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Here’s what Baldwin schools think of Gov. Hochul’s cellphone ban By HERNESTO GALDAMEZ & BRIAN NORMAN of the Baldwin Herald
Solidifying plans to implement New York’s new school cellphone ban, Gov. Kathy Hochul met with school leaders from Nassau and Rockland counties and New York City last month. The new distraction-free policy, part of the state’s fiscal year 2026 budget, goes into effect on Aug. 1. The law restricts the use of inter net-enabled devices — including smartphones, smartwatches, and tablets — on all public school grounds for the entirety of the school day. Hochul said she believed the policy would help children become more engaged and, ultimately, higher-functioning adults.
“I believe that as a result of this cellphone ban, we will have young people who are finally liberated from the addictive qualities of social media and the cellphone they never seem able to put down,” she said at the Hicksville School District office on June 24. “Across the country, 74 percent of teachers have said it is impossible to teach and connect with our young people anymore because they’re competing with TikTok dance videos, and that kids aren’t learning the way they used to.” Baldwin Superintendent Shari Camhi said the district has already been preparing for the change. “In adherence to the New York State law, we must prohibit the use of inter netContinued on paGe 7
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David Kreutz, an incoming senior at Baldwin High School, made history this summer as the first-ever student representative on the Baldwin Board of Education. Sworn in as an ex officio member, Kreutz will serve as a voice for the district’s students, offering input on issues that affect their school experiences. “Being sworn in as Baldwin’s first student representative is the highest achievement of any of my extracurricular pursuits,” Kreutz said. “It’s a continuation of the legacy my family holds in education, including my grandfather who served as principal at Elmont Memorial High School.” Kreutz, who currently works as a summer custodian at Shubert Elementary School, said a plaque on the building’s facade—reading “For the use and benefit of youth”—encapsulates his vision for student advocacy. “That is a perfect representation of what our school board system must aim to continue achieving,” he said. “Students make use of our academic facilities and spend a majority of their formative years at school. It is the right of every student to make changes for the better of their future.” Though his role on the board is nonvoting, Kreutz said he takes seriously the responsibility of representing student voices. “Understanding that my peers have trusted me to represent their interests undeniably brings some pressure,” he said, “but I feel it is a privilege, and I am honored to have the opportunity to bring unprecedented representation to our board.” Kreutz plans to make himself acces-
sible to fellow students through in-person conversations and social media, and hopes to collaborate with student government to communicate key decisions made by the board. “My primary goal as student representative is to expand the civic engagement of the student body,” he said. “Providing a bridge between high school life and district affairs will empower students to take control of their education.” He also plans to attend community events, sports games, performances and club meetings to ensure that the wide range of student interests is reflected in his work on the board. “While every day in the classroom will be especially important, addressing the needs of students in our athletic and performing arts programs, alongside clubs and organizations, is critical,” he said. “Advocating for the needs of every student is my highest priority.” Kreutz said he sees the position as an opportunity to develop leadership skills that will benefit him long after graduation. “Regardless of where I live in the future, I want to ensure that I have experience in making a difference for those around me,” he said. “This will help me benefit my community, while understanding what it means to hold the esteemed positions in school administration.” He also hopes to connect with student leaders from across Long Island to share ideas and strategies, and to encourage future Baldwin students to step into leadership roles. “In the coming years, I hope that the student body has the means to take a further grasp upon their education, and establish an increased sense of pride over the amazing aspects of our town.”
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Carly portillo of Baldwin is spearheading a karaoke night to be held on July 24 at the Long Beach Hotel for autistic young adults.
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Hangout one Happy place will host its first-ever pickleball tournament this weekend.
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er, more inclusive. Nobody should be left behind. Nobody should be left out, no matter what.” A recent communications major who previously studied psychology, Portillo said her time at Geneseo — where she works with students through the TRIO support program — helped solidify her desire to foster community through events like this. “I used to work with autistic first graders, and I fell in love with it,” she said. “I want to help create the kind of community I’ve seen on campus — one where people rely on one another and feel safe.” The karaoke night is open to all, but organizers are especially hoping to draw young adults with autism, who often lack accessible social spaces. One of Portillo’s goals is to make sure the event isn’t just full of well-meaning supporters, but offers an inclusive environment for those it’s designed for. “There’s been a lot of support from the community, but the hardest part has been spreading the word to the right people,” Portillo said. “I want this to be a space where they feel seen, heard and celebrated.” Athena said they expect around 30 attendees, including about 12 to 15 neu-
rodiverse young adults, plus their family members. She hopes this larger, more public version will help raise awareness and invite more people from surrounding communities to participate. “It makes them feel included,” Athena said. “With a lot of places, they don’t feel that way. Hopefully we can continue doing this, and more people will come and feel wanted and included.” Portillo is still seeking donations — including snacks, drinks, paper goods, gift cards, or small giveaways — and is welcoming sponsorships or any kind of collaboration from local businesses. Donors will be recognized with business cards at the event, logo placement on promotional flyers and social media tags. More than anything, Portillo hopes the event reminds people that inclusion and belonging are possible — and necessary. “I want everyone who attends to walk away feeling accepted and important,” she said. “That includes those who are different from us. This is about showing that community can really exist, and that we can create it together.” Those interested in donating or getting involved can contact Portillo at Portillo.Carly2212@gmail.com.
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Hangout One Happy Place in Baldwin is set to host its first-ever pickleball tournament this weekend, with a mission that goes beyond the game itself — to bring joy, inclusion, and support to children and young adults of all abilities. The event is being organized by Angela Lucas, founder of hangout, a community space dedicated to fostering inclusive play. Inspired by her own experience trying to participate in a traditional pickleball program, Lucas wanted to create an opportunity where everyone, regardless of ability, could feel welcome. “They were so excited and they’re going to get to play, you know, with the same level,” Lucas said. “But while playing, they know they’re doing their helping out the hangout, so it just turned into something magical.” Eighteen players have signed up to take part in the tournament, and everyone will have a chance to get on the court. The main winner will receive a commemorative tournament T-shirt, but Lucas said the true prize is watching the kids have fun and feel part of something bigger.
Helping run the event is Lucas’s group, Pickleball Friends, whose volunteers are stepping in to ensure the day runs smoothly. All funds raised from the tournament will go directly back into One Happy Place. Lucas said proceeds will support facility improvements and help fund scholarships so more children and young adults can participate in future programs. “So everything helps and everything is used directly for the students,” she said. One Happy Place has become a growing part of the Baldwin community, with a focus on inclusive, student-centered programming. Lucas hopes the tour nament raises more awareness about the importance of accessible recreational opportunities. “They get to grow here. They get to shine here that they’re coming from all over Long Island to get this happiness because everything here is for them,” Lucas said. Organizers hope this will be the first of many pickleball tour naments to come. Anyone interested in supporting the event or learning more can visit Hangout One Happy Place at 2959 Grand Ave. in Baldwin.
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Left fielder River Town had a team-leading 69 hits in the first half of the season as well as 17 stolen bases.
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Ducks build momentum for second half By TONY BELLISSIMO tbellissimo@liherald.com
Only time will tell if the Long Island Ducks can carry the momentum they built down the stretch of the first half of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball season when a 9-1 finish still left them four games behind the York Revolution in the North Division. The Ducks, who went 35-28 and saw Ronaldo Flores lead the league in firsthalf batting with a .362 average, have shown second-year manager Lew Ford they’re more than capable of qualifying for the playoffs and making a push for the franchise’s fifth championship. “We’re doing a lot of good things and know we have a solid ballclub,” said Ford, the Ducks’ all-time hits leader with 1,036, good enough for third in league history. “Our pitching, hitting and fielding were all first or second in the league. If we keep that going we absolutely can make the playoffs.” Including Flores, the Ducks had nine players appear in at least 45 of the first half’s 63 games. The 23-year-old catcher, who began the second half on the dis-
abled list, had 59 hits in 163 at-bats with 7 homers and 30 RBIs. The franchise typically leads the Atlantic League in annual player departures to either Major League Baseball contracts or overseas, but the Ducks entered the second half with as much stability as they’ve had in quite some time. Another example of how the Atlantic League is an outstanding option for those looking to reach or return to the next level is pitcher Zach Plesac, who made seven starts for the Ducks, winning four with a 2.84 ERA before inking a deal with the St. Louis’ Cardinals organization June 5 and reporting to Triple-A affiliate Memphis. Plesac has six seasons of MLB experience and Ford is now working with a starting rotation consisting of four righthanders (Tim Melville, David Griffin, Ryan Sandberg and Jonah Dipoto) and southpaw Juan Hillman, “Our pitchers are throwing well and keeping us in every game,” Ford said. Melville’s tenure with the Ducks dates back to 2017 and he’s currently in his third stint in Central Islip. In
between he’s had his contract purchased by the Minnesota Twins and Colorado Rockies. He threw just 26 innings in the first half this season, mostly in relief, and earned three wins with a 4.15 ERA. “He’s a veteran leader who’s been in the big leagues more than once,” Ford said. Griffin made 10 starts in the first half, going 5-1 with a 3.90 ERA and 63 strikeouts in 60 innings. “He took a nohitter into the eighth inning a couple of starts back,” Ford said of Griffin, who joined the Ducks in August of last season. Sandberg, from Island Park and a 2016 graduate of West Hempstead High School, is in his first season with the Ducks after spending two years with Quebec in the Frontier League. He made six starts in the first half and produced an impressive 3.16 ERA with a record of 3-2. “Ryan’s been doing a great job and has become a big part of the rotation,” Ford said. With closer Peyton Williams currently on the injured list, Ford is using a committee to seal the deal. “We’re hop-
ing to get him back before the season ends,” Ford said of Williams. The offense produced six runs per game through the first 63 and was aggressive on the bases with 109 steals. Leadoff hitter and star defensive centerfielder Chris Roller (19) and left fielder River Town (17) are the stolen base leaders, and the latter had a team-best 69 hits in the first half. “We’ve got a nice core group and closing the first half on a hot streak boosted confidence and showed what we can do,” Town said. “Our pitchers have been lights-out and offensively we’re having fun and playing hard-nosed baseball.” In the power department, third baseman Troy Viola belted 11 homers and knocked in 44 runs to lead the team in both categories, and outfielder Cody Thomas had 10 dingers and 39 RBIs. Other mainstays in the lineup are outfielders Taylor Kohlwey and JC Encarnacion, shortstop Kole Kaler, and catcher Justin O’Conner. We’re too good of a team to not build off how we finished the first half,” Town said.
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enabled devices, including cell phones, smartwatches, Google smart glasses, and personal laptops or tablets, on school grounds during the school day,” Camhi wrote in an email. “The school day encompasses all instructional and non-instructional periods, such as lunchtime or advisory, and as students switch classes. “It is important to note that the Baldwin Union Free School District has had a strict cell phone policy in place for quite some time,” she added. “Cell phones are already fully prohibited for grades K-8 and restricted during class time for grades 9-12. Our high school will need to take this restriction one step further by prohibiting the use of personal internet-enabled devices during all non-instructional periods.” Hicksville Superintendent Theodore Fulton said his district had hosted two meetings and distributed surveys to parents, staff and Board of Education members to gather feedback on the new policy. He added that carve-outs would be included for students who need devices due to medical conditions or caregiving responsibilities. “Exemptions will be made for students who need their devices for medical conditions, or if required by an Individual Education Program (IEP) or a 504 plan, in accordance with the law,” Camhi wrote. “Violating this regula-
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Baldwin School District has begun preparing for the statewide prohibition ahead of the academic school year. tion will result in appropriate disciplinary action.” Hochul’s new initiative has sparked concern from parents who want to stay in touch with their children during the day. Fulton emphasized that schools will allow families to communicate through the main office or by email.
“Parents can continue to call the school’s main office as well as the nurse’s office to reach their child,” Camhi wrote. “In addition, at the secondary level, the guidance office and each department is equipped with their own phone line. “Please remember that this is a state
law, and thus this needs to be a partnership between our schools and families,” she added. “We will do everything we can to ensure a smooth transition at the beginning of the school year, and we ask for our families to be supportive of the new process just as they have during previous state policy changes.”
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Gail Saul is Bar Association’s new president By RENEE DeLORENZO rdelorenzo@liherald.com
Gail Saul, co-founder of Saul Law Firm, LLP, in Uniondale, was installed as president of the Nassau County Women’s Bar Association on June 17. In her new role, she will oversee the association’s board of directors, lead meetings, organize events, and continue efforts to recruit new members. The NCWBA promotes the advancement of women in society and the legal profession through mentorship, education, fundraising, networking and pro bono legal services for women and children. Saul has been practicing law for 30 years. She focuses on matrimonial and family law at the firm she manages with her husband, Richard Saul, who handles personal injury cases. Gail graduated from SUNY Binghamton in 1991 with a degree in law and society, and earned a law degree from the Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University in 1994, where she was a member of the Hofstra Law Review. She was admitted to the New York State Bar on March 15, 1995, and also practices in United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York and United States Tax Court.
Saul opened the Law Office of Gail B. Saul, Esq., in 2007. In 2012, she and her husband launched the Saul Law Firm. The Sauls each manage about 30 active cases at a time. A legal assistant, Julie Monderine, helps Gail manage her caseload, but otherwise, she said, “After so many years, you kind of get used to it. You just keep going.” Her appointment to the association’s presidency, she explained, was the result of years of service on the organization’s board of directors. She served two terms as a trustee from 2017 to 2021, was treasurer from 2021 to 2022, was an alternate delegate to the Women’s Bar Association of the State of New York from 2022 to 2023, and then retur ned to the NCWBA board as recording secretary the following year. She was approached to serve as president-elect in June 2024, under then President Tammy Smiley, leading up to her installation last month. “It’s a process, but it’s exciting,” Gail said. “I was very proud to be honored with this appointment because there’s a lot of women — very successful women — that were in this position prior to me.” Richard described his wife as a talented lawyer and a wonderful partner both in and out of the office. “She’s an
absolutely fantastic lawyer,” he said. “She’s very patient with clients, compassionate, but at the same time strong in court and the law.” When he learned she would become president of the association, he was thrilled. Watching her rise through the ranks, he said, has been inspiring. “Her future is open to anything she wants it to be,” Richard said. “She will continue to fight for the families and children she represents in whatever situation they might be in.” Gail credited Smiley, her predecessor, for preparing her for the role. Smiley, who has known Saul since she joined the board of directors eight years ago, said she has thoroughly enjoyed working with her and is confident in a smooth transition. “She’s not afraid to take on responsibility,” Smiley said. “She will hopefully continue to move the mark a little bit closer to equality with the work that we do.” Smiley praised Saul’s work ethic and her willingness to take on additional roles to support the legal profession. Saul has served as president of Yashar Group of Nassau County since 2021, and is a member of the National Association of Professional Women, the Theodore Roosevelt American Inn of
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Multicultural book fair, talent show returns July 19 Books, talent and culture converge By MOHAMMAD RAFIQ mrafiq@liherald.com
The Long Island Multicultural Book Fair is back for its seventh run, and two Freeport nonprofits are determined to make its return feel like a block party for books. The Cedarmore Corporation and Milestales will co-host the free fair on July 19, from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., in the parking lot of the Baldwin Long Island Rail Road station on Sunrise Highway, between Milburn and Brookside avenues. The once-a-year celebration pairs live readings by children’s authors with a youth talent showcase, food trucks and the opening day of Cedarmore’s summer farmers market. Event coordinator Ama Karikari — herself a Freeport author and professional storyteller, as well as the founder of Milestales, a publishing, media, and education consulting firm that gives artists the chance to take part in school and corporate programs — said that the goal is to keep kids reading through the dog days of summer and to help them see themselves in the pages they turn. “Many young people are interested in the arts, and don’t realize that, later on, they can make a career out there,” said Karikari, whose first book, “Sunne’s Gift,” is a modern creation tale about difference and identity in which one of four child stewards of the Earth is persecuted for having a different type of hair. The fair’s roster spotlights writers from a range of backgrounds, including Haitian, African and Jewish. And literature, though vital, is not the only attraction. Eight groups of students will square off in instrumental, vocal and dance contests for Audience Choice Awards worth $500. Judges from the Long Island Arts Council and several area dance and music schools will pick additional winners. “I myself, before entering this arena, I thought, oh, you know, either you’re Beyonce and Michael Jackson or you’re on the street,” Karikari said. “It was like, you either make it or big or nothing.” Milestales is supplying much of the showcase lineup. Acts from the New York Musicians Center, the All Star Dance Studio and NYMC Rockville Centre are already confirmed, although a handful of performers’ slots remained open at press time. Throughout the day, visiting authors will transform their stories into “live storybooks” with their readings. Organizers say that the interactive approach helps reluctant readers connect with words on the page — and with one another. “I want them to continue to know that they can have a lifelong relationship with the arts. Art is really healing,” Karikari said, adding that a sense of belonging is just as important as lit-
Teen author Devin Moore with his book “Devin Speaks Up!” at last year’s book fair. He is one of several young voices helping children learn through storytelling.
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Ama Karikari Yawson, an author and the founder of Milestales, will present her modern creation fable “Sunne’s Gift” at the Long Island Multicultural Book Fair on July 19. eracy for the children she serves. Cedarmore, a nonprofit that is launching its free summer reading program this month in Bishop Frank O. White Memorial Park, has offered underserved Long Island families academic and wellness resources for 29 years. “We’ve been doing this kind of community service work since 1996,” Jacqueline Harris, board chair of the Cedarmore Corporation, said. “Any opportunity that we have to partner with great organizations to provide meaningful services and support to our community, we’re happy to do it.” “Have an opportunity to meet local authors, hear about their journey and their story, in addition to hearing about their books,” Harris added. “It’s just wonderful for the children and their families to participate.” Milestales shares an inclusion-first philosophy, offering cultural assemblies that travel to schools across the region. The first joint CedarmoreMilestales book fair debuted 2017, but the event went quiet during the pandemic. It relaunched in revamped fashion last year. This month’s reboot is expected to draw a crowd of a few hundred. The farmers market will be stocked with fresh produce from neighborhood vendors through September. Food, books, and market goods will
Ama Karikari, the event organizer, celebrated the return of the book fair. Marie Jirlande Fenelon with her book “The Two Best Friends and the Old Lady” at the 2024 book fair, helping storytelling come alive for young readers. be available for purchase. Authors, vendors, volunteers, and youth performers can still apply to participate by emailing info@milestales.com before July 11. With books to browse, music in the air and the sizzle of local food trucks nearby, Karikari said she hoped the day would light a fire in kids to read. “This is really about representation and making sure that all children see themselves reflected in literature,” she said, “which we believe makes them more excited to read literature.” And if a new favorite story, a prize for a dance routine or a basket of fresh veggies go home with them, too, all the better.
If you go • What: Seventh annual Long Island Multicultural Book Fair and Youth Talent Showcase • When: Saturday, July 19, 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Performances begin at 11 a.m. • Where: Cedarmore Farmers Market, Baldwin LIRR station parking lot, Sunrise Highway at Milburn Avenue. • Admission: Free; food, books and market goods available for purchase. • To participate: Authors, vendors, volunteers and youth performers can apply at info@milestales.com by July 11.
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Nassau County officials are taking a tougher stance against animal abusers with a new law that bans them from owning pets and keeps their names on a public registry for up to 20 years. On July 10, the same day the bill was signed, Town of Hempstead officials gathered in Wantagh to promote a pair of pet adoption initiatives at the municipal animal shelter. County Executive Bruce Blakeman signed the bill into law at a news conference at the Theodore Roosevelt Executive and Legislative Building in Mineola. The measure is co-sponsored by County Legislator John Ferretti, a Levittown native who is running for Town of Hempstead supervisor in November as a Republican. Blakeman said that the bill, which took effect immediately, ensures that people with a record of animal abuse in Nassau County will not be allowed to own animals. “If they have an animal and they’re abusive, this takes away their right,” Blakeman said. Joining Blakeman and Ferretti at the signing were County Legislator Rose Walker, District Attorney Anne Donnelly and Comptroller Elaine Phillips, as well as Gary Rogers, board president of the Nassau County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, a nonprofit headquartered in Bethpage. According to Ferretti, people convicted of animal abuse are placed on a registry maintained by the SPCA and available on its website. The new law extends the amount of time an animal abuser remains on the registry from five years to 10 years for a first offense, and from 10 years to 20 for subsequent offenses. Those on the registry are prohibited from owning an animal for the duration of their time on the list.
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Town Supervisor Don Clavin announced a new pet adoption initiative at the town animal shelter in Wantagh on July 10. According to the new law, anyone on the registry who is found in possession of an animal will be charged with a misdemeanor and could face a $1,000 fine and up to one year in jail. “No longer will people who have abused animals be able to own an animal or to possess an animal,” Ferretti said. “If you want to abuse an animal in Nassau County, you lose the right to have one in your possession.” Donnelly thanked Ferretti and Walker for working on the bill, and for providing prosecutors with another tool to hold animal abusers accountable.
“The more tools a prosecutor has in their toolbox, the better we are in our job,” Donnelly said, “and this just gives us more tools to work with when we have animal abuse cases, and it’s unbelievable the number of abuse cases we get a year.” Candy Udell, president of the Glen Cove-based London Jewelers and a guest at the news conference, has worked with roughly 20 animal shelters across Long Island, including Bideawee Animal Rescue, in Wantagh. Udell also launched the Rescue Paw Foundation in 2011, a nonprofit that supports humane, no-kill shelters. She thanked county officials for creating the law, calling it “a dream come true” for pets. “The abuse and horrors that I see every day from what people do to animals is now hopefully going to be erased in Nassau County,” Udell said, “and I commend all these wonderful people around me for helping make this true.” Also on July 10, officials gathered at the Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter, in Wantagh, to announce a pair of adoption initiatives. In honor of National Kitten Day, the town partnered with Peter’s Clam Bar, in Island Park, to offer free gift cards to anyone who adopted a cat at the Wantagh facility between July 11 and 18. Town Supervisor Don Clavin was joined by Deputy Supervisor Dorothy Goosby, Councilman Thomas Muscarella, Town Clerk Kate Murray and Butch Yamali, the owner of Peter’s Clam Bar. Town officials also highlighted the ongoing “Summer of Love” Pet Adoption Program, in which all adoption fees — excluding license fees — are waived through Aug. 31. The initiative aims to help more shelter pets find permanent homes during the busy summer season. “I encourage everyone to come on down to the Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter and remember to adopt, not shop, when looking for a family pet,” Clavin said.
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Nassau Community College students will see a tuition increase this fall under a newly approved $185 million budget for the 2025-26 academic year. County legislators voted June 23 to adopt the spending plan, which raises annual in-state tuition for full-time students by $190 — the first hike since the 2021-22 school year. The increase brings the total yearly cost for students enrolled in 12 credits or more to $5,990. School officials said the modest tuition bump was necessary to maintain services and build financial reserves following a period of budgetary challenges. “Last year, the county executive gave us $2 million to avoid an increase, but that funding is not included this time,” Jerry Kornbluth, vice president of community and governmental relations at NCC said. “We’ve eliminated a $14 million deficit and raised our fund balance — now it’s time to strengthen our reserves.” Kornbluth added that the tuition increase was structured to remain competitive. “We were very intentional about keeping the cost under $6,000,” he said. “Suffolk’s is higher, and we wanted to stay below that. Ours went up 3.3 percent, compared to Suffolk’s 3.7 percent. Some colleges raised it 5 or 6 percent.” The budget also includes a 10 percent increase in lab fees — capped at $100 — and higher service fees for specialized programs such as nursing and allied health, where rising operational costs were a key driver behind the adjustments. Out-of-state students will also see a change, with per-semester tuition rising from $5,800 to $5,990. Kornbluth said the increase will not
significantly affect most students thanks to financial aid. “Most of our students are on financial aid,” he said. “That $190 increase will largely be covered. We don’t want to put more on the backs of students.” Although the $2 million support is absent in this year’s budget, Nassau’s overall contribution remains steady at more than $52.2 million. State aid is projected to at about $38 million. Kornbluth emphasized that the college is now operating with more longterm stability. “We run the college like a business now,” he said. “In the past, it was more like a mom-and-pop operation. But with a $185 million budget, you have to plan seriously — just like with a household budget. We need to prepare for the future, not react to a crisis.” Not everyone agrees with the administration’s approach. “Once again, the failing leadership of NCC is making decisions that are not in the best interest of students, faculty or taxpayers,” David Stern, president of the college’s faculty union, wrote in a statement. “Students will pay more but will get less instructional time, advisement, and services.” Addressing criticism over the increase, Kornbluth said much of it comes from those outside the budget process. “Some of the folks who were hired to teach are weighing in on how to run the college and manage finances,” he said. “They’re great in their academic areas, but that doesn’t mean they have the expertise to run a $185 million operation. We take student success seriously — and that includes making sure the college remains financially sound.” The new tuition and fee structure will go into effect for the 2025-26 academic year beginning in the fall.
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Musical expressions Jazzin’ it up on the North Shore
Rock Hall of Fame inductee Daryl Hall brings his current tour to Long Island, featuring opening act Glenn Tilbrook of Squeeze. It’s of particular significance as it marks a reunion for Hall and Tilbrook, who have shared the stage in previous performances, most notably in Hall’s acclaimed web series “Live from Daryl’s House.” The format is the same, with Tilbrook performing a solo set to open, then joining Hall on stage to close the show. Beyond the music, the tour holds sentimental value, as it coincides with significant milestones in Hall’s career. In 2024, Hall celebrated the 10th anniversary of his venue, Daryl’s House, in Pawling, N.Y., where he offered a free concert to acknowledge the support of his fans. Hall’s shared the stage with icons such as Elvis Costello and Howard Jones, emphasizing his prowess in delighting audiences with diverse musical experiences. This tour solidifies his commitment to keeping his music fresh and engaging.
Wednesday, July 23, 7:30 p.m. $226.75, $186.75, $118.75 (GA), $108.75. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. Tickets available at ticketmaster.com or paramountny. com.
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ollowing last year’s popular debut, Tilles Jazz Fest returns to the beautiful and historic Long Island University Post campus, on Saturday, offering an immersive day of world-class jazz, family-friendly fun and community celebration across four stages. Presented in collaboration with Jazz at Lincoln Center, this second annual festival brings together both legendary artists and rising stars on the jazz scene. Complemented by top LIU student and alumni ensembles, it’s a full indoor/outdoor experience — from lawn picnics and Second Line parades during the day to Grammywinning headliners Arturo Sandoval and John Pizzarelli with his Big Band at the evening’s • July 19, starting at noon Concert Hall show. • Adult day pass: $55; ages 11-18, $15; 10 and under free Recently added to the lineup are rising • All-event pass (includes soulful Brazilian-born vocal powerhouse evening concert): $100 adults, Jamile and acclaimed young trio New Jazz $75 18 and under Underground. They join previously announced • LIU Post campus, 720 artists including Afro-Cuban percussionist Northern Blvd., Brookville • Tickets available at Pedrito Martínez; trailblazing trumpeter ticketmaster.com or Summer Camargo with her quintet; dynamic tillescenter.org or brass band The Gotham Kings, led by Wynton (516) 299-3100 Marsalis protégé Alphonso Horne; vocalist/ composer Vanisha Gould, and many more. This is a festival where legends meet the future. “It’s a joyful celebration of jazz in all its forms — on a campus built for discovery, creativity and community,” Tilles Center’s Executive and Artistic Director Tom Dunn says. The festival proudly showcases the creativity of future talents who wil surely take their place in the professional musical landscape. LIU Jazz Combo (current LIU students) and Long Island Rising Stars (featuring LIU alumni and others) will welcome guests as they enter at festival entrances, The LIU Post Jazz Ensemble (LIU students and faculty) takes the University Arches Stage with a set of Afro-Cuban Jazz, echoing the festival’s global spirit, at 2 p.m. LIU Marching Band members add energy to the festival’s New Orleans-style Second Line parade, closing the daytime festivities at 5:45 p.m.. This festival is truly where the young superstars of tomorrow are given their due, alongside the acclaimed jazz greats. Of course, the spotlight shines on Arturo Sandoval and John Pizzarelli with his Big Band, in Dear Mr. Sinatra.
Pizzarell, the renowned jazz guitarist and singer, has been hailed by the Boston Globe for “reinvigorating the Great American Songbook and repopularizing jazz.” Established as one of the prime contemporary interpreters of the Great American Songbook, Pizzarelli continues to expand that repertoire. For this concert, he’s joined by trumpet superstar Sandoval for what is sure to be a swinging tribute to Ol’ Blue Eyes. Another trumpeter forging a path to greatness is one of the few females to enter what might be considered a “boy’s club.” At all of 23, Juillardtrained Summer Camargo is fast on her way to arriving at the top of the jazz scene. Besides performing on the festival circuit and in notable Manhattan jazz venues such Dizzy’s Club and Birdland, she’s quite at home on some renowned stages. Camargo appears on your TV screen weekly as part of Saturday Night Live’s house band, in her third year with SNL. And now she finds herself sharing the stage with the one-and-only Jonathan Groff. She’s thrilled to be bringing her talents to his accomplished band as second trumpet in Broadway’s buzzy hit, “Just In Time,” the jukebox musical celebrating the life and times of Bobby Darin. “I’m very grateful to be here [in New York City],” the Florida native says. “I feel like I’m living the dream. I’m doing stuff I never imagined for myself. I’m so grateful for the opportunity and family and friends and all those who have helped me along the way.” Camargo was bitten by the jazz bug early on. Her parents, although not musicians themselves, had affinity to jazz and exposed her to old Hollywood films and all things jazz from a young age. She took up violin at age 8 and by fifth grade became enthralled with the trumpet. From there, it quickly became apparent that she and the trumpet were meant to be. “It’s a glamorous sound,” she says. Recalling the fiery intensity of Louis Armstrong, she describes the trumpet’s appeal as “a shimmery, brilliant quality.” Surely attributes that one can ascribe to Camargo. Check her out on the afternoon stage, when she does a 45-minute set with her quintet. From jazz lovers to families looking for a summer outing, there’s something for everyone here. Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets for a day of relaxed listening and discovery. Youngsters will enjoy the Kids Zone, with an instrument “petting zoo,” crafts and face painting. When everyone is ready for a bite, check out the food trucks and artisan purveyors with their tempting wares. Or bring your own picnic!
Comic showcase Laugh the night away at Mom’s Night Out, presented Long Island Comedy Festival. Are you a Mom? Do you have a Mom? Do you know a Mom? Then this is the show for you! You’ll enjoy witty standup delivered by four clever comics. The lineup includes Seaford’s Marla Schultz (pictured), a comedian, speaker and actress. An advocate for mental health awareness, Marla’s motto blends comedy and therapy; “Saving lives one punchline at a time.” She’s joined by Brooklyn-based Meghan Hanley, known for her quick wit and upbeat persona. Also, Kendra Cunningham surely does it all: writer, actress and award-winning screenwriter. She’s known for “Last Comic Standing” and her latest work “Meatball Therapy,” in addition to the comedy ciruit. Finally, Peaches Rodriguez wows audiences with her twisted perspective and edgy humor, a regular in Atlantic City and Las Vegas.
Thursday, July 24, 8 p.m. $45$50. Madison Theatre, Molloy University, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre. Tickets available at madisontheatreny.org or call (516) 323-4444.
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Your Neighborhood ‘Summer of JULY Love’ Pet Adoption
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The Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter welcomes summer with the return of its “Summer of Love” pet adoption program. Now through Sept. 1 all pet adoption fees will be waived, making it easier than ever to adopt a pet. Each adoption includes free spaying/ neutering, vaccinations and microchipping. Additionally, there is only a $10 licensing fee for dogs. This summer, spread the love and provide a fur-ever home to these shelter animals. Check out the friendly faces of the dogs and cat before arriving at shelter. Browse photos and profiles at hempsteadny.gov/179/ animal-shelter or on the shelter’s Facebook page. • Where: 3320, Beltagh Ave., Wantagh • Time: Ongoing • Contact: at hempsteadny. gov/179/animal-shelter or (516) 785-5220
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Nassau County Museum of Art’s unveils its new exhibition, “At Play,” a survey of artists’ perennial fascination with entertainment in all forms. Framing this topic between the nineteenth century Belle Époque and today, the exhibit includes works by Pablo Picasso, Reginald Marsh, Everett Shinn, and Max Beckmann among many others. The works are gathered to represent a wide range of expressions, from entertainmentrelated activities to the fascinating personalities involved. It encompasses dance, music, theater, movies, circus, boating, and beach scenes, along with horseracing and various sports, both active and passive Also featured are archival items from The Metropolitan Opera and the New York Philharmonic, including costumes by Marc Chagall for Die Zauberflöte, vintage fashion items by such designers as Alfred Shaheen, and iconic costumes from the Folies-Bergère in Paris. On view until Nov. 9. • Where: 1 Museum Drive, Roslyn Harbor • Time: Ongoing • Contact: nassaumuseum.org or (516) 484-9337
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For many years visitors to Westbury House at Old Westbury Gardens asked what was beyond the first floor corridor. Now go beyond the door and discover “secrets of the service wing,” during a 60-minute
Family movie night
Enjoy a movie under the stars at Eisenhower Park. Enjoy the 2024 comic fantasy “If.” A young girl who goes through a difficult experience begins to see everyone’s imaginary friends who have been left behind as their real-life friends have grown up. Starring Cailey Fleming, Ryan Reynolds, John Krasinski. • Where: Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow • Time: Movie begins at dusk • Contact: nassaucountyny.gov
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Best of Broadway
Sounds of the Great White Way return to Eisenhower Park with Neil Berg’s “100 Years of Broadway.” Back for its annual crowd thrilling celebration of Broadway’s greatest songs from its finest shows, the acclaimed touring Broadway concert never disappoints. The lively musical revue, hosted by Neil Berg, on piano, shares those dynamic showstopping tunes performed by a cast of Broadway actors and actresses. Backed by Neil Berg and a small combo, these amazing Broadway talents light up the stage with songs from the hit shows in which they starred.Berg presents creatively revived arrangements of Broadway classics as well as thrilling numbers from some of the newest hits, along with his fascinating commentary and historical notes in between songs. This gorgeous, guided tour of the American art form that is musical theater, is a production both hypnotic and historical. The dazzling • Where: Harry Chapin Lakeside new edition appeals to all ages and will have everyone humming along. Berg, Theatre, Eisenhower Park, an award-winning composer-lyricist-producer, and his cast of vocal powerhouses East Meadow combine the century’s greatest hits into a performance that brings everyone to • Time: 7 p.m. their feet. • Contact: nassaucountyny.gov
guided tour. Be introduced to the intensive labor required to create the lifestyle experienced by the Phipps family and their guests; tour the many rooms that were “behind the scenes” to create the formal dining experiences of early 20th century. Go along the corridors to the butler’s pantry and silver cleaning room then descend the 17 steps to the kitchen, scullery, and wine storage rooms located on the ground floor. Reservations required. • Where: 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury • Time: Noon-1 p.m. and 3-4 p.m.; also July 20-21, July 23-25 • Contact: oldwestburygardens. org or call(516) 333-0048
Bubble Magic
Check out Long Island Children’s Museum’s Bubbles exhibit for some extra sudsy fun. Through playful, hands-on experiments explore what makes a bubble form, what makes them pop and discover new creative ways to make bubbles. Stop by anytime between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. to participate. • Where: Museum Row, Garden City • Time: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. • Contact: licm.org or call (516) 224-5800
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Bring your pup to enjoy the sunshine and explore the beauty of Old Westbury Gardens. Visitors are once again welcome to bring their leashed canine companions for a relaxing walk through our lush, picturesque grounds. Wander along blooming garden paths, relax on the lawn, and roam designated pet-friendly areas where you and your pup can soak in the sights and scents of summer together. It’s a tail-wagging good time for dogs and dog lovers alike. • Where: 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury • Time: 10 a.m.-6 p.m., also July 20 • Contact: oldwestburygardens.org or call (516) 333-0048
In concert
Eisenhower Park welcomes country-pop singer Russell Dickerson. • Where: Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow • Time: 7 p.m. • Contact: nassaucountyny.gov
Plants for JULY Healthy Living
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Plant expert Paul Levine discusses the health benefits of house plants at
Baldwin Public Library. Find out how to care for them, including the ideal lighting conditions and watering techniques to help them thrive. • Where: 2385 Grand Ave. • Time: 2-3 p.m. • Contact: baldwinpl.org
Summer tunes
Enjoy a late afternoon concert and journey back in time with Vinny Medugno and The Chiclettes at Eisenhower Park. • Where: Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow • Time: 5 p.m. • Contact: nassaucountyny.gov
Unbox A-Saurus JULY Dr. Patricia Osiris
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visits with young paleontologists from Long Island Children’s Museum’s “Dinosaurs: Fossils Exposed” gallery. She plans to unveil a never-beforeseen dinosaur... if she can find a way to open its crate. Join her in the LICM Theater for this highly interactive show, when the audience will assist Dr. Patti in this “scientific” comedy. $5 with museum admission, $10 theater only. • Where: Museum Row, Garden City
Darlene JULY Graham’s ‘Singing at the Beach!’
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The Town of Hempstead invites families to enjoy an interactive summertime show at Baldwin Park. Join beloved kids entertainer Darlene for a sing-along, including “Pool Time,” “Going to the Beach” and “Sunny Day.” Wear comfortable “dancing shoes” since this concert will keep everyone on their feet. • Where: 3232 Grand Ave. • Time: 10:30 a.m. • Contact: darlenegrahammusic. com for more
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Catch up with classmates and friends at Oceanside High School’s Class of 1975 50th Reunion at Knights of Columbus Hall. Reserve your spot now! Cost is $70 per person. • Where: Knights of Columbus Hall, 2985 Kenneth Place, Oceanside • Time: 6-11 p.m. • Contact: Purchase tickets at oceanside-high-school-class-of1975-50th-reunion
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things to know from the school board BALDWIN HERALD — July 17, 2025
Baldwin Board’s re-organization meeting By HERNESTO GALDAMEZ hgaldamez@liherald.com
Baldwin’s annual Board of Education reorganization meeting on Juy 9 set the state for the upcoming school year with the swearing-in of re-elected members, the selection of a new board leadership and key
n Board members re-elected
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Susan Cools and Thomas Smyth were reelected to the Baldwin Board of Education for a new three-year term after successfully winning their re-election bids last May.
During the board’s annual reorganization, Pamela Green was elected as board president and Susan Cools was named vice president to help lead the board’s strategic direction in the upcoming school year.
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n New policies regarding electronic devices The board reviewed a new state law that prohibits internet-enabled devices in schools. Baldwin officials are working to update district policies accordingly and are exploring ways to support students and parents during the transition.
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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 VRMTG Asset Trust, Plaintiff AGAINST Paul Meato a/k/a Paul Mateo, as CoAdministrator of the Estate of Carlos Almondovar, Jr; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered July 18, 2024, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on July 30, 2025, at 2:00PM, premises known as 1900 Carleton Place, Baldwin, NY 11510-2231. All that certain lot and part of lot, with the buildings thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Baldwin, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York, Section 36 Block 419 Lot 0283. Approximate amount of judgment $526,498.15 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 014315/2013. Foreclosure auction will be held “Rain or Shine” Karl Seman, Esq., Referee LOGS Legal Group LLP f/k/a Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 430-4792 Dated: June 10, 2025 For sale information, please visit www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2831 154256 To place a notice here call us at 516-569-4000 x232 or send an email to: legalnotices@liherald.com
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 VRMTG ASSET TRUST, Plaintiff, vs. CARRINGTON D. BROCK A/K/A CARRINGTON BROCK, ET AL., Defendant(s).
Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee’s Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on March 28, 2024, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on July 29, 2025 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 1109 Cramer Court, Baldwin, NY 11510. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 36, Block 523 and Lot 70. Approximate amount of judgment is $400,642.32 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #600506/2023. Cash will not be accepted. Lisa S. Poczik, Esq., Referee Knuckles & Manfro, LLP, 120 White Plains Road, Suite 215, Tarrytown, New York 10591, Attorneys for Plaintiff 154246 LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU BOARD OF MANAGERS OF HELENA GARDENS CONDOMINIUM, Plaintiff against RAYMOND T. BAZILIO, et al. Defendants Pursuant to the Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered January 29, 2025, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, New York on August 5, 2025 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 1690 Grand Avenue, Apt. A4, Baldwin, NY. All that certain plot, piece, tract or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York. Section 0036, Block 00395-00 and Lot 00525, Unit 00103. Approximate amount of the lien $4,928.17 plus interest and costs and accrued monthly assessments and special assessments owed to Plaintiff from May 6, 2024 through the date of auction. Premises
will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment. Index #23-610763. Peter H. Levy, Esq., Referee. Taylor, Eldridge & Endres, P.C., (Attorneys for Plaintiff) 811 West Jericho Turnpike, Suite 101W, Smithtown, New York 11787 (631) 265-5550, Fax (631) 265-5590 Dated: 06/24/25 154328
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC, Plaintiff AGAINST JOSEPH A. ORTIZ AKA JOSEPH A ORTIZ, MARCUS G. MEIGHAN AKA MARCUS G MEIGHAN, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered March 28, 2024, 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 August 5, 2025 at 2:30 PM, premises known as 1111 Cornwell Avenue, Baldwin, NY 11510. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Baldwin, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 54 Block 372 Lot 267 formerly known as part of Lot 16 and Lot 233. Approximate amount of judgment $387,669.44 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #618334/2022. Tara Mayerhofer, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 22-004088 86286 154318 LEGAL NOTICE REFEREE’S NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU WILMINGTON TRUST, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO CITIBANK, N.A. AS TRUSTEE OF STRUCTURED ASSET MORTGAGE INVESTMENTS II INC., BEAR STEARNS ALT-A TRUST II, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2007-1, Plaintiff against - MAURO A. TURCIOS, et al Defendant(s).
Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on May 27, 2025. I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. 11501 on the 13th day of August, 2025 at 2:00 PM. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Hempstead, Baldwin, County of Nassau, and State of New York. Premises known as 1420 Grand Avenue, North Baldwin, NY 11510. (District: 10, Section: 36, Block: 230, Lot: 50) Approximate amount of lien $1,101,764.18 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed judgment and terms of sale. Index No. 615033/2019. Michael Joseph Sepe, Esq., Referee. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 420 Lexington Avenue, Suite 840 New York, NY 10170 Tel. 347/286-7409 For sale information, please visit Auction.com at www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832 Dated: June 16, 2025 During the COVID-19 health emergency, bidders are required to comply with all governmental health requirements in effect at the time of sale including but not limited to, wearing face coverings and maintaining social distancing (at least 6feet apart) during the auction, while tendering deposit and at any subsequent closing. Bidders are also required to comply with the Foreclosure Auction Rules and COVID-19 Health Emergency Rules issued by the Supreme Court of this County in addition to the conditions set forth in the Terms of Sale. 154430
BUT AS TRUSTEE FOR PRETIUM MORTGAGE ACQUISITION TRUST, -againstANDREA RICHARDS JEAN, ET AL. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau on May 27, 2025, wherein WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, D/B/A CHRISTIANA TRUST, NOT INDIVIDUALLY BUT AS TRUSTEE FOR PRETIUM MORTGAGE ACQUISITION TRUST is the Plaintiff and ANDREA RICHARDS JEAN, ET AL., are the Defendants. I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public RAIN OR SHINE at the NASSAU COUNTY SUPREME COURT, NORTH SIDE STEPS, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on August 13, 2025 at 2:00PM, the premises known as 2984 VERITY LANE, BALDWIN, NY 11510, tax map identification 54-542-15, and description: ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING AT BALDWIN, TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK . . . Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 612807/2022; Adrienne Flipse Hausch, Esq., as Referee; Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC, 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES. 154551
LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, D/B/A CHRISTIANA TRUST, NOT INDIVIDUALLY
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE OF IGLOO SERIES V TRUST, Plaintiff, vs. DHARMANAND
LATCHMAN, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on January 3, 2025, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on August 5, 2025 at 2:30 p.m., premises known as 712 Brook Court, Baldwin, NY 11510. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Baldwin, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 54, Block 32 and Lot 12. Approximate amount of judgment is $432,130.43 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #605715/2023. Oscar A. Prieto, Esq., Referee Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Firm File No.: 192580-5 154342 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 RCAF ACQUISITION TRUST, Plaintiff AGAINST JESSICA RIOS AKA JESSICA KING, NOEL RIOS, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered April 21, 2025, 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 August 12, 2025 at 2:30 PM, premises known as 2684 Park Avenue, Baldwin, NY 11510. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Baldwin, in the Town of Hempstead, Nassau County, New York, Section 54 Block 482 Lot 34, 35, & 213. Approximate amount
of judgment $563,301.50 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #620501/2023. Scott H. Siller, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 23-004065 86135 154444 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU Wells Fargo Bank, National Association as Trustee for Option One Mortgage Loan Trust 2007-1, Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2007-1, Plaintiff AGAINST Bernadette Jackson a/k/a Bernadette D. Jackson; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered November 3, 2022, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on August 12, 2025, at 2:00PM, premises known as 3420 Bertha Drive, Baldwin, NY 11510. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Baldwin Harbor, in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York, Section 0054 Block 0051-00 Lot 00059. Approximate amount of judgment $548,043.85 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 616278/2018. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.” Raymond Nardo, Esq., Referee LOGS Legal Group LLP f/k/a Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 430-4792 Dated: June 27, 2025 For sale information, please visit www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2831 154532 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD LOCAL LAW NO. 43-2025
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that, pursuant to Article 9 of the New York State Constitution, the provisions of the Town Law and the Municipal Home Rule Law of the State of New York, both as amended, a public hearing was duly called and held on the 1st day of July, 2025, by the Town Board of the Town of Hempstead, on the proposed adoption of Town of Hempstead Local Law No. -2025, and following the close of the hearing the Town Board duly adopted Town of Hempstead Local Law No. 43-2025, to amend Section 202-1 of the Code of the Town of Hempstead, to include and repeal “PARKING OR STANDING PROHIBITIONS” at various locations. Dated: July 1, 2025 Hempstead, New York BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD DONALD X. CLAVIN, JR. Supervisor KATE MURRAY Town Clerk 154626 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD LOCAL LAW NO. 42-2025 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that, pursuant to Article 9 of the New York State Constitution, the provisions of the Town Law and the Municipal Home Rule Law of the State of New York, both as amended, a public hearing was duly called and held on the 1st day of July, 2025, by the Town Board of the Town of Hempstead, on the proposed adoption of Town of Hempstead Local Law No. -2025, and following the close of the hearing the Town Board duly adopted Town of Hempstead Local Law No. 42-2025, to amend Chapter 202 of the Code of the Town of Hempstead, to include and repeal “REGULATIONS & RESTRICTIONS” to limit parking at various locations. Dated: July 1, 2025 Hempstead, New York BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD DONALD X. CLAVIN, JR. Supervisor KATE MURRAY Town Clerk 154625
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The architect made our project sound so complicated, Part 2 Q. I met with an architect whom my contractor recommended, and I’m now very upset and confused. We need to get our job done by the end of the summer, and the building department said I should speak to an architect, get plans and they could process my permit. It sounded a lot simpler than the architect said. What seemed like a simple job — to do plans for a small bump-out back dormer to match the front one — has been made to sound like a major project. Why is there such exaggeration of the things the architect says need to be done? This shouldn’t take so long, and the cost is a lot more than we planned. What should I expect, minimally, to get plans and a permit? A. Continuing from two weeks ago, you may need many more things than most of the people you talk to think you need. This is based on the fact that the people who review the plans require many more things than you or others may realize are required. If we show a roof that has a nearly flat 2 inches in 12 inches pitch, a onte eeper reviewer can insist on a quoted note from the code, placed on the plans, explaining the type of roofing membrane, distance to the roof edge — which requires researching the code section and making certain that the right section is transposed to the plans. Those notes crowd the plans. Many contractors say they are unnecessary, and are there to beef up the architect’s fee for cut-and-paste notes. Maybe you can imagine the sense that we architects have about being caught in the middle, between the insistent officials and the bad-mouthing contractor who chooses to become a wedge between the owner and the architect instead of a team player. Trained, licensed professionals can advise you, and point out the not-so-obvious things that others you speak to cannot. An architect or engineer approaches the project from a different perspective, as one who prepares the drawings you will need to present. Much of what you don’t hear from others is that there are many, many building codes — thousands — and some contradict others, so we have to know which ones are acceptable by the plan reviewer. For example, if you turn on your vent fan in a bathroom, you have contradicted the requirement in the energy code that you are required to have a fairly airtight home. It is understandable to think this is all unimportant minutia to be left out, but you won’t receive the all-important permit if the requirements of government aren’t met. The best you can do is listen and respond positively when it’s explained that these notes, details and requirements must be met. If you listen to the negative that “nobody else has to do this” from people who don’t do “this,” then you’re being misled. It’s best to cooperate and get the whole picture. Good luck!
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he recent primary election in New York City reminded me of the first time I voted, and every vote since. I even voted when I was in the Navy in the Philippines and used a mail-in ballot. Voting is a statement of our values as well as a civic duty. Our vote is our voice. Why should we be silent when we have the right to express our opinion? On Long Island, residents have nearly 700 opportunities to do so, when we count 127 school districts, 63 sewer districts, 37 county legislative districts, 13 towns, two cities, two RoBERT A. reservations, 95 incorporated vilsCoTT lages, five congressional districts and two counties, without mentioning presidential and senatorial elections or neighborhood associations, among others. That may be too many, but there they are until we vote to consolidate them. Voting promotes our values and affects everyday life. It helps decide where our tax dollars go and demonstrates our priorities, whether they be schools and education, libraries, land
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use or voting rights. Voting is a community endeavor. It connects us to those with whom we agree as well as those with whom we disagree. We’re all in this together. This is the democratic way. Voting is good for our health. It is recognized as a public health priority, according to Medicare Watch (“Voting May Be Good for Your Health,” Julie Carter, Aug. 29, 2024). Voting improves your sense of optimism, possibility and connectedness. When voting is restricted, health outcomes worsen, according to Carter. Democracy requires informed choice. We can choose which political party to join, which candidate to support, and which policy proposals meet our criteria. We can choose to vote or not. However, we must educate ourselves about the issues and the candidates, and support civics education. Our country faces new challenges from external and internal threats. We need to do more to control disinformation and conspiracy theories, help voters learn the truth, and ensure the integrity of elections. We must do more to ensure informed choices at the ballot box. Not choosing to do so is itself a choice, a choice that can lead to the
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demise of democracy. It starts by not exercising our right to vote. We claim to have representative democracy, but we tolerate efforts to limit representativeness. What are we afraid of ? Other Western democracies — Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom — have more flexible voting systems. If we worry that Americans aren’t knowledgeable enough, the answer is to strengthen the teaching of civics, U.S. history and the meaning and methods of our Constitution. For a country obsessed with rankings of sports teams and colleges, it’s curious that we seem satisfied with ranking 31st in voter turnout in 2020 among 50 developed countries that held national elections that year, according to the Pew Research Center. The 2024 presidential election campaigns spent more than $5.5 billion, yet more than one-third of eligible voters stayed away. In the 2022 congressional elections, more than half stayed away. Some were deemed ineligible, others were afraid of the unofficial “marshals” monitoring voting sites, and still others were dissuaded by disinformation on social media. Many just decided not to show up, seeming to forget that with
country obsessed with sports rankings ranks too low in voter turnout.
freedom comes the responsibility to vote. We are fortunate that we can vote in person or by mail, on Election Day or in advance. We can write in the names of people we think could do a better job than those on the ballot. Early voting and voting by mail are steps forward, but not the only ones we could take. Why is voting in national elections limited to the first Tuesday in November? Wouldn’t it make sense to allow voting over several days, as in some other countries? What about holding elections on a weekend, when fewer people would have to take time off from work to vote? Perhaps Election Day should be a federal holiday. We can participate in elections by volunteering to campaign for a candidate or writing postcards encouraging others to register and vote. These, too, are ways to make our voices heard. Our vote is our voice. Voting is an act of choice, and the exercise of our voice in expressing our values and priorities. We should make it easier to learn about candidates and issues, and to vote. After all, our choice of leaders and policies can affect our health and extend our years. Robert A. Scott is president emeritus of Adelphi University and co-author of “Letters to Students: What it Means to be a College Graduate” (Bloomsbury, 2024).
Quiet joy on the edge of Woods Creek
ust over two months ago, my wife, Christine, and I, along with our son, Matthew, bought a house in Amity Harbor, outside the village of Amityville. Our daughter, Elizabeth, is with us as well. It isn’t a grand estate nor a landmark restoration — just a modest place tucked along Woods Creek, with sunlight spilling across its decks and quiet waters lapping nearby. Christine calls it her cottage. It’s ours. JEffREy And though it’s smaller than the BEssEn home we moved out of, its simplicity has given us something larger: time. It begins with the southern exposure. Light streams in by mid-morning and lingers well past dinnertime. It fills the rooms with warmth and clarity, casting long shadows across the hardwood and igniting the water below with a golden
shimmer. In a world that often feels rushed and overly complicated, that daily sun — steady, patient, ever returning — feels like a gift. The front deck faces a canal; the back, the creek. From either side, there’s a steady procession of life: boats of all sizes moving gracefully past, the occasional hum of a personal watercraft, kayakers gliding by in near silence, dipping paddles into the water like metronomes keeping time. There’s a rhythm to it all that you start to feel in your bones after a while — a kind of aquatic heartbeat that replaces the stress and rush of highways and crowded schedules. That the house is smaller than what we were used to was intentional. Less to clean, less to maintain, less to distract us from what matters. It forces a kind of editorial process on daily life — what stays, what goes, what actually matters when the noise is stripped away. A book and a chair are enough. A turntable and
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a record collection feel like luxury. Conversations now stretch longer. Silence becomes something we’re comfortable sharing. What’s more surprising than the house itself is what’s returned to fill the new space: reading, music and the soft, spontaneous conversations with my wife that I’d missed in the whirl of raising children, working long hours, commuting, living the busy life. And now our children, grown into thoughtful, curious adults, come by to sit with us on the deck, feet up on the rail, drinks in hand. We talk about their lives, our memories, the people they know, things that matter. No television blaring, no hurried dinners. Just time — our most precious resource — finally being spent wisely. The house sits at the end of a quiet street — an inlet that goes nowhere, which I hesitate to call a dead end. We need a better phrase for it. Maybe a “peaceful cul-de-sac” or a “welcoming
elcoming back things I missed in the whirlwind of raising kids and working late.
finish.” It’s the kind of place where you can hear your own thoughts and, better still, hear someone else’s, shared without interruption. In the mornings, the stillness is profound. In the evenings, it feels earned. The beauty of Woods Creek isn’t just the water, the views or the boats drifting by. It’s what it draws out of you — the slowing down, the reconnecting and the rediscovering. I get to read and listen to music instead of just putting it on as background noise. And perhaps most important, I’m more present — truly present — with the people I love. In the end, the house isn’t about escaping life, but about stepping into it more fully. It’s smaller, but it’s opened a larger world. Sometimes all it takes is some sun on your face, the sound of water nearby and the chance to listen — to the birds, to your children, to yourself. Amityville may be known for other stories, but here on Woods Creek, we’re writing a quieter one — page by page, with gratitude and grace. Jeffrey Bessen is the managing editor of Herald Community Newspapers.
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he catastrophic floods that devastated parts of the Texas Hill Country on July 4 were a grim reminder of how unforgiving nature can be — and how crucial it is to heed emergency warnings. As rainfall overwhelmed creeks and roadways, scores of people were swept away or trapped by the fast-rising water, some having ignored alerts, others caught unaware. Tragically, too many lives were lost. The stories from Texas have been heartbreaking, but they also serve as a warning of their own: ignoring official advisories during emergencies can be a fatal mistake. In New York, and especially on Long Island, we are no strangers to extreme weather. From Hurricane Sandy in 2012 to the torrential downpours of recent summers, our region has faced floods, hurricanes, nor’easters and heat waves. The frequency and severity of these events are only increasing with climate change. What’s different now, however, is that there are more advanced tools to warn residents — but those tools are only effective if people actually use them. New York state has several emergency alert systems in place. NY-ALERT, the state’s official system, provides email and text notifications about severe weather, public health threats, road closures and more. Wireless Emergency Alerts sent to smartphones by government agencies are timely warnings about flash floods, tornadoes and evacuations. At the county level, both Nassau and Suffolk offer opt-in notification systems that deliver local alerts via text, phone or email. (See box for sign-up instructions.) These systems work — but only when people pay attention. Far too often, warnings are dismissed as overblown or
Tips for staying informed ■■ Sign■up■for■NY-ALERT:■Alert.ny.gov ■■ Nassau■County■alerts:■ NassauCountyny.gov/2920/ Emergency-Notification-Sign-Up ■■ Suffolk■County■alerts:■ SuffolkCountyny.gov/Departments/ FRES ■■ Check■evacuation■routes■and■ flood■zones■at■your■town■or■county■ website inconvenient. The it-won’t-happen-here mentality is downright dangerous. So is alert fatigue, in which frequent messaging leads people to tune out. In Texas, some residents ignored evacuation orders until it was too late. We should ask ourselves: If such intense storms hit Long Island tomorrow, would we be any better prepared than central Texas was? This isn’t just a matter of individual responsibility — it’s also about how well local and state governments communicate the risks we face. New York has made significant progress in emergency preparedness since Sandy, but there is plenty of room for improvement. Awareness campaigns remain limited, and many residents don’t know how to sign up for alerts or what the different warning levels actually mean. Long Island’s diverse population includes many non-English speakers. Warnings are distributed in English, but
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The voting process wasn’t the problem, Jerry To the Editor: Re Jerry Kremer’s column “Ranked-choice voting threw New York City for a loop” in last week’s issue: The Democratic primary election used the ranked-choice process, and Zohran Mamdani won. That doesn’t mean that Mamdani won because of ranked-choice voting. Given his large margin, he may have won under the traditional voting process. We’ll never know, but misplacing the cause does no one any good. This event was part of a campaign conducted in “poetry.” It may be that Andrew Cuomo’s Longfellow and Frost have grown stale and Mamdani’s more urban Sandberg and Langston Hughes are a refreshing change, with greater resonance. It seems clear that a large portion of New York City residents are not happy with successive administrations that have failed to
can be translated into other languages through the recipients’ devices. Accessibility for the disabled community is lacking, however, with few alerts available in formats suitable for the hearing or visually impaired. These shortcomings could delay critical action during an emergency. We also need to normalize public drills and test alerts. These aren’t mere formalities; they’re tools to help people make responses to emergencies almost instinctive. Local governments should partner with schools, companies and media outlets to ensure that emergency preparedness becomes part of the public routine, not just a test bulletin that flashes across a screen once a year. And while we commend first responders and emergency managers across Long Island for their tireless work, we urge elected officials to double down on public education and transparency. What criteria trigger an evacuation? How are flood-prone areas being mapped and monitored? Do communities with historically poor infrastructure have equal warning access? These questions deserve — demand — clear answers. The bottom line is this: We have the technology, the data and the experience to save lives, but none of that matters if we don’t listen. The nightmare in Texas must be the wake-up call. We Long Islanders must take preparedness seriously. Every household should be registered for NYALERT and their county system. Every household should know when to leave in an emergency, where to go and how to care for vulnerable family members. Preparedness is protection. The next storm-induced flood or blackout may not give us the luxury of time to figure out what to do. Let’s make sure that when the warnings come, we don’t ignore them.
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nce again, there was an exposé on outrageous salaries of some public employees on Long Island, and once again, we can bet the farm that not a damn thing will be done about it by our state or local representatives. The article, which appeared recently in Newsday, noted how pressure from the public unions on Long Island and New York has led us to the point where the “pool of Nassau County employees making more than steVe $300,000 nearly LeVY doubled last year, after Suffolk County saw a similar spike the year before, the analysis found. A group of 178 current Nassau employees took home between $300,000 and $457,000 last year, up from 91 the year before. Suffolk saw a similar trend in 2023, when 258 employees made more than $300,000 versus 81 the previous year … Nearly 240 Suffolk employees made more than $300,000 in 2024.”
Lillian Clayman, a professor of labor history at SUNY Old Westbury, was quoted, saying politicians gain power by satisfying union demands, and describing the practice as “quid pro quo.” Nassau and Suffolk unions are “very vocal about who they support and don’t support,” Clayman said. “Any politician worth their salt who is looking for votes,” she added, is going to support good union contracts. Ar Rafee, of the Empire Center for Public Policy, stated, “The higher pay you see is kind of a product of how strong the (union) bargaining units are.” Clayman and Rafee are absolutely correct in their analysis that these outrageous salaries, overtime and pensions are a direct result of the undue influence of municipal unions on the elections of candidates for elected office. So how do we mitigate the influence of these unions? One way is to legally challenge the concept of their donations to the elected officials who will negotiate their contracts as being a violation of the Constitution’s Guarantee and Equal Protection clauses.
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Letters resolve central issues of life in the city, like housing and rent. Remember The Rent Is Too Damn High party in the gubernatorial race in 2010? Once upon a time, solutions were at least proposed. Yet now, with more money on Wall Street than ever, nothing of any size is produced. Mr. Kremer’s advice that candidates avoid ranked-choice elections is misplaced. It isn’t the process, but a positive relationship between voters’ concerns and a candidate’s vision that is the point of either process. The question of whether rankedchoice or simple majority more effectively reveals the will of the people may be understood in a decade or two, but the fact before us is that the former process has not brought forth change commensurate with need. BRIAN KELLY Rockville Centre
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The Guarantee Clause prohibits measures that farm out the decision-making powers of management, constitutional attorney Philip Howard explains. That’s what happens when contracts tie the hands of managers to implement efficiencies. Secondly, as we have stressed at the Center for Cost Effective Government, the argument could be made that taxpayers are placed at a disadvantage vis-à-vis public employees because the employees union is able to legally influence the elected officials who are sitting on the other side of the negotiation table by handing them donations. (By the way, don’t blame the unions or the elected officials for playing the game that prior officials made legal. Blame the politicians who refuse to reform the process.) That’s why both President Franklin D. Roosevelt and union leader Samuel Gompers opposed the creation of public unions. There is another way that avoids court challenges. It is through the use of the public financing system, which is now in place on the state level and other
ture passed a measure as part of the budget so that New York Attorney General Letitia James, who is being investigated by the Justice Department for fraud — which had nothing to do with her elected office — will have all her legal bills paid by us, the citizens of New York state. This was a special Democratic measure, appearing to be just for James. She allegedly engaged in mortgage fraud as a private citizen, with no connection to her work as an elected official. But the Democrats want us to pay for her defense. And now, to top it off, the Democrats in the Assembly are opposed to providing the pension of an assassinated New York police officer, Miosotis Familia, a single mother, to her three children. The Assembly claimed it was too costly. But they can provide all the money needed for Letitia James instead of these children, who now have to take care of themselves. The Democrats love spending money just on themselves. These children deserve better.
jurisdictions. A simple condition can be tied to the acceptance of public funds whereby no one can do so unless they first agree to refuse donations from the municipal unions. Another solution to the huge pensions bulked up through excessive overtime is to ban overtime payments from being factored into the base of an employee’s pension. The State Legislature limited the use of overtime for these purposes with the Tier 6 legislation that took effect in 2012. But when no one was looking last year, they started to reverse these reforms. Our center’s analysis noted that if overtime was prohibited as of now for all employees who retire in the future, state taxpayers could save $50 billion to $80 billion over the next two decades. The problems have now been identified, as have the solutions. The only question remaining is whether there will be the political will to effectuate them. Steve Levy is executive director of the Center for Cost Effective Government, a fiscally conservative think tank. He has served as Suffolk County executive, as an assemblyman and as host of “The Steve Levy Radio Show.”
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