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A library that feeds more than the mind shared commitment to addressing childhood food insecurity. Assistant Library Director As Baldwin students prepare Kaysha Watson-Phillips has to return to school next month, coordinated the program for where free breakfast and lunch the past seven years. “Food insecurity is a big await them each day, another source of meals is wrapping up part of the reason why we conits busiest season. t i nu e t o p a r t n e r Throughout the with Island Harvest summer, the Baldto of fer this prowin Public Library gram,” Watson-Philquietly served as a lips said. “I don’t lunchtime stop for want children going hundreds of chilhungry when school dren whose access is out and they don’t to school cafeterias have regular access paused when classes to meals.” ended in June. During the In par tnership KAYSHA WATSoN- school year, every with Island Harvest, student in the Balda M e l v i l l e - b a s e d PHILLIPS win Union Free hunger relief orga- Baldwin Public School District nization, the library Library assistant receives free breakhas served nearly director fast and lunch 7 0 0 l u n ch e s t h i s through New York summer. The federstate’s Universal ally funded Summer Food Ser- School Meals Program and the vice Program helps bridge the federal Community Eligibility g ap for children who lose Provision. When classes end access to school meals while for the summer, however, famiclasses are out, providing lies who rely on those meals nutritious lunches throughout must find other ways to put the summer. food on the table. The library and Island HarSchool meals provide many vest have partnered for more families with a reliable source than a decade to provide the of nutritious food while helpmeals, a collaboration both ing reduce g rocery costs, organizations say is rooted in a

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Participants, organizers and Coach Jay Morales of Heavy Hitters Boxing Gym gathered after The Village LI’s Walk Wise, Stand Strong workshop at One Life Christian Church. The program brought together 15 women for an afternoon of practical safety education, self-defense training and discussions of situational awareness.

Learning to trust instincts, one strong punch at a time By ALLYSoN FERRARI aferrari@liherald.com

For 15 women who gathered in Baldwin late last month, learning how to throw a proper punch was only part of the lesson. At Walk Wise, Stand Strong, a women’s safety workshop, participants gained practical selfdefense skills while building confidence, sharpening their situational awareness and learning to trust their instincts. The two-hour session, held at One Life Christian Church, was organized by The Village LI, the church’s nonprofit community outreach organization. Led by Coach Jay Morales, of Heavy Hitters Boxing Gym, the program combined hands-on self-defense instruction with discussions of situational awareness, teaching participants practical

strategies to recognize potentially dangerous situations and respond safely. For Robert Nelson, a member of The Village’s board of directors and a New York City police detective, the workshop was about more than teaching women how to defend themselves. Violence against women, he said, is a reality that extends beyond Baldwin, making education and awareness essential tools for staying safe. Nelson said that recognizing potentially dangerous situations before they escalate is just as important as knowing how to respond if a confrontation occurs. “If something doesn’t feel right,” he said, “remove yourself from the situation and seek help.” Some women arrived with little or no selfdefense experience. Ashanté S., of Jamaica, COnTInued On PaGe 7

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‘Music in the Park’ draws crowd to Silver Lake

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Live music returned to Silver Lake Park on July 22 as more than 200 residents gathered for the annual Music in the Park concert, hosted by Nassau County Legislator Debra Mulé and the Baldwin Civic Association. The free outdoor concert, held from 7 to 9 p.m. at the park on Foxhurst Road, featured Long Island cover band Generation Gap, which performed a mix of classic rock favorites and popular hits. “Generations of Baldwin residents have enjoyed Silver Lake Park in so many ways, and live music on a summer evening brings new dimensions to this natural treasure in our community,” Mulé said before the event. “I am thrilled to be working with the Baldwin Civic Association and our partners in government to present 2026 Music in the Park, and I encourage everyone to join us for what I hope will be many great performances at Silver Lake Park.” The concert was presented in partnership with the offices of state Sen. Siela A. Bynoe, Assemblywoman Judy Griffin and Nassau County Legislator Scott M. Davis. Organizers said the annual event is intended to bring residents together while encouraging them to enjoy one of Baldwin’s most recognizable public parks. The evening offered families, friends and neighbors an opportunity to gather outdoors and celebrate the summer through live music. “Music in the Park was amazing. The band, the weather, the turnout and the vibes were all great,” Baldwin Civic Association President Kim Malone said. “We had over 200 people in attendance. It was wonderful to have a relaxing night with neighbors and friends. I hope that we’ll get to do more of these in the future.” Community leaders said events such as Music in the Park help strengthen neighborhood connections while activating public spaces during the summer months. The concert is one of several seasonal programs organized through partnerships between local organizations and elected officials to promote community engagement and support the arts in Baldwin.

Mike, Dee and Liam Kelliher spread out on the lawn to take in Generation Gap’s classic rock performance during the summer concert.

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Baldwin Civic Association members Samantha Cools, President Kimberly Malone, Karen Montalbano, Linda Angelastro and Ida Zambrano joined Nassau County Legislators Scott M. Davis and Debra Mule, Assemblywoman Judy Griffin and state Sen. Siela A. Bynoe at the annual Music in the Park concert at Silver Lake Park on July 22. Ida Zambrano, Renee Salmon and Linda Angelastro relaxed with friends as residents gathered for an evening of music and community at Silver Lake Park.

Guitarist Bryan Maglinaro performs with Generation Gap during the Music in the Park concert at Silver Lake Park on July 22. Generation Gap drummer Jeff Blumenthal keeps the beat during the band’s performance at Music in the Park at Silver Lake Park on July 22.

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Woman charged in alleged theft, rental fraud scheme

Queens man charged in scam targeting Baldwin senior

A Baldwin woman was arrested oxycodone. No injuries were reporton multiple grand larceny and fraud ed. Investigators also deter mined charges after Nassau County police alleged she forged documents to that between July 8 and July 28, Soosteal a West Hempstead home and gea allegedly rented out multiple rented out properties she did not residential properties throughout Nassau County that she own to unsuspecting famdid not own. ilies. Soogea is charged with According to detecsecond-degree grand lartives with the Nassau ceny, two counts of thirdCounty Police Departdegree grand larceny, two ment’s Electronic Squad/ counts of fourth-degree Fraud and Forgery Secg r a n d l a r c e n y, f i r s t tion, Aurelia Soogea, 39, degree offering a false of Baldwin, allegedly tarinstrument for filing, g eted the home of a first-degree scheme to 75-year-old West Hempdefraud and seventhstead man between degree criminal possesDecember 2025 and July sion of a controlled sub2026. aurelia stance. Police said Soo g ea Soogea She was ar raigned fraudulently transferred July 31 in First District the deed to the victim’s Maple Street home into her own Court in Hempstead. Police ask anyone who believes name by forging various documents. Following an extensive investiga- they may have been the victim of a tion, detectives arrested Soogea similar incident to contact Nassau without incident. During the arrest, County Crime Stoppers at (800) 244police said she was found in posses- TIPS or call 911. — Allyson Ferrari sion of numerous pills believed to be

A 35-year-old Queens man has been Meadows, Queens. Chen is charged with third-degree arrested in connection with an alleged elder scam that authorities say defraud- grand larceny. He is scheduled to be arraigned Wednesday, ed a 73-year-old Baldwin July 29, in First District man out of $40,000. Court in Hempstead. According to Nassau Nassau County police County police, the victim are urging residents to received a phone call at remain vigilant against about 4 p.m. on June 25 from scams targeting older someone claiming his bank adults and to warn vulaccount and Social Security nerable family members, number had been comprofriends and neighbors mised. The caller instructed about potential fraud the victim to withdraw his schemes. money from the bank to proAnyone who believes tect his funds. Junkai Chen they may have been the Police said the victim victim of a scam is asked withdrew $40,000 and later to contact the Nassau met an unknown man in a parking lot on Grand Avenue, where he County Police Department’s Fraud and handed over the cash. A short time later, Forgery Section at (516) 573-2815 or call the victim realized he had been 911. Police said callers may remain anonymous. scammed and contacted police. Following an investigation, detec— Allyson Ferrari tives arrested Junkai Chen, 35, of Fresh

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sive cuts to federal hungerNassau County Legislafighting pro g rams like tor Scott M. Davis is colSNAP intensify the strain lecting donations of on local pantries, grassunopened, nonperishable roots support is more critifood items through a sumcal than ever,” Davis said mer food drive benefiting in a statement. “We hope local food pantries in Baldwin and Rockville Centre. that you’ll be able to join us Donations can be and lend a helping hand as dropped off during regular we come together to fight business hours at the Baldhunger in the communities win Public Library, 2385 of District 1 and all across Grand Ave., through Aug. County.” SCott M. DaviS Nassau 28, or at the Rockville CenFor more information, tre Public Library, 221 N. contact Davis’ of fice at Village Ave., through Sept. (516) 571-6201 or email sda4. vis@nassaucountyny.gov. “As food insecurity grows rapidly amidst tough economic times and mas— Allyson Ferrari

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The Baldwin Union Free School Dis- Poprilo served as district coordinator of trict has appointed André H. Poprilo prin- fine arts, performing arts and foreign lancipal of Baldwin High School, effective guage for the Wappingers Central School District in East Fishkill. He also served as July 1. Poprilo, who served as the district’s assistant principal and district coordinator of fine and technical arts director of fine and performin the Copiague School Dising arts for more than 11 trict in Suffolk County. He years, brings more than two earned a Master of Science decades of experience in edufrom Touro College and both a cation as a teacher, building Master of Music and Bachelor administrator and district of Music from the Crane leader to his new role. School of Music at SUNY “It is truly an honor to Potsdam. serve as the next principal of The district described Baldwin High School,” PopriPoprilo as a dedicated educalo said in a release sent to the tional leader known for his Herald. “Having been part of collaborative leadership style, the Baldwin family for the student-centered approach past 11 years, I have seen firstAndre H. and commitment to academic hand the extraordinary dediexcellence. During his tenure cation of our students, staff, PoPrilo as director of fine and perfamilies and community. forming arts, he oversaw the “I look forward to building on our strong tradition of excellence by district’s arts programs and worked with ensuring every student feels connected, administrators, faculty and students to challenged and supported while expand- expand educational opportunities across ing opportunities that prepare them to be grade levels. Poprilo succeeds Neil Testa, who was ‘future ready,’” he added. “Together, we will continue to create a learning environ- appointed executive director of human ment where every student can discover resources for the Locust Valley Central their passions, reach their full potential School District after serving as Baldwin and graduate prepared for success in col- High School principal for seven years. lege, careers and life.” —AllysonFerrari Before joining the Baldwin district,

A team of Baldwin High School students earned second place and a $1,000 prize in the 2025-26 Northwell Health Climate Change Challenge, an annual competition that encourages students to develop innovative solutions to environmental issues. The Baldwin team — Benjamin Mason, Mia Tavarez, Sanaya Halyard, Tyler Herrera, Jasmine Redden, Kennedy George and Kylia Cummings — focused its project on the growing challenges of food insecurity and the loss of farmland. Students examined how climate change is affecting agricultural productivity, local food systems and access to nutritious food. They proposed strategies to increase awareness, strengthen food security and support sustainable farming practices to help communities adapt to environmental change. The team presented its research and recommendations to a panel of judges during the competition. “Climate change affects every facet of our lives, including the food systems

we rely on,” Gabriella Franza, the Baldwin Union Free School District’s assistant director for instructional programs, said in a release. “Our students exhibited exceptional critical thinking, creativity and empathy as they explored solutions to a multifaceted issue impacting communities nationwide. We are extremely proud of their achievement.” The Northwell Health Climate Change Challenge introduces students to the science behind climate change and its effects on public health, food systems and vulnerable populations. Through educational workshops, participants explore topics including sustainability, climate resilience, environmental stewardship and strategies to reduce the impacts of climate change. District officials said the team’s second-place finish highlights the value of student-led research and problem-solving in addressing real-world environmental challenges. —AllysonFerrari

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HERALD SPORTS Beach wrestling tourney takes center stage By TONY BELLISSIMO tbellissimo@liherald.com

The second coming of the Reggie Jones & Paul Gillespie East Coast Beach Wrestling Tournament continues to grow by leaps and bounds. It returned to Long Beach in 2024 for the first time in a dozen years, and last Saturday attracted 230 participants on a postcard-worthy summer day on Riverside Blvd. Beach. Action began at 10 a.m. and concluded at 1:30 p.m. Former Long Beach wrestler and longtime high school varsity assistant coach Miguel Rodriguez, an event organizer, was part of the action a year ago but was forced to be a spectator this time with a knee injury. “It’s really exciting to see this tournament get bigger and bigger,” said Rodriguez, a 1999 Long Beach graduate. “We had 100 more compete this year compared to two years ago. We had people come from all over the country. The weather forecast helped because some wait until the day before to sign up. We’ve had a lot of people compete all three years since we brought it back, but also people who signed up for the first time this year.” In addition to legendary coaches Jones and Gillespie, the tournament was dedicated to late Long Beach wrestlers and graduates Lazar LaPenna, Joshua Encarnacion Michael Berube and Gerrin Hagen. Each of the four rings was named in one of their honors. They also honored Jason Parker, a longtime supporter of the wrestling community. Rodriguez said competitors from ages 6 to 75 took part in the action. Presley Eidens, 14 years old and a member of the Marines’ girls wrestling program and already a Nassau County champion and two-time state qualifier, won her bracket going 3-0. “Girls wrestling is a fast-growing sport and this is such a fun tournament,” she said. “It’s fun to wrestle and watch other matches. If you’re too hot or when you’re done, you can jump in the water and cool off.” Each match consisted one of threeminute period and began in the neutral position — both wrestlers stood opposite one another in the center of the ring and waited for the referee’s whistle to start grappling. That was also the case for any restart, Rodriguez said. The first wrestler to score three points advanced. In the event of a tie at the end of three minutes, the wrestler who scored the last point was declared the winner. Medals were awarded to the top four finishers in each division. Presley Eidens, 14 years old and a member of the Marines’ girls wrestling program and already a Nassau County champion and two-time state qualifier, won her bracket going 3-0.

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Edison Tigre, left, and Greg Richman tangled at the Jones & Gillespie East Coach Beach Wrestling Tournament last Saturday.

Keishara Tulloch, right, enjoyed plenty of success. Sophia Schultz, bottom, had a hold of Ethan Maldonado. Massapequa native and 1998 graduate Luke Palmisano, a three-time All-County wrestler who went on to grapple at Duke University (2002 grad), planned a vacation from California to Long Island to visit family and wound up competing in the tournament. “I hadn’t wrestled in 20 years,” he

said. “My mother [Dorinda] sent me the information through Instagram. Then she asked if I wanted to go watch. I responded: ‘I just registered.’” Long Beach rising eighth-grader Jack O’Grady, 13, who competed on the middle school team, won his beach tournament bracket for the second time in

three years. “It seemed like all of Long Island was here,” he said. “It was pretty cool.” Next year’s event is likely to be held Aug. 7. “The City of Long Beach has done an incredible job supporting this event,” Rodriguez said. “A big thank you to everyone involved as well as all the sponsors.”

Building confidence through practical safety

Ashanté described the atmosphere as empowering, saying that she and the other women openly shared their experiences and encouraged one another throughout the session. “Hearing other women share their stories of feeling unsafe and then watching their ‘aha’ moment as the light bulbs went off was motivating,” she said. “Seeing women engage in meaningful conversations and practical application made me feel like girls really do run the world.” The church’s pastor, the Rev. Isaac Badaraco, said that One Life created The Village late last year after recognizing that the congregation’s growth presented an opportunity to serve residents beyond Sunday services. Rather than existing solely as a place of worship, he said, church leaders wanted to use its people, partnerships and resources to address practical needs throughout Baldwin. “Baldwin deserves our very best,” Badaraco said. “We want to be godly people who exist for the wellbeing of the greater community.” The Village partners with community organizations to offer programs such as employment readiness, parenting support and educational workshops. Nelson said organizers were encouraged by the community’s response. All 20 registration spots were filled, and although 15 women ultimately attended, they have already requested additional sessions, and asked organizers to offer the workshop to other community g roups, in response to what Gonzale z described as a growing demand for practical safety education. Nelson said The Village hopes to make Walk Wise, Stand Strong a recurring program. “Knowledge is power,” Ashanté said. “Having this information reiterated from individuals who are out in the field and see this day to day felt reassuring.”

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Queens, said she signed up because she wanted to learn practical ways to protect herself. “This was the first time I participated in a personal safety class,” she said. “I had always wanted to take a self-defense class, so I leaped at the opportunity when it came about.” One of the workshop’s most important lessons, Ashanté said, was learning to recognize what organizers described as “calculated distractions” — seemingly harmless interactions that can be used to divert someone’s attention. Morales, she said, emphasized maintaining eye contact when approached by a stranger, remaining aware of her surroundings and using simple defensive techniques to create an opportunity to escape if necessary. The experience also changed the way she approaches everyday life, encouraging her to be more aware of the people and situations around her. Rose Gonzalez, a police officer, a military veteran and the program’s co-coordinator, said that she and Nelson focused on situations women are most likely to encounter day to day, drawing from their combined law enforcement experience to focus on practical skills participants could use. Watching the attendees grow more confident, Gonzalez said, was one of the day’s most rewarding moments. “Events like this are important because they remind women they are capable and more powerful than they believe,” she said. “Providing them with the knowledge and tools to protect themselves helps build confidence and strengthen the safety of the community.” Throughout the workshop, participants practiced defensive techniques with one another under Morales’

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Under the guidance of Coach Jay Morales, a participant worked on her boxing form during Walk Wise, Stand Strong. Organizers said the workshop emphasized building confidence and trusting one’s instincts as much as learning self-defense techniques. guidance while discussing real-world scenarios they could encounter. Organizers encouraged questions and conversation, emphasizing that awareness and preparation can often prevent dangerous situations before they escalate.

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District makes groundbreaking improvements By ALLYSON FERRARI aferrari@liherald.com

The Baldwin Union Free School District has officially be gun a series of capital improvement projects across its schools, marking the start of construction with groundbreaking ceremonies at buildings throughout the district. District administrators, Board of Education members, PTA representatives, former Superintendent Shari Camhi, former board member Mary Jo O’Hagan, architects and community members gathered to celebrate the projects, which will modernize classrooms, athletic facilities, cafeterias and infrastructure at schools districtwide. Superintendent Anthony Mignella said the projects represent a long-term investment in Baldwin students and the future of the district. “These groundbreaking ceremonies represent far more than the start of construction,” Mignella said. “They symbolize our unwavering commitment to investing in the future of every Baldwin student. Together, we are creating modern, innova-

tive lear ning environments that will inspire students for generations to come.” At Baldwin High School, construction will focus on a new athletic complex on the northeast side of the campus near the existing tennis courts. The facility is designed to eventually connect directly to the high school building. Plans call for a full-size gymnasium, a weight room and fitness center, dedicated instructional space for yoga and dance, additional parking for staff and visitors, and roadway improvements near the 400 Building to improve traffic flow and access i b i l i t y. T h e p ro j e c t a l s o includes replacing sections of the school’s roof. Baldwin Middle School is also slated for significant improvements, including the installation of a new synthetic turf athletic field that will be used for lacrosse, soccer, field hockey, physical education classes and team practices. Additional work this summer includes roof renovations and continued upg rades to the school’s electrical infrastructure. The district’s five elementa-

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Baldwin school officials, Board of Education members and community representatives break ground on a new cafeteria addition at Lenox Elementary School as part of the district’s capital improvement program. ry schools will also undergo extensive renovations centered o n c a f e t e r i a a n d k i t ch e n improvements. Brookside Elementary School will receive a new cafeteria addition on the east side of the building. Lenox and Meadow elementary schools will each add new cafeterias and state-of-the-art kitchens on the west side of their buildings. At Plaza Elementary School, construction is already underway to redesign the existing cafeteria and install a new kitchen within the current foot-

print. Steele Elementary School will add a new cafeteria and state-of-the-art kitchen on the south side of the building near Grand Boulevard. In addition to the dining u p g r a d e s, a l l e l e m e n t a r y schools included in the project will receive building-wide electrical improvements designed to support the renovated facilities and future needs. District officials said the capital projects are intended to improve lear ning environments, expand opportunities

for athletics and wellness, modernize aging infrastructure, enhance safety and accessibility, and support the district’s long-term sustainability goals. Construction will continue in phases as the district works to minimize disruptions for students, staff and families. Officials thanked the community for supporting the projects and asked residents for patience while work is underway. More information and project updates are available on the district’s website.

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Helping to coordinate the BPL’s free summer lunch program in partnership with Island Harvest are, from left, library staff member Gabrielle Jean-Baptiste, Island Harvest intern Erin Lung and library assistant director Kaysha Watson-Phillips. by staff and distributed between noon and 1 p.m. to any child or teen age 18 or younger. Watson-Phillips said participation has remained relatively steady from year to year, with families returning throughout the summer for the weekday meal service. The library’s central location and welcoming atmosphere make it an ideal site for the program, Watson-Phillips said. As an open meal site, families do not have to register or provide proof of income, eliminating barriers that might otherwise prevent children from receiv-

ing a meal. Chirco said libraries are ideal meal sites because they are trusted community hubs that already serve children and families through summer programming. “The partnership helps combat hunger, nourish young minds and bodies, and strengthen the library’s role as an essential community resource,” she said. The lunch program also introduces families to the library’s broader role in the community.

“We engage our community and aspire to be a safe space,” Watson-Phillips said. “We try to bridge the gap between people and services.” Families often return throughout the summer, and Watson-Phillips said seeing familiar faces has become one of the most rewarding parts of coordinating the program. “It’s just wonderful to see the happy and grateful faces each day,” she said. Mignella said partnerships among schools, libraries and nonprofit organizations help extend support beyond the classroom. By sharing resources and connecting families with community services, he said, those collaborations strengthen the support network available to children and families throughout the year. In a few weeks, Baldwin students will once again return to cafeterias where breakfast and lunch are served each school day. Until then, the library’s summer meal program serves as a reminder that keeping children nourished is a year-round effort shared by schools, nonprofits and community organizations working together. “Access to those meals helps kids thrive — providing fuel to learn, to play and to grow,” Chirco said. “The Summer Food Service Program helps ensure that children are receiving the nutrition they need to set them up for success when they return to school in the fall.”

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Superintendent Anthony Mignella said. During the summer months, families may often face higher food expenses, changes in work schedules, transportation challenges and limited access to affordable, healthy meals. “Proper nutrition plays a critical role in a child’s physical growth, cognitive development and emotional well-being,” Mignella said. “When children have consistent access to healthy meals, they are also more focused and better prepared to learn and thrive in school.” Baldwin’s program reflects a broader need across Long Island. According to Island Harvest, nearly 24,000 children in Nassau County and more than 54,000 across Long Island experience food insecurity, a 20 percent increase from 2023 to 2024. The organization expects to provide 78,000 free summer meals this year — a 62 percent increase over 2025 — as demand for assistance continues to grow. “Long Island is home to some of the wealthiest ZIP codes in the country, yet food insecurity exists in nearly every ZIP code on Long Island,” Amanda Chirco, Island Harvest’s director of development, said. At the Baldwin Public Library, the program operates quietly but consistently. Each weekday morning, meals prepared by an Island Harvest vendor are delivered to the library, refrigerated

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Camp ANCHOR celebrates Christmas in July By CHRIS COLUCCI ccolucci @liherald.com

This summer has delivered heatwaves and beach days, but the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program made sure it also delivered an early Christmas at Camp ANCHOR in Lido Beach. On Tuesday, Town of Hempstead Supervisor John Ferretti held a news conference at the camp, joined by Town Clerk Kate Murray, Deputy Supervisor Dorothy Goosby, Toys for Tots representative John Imbriale and Santa Claus. The Town of Hempstead has partnered with Toys for Tots for more than 35 years, serving the entirety of the town. Camp ANCHOR, which began its summer program in 1969, experienced its first Christmas in July event as campers and volunteer staff filled the gym, waiting in line for the opportunity to choose a present and meet Santa, who traded his iconic red suit for a pair of shorts and a Hawaiian shirt while enjoying his own summer vacation. Toys for Tots brought more than 700 gifts for campers. Camp ANCHOR was halfway through its six-week summer program which organizes sports, arts and crafts, field trips, and other activities for children and adults with developmental, intellectual, or physical disabilities. Malibu Beach Club outfitted the camp’s gymnasium with a trimmed tree, Christmas decorations and winter-themed games to boost holiday spirit. “As we just marked the 36th anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act on July 26th,” Ferretti said, “we’re excited to be here today to spread joy to these young campers for this special Christmas in July program, in partnership with Toys for Tots.” After the first round of gift-giving, Santa Claus had a moment to reflect on the offseason holiday celebration and the chance to share the spirit of giving when snow is the last thing on anyone’s mind. “Kids smiling is the greatest thing in the world,” Santa said. “It’s all about them. If you make them happy, everyone can be happy.”

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Santa Claus stopped by Camp ANCHOR during his offseason vacation to help distribute toys to the campers.

Julian Duffy, 9, center, met Santa, surrounded by Toys for Tots representative John Imbriale, left, and Town of Hempstead officials. The Toys for Tots program brought more than 700 presents which campers received throughout the day.

Maeve Lucas, 10, center received a My Little Pony set from Santa. Kayden Ramdeo, 9, right, joined Abby Finkelstein, a five-year volunteer at Camp ANCHOR in the Winter Games booth.

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When families prioritize health together, children are more likely to develop lifelong healthy habits. Back-to-school prep isn’t just about supplies — it’s also about supporting every child’s physical and emotional well-being.

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Family matters Get started on a successful school year

n the years since we emerged from the pandemic, most of us have attained a fresh perspective on health. Healthy living is no longer just a few jumping jacks and a bowl of bean sprouts. It’s about fortifying your health — and that of your family — from the inside out.. The toughest part of this equation is making sure that you, the parent, are on the right track and providing the right guidance for your children. The back-to-school season has a way of filling every family’s calendar. There are backpacks to pack, lunchboxes to fill, sports physicals to complete and new routines to establish. Amid the flurry of shopping trips and schedule changes, it’s easy to focus on what’s needed for the classroom while overlooking one of the most important preparations of all: making sure everyone is healthy enough to make the most of the year ahead. The start of a new school year offers more than just a fresh academic beginning. It’s an ideal opportunity for families to hit the reset button on their health, catching up on annual checkups, recommended screenings and vaccinations while establishing healthy habits that can last well beyond the first day of school. We all know that preventive care is one of the most powerful tools in maintaining long-term health. Annual physical exams give healthcare providers the chance to monitor growth and development, evaluate overall wellness and identify potential concerns before they become more serious. Whether it’s checking blood pressure, discussing nutrition and exercise, reviewing medications or talking about sleep habits, these routine visits help create a roadmap for healthier living. For children, yearly wellness exams are particularly important. Pediatricians track developmental milestones, monitor emotional and physical

health and answer parents’ questions about everything from nutrition and sleep to sports participation and school readiness. These visits also ensure children meet school health requirements while giving families peace of mind as another busy year begins. Parents shouldn’t forget themselves, either. Adults often spend so much time scheduling appointments for their children that they postpone their own preventive care. Yet regular visits with a primary care provider are equally important for monitoring chronic conditions, reviewing family health history and discussing lifestyle changes that can lower the risk of heart disease, diabetes and other common illnesses. Taking care of yourself isn’t just good for your own health — it’s one of the best examples you can set for your children. Vaccinations are another essential part of that preventive care plan. Childhood immunizations protect against serious illnesses including measles, whooping cough, meningitis and human papillomavirus (HPV), while an annual flu shot is recommended for nearly everyone 6 months and older. Adults should also review their immunization status with their healthcare provider to determine whether they are due for boosters or age-related vaccines, including those for Covid-19, shingles, pneumonia, RSV or tetanus. A well-rounded approach to wellness extends far beyond the doctor’s office. The healthy habits children develop at home play a major role in their physical growth, emotional well-being and academic success. By establishing healthy routines early, parents can help set the stage for a productive and successful school year.

Make Sleep A Priority Get those ZZZZZZs! One of the most important — and often overlooked —

ingredients for good health is adequate sleep. And not just for your kids, but adults as well. As children return to school, poor sleep habits can quickly lead to changes in energy, mood, behavior, memory and attention span. Sleep is essential not only for physical growth but also for learning, emotional regulation and overall development. Experts recommend establishing consistent bedtime and wake-up routines, even on weekends, to help regulate a child’s internal body clock.

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Children need different amounts of sleep depending on their age: • Preschoolers — 11 to 12 hours • Ages 6 to 12 — 10 to 11 hours • Ages 13 to 18: About 9 hours Simple habits can make a big difference. Keep bedrooms cool, dark and quiet, avoid caffeine in the evening — including foods like chocolate desserts — and limit naps to 20 to 30 minutes during the day. Kids should also avoid screens for at least an hour before bedtime, replacing phones, tablets and video games with reading or other calming activities. A child who regularly falls asleep on the school bus, in class or immediately after school may simply not be getting enough sleep.

Create Healthy Digital Habits Technology is an unavoidable part of modern life, but balance is key. While social media and digital devices can provide educational opportunities and help children stay connected, excessive screen time has been associated with increased anxiety, disrupted sleep and decreased physical activity. The American Academy of Pediatrics encourages families to establish healthy boundaries around screen use. Their Fuel Growing Bodies guideline for parents is to limit their Healthy nutrition and regular child’s screen intake to two hours a day. physical activity go hand in hand with Consider setting daily limits, keeping academic success. A balanced diet devices out of bedrooms at night and rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains designating screen-free family time. and lean proteins provides the energy Just as importantly, maintain open Eye On Mental And Emotional Health children need to concentrate in class, conversations about online experiences, Mental health deserves just as participate in activities and stay healthy cyberbullying and responsible much attention as physical health. As throughout the school year. digital citizenship. Helping children schoolwork, extracurricular activities and “Your body is a machine and runs choose positive online content while social pressures increase, it’s important on the fuel you give it,” says Dr. Josh encouraging regular breaks from screens three-ring binders to help reduce for families to create an environment Martin. “If you give your body good, unnecessary weight. can foster a healthier relationship with where children feel comfortable talking healthy fruits and vegetables, it’ll run technology. Lead by example: Encourage about their emotions. like a dream. If you give your child everyone — parents too — to disconnect A Healthy Year Starts At Home Pediatricians routinely screen Comprehensive care doesn’t stop food with processed sugar, don’t be on a regular basis. at the primary care office. Vision surprised if they crash halfway through adolescents for anxiety and depression during annual wellness visits, but parents Protect Their Growing Bodies screenings, hearing evaluations, dental the day.” can also check in regularly by asking visits and annual skin exams should As students head back to school, open-ended questions and encouraging backpacks become part of their daily also be part of every family’s preventive Get Moving Together honest conversations. When children Exercise is equally important. In routine — but carrying too much weight healthcare routine. After a summer spent know they have trusted adults who will outdoors, a visit to the dermatologist addition to strengthening muscles and can lead to unnecessary neck, shoulder listen without judgment, they’re more can help identify suspicious moles or bones, regular physical activity has and back pain. been linked to improved concentration, likely to seek help when they need it. Experts recommend that a backpack other skin changes while reinforcing the Strong social connections contribute weigh no more than 10 percent of a importance of daily sunscreen use and better mood and stronger academic significantly to healthy development. sun-safe habits. performance. Encourage children to get child’s body weight. Choose one with The beginning of the school year is at least 30 to 60 minutes of active play Interacting with peers helps children padded shoulder straps and multiple develop crucial skills such as listening, often viewed as a fresh start — a chance or organized exercise each day — and compartments to distribute weight to get organized, establish routines and conversing and forming positive whenever possible, join them. Family evenly, and encourage children to use relationships. walks, bike rides and outdoor games, both shoulder straps rather than slinging set goals. By combining regular medical care with healthy habits at home, Encourage your child to participate in the bag over one shoulder. Chest or even running or working out together families can help ensure that children are group activities both inside and outside (age appropriately, of course) benefit waist straps can provide additional not only ready to learn but also prepared of school — such as friendships, team support, particularly for older students everyone. to thrive physically, emotionally and sports, and clubs — to build lifelong carrying heavier loads. socially throughout the year. Whenever possible, opt for folders communication, problem-solving, and Don’t Forget To Hydrate or smaller binders instead of oversized teamwork skills. Water is one of the body’s most essential nutrients, yet many children don’t drink enough throughout the day. Proper hydration supports digestion, regulates body temperature and helps maintain energy levels and concentration in the classroom. Encourage children to carry a reusable water bottle to school and drink water regularly, especially during recess, sports and other physical activities. To make water more appealing, try adding slices of lemon, cucumber, oranges or berries for natural flavor. Limiting sugary drinks and sodas can also help children stay hydrated while reducing excess sugar intake.

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Wellness check-up, vaccine update and concussion awareness are essential before the school year begins

Control and Prevention (CDC), ou’ve bought the children age 17 and younger backpacks, filled the account for approximately 70 supply list, and picked out new percent of emergency clothes—but before your child department visits for traumatic heads back to school, there are brain injuries (TBIs) and a few more important items to concussions. Boys experience check off the list. sports- and recreation-related Pediatricians recommend concussions at roughly twice scheduling an annual wellness the rate of girls. However, visit before school starts. This among sports played under the appointment gives your child’s same rules—such as soccer doctor an opportunity to and basketball—girls have a monitor their overall health, higher risk of concussion. confirm that vaccinations are Kevin Gurcharran, MD, a up to date, and discuss any pediatric neurologist at Mount concerns about growth, Sinai South Nassau’s Primary development, nutrition, or Care, Pediatrics, and Behavioral emotional well-being. For Health clinic in Hempstead, children who participate in Kevin Gurcharran, MD, recommends a preseason sports, it is also a good time to Pediatric neurologist at Mount Sinai baseline neurological talk about concussion South Nassau, recommends a preseason baseline neurological assessment before assessment that measures prevention and heart health. your child starts their athletic season. memory, balance, and thinking For many children, the skills. annual wellness visit may be “This test creates a personalized picture of your their only appointment with a pediatrician or child’s normal brain function,” said Dr. family medicine physician during the year. In Gurcharran. “If your child experiences a head addition to a physical examination, the visit injury during the season, we can compare the includes assessments of emotional, results with the baseline assessment to help make developmental, and social health. Your child’s an accurate diagnosis and guide a safe return to doctor will also review immunizations, which help activity.” protect against infectious diseases and are often Baseline testing is generally recommended required for school or child care attendance. every year through age 13 and every two years for “During the visit, your doctor will also discuss older teenagers. illness prevention, nutrition, physical fitness, health and safety, and what to do during When an EKG May Be Recommended emergencies or sudden illnesses,” said Pinchi Srinivasan, MD, MBA, FAAP, Chair of Pediatrics at The American Heart Association and the Mount Sinai South Nassau. American College of Cardiology recommend a Research supports the value of annual wellness 14-point pre-participation screening before visits. A study published in JAMA Pediatrics found student athletes begin organized sports. The that as preventive wellness visits increased, sick screening includes a review of the athlete’s visits decreased. Researchers reviewed more than personal and family medical history and a physical 71 million pediatric primary care visits between examination. 2008 and 2016 and found that children who If the screening identifies concerns—such as a received regular preventive care required fewer heart murmur, fainting during exercise, or a family visits for illness. history of sudden cardiac arrest—your doctor may recommend an electrocardiogram (EKG), a test Sports Physicals: Concussion that measures the heart’s electrical activity. and Heart Health “An EKG is a quick, noninvasive test that records the heart’s electrical activity,” said Dr. If your child plays organized sports, the annual Srinivasan. “It can help identify hidden heart wellness visit is also a good opportunity to discuss conditions, including abnormal heart rhythms concussion prevention and cardiovascular (arrhythmias) or hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, a screening. condition in which the heart muscle becomes According to the U.S. Centers for Disease

unusually thick, both of which can increase the risk of sudden cardiac arrest during sports.”

Pediatric Specialty Care Under the leadership of Dr. Srinivasan, Mount Sinai South Nassau’s Department of Pediatrics includes specialists in: • Emergency medicine • Anesthesiology • Pediatric cardiology • Gastroenterology • Plastic surgery of the head and neck • Pulmonology • Radiology The Department of Neurosciences provides care for children and adults with a wide range of conditions affecting the brain, spinal cord, and nerves, including stroke, epilepsy, Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, spine disorders, and peripheral nerve conditions. Through its integration with the Mount Sinai Health System, Mount Sinai South Nassau offers access to advanced neurological testing, specialized surgical care, and long-term rehabilitation services for patients with neurological disorders and injuries.

Schedule a Back-to-School Visit To learn more, find a physician, or schedule an appointment, call (516) 632-3000 or visit mountsinai.org/southnassau.

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buzzing in the ears—especially at night. These symptoms are often dismissed as stress or normal aging, but they may signal that the brain is not getting the recovery it needs. Tinnitus and poor sleep often reinforce one another. Sleep deprivation can make tinnitus feel more noticeable, while tinnitus can make it harder to fall asleep and stay asleep. This cycle increases mental effort,

making conversations more exhausting and leaving fewer cognitive resources for memory, attention, and decision-making. The good news is that sleep disorders, hearing loss, tinnitus, and many dementia risk factors are treatable. Better sleep, proper hearing treatment, and effective tinnitus care can reduce listening strain, improve communication, support brain recovery, and help protect

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Dig Zone, the museum’s newest permanent exhibit has arrived. Here kids can explore constructionthemed, hands-on play.

A lot of what goes in Dig Zone involves collaboration.

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A young visitor dons an orange construction vest and goes to “work.” Children learn early engineering skills their experiences in the “construction zone.”

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or generations of children, there’s been something irresistible about a pile of sand and a shovel. At Long Island Children’s Museum, that simple childhood pleasure has been turned into an entire construction site. Dig Zone, the museum’s newest permanent exhibit, opened July 18, inviting kids to dig, scoop, haul, build and experiment in a hands-on environment designed to make learning feel like play. “Children naturally learn by doing,” Ashley Niver, the museum’s director of education said in a statement announcing the exhibit’s arrival. “Dig Zone gives families the freedom to experiment, build, collaborate and imagine together while developing important STEM and social-emotional skills in a joyful, hands-on • Saturday and Sunday, 10 environment.” a.m.-5 p.m.; Tuesday through This is the second Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. new permanent • View the LICM events addition to the calendar at licm.org for additional information or museum in less than call (516) 224-5800 a year, following • Long Island Children’s the opening of Museum, 11 Davis Ave, “Saltwater Stories: Garden City We Need the Sea & the Sea Needs Me” in October. But while Saltwater Stories explores Long Island’s relationship with the sea, Dig Zone gets down to something more fundamental — sand, trucks, tools and the freedom to ﬁgure things out. “It’s an exhibit about hands-on construction play — a childhood favorite of working with sand in different ways,” Aimee Terzulli, the museum’s vice president of strategic engagement, says. Creating Dig Zone required museum leadership to strike a delicate balance between innovation and nostalgia. The longtime sand play exhibit Sandy Island had been a favorite with young visitors for years, and as plans for an upgrade took shape, families made it clear they hoped the beloved experience would remain part of the museum. “We wanted to do an upgrade, and when we were thinking about other ideas, everybody kept asking us, ‘please make sure the sand returns’,” Terzulli says. That overwhelming response shaped the exhibit’s evolution. The familiar sand is still there, but now it’s the centerpiece of a much larger, adventure-

filled environment where young explorers can spread out and let their imaginations take over. Dig Zone is essentially a child-sized construction site, complete with shovels, brooms, wheelbarrows, trucks and a hand-cranked sand conveyor. Children can put on a hard hat and vest, scoop sand into construction vehicles, move materials from one location to another and experiment with the tools around them. Construction trucks help bring Dig Zone to life, tapping Photos courtesy LICM into the enduring appeal Families fill the space as children dig, build, experiment and play construction vehicles hold for young children. One moment, together. Parents can relax nearby on the “boardwalk” or join the fun. a child might be steering an excavator or hauling a load in a dump truck; the next, they’re digging, building and shaping the sandy landscape with a shovel in hand. Along the way, children can create on their own or work side by side with new friends, turning imaginative play into a shared adventure. “The trucks are a real hit, we use Tonka trucks,” Terzulli says. “I think there’s a little bit of like a nostalgia for parents and grandparents — those trucks are like old kind of fun equipment.” Dig Zone has struck a chord with adults, too. Parents, grandparents and caregivers often find themselves reminiscing as the familiar combination of sandbox play and construction vehicles evokes cherished childhood memories, making the experience one that generations can enjoy together. Just beyond the dig site, a spacious bench designed to resemble a boardwalk where adults can relax — or step into the action. It’s an invitation for families to dig, build and create together, turning playtime into a shared experience. But perhaps the exhibit’s greatest success isn’t found in the sand or the trucks — it’s in the connections children make. In the short time since Dig Zone opened, the staff has watched strangers become playmates, instinctively working together to fill buckets, sift sand and solve the challenge of moving it from one place to another. Much more than imaginative play is happening here. What appears to be simple sandbox fun is, in reality, a hands-on lesson in discovery. Every scoop of sand and construction decision encourages children to think like young engineers: testing ideas, solving problems and learning how different materials behave through exploration and experimentation. “They are developing really strong skills, like early engineering and STEM concepts,” Terzulli adds. “All things about how sand feels, how to move sand, moving things from place to place. How do I crank this, how do I move this, how will I get it. Some decision making, also there’s fine and gross motor skills [involved].” Designed with children ages 1 to 12 in mind, Dig Zone’s appeal has stretched well beyond that age range. That broad interest may stem from its greatest strength: the ability to draw families away from their screens and into shared experiences. Dig Zone reflects museum leadership’s commitment to create opportunities for hands-on discovery, face-to-face interaction and imaginative play. In a world increasingly dominated by devices, the exhibit offers something refreshingly simple — the chance for children and adults to connect with one another, one scoop of sand at a time.

A.J. Croce is back on the road with his celebrated Croce Plays Croce Tour. With a career spanning 35 years, Croce has built a formidable reputation as an electrifying performer, Son of the legendary Jim Croce, A.J. waited three decades before performing his father’s catalog to ensure he could honor that legacy with true depth and artistic integrity. Croce Plays Croce delivers a vibrant, moving blend of Jim Croce’s classic hits alongside A.J.’s own acclaimed originals. Through heartfelt humor, personal stories, and extraordinary musicianship, the show bridges generations. He’s joined by multiple Grammy-winning cross genre songwriter-composer Jimmy Webb.

Saturday, Aug 8, 7 p.m. Tickets available at ticketmaster.com or tillescenter.org or (516) 299-3100. Tilles Center, LIU Post campus, 720 Northern Blvd., Brookville.

Franz Ferdinand The Scottish band brings their Greater Glasgow European Cultural Exchange Tour to the Paramount stage, in support of their latest album, “The Human Fear,” which dropped in January. Since emerging from Glasgow’s art-school scene — where the band famously staged illegal parties in abandoned buildings — Franz Ferdinand has built a reputation for bold sharp hooks, infectious riffs and a fearless approach to reinvention. The band’s sixth studio album explores the emotions that deﬁne the human experience, Their latest album marks a new chapter for the group — one that honors its signature sound while pushing forward.

Saturday, Aug 8, 8 p.m. Tickets available at ticketmaster.com or paramountny.com. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington.

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CALENDAR to explore Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects exhibit, from 5-8 p.m., the LEGO free-play area, followed by a Birds of Prey show. Participants will meet incredible birds of prey up close and learn what makes them so amazing, plus a Bat Walk, beginning at 7:30 p.m. Registration required. $34, $24 child

special KerboomKidz summer show at Baldwin Park. Through movement, music and motivation, the interactive program encourages children to overcome obstacles, embrace challenges and reach new heights.

• Where: 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury • Time: 5 p.m.; Birds of Prey shows at 5:30 and 7 p.m. • Contact: oldwestburygardens.org or call (516) 333-0048

• Where: 3232 Grand Ave. • Time: 10:30 a.m.-noon

Mexican beverage workshop

Learn to make refreshing Mexican summer drinks during a demonstration by Janeth of Cooking with Maria at Baldwin Library. Drinks include horchata, watermelon, cantaloupe and hibiscus drinks. Participants receive a small take-home kit with ingredients to make horchata. Registration required. • Where: 2385 Grand Ave. • Time: 7-8 p.m. • Contact: baldwinpl.org or call (516) 223-6228

Summer rocks on

Eisenhower Park’s Summer Concert Series continues with The Outlaws. The southern rock legends bring more than five decades of guitar-driven classics to fans here. Formed in Tampa in 1972, the band became known for its signature tripleguitar attack, soaring three-part harmonies and enduring hits including “There Goes Another Love Song” and the epic “Green Grass & High Tides.” Led by founding singer, songwriter and guitarist Henry Paul, The Outlaws have continued to tour and record while honoring the band’s legacy with a revitalized lineup. Expect an energetic set blending timeless favorites with newer material, showcasing the musicianship and sound that helped define Southern rock • Where: Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow • Time: 7 p.m. • Contact: nassaucountyny.gov or (516) 572-0200

matinee Aug Movie Baldwin Public Library

welcomes all to a showing of the science fiction drama “Project Hail Mary” (2026), the acclaimed tale of astronaut who awakens from a coma with amnesia and must complete a mission to save humanity. Rated PG-13. Running time: 156 minutes. No registration required. • Where: 2385 Grand Ave. • Time: 12:30 -4:30 p.m. • Contact: baldwinpl.org or call (516) 223-6228

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There are cover bands, and then there’s Mike DelGuidice. The Long Island multi-instrumentalist whose deep-cut knowledge of Billy Joel’s catalog earned him a spot touring alongside the legend himself is heading back to his favorite stomping ground: The Paramount DelGuidice’s long-running residency is less of a concert and more of a massive, stadium-status victory lap. Alongside his hit-for-hit recreation of Joel’s legendary discography, DelGuidice puts his own songwriting chops on full display — weaving in original tracks from albums like “My Street” and “Mask Production.” From playing his own chart-topping tracks — including “Ordinary Guy,” the theme song for Kevin James’ Kevin Can Wait—to touring the world with his idol Billy Joel, DelGuidice is the real deal. Whether he’s strumming on stage for thousands or connecting with fans through his “Live on the Porch” series, which brought audiences together during the pandemic, • Where: The Paramount, 370 DelGuidice knows how to command a crowd. Don’t miss the ultimate localNew York Ave., Huntington boy-makes-good show. This “hometown” favorite never misses a beat; his • Time: 8 p.m. high-energy concert is packed with hits, heart and hometown pride. • Contact: ticketmaster.com or paramountny.com

Summertime tunes

The Town of Hempstead’s Neighborhood Block Party Concert series continues at Baldwin Park with a performance by Earth, Wind and Fire tribute band Shining Star. All are welcome at 6 p.m. for a neighborhood block party featuring inflatable games, a food truck and an ice cream truck, followed by concert at 7:30 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets. • Where: 3232 Grand Ave. • Time: 7:30 p.m. • Contact: (516) 292-9000 ext. 7255

Summer grooves

Country star Cole Swindell brings his string of chart-topping hits to Eisenhower Park’s summer concert series. After getting his start as a hit-writing Nashville songwriter and Swindell broke through with his 2013 debut single, “Chillin’ It.” He has since become one of country music’s most consistent hitmakers with fan favorites including “You Should Be Here,” “Ain’t Worth the Whiskey,” “Single Saturday Night” and the multiweek No. 1 smash “She Had Me at Heads Carolina.” Known for pairing radio-ready hooks with heartfelt storytelling, Swindell’s high-energy live performances have earned him a devoted following.

• Where: Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow • Time: 7 p.m. • Contact: nassaucountyny.gov or (516) 572-0200

Aug Rebuilding your financial foundation

One Life Christian Church hosts a free financial literacy workshop featuring Edward Jones financial adviser David McMahon. The focus is on building or rebuilding a strong financial foundation and improving financial literacy. Registration is free but required; space is limited. • Where: 3147 Eastern Parkway • Time: 10 a.m.-noon • Contact: (516) 379-0720 or email office@onelifeli.com

Dog Days

It really is the dog days of summer! Celebrate the season with your four-legged best friend during the popular Summer Dog Days Weekend at Old Westbury Gardens. Leashed dogs are welcome to join you for a stroll through the beautiful gardens and grounds at Old Westbury Gardens. It’s the perfect excuse to get outside and enjoy summer together.

• Where: 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury • Time: 10 a.m.-6 p.m., also Aug. 9 • Contact: oldwestburygardens. org or call (516) 333-0048

Summer’s sounds

Broadway’s biggest hits take center stage when Neil Berg’s “100 Years of Broadway” returns to Eisenhower Park. Hosted by acclaimed composer and pianist Neil Berg, the crowdpleasing concert features a cast of Broadway performers singing unforgettable songs from classic musicals alongside favorites from today’s biggest shows. Blending powerhouse vocals, music and behind-the-scenes stories about the productions and stars, the performance offers a lively celebration of the Great White Way. • Where: Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow • Time: 7 p.m. • Contact: nassaucountyny.gov or (516) 572-0200

Flight Aug Take Old Westbury Gardens

welcomes all to Family Night. Discover the fascinating world of birds and bats during this special after-hours experience in the gardens. families are invited

Broadway and cabaret vocalist Rosemary Loar, joined by pianist Frank Ponzio, visits Baldwin Library. She performs jazz, samba and international classics featuring songs in several languages and audience sing-alongs. Tickets are required and limited to two tickets per registration. • Where: 2385 Grand Ave. • Time: 7-8 p.m. • Contact: baldwinpl.org or call (516) 223-6228

Aug Board of Education meets

The Baldwin BOE its regular meeting at the Baldwin UFSD District Office. All are encouraged to attend. • Where: 960 Hastings St. • Time: 8-9 p.m. • Contact: (516) 434-6011 or districtclerk@baldwinschools.org

End-of=-summer movie screening Teens ages 13 and older are invited to celebrate the end of the Summer Reading Club with a screening of “Jurassic Park.” Popcorn is served. Rated PG13. Running time: 127 minutes. Registration required.

• Where: 2385 Grand Ave. • Time: 2-4:15 p.m. • Contact: baldwinpl.org or call (516) 223-6228

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Burruano-Sebor reaches ‘Eagle’ heights By BRIAN KACHARABA bkacharaba@liherald.com

Robert Burruano-Sebor still remembers joining Cub Scouts as an eager firstgrader who loved camping, adventure and spending time with friends outdoors. Years later, that enthusiasm evolved into leadership, community service and a project that will benefit a local nonprofit for years to come — qualities that ultimately earned the Baldwin resident Scouting’s highest honor, the rank of Eagle Scout. Throughout his years with Rockville Centre Troop 163, Burruano-Sebor grew from an enthusiastic young Scout into a troop leader, taking on positions of increasing responsibility while mentoring younger members. His Eagle Scout journey culminated in organizing and leading the construction of a storage shed with a concrete foundation for

Eager To Serve, a nonprofit women’s shelter in Freeport, coordinating donations, materials and volunteers to complete a lasting community service project. “It was a culmination of my entire work that I’ve done,” Burruano-Sebor said. “It kind of showed me how far I’ve come as a Boy Scout. I came from just being like a little kid who wasn’t really involved in much in the meeting to having my own project and being one of the kids that the younger kids look up to.” Burruano-Sebor was recognized for earning the Eagle Scout rank during a Court of Honor ceremony held July 11 at the St. Agnes Parish Center. His Scouting journey began in first grade, when he asked to join Cub Scouts, and continued when he crossed over into Scouts BSA in 2019. For Burruano-Sebor, becoming a leader was a gradual process. After taking a

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LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU MORTGAGE ASSETS MANAGEMENT, LLC, -againstZAKAR RAEL EDWARDS, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF DUNCAN EDWARDS, IF LIVING, AND IF SHE/HE BE DEAD, 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 January 6, 2026, wherein MORTGAGE ASSETS MANAGEMENT, LLC is the Plaintiff and ZAKAR RAEL EDWARDS, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF DUNCAN EDWARDS, IF LIVING, AND IF SHE/HE BE DEAD, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction RAIN OR SHINE at the NASSAU COUNTY SUPREME COURT, NORTH SIDE STEPS, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on September 2, 2026 at 2:00PM, premises known as 1764 BROWNING STREET, BALDWIN, NY 11510; and the following tax map identification: 36-408-427 & 428. ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING AT BALDWIN, TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, CARDINAL FINANCIAL COMPANY, LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, Plaintiff, vs. ALTHEA A. BROWN, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on May 19, 2026, 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 September 9, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 2058 Chestnut Street, 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 7 and Lot 72. Approximate amount of judgment is $425,767.75 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #603830/2025. Michael J. Sepe, Esq., Referee Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Firm File No.: 250035-1 161520

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break from Scouting during the pandemic, he returned with a different perspective and began focusing less on participating and more on helping others succeed. “I rejoined in eighth g rade,” Bur r uanoSebor said. “After that, it was just like having fun with my friends. But then it became more of, how can I help the other kids with their requirements?” After becoming a First Class Scout, he was able to sign off on younger Scouts’ requirements and saw the impact he could have within the troop. “At a camping trip called Baldwin Cabin, I signed off on a couple of the younger Scouts’ requirements,” he said. “And then that kind of made me see my impact on the troop. I was now able to help these younger kids progress in their journey.” Assistant Scoutmaster Steve Bo, who has known Burruano-Sebor for about five years, Maureen Lennon/Herald said that commitment Eagle Scout Robert Burruano-Sebor, center, celebrated to helping others has always been one of his earning Scouting’s highest honor during his Court of Honor defining qualities. ceremony at St. Agnes Parish Center with his parents, “He’s always loved Robert Sebor and Lucille Burruano. Scouting,” Bo said. “He challenging part was finding jobs and loved the camaraderie. Every camping trip, he’s there. Every having to orchestrate everyone’s job in time there’s an event, he always wants to the project.” Roberts said Burruano-Sebor took help. He’s very calm and quiet, much more so than many of the kids. He’s just ownership of the project. “He was the single driving force in thoughtful.” For his Eagle Scout service project, making this happen,” Roberts said. “He Burruano-Sebor wanted to find a project reached out to the organization. He coorthat would make a meaningful differ- dinated all the installations. He was ence. After reaching out to organiza- great with pulling together all of the diftions, he learned Eager To Serve needed ferent people that helped out and the help after a shed at its women’s shelter labor and help that he involved. He literally championed the whole thing himhad been destroyed. Eager To Serve, Inc. is a Freeport- self.” Outside of Scouting, Burruano-Sebor based nonprofit that promotes the welis a junior at Chaminade High School, fare of children and families by operating homeless services, a food and cloth- where he is a member of the National ing pantry, and youth development pro- Honor Society. He has authored an academic research paper accepted for publigrams. “I figured this would be not only a cation in the Blackwell Research Jourgood Eagle Scout project, but it would be nal, serves as a senior SAT tutor and something that would help people for hopes to pursue a degree in finance. Despite receiving recognition at his who knows how many years if I built the Eagle Court of Honor, Burruano-Sebor shed correctly,” Burruano-Sebor said. Burruano-Sebor coordinated funding, said he views the accomplishment as a materials and volunteers while oversee- reflection of the people who supported ing construction of the shed and its him. “I feel like a lot of people were confoundation. He said one of the biggest challenges was organizing the work and gratulating me, but they should have finding ways for everyone involved to been congratulating my Scoutmaster or my mom, people who helped guide me, contribute safely. “I learned how to effectively commu- because I wouldn’t be here without nicate with people,” he said. “The most them,” he said.

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fiscal responsibility, effective government, free speech, patriotism, and respect for people who may see things differently. It’s a declaration of values from common-sense Democrats: ■ We are capitalist, not socialist. ■ We want safety, not lawlessness. ■ We are responsible, not reckless. ■ We believe government should solve problems, not create them. ■ We are mainstream, not extreme.

ernment works. To earn trust, we must reject extremism and reaffirm that we share the common-sense values of the American people. We must reclaim the language of patriotism. Democrats have long believed that America is great not because it is perfect, but because it has the capacity to become better. Leadership is at its best when it brings people together, allows for disagreement without division, and ensures that no one gets left behind. When everything’s said and done, I’m a Democrat. I believe that climate change and wealth inequality are real. I believe the immigrant injustice in our country today is immoral and illegal. I believe government has an important role to play. I believe that Democrats and Republicans need to work together to find common ground and to make government work. Government should make life easier, not harder. It should answer the phone, process the application, fix the road, protect the border, keep the neighborhood safe, and spend taxpayer money carefully. I believe that our national debt is in crisis, and that we have to get serious about bringing it down. Every dollar we add to the deficit puts upward pressure

t isn’t a complicated pledge. It’s a common-sense commitment from Democrats.

■ We are proud, not ashamed of America. We believe Democrats must unite around a common purpose of rebuilding the middle class. The United States has achieved great economic success over the past 50 years, but too many Americans don’t feel like they have benefited from it. We must ensure that hard work is rewarded with enough money to buy a home, raise a family, afford health insurance, and retire without being scared. We must secure our border while also treating immigrants with dignity. We must support public safety, and honestly tackle our debt, while making sure gov-

on interest rates and inflation, and drives costs up. We can’t keep charging everything to our children and grandchildren and expecting they’ll figure out how to foot the bill. Fiscal responsibility is not a Republican idea or a Democratic idea. It is an American obligation. The Democratic and Republican parties have a trust problem. Democrats won’t solve our problem simply by telling people what we’re against. Being against Donald Trump is not a governing philosophy. Voters want to know what we are for, what we will do, and whether we understand their lives. The Promise to America says we will choose persuasion over purity, problemsolving over posturing, and common purpose over endless division. Most Americans aren’t living on the political extremes. They’re working, raising children, caring for parents, paying bills, and trying to get ahead. They want leaders who are practical, decent and focused on results. Keeping our promise is how we can build a durable majority capable of governing this country, and doing so responsibly. That is how we rebuild the middle class. That is who Democrats must fight for. That is how we restore trust. And that is the promise we owe America. Tom Suozzi represents the 3rd Congressional District.

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ith ticks and tick-borne diseases now a national plague in the United States, SciLine, an educational program based at the American Association for the Advancement of Science, recently organized an online “Media Briefing: Summer 2026 Tick Update.” Three specialists gave presentations and then took questions from journalists from across the country. They were Dr. Pilar Fernandez, of the College of Veterinary Medicine at Washington State University; Dr. Adela Chavez, of the Department of Entomology at the University of Wisconsin Madison; and Dr. Alvaro Toledo, of the Department of Entomology at Rutgers University. The transcript and the video of the webinar are at sciline. org/public-health/ticks-2026. Fernandez, on how “climate and environmental changes affect tick populations and their geographic range,” said, “All the insects, arthropods, they

don’t regulate their temperature, so they’re more susceptible to temperature. … We’ve seen a trend on what is happening at the forefront of the expansion. Definitely there is a geographic expansion. We can see effects to areas that were too cold and now with rising temperatures.” Fernandez continued, “I think most of the people associate tick-borne diseases, especially ixodes scapularis, which is the main vector for Lyme disease … with forests, which is true. I think there’s a lot of people that maybe don’t realize they might be exposed to other tick species in other areas … For example, the lone star tick … You can find them … more in grasslands — and they can create alpha-gal syndrome, the so-called meat allergy.” Asked how quickly disease transmission can occur after a tick bite, Fernandez said, “That is dependent on the pathogen that the ticks are transmitting. In the case of Lyme disease … research has shown that it has to pass 24 hours … That is why the [Centers for Disease Control and Prevention] recommends that people remove the ticks in the first day.”

“In regards to tick control management,” Chavez said, “right now … most of the management that is done with ticks is either based on modifications of the environment, like cutting grass … But that only helps so much. The other type of control is the use of special chemicals, acaricides that are targeting especially ticks. But the problem with acaricides, one it’s toxic. So people [who] have ticks in their backyards need to call specialized people to come and apply those chemicals. It’s not like you can go to Walmart and get the chemical and apply it yourself. The other problem is that it doesn’t cover all the vegetation, so you might not get all the ticks.” Toledo, on whether certain people are “at greater risk for severe disease outcomes,” said, “There are risk factors associated with severe disease.” One is age. “There are people, particularly elderly, that are at higher risk of developing severe illnesses,” he said. “This is very well known for … human babesiosis … Older people can develop very severe manifestations. And other factors that are involved in the severity of

rom why their range is expanding to how to repel them — and how to treat bites.

disease are, for example, immune status. People that are immunocompromised, for whatever reason — maybe they’re cancer patients and they’re receiving treatment, or they’re using some drugs to lower the immune response.” As for properly treating a tick bite, “the first thing you need to do is to remove the tick,” Toledo said. “The idea is to … pull [it] up vertically, so you don’t leave the tick behind or the mouth parts behind, disinfect the area and watch for symptoms. In case you develop headache, fever … go to your doctor.” Toledo urged the use of “repellents every time you go out to prevent tick bites and do tick checks every time you come back home.” Chavez recommended wearing lightcolored clothes to make it easier to spot a tick, and treating clothes with the repellent permethrin — though it is not to be applied to the skin. She also noted the vaccine now being developed by Pfizer, which will be available “once they know it’s safe.” Karl 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.

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long responsibility. Every household should also have someone trained in CPR. In a drowning emergency, immediate action before first responders arrive can save a life. CPR training is widely available through hospitals, fire departments and community organizations, and the time spent learning it may someday prove invaluable. The ocean demands a high level of vigilance. Rip currents, changing tides and rough surf can overwhelm even experienced swimmers. Swim only at beaches protected by lifeguards, pay attention to warning flags and teach children never to enter the water without permission. Long Island’s beautiful coastline should be enjoyed, but it must never be underestimated. Water hazards also exist beyond pools and beaches. Ponds, lakes, canals and even small inflatable kiddie pools require supervision. Young children can drown in only a few inches of water. Kiddie pools should be emptied immediately after use, and standing water should never be left unattended. Before every trip to the pool or beach, families should take a few minutes to review basic safety rules. Those conversations may seem repetitive, but repetition saves lives. Summer’s final weeks should be remembered for laughter, family gatherings and time spent together — not preventable tragedy. Every child who jumps into the water deserves every reasonable protection the adults around it can provide.

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n July 27, the Nassau County Legislature operated in the manner for which it was designed — as a deliberative body and a coequal branch of government. It’s just a shame that it doesn’t happen that way more frequently. We unanimously adopted legislation launching the Blue Envelope Program, a thoughtful, compassionate proposal that will help first responders better communicate with neurodiverse residents and make interactions between law enforcement and our community safer for everyone involved. That’s exactly how government is supposed to work. We identified a problem, worked together and found a practical solution that puts the interests of our residents ahead of politics — and in this dysfunctional, hyper-partisan age, that is something worth celebrating. No political party has a monopoly on good ideas. They belong to the people we serve, and our responsibility is to recognize them, improve them when necessary, and give them a fair opportunity to succeed. If we approached every piece

of legislation with that mindset, there’s no telling how much more we could accomplish for Nassau County. Since joining the Legislature in 2018, I’ve learned that not every bill becomes law. That’s OK, because debate is healthy, and disagreement is part of representative government. But there’s a big difference between voting against a bill after debating it, and not allowing it to enter the legislative process in the first place. My colleagues in the Democratic minority have introduced common-sense public-safety legislation with bipartisan support that has never been assigned to a committee for a public hearing. An example is our legislation to place EpiPens in Nassau County police vehicles. Police officers are often the first to arrive at medical emergencies. If someone is having a severe allergic reaction, having an EpiPen available before EMS arrives can mean the difference between life and death. Similar programs have been adopted around the country, in municipalities led by both Democrats and Republicans, including neighboring Suffolk County. After the Republican majority declined to move our proposal forward with its inaction, we shared the idea

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with Rep. Laura Gillen. She introduced legislation based on the same concept in Congress, where it has been referred to the House Judiciary Committee. Maybe it ultimately becomes law. Maybe it doesn’t. But at least it is being considered as part of the legislative process. Think about that: a common-sense public-safety proposal with bipartisan support is at least receiving committee consideration in Washington, which many would describe as the most politically polarized place in America. Here in Nassau County, however, where the idea originated, it hasn’t even been given a hearing by the Republican majority. How is that possible? Then there’s legislation that would require automated external defibrillators in every county park and court facility. Every minute counts during sudden cardiac arrest. Immediate access to an AED dramatically increases a person’s chance of survival. That’s why they’re standard equipment in schools, airports and so many public places. We have proposed that county facilities meet that same standard — yet, like our EpiPen proposal, it has never received a hearing. We have also filed legislation to require fentanyl test strips to be includ-

rom EpiPens in police cars to AEDs in parks, our ideas die in the Legislature.

ed in overdose prevention kits, but to no avail. Communities across America and of all political persuasions have embraced practical tools like test strips in response to the opioid epidemic. Even members of the Republican majority have in the past publicly expressed support for strengthening overdose prevention efforts with test strips. These aren’t partisan proposals. They’re public safety proposals designed to save lives — and I believe they deserve exactly what the Blue Envelope Program rightly received: a committee assignment, a public hearing, an honest debate and an up-or-down vote. No legislator or constituent should have their ideas denied the opportunity to be heard simply because of the party affiliation on the cover sheet. At the end of the day, our constituents don’t ask whether an idea came from the majority or the minority; they ask whether it would make their family safer and their community better. The enactment of the Blue Envelope Program reminds us what’s possible when we work together. If we keep the process that led to its enactment as our guiding principle, I have no doubt there are many more great things this Legislature can accomplish together. Debra Mulé represents Nassau County’s 6th Legislative District, and is the Legislature’s alternate deputy minority leader.

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