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Town files lawsuit against congestion plan Jan. 5. Town of Hempstead Supervisor Don Clavin said the lawThe Town of Hempstead has suit, filed in the Nassau County filed a lawsuit against the Met- Supreme Court on Nov. 21, r o p o l i t a n T r a n s p o r t a t i o n states that Gov. Hochul and the Authority and the state of New MTA “circumvented procedurYork, opposing the revised con- al requirements that enable resgestion-pricing plan in Manhat- idents to speak and be heard,” tan. re f e r r i n g t o t h e The suit comes l e g a l ly re q u i re d after several town 4 5 - d ay c o m m e n t supervisors and period. state senators According to throughout Long Town of Hempstead Island voiced their attorney Josh Liebobjection over the man, the revised initiative. tolling program is Earlier this an entirely new law month, Gov. Kathy that should be subHochul re-launched jected to a renewed the congestion-pricpublic comment i n g p r o g r a m , DoN ClAViN period. requiring operators “When a governTown of Hempstead of regular passenmental body makes supervisor ger vehicles travela rule, the public ing south of 60th has a specific right Street in Manhattan to pay a to comment on it and to give one-day $9 charge. This marked any objections they have,” Lieba 40 percent drop from the ini- man said. “What happened tial cost of $15 before the plan here was a complete rush-job. was paused in June, after state It’s a new law, and it was done officials voiced concerns over without any kind of public parthe financial burden the initia- ticipation whatsoever.” tive would impose on commutGordon Tepper, spokesman ers. for Gov. Hochul, said the state On Nov. 18, the MTA board cannot comment on pending litapproved the revised plan, igation, but noted that oppowhich is set to take effect on Continued on page 5
By CHARlES SHAW
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dozens of people gathered on the lawn of Seaford High School last Sunday to remember Carini, who was dedicated to improving the quality of life in his community.
Community remembers Chris Carini Seaford honors late town councilman at school vigil By CHARlES SHAW cshaw@liherald.com
The late Town of Hempstead Councilman Chris Carini was known for giving back to his community, and dozens of people gathered on the front lawn of Seaford High School last Sunday for a candlelight vigil to honor his memory. The Seaford Chamber of Commerce, along with the school district PTAs and Booster Club, hosted the event, at which friends, family members, community members and local officials paid their respects, remembering Carini as a dedicated public servant and a proud father. Chamber President Margaret Grub said the vigil showcased how much Carini was
loved in the community. “It’s so heartwarming,” Grub said of the turnout, “and it’s overwhelming to see all the love that’s coming out for him.” Carini, a Seaford resident and a Republican, was first elected to the Town Board after Councilwoman Erin King Sweeney dropped out of the race six weeks before the 2019 election. He served the 5th Councilmanic District, representing Seaford, Wantagh, Bellmore, Merrick, Freeport, Lido Beach and Point Lookout, until he died unexpectedly in July, at age 49, while visiting family in Florida. Before Carini joined the Town Board, he was a decorated veteran of law enforcement, serving for 22 years as an officer in the New Continued on page 16
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