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Incumbents win big in re-election Villafane, Sobel and Versocki returned to office with over 1,000 votes each that when Mayor Elena Villafane asked me to run for anothlfeeney@liherald.com er term as village trustee, I would say yes,” Sobel said after Sea Cliff Mayor Elena Villa- the votes were tallied. “The fane secured another term in opportunity to represent the office alongside village Trust- residents and citizens of Sea ees Mark Sobel and James Ver- Cliff is one of the great joys in socki in the village election my life. It’s a village that cares, Tuesday night. Despite the and one that has made me and unusual events of the preced- my family feel so welcome. There are so many ing week, the eveitems left to be ning was business done, and I can’t as usual for the vilwait to tackle them lage officials and with the mayor and those in charge of our board to make counting the baldecisions that will lots. help citizens of all V i l l a f a n e ages feel proud to t h a n k e d v i l l a g e ELENA VILLAFANE live within our one staff and her con- Mayor, Sea Cliff square mile.” stituents for putting “I am honored to their faith in her for serve another term with Mayor another term. “This was an exercise in Villafane and Mark Sobel,” Verdemocracy,” Villafane said. “We socki added. “Our village has got organized, reached out to elected a great mayor for anothour people, put our message out er term, and I appreciate the trust our community has there and it paid off.” Villafane captured 1,064 placed in this duly elected votes, out of a total of 1,149 board.” The founder of Pirate’s cast, to win her third term. Sobel, who was appointed to Booty, Robert Ehrlich, received the board in 2023, gar nered 62 votes as a write-in candidate. 1,055 votes to earn his first full Eight days before the election, term on the board, and Ver- Ehrlich showed up at Village socki won a third term with Hall with three other men and attempted to seize control 1,027 votes. “There was never a doubt CONTINUED ON PAGE 3
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Celebrating Sports Night at North Shore North Shore High School students dressed up in different colors as grades competed against each other during the annual Sports Night event. Story, more photos, Page 4.
Collaborating to help the community How Philanthropy in Phocus, YOLO Strong work together By WILL SHEELINE wsheeline@liherald.com
In a collaboration aimed at uplifting local communities, Philanthropy in Phocus and the YOLO Strong Foundation have joined forces to amplify their impact across Long Island. Tommy DiMisa, the creator behind Philanthropy in Phocus, a weekly video podcast highlighting philanthropic events on Long Island, and Danielle Taylor, founder of YOLO Strong, discussed their partnership and its profound implications for charitable endeavors during a recent Philanthropy in Phocus show, which recently passed a milestone of 200 episodes.
Founded by Taylor 13 years ago, YOLO Strong Foundation has been a beacon of hope for families facing the challenges of childhood illness. The organization’s mission expanded beyond fundraising events. Like their notable “four by four” races, where participants run four miles every four hours for 24 hours, which includes a unique real estate initiative. Taylor said that, driven by a passion to integrate philanthropy with business, she established the YOLO Home Team three years ago. This team of real estate professionals pledges a portion of their home sale proceeds to support YOLO Strong and its mission. CONTINUED ON PAGE 2
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