Courtesy New York Mets Antonio Veneziano of Bethpage was named this year’s SNY Mets Kidcaster, giving him the chance to join Mets’ television broadcasters. His father, Lucian, of Baldwin, collaborated on the audition video.
Young Mets fan lands dream role in SNY booth as the ‘kidcaster’
By HERNESTO GALDAMEZ hgaldamez@liherald.com
Ten-year-old Antonio Veneziano lives in Bethpage, but his connection to Baldwin — through his father, Lucian Veneziano — played a big part in his journey to the broadcast booth at Citi Field, home of the Mets.
Veneziano, an incoming seventh-grader at JFK Middle School in Bethpage, was recently named this year’s SNY Mets Kidcaster, an honor that gave him the chance to join Mets’ television broadcasters Gary Cohen, Ron Darling and Keith Hernandez live on-air in the fourth inning of the Mets’ game against the Los Angeles Angels on July 22.
“It was surreal,” Antonio said. “To be next to voices you hear every time you put a game on — it’s the classic, ‘It’s outta here!’ It’s something I’ll never forget.”
His father, a Baldwin native and a longtime Mets fan, began passing down his love
for baseball when Antonio was a toddler. The two have attended countless games together, and collaborated on the audition video, which they filmed in Baldwin, and which ultimately led to Antonio being named the winner.
“We put a lot of time into the audition,” Lucian said. “We wanted to make something that really stood out, something theatrical and fun.” The audition, carefully crafted with his father’s help, reflected not just Antonio’s knowledge of the game, but personality and poise.
“We had a great time putting it together,” Lucian said. “We spent a whole morning filming take after take. He mirrored what he sees on TV and added his own personality. I told him, ‘Why don’t you turn to Gary and Keith like they’re actually there?’ He really nailed it.”
Lucian found out that his son had been
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First Church introduces new pastor
By HERNESTO GALDAMEZ hgaldamez@liherald.com
First Church Baldwin, United Methodist recently welcomed the Rev. Miyeong Kang as its new spiritual leader, bringing with her a passion for an inclusive ministry and a deep background in counseling and education.
Kang, who officially became the church’s pastor earlier this month, has decades of pastoral and mental health experience — and a heartfelt commitment to fostering community in diverse congregations.
Tthrough a financial and emotional crisis. Church became my shelter. It felt welcoming. It encouraged me.”
Originally from South Korea, Kang first studied theology at Methodist Theological University in Seoul, a school she described as “progressive and inclusive,” and was drawn to its message of equality and grace.
“I was very curious about Christianity,” Kang said. “I wasn’t raised in a Christian family, but I became a believer in high school during a time when my family was going
After serving in churches in Korea for many years, Kang arrived in the United States in the early 2000s to continue her studies. She earned her Master of Divinity from Drew University in New Jersey and became a fully ordained elder in the New York Conference of the United Methodist Church in 2016. Since 2012, she has worked primarily with Englishspeaking congregations in cross-cultural ministry. Most recently, she served the United Methodist Church of Sea Cliff, where she led the congregation for five years before her appointment in Baldwin.
“I’ve only been here for two weeks, so my short-term goal is to get to know the community,” she said. “My long-term vision is to work with the people — to set goals together and grow together.”
In addition to her pastoral
Kidcaster experience was ‘euphoric and surreal’
chosen in June, but SNY asked him to keep it quiet until the official surprise announcement, which took place during the July 2 Mets-Milwaukee Brewers game at Citi Field. “I had to keep the secret from him for almost a month,” Lucian recounted. “He kept asking me every day if SNY had called. It was so hard not to tell him.”
“That day was crazy,” Lucian said. “The original announcement was supposed to happen the night before, but the game got rained out. So we came back the next day, and Antonio spotted Steve Gelbs” — the Mets’ field reporter — “in the crowd. He started jumping up and down, yelling, ‘Steve, I’m over here!’”
Gelbs then delivered the news in the section he was sitting.
“I was really surprised when Steve Gelbs walked down and told me I won,” Antonio said. “You try out thinking, ‘Maybe, but probably not,’ so it was a big moment.”
Antonio’s big moment at Citi Field didn’t end with last week’s broadcast. After his time in the booth, he appeared on Citi Field’s huge scoreboard, dancing with Mr. and Mrs. Met, much to the delight of the crowd — and himself.
“I was in front of 40,000 people, dancing on the big screen,” he said with a
laugh. “That was probably my favorite part.”
Lucian, who grew up watching Mets greats including Hernandez and Darling win the World Series in 1986, said that seeing his son in the broadcast booth with those legends was unforgettable.
“It was euphoric and surreal,” he said. “To see Antonio in the middle of these guys — guys who won the World Series and are now legends — just talking and joking with them, it was incredible. I told him, ‘These are serious guys. They’ve held the trophy.’ He really respected that.”
Reflecting on the experience, Antonio said it was something he would always carry with him — especially if he continues to pursue broadcasting or theater, two of his biggest passions.
“I hope when I try out for something down the line, I can say, ‘Yeah, I was the 2025 Kidcaster. I was in the booth with Gary and Ron,’” he said. “It’s like something you put on your résumé.”
While he lives in Bethpage with his mother, Mary Veneziano, Antonio credits his father — and Baldwin — for helping spark his love of the game and prepare him for the spotlight.
“My dad’s been with me at every game since I was little,” he said. “This time, he got to see me on the other side — in the booth.”
Courtesy Lucian Veneziano
Lucian Veneziano, left, stands with New York Mets field reporter Steve Gelbs, Antonio Veneziano, and Mary Veneziano at Citi Field on July 2, when Antonio was announced as the winner of the SNY Mets Kidcaster contest.
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St. Christopher’s Feast draws record crowd
By HERNESTO GALDAMEZ hgaldamez@liherald.com
What began five decades ago as a small parish celebration has blossomed into a beloved Baldwin tradition — one that drew record crowds this past weekend for its milestone 50th anniversary.
From July 17 to 20, St. Christopher’s Church hosted its golden jubilee parish feast on the grounds of 11 Gale Ave., bringing together families, friends and faith-filled volunteers for four days of rides, international cuisine, music, games, and fellowship. For parish leaders, longtime volunteers, and community members, the event marked a powerful moment of celebration and reflection.
“It was a great celebration,” Rev. Johnny Mendonca, pastor of St. Christopher’s told the Herald. “We really had a blessed time. People came together, walked together, celebrated together. There was a great sense of participation, of joy.”
The feast, launched in 1974 by the late Msgr. Joseph Lawlor, has become a summer staple in Baldwin — and this year’s celebration coincided with the parish’s Jubilee Year, a sacred time in the Catholic tradition centered on renewal, unity and gratitude.
For longtime volunteer coordinator Gail Milne, the milestone year brought out extraordinary enthusiasm from parishioners and former residents alike.
“Thanks be to God, the weather held out and people came out,” Milne said. “Friday and Saturday night were shoulder to shoulder — it was so crowded. People had so much fun and ate delicious food, and over 250 volunteers kept coming back night after night. It was just an amazing event.”
Milne credited the parish’s first-ever promotion committee with helping spread the word more widely than in
previous years.
“They worked tirelessly on social media and went out into the neighborhood to advertise,” she said. “That made a tremendous difference. A lot of people we hadn’t seen in years came back, even some who moved out of the area.”
Among the hundreds of attendees were local elected officials, who praised
the organizing team for their dedication and community impact.
“The St. Christopher’s Feast has grown to become a cherished community tradition that grows stronger year after year, and it is all because of the tireless efforts of the organizers and so many dedicated volunteers,” Nassau County Legislator and Alternate Deputy
Minority Leader Debra Mulé wrote in a news release. “Congratulations to everyone on making the feast such a tremendous success in its milestone year — we are all looking forward to many more years of zeppoles, community, and family fun!”
The weekend also had its lighthearted moments — including when Mendonca gamely climbed into the dunk tank for the crowd.
“I’ve never done that before,” he said, laughing. “But this was a special feast, so I gave it to the people. I wanted to be one with them — they were happy, I was happy.”
To mark the historic occasion, the parish also produced a commemorative journal filled with archival photos, tributes from clergy and parishioners, and a write-up of the feast’s 50-year history.
“Fifty years from now, when they celebrate the 100th, they’ll be able to look back and see all the people who made it happen,”
said.
Milne
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St. Christopher’s Feast had many helping hands of volunteers at this year’s event.
Opening night of the St. Christopher’s Feast. From left, Gail Milne, Rev. Johnny Mendonca, and Maria Christ.
Attendees enjoying the many rides the feast had to offer.
A favorite of many feast goers: the fun slide.
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Baldwin High art students create portraits for children in India
For the 17th consecutive year, art students at Baldwin High School have used their creative talents to brighten the lives of children around the world—this time, through a collection of handmade portraits sent to children in India.
The effort is part of the Memory Project, a nonprofit initiative that invites art students to create personalized portraits for children facing hardships across the globe. Founded in 2004, the project aims to foster cross-cultural understanding and compassion by offering children lasting keepsakes and emotional encouragement through art.
Under the guidance of Baldwin High School art teacher Michelle Liemer-Kelly, students have produced more than 300 portraits since the district joined the program. This year, 25 pieces of student-created art were mailed to children in India.
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“Over the years, the Memory Project has been a true vehicle for our art students to use their talents to make a tangible difference in the lives of children less fortunate than themselves,” said LiemerKelly.
In addition to the traditional portrait work, Baldwin has expanded its participation in recent years to include the Identity Project, a sister initiative of the Memory Project. That program allows students with a variety of artistic backgrounds— including digital and graphic design—to create portraits inspired by children’s self-descriptions, such as favorite colors, hobbies, and personal traits.
Students who took part in the program said the experience was meaningful and rewarding, offering a unique chance to connect with someone across the globe through creativity and empathy.
Participants:
Memory Project Artists
Chidera Ubah
Jordan Taylor
Isabella Matos
Rose Altschuler
Munachiso Okorie
Alexa Reyes Reyes
August Sage
Skylar Blair
Semyrrah Mays
Identity Project Artists
Ja’Kayne Borges
Ryan Coleman Jr.
Nestor Cruz Fuentes
Payton Dulin
Sofia Liza
Irvin Maldonado
Anthony Martinez
Brya McConnell
Aniella Mohr
Chidumebi Okeke
Rolaney Peralta
Namani Raynor
Kristian Sawh
Jayden Whittacker
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An unknown individual stole a NYPD parking placard from a vehicle parked at 722 Brook Ct. in Baldwin, according to Nassau County police on July 19.
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Bethpage Black preps for Ryder Cup
By TONY BELLISSIMO tbellissimo@liherald.com
The Ryder Cup is coming to Bethpage State Park’s Black Course in Farmingdale Sept. 26 to 28 and preparations are in full swing for one of golf’s premier international events.
After three years of planning, work to install viewing stands, including two triple-deckers and eight double-deckers, with some flanking the first and 18th fairways, bleachers, hospitality tents and a large merchandise area began May 19 and will continue up until the first practice round Sept. 23.
“We’re expecting 50,000 fans per day on Friday, Saturday and Sunday,” 2025 Ryder Cup Director Bryan Karns said during a press conference held at Bethpage Black July 24. “Living in New York for the past few years and attending Jets, Yankees and Mets games, it’s an incredibly passionate fan base. Any time a major championship has come to Bethpage, the crowds have been remarkable. Fans are going to understand this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and they’re really going to value what it means to attend a Ryder Cup.”
Half a million fans registered for a lottery system used to purchase tickets said Evan Crowder, PGA of America Operations Manager. Tickets for the three scoring rounds of the tournament are sold out, though a handful remain for the Sept. 23 and 24 practice rounds.
Renowned for its degree of difficulty and rich history that includes hosting the U.S. Open (2002 and 2009) and PGA Championship (2019), Bethpage Black will have a slightly different look for the Ryder Cup with the tee box of the first hole — a 430-yard, par-4 — moving 30 yards closer to the pin and about 20 yards to the north for a clearer path to the green.
“The five most important holes at the Ryder Cup are the first, and 15 through 18 where the majority of matches are decided is set up incredibly well,” Karns said.
Added Kenny Kurzendoerfer, 2025 Ryder Cup Operations Manager: “This is where you want to be as a fan, where the first tee box and 18th green are in close proximity. It’s definitely a bucketlist moment to experience the first tee at a Ryder Cup. It’s truly unlike anything you’ve seen before in golf. I’ve been lucky to be a part of a few of them now and it still gives me chills.”
In terms of transportation to and from the course for fans, Jones Beach lots 4 and 5 will serve as the main public parking areas where shuttle service will be provided to Bethpage. Shuttles will also run from both the north and south side of the Farmingdale LIRR station, Crowder said. There will also be a ride-
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The Ryder Cup dates back to 1927, when the inaugural matchup was held at Worcester Country Club in Massachusetts. Initially a contest between the United States and Great Britain, the format expanded in 1979 to include players from continental Europe. The U.S. played host to the event in 2016 and most recently in 2021.
The event features 28 matches across three formats – foursomes, fourballs, and singles. Teamwork and strategy are essential to winning.
Although the 12-player rosters for both teams have yet to be announced,
some of the top U.S. players include Scottie Scheffler, Xander Schauffele, Bryson DeChambeau, and Collin Morikawa, with Europe featuring Rory McIlroy, Rasmus Hojgaard, Matt Wallace and Tyrrell Hatton.
The U.S. team selection is based on a points system, where points are awarded based on performance in PGA Tour events and major championships. Automatic qualifiers, with Scheffler already being one, will be the top six in points after the BMW Championship on Aug. 17. Captain Keegan Bradley will select the remainder of the roster Aug. 27, Karns noted.
Jeff Bessen/Herald Evan Crowder, 2025 Ryder Cup Operations manager at PGA of America, explains tournament ground operations at Bethpage State Park on July 24.
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Black is in full swing.
Kang hopes to foster unity in the ministry
work, Kang is a licensed psychotherapist in New York State. She serves as the assistant director for Korean Pastoral Care Study at the Blanton-Peale Graduate Institute and is pursuing her doctorate in psychoanalysis at the Boston Graduate School of Psychoanalysis.
Her background in counseling has deeply influenced her approach to ministry.
“When I was younger, I saw how much young people struggled with identity and family challenges,” Kang said. “If they have the right mentor or support system, their lives can completely change.”
She recalled one early experience as a youth ministry leader in South Korea in the 1980s, when she helped a young man facing serious emotional difficulties and family problems. After he left school and ran away from home, Kang tracked him down and helped him return to school and graduate.
“He got married, has kids now, and he still goes to church,” she said. “I can’t forget his story. People, especially young people, can overcome so much with the right support.”
Kang said she was drawn to First Church Baldwin by its cultural and ethnic diversity.
“This is a very diverse congregation, and I’m excited about that,” she said. “But when we come from different backgrounds, there can be miscommunication. My goal is to create a culture of transparent conversation, so we can grow in understanding together.”
As she begins this new chapter in Baldwin, Kang said she hopes to build strong relationships within both the church and the greater community.
“We may come from different places, but under God’s grace, we are all equal,” she said.
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the rev. miyeong Kang has joined the first Church Baldwin as its new spiritual leader.
7 BALDWIN HERALD — July
By Herald Staff
Queenette Karikari Freeport
I actually love vacationing. And so when I think of summer, I think of traveling outside of Freeport, even if it’s a road trip, right? Like, sometimes we drive down far out east.
What’s your favorite aspect of summer on Long Island?
Charles Gilreath Freeport
I spend most of my time during the summer vacationing with my wife Donna.
Jana Rodriguez Freeport
I would have to say it would be the movie night at the end of free outdoor movie nights at Cow Meadow Park with my grandpa.
Rockville Centre
There’s nothing like golden hour in the Hamptons when the sky turns to gold and the ocean glows. My favorite Long Island summer moments are spent with music in the air, a light breeze off the water, and that peaceful feeling as the day winds down.
Travis and Jaxson Fatscher, age 4
Rockville Centre
Our favorite thing to do on Long Island during the summer is to go to our cabana at Nickerson beach and play in the pool and sand all day!
Leah Silvestri
Baldwin LIRR hosts multicultural book fair
By MOHAMMAD RAFIQ mrafiq@liherald.com
The Long Island Multicultural Book Fair returned for its seventh year on July 19, co-hosted by Freeport-based nonprofits the Cedarmore Corporation and Milestales, transforming the Baldwin Long Island Rail Road station parking lot into a lively celebration of books, music, and community.
The free event drew hundreds of visitors throughout the day. From 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., attendees browsed books, enjoyed live performances by youth groups, sampled food truck fare, and shopped at the opening day of Cedarmore’s summer farmers market.
Milestales founder and event coordinator Ama Karikari curated a lineup of writers from varied backgrounds, including Haitian, African, and Jewish communities. Many authors performed animated readings of their books, creating interactive experiences that helped young readers connect with the material.
“This year’s Long Island Multicultural Book Fair and Talent Show was a huge success. The authors shared inspirational books. The vendors provided scrumptious food and drinks as well as stunning art,” said Karikari. “All of the attendees marveled at the breadth and depth of talent presented by the young singers, dancers, and musicians.”
“As the CEO of a company that staffs talented artists to perform at schools, universities, and corporations daily, it was wonderful to see the next generation of artists shining so brightly,” she added. “I’m assured that our human artistic traditions are thriving despite the proliferation of technology and I’m grateful for that.”
A student talent showcase brought added excitement to the event, with eight youth groups competing in vocal, instrumental, and dance performances for Audience Choice Awards valued at $500. Additional winners were selected by judges from the Long Island Arts Council and local music and dance schools. Performers from the New York Musicians Center, All Star Dance Studio, and NYMC Rockville Centre were among those featured, many through Milestales’ coordination.
The event also marked the launch of Cedarmore’s summer reading program at Bishop Frank O. White Memorial Park in Freeport. The organization, which has supported Long Island families with academic and wellness resources since 1996, used the fair to further its mission of building literacy and community connection.
“The Cedarmore Corporation proudly partnered with Milestales for an inspiring multicultural book fair and talent competition. The event was a huge success, uniting families and community members in celebration of creativity and diversity,” said Jacqueline Harris, board chair of the Cedarmore Corporation. “Authors engaged in meaningful discussions and signed copies of their books.”
“The youth talent competition showcased the incredible talents of young musicians, dancers, and singers,” she added. “It was a phenomenal day, executed in excellence.”
The farmers market, which will continue through September, offered fresh produce and handmade goods from neighborhood vendors. Visitors explored the booths while enjoying
music, storytelling, and performances throughout the day.
Launched in 2017, the CedarmoreMilestales book fair went on hiatus during the pandemic before relaunching last year. This summer’s edition expanded on that revival, offering a robust program focused on literacy, inclusion, and the power of representation.
Amoura Johnson, 10, of Destine to Dance, strikes a pose during her dynamic performance at the Long Island Multicultural Book Fair and Talent Show. The event gave young performers like Johnson a platform to express creativity and confidence through the arts.
Author Maudelyne Gedeon shares her book Independence Soup Joumou with attendees at the Long Island Multicultural Book Fair and Talent Show. Her work celebrates Haitian culture and history through storytelling aimed at young readers.
Organizers emphasized that the event was not only about books, but about helping children see themselves in literature, experience joy in performance, and feel connected to their community.
Deliah Roberts/Herald photos
Maura O’Connell, 13, of Lynbrook, performs on stage during the Long Island Multicultural Book Fair and Talent Show.
Miss Long Island Kristen Rosario, left, joins first-place winner Adwoa Dansowa, 16, and event organizer Ama Karikari, founder and president of Milestales, in celebrating youth achievement at the Long Island Multicultural Book Fair and Talent Show.
Olamide Asanpaola, left, and Mobosola Asanpaola of Simi Love Lemonade serve up refreshments with a smile at the Long Island Multicultural Book Fair and Talent Show.
American Legion Post installs new officers, highlights youth program
Baldwin Post 246 of the American Legion installed its officers for the 2025–26 term during its annual meeting on July 2, at its post home at 2754 Grand Ave.
The ceremony was led by Nassau County Commander Dawn Samuel, who recently assumed her role on June 14. Samuel is a member of Malverne Post 44. Also in attendance were Nassau County Vice Commander Mary Norris and County Auxiliary President Phoebe Ervin. Baldwin Auxiliary Unit 246 President Lora Ankner Kessinger and past president Kathy Fletcher were also among the guests.
Newly installed officers for Baldwin Post 246 include Commander Robert S. Hare, First Vice Commander Alfred Ficalora, Third Vice Commander John Rohe, Adjutant John Atkin, Chaplain John F. Meyer, Judge Advocate John “Jack” Wachter, Sergeant-at-Arms Hank Keisch, and Post Historian Michael Rubenstein.
Fred Caputo was reappointed as post treasurer.
Baldwin Post 246 was first organized in August 1919. This summer marks its 106th anniversary. Hare is now serving his ninth and a half year in the role, making him the longest-serving commander in the post’s history.
“While this voluntary position can sometimes involve many hours and be challenging, I appreciate the trust our post members have placed in me, as well
as the many positive works and programs we accomplish for the community, state and nation,” Hare said.
In addition to the officer installation, the post recently sponsored a local high school student to attend the American Legion’s Boys State program, held in late June at SUNY Morrisville. The weeklong
summer program gives high school juniors hands-on experience in government, citizenship, leadership and teamwork. Students also participate in physical training and work closely with American Legion mentors and U.S. Marines.
The American Legion’s New York Department runs Boys State, a long-
standing national program. Baldwin Post 246 has helped send one to four students each year for more than 20 years. The post’s Children and Youth Fund sponsors the program and covers all costs, including transportation.
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Courtesy Robert Hare
Baldwin Post 246 held an installation ceremony for new officers on July 2.
THINGS TO KNOW FROM THE SCHOOL BOARD
By AINSLEY MARTINEZ amartinez@liherald.com
According to Annie Phillips, Senior Director of
n The grid is built for “normal,” but ready for extreme, weather
PSEG Long Island’s power system is designed around a “normal weather” forecast, based on a 50/50 probability that the actual weather will exceed expectations. But with climate change increasing the frequency of heat waves, planners like Phillips also prepare for more extreme scenarios, called a “1-in10” forecast, which represent only a 10 percent chance of being exceeded. While the system is not built to the extreme forecast, it is assessed against it.
“We look at our margins, and we make sure we have operating actions and tools in place to respond,” said Phillips. That means even when the heat spikes, the utility has options.
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n Long-term projects support
Planning for Power Systems Management at PSEG Long Island, the key to reliable power, even on the hottest days, is years of careful preparation. From major infrastructure investments to smart ther-
The system doesn’t get built overnight.
“Some of our major transmission equipment has a lead time of more than five years,” Phillips explained.
That’s why PSEG Long Island is constantly forecasting demand growth and upgrading infrastructure years in advance. Recent examples include a new 69kV underground transmission line and substation bank serving the Belmont and Elmont areas, crucial for supporting growing load from developments like UBS Arena and nearby retail. Similar upgrades in the Woodmere and New Hyde Park areas also came online ahead of this summer’s peak season.
mostat programs, here are five things to know about how PSEG Long Island plans for peak electricity demand and how customers can stay cool while saving money.
PSEG Long Island’s Smart Savers Thermostat Program is a voluntary initiative where enrolled customers allow the utility to precool their homes and then slightly raise the thermostat during peak hours. This reduces strain on the system and helps control power purchasing costs for the following year.
“It’s a dual benefit,” said PSEG Communications Senior Generalist Jeremy Walsh. “It eases demand now and helps keep costs down for everyone next summer.”
n Rebates and efficiency programs are readily
From heat pump water heaters, up to $1,200 in rebates, to advanced power strips and induction cooktops, PSEG Long Island offers a robust catalog of
energy efficiency incentives. Many of these are available instantly at point-ofsale or through select retailers. There are also incentives for energy-saving behaviors like shifting appliance use to cooler parts of the day or sealing window drafts.
n There’s a difference between capacity and outages
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Even with enough power capacity, local outages can still occur — especially during heat waves.
“There’s a difference between having adequate capacity and experiencing equipment outages,” Phillips said. Sustained heat can cause stress on transformers, wires, and underground cables. PSEG Long Island maintains outage tips online, including guidance for safe generator use and how to preserve food during extended power interruptions.
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Celebrate culture and community at the Gold Coast Dance Festival
By Roksana Amid
As sundown takes hold at Morgan Memorial Park on Aug. 2, artists representing a rich spectrum of dance styles — from classical ballet and folklorico to tap, contemporary and hip-hop — take to a stage. The fifth annual Gold Coast Dance Festival — set against the backdrop of the Long Island Sound — is a grand celebration of culture, movement and community connection.
Hosted by New York Dance Theatre, the free event attracts folks to see a varied lineup of dancers from Alvin Ailey, Dance Theatre of Harlem, New York City Ballet, Broadway, and more. This year’s edition also includes Ballet Nepantla, a returning favorite known for blending traditional Mexican folklorico with contemporary dance.
“Ballet Nepantla are an astounding company,” Festival Executive Producer Nicole Loizides Albruzzese says. “They’ve been noted as embodying the in-between-ness of those who live on the borderland, mixing in cultures and gaining a little bit from either side.”
Founded in 2020 during the Covid-19 pandemic, this began as an informal gathering of dancers organized by Albruzzese, a professional performer and Glen Cove resident. She invited a few colleagues to Planting Fields Arboretum in Oyster Bay as a way to decompress from the emotional toll of the lockdown. This experience inspired her to bring a professional dance festival to Glen Cove the following year.
“Because the world just stopped talking to one another, stopped dining together, we wanted to create something that brought people together without the need for words,” Albruzzese says. “Dance can do that.”
Since then, the festival has grown to involve dozens of performers and companies, including John Manzari, a renowned Broadway tap dancer and featured artist from “So You Think You Can Dance,” and MorDance, a contemporary ballet company based in Yonkers. This will be MorDance’s first appearance here.
For those inspired to dance themselves, join Jamie Shannon of Kilowatt Dance Theater for an introductory Lindy Hop class on the beach at 4:30 p.m., open to all ages and skill levels, before performances begin.
“Lindy Hop is one of America’s beloved early social dances, stemming from jazz and Harlem and a beautiful social era,” Albruzzese explains. “Bring your dinner down, enjoy a class, and go see a show. You get a more intimate look at the artists beforehand, and then you get to see them on stage.”
New York Dance Theatre, which is celebrating its 51st year, produces the festival through its nonprofit mission to make high-level dance accessible to all audiences.
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• Festival updates and class announcements available on New York Dance Theatre’s social media platforms
The company also runs the Développé program, a a scholarship initiative that provides free yearlong dance education to atrisk youth, foster families and English-language learners across Long Island.
Développé partners with community organizations, including Options for Community Living, which supports families experiencing homelessness and financial hardship. One of the newest scholarship recipients is an 11-year-old girl who had never taken a dance class before this summer.
“She leaves the studio glowing,” Albruzzese says. “She’s one of the most graceful dancers in the class. Starting classical dance between the ages of 11 and 14 can be intimidating, but she’s handling it so beautifully.”
A suggested festival donation of $20 supports the Développé program. Contributions help fund workshops, lectures, performances and scholarships provided by NYDT throughout the year.
Albruzzese says the festival is designed to be inclusive, welcoming people of all backgrounds and abilities.
“A woman came up to me last year and said, ‘It’s not so often I find something to do with my mom or my grandmother,’” she recalls. “Her grandmother was 92 and squealing with excitement watching the performances. That’s what this is about. You can just grab a park bench, sit on the grass and stay for five minutes or the entire evening.”
‘So in love with you am I’
Last year’s featured performers represented Haiti, China, Iraq, and Mexico. Each year’s lineup is curated to reflect global traditions and storytelling through movement, according to Albruzzese.
“I think because we offer such a huge, diverse array of cultural programming, everyone leaves loving something. We birthed a star, and it’s shining everywhere. It’s benefiting the artists, the audience and our local cultural institutions,” she adds enthusiastically.
Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets, beach chairs and picnic dinners.
Check out a stylized concert version of the classic golden age musical. Egotistical leading man-directorproducer Fred Graham (Broadway’s Charlie Marcus) is reunited with his ex-wife, Lilli Vanessi (Broadway talent Christina DeCicco, of Rockville Centre) when the two are forced to play opposite one another in a new production of Shakespeare’s “Taming of the Shrew.” The battle of the sexes continues onstage and off, as it becomes clear that, as much as this couple profess to hate each other, they are also still in love. Throw in a number of cases of mistaken identity, the mob, and comedic routines into the mix and you get “Kiss Me, Kate” — a dazzling Broadway classic that earned the very first Tony award for Best Musical. A cast of 30 brings this “concert” production to life with limited costumes and scenic elements. The dynamic performers include Molloy’s renowned CAP21 Musical Theatre Conservatory students and also alumni.
Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 2-3, 3 p.m. Molloy University, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre. Tickets available at madisontheatreny.org or call (516) 323-4444.
Magic Rocks!
Illusionist Leon Etienne has sold out venues all over the world with his blockbuster performances of Magic Rocks! Now he arrives here with his jaw-dropping, critically acclaimed hit show. You’ve seen him on “America’s Got Talent,” “The Tonight Show” with Jimmy Fallon, “Masters of Illusion,” and “Penn & Teller: Fool Us!” Hailed by critics as “America’s Rock Illusionist,” Leon is a worldwide hit with audiences, critics and producers. He’s recognized for his onstage charisma, a fast-paced, high energy, rock n’ roll performance style — and his no-nonsense approach to magic. This interactive, family-friendly spectacular showcases mind-blowing tricks, award-winning sleight of hand and non-stop laughter. Perfect for audiences of all ages, it’s an immersive experience filled with wonder, laughter and jaw-dropping moments you won’t soon forget. Etienne’s performance style attracts worldwide attention; join in this unforgettable night of magic and you’ll see why.
Sunday, Aug. 3, 7 p.m. $71.75, $60.25, $49.25, $37.25, $31.25. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. Tickets available at ticketmaster.com or paramountny.com
• Saturday, Aug. 2, 6 p.m.; rain date is Aug. 9
• Morgan Memorial
Photos courtesy Nicole Albruzzese
Last year, Wendi Weng, a Chinese immigrant and resident of Huntington, wowed the festival audience.
Graceanne Pierce, a Queens resident and New York Dance Theatre artist, takes the stage this year.
Your Neighborhood CALENDAR
JULY
Summer Food Program
Children ages 18 can stop by for a free nutritious bagged lunch provided by Island Harvest throughout summer. No registration required; first come-first served.
•Where: 2385 Grand Ave.
•Time: Monday through Friday, noon-1 p.m., through Aug. 22
•Contact: baldwinpl.org or call (516) 223-6228
‘Color Our World’ Summer Reading winds down
Wrap up the Summer Reading Club at Baldwin Public Library. Read, earn prizes, enter raffles. Kids and teens welcome!
•Where: 2385 Grand Ave., Baldwin
•Time: Ongoing, ends Aug. 11
•Contact: baldwinpl.org
Defensive Driving Class
Baldwin Public Library offers a two-part Defensive Driving course. Reduce your auto insurance and/or points. $35. Registration required.
•Where: 2385 Grand Ave.
•Time: 5:45-8:45 p.m., also Aug. 7
•Contact: baldwinpl.org
Summer sounds
Christopher Macchio joins the Nassau Pops at Eisenhower Park for “Opera and the Classics.” Enjoy a lively evening that’s both familiar and unexpected.
•Where: Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow
•Time: 7 p.m.
•Contact: nassaucountyny.gov
On Exhibit
Nassau County Museum of Art’s latest exhibition, “At Play,” surveys 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 entertainment-related 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
‘The Rocketman Show’
•Contact: baldwinpl.org or call (516) 223-6228
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Baldwin National Night Out
Baldwin National Night Out invites everyone to come by Baldwin High School for food, games, music and vendors.
•Where: 841 Ethel T Kloberg Drive
•Time: 6:30-8:30 p.m.
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Sounds of summer
Move to the beat with the Golden Tones Orchestra. Enjoy listening and dancing at South Nassau Unitarian Universalist Congregation. $10 fee.
•Where: 228 S. Ocean Ave., Freeport
•Time: 10 a.m.-noon, also Sept. 3
•Contact: (516) 623-1204
Family movie night
•Where: The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington
• Time: 8 p.m.
Remember when rock was young? You will after this enthralling show, on the Paramount stage. Blast off into the stratosphere with this electrifying tribute to the Rocketman himself. With a nostalgic setlist that’ll take you right back to when rock was young, this is a must-see for Elton John fans — of all generations. Rus Anderson, Elton John’s official body double for his Farewell Yellow Brick Road world tour launch, recreates an early Elton concert complete with flamboyant costumes actually worn by Elton himself. Elton’s greatest hits, wildest outfits and outrageous stage antics come to life again as Anderson recreates the magic and live persona of a young Elton like no other. He storms around the stage with a fun-loving sense of flamboyance; part diva, part soccer player, killer vocalist, fierce piano player, all rock ‘n roller. This is a detailed re-creation of Elton John’s ‘70s shows that’s not to be missed. Anderson’s painstaking attention to detail includes wearing gorgeous, colorful and spectacular costumes, including Elton’s iconic boots, glasses and jumpsuits from 1973, as well as a sparkly Swarovski tuxedo from 1984. $82, $71.75, $60.25, $49.25, $37.25, $35.
•Contact: ticketmaster.com or paramountny.com
designers as Alfred Shaheen, and iconic costumes from the FoliesBergère in Paris. On view until Nov. 9.
•Where: 1 Museum Drive, Roslyn Harbor
•Time: Ongoing
•Contact: nassaumuseum.org or (516) 484-9337
Summer tunes
tribute band Streetfighter.
•Where: Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow
•Time: 6:45 p.m.
•Contact: nassaucountyny.gov
Storybook Stroll
Rock on with Half Step’s tribute to the Grateful Dead at Eisenhower Park.
•Where: Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow
•Time: 7 p.m.
•Contact: nassaucountyny.gov AUG 1
Food Truck Fest
Check out some tasty bites at Baldwin Civic Association’s Food Truck Fest.
•Where: 1980 Grand Ave.
• Time: 5-8:30 p.m.
In concert Eisenhower Park welcomes all to its annual Salute to Veterans concert, featuring American Bombshells and Rolling Stones
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Bring the kids to Old Westbury Gardens for another storybook adventure Stroll the gardens and enjoy a telling of Eva Moore’s “Lucky Duckings.” With a take-home craft. For ages 3-5. Storybook Strolls start at the Beech Tree (next to Westbury House), and end at the Thatched Cottage.
•Where: 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury
• Time: 10:30-11:30 a.m.
•Contact: oldwestburygardens. org or call (516) 333-0048
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Unbox A-Saurus for Us!
Dr. Patricia Osiris visits with young paleontologistsin-training at Long Island Children’s Museum’s new stage production. This interactive theatrical experience invites visitors to join eccentric paleontologist Dr. Patricia Osiris (a.k.a. “Dr. Patti”) as she attempts to reveal a never-
before-seen dinosaur specimen — if only she can figure out how to open the crate it’s locked in. Along the way, the audience becomes key players in solving problems, sparking laughter and exploring the world of dinosaurs in a lighthearted “scientific” comedy that blends imagination and learning. $5 with museum admission, $10 theater only.
•Where: Museum Row, Garden City
•Time: 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.; also Aug 6
•Contact: licm.org or (516) 224-5800
Military notes
Eisenhower Park welcomes the 42nd Infantry Division Band and the N.Y. Army National Guard.
•Where: Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow
•Time: 7 p.m.
•Contact: nassaucountyny.gov
Tai Chi
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Participate in relaxing
Tai Chi session at Baldwin Public Library. No registration required.
•Where: 2385 Grand Ave., Baldwin
•Time: 10-11 a.m.
Enjoy a movie under the stars at Eisenhower Park. Enjoy Tim Burton’s “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice,” Set more than three decades after the first film, it follows Lydia Deetz, now a mother, struggling to keep her family together in the wake of a loss as Betelgeuse returns to haunt her. Starring Alec Baldwin, Geena Davis, Michael Keaton.
•Where: Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow
•Time: Movie begins at dusk •Contact: nassaucountyny.gov
AUG 7
Summertime tunes
Enjoy Lady Supreme, a Diana Ross Experience, at Eisenhower Park.
•Where: Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow
•Time: 7 p.m.
•Contact: nassaucountyny.gov
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LEGAL NOTICE
REFEREE’S NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE SUPREME COURTCOUNTY 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, Plaintiffagainst - 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
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 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 fSAVINGS 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 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
SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK INDEX NO. 012349/2013 COUNTY OF NASSAU
BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR MORTGAGE ASSETS MANAGEMENT SERIES I TRUST, Plaintiff, vs. STEPHANIE J ADAMS AKA STEPHANIE J HEINS, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF JOHN HEINS AKA JOHN HEIN; JOYCE ANN DUFFY AKA JOYCE ANN HEINS, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF JOHN HEINS AKA JOHN HEIN; NICOLE L PRONGAY AKA NICOLE L HEINS, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF JOHN HEINS AKA JOHN HEIN; JOHN M HEINS, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF JOHN HEINS AKA JOHN HEIN; SARAH HEINS, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF JOHN HEINS AKA JOHN HEIN; STEPHANIE N HEINS, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF JOHN HEINS AKA JOHN HEIN; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DISTRIBUTEES OF THE ESTATE OF JOHN HEINS AKA JOHN HEIN, any and all persons unknown to plaintiff, claiming, or who may claim to have an interest in, or general or specific lien upon the real property described in this action; such unknown persons being herein generally described and intended to be included in the following designation, namely: the wife, widow, husband, widower, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors, and assignees of such
deceased, any and all persons deriving interest in or lien upon, or title to said real property by, through or under them, or either of them, and their respective wives, widows, husbands, widowers, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors and assigns, all of whom and whose names, except as stated, are unknown to plaintiff; SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; CREDIT GROWTH & INCOME FUND LLC (A/A/O) HOUSEHOLD FINANCE; FORD MOTOR CREDIT CO.; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; SAMANTHA WAGNER; CYNTHIA COLAIACINO, Defendants. Plaintiff designates NASSAU as the place of trial situs of the real property SECOND SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS
Mortgaged Premises: 28 ARTHUR ST., BALDWIN, NY 11510 Section: 54, Block: 434, Lot: 50-52
To the above named Defendants YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in the above entitled action and to serve a copy of your Answer on the plaintiff’s attorney within twenty (20) days of the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service, or within thirty (30) days after service of the same is complete where service is made in any manner other than by personal delivery within the State. The United States of America, if designated as a defendant in this action, may answer or appear within sixty (60) days of service. Your failure to appear or to answer will result in a judgment against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. In the event that a deficiency balance remains from the sale proceeds, a judgment may be entered against you.
NOTICE OF NATURE OF ACTION AND RELIEF SOUGHT
THE OBJECT of the
above caption action is to foreclose a Mortgage to secure the sum of $544,185.00 and interest, recorded on March 10, 2006, in Liber M 30193 at Page 105, of the Public Records of NASSAU County, New York., covering premises known as 28 ARTHUR ST., BALDWIN, NY 11510.
The relief sought in the within action is a final judgment directing the sale of the premises described above to satisfy the debt secured by the Mortgage described above.
NASSAU County is designated as the place of trial because the real property affected by this action is located in said county.
NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME
If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home.
Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property.
Sending a payment to the mortgage company will not stop the foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT.
Dated: May 15th, 2025
ROBERTSON, ANSCHUTZ, SCHNEID, CRANE & PARTNERS, PLLC
Attorney for Plaintiff Matthew Rothstein, Esq.
900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310 Westbury, NY 11590 516-280-7675 154743
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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC, Plaintiff, vs. TIMOTHY KILGANNON, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on June 5, 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 26, 2025 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 3177 Milburn Avenue a/k/a 1009 Van Buren Street, 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 54, Block 378 and Lots 1590, 1591 and 1592. Approximate amount of judgment is $305,122.04 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #619328/2023. Cash will not be accepted. Scott H. Siller, Esq., Referee Knuckles & Manfro, LLP, 120 White Plains Road, Suite 215, Tarrytown, New York 10591, Attorneys for Plaintiff 154729
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR RCF 2 ACQUISITION TRUST, Plaintiff AGAINST SATYAWATTIE DHARMANAND AKA SATYAWATTIE D. DHARMANAND, DHARMANAND LATCHMAN, Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered December 19, 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 27, 2025 at 2:00 PM, premises known as 2746 Park
June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month, and the Alzheimer’s Association, which hosts its walk in East Meadow’s Eisenhower Park as seen above, is offering the community tips to manage brain health and function.
Brain health, upcoming walk with Alzheimer’s Associaton
By JACK SCHWED Intern
In the United States, over 7 million people age 65 and above suffer from Alzheimer’s disease. This neurodegenerative disorder causes cognitive decline and memory loss, eventually hindering one’s ability to complete daily tasks.
However, staff at the Alzheimer’s Association, which holds its annual fundraising walk in Eisenhower Park in East Meadow, say that there is ample time to intervene in the progression of the disease.
“Our goal is to drive awareness of Alzheimer’s and the early symptoms,” said Theresa Block, community educator for the Alzheimer’s Association
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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 0054 Block 00279-00 Lot 00101 & 00102. Approximate amount of judgment $495,983.28 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #600766/2023. Peter L. Kramer, Esq., Referee Referee Phone Number: 516-510-4020 Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 22-000742 86440 154590
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BY THE BOARD OF APPEALS
Pursuant to New York State Town Law Article 16, New York State Public Officers Law Article 7, and the Town of Hempstead Building Zone Ordinance, NOTICE is hereby given that the BOARD OF APPEALS of the Town of Hempstead will hold a public hearing in the Old Town Hall, 350 Front Street, Room 230, Second Floor, Hempstead, New York on 08/06/2025 at 9:30
A.M. to consider the following applications and appeals: THE FOLLOWING CASES WILL BE CALLED STARTING AT 9:30
A.M. 403/25. BALDWIN -
James P. & Deepa Willumstad, Renewal of grant to maintain 2family dwelling., N/s Haig St., 123’ E/o Pershing Blvd., a/k/a 611 Haig St. ALL PAPERS PERTAINING TO THE ABOVE HEARING ARE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION AT THE BOARD OF APPEALS, TOWN HALL, 1 WASHINGTON STREET, HEMPSTEAD, NY 11550. This notice is only for new cases in Baldwin within Town of Hempstead jurisdiction. There are additional cases in different hamlets, towns and villages on the Board of Appeals calendar. The full calendar is available at https://hempsteadny.go v/509/Board-of-Appeals The internet address of
the website streaming for this meeting is https://hempsteadny.go v/576/Live-StreamingVideo
Interested parties may appear at the above time and place. At the call of the Chairman, the Board will consider decisions on the foregoing and those on the Reserve Decision calendar and such other matters as may properly come before it.
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Long Island Chapter. “I want everyone to know that there is help out there for them.”
Last month, during Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month, the Alzheimer’s Association has a few pieces of advice on how to maintain your brain health.
First, they encourage the incorporation of healthy habits that can help lower the risk of cognitive decline. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, eating a healthy diet and engaging in cognitively challenging tasks can help protect your brain health.
They also suggest educating yourself on the early warning signs of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia. Although memory loss is a common sign, people often equate it with the disease.
However, other signs can indicate cognitive decline, including altered judgment, mood changes and challenges in decision-making. They note that memory loss is a normal part of aging, but it is advisable to have it checked if it begins to interfere with daily life.
Additionally, they recommend being proactive in addressing memory or thinking problems. Studies have demonstrated that people tend to hesitate in discussing these issues with medical professionals.
However, they say it is crucial to get it checked because an early detection of the disease presents the best opportunity for care, management and treatment.
“Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month offers the perfect opportunity for Long Island residents to take
charge of their brain health,” said Lori Maldavir, director of program outreach for the Alzheimer’s Association Long Island Chapter. “We want people to know there are steps they can take to keep their brains healthy.”
The Alzheimer’s Association also offers various ways to support the cause.
Tens of thousands of participants are currently needed in clinical trials that examine new treatments for Alzheimer’s disease. Those living with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, caregivers and healthy volunteers are all eligible to help.
For those interested, the Alzheimer’s Association offers a service called TrialMatch, which connects willing participants with suitable trials. People can also help by volunteering at the Alzheimer’s Association. They offer education and support programs, which enable individuals to take the lead in combating Alzheimer’s disease.
The Alzheimer’s Association’s 2025 Walk to End Alzheimer’s offers Long Islanders another opportunity to support the cause. This event is the largest fundraiser for Alzheimer’s care, support and research.
It is held annually in 600 communities nationwide. For those on Long Island, one will take place at Eisenhower Park Parking Lot 6/6A on Saturday, Oct. 4. Check-in will start at 9 a.m. and the ceremony will begin at 10 a.m.
For more information on this event, call (631) 315-6486 or email NassauWalk@alz.org. To learn more about the Alzheimer’s Association, visit ALZ. org.
Brittany Krilov/Herald
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When you have a very long driveway to the house, gates make sense, even if just to give the impression that the property is more secure, but when you can see the entrance from the street from the front door or windows, it’s a moot point to have a controlled driveway gate, because 80 percent of the time, burglars approach a home on foot, slipping around a gate, or over a short fence, to get to a more secluded spot to enter without being seen. With that in mind, outside areas of buildings that create hidden corners should be planned out of the design.
According to the National Center for Policing Innovation, the average burglar will spend no more than 60 seconds breaking in. If you can delay a break-in for 90 seconds or longer, a burglar may get nervous and leave. A hiding spot gives them extra time.
Fortify exterior doors with deadbolts that extend at least an inch and a half into the door frame. Glass doors in the front or back of a dwelling can be fortified by installing “hurricane”-strength glass instead of standard glazed doors, and sliding doors with a metal track rod can be effective. Hurricaneglass windows are much more costly than regular windows, but protect your home from burglars as well as storms.
Remember that even with an alarm system, which can be a deterrent, if a burglar has already had a look at the interior of your home and knows where to go, they will be in and out before any law enforcement gets there.
I was impressed that the police came to my home quickly when a door accidentally blew open, and checked every closet and potential hiding place before pronouncing the home secure. So if you come home to an open door or window, it’s advisable not to enter without calling the police for a safety check. It could save you from injury or worse, confronting a burglar.
Pet doors measuring more than six inches across should be avoided. Silly as it sounds, some burglars actually use a child to squeeze through a pet door and open the doors from the inside. More to come.
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Why I care about immigration — and why all
people often ask me why I care so much about immigration.
Of course, my constituents care about it; they want to stop the chaos at the southern border and fix the asylum system, and they want to see people treated like human beings.
I agree with them. More than that, though, immigration is personal for me.
I look at America through the lens of the immigrant story — the story of my family, and the story of the American dream. My father came to this country as an infant. His parents — my grandparents — came from Italy with nothing. And yet, through hard work and devotion to family, they built a life here. Their son went to law school on the GI bill after serving in World War II, rising to become a mayor and a State Supreme Court justice. Their grandson is a member of the United States Congress.
An article that hung in my grandfather’s home, from Nov. 10, 1960, is titled “Success Story.” A segment reads:
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it is said that each of us, if we’re lucky, gets 80 summers. Some folks prefer winter or the rebirth vibe of spring, but for most, it is summer, the short season of our years, that seems sweetest.
Summers have telescoped lives of their own. Whatever our age, summer begins in our minds as hopes and expectations, is realized in the days from June 21 to Sept. 21 and is remembered ever after.
The very first summer I remember was 1951, at Rockaway Beach, where we rented a bungalow on 54th Street. That was the Summer of My Sister, who had recently been born and, for some reason, expected to come along on our vacation. The fireworks on the boardwalk every Wednesday night were my big-sister treat, and best memory. There was the Summer of New Hampshire, when our parents took us on a much-hyped car trip to the Granite State. I was 8, my sister was 4 and our
Joseph A. Suozzi, who was elected to the State Supreme Court on Tuesday . . .
“Judge Suozzi came to these shores as an infant, the son of immigrant parents. Their lot was not an easy one, in a strange land, but Mr. and Mrs. Michael Suozzi raised a fine family, and while they lived comfortably, they did not gain great material wealth. But they did gain another kind of wealth which no Depression, no misfortune can ever take away from them. They devoted their lives to their family and their success of their children is their great fortune.
ieven wrote to the president, asking him to work with me on comprehensive reform.
“Now their boy, Joe, will soon be a Justice of the New York State Supreme Court. How proud they must be! And we who know them share their pride.
“Mike and Rosa Suozzi certainly made good in America. God bless them.”
That’s why I care about immigration. Through my own family, I’ve seen the promise of America fulfilled. But I also see how that promise is at risk — because our immigration system is broken, and Congress has failed to fix it. It’s painful for me that this issue by which I define my American experience has become such a negative, controversial force in our politics.
Congress has failed for decades to pass comprehensive immigration reform because too many politicians have weaponized immigration policy for political gain without doing a thing to fix it. Even when bipartisan solutions emerge, they’re often derailed by political forces more interested in scoring points than solving problems.
Reasonable people should agree that violent criminals who are here illegally should be deported. But what’s happening now is far more chaotic. Parents who’ve lived here for years, send their kids to school with my kids, work six days a week and go to church on Sunday are living in fear. We need to figure out a way for people who work, pay taxes and follow the rules to stop having to look over their shoulder. Families that have been here for decades deserve legal status so they can build lives for their children and grandchildren, like our family did.
We must secure the border, fix the broken asylum system, and create legal pathways for Dreamers, farm workers, TPS holders, essential workers in fields like health care and hospitality, and residents who’ve been here for over a
of us should
decade.
Democrats and Republicans must come together. While President Trump has had remarkable success securing the border, he has done so through executive orders, which can easily be overturned. Real progress must come from Congress.
I’ll continue to do my part. I’ve worked toward comprehensive immigration reform as co-chair of the Democrats for Border Security Taskforce, as co-chair of the Problem Solvers Caucus, and through the bipartisan coalition I built of “business, badges and the Bible” — members of the business, law enforcement and religious communities who have longstanding stakes in American immigration policy.
I even wrote a letter to the president, asking him to work with me and make a deal on comprehensive reform. I’ve reached out, and I hope he reaches back.
We can uphold the law and our values. We can protect our borders and treat people with dignity. We can be safe and fair.
That’s the America my grandparents believed in when they arrived in this country. It’s the America I still believe in. And it’s the one we have to keep fighting for — together.
Tom Suozzi represents the 3rd Congressional District.
the summer of ’25 be remembered?
grandmother, who sat in the back seat, was ancient, I guess in her 50s. My father had made all the arrangements via mail, writing to Stonybrook Farms to set up our holiday. We drove 10 hours, pumped with excitement. When we drove through the broken gates, the moment collapsed on itself like a black hole. The cabins were like chicken coops. My mother started to sob. But Dad had a plan. We stayed one night, skipped out in the predawn hours and drove all the way to Canada. That summer I learned to have a Plan B, and how to skip out under cover of darkness.
i lived through the Summer of Love, but this summer is not feeling like love.
The Summer of Robert English was a doozie. I was about 15, living in Cedarhurst, and my mother’s best friend invited her nephew, 16, to visit for the summer from New Mexico. I fell wildly in love with Robert the second I saw him. Which was also how he felt when I introduced him to my best friend, Jackie. I barely survived their romance.
The Summer of Working for Dad was like pinning a golden moment in time. My dad was a dentist, and after my
freshman year in college, I worked in his office in Brooklyn. Chairside assistant. Holder of hands. But it wasn’t the work that made the summer remarkable; it was getting to know my father. We went out to lunch every day and we talked. Without the context of our regular family life, he became a real person to me.
Also, one of his patients gave me a $10 tip.
I remember the Summer of the Diet Doctor, when I answered an ad for an assistant in a diet-pill practice. The doctor was 48 and his wife was 18, my age. I remember that summer because I lied to get the job, not revealing that I was going back to college in the fall.
By July I couldn’t stand it; I told them the truth. They asked me to stay on. That was the good part. The bad part was that the doctor was a groper. Quite a few life lessons were learned.
Our best summers were the Montana Summers, the five years we traveled the state, from Missoula to Glacier Park, from Flathead Lake to White Fish to Helena. We hiked and learned to fly fish and, as a family and for the first time,
leaped out of our comfort zone and found footing in new terrain.
More recently, the Summer of Covid was, for us, not deadly, but frightening. We stayed at our place in Florida through the summer, hidden away inside, except for late afternoon, when we went down to the beach and into the Gulf. Every day, the same routine. We didn’t see our children and grandchildren for months. We think of that summer with gratitude, for our family surviving, and even for the endless open expanses of time to think and read and test ourselves against the unknown.
What will the Summer of ’25 be remembered for? I lived through the Summer of Love in 1967, high on freedom and music and just being young. We protested the war in Vietnam and sat in on sit-ins and danced to the Dead. But this summer is not feeling like love. Political strife ramped up by bad actors has supercharged the atmosphere.
I’ll keep calling out the threats to our freedoms and democracy, but that’s not a full-time job. I will also find the joyful moments, hold on to them and try not to let go.
Copyright 2025 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be reached at randik3@aol.com.
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t happened in an instant. One moment, 9-year-old Robbie Levine, of Merrick, was rounding the bases in a 2005 Little League game; the next, he collapsed from sudden cardiac arrest.
Teammates, coaches and parents could only watch in horror. There was no automated external defibrillator available on the field, no trained bystander able to keep the boy’s heart beating until help arrived. Robbie never made it home.
Sudden cardiac arrest doesn’t wait — not for an ambulance, and not for advanced age. It strikes without warning, even in children and young athletes who seem perfectly healthy. That’s why learning cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and ensuring rapid access to an AED, can mean the difference between life and death.
Every minute without intervention in a cardiac emergency decreases survival by 10 percent, according to the American Heart Association, yet far too many public athletic fields — so many of them used by kids — remain unprepared for the worst.
Nassau County is taking a critical step with the proposed Robbie’s Law, legislation that would require AEDs at all county-run athletic fields. Named in memory of Robbie Levine, the measure underscores the urgent need to equip public spaces with lifesaving tools. It is unclear when the Legislature will vote on it.
This effort shouldn’t be controversial: AEDs are relatively easy to use, with clear voice instructions, designed for anyone — even those without medical training — to operate. When paired with immediate CPR, a defibrillator can increase a victim’s survival rate by more than 70 percent, according to the American Red Cross.
The American Heart Association estimates that nearly 90 percent of cardiac arrests that occur outside hospitals are fatal, often because bystanders don’t act quickly enough. Every second matters, because emergency medical services often take six to eight minutes to arrive in heavily populated areas. Brain death begins in as little as four minutes. Those first critical minutes belong to those on the scene and whatever tools they have on hand. Without AEDs, families lose loved ones not because paramedics were late, but because no one nearby was ready.
The AHA’s Nation of Lifesavers campaign aims to change that by making CPR training a more regular part of American life. Members of Duke University’s men’s basketball and football teams were recently trained in handsonly CPR — a streamlined method that doesn’t involve mouth-to-mouth resuscitation and can be mastered in under an hour. If elite college athletes can take the time to learn this lifesaving skill, so can
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Nassau County is showing signs of becoming a police state
Editors’ note: This letter was sent on Monday to the Nassau County Legislature.
Nassau County’s government structure mirrors that of the federal government, with three equal branches: the county executive, the Legislature and the judicial branch. Like Congress, the Nassau Legislature crafts laws, controls the county’s purse strings, and oversees the county executive and various government entities. Therefore, it’s up to you to hold the reins on a county executive who overspends and writes policies that put your constituents in danger.
A police state is characterized by an overwhelming government control that permeates civil society and liberties. There is typically little distinction between the law and the exercise of political power by the executive, and the deployment of internal security and police forces play a heightened role in governance. A police state is a characteristic of an authoritarian government, typically in one-party governments. Nassau County is showing signs of becoming such a state.
County Executive Bruce Blakeman took the safest county in the nation, with a police force that is beyond reproach, and decided that it is not good
the rest of us.
Nassau’s Robbie’s Law must be just the beginning. CPR training should be as universal as learning to swim, or drive. Schools should make it a part of health class curriculums. Community centers, youth sports leagues and workplaces can host free or low-cost training sessions. The more people who know what to do when a heart stops, the more likely it is that bystanders will become confident rescuers.
AEDs should be as common as fire extinguishers — not just in gyms and schools, but also in parks, libraries, shopping centers and other places where people gather. They must be easy to locate, clearly marked, and regularly maintained. Nassau should follow the lead of Suffolk County, where at least 135 AEDs have been deployed across the county. The cost is modest; the value of a saved life is immeasurable.
We teach children to look both ways before crossing the street, to buckle their seat belts and to wear helmets when they ride bikes. CPR and AED familiarity deserve the same emphasis. No family should endure the heartbreak the Levines carry to this day.
Call your county legislator and tell them to support Robbie’s Law. To find your legislator, go to NassauCountyNy. gov/489/County-Legislature. And to find out where you can be trained in CPR and the use of an AED, go to RedCross.org.
enough. With the establishment of a personal militia, Blakeman’s authoritarian tendencies have raised significant concerns about public safety and accountability.
It is imperative for the Legislature to illuminate the financial implications of this decision, not only in terms of direct costs associated with maintaining such a force, but also the potential
As ticks thrive on L.I., Lyme disease is on the rise
nearly three decades ago, after reporting on severe Lyme disease cases on Long Island, I chose to receive a series of newly available vaccinations designed to prevent the illness following a tick bite.
In 1998, SmithKline Beecham introduced LYMErix, the first vaccine to help protect against Lyme disease. I received three doses from my family physician. I experienced no side effects, and although I was bitten by ticks in the years that followed, I never contracted Lyme disease.
In 2002, however, LYMErix was withdrawn from the market following a class-action lawsuit filed by 121 people who claimed they experienced adverse reactions, including arthritis, after being vaccinated.
Since then, Lyme disease has continued to surge across Long Island.
Testing now shows that about half of all deer ticks in the region carry the disease. Many physicians no longer wait for the telltale bull’s-eye rash before starting treatment — instead, they prescribe antibiotics immediately when they confirm a tick bite.
Tick-borne diseases, including Lyme, have also spread worldwide. Climate change has contributed to the problem, with warmer winters leading to fewer cold days that might otherwise reduce tick populations.
aborne diseases in the U.S. has more than doubled.”
While no Lyme vaccine is currently available in the United States, several are under development. One candidate uses OspC protein antigens to provoke an immune response, and could be released in the coming years.
nd my experience helps make the case that a vaccine can work.
An article published last month in New Scientist, titled “Ticking Time Bomb,” described the global rise of tick-borne illnesses. It stated that ticks “represent a vast and growing reservoir of viral, parasitic and bacterial pathogens” and currently “carry more human-infecting pathogens than any other disease-carrying organism.”
The report noted that tick populations are expanding rapidly, and bringing a growing number of diseases with them. “In the past 20 years,” it said, “the annual number of cases of tick-
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human and monetary liabilities that could arise from trigger-happy citizens who enjoy playing cop. The community deserves transparency regarding how taxpayer dollars are being allocated, especially when it comes to the exorbitant fees paid to politically connected attorneys defending unconstitutional policies. And the Legislature must investigate whether using our tax dollars to pay outside attorneys has been the purpose all along.
The Nassau County Police Department has long been regarded as a model of integrity and excellence in law enforcement, earning the trust and respect of the community it serves. However, there is a shortage of detectives on our streets. Knowing this, it is unconscionable that the Legislature permitted Blakeman to reassign 10 detectives from their vital roles to serve as ICE officers, compromising the safety of your constituents.
How much is this costing taxpayers? When will our Legislature take the initiative to hold hearings and investigate the repercussions of such decisions on our community’s safety? It is imperative that we prioritize the well-being of our neighborhoods and ensure that our law enforcement resources are effectively deployed to protect and serve all residents.
The NCPD’s mission statement promises to “strengthen and expand the partnerships between the police and the communities we serve.” Yet Blakeman’s cozy collaboration with ICE has thrown
a wrench into the NCPD partnership with the communities it serves. Parents are gripped by fear, hesitating to send their children to school or venture out for basic necessities like food or health care. The irony is inescapable: The very people who are supposed to protect us are now viewed with suspicion. Immigrants are hesitant to call for help in times of need.
Your constituents need to know where the money is going from the 1,400 immigrants detained in Blakeman’s mini-internment camp. With each staying for three days at $195 a day, Nassau is reaping profits from the deportation of primarily hardworking, taxpaying residents, many of whom have been contributing to the community for years and have no criminal record. If you intended to go into the prison business, shouldn’t it have been brought to a vote? The county should not be making money off deporting our immigrant neighbors and then turning a blind eye to the needs of the families left behind.
Out of an estimated 11 million undocumented immigrants in the United States, only 3 percent have criminal records, with 20 percent of those records consisting of minor traffic violations. Immigrants contribute 21 percent to the overall economy. Yet amid their tireless efforts as house cleaners, landscapers and restaurant workers, many are being suddenly swept away while their children — who may or may not be citizens — are left in school, wondering where their parents have gone.
A June article in Newsday reported that New York-based Pfizer Inc. and the French pharmaceutical company Valneva have developed a Lyme vaccine called VLA15. It is in latestage clinical trials, and could be submitted for Food and Drug Administration approval as early as 2026.
Still, the article noted that vaccine hesitancy may pose a barrier to widespread acceptance. “If this sounds familiar, that’s because it is,” the article stated, referencing the public pushback that followed LYMErix’s release in the late 1990s.
“A new shot for Lyme could face pushback,” the Newsday article’s headline, featured mixed public opinions. A retired police detective from East
Yaphank said, “I don’t get any shots.”
A woman from Bay Shore, however, said she would “for sure” get the new vaccine if it is approved by the FDA.
Additional resources on tick safety and disease prevention are available on Suffolk County’s Arthropod-Borne Disease Laboratory website, under the section “Ticks and Tick-Borne Diseases.”
Meanwhile, the State Legislature recently passed a resolution unanimously requiring the state Department of Health and other agencies to publish a report detailing tick populations and tick-borne illnesses by county. The measure was introduced by Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele Jr., with co-sponsorship by Assemblyman Tommy John Schiavoni, of Sag Harbor.
“We need to fight this, and the only way to do so is to have timely and correct information at our fingertips,” Schiavoni said.
Carl Grossman has been an investigative reporter in a variety of media for more than 50 years. He is a professor of journalism at the State University of New York at Old Westbury whose courses include investigative reporting and environmental journalism.
This is happening in Nassau County.
The Bellmore Merrick Democratic Club is calling on the Legislature to fulfill its responsibilities of oversight and hold the reins on Blakeman’s authoritarian tendencies for a police state; investigate whether forming a private militia, taking detectives off the street, creating an internment camp and
masking law enforcement make us safer. Further, the Legislature must disclose to the public how tax dollars are being allocated to fund these unconstitutional initiatives and their defense.
CLAUDIA
BOrECKY President, Bellmore Merrick Democratic Club
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