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A library card offers more than books es, programs, technology, creative spaces, educational opportunities, and services designed Owning a library card pro- to meet the evolving needs of vides much more clout than our community,” she added. Among the resources availsimply checking out a book for three weeks at a time — and the able to cardholders are e-books, North Bellmore Public Library concerts, bus trips, cooking and is encouraging residents to take c r a f t p r o g r a m s , a n d t h e another look at what it can offer library’s growing Library of as part of SeptemThings — a collecber’ s National tion that includes Library Card Signfolding tables and up Month. chairs, lawn games, While borrowing an outdoor movie books always will projector and remain central to screen, a sewing t h e l i b r a r y, t h e machine and a drill. building, at 1551 “A library card Newbridge Road, unlocks these opporhas evolved into a tunities and so community hub much more,” offering educationTymecki said. al programs, tech- JESSicA TyMEcki Tymecki said the n o l o g y, c u l t u r a l North Bellmore Public library also offers experiences and Library Director several lesserresources designed k n ow n s e r v i c e s, to meet a variety of needs, including genealogy sessions according to the library’s direc- for residents interested in tor, Jessica Tymecki. researching their family history “As the needs of our commu- and home delivery of library nity have evolved, the library materials for residents whose has continued to adapt and medical or physical needs prei n n ov a t e t o m e e t t h e m , ” vent them from visiting the Tymecki said. library. “A library card is much more Scouts can receive Merit than a means to borrow books Badge Counseling in reading, — it’s a gateway to free resourc-

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With the help of artificial intelligence, Kathy and Vonn Brickmeier have created animated scenes and backgrounds for the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District’s Extended School Year production of ‘Ones Upon a Mattress.’

ESY students bring ‘Once Upon a Mattress’ to the big screen By HERNESTo GAlDAMEZ hgaldamez@liherald.com

Students in the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District’s Extended School Year program took to the screen Aug. 13 with a production of “Once Upon a Mattress,” continuing an 11-year tradition of giving students with special needs an opportunity to perform in a supportive, creative environment. The film was shown at Merrick Avenue Middle School for family members, teachers, administrators and other supporters. About 50 students participated in this year’s production, according to Kathy Brickmeier, a Calhoun High School paraprofessional who writes and directs the

shows. The musical, a comedic adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen’s “The Princess and the Pea,” follows Prince Dauntless as his mother, Queen Aggravain, tries to prevent him from finding a bride. Princess Winnifred the Woebegone arrives and challenges the queen’s plans while winning over the prince. For the students, however, the production is about more than the fairy tale. The six-week ESY program serves students with special education needs ages 11 to 21. Along with academics, students participate in social activities, trips, recreation and enrichment opportunities. “It’s also to help with socialization,” COntinUED On pagE 3

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journalism and genealogy, while the library’s museum pass program provides free admission to attractions, including the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, Cradle of Aviation Museum, Guggenheim Museum, Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum and Old Westbury Gardens. The library also offers discounts to attractions such as Splish Splash and the Bronx Zoo through its corporate partnership program. For puzzle enthusiasts, the library recently introduced its Puzzle Connection Corner, where patrons can work on puzzles without having to check them out. The North Bellmore library is also celebrating the third year of its partnership with local businesses, offering special discounts to cardholders throughout September. The initiative began in 2024 to encourage residents to get library cards while strengthening connections between the library and local businesses. Library staff went door to door that year to introduce businesses to the program. The Original Salpino Italian Food Market in North Bellmore was among the first businesses to participate, and owner Sal Gambino said the store’s close proximity to the library made the partnership a natural fit. “The library’s right across the street. I thought it was a good thing to do,” Gambino said. “Give back a little bit, help out the community.” Gambino said cus tomers have responded positively to the promotion and have asked whether Salpino would continue participating. “I told them when I spoke to the library, I told them just to keep putting us on,” he said. “They didn’t even have to ask us. Just keep doing it year after year. Everyone loves it.” Tymecki said the program has earned rave reviews, while participating businesses have benefited from increased visibility and foot traffic.

“We have received positive feedback from our cardholders and even our staff,” Tymecki said. “They appreciate the incentives and are encouraged to visit and support these local businesses ...” For Gambino, supporting the library is about more than attracting customers. He said libraries remain important despite the abundance of information available online. “The library is vital, and I think it’s very important to help them as much as you can,” he said. The library also has adapted to changing community needs, and Tymecki said demand for quiet workspaces has increased as hybrid and remote work have become more common. Environmental sustainability also has become a focus, with North Bellmore becoming Nassau County’s first Certified Sustainable Library, adopting practices aimed at making its operations more environmentally friendly. One example is the library’s annual Halloween Costume Shop, scheduled to reopen Oct. 2 and 3, when residents can browse gently used costumes free of charge. In addition, the library has expanded services for children with special educational needs. Through a community revitalization project grant supported by Nassau County Legislator Michael Giangregorio, North Bellmore became the first public library in the state to offer a Sensory Nook, a calming space designed to provide children with a respite while supporting their learning and well-being. Tymecki said the goal of National Library Card Sign-up Month is ultimately to encourage residents who live or work in North Bellmore to visit the library and discover its resources. “Most importantly, I want residents to know that the North Bellmore Public Library is here for everyone, at every stage of life,” she said.

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Brickmeier said. “They do have the academic part of the day, but they also play outside, they go on trips ... and they do act.” Brickmeier and her son, Vonn, began filming the productions about 11 years ago after recognizing that traditional theater could create challenges for some students. Vonn serves as the production’s cameraman and film editor. “We started this program years ago when we realized that the special ed. kids enjoy performing, but unfortunately, remembering lines and the occasional case of stage fright interfered with the kids performing,” Vonn said. Filming allows students to do multiple takes when they forget a line or make a mistake, removing some of the pressure associated with performing live. Vonn said the approach helps “level the playing field” for the actors. Brickmeier said students can initially be nervous when they enter a set filled with green screens, lights, costumes and props. Staff members gradually introduced them to the equipment and characters. “We let them see themselves on camera, just to break them in, so to speak,” she said. Preparing the production also requires extensive work. Brickmeier begins adapting the script weeks before the ESY program starts, cutting the original production to about 40 minutes and removing material that may not be appropriate or easily understood by the students. Because memorizing lines can be difficult for some performers, individual lines are printed and held near the camera as a makeshift teleprompter. Brickmeier estimates production requires 250 to 275 hours of work, while Vonn spends at least five hours a day editing the footage. The pair have produced musicals including “Oliver Twist,” “Les Misérables,” “Into the Woods,” “Alice in Wonderland,” “Peter and the Starcatcher” and “Seussical the Musical.” Technology has expanded production in recent years. Vonn uses green-screen effects, and this year incorporated artificial intelligence to create animat-

Audrey M. as the Queen.

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Alex C. as Princess Dauntless in ‘Once Upon a Mattress.”. ed scenes and backgrounds. One scene featured a student riding a horse through a forest. “The kids loved it,” Brickmeier said. “They loved how we were able to animate them in some scenes.” Vonn said the productions allow students to step outside their everyday routines. “They have the ability to escape from reality for a few minutes,” he said. At the premiere, students cheered for their peers as family members, teachers, administrators and even bus drivers applauded the performances. “It’s just pure joy,” Brickmeier said.

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Vonn said the most rewarding part is watching students reach their potential and capturing those moments on film. “It’s just so touching to see them reach their maximum potential, and to be able to capture that so that others can see it too,” he said. For Brickmeier, the production creates an atmosphere where students can discover their abilities while supporting one another. “It’s an atmosphere of acceptance and of being creative and having fun,” she said. “They really support each other.”

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The Freeport-Merrick Rotary donated $500 to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Long Island to help fund their youth services. Courtesy Adelphi University

Local rotary donates to L.I. youth charity Members of the Freeport-Merrick Rotary Club helped support the back-toschool charity efforts of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Long Island through a $500 donation to the organization. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Long Island have been collecting various school supplies and life essentials this summer to be given away to students and families in need. They have stockpiled backpacks, three-ring binders, notebooks, scientific calculators, combination locks, writing utensils and more. The Freeport-Merrick Rotary’s donation helps acquire more items and contribute

Adelphi University’s Mindfulness Center, which opened in 2022, offers programs including guided meditation, yoga classes and wellness retreats as part of the university’s mental health and well-being initiatives.

to other initiatives. In addition to their school supply drive, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Long Island have developed mentorship programs aimed at providing quality academic and emotional growth of children across Nassau and Suffolk counties. Children between the ages of 7 and 16 are matched with volunteer mentors that are 18 years and over. To learn about the Freeport-Merrick Rotary, please visit their website, freeportmerrickrotary.org.

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Adelphi University has received a national award recognizing its efforts to support the mental health and well-being of students and employees. The Garden City university was named a recipient of Insight Into Academia magazine’s 2026 Excellence in Mental Health and Well-Being Award. Adelphi is among 38 colleges and universities that will be featured in the magazine’s September issue. The award recognizes programs and initiatives aimed at advancing mental health and wellness on college campuses. “The culture of care we have built at Adelphi goes far beyond academic and professional development — it requires fostering a community that recognizes the mental health challenges students face and actively supports them at every level,” Adelphi President Michael Balboni said. Among the programs highlighted was Adelphi’s Mindfulness Center, which opened in 2022 and provides a quiet space for members of the university community. The center offers guided meditation, yoga classes and annual wellness retreats. Adelphi also provides counseling services for students facing psychological, behavioral or learning challenges at its campuses and centers. Scheduled appoint-

ments and walk-in crisis counseling are available weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Services include individual and group therapy, substance education, wellness workshops and referrals to additional resources. The university’s Achan Family Interfaith Center also provides space for worship, fellowship and dialogue among people of different religious traditions. “We know that institutions are not always recognized for their dedication to and prioritizing mental health and wellbeing services and support for their students and employees,” Lenore Pearlstein, owner and publisher of Insight Into Academia, said. “We are proud to honor the colleges and universities who are standouts as the need for these resources continues to grow substantially.” Balboni said the university plans to continue making mental health resources and wellness programs a priority. “This honor from Insight Into Academia reflects the ongoing work and dedication of our care teams to provide accessible mental health resources and wellness initiatives, which will continue to be a focus on our campus,” he said.

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ticular methods of cannabis use, so the reasons for those patterns remain unclear, El-Shahawy said. The study also found that people who smoked cannabis were more likely to smoke cigarettes than those who primarily vaped or consumed edibles. Because both cigarette and cannabis smoke involve combustion, researchers said using both could expose people to a wider range of chemicals and increase risks to the lungs. “The strong tie between smoking cannabis and smoking cigarettes is of concern because this subset of people are breathing in a wider range of chemicals via combustion, and their lungs are at risk,” said Joseph J. Palamar, a professor in NYU Grossman School of Medicine’s Department of Population Health and the study’s senior author. El-Shahawy said public health messaging about cannabis has historically focused on smoking, even as people increasingly use the drug in other ways. For younger adults, he said, conversations should include the risks of vaping and combining multiple methods. For people who use edibles, he recommended starting with a low amount and waiting for effects before consuming more. The researchers said they plan to study why people choose particular methods, including whether people who primarily use edibles are more likely to use cannabis for reasons such as pain or sleep. The researchers cautioned that the study relied on participants’ self-reported cannabis use, which may have resulted in underreporting. The study also could not establish a cause-and-effect relationship between using multiple forms of cannabis and addiction. The study was funded by a National Institutes of Health grant. In addition to El-Shahawy and Palamar, NYU Langone researchers Mohsen Abbasi-Kangevari, Michelle He and Xiaoying Zheng contributed to the study. Neal Doran of the University of California, San Diego, also participated.

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Hofstra University’s women’s soccer team encountered plenty of gridlock during last year’s 6-5-7 season that featured seven straight ties and is seeking a breakthrough fall that yields a deep postseason run. The Pride’s historic draw streak lasted a month from Aug. 28 to Sept. 28 as part of a frustrating campaign in which Hofstra finished 3-3-3 in the Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) and qualified for the conference tournament with a 3-2 win at Stony Brook in the regularseason finale. The Seawolves ended Hofstra’s season four days later with a 2-1 overtime win in the CAA North Division quarterfinals created plenty of hunger for the Pride’s 14 returning players. “They were disappointed in the way it ended,” said 21st-year Hofstra head coach Simon Riddiough. “They have all worked very hard and had good energy in the preseason but we are very young with a lot of new players.” Hofstra will look for more wins with a largely new roster that includes 13 newcomers. The Pride lost nearly 80 percent of last year’s scoring. The top returning scorers are junior forward Hailey Moschitta and senior defender Alexia Des Croisselles, who each tallied two goals apiece. Riddiough said he hopes for a collective scoring effort this fall with a number of potential goal scorers in Maggie Peterson, Kendyl Peterson and Jadyn Hsu at the forward position along with freshman midfielder Mia Claro, an AllState player from Kellenberg. Veteran fifth-year midfielder Amy Meadows also could be a key offensive force and she tallied Hofstra’s lone goal in a season-opening 3-1 loss at St. Joseph’s on Aug. 15. Senior midfielder Alexia Bromfield, who came off bench to score a late tying goal in Hofstra’s 1-1 draw with Columbia on Aug. 21, adds to Hofstra’s offensive depth. “We’re going to be relying on a collective team effort,” Riddiough said. “Set pieces are going to be especially important.” The backline is anchored by senior fender Sasha McTiffin, a preseason AllCAA honorable mention selection. The defense also returns Des Croisselles, junior Emma Johnson and sophomore Jessica Martin. Senior Jill Conlon, a former two-time All-County player at Calhoun High School in North Merrick, adds depth to the defensive roster after missing last season with an injury. Freshman Ryann Zydor, who earned All-State honors at Oceanside High School, is another local product who could see playing time on

Hofstra’s defense is anchored by senior Sasha McTiffin, a preseason All-CAA honorable mention selection. the backline. The defense will be aided by the return of junior goalkeeper Lilly Bailey, a Perth, Australia native, who posted four shutouts and 52 saves last season. “She’s very good with her feet and is very athletic,” Riddiough said of Bailey. “She needs to become a bit more commanding with her communication, but outside of that I’m pretty content with how she is as a goalkeeper.” Hofstra will next host Fordham Aug.

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27 at 7 p.m. and then return home on Sept. 13 to face Ivy League power Brown for a Sunday matinee starting at 1 p.m. The Pride kickoff CAA play on Sept. 20 against Towson at 1 p.m. The Pride were picked to finish third in the CAA’s six-team North Division behind Stony Brook and Monmouth and ahead of Towson, Northeastern and Drexel. A top three standings finish would qualify Hofstra for a 10th straight CAA playoffs and 19th time in 21 years since Riddiough took com-

mand of the program with a chance to earn an automatic qualifier into the NCAA Tournament. “There’s going to be a lot of parity and hopefully by the time conference play starts we’ve got ourselves sorted and we can challenge people and get ourselves into the playoffs again,” Riddiough said. “We’re a young team and we’re going to learn and take our lumps early and hopefully by conference season we’ll be ready to get some results.”

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Just days after retiring from his longtime Rockville Centre dental practice, Michael Rechter was capturing history at a ballpark in Springfield, Illinois as a photographer for the inaugural Women’s Pro Baseball League. Rechter, 69, retired after 38 years, during which he transformed a small dental office into Long Island Dental Excellence on North Centre Avenue. While he said the decision to leave his practice was difficult, he felt the time was right to pursue photography, to travel and spend more time with family. Rechter, a Merrick resident, also has worked as a freelance photographer for the Herald since 2024. After finishing his final day as a dentist on July 29, he took a flight to Illinois the following morning to photograph the opening weekend of the four-team WPBL. “It’s been a whirlwind,” Rechter said. “I walked out of my office on the last day, and Thursday morning at 6:30 a.m., I’m on a flight to Springfield, Illinois, to start to shoot this Women’s Pro Baseball League thing.” This marks the first professional wom====en’s baseball league in the United States in more than 70 years. The last was the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League, which operated from 1943 to 1954. Rechter said he first learned about the

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Justine Siegal, the first commissioner of the Women’s Pro Baseball League, took part in opening day ceremonies on Aug. 1, symbolically passing the torch from the league’s past to its present and future generations of women’s professional baseball players. WPBL around a month before its opening weekend and was immediately drawn to the opportunity. “I said, ‘Wow, that’s interesting,’” he recalled. “I would just love to shoot it and be there and capture the history.” After researching how the league was handling media coverage, Rechter contacted Natalie Mikolich, the league’s director of public relations and communications, and requested a photographer’s credential. After reviewing his information and application, Mikolich approved the request. Although he was not officially hired or paid by the league, Rechter said the opportunity appealed to him for reasons

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Robin Roberts Stadium during the regular season, which concludes Sept. 6, followed by the playoffs. The final game of the championship series, if necessary, is scheduled for Sept. 22. Realizing that the league’s opening day was historic, bringing with it a series of milestones, Rechter said he arrived with a plan. “I need to make sure I capture all those firsts,” he said, referring to taking pictures of the first pitch, hit, RBI and home run. “Then I could settle more into the action of the game and behind the scenes of the game and some of the more creative shots.” His work required both planning and improvisation. With limited access to positions on the field, Rechter moved around the stadium and used long lenses to capture the action from different vantage points. He also photographed the excitement surrounding the event, including players, fans and pregame ceremonies. “The fans were very excited,” he said. “Even during the game, just really hooting and hollering and just very excited about it.” By the end of the weekend, Rechter had roughly 6,000 images to review. He narrowed them down to about 300, then selected around 100. “I still look at them today, and somebody asks me what I did, I’m excited to show them,” he said. “It was just an amazing opportunity.”

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Mount Sinai South Nassau has been designated an Adult Pancreatitis Center of Excellence by the National Pancreas Foundation, recognizing the Oceanside hospital’s commitment to providing comprehensive, multidisciplinary care for patients with pancreatic diseases. The designation follows a rigorous audit and review process by the foundation, which evaluates hospitals based on their expertise, patient support services and ability to deliver coordinated, highquality care. Mount Sinai South Nassau was recognized for its team-based approach to treating pancreatitis and its focus on improving patient outcomes and quality of life. The hospital is already designated as a National Pancreas Foundation Pancreatic Cancer Center of Excellence, making it one of only three hospitals on Long Island to earn both distinctions. The foundation’s criteria were developed by a task force of pancreatic disease clinicians and patient advocates. The review considers a hospital’s expertise across multiple specialties, including gastroenterology, pancreatic surgery and interventional radiology, as well as access to supportive services such as pain management, nutrition, psychosocial support and coordinated patient resources. “We are committed to continuously improving quality and providing compassionate, patient-centered care,” said Dr. Joshua Kugler, interim president of Mount Sinai South Nassau. “That commitment combined with teamwork and collaboration helps us deliver outstanding care and achieve the best possible outcomes for our patients.” Under the leadership of Dr. Bhanu Singh, interim chief of gastroenterology and hepatology, Mount Sinai South Nassau’s Pancreatitis Program provides specialized care for patients with acute and chronic pancreatitis, as well as other com-

plex pancreatic disorders. The program focuses on accurate diagnosis, personalized treatment plans and both short- and long-term disease management tailored to each patient’s medical needs. The team includes specialists in pancreatology and advanced pancreaticobiliary endoscopy, along with experts in pancreatic surgery, interventional radiology, pain management, nutrition, endocrinology, genetics and other fields. Through this collaborative approach, patients have access to advanced diagnostic evaluations, therapeutic endoscopic procedures and comprehensive medical management while benefiting from communication among specialists throughout their treatment. “The National Pancreas Foundation designation reflects our commitment to delivering comprehensive, multidisciplinary care for patients with pancreatitis,” Singh said. “Pancreatic diseases are often complex and require expertise across multiple specialties. By integrating medical, endoscopic, surgical and supportive care expertise, we are able to provide personalized treatment plans that address not only the disease itself, but also the long-term health and quality of life of every patient we serve.” In addition to clinical care, Mount Sinai South Nassau’s Pancreatitis Program is dedicated to advancing treatment through education, research and collaboration. The hospital’s designation as a National Pancreas Foundation Center of Excellence provides patients with access to evidence-based therapies and coordinated care throughout their treatment journey. Founded in 1997, the National Pancreas Foundation is dedicated to supporting patients affected by pancreatic diseases, including pancreatitis and pancreatic cancer. The organization funds research, advocates for improved therapies and provides education and resources for patients, caregivers and health care professionals.

things to know summer shows By JORDAN VALLONE jvallone@liherald.com

Summer concert season is heading into its final encore at Eisenhower Park. Three nationally known acts — electronic dance duo Loud Luxury, rapper Flo Rida and Rock & Roll Hall of Famers ZZ Top — will cap the Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre’s summer lineup with three distinctly different nights of music. Here’s what to know before the season wraps up.

Loud Luxury brings dance party to the lakeside Canadian DJ and producer duo Loud Luxury will take the Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre stage on Friday, Aug. 21, bringing the electronic dance music sound that has made them festival favorites around the world. Best known for the multi-platinum hit “Body,” the duo of Andrew Fedyk and Joe Depace has built a following through infectious dance tracks blending house music with pop vocals. Their live shows are known for highenergy visuals and crowd interaction, making the performance one of the season’s biggest dance events. Opening the evening will be DJ Caffeine Academy, DJ Dennis the Menace and Just Joe. The free concert begins at 7 p.m. at Eisenhower Park’s Field 6.

Flo Rida delivers chart-topping hiphop hits

Top closes the season with classic rock

Few artists have dominated party playlists quite like Flo Rida, who closes out August with a performance on Monday, Aug. 31. Since bursting onto the scene with “Low,” the Florida rapper has produced a string of international hits including “Right Round,” “Club Can’t Handle Me,” “Good Feeling” and “My House.” His music has earned billions of streams and become a staple at sporting events, celebrations and radio stations worldwide. Known for audience participation and nonstop energy, Flo Rida’s concerts feature one recognizable hit after another. The free performance begins at 7 p.m. at the Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre.

The summer series continues on Tuesday, Sept. 1, when legendary rock band ZZ Top takes the stage. Formed in Texas in 1969, the trio has spent more than five decades defining blues-infused rock with signature songs such as “La Grange,” “Sharp Dressed Man,” “Legs” and “Gimme All Your Lovin’.” Inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2004, ZZ Top remains one of rock’s most enduring touring acts, known for its unmistakable sound, iconic beards and guitar-driven performances. Fans can expect an evening filled with classic hits as the Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre wraps up another summer season with one of its biggest names.

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By JORDAN VALLONE jvallone@liherald.com

For Robert Neary, performing at Eisenhower Park is more than another stop on tour. It is a homecoming. Neary, who grew up in East Meadow, returned to the park Aug. 13 with “So Good! The Neil Diamond Experience,” his touring tribute to the legendary singer-songwriter. The free show was part of Nassau County’s summer concert series. Long before Neary was performing Neil Diamond songs for crowds across the country, Eisenhower Park was part of his childhood. He played Little League baseball there and spent winter days sledding down its hills, describing the park as essentially his childhood “backyard.” “I can’t remember a time when I wasn’t performing,” Neary told the Herald previously. As a boy, Neary sang along to Elvis Presley records and pulled out his guitar to perform whenever company visited. By his teenage years, he was taking acting classes at Nassau Community College and becoming increasingly determined to make performing his career. At 20, Neary left Long Island for Los Angeles after an acting professor encouraged him to pursue professional opportunities in California. After repeatedly searching for representation, he landed an agent and began securing film and television roles. His credits included an appearance opposite Jason Bateman in “Teen Wolf Too,” a guest role on “Fame” and a two-year run as Officer Frank Marino on “General Hospital.” Neary later returned to New York after landing a role in the Broadway production of “Smokey Joe’s Cafe,” a musical revue featuring the songs of Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller. The production also introduced him to his future wife, Natasha. “I never thought I’d be on Broadway,” Neary said. “I grew up with Elvis Presley’s music, so it was just meant to be.” Neary eventually returned to Los Angeles and continued working in television, film and commercials, but as opportunities became less frequent, he began looking for another way to perform. After Neil Diamond retired from touring in 2018, Neary began learning Diamond’s catalog. In 2019, he approached members of the Long Island-based band The Mystic about developing a tribute show. The musicians spent part of the coronavirus pandemic recording material and building what became “So Good! The Neil Diamond Experience.” Over the

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Robert Neary returned to Eisenhower Park on Aug. 13 for another ‘homecoming,’ taking to the stage at the Harry Chapin Lakeside Theater with his show, ‘So Good! The Neil Diamond Experience.’ next several years, the act gained traction and began touring around the country. T hat jour ney eventually brought Neary back to the place where his own performing ambitions began. His Eisenhower Park concerts have drawn former East Meadow classmates, family members and other longtime supporters, with his wife also joining him onstage. For Neary, who left East Meadow at 20 to chase a career thousands of miles from home, returning to perform at the park where he spent so much of his youth has brought that journey Neary was joined on stage by members of The Mystic, which provides the musical arrangements for the various acts. full circle.

Fans clapped along to one of Neil Diamond’s classic hits, ‘Sweet Caroline.’

Robert Neary is an East Meadow native. Moving to Los Angeles at age 20 to pursue a career in showbusiness, he has returned to Eisenhower Park numerous times with his tribute show.

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Governor Kathy Hochul announced $35 million is now available to install and operate Level 2 electric vehicle chargers in New York through the state’s new Charge Ready NY — Large Public Sector Project program. This initiative will reduce purchase and installation costs of electric vehicle chargers, expand consumer access to charging at public sites and reduce air pollution in communities across the state. “As we continue to lead the way in building a cleaner, more connected transportation system, New York must have a vast network of charging stations that are convenient to reach and easy and affordable to use,” Hochul said. “By investing in much-needed public charging options, we are giving New Yorkers more confidence to drive an electric vehicle and reduce their exposure to volatile gasoline prices while improving air quality in our communities.” The competitive program, administered by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, provides funding to public sector entities including New York State agencies and authorities, local governments and state or city university systems, to install Level 2 charging stations on publicly-owned land for use by the general public. Selected projects will be awarded a minimum of $1 million and a maximum of $15 million to install electric vehicle chargers at one or more sites. Proposers may request up to 80 percent of eligible documented purchase and installation costs of electric vehicle supply equipment. To get funding, you have to use equipment and network providers that NYSERDA has already approved under its Charge Ready NY 2.0 program. Proposals are due on Oct. 20, 2026, 3:00 p.m. ET. A complete list of all eligibility rules and evaluation criteria can be found at the solicitation summary on NYSERDA’s website. “Switching to an electric vehicle can

be a massive cost-savings for New Yorkers struggling to make ends meet,” Alliance for Clean Energy New York Executive Director Marguerite Wells said. “By advancing the deployment of additional EV chargers, it makes life that much easier for those who have made the switch, and those who might make the switch in the coming years. This is an investment in New York’s future that will pay off for years to come.” Hochul’s announcement will help build on the more than 21,000 Level 2 and direct current fast chargers installed across the state and more than 331,000 electric vehicles on the road in New York, as of July 2026. NYSERDA’s Charge Ready NY 2.0 program also continues to support public, private and not-for-profit organizations to install Level 2 charging stations at multifamily buildings, hotels and workplaces. In February 2026, NYSERDA added $15 million to the existing program with funding of $3,000 - $4,000 per plug available on a first-come, first-served basis. Other state initiatives include Drive Clean Rebate Program, the EV Make Ready, EVolve NY, the New York Truck Voucher Incentive Program, the New Yo rk S ch o o l B u s I n c e n t ive P ro gram, the NEVI program, and the Direct Current Fast Charger Program. This initiative is funded through the Governor’s $2 billion Sustainable Future Program, which is the largest climate investment in New York’s history. “Expanding access to reliable electric vehicle charging is an important part of building an energy system that works for every New Yorker,” State Senator Kevin Parker said. “This $35 million investment will help local governments and public institutions bring charging infrastructure directly into our communities, making electric vehicles more practical and accessible while reducing transportation emissions. We must continue investing in infrastructure that strengthens our communities, lowers costs for families and ensures that the transition to a cleaner transportation system leaves no New Yorker behind.”

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Jolson Festival marks 80 years By Iris Wiener

or many, Al Jolson is forever embraced as “The World’s Greatest Entertainer,” and honoring his legacy has become an annual tradition. Celebrating him every year is an unmissable moment for so many. As Jolson himself once said, “A responsive audience is the best encouragement an actor can have.” Judging by the enduring enthusiasm for his music and legacy, there will be no shortage of that encouragement at this year’s celebration. Fans of legendary entertainer Al Jolson will travel from as far away as Kentucky, Ohio, Massachusetts, and New Jersey when the Long Island • Saturday, Sept. 26, Jolson Festival returns next 10 a.m.-4 p.m. • To purchase tickets and for month, on Sept. 26. The more information, call Jan annual celebration takes Hernstat at (516) 678-3524 on added significance as it • Lambrou’s Catering Hall, marks the 80th anniversary 4073 Austin Blvd., Island Park of “The Jolson Story,” the beloved film that inspired generations of Jolson admirers and serves as the theme of this year’s event. With the 27th festival in a span of more than 32 years, the event has grown into a national gathering for devotees of Jolson’s music and legacy. Jan Hernstat, who has served as president of the Al Jolson Society for more than 24 of those years, expects visitors from to make the pilgrimage to Lambrou’s Catering Hall in Island Park with gusto. According to Hernstat this year’s milestone anniversary has inspired even more people to attend. “Because this is the 80th anniversary of ‘The Jolson Story,’ it’s really about the movie and the love for Al Jolson,” he enthusiastically says. For Hernstat, the connection is deeply personal. As a child home sick from school, he stumbled upon “The Million Dollar Movie” and repeated television broadcasts of “The Jolson Story,” and found himself captivated. “They used to play the same movie eight or nine times in a row,” he recalls. “I must have watched ‘The Jolson Story’ five or six times, and that was it. I was hooked.” He notes that while Jolson dominated Broadway from 1911 through the mid-1920s, few living fans remember those performances firsthand. Instead, it was the Academy Awardwinning film that introduced audiences to his remarkable story and unforgettable songs. “Nobody’s alive to say they saw him on Broadway,” Hernstat says. “Why are people alive who can say they are Jolson fans? Because they saw ‘The Jolson Story.’ That movie took this old guy who was no longer relevant and made him

a superstar all over again.” Courtesy Jan Hernstat This year’s Al Jolson in a scene from his film “The Singing Kid” in 1936. It entertainment lineup has was his final lead role in a musical film. been carefully built around that cinematic celebration. Tony Babino, known as “The Heart of Al Jolson,” is back, performing the film’s signature hits, while Richard Halpern will sing the songs featured during Jolson’s childhood scenes in the movie. Music historian Ed Greenbaum will present rare outtakes and songs that were considered for “The Jolson Story” but never made the final cut, offering fans a glimpse into what might Courtesy Iris Wiener have been. The festival Tony B., joined by Society President Jan Hernstat, left, wows also features Brian Gari, the crowd with his lively take on Jolson standards. grandson of entertainer Eddie Cantor; Noah Diamond portraying Groucho Marx; Bob Greenberg performing as Lou Costello, Curly Howard, Ralph Kramden and Oliver Hardy; Angelo Capone as Jerry Lewis; and comedian Jeff Greenberg. Hernstat especially enjoys his own playful interaction with “Groucho Marx” throughout the annual auction portion of the day. The inclusion of Jerry Lewis is especially fitting. Lewis and Dean Martin were lifelong Jolson admirers, and Lewis famously said that meeting Jolson was the only time he had ever been speechless. Hernstat relates that Jolson’s influence stretched far beyond one generation of entertainers. “He was the first superstar before the phrase was even coined,” he says. “He had universal appeal. He was a star in Europe and all over because of ‘The Jazz Singer.’” Yet even after decades of studying Jolson’s career, Hernstat still finds new discoveries. “You would think I’ve heard every song he ever recorded, but I haven’t. I don’t rush to hear and see everything, because when I discover something new, it’s exciting.” Looking back over more than three decades of organizing the festival, Hernstat shares that the greatest reward has been the people. He treasures the opportunity to meet classic entertainers who have attended over the years, along with the friendships formed among fans who return annually. He has begun to appreciate the broader impact of his work. “I am doing something that is making people feel good and helping people,” he reflects “I never looked at it like that when I started doing it, but now I know that’s what it is.” As the lights go up on another Long Island Jolson Festival, the celebration honors more than an entertainer — it will celebrate the film that ensured his music, charisma, and remarkable story would live on. Eighty years after “The Jolson Story” rekindled America’s love affair with Al Jolson, fans continue to gather for the same reason Hernstat did as a child: to relive the movie that first made them believe they were witnessing the world’s greatest entertainer.

Melissa Etheridge Known for her confessional lyrics and raspy, smoky vocals, Melissa Etheridge (“I’m the Only One” “Come to My Window,” “I Want to Come Over.”) has remained one of America’s favorite female singers since bursting onto the scene in 1988. Etheridge performs songs from her new album, Rise, and her hits. “I chose to survive,”she sings on “Being Alive,” the powerful, exuberant opening song on her 17th studio album. Her concerts usually move between bigger sing-along songs, slower emotional moments, and the kind of tracks that let her voice really take over the room. That balance is a big reason her live shows connect so strongly with the audience. The Rise Tour carries that same feel, with a set that blends the songs fans know best with newer material.

Tuesday, Sept. 1, 8 p.m. Tickets available at ticketmaster.com or paramountny.com. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington.

Troy Ramey Troy Ramey is part troubadour, part crooner and all heart — an artist who blends emotional depth with timeless soul, captivating audiences with every note. With a voice that moves effortlessly between vulnerability and power, Troy doesn’t just perform — he shares pieces of his life, inviting listeners into the story with him. Raised in a music-ﬁlled household, Troy initially pursued athletics until the sudden loss of his father led him to discover the healing power of music. From singing at open mics in Boston to performing on national television as a Top 12 ﬁnalist on “The Voice,” Troy’s journey has been one of reinvention and resilience.

Wednesday, Sept. 16, 7:30 p.m. Tickets available at landmarkonmainstreet. org or (516) 767-6444. Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington.

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‘Summer of Love’ Pet Adoption

The Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter welcomes summer with the return of its “Summer of Love” pet adoption program. Now through Sept. 1 all pet adoption fees will be waived, making it easier than ever to adopt a pet. Each adoption includes free spaying/neutering, vaccinations and microchipping. Additionally, there is only a $10 licensing fee for dogs. This summer, spread the love and provide a fur-ever home to these shelter animals. Check out the friendly faces of the dogs and cat before arriving at shelter. Browse photos and profiles at hempsteadny.gov/179/ animal-shelter or on the shelter’s Facebook page. • Where: 3320, Beltagh Ave., Wantagh • Time: Ongoing • Contact: at hempsteadny. gov/179/animal-shelter or (516) 785-5220

Live After Five Don’t miss out on Merrick’s Live After Five, back for another year. Merrick Community Civic Association hosts an evening dedicated to supporting local businesses. Participating restaurants and shops offer special promotions for the evening for all customers. Enjoy music at the Gazebo near the LIRR (weather permitting). • Where: Along Merrick Avenue, from LIRR to Loines Ave, and into the Merrick Mall • Time: Beginning at 5 p.m.

Long Island’s American Idols Eisenhower Park’s summer concert series welcomes Constantine Maroulis, Kevin Covais and Robbie Rosen, with special guests. • Where: Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow • Time: 7 p.m. • Contact: nassaucountyny.gov or (516) 572-0200

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Dancing Dream

Eisenhower Park’s summer concert series continues with Dancing Dream’s tribute to ABBA. This tribute act will take you back to the days when Swedish disco group ruled the music world with their great pop hits and memorable performances. The New York City-based ensemble was founded by two European singers in 2009 in hopes of transporting nostalgic audiences back to the happy and groovy times of the ‘70s. And they’ve since done just that. The

CALENDAR • Where: Faith Lutheran Church, 231 Jackson Ave, Syosset • When: Tuesdays, 7:30-9:30 p.m. • Contact: Call: Rich, (516) 5214779, or Dennis, (516) 680-8036, or visit longislandharmonizers. org

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Australian Pink Floyd Show

The Australian Pink Floyd Show arrives at the Paramount on The Happiest Days Of Our Lives – Greatest Hits 26 Tour, bringing the complete Pink Floyd Experience with a stunning laser show, massive inflatables, and more! The Australian Pink Floyd Show will take the stage with a collection of greatest hits that resonate deeply with Pink Floyd fans worldwide. Performing the music of Pink Floyd with note for note perfection, this critically acclaimed tribute show has been astonishing audiences worldwide for nearly 40 years. Striving to reproduce the Pink Floyd experience and bring the music to new audiences, the show continues to include a stunning light and laser show, video animations, state-ofthe-art LED screen technology and other special effects. Featuring a new stage set and video animation, cutting-edge lighting, precision lasers, massive inflatables, and impeccable live sound, TAPFS promises to offer an unforgettable experience for both long-time fans and newcomers. The Australian Pink Floyd Show gave its first concert in Adelaide, Australia in 1988. Since then, they have performed in over 35 countries worldwide; played at David Gilmour’s 50th birthday celebration and were even joined on stage by David Gilmour and Rick Wright. Covering music from every era of Pink Floyd’s evolution, this tour highlights TAPFS’s unwavering commitment to the legacy of Barrett, Waters, Gilmour, Wright, and Mason, delivering an authentic and heartfelt tribute to the legendary Pink Floyd productions. In addition and in true Pink Floyd tradition, • Where: The Paramount, 370 huge inflatables include a giant pig, and their own unique Pink Kangaroo. Reproducing the New York Ave., Huntington complete Pink Floyd experience and bringing the music to new audiences, TAPFS inspired a whole new genre of acts. So much more than a tribute band, The Australian Pink Floyd Show • Time: 8 p.m. • Contact: ticketmaster.com is the first Pink Floyd tribute show that took the concept into the worldwide arena circuit. or paramountny.com

seasoned musicians and talented lead singers (“Agnetha” and “Frida”) to take everyone on a nostalgic trip back to the glitz and glamour of the ‘70s with their beautiful harmonies, elaborate costumes and choreography. • Where: Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow • Time: 7 p.m. • Contact: nassaucountyny.gov or (516) 572-0200

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Bricknic Weekend

Old Westbury Gardens welcomes families to festive weekend to enjoy summer’s final days, inspired by Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects: Made with LEGO Bricks. Pack a picnic, explore the award-winning outdoor exhibition, then enjoy live music, LEGOthemed crafts, free-play building stations, lawn games and fun building challenges for all ages. It’s one of the last opportunities to experience the popular exhibition before it closes on Sept. 7. Included with admission. • Where: 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury • Time: 11 a.m-5 p.m.; also Aug. 30 • Contact: oldwestburygardens. org or call (516) 333-0048

Christie Jones: ‘Long Island Color Field Study Bring the family to Long Island Children’s Museum to learn about current Artists’ Corner artist Christie Jones. Make art based on her work to take home at the drop-in program. For all ages. • Where: 11 Davis Ave., Garden City • Time: Noon-2 p.m., also Oct. 3 • Contact: licm.org or (516) 2245800

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Iron Horse Run

The annual Iron Horse Run arrives at Cedar Creek Park. Food, drinks, wrestling, music, vendors and a lot of fun! $20 per rider donation, $5 passenger. Where: 3340 Merrick Road • • Time: 10:30 a.m.-noon signup, 1:30 p.m. start

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Summer sounds Eisenhower Park’s summer concert series welcomes the exuberant rappersinger Flo Rida.

• Where: Harry Chapin Lakeside

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

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Rockin’ on Eisenhower Park’s summer concert series welcomes the iconic Texas blues, boogie rockers ZZ Top.

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

Harmonize with Long Island Harmonizers Love to sing? So do the Long Island Harmonizers. The Barbershop Harmony Society chapter is a chorus of more than 20 singers, now welcoming new members. The ensemble performs four-part a cappella harmony in the barbershop style, entertaining audiences at local events. All are welcome to visit one of their weekly rehearsals. Come listen, meet the chorus, and — if you’d like — join in and sing. No musical experience is necessary, just a love of singing and a desire to have fun making music together.

Nature Connects

Old Westbury Gardens welcomes families to spend an afternoon exploring, building and creating together! Seasonal Sprouts offers is a LEGO-themed adventure for young explorers. Children (ages 4–10) embark on a guided outdoor tour of Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects made with LEGO bricks. Everyone discovers the wonders of nature in a fun and hands-on way. After the tour, kids can unleash their creativity in a LEGO free-play area. $22 per adult, $20 ages 62+, $12 child. Registration required. • Where: 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury • Time: 11 a.m. • Contact: oldwestburygardens. org or call (516) 333-0048

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Rock out

Eisenhower Park’s summer concert series welcomes The Lords of 52nd Street, the legendary New York band known for backing up Billy Joel and classic hits. • Where: Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow • Time: 7 p.m. • Contact: nassaucountyny.gov or (516) 572-0200

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Grooves in the park

Eisenhower Park’s concert series continues with Los Lobos. The Mexican-American band rocks on, inspired by the deep and soulful Mexican and Latin American sounds they grew up with. • Where: Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow • Time: 7 p.m. • Contact: nassaucountyny.gov or (516) 572-0200

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE Supreme Court County of Nassau The Bank of New York Mellon FKA The Bank of New York as Trustee for the Benefit of the Certificateholders of the CWABS, Inc. AssetBacked Certificates, Series 2004-2, Plaintiff AGAINST Frank Rosse, Kitty Rosse, et al, Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on April 1, 2025, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, North sides of the steps, Mineola, NY 11501 on September 3, 2026 at 2:30 PM premises known as 2812 Judith Drive, Bellmore, NY 11710. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the County of Nassau, State of New York, SECTION: 63, BLOCK: 276, LOT: 42. Approximate amount of judgment is $1,429,409.42 plus interests and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 012937/2006. This sale may be subject to the US Dept of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network Real Estate Reporting Rule. In such event, all purchasers are required to provide the information needed for proper reporting in accordance with the terms of sale. For sale information, please visit Auction.com at www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832. Fay Mattana, Referee FRENKEL LAMBERT WEISMAN & GORDON LLP 53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, NY 11706 01-021589-F00 90873 161475 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, JOVIA FINANCIAL FEDERAL CREDIT UNION F/K/A NASSAU EDUCATORS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, Plaintiff, vs. PAULA A. SHEVLIN A/K/A PAULA A. ALBRECHT, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated on May 6, 2026 and entered on June 23, 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 16, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 11 Airway Drive, Bellmore, NY 11710. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 56, Block S05 and Lot 59. Approximate amount of judgment is $685,153.12 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 615140/2024. Leonard Austin, Esq., Referee Bronster, LLP, 1325 Avenue of the Americas, 12th Floor, New York, New York 10019, Attorneys for Plaintiff 161693

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR RCAF ACQUISITION TRUST, Plaintiff AGAINST TARA L. LOGOZZO, DOMENICK LOGOZZO, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered September 8, 2025, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on September 14, 2026 at 2:00 PM, premises known as 2498 Malibu Road, Bellmore, NY 11710 AKA 2498 Malibu Road, South Bellmore, NY 11710. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Bellmore, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 63 Block 303 Lot 2. Approximate amount of judgment $690,151.39 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #609393/2024. Louis B. Imbroto, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221

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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 9th day of September 2026, 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: BALDWIN WALES AVENUE - west side, starting at a point 93 feet south of the south curbline of Demott Avenue, south for a distance of 20 feet. (TH-289B/26) BELLMORE NATTA BOULEVARD south side, starting at a point 83 feet west of the west curbline of Bergen Street, west curbline west for a distance of 20 feet. (TH-300/26) EAST MEADOW TAYLOR AVENUE - east side, starting opposite the northwest curbline of Andrew Avenue, north for a distance Of 20 feet. (TH-334/26) ELMONT CLINTON STREET west side, starting at a point 260 feet north of the north curbline of Bedford Avenue, north for a distance of 20 feet. (TH-323/26) OAKLEY AVENUE west side, starting at a point 116 feet south of the south curbline of E Street, south for a distance of 20 feet. (TH-313/26) (NR)FLORAL PARK 240th STREET - west side, starting

at a point 317 feet south of the south curbline of Jericho Turnpike, south for a distance of 16 feet. (TH-331/26)

UNIONDALE LACLEDE AVENUE east side, starting at a point 160 feet north of the north curbline of Front Street, north for a distance of 20 feet. (TH-325/26) (NR)VALLEY STREAM EVERETT STREET - east side, starting at a point 170 feet north of the north curbline of Sobro Avenue, north for a distance of 23 feet. (TH-324/26) WEST HEMPSTEAD EUSTON ROAD SOUTH - east side, starting at a point 25 feet north of the north curbline of 9th Street, north for a distance of 20 feet. (TH-326/26) and on the repeal of the following locations previously set aside as parking spaces for physically handicapped persons: EAST MEADOW SHERMAN AVENUE west side, starting at a point 185 feet north of the north curbline of North Jerusalem Road, east for a distance of 18 feet. (TH-631/19 - 2/20/20) (TH-333/26) ELMONT EVANS AVENUE - east side, starting at a point 344 feet north of the north curbline of Langdon Street, north for a distance of 18 feet. (TH-426/18 - 11/27/18) - (TH-329/26) OCEANSIDE FRANK STREET - north side, starting at a point 55 feet west of the west curbline of Weidner Avenue, west for a distance of 20 feet. (TH-26/13 - 4/09/13) (TH-350/26) WANTAGH McDONALD AVENUE west side, starting at a point of 150 feet north of the north curbline of Campbell Avenue, north or a distance of 20 feet. (TH-33/25 - 3/11/25) (TH-332/26) ALL PERSONS INTERESTED shall have an opportunity to be heard on said proposal at the time and place aforesaid. Dated: August 4, 2026

Hempstead, New York BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD JOHN FERRETTI Supervisor KATE MURRAY Town Clerk 161930 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 9th day of September 2026, at 10:30 o’clock in the forenoon of that day to consider the enactment of a local law to amend Section 202-1 of the code of the Town of Hempstead to INCLUDE “PARKING OR STANDING PROHIBITIONS” at the following location(s): BELLMORE ANTHONY AVENUE (TH 294/26) South Side NO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting from the west curbline of Bellmore Avenue, west for a distance 40 feet. BELLMORE AVENUE (TH 347/26) East Side NO STOPPING ANYTIME - starting at a point 50 feet north of the north curbline of Clubhouse Road, north for a distance 118 feet. EAST MEADOW CHESTNUT LANE (TH 345/26) North Side NO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting from the west curbline of Prospect Avenue, west for a distance of 40 feet. CHESTNUT LANE (TH 345/26) South Side NO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting from the west curbline of Prospect Avenue, west for a distance of 50 feet. (NR)EAST ROCKAWAY BAISLEY AVENUE (TH 348/26) West Side www.liherald.com

NO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting from the north curbline of North Boulevard, north for a distance of 43 feet. BAISLEY AVENUE (TH 348/26) East Side NO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting from the north curbline of North Boulevard, north for a distance of 30 feet. NORTH BOULEVARD (TH 348/26) North Side - NO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting from the east curbline of Baisley Avenue, east for a distance of 30 feet. LEVITTOWN SPRINGTIME LANE NORTH (TH 292/26) South Side - NO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting from the east curbline of Skylark Lane, east for a distance of 30 feet. MERRICK CENTRAL BOULEVARD (TH 299/26) West Side NO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting from the north curbline of Berkshire Road, north for a distance of 55 feet. ROOSEVELT BROOKSIDE AVENUE (TH 302/26) East Side NO STOPPING ANYTIME - starting at a point 10 feet north of the north curbline of Whitehouse Avenue, north for a distance of 270 feet. BROOKSIDE AVENUE (TH 302/26) East Side NO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting from the south curbline of Whitehouse Avenue, south for a distance of 35 feet. SEAFORD WEST SEAMANS NECK ROAD (TH 187B/26) West Side - NO STOPPING ANYTIME starting at a point 105 feet south of the south curbline of Demott Avenue, south for a distance of 434 feet. WANTAGH PARK AVENUE (TH 339/26) North Side NO STOPPING ANYTIME - starting at a

point 10 feet east of the east curbline of Wantagh Avenue, east for a distance of 105 feet. ALSO, to REPEAL from Section 202-1 “PARKING OR STANDING PROHIBITIONS” from the following location(s): WANTAGH WEST SEAMANS NECK ROAD (TH 187/26) West Side - NO STOPPING ANYTIME starting at a point 105 feet south of the south curbline of Demott Avenue, south for a distance of 615 feet. (Adopted 6/9/26) PARK AVENUE North Side NO PARKING OR STANDING - from the east curbline of Wantagh Avenue, east for a distance of 100 feet. (Adopted 5/1/56) ALL PERSONS INTERESTED shall have an opportunity to be heard on said proposal at the time and place aforesaid. Dated: August 4, 2026 Hempstead, New York BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD JOHN FERRETTI Supervisor KATE MURRAY Town Clerk 161929 Place a notice by phone at 516-569-4000 x232 or email: legalnotices@liherald.com

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 9th day of September 2026, at 10:30 o’clock in the forenoon of that day to consider the enactment of a local law to amend Chapter 202 of the

code of the Town of Hempstead to INCLUDE “REGULATIONS AND RESTRICTIONS” at the following location(s): WANTAGH Section 202-10 PARK AVENUE (TH 339/26) North Side ONE HOUR PARKING starting at a point 115 feet east of the east curbline of Wantagh Avenue, east for a distance of 165 feet. ALSO, to REPEAL from Chapter 202 “REGULATIONS AND RESTRICTIONS” from the following location(s): BELLMORE Section 202-15 ST. MARKS AVENUE (TH 215/26) West Side NO PARKING 7 AM TO 7 PM EXCEPT SUNDAYS - starting at a point 20 feet south of the south curbline of Royle Street, south for a distance of 64 feet. (Adopted 7/7/26) ELMONT Section 202-19 MADISON STREET (TH 192/23) South Side NO PARKING 7 AM TO 7 PM MONDAY THRU FRIDAY - starting at the west curbline of Russell Avenue, west for a distance of 94 feet. (Adopted 6/20/23) WANTAGH Section 202-10 PARK AVENUE (TH 323/71) North Side ONE HOUR PARKING starting at a point 115 feet east of the east curbline of Wantagh Avenue, east for a distance of 100 feet. (Adopted 8/29/72) ALL PERSONS INTERESTED shall have an opportunity to be heard on said proposal at the time and place aforesaid. Dated: August 4, 2026 Hempstead, New York BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD JOHN FERRETTI Supervisor KATE MURRAY Town Clerk 161927 PUBLIC AND LEGAL NOTICES… To place a notice here call us us at 516-569-4000 x232 or send an email to: legalnotices@liherald.com

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Do we have to replace all the windows? Q. We have been told that when we add to our second floor, over our one-story garage, we will have to change every window in the house so we can meet the “egress” code. This is going to make our project out of budget, so we have to ask somebody else to know whether this is the case, and whether there’s any way we can keep the windows we have. There is nothing wrong with them, and it seems like a lot of cost when, if we left everything alone, we apparently wouldn’t have to do this. Can you explain this?

A. You don’t need to change every window in your home. You got the easy, simple answer, which was wrong or, at best, only partially right, and misleading. If everything could be explained with a simple answer, like the black-and-white, all-ornothing answer that you received, the world would be a simpler place. But nothing is simple, and, onte eeper unfortunately, regulations on windows, which make sense, were not explained to you correctly. First, the building codes exist for occupant and public safety. You need to be able to escape in an emergency, and you also may need to be rescued. Picture a big firefighter with his equipment strapped to him, trying to get in to save a child who is huddled, as many will do, in a closet. Window size regulations in the building codes for escape and rescue were changed with the issuance of the 2003 version. In that updated code, the previous clear opening size was 4 square feet, but it was changed to 5.7 square feet for floors above or below the first floor. The first-floor windows for habitable spaces were then upgraded to 5 square feet clear opening from 4 square feet. This became required if more than 50 percent of the building was being physically altered, or if the occupancy use of a room changed, such as changing a den to a guest room. All bedrooms are now required, in new construction, to have 5.7-square-foot openings with a minimum height of 24 inches and a minimum width of the clear opening, with the window in the open position, of 20 inches. Now that you have processed that information, the key is “habitable” versus “non-habitable.” Your bathrooms, laundry room and kitchen are not habitable rooms and are not sleeping rooms. The windows in those non-habitable rooms do not have to comply, and need not be changed. Rooms like your dining area, living room and family room may have access to the outside by doors, so those windows do not need to be changed. This leaves the bedrooms, which may need to be changed, but if the area you are adding over your garage does not constitute 50 percent of the dwelling, the new windows need to be 5.7 square feet, but the ones in the old bedrooms do not. Appendix J allows for the existing windows to remain. Calculate the new areas and compare. Good luck!

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n two weeks we will commemorate the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001 — the deadliest attack on American soil in the nation’s history. Nearly 3,000 innocent people were killed that day, and the death and suffering didn’t end there. In the years that followed, thousands more became ill and, in many cases, died from the toxic dust in and around the World Trade Center. Each year, as Sept. 11 approaches, I think back to that day, and how it began so beautifully and uneventfully. I was in Washington, in a car with my chief of staff, Rob O’Connor, heading toward the Capitol. The sky was exceptionally clear — great for flying, I thought. I figured my wife, Rosemary’s, plane would be right on time. That night was to be the annual congressional barbecue on the south lawn of the White House — the first of George W. Bush’s presidency. Most members of Congress and their spouses

would be there. Rosemary was due to land at D.C.’s Reagan National Airport at about 9:40 a.m. The morning traffic wasn’t particularly heavy. The Capitol dome was in clear sight as I scanned the morning paper. Then Rob’s cellphone rang. It was my press secretary, Kevin Fogarty, telling us matter-offactly that he’d heard on “The Today Show” that a commuter plane had crashed into the World Trade Center. Then we heard on the radio that the plane had hit high on the north tower, exploding “like a bomb.” That didn’t sound like a commuter plane. I feared that Rosemary’s 8:30 flight out of LaGuardia might have been near Lower Manhattan about the time of the crash. Kevin called back to say that the flight had been held and was on the runway, but he had no further details. My daughter, Erin, called. She had just spoken with her husband, John, who worked four blocks north of the trade center and had seen the crash. “It’s just massive,” he told her. “Flames and black smoke shooting out. Debris flying through the air.”

I got out at the Cannon Building, walked up to my fourth-floor office and opened the door to the reception area. It was 9:03. I looked up toward the television on top of a bookcase, and watched as a huge jet flew directly into a tower and exploded in soaring flames. At first I thought it was a video of the north tower crash, but then I realized it was a second plane. Erin called again. John had seen the plane coming in his direction before it hit the south tower, and he began to run down from his 28th-floor office. Still no word from Rosemary. My calls went directly to her voicemail. I managed to contact my son, Sean, who worked at the Commerce Department. As we were talking, at 9:21, Rosemary called. Having no idea what was happening, she complained about her plane being taken back to the terminal and the airport being shut down. “How am I supposed to get to the White House tonight?” she asked. “New York is under attack,” I told her. “Terrorists have attacked the World Trade Center.” Just then I heard the pilot of her plane making that announcement,

y wife had no idea why her flight from LaGuardia was grounded.

and passengers shrieking. My district office director, Anne Rosenfeld, who was very pregnant, drove to LaGuardia to pick up Rosemary. Erin was concerned that she hadn’t heard again from John. But at 9:35 she called with the good news that he had found a cab that took him to the 59th Street Bridge, and was now taking another cab home. At 9:43, CNN reported an attack on the Pentagon. We were at war. Capitol police were evacuating the Cannon Building, and there was a report of an explosion near the Commerce Department. I called Sean, but his line was dead. He called at 9:55. The report was false, and I breathed a sigh of relief. For a moment I allowed myself to think all was well. But of course, it wasn’t. The next report was of the crash of Flight 93 in Shanksville, Pa. For days, weeks and months there would be news of friends, neighbors and so many more who had died. The funerals were endless. Our lives would never be the same. Most important, though, America never wavered. We fought back, and the struggle continues. Peter King is a former congressman, and a former chair of the House Committee on Homeland Security. Comments? pking@ liherald.com.

Trump owns the war in Iran. That’s not good news.

ike it or not, the war with Iran will soon enter its seventh month. It may be true that the war was started with the express purpose of taking away Iran’s ability to develop a nuclear weapon, but as of now that goal has proved elusive. Iran has been a clever and resilient foe, and it’s possible that the current battle will last far into the future. The longer it lasts, the longer Americans will pay a hefty price for gasoline, fertilizer and other badly needed consumer products. On numerous occasions, President Trump has displayed a chart highlighting the fact that the Iran war hasn’t lasted anywhere near as long as the Vietnam War, the war in Afghanistan or the Korean War, and on that he is correct. The Vietnam War lasted from 1955 to 1975. The war in Afghanistan lasted 20 years, and the Korean War lasted from 1950 to 1953. The problem with the White House chart is that it fails to point out the fact that the wars in Vietnam and Afghani-

stan were total failures, and the Korean War is considered a draw and not any kind of victory. Many of us who were alive during the 20 years of strife in Vietnam still remember the photo of desperate evacuees reaching for a helicopter ladder as the U.S. Army left the capital. By all accounts, Vietnam was a terrible loss. Our military failed to prevent Communist forces from taking over South Vietnam, culminating in the fall of Saigon in 1975 and the unification of the country under a Communist government. Another indelible image from that war is the dramatic photo of children, one of them naked, fleeing a napalm attack. The war in Afghanistan was another embarrassment for our nation. Failing to consider the loss of over 15,000 Soviet soldiers, we forged ahead and ultimately withdrew after 20 years, leaving the country to the Taliban, the same group we tried to oust in 2001. That war cost the lives of more than 2,400 U.S. military personnel, and an additional 20,700 were wounded. An estimated 66,000 to 69,000 Afghan national military and police officers were killed. The Korean War was supposed to

result in the unification of that country, but ended with an armistice agreement. It’s estimated that the U.S. lost 33,700 members of the military, and 103,000 were wounded. When America entered that war, it didn’t anticipate that China would contribute hundreds of thousands of troops, transforming a relatively local battle into an international showdown. The strategic location of South Korea has been of major importance to the United States, which makes the current situation in that country so confusing. Trump recently pulled back U.S. support for strategic war games, apparently as a favor to North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un. Trump is seeking to renew what he describes as a friendship with Kim, which experts agree is, at best, a waste of time. Our adventure in Iraq should be added to the list of doubtful wars conducted by the U.S. military. While we succeeded in removing Saddam Hussein, a brutal dictator, there were setbacks. We started the war with the goal of finding stockpiles of so-called weapons of mass destruction, but none were ever found. In addition, the failure to

e’s compared it with Korea, Vietnam and Afghanistan. Not the best idea.

recruit the Iraqi army to our side turned their soldiers into our sworn enemies and triggered a civil war. America lost more than 4,400 troops. The U.S. has won a number of significant conflicts in recent decades — the invasions of Grenada (1983) and Panama (1989-1990) and the Gulf War (19901991). Of course, whether we “win” sometimes depends on how you define a military victory. Occasionally these wins end with political solutions. What would you call the war with Iran? It’s currently a standoff, with the Strait of Hormuz still closed. Trump is now considering declaring the strait some kind of American property, but that idea isn’t exactly acceptable to everyone else in the region. In the meantime, the Iranians feel emboldened by virtue of the fact that there is a stalemate. Trump has declared a number of times that the warring parties are close to a deal, but it never happens. Historians tend to attach presidents’ names to lost wars, and there’s little doubt that Trump will own the Iran War. Jerry Kremer was a state assemblyman for 23 years, and chaired the Assembly’s Ways and Means Committee for 12 years. He currently chairs the Capitol Insight Group, a government relations firm. Comments? jkremer@liherald.com.

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letters How much did county residents pay for that presidential rally? To the Editor: Re President Trump’s rally at the Nassau County Police Department’s training facility on Aug. 14 (“A high-profile Blakeman backer pays a visit,” Aug. 20-26): The rally’s theme was public safety, and how Nassau County is the safest county in the U.S. The truth is that our county first achieved that accolade under the leadership of then County Executive Laura Curran. As I watched the rally on television, it sure looked like a campaign event, with everyone running for office on the Republican ticket invited up to the stage to receive the president’s endorsement. The backdrop for all of this was the hundreds of police officers and trainees who were cheering on the same president who pardoned the folks who attacked police officers on Jan. 6, 2021,

something changed? If it has, have the affected people been told? Consider your family. Planning a birthday party, a holiday gathering or a weekend outing can get complicated when several people make arrangements independently. Maybe someone buys food that someone else already bought. A guest is given one time, while everyone else has another. A few minutes spent making sure everyone has the same information can prevent hours of frustration. The same applies to friends and coworkers. When plans change, people need to know. When responsibilities are divided, everyone should understand who is doing what. When there’s uncertainty, asking a question is almost always better than making an assumption. Businesses and organizations have a responsibility, too. Customers shouldn’t have to navigate conflicting information depending on whether they visit a website, receive an email or speak with an employee. If hours change, services become unavailable or procedures are different, that information should be updated where customers are most likely to find it. Clear communication also means acknowledging when something has changed. Too often, people continue operating according to an outdated plan because no one made the extra call, sent the email or had the necessary conversation. A few minutes of communication can head off lots of unnecessary work. Communication is a two-way respon-

sibility. Sending information isn’t enough; sometimes we need to make sure it was understood. That can be as simple as asking, “Does everyone understand the plan?” or “Are we all on the same page?” Clarity builds trust. When people know what is expected, who is responsible and where things stand, they’re more likely to feel respected and confident. When information is unclear, people are left to guess — and guessing is where misunderstandings begin. There’s a broader lesson for our communities. Schools, municipalities, civic organizations, nonprofits and businesses are more likely to earn cooperation when people understand what is happening and why. Clear communication makes it easier for residents and customers to participate and understand decisions. The answer isn’t necessarily more emails, meetings or messages. It is better information delivered to the right people at the right time, with clear responsibility for what happens next. Before assuming someone else handled something or becoming frustrated because someone “should have known,” we should first ask whether they were actually told. In our families, friendships and workplaces and our dealings with businesses and organizations, we can all do a better job of making sure the right people have the right information. It takes little effort — and can save us a lot of time, frustration and aggravation.

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he last column I wrote was an obituary for my husband, don, who died in July. this month I hoped to move on to my usual subjects like politics, or the life and times of my grandkids, or the weird and wonderful touchstones of our evolving culture. In 40 years of column writing, I’ve never been at a loss for words. But this loss is different. I discovered that I’m not myself anymore; more challenging, I’m not sure who I am. When you’re a partner in a 58-year-long marriage, identity becomes somewhat fluid. We were a “we” and now I’m an “I.” the reminders are constant, some profound, some silly. When would I ever buy one banana? How do I change the lightbulbs? I’d like to step out to dinner, but I’ve never sat across from an empty chair. I walk the dog and realize that no one would know if I fell into the bushes and spent the night alfresco.

I’m not feeling sorry for myself, just observing from an emotional distance how the scenery, the characters and the story have changed completely. And I’m not yet sure what part I’m playing. I explored not doing what I ordinarily do. I ate a sweet potato and a bowl of Haagen dazs for dinner. no protein-starch-vegetable pyramid. I stayed up all night and slept all morning. I went to the mailbox in our building and realized I couldn’t reach it. that was donnie’s job. Sometimes I find myself wondering where he could’ve gone. How is this possible? We have A.I. Why hasn’t someone figured this out? I see signs in nature and out of nature, like the perfect, long-stemmed red rose that came floating my way in the ocean. I’m a super-grounded person, yet I’m willing to let my thoughts take flight. of course, I’m reading all the grief literature and, of course, on facebook, thanks to its mind -reading algorithms, everything that has ever been published about grief is on my page. I’ve heard more from elizabeth Kubler-ross

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Letters at the U.S. Capitol. I wonder how much of our county funds, raised by residents’ taxes, were spent on salaries and overtime to have those police in the stands, provide protection for the president and close our streets and highways for the convoy of vehicles through our county that day. Is that the wisest way to use our county tax dollars? How does this help our citizens and communities? BIll YoUngfert Franklin Square

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in the past month than in my entire life, and she’s been dead for 22 years. “Uplifting” poetry and exotic mourning rituals fill my page. Strangest of all, I’ve heard from people out of the past — the way, way past. People I knew in college or my first job, people who heard from a friend of a friend and just wanted to say what a champ my donnie was. How sweet that so many people stop for a moment and write down words that will land in my mailbox and lighten the weight of these days, even briefly. this is part of what I do now in these early days: I curate the memories of our life together. My kids and I try to figure out the unfathomable. We distract ourselves with activity and open books we never actually read. My other job is saying yes. According to the experts, I must say yes to every opportunity to see people, even though they may be irritating nudniks who were never part of my life. And I need to join widows’ groups, friends advise. But wait; I want to embrace my old friends. I like the cou-

Independent System operator, has been sounding the alarm about growing reliability challenges on long Island and in the downstate region. Winter cold snaps and summer heat waves are putting enormous strain on the grid, requiring emergency procedures to keep the lights on. Without investment, the region faces increasing risk to energy reliability. Propel nY is a key solution to ensure that long Island and the downstate region have the necessary infrastructure to deliver power for our growing needs. Put simply, Propel is designed to avoid brownouts and blackouts while strengthening the local economy and lowering the cost of power. our transmission network operates like a highway system, and it’s now experiencing bumper-to-bumper traffic. Power that could serve the area can’t get here efficiently or economically due to bottlenecks on aging transmission lines. Picture the throgs neck and Whitestone bridges at rush hour, with deadstopped traffic. Propel is the equivalent of adding three new “bridges” between long Island and the statewide grid to create new pathways for power flows. It will reduce congestion, lower electricity costs and significantly reduce the risk of power interruptions. Propel doesn’t rely on one generation source — whatever power is available and less expensive can move on Propel. this provides the nYISo with more flexibility to power the region with modern underground cables, even under

ples, the women and men with whom we dined and hung out. they, especially, share my memories. no friendship possibility need be exclusionary. the categorization of women whose partner has died is problematic. I have always had difficulty with the word “widow.” there is something about the word, which comes from old english and meant “lonely,” “separate” and “divide.” And, of course, the spider. I don’t think we need to be identified by our marital status. recently I was filling out a form, and it asked if I was married, single, widowed, divorced. And I thought, nobody’s damn business. My husband’s death should not change my official identity. except maybe for Social Security. for my next column, I promise, I’ll stay anchored in the everyday world. Maybe back to politics. When I wrote don’s obituary, I received dozens of supportive, loving notes from readers, and I thank you all. this has set a new standard for me. ordinarily when I open an email, I’m expecting big-time political push back. this was a sweet, healing interlude, connecting with readers heart to heart. let it be. Copyright 2026 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be reached at randik3@aol.com.

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challenging circumstances. Wi t h g row i n g p owe r d e m a n d , extreme weather and grid congestion, investing in modern, resilient transmission systems isn’t optional. every mile of upgraded line and every new

substation bring us closer to a future where blackouts are history. JorIS VeldHoVen President, NY Transco

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