future for support needs. the people like my son with proOpportunities are exceedingfound autism, because a lot of ly rare, Marino said, there are the research is not done on our Continued on pAge 9
By JoSEPH D’AlESSANDRo
jdalessandro@liherald.com
Courtesy Town of Hempstead
Chris Schneider, right, a 44-year-old from Seaford, was sworn in as a Hempstead town councilman on Aug. 6, succeeding Chris Carini, who died last month. Former State Sen. Charles Fuschillo, left, swore him in with Schneider’s family by his side.
Chris Schneider sworn into office; hopes to carry on Carini’s legacy By CHARlES SHAW cshaw@liherald.com
Chris Schneider, a Seaford resident who dedicates much of his time to giving back to the community, is a newly appointed Hempstead town councilman. Schneider, a Republican, was appointed to the seat at an Aug. 6 Town Board meeting. He was approved unanimously with a vote of 6-0, and was sworn in to represent the 5th Councilmanic District, which encompasses Lido Beach, Point Lookout and parts of Bellmore, Merrick, Wantagh, Seaford and Freeport. The appointment comes after Councilman Chris Carini died unexpectedly on July 14, at age 49, while visiting family in Florida. Carini was serving his second term after winning re-election last November. There will be a special election in November for a full term beginning next year.
“I am proud to welcome Chris Schneider as the newest member of the town board,” Supervisor Don Clavin stated in a news release. “Although the Town of Hempstead suffered a great loss with the passing of Councilman Chris Carini, the town board and I truly believe that Chris Schneider is the perfect person to carry on Carini’s legacy.” Schneider, 44, has been active in the Wantagh and Seaford communities for over two decades. He has represented Seaford on the Nassau County Police Commissioner’s Community Council since 2022, and has served on the 5th District Graffiti Watch Task Force. Carini, a Seaford resident, had long been involved with the Wantagh/Seaford Homeowners Association, which often focused on quality-of-life issues. Schneider has served on the board of the association for 20 years, Continued on pAge 3
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