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A united front for Baldwin’s school PTAs The Baldwin School District runs five elementary schools: Meadow, Lenox, Steele, Plaza PTA presidents from Bald- and Brookside. Sainsurin shares the Meadwin’s five elementary schools have spent the past year work- ow PTA leadership with Catheing together more closely than rine Mercedes. Leading the ever — sharing resources, Lenox Elementary PTA is aligning on events, and present- Nicole Ricca, a four-year PTA ing a unified front on district- officer who’s serving her secwide concerns. ond year as president. CourtThe effort began ney Watson is colast summer when president at Steele Sophea Sainsurin, Elementary, Sendy Meadow ElementaJean Louis is presiry School PTA codent at Brookside president, suggestElementary and ed a casual meet-up Jummy Salako with the other PTA serves as president presidents. The at Plaza Elementameetings soon ry. e x p a n d e d i n t o a JSopHEA Ricca said the group chat that has SAiNSURiN collaboration has served as a platform PTA co-president, significantly for collaboration Meadow Elementary improved the way and problem solv- School she approaches ing throughout the PTA leadership. school year. “ B e i n g P TA “We started with a simple president is a big role, and it’s a meet-up, and from there we cre- lot to take on,” she said. “Knowated a group chat that became ing there are others in my an ongoing space for questions, shoes who understand the same feedback, and even venting challenges makes a huge differwhen needed,” Sainsurin said. ence. We’re learning from each “It was about creating a sense other’s successes and missteps of community between schools and supporting each other — and not just saying we sup- through it.” port one another, but actually As an example, Ricca pointdoing it in real time.”

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Cruisin’ in the park Baldwin Park lit up with vehicles ranging from modern to classic at The Kiser Car Show on Aug. 10, with cigars, food, music and vendors making the vent even more special. Story, more photos, Page 10.

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Fueled by family purpose and goals to give back to the community, Belinda Watkin created a space where young entrepreneurs could shine and sell at this years Young Entrepreneurs Expo on Aug. 2 Watkins founded the nonprofit QB Generational Change which hosted the event while it was sponsored by Raymour & Flanigan and Hofstra University. “My grandmother was always the one feeding the whole neighborhood. She was always helping someone that’s down — family, friends a co-worker,” Watkin’s said. “I’ve always seen it, and I’m also in healthcare, and she is as well. I’m always helping people too.” Held twice a year, the expos give young entrepreneurs a chance to set up pop-up shops, promote their brands, use skills from workshops, and sell their products. This summer’s event carried a social media theme, encouraging 15 vendors to think creatively about marketing in the digital age. The products showcased were lip gloss, clothing, candles, beverages, soaps and more. The event also featured raffles, prizes and performances by local youth dance groups. “I did it because I have my own business, and if I’m having trouble getting help – kids are having the same problem,” Watkin’s said. “It spiraled bigger than I thought it was going to be, because I was doing it to help.” After developing a knack for cooking while her mother was terminally ill, 18-year-old Davianna Hill, of Baldwin, created her business “Sherri’s Queen Cuisine”, named after her late mother who died from cancer three years ago.

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Davianna Hill, 18, showcases her homemade desserts at her Sherri’s Queen Cuisine table during the youth entrepreneur expo. “I’ve always loved cooking, catering and baking since I was three years old in the kitchen with my mom,” Hill said. “Eventually my mom, started getting sick and she couldn’t cook to survive anymore – so I started cooking, baking and supporting myself

because she couldn’t. I turned that into a survivor’s field — after she passed, I turned it into my income, because I didn’t have anybody.” Hill’s table drew sweet-toothed patrons all afternoon, with many raving over her red velvet cheesecake cookies and brookie cookie brownies — standout hits among her lineup of homemade baked treats ranging from five to seven dollars. The California Avenue School Step Team and Youth & Teen Dance Company brought the crowd to their feet with upbeat routines set to a lively blend of hip-hop and bounce music. Their energy was contagious, and their synchronized moves drew cheers and applause from families and friends gathered to support them. While the expo began in New York, it has since expanded to North Carolina, where Watkins is looking forward to creating change on a regional scale. “This is not just a pop up shop,” Watkins said. “That’s why I call it an expo, because it’s also a community event as well.” Though she is grateful for her supporters and sponsors, Watkins believes her initiatives deserve more funding and exposure. “Funding is a big issue — and as you know, they are taking funding from small nonprofits, so when someone sponsors events like this, this is very important, especially for these kids,” she said. She expressed her gratitude towards the vendors and store managers who allowed the event to take place. As a token of their support for Watkins’ endeavors, Raymour & Flanigan donated a check of $500 to Q.B. Generational Change, stating their support for local communities is not just limited to selling furniture.

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Families come together for National Night Out

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Families from across the community gathered at Baldwin High School on August 5 for National Night Out, an annual event designed to strengthen ties between local residents and law enforcement through an evening of family-friendly activities and public safety engagement. The event featured live music, face painting, snacks, giveaways, and interactive demonstrations by emergency response teams. Children explored fire trucks and police vehicles and met K-9 officers, while parents had the opportunity to speak directly with Nassau County Police officers and volunteers f r o m t h e B a l dw i n F i r e Department. Now in its fifth year local- Candace Holly face painted guests of all ages ly, Baldwin’s National Night throughout the evening. Out was co-hosted by Nassau Griffin also thanked the event’s sponCounty Le gislator Debra Mulé, Assemblywoman Judy Griffin, sors and community partners, including and State Senator Siela Bynoe, in part- the Nassau County Police Department nership with the Baldwin Civic Associa- for the toys and games giveaway, Nassau tion, police, and fire departments. Since County PBA for donating pizza, the its launch in 1984 by the National Asso- Baldwin Fire Department, Vineyard Offciation of Town Watch, National Night shore for face painting nearly 90 chilOut has expanded into a nationwide dren, the Irish Pub for providing popcampaign, with over 16,000 towns and corn, the Baldwin Chamber of Comcities participating this year on the first merce for supplying a DJ, the Baldwin American Legion for leading the Pledge Tuesday in August. A s s e m b l y wo m a n Ju dy G r i f f i n and providing the Color Guard, and expressed her gratitude for the commu- Sanitary District 2 and the Baldwin School District for hosting the event at nity coming together. “I am grateful for hosting Baldwin the high school. “Each year NNO offers an ideal way National Night Out 2025, an incredible community event where the Nassau for the Nassau County Police DepartCounty Police Department, neighbors, ment to enhance community relations,” sponsors, and participating organiza- Griffin added. “Equally as important, it tions came together for a fun-filled eve- conveys our appreciation and gratitude ning celebrating unity, safety, support for the dedicated service the NCPD offers to Baldwin, South Hempstead, and engagement,” she said.

Valentino Griffiths, LPN, demonstrates CPR techniques to Leo, 7, and Milo Giovanelli, 4.

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Londyn Dwar, 4, plays a game of Connect Four with Katy Smith during Baldwin’s National Night Out on Aug. 5. and the greater community.” Nassau County Legislator Debra Mulé emphasized the event’s role in fostering community unity. “National Night Out events throughout Nassau County and across America foster unity with the men and women who keep them safe and bring our com-

munities together in support of collaborative, grassroots public safety initiatives,” she wrote in an email. “Organizing this event each year is truly a labor of love, and I am grateful that so many residents and our generous sponsors were once again so receptive to our efforts.”

From left, Nicolette Torres, Assemblywoman Judy Griffin, and Brendan Kaminski attended the event.

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Nassau Community College’s football team has a lot to prove this season. Just ask sophomore running back Eriq Harris, who broke out the gate quickly a year ago with a 163-yard rushing performance in one of the Lions’ three victories under then-rookie head coach Jhaleel Oswald. “We definitely weren’t happy with last season and we have unfinished business,” said Harris, who is projected to lead a backfield that includes sophomore Caleib Corbett. “A bunch of us returned and we’ve connected well with the new guys. The chemistry is good,” he added. Harris was a little banged up last season, Oswald said, and finished with 353 yards on the ground and one touchdown. Corbett missed a large chunk of 2024 after breaking his hand in the 28-27 season-opening win over Rochester Community. “Eriq is in tremendous shape and is going to be one of the focal points of the offense,” said Oswald, a former Lions’ captain and key member of their 2013 Toro Bowl-winning team who ran Nassau’s defense/special teams under predecessor Jamel Ramsay for the 2022 and ’23 campaigns. “He’s also taken on a leadership role. With Caleib, we know what those guys can do when healthy.” Topping the depth chart under center as the opener approaches is southpaw Jayden Taylor, a Walt Whitman High School product who like Harris has shown a great deal of leadership throughout camp. Upping his touchdown-to-interception ratio will be vital to the second-year quarterback and the Lions’ success. “Jayden was thrown into the fire last year as a true freshman and those growing pains are behind him,” Oswlad said. “He looks confident and is doing all the right things to be the guy.” Also in the mix at the position are sophomore Mark Pearson, a transfer from Keystone, and freshman Elijah Outlaw. Sophomore Nick Paris (Oceanside High School) is a speedy wideout who’ll also make an impact on special teams, Oswald noted, and newcomer JJ Collins is pushing for the starting role on the opposite side. At tight end, Justin Betz could be counted on to provide the offense with a dimension it has lacked. A beefed up offensive line was one of Oswald’s intentions as last season concluded and the Lions will be counting on some young blood to make an immediate impression. “The line is super revamped and big, but we’re talking about kids 17, 18 and 19 years old. We’re looking to be more physical and I like what I see so far.” Sophomore Ahmari Gordon, a 6-foot-5, 370-pounder

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The Brookside Preserve received a much-needed boost on Saturday, July 19, as volunteers rolled up their sleeves to restore the neglected natural space. Organized by the South Shore Conservation Society, the latest monthly cleanup brought together community members, students, and environmental advocates to care for the preserve’s grounds and trails. Long plagued by environmental pollution, crumbling infrastructure, and years of disinvestment, the preserve has become the focus of a growing local movement to restore and reimagine the space. “Brookside Preserve is a sanctuary for native wildlife and an important community green space, but it’s being neglected,” said Erica Quiroz-DeVargas, president of the SSCS. “We need more attention, funding, and partnership from our local government, specifically Nassau County, and residents to restore this preserve and make it safe, accessible, and thriving again.” Volunteers concentrated their efforts on clearing debris from the preserve’s frontage and interior, while also launching the first phase of restoring informational signage throughout the area. The work marked another step forward in returning the preserve to its former beauty—and in building a broader culture of environmental stewardship. One of the day’s most inspiring

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Volunteers created signs encouraging visitors of the preserve to avoid littering. moments came from Freeport High School student Funmi Fajolu, a member of Girl Scout Troop 300, who led an awareness campaign to discourage waste disposal in the preserve. Her efforts underscored the growing role of local youth in environmental leadership. Joe Scianablo, Democratic candidate for Town of Hempstead Supervisor, joined the cleanup and toured the preserve to see its condition firsthand. “The South Shore Conservation Society has been a relentless voice for environmental stewardship and public safety, doing what our Republican elected officials

have failed to do, fight for the health of our communities,” Scianablo said. He emphasized the urgency of continued investment and intervention. “The conditions at Brookside Preserve are a crisis: pollution, drug activity, and neglect, all just steps from a high school,” he said. The initiative traces its roots back to a town hall discussion two years ago, held in collaboration with Nassau County Legislator Debra Mulé, a longtime advocate for Brookside. Since then, the vision has grown into a grassroots movement driven by volunteers and local

A stack of garbage bags filled with debris collected during the Brookside Preserve cleanup sits beside a sign reading, “Pick it up, don’t mess it up.” partnerships. With more projects in the works, including another cleanup scheduled at Brookside on Aug. 16 from 10a.m. to 12p.m., the South Shore Conservation Society continues to push forward on the preserve’s long-term recovery. –Mohammad Rafiq

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The Nassau County Interim Finance Authority, a corporate governmental agency established by New York state with powers to monitor and oversee Nassau County’s finances, review financial plans, and, if necessary, impose a control period, has released a report on the county’s updated multi-year financial plan, warning of significant fiscal challenges through Fiscal Year 2028. The analysis shows that the operating results for Fiscal Year 2025 alone could result in a potential deficit under Generally Accepted Accounting Principles of $204.7 million. After the county’s planned use of $108.2 million of its reserves to pay operating costs, that figure would drop to $96.5 million. “Our analysis of the county’s updated multi-year financial plan yielded some troubling discoveries, which are largely due to the County’s tendency to use funding from reserves to pay operating costs,” said Richard Kessel, NIFA’s chairman. “Reserve funding is meant to be used in times of financial stress or emergency, which is not currently the case in Nassau County, and this administration is living outside its means. The county’s financial future looks concerning to us at NIFA, and while there is still time to turn that around, it will take a great deal of change in fiscal management.”

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Collaboration leads to district-wide impact The PTA leaders have also been focused on redefining what the PTA represents. “There’s still a misconception that it’s only for certain parents or that it’s all bake sales and bulletin boards,” Sainsurin said. “But we’re working to change that — to rebuild a sense of partnership between families and schools.” She is pushing for a new district-wide tradition called Connect at the Park: United We Play, a collaborative event in which each elementary school would host an activity or game for families at Baldwin Park. “Instead of students entering middle school as five separate groups, they’ll already know each other and have shared memories,” she said. “That sense of unity matters.” Ricca echoed that vision and hopes to revive a past idea of a district-wide “Day of Play” that brings students together across buildings. “We’re making sure there are equitable opportunities for kids across the district,” she said. “We’re more aware of what other schools are doing, and that communication helps everyone.” Both Sainsurin and Ricca encouraged other school communities to explore similar PTA partnerships. “Don’t overthink it — just start,” Sainsurin said. “Keep the intention rooted in connection, not comparison. When PTA leaders model collaboration, it changes the energy — and parents start to see PTA as a vital part of building community.” Ricca added: “You just need someone who’s willing to reach out and bring people together. That attitude is what builds this kind of teamwork.”

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Baldwin’s elementary school pta presidents met as a group on aug. 6 to discuss district-wide initiatives. they are, from left, Courtney Watson, Catherine mercedes, nicole ricca, Sophea Sainsurin and Jummy Salako. not pictured is Sendy Jean Louis

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ed to the “Skate-a-thon” fundraiser, which was introduced by Brookside’s PTA. After learning how successful it had been there, Ricca gathered planning tips from the Brookside PTA president and introduced it at Lenox, where it became the school’s most successful fundraiser of the year. “The kids earned incentives like glow sticks and ice cream sundaes, and it all ended with a glow party at United Skates,” she said. “It was a great celebration, and we wouldn’t have pulled it off without the shared idea.” Sainsurin said the cross-school support has changed her entire view of PTA leadership. “I no longer see this work as something I’m doing just for my school,” she said. “We’re exchanging ideas, learning from each other’s wins and mistakes, and showing up for one another. It’s made me more openminded, more resourceful, and more focused on what we can achieve together.” The group’s collaboration became especially important this past year as the district navigated the retirement of longtime Superintendent Shari Camhi. PTA leaders coordinated feedback on issues such as classroom overcrowding, inconsistent heating in the school buildings, and differences in lunch programs. “It was much more impactful to come together with unified feedback,” Sainsurin said. “Instead of it being, ‘Our school doesn’t have this,’ and ‘that school does,’ we approached the district with, ‘Here are concerns that are affecting all of our schools.’ That shifted the tone to one of partnership and progress.”

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Outside the Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter in Wantagh on Aug. 11, Interim Supervisor John Ferretti raised concerns over a 17-year-old Facebook post attributed to his Democratic opponent, Joseph Scianablo. According to Ferretti, on Dec. 27, 2008, Scianablo posted, “i just shat myself while watching animal porn.” Ferretti said the comment was offensive and inappropriate, especially from someone seeking to lead a town that runs one of the largest animal shelters on Long Island. “As somebody who has fought for animal rights as a county legislator for the last eight years introducing legislation to protect animals, it’s deeply disturbing that somebody who would want to run one of the largest animal shelters on Long Island would celebrate animal abuse,” Ferretti said. Scianablo, standing across the street with supporters and animal rights advocates, said the post was made by his brother and called the controversy a distraction. “We’re really sick and tired of career politicians spreading lies, disinformation, they’re really scraping the bottom of the barrel right here,” Scianablo said. In an emailed statement from Scianablo’s team, his brother, Jason, said he

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Scianablo said there is no issue with the 17-year-old post, which he claims was posted by his brother, calling the issue a ‘political stunt.’ wrote the Facebook post as a juvenile joke after Joseph had returned from serving in combat as a U.S. Marine in Iraq. “In 2008, I made a stupid, juvenile post on my brother’s Facebook as a joke,” Scianablo’s brother said in an emailed state-

ment. “My brother had returned from serving in combat as a US Marine in Iraq. For months, our family lived with the fear that we might lose him. When he came home, the relief was overwhelming, and I slipped back into being the kid brother

who teased him instead of the man who should have been thanking him.” Jason added that his brother went on to serve four years as an NYPD officer and was seriously injured in the line of duty while protecting victims of domestic violence. Jason said Joseph has risked his life many times for fellow Marines, New Yorkers, and strangers in danger, and that he has earned his roles through service and sacrifice. A follow-up post made the same day in 2008 stated, “Just took my computer back from my brother Jason.” During the event, Ferretti questioned why the post remained online for 17 years. Ferretti, of Levittown, was sworn in as interim supervisor after Don Clavin resigned on Aug. 5. He previously represented Levittown, Bethpage, North Massapequa and parts of Farmingdale as a Nassau County Legislator. Scianablo, of Garden City, is a Marine veteran and former New York City police officer. The Nassau County Democratic Party says he brings leadership, integrity and compassion to the race. Ferretti is calling for an apology. “It is sick. It is depraved. And Joseph Scianablo needs to come clean with the residents of the town of Hempstead,” he said. Scianablo disagrees. “He’s making this an issue, wasting taxpayer time and money,” he said. “There’s nothing there, it clearly dictates that.”

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Second in a series about housing on Long Island. The struggle to afford a place to live has become more than a financial burden; it is a daily fight for stability. Rising rents, mounting utility bills and unexpected repair costs are forcing residents to confront harsh realities, from disrupted childhoods to impossible choices for older adults. With limited inventory, rising costs, and affordability slipping further out of reach, the crisis is reshaping daily life, straining mental health, and widening the gap between those able to remain secure and those who can’t. Karen Wihlt, 58, sat in a Bethpage hotel room earlier this month with her service dog, Lennon, unsure of where she would go once her prepaid stay ended. After a series of personal losses and financial setbacks, she is now facing the prospect of homelessness. Wihlt grew up in New Jersey and moved to Long Island in 2008 to support her wife at the time during a custody battle. She sold her home and restaurant business to relocate, hoping to create stability for her partner’s children. The couple lived in Plainview until their 22-year relationship ended three years ago. “I left everything. I only took my clothes and my dog,” Wihlt said, explaining that she walked away from the house they rented for $3,000 a month. She later rented an apartment in Bethpage, but struggled to cover the rent on her $1,300 monthly disability income. Her focus, she said, has always been Lennon. “My main concern is somebody being good to my dog,” she said. Wihlt eventually moved into a Levittown home owned by her best friend, who cared for her as she underwent several knee surgeries. But her friend died suddenly in March. Wihlt remained in the home until his relatives reclaimed the property. While she was away visiting a friend, police changed the locks. “When I came back, I was told I didn’t have a home anymore,” she said. With no car and little money, Wihlt relied on friends to pay for her temporary stay at an Extended Stay America hotel. But she said those funds are nearly exhausted. “I don’t know where I’m going to be,” she said. “I just want a safe little spot.” Wihlt’s difficulties are compounded by her search for housing where a dog is allowed. Although Lennon is a registered service animal, she said, landlords find reasons to deny her applications once they learn about him. “Everything is fine until I say I have a dog,” she said. An experienced chef, Wihlt said she has helped open nearly 20 restaurants

across Long Island. But she has not worked in years due to her health issues. Now, she says, Lennon keeps her going. “If I didn’t have him, I don’t know if I’d still be here,” she said. Wihlt has applied for assistance from Nassau County’s Department of Social Services, but was told her $1,300 monthly income is too high for her to qualify. “They told me to spend my money and come back when I have nothing,” she said.

The human cost of housing The struggle to find affordable housing is not just about financial hardship. It often carries deep emotional consequences, including depression, anxiety and trauma, according to Peggy Boyd, a licensed master social worker and vice president of advocacy and community services at the Family Service League. “As a human service agency with several shelters for both individuals and families, we most often see our homeless population suffer from depression and a huge sense of hopelessness,” Boyd said. “Additionally, their lives are riddled with trauma, stress and anxiety.” The long-term relationship between homelessness and mental health, she explained, is complex. Instability can worsen existing conditions or spark new ones, and lasting solutions require a multifaceted approach. “Addressing the mental health needs of homeless individuals requires providing accessible and affordable mental health services, supportive housing and social support,” Boyd said. While housing insecurity impacts people across all demographics, she emphasized that children and adolescents face unique risks. “Children are one of the fastest-growing segments of the homeless population in the United States,” Boyd said. “They’re often hidden, living in cars, staying on and off with relatives or at motels, and bouncing between temporary shelters. Their reality is marked by uncertainty, fear and loss of routine — all critical elements for healthy development.” The Family Service League supports a “Housing First” model, Boyd noted, which prioritizes getting individuals and families into permanent housing quickly and without preconditions such as completing treatment programs. “The quicker we move children and their families into permanent housing, the greater the outcome for all,” she said. Integrating mental health professionals with housing advocates, offering therapy, medication management and skill-building, is critical to long-term stability, she added. “Family Service League supports the concept of regionalizing the poverty threshold on Long Island, recognizing that the current national standard does

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Denise Minicozzi, right, and Keith Way both work at Jeanine’s American Bistro in Glen Cove. Minicozzi says she works two jobs to pay her monthly expenses. not accurately reflect the high cost of living in the area,” Boyd added. The organization backs the proposed Poverty Line Act, federal legislation that would adjust the poverty level to reflect real costs of living and allow for regional differences. “Homelessness is costly in terms of taxpayer dollars and human life,” Boyd said. “The best results always come in providing support to prevent homelessness in the first place.”

FDNY lieutenant, fiancée struggle to afford a home Brandon Webber has spent 12 years saving lives as a lieutenant with FDNY Emergency Medical Services. But despite working long shifts and holding down other side jobs, the 35-year-old says that he and his fiancée, Alexa Rubinstein, also 35, are still unable to achieve what they thought would be a natural next step in their lives: owning a home on Long Island. Webber works 12-hour shifts that often start before dawn. His schedule frequently stretches into overtime, and he supplements his income with two additional paramedic jobs. “We are the lowest-paid service in the city,” he said. “Unfortunately, I don’t believe our work reflects the money that we’re supposed to be making. That’s why I need to have three jobs. Sometimes it can be a little bit rough.” Rubinstein, a preschool director, commutes from their two-bedroom apartment in Farmingdale into Queens, a twohour trip each way. The couple moved in in June, after months of searching for a place that accepted pets. The apartment, with utilities included and modest amenities like a washer and dryer, costs more than $2,500 a month. Just a decade ago, Webber recalled, he was paying $600 for his share of a much

larger apartment. “The price for rentals … compared to 10 years ago have skyrocketed,” he said. Earlier this year, the couple considered buying a house in North Bellmore that could have accommodated Webber’s mother in a mother-daughter setup. The house had features they wanted — a backyard, a pool and solar panels — but the numbers didn’t work. “Our mortgage was going to be about the same as our rent, north of $2,500, but that didn’t include the basic necessities,” Webber said. Buying the house would have meant draining their savings or taking out a $50,000 pension loan, something he was reluctant to do. “I did not want to live literally paycheck to paycheck,” he said. “That’s not a way to live.” “If something catastrophic broke that needed immediate repair, where’s that going to come from?” Rubinstein said. “We’d have almost no savings, because we put it all down on the house.” Webber acknowledged that he struggles with feelings of failure, despite his professional success. “There’s a mentality that I’m a failure,” he said. “You would think we would be able to afford it in the place that we grew up and loved.” Rubinstein said she tries to keep perspective, noting that many of their friends who bought homes did so before the pandemic, when prices were less prohibitive. Now, as rents rise and homeownership remains out of reach, Webber said the strain continues to weigh on them. “We’re both college graduates, we’re doing what we’re supposed to be doing,” he said. “It feels impossible.”

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People turn to hotel living, high-cost rentals on Long Island. At 60, she splits her time as a waitress at Jeanine’s American Bistro, in Glen Cove, and as a part-time worker at an assisted-living facility in Bayville, all while struggling to keep pace with the soaring cost of rent. She and her longtime boyfriend, Larry O’Connell, a retiree, rent a modest Cape Cod-style home in Bayville for $4,200 a month. The house, she said, comes without a garage, with cramped living space and a long list of repairs the landlord has left unaddressed. Minicozzi said she is also responsible for utilities and covering any damages inside the home. Food, gas and other basic needs are on a tight budget. She said she feels like she and O’Connell are being priced out of the community they call home. Their rent is set to rise to $4,500, and the landlord has already signaled she may push it to $5,000 if they decide to leave. “I love New York. It’s always going to be my home,” Minicozzi said. “But I really did not realize how expensive it was until I got back here.” The couple is now talking about moving to North Carolina or Pennsylvania, where Minicozzi said they could stretch their dollars further and maybe even consider buying instead of renting. “It’s not that we want to leave,” she said. “But here it feels like we’re working just to survive. We’re paying all this WINNER 4 YEARS IN A ROW

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Long Island is ‘losing its future’ without affordable housing Assemblyman Charles Lavine, who represents the 13th District, says the high cost of housing on Long Island is pushing middle-class families out and threatening the region’s future. Lavine, whose district includes Glen Cove, Hicksville, Westbury and several affluent North Shore suburbs, said the “universal concern” among his constituents is that buying a home has become an option only for the wealthy. “Getting a home is at least a $600,000 to $700,000 experience,” he said, adding that steep prices have forced many residents to abandon the dream of homeownership. Lavine has made affordable housing funding a top priority in Albany. He pointed to millions of dollars in state aid allocated in recent years, including a $100 million pro-housing-communities program designed to help municipalities

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like Westbury, Port Jefferson and Hicksville build more affordable homes. “This has been one of Gov. (Kathy) Hochul’s cornerstone projects,” Lavine said. “Over the course of the last several years, there have been actually billions of dollars in state funding provided for housing.” But state money alone will not solve the crisis, he cautioned. Federal investment in housing has been lacking for decades, with the last meaningful boost dating back to the Clinton administration. But such efforts, Lavine said, along with transit-oriented development in places like Mineola and Hicksville, are essential for growth. Building near Long Island Rail Road stations, he argued, makes communities more attractive to young families and workers. Still, Lavine said, local governments continue to resist new projects, leaving supply stagnant and prices climbing. “Without more housing, the housing that exists just becomes more and more and more expensive,” he said. “It’s just basic supply-and-demand economics.” The consequences, he warned, extend far beyond families struggling to pay rent or buy a home. “If we cannot maintain and protect middle-class people to move to Long Island, we will lose our community,” Lavine said. “We are seeing a shrinking of our middle class. And that means our community is going to lose one of its most important components.”

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A complex path to homeownership For nearly two decades, Ingrid Schwartz has worked at the intersection of real estate and title insurance on Long Island. A title account representative for Clear To Close and a licensed real estate agent since 2015, she helps homebuyers navigate what is often the biggest purchase of their lives. For first-time buyers, her top advice is preparation: maintain strong credit, secure a mortgage preapproval, and understand the costs. Home inspections typically run $700 to $900, and the closing process takes five to eight weeks. On a $500,000 home, closing costs can reach $15,000 to $25,000, largely borne by the buyer. “Buying a house is never a smooth process,” Schwartz said. “There are always obstacles, but they can be overcome with the right preparation and guidance.” –Roksana Amid

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ﬁlming an Instagram video with the stars? In several stops on the tour, Barton has pulled out his phone to shoot Instagram reels with the audience. He enjoys recreating his signature “transition” style videos, making it easy for fans to know exactly what to do. It’s a • Saturday, Aug. 23, 7 p.m. special detail that truly connects with today’s generation of Disney • UBS Arena, 2400 Hempstead fans, according to Barton. Tpke., Elmont “What I’m really looking forward to is continuing to • Tickets available at meet all of the fans. As somebody in the spotlight, ubsarena.com or you have these followers and you have no idea descendantszombieslive.com who they are that have been following you for a really long time. We were in Oklahoma City, and there was like 11,000 people there. I didn’t know people in Oklahoma knew who I was. It’s been so wild,” Barton says. The young Disney star is fully coming into his own now. The tour has brought him front and center into arenas — something new to him. And yet he feels right at home. As he put it (prior to his Madison Square Garden appearance on Aug. 21): “It is such a shock to my system how not nervous I have been. It’s really weird. I’ve always loved performing. It’s not so much the nerves; it’s more like pure adrenaline from people screaming your name in an arena. The nerves haven’t taken over yet, but hey, we have Madison Square Garden coming up so we’ll see.” Barton relates that he spent most of his childhood in front of a camera, living a life very different from his friends. While performing in front of thousands may not seem like “work” to the rest of us, Barton admits that, like everyone else, he struggles with maintaining a work-life balance. He shares some advice for young performers heading into showbiz: “Don’t let go of being a kid. It’s really important to just focus in on having a normal childhood and hang out with your friends, having healthy outlets outside of just working and performing ... That’s been a really big thing for me.” Barton is eager to share this concert experience with new “friends” on Long Island. And, of course, plenty of Disney magic awaits!

Malachi Barton in a duet with Freya Skye.

Feel the SoCal vibe when Yachtley Crew visits the Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre in Eisenhower Park. The seven-piece southern California band is proud to fly the flag of Yacht Rock for each and every generation that loves good fun and good-time music. They burst onto the club scene in 2017, selling out countless local venues before starting a nationwide Yacht Rock craze and being noticed by the legendary Jimmy Buffett, who signed them to his own Mailboat label at the time. For the uninitiated, Yacht Rock encapsulates the revival of soft rock and Top 40 hits from the late-’70s to the early ‘80s — and it has become an undisputed nationwide phenomenon, inspiring fans to dress the part and sing along. Enjoy such favorites such as Boz Scaggs’ “Lido Shuffle,” Ace’s “How Long,” Robbie Dupree’s “Steal Away” and all-time Yacht Rock pioneer Christopher Cross’ “Ride Like the Wind.” Other songs in the band’s exhilarating live sets include Toto’s “Africa” and Rupert Holmes’ “Escape (The Piña Colada Song).”

Friday, Aug. 22, 7 p.m. For information, visit nassaucountyny.gov/parks.

Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons: The Last Encores For over 60 years, Frankie Valli has captured the hearts and souls of fans worldwide with unforgettable hits such as “Sherry” “Walk Like a Man” and “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You.” Now Frankie makes his way back here on his farewell tour at Flagstar at Westbury Music Fair. It promises to be a poignant celebration of Valli’s legendary career, showcasing his timeless music and incredible showmanship.The original Jersey boy himself, Valli is a true American legend. Now 91, Valli is the only original member still performing with the group. His incredible career with the Four Seasons, as well as his solo success, has spawned countless hit singles. Valli’s long-lasting career led to the overwhelming success of the Broadway musical “Jersey Boys.”The 12th longest-running show on Broadway has been seen by over 30 million people.

Saturday, Aug. 23, 8 p.m. 960 Brush Hollow Road, Westbury. Tickets available at livenation.com.

BALDWIN HERALD — August 21, 2025

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CALENDAR at Eisenhower Park’s final movie screening of the season. See 2024’s ‘Wicked,” based on the Broadway musical. Elphaba, a young woman ridiculed for her green skin, and Galinda, a popular girl, become friends at Shiz University in the Land of Oz. After an encounter with the Wonderful Wizard of Oz, their friendship reaches a crossroads. Starring Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Jeff Goldblum.

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 designers as Alfred Shaheen, and iconic costumes from the Folies-Bergère in Paris. On view until Nov. 9. • Where: 1 Museum Drive, Roslyn Harbor • Time: Ongoing • Contact: nassaumuseum.org or (516) 484-9337

Swifties in the park

Get your Taylor groove on with Let’s Sing Taylor, with the Taylor Swift Experience tribute. • Where: Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow • Time: 7 p.m. • Contact: nassaucountyny.gov

AUG Mindful Morning

View Nassau County Museum of Art’s galleries in a small group session. Take time to observe, question and reflect without hurry, distraction, or judgment. Explore one or two works of art in the galleries, with intention as you focus on color, texture, form and personal connections during the series of three sessions. Join for as many sessions as you like. Each will be a different opportunity to enjoy art together. Program is capped at 12 people. $20 per session, $10 members. Registration required. • Where: 1 Museum Drive, Roslyn Harbor • Time: 10-11 a.m., also Aug. 22 • Contact: nassaumuseum.org or (516) 484-9337

AUG Long Island Celtic Festival and Highland Games

Enjoy a the second edition of the festival

• Where: Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow • Time: Movie begins at dusk • Contact: nassaucountyny.gov

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Experience Beatlemania all over when 1964 The Tribute arrives on the Paramount stage, bringing the early 1960s Fab Four back to life. Hailed by Rolling Stone as “the best Beatles tribute on earth,” the group channels the pre-Sgt. Pepper era with uncanny authenticity — from period instruments and vintage suits to spot-on vocals and playful onstage banter. This meticulous re-creation captures the energy and joy of The Beatles’ early live performances, offering a rare chance to feel what it was like when Beatlemania swept the globe. Focusing on the pre-Sgt. Pepper era, “1964” astonishingly recreates an early ‘60s live Beatles concert, with period instruments, clothing, hairstyles, and onstage banter. The band captures the quintessential moment in history, when The Beatles actually played before a live audience. Only a precious few got to experience when The Beatles toured the world in the early ‘60s; who actually felt the “mania” that brought them to world acclaim. Today, all that remains are a few scant memories and some captured images in pictures and on poor quality • Where: The Paramount, 370 film and video. “1964” meticulously re-creates the “magic of those live performances New York Ave., Huntington with artful precision and unerring accuracy. For those that never saw The Beatles live and • Time: 8 p.m. always wanted to know what it must have been like, this may be as close as anyone • Contact: ticketmaster.com could possibly get to feel the magic. $82, $66.25, $54.75, $44.25, $31. 25 or paramountny.com

devoted to honoring Celtic heritage on the expansive lawns in front of historic Westbury House. With entertainment, competitions, vendors, refreshments and more. • Where: 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury • Time: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. • Contact: oldwestburygardens. org or call (516) 333-0048

Americana Music Festival

Celebrate Americana music at a musical festival devoted to the genre, hosted by the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame in Stony Brook. Enjoy a full day of free live performances from the LIMEHOF balcony. Performers include A Band Called Sam, featuring Sandra Taylor, daughter of LIMEHOF Inductee Sam Taylor; Buddy Merriam & Back Roads; Leslie Mendelson; Kerry Kearny, Camryn Quinlan, Public Enemy’s DJ Johnny Juice. Family-friendly; bring seating. Rain date is August 24th. • Where: 97 Main St., Stony Brook • Time: Noon-6 p.m. • Contact: limusichalloffame. org/museum

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Young paleontologists-intraining are sure to enjoy Long Island Children’s Museum’s new stage production. This interactive theatrical experience invites visitors to join an eccentric paleontologist (a.k.a. “Dr. Patti”) as she attempts to reveal a neverbefore-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. 27 • Contact: licm.org or (516) 224-5800

AUG Vaxmobile and health screenings

Mount Sinai South Nassau’s vaxmobile visits Baldwin Public Library. Obtain various free

screenings, including blood pressure, MBI, memory and diabetes risk assessments, • Where: 2385 Grand Ave. • Time: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. • Contact: baldwinpl.org or call (516) 223-6228

AUG Irish Pub Trivia Night

Think you’re the smartest in the room? Prove it at Trivia Night at The Irish Pub.

• Where: 834 Merrick Road • Time: 8-10 p.m. • Contact: theirishpubbaldwin. com

Fossil Fun

Step into the shoes of a young paleontologist in this hands-on art and science activity at Long Island Children’s Museum. Create fossil rubbing art to take home at the drop-in program. For ages 3 and up. • Where: Museum Row, Garden City • Time: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. • Contact: licm.org or call (516) 224-5800

Family movie night

Enjoy a movie under the stars

Get in the groove with Led Zeppelin tribute band Misty Mountain and The Who tribute band Who’s Next at Eisenhower Park. • Where: Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow • Time: 7 p.m. • Contact: nassaucountyny.gov

SEPT Friends of the Library Raffle

Support the Friend raffle fundraiser at Baldwin Public Library. Winners receive a gift card from local businesses. Tickets cost $5 each and can be purchased at the Library Circulation Desk. Drawings will be held in early December 2025. • Where: 2385 Grand Ave. • Time: All day • Contact: baldwinpl.org or call (516) 223-6228

SEPT Small business workshop

Thinking of starting a business? Learn the basics at Baldwin Public Library.

• Where: 2385 Grand Ave. • Time: 7-8:30 p.m. • Contact: baldwinpl.org or call (516) 223-6228

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LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO BANK OF AMERICA N.A. AS SUCCESSOR TO LASALLE BANK N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR THE MERRILL LYNCH FIRST FRANKLIN MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST MORTGAGE LOAN ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES SERIES 2007-H1, -againstTONY PERPIGNAN, 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 3, 2025, wherein U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO BANK OF AMERICA N.A. AS SUCCESSOR TO LASALLE BANK N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR THE MERRILL LYNCH FIRST FRANKLIN MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST MORTGAGE LOAN ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES SERIES 2007-H1 is the Plaintiff and TONY PERPIGNAN, 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 8, 2025 at 2:00PM, premises known as 3001 VERITY LN, BALDWIN, NY 11510-4551; and the following tax map identification: 54-415-73. ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE, OR PARCEL OF LAND 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.: 017145/2009. Robert A. Abrams, Esq. - 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

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR RCF 2 ACQUISITION TRUST, Plaintiff AGAINST KENNIA LUCIEN, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered April 20, 2017, 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 September 10, 2025 at 3:30 PM, premises known as 740 Washington Street, 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, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section: 54, Block: 573, Lot: 49. Approximate amount of judgment $574,379.54 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #12875/2012. Sherli Shadi-Saed, Esq., Referee Frenkel Lambert Weisman & G ordon, LLP 53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, NY 11706 01-044827-F00 86484 154886 LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU CITIMORTGAGE, INC., Plaintiff -against- JOHN A. MCKENZIE, SACHA SINGH, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered herein and dated November 10, 2016, 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, NY on September 8, 2025 at 2:30 p.m. premises situate, lying and being at Baldwin Harbor, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and

State of New York, particularly bounded and described according to said map as follows: BEGINNING at a point on the southerly side of Van Buren Street, distant 140 feet westerly from the corner formed by the intersection of the southerly side of Van Buren Street with the westerly side of Eastern Parkway; being a plot 100 feet by 40 feet by 100 feet by 40 feet. Section 54 Block 379 Lot 1620 & 1621. Said premises known as 1072 VAN BUREN STREET, BALDWIN, NY 11510 Approximate amount of lien $470,267.07 plus interest & costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment and Terms of Sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Index Number 011169/2013. CAROLYN CLYNE, ESQ., Referee David A. Gallo & Associates LLP Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 47 Hillside Avenue, 2nd Floor, Manhasset, NY 11030 File# 4722.1877 {* BALDWIN HE*} 154866

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE OF STARWOOD MORTGAGE RESIDENTIAL TRUST 2019-INV1, Plaintiff, vs. SILVIA PANTON, Defendant. Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on July 19, 2023, 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 16, 2025 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 746 Allwyn 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 575 and Lot 14. Approximate amount of judgment is $570,725.71 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #604010/2022. Mary Ellen Divone, Esq., Referee Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Firm File No.: 234326-1 155041

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to Section 202-48 of the code of the Town of Hempstead entitled, “Handicapped Parking On Public Streets,” a public hearing will be held in the Town Meeting Pavilion, Hempstead Town Hall, 1 Washington Street, Hempstead, New York, on the 3rd day of September, 2025, at 10:30 o’clock in the forenoon of that day, to consider the adoption of a resolution setting aside certain parking spaces for motor vehicles for the sole use of holders of special parking permits issued by the County of Nassau to physically handicapped persons at the following locations: BELLMORE MILDRED PLACE - east side, starting at a point 136 feet south of the south curbline of Sunrise Highway, south for a distance of 23 feet. (TH-306/25) EAST MEADOW EVERGREEN LANE north side, starting at a point 48 feet east of the east curbline of Hemlock Avenue, east for a distance of 21 feet. (TH-344/25) ELMONT BELMONT BOULEVARD - west side, starting at a point 218 feet south of the south curbline of Hempstead Turnpike, south for a distance of 20 feet. (TH-331/25) FRANKLIN SQUARE FENDALE STREET - east side, starting at a point 455 feet south of the south curbline of Naple Avenue, south for a distance of 22 feet. (TH-278/25) LEVITTOWN

PSEG L.I. wins workplace awards PSEG Long Island took home two honors at the CBIZ Workplace Challenge on Aug. 5 at Jones Beach State Park. The company ear ned the “Greatest Participation Award” for registering more than 550 employees and family members, many of whom attended its annual beach barbecue. It also received the “Beneficiary Fund Challenge Award” for

raising the most money in addition to registration fees. The 3.5-mile run/walk benefits the Children’s Medical Fund of New York, Long Island Cares – The Harry Chapin Food Bank, the Nassau County SPCA, and the Long Island Children’s Museum. — Charles Shaw

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GRASSY LANE - west side, starting at a point 340 feet north of the north curbline of Hempstead Turnpike, north for a distance of 20 feet. (TH-287/25) OCEANSIDE EVERS LANE - east side, starting at a point 289 feet west to the southwest, southwest for a distance of 20 feet. (TH-311/25) SEAFORD ARDMORE PLACE east side, starting at a point 135 feet south of the south curbline of Marion Street, south for a distance of 20 feet. (TH-302/25) UNIONDALE GOODRICH STREET north side, starting at a point 590 feet east of the east curbline of Chester Street, east for a distance of 20 feet. (TH-284/25) MERILLON STREET north side, starting at a point 53 feet east of the east curbline of Manor Parkway, east for a distance of 20 feet. (TH-322/25) PAMLICO AVENUE east side, starting at a point 260 feet south of the south curbline of Warwick Street, south for a distance of 20 feet. (TH-324/25) WANTAGH CHURCH STREET - east side, starting at a point 69 feet south of the south curbline of Island Road, south for a distance of 60 feet. (TH-301/25) WEST HEMPSTEAD ESSEX COURT - west side, starting at a point 187 feet south of the south curbline of Coventry Road north, south for a distance of 20 feet.

(TH-323/25) and on the repeal of the following locations previously set aside as parking spaces for physically handicapped persons: BALDWIN BERTHA DRIVE - east side, starting at a point 183 feet south of the south curbline of Cherrywood Drive, south for a distance of 20 feet. (TH-387/23) - 10/05/23) (TH-355/25) ALL PERSONS INTERESTED shall have an opportunity to be heard on said proposal at the time and place aforesaid. Dated: August 5, 2025 Hempstead, New York BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD JOHN FERRETTI Supervisor KATE MURRAY Town Clerk 155233

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to Article 9 of the New York State Constitution, the provisions of the Town Law and Municipal Home Rule of the State of New York, both as amended, a public hearing will be held in the Town Meeting Pavilion, Hempstead Town Hall, 1 Washington Street, Hempstead, New York, on the 3rd day of September, 2025, at 10:30 o’clock in the forenoon of that day to consider the enactment of a local law to amend Section 197-5 of the code of the Town of Hempstead to INCLUDE “ARTERIAL STOPS” at the following locations:

BALDWIN CHURCH STREET (TH 339/25) - STOP - All traffic traveling northbound on Dahlia Avenue shall come to a full stop. BELLMORE MALIBU ROAD (TH 300/25) - STOP - All traffic traveling northbound on Shore Road shall come to a full stop. MERRICK ALICE AVENUE (TH 340/25) - STOP - All traffic traveling westbound on Nancy Boulevard shall come to a full stop. SHERMAN AVENUE (TH 304/25) - STOP - All traffic traveling northbound on Jenkins Street shall come to a full stop. SHERMAN AVENUE (TH 304/25) - STOP - All traffic traveling southbound on Jenkins Street shall come to a full stop. OCEANSIDE COLUMBUS AVENUE (TH 328/25) - STOP - All traffic traveling westbound on Nassau Parkway shall come to a full stop. COLUMBUS AVENUE (TH 328/25) - STOP - All traffic traveling eastbound on Nassau Parkway shall come to a full stop. (NR)VALLEY STREAM HUNGRY HARBOR ROAD (TH 276/25) STOP - All traffic traveling northbound on Jenkins Street shall come to a full stop. ALL PERSONS INTERESTED shall have an opportunity to be heard on said proposal at the time and place aforesaid. Dated: August 5, 2025 Hempstead, New York BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD

JOHN FERRETTI Supervisor KATE MURRAY Town Clerk 155230

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT. NASSAU COUNTY. BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., Pltf. vs. HERBERT A. JENKINS A/K/A HERBERT JENKINS, et al, Defts. Index #009152/2014. Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale entered May 5, 2025, I will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on September 25, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. premises k/a 882 Kings Parkway, Baldwin, NY 11510 a/k/a Section 36, Block 441, Lot 250-251. Said property beginning at the corner formed by the intersection of the southerly side of Kings Parkway with the easterly side of Decatur Street and from said point, being a plot 41 ft. x 91.76 ft. x 40 ft. x 82.72 ft. Approximate amount of judgment is $633,619.46 plus costs and interest. Sold subject to terms and conditions of filed judgment and terms of sale. MICHAEL ZAPSON, Referee. HILL WALLACK, LLP, Attys. for Ptlf., 261 Madison Avenue, 9th Floor, Ste. 940, New York, NY 10016. File No. 017511-05247 #102388 155239

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hen Adolf Hitler was rearming the Nazi war machine in the early 1930s and beginning his invasions of neighboring nations under the guise of safeguarding Germans living in regions of those countries, Europe’s leaders chose to ignore reality and look the other way. Nothing was more shameful than the Munich Conference in September 1938, when British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain capitulated to Hitler’s seizing of the Sudetenland from Czechoslovakia, which Chamberlain labeled a “quarrel in a farpETER away country.” Chamberlain KinG proudly returned to cheering crowds in Britain proclaiming he had secured “peace in our time.” Barely more than a year later, Britain was at war with Germany, enduring the bombing assaults of the Battle of London and fighting for its very survival. Chamberlain was forced to resign as prime minister, and was replaced by Winston Churchill, whose warnings about Hitler’s arming of that Nazi war machine and the lethal threat it posed to Europe had been largely

ignored and often ridiculed throughout the 1930s. While Hitler was advancing through Europe, too many Americans chose to follow the Chamberlain route of appeasement. Led by Charles Lindbergh and the America First isolationist movement, they argued that there was no American interest in stopping Hitler or assisting Britain. This was Europe’s war. Similarly, Hitler’s sworn policy to persecute Jews was an internal issue. It took Japan’s attack on Pearl Harbor and Hitler’s declaration of war against the United States for us to fully mobilize and join Churchill to lead the successful war effort to destroy Hitler and defeat Nazi Germany’s existential threat to Western civilization. In the post-World War II period, there was the threat of Soviet imperialism and expansion. Isolationism was discredited, discarded and consigned to history’s trash bin. The United States assumed the position of free world leadership, and alliances such as NATO were formed to preserve order and stability. Despite bumps and controversies along the way, the system worked. Europe was rebuilt, and the Soviet Union collapsed.

The defeat of Hitler and the world’s realization of the horrors of genocide also brought about the recognition of the State of Israel, which, despite wars and terrorist attacks, established itself as a thriving democracy and a strong ally of the United States. All of this is now threatened. A resurgent Russia, led by its dictator, Vladimir Putin, invaded Ukraine — the first invasion of a sovereign European nation since the end of World War II — and Putin employed arguments to justify the invasion similar to what Hitler claimed justified his attacks on Czechoslovakia and Austria. And in Israel, Hamas carried out a terrorist attack on Israeli civilians, causing the highest number of Jewish deaths since World War II. At this time, when Ukraine and Israel are fighting for survival, the civilized world would be expected to have learned the lessons of history and stand united against Russian aggression and Hamas’s threat to destroy the Jewish state. Instead, in the United States, the isolationist movement has emerged from the deep, dark shadows, and antisemitism is again rearing its ugly head. Dilettante influencers like Tucker Carlson and Candace Owens are today’s

ussia’s invasion and Hamas’s attacks aren’t just regional problems.

Charles Lindberghs. Going so far as to ascribe blame for World War II to Churchill, they enable Putin, disparage Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelensky, and accuse Israel and its prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, of war crimes and genocide. Underlying all this madness is the discredited shibboleth that none of these crises affect the United States — that we can survive in our own isolationist world. As for Europe, while it has stood strong with Ukraine against Russia, it is joining the anti-Israel chorus calling for rewarding Hamas with the creation of a Palestinian state, and accusing the Jewish state of inducing a famine and committing war crimes. The stark realities Americans must face are that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine isn’t just “Europe’s war,” any more than Hitler’s seizure of the Sudetenland was a mere “quarrel in a faraway country”; and that Hamas’s attempt to destroy Israel isn’t just a “Jewish issue.” Israel was not the aggressor, and is not committing war crimes or genocide. These are conflicts that affect the future of the world and demand strong, assertive American leadership. Peter King is a former congressman, and a former chair of the House Committee on Homeland Security. Comments? pking@ liherald.com.

RFK Jr.: the wrong man for an oh-so-important job

very person on this planet worries about their health. We all want to grow old without any physical ailments or infirmities. To stay healthy, we rely mostly on our government, at all levels. We expect our leaders to promote programs that will keep us safe, and to find new ways to prevent us from being exposed to diseases that undermine our normal bodily functions. To maintain a healthy society, we primarily look to the federal government for the latest in research JERRY and the newest KREMER vaccines and cures for diseases. For the most part, that responsibility falls on the shoulders of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the secretary of Health and Human Services in Washington. Based on Kennedy’s actions over the past seven months, I suggest you don’t go to sleep thinking that we have an effective health leader in D.C. There are so many areas in which Kennedy has failed us to date that it’s hard to select the worst ones. Let’s start

with the admission that the man in charge of your longevity made last winter, stating that people shouldn’t be looking to him for medical advice, because he’s not a medical expert. That has been the worst-kept secret in the country, as most of us know that Kennedy has a long history of fighting the use of vaccines with questionable theories. It is that much scarier given the fact that he is charged with the responsibility of keeping 340 million people healthy. When Kennedy appeared before a congressional committee in February, he was asked whether he would retain the highly respected doctors who serve on the federal panel that makes vaccine recommendations. He pledged to keep the panel members, and it was that pledge that won one of the deciding votes to confirm him from Sen. Bill Cassidy, a Louisiana Republican who is also a doctor. In June, Kennedy, in violation of his promise, fired the entire panel and replaced its members with a number of recognized vaccine deniers. In February, there was a serious outbreak of measles in west Texas, in a number of counties where residents were known to be anti-vaccine. The out-

break eventually spread to six other states, and the numbers turned out to be the highest recorded in recent memory. Kennedy initially — incorrectly — said that the outbreak was “not unusual,” and that “we have measles outbreaks every year.” As the numbers rose, he changed his response in the worst possible way. Instead of using his position to encourage parents to get their children vaccinated, he issued a series of statements suggesting that vaccinations are a “personal choice.” As the number of cases kept climbing, he eventually caved, and suggested that parents should consider having their children vaccinated. Kennedy’s change of heart enraged the anti-vaxxers, but he couldn’t avoid the facts. Kennedy’s latest attack on your life span was his decision earlier this month that 22 projects, totaling $500 million, to develop vaccines using mRNA technology, would be halted. He criticized vaccines in a video on his social media accounts, explaining his decision by characterizing the projects, being led by the nation’s leading pharmaceutical companies, including Pfizer and Moder-

he secretary has failed us in so many ways that it’s hard to know where to start.

na, to develop vaccines that offer protection against viruses like the flu, Covid-19 and H5N1 as “unnecessary.” Infectious disease experts say the mRNA technology is safe, and they credit its use during the first Trump administration for slowing the coronavirus pandemic. Future pandemics, they warned, will be harder to stop without the help of mRNA. Mike Osterholm, a University of Minnesota expert on infectious diseases and pandemic preparations, said, “I don’t think I have seen a more dangerous decision in public health in my 50 years in the business.” The shelving of the mRNA projects is considered short-sighted because there are continuing concerns about the bird flu becoming a pandemic, and because mRNA vaccines have saved millions of lives, according to Dr. Paul Offit, a vaccine expert at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. These are but a few of the actions taken by Kennedy that raise serious questions about whether he is the right man for one of the most important jobs in America. Jerry Kremer was a state assemblyman for 23 years, and chaired the Assembly’s Ways and Means Committee for 12 years. Comments about this column? jkremer@ liherald.com.

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ast week, after 10 months of repairs, Nunley’s Carousel began spinning again at the Long Island Children’s Museum in Garden City. The 113-year-old attraction reopened with extended hours, offering families a simple retreat during these final weeks of summer. The carousel holds a special place in the hearts of generations of Long Islanders. Many who rode the handcarved horses at the original Baldwin location now bring their own children and grandchildren to Museum Row. These multi-generational visits represent continuity in an ever-changing world. The carousel’s journey mirrors that of many Long Island families. Originally built in 1912 in Brooklyn, it moved to the suburb of Baldwin in 1940. It found a permanent home on Museum Row in 2009, after Nunley’s Amusement Park closed. The attraction has survived several relocations because it represents something enduring in uncertain times. There’s a lot to be said for the carefree pleasure of a carousel ride. In times when daily life feels increasingly complex and stressful, the gentle rhythm of painted horses moving in a circle offers a brief respite. The music plays, children laugh, and for a few minutes, the outside world recedes. The carousel operates at a different

pace than the rest of our lives. While we rush from commitment to commitment, the horses move at their steady, measured pace. The carousel offers a few minutes of gentle motion, music and togetherness. The transition back to school schedules and fall responsibilities looms large for many families. These remaining summer weeks present an opportunity to appreciate the small moments — time spent together, shared laughter and uncomplicated joy — like those Nunley’s Carousel has provided for over 100 years. The carousel operates Wednesdays through Sundays from 12:30 to 3:00 p.m. until the end of August, giving families a chance to create one more summer memory before the school year grind begins. At $4 per ride, it’s an accessible way to gather multiple generations and remember what we’re grateful for. For families dealing with modern life’s stresses, the carousel offers something increasingly rare: a space designed purely for joy. There are no learning objectives, no competitive elements, no pressure to perform. Success is measured simply by smiles. The carousel’s return also invites a broader reflection: What serves as your family’s symbol of joy? Every family, club or organization needs something that brings them together, something

that creates shared memories. For some, it might be a weekly trip to a local ice cream stand or a monthly hike. Others might find their tradition in Friday night pizza or reading bedtime stories in the same rocking chair. The beauty lies not in the grandeur of the tradition but in its consistency and the joy it brings. A grandmother’s weekly phone call can be as powerful as an elaborate vacation. A father teaching his child to throw a baseball creates memories as lasting as any expensive entertainment. Family game nights, Sundaymorning pancakes or choosing a Christmas tree together — these small, repeated acts become the foundation of traditions that transcend generations. Nothing is too big or too small to serve as a source of shared happiness. What matters isn’t the scale but the intention — the deliberate choice to create moments of connection. Nunley’s carousel reminds us that traditions don’t have to be complicated or costly. Whether your joy comes from carousel rides, backyard barbecues or quiet reading moments, they are the actions that ground us in gratitude and connection. In these waning weeks of summer, be sure to take part in old traditions — or create new ones. The carousel of life can be stressful. Be sure to take a few moments to find your joy.

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letters Yes, Nassau is morphing into a police state To the Editor: Re Tom O’Connor’s letter to the editor, “Nassau County isn’t a police state. ICE is just making it safer,” in last week’s issue: Mr. O’Connor is 100 percent off base! What Claudia Borecky wrote in her letter in the July 31-Aug. 6 issue, “Nassau County is showing signs of becoming a police state,” was accurate and right on! The Trump “regime” of authoritarian control is oozing into our own county of Nassau. County Executive Bruce Blakeman is seemingly the Long Island MAGA representative of Trump’s insidious, dangerous and woefully incompetent tactics. These lawless pursuits are counterintuitive to the salvation of our almost 250-year-old democratic republic. It’s shameful that Mr. O’Connor and others have swallowed the lies about what Trump and his acolytes (Blakeman included) are attempting to do nationwide, and here in our own community. Mr. O’Connor’s allegations against the

Democratic Party are incorrect and full of Trumpian-skewed rhetoric. Wake up, America, before it’s too late to save our country from authoritarian control,

both nationally and locally. JANET HOFFMAN North Bellmore

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assau County has long relied on federal funding to finance key services that our constituents rely on. However, as President Trump’s wide-ranging assault on essential federal institutions reaches a crescendo and his “big, beautiful bill” takes effect, major cuts are all but certainly on the horizon. It’s time for Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, the office of county comptroller, and each of us to take notice and brace for impact in the debra fiscal year 2026 budget that will muLÉ soon be prepared. During our July 14 legislative committee meetings, two items brought this threat into sharper focus. One, before the Legislature’s Finance Committee, sought to allocate millions of dollars to offset the county’s emergency management operations. As I questioned administration officials, they made it clear that the county relies on these dollars for these essential opera-

tions — but said it was unclear how the megabill would impact future funding. Later, my colleagues on the Rules Committee were presented a budget transfer resolution that would delivers over $1.7 million to Nassau’s Women, Infants and Children nutrition-assistance program. This federal pass-through grant is awarded to the state and then provided to local municipalities like Nassau County, where those resources support a program that feeds more than 5,000 clients at sites in Glen Cove and Hempstead. Once again, this would normally be a routine vote — an administrative step toward meeting a basic governmental function that ensures that our most vulnerable constituents have access to healthy food. But after the Trump administration’s megabill gutted $300 billion in funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, impacting roughly 150,000 at-risk Long Islanders, we can treat nothing involving the federal government as routine. Those two items represent just the tip of the program-cutting iceberg. Nassau

e rely on federal funding for everything from police to roads and bridges.

Letters Business group plans Sept. 10 program To the Editor: August has been a month of rest for our g roup, the Long Island Advancement of Small Business — we are officially on vacation. While there was no meeting this month, our momentum continues, and we are excited to welcome everyone back on Sept. 10 for an important and highly practical program. Our July meeting, held close to July Fourth, was lightly attended, but those who joined us enjoyed a thoughtful discussion on automation and how to use it in business. In June we continued our streak of successful gatherings, thanks to engaging presentations and plenty of questions from attendees. Looking ahead to September, we will feature two distinguished speakers who will address issues that impact nearly every small business. Jeffrey Cohen of Grassi & Co. CPA’s will present on President Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill.” Cohen will walk through provisions of the legislation that affect individuals and small businesses, including effective dates, and most importantly, what they mean for you and your business. We will also hear from Mark

County relies on federal resources to support counterterrorism initiatives and enhance funding for our local police departments; to repair and upgrade vital infrastructure like our bridges, roads and sewer systems; to preserve public health through federal initiatives such as the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, and much more. This all comes before we consider the impact of even larger structural changes being pursued by the Trump administration, including more than $1 trillion in cuts to Medicaid, the shuttering of the Department of Education, and a massive 44 percent cut to funding for the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s programs to provide affordable housing and combat homelessness. The high likelihood of federal funding being slashed makes it imperative for Blakeman to work proactively to prevent draconian future cuts to local services. As Blakeman and his administration prepare the fiscal year 2026 budget, they must first identify every federal revenue source and closely monitor them for

Stone, CPA, managing partner of sales tax defense. His session will provide valuable sales tax tips tailored to small business owners. With sales tax often being a high-risk factor, Stone’s expertise promises practical strategies to help attendees protect their businesses. What sets our group apart from other business organizations is that we go beyond exchanging handshakes and business cards. Each month we provide education designed to help small businesses grow stronger and more sustainable. Past topics have ranged from the law and financing to artificial intelligence, personal development, cybersecurity and automation. Now we turn to taxes — an area that affects us all. If you wonder whether you qualify as a “small business,” the answer is almost certainly yes. We welcome everyone who is eager to learn, connect and strengthen his or her business practices. We are also actively seeking sponsors and speakers for upcoming breakfasts and special events. Opportunities are available on our website, LIASB.com. I look forward to seeing you on Sept. 10. MARC P. PALkER President, LIASB

potential cuts — because we cannot afford to lose funding for a vital program due to an oversight. Accordingly, I urge County Comptroller Elaine Phillips to conduct her own independent review and make this looming fiscal risk a focal point of her presentation during the Legislature’s upcoming budget hearings. Once the county has a comprehensive understanding of the megabill’s impact, a public briefing at an upcoming meeting of the Legislature is essential. Publicly airing the facts in an organized, transparent manner will equip us, as fiduciaries of the county, to make fully informed decisions about our future and ensure that the taxpayers we serve are entirely aware of what is on the table. Now is the time for the Blakeman administration, the Legislature and the comptroller’s office to roll up their sleeves and ascertain the facts, whatever they may be. Doing so is the only way to position the county to preserve essential services that our constituents rely on — and help us to navigate this unprecedented budget season to the best of our ability. Debra Mulé, of Freeport, represents Nassau County’s 6th Legislative District and is the Legislature’s alternate deputy minority leader.

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