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At E.R. High, welcoming Career Day this year’s event. Adina Storch, its senior vice president, general counsel and corporate secretary, East Rockaway Junior-Senior invited engineers, ar tists, High School students had the accountants, lawyers, marketers opportunity to meet profession- and information technology speals and executives from a vari- cialists to lead assemblies, classety of industries at a full-day room discussions and networkCareer Day program last week. ing sessions designed to help The organizer of the March 6 students explore possible career event, Career Day Inc., a Long paths. About 40 speakers took Island nonprofit part, most of them founded in 2016 by affiliated with Executive Director Global Industrial. Beth Bucheister in “We at Global honor of her late Industrial believe husband, connects that we can do well students with proas a company by fessionals who doing good in the share their career world,” Storch, who journeys and expejoined the company riences. The orgafive years ago, said, nization was visit“and those aren’t ing East Rockaway mutually exclusive BETH BuCHEisTER students for the things.” Executive director, fourth time. The pro g ram, “One of the big- Career Day Inc. which ran from 8 gest things we leave a.m. through the kids with is, ‘Maybe we don’t early afternoon, included keyhave to have it all figured out note presentations, smaller now. These people had different group discussions and a netturns in their career, and I guess working luncheon for seniors, I can do that too,’” Bucheister giving students the chance to said. “That’s an important thing interact with professionals and to learn before college.” learn about careers they may Global Industrial, a Port not have previously considered. Washington-based company Bucheister explained that the founded 75 years ago, sponsored

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East Rockaway Fire Department Chief Andrew Pignataro, far left, Ex-chief Pete Chojnacki, Nassau County Fire Commission Chairman Joe Mihalich Jr., Assistant Chiefs Matt Pignataro and Rob Bristol, and Ex-chief Tom Merkell at the 4th Battalion Burn Center Benefit at the ERFD.

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Firefighters from across Nassau County gathered at the East Rockaway Fire Department last Sunday for the annual 4th Battalion Burn Center Benefit, raising money for the Nassau University Medical Center Burn Center, the region’s only specialized facility for burn treatment. Fire departments from East Rockaway, Lakeview, Malverne and Rockville Centre — the county’s 4th Battalion — joined forces to support the Nassau County Firefighters Burn Center Foundation, which provides equipment, training and resources for burn care beyond what hospital funding covers. The 4th Battalion has been raising funds

for the burn center for more than 30 years, John Hennig, director of the Burn Center Foundation board, said. Each year the event is hosted by a different department in the battalion, and this year it was East Rockaway’s turn. Local restaurants and businesses donated food and prizes to support the event. River Mill Tavern and Tables provided trays of food, along with Nick’s Pizza in Rockville Centre and several other local vendors. “There was an open buffet free to all patrons,” 1st Assistant Chief Matthew Pignataro said. Raffle tickets were also available for purchase, with proceeds benefiting the burn center. According to Pignataro, local businesses, families and fire departCoNTiNuED oN PAgE 9

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Blakeman touts safety, finances in county address Training Village, calling it “state of the art” and asserting the investment “guarantees that Nassau’s police are the best Nassau County Executive Bruce Blake- trained and best equipped.” On immigration, Blakeman reiterated man delivered an upbeat State of the County address Monday night, portraying that Nassau “is not a sanctuary county,” a region he called “the safest county in citing collaboration with Immigration America” and highlighting investments and Customs Enforcement and that he in public safety, fiscal management and said removed “over 200 illegal migrants who have committed crimes such as murcommunity services. der, rape, robbery, carjacking, Blakeman, who is the drug dealing and human trafRepublican candidate for govficking.” ernor, opened with gratitude He also promoted work on “to thank God, Hashem,” and a “guest worker program” for said Nassau remains “the “hard working, law abiding most desirable place to live in immigrants,” which he called New York” and “the most “compassionate” and “comaffordable county with the mon sense.” lowest poverty rate in New The county executive tied York state.” He emphasized a contin- BRuce BlAKeMAN economic strength to “fiscally conservative decisions,” ued focus on crime reduction, Nassau County stressing, “I have not raised noting that “major crimes executive taxes one penny in four continued their journey with years.” He highlighted “seven downward trend last year falling by 10 percent over the previous bond upgrades” and said the county is year,” and touted recent law enforcement “more financially stable than ever.” Blakeman also detailed initiatives in actions including “the largest gang takedown in our history” and “the largest opioid prevention —“overdose related deaths dropped by over 16 percent”—hisdrug bust in county history.” Blakeman praised the Nassau County toric preservation, parks improvements, Police Department, saying safety “would and expanded support for minority- and not be possible without the brave men and women-owned businesses. He reaffirmed women” of the force, and highlighted the his stance on youth sports, saying, “In hiring of 600 police and corrections offi- Nassau County boys play with boys and cers during his tenure. He also celebrated girls play with girls.” After the speech, Nassau County Legisthe opening of the Harry Singvola Police

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Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman delivered his State of the County address on Monday, emphasizing public safety and fiscal stability. lature Minority Leader Delia DeRiggiWhitton, a Democrat, issued a sharply critical response. “Tonight we heard a polished speech filled with promises,” she said. “But Nassau County residents deserve results,” noting that “the gap between Bruce Blakeman’s rhetoric and reality couldn’t be clearer.” DeRiggi-Whitton said Blakeman

“promised to fix Nassau’s broken assessment system” but instead “kept assessment rolls frozen,” and added, “He promised tax cuts. Not one has been delivered.” She criticized the use of federal relief funds, saying millions went to “politically connected lawyers, parades, and galas,” and warned that “police staffing is below required levels” and “911 operator positions remain dangerously understaffed.”

Purim at Hewlett-East Rockaway Jewish Center By KAYlA DecHTeR kdechter@liherald.com

Monday night of March 2 was the start of the Purim holiday, and concluded at sunset on Tuesday night. The Purim story, told in the Book of Esther, recounts how Queen Esther and her cousin Mordechai thwarted Haman’s plot to destroy the Jewish people in ancient Persia. While most synagogues held Megillah readings — the public recitation of the Book of Esther, retelling the Purim story aloud in synagogue — for community attendance, the HewlettEast Rockaway Jewish Center took it a step further and held a large event full

The Husserl Family in costume at the HewlettEast Rockaway Jewish Center Purim event on March 2.

of celebration and connection to Judaism. Executive Director of the center Lisa Stein said there was a nice turnout of 150 community members. She said they had a traditional and family friend Purim experience that taught the children attending about Purim. “We had a traditional Me gillah reading, and the entertainment group The Chutzpah Caravan perfor med a Purim puppet show and musical for a creative telling of the Purim story. We had a klezmer band perform Yiddish music with a moder n twist, festive hamantaschen and other treats,” said Stein. “The community seemed very engaged, and had a great time.”

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Hewlett-East Rockaway Jewish Center staff members Chari Nacson, left, Hazzan Bonnie Zakarin, Lisa Stein, Rabbi Michel Schlesinger, Cheryl Karp, and Rebecca Anton Osder at the Purim event on March 2. The Chutzpah Caravan’s puppet show depicting the Purim story at the HewlettEast Rockaway Jewish Center Purim event on March 2.

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For nearly four decades, the lumberyard on Merrick Rd. has been part of everyday life in Lynbrook — the place contractors shop, homeowners visit during renovations and neighbors rely on when building something new. Familiar f aces, be ginning with founder Sol Zafir and continuing today with his son, company President Isaac Zafir, have long led the family-run business. That local legacy drew a Abbey Salvemini/Herald photo federal visit on Friday afterIsaac Zafir, president of the Lynbrook lumberyard, noon. B i l l B r i g g s, d e p u t y shows SBA Deputy Administrator Bill Briggs a selection administrator of the federal of American-made building materials during Briggs’ Small Business Administra- visit to the facility on March 6. tion visited a building mateon strengthening the domestic homerials supplier in Lynbrook to discuss small business growth and fed- building supply chain. Briggs noted that the SBA is focused eral economic policy with local officials on learning more about businesses that and business leaders. During the March 6 visit, Briggs buy from U.S.-based suppliers, saying they are “trying to encourage this.” Zafir toured the facility with Zafir. The family-owned lumberyard has highlighted that his company carries a served contractors, builders and home- large selection of American-made prodowners since 1985. The company offers a ucts. The SBA recently highlighted working wide range of building materials, including lumber, plywood, masonry supplies, capital loan programs designed to supdecking, windows and doors, and empha- port local homebuilders, offering up to $5 sizes quality products and customer satis- million in financing for qualified businesses. faction. Briggs asked about the people the comThe visit was organized to highlight how President Trump’s economic poli- pany serves, and Zafir said the business cies, including tax cuts, deregulation and fosters strong ties with local builders and trade measures, are contributing to hir- homeowners. “It’s a small town. So, we help the busiing and expansion among small businessnesses that are around the block from us,” es, according to the SBA. Recent data shows small business sales Zafir said. Briggs emphasized that small busireaching a six-month high while optimism among owners remains above the nesses thrive by being actively involved in their communities. 52-year historical average. Local elected officials also attended the “I wanted to come see firsthand what’s working here under the president’s eco- tour, including Lynbrook Mayor Alan Beach, Deputy Mayor Michael Hawxhurst nomic agenda,” Briggs said. His stop in Lynbrook also showcased and Trustee Robert Boccio, as well as the agency’s “Made in America” manu- Chief Brian Paladino from the Lynbrook facturing initiative, which focuses in part Police Department.

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The Hofstra women’s lacrosse team fell one game short in its quest for a conference tournament spot last season and is determined this spring to be on the championship stage. The Pride were picked to finish fifth in the Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) preseason poll, which would leave it once again on the outside looking in for reaching the four-team league playoffs. Hofstra placed fifth last year with a 4-4 CAA mark to finish one game behind Elon for the final tourney spot. “We want to do everything we can to get into the CAA playoffs to give us an opportunity to play for the CAA championship, and an opportunity to win and get into the NCAA tournament,” said 14th-year Hofstra head coach Shannon Smith. “The only way to do that is by playing a very competitive non conference schedule to prepare us for a conference play.” Leading the charge to bring Hofstra into the postseason is red-shirt junior attacker Nikki Mennella, who tallied 99 points on the strength of 62 goals and 37 assists last year. The reigning 2025 CAA Attacker of the Year registered six goals and seven draw controls in a 14-8 win at Marist on Feb. 26. “She is a warrior out there on the field,” said Smith of Mennella, a USA Lacrosse preseason All-American selection who registered 24 goals and 11 assists through Hofstra’s first seven games. “She’s electric and has and can shoot the ball very well but more importantly she celebrates her teammates’ success even that much more and gets so excited for their big plays and goals, which is really fun to see.” The Pride also returned sophomore attacker Kayleigh Bender, who was named the CAA Rookie of the Year as a freshman after recording 41 points on 31 goals and 10 assists. The Huntington High School product tallied a season-

Nikki Mennella found the back of the net 62 times last spring and tallied 99 points. high four goals in Hofstra’s 12-7 Valentine’s Day victory at Quinnipiac. Hofstra’s offense has featured multiple scoring weapons early in the season including junior midfielder Natalie DeMeo (10 goals) and junior attacker Kristen Redding (seven goals). Freshmen Charli Joyce and Shannon Steck, a Massapequa native and Saint Anthony’s graduate, have also shown offensive potential early in their collegiate careers. The defense is anchored by junior defender Christine Dannenfelser, who was named to the All-CAA First Team as a sophomore with 42 ground balls and 24 caused turnovers along with 58 draw controls. “She’s everywhere on the field,” said

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Empowering and assisting the county’s libraries “Because to be able to work,” she said, “you need to have a resume, submit your application over email, and know how to use Word.” After finishing her degree, she worked at the The Nassau Library System is a cooperative of 54 libraries throughout the county. While each one is sup- Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library, in ported by local taxes and governed by its own board of Manhattan, part of a nationwide network that protrustees, the NLS provides services, materials and provides reading materials to patrons who are blind or visually impaired. Ashby, who worked gramming to all member libraries. with patrons by phone and email, and “One of the largest services we prosuggested braille and audio materials, vide are delivery services five days a credits this experience for broadening week,” NLS Director Caroline Ashby Joan whitney her perspective of library services. said. “We enable libraries to share Payson co-founder and owner In 2014 she was hired as assistant resources with one another. So when a new York Mets director of the NLS. “I wanted to come patron in Levittown wants to use a book back home and serve a community closonly owned by the Elmont library, we’ll er to my heart,” Ashby said. In 2019 she pick it up from Elmont, sort it in our was promoted to director. facility and send it to Levittown the next NLS delivers more than materials to day for the patron to check out. grace local libraries. Technology is a major “We save Nassau taxpayers thousands hartigan aspect of its service, as it provides abstract of dollars a year,” Ashby added, “by expressionist painter libraries with broadband internet serresource-sharing this way.” vice and organizes the shared-material Ashby, a native of Port Washington, influential women catalog. The online catalog allows any began her library career with the New on long island cardholder in the county to view materiYork Public Library while studying for a als available at system branches. master’s in library and information sciNLS offers continuing education for library staff. ences at the Pratt Institute. “I was a volunteer in the adult literacy center as a tutor,” she recalled. “These “We provide training to library trustees on their govwere people from their 40s to their 70s who’d made it ernance responsibilities, we provide training to library administrators on management and legal comthat far without real literacy skills.” At the center, Ashby built relationships with pliance topics, and training for public-facing staff on patrons and learned about the challenges they faced, outreach and best practices,” Ashby explained. such as a lack of technology skills. She decided to Through its networking opportunities, she added, the teach those as well, helping with internet browsing, NLS encourages librarians to “learn from one another setting up emails and teaching them Microsoft. so the service provided at public libraries in Nassau

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Caroline Ashby, director of the Nassau Library System, with Assembly Minority Leader Ed Ra at the 2025 Library Advocacy Day in Albany. can be as consistent as possible.” She also leads NLS’s advocacy work, connecting with local and state elected officials to ensure that libraries receive the funding and support available. “The more NLS can do to support member libraries,” Ashby said, “the more freedom those libraries have to serve their communities in close, responsive ways.”

Opening doors for the next generation of women By ALLYSON FERRARI aferrari@liherald.com

A leader helping Long Island girls find their voices traces that mission back to a childhood shaped by an immigrant’s perseverance and a belief that girls deserve the same opportunities to lead and succeed. Now, as executive director of Girls Inc. of Long Island, Patricia Charlemagne works to expand opportunities and leadership pathways for girls across the region. Charlemagne, 52, grew up in Queens before her family moved to Baldwin when she was 11. Now she lives in Baldwin with her husband of 15 years, Frank, and their two children, Alix, 13, and Taylor, 11. Her parents, immigrants from Haiti and the Dominican Republic, prioritized education above everything else. Growing up in a working-class immigrant household, Charlemagne said she was surrounded by opportunities that helped shape her interests and ambitions. “Education continues to be the most important thing to my family,” she said. “They were very committed to my education.” Despite her family’s modest means, she took part in activities including ballet and piano lessons, afterschool sports and school programs focused on the visual and performing arts. At the time, she said, she didn’t fully realize the sacrifices her family made to provide those opportunities. Those experiences later reinforced her belief that all children — regardless of economic background — deserve access to activities that help them grow and thrive. After graduating from high school, Charlemagne attended Wesleyan University, where she earned a

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Patricia Charlemagne at the Girls Inc. of Long Island fall gala in November, which celebrated the 20th anniversary of the organization. bachelor’s degree before following it with a law degree from Temple University’s Beasley School of Law and a doctorate in educational and organizational leadership from the University of Pennsylvania. During her studies, she developed an interest in how laws and workplace systems treated women differently, particularly women of color — which eventually led her to a career in nonprofit leadership.

Girls Inc. offers girls mentorship, leadership development and exposure to career pathways often dominated by men. Industries such as the trades and technology still have a relatively low representation of women, she said, something she hopes to change by introducing girls to those fields early. “My journey to Girls Inc. of Long Island has been a full recognition that when girls are given resources, when girls are given opportunities, when girls are made to feel safe and a sense of belonging,” Charlemagne said, “there is no limit to what they can do.” In addition to youth programming, the organization has begun partnering with companies working to diversify their workforces. The goal, she said, is to help businesses create environments in which women feel supported and encouraged to pursue careers in under-represented fields. Charlemagne believes women and girls should be included when decisions are made, rather than having programs and policies created for them without their input. Her perspective has been shaped by challenges she has faced as a woman in the workforce, including disparities in pay and having her ideas overlooked. “You share an idea and no one hears it,” she said. “Then a man repeats the idea, and all of a sudden it makes perfect sense.” Those experiences, she said, reinforced the importance of helping girls develop confidence and learn to advocate for themselves. For Charlemagne, empowering girls also means encouraging women to support one another and prioritize their well-being. “Take care of yourself first,” she said. “You cannot do anything for anyone else if you’re not taking care of yourself.”

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center in East Meadow, patients would have to travel to Stony Brook, Staten Island, Manhattan or the Bronx — each about a half hour to an hour away. “If you have a bad burn, every minute matters,” Gaffney added. “That’s why having a burn center here on Long Island is so important.” The burn center, he said, faced staffing challenges after the pandemic, when many medical professionals were reassigned to other areas of care. Foundation members worked with local, county and state officials to restore staffing levels, meeting with hospital leadership and emergency department administrators to ensure that the center could continue providing care. Today it is fully staffed, and treats patients from across the region. “We wanted to make sure the people of Nassau County are fully protected, and that the burn center is fully staffed and ready when it’s needed,” Gaffney said. In addition to supporting staffing efforts, the fundraiser helps pay for specialized equipment for the center, including devices such as vein locators, which help medical staff find veins on burn patients, whose injuries can make the process more difficult. The foundation has also funded cord trackers, a device attached to a feeding tube that helps doctors ensure that burn victims, who often have difficulty eating, are properly fed, because early post-injury nutrition is critical to recovery. Gaffney explained that the device helps medical staff place a feeding tube more precisely, speeding up the time it takes to begin nutritional support by about 25 percent. Donations can be made online at NCBurnCenter.org.

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Experience Lynbrook brings community together By KAYLA DECHTER kdechter@liherald.com

The Lynbrook Chamber of Commerce’s fourth annual Experience Lynbrook event brought residents and local businesses together on March 7 at the Lynbrook Public Library, highlighting the village’s small-business community in a lively afternoon of networking, food and entertainment. About 25 businesses set up booths throughout the library, including lawyers, realtors, mental health counselors and local gyms, giving residents the opportunity to meet business owners and lear n about services available throughout the village. Audrey Donaldson, the chamber’s second vice president and organizer of the event, said tur nout was strong throughout the afternoon. “There was a great turnout,” Donaldson said. “I think better than last year — most of the day the room was filled with people.” Live music was provided by Christine Solimeno, whom Donaldson said “did a fantastic job,” while food was offered by Elsie Lane, Gourmology and Pearsall’s Station. Several local elected officials also stopped by during the event.

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Village Board officials, Lynbrook Chamber members and dignitaries gathered for the Business Showcase. Michael Habert, left, Charles Maione, Councilwoman Laura Ryder, Mayor Alan Beach, Audrey Donaldson, Polly Talbott, Michael Hawxhurst, Travis Stockmen, Rob Boccio, Anne Marie Reardon and Lloyd Chrein. Chamber President Michela ArgentoSerra said the event exceeded expectations. “Tur nout was everything we hoped for and more,” she said. “All of our members that participated showed up and showed out. We thank everyone for coming and for all their support.”

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With just over $25 million in projected state aid and New York’s 2 percent tax cap still in place, Lynbrook school officials have begun shaping the district’s 2026-27 spending plan amid rising expenses. Joel C. Press, assistant superintendent for finance, operations and information systems, outlined early revenue projections, reserve balances and estimated expenditures for the proposed budget, at the district’s first budget workshop on

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east rockaway High School seniors elaiah Visarra, far left, Salutatorian Victoria Schaefer and Caroline miller attended Career day inc. at east rockaway Junior-Senior High School on march 6. that going the medical route is attainable, and I can do it,” she said. “People believed in me.” Hearing from speakers this year who had changed careers along the way, Schaefer said, helped reinforce that message. “I heard from many speakers that it’s OK to change your mind and indulge in your interests,” she said. “It made me feel a lot better.” Her classmate Caroline Miller said she has long planned to pursue nursing, inspired by her parents, who both work

in the medical field. “Hearing nurses speak at Career Day Inc., I got that feeling like it was where I was meant to be,” Miller said. “After Margaret Hill’s presentation — a nurse from Northwell — she told me she felt that same feeling, which solidified it for me.” Another senior, Elaiah Visarra, said the event shifted her perspective. She had previously been interested in corporate accounting, she said, but changed her focus after talking with one of the presenters.

“After speaking with Jacqueline Berger, from Global Industrial, after her session, we had a conversation that changed my perspective,” Visarra said. “Now I want to focus on finance, which has more flexibility than accounting.” She added that hearing professionals discuss how artificial intelligence and emerging technologies are changing the industry helped her better understand the field. “I was really surprised that my opinion changed,” she said. Isabella Ferguson, an attorney who previously trained as a ballerina for nearly two decades before pursuing law, stood out for Visarra. “It was inspiring to see someone whose original plan didn’t work out but ended up somewhere she is happy,” she said. “I see now that I don’t have to restrict myself to one path. Successful people have gone through the same dilemmas before, and I’m going to be OK.” Storch said her own career path reflects the message the professionals shared with students. Before joining Global Industrial, she was a television reporter and a math teacher. Her advice to students was simple: Stay open to possibilities. “Opportunities sometimes come to you in directions you least expect,” Storch said. “Tap into your passion — which might change over time — and allow the wind to blow you in the right direction.”

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Lynbrook North performs Willy Wonka Jr. By KAYLA DECHTER kdechter@liherald.com

Students at Lynbrook North Middle School took audiences on a sweet adventure as they performed Willy Wonka Jr. during three evening shows on Thursday, March 5, Friday, March 6, and Saturday, March 7, each at 7 p.m. The musical, based on Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl, was tailored specifically for middle school perfor mers. The production included well-known songs from the film such as “The Candy Man,” “The Golden Ticket,” and the Oompa Loompa

numbers, along with additional songs written specifically for the stage adaptation. The show is distributed by Music Theatre International, which received permission from Dahl’s estate to adapt the story and create new music for the production. Anthony Carollo, the chorus teacher at North Middle School, directed the musical for the 20th time this year. “The students love it,” Carollo said. “It’s a strong ensemble piece where lots of students have a chance to shine, and it’s filled with humor.” Rehearsals took place daily from 3 to

6 p.m. in the weeks leading up to the performances. To help keep the cast energized during the long rehearsal days, the students were treated to a pizza party before opening night. The production featured Lily Elena as Willy Wonka, Will Luzzi as Charlie Bucket, and Ely Colon as Grandpa Joe. According to Carollo, the story also offers an important lesson for young performers and audiences alike. “Willy Wonka gives a good moral lesson to the students,” he said. “It says actions have consequences, and being humble and honest will reward you in life.”

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center of the dry ingredients. Add the buttermilk to the dry ingredients in the well. Use the wooden spoon to gently stir the ingredients together, starting at the center of the bowl and slowly working out. The dough will be very shaggy, that’s perfect! Lightly flour a work surface, and pour the dough out onto the surface. Use your hands to gently knead the dough about 4 times, until it comes together, and the surface is slightly smoother. Use the palms of yours hands to shape into a round loaf. Transfer the loaf to the prepared baking sheet. Lightly sprinkle the top with flour. Use a sharp chefs knife to slash a large X on the top of the dough. Transfer right away to the oven and bake for 15 minutes at 450°. Lower the temperature to 400°F, rotate the pan 180° in the oven, and bake for another 25-30 minutes until deeply golden brown. Allow the bread to cool for at least 20 minutes, then serve warm with salted butter.

Irish-American Soda Bread This classic quick bread recipe also brings great taste into your home. • 5 cups all purpose flour • 1 cup sugar • 1 tablespoon baking powder • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt • 1 teaspoon baking soda • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into cubes, room temperature • 2 1/2 cups raisins • 3 tablespoons caraway seeds • 2 1/2 cups buttermilk • 1 large egg Preheat oven to 350° F. Generously butter heavy ovenproof 10- to 12-inch-diameter skillet with 2- to 2 1/2-inch-high sides. Whisk first five ingredients in large bowl to blend. Add butter; using fingertips, rub in until coarse crumbs form. Stir in raisins and caraway seeds. Whisk buttermilk and egg in medium bowl to blend. Add to dough; using wooden spoon, stir just until well incorporated (dough

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Josh Joplin with Jeffrey Gaines lternative rock mainstay Josh Joplin returns to the stage for an intimate, can’t-miss evening alongside acclaimed singer-songwriter Jeffrey Gaines at My Father’s Place. Joplin spotlights songs from his latest full-length release, GpYr (“gap year”), a deeply personal project that arrives after a 12-year hiatus. It marks a bold new chapter in Joplin’s career. A deeply personal project, it’s an introspective musical journey that, via Joplin’s own experiences, allows us to ponder all of life’s transitions. Jeffrey Gaines brings his own brand of soul-baring musicianship, heralded for his soul-searching lyrics and his powerful live performances. Armed with little more than his voice and an acoustic guitar, He’s built an international following on the strength of his deeply felt lyrics. His stripped-down sets create an atmosphere that is at once intimate and electrifying.

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Long Island Children’s Museum stages “Pete the Cat,” the charming musical based on the book series by Kimberly and James Dean. Life is certainly an adventure for Pete, no matter where he winds up. The minute the groovy blue cat meets The Biddles, he gets the whole family rocking. That is, except for young Jimmy Biddle, the most organized second grader on planet Earth. But when Jimmy draws a blank in art class during the last week of school, it turns out Pete is the perfect pal to help him out. $11 with museum admission ($9 members), $15 theater only. • Where: 11 Davis Ave., Garden City • Time: 10:15 a.m. and noon; also March 15, March 18-19 • Contact: licm.org or call (516) 224-5800

mar St. Patrick’s Day Party

Enjoy an incredible St. Patrick’s Day celebration hosted by Knights of Columbus. If you wanted to learn the Irish Step Dance, professionals will be performing with bagpipes for your entertainment. Bring your friends and have an exciting Irish celebration! $55 per person includes a delicious dinner, fun drinks and more. • Where: 78 Hempstead Ave., Lynbrook • Time: 7-11 p.m. • Contact: (516) 887-2228

CALENDAR a pointed dip pen and ink, with guided practice and a full beginner kit to keep. Enjoy a relaxed, social atmosphere with food and drinks available for purchase while you create something beautiful. • Where: 451 Atlantic Ave., East Rockaway • Time: 5-6:30 p.m. • Contact: nicoleksipandscript@ gmail.com

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Three Italian Tenors

Direct from Rome, the Three Italian Tenors stop at Tilles Center on their North American Tour debut. Everyone will be captivated by Giovanni Maria Palmia, Ugo Tarquini, and Alessandro Fantoni accompanied by pianist Fabrizio Mocata. Their salute to the great Italian tenors — Luciano Pavarotti, Andrea Bocelli, Mario Lanza and Enrico Caruso — is an exhilarating and unique musical event. It features original arrangements and universally loved Italian songs and tenor arias, fusing Italian wit and charm with romanticism, lyricism, dramatic flair and operatic style. From “Nessun Dorma” to “O Sole Mio” to “That’s Amore” and more, the trio perform the songs that define Italian musical brilliance. You will be swept away by operatic gems like “E lucevan le stelle, “ “La donna è mobile” and “Nessun dorma,” alongside timeless Neapolitan songs such as “Torna a Surriento,” “’O surdato ’nnammurato” and “Funiculì Funiculà.” Their repertoire also includes romantic ballads like “Musica Proibita” and “Dicitencello vuje,” a tribute to Dean Martin with Volare, and a lively piano medley of popular Italian tunes — all culminating in a thrilling celebration of vocal artistry and Italian musical heritage. You’re sure to be enthralled by the stunning program that voyages through • Where: LIU Post campus, nostalgia with favorite memorable classics. Experience their rich vocals, heartfelt 720 Northern Blvd., Brookville emotion and the golden tradition of Italian vocal artistry. • Time: 7 p.m. • Contact: tillescenter.org or (516) 299-3100

Pi Day: Where Math Meets Mayhem! Visit Long Island Children’s Museum for a wacky, wonder-filled celebration of everyone’s favorite infinite number! Grab your goggles, get ready for the ultimate Pie Toss Party and help make math history in the messiest, most hilarious way possible. Come for the numbers, stay for the splatter, because at the museum, learning is as fun (and as messy) as you make it! • Where: 11 Davis Ave., Garden City • Time: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. • Contact: licm.org or (516) 224-5800

Candlelight Celtic Bask in the ambience of softglowing candles and Irish melodies in this intimate evening performance on the Adelphi University stage. Surrounded by the soft, warm glow of over 1,000 candles, world champion Irish dancer Scott Doherty and Irish musician Chris Smith, along with their band, bring classic Irish tunes, songs, and stories to life. You’ll be immersed in a one-ofa-kind enchanting atmosphere, filled with the soul-stirring melodies of Ireland, as the beauty of Irish music and the intimacy of candlelight come together in perfect harmony.

• Where: Adelphi University Performing Arts Center, 1 South Ave., Garden City • Time: 8 p.m. • Contact: adelphi.edu/pac or (516) 877-4000

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Tea party

Come out and enjoy tea, games, raffles, and the company of your neighbors while contributing to a great cause at Lynbrook Public Library. Lynbrook Kiwanis hosts a community tea party to support Autism awareness. Your participation will not only spread Autism awareness, but it supports initiatives that enrich the lives of children and families. • Where: 56 Eldert St. • Time: Noon-3 p.m. • Contact: Kiwanislynbrook@ gmail.com

STEM Explorers: In Like A Lion The weather during the month of March can be described as coming in like a lion and out like a lamb. Families can join the Green Teens at Long Island Children’s Museum to welcome spring as you explore what happens during the change of seasons at the drop-in program. For

Long Island Children’s Museum welcomes families for some spring holiday fun. Stop by to decorate your own egg and learn about this Easter symbol. Also learn about one of the most beloved Passsover traditions, hiding and finding the afikomen, then decorate your own afikomen bag to bring home at the drop-in program. For ages 3+. • Where: 11 Davis Ave., Garden City • Time: 1-3 p.m. • Contact: licm.org or (516) 224-5800

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South Shore Symphony

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The beloved orchestra springs forward with its next concert “The Rite of Spring.” The program includes Marquez’s Conga del Fuego Nuevo, Vaughan Williams’ The Lark Ascending (Romance for Violin and Orchestra) and Stravinsky’s The Rite of Spring.

• Where: 11 Davis Ave., Garden City • Time: Noon-2 p.m. • Contact: licm.org or (516) 224-5800

• Where: Madison Theatre, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre • Time: 7:30 p.m. • Contact: madisontheatreny.org or (516) 323-4444

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Chocolate Expo

The annual Chocolate Expo returns for another delectable edition. Check out the tastings and sales of chocolates, baked goods, specialty foods, cheeses, dairy products, craft beverages (wines, spirits, cider, mead and more and readyto-eat foods from 60-120+ vendor booths. With demos, interactive presentations and celebrity appearances, plus fun for children in the “Kidz Zone.” • Where: Nassau Coliseum, Uniondale • Time: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. • Contact: ticketmaster.com

Modern Calligraphy workshop Join Sip & Script for a Calligraphy for Beginners workshop at Speak Easy Tapas Bar, perfect for anyone curious about hand lettering or looking for a creative night out. You’ll learn the basics of modern calligraphy using

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Reunion to celebrate life

St. Raymond Grammar School class of 1965 and East Rockaway High School class of 1969 are having a joint reunion at Grandpa Tony’s. Don’t miss the opportunity to catch-up and celebration of the lives of the alumni. Email any inquiries to Lorraine Keegan. • Where: 101 Althouse Ave., East Rockaway • Time: 5-9 p.m. • Contact: LTK271982@yahoo.com

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Students at East Rockaway High School are helping redesign a longtime memorial inside the building.. English students in Mr. Weissman Canale’s class recently presented porposals to renovate the school’s Wall of Heroes after reading “The Things They Carried” and exploring the meaning of heroism. A panel of local veterans, administrators and students selected sophomores Juliette Travia and Tristan Conklin as the winners. Their design will be used to update the hallway display honoring East Rockaway alumni who served in the military. The Wall of Heroes was created by school counselor Donna Robbins, who collected photos of graduates in uniform from families and the community. The updated display is expected to be completed before the June Board of Education meeting. — Kayla Dechter

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Hempstead Town is accepting applications for a seasonal bay constable position. Above, the board presented bay constables Joseph Ciccimarro and Sal Mastracchio with citations on Feb. 4 for their rescue of a stranded kayaker from icy waters.

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Hempstead Town is accepting applications for a seasonal bay constable position as officials prepare for the busy spring and summer boating season along the South Shore waterways. Supervisor John Ferretti and the town board announced the hiring initiative as part of an effort to enhance boater safety and strengthen enforcement of local maritime laws. “While the Town of Hempstead employs a highly trained and dedicated staff of full-time bay constables, we are seeking to add a seasonal team member to further enhance boater safety and code enforcement,” Ferretti said in a news release. “We urge qualified candidates to apply today.” The seasonal bay constable will help enforce boating safety laws and regulations, protect local waterways and wetlands, and respond to emergencies on the water, according to town officials. Under New York state law, all operators of personal watercraft are required to possess a boater safety certificate. Bay constables monitor compliance with that requirement and patrol local waters for unsafe operation, including boating under the influence of drugs or alcohol. The seasonal hire will also assist fulltime officers with public education efforts, including town-sponsored boater safety classes offered in the coming months. Applicants may apply in person at the town’s Department of Human Resources, located at Hempstead Old Town Hall, 350 Front St., Hempstead. — Jeffrey Bessen

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LEGAL NOTICE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF EAST ROCKAWAY PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to the provisions of Article 14, Real Property Tax Law of the State of New York, and a resolution of the Board of Trustees of the Incorporated Village of East Rockaway, Nassau County, duly adopted at the Regular Meeting of such Board held on February 9, 2026, I, the undersigned Treasurer of the said Village, will sell at Public Auction in the manner provided by law on the 18th day of March, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. in the Public Meeting Room of the Board of Trustees in the Village Hall, 376 Atlantic AVE, East Rockaway, New York, so much of each of the following parcels of real estate upon which Village Taxes for the year 2025/26 remain unpaid as will be sufficient to discharge the tax, fees, interest and charges which may be due thereon at the time of such sale and shall conduct the same from day to day until the sale is completed. The Purchaser or Purchasers at such Tax Sale will be required to pay the amount of their respective bids to the undersigned Treasurer within ten (10) days after the sale pursuant to the provisions the Real Property Tax Law of the State of New York. The following is a statement of the real estate hereinbefore mentioned as shown and described on the Official Tax Map of the Incorporated Village of East Rockaway, New York, duly adopted, approved and filed as provided by law, a copy of which is on file and available for inspection in the Office of the Village Clerk of said Village upon which taxes are unpaid together with the amount of tax, fees, interest and charges to March 18th, 2026. NAME OF OWNER OR OCCUPANT AS IT APPEARS ON ASSESSMENT ROLL 40 GRANT AVE 318 WAVERLY AVE 41 ARNOLD CT 26 DELL DR 13 ACORN ROAD 21 ACORN ROAD 181 MAIN STREET 129 GRANT AVENUE 168 MAIN ST 21 PHIPPS AVE 16 RHAME AVE 410 ATLANTIC AVE 9 ELBERT PLACE 480 OCEAN AVE 36 DAVISON PLAZA 14 DAVISON PLAZA 76 WAVERLY AVE 35 RYDER AVE 9 PROSPECT AVE 42 BULAIRE ROAD 100 FRANKLIN ST 9 FRANKLIN ST 36 ALICE CT 99 OCEAN AVE BORDERING LOT OF ALTHOUSE AVE 50 FRONT ST 76 FRONT ST 78 FRONT ST 84 FRONT ST 91 THIRD AVE 88 THIRD AVE 89 FOURTH AVE 5 WATERVIEW ST 61 THIRD AVE 42 WILLIAMSON ST 96 WILLIAMSON ST 68 FIRST AVE 1 ROSE LANE 45 CARMAN AVE 28 ROOSEVELT AVE 281 OCEAN AVE 70 JARVIS PL 2 LEONARD DR 78 JUDITH COURT 26 NEWKIRK AVE 18 FLINT RD 2 SALEM RD 1 SALEM RD 114 CARMAN AVE

DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY AS IT APPEARS ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP SEC. 10 13 13 13 14 14 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 19 2 20 20 21 22 22 23 24 25 25 25 25 25 25 26 26 26 26 26 26 26 26 28 4 4 6 6 7 7 8 8 8 8 9

BLOCK 2 C-5 C-5 C-5 C-2 C-2 2 3 4 2 3 1 2 1 7 7 3 1 4 235 8 9 3 8 3 5 5 9 9 9 10 11 11 13 2 3 8 9 261 7 7 10 5 114 114 2 5 5 6 2

LOT(s) 2 101 208 63 17 21 4 10 20 2-E 103 14 23 1-A 1 5 7 6 3 9 32 3 3-B 103 1 4 6 1 2 3 6-A 11 6 11 6 107 3 9 11 218 6 13 114 1 404 8-B 8 8 9 19

AMOUNT OF TAX, FEES, INTEREST AND CHARGES THE VILLAGE BY: $3,388.49 $7,235.91 $5,799.68 $5,584.77 $5,455.04 $4,122.34 $1,418.81 $2,845.20 $4,864.91 $4,264.73 $2,651.87 $2,503.15 $1,815.97 $2,413.93 $5,415.30 $2,235.31 $4,220.61 $1,632.12 $1,249.71 $4,681.46 $2,060.60 $1,370.43 $1,455.78 $1,462.16 $ 138.63 $ 584.17 $2,680.86 $3,117.67 $1,025.35 $5,301.72 $ 90.58 $2,018.77 $1,717.10 $ 212.96 $1,865.81 $1,368.68 $ 805.69 $1,062.75 $3,085.26 $2,703.92 $1,881.32 $4,218.43 $ 566.70 $4,366.95 $2,668.86 $2,100.56 $2,811.21 $3,087.09 $1,621.49 $2,911.06

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES of the Incorporated Village of East Rockaway, NY Theresa E. Gaffney Village Clerk-Treasurer Dated: February 26, 2026 March 5, 2026 March 12, 2026 1338556 PUBLIC AND LEGAL NOTICES… To place a notice here call us us at

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT. NASSAU COUNTY. L&L ASSOCIATES HOLDING CORP., Pltf. vs. SENECA J. VETRANO, NASSAU COUNTY TREASURER, Defts. Index #610074/2024. Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale entered April 14, 2025, I will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on March 24, 2026 at 3:30 p.m. premises k/a Section 42, Block 235 Lot 32. Sold subject to terms and conditions of filed judgment and terms of sale. The foreclosure sale will be held, “rain or shine.” PAUL MELI, Referee. LEVY & LEVY, Attys. for Pltf., 12 Tulip Dr., Great Neck, NY 11021. #102789 158455 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU WILMINGTON TRUST, NA, SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO CITIBANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE F/B/O HOLDERS OF STRUCTURED ASSET MORTGAGE INVESTMENTS II INC., BEAR STEARNS ALT-A TRUST 2007-3, MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-3, Plaintiff AGAINST SONIA F. GARNES AKA SONIA GARNES, ORLANDO FINDLAYTER INDIVIDUALLY AND AS SURVIVING SPOUSE OF YVETTE FINDLAYTER, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered September 23, 2019, 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 7, 2026 at 2:00 PM, premises known as 67 Lawrence Avenue, Lynbrook, NY 11563. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Lynbrook, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 38, Block 54, Lot 219. Approxi mate amount of judgment $516,776.20 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold

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Lynbrook HS Business Class with their teacher Mr. Tieniber (second from right) and keynote speaker Steve Madden (center) at the Business Summit and Thrive awards.

Steve Madden at the Herald LI summit The Herald Long Island Business Summit & Thrive Awards brought together entrepreneurs, executives and family-owned businesses at the Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury on March 3 for a day of networking, education and celebration focused on helping businesses grow in a challenging market. An all-day networking expo featuring organizations such as the New York Small Business Development Centers, Trellus and the Secure Choice Savings Program kicked off the summit. The opening keynote featured fash-

ion entrepreneur and Long Island native Steve Madden, who shared insights on balancing ambition with sustainability in business during his session, “Building a Business That Doesn’t Break You.” Emmy Award-winning broadcaster Curt Chaplin, guided the discussion on the challenges and rewards of growing a successful enterprise. “An entrepreneur is someone who breaks the rules and thinks of things differently,” Madden said, giving attendees a look at the mindset behind his success. — Abbey Salvemini

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subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #003213/2017. George Esernio, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 17-000730 89034 158640

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS will hold a PUBLIC HEARING and DECISIONS on Thursday, March 26th, 2026 at 5:30 P.M. in the Court Room at the Village Hall, One Columbus Drive, Lynbrook, NY 11563, on the following cases: HEARING: #1029 Joseph Ramacca - 265 Vincent Avenue, Lynbrook § 252-18 Side yards. No side yard shall be less than five feet at any story height. The sum of the minimum widths of both side yards shall not be less than 15 feet. Permitted Side Yard 5’, Proposed Side Yard: 3’ 9Ω “, Permitted Sum of the Minimum Widths: 15’, Proposed Sum of the Minimum Widths: 13’

80”. DECISION: #1028 - RKMEB LLC - 78 Taft Avenue, Lynbrook. All interested parties should appear at the Public Hearing and may view case files at the Building Department on Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:00AM and 3:00PM. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS, Ginger Fuentes, Chair Person of the Board of Zoning Appeals, Brian Stanton, Superintendent, Department of Buildings Lynbrook Publish 1X 158863

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Board of Trustees of the Incorporated Village of Lynbrook will hold a Public Hearing to consider the application of 831 Sunrise LLC for a Special Use Permit pursuant to Village Code §252-52(D) and §252-116 to allow underground parking below the building known as and by 831 Sunrise Highway to accommodate forty parking spaces in an

existing basement; and under SEQRA Regulations, to determine whether the proposed use would constitute a significant negative impact on the environment; said Public Hearing will be held at 7PM on March 30, 2026 at the Lynbrook Village Hall, One Columbus Drive, Lynbrook, New York 11563. All interested persons will be heard during the Public Hearing at the time and place aforementioned. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES JOHN GIORDANO, VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR LYNBROOK, NEW YORK Dated: March 3, 2026 158861

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR RCF 2 ACQUISITION TRUST, Plaintiff AGAINST WILLIAM G. BREVAIRE,

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he U.S. men’s hockey team’s 2-1 sudden death, overtime win over Canada to win the Olympic gold medal set off a wave of patriotism that few people anticipated. There was, of course, the usual hope of victory when the Americans won their first four games in Italy. That hope increased when they advanced to the final against Canada, the clear favorite. It wasn’t a David vs. Goliath match like the fabled 1980 Miracle on Ice, in which an American team comprising a bunch of amateur college kids defeated the Soviet Union, which was acknowledged to be the overwhelming favorite. But this year’s gold medal game, too, was an instant classic. The winning goal came less than two minutes into overtime on a rocket-like shot by Jack Hughes. There was exultation among the American fans in the arena, and the many millions watching on TV across the country. On the ice, the players were euphoric, overcome with absolute joy. The exuberant Hughes topped it all off

by giving credit to his teammates and exclaiming, “I love the USA. I’m so proud to be an American!” His words were obviously genuine and sincere — a raw, unfiltered expression of Americanism that would have had a visceral impact on many Americans at any event. But they came against the backdrop of other American Olympians criticizing the United States and President Trump. The attacks by these athletes against their own country on foreign soil, at an international event, infuriated and disappointed countess Americans regardless of whether or not they supported the president. The reaction of many progressives in politics and the media was that these statements were merely free speech. No one, of course, was denying that the athletes had the right to say what they did. But just because you have the right to say something doesn’t make it right. Nor should you say it in another country, when you’re representing the United States. Whenever I traveled overseas as a congressman, I never said a critical word about my country or the president, whether he was Democrat or Republi-

can. I believe that politics stops at the water’s edge. Besides, I can think of no country that offers more opportunity for more people or has done more good for the world than the United States. For whatever the reasons, the several days after the Olympics ended saw a wave of unabashed patriotism and expressions of love of country spread across the land. It peaked when Trump presented the hockey team at his State of the Union address. And then Hughes got a heartwarming welcome when he returned to play his first home game for the New Jersey Devils. Unfortunately, there were the naysayers. An op-ed in The New York Times claimed that the American had allowed themselves to be politicized, and had gone from heroes to zeros. The genesis of the criticism of the players was their acceptance of Trump’s invitation to visit the White House and be his guests at the State of the Union. The invitation had been made by way of FBI Director Kash Patel, who had celebrated with the players in the locker room and held his phone so they could hear Trump’s congratulations. The president’s call to the locker room was described as a political intru-

obody complained about Herb Brooks’s chat with Jimmy Carter in 1980.

sion, though it’s customary for presidents to make such calls. When President Jimmy Carter called to congratulate the 1980 gold medal winners, Coach Herb Brooks not only accepted the call, but also told Carter he supported his controversial decision to boycott that summer’s Olympics in Moscow. Back then there wasn’t a word of complaint from the media. Though Trump also invited the American women’s gold medal-winning hockey team to the White House and the State of the Union, he was assailed for prefacing the invite with the friendly jibe, “I guess I have to invite the women.” Talk about political correctness run amuck! Lighten up! Similarly, there was the criticism that the men were the object of more public acclaim than the women, ignoring the fact that the women’s team had been favored from the start and has now won three gold medals since 1998, while the men hadn’t won in 46 years. We must put aside stridency and needless political division to enjoy such moments of national patriotism, and celebrate that we are fortunate to live in the greatest nation in the history of the world. USA! Peter King is a former congressman, and a former chair of the House Committee on Homeland Security. Comments? pking@ liherald.com.

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s the Nassau Herald marks its centennial, I hope to light at least one candle on the birthday cake. I have been opinionator-in-residence for over four decades, in addition to my duties as editor for many years. That would be roughly 2,236 columns. A while ago I reconciled to the fact that when you write a column for 40-something years, some will be good, most will be good enough and some will miss the mark — any mark. And very occasionally, you hit one out of the park. I have written every week, through the ’80s, ’90s and and up to today, commenting on the news and chronicling my kids’ school years, our family vacations in the wilds of Montana, the life and times of our dogs and the adventures of my good-natured husband, who has tolerated my writing about everything from his red golf pants to his ongoing fight with pancreatic cancer. A longtime weekly column becomes a

history of its time. I wrote in heavy black ink about the World Trade Center attacks, Hurricane Sandy, presidential elections, fashion trends, diets and riots, and with a finer-tipped pen I wrote about my family, eventually including eulogies for my mother and father and more than one friend. My column has been my space to figure out what I think about this world and how to be a good neighbor in our community. I’ve tried to use my 750 words each week to promote serious debate. My outlook, supporting diversity and women’s rights, reflects what I believe. Not everyone agrees, and I have the letters to prove it. In recent years, some have gotten ugly, like so much dark current flowing through our media. I can recall, at the beginning of my newspaper career, cutting and pasting printed stories on boards, each one a page of the paper. If the story didn’t fit, you just cut a paragraph or two from the bottom. Thus the importance of the first sentence or two, known as the lede, and the first three paragraphs, which basically told the story. I was hired away from the late South Shore Record, owned by the indomitable

Florence Schwartzberg, by Leatrice Spanierman, the Herald’s brilliant editor in chief and a natural news writer. Leatrice was socially, intellectually and emotionally intertwined with the Herald brand. We turned out big local papers in those days at our Lawrence headquarters. Our team wrote 10 to 20 local stories every week, and our motto was, “Everything that happens anywhere in the world has a Five Towns angle.” And it was true. If a ship hit an iceberg in Antarctica, for sure there was someone who knew someone on board. This is all to say that local newspapers are essential to a functioning democracy, and I am grateful to have enjoyed this golden age of local journalism. This is also to say that across the country, small papers are closing. The loss of a reliable local news source has many consequences for a community. One is the inability to monitor the actions of government agencies and elected officials. Subscribe to and read and advertise in our papers. We need to mind what’s going on in our schools, and to do that we need reporters to monitor the board meetings, and to do that we need to pay

verything that happens anywhere in the world has a local angle.

them. Local papers cover everything from potholes to parades. The obituaries are their guiding light, reflecting a community’s past, reminding us of the special ties that bind friends and neighbors together. When you wanted the scoop on how the blizzards of 2026 affected our schools and roadways, you read about it in the Herald. Wonder why the athletic fields at Lawrence High School are still closed? Want to know what Peter King said about “bipartisanship”? Do you know which Long Beach native won gold at the Olympics? Open the Herald. If you have property tax grievances or worry about the electric grid in your area, read the Herald and find the facts you need to better understand the issues facing Long Islanders now. The dailies look at news through a wide-angle lens; our focus is narrow. I love being a part of this news-gathering and opinion-formulating enterprise. From my perch, I focus inward, on family and life issues, and sometimes outward, on the political and social forces that unite and divide us. It’s a wonderful job, getting to tell the ongoing story of our American democracy. Copyright 2026 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be reached at randik3@aol.com.

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hat if we told you that in every school district across Long Island, an average of 200 students are silently suffering from a condition that has left them barely able to get out of bed? That these children miss school at more than twice the rate of their peers? That they are twice as likely to struggle to learn, concentrate and remember? What if we told you that these students suffer from depression at three times the rate of their healthy schoolmates? That, unlike the flu, their illness doesn’t dissipate with rest and time, and in many cases gets worse? That it can take months or years for a family to find a doctor who understands the disorder — and that when they do, that doctor often has no treatment to offer? If we told you a crisis of that scale was playing out in every Long Island school district, you would expect emergency meetings of school boards, action from Albany and, at minimum, that someone in a position of authority was paying attention. Yet, tragically, this crisis is real, and almost no one is paying attention. An estimated 25,000 children across Long Island are living with long Covid — the little-understood condition that develops when a Covid-19 infection does not fully resolve. Formally known as post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2, it is defined as symptoms that persist or newly arise more than three months after infection — and many of the 23 million Americans with long Covid have been suffering for over half a decade. “Long haulers” experience a unique combination of more than 200 potential symptoms, including crushing fatigue, brain fog, heart palpitations, pain with

no clear origin, and immune dysfunction that standard blood tests cannot detect. The National Institutes of Health’s RECOVER Initiative determined that roughly 4 percent of children who contracted Covid-19 later develop the condition — translating to 200 students per district in Long Island’s 125 school districts. And because Covid continues to circulate, new cases are being added every day. Harvard economists have estimated the total cost of long Covid to the United States at $3.7 trillion. For a family with a seriously affected child, navigating years of visits to specialists, lost parental income and insurance companies that routinely deny claims, the financial burden can easily reach six figures. This is not a minor post-pandemic inconvenience. It is one of the largest ongoing public health and economic crises in American history. A situation of this magnitude should be impossible to miss. School boards should have data. Superintendents should have plans. Doctors should have answers. Instead, these children are largely invisible — and the reasons are worth understanding. Long Covid carries no definitive diagnostic test, its symptoms overlap with conditions doctors are quicker to define, and families often spend a year or more cycling through specialists without answers. Many of these families suffer quietly at home, unaware of others going through the same thing, with no community, no organized voice, no constituency demanding to be heard. Parents describe a particular kind of helplessness. They watch a child who was active, engaged and social withdraw from everything that once defined them. They fight insurance companies, drain

letters News literacy should be required in schools To the Editor: As a superintendent and a proud educator for over 25 years, I couldn’t agree more with the editorial in the Feb. 26-March 4 issue, “Long Island students need news literacy.” In fact, I believe it should be mandated in all K-12 school districts. In today’s digital world, especially in the age of A.I., where fake images and misleading headlines often come across as “authentic,” developing strong news literacy skills is more important than ever. With a competitive 24-hour “breaking news” cycle coupled with the constant flow of social media feeds, the singular, more traditional news sources are long gone. Now audiences, including young and impressionable adolescents, often rely on media outlets and websites that may be unverified or deceptive.

savings and search online late at night for anything that might help. They sometimes pursue ineffective — and dangerous — therapies offered by unscrupulous people preying on their desperation. More than anything, they wait for a return to normalcy that medicine has not yet figured out how to deliver. Teachers watch capable students quietly disappear. The hand that was always first in the air goes still, and half-done work replaces finished assignments. Without the training to recognize the symptoms of long Covid, too many educators mistake it for disengagement or a behavioral problem. It is neither. Children are being left behind in ways that cannot always be recovered — the reading level never reached, the travel team never made, the Homecoming never attended, the college essay never written. Childhood has a timeline, and long Covid does not respect it. If your child has been struggling since a Covid infection — however mild or even asymptomatic — long Covid may be the explanation no one has yet offered. Ask your pediatrician. Mount Sinai South Nassau hospital, Northwell Health and Stony Brook University Hospital all have long Covid clinics — worldclass resources waiting to help, right in our backyard. This Sunday, March 15, is Long Covid Awareness Day. But awareness without action is futile. So let’s commit to making this the year long Covid gets the recognition, coverage and funding it so sorely needs. Our children deserve nothing less. Are you or your child suffering from long Covid? We want to hear your story, which we will keep anonymous. Email us at longcovid@liherald.com.

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or the past two months, many skeptics of the administration of New york City Mayor Zohran Mamdani have been anticipating an exodus of residents because of the new mayor’s policies. For now, anyone who tells you that people are leaving New york City in droves is indulging in wishful thinking. But it’s useful to examine Mamdani’s short history to see what he’s doing and whether there are any warning signs ahead. First of all, it’s worth talking about trends when it comes to people leaving the city and the state. Overall, the state is losing population due to the high cost of living and people’s desire to live in warmer climates. in the case of New york City, the only numbers available to date are from July 2024. At that point the city had gained 87,000 new residents in the previous year, the result, demographers explained, of a combination of an increase in the birth rate and wealthy

people from other parts of the world continuing to come to the Big Apple. The international arrivals are the well-to-do who buy high-cost apartments and buildings. Take a trip to Manhattan’s 57th Street and you’ll find towering buildings with breathtaking Central Park views. New york is a very attractive place for these bigmoney people who can’t find the kind of attractions they’re seeking in their native countries. Mamdani has appointed many people who have had previous government experience at the federal and state level. his first deputy mayor, Dean Fuleihan, was my chief of staff in the Assembly when i was chair of the Ways and Means Committee, and the budget director for Mayor Bill de Blasio. Fuleihan is smart, and knows the city’s fiscal issues. The mayor was fortunate to be able to keep Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch, and she’ll stay as long as he doesn’t meddle in police operations. The recent snowstorms were a big test for Mamdani, but by the second big storm, last month, the cleanup was a lot smoother. Snowstorms have always

Letters The ability to critically analyze and question the information we encounter is no longer optional; it’s an essential life skill. This is why the Baldwin Union Free School District has implemented a robust news and media literacy curriculum for several years now. Beginning in sixth grade, news literacy skills are embedded into our middle and high school social studies and English coursework. Our high school seniors are also required to complete College Civics and News Literacy, a dual-credit course through our partnership with Stony Brook University’s Center for News Literacy. We even hosted a workshop to educate parents about misinformation, since becoming news-literate is important for everyone. News literacy is much more than distinguishing between true and false. Students acquire skills to identify credible sources and misinformation, recognize bias, assess evidence and sources, and critically evaluate the influence of media on individuals and society, including online “trolls.” Teaching these skills in our classrooms prepares students not only for higher education and future careers but also to become thoughtful, informed citizens who are trusted sources of information.

been a big deal in the city, and especially since the days of Mayor John Lindsay. After the first major snowstorm of his administration, the city failed to plow any streets in Queens, and that damaged Lindsay’s reputation for years. And de Blasio had a horrific first snowstorm experience when he decided to keep the plows out of key sections of Manhattan. The most important issue facing the mayor is his multi-billion-dollar budget deficit. Mamdani has suggested that the state allow the city to tax the earnings of millionaires and billionaires, but that proposal has gotten a cold shoulder from gov. Kathy hochul, who’s running for re-election this year. in the past few weeks, a number of progressive groups have been in Albany, pushing for that increase, but any legislation that creates such a tax is sure to be vetoed by the governor. Since the mayor began talking about the deficit, the state has found an extra $1.4 billion that will help the city. One new proposal that would help raise at least another $1 billion is to add more parking meters around the city. That

ut what will a 34-yearold, first-term mayor have to do to balance the budget?

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idea might not be very popular, but it’s better than the mayor’s proposed 9.5 percent citywide increase in the real estate tax. There is some support from Albany progressives for the idea, but it would have to get through both houses of the Legislature. So what will a 34-year-old, first-term mayor have to do to balance the budget? There is such a thing as cutting some expenditures, though that hasn’t been attempted by any recent mayors. The 2025 city budget was an estimated $112.4 billion. having chaired a legislative fiscal committee, i believe that an honest effort should be made to trim some unnecessary spending in order to persuade the state to help close the city’s budget gap. At this point there hasn’t been any so-called “Mamdani effect.” There are lots of things that could happen, but so far, so good. When you manage a government as large as New york City’s, however, there are many land mines ahead, any one of which could do a new, young mayor in. Jerry Kremer was a state assemblyman for 23 years, and chaired the Assembly’s Ways and Means Committee for 12 years. He currently chairs the Capitol Insight Group, a government relations firm. Comments? jkremer@liherald.com.

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