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What voters need to know about the ERA p l e f ro m d i s c r i m i n at i o n , ” James said. “We will continue to do everything in our power In November, voters in New to protect these rights and York will have the opportunity ensure everyone can live safely to vote on an amendment to the and freely in the great state of state’s Constitution, aimed at New York.” Advocacy groups at both the ensuring equal rights to all state and local levels are beginunder law. The current Equal Protec- ning to spread the word about what the amendtion Clause in the ment entails. The state’s Constitution League of Women already prohibits Voters of Central discrimination Nassau recently b a s e d o n “ r a c e, held an Appetizer & color, creed or reliPostcard Party gion.” The amendaimed at educating ment would allow neighbors on what New York voters to SUSAN CUSHmAN the ERA is. include additional League of Women The League of classifications for Voters Women Voters is a which people cannonpartisan, grassnot be discriminated against, such as ethnicity, roots organization working to national origin, age, disability, protect and expand voting sex, pregnancy and pregnancy rights. It defends democracy outcomes, sexual orientation, through advocacy, education and litigation at various levels and gender identity. The decision to include the of government, and there are amendment on this year’s bal- s eve r a l ch ap t e r s o n L o n g lot came in mid-June. State Island. Susan Cushman, the advocaAttorney General Letitia James said it was “a huge victory in cy chair for the Central Nassau our efforts to protect our basics division, said the idea was to bring people together at the rights and freedoms.” “The ERA was advanced to Appetizer & Postcard Party, so protect access to abortion care, the community and members enshrine this basic right in our of the league could learn about Constitution, and protect peoContinued on pAge 4
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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 Schneider in with his family by his side.
Carrying on Carini’s legacy Schneider is appointed Town of Hempstead councilman 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 Continued on pAge 10
e want to take action.