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Hodish, left, outgoing nassau County Bar association president James Joseph, Hempstead town Clerk Kate Murray and past association president dorian glover celebrated another year of successful student mentorship.

Mentorship program wraps up with annual luncheon

By JoSEPH D’AlESSANDRo jdalessandro@liherald.com

In schools across Nassau County, many young people are experiencing difficult times without a clear path to work through their emotions. Depending on a students’ needs and circumstances, school counselors may offer a unique solution of time with a trustworthy adult where the student decides how to fill that time.

The Alan B. Hodish Mentorship Program celebrated the completion of its 29th year on May 21, hosted by the Nassau County Bar Association in Mineola. Almost two hundred students from nine schools sat with their mentors, shared a meal and expressed their

appreciation for the time shared.

“I was a teacher at what is now called Barack Obama in Hempstead, taught there for many years, then I went to law school at St. John’s,” Hodish explained. “That’s when we started this with a principal of mine and a couple of people here from the bar association. We felt it was a good way to give back to youngsters, give them a good role model… it’s a special day for them and a special day for us.”

Throughout the mentorship program, students from across Nassau County met biweekly with members of the bar association, who visited their schools. When a mentor is assigned to a student, they are never

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By JoRDAN VAlloNE jvallone@liherald.com

In a news climate dominated by social media, an overwhelming number of news sources and artificial intelligence, it can be challenging for anyone — especially today’s youth — to decipher fact from fiction.

The South Shore Women’s Alliance, a nonpartisan organization that advocates for issues important to not only women, but voters in general, welcomed Howard Schneider, founder of the Center for News Literacy at Stony Brook University, to its May 28 meeting at the Merrick Golf Course.

Ihail from Merrick, Bellmore, East Meadow, Wantagh, Seaford, Freeport, Baldwin and other neighboring towns.

f we don’t prepare the news consumers, the future citizens, journalism won’t survive.

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Schneider offered attendees tips and tricks to better navigate today’s media climate. But perhaps more importantly, he talked about initiatives he has spearheaded to teach students how to be active and thoughtful consumers of news.

Women’s alliance members

“Our education committee is committed to ensuring that Long Island public schools teach strong civics and critical thinking skills,” Claudia Borecky, the alliance’s president, shared about the group’s motivation to host Schneider. “With so many kids getting their news from 10-second TikTok clips and a constant stream of information and misinformation, they’re more vulnerable than ever to conspiracy theories and early radicalization. Our goal is simple: to make sure our schools teach students how to analyze the news they consume.”

Schneider, a journalist who worked at Newsday for 35 years and a founding dean of Stony Brook’s journalism school, created a news literacy program when he started working with Continued on page 16

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things to know CULtURAL nights

A world of culture comes to Eisenhower Park this summer

By JORDAN VALLONE

jvallone@liherald.com

A Passport not required. This summer, Eisenhower Park’s Lakeside Theatre will once again become a gateway to cultures from across the globe. Live performances, traditional cuisine and family-friendly activities will come to Eisenhower Park. Organized by the Nassau County Department of Parks, Recreation and Museums, the annual series highlights the traditions and contributions of Long Island’s diverse communities. The first three events — Ukrainian American Night, Indian American Night and Israeli American Night — each offer a unique opportunity for residents to experience music, dance, food and cultural pride under the stars.

Ukrainian American Night kicks off the series June 6

The 2026 International Nights schedule opens with Ukrainian American Night on Saturday, June 6, at 6 p.m. at Lakeside Theatre in Eisenhower Park. The event is expected to showcase the rich traditions of Ukrainian culture. Visitors can learn about centuries-old customs while enjoying entertainment that reflects Ukraine’s history and artistic heritage. Organizers typically incorporate community groups, performers and vendors who help create an immersive cultural experience. The evening also serves as an opportunity to celebrate the contributions of Ukrainian Americans on Long Island, where many families maintain strong ties to their heritage through cultural organizations, churches and community events. Admission is free.

Indian American Night celebrates culture, music and dance June 13

Indian American Night returns to Lakeside Theatre on Saturday, June 13, beginning at 6 p.m. The event will spotlight the traditions of one of the world’s most diverse cultures through music, dance, food and artistic performances. Attendees can expect colorful presentations inspired by the many regions of India, potentially including classical and contemporary dance styles, traditional attire and cultural exhibitions. The celebration offers an opportunity for residents to learn more about Indian customs. Long Island is home to an Indian American population that has played an important role in the region’s business, educational and cultural landscape. The evening aims to promote cultural understanding while celebrating community pride.

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Israeli American Night brings music and heritage on June 14

Israeli American Night will take place Sunday, June 14, at 5 p.m., continuing the weekend of cultural celebrations at Eisenhower Park. The event is expected to feature music, dance and traditions reflecting the diverse backgrounds that make up Israeli society. Visitors may experience performances inspired by Jewish, Middle Eastern, Mediterranean and modern Israeli influences while learning about the country’s cultural heritage. Community organizations often use the event as an opportunity to highlight educational initiatives, cultural programs and traditions that connect generations. Food vendors and informational displays may also be part of the evening’s offerings. Organizers say the event provides a welcoming atmosphere for residents of all backgrounds.

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Long Island catches FIFA World Cup fever

Nassau, Suffolk counties are preparing to bring excitement close to home for local soccer fans

By JORDAN VALLONE jvallone@liherald.com

When the 2026 FIFA World Cup arrives in the New York metropolitan area this month, Long Islanders won’t need tickets to MetLife Stadium to feel part of the action. Local venues are already preparing for what could become one of the region’s largest shared celebrations in decades.

This year’s World Cup — the largest international soccer tournament — will be co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico. Matches will be played across North America, including at eleven stadiums on U.S. soil. Close to home, MetLife Stadium, Gillette Stadium and Lincoln Financial Field will see action, although during the tournament, the venues will be known as New York/New Jersey Stadium; Boston Stadium; and Philadelphia Stadium, respectively.

Games will be played between June 11 and July 19. This is the first tournament to feature an expanded, 48-team format. 12 groups with four teams each will complete in the earliest stage of the tournament, before teams advance to the Round of 32, the Round of 16, and lastly, the final stages of the tournament.

New York/New Jersey will host the finals on July 19 at 3 p.m.

While MetLife is slated to become a centerpiece for the tournament, regionally, soccer fans can expect festivals, viewing parties and tourism events, all catered around the World Cup.

Nassau County viewing party

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman announced that Nassau County Parks, Recreation and Museums Department and The Island FC will host a public viewing event for the United States and Australia FIFA World Cup 26 match on June 19 from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre in Eisenhower Park in East Meadow.

The free, ticketed event will feature a live broadcast of the match, giveaways, family-friendly activities and concessions. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets for viewing on the theatre grounds. Free parking will be available in parking fields 6 and 6A. Fans must register for free tickets at TheIslandFC.com or NassauCountyTourism.ticketspice.com.

“Nassau County is proud to partner with The Island FC to bring this exciting event to Eisenhower Park,” Blakeman said. “FIFA World Cup 26 is the biggest sporting event in the world. This is a great opportunity for residents and families to come together to celebrate the game and enjoy a world-class community experience right here in Nassau County.”

The event marks the first official community activation hosted by The Island FC as the club prepares for its inaugural professional season.

“This is about more than watching a soccer match; it’s about bringing Long Islanders together around the beautiful game,” said Travis Lamprecht, president

Eleven venues in the U.S. will host FIFA World Cup matches. The stadiums names will change to be reflective of the city they are in.

Among local viewing parties is the New York State United — 2026 World Cup Watch Experience, set for June 12 at Stony Brook University’s LaValle Stadium.

of business operations for The Island FC. “Long Island has an incredible soccer culture and deep passion for the sport at every level. We’re proud to partner with Nassau County on our first community event and create an experience that feels welcoming, energetic, and truly representative of this community.”

For updates, visit TheIslandFC.com or NassauCountyNY.gov.

Stony Brook viewing party

Free ticket registration is open for the New York State United — 2026 World Cup Watch Experience on Long Island, set for June 12 at Stony Brook University’s LaValle Stadium.

The free public viewing event will feature live broadcasts of two FIFA World Cup matches on the stadium’s video board — Canada vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina at 3 p.m. and USA vs. Paraguay at 9 p.m. Fans can request tickets online for one or both events.

The evening match will be preceded by an 8 p.m. performance from rock band Third Eye Blind.

Organizers said the event will include interactive soccer experiences, entertainment, food and beverage offerings, and other programming celebrat-

ing Long Island and communities across New York State.

“I am proud of our efforts to bring the World Cup — a truly global moment — directly into communities across New York State, which includes opening the ticket registration today for the New York State United 2026 World Cup Watch Experience on Long Island,” Gov. Kathy Hochul said. “By creating free, familyfriendly viewing events across New York, we’re making it easier for families, fans and communities to come together, celebrate the world’s game and create lasting memories — while continuing to invest in the future of youth soccer in the state.”

“This event will provide an opportunity for the community to come together and celebrate the incredible moments and history that come with the World Cup,” Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine said. “I can’t think of a better place than Stony Brook University to host the watch party.”

More information and ticket registration are available on the event website.

Who are you supporting?

The U.S. Men’s National Team will play its first game on June 12 against

Where are matches being played in the U.S.?

Stadiums will be known by their city name. Follow the map to know where matches will be played in the U.S. during the World Cup.

AT&T Stadium - Dallas Stadium

MetLife Stadium - New York/New Jersey Stadium

Mercedes Benz Stadium - Atlanta Stadium

Arrowhead Stadium - Kansas City Stadium

NRG Stadium - Houston Stadium

Levi’s Stadium - San Francisco Bay Area Stadium

SoFi Stadium - Los Angeles Stadium

Linconln Financial FieldPhiladelphia Stadium

Lumen Field - Seattle Stadium

Gillette Stadium - Boston Stadium

Hard Rock Stadium - Miami Stadium

Paraguay, at 9 p.m. It’ll then face Australia at 3 p.m. on June 19 and Türkiye on June 25 at 10 p.m.

U.S. fans can expect to see stars including Christian Pulisic, Tyler Adams and Weston McKennie, among other big names, strive to lead the team deep into the tournament. For a full list of matches, and to learn how to follow the U.S. or a different country’s team, visit FIFA.com.

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ANavigating artificial intelligence elevate the Conversation

fter giving up the better part of two and a half days to fully read “Teaching with AI,” Second Edition by Bowen and Watson, I am once again confronted with challenges for education, business and personal use on the ways to best work with, not against, this technology. Assist and collaborate. Ethically.

understand the importance of writing in their own voice and active thinking (even if it is to improve prompting). They need to value learning and value the process if they are truly vested in their future careers. They must care about the study, not just find a way to circumvent it.

As I had written in previous columns, timing and opportunity have kept me examining this topic since its early development with seminars and readings to fuel my interest in the big picture. As a result, some of the takeaways from Bowen and Watson regarding AI use for both students and instructors were surprising, while others were validating in Spring 2026:

Trusts Create Order Out of Chaos

At Ettinger Law Firm, we are fond of saying “trusts create order out of chaos” — for three major reasons:

First, an ever-increasing number of Americans suffer a period of legal disability later in life. Without your own private plan for disability, consisting of a trust and a “prescription strength” elder law power of attorney, you run the risk of a state appointed legal guardian. Do you want the people you choose to be in charge in the event of your disability, with the freedom to act immediately in your best interests, or do you want the state to appoint someone, often a stranger, who will require court permission to protect your assets and your family — which permission is sometimes denied. A guardianship proceeding is expensive, timeconsuming and stressful — in other words, chaotic. Trusts create an orderly process whereby your appointed trustees consult with your elder law attorney and are free to act immediately without court interference. Secondly, trusts avoid probate court proceedings on death whereby wills, even though supervised by an attorney, with

two witnesses and a notary, must first be proven to be valid in court proceedings. The client has no control over probate court proceedings — the time they will take or the amount they will cost. Typically, it takes months and, not unusually, one to two years or more. Meantime, property cannot be sold and assets cannot be reached to pay bills. In other words, chaos. With a trust, the trustee may act immediately upon death, list property for sale and access investments and bank accounts.

Thirdly, wills provide no plan for protecting your home and life savings either from the cost of in-home care or nursing home care. Nothing is more chaotic then seeing one’s home and life savings used up in a few short years to pay for the high cost of long-term care. A properly drafted Medicaid Asset Protection Trust (MAPT) protects your assets from long-term care costs and allows you to leave a legacy to your children and grandchildren. When the time comes, your MAPT will allow you to qualify for Medicaid benefits for your care at home or in a facility.

I finished the book then I proceeded to start reading my course’s latest textbook edition.

“What faculty calls cheating, business calls progress.” Business needs employees to be AI literate, but education needs students to rely on AI differently than just producing an immediate answer. The authors’ reference to AI quality suggested that bias can be eliminated (much easier than actual human bias) but AI driven answers are often no better than “C” grade quality in academia. As a newly-minted graduate how do you become marketable and learn from a first job if entry-level positions (and the grunt work that goes with them) are being devoured by AI?

Education has taught “what to think” vs. “how to think”. Students need to

Two things happened. When I announced my relief and pride in completing the AI book for discussions and workshops this fall, my son sincerely asked, “Why didn’t you just ask Gemini for the summary of the book?”

Furthermore, I barely made it through chapter 1 of the course textbook without agonizing over its already dated references and comparisons. How compelling will it be for college students to read -- students who have (on average) another five classes besides mine to master? How many of them will “just ask Gemini for the summary” and how compelling can I be to counter that response?

A contributing writer to the Herald since 2012, Lauren Lev is a direct marketing/ advertising executive who teaches marketing fundamentals as well as advertising and marketing communications courses at the Fashion Institute of Technology and SUNY Old Westbury.

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Film screening will raise epilepsy awareness

By JORDAN VALLONE jvallone@liherald.com

The Epilepsy Foundation Long Island, based in East Meadow, will host a special advance screening of the feature film “Under the Lights” on June 8 at The Space at Westbury, using the event to raise awareness about epilepsy and seizure disorders.

Writer, director and executive producer Miles Levin will attend the screening, introducing the film and participating in a question-and-answer session afterward. The event is intended to bring together individuals, families and community members through storytelling and conversation centered on the realities of living with epilepsy.

“Under the Lights tells an incredibly powerful story that reflects the oftenunseen challenges individuals living with epilepsy face every single day,” Lisa Burch, president and chief executive officer of the EPIC Family of Human Service Agencies, said in a news release. “We are proud to bring this important film to Long Island as part of our ongoing mission to educate, advocate and create greater understanding surrounding epilepsy and seizure disorders. Through storytelling and shared experiences, we can help foster compassion, awareness and support for individ-

The East Meadow-based Epilepsy Foundation Long Island will host a special advance screening of the feature film ‘Under the Lights’ on June 8 at The Space at Westbury.

uals and families impacted by epilepsy.”

The film follows a teenager who risks everything for a chance to attend prom, experience first love and feel normal despite the dangers his epilepsy could bring to the night. The cast

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Levin will also offer signed posters to attendees following the screening. Organizers said the event is designed to cre-

ate a space for people affected by epilepsy to share experiences and engage in meaningful dialogue, while helping others better understand the condition.

“Education and awareness surrounding epilepsy are critically important because seizure disorders impact individuals and families in ways many people may not fully realize,” Irene Rodgers, chief development and engagement officer of the EPIC Family of Human Service Agencies, said. “Events like this create an opportunity to open conversations, challenge misconceptions and help people better understand the social and medical realities that individuals living with epilepsy experience every day. Awareness leads to empathy, support and ultimately a stronger community for everyone affected.”

The Epilepsy Foundation Long Island serves more than 35,000 Long Islanders living with epilepsy through advocacy, education and outreach programs, including Seizure First Aid Certification training and the Seizure Smart Schools initiative.

Tickets are $20 and include a prescreening cocktail reception, admission to the film, the Q&A session and other event activities. The screening is scheduled for Monday, June 8, at The Space at Westbury. Tickets are available online at bit.ly/UndertheLights0608826.

Long Islanders rally for transgender rights

By ALYSSA R. GRIFFIN agriffin@liherald.com

Transgender, gender non-binary and intersex residents, joined by family members, friends and allies, gathered outside the Theodore Roosevelt Executive and Legislative Building in Mineola on Saturday for a rally celebrating identity, resilience and community solidarity while drawing attention to legislative and social issues affecting transgender people.

The event, hosted by Gender Equality New York, brought together advocates and supporters from across Long Island amid what organizers described as a period of increasing anti-transgender rhetoric and legislation affecting transgender rights.

“This gathering is more than a rally. It is a declaration of our pride and a reminder of the collective power we hold when we rise together,” Juli GreyOwens, executive director of GENY, said. “Our voices matter. Our lives matter. And we refuse to be silenced, erased or pushed back into the shadows.”

Participants emphasized visibility, equality and the protection of civil rights for transgender, nonbinary and intersex people, with several organizations coming from across the Island, including the Long Island Progressive Coalition, Rockville Centre Pride and Freeport Pride.

Karin Johnson, co-founder of Rockville Centre Pride, thanked the ralliers for continuing their fight for equal rights.

“You make the world more beautiful, more interesting and more amazing,” Johnson said. “I am filled with gratitude for your magnificent resistance, and the world will be, too.”

Throughout the afternoon, attendees listened to speeches from advocates, joined in songs celebrating community and resilience, and joined in chants call-

ing for transgender rights and equality, saying, “We are here! We will not disappear!”

Joe Sackman, executive director of the Long Island Progressive Coalition, spoke about his own experience with a close friend who reached out to him for help to navigate her transition years ago.

“Twenty years later, I stand here today with you, not just as an ally, but a spirit knowing that all of us are on journeys,” Sackman said. “Some of us have

had head starts, some of us have had harder struggles and bigger hurdles to continue, and we all need help on this journey.”

Ralliers voiced their opposition to discrimination and discussed challenges the members of the transgender community face. Speakers highlighted the experiences of people who they said cannot safely live openly as their authentic selves, and called for continued advocacy to ensure equal opportunities and protections.

“Remember this moment, remember this feeling, remember this truth,” Grey-Owens said in concluding the rally. “We are visible, we are united and we’re not going anywhere. Our futures are not up for debate.”

Gender Equality New York advocates for the rights of transgender, gender non-binary and intersex people throughout New York state. Through advocacy, education and community outreach, the organization works to increase public understanding, address discrimination and promote equal rights.

GENY’s work is centered on four core pillars — advocacy, education, connection and empowerment — and focuses on addressing barriers to economic, educational, racial and social equity while promoting a more inclusive society, according to the organization. For more information, visit GenderEqualityNY.org.

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Juli Grey-Owens, executive director of Gender Equality New York, spoke on the steps of the Roosevelt Executive and Legislative Building in Mineola during Saturday’s rally.

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By the mid-2000s, Mutts & Butts had transformed into an impressive 8,000-square-foot pet superstore, serving generations of local pet owners with dedication and expertise. As they celebrate 50 years in business, the team at Mutts & Butts extends heartfelt gratitude to their customers and community for decades of support and looks forward to continuing to provide exceptional service for many years to come.

Reworld honors Long Island’s sustainability champions

Reworld recently honored many of Long Island’s leading sustainability advocates, municipal leaders, students, organizations and community partners during the 2026 Herald Sustainability Awards of Long Island Presented by Reworld, on May 14 at The Heritage Club at Bethpage.

The event recognized those making meaningful contributions to environmental policy, conservation, education, municipal sustainability and community-driven programs across Long Island. Reworld also awarded local students with $2,500 in prizes for their efforts to inspire sustainability and encourage the next generation of environmental leadership.

“Environmental progress depends on people and organizations who are willing to lead with purpose and take action in their own communities,” said James Regan, Reworld’s market area director. “Through our work across Long Island, Reworld helps communities reduce landfill reliance, recover valuable resources and create more sustainable solutions for managing waste. We are proud to support and recognize the leaders, students and community partners who are helping move Long Island toward a cleaner, stronger and more sustainable future.”

Twenty honorees were recognized across six award categories throughout the evening celebrating leaders, organizations and students who are driving meaningful environmental progress across Long Island:

• Environmental Policy Leaders: Suffolk County Executive Edward P. Romaine and New York State Senator Siela Bynoe (District 6), recognized for their leadership on environmental protection, responsible growth and long-term sustainability across Long Island.

• Community Impact for Sustainability: Devon Giordano (Long Island Conservancy); Derek Betts (Nassau County Soil and Water Conservation District); Corey Humphrey, C.P.E.S.C. (Suffolk County Soil and Water Conservation District); Cynthia Seibold (Balloon Mission Inc.); Eileen Minogue (Book Fairies); Julie Tighe (NY League of Conservation Voters and Education Fund); Maxine Montello (New York Marine Rescue Center); and Robyn Silvestri (Save the Great South Bay).

• Environmental Leaders: National Grid Ventures, UBS Arena and Tritec Real Estate Company, honored for incorporating sustainability into ener-

gy, infrastructure, development and large-scale operations.

• Municipal Leaders for the Environment: Marty Bellew (Town of Islip Department of Environmental Control and Islip Resource Recovery Agency); and Nicholas Krupski (Southold Town Department of Solid Waste).

• College Student Champion for Sustainability: Vienna De Lombaerde (Senior, Hofstra University).

• Student Champion for Sustainability: Zoe Lazarus and Emma Klein (9th grade, Sayville High School); Charles Metzger (10th grade, Roslyn High School); and Matias Kalaitzis (12th grade, Hauppauge High School).

As the presenting sponsor, Reworld continues to support those at the forefront of environmental progress on Long Island. With facilities in Westbury, West Babylon, East Northport and Ronkonkoma, Reworld processes two-thirds of Long Island’s waste, recycles 60,000 tons of metals and generates enough electricity to power 100,000 homes each year. Through its work, Reworld helps lower greenhouse gas emissions and support local communities in adopting more sustainable waste solutions. Reworld remains committed to fostering sustainability throughout Long Island with programs that engage local schools, nonprofit organizations, municipalities and community partners. From educational initiatives and environmental awareness campaigns to local cleanups and community programming, Reworld

continues to support the next generation of sustainability advocates while strengthening the region’s commit-

ment to a cleaner, greener future.

- Jeffrey Bessen

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Hundreds of Long Island’s business and political leaders at the dinner awards ceremony attended the 2026 Herald Sustainability Awards of Long Island Presented by Reworld, whose team is above.

Tim Baker/Herald Reworld’s East Region President, Adel Omrani welcomed award winners and guests to the ceremony.

Melissa Baptiste/Herald Reworld Market Area Director James Regan, left, with honoree State Sen. Siela Bynoe and Reworld Lead Community Relations Specialist Maureen Early.

Melissa Baptiste/Herald Honoree Suffolk County Executive Edward P. Romaine, fourth from right, with his team.

Nassau honors 110-year-old naval air unit

By SEAN KENNEDY Correspondent

With a celebration of history and patriotism, the “birthplace of American Naval aviation,” on Nassau County’s North Shore, was honored two weeks ago by Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman and other area officials as part of the nation’s 250th anniversary commemoration.

One of the earliest naval aviation programs was created at the Peacock Point Estate, in Lattingtown. In 1916, a group of 28 students from Yale University formed the First Yale Unit, which was the first naval air reserve unit to enter service in World War I.

“We are known as the Cradle of Aviation,” Blakeman said of Nassau County on May 21, “but not that many people know about what happened here at Peacock Point.”

Nicknamed the Millionaires’ Unit due to the privileged upbringing of its members, the group took part in war battles and daring rescues. Descendants of its members who attended the ceremony included Henry P. Davison II, grandson of founding member F. Trubee Davison, on whose property the ceremony take place.

“We are, in this generation, extremely fortunate to have had members of all of our families play such an important

Henry Davison II, far left, a descendant of a member of the First Yale Unit, and Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman welcomed ceremonial flyover pilots Lt. Luke O’Sullivan and Lt. Raven Shanmugam at the America 250 celebration.

role in giving us the gift of liberty that we enjoy today,” Davison said. “We never take it for granted, and we are very grateful for their efforts.”

The families of the unit’s members

used their financial resources to bolster the U.S. Naval Reserves, which was in its infancy at the time. The stories from the First Yale Unit made it clear that no matter their social status, these young

men would potentially sacrifice their lives in order to defend America and its values.

“My grandparents could have used their social status to be able to avoid being drawn into the conflict, and yet they decided that they were going to lead the way into battle,” Davison said. “In their mind, there was an explicit understanding that ‘to whom much is given, much is expected.’”

The event included a ceremonial flyover of U.S. Naval aircraft, as a T-45 Goshawk flew across the Long Island Sound. Navy Lt. Raven Shanmugam and Lt. Luke O’Sullivan, both pilots in the Training Squadron 9 Tigers of the Naval Air Station Meridian, in Mississippi, orchestrated the flyover. After the pilots arrived at the event, Blakeman thanked each one for their service to the country.

“We’re incredibly proud that you’re with us to join in this celebration on the 250th anniversary of America,” Blakeman said.

Local officials echoed the importance of the nation’s servicemen, women and veterans. “From the Revolutionary War to the present day, generations of Americans have answered the call to serve and protect our freedom,” Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino said. “We’re proud of our veterans, and truly proud of all America has to offer.”

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HERALD SCHOOLS

Celebrating global pride at Multicultural Show

East Meadow High School came alive with color, music and movement as the Multicultural Club hosted its highly anticipated annual Multicultural Show in the school’s auditorium, transforming the space into a vibrant celebration of the diverse cultures represented throughout the school community.

The event showcased an array of student performances that honored traditions from around the world, highlighting countries including Afghanistan, Bangladesh, China, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, India, Korea, Mexico, Pakistan, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Spain, Türkiye and Uruguay. Students took to the stage with pride and enthusiasm, sharing cultural dances, songs and artistic expressions that reflected the richness of their heritages.

The show opened with an energetic fashion showcase, where students modeled traditional attire from their respective cultures, filling the stage with striking colors and intricate designs. The celebration continued with a dynamic lineup of performances featuring traditional music and dance, captivating the audience and offering a glimpse into customs from across the globe.

Adding to the festive atmosphere, students and staff proudly waved flags representing their native countries, creating a powerful visual display of unity and cultural pride. The event not only highlighted the talents of East Meadow’s students, but also reinforced the importance of inclusivity and cultural appreciation within the school community.

Organized each year by the Multicultural Club, the Multicultural Show serves as a meaningful tradition that fosters understanding, respect and connection among students. By celebrating both individual identities and shared experiences, the event continues to inspire a sense of belonging and global awareness throughout East Meadow High School.

–Jordan Vallone

Photos courtesy East Meadow School District

East Meadow High School came alive with color, music and movement on April 21 as the Multicultural Club hosted its highly anticipated annual Multicultural Show.

Intricate designs and bold colors shined on stage.

Energetic performances highlighted the beauty of global heritage.

Traditional attire adds color and meaning to the celebration.

Men’s Health

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Many men experience challenges in the bedroom but are loathe to talk about it with anyone, including their partners.

Reproductive and sexual health disorders weaken the physical, emotional and social well-being of millions of American men and damage their relationships.

Infertility, erectile dysfunction (ED), enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and low testosterone are among the conditions that can be very troubling to men. And many suffer in silence.

Nearly 40 percent of U.S. men prefer to skip discussing prostate health with their doctors, 33 percent decline to be screened for prostate cancer, and approximately 39 percent of men with ED refuse to seek treatment, according to recent surveys.

Michael Herman,MD,Director of UrologyatMountSinaiSouthNassau, leadsan expert team dedicated to treatingmalereproductiveandsexual health disorders.

Urologists at Mount Sinai South Nassau, led by Michael Herman, MD, Director of Urology, have a message for men: “Have no fear, the help you need is here.”

“We take the worry, stress and apprehension out of the diagnosis to focus on providing our patients with the treatments as well as the positive reinforcement they need to address the condition,” said Dr. Herman, a specialist in robotic and laparoscopic surgery for prostate cancer.

Dr. Herman and his team, including Mahyar Kashani, MD, Director of Male Sexual Health, and Raymond Sultan, MD, offer advanced, confidential and specialized care for male reproductive and sexual health disorders, emphasizing minimally invasive procedures to ensure faster recovery and improved outcomes.

Here are some common male reproductive health disorders and the advanced treatment options the Mount Sinai South Nassau urology team uses to correct them:

1. BPH/enlarged prostate causes urinary issues including urgency, frequency, and weak stream, affecting a man’s quality of life and sexual health. Dr. Herman and Dr. Sultan are Long Island’s leaders in Aquablation therapy to shrink the enlarged prostate or remove prostate tissue without traditional open surgery. Other minimally invasive solutions include Rezum water vapor therapy and the UroLift system.

2. ED, defined as difficulty obtaining or sustaining an erection, affects both fertility and confidence. Medical and surgical solutions include oral medication management, penile injections and penile prosthesis (implant) surgery to restore function.

3. Peyronie’s disease (penile curvature) is caused by a plaque buildup inside the penis, leading to significant curvature and pain. Dr. Kashani can prescribe nonsurgical treatment options like Xiaflex® injection to break down the plaque or recommend penile reconstruction surgery to correct the curvature and restore function.

4. Low testosterone (Low-T or male hypogonadism) causes a range of physical, sexual, and emotional symptoms, including reduced sex drive, ED, fatigue, loss of muscle mass, increased body fat or depression. It is primarily treated through Testosterone Replacement Therapy alongside lifestyle modifications and addressing any underlying medical conditions.

Dr. Herman and urologists at Mount Sinai South Nassau also specialize in vasectomy male sterilization, where the tubes carrying sperm (vas deferens) are cut or sealed and microsurgical vasectomy reversal to reconnect the tubes to restore the flow of sperm back into the semen.

All treatment plans are complemented by comprehensive education and counseling so that patients may achieve maximal outcomes. For more information or to contact the hospital’s urologic specialists, call 1-877-SOUTH-NASSAU or visit https://www. mountsinai.org/ locations/south-nassau.

One Healthy Way Oceanside, NY 11572 • 877-SOUTH-NASSAU (877-768-8462) • www.mountsinai.org/southnassau

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And the Experts Agree

At Mount Sinai South Nassau, patient safety isn’t just a priority— it’s a standard, one we work on every day. And the experts agree.

We’ve earned national recognition for patient safety, including an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group and the Healthgrades Patient Safety Excellence Award.

That means better outcomes for our patients with lower risk of infections or hospital acquired conditions.

When it comes to your health, nothing matters more than knowing you’re in a place where patient safety matters most.

Learn more at mountsinai.org/southnassau

Fit after 50 Invest in yourself, strengthen your future

By Kristin Kirkpatrick, MS, RD, LD

If you’re a man over 50, it’s probably more difficult for you to rebound from a bucket of wings, a doughnut binge or a six-pack of beer than in your younger days. Bad habits take more of a toll as you age. Don’t wait until you have high blood pressure or gain 50 pounds to make a change.

Cut the salt for heart health

Here’s a shocker: One in 10 deaths in U.S. adults are connected to eating too much salt. Sixty percent of those deaths occur in men. Too much sodium and too little potassium raise your blood pressure, a major contributor to heart disease.

Cutting back on sodium bombs such as bread, cheese and processed foods can lower your risk. Add more heart-healthy leafy greens to your diet, and get more potassium through foods such as bananas. As a bonus, you’ll get fewer wrinkles.

Stay sharp

Staying mentally sharp is just as important as maintaining physical strength after 50 — and nutrition can play a powerful role in supporting brain health. A growing body of research suggests that the foods men eat during midlife may influence

cognitive health and the risk of dementia and memory-related conditions later on. One approach frequently linked to better brain function is the Mediterranean diet, which emphasizes healthy unsaturated fats while limiting saturated fats. Foods such as fish, nuts, olive oil and other plant-based oils may help support long-term cognitive wellness, proving that smart eating habits can benefit both body and mind as the years go by.

Keep your bones strong

Osteoporosis is not just a woman’s disease. Men lose bone mass after age 50, too. You may benefit from supplemental calcium and probiotics in the diet.

A recent study in The Journal of Cellular Physiology found a connection between probiotic supplements and increased bone density in male mice. Researchers from the study commented that probiotics may help treat osteoporosis in the future, in addition to aiding digestive health.

Stick with water for prostate health

When it comes to satisfying your taste buds, most men prefer soda over water. But the consequences to your future health may not be worth the extra flavor. New research suggests that 180,000

deaths per year may be related to sugary soft drinks.

For sexual health, go natural

If you think red meat is manly and vegetables are wimpy, forget it — especially if you want a healthy love life. Eating too much red meat can clog your arteries and bump up your levels of bad LDL cholesterol, both of which can cause

erectile dysfunction. For better performance, get more protein from plants and powerhouses such as black and red kidney beans, and cut back on red meat, refined sugars and trans fat.

Photo: Aging will happen no matter what you do, but you can age with grace and good health with the right diet and plenty of exercise. Just remember: It’s never too late to start making good decisions.

Good sleep

It matters more than you think

For many men, sleep often falls to the bottom of the priority list viewed as downtime that gets in the way of work, responsibilities and productivity. Late nights and early mornings may feel like the price of getting more done, but these misconceptions about sleep can come at a cost, preventing you from unlocking the full potential of a healthy mind and body.

In truth, sleep is one of the most important investments you can make in your overall well-being. Far from being wasted time, sleep is when the body works hardest behind the scenes restoring energy, repairing tissues and preparing both mind and body for the day ahead.

Many guys simply don’t realize that they need more sleep. They view sleepiness as a part of the “bro code.” It’s a positive sign that they’re working hard and on the road to success. It’s a badge of honor not to sleep for more than three to four hours for many guys. Wrong!

Sleep is an essential component of a healthy lifestyle

Quality sleep is a game-changer for your overall health and well-being. Every person has their own need for sleep. This need varies from one person to another. On average, most adults need

seven to eight hours of sleep each night to feel alert and well rested. Many men do not get this much sleep on a regular basis. As a result, they are not able to function at a maximum level of energy and concentration.

Here’s why you should prioritize getting good, quality sleep for your overall health.

Muscle recovery: Sleep plays a crucial role in repairing and rebuilding your muscles after workouts. It aids in muscle growth, increases strength, and helps you perform at your best.

Mental sharpness: Want to stay sharp, focused, and productive? Quality sleep enhances cognitive function, memory, and decision-making skills, giving you that mental edge you need.

Hormonal balance: Adequate sleep helps regulate testosterone levels, which are essential for men’s vitality, muscle mass, bone density, and overall energy levels. Get your Zzz’s to keep those hormones in check!

Heart health: Poor sleep has been linked to an increased risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, and stroke. Prioritizing quality sleep can contribute to a healthier heart and cardiovascular system.

Stress buster: Sleep is nature’s ultimate

stress buster! Getting enough restful sleep can help reduce stress, improve mood, and enhance your overall mental well-being.

Tips for successful sleep

So guys, lose the thinking that it’s “cool” not to sleep. Check out these healthy sleep habits provided by the experts at American Academy of Sleep Medicine to get the sleep you need for a productive and healthy life.

√ Be consistent. Go to bed when you are sleepy and try to wake up at the same time every day, even on weekends.

√ Limit time in bed. Don’t use your bed for other non-sleep activities, such as watching television or checking email or

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monitoring social media.

√ Make your bedroom a sleep haven. A quiet and relaxing bedroom environment will help you fall asleep and stay asleep. Keep the bedroom at a comfortable temperature but slightly cool.

√ Limit the caffeine if need be. Avoid coffee, tea, soda and other caffeine sources in the evening hours.

√ Also avoid alcohol and heavy meals close to bedtime.

√ Get at least those seven hours.

Photo: Your sleep is too important for you to ignore the signs of bad sleep hygiene. It will affect the quality of every other area of your life.

Discussion dives into media literacy programs

the university in 2006.

“I realized, back then, that even they were very confused and overwhelmed about what information they can trust,” he said.

He voiced his concerns to then-Stony Brook University President Shirley Strum Kenny.

“I said it is no longer sufficient for journalism schools in the United States to just prepare the journalists of the future,” he said. “If we don’t prepare the news consumers, the future citizens, journalism won’t survive. People won’t be able to distinguish what’s real journalism. The country won’t survive, and students will have a hard time making decisions.”

A news literacy course, across all disciplines, became available to students in 2006. Schneider said the course has been taught to 12,000 students at Stony Brook, shared with 20 universities around the country, adapted overseas, and implemented into local school districts.

Several challenges overwhelm news consumers, perhaps more so today than 20 years ago, including information overload; speed versus accuracy of the information one receives; deciphering who’s actually a journalist; a crisis of authenticity; and one’s personal struggle in overcoming their own bias.

Schneider shared details of several studies, including one conducted by

youth to be smart media consumers.

Stanford University, which clearly demonstrates that today’s youth cannot navigate the media climate.

“Our students are not getting this, and they’re not getting it because we’re in a revolution, really, in communication, and we haven’t prepared them for it,” Schneider said.

Stony Brook’s students have demonstrated that they leave the news literacy program with a greater knowledge of current events and a higher motivation

to consume news, he said. The lessons, Schneider added, stick with them as they continue their academic journeys. In local schools, as early as kindergarten, news literacy programs have been adapted to teach young students to consider the “whole story.” He pointed to an example in which a teacher would read the fairy tale, “The Three Little Pigs,” and challenge students to think about the story, as told from the perspective of the “big bad wolf.”

No matter the age, Schneider explained, or the specific lesson, effective news literacy programs in school districts encourage students to ask themselves: “Can I reach a conclusion?”

Nassau County districts that have incorporated a news literacy program include Jericho, Seaford, Lawrence, Plainview-Old Bethpage, Herricks, Baldwin, Malverne and Cold Spring Harbor.

Through the program, students receive a user guide, which also was distributed to meeting attendees, explaining that news consumers should consider reading the story before it is shared on social media and to ensure that the source is known. Schneider encouraged news readers to “wait and see” — because stories develop over time — and to simply “take a break,” when news becomes too overwhelming.

On a parting note, Schneider encouraged attendees and members of the women’s alliance to speak with their local school districts, ask questions, and encourage them to implement a news literacy program if they haven’t already. Under the news literacy center at Stony Brook, teachers can participate in a four-day summer program to learn how to best explain news consumption practices to their students.

To learn more about available programming and actionable steps, contact howard.schneider@stonybrook.edu and visit CenterForNewsLiteracy.org.

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Howard Schneider, founder of the Center for news Literacy at Stony Brook university, led an engaging presentation with the South Shore Women’s alliance on how to teach today’s

STEPPING OUT

From vine to basket

Red, ripe and ready to pick

By Karen Bloom

June brings one of the region’s most anticipated harvests — strawberry season.

For a few fleeting weeks, local fields burst with rows of bright red berries, offering the unmistakable sweetness and flavor that only fresh-picked fruit can deliver. It’s a seasonal tradition that invites families outdoors to enjoy sunny days and fill baskets at nearby U-Pick farms.

While spring fades into summer, strawberries reach their peak here, ripening throughout June and rewarding pickers with fruit far sweeter than supermarket varieties shipped from afar. The short harvest season makes each bite feel like a celebration of early summer.

And the enjoyment doesn’t end at the farm. Back home, those ruby-red berries can take center stage in everything from simple snacks to homemade desserts and refreshing seasonal recipes, bringing a taste of our Long Island summer to every table.

Classic Strawberry Shortcake

The quintessential treat is always in style.

• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature

• 1 package (16 ounces) strawberries

• 3 tablespoons sugar

• 1/2 cup heavy cream

• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 2 cups all-purpose flour

• 1 teaspoon cream of tartar

• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 4 tablespoons chilled unsalted butter, cut into small pieces

• 3/4 cups milk

Hull strawberries and cut each in half. Combine half of strawberries in a bowl with 2 tablespoons sugar. Combine cream and vanilla with remaining sugar and set aside. Stir cream occasionally to dissolve sugar.

Preheat oven to 350° F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and trace outline of an 8-inch circle. Set aside.

Whisk together flour, cream of tartar, baking soda and salt in a large bowl. With a pastry cutter or 2 knives, cut in 4 tablespoons butter until

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mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in milk until dough just comes together. Pat dough into an 8-inch circle using outline on parchment paper as a guide. Bake about 30 minutes or until lightly golden brown.

Remove from oven and let cool 5 minutes on pan. Using a serrated knife, slice crosswise in half and carefully separate. Spread insides with remaining room temperature butter. Combine strawberries and cover bottom shortcake layer with half of the strawberry mixture. Replace top cake layer on bottom layer and cover with remaining strawberries. Serve warm, cut into wedges and drizzled with sweetened cream.

Strawberry Arugula Salad

This colorful salad makes a healthy, flavorful statement on your summer table.

• 5 ounces arugula

• 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil

• 1 pound strawberries, thinly sliced

• 3/4 cup finely chopped red onion (about ½ small onion)

• 4 ounces crumbled goat cheese or feta, or 1 ripe avocado, diced

• 1/2 cup roasted and salted sunflower seeds

• 1/2 cup halved and thinly sliced radish (about 3 medium)

• 1 medium jalapeño, very thinly sliced (omit if sensitive to spice)

Balsamic vinaigrette:

¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil

1 ½ tablespoons balsamic vinegar

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

½ tablespoon maple syrup or honey

1 clove garlic, pressed or minced

Pinch of fine sea salt, to taste

Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Assemble the salad: On a large serving platter or in a large serving bowl, layer the ingredients as listed.

Prepare the vinaigrette: In a liquid measuring cup or small bowl, combine all of the ingredients and whisk until fully blended. Taste, and add more salt or pepper if needed. The dressing should be nice and tangy, but you can add more maple syrup for balance if desired.

When ready to serve the salad, drizzle vinaigrette on top, and toss to combine. Serve promptly. (If you’re planning to have leftovers, store the salad and dressing separately and toss before serving.) Stored separately, leftovers will keep well for 3 to 4 days.

Strawberry-Ricotta Pastry

Perfect for a party or simply indulging yourself, these addictive pastry puffs make it hard to stop at one.

• 2 sheets puff pastry

• 1/2 cup, plus 1 tablespoon, heavy cream

• 1/2 cup granulated sugar, divided

• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

• 1 tablespoon water

• 1 basket fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced

• 1/2 cup homemade, part-skim or whole milk ricotta cheese

• 1/4 cup powdered sugar

• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Heat oven to 400 F.

Cut both puff pastry sheets into nine squares. Make slit in corner of each square toward middle of pastry. Fold corners to other corners to create pinwheel shape. Brush pastry with 1 tablespoon heavy cream. Combine 1/4 cup granulated sugar and ground cinnamon then sprinkle on each puff pastry.

Bake 12-15 minutes until pastry is golden brown and raised.

In medium saucepan on medium to high heat, pour in remaining granulated sugar and water. Once sugar is dissolved, pour in fresh strawberries. Bring mixture to boil then simmer 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until strawberries are broken apart and semi-thick sauce is created. Let chill in refrigerator 2 hours. To chill faster, put in freezer 45 minutes.

In medium bowl, using mixer, whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Set aside. In separate medium bowl, combine ricotta cheese, powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Mix until fluffy. Return whipped cream to ricotta mixture and whip 1-2 minutes until mixture is light and fluffy.

Spoon ricotta cream into center of each puff pastry pinwheel. Spoon strawberry compote in middle of ricotta mixture.

Sands Point Preserve’s reserve’s historic mansions and waterfront grounds are the majestic backdrop for a lively musical afternoon. Northwinds Symphonic Band returns with “Broadway, Movies, and Light Classics.” The concert (indoors) features treasured tunes from the big screen to the Broadway stage. Conductors Helen P. Bauer and Brandon Bromsey’s entertaining program of instrumental and vocal selections from popular movies and Broadway shows, as well as familiar classics., with music music from “Cyberworld 3D,” favorites from “Star Wars” and much more. The concert also pays tribute to Louis Armstrong with Satchmo! A special appearance by Broadway performer Karen Murphy and tenor Joe Stroppel are among the highlights. Consider bringing a picnic lunch to enjoy on the majestic grounds prior to the concert.

Sunday, June 7, 3 p.m. $10. 127 Middle Neck Road, Sands Point. Sands Point Preserve, 127 Middle Neck Road. For information, visit sandspointpreserveconservancy.org or call (516) 571-7901.

David Lee Roth

Get ready to jump! Diamond Dave is back! The iconic, high-flying frontman of Van Halen is bringing his legendary swagger and a massive arsenal of rock anthems to the Paramount stage. Fans can expect a high-octane night packed with timeless hits like “Jump,” “Panama,” and “Runnin’ with the Devil.”

This tour marks a massive return for the rock legend, who officially ended a five-year hiatus from the stage last May with a triumphant, headline-making debut at the M3 Rock Festival. Far from a strippeddown nostalgic act, Roth backs up his signature showmanship with a powerhouse new eight-piece band to perfectly replicates those massive, classic Van Halen harmonies. Between the fresh musical muscle and Roth’s undiminished, charismatic stage presence, this promises to be an unforgettable night of nostalgia and high-energy rock ‘n’ roll.

Sunday, June 7, 8 p.m. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. Tickets available at ticketmaster.com or paramountny.com.

Classic Strawberry Shortcake

Strawberry Arugula Salad

Strawberry-Ricotta Pastry

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JUN

Family theater

Long Island Children’s Museum stages

“Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical!,” back at the museum by popular demand. With a script written by Mo Willems, the creator of the award-winning “Pigeon” picture books, and featuring music by Deborah Wicks La Puma (Elephant & Piggie’s We Are in a Play!), this show is even more fun than staying up late and having a hot dog party! It’s not easy being the Pigeon since you never get to do anything. But when the Bus Driver has a crisis that threatens to make her passengers (gasp!) late, maybe that wily bird can finally do something. Featuring an innovative mix of songs, and feathers, Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical! is sure to get everyone’s wings flapping. $11 with museum admission ($9 members), $15 theater only.

• Where: 11 Davis Ave., Garden City

• Time: 10:15 a.m. and noon.; also June 7, June 10-11

• Contact: licm.org or call (516) 224-5800

JUN

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The Performance Poets Association meets the first Saturday of every month at the East Meadow Library. Each meeting features powers, followed by open mic.

• Where: 1886 Front St., East Meadow

• Time: 1 p.m.

• Contact: EastMeadow.info

Storybook Stroll

Bring the kids to Old Westbury Gardens for a Storybook Stroll. Little listeners are invited to participate in a guided stroll through the Gardens, with a reading of “The Secret Garden” by Callista Brill (based on Frances Hodgson Burnett) Along the way, discover nature’s wonders, in the formal gardens. The tour ends at the Thatched Cottage with a story and hands-on craft for each child to take home.

• Where: 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury

• Time: 10:30-11:30 a.m.

• Contact: oldwestburygardens.org or call (516) 333-0048 .

Ukrainian American Night

Celebrate Ukrainian culture in Eisenhower Park with performances and more.

• Where: Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, Field 6/6A, East Meadow

• Time: 6 p.m.

• Contact: Visit UCCA Long Island Chapter on Facebook

Big Bad Voodoo Daddy

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Meadow

• Time: 2 p.m.

• Contact: (516) 459-7060

Community Day

East Meadow Community Day, a free event for all residents of East Meadow, returns.

• Where: Speno Park

• Time: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

• Contact: Email EMCommunityDay@gmail.com

Rhythm, Roots and Art

Families can participate in African American Music Appreciation Month at Long Island Children’s Museum by exploring the powerful sounds and rhythms that have shaped music history. Together sample a variety of songs from influential African American artist and genres and turn the sounds into art at the drop-in program. For ages 3+.

• Where: 11 Davis Ave., Garden City

• Time: Noon-2 p.m.

• Contact: licm.org or call (516) 224-5800

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• Time: 8 p.m.

Contemporary swing revival band Big Bad Voodoo Daddy visits the Paramount ready to cut loose. Since their formation in the early nineties in Ventura, Calif., the band has toured virtually nonstop, performing on average over 150 shows a year, and has produced a sizable catalog of recorded music. Early on, during their legendary residency at the Derby nightclub in Los Angeles, they reminded the world, in the midst of the grunge era no less, that it was still cool to swing. The band, co-founded by singer Scotty Morris and drummer Kurt Sodergren, was at the forefront of the swing revival of that time, blending a vibrant fusion of the classic American sounds of jazz, swing, and dixieland, with the energy and spirit of contemporary culture. Taking inspiration from the creators of this uniquely American art form, the band’s original horn-infused music and legendary high energy show introduces the genre to a new and younger generation while remaining cognizant and respectful of the music’s rich legacy. Together for over 32 years, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy — famously named after an autograph by blues legend Albert Collins — has appeared in concert venues across the world, sold millions of records, and had their music appear in movies and television shows. With sold-out concerts from the Hollywood Bowl to Lincoln Center, appearances with many of the country’s finest symphony the band continues its decades long mission to celebrate and revitalize jazz and swing music — America’s original musical art form — and bring joy to audiences around the world.

Whatever Floats Your Boat

Long Island Children’s Museum welcomes families to celebrate the opening of the H2Oh! Water Play exhibit by creating a floating boat. Put your boat to the test in a water tub to see if it sinks or floats at the drop-in program. For ages 3+.

• Where: 11 Davis Ave., Garden City

• Time: Noon-2 p.m.

• Contact: licm.org or call (516) 224-5800

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Rockin’ at the park

Eisenhower Summer Concert Series is back and welcomes Fun Lovin’ Criminals and Blessid Union of Souls bands.

• Where: Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow

• Time: 76 p.m.

• Contact: (516) 572-0200

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Reverse Raffle with Kiwanis Club

The Kiwanis Club welcomes all for a reverse raffle and dinner at Borrelli’s. $40 per ticket; only 200 tickets available; JUN

dinner an extra $25.

• Where: 1580 Hempstead Tpke.

• Time: 7:30 p.m.

• Contact: Debbie Kirsh at dkirsh01@aol.com

Harmonize With Long Island Harmonizers

Love to sing? So do the Long Island Harmonizers. The chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society 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 libraries, assisted living facilities, hospitals, and local events. All are welcome to visit one of their weekly rehearsals. Come listen, meet the chorus, and — if you’d like —j oin in and sing. No musical experience is necessary, just a love of singing and a desire to have fun making music together.

• Where: Faith Lutheran Church, 231 Jackson Ave, Syosset

• Time: Tuesdays, 7:30-9:30 p.m.

• Contact: Call: Rich, (516) 521-4779, or Dennis, (516) 680-8036, or visit longislandharmonizers.org

• Where: The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington

• Contact: ticketmaster.com or paramountny.com

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David Lerner Associates Police Appreciation Run

Runners will hit the pavement in Eisenhower Park, demonstrating appreciation for local police.

• Where: Field 2, Eisenhower Park

• Time: 7 p.m.

• Contact: Events.EliteFeats. com/26appreciation

Grooves with Amber Ferrari Band

Eisenhower Summer Concert Series hosts the Amber Ferrari Band. The nine-piece band plays tunes from the ‘60s through the ‘90s.

• Where: Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow

• Time: 6 p.m.

• Contact: (516) 572-0200

JUN

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American Legion Riders Breakout Party

The newest American Legion Riders Chapter Post 1082 celebrates its breakout. $25 donation; includes food, cash bar, and a 50/50 raffle.

• Where: 294 Bellmore Road, East

Book talk East Meadow Public Library hosts a discussion on ‘Anita de Monte Laughs Last’ by Xochitl Gonzalez.

• Where: 1886 Front St., East Meadow

• Time: 7 p.m.

• Contact: EastMeadow.info

JUN

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Eisenhower Summer Concert Series continues with anEarth Wind & Fire Tribute by D’votion, a Gospel Choir and DRIFT featuring members of TAUK and MJT.

• Where: Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow

• Time: 7 p.m.

• Contact: (516) 572-0200

Public Notices

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU

RIDGEWOOD SAVINGS

BANK Plaintiff, Against LAURA L. PIERCE A/K/A

LAURA PIERCE, et al., Defendant(s)

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 07/06/2023, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction, on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. 11501 on 6/17/2026 at 2:00PM, premises known as 24 Cedar Road, Westbury, New York 11590, and described as follows:

ALL that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Westbury, Town of North Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York.

Section 0011 Block 00414 Lot 00027

The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $330,879.28 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 608239/2019

If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the then Court Appointed Referee will cancel the Foreclosure Auction. This Auction will be held rain or shine.

Janine Lynam, Esq., Referee.

MCCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, LLC, 10 Midland Avenue, Suite 205, Port Chester, NY 10573

Dated: 4/6/2026 File Number: 19-300909 CA 160155

Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee’s Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on February 10, 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 June 12, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 682 Lowell Street, Westbury, NY 11590. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of North Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 10, Block 37 and Lot 9. Approximate amount of judgment is $641,333.19 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #612141/2024. Cash will not be accepted.

Jjais A. Forde, Esq., Referee Knuckles & Manfro, LLP, 120 White Plains Road, Suite 215, Tarrytown, New York 10591, Attorneys for Plaintiff 160142

LEGAL NOTICE

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK

INDEX NO.: 618669/2025

Date Filed: 08/29/2025

SUMMONS

Plaintiff designates Nassau County as the Place of Trial. Designation of Venue is based upon the situs of the Subject Property. Subject Property: 2341 Devon Street, East Meadow, New York 11554.

AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN TO JOHN MCCAFFERY A/K/A

JOHN J. MCCAFFERY; JOHN DOE AND JANE DOE 1 THROUGH 50, INTENDING TO BE THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, DISTRIBUTEES, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, TRUSTEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, AND ASSIGNEES OF THE ESTATE OF JOHN MCCAFFERY A/K/A

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, vs. CARLOS DERAS, ET AL., Defendant(s).

DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE REGISTERED HOLDERS OF GSAMP TRUST 2006-SD2, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-SD2, Plaintiff,against- CHRISTINA MCCAFFERY AS HEIR AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN TO JOHN MCCAFFERY A/K/A

JOHN J. MCCAFFERY; THOMAS MCCAFFERY AS HEIR AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN TO JOHN MCCAFFERY A/K/A

JOHN J. MCCAFFERY; TIMOTHY MCCAFFERY AS HEIR AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN TO JOHN MCCAFFERY A/K/A

JOHN J. MCCAFFERY; SAMANTHA MCCAFFERY AS HEIR

JOHN J. MCCAFFERY, WHO WAS BORN IN 1961 AND DIED ON JUNE 24, 2024, A RESIDENT OF NASSAU COUNTY, WHOSE LAST KNOWN ADDRESS WAS 2341 DEVON STREET, EAST MEADOW, NEW YORK 11554, THEIR SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST IF ANY OF THE AFORESAID DEFENDANTS BE DECEASED, THEIR RESPECTIVE HEIRS AT LAW, NEXT OF KIN, AND SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST OF THE AFORESAID CLASSES OF PERSON, IF THEY OR ANY OF THEM BE DEAD, AND THEIR RESPECTIVE HUSBANDS, WIVES OR WIDOWS, IF ANY, ALL OF WHOM AND WHOSE NAMES AND PLACES, ARE UNKNOWN TO PLAINTIFF; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA O/B/O INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE; “JOHN DOE #1” through “JOHN DOE #12,” the last twelve names being fictitious and unknown to plaintiff, the persons or parties intended being the tenants, occupants, persons or corporations, if any, having or claiming an interest in or lien upon the Subject Property described in the Complaint, Defendants. TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the Complaint is not served with this Summons, to serve a notice of appearance on the Plaintiff’s Attorney within twenty (20) days after the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within thirty (30) days after the service is complete if this Summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York) in the event the United States of

America is made a party defendant, the time to answer for the said United States of America shall not expire until sixty (60) days after service of the Summons; and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. NOTICE: YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME. If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to the mortgage company will not stop the foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE REGISTERED HOLDERS OF GSAMP TRUST 2006-SD2, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-SD2) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. McCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, LLC By: MELISSA S. DICERBO, ESQ. Attorneys for Plaintiff One Huntington Quadrangle, Suite 4N25 Melville, NY 11747 631-812-4084 8 55-845-2584 facsimile File # 18-301439 HELP FOR HOMEOWNERS IN FORECLOSURE: NEW YORK STATE LAW REQUIRES THAT WE SEND YOU THIS NOTICE ABOUT THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY. SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT: YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME. IF YOU FAIL TO RESPOND TO THE SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT IN THIS FORECLOSURE ACTION, YOU MAY LOSE YOUR HOME. PLEASE READ THE SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT CAREFULLY. YOU SHOULD IMMEDIATELY

CONTACT AN ATTORNEY OR YOUR LOCAL LEGAL AID OFFICE TO OBTAIN ADVICE ON HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF. SOURCES OF INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE: The State encourages you to become informed about your options in foreclosure. In addition to seeking assistance from an attorney or legal aid office, there are government agencies and nonprofit organizations that you may contact for information about possible options, including trying to work with your lender during this process. To locate an entity near you, you may call the toll-free helpline maintained by the New York State Department of Financial Services at 1-800-342-3736 or visit the Department`s website at www.dfs.ny.gov. RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS: YOU ARE NOT REQUIRED TO LEAVE YOUR HOME AT THIS TIME. You have the right to stay in your home during the foreclosure process. You are not required to leave your home unless and until your property is sold at auction pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and sale. Regardless of whether you choose to remain in your home, YOU ARE REQUIRED TO TAKE CARE OF YOUR PROPERTY and pay property taxes in accordance with state and local law. FORECLOSURE RESCUE SCAMS: Be careful of people who approach you with offers to “save” your home. There are individuals who watch for notices of foreclosure actions in order to unfairly profit from a homeowner`s distress. You should be extremely careful about any such promises and any suggestions that you pay them a fee or sign over your deed. State law requires anyone offering such services for profit to enter into a contract which fully describes the services they will perform and fees they will charge, and which prohibits them from taking any money from you until they have completed all such promised services. § 1303 NOTICE 16-12-20* 160200

LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU

Index No.: 603446/2023

Date Filed: 05/07/2026

SECOND

SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS

Plaintiff designates Nassau County as the Place of Trial.

Designation of Venue is based upon the situs of the Subject Property.

Subject Property: 7 Hyacinth Road, Levittown, New York 11756.

HSBC BANK USA, N.A., AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE FOR THE REGISTERED NOTEHOLDERS OF RENAISSANCE HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST 2006-3, Plaintiff,against- COLIN CAUSEMAN HEIR AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN OF DONNA CAUSEMAN; BRIANNE CAUSEMAN HEIR AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN OF DONNA CAUSEMAN; “JOHN DOE” AND “JANE DOE” 1 THROUGH 50, Intending To Be The Unknown Heirs, Distributees, Devisees, Grantees, Trustees, Lienors, Creditors, And Assignees Of The Estate Of DONNA CAUSEMAN, Who Was Born In 1960 And Died on JULY 7, 2025, A Resident Of Nassau County, Whose Last Known Address Was 7 Hyacinth Road, Levittown, NY 11756-2312, Their Successors In Interest If Any Of The Aforesaid Defendants Be Deceased, Their Respective Heirs At Law, Next Of Kin, And Successors In Interest Of The Aforesaid Classes Of Person, If They Or Any Of Them Be Dead, And Their Respective Husbands, Wives Or Widows, If Any, All Of Whom And Whose Names And Places are unknown to the Plaintiff; LVNV FUND LLC A/P/O CAPITAL ONE; EQUABLE ASCENT FINANCIAL LLC; DIANE REUTHER; TRAGER FUEL OIL CO. INC; CLERK OF NASSAU COUNTY; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA O/B/O INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; “JOHN DOE #1” through “JOHN DOE #12” the last twelve names being fictitious and unknown to the plaintiff, the persons or parties

intended being the tenants, occupants, persons or corporations, if any, having or claiming an interest in or lien upon the Subject Property described in the Complaint, Defendants. TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the Complaint is not served with this Summons, to serve a notice of appearance on the Plaintiff’s Attorney within twenty (20) days after the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within thirty (30) days after the service is complete if this Summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York) in the event the United States of America is made a party defendant, the time to answer for the said United States of America shall not expire until sixty (60) days after service of the Summons; and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. NOTICE: YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME. If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to the mortgage company will not stop the foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (HSBC BANK USA, N.A., AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE FOR THE REGISTERED NOTEHOLDERS OF RENAISSANCE HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST 2006-3) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. This action was commenced to foreclose a mortgage against real property located at 7 Hyacinth Road Levittown, New York 11756. McCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, LLC By: Caren Bailey, Esq. Attorneys for Plaintiff One Huntington Quadrangle, Suite 4N25 Melville, NY 11747 631-812-4084 8 55-845-2584 facsimile HELP FOR HOMEOWNERS IN FORECLOSURE: NEW YORK STATE LAW REQUIRES THAT WE SEND YOU THIS NOTICE ABOUT THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY. SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT: YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME. IF YOU FAIL TO RESPOND TO THE SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT IN THIS FORECLOSURE ACTION, YOU MAY LOSE YOUR HOME. PLEASE READ THE SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT CAREFULLY. YOU SHOULD IMMEDIATELY CONTACT AN ATTORNEY OR YOUR LOCAL LEGAL AID OFFICE TO OBTAIN ADVICE ON HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF. SOURCES OF INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE: The State encourages you to become informed about your options in foreclosure. In addition to seeking assistance from an attorney or legal aid office, there are government agencies and nonprofit organizations that you may contact for information about possible options, including trying to work with your lender during this process. To locate an entity near you, you may call the toll-free helpline maintained by the New York State Department of Financial Services at 1-800-342-3736 or visit the Department`s website at www.dfs.ny.gov. RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS: YOU ARE NOT REQUIRED TO LEAVE YOUR HOME AT THIS TIME. You have the right to stay in your home during the foreclosure process. You are not required to leave your home unless and until your property is sold at auction pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and sale. Regardless of whether you choose to remain in your home, YOU ARE REQUIRED TO TAKE CARE OF YOUR PROPERTY and pay property taxes in accordance with state and local law.

June 4, 2026

Public Notices

FORECLOSURE RESCUE

SCAMS: Be careful of people who approach you with offers to “save” your home. There are individuals who watch for notices of foreclosure actions in order to unfairly profit from a homeowner`s distress. You should be extremely careful about any such promises and any suggestions that you pay them a fee or sign over your deed. State law requires anyone offering such services for profit to enter into a contract which fully describes the services they will perform and fees they will charge, and which prohibits them from taking any money from you until they have completed all such promised services. § 1303 NOTICE 16-12-20* 160326

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, GITSIT SOLUTIONS, LLC, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY IN ITS CAPACITY AS SEPARATE TRUSTEE OF GITSIT MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST BBPC1, Plaintiff, vs. UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DISTRIBUTEES OF THE ESTATE OF MARIAN B. MARIN0 A/K/A MARION B. MARINO, ET AL., Defendant(s).

Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on April 15, 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 July 2, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 2228 1st Street, East Meadow, NY 11554. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at East Meadow, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 50, Block 213 and Lots 10, 11, 12, and 13.

Approximate amount of judgment is $776,344.00 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #601775/2025.

Linda S. Agnew, Esq., Referee Friedman Vartolo LLP,

85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Firm File No.: 242972-2 160435

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, PEAK GARDEN

WESTBURY TRUST, Plaintiff, vs. DEIJH, INC., ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on January 7, 2025, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on July 1, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 195 Garden Street, Westbury, NY 11590. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Westbury (outside the Incorporated Village) in the Town of North Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 11, Block 503 and Lot 25. Approximate amount of judgment is $627,379.58 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #607687/2023.

Brian Carmody, Esq., Referee Vallely Mitola Ryan PLLC, 6851 Jericho Turnpike, Suite 165, Syosset, New York 11791, Attorneys for Plaintiff 160429

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 June 2026, 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

location(s):

EAST MEADOW NORTH JERUSALEM

ROAD (TH 43(B)/24)STOP - All traffic traveling southbound on Shari Lane shall come to a full stop.

LEVITTOWN ACCESS ROAD (TH 168/26) - STOPAll traffic traveling northbound on Division Avenue shall come to a full stop at the southeast corner of Access Road.

ACCESS ROAD (TH 168/26) - STOPAll traffic traveling southbound on Division Avenue shall come to a full stop at the west side opposite Access Road.

WEST HEMPSTEAD NASSAU BOULEVARD (TH 176/26) - STOP -

All traffic traveling eastbound of Guildford Court 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: May 27, 2026

Hempstead, New York BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD JOHN FERRETTI Supervisor KATE MURRAY Town Clerk 160553

LEGAL NOTICE CASE NO. 21527

RESOLUTION NO. 515-2026

Adopted: May 27, 2026

Senior Councilmember

Goosby offered the following resolution and moved its adoption:

RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING AND 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.

WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 509-2026, adopted May 12, 2026, a public hearing was duly held on the day of May 27, 2026, at the Town Meeting Pavilion, Hempstead Town Hall, 1 Washington Street, Hempstead, New York, on the proposed establishment and setting aside of a certain parking space

for motor vehicles for the sole use of holders of special parking permits issued by the County of Nassau to physically handicapped persons, in accordance with Section 202-48 of the Code of the Town of Hempstead, all as set forth in said resolution; and

WHEREAS, after due consideration, this Town Board finds it to be in the public interest to establish and set aside a certain parking space for motor vehicles for the sole use of holders of special parking permits issued by the County of Nassau to physically handicapped persons;

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that in accordance with Section 202-48 of the Code of the Town of Hempstead, the following parking spaces be and the same hereby is set aside for the sole use of holders of special parking permits issued by the County of Nassau to physically handicapped persons:

BALDWIN ALLEN PLACE - north side, starting at a point 186 feet east of the east curbline of Grand Avenue, east for a distance of 20 feet.

(TH-147/26)

STEELE BOULEVARDsouth side, starting at a point 540 feet east of the east curbline of Milburn Avenue, east for a distance of 20 feet.

(TH-139/26)

BELLMORE FARMERS AVENUEwest side, starting at a point 288 feet north of the north curbline of Merrick Road, north for a distance of 20 feet.

(TH-130/26)

EAST MEADOW WENWOOD DRIVEwest side, starting at a point 84 feet south of the south curbline of Chaladay Lane, south for a distance of 22 feet.

(TH-152/26)

ELMONT

LEHRER AVENUE - east side, starting at a point 230 feet north of the north curbline of Rosser Avenue, north for a distance of 20 feet.

(TH-143/26)

WANTAGH

BEVERLY ROAD - east side, starting at a point 103 feet south of the south curbline of

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told why exactly the counselor identified a need for mentorship; the premise of the program is to allow a student to have time away from expectations and assumptions that would exist otherwise.

During the sessions, students have time to shape as they see fit: they can talk about their personal interests, their aspirations or, if they wish, the things that have been bothering them.

The program is named after Alan Hodish, an East Meadow attorney specializing in personal injury, criminal law and education law. His previous career of 20 years was teaching in Hempstead’s elementary schools. He combined these facets of his life 29 years ago to create the student mentorship program.

Participating schools included W.T. Clarke and Woodland middle schools in East Meadow; Jericho Middle School; and schools in the Westbury, Uniondale and Hempstead districts.

East Meadow Attorney Ted Rosenthal has been involved with the program for over 20 years. Throughout this time, he remembers many of the students whose lives he helped shape.

“One year, the mentee I had lost his father that summer before these are middle school kids, so they’re sixth to eighth grade, and at the end of the year I got a telephone call from his mother

Bellport Avenue, south for a distance of 20 feet.

(TH-151/26) ; and, BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk shall enter this resolution in the minutes of the Town Board and shall publish a copy of this

saying that I had a real impact,” he said. “it’s very, very rewarding... it is one of the best things that I do during a year.”

Past Association President Dorian Glover is one of the mentors in the program, directly observing how their work affects young people for the better.

“I often feel like the students give more to me than I give to them,” he said. “It’s such a wonderful experience to be with them, share with them some of the ideas we have about shaping their future, but more importantly, listening to them… every class is different, so you have to do a lot more listening than talking, so when you meet them where they are, you can provide the guidance that you believe they may need in order to ensure that their brightest future.”

James Joseph, outgoing president of the Nassau County Bar Association, is an advocate for civic duty within the association. In addition to the mentorship program, the association supports other initiatives.

“We are one of the largest suburban bar associations in the country; we have about 4,000 members and we serve not only local attorneys, but the community,” he said. “We have various charities … there’s always events going on, and of course today’s event is one of quite a few that we’re really proud of, where we have a real impact on the community.”

resolution once in a newspaper having a general circulation in the Town of Hempstead, and shall post a copy hereof on the signboard maintained by her, and file in her office affidavits of such publication and posting. The foregoing resolution was seconded by Councilmember Schneider and adopted upon roll call as

Joseph D’Alessandro/Herald

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A. This is a typical case of “you snooze, you lose.” I regularly hear from people who tell me that their friends, contractors, even their attorneys, in some cases, give them “off the record” advice not to make waves, not to do anything. But the issues and requirements don’t just go away, and design professionals are held back from what you really wanted them to do, like an addition or a home makeover, many years later.

Waiting and ignoring the requirements has put you in a much more difficult situation. Since Sandy, the Federal Emergency Management Agency has required that people who received funding, whether directly from the federal agency or through public funds like New York Rising, had to confirm that the funds were put toward the repairs they were meant for. It’s just like providing your car insurance company the receipts and/or an inspection to confirm that the money they gave you for repairs was spent on the car, and not on some fraudulent luxury expense.

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In fact, one of the requirements is a “proof of loss” letter issued to the property owner, preferably the person who owned the property at the time of the flood. Switching to the next owner just complicates the process. Even though repair permits do not have a permit fee, most people made improvements during repairs, and your municipality recently doubled the fees for property improvements. So putting off the repair is now going to cost even more, which your buyer’s attorney might also realize while protecting the buyer.

When it comes to building department fees, one of the biggest municipalities, whose fees were more lenient, just raised them substantially. A couple who applied for permits in 2019, later hampered by the pandemic, saw their projected fees go from $2,000 to $4,600 this past month. Yes, it really did take that long, due to the pandemic and the stages of approval they had to go through, and they weren’t snoozing. Listen to the buyer’s attorney and follow through. Good luck!

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Rudy Ruettiger’s inspiring story

Recently Joe Cairo, former St. John’s basketball great Frank Alagia and I had the chance to meet Rudy Ruettiger, the inspiration for the cult classic film “Rudy,” based on Ruettiger’s improbable football “career” at Notre Dame. Ruettiger was in town to speak at Nassau Community College’s graduation.

Cairo and I are graduates of Notre Dame, and Alagia was heavily recruited by Notre Dame before deciding on St. John’s. We’re all longtime followers of college sports, and no collegiate sports program has had a more storied tradition than Notre Dame football.

The Fighting Irish have had, by last count, 94 All-Americans, 50 College Hall of Famers and seven Heisman Trophy winners. Ruettiger was none of these. He played for a total of less than 40 seconds, and made one tackle in Notre Dame’s final home game of the 1975 season, his senior year, against Georgia Tech. Because the Irish were leading 24-3 when Coach Dan Devine put Ruettiger

in the game, that tackle had zero impact on the game or the season.

Yet Rudy’s is one of the first names millions of sports fans will raise in a conversation not just about Notre Dame football, but college football in general. More than 50 years after his single moment of gridiron glory and 33 years after the film premiered, “Rudy” remains a cable television mainstay. Why?

Because Ruettiger’s story is what so many consider college sports, Notre Dame and the American Dream to be all about: hard work and a fighting spirit overcoming the odds.

The tale of his brief moment in the spotlight at Notre Dame is a cult classic.

Raised with 13 siblings in the very-blue-collar steel mill town of Joliet, Ill., Ruettiger demonstrated neither the academic nor the athletic skills to be accepted, let alone play football, at Notre Dame. He was dyslexic and underweight, a poor high school student and a mediocre football player. But his lifelong dream, like that of so many Catholic ethnic kids of his generation, was to play football at Notre Dame.

After serving in the Navy in the Vietnam War, Ruettiger began his quixotic quest to be admitted to Notre Dame. As the film recounts, after personal entreat-

ies to university priests and officials, he was admitted to its affiliate, Holy Cross Junior College, adjacent to the big school’s campus. He got a janitorial job and a place to sleep in the bowels of Notre Dame’s football facilities while studying at Holy Cross. Then, after several rejections and much tutoring, he was admitted to Notre Dame as a junior, and set out to make the football team as a walk-on.

He played on the practice team, going up against the varsity as it prepared for upcoming games but receiving no assurance that he would ever take the field at Notre Dame Stadium himself. But in that final game in 1975, he did.

As Ruettiger is the first to tell you, his story isn’t about football heroics. It’s about the American Dream of working hard to overcome hard times and disappointments without complaint or selfpity. It’s about Notre Dame’s commitment to academic and athletic excellence while staying loyal to lasting beliefs and principles. Its athletes had to measure up to the same academic requirements as other students, and experience the same living conditions. The players who were on the field on

Saturdays were in the classrooms, dining halls and dorms with other students during the week.

The day after our meeting, as I was writing this, Ruettiger called to continue our conversation. He and I are both concerned about how much things are changing in college sports. While college athletes are entitled to fair compensation, now, with the transfer portal, players sign lucrative contracts and can move from college to college one year to the next, season to season. Star players can transfer to play for a college team for one year, after barely setting foot on that school’s campus, and then play for a rival college the following year. This takes away the sense of identifying with players who share your experience — even so many Notre Dame “subway alumni” who have never attended the school but share its aspirations.

As a guy who has been through so much, however, Ruettiger has confidence that college sports will prevail, and he will continue to believe in his inspirational film and message. Whether the odds are great or small, whether in life or on the gridiron, old Notre Dame will win over all. Go, Irish!

Peter King is a former congressman, and a former chair of the House Committee on Homeland Security. Comments? pking@ liherald.com.

Much of what Ben Franklin said is being ignored

Ihave just celebrated another birthday, and there is no denying that I am up there in years on this planet. I take every birthday seriously, but in my case they’re a reminder that none of us are going to be around forever, and some of us have only a short time left to share our experiences with our friends and family.

The world around us is moving at such a rapid pace that it’s impossible to keep up with the blizzard of news that we endure each day. As we prepare to celebrate the 250th anniversary of our wonderful country, I often think about the Founding Fathers and the challenges they faced to tell the nation about their vision of what they wanted America to become, and about our responsibilities as its citizens.

Benjamin Franklin offered us many words of wisdom during the proceedings of the Constitutional Convention. He famously remarked, on leaving the

convention, that he and his colleagues had given us “a republic, if you can keep it.” He further offered, “Only a virtuous people are capable of freedom. As nations become more corrupt and vicious, they have more need of masters.”

WFranklin argued that self-governance relies directly on the moral character of its citizens. And lastly, he stated, “This Constitution can only end in despotism … when the people shall become so corrupted.” Those remarks were a warning that the system would fail if the people lost their capacity for self-governance. That’s a lot of wisdom to digest, and it takes time to unpack all of it.

advance his personal agenda.

hat would he think of our Congress, and a slush fund, and unapproved wars?

If I had to choose one example of how we have failed to heed Franklin’s words, it is the U.S. Congress. Starting around the fourth grade, history teachers tell us that we have three “equal” branches of government. That used to refer to Congress, the Supreme Court and the president. But today we have a neutered Congress, a feuding Supreme Court and a president who has successfully taken control of the levers of government to

I rarely comment about the happenings in the Republican Party, because I have enough issues with my fractured Democratic Party. But watching television the other night, I felt some sadness about Texas Sen. John Cornyn’s primary defeat. I relate to Cornyn because of my 23 years in the State Legislature. Government is only as good as the people who serve in it, and Cornyn, a Republican, was a hardworking, productive senator. I feel the same way about Louisiana’s Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy, who incurred the ire of President Trump for voting to impeach him after the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot. Cassidy, a physician, contributed much to the Senate, but also lost a primary last month.

What would Franklin think about the $1.776 billion slush fund created by Trump to reward the Jan. 6 rioters for their misdeeds? A number of Republican senators who have been silent on so many issues have spoken out against this money grab. Think of the significance of this concept. All of the money

given out will remain confidential. There are no restrictions on who can apply. People who assaulted Capitol policemen could walk away with taxpayer money.

The people who crafted our Constitution did so with the hope that we would avoid future wars, and only start them with the consent of Congress. The president has called the Iran war a “military operation” and a “skirmish,” but it has dramatically depleted our supply of sophisticated weapons. Depriving Iran of a nuclear weapon is important, but when the conflict is over, Iran will be better off, and capable of waging terror in the region for years to come.

Benjamin Frankin, and the many other signatories to the Constitution, hoped that we would, in time, become a better nation. These are the thoughts that occupy me as I enjoy another birthday. I worry not for me. I worry for my children, grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. We owe them a more perfect union.

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.

Keep your pets out of hot vehicles

We all know the dangers of leaving your child in a parked car, especially in the summer. But what most people don’t realize is the deadly consequences that can result from leaving your pet in a parked car, too.

This danger is not exaggerated; it’s science.

A parked car acts like a greenhouse, trapping heat inside that builds with alarming speed. According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, the temperature inside a vehicle parked on an 85-degree day can reach 104 degrees in just 10 minutes, and within an hour can soar more than 40 degrees above the outdoor temperature.

Even on days that feel merely warm — not scorching — the heat in a sealed vehicle can become lethal.

Many pet owners still cling to dangerous myths. Parking in the shade isn’t enough. Cracking the windows doesn’t offer meaningful relief. Leaving water in the car changes little. Once heat becomes trapped, the temperature rises rapidly and relentlessly.

What makes the situation even more dangerous is that animals can’t cool

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Battery energy storage is still too risky

To the Editor:

I have lived on Long Island for many years, and it’s part of my DNA. I was shocked to read the op-ed in the May 14-20 issue, “Battery energy storage isn’t just an experiment. It works,” by Nick Guariglia, the advocacy manager of the New York Offshore Wind Alliance. It was a completely one-sided commentary by an insider to the battery storage proposals floating around Long Island.

One basic, and most important, concern Mr. Guariglia didn’t mention is the lack of technology for avoiding lithium battery fires. The fires that have occurred in the U.S. and around the world caused by overheating energy-storage batteries are well documented. Fire departments, and fire marshals, across the U.S. acknowledge the lack of knowledge, appropriate tools and training of volunteer firefighters that’s necessary to manage these fires. Firefighters simply depend on hours of watering the batteries until the fire is extinguished.

This archaic process of putting out a fire costs thousands of gallons of expensive water, and the chemicals that burning lithium-based batteries release into our communities, and our Long Island waterways, are a key concern in the towns where these bat -

themselves the way humans do. People sweat efficiently. Dogs and cats rely primarily on panting. But when the air surrounding them is already hotter than their bodies, panting can actually worsen the problem by drawing in even hotter air. Heatstroke can occur in just minutes.

Certain kinds of pets face even greater risks. Older and overweight animals, and short-muzzled breeds such as pugs and bulldogs, struggle to regulate body temperature under normal conditions. Inside a hot car, they can quickly suffer brain damage, organ failure or death.

The warning signs of heatstroke are often easy to spot: heavy panting, frantic behavior and excessive drooling are early signs of distress. Bright red gums, vomiting, stumbling or collapse signal a medical emergency. At that point, every second matters.

If a pet appears to be overheating, it should immediately be moved to a cooler area and relieved with cool — not icecold — water while emergency veterinary care is sought. Ice water can shock the body and worsen the situation.

Unfortunately, many tragedies occur because owners convince themselves they will “only be gone a minute.” But a

quick stop in a store, coffee shop or pharmacy can turn deadly if a line forms or there’s another distraction.

If you see a pet left in a car, call 911. It’s always better to be safe than sorry.

The issue is serious enough that New York, and many other states, have laws addressing animals left in dangerous conditions inside vehicles.

New York Agriculture and Markets Law Section 353-d prohibits confining a companion animal in a vehicle during extreme heat or cold when doing so puts the animal in imminent danger of death or serious physical injury. The law authorizes police officers, firefighters, emergency responders and humane officers to remove the endangered animal if necessary. A pet owner can also face criminal cruelty charges if an animal is injured or dies after being left in a hot car.

But laws alone cannot solve the problem. Public awareness and personal responsibility matter most. The safest choice is also the simplest: If your pet can’t come inside with you, leave it at home. No errand, appointment or convenience is worth risking your four-legged best friend’s life.

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Decision making in 2026, frozen in place

remember “snap decisions”?

They’re now DOa. I sit down to write about the epidemic of obsessive overthinking that grips many of us as we try to get through the day, decision by decision. Should I set the alarm for 7:15 a.m. and have time for coffee, or 7:25 and sleep 10 more minutes?

Should I wear the boots to work? and how long should I think about this? You take my point. The problem isn’t just that the process of “choosing” is overwhelming. It’s that we can’t think fluidly. Our thoughts are fragmented by our screen life.

This has led to a kind of decision paralysis.

I need wallpaper. There must be thousands of choices, so why don’t I go online and look at all of them? Or I’m studying a menu: blackened tuna or chicken parm? I stare. Others are waiting for me.

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teries are proposed to be installed.

My own process is a little like fishing. I cast a line, like “What should I write about this week?” and if something bites, I go with it — except for recent times, when I sometimes lose the fish, or drop the rod, or forget why I’m standing on a riverbank in my brain, trying to land an idea.

So I was on the riverbank a minute ago, planning to explore more productive decision-making techniques, when my phone beeped, and told me there was an “audacious” recipe for cucumber salad waiting for me online. Who could resist?

tagainst institutionalized cruelty unworthy of a great country.

So that’s always a compelling topic, I thought, as I was looking up the details of the new $1.8 billion fund to “deliver payouts to people who say they were harmed by the justice system,” according to The Washington Post. That would include the people charged in the attack on the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.

he task at hand: choosing a topic for this first summer column. Easy, right? No.

after saving it to my online file of never-to-be-used recipes, I came back to my task at hand: choosing a topic for this first summer column. Easy, right? Wrong.

I am so riven by the political threats to our democracy that I believe I should use my space to resist, to support the integrity of the Constitution and to summon the help of people in power to stop the madness that is Trump. It’s my little bit. Maybe a reader or two will join me in pushing back

Let’s be clear: Our communities are not opposed to innovative ideas for generating much-needed added energy, but that shouldn’t come with a high risk of exposing our children and families to lithium batteries that have not yet proven to be manageable, but have proven to be fire-prone when they overheat. Let’s not ignore these facts and offer one-sided comments to the public.

Mr. Guariglia also failed to mention the critical nature of base-load generation, the foundation of consistent and reliable energy production. Before considering additional supplementary energy sources such as wind and solar, we must strengthen our existing power generation structure by repowering the E.F. Barrett, Northport and Port Jefferson power plants, and increasing their efficiency by converting them to combined-cycle-generation capacity from existing single-cycle generation. This will almost double their power output.

We must expand the capacity of the upstate Nine Mile Point nuclear power plants 1 and 2. Utilize the availability of clean natural gas to New York state via the new pipeline known as the North East Supply Enhancement project to supply Long Island plants. Take full advantage of the existing cross-Sound cables that transport energy to and from Long Island, as well as the Neptune cable, from Sayreville, N.J., that transmits electricity generated in the Midwest to Long Island.

Funding the above must take precedence over expending resources on inconsistent power generation from wind and solar projects or risky battery energy storage systems.

GEOrGE P. POMBar President, Glen Head-Glenwood Landing-Greenvale Civic Council

Editors’ note: Nick Guariglia’s op-ed did not appear in all print editions of the Herald, but can be found at liherald.com.

Paying the perpetrators? and as part of the deal, according to The New York Times, the Trumps, senior and junior, might not ever be subject to audits, like every other United States citizen. Basically, if they were so inclined — and I’m not suggesting they would cook the books — they would never have to pay a tax bill again. No one would be looking. My friends, conservative or liberal, how is that possibly OK?

I took a lunch break last hour, and while I was chowing down on a hamburger, I got a news alert that I could be dead by the time I finished my meal due to the risks of fatty meats and overprocessed hamburger rolls. and

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the energy drink I was swilling could trigger a heart attack from the caffeine content alone.

Well, that could make a good topic for a column, but by the time I returned to the computer, my weather app was screaming at me to take shelter, from “tornadic” activity in the area. Turned out to be a false alarm, but it did make me lose my train of thought…

Oh, yes. Deciding on what to write about today. I can’t choose just any topic, because a gene for obsessive rumination is part of my DNa, and I must believe that I have made the perfect decision for readers, for our moment and for me.

No need to rush and tell me I missed the mark. We all know, intellectually, that perfection is the enemy of the good. The quote is frequently attributed to Voltaire, but I’ve heard many writers offer a version. It’s so apt today, as we scroll day and night, trying to decide on the best all-night car wash or strapless bra or Korean barbecue. We can be consumed by the process or make peace with “good enough.” Good enough may keep us sane as we live through destabilizing times.

Randi can be reached at randik3@aol.com.

A performance by the nattily outfitted high school jazz band — Uniondale