South Shore Record 01-29-2026

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Winter storm impacts communities

Five Towns snowed in

Frumie Ganz releases third book page 3

The Hewlett-East Rockaway Jewish Centre participated in their third Martin Luther King Jr. day of service at Elmont Memorial High School, on Jan. 19. The day of service was in partnership with HewlettEast Rockaway Jewish Centre, Church of the Harvest in Elmont, UJA Federation and PJ Library. There were 175 total volunteers from all the groups

including eight teen dialogue groups and six adult dialogue groups. They organized donations of warm clothing, school supplies, toiletries and nonperishable food.

In total, 200 cheese sandwiches, 200 peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and 100 snack bags were donated to the Mary Brennan Inn in Hempstead. Rock and Wrap it Up! and

the Methodist Church received clothing, 200 snack bags and 100 school bags.

The S.H.O.P. in Cedarhurst was given 50 toiletry bags and the Kedner Steven Foundation got boxes of non-perishable food and school bags. Along with the Meera Empowerment/Nassau County Courts receiving non-perishable food and winter clothing.

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Atlantic Beach installs new Board of Ethics committee

By AIDAN WARSHAVSKY awarshavsky@liherald.com

The Board of Trustees for the Village of Atlantic Beach appointed five new members—Jeffrey Cooper, Elizabeth Woolfe, Stephen Radin, Michele Masucci, and Barry Felder—to the Board of Ethics on Jan 12.

Passed by resolution, the Board of Ethics members will serve key functions. They will act as an investigatory board, enforce the village’s Code of Ethics, provide guidance to village officials and employees who may face ethical conflicts, and recommend legal action to the Board of Trustees when appropriate.

In a text message following the meeting, Village Mayor Barry Frohlinger described the appointees as dedicated and impartial. “They are essential to preserving public trust and integrity in our village government,” he wrote. “It provides an objective forum to uphold our standards and promote transparency.”

Cooper, the first appointee, was among the earliest residents to volunteer for the position. A village resident for 45 years, he has been actively involved in community events and previously served on the village’s finance committee. Cooper brings a professional background in auto finance.

Woolfe—also a longtime village res-

ident—grew up in her home on Coronado street, and has is an experienced nonprofit consultant. With over a decade of experience at the senior administrative level, she has served as a board member with organizations like The Greater New York Chapter of the Society for Public Health Education, the Peninsula Counseling Center, and the Social Impact Fund.

“I think that having any kind of policy that allows for there to be a review or an evaluation of any kind of ethical conditions or situations is a positive step for the village,” Woolfe said.

Cooper and Woolfe will each serve one-year terms, expiring July 6, 2026, at noon.

Radin is a retired attorney with more than four decades of experience

in corporate governance and compliance. He previously worked in Weil’s securities litigation practice group, where he helped resolve stockholder demands.

Masucci, also an experienced attorney, has served as a board member for organizations such as RIP Medical Debt and The Eye-Bank for Sight Restoration. She is also a member of the Task Force on Civic Education for the New York City Bar Association.

As a partner at Nixon Peabody, Masucci advised healthcare companies on transactions and regulatory matters. Like Cooper, she was also one of the first to volunteer.

Radin and Masucci will serve twoyear terms, expiring July 5, 2027, at noon.

Felder, the final appointee, previously served as the village attorney from the mid-1980s until 2000. He was instrumental in forming the Marine Recreation District, which established a special zoning area for beach clubs, bathing facilities, and related recreational uses for oceanfront properties. Felder will serve a three-year term, expiring July 3, 2028, at noon.

Deputy Mayor Joseph Pierantoni, who assembled the committee, said at the meeting that the members are qualified and “possess the temperament and experience” for their roles. “We thank them for taking on this responsibility,” he said.

Showcasing blended families through a children’s book

By MELISSA BERMAN mberman@liherald.com

Continuing “The Little Red Headed Girl” book series, Frumie Ganz has published her third book, “My Blended Family.”

This book is a true story about love, belonging and family togetherness. It is aimed for children four to 11 and cost $10 to purchase on Amazon.

“It’s about my personal experience having a blended family pretty much my whole entire life,” Ganz said.

The Cedarhurst resident’s vision for this book was to make sure children know it’s okay to come from a divorced home and that families come in all different shapes and sizes.

The book features an introduction to the story and the illustration is of a patchwork quilt.

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flowing out as rhymes and I thought it was really cute so I continued,” she added.

Ganz said she is always working and after her second book published in November, she thought about what comes next in her storyline. The book officially published on Jan. 4 and she is already thinking about her fourth.

“One of the most important things about this to me is children from divorced homes,” Ganz said. “That was my idea and I figured why not speak about my personal family and that’s what I did.”

ne of the most important things about this to me is children from divorced homes.

FRuMIE G ANz Cedarhurst author

“Families are like a patchwork quilt stitched together with different color stories and love,” she said.

What makes this book different from the first two is that it is written as a rhyme and it is based off her personal experiences.

“When I started writing it was

The only things in the book that aren’t real are the names and she said everything about each person is 100 percent real and true.

At the end of the book, she wrote a message from the author and plans to include this segment in her following publications.

“I’ve always loved being creative and finding new ways to share my ideas with the world,” Ganz said. “Writing children’s book has allowed me to pour my heart into stories that reflect both my dreams and my families love.”

She wants her readers to know that they can follow their dreams no mat -

ter how old they are and to treasure moments with family.

Just like the first two books, Ganz does all her own illustrations and finished the whole book in three months.

“When I have an idea I really have to complete it,” she said. “I won’t stop till I finish it and I compete what I start. I don’t want to leave something hanging on not finished.”

The book has already received multiple reviews from parents who have been reading it to their children.

“We all absolutely loved this beautiful new book and honestly, these books keep getting better and better,” Riki K. wrote in a review on Amazon.

Riki said the writing is poetic, warm, joyful and a pleasure to read from start to finish.

“What truly shines is the beautiful, honest depiction of how a blended family can come together,” Riki wrote. “Each person brings their own unique personality, quirks and talents to create something truly special.”

Rachel Dadon wrote that the book stands out as a beautifully illustrated, rhyming children’s picture book that joyfully dives into unique personalities, hobbies and quirks of each family member.

“This shows what truly makes a big, happy family tick: love, acceptance and togetherness,” Dadon wrote.

Kimberly Potter wrote that she loves all the books Ganz has published.

“She always writes about great topics for children,” Potter wrote. “I always love her stories and it’s such an easy read.”

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History’s lessons demand lifelong vigilance

Though this month’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day and International Holocaust Remembrance Day have passed, the lessons we can take from both are lifelong.

On Jan. 19, the nation commemorated the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the civil rights movement. MLK Day isn’t just a celebration of one man’s achievements; it is a call to examine the enduring struggle for racial justice, equality and human dignity. King’s life and legacy remind us that progress is neither automatic nor permanent. It must be protected through vigilance, education and moral courage.

Eight days later was Holocaust Remembrance Day — another solemn day of commemoration. Each year on Jan. 27 — the date of the liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp in 1945 — we pause to reflect on one of history’s darkest chapters and reaffirm our responsibility to remember. The day commemorates the 6 million Jewish men, women and children murdered by the Nazi regime during World War II, along with millions of others, including Roma, people with disabilities, political dissidents, members of sexual minorities and others who were targeted and killed.

Remembrance days such as these are often accompanied by moments of silence, educa-

tional programs, survivor testimonies, memorial ceremonies, museum exhibits and classroom discussions across the globe. These observances are intentional acts of learning and reflection, meant to ensure that history is not forgotten, distorted or repeated.

What unites the remembrance of the Holocaust, MLK Day and similar historical observances is their shared warning: injustice thrives in silence, ignorance and apathy.

In our era, which is experiencing rising antisemitism, racism, xenophobia and political polarization, these lessons are more urgent than ever. Misinformation spreads quickly, and historical facts are sometimes questioned or deliberately distorted. Remembrance days serve as anchors of truth. They remind us that these events are not abstract or distant; they happened to real people, within living memory, and their consequences still shape our world today.

Education is the most powerful antidote to hate. Learning about the Holocaust helps people understand where intolerance can lead when fear and conspiracy replace empathy and critical thinking. Studying the civil rights movement reveals how ordinary people, from students to clergy to workers, can challenge unjust systems through collective action, nonviolence and moral clarity. These

Oliner doesn’t hide his disdain for renters

To the Editor:

Former Lawrence Mayor Martin Oliner displayed both ignorance and intolerance when he told the Herald “… there’s no place for a rental unit of any sort in the community. We want people who don’t wander in and out.”

Oliner’s remarks were included in last week’s story “Former Village of Lawrence Mayor Martin Oliner files motion in $190 million lawsuit,” in which the Herald reported on Oliner’s motion in a

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lawsuit related to the Town of Hempstead’s 2024 move to block a transit-oriented housing development near the Lawrence Long Island Rail Road station.

Given his hostility toward tenants, one wonders whether Oliner favors evicting the 360 Lawrence residents who, according to points2homes.com, currently rent homes in the village. Perhaps he would like Immigration and Customs Enforcement to deport them to Queens.

stories empower new generations to recognize injustice and believe that change is possible.

Importantly, remembrance is not about assigning guilt to those alive today, but about assigning responsibility. Responsibility to speak out against hate, to protect democratic values, to stand with marginalized communities and to recognize early warning signs of injustice. When we remember, we honor the victims by committing ourselves to a more humane future.

These observances also create space for empathy. Survivor testimonies and historical narratives humanize events that can otherwise feel overwhelming or distant. They remind us that behind every statistic is a person with dreams, family and dignity. This human connection is essential in countering the tendency to reduce others to labels or stereotypes.

Remembering is not passive. It is an active commitment to learning, teaching and acting. By honoring the lessons of the Holocaust, King’s legacy and other pivotal moments in history, we affirm the shared values of dignity, justice and humanity. In doing so, we help ensure that “Never again” and “Justice for all” aren’t empty phrases, but guiding principles for the present and the future.

The Five Towns actually have a greater proportion of renters than does Nassau County as a whole — 21.6 percent, compared with 18 percent. It’s not known whether more Five Town renters “wander in and out” than do those in other parts of the county.

In addition to opposing any diversity in the housing stock, Oliner is against an effort to make Lawrence affordable for young families. Transit-oriented developments are intended to bring homes within the financial reach of more middle-income New Yorkers while avoiding the traffic congestion that results from building single-family homes far from public transit.

Maybe he favors posting a sign: “Welcome to Lawrence — As Long as You’re Not a Renter.”

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Weekend snowstorm covers Five Towns in snow and ice

By AIDAN WARSHAVSKY awarshavsky@liherald.com

Streets across the Five Towns were blanketed with as much as 8 inches of snow this past weekend from the winter storm that affected most of the region. Ice and snow created hazardous conditions, prompted school district closures— including Hewlett and Lawrence— and library closures—Peninsula Public and Hewlett-Woodmere—on Jan. 26.

Governor Kathy Hochul announced a state of emergency Friday ahead of the anticipated heavy snow, icy conditions, and wind chills in the single digits. Hochul also deployed 100 service members of the New York National Guard with 24 Humvees, staging them across Long Island, as well as New York City and the Lower Hudson Valley.

“With the blizzard hitting, please stay home if you can and stay off the roads,” Assemblyman Ari Brown said in a video on Facebook early Sunday morning. “Check on your elderly neighbors, help anyone who may need it, and make sure everyone stays warm and safe.”

In Cedarhurst, Mayor Benjamin Weinstock urged residents to keep vehicles off village streets, and to avoid shoveling snow into the roadway. He also encouraged residents to clear snow from nearby fire hydrants.

In an effort to prevent pipes from freezing, Residents in Atlantic Beach were told to keep their heat set to at least 60 degrees

and to allow faucets on exterior walls to drip slightly, according to village officials. They were also encouraged to secure outdoor items—with wind gusts approaching 30 miles per hour—and move their vehicles off the streets.

The Public Works Department worked through Sunday night into Monday morning, performing primary and secondary cleanups along with a curb-to-curb cleanup. The Nassau County Police department reported responding to roughly 60 car accidents between 6 a.m. on Sunday and 2 a.m. on Monday, with icy roads and low

visibility creating hazardous conditions.

County Director of Planning Dan Melody said that the number could have gone up with people not staying at home, and despite the constant attention to roadways, ice had made them very slippery.

On Monday, the LIRR operated on a weekend schedule, and NICE Bus operated with “extreme delays” and limited service.

PSEG-Long Island reported about 800 outages from the storm starting at 12 a.m Sunday, with the majority of services being restored. They advised people to stay away from downed wires, which

should always be considered live, and avoid standing in water or slush.

While there will be no more snow, extreme winds and cold temperatures will continue to affect the tri-state area, Town Supervisor John Ferretti said crews are committed to making roadways safe, and applauded the efforts of the community.

“Thank you to our hardworking crews and to our residents for their patience and cooperation,” Town Supervisor John Ferretti said.

Nominate a student under 18 for the Sustainability Champion Award to recognize their efforts in driving sustainable change.

Submit a nomination of approximately 100 words or less describing the student’s leadership in promoting sustainability: What motivates them? What impact have they had?

Be sure to include a photo or an example of their work—whether it’s a community garden, an environmental campaign, or a creative solution to a sustainability challenge.

Families gather for movie night at LPS

Lawrence Primary School hosted Family Movie Night, bringing students, families, and staff together for an evening of fun, laughter, and connection. The event featured the movie “The Bad Guys 2”, which delighted audiences of all ages.

The evening was filled with smiles and a strong sense of community as families settled in to enjoy the movie together. Popcorn was served, adding to the classic movie-night experience and making the event even more special for everyone in attendance.

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munity came together for a fun and relaxing night, creating lasting memories for students outside of the classroom setting.

“Events like this strengthen the bond between home and school and highlight the importance of shared experiences,” the district wrote in a news release.

The PTA hosted and organizing the event. Their dedication, generosity, and hard work made the evening a tremendous success, and the school is deeply grateful for their continued support.

— Melissa Berman

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