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Islanders’ Palmieri hosts youth clinic Palmieri and the Islanders worked together with the Tragedy Assistance Program for The outdoor hockey rinks at Survivors, or TAPS, to create a Northwell Health Ice Center in lasting moment for military East Meadow were filled with families and their children. joy on Aug. 5, when New York TAPS, which started operating in 1994, works with Islanders star Kyle families grieving Palmieri hosted the loss of loved more than 50 miliones in the military tary families for an community. afternoon of smiles, “Kyle has worked goals and fun. with TAPS across Palmieri and his multiple teams that foundation, The he’s played with, Kyle Palmieri and it’s amazing Foundation, along that he’s so willing with the Islanders, to give back to the introduced their military communibeloved sport to the ty,” Morgan Price, a children of milicoordinator in tary members in TAPS sports and the form of street entertainment divih o c ke y, o f f e r i n g KYlE PAlmIErI sion, said. “Having each child sticks Forward, someone that has along with their New York Islanders their back, knowing chance at meeting that their sacrifice one of the sport’s that their family gave is not best players. “Events like these make the going unnoticed, it’s just really game of hockey a lot more amazing.” For Palmieri, helping the accessible, and for me to connect this to my work with the military community is also a military, veterans, and their personal endeavor. One of families, is a unique opportuni- Palmieri’s sisters, Taylor, ty that I’m excited for,” Palm- served in the National Guard, ieri told the Herald at the event while one of his brothers-inin Eisenhower Park. Continued on page 10
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Walking the park to support veterans in need More than 100 people gathered at Eisenhower Park for the second annual Veterans Valor Food Drive & Walk, collecting food and essential supplies for the Vet Mart Pantry in East Meadow. The half-mile walk around Salisbury Lake brought veterans, residents, officials and volunteers together to honor those who served. Above, Nassau County Comptroller Elaine Phillips greeted Ralph Esposito, director of the Nassau County Veterans Service Agency. Right, officials addressed attendees, speaking on the importance of the event and its efforts. Story, more photos, Page 3.
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Cultural celebrations bring the world to Eisenhower Park By JORDAN VALLONE jvallone@liherald.com
A trip around the world won’t require a passport to close out the summer — just a visit to Eisenhower Park. Music, dance, food and traditions from across the globe will take center stage as the park welcomes a trio of cultural celebrations highlighting Long Island’s Chinese and Latino communities. Chinese American Night, the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival and Latino American Night will each offer their own mix of performances and traditions while giving Nassau County residents an opportunity to experience the cultures of their neighbors.
Chinese American Night celebrates tradition Lion and dragon dancers will help bring Chinese culture to life during Chinese American Night at Eisenhower Park’s Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre. The annual free celebration on Aug. 30, presented as part of Nassau County’s International Nights series, showcases Chinese and Chinese American culture through an evening of traditional and contemporary entertainment. Visitors can expect performances including folk dancing, martial arts demonstrations and traditional music, along with the colorful lion and dragon dances that have become highlights of the event. The celebration is organized in partnership with the Chinese Center on Long Island, which has worked for decades to promote Chinese culture and strengthen connections among Chinese Americans and the wider Long Island community.
Celebrate beneath the MidAutumn moon One of the most important traditional celebrations in Chinese culture will also have its moment at Eisenhower Park with a celebration of the MidAutumn Moon Festival on Sept. 20.Observed across China and other parts of Asia, the centuries-old festival traditionally brings families and communities together to celebrate the harvest and admire the full moon. The occasion is closely associated with themes of family, togetherness and gratitude, as well as one of its best-known treats: mooncakes.At Eisenhower Park, the celebration offers Long Islanders an opportunity to experience those traditions closer to home through cultural performances, music and other festivities. The event also provides a chance for visitors unfamiliar with the holiday to learn about the customs and symbolism.
Latino American Night turns up the rhythm Eisenhower Park will close out September with plenty of music and movement when Nassau County’s Latino American Night — Noche Latina — takes over the park on Sunday, Sept. 27, beginning at 4 p.m. The celebration is designed to showcase the richness and diversity of Latino culture through live entertainment, dance and cultural performances representing the many communities that make up Nassau County. County officials have been seeking Latino performers for the 2026 celebration, including bands, Latin dance teams and other cultural performers, promising an afternoon filled with a variety of sounds and traditions. The event is part celebration and part showcase, giving local performers an opportunity to take the stage.
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Veterans Valor Food Drive & Walk collects donations for East Meadow pantry By JORDAN VALLONE jvallone@liherald.com
More than 100 people gathered at Eisenhower Park to support Nassau County veterans and their families, collecting food and essential supplies for a local veterans pantry while walking together in recognition of those who served. The second annual Veterans Valor Food Drive & Walk brought veterans, residents, community organizations and volunteers together for a half-mile walk around Salisbury Lake and a food drive benefiting the Vet Mart Pantry in East Meadow. State Sen. Steve Rhoads, Nassau County Comptroller Elaine Phillips, County Executive Bruce Blakeman and the Nassau County Veterans Service Agency welRALph EspOsitO comed participants to the Director, Aug. 8 event, Nassau County which organizVeterans Service ers said was Agency intended to honor veterans while providing tangible assistance to those in need. Participants donated nonperishable food items that will help stock the Vet Mart Pantry, which provides food and essential household items to veterans and their families throughout Nassau County. “The second annual Veterans Valor Food Drive & Walk was a tremendous success, taking this important effort to a new level through the meaningful partnerships and strong leadership of Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, Nassau County Comptroller Elaine Phillips, and the Nassau County Veterans Service Agency,” Rhoads said. “Together, we brought our community together in support of the men and women who have served our nation. Standing side by side with our local veterans, we collected nonperishable food donations for the Veterans food pantry in East Meadow and showed that supporting those who served requires more than just words — it requires action. “Every step we took, and every donation collected sent a powerful message that their service is appreciated and their needs matter,” Rhoads continued. “The generosity of our community will help provide essential food and household items to veterans and their families, while reminding us all of the responsibility we share to honor and
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The second annual Veterans Valor Food Drive & Walk brought veterans, residents, community organizations and volunteers together.
Ralph Esposito, director of Nassau County Veterans Service Agency, helped collect food to supply the county’s ‘Vet Mart.’ support those who have put their lives on the line for our country and sacrificed so much for our freedom.” Phillips similarly emphasized the importance of providing ongoing assistance to veterans beyond events recognizing their service. “Supporting our veterans is not just something we do on one day, it is a commitment we owe every day,” Phillips said. “Our veterans made extraordinary sacrifices to protect our freedoms, and we have a responsibility to ensure they receive the support and respect they have earned. I am proud to partner with County Executive Bruce Blakeman, New York State Senator Steve Rhoads, and the Nassau County Veterans Service Agency to give back to those who
County Legislator Michael Giangregorio, Gary Glick of the Jewish War Veterans and County Legislator Tom Mckevitt at the walk.
have given so much for our nation. I thank Ralph Esposito, Director of the Nassau County Veterans Service Agency, and his dedicated team for their tireless work on behalf of our veterans and their families.” Ralph Esposito, director of the Nassau County Veterans Service Agency, said efforts such as the food drive are part of the agency’s broader mission to connect local veterans with assistance. “Our mission at the Nassau County Veterans Service Agency is to make sure Nassau County veterans have access to the services, resources, and assistance they need,” Esposito said. “Our veterans have given so much to our country and this food drive will help provide essential supplies to veterans
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A high-profile Blakeman backer pays a visit By HUNTER FENOLLOL hfenollol@liherald.com
President Trump used a visit to Nassau County last Friday to tout falling crime rates and to endorse County Executive Bruce Blakeman’s bid for governor, while more than 100 protesters gathered nearby to criticize the administration’s policies on immigration, health care and affordability. Trump spoke at the Nassau County Police Department’s David S. Mack Center for Training and Intelligence, in Garden City, where he praised local law enforcement and repeatedly pointed to Nassau County as a model for public safety. “Nassau County has been rated the No. 1 one safest county in America,” Trump said, citing a 2024 U.S. News & World Report ranking. He also praised Blakeman, saying, “We’ll get Bruce in there. We’ll change it around,” as he urged New Yorkers to support the county executive’s gubernatorial campaign. Blakeman credited local and federal law enforcement cooperation for the county’s crime record. He also highlighted Nassay’s agreement with federal immigration authorities, saying the county had removed about 2,000 immigrants with criminal records in one year. He cited cases involving attempted murder, rape, robbery, carjacking and drug dealing as examples of the people he said had been removed. Trump’s remarks largely focused on crime, immigration and his administration’s support for law enforcement. He cited newly released FBI statistics that he said showed the largest reduction in violent crime in American history in 2025, along with additional declines in murders and robberies in 2026. He also criticized Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul and New York’s criminal justice policies, particularly
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President Trump joined County Executive Bruce Blakeman at the Nassau County P.D.’s David S. Mack Center for Training and Intelligence in Garden City last Friday. Trump endorsed Blakeman’s campaign for governor. its bail laws and immigration policies, while praising Blakeman’s record. Outside the police training center, meanwhile, more than 100 protesters gathered at a designated protest area on Endo Boulevard. They included Nassau County Democratic Party officials, community leaders and residents. Civil rights attorney Fred Brewington led protesters in chants, including, “This is what America looks like today and we’re not going away.” Adrienne Adams, the Democratic candidate for lieutenant governor, was among the speakers. She crit-
icized both Trump and Blakeman, saying that Blakeman was the president’s “biggest cheerleader” and urging voters to reject what she described as their extremism. “Keeping our community safe doesn’t stop at law enforcement,” Adams said, arguing that public safety also includes health care, dignity and the ability to afford essential care. Adams criticized Trump’s health care and food assistance policies, and said that Blakeman would take Medicaid cuts further. Sen. Siela Bynoe, county elected officials and community leaders also addressed the crowd, focusing on the cost of living, health care, immigration and ICE enforcement. For supporters who attended the Trump event, however, public safety remained the central message. Nikolai Glushkov, 23, founder of the Glen Cove Young Republicans, came to the rally to support congressional candidate Michael LiPetri Jr. as well as Trump and Blakeman. Glushkov, a lifelong Nassau County resident, said he was encouraged by what he heard about crime reductions. “I took away [President Trump’s] impact on the national level on keeping the crime safe in Nassau County, reducing that along with Blakeman,” he said. Glushkov said he believed that Nassau’s record under Blakeman could serve as a model for the rest of New York. “We are the safest county, and we got to make New York state the safest state this November,” he said. The rally and the nearby protest underscored the political divide surrounding Trump’s visit, with his supporters emphasizing crime and law enforcement while opponents argued that health care, affordability and reforms in immigration policy should be made higher priorities.
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MOVIES Social media safeguards for minors finalized by state night and 6 a.m. without parental approval. Attorney General Letitia James said New York is taking another step to the regulations establish standards for address growing concerns about the age verification and parental consent impact of social media on children’s while requiring companies to protect mental health, with new regulations users’ personal information. “The SAFE for Kids Act that will require platforms leads the nation in keeping to limit addictive features our children safe online and for users under 18. protecting youth from the State officials on July 29 devastating ef fects of released final rules impleunchecked social media,” menting the Stop Addictive James said. “Young people Fe e d s E x p l o i t a t i o n , o r are particularly vulnerable SAFE, for Kids Act, which to addictive social media requires social media comfeatures, and my office is panies to restrict algorithcommitted to protecting all mically personalized feeds New Yorkers from potentialand overnight notifications ly harmful technologies and for minors unless they companies that try to take obtain parental consent. advantage of them.” Research has linked these The regulations require features to increased risks companies to verify whethof depression, anxiety, eater a user is an adult before ing disorders and sleep disenabling algorithmically ruption among children and personalized feeds or nightteenagers. time notifications. Plat“When I came into office, for ms may use methods our children were in the such as uploaded photos or throes of a full-blown men- LETishA JAmEs videos, or verify email tal health crisis, and as New Attorney general, addresses or phone numYork’s first mom governor, I New York bers, but must provide at felt a moral imperative to least one option that does act,” Gov. Kathy Hochul said in announcing the regulations. “Today, not require a government-issued identiwe’re sending a clear message: our kids’ fication. Any data collected for age verification must be deleted or de-identified mental health isn’t for sale.” Under the rules, users younger than after it is used. The SAFE for Kids Act, signed into 18 will no longer receive endless streams of recommended content gener- law in June 2024, will take effect Jan. 25, ated by algorithms unless a parent pro- 2027, 180 days after the regulations are vides consent. Instead, minors will see published in the State Register. Compaposts from accounts they choose to fol- nies that violate the law could face civil low in a set order, such as chronological penalties of up to $5,000 per violation, order. Platforms also will be prohibited among other enforcement actions by the from sending notifications between mid- attorney general’s office.
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WE Summit empowers leaders to ‘own their power’ By ABIGAIL GRIECO agrieco@liherald.com
Nearly 300 women gathered at the Crescent Beach Club in Bayville on Aug. 4 for the Long Island Herald’s fourth annual Women’s Executive Summit, a day focused on leadership, health, wealth and personal growth. This year’s “Own Your Power” theme brought leaders across industries to share insights on overcoming challenges, building confidence and seizing opportunities. The event featured keynote presentations, panel discussions and interactive sessions designed to help attendees invest in themselves and their futures. The day began with a warm-up session, “Be the CEO of You,” led by Susan Gatti, founder of Disruptive Spark Group. Gatti encouraged attendees to reflect on their goals and identify what they hoped to gain from the summit. “We make an investment in ourselves when we come to an event like this, but what we really want is a change,” Gatti said. “The change won’t happen here. It will happen after.” Through a values-based activity, Gatti helped participants focus on their priorities and use those values as a guide for making decisions. Opening remarks were delivered by Stuart Richner and Amy Amato of Richner Communications and RichnerLIVE, followed by remarks from Mistress of Ceremonies Kristin Thorne, a five-time Emmy Award-winning investigative reporter with the Law & Crime Network. “Owning your power means believing in yourself, even when someone else does not,” Amato said. “It means having the courage to launch the business, ask for the promotion, negotiate your salary, take care of your health, build your financial future, and become the leader you were meant to be.” Patricia Charlemagne, EdD, JD from Girls Inc. of Long Island was honored by Richner Communications with the Community Impact award, recognizing her leadership and commitment to empowering girls from across the region. Proceeds from the event benefited the nonprofit. The first panel, “Own Your
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Hundreds of powerful executives and entrepreneurs attended the fourth annual Women’s Executuves Summit earlier this month.
Voice,” explored leadership and confidence. Moderated by Sharon Wyman, president and CEO of Discover Long Island, the discussion featured Lillian Paley, vice president of business development at Silver Lining Homecare Agency; Palmina Whelan, capital program director for The New Terminal One; Carina Tom, president of NU World Connect Title LLC; and Suzette Gordon, president and CEO of SCO Family of Services. Panelists shared personal stories about overcoming self-doubt, entering male-dominated industries and learning to advocate for themselves. Whelan reflected on being one of the only women in aviation construction meetings early in her career. “No one is going to speak for me, no one is going to promote me, no one is going to be my cheerleader,” she said. “I realized I had to own my voice.” The summit also featured two blocks of “Power Sessions” covering topics such as hospitality, selfcare, branding, productivity and personal development. During the “Own Your Health” panel, moderated by Kristyn Hodgdon, co-founder and chief creative officer of Rescripted, experts discussed the importance of women advocating for their health and understanding their bodies at every stage of life.
The panel included Dr. Helen Hsieh, founder and medical director of Vibrance 360; Linda Mashkabova, founder of The Beauty Cellar NY; Elly Rozengurtel, DPT, of Ideal Body Med Spa; and Dr. Meredith Vandegrift, board-certified plastic surgeon at Vandegrift Plastic Surgery. Speakers encouraged women to move beyond simply “feeling fine” and instead focus on achieving their best health. “Fine is not the same as feeling your optimal best,” Mashkabova said, emphasizing the importance of listening to one’s body and seeking answers when something feels wrong. The “Own Your Wealth” panel focused on financial independence and preparation. Moderated by Elisa De Jesus, senior vice president and private client advisor at Bank of America, the discussion featured Kerri Winans Kaley of The Bristal Assisted Living, Michelle Moreira-Jodice of Valley Bank, Jessica Rondash of Holt Construction and Christina Rosas of Bond, Schoeneck & King PLLC. Panelists stressed the importance of financial literacy, asking questions and staying engaged in financial decisions. “Financial confidence doesn’t come from knowing all the answers,” Moreira-Jodice said. “It comes from asking the right questions and building trusted relationships.”
The summit concluded with two keynote presentations. Carrie Skowronski, CEO of Leadology, delivered “Dare to Lead: Reimagine Leadership for the Modern Workplace,” discussing mindset, growth and stepping outside comfort zones. Skowronski encouraged attendees to embrace challenges and recognize their own strengths. “In order to own our power, we have to name our power,” she said. Renee Flagler, president of the National CARES Mentoring Movement, closed the event with “A Life Inspired by Passion & Purpose,” sharing her journey from storyteller and writer to community leader. Flagler encouraged women to recognize their talents and use them in service of others. “Passion is the vehicle that gets us to our purpose,” she said. “Take your gifts, indulge your passion, let it lead you to your purpose and serve your people.” Throughout the day, attendees were reminded that leadership is not defined by titles or positions, but by confidence, resilience and the willingness to create meaningful change. For more photos, click here: https://richnerlive.com/richner-event/womens-executive-summit/ For more info on RichnerLive, click here: https://richnerlive. com/
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Herald Publisher, Stuart Richner, left, and Executive Director, Amy Amato, surprised Executive Director, Patricia Charlemagne, EdD, JD from Girls Inc. of Long Island with the Community Impact Award, event emcee Kristin Thorne at right.
Justine Del Prete, left, with ARC Excess & Surplus, Claudia Rodriguez of RichnerLive, Izabella Bobkiewicz and Agnieszka Supel representing Merrill Lynch Bank of America Corporation, Jenna Grasso of The Retreat, Catherine Fee of Empire Government Strategies, and Bridget Mantello with the Association for Mental Health and Wellness.
The Own Your Voice panel: Moderator Sharon Wyman, left, CDME Discover Long Island, with panelists Suzette Gordon, of SCO Family of Services, Carina Tom, of NU World Connect Title, Lillian Paley with Silver Lining Homecare Agency, and Palmina Whelan of The New Terminal One.
Moderator Elisa De Jesus, left, of Bank of America led the Own Your Wealth Panel with panelists Kerri Winans Kaley, CSA, representing The Bristal Assisted Living, Jessica Rondash of Holt Construction, Michelle Moreira-Jodice, of Valley Bank, and Christina M. Rosas, with Bond Schoeneck & King PLLC.
Carolynn Eiple and Judith Rivera with CareFirst Home Solutions.
CEO Lab Founder & Executive Consultant Natasha Zaytseva was another Power Session speaker.
Jo Marie Sacco, left, of Jo Marie Hair and Beauty and Dr. Stephanie Cooper, with Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery and Dermatology enjoyed the exhibit.
Power Session speaker Tammy J. Cohen, of TC Brand Consulting spoke during the second power session.
People’s Alliance Federal Union CEO Carol Allen, left, with VP of Business Development & Marketing Jennifer Gunn.
Closing Keynote speaker Renee Daniel Flagler, president of the National CARES Mentoring Movement Inc., left the crowd with a powerful message — A Life Inspired By Passion & Purpose.
EAST MEADOW HERALD — August 20, 2026
From the Own Your Health panel, panelists, left, Helen Hsieh, MD, FACOG, Vibrance 360; Linda Mashkabova, FNP, The Beauty Cellar NY; Meredith Vandegrift, MD, FACS Vandegrift Plastic Surgery; Elly Rozengurtel, DPT, Ideal Body Med Spa.
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law, Stephen Ficchi, served in the U.S. Army. “The military has always been a very important cause for me,” Palmieri said. “The ability to use my platform and be a part of the military community is something that’s always been important to me.” Palmieri, a 35-year-old right winger, was born in Smithtown before moving to New Jersey in his early years. After being drafted out of Notre Dame in the first round by the Anaheim Ducks in 2009, Palmieri was traded to his hometown team, the New Jersey Devils, in 2015. Soon after arriving back in New Jersey, Palmieri and the Devils launched the “Squad21” initiative, allowing active service members and veterans to see a hockey game free of charge. The program carried over when the Islanders traded for Palmieri in 2021, and it became The Kyle Palmieri Foundation. “I started my foundation eight years ago, and it provides an opportunity to do little things like this, to put a smile on a kid’s face or brighten up a family’s day,” Palmieri said. “It’s a great opportunity for them to get out and be a part of the community that they have a lot in common with.” The Islanders organization was eager to help Palmieri in his pursuit of bringing the sport to a demographic deserving of recognition in their own communities. “For us, it’s about giving them an opportunity to learn and to love the game,” Ann Rina, Islanders vice president of community relations, said. “Hopefully, after an event like this, they want to take that hockey stick home and continue their hockey journey.” The event was filled with families watching rink-side, as the children got their first taste of a new sport. Those spectators included Gary Dowling of North Babylon, whose nieces are just discovering the sport and learning from one of hockey’s best players. “They love the Islanders, they love hockey, and it’s cool to hang out with other military families,” Dowling said. “When you have someone like (Palmieri) here, especially when he could be out training or getting ready for the upcoming season, it’s really cool to see.” Palmieri sustained a season-ending ACL injury during a game last November, while making a spectacular assist on a goal. While he’s progressing well through rehabilitation and is expected to be ready for the season-opener on Sept. 30, he also had his sights on an equally important goal: making sure the kids who attended the street hockey clinic had a memorable experience. “It’s all about them having fun,” Palmieri said. “Hopefully, a couple of them get excited about maybe playing hockey someday.”
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Kyle Palmieri, New York Islanders forward, spoke to children of active military personnel at a street hockey clinic in East Meadow on Aug. 5.
Islanders’ mascot Sparky also dropped by, providing smiles and some tough competition in front of the net.
Tom Falcone, co-owner of Pioneer Sports, who helped organize the event, leads the children in a warmup session.
Ceci Warshauer, 10, of Medford, participated in drills.
Dalone Germain, 13, of New Jersey, got a puck past Sparky, the Islanders’ mascot, at the street hockey clinic hosted by the Kyle Palmieri Foundation.
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Joanna Krul, Malverne
Trici Broderick Reading teacher, Jennie E. Hewitt Elementary School
In order to get back into my routine at Hewlett High School, I always look through my rosters a few days in advance so I can get a sense of what my classroom community might look like. I also like to come up with new mathrelated icebreakers to help my students feel more comfortable, build their confidence and start the year with a positive mindset.
I take time to reflect on the past school year — celebrating what went well, recognizing my own growth and identifying where I can improve. I think about my students, their successes and needs, and set meaningful goals. I also recharge by researching best practices, reading books and articles, seeking new ideas that will help me grow as an educator and better support every learner. Courtesy Trici Broderick
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Caroline Ghiuro Oceanside, age 9
Some things that help me are making sure everything I need for school is ready. I pick out a new backpack and lunchbox. I also go shopping for new outfits to wear and start going to sleep a little earlier. Tim Baker/Herald
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Bayville, age 17
I start by going to bed early. Getting my backpack and clothes ready the night before helps me get back into my school routine.
Just like every year, going back to school is exciting, but this year is especially meaningful because it’s my senior year. I’m looking forward to seeing my friends and teachers again. As an athlete, my sleep schedule stayed pretty consistent over the summer, but I still start adjusting by setting my alarm to school time about a week before classes begin.
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What helps you get back into your routine after summer break?
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Chicken Kebabs
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Spiced Grilled Sweet Potatoes
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ummer hasn’t left us yet, so we surely want to keep firing up the grill. As August winds down, backyard gatherings, poolside get-togethers and easy weeknight meals continue to call for the smoky, flame-kissed flavors that make grilling a summertime favorite. But late summer is also a good time to move beyond the usual burgers and hot dogs. From grilled vegetables and seafood to perfectly seared steaks and creative takes on familiar favorites, a little variety can bring new life to the backyard menu. Whether you’re keeping things casual or adding a touch of elegance to an endof-summer soirée, the grill offers plenty of possibilities. So before summer slips away, turn up the heat and try something a little different.
Chicken Kebabs With their easy preparation and quick cooking time, kebabs are a simple way to enjoy many of your favorite fresh flavors. • 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard • 2 tablespoons olive oil • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder • 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar • 1 pound raw boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes • 1/4 teaspoon each of salt and black pepper • 1 medium red onion, cut into 1-inch chunks To make sauce, place 3 tablespoons mustard in medium bowl. Add oil and garlic powder, and whisk until uniform. Cover and refrigerate. To make marinade, in small bowl, combine vinegar with remaining 2 tablespoons mustard. Stir until uniform. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Place
chicken and marinade in large sealable plastic bag. Remove as much air as possible and seal. Gently knead marinade into chicken through bag. Refrigerate for 1 hour. Meanwhile, if using wooden skewers, soak 4 in water for 20 minutes to prevent burning. Alternately thread marinated chicken and onion chunks onto 4 skewers. Bring grill to medium-high heat. Brush both sides of kebabs with sauce. Grill kebabs for 5 minutes with grill cover down. Flip kebabs and grill for 6 to 8 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through. Enjoy.
Grilled Skirt Steak with Roasted Corn Salad A quick and easy marinated grilled skirt steak will spice up any gathering. Pair it with a roasted corn salad that embodies the season’s fresh flavors — a mixture of corn, tomato, red onion, basil, and avocado. • 1 1/2 pounds skirt steak, cut into 4-inch pieces • 1/3 cup Tabasco Chipotle Pepper Sauce • 1 tablespoon ground cumin • 1 large garlic clove, crushed In a large bowl, combine chipotle pepper sauce, cumin and garlic; add skirt steaks. Toss to mix well; cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes or overnight. Preheat grill to high. Grill skirt steak about 5 minutes, or until of desired doneness, turning once. To serve, plate steak with corn salad. Corn Salad: • 4 ears corn on the cob, shucked • 2 large tomatoes, chopped • 1 small red onion, diced • 1 ripe avocado, peeled, pitted and diced • 2 tablespoons fresh chopped basil
Chance the Rapper‘s 2016 mixtape Coloring Book just turned 10, and he’s on tour to celebrate. Chance takes a victory lap built around the project that won three Grammys in one night, broke streaming-only records, and turned him from a Chicago underground hero into a generational artist. The Coloring Book itself instantly reshaped what a hip-hop record could be.It became the first streaming-only project to win a Grammy, and it earned Chance Best New Artist, Best Rap Album, and Best Rap Performance in a single trip to the podium. Songs like “No Problem,” “Same Drugs,” “All Night,” “Blessings,” “Angels,” and “Summer Friends” turned into staples of a generation’s playlists — and fans have been waiting a decade to hear them performed live in full.
Friday, Aug. 21, 8 p.m. Tickets available at ticketmaster.com or paramountny. com. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington.
• 2 tablespoons lime juice • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil • 1 tablespoon Tabasco Chipotle Pepper Sauce • 1/4 teaspoon salt To prepare corn salad: Preheat grill to medium. Grill corn about 5 to 10 minutes, turning frequently, until tender-crisp. When cool enough to handle, cut corn from cob. In medium bowl, combine corn, tomatoes, red onion, avocado, basil, lime juice, olive oil, chipotle pepper sauce to taste, and salt; toss to mix well.
Spiced Sweet Potatoes A simple spice rub makes a tasty complement to grilled sweet potatoes, adding some extra zest that gives potatoes some pizzas. • 4 medium sweet potatoes (about 3 pounds), scrubbed well • 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt • 1 teaspoon ground cumin • 1 teaspoon paprika • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon • 1/2 teaspoon chipotle powder • 2 tablespoons cider vinegar • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil Cover potatoes with cold salted water in a large pot, then bring to a boil. Simmer until slightly resistant when pierced with a sharp small knife, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain well. When cool, slice potatoes lengthwise. Mix together salt, spices and apple cider vinegar; add oil in a slow stream. Brush this mixture on sweet potatoes. Grill potatoes on a lightly oiled grill rack over medium heat, until grill marks appear and potatoes are cooked through, about 15 minutes. Serve potatoes warm.
Celtic Festival and Highland Games The sounds of bagpipes, the rhythm of Irish step dancing and the spectacle of Highland Games return to Old Westbury Gardens. The refreshed edition of its annual summer festival celebrates the rich Scottish Irish and Welsh traditions woven into Long Island’s Celtic communities. The Highland Games remain a centerpiece, featuring centuries-old tests of strength including the caber toss, sheaf toss and stone put. Entertainment for all ages, including performances by songwriter-vocalist Andy Cooney, acclaimed as “Irish America’s favorite son,” and others; along with and tempting eats and a marketplace round out the day.
Saturday, Aug. 22, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Tickets at oldwestburygardens.org. 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury.
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Your Neighborhood concert Aug Family Brady Ryder and the
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Little Band That Could visit East Meadow Library. Rymer is a highly acclaimed, three-time Grammy-nominated artist who has dedicated 25 years to creating energetic rock ‘n’ roll music for kids and families. As a prominent figure in the independent family music scene, he and his band captivate audiences worldwide with their musical talent, catchy songs and positive messages. Registration required.
Eisenhower Park’s summer concert series welcomes Constantine Maroulis, Kevin Covais and Robbie Rosen, with special guests. • Where: Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow • Time: 7 p.m. • Contact: nassaucountyny.gov or (516) 572-0200
• Where: 1886 Front St., East Meadow • Time: 6:30 p.m. • Contact: EastMeadow.info
Aug Cool Summer Night at Pinot’s Palette
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Summer groovin’
Eisenhower Park’s Summer Concert Series welcomes Let Sing Taylor, a Taylor Swift tribute. The bamd brings the communal experience of celebrating Taylor’s music in a live setting to Swifties near and far. So, let the games begin! Get ready to sport your Taylor- inspired attire and sing your hearts out. • Where: Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow • Time: 7 p.m. • Contact: nassaucountyny.gov or (516) 572-0200
Aug Glenn Miller Orchestra
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“In The Mood” for swing music? Take a step back in time with the most popular and sought after big band of all time! The Glenn Miller Orchestra visits the Madison Theatre on their national tour. Hear all their greatest hits, including “In The Mood,” “Chattanooga Choo Choo,” “American Patrol,” “A String Of Pearls,” “Little Brown Jug,” “Pennsylvania 6-5000,” “Tuxedo Junction,” and of course their theme song “Moonlight Serenade.” The 15 member orchestra, their lead singers, and vocal group will perform their catalog of big band classics just the way they would have over 80 years ago when Glenn Miller stood in front of his band. It is a show that continues to transport audiences back in time and is as nostalgic as it is exciting. Touring continuously since 1956, The Glenn Miller Orchestra is featured in over 200 concerts and dances per year. Each performance includes the timeless classics that made them famous the world over in a show that has moved audiences for generations. • Where: Madison Theatre, Molloy University, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre • Time: 7 p.m. • Contact: madisontheatreny.org or (516) 323-4444
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Melissa Etheridge
Known for her confessional lyrics and raspy, smoky vocals, Melissa Etheridge (“I’m the Only One” “Come to My Window,” “I Want to Come Over.”) has remained one of America’s favorite female singers since bursting onto the scene in 1988. Etheridge performs songs from her new album, Rise, and her hits. “I chose to survive,” Melissa Etheridge sings on “Being Alive,” the powerful, exuberant opening song of the Academy Award- and Grammy Award-winning artist’s 17th studio album, “Rise.” She then takes a pause, the flurry of her guitar and her bandmates’ boisterous sounds fading out, before she practically shouts with unbridled joy: “God I love being alive!” The words say so much. But in that pause — just a few seconds long — it’s as if she’s reflecting on everything that has happened in her life since she last released an album of new material, 2019’s “The Medicine Show,” and all that is to come on this remarkable, emotional mosaic of songs. Etheridge is known for powerful rock vocals, emotional songwriting, and live shows that feel both personal and energetic. Her • Where: The Paramount, 370 concerts usually move between bigger sing-along songs, slower emotional moments, New York Ave., Huntington and the kind of tracks that let her voice really take over the room. That balance is a big • Time: 8 p.m. reason her live shows connect so strongly with the audience. The Rise Tour carries that • Contact: ticketmaster.com or same feel, with a set that blends the songs fans know best with newer material. paramountny.com
Aug Salsa in the park
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Eisenhower Park’s summer concert series continues with a salsa orchestra.
• Where: Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow • Time: 7 p.m. • Contact: nassaucountyny.gov or (516) 572-0200
Aug Family movie night
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Enjoy a movie under the stars at Eisenhower Park. See “Wicked,’ the 2024 musical fantasy adaption of the first act of the stage musical, starring Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande and Jeff Goldblum. The second film, “Wicked For Good,” is shown Aug. 25. • Where: Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow • Time: Movie begins at dusk • Contact: nassaucountyny.gov
Harmonize with Long Island Harmonizers
Love to sing? So do the Long Island Harmonizers. The Barbershop Harmony Society chapter is a chorus of more than 20 singers, now welcoming new
members. The ensemble performs four-part a cappella harmony in the barbershop style, entertaining audiences at 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 • 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
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Old Westbury Gardens welcomes families to spend an afternoon exploring, building and creating together! Seasonal Sprouts offers is a LEGO-themed adventure for young explorers. Children (ages 4–10) embark on a guided outdoor tour of Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects made with LEGO bricks. Everyone discovers
the wonders of nature in a fun and hands-on way. After the tour, kids can unleash their creativity in a LEGO free-play area. $22 per adult, $20 ages 62+, $12 child. Registration required. • Where: 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury • Time: 11 a.m • Contact: oldwestburygardens. org or call (516) 333-0048
Citizen Science: Monarch Larva Monitoring Project
Long Island Children’s Museum welcomes families to be a citizen scientist and study monarch butterflies in the museum’s Milkweed Garden. By measuring plants, rainfall, and monarch eggs you will be collecting real data that scientists can analyze! Your data will help them understand butterfly migration and will help conserve this species. Each Wednesday, take a walk through this garden and see how the plants grow as habitat for visiting monarchs! To join, meet at the front desk. For ages 4+. • Where: 11 Davis Ave., Garden City • Time: 2-3 p.m. • Contact: licm.org or call (516) 224-5800
• Where: 2557 Hempstead Tpke., East Meadow • Time: 5-7 p.m. • Contact: PinotsPalette.com
Dancing Dream
Eisenhower Park’s summer concert series continues with Dancing Dream’s tribute to ABBA. This tribute act will take you back to the days when Swedish disco group ruled the music world with their great pop hits and memorable performances. The New York City-based ensemble was founded by two European singers in 2009 in hopes of transporting nostalgic audiences back to the happy and groovy times of the ‘70s. And they’ve since done just that. The seasoned musicians and talented lead singers (“Agnetha” and “Frida”) to take everyone on a nostalgic trip back to the glitz and glamour of the ‘70s with their beautiful harmonies, elaborate costumes and choreography. • Where: Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow • Time: 7 p.m. • Contact: nassaucountyny.gov or (516) 572-0200
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ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED LYING AND BEING IN THE TOWN OF NORTH HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 603094/2021. Christine M. Grillo, 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
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UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; NASSAU COUNTY TREASURER; AMERICANA FUNDING CORP.; JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, SUCCESSOR TO CHEMICAL BANK, “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 premises, described in the complaint, Defendants. TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the complaint in this action, to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the complaint is not served with the summons, to serve notice of appearance, on the plaintiff’s attorney within twenty (20) days after the service of this
summons, exclusive of the date 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), and in case of failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the complaint. TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: The foregoing Summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an Order of the Hon. Jeffrey A. Goodstein, a Justice of the Supreme Court, Nassau County, entered Aug. 6, 2026 and filed with the complaint and other papers in the Nassau County Clerk’s Office. THE OBJECT OF THE ACTION is to foreclose a tax lien and to recover the amount of the tax lien and all of the interest, penalties, additions and expenses thereon to premises k/a Section 11, Block 6, Lot 31-32. Plaintiff designates Nassau County as the place of trial. The basis of venue is the location of the subject property. 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 tax lien holder 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 tax lien holder will not stop this foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (TAX LIEN HOLDER) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. Dated: August 5, 2025 LEVY & LEVY Attorneys for Plaintiff 12 Tulip Drive Great Neck, NY 11021 (516) 487-6655 BY: JOSHUA LEVY, ESQ. #103135 161684
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT. NASSAU COUNTY. L&L ASSOCAITES HOLDING CORP., Pltf. vs. GREGORY GIORGIO, et al, Defts. Index #613941/2025. Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale entered June 23, 2026, I will sell at public auction on the North Side Steps of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on September 14, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. premises k/a Section 50, Block 585, Lot 2. Sold subject to terms and conditions of filed judgment and terms of sale. The foreclosure auction will be held, “rain or shine.” If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the Court appointed Referee will cancel the foreclosure auction. JOY BUNCH, Referee. LEVY & LEVY, Attys. for Pltf., 12 Tulip Dr., Great Neck, NY 11021. #103082 161680 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BY THE BOARD OF APPEALS Pursuant to New York State Town Law Article 16, New York State Public Officers Law Article 7, and the Town of Hempstead Building Zone Ordinance, NOTICE is hereby given that the BOARD OF APPEALS of the Town of Hempstead will hold a public hearing in the Town Meeting Pavilion, Town Hall Plaza, One Washington Street, Hempstead, New York on 09/02/2026 at 9:30 A.M. & 2:00 P.M. to consider the following applications and appeals: -----------------------------THE FOLLOWING CASES WILL BE CALLED STARTING AT 9:30 A.M. 442/26. EAST MEADOW - Steven & Merrill Goldstein, Renewal of grant to maintain 6’ high fence larger than pool installation area., N/W cor. Reed Dr. & Mark Dr., a/k/a 1417 Reed Dr. THE FOLLOWING CASES WILL BE CALLED STARTING AT 2:00 P.M. 465/26. EAST MEADOW - Taco Bell of
America, LLC, Install animated digital menu board sign in conjunction with existing drive-thru window (replace existing menu board)., N/s Hempstead Tpke., 223.6’ E/o Bly Rd., a/k/a 1939 Hempstead Tpke. ALL PAPERS PERTAINING TO THE ABOVE HEARING ARE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION AT THE BOARD OF APPEALS, TOWN HALL, 1 WASHINGTON STREET, HEMPSTEAD, NY 11550. This notice is only for new cases in East Meadow within Town of Hempstead jurisdiction. There are additional cases in different hamlets, towns and villages on the Board of Appeals calendar. The full calendar is available at https://hempsteadny.go v/509/Board-of-Appeals The internet address of the website streaming for this meeting is https://hempsteadny.go v/576/Live-StreamingVideo Interested parties may appear at the above time and place. At the call of the Chairman, the Board will consider decisions on the foregoing and those on the Reserve Decision calendar and such other matters as may properly come before it. 161808 To Place A Notice Call 516-569-4000 x232
LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU INDEX NO. 624939/2025 Date Filed: 08/07/2026 SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS Plaintiff designates NASSAU County as the place of trial. The basis of venue is: The location of real property being foreclosed. FIFTH THIRD BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff, against UNKNOWN HEIRS OF THE ESTATE OF MARGARET P. CARLON, if they be living and if they be dead, the respective heirs-at-law, next-ofkin, distributees, executors, administrators, trustees, devisees, legatees, assignees, lienors, creditors and successors in interest
and generally all persons having or claiming under, by or through said defendant(s) who may be deceased, by purchase, inheritance, lien or inheritance, any right, title or interest in or to the real property described in the Complaint; JOAN A. MURPHY, AS NEXT OF KIN AND HEIR AT LAW OF MARGARET P. CARLON; JEAN C. DANGLER, AS NEXT OF KIN AND HEIR AT LAW OF MARGARET P. CARLON; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; and “JOHN DOE No. 1’’ through ‘’JOHN DOE No. 100’’ inclusive, the name of the last 100 defendants being fictitious, the true names of said defendants being unknown to plaintiff, it being intended to designate fee owners, tenants or occupants of the liened premises and/or persons or parties having or claiming an interest in or a lien upon the liened premises, if the aforesaid individual defendants are living, and if any or all of said individual defendants be dead, their heirs at law, next of kin, distributees, executors, administrators, trustees, committees, devisees, legatees, and assignees, lienors, creditors and successors in interest of them and generally all persons having or claiming under, by, through, or against the said defendants named as a class, of any right, title, or interest in or lien upon the premises described in the complaint herein, Defendant(s). 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(s) within 20 days after the service of this summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within 30 days after service is complete if this summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York); and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default
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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. Bank Trust National Association not in its individual capacity but solely as owner trustee for RCF 2 Acquisition Trust, Plaintiff AGAINST Ana M. Miranda Individually and as surviving spouse of Jose E. Miranda, et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered June 4, 2026, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on September 2, 2026 at 2:30 PM, premises known as 1757 North Drive, East Meadow, NY 11554. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at East Meadow, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 50 Block 461 Lot 3. Approximate amount of judgment $292,241.78 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #602193/2025. Only Bank or Certified check payable to the Referee will be accepted for the downpayment. No third party check or cash will be accepted. Jonathan C. Juliano, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 24-003867 90847 161401
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Nassau honors veterans at annual concert Veterans, their families and community members gathered at Eisenhower Park on Aug. 1 for Nassau County’s 39th annual Salute to Veterans ceremony and concert. The event, held at the park’s Lakeside Theatre in East Meadow, recognized local veterans and honored the service and sacrifices of those who have served in the U.S. armed forces. The annual celebration brought residents together to show their appreciation for veterans and their contributions to the country and their communities. Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman and Ralph Esposito, director of the Nassau County Veterans Service Agency, hosted the event, which included a ceremony recognizing this year’s veteran honorees. Following the ceremony, attendees were treated to live music from The American Bombshells, a group known for performing for and supporting veterans, active-duty military members and their families. Desert Highway, an Eagles tribute band, also took the stage during the evening concert. The Salute to Veterans is an annual Nassau County tradition designed to recognize local veterans while giving residents an opportunity to gather in their honor. –Jordan Vallone
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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 your mortgage company will not stop this foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. The foregoing summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an order of the Honorable Jeffrey A Goodstein, an Acting Justice of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, Nassau County, granted on the 27th day of July, 2026, and filed with the
Complaint and other papers in the office of the County Clerk of Nassau County. The object of this action is to foreclose a mortgage upon the premises described below, executed by ELAINE D. HALLISEY and MARGARET P. CARLON to FIFTH THIRD MORTGAGE COMPANY, bearing date March 10, 2009 and recorded in Book M 33592, at Page 283 in the County of Nassau on April 2, 2009, which on or about January 1, 2019, FIFTH THIRD MORTGAGE COMPANY merged into FIFTH THIRD BANK, which was then assigned to SELENE FINANCE, LP executed February 25, 2026 and recorded March 3, 2026, in Book M 48359, at Page 316. Said premises being known as and by 65 Blacksmith Road, Levittown, NY 11756, bearing tax map designation Section: 0045, Block: 00271-00, Lot: 0009, which is more fully described in the Schedule “A” attached to the Complaint. Aldridge Pite, LLP, Attorneys for the Plaintiff, 40 Marcus Drive, Suite 200, Melville, NY 11747 File 1599-784B 161858 Place A Notice Call 516-569-4000 x232
LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU. FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION (“FANNIE MAE”), A CORPORATION ORGANIZED AND EXISTING UNDER THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, Plaintiff-againstADRIANNE EDMUNDHENRY, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale dated May 15, 2025 and entered on June 18, 2025, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court “Rain or Shine” located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on September 24, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. premises situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Westbury, Town of North Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, bounded and described as follows: BEGINNING at a point on the easterly side of Talbot Drive, distant 67.81 feet Southerly, as measured along the Easterly side of Talbot Drive from the Southwesterly end of a curve connecting the southeasterly side
of Franklin Street with the Easterly side of Talbot Drive; being a plot 100 feet by 76 feet by 100 feet by 76 feet. Section: 11 Block: 397 Lot: 6 Said premises known as 5 TALBOT DRIVE, WESTBURY, NY 11590 Approximate amount of lien $588,124.25 plus interest & costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment and Terms of Sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Index Number 020702/2009. EVETTE C. ENNIS, ESQ., Referee David A. Gallo & Associates LLP Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 47 Hillside Avenue, 2nd Floor, Manhasset, NY 11030 File# 7254.725 {* EAST MEAD*} 161794
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y sister and I called our father’s friends “Uncle Jack” and “Aunt Sue” Smith (not their real last name). We lived in Mount Vernon, the boot of Westchester County, and they lived in Floral Park. My sister and I believe our dad met Jack through work: Both were vacuum cleaner salesman. Jack and Sue lived with their two daughters and a French bulldog name Dinky on a leafy street that ended at the gate to the local school playground. The four of us, the two girls and my sister and I, played together, swam together and talked about our dreams together. As teenagers, or near-teens, we would shoot baskets or run around in the playground. I still have pictures of the four of us at play, framed in my living room. The Smiths owned an inboard motorboat, the Sue Jean, which they docked at the Freeport Yacht Club. The boat had an upper deck, with equipment for extra
steering; a galley, beds and a head down below; and an aft area for sitting, talking and fishing. I remember once catching two sea bass on one line with two hooks. We’d dive off the boat into the Long Island Sound. Once when I was 9 or 10, I dived into the water with my glasses on. Oops and ouch! At Gilgo Beach, we docked next to other boats, and were always reminded to watch that our hands didn’t get caught between two gunwales. A friend’s aunt lost a thumb that way. At the dock, we cooked over a grill. From there we walked on sand for hours and explored parts of Jones Beach. Other times, we drove directly to Jones and spent the day in the sun. I recall a Native American exhibit that featured a woman I later learned was named Rosebud, from a book by Marjorie Weinberg-Berman. Of course, there were the inevitable bad sunburns and the occasional tumble in a rip current that scraped our backs. Both often necessitated a respite from the sun and the surf. Those summer memories are deeply ingrained, and remind me of family
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love, friendship, freedom and learning. They’re captured in my mind and in photos. While life took us on different career and health journeys, the four of us stayed in touch for a long time. One of the ironies of life is that when I moved to Long Island to work at Adelphi, I met the former boyfriend of one of my “cousins.” We had seen each other often as kids, and found ourselves at the same events as adults. There are other summer memories, of course, but the summers on Long Island were all joy, all fun, with no other obligations. In later years, most of my summer memories are of work — jobs at the local pool or as a camp counselor. I found new forms of joy, like being complimented for a job well done or seeing other people benefit from my efforts. Some of the books that have inspired me over the years were summer reads. I remember in particular “Attorney for the Damned,” a biography of Clarence Darrow, with chapters describing his preparation for the defense in the Scopes trial, the case against Dr. Ossian Sweet and the Leopold-Loeb murder trial.
hey were full of joy and fun — but they’re also a great time to learn.
During one summer between college semesters, when I wasn’t working, I tried to transcribe “The Canterbury Tales” into contemporary English, an effort celebrated by neither my professor nor me. Over the years I have counseled my children and friends’ children about the importance of taking advantage of summertime to expand knowledge and hone skills, explore the world of work — and have fun. It is a respite from school, yes, but it has its own subjects to study and master, including sports, the arts and self-discipline. The school year doesn’t allow for much exploration, given homework and daily chores, but summer provides the flexibility to play sports, attend concerts and dramatic performances, visit museums and art exhibits as well as work. These opportunities for personal growth were among the reasons that a colleague and I wrote “Letters to Students,” one chapter of which is “Trust Yourself.” Summer is a great time to explore new interests, make new friends and save money for college, especially on Long Island. Robert Scott is president emeritus of Adelphi University and a co-author of “Letters to Students: What it Means to be a College Graduate.”
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s the final weeks of summer approach, I find myself looking back fondly on what has been an extraordinary season in the Town of Hempstead. Summer has always been a special time in our township. It’s when parks come alive, beaches and pools fill with families, and neighbors have an opportunity to spend more time together. This year has been no exception. All across America’s largest township, residents have gathered to enjoy everything our town has to offer. For me, some of the best moments of this summer were also the simplest: talking with families at a local park, seeing kids dancing at one of our children’s shows, meeting seniors enjoying the Senior Summer Beach Program, or watching generations of residents create a music-loving bond at one of our summer concerts. Those moments are what make the town such a special place. This summer, we worked hard to offer residents more opportunities to get outside, encouraging everyone to
take a “staycation,” to have some fun and to make memories without having to travel far from home. Our free Summer Concert Series brought live music directly into neighborhoods across the township, with performances nearly every night throughout July and August. At Town Park Point Lookout, thousands gathered for our Disco Summer Dance Party, featuring Sister Sledge, C+C Music Factory, Lime, Alisha, Tavares and France Joli, along with food trucks, family activities and a spectacular drone show. Our Traveling Summer Luau Series transformed local pools into tropical getaways, with music, games and activities for the entire family. Our children’s shows gave our youngest residents something to look forward to throughout their summer vacation, while programs for seniors offered opportunities to stay active, socialize and enjoy the best of this beautiful season. We truly hit the ground running this summer, and it has been all gas and no brakes. We kicked off the season by opening town pools and splash pads early. When extreme heat arrived, we
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extended hours at our beaches and pools to ensure that people had plenty of ways to beat the heat. These facilities are about much more than entertainment; they’re about quality of life. Local government is at its best when it delivers the services residents depend on while also strengthening the communities they call home. That means maintaining our roads and infrastructure, keeping our neighborhoods clean, investing in our parks and recreational facilities, and ensuring that taxpayer dollars are spent responsibly. But it also means creating opportunities for neighbors to come together. Every packed concert, busy pool and crowded community event represents something bigger: people choosing to spend time together. As we all plunge deeper into the era of smartphones, tablets and social media, it’s extraordinary to see everyone connect offline and strengthen their communal roots in our township. The programs and events we offer are intended to provide residents with memorable experiences they can enjoy just minutes from their homes. I’m proud of what we accomplished this
rom our Concert Series to our Disco Dance Party to our Luau Series.
summer — but I’m even more excited about what comes next. We will continue to invest in our parks, beaches and recreational facilities. We will continue to improve our roads and infrastructure. We will continue to look for new ways to offer highquality services while respecting the hardworking taxpayers who fund them. And we will continue to find ways to bring people together and make our communities even stronger. There’s still plenty of summer left to enjoy, including more neighborhood concerts and activities across the township. Come on down and celebrate the unofficial end of the season with our Endless Summer Concert at Town Park Point Lookout. Soon enough, the beach chairs will be packed away, children will head back to school and another Long Island summer will come to a close — but the work of building a better Town of Hempstead never stops. This summer gave us plenty to celebrate. Now we’ll carry that energy and sense of community into the months ahead as we continue to make the town the best place to live, work and raise a family. Thank you to every resident who joined us and made this a summer to remember. John Ferretti is supervisor of the Town of Hempstead.
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s children head back to school, parents naturally want to make sure their kids succeed — good grades, positive relationships with teachers and classmates, and a school year filled with opportunities. That instinct is understandable. Parents have an important role in their children’s education. They should know what their kids are learning, monitor attendance and academic progress, communicate with teachers and school officials, attend meetings when appropriate, and ask questions when something doesn’t seem right. When a problem arises, parents shouldn’t be afraid to address it. The key is to address problems with the school rather than automatically trying to solve every problem for the child. Children need opportunities to develop independence, responsibility and confidence. Those qualities develop when they are given the chance to navigate challenges themselves. No parent wants to see a child struggle with a difficult assignment, receive a disappointing grade, have a disagreement with a friend or feel frustrated by a teacher’s decision. The natural reaction can be to intervene immediately. Send the email. Make the phone call. Explain the situation. Fix the problem. Sometimes intervention is necessary. Parents should step in when a child is
letters Why are we talking about measles again? To the Editor: It happened a long time ago, but I still remember my childhood bout with measles. I was 7. Measles had been going around my elementary school for months. Many of my second-grade classmates had already been sick. With no vaccine available, everyone was at risk. Early that spring, it was my turn. I felt flushed and tired in school one afternoon, and by the next evening was running a fever and feeling achy. The days that followed were awful. I developed a hacking cough and a sensitivity to light. When my temperature hit 102 one night, my parents took turns bathing my arms, chest and forehead with cool washcloths. I remember the worried looks on their faces. After six rough days, I began to feel slightly better — still weak but
being bullied, facing discrimination, dealing with a serious safety concern or encountering a problem that requires adult assistance. But a forgotten assignment can be a lesson in organization. A poor grade can be a chance to understand what went wrong and develop a better approach. A disagreement with a classmate can teach a child how to communicate, compromise and resolve conflicts. A difficult interaction with a teacher can teach a student to respectfully advocate for him or herself. School is about far more than academics. It is also where children learn how to function in the world. They learn to meet deadlines, ask questions, accept constructive criticism, work with others, make decisions and live with the consequences. They won’t always get it right. And that’s OK. Mistakes aren’t necessarily signs that a child is failing. Often, they are evidence that a child is learning. The goal of parenting is not to eliminate every mistake, but to help children understand them and become better equipped to handle the next challenge. Teachers and schools have an obvious role in this partnership. Educators should communicate clearly with families, offer appropriate opportunities for parents to be involved and recognize that they know their children in ways
teachers cannot. At the same time, schools must give students space to develop their own relationships, voices and responsibilities. The partnership works best when everyone understands their roles. Parents provide support and guidance. Teachers provide instruction and expertise. And students, increasingly as they grow older, take responsibility for their own education. That balance may look different in kindergarten than it does in high school. A young child may need considerable parental assistance getting organized, completing routines and understanding expectations. An older student should gradually take more ownership — contacting a teacher, tracking assignments, preparing for a test or addressing a problem before a parent becomes involved. The ultimate goal is not to have children depend on their parents indefinitely. It is to prepare them to become capable adults who can make decisions, solve problems and recover when things don’t go according to plan. As a new school year begins, parents should remember that their children are not projects to be perfectly managed. They are young people learning how to become independent. The job is not to make sure students never stumble. It is to make sure they know how to get back up.
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here’s fake news — and then there are fake accusations of fake news. The first deserves condemnation. The second deserves our attention. Fake news fabricates quotations, invents events, manipulates photos or knowingly reports things that never happened. It has existed for as long as journalism has existed, and it deserves every ounce of criticism it receives. But there’s another phenomenon, one that has become a defining feature of the current administration. It’s the increasingly routine practice of branding accurate, evidence-based reporting as fake news simply because it’s politically inconvenient. When journalists reported, accurately, that Joe Biden was the winner of the 2020 presidential election, Donald Trump and his supporters dismissed it as fake news. When other journalists incorrectly reported that Trump was the real winner and that there had been widespread election tampering, the fabrications were touted by Trump and his minions as true, accurate and intelligent. For this administration, the formula is simple: Facts are fake unless
they are praise. Journalists who don’t flatter the president can’t be trusted, the evidence they cite is “made up” and they’re probably traitors. Imagine a basketball game in which one player drives an elbow squarely into an opponent’s face. The referee whistles a foul. Six cameras capture the play. Slow-motion replay confirms it. Twenty thousand fans watch it happen. The offending player denies touching anyone. His coach accuses the officials of bias. Fans boo the referees. Sports talk radio personalities debate whether replay officials manipulated the video. Eventually, no one is discussing the elbow anymore. The argument has shifted to whether officials and cameras can be trusted at all. That increasingly resembles the relationship between this administration and the American press. Consider a few recent examples. When news organizations reported concerns about U.S. munitions stockpiles during the conflict with Iran, the response wasn’t merely to dispute the reporting. The stories were dismissed as fake news, and reporters and anonymous sources were attacked. yet the administration itself has acknowledged the need to accelerate munitions production and replenish inventories.
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Letters less feverish. The rash that had covered my body gradually disappeared. I coughed less as the days passed. Almost three weeks after getting sick, I returned to school. In 1963, when measles vaccines finally became available, my mother said that no one would ever suffer from this dreaded disease again. Though her optimism was a bit premature — measles didn’t vanish overnight — the number of cases nevertheless declined steadily as more children became vaccinated. By 2000, the World Health Organization declared the disease essentially eliminated in America. But now measles is back, with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reporting more than 2,400 confirmed cases in 2026 — more than all of last year. In fact, the number of reported cases in the past 20 months is greater than the previous 24 years combined. CDC data also indicates that most of those infected are young and unvaccinated. While U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has recently encouraged parents to vaccinate their children against measles, he has had a long history of skepticism about vaccines, even push-
When CNN reported the Pentagon’s own assessments of the military situation involving Iran, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth couldn’t present contrary evidence. He just dismissed the reporting as “more fake news from CNN.” When journalists reported that tariffs were likely to increase prices for many consumer goods — and businesses announced price increases — the administration repeatedly characterized much of the coverage as exaggerated or fictional. In April 2025, the White House published a document entitled “100 Days of Hoaxes: Cutting Through the Fake News.” Rather than identify fabricated stories one by one, it presented a broad catalog of unfavorable reporting that the administration characterized as hoaxes or fake news. The significance wasn’t whether each of the administration’s disputes with the press was right or wrong; it was that the accusation itself became an organized communications strategy rather than a response to demonstrably fabricated reporting. Whether you agree with the administration’s policies is beside the point. People may be for or against the conflict with Iran, and may disagree with the ways it’s portrayed in the media. But if the Strait of Hormuz is still being blocked by Iranian ships, it isn’t
ing debunked connections between vaccines and autism. A chorus of antivaxxers share online conspiracy theories about the medical profession and the pharmaceutical industry. Now we have President Trump’s recent executive order calling for the MMR (measles, mumps and rubella) vaccine to be administered to children in three separate doses rather than two, the standard practice. His order has dismayed and angered doctors and other health care professionals, who fear that more children will receive incomplete dosages or wind up completely unvaccinated. While a few thousand cases of measles may not strike some as serious, especially since most people recover from it, it’s astonishing that we’re even talking about a disease that was once practically eliminated. Shame on those who have stoked anxiety and confusion about MMR. And politics aside, there can be no excuse for putting any child at risk for such a miserable infection. Having the measles is no day at the beach. Trust me on that. RICHARD J. CONWAy Massapequa
fake news to report the observable fact that the waterway is effectively closed to normal, unrestricted commercial shipping, with any limited transit strictly controlled and authorized only by Iran. Journalists report legislation that Congress passes, rulings that judges actually issue, speeches that officials actually deliver, statistics that government agencies themselves release. If the reports don’t seem accurate, they should be challenged with evidence that fairly contradicts them. Crying “Fake news!” isn’t a reasoned expression of disagreement. To be sure, democracy doesn’t require agreement. What it does require is a willingness to argue from a common body of observable facts. Americans disagree about taxes, immigration, war — and presidents. Thoughtful disagreement is healthy, and often clarifies an issue from all sides. But calling the reporting of facts an act of fakery isn’t thoughtful disagreement; it’s a calculated strategy to discourage thinking entirely. The most dangerous fake news may no longer be fabricated journalism. It may be the fabricated accusation that truthful journalism is fake — a rallying cry not against the press, but against reality itself. Michael Blitz is professor emeritus and former chair of interdisciplinary studies at the City University of New York’s John Jay College of Criminal Justice.
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