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Fans gathered for a spirited U.S. vs. Australia World Cup watch party on June 19, hosted by Island FC and Nassau County. The crowd added energy and excitement as supporters followed every moment of the international matchup. Story, photos, Page 3.
By JoSEPH D’AlESSANDro jdalessandro@liherald.com
On Gun Violence Awareness Day, a field of orange hearts surrounded a statue in Eisenhower Park of a young girl hiding beneath a school desk, each one representing one of the 130 lives lost to gun violence every day.
Orange is the color of gun safety. Over 100 activists gathered wore the color on June 5, sharing information with gun violence survivors and speaking about their personal history with the topic.
East Meadow’s Janet Klein Goldstein is a fierce advocate for gun violence victims. She is a leading member of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America’s New York chapter. She invited local elected officials to the event to
remind them of gun legislation’s life-or-death stakes.
“We want them to hear the voices of survivors,” she said. “We want to honor the victims of gun violence, and that’s why we invite them here.”
Goldstein and her colleagues take their advocacy on the road, heading all the way to Albany to push for “common sense” legislation, she said.
“We were in Albany three or four times these past seven months, and we advocated for two bills that the governor signed into law just recently,” Goldstein said. “A third one she signed into law (days) ago, and she’s signing the fourth into law as we speak. It’s breaking news.”
These bills include prohibitions against manufacturing firearms that are easily modified into
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By JoNATHAN PADIll A Intern
A small group of opera fans gathered at the East Meadow United Methodist Church on June 13 for the opening day of the Gilbert & Sullivan Light Opera Company of Long Island’s 2026 production of “The Yeomen of the Guard.”
Gilbert and Sullivan’s classic opera debuted in 1888, with book and lyrics by W.S. Gilbert and music by Arthur Sullivan.
Iwell, but it all grows out of the characters.”
t’s breathtaking, one of the best works of musical theater ever written.
The production is known for its dramatic story and its cherished score, which includes such famous songs as “Is Life a Boon,” “I Have a Song to Sing, O!” and “Strange Adventure.”
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“’The Yeomen of the Guard’ has a depth and realism that’s unique in the Savoy operas,” said Gayden Wren, a longtime member of the company and also the author of an acclaimed book about Gilbert and Sullivan. “There are laughs and there’s melodramatic drama as
The story is set in the Tower of London during the 1510s, during the reign of King Henry VIII. “The Yeomen of the Guard” follows the fate of the charismatic Colonel Fairfax, who has been unjustly imprisoned and is scheduled to be executed within the hour. Phoebe Meryll, who has fallen in love with Fairfax, joins her father, Sergeant Meryll of the Yeomen of the Guard — bodyguards of the British monarch — and her brother in a daring plot to save him. Their plan initially succeeds, but soon draws in Jack Point and Elsie Maynard, a pair of traveling performers appearing at the Tower on the day of the execution. As the scheme grows more complicated, Fairfax and his would-be rescuers find themselves facing the very real threat of arrest, imprisonment and even execution.
The opera is known for its
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By JORDAN VALLONE jvallone@liherald.com
Hundreds of soccer fans gathered at Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre in Eisenhower Park on June 19 for Soccer In The Park, a community watch party hosted by The Island FC in partnership with Nassau County.
The event featured a live broadcast of the FIFA World Cup 2026 match between the United States and Australia, drawing families, youth soccer players and fans of all ages to one of the county’s most popular outdoor venues. Attendees spread out across the theater grounds with lawn chairs and blankets while enjoying concessions, giveaways and family-friendly activities before and during the match.
“Nassau County is proud to partner with The Island FC to bring this exciting event to Eisenhower Park,” County Executive Bruce Blakeman said of the event. “FIFA World Cup 26 is the biggest sporting event in the world, and Soccer In The Park is a great opportunity for residents and families to come together, celebrate the game, and enjoy a worldclass community experience right here in Nassau County.”
The gathering served as the first official community activation for The Island FC, Long Island’s MLS NEXT Pro club, as it continues preparations 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,” Travis Lamprecht, The Island FC’s president of business operations, said. “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.”
The Island FC is expected to launch its MLS NEXT Pro team in 2027 as part of its effort to create a pathway from youth soccer to the professional ranks.
Organizers said the watch party reflected the club’s broader mission of connecting with communities across Long Island through soccer and shared experiences.
The event comes as interest in soccer continues to grow throughout the region, fueled in part by the World Cup.
Fans gathered throughout the afternoon to cheer on Team USA and celebrate the
global game in a festive, family-oriented atmosphere.
During the match, the U.S. defeated Australia 2-0, off an own goal forced by Folarin Balogun and a header from the 21-year-old Alex Freeman. The win allowed the U.S. to secure the top seed in their preliminary group and advance to the Round of 32. The team will play one more group stage game against Türkiye on June 25. Their first knockout game will be on July 1 against a yet-to-bedetermined opponent.
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Nothing fails to exemplify the annual May/June graduation season to its core like moving up ceremonies for Pre-K or Kindergarten students.
My annual task, when possible, is to help my daughter, the elementary school teacher in our family, with the celebration she runs for eighteen students in her Pre-K class. Like the attendees, it is one of the highlights of my year.
Behind the scenes are rehearsals that start slowly after April break and glide into the last days like a dress rehearsal without the dress part. Even invitations and facts on where the children will be standing are electronically distributed to parents so they can know where to sit (or stand) to get the best photos and videos.
what they want to be when they grow up. It is nothing less than joyous for aspiring firefighters, teachers, singers, construction workers and ninjas – a world of possibility even if it may get singed by regret, disappointment or loss in this lifetime.
The event comes to a close with patient little ones selecting snacks with their families. Goldfish and fruit punch are the big winners; I am humbled by the polite children who point gently to the juice carton and are reminded to say, “thank you”. In the spirit of writing down and locating small quotes on even smaller pieces of paper, I have fixated on a recent find: “Everything behind you that brings you to what’s ahead.”
As expected, it is a morning filled with anticipation and excitement. It’s not just the four- and five-year-olds who are dressed in their summer best, but all of us — to honor them.
And the greatest part, like a wedding or a staged production, the audience is seated, the main players get ready and the event starts, taking on a life of its own.
There are many crowd-pleasing moments, especially touched by a palpable feeling of solidarity while these children express their dreams and declare
The words come to life as I watch families embrace this single hour of celebration. Tears collect behind my eyes every time I see or think of this day. It is an acknowledged end. But more importantly, it is just the beginning.
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.
East Meadow firefighters extinguished an early morning house fire on Valley Road on June 6 after responding to reports of smoke inside a home.
At 5:07 a.m., East Meadow Fire Communications received a call reporting smoke in the residence. Within minutes, Chief of Department Kurt Becker and Assistant Chiefs Jeffrey Rosenthal and Edward Licciardo responded to the
scene. Firefighters pulled down portions of the ceiling to expose the flames and quickly extinguished the fire. Additional East Meadow units, along with Levittown Engine 621, responded to assist.
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By TONY BELLISSIMO tbellissimo@liherald.com
New York City just complete its best possession of the 2nd Annual National Football Foundation’s All-Star Football Classic, driving 60 yards on 11 plays following a takeaway to cut Long Island’s lead to four points with 4:51 remaining in the third quarter.
However, it didn’t take long for momentum to swing back in favor of Long Island.
Thirteen seconds, to be exact.
Mount Sinai’s Dontae Spadaro took the ensuing kickoff in stride and blazed down the sideline 73 yards for a touchdown to extend Long Island’s advantage to two scores and it held on for a 21-13 victory before a crowd of 1,500 at Hofstra University’s Shuart Stadium June 17.
“It meant a lot to me to score that touchdown and help our team win,” Spadaro said. “It’s pretty emotional.”
Long Island won last year’s inaugural All-Star Classic, 33-15, as the senior showcase game made its return for the first time since the Boomer Esiasion Foundation’s Empire Challenge completed a fantastic 24-year run in 2019.
The new version, with a special touch featuring some of college football’s most renowned rivalries (Long Island wore Notre Dame uniforms; New York City wore USC), also honors Esiason, a former East Islip High School and NFL star quarterback, with the game’s MVP trophy named in his honor.
East Islip’s Jovan Bonilla was named MVP. He had a tremendous night leading a Long Island defense that allowed only one touchdown —Eagle Academy quarterback Aaron Smith’s 20-yard run up the middle that brought NYC within 14-10 before Spadaro’s special teams heroics. Bonilla batted down a pass on the opening play of the second quarter to hold NYC to a field goal and racked up 8 tackles.
“It was a great experience,” Bonilla said. “Our defense was relentless the whole game. The energy was high and I’m just grateful for the opportunity.”
Long Island’s first scoring drive answered the first of two Jake Borrowes (Monsignor Farrell) field goals. Quarterback Simmon Blisset (Northport) directed a 10-play, 57-yard drive capped by his 6-yard touchdown pass on a backfield screen to Huntington’s Yasir Jones. It was 7-3 after kicker Justin Jones’ (Chaminade) first of three successful extra points.
Carle Place’s Ryan Leary kept the drive alive, hauling down a 16-yard pass from Blisset on fourth-and-8 from Long Island’s 45. Jones added a 22-yard reception.
“There was so much talent on the field,” said Leary, who had three recep-
William Floyd’s Ja’Quan Thomas, right, had a 23-yard
tions for 43 yards. “One thing that struck me was the size of the linemen. It was a lot of fun and great to be targeted.”
Long Island led 14-3 at halftime following an impressive 89-yard touchdown drive that culminated with a 23-yard scoring strike from Miller Place quarterback Shane Kiernan to William Floyd running back Ja’Quan Thomas.
It was back to a one-possession game with 6:18 remaining in the fourth quarter after Borrowes nailed a 24-yard field goal. New York City got the ball back with 3:22 left, but East Islip’s PJ Gannon’s interception sealed the outcome.
“The kids were class acts for weeks, became a team and really showed up and played for each other,” said longtime Wantagh coach Keith Sachs, who along with Garden City’s Dave Ettinger, Roosevelt’s Joe Vito, Massapequa’s Kevin Shippos, St. Anthony’s Joe Minucci, Ward Melville’s Chris Boltrek, Cold Spring Harbor’s John Mendreski, Bayport’s Mike Zafonte, East Islip’s Sal Ciampi, Smithtown West’s Craig Perrino, West Islip’s Steve Fasciani was part of a Long Island staff led by Sayville’s Rob Hoss.
By JULIA CUTTONE Correspondent
For 35 years, one Long Island tradition has brought runners, law enforcement, and community members together for a cause that extends far beyond the finish line. The Annual David Lerner Associates Long Island Police Appreciation Run 5K, has been a staple in the community. Despite the heat and humidity, this year’s race still drew an impressive turnout and plenty of energy.
At the front of the pack, Jason Sinert was named the overall winner, while Fiona McLoughlin claimed first place in the women’s division, rounding out a competitive evening on the course.
The race is directed by longtime running leader Mike Polansky, who has overseen the event for about a decade and previously served for many years as president of the Greater Long Island Running Club.
“I have always had a special feeling for this event,” he said. “I have many friends who are cops or retired cops, and I am supportive of law enforcement generally.”
Over the years, the race has raised more than $700,000 for the Long Island Police Crisis Foundation, which provides financial support to police fami -
Runners lined up to take part on the
lies in crisis. Much of that impact has been made possible through the steady backing of David Lerner Associates, whose support has helped the event grow and sustain its mission.
Beyond the numbers, the event has become a fixture in the local running calendar, a blend of athletic challenge, community pride, and heartfelt purpose. “This race has always been about
more than miles,” Polansky said. “It is about showing up for the people who show up for us.”
Full race results are available at EliteFeats.com/race-results/?ID.
By NOAH PERETZ nperetz@liherald.com
New York City held a ticker-tape parade celebrating the Knicks’ NBA championship win over the San Antonio Spurs last week — the Knicks’ first title since their 1973 win over the Los Angeles Lakers.
Lower Manhattan was packed on June 18, with paradegoers clamoring for space along the route up Broadway from Battery Park to City Hall. Each Knicks player had his own float, atop which he and a group of team staff celebrated.
Star center Karl-Anthony Towns had a special guest on his float: Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who gave a speech congratulating the team at a ceremony at City Hall after the parade, where the team was presented with keys to the city.
Mamdani told the crowd that the oddsmakers had given the Spurs a 99.6 percent chance of winning Game 4 of the championship series. “A 99.6 percent chance of tying up the series 2-2 …,” the mayor said. “But there is one thing that the pundits don’t get about this city: It is in that .4 percent that we go to work.
“It’s in that .4 percent that the Knicks do what New Yorkers have always done when we are told that something is impossible,” Mamdani added. “We find a way. We win.”
Actor Timothée Chalamet, film director and Knicks superfan Spike Lee, and rapper Fat Joe were also on floats with the Knicks players.
According to city officials, the parade attracted a crowd of over 2 million, but when the estimates of the number who didn’t make it into the viewing area are included, the approximate totals were much larger. Among those in both categories were a number of Long Islanders, who took the LIRR into the city to support the team’s historic win.
Brothers Bryan and Christian Rosado, of Long Beach, made it into Manhat-
tan by 6 a.m., but that wasn’t early enough for them to get a good view of the parade. But they said they appreciated the experience nonetheless.
“I’d love to say we stayed to watch the whole thing, but we really weren’t going to see much,” Bryan Rosado said. “It might have felt like hell on earth, but it was worth celebrating the Garden becoming Eden again.”
“The parade was an unorganized mess — it was so chaotic,” his brother said. “I still think being with so many other New Yorkers, laughing, chanting and celebrating, made it worth it.” The unity Christian described spread through the streets, and many Knicks fans were wearing Yankees and Mets caps as well.
Jacquelle Lainez, of Freeport, managed to get a better view than the Rosados. Her plans were also altered by how early paradegoers began gathering in
Lower Manhattan. “My friend I was supposed to go with said her phone fell off her nightstand, lost power and died before her alarm could go off,” Lainez said. “I waited for her from 4 to 5:30 a.m., but after that I just went. It’s her loss.”
The unity was palpable on Church Street, parallel to the parade route. Fans who couldn’t get a view of the parade flooded the street, climbing on sanitation trucks, crowding subway entrances and climbing lampposts. Chants of “Knicks in 5!” “Let’s go Knicks!” and “Jalen Brunson” rang out regularly.
Even after the parade, Lower Manhattan was still full of Knicks fans buying shirts from street vendors, getting much-needed drinks at delis, and congratulating one another as if all were members of the team. New Yorkers’ connection to the Knicks was clearly as strong as it has been in decades.
By NOAH PERETZ nperetz@liherald.com
The Long Island Association hosted its Centennial Spring Luncheon wit Rahm Emmanuel, former White House chief of staff for President Barack Obama, former mayor of Chicago and the 31st United States ambassador to Japan, and Kevin McCarthy, former speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, were guest speakers on the June 15 panel with LIA President and CEO Stacey Sikes.
Sikes, Emmanuel and McCarthy discussed the American political climate and the standing of the Democratic and Republican parties. They spoke about how each party can improve itself, work toward collaboration, and “reach across the aisle” rather than stoke further division.
Sikes asked McCarthy about President Trump’s potential influence over the upcoming midterm elections, and how that influence is more prominent than most previous presidents. “He controls the party — he can make you win or lose by an endorsement alone,” McCarthy said. “He governs differently. Most presidents want to do everything through the House and Senate, but he’s happy doing executive orders.”
Emmanuel and McCarthy were asked
about how the suburban vote could swing the midterms, particularly on Long Island.
“Democrats control urban elections and seats; Republicans control rural,” Emmanuel said. “The battleground will be in the suburban districts. That has been the truth for the last 20 and 30 years.”
“I’d have never been speaker if it wasn’t for the guys up in Long Island, and suburbs everywhere else,” McCarthy said. “Democrats have the advantage now, but anything can happen.”
Emmanuel decried the negative impact of political division, and how it is a detriment to America’s performance on the global stage. “While
we’re spending all our time, all our energy on redistricting and trying to figure out how to screw each other, China’s doubling their research funding,” he said. “They’re spending money on research in China, and we’re spending primary resources on redistricting. You tell me, which one’s going to get you ahead?”
Sikes asked the panelists about the political brand the Democratic party has built up over the past decade, and what they think Democrats can do to remake that brand. “Across the country, 48 to 49 percent of the country describes themselves as independents,” Emmanuel said. “It’s basically a rejection of both parties.”
McCarthy agreed, but extended the criticism to the Republican party. “Both parties aren’t solving problems,” he said. “That’s why you’re getting flips in control — that’s why people aren’t believing in the system. I like campaigns about ideas.”
Despite the talk of division and political strife, the conference ended on a positive note when Emmanuel said, “Whatever our experiences are, we both know one thing: We won the lottery ticket of life. This is the greatest country in the world, as long as we don’t turn our back on what makes it the greatest country in the world.”
Hundreds of residents gathered at Eisenhower Park on June 18 for Nassau County’s annual Juneteenth celebration and summer concert, an evening that combined live entertainment, community engagement and health resources.
Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, when Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas, and informed enslaved African Americans that they were free — more than two years after President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation. The day is recognized as the nation’s oldest celebration of the end of slavery and became a federal holiday in 2021.
The celebration, hosted by Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman and the Nassau County Department of Parks, featured performances by Earth, Wind & Fire tribute band D’Votion, MJT and a gospel choir. Families gathered on the lawn at Parking Field No. 6, bringing chairs and blankets to enjoy the free outdoor concert.
Before the music began, attendees had the opportunity to visit the Black Family Health Expo, which offered health information, wellness resources and community services. The expo featured vendors and organizations providing educational materials and interactive opportunities focused on improving health outcomes and promoting wellness.
The event highlighted the significance of Juneteenth while bringing residents together for an evening of music, culture and community celebration. Organizers said the annual gathering serves as both a commemoration of freedom and an opportunity to recognize the contributions and achievements of Black Americans throughout history.
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rapid-fire weapons, holding software companies accountable for 3D printed weapons, and Francesco’s Law, which requires firearm owners to lock up all weapons if a person under the age of 18 is in the home.
In America, about 130 people die to gun violence every day.
“I think it’s sad that we still have to do this,” said Amanda Geist of Merrick. “The consequences of gun violence are very real and very evident. It really shouldn’t be a debate anymore… it is absolutely heartbreaking for families and for survivors, and I admire the courage it takes to continue and to channel that into activism.”
Event organizer Stephanie Draine and George Graydon are the founders of Life After Loss A.N.D.R.E., a nonprofit that focuses on helping gun violence survivors through the recovery process. The couple lost their son, Andre, in 2014.
“We started this in 2020, trying to deal with the trauma of losing a child through gun violence,” Draine, a resident of Hempstead, said. “Not having that type of support back in 2014 motivated us to start an organization to support and advocate families who are impacted as we are and advocate speak out against gun violence.”
Draine and Graydon spent the past six years supporting families through mental, medical and legal challenges.
“We just didn’t want nobody to go through what we went through, as far as the court system goes, and not knowing where to turn,” Graydon said.
Long Beach’s James Hodge spoke at the event. His nephew was killed and other relatives injured in acts of violence, and he is committed to preventing further harm.
“I continue to advocate on behalf of
policies that will help eradicate gun violence,” he said. “There’s plenty of preventative measures that we see go on in different places that work, and so I’ll continue speaking up and speaking out.”
Freeport’s Richard Paul is the executive director of So Rich In Community, a local organization that partners with schools, offers support services and vol-
unteer opportunities for at-risk youth. He also works with the Northwell Center for Gun Violence Prevention.
“Like many of us here, we are always looking forward to the day in which we can look for new jobs — the day in which our center can close down because these hearts won’t be here anymore, and the violence in our communities will cease,” he said. “Sometimes it’s rough, and we feel like we’re not making an impact, but I want all of you to know that you are, and I’m honored to be here with you today.”
County Legislator Olena Nicks was one of the politicians in attendance. She spoke as both an elected official and a survivor of gun violence, which caused the death of her mother three years ago.
“It’s most important that each and every year we continue to grow the people who are standing here, and we reduce the amount of hearts that we see in the grass,” she said. “It’s not a partisan issue, it is an everyone issue, because we all can be affected.”
Congressman Tom Suozzi was one of the politicians in attendance.
“Thank you to all of you for keeping the fight going, because I know that there’s a lot of people here that put in a lot of time and a lot of effort over many, many years,” he said. “I want you to know that I will support every single piece of legislation that ever comes up to end gun violence.”
By JULIA CAPITELLI jcapitelli@liherald.com
The Propel NY Energy project, the installation of nearly 90 miles of underground transmission lines across a number of counties in New York state, is continuing the process of securing permits from the state. Representatives of New York Power Authority and NY Transco, the partners on the project, have provided an update on its progress and outlined the next steps.
Developers are required to secure a Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need from the state Public Service Commission. Propel has not yet received that certificate, but Transco Project Director Steve Hatchard said the team is aiming to receive it by summer’s end.
Construction on the $3.2 billion project is slated to begin later this year and expected to last four years, with completion anticipated in May 2030. Crews are expected to progress 50 to 150 feet per day.
The new transmission lines would augment existing lines. In 2023, the New York State Independent System Operator chose the project as a solution to problems like increased demand on the state’s power grid and its vulnerability in severe weather.
A NYISO report from June 9 highlighted the challenges of aging infrastructure. “This report made it clear
that modernizing and expanding our transmission network is essential for long-term reliability,” Tia Santoro, NYPA’s senior director of government and community affairs, said, “especially in the downstate region.”
New York has 11,000 miles of transmission lines, including 241 miles of underground 345-kilovolt lines similar to those proposed for the Propel project.
The new transmission lines would not be built to carry energy generated by any one source. The energy that flows on the lines would be determined by NYISO.
A joint proposal — an agreement among Propel, state agencies and other parties that determines site, environmental impact and construction requirements to which the project must adhere — was filed with the Public Service Commission in April. The next step is the creation of a series of Environmental Management and Construction Plans, which must demonstrate compliance with the parameters established in the joint proposal. They will be opened for public comment before they are reviewed by the PSC. Hatchard said that if there is feedback that needs to be incorporated into the plans, they will be amended and a new public comment period will open.
Other components of the plans include descriptions of construction methods, emergency response proce -
dures and the responsibilities of contractors, inspectors and environmental monitors.
“The purpose of the environmental monitors,” Hatchard explained, “is to be a third-party set of eyes out there that is ultimately responsibility to the regulators from an environmental compliance perspective.”
There are five proposed phases of Environment Management and Construction Plans, each dealing with a different aspect or location of the project. Pre-filings have already been submitted for the first two phases.
“We have started to receive some
The Propel NY Energy project will span several downstate counties.
comments back on the E.M. and C.P. Phase One,” Hatchard said, “and we are looking forward to the comments back for Phase Two as well.”
The plans are scheduled to be filed for public comment this summer, and Hatchard said the team is planning for approvals to begin in the fall. Construction is slated to start late this year on part of the project in New Rochelle, in Westchester County, followed by work in the Town of Oyster Bay.
Hatchard said that during construction, residents can receive information through the mail, text messages and updates from the Propel NY Energy app.
SUNDAY, JULY 5TH 9:30am - 2:00pm
A combined team from the US Navy and US Marine Corps will bring helicopters to Eisenhower Park. Event will also have an EOD fast rope demonstration, performances by Navy Band Northeast and Navy Ceremonial Guard, and interactive military displays.
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characters are part of the experience. Cosplayers will enchant visitors with a UFO dance party before the 300 drone light show.
A 300-drone light show serves as the day’s finale. The displays are inspired by aviation, space exploration and extraterrestrial lore.
Visitors learn how E.T. travels by creating a comet and launching film-canister rockets powered by dry ice and Alka-Seltzer while exploring the science of propulsion and space travel.
By Stacy Driks
Some questions have a way of capturing the imagination no matter how much time passes. Are we alone in the universe? What lies beyond our understanding of the cosmos? For those drawn to such mysteries, the Cradle of Aviation Museum offers an opportunity to explore the unknown through presentations, discussions and stories that examine some of the most intriguing phenomena ever reported.
The museum hosts “UFOlogy: Close Encounters at the Cradle,” on Saturday, a daylong event featuring investigators, astronomers, interactive exhibits and a 300-drone light show. Visitors can examine reports of unidentified aerial phenomena while exploring the curiosity, science and speculation that have fueled interest in the subject for decades.
“We thought it was a good opportunity because there’s been so much in the news and media over the past few years,” says Jen Baxmeyer, the Cradle of Aviation’s executive director. “Everyone’s been talking about it. We said, ‘Let’s use this as an opportunity to talk about some of the science and technology occurring out there and even some of the fun science that goes into investigating these things.’”
Throughout the day, everyone can explore demonstrations involving drones, astronomy and investigative technology. Activities range from comicbook creation and face painting to an alien autopsy — an alien-themed version of the classic game Operation.
Many of the elements Baxmeyer noted, are designed to disguise STEM lessons inside entertaining experiences.
“They’re not going to realize that they’re actually learning science,” she says.
One station demonstrates the physics of buoyancy and air pressure through a hovering UFO-inspired craft, while others allow visitors to experiment with drones and discover how modern aerospace technology works.
The Allmost Brothers
Keep your summer of music rolling along with a killer evening of jams with the Allmost Brothers Band at the iconic Lakeside Theatre at Eisenhower Park. They’re part of a double bill with Lynyrd Skynyrd tribute band Sons of Skynard. The Almost Brothers headlines at 8:30 p.m. with their rocking vibe. The popular progressive tribute act honors the tradition of the legendary Allman Brothers Band. Working within the framework of ABB’s incredible and vast songbook, The Allmost Brothers inject something new, fresh and exciting into the material. In a matter of words: high level musicianship, authentic improvisational interplay, dedication to the high octane performance, and power that established the original ABB back in 1969, and sustained their 45-year career. Bandmates Sean McGrath and and Dave Filloramo on lead guitars, Joe Wasserman on vocals and keys, Dave Losee and Dan Roth on drums, and Tom Hooker on bass truly consider themselves a band of brothers. They thrives on chemistry and improvisation, bringing a unique fire to the song book of the ABB during every performance.
The event also has a distinctly Long Island flavor. Organizers intentionally selected local experts to participate.
Featured speakers include UFO investigator Ben Hansen, who discusses how researchers draw on fields such as physics, meteorology and mathematics to analyze sightings and videos, including cases from New York City and Connecticut.
Long Island-based researchers the Tedesco Brothers showcase the cameras, sensors and field equipment they use to document and study unusual aerial observations, offering visitors a firsthand look at the technology behind modern UFO investigations.
• Saturday, June 27, noon9:30 p.m.
• Tickets are $25, $20 children, $75 for family four-pack, also $40 for Spaceballs/ UFOlogy combo; available at cradleofaviation.org
• Charles Lindbergh Blvd., Garden City
“We’re trying to keep it Long Island,” Baxmeyer says. “Most of our organizations are local, and they’ll be talking about incidents that are very specific to Long Island.”
Among those participating are members of the Amateur Observers’ Society, who will set up solar and nighttime telescopes for public viewing. Visitors have an opportunity to learn more about astronomy while observing celestial objects through equipment operated by local enthusiasts.
As daylight fades, attention will shift outdoors for one of the day’s most anticipated attractions: a 300-drone light show produced by Grizzly Entertainment, the company behind the recent aerial display at Jones Beach on Memorial Day.
The synchronized drones create a series of aviation, aerospace and space-themed images in the night sky, with a few extraterrestrial surprises mixed in.
“We’re going to have some fun, exciting stuff,” Baxmeyer says. “We’ll have a DJ, we’re going to have our own E.T. doing kind of a kickoff dance party.
“A lot of people in the sciences shy away from talking about these types of topics. But people are interested in them. They’re talking about them on social media. Why not have the conversation here and give everyone the opportunity to learn about the science too?”
Visitors will also enjoy watching — or re-watching — “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial,” participate in themed activities and meet costumed characters inspired by popular science-fiction franchises and other extraterrestrial characters.
The museum also welcomes everyone to a pre-show on Friday, when visitors can screen“Spaceballs,” the 1987 sci-fi parody.
While UFOlogy makes its debut this year, museum officials are already looking ahead. A strong turnout could pave the way for the event to become an annual fixture on the museum’s calendar, much like the widely attended Cradle-Con convention.
”We’ll probably give it a few years to catch on,” Baxmeyer adds. “If people enjoy it and it grows, we’d love to keep doing it.”
For now, she — and her team — are betting that a mix of curiosity, discovery and a little extraterrestrial fun is enough to bring everyone together for a day that is, quite literally, out of this world.
Friday, June, 26, 7 p.m. Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, Eisenhower Park, East Meadow. Contact nassaucountyny. gov for more.
Hop aboard that “Midnight Train to Georgia” when the legendary soul chanteuse returns Westbury Music Fair. Gladys Knight is without a doubt one of the most influential, beloved, and important living singers on the planet. And while the Empress of Soul may have been in the business for more than 60 years now, that hasn’t stopped her from continuing to rock that beat as only she can do. The great ones endure, and Knight has long been one of the greatest.
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee’s fierce vocal power, elegant precision, and heartfelt performances have cemented her as one of music’s unquestionable icons. For sure, very few singers over these many years have matched her unassailable artistry. If you’re a fan of her classic Motown-style R&B, then you’ll surely want to see her perform — on more time.You know all her hits, now hear her bring them to life once again in her inimitable style.
Saturday, June 27, 7:30 p.m. Tickets available at livenation.com. Flagstar at Westbury Music Fair, 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury.
Old Westbury Gardens welcomes all to picnic, stroll and relax on the longest nights of the year. The Gardens will be illuminated with lanterns and decorated with wreaths and floral arrangements. Bring a picnic dinner or purchase food and beverages on site from Café in the Woods. $25 general admission, $12 children 7-17.
• Where: 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury
• Time: Gates open at 6 p.m., also June 27-28
• Contact: oldwestburygardens.org or call (516) 333-0048
Registration required.
• Where: 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury
• Time: 11 a.m.-noon and 2-3 p.m.
• Contact: oldwestburygardens. org or call (516) 333-0048
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Eisenhower Park welcomes all to the annual patriotic show. Glenn Strange, Chicken Head and Let Freedom Rock perform, followed by drone show and fireworks.
• Where: Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow
• Time: 5:30 p.m.
Freestyle Meets Salsa
Get in the groove at Eisenhower Park with Brenda K. Starr, Tito Puente JR., TKA/ K7, Joey Cruz, La Sonora 495 and Forever Freestyle Band.
• Where: Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow
• Time: 7 p.m.
• Contact: (516) 572-0200 JUN
Sunrise Lawn Bowls Club
Lawn bowling club open the public in Eisenhower Park. All equipment is provided.
• Where: Eisenhower Park, Parking Field 1
• Time: 12:30-3 p.m.
• Contact: (347) 512-1500
‘Yeoman of the Guard’ The Gilbert & Sullivan Light Opera Company stages “Yeoman of the Guard.” The romantic tale unfolds in the Tower of London during the reign of Henry VIII, blending romance, humor and drama. The story follows Colonel Fairfax, unjustly condemned, who escapes execution moments after secretly marrying Elsie Maynard, leaving her torn between love and loyalty as danger closes in. Long a favorite of the Gilbert & Sullivan repertoire, The Yeomen of the Guard features some of W.S. Gilbert’s most beautiful lyrics, paired with Arthur Sullivan’s sweeping, romantic music. Its songs include the yearning “I Have a Song to Sing, O,” the bouncy patter song “A Private Buffoon Is a Light-Hearted Loon,” the ravishingly beautiful quartet “Strange Adventure,” the lyrical “Is Life a Boon?” and the comical “Hereupon We’re Both Agreed.”
• Where: Madison Theatre, Molloy University, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre
• Time: 3 p.m.
• Contact: madisontheatreny.org or (516) 323-4444
Stewart Copeland, world-famous drummer, founder of the most successful rock band of the 1980s, The Police, heads out on his first American spoken-word tour: “Have I Said Too Much - The Police, Hollywood, and other adventures.” The accomplished frontman, also a composer of film scores, video games and operas — in addition to his accolades as multi-Grammy winner and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, writer and film maker — is ready to talk about it all in his usual funny, intelligent, sharp, and unique way. He became an all-time great after recruiting Sting and Andy Summers into his band in 1977. They enjoyed four consecutive number one studio albums, winning Grammy and BRIT Awards, and selling a cool 75 million records. Enjoying number-one hits with “Message In A Bottle,” “Don’t Stand So Close To Me” and the multi-platinum “Every Breath You Take.” Copeland has spent the subsequent near-four decades at the forefront of contemporary music, as a rock star and acclaimed film composer, and across the worlds of opera, ballet, chamber and world music. There were two books that dealt with his remarkable life, which are all part of this evening of conversation, with photos, videos and a Q&A.
Rock on with reggae
Reggae is the vibe at Eisenhower Park. The concert series continues with Inner Circle, Wayne Wonder and IRIEspect.
• Where: Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow
• Time: 7 p.m.
• Contact: (516) 572-0200
Join Mark Brier and other local comics for a comic showcase at East Meadow Library,
• Where: 1886 Front St., East Meadow
• Time: 1 p.m.
• Contact: EastMeadow.info
America’s Birthday Party
East Meadow Public Library welcomes families with kids up to grade 5 to a celebration in honor of America’s 250th anniversary. Music, crafts, balloons and more.
• Where: 1886 Front St., East Meadow
• Time: 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
• Contact: EastMeadow.info
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 — join 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) 5214779, or Dennis, (516) 680-8036, or visit longislandharmonizers.org
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250 Birthday Ball Spectacular
Long Island Children’s Museum welcomes all to celebrate the nation’s 250th with a day of family-friendly fun, creativity, and patriotic spirit. Kids can design festive birthday hats; create red, white, and blue jewelry; make a
• Where: The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington
• Time: 7:30 p.m.
• Contact: ticketmaster.com or paramountny.com
colonial-era ball-and-cup game; and enjoy special activities with guest artist Cynthia Seibold. The celebration also features birthday cake, an America 250 photo spot, a DJ-led dance party, handson building activities, rides on the historic Nunley’s Carousel, and exciting Eagle Ball Drop countdowns at noon and 3 p.m. hosted by the museum’s Puppet Eagle. Join in this milestone celebration of America’s past, present, and future through handson fun and shared community spirit. Free with admission.
• Where: 11 Davis Ave., Garden City
• Time: 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
• Contact: licm.org or call (516) 224-5800
Old Westbury Gardens welcomes families to spend an afternoon exploring, building and creating together! Seasonal Sprouts offers is a LEGO-themed adventure for young explorers. Children (ages 4–10) embark on a guided outdoor tour of Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects made with LEGO bricks. Everyone discovers the wonders of nature in a fun and hands-on way. After the tour, kids can unleash their creativity in a LEGO free-play area. $22 per adult, $20 ages 62+, $12 child.
• Contact: (516) 572-0200
Bubble Magic
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Long Island Children’s Museum welcomes families to the Bubbles exhibit for some extra sudsy fun! Through playful, hands-on experiments explore what makes a bubble form, what makes them pop, and discover new creative ways to make bubbles at the drop-in program. For ages 3+.
• Where: 11 Davis Ave., Garden City
• Time: 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
• Contact: licm.org or call (516) 224-5800
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Tom Abruscato’s Baseball & Softball camp
Tom Abruscato’s Baseball & Softball camp runs July 6-9 and July 13-16 in Eisenhower Park. An August date is TBD.
• Where: Eisenhower Park, East Meadow
• Contact: CentralMeadow.com
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Verna Smith, Hewlett, age 7
To take our boat to the city with our dogs.
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Pia Tallarico, Rockville Centre, age 9
I want to go to sleep-away camp for the first time and I love to volunteer to help kids with special needs if I can.
Dylan Shuman, Glen Cove, age 11
Going to my hockey camps, swimming in the pool, going to the beach and spending time with friends and family.
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and to go on a boat this summer to see lots of fishes.
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LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF SALE
SUPREME COURT
NASSAU COUNTY
ATCF II NEW YORK
LLC, Plaintiff against GREGORY GIORGIO, et al Defendant(s)
Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Hersko & Ehrenreich
P.C., 555 Willow Avenue, Cedarhurst, NY 11516, (516) 942-4216.
Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered February 26, 2026, I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on July 14, 2026 at 2:00PM. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being, and identified on the land and tax map of the County of Nassau in the State of New York. Premises known as 1482 Dieman Ln., East Meadow, NY 11554.
Sec 50 Block 585 Lot 2. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $25,515.10 plus interest, fees, and costs and attorney fees. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 608316/2024. The foreclosure sale will be conducted in accordance with 10th Judicial District’s Covid-19 Policies and foreclosure auction rules. The Referee shall enforce any rules in place regarding facial coverings and social distancing. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the Court Appointed Referee shall cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.”
Howard Colton, Esq., Referee File # 21-3992 160688
LEGAL NOTICE TO THE TAXPAYERS OF THE EAST MEADOW FIRE DISTRICT: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a resolution was duly adopted by the Board of Fire Commissioners of the EAST MEADOW FIRE DISTRICT, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York, on the 15th day of June, 2026, subject to permissive referendum as provided for by the Town Law. An extract of the resolution is as follows:
THE EAST MEADOW FIRE DISTRICT SHALL SELL A 2002 PIERCE AERIAL LADDER FIRE APPARATUS NO LONGER NECESSARY FOR THE DISTRICT’S USES AND PURPOSES VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY NINETY THOUSAND ($90,000.00) DOLLARS, SUBJECT TO MARKET FORCES, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AUTHORITY VESTED IN THE BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS UNDER SECTION 176 SUBDIVISION 23 OF THE TOWN LAW. Sale of said vehicle is subject to permissive referendum as required under Section 176 subdivision 23 of the Town Law and in accordance with procedures for permissive referendums as described in the General Municipal Law. Dated: June 15, 2026 BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS EAST MEADOW FIRE DISTRICT TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD ATTEST: ERIC BECKER Secretary 160897
LEGAL NOTICE
SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU FEDERAL HOME LOAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE FREDDIE MAC SEASONED LOANS STRUCTURED TRANSACTION TRUST, SERIES 2019-3, -against-
SYED MOHAMMAD
ABBAS A/K/A SYED MUHAMMAD ABBAS
A/K/A SYED ABBAS, ET AL.
NOTICE OF SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau on March 27, 2026, wherein FEDERAL HOME LOAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE FREDDIE MAC SEASONED LOANS STRUCTURED TRANSACTION TRUST, SERIES 2019-3 is the Plaintiff and SYED MOHAMMAD ABBAS
A/K/A SYED MUHAMMAD ABBAS
A/K/A SYED ABBAS, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction RAIN OR SHINE at the NASSAU COUNTY SUPREME COURT, NORTH SIDE STEPS, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on July 28, 2026 at 2:00PM, premises known as 2396 3RD AVENUE, EAST MEADOWS, NY 11554; and the following tax map identification: 50-416-40.
ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU, STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 614933/2024. Ronald J. Ferraro, Esq.Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC, 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES. 160863
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE
SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR OPTEUM MORTGAGE ACCEPTANCE CORPORATION, ASSETBACKED PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-4, Plaintiff, AGAINST JESUS A. AVELARLEMUS, et al. Defendant(s) Pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and sale duly entered on December 2, 2025.
I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on July 27, 2026 at 2:00 PM premises known as 629 Oxford Street, Westbury, NY 11590.
Please take notice that this foreclosure auction shall be conducted in compliance with the Foreclosure Auction Rules for Nassau County, and the COVID 19 Health Emergency Rules, including proper use of masks and social distancing.
All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Westbury, Town of North Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York. Section 0011, Block 00219-00 and Lot 00090-00094. Approximate amount of judgment $630,018.13 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment. Index #607755/2023.
Steven M. Feinberg, Esq., Referee, Aldridge Pite, LLPAttorneys for Plaintiff40 Marcus Drive, Suite 200, Melville, NY 11747 160857
rich music, historical setting and unusual blend of comedy, romance and tragedy.
This year’s production features a cast drawn from communities across Long Island and Queens. Chris Diamond, of Glen Cove, and Kara Vertucci, of Lindenhurst, star as Jack Point and Elsie Maynard, while Isabela Gaskill, of Bay Shore, and Ian Joyal, of New Hyde Park, portray characters Phoebe Meryll and Wilfred Shadbolt. The cast also includes David Aubrey, of Great Neck, Julian Evan Hernandez, of Jericho, and Thomas Dean, of Baldwin, as the wrongly condemned Colonel Fairfax.
Terry Hochler, of East Meadow, appears as Dame Carruthers, alongside Delaney Page, of Bay Shore, as Kate. Rounding out the main cast are Ben Salers, of Northport, as the Lieutenant of the Tower, with Wren, of Queens, and Daniel Halbstein, of Plainview, as the First and Second Yeomen. Wren also directs the production, with Stephen O’Leary, of Baldwin, serving as music director.
The Gilbert & Sullivan Light Opera Company has been active on Long Island for more than 70 years. The East Meadow United Methodist Church has hosted other performances by the company. The church’s pastor, Heejo Lee, previously told the Herald that hosting unique events helps the church stay connected to the community.
“I want our community to know that there’s a church who likes to be with the community, and do something with the community,” he said.
The opening show at the church was small and intimate with an audience of around 15 attendees. The opera company plans to perform at larger venues
throughout the island in June.
Hochler said that while the performance at the church was a little challenging because there was only one entrance to the stage, she thought the performance went very well and expressed excitement for the upcoming productions.
“I think you’re going to get the full effect of 30 really wonderful singers in full costumes with sets and a great orchestra, and it’s going to be even more exciting with all of those elements,” she said.
“It’s breathtaking, one of the best works of musical theater ever written,” Wren said of the show. “It takes a lot to mount this show, in terms of talent, money, musicians and so forth, so we don’t do it often. But when it comes up, we’re thrilled.”
For those interested in seeing the show at a large venue, the opera will be staged at the Madison Theatre at Molloy University on June 28 at 3 p.m. Tickets range in price from $35 to $40.
For more information, visit MadisonTheatre.org or call (516) 323-4444.
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Q. We’re looking for a home — first-time buyers — and are interested in something we can make into a net-zero residence. Is it possible, and what are the things we’ll need to consider? Net zero is our hope, but we know we may have to settle. Some things may be way out of our price range.
A. Net zero for a home means producing as much energy as it consumes, bringing a utility balance to no expense. It’s possible, and the first thing you should look for is the orientation of the building and the location relative to problems. For example, a home near saltwater won’t allow for a well pump that will save hundreds on irrigation, and the home would need to be higher off the ground to avoid flooding, leaving greater surface exposure to cold.
You want to find a home where the back faces south and, if there’s a garage, it’s at the northeast corner, to act as a wind block. A home whose back faces south brings more daylight to kitchens, dining and recreation rooms, which are used more during the day and oriented to the backyard. Trees make a difference, too, because they provide a wind block, to reduce the time you run the boiler in the winter, as well as shade, reducing the heat on the home in summer and reducing air conditioning demand.
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At a time when some loud voices are questioning the value of college, I thought of my own experience.
In 11th grade, while other students were making college plans, I was uncertain of my future. Neither of my parents had gone to college. My mother died when I was 9 and my father, bankrupt from medical bills, was a single parent of two young children.
One day, my 10th-grade biology teacher, Joe Leone, stopped me in the hallway and asked, “Bobby, why haven’t you signed up for the SATs?” Why, indeed? No one had encouraged me. The guidance office, knowing my family’s circumstances, had urged me to apply to a non-selective Midwestern public university that didn’t require scores and was eager for students. With Mr. Leone’s encouragement, I took the SATs, earned a scholarship to Bucknell University, and the rest is history — a history whose critical hinge was a teacher who cared enough
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How does a state budget grow by $9 billion after it has already been passed?
In Albany, it’s surprisingly easy. First you vote on it, and then you release the financial plan and hope nobody notices the difference.
This month’s overdue release of the state financial plan by the Division of the Budget revealed a staggering $277 billion final spending number, $9 billion more than what Gov. Kathy Hochul and Democrats debated, voted on and publicly celebrated. It’s also nearly a 10 percent increase over last year’s $254 billion budget.
A significant portion of the increase is tied to New York’s expansion of the Essential Plan, a state health insurance program that covers more than 1.4 million low-income residents, including illegal immigrants. While state officials point to federal changes and court rulings as justification, the result is a larg-
to ask a question.
As a sophomore at Bucknell, I had doubts about why I was there and whether I could afford to stay, even while working 20 hours a week in the library and having saved money from summer jobs. Fortunately, my adviser, English Professor Mildred Martin, talked me into rethinking my decision to leave, and urged me to see the dean about additional scholarship aid. Together they helped me understand why I should stay, academically, and how I could stay, financially. I’ve been indebted to them ever since. Here I am, an educator who cares about students, like them.
ing point and a foundation.
Research indicates that earning a college degree results in more career options, better health outcomes, lower rates of unemployment and greater citizen engagement. It is also reported to yield an average annual rate of return on investment of 9 to 10 percent more than a high school diploma.
H igher education isn’t just about providing credentials for work.
My career path wasn’t a straight line, however. I went to college to be a minister, majored in English, got interested in advertising, joined Procter & Gamble, served in the Navy, returned to Bucknell in admissions rather than enter law school, attended an institute at Harvard and was recruited to be a junior dean at Cornell, where I earned my Ph.D. and taught sociology. Then I served in the top three posts in higher education, leading a state coordinating agency, a public college and a private university. Life can be like that. College is a start-
The goals of higher education aren’t limited to providing credentials for work. It helps students cultivate the judgment, creativity and character traits needed for success in a future no one can fully imagine. The intent is to prepare citizens with the judgment needed to advance a free society.
The purpose of any college education is to advance in knowledge, both expert in a major and general in electives and required courses; skills such as writing with coherence, grace and precision, and speaking with clarity and persuasiveness; abilities such as reasoning and leadership; and values such as regard for others and respect for diverse opinions.
College is, or should be, as much about character development and active citizenship as it is about preparation for
careers and advancement in commerce.
In recent years, about 2.5 million students have started their first year at one of the nearly 6,000 two- and four-year colleges and universities in the country. Of these, about 1,800 are private institutions and 1,900 are public. There are also about 2,300 for-profit colleges.
Unfortunately, nearly one-quarter of the students who start each year at fouryear colleges don’t continue to the second year, and before graduation, nearly another quarter will drop out. Twentyfive percent of undergraduate students are raising children or caring for dependents, and 73 percent work full time. Talk about pressure. Concerns about student success are among the reasons that many institutions have started first-year college programs designed to help students navigate and succeed in college.
These courses are designed to help students get the most out of college, to learn how to live a life of meaning and become one’s best self. I know they work because I’ve observed them and taught in them — one way of saying thank you to Professor Martin.
Dr. Robert A. Scott is president emeritus of Adelphi University and co-author, with Dr. Drew Bogner, of “Letters to Students: What it Means to be a College Graduate.”
billion to a budget after it’s passed?
er reliance on temporary funding to sustain ongoing health care costs.
The financial plan is supposed to be the roadmap that provides a comprehensive summary of the spending contained in all 10 budget bills the Legislature votes on. It outlines how much money is being appropriated and where it’s going. It would make sense, then, for this information to be available before lawmakers cast their votes.
TInstead we were forced to vote on budget bills without knowing the full fiscal impact. Nine billion dollars is hardly pocket change, but still, it was quietly added into the budget with zero transparency — yet another example of the reckless and irresponsible approach Albany takes when developing its annual spending plan.
slimmed-down financial plan — in this case, an inaccurate one — is often provided hours or minutes before votes are cast, making it impossible to analyze the true fiscal implications.
h e financial plan projects widening budget gaps in the years ahead.
The financial plan arrived after the game was already over and everyone had gone home, more than two weeks after the Legislature voted on the state budget. It has become routine for legislators to vote on budget bills during the final days of the process, without sufficient access to the financial plan. A
A $9 billion discrepancy isn’t a negligible accounting error. This was a miss by an amount roughly equal to the entire annual budget of Vermont. And while state leaders insist this is all in the name of “helping New Yorkers,” families see a different reality. Life is getting more expensive, not less. Many New Yorkers are barely getting by.
Under one-party rule, state spending has ballooned by over $100 billion, and the consequences of that extravagant spending are apparent.
The financial plan projects widening budget gaps in the years ahead, with deficits totaling $31.6 billion due to the growing imbalance between planned spending and expected revenues.
Sooner or later, the bill comes due. To close these massive gaps, lawmakers will be forced to make painful choices, either cutting services families rely on, raising taxes on hardworking New
Yorkers, or both.
Next year alone, New York is projected to face a $6.4 billion shortfall if it continues funding programs at current levels. These gaps will only worsen as state leaders spend billions of dollars they don’t have, expand programs without a sustainable funding plan and delay necessary course corrections.
Albany’s “shoot, ready, aim” approach to spending taxpayer dollars is wholly unacceptable, and it’s why I have sponsored legislation (A.3940) requiring a full financial plan to be provided before budget bills are advanced. This would ensure that legislators are well-informed about our state’s financial position, promoting transparency and enabling more informed decision-making on state spending.
Clearly, just like the financial plan, this reform is overdue, and it’s time for the Legislature to take it seriously.
Until Albany starts treating taxpayer dollars with the same care New Yorkers treat their own paychecks, these budget failures will continue to come at the public’s expense.
Ed Ra, of Franklin Square, represents the 19th Assembly District and is the Assembly’s minority leader.
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s America approaches its 250th anniversary, there will be no shortage of celebrations.
There will be fireworks, parades, concerts, historical exhibits and ceremonies commemorating the nation’s founding. Those traditions are important, but the semiquincentennial should also be a moment to reflect on something deeper: the ideas, institutions and values that have enabled the United States to endure for two and a half centuries.
That reflection was encouraged recently at a Long Island Association event featuring former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, a Republican, and Rahm Emanuel, a Democrat whose career has included service in Congress, as mayor of Chicago, ambassador to Japan and chief of staff to President Barack Obama.
The two men represent different political philosophies, and often disagree on public policy. Yet they shared a stage, exchanged ideas and demonstrated that debate does not require hostility, and disagreement does not require contempt.
In today’s political climate, that lesson is worth revisiting.
The United States was never intended to be a nation of uniform opinions.
From the earliest days of the republic, Americans have argued over the role of government, economic policy, foreign affairs and social issues. The nation’s founders themselves often disagreed vigorously.
What made the American experiment remarkable wasn’t the absence of conflict, but the ability to manage it with democratic institutions, civic engage-
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ment and a commitment to a larger common purpose.
As the country turns 250, Americans would benefit from remembering that principle.
The strength of the U.S. has never come from everyone thinking alike. It comes from people bringing different experiences, perspectives and beliefs to the table while remaining invested in the success of the nation as a whole. Diversity of thought is not a weakness to overcome; it is one of the country’s greatest assets. It fuels innovation, challenges assumptions and helps communities solve problems that no single viewpoint can address alone.
And a healthy democracy requires more than debate. It requires its citizens to respect one another. That doesn’t mean surrendering convictions or avoiding difficult conversations. It means recognizing the humanity of those with whom we disagree. It means listening before responding. It means accepting that reasonable people can reach different conclusions while still caring deeply about their communities and their country.
Americans see examples of that shared connection every day, often outside politics. They gather to support local businesses, volunteer at food drives, coach youth sports, attend school concerts and celebrate community milestones. They cheer together when their favorite teams compete for championships. They fill venues like Jones Beach for summer concerts. They rally around neighbors after storms, tragedies and hardships. Those moments matter because they remind us of a simple truth: We need one another.
No individual succeeds entirely alone. Families depend on support networks. Businesses rely on workers and customers. Communities thrive when residents contribute their time, talents and energy. The same principle applies to the nation. America’s greatest accomplishments have been achieved when people from different backgrounds worked toward a common goal despite their differences.
The story of the United States is, in many ways, a story of perseverance. Generations have faced wars, economic downturns, social upheaval, natural disasters and political divisions. Each challenge tested the country’s resolve. Time and again, Americans found ways to adapt, rebuild and move forward. That spirit remains essential today. The metaphor is simple but powerful: We are all in the same boat. Some may sit on different sides. Some may prefer a different course. Some may disagree about how fast to move or where to steer. But if everyone rows in opposite directions, the boat goes nowhere. Progress requires effort, cooperation and a recognition that our destinies are linked.
As America celebrates 250 years, the occasion should inspire more than nostalgia. It should renew our commitment to civility, perseverance and community. The ideas that divide Americans from one another are not the ideas that will shape the nation’s future.
Citizens who engage respectfully, work together and share the belief that the next chapter of the American story can be even stronger than the last will build that future. Ours is a legacy worthy of celebration.
Re Kevin Kelly’s letter, “Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick and Brown are silent on Israel,” in the June 11-17 issue: Kelly is sympathetic to the need for stronger measures to protect the Jewish community “from harassment and the threat, or actuality, of violence.” He references opinion pieces in the Herald by Assemblyman Ari Brown and State Sen. Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick, and he notes that neither of those state officials “offers the slightest criticisms of the Israeli government’s military response” to Hamas’s attacks on Oct. 7, 2003.
As a New Yorker who votes in statewide elections, I don’t see the need for any of our state or local elected officials to comment on issues of international import. Concern for local matters, including protection of the residents of New York, including the Jew-
Victory used to be something that happened before anyone announced it. Increasingly, the order has been reversed.
In sports, the concept remains reassuringly clear. The game ends. Officials post the score. The winner (How ’bout those Knicks?) celebrates. The loser explains. Fans may dispute a referee’s call, but nobody expects a news conference to change the outcome.
Beyond sports, however, victory has become remarkably elastic.
Political leaders launch wars with grand objectives and sweeping promises.
Months or years later, after spending enormous amounts of blood, treasure and political capital and often achieving far less than they promised, those same leaders still claim victory. They point to a ceasefire, a withdrawal, a temporary calm or a return to the conditions that existed before the conflict began and call it success. In some cases, the conditions that prompted the war remain unchanged. The victory speech, however, arrives right on schedule.
The pattern extends beyond warfare. Governments champion policies that
ish community, is their responsibility. They are not elected to opine on international matters.
But even if they were to do so, why do they have to criticize a foreign government in order to provide a safe environment for citizens in our state? Is Kelly suggesting that the actions of a foreign government give people in New York the right to act in violation of the law, and to harass or commit violence against others here in New York? If so, he is misguided.
Regardless of how any person in New York feels about the actions taken by the State of Israel or any other matter, political or otherwise, and whether of local, state, national or international import, that person is entitled to protection from harassment and violence in New York.
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disproportionately benefit the affluent, and market those policies as victories for working families. advocates promote programs that fail to meet their stated objectives, and then redefine success around some narrower achievement. Military officials destroy a handful of targets while leaving a much larger criminal enterprise intact, and then describe the operation as a victory over the enterprise.
Politicians lose elections and declare victory anyway. Some candidates refuse to acknowledge defeat, cast the winners as impostors and recast themselves as the rightful victors.
Cvictory, as does the candidate who loses. The nation that prevails claims victory, and the nation that withdraws claims victory because it has endured. The official who succeeds claims victory, and the official who fails does so, too, because the effort itself was noble.
ontests no longer center on what happened, but on who defines what happened.
Different arenas, same strategy: When reality fails to cooperate, just redefine success.
Somewhere along the way, victory drifted away from accomplishment and attached itself to assertion. Public figures learned that they no longer needed to achieve victory before claiming it. They only needed to persuade enough people that victory had occurred. The announcement became the accomplishment.
For most of human history, victory and defeat described opposing conditions. One side won because another side lost. The concepts depended on each other.
Today, the candidate who wins claims
We have not expanded the meaning of victory. We have abolished its opposite.
The legendary football coach Vince lombardi famously declared, “Winning isn’t everything; it’s the only thing.” Today that means something entirely different: When I win, I win. When I lose, I win. When I fail, I win. When I withdraw, I win. When I refuse to compete, I win. When my actions harm others, I still win.
Victory no longer describes an outcome. It has become an entitlement.
George Orwell saw the danger nearly 80 years ago. In “1984,” citizens drink Victory gin, smoke Victory cigarettes, and hear incessant reports of triumph while enduring scarcity, deprivation, surveillance and endless war. The irony extends beyond the products themselves. Orwell’s Party has detached the word “victory” from any recognizable condition. It no longer describes success, achievement or conquest. It simply means whatever the Party needs it to mean at any given moment.
The regime has not expanded the
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meaning of victory. It has dissolved meaning itself.
That insight reaches far beyond Orwell’s fictional world. Today’s most consequential victories often occur not on battlefields, in legislatures or even at ballot boxes. They occur in the narrow space between an event and the carefully crafted narrative that follows it.
The contest no longer centers on what happened. It centers on who gets to define what happened. We once assumed that victories produce compelling stories. These days, the stories themselves — whether true, false, wild, even idiotic — produce the victories, or at least the appearance of them.
Maybe that explains the enduring appeal of sports. The scoreboard remains stubbornly indifferent to rhetoric. No coach can transform a loss into a win through messaging alone. No athlete can claim a championship into existence. Reality gets the final vote.
Much of public life now operates according to a different principle. There, assertion masquerades as accomplishment. Narratives compete with outcomes. leaders claim victory before they achieve it, or after they fail to achieve it, or even when the opposite has occurred.
Which raises an uncomfortable question: If everyone is victorious, who, exactly, is winning?
Michael Blitz is professor emeritus and former chair of interdisciplinary studies at City University of New York.
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