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Vol. 25 No. 52

HERALD PERSON oF tHE YEAR Catherine razzano

Feeding the needy, and inspiring youth Catherine Razzano’s mentorship with Kiwanis shapes future leaders in E.M. By Joseph D’Alessandro

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What makes a house, or a town, a home? To East Meadow’s Catherine Razzano, it’s a sense of community. Razzano, 62, devotes her working life to real estate sales, for Coldwell Banker American Homes. For the past 16 years she has worked with aspiring homeowners on deals that are often the biggest of their lives. “I got into it to make it a much calmer process for people,” she said. In her spare time, she is a passionate member of East Meadow’s Kiwanis he’s very Club, where she focuses on youth leadership programs and food collection. In involved in honor of all her efforts as a volunteer her community, over the years, the Herald is proud to name Razzano its 2025 Person of the her family, her Year. church. Selling homes appealed to Razzano as a rare profession in which all parties DoNNa GolDStEiN involved in a deal can be cooperative. She recalled a common saying in the President, East Meadow industry: “It’s the only table you can Kiwanis Club sit down at and everybody will walk away with something that makes them happy,” she said. “Somebody gets paid, somebody gets keys to their home, and somebody could get a check that’s going to pave the way for the future. It’s a positive thing for everybody.” Razzano’s husband, Mark Razzano, is also her partner in real estate. He described her as someone who goes “above and beyond.” “My wife exemplifies service and professionalism,” he said. “Her impact is felt by everyone she works with.” Despite the volume of her work, Razzano makes time in her schedule for her other work, for Kiwanis. “My mother used to always say to ask the busiest woman in the room, and she’ll get the job done,” she said. “That’s really what it comes down to … I’m a mother of three and grandmother of five, so I just learned to do it — and I’m the seventh child of eight, so you had no choice but to get it done.”

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Her career focus is similar to that of her volunteer efforts for the club: laying strong foundations that set people on a good path for the future. Kiwanis is concluding its marathon of holiday season events for the year. In November and December, the organization conducts back-to-back food and toy drives, fundraising parties and special events such as the hamlet’s Christmas tree lighting, which took place on Dec. 5. Razzano chairs the food drives, and serves as liaison between the club and its youth-oriented subsidiary at East Meadow High School, the Key Club. The Key Club, and similar programs for middle and elementary school students, satisfy two of Kiwanis’s goals at once: facilitating programs that help students in need, and offering students a chance to grow through community service. Many of the season’s donation-driven programs are staffed in part by these young club members. In November, they helped collect hundreds of food items outside the Uniondale ShopRite during the Fall Food Drive. Some 150 Kiwanis and Key Club members and additional volunteers reached out to shoppers, taking in enough food to support nearly 120 families, according to Razzano. Afterward students organized and followed through Continued on page 2 Herald file photo

Catherine Razzano coordinates the East Meadow Kiwanis Club’s youth leadership and food collection programs.

She leads food drives, inspires those around her Continued from front

on its distribution. Annabel Yee, a senior at EMHS and the Key Club’s president, helped lead students throughout the process. “It gives students an opportunity to show up — not just to volunteer, but also to experience the community,” she explained. “It’s really not too hard to get that many volunteers, because everyone is always really eager to help out, which is very exciting to see.” Razzano and Yee have worked together for years, since Yee was in ninth grade and a fresh new face in the Key Club. “By the end of the year, she definitely became a very familiar face,” Razzano recalled, “and I was always happy to see her.” The following year, Yee became a Key Club board member, and this year was elected president. Throughout her high school career, Razzano supported Yee’s digital projects, and in turn, Yee was inspired to enhance the club’s web presence. “I always went to her for help,” Yee said. “She always supports our endeavors for everything.” Over the course of her partnership with Razzano, Yee grew into a skilled event organizer playing a vital role in the administration of food drives and

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Volunteers outside the ShopRite in Uniondale accepted donations from community members, all for the Kiwanis food drive.

Catherine Razzano and Joe Parisi, past president of the Kiwanis Club of East Meadow, loaded trunks with food that had been donated at the fall food drive.

community wellness programs — learning skills that will last a lifetime. “I definitely want to pursue a Kiwanis when I’m an adult,” she said. “Seeing the community of people who are just there to volunteer and help out is really inspiring me to continue doing that. Kiwanis plays an integral role in my life and being more comfortable in East Meadow by finding a community, and I definitely found one in Kiwanis.”

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As the Kiwanis Club gears up for the new year, its president, Donna Goldstein, will continue to work closely with Razzano, as they coordinate the efforts of hundreds of volunteers who work to benefit the lives of hundreds of people in need — “from senior citizens to the military to our families in our schools,” Goldstein said. Of Razzano, she added, “She’s an amazing … person. She’s very involved

in her community, her family, her church — she takes the Key Club (and makes it) a really great experience for her kids.” The club’s immediate past president, Melody Schiller, said she particularly values Razzano’s passion for food drives. “She’s so dedicated to making sure that no one goes hungry,” Schiller said. “‘Nobody should ever be hungry; nobody should ever be cold…’ That’s her reason for why she does what she does.”

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Chowing down at Mulchfest. The Town of Hempstead’s annual Mulchfest took place at Veterans Memorial Park in East Meadow on Jan. 11. Residents dropped off old Christmas trees which were turned into mulch, free of charge, for their gardens in the spring.

Donating toys, from one child to another. Emma Vulpi, of Salisbury, continued her good deeds of donating thousands of toys to the John Theissen Children’s Foundation in Wantagh. Vulpi uses her birthday money and gift cards to orchestrate a massive toy donation every year.

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Celebrating ‘Noon Year’s Eve’ at the Library. Families in East Meadow celebrated ‘Noon Year’s Eve,’ a celebration that rang in 2025 a few hours earlier than the stroke of midnight, at the East Meadow library.

Lighting menorahs with Beth-El Jewish Center. Hanukkah festivities wrapped up at the East Meadow Beth-El Jewish Center on Jan. 1, where the community gathered every evening to light the menorah outside the synagogue.

Cool jazz with Andrew Ahr. The Andrew Ahr Group, a jazz ensemble known for their eclectic arrangements, performed at the East Meadow Public Library in January.

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Barnum Woods says ‘Thank You’. Students and staff at Barnum Woods Elementary School in East Meadow said ‘Thank You’ to the Nassau County Police Department. A kindergarten class, above, met with officers in the bureau of special operations.

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Faculty awarded at Breakfast of Champions Seventeen East Meadow High School faculty members were honored for their impact on students and the school community during the school’s Breakfast of Champions ceremony on Dec. 3. Earlier this year, the high school’s administrators asked students to nominate a faculty member that had a significant impact on them. The students _______________

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East Meadow Chamber connects to community. The East Meadow Chamber of Commerce celebrated its 2025 Installation Dinner, a night that reflected on the successes of businesses and community partnerships.

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Community champion remembered. The East Meadow community remembered Norma Gonsalves, a former Nassau County legislator and longtime East Meadow resident who was a champion of the community and involved in many different organizations. She died on Feb. 4 at 90.

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Runners break the ice. Runners braved frigid temperatures and embarked from the start line in Eisenhower Park during the Icebreaker Marathon, Half-Marathon and 5K.

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Back to basics: dance program takes the stage. Bowling Green Elementary School in East Meadow kicked off their dance program for kindergarteners. The program is designed to teach students the basics and dance in a multi-week program designed by Gina Petitto of JAM Dance and Fitness.

Perfect poetry at Bowling Green. First grade students at Bowling Green Elementary School shared lots of love with their parents and teachers during the school’s annual Poetry Recital. Above, Rhonda Cohen’s class, students expressed their gratitude and appreciation.

Local artist leads music class. Members of the East Meadow Community learned the art of Country Fusion in a class led by Liz Mooney, an East Meadow native, at the Garden Social.

Learning to be a master gardener. Master Gardeners from the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Nassau County taught local homeowners how to conduct yard work safely at the East Meadow Farm.

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Appreciating exemplary fire fighters. The East Meadow Fire Department honored two of its members, Chief James Walsh, and 3rd Assistant Chief Jeffrey Rosenthal, who received citations from Tom McKevitt, Steve Rhoads and Bruce Blakeman for extraordinary service to the community.

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5K Runners join the crowd. Runners braved the cold at his the pavement in Eisenhower Park for the Stoplight Party 5K. Scott Avery, Tracey Castelli, Taylor Ferreira, Jackie Brown and Danilo Lozada participated in the race.

Royalty at work in high school theatre. East Meadow High School students put on an electric performance of ‘Pippin.’

N.C.P.D. opens new wellness center. Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman cut the ribbon, alongside law enforcement officials and local leaders, to mark the opening of the Nassau County Police Department’s new wellness center.

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Loving literacy with national events. Schools throughout East Meadow celebrated reading during PARP Week.

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EAST MEADOW HERALD — December 25, 2025 Operation egg hunt a complete success. The East Meadow Chamber of Commerce held its Annual Egg Hunt at Veterans Memorial Park in East Meadow. The fields of Veterans Memorial Park in East Meadow were packed with eager egg hunters.

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Teaching science with extra creativity. East Meadow students worked on simple, interactive projects at STEAM Night.

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Hundreds run for Homes for Heroes. Runners braved the rain and cold to take part in the Building Homes for Heroes: Honoring Our Heroes 5K Run/Walk at Eisenhower Park on April 12. Over 150 runners departed the start line.

Past leaders endorse Beth El. David Wayne, Seth Meisel and Carey Welt were among the past presidents of the East Meadow Beth El Jewish Center honored at the temple’s testimonial gala.

Generous shoppers give to the hungry. The Kiwanis Club of East Meadow held its annual Spring Food Drive on April 5 and 6 outside of the Uniondale ShopRite.

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BoE welcomes paragon students. The East Meadow Board of Education recognized the district’s Terrific Kids during its April 9 board meeting at the Salisbury School.

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Checking out emergency equipment. Departments Nassau County attended a ‘Touch-a-Truck’ event as part of recruitment efforts. The event has held at East Meadow High School.

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‘Plus Ultra!’ Heroes connect at comic con. Julianna Merrick, 10, of East Meadow dressed up as Ochaco Uraraka from ‘My Hero Academia’ during EMCon, the East Meadow library’s take on comic con.

PTA carouses for the founders. The East Meadow community celebrated the work and accomplishments of the district’s PTAs at its annual Founders Day celebration, held at Leonard’s Palazzo.

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Sowing the seeds of a greener future. The Kiwanis Club of East Meadow unveiled a new tree planting in honor of Arbor Day.

Everybody loves pancakes. The Kiwanis Club of East Meadow held it annual pancake breakfast on May 4, bringing together the community for a good time and a good cause. The East Meadow Fire Department, above, with Kiwanis leadership.

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The Samanea Mall was transformed into a winter wonderland Dec. 20 to 21 during the fourth annual Christmas Village Fair & Market, welcoming families for a free, holiday-filled weekend. From 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day, shoppers strolled through a colorful Christmas village featuring more than 50 unique vendors offering seasonal gifts and handmade goods. Children delighted in photos with Santa, holiday crafts, and complimentary gifts, while families enjoyed sweets and treats throughout the market. The cheerful atmosphere, complete with festive décor and holiday spirit, made the event a popular stop for last-minute Christmas shopping and seasonal fun. –Jordan Vallone

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There were vendors galore at the Samanea Mall, as shoppers got their last minute finds in before Christmas. Il Yan, above, worked a booth.

Along with vendors, festive displays filled the shopping center. Jackson Lin, 3, checked out a massive Gingerbread Man.

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Arianna Coronado, 13, with a festive snowman.

East Meadow girls take track title. Sophomore Emily Zaradich scored points in three events to help the Jets capture the Nassau Class AAA spring track and field championship May 29.

Jets win playoff opener. East Meadow and quarterback Trevor Smith defeated visiting Calhoun, 28-20, in the first round of the Nassau Conference II football playoffs Nov. 7 to advance to the semifinals at Hofstra.

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Clarke wrestlers thrive. Justin Gonzalez captured the Nassau Division I wrestling crown at 160 pounds to pace a strong showing for Clarke at the county tournament. Richard King (124) also qualified for states and three others were All-County.

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Jets make run to county finals. What a magical season it was for East Meadow’s boys’ basketball team. The Jets came within a few baskets of capturing the Nassau Class AAA title, falling 58-50 to Port Washington March 8.

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EAST MEADOW HERALD — December 25, 2025 Birds of a feather thrive together. Members of the East Meadow community gathered at the bird sanctuary behind Speno Park for a community-led clean up. The sanctuary is cared for by the Council of East Meadow Community Organizations.

Representing roots with cultural attire. Dressed in traditional clothing, made student participants showed off their family’s cultural traditions at a multicultural celebration in East Meadow schools.

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Israelfest crowd swells to hundreds. Hundreds gathered for Israelfest in Eisenhower Park on June 6, celebrating Jewish heritage, culture and music. Among the attendees was Benni Riven, of Merrick.

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Student’s art becomes Huntington highlight. East Meadow High School senior Alexander Benfield, third from right, was selected as an exhibiting artist for the Long Island’s Best Young Artists at The Heckscher Museum exhibition.

Juneteenth weathers the rain. The performance took place on Juneteenth, a holiday celebrated to commemorate the emancipation of enslaved people in the U.S. An Earth, Wind and Fire tribute band was set to perform, but the performances were cut short due to rain.

New commissioner stands at the ready. Carey Welt, a commissioner with the East Meadow Fire Department, was sworn in as chairman of the Nassau County Fire Commission.

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Supporting the EMFD. The East Meadow community gathered for Fire Fest on July 12, an event hosted by the East Meadow Fire Department that sports a beer garden, live music, food trucks and more to support the efforts of local heroes.

Christmas in July! Early holiday cheer arrived at the Malibu Beach Camp in the Town of Hempstead last week for a Christmas in July celebration complete with a gift giveaway, thanks to the assistance of the U.S. Marine Corps Toys for Tots.

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Remembering the legacy of Harry Chapin. Corey Reiman and The Dilemma Band, a party rock fusion group based in Connecticut, performed at tribute concert on July 19 for Harry Chapin, the founder of Long Island Cares, a leading area food bank.

Rockin’ to ‘70s music. Orleans, a ‘70s rock group known for hits such as ‘Dance with Me’ performed at the Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre in Eisenhower Park.

Celebrating Indian American culture. Nassau County celebrated Indian American Night at Eisenhower Park, drawing hundreds for a vibrant event filled with food, music, dancing and more.

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Moving up, and moving on. Students in East Meadow schools celebrated the culmination of their high school journeys.

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EAST MEADOW HERALD — December 25, 2025 Summer sounds like country music. The Castellows, a country music group made up of three sisters, Ellie, Lily and Powell Balkcom, took to the stage at the Harry Chapin Lakeside Theater in Eisenhower Park, bringing a modern twist to the traditional rural sound of decades past.

Golfing for a good cause. The East Meadow Kiwanis Club gathered at Eisenhower Park on Aug. 11 for the annual Steven J. Eisman Memorial Golf Outing, the club’s largest fundraiser. Eric Stam, Scott Rosenberg, Leslie Kle, and Sam Magauero contributed to the enduring legacy of the club.

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Belting ballads around the world. Celebrated Italian singer Giada Valenti brought Long Island on a romantic journey through the treasured songs of her homeland at Eisenhower Park as a part of the county’s International Night series.

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Football camp finds kids’ courage on the field. Young athletes in East Meadow got a head start on the gridiron during a week-long youth football camp hosted by the East Meadow PAL.

Fun, friends and figs at Eisenhower Park. Local horticulture hobbyists came to sell and swap their fig trees at Eisenhower Park as a part of the Cornell Cooperative Extension’s new Fig Fare, introducing hundreds to advanced at-home gardening.

Cell phone bans sweep schools. Gov. Kathy Hochul implemented a cellphone ban in state schools. Districts developed plans,including East Meadow schools. East Meadow School District officials announced their plans to implement a new statewide policy prohibiting students in grades K-12 from using cellphones during the school day.

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‘Swifties’ unite for cover performance. Fans got to experience her stardom through the cover group, Let’s Sing Taylor. Friends from Levittown, Lennon Bowling, 7, and Layla O’Brien, 6, couldn’t contain their excitement during the performance.

Local filmmaker receives high honors. Stevan mena has created five films, where he has played the role of screenwriter, director, editor, and musical composer. His most recent film, ‘The Ruse’ earned him the honor of being this month’s featured filmmaker of the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame.

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Valor Walk honors service members. Community members laced up their sneakers and wore their patriotic colors at Eisenhower Park on Aug. 23 for the inaugural Veterans Valor Walk, hosted by State Sen. Steve Rhoads. Participants were asked to bring a nonperishable food item to be donated to the Vet Mart food pantry in Nassau County.

BOCES begins new adult program. EPIC Long island, which is headquartered in East Meadow, and nassau BOCES have partnered to launch a new program to train direct support professionals, who assist individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

East Meadow kicks off new academic year. East Meadow students are back in school, ready for a new year of learning, growth and educational opportunities. Above, kindergarteners at George McVey Elementary School were eager to begin their journeys in East Meadow schools.

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Closing out the season with a ‘splash.' It’s officially fall, but in Eisenhower Park, dogs — and their owners — got one last chance to soak up the summer sun. The splash pad was open to pups earlier this month, letting Nassau County’s furry friends enjoy one last run through the sprinklers before it closed for the season.

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Homecoming festivities in East Meadow. East Meadow High School celebrated its homecoming on Oct. 4.

Kiwanis installs new leaders. The East Meadow Kiwanis Club installed new leaders. Melody Schiller, right, passed the gavel to its new president, Donna Goldstein.

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Golf in Eisenhower Park. Golf fans flocked to Eisenhower Park for a viewing party for the Ryder Cup. Among attendees was Alexandra and Charles Messina of Westbury.

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Open house for all. The East Meadow Fire Department’s Open House was for everyone in the community — including some friendly pups.

Tasty bites at Culinary Delights. Culinary Delights with the East Meadow Chamber of Commerce returned. Mackenzie Salamon of Macksology had an array of cocktails on display.

Walking to end Alzheimer’s. Families affected by Alzheimer’s disease flocked to Eisenhower Park for the annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Among the walkers was ‘Team Carmen,’ featuring Monica Diaz, Awilda Crus, Rodolfo Cruz, Anthony Cruz, Jonathan Cruz and Camila Diaz.

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Holiday shopping in Westbury. Various shopping opportunities were around the Westbury Senior Citizens Center on Oct. 25 as the community enjoyed the Old Time Country Bazaar.

Maureen Pye is recognized. The East Meadow Chamber honored Maureen Pye, physical therapist and community leader.

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Paying tribute to the fallen. The East Meadow and West Hempstead Fire Departments lined across the Old Westbury Road bridge, as the funeral procession for fallen Firefighter Patrick Brady passed underneath.

Honoring those who served. Jim Sarosy, a veteran from Franklin Square, observed names on the memorial at Eisenhower Park, in recognition of Veterans Day.

A fantasy wonderland in Eisenhower Park. LuminoCity in Eisenhower Park returned ahead of the holidays. Cassie Yu, 6, of Oceanside, in front of her drawing of ‘Icy the Bunny,’ now on display in the park.

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Handing out turkeys during annual brigade. Store employees at the East Meadow Stew Leonard’s helped distribute turkeys to charities ahead of Thanksgiving.

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Santa Claus visited E.M. Stew Leonard’s. Wow the Cow, Santa, and Stew Leonard store employees Mike Tillwitz, Karina Turcios, Sam Noyola and Ryan Lopez.

Festive nights and holiday spirit. The communities of East Meadow and Salisbury welcomed in the holidays during the tree lighting ceremonies on Dec. 4 and Dec. 5. Jen Napolitano with Charles, and Ally, met Santa Claus at the celebration.

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Flag football thrived on community support. Flag football players hit the turf at East Meadow High School for the end-of-season ‘Super Bowl.' Frank Giojelly from the Vikings ran with the ball, while Logan Scalzo and Dean St. Lucia of the Lions chased after him on the field.

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26th annual Holiday Lighting Ceremony. Emma Palmieri, Gianna Vegas, Kelsey McKikop, Ella McNamee, Carlye Susca and Gabriella Sinensky from NY Dancers Studio performed the March of the Wooden Soldiers.

History came to life at Parkway Elementary. Students at Parkway Elementary School in East Meadow immersed themselves in history and learned about the Middle Ages. The class traced a cut out of a strained glass window, and then added paints to make the colors pop.

Kindergarteners kept their ‘senses’ in mind. Students at Parkway looked at images and replicated them on paper as they turned their classroom into a lively laboratory of discovery.

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the amount of sleep they get, affect their diabetes. Mount Sinai South Nassau’s Chief of Endocrinology, Effie Tsomos, MD, and Meghan Costigan-Kraus, NP, CDCES, Director of Diabetes Education, offer some answers and recommendations to frequent questions they receive from their patients during the holidays. What are the differences between 10-day and 15-day continuous glucose monitors (CGMs)? Ten-day CGMs are designed to be worn for up to 10 days before the sensor needs to be replaced. Fifteen-day CGMs extend the wear period to 15 days. All of these systems provide real-time glucose readings and alerts for high or low glucose levels, making them especially appropriate for people who need continuous glucose data to manage diabetes safely. Because of their advanced medical features, they require a prescription. Another 15-day CGM option is the Stelo, which differs significantly from prescription-based CGMs. Stelo is designed for adults 18 years and older and is available without a prescription, making it more accessible to individuals who want to monitor

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LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU CITIZENS BANK, N.A., Plaintiff, -againstRINA LUCA; ROCCO LUCA; ANDRIY KUCHMA; ANTHONY MARTINICO; JOSEPH MARTINICO SR.; JOSEPH MARTINICO JR., Defendants. SUMMONS WITH NOTICE Index No. 614091/2024 TO ANDRIY KUCHMA: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to serve upon plaintiff’s attorneys an answer to the complaint in this action within twenty (20) days after the service of this summons, exclusive of the day of service, or within thirty (30) days after service is complete if the summons is not personally served upon you within the State of New York. The United States, if designated a defendant on this action, may appear or answer within sixty (60) days of service. In case of your failure to answer, judgment will be taken against you for the relief demanded in the complaint. The basis of the venue designated is that the mortgaged property is located in Nassau County. Dated: November 24, 2025 COOPER ERVING & SAVAGE LLP Albany, New York BY: Matthew E. Minniefield, Esq. Attorneys for Plaintiff 20 Corporate Woods Blvd., Suite 501 Albany, New York 12211 (518) 449-3900 TO:ANDRIY KUCHMA: The foregoing summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an Order of the Hon. Carolyn Mazzu Genovesi, Justice of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, dated the 13th day of November, 2025, and filed with the complaint and other papers in the Office of the Clerk of Nassau County. This is an action for foreclosure of a mortgage made by Rina Luca and Rocco Luca to Citizens Bank, N.A. (f/k/a RBS Citizens, N.A.), in the original amount of $225,000.00 with interest, dated July 13,

2011, recorded November 14, 2012 in the Nassau County Clerk’s Office in Liber M 37942 at page 483. The relief sought is the foreclosure of the mortgage lien and the public sale of the mortgaged premises and in case of your failure to appear, judgment may be taken against you extinguishing any interest or judgment lien you may have in the mortgaged premises. The premises indexed in this action are described and commonly known as 1583 Warren Street, East Meadow, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, and State of New York (SBL#: 50-59-57 (Lot Group 57-59)). A copy of the full legal description can be obtained by contacting counsel below. Dated: November 24, 2025 COOPER ERVING & SAVAGE LLP Albany, New York BY: Matthew E. Minniefield, Esq. Attorneys for Plaintiff 20 Corporate Woods Blvd., Suite 501 Albany, New York 12211 (518) 449-3900 mminniefield@coopere rving.com 157079 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT: COUNTY OF NASSAU THE BOARD OF MANAGERS OF THE BEL AIRE CONDOMINIUM, Plaintiff, against ANDREW CHAMOW, as heir to the Estate of Robert Chamow; ANDREW CHAMOW, as heir to the Estate of Dorothy Chamow; ALICE BADER, as heir to the Estate of Robert Chamow; ALICE BADER, as heir to the Estate of Dorothy Chamow; SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, et. al., Defendants. Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered herein and dated September 19, 2025, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the north side steps of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, New York, “Rain or Shine”, on January 14, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. premises being all that certain plot, piece or parcel of land situate, lying and being in the Town of

Hempstead, East Meadow, Nassau County and State of New York, known and designated as Residential Unit No. 126 together with a 1.62% undivided interest in the common elements of the condominium hereinafter described as the same is defined in the Declaration of Condominium hereinafter referred to. The real property above described is a unit shown on the plans of a condominium prepared and certified by Sidney B. Bowne and filed in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau on the 23rd day of February, 2006, as Map No. CA-219 defined in the Declaration of Condominium entitled The Bel Aire Condominium made by Bristal Gardens at East Meadow, LLC under Article 9-B of the New York Real Property Law dated the 17th day of October, 2005 and recorded in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau on the 23rd day of February, 2006 in Liber D12084 of Conveyances at page 1 covering the property therein described. Said premises known as 50 Merrick Avenue, #126, East Meadow, New York (SECTION 0050, BLOCK 00340, LOT 00509, UNIT 126). Said premises will be sold subject to zoning restrictions, covenants, easements, conditions, reservations and agreements, if any; subject to any state of facts as may appear from an accurate survey; subject to facts as to possession and occupancy and subject to whatever physical condition of the premises may be; subject to any violations of the zoning and other municipal ordinances and regulations, if any, and if the United States of America should file a tax lien, or other lien, subject to the equity of redemption of the United States of America; subject to the rights of any lienors of record whose liens have not been foreclosed herein, if any; subject to the rights of holders of security in fixtures as defined by the Uniform Commercial Code; subject to taxes, assessments and water rates which are liens on the premises at the

time of sale, with accrued interest or penalties thereon; and a first mortgage held by Wells Fargo Bank, mortgagee, given to Robert Chamow and Dorothy Chamow, mortgagors, in the original amount of $615,000.00 dated 10/25/2008 and recorded 11/18/2008 in Liber 33345 at page 706. Said mortgage having been assigned to Nationstar Mortgage LLC d/b/a Champion Mortgage Company by Assignment dated 9/8/2017 and recorded 9/18/2017 in Liber 42386 at page 940. Said mortgage having been further assigned to SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT by Assignment dated 11/5/2018 and recorded 11/9/2018 in Liber 43147 at page 765. NO CASH WILL BE ACCEPTED ONLY BANK OR CERTIFIED CHECKS PAYABLE TO LOUIS IMBROTO, ESQ., AS REFEREE. Index No. 607530/2023 Dated: December 5, 2025 Louis Imbroto, Esq., Referee Cohen, Warren, Meyer & Gitter, P.C., Attorneys for Plaintiff, 98 Maple Avenue, Smithtown, NY 11787. 157255 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 January 9, 2026 at 2:30 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*} 157139 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU MCLP ASSET COMPANY, INC., Plaintiff AGAINST RICHARD ORTIZ, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered April 16, 2024, 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 January 20, 2026 at 3:00 PM, premises known as 7 Mockingbird Lane, Levittown, NY 11756. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Levittown, near Hicksville, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 45, Block 172, Lot 0048. Approximate amount of judgment $585,728.31 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #604115/2018. Ralph J. Madalena, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy,

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LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU Nationstar Mortgage LLC d/b/a Mr. Cooper, Plaintiff -againstJennifer Small, Mark Axente, if living and if any be dead, any and all persons who are spouses, widows, grantees, mortgagees, lienor, heirs, devisees, distributees, or successors in interest of such of the above as may be dead, and their spouses, heirs, devisees, distributees and successors in interest, all of whom and whose names and places of residences are unknown to Plaintiff, United States of America-Internal Revenue Service, New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, “John Doe”, (Refused Name), Defendants. Index No. 613385/2025 Filed: 12/8/25 SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS Plaintiff designates Nassau County as the place of trial. Venue is based upon the County in which the Mortgage premises is situated. TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANT(S) 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 attorneys for the plaintiff within twenty (20) days after service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within thirty (30) days after service is complete if this Summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York). In case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. NOTICE OF NATURE OF ACTION AND RELIEF SOUGHT THE OBJECT of the above captioned action is to foreclose a Mortgage to secure $373,500.00 and interest, recorded in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau on May 24, 2018, in Book Bk-M

Vl-42856, Page 12, covering premises known as 521 Gardiners Avenue, Levittown, NY 11756. The relief sought in the within action is a final judgment directing the sale of the premises described above to satisfy the debt secured by the Mortgage described above. 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. Dated: Bay Shore, New York December 9, 2025By: Deana Cheli, Esq. September 22, 2025 Frenkel, Lambert, Weisman & Gordon, LLP Attorneys for Plaintiff 53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, New York 11706 (631) 969-3100 Our File No.:01-102088 157281 LEGAL NOTICE REFEREE’S NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU SELENE FINANCE, LP, Plaintiff - against LORETTA KELLY A/K/A LORI KELLY, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on October 21, 2025. I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. 11501 on the 15th day of January, 2026 at 2:00 PM. All that certain plot, piece, or parcel of land, situate,

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Hempstead Tpke. (Clearmeadow mall) 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. 157437

LEGAL NOTICE CASE NO. 21527 RESOLUTION NO. 1093-2025 Adopted: December 9, 2025 Councilmember Miller offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING AND SETTING ASIDE CERTAIN PARKING SPACES FOR MOTOR VEHICLES FOR THE SOLE USE OF HOLDERS OF SPECIAL PARKING PERMITS ISSUED BY THE COUNTY OF NASSAU TO PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED PERSONS. WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 1084-2025, adopted November 18, 2025, a public hearing was duly held on the 9th day of December 2025, at the Town Meeting Pavilion, Hempstead Town Hall, 1 Washington Street, Hempstead, New York, on the proposed establishment and setting aside of a certain parking space for motor vehicles for the sole use of holders of special parking permits issued by the County of Nassau to physically handicapped persons, in accordance with Section 202-48 of the Code of the Town

of Hempstead, all as set forth in said resolution; and WHEREAS, after due consideration, this Town Board finds it to be in the public interest to establish and set aside a certain parking space for motor vehicles for the sole use of holders of special parking permits issued by the County of Nassau to physically handicapped persons; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that in accordance with Section 202-48 of the Code of the Town of Hempstead, the following parking spaces be and the same hereby is set aside for the sole use of holders of special parking permits issued by the County of Nassau to physically handicapped persons: EAST ATLANTIC BEACH OSWEGO AVENUE east side, starting at a point 146 feet north of the north curbline of Beech Street, north for a distance of 16 feet. (TH-429/25) ELMONT HILLSBORO AVENUE west side, starting at a point 260 feet south of the south curbline of Hempstead Turnpike, south for a distance of 20 feet. (TH-546/25) CHELSEA STREET north side, starting at a point 79 feet east of a point opposite the southeast curbline of Hendrickson Avenue, east for a distance of 20 feet. (TH-508/25) REMSEN STREET - west side, starting at a point 25 feet north of the north curbline of Bedford Avenue, north for a distance of 19 feet. (TH-471/25) STERLING ROAD - west side, starting at a point 114 feet north of the north curbline of 106th Avenue, north for a distance of 20 feet. (TH-505/25) INWOOD ROGER AVENUE - north side, starting at a point 28 feet east of the east curbline of Elm Road, east for a distance of 20 feet. (TH-528/25) LEVITTOWN FAMILY LANE - west side, starting at a point 360 feet south of the south curbline of Horn Lane, south for a distance of 20 feet. (TH-539/25) ROOSEVELT GORMLEY AVENUE north side, starting at a point 396 feet east of the east curbline of

Babylon Turnpike, east for a distance of 18 feet. (TH-475/25) RONALD PLACE - west side, starting at a point 103 feet south of the south curbline of East Fulton Avenue, south for a distance of 20 feet. (TH-527/25) UNIONDALE CLARENDON ROAD east side, starting at a point 288 feet north to the north curbline of Jerusalem Avenue, north for a distance of 20 feet. (TH-477/25) LOCUST AVENUE west side, starting at a point 77 feet north opposite northeast curbline of Oakley Street, north for a distance of 20 feet. (TH-483/25) WANTAGH POPLAR PLACE - south side, starting at a point 348 feet west of the west curbline of Wantagh Avenue, west for a distance of 20 feet. (TH-526/25) WEST HEMPSTEAD COLONY STREET - west side, starting at a point 270 feet south of the south curbline of Hempstead Avenue, south for a distance of 20 feet. (TH-517/25) COVENTRY ROAD NORTH - west side, starting at a point 170 feet east opposite the northeast curbline of Janos Lane, east for a distance of 20 feet. (TH-501/25) and on the repeal of the following locations previously set aside as parking spaces for physically handicapped persons: EAST MEADOW MARIAN COURT north side, starting at a point 55 feet east of the east curbline of Prospect Avenue, east for a distance of 20 feet. (TH-332/24) - (9/04/24) (TH-502/25) ELMONT OAKLEY AVENUE - east side, starting at a point 49 feet south of the south curbline of Healy Street, south for a distance of 20 feet. (TH-211/23) - (6/20/23) (TH-569/25) BELMONT BOULEVARD - west side, starting at a point 218 feet north of the north curbline of Rosalind Avenue, north for a distance of 20 feet. (TH-266/17) (10/03/17) (TH-525/25) UNIONDALE LOCUST AVENUE - east side, starting at a point of 40 feet north of the north curbline of

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Republican state senators from Long Island participated in a roundtable discussion focusing on addressing New York’s cost-of-living-crisis.

State senators talk about New York affordability crisis Just ahead of the upcoming legislative session, State Sens. Steve Rhoads, Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick, Anthony Palumbo, Jack Martins, Mario Mattera, Dean Murray and Alexis Weik hosted a roundtable discussion focused on addressing New York’s growing cost-ofliving crisis. The event was the latest in a statewide series of affordability roundtables led by Senate Republicans, as residents across New York continue to face rising expenses they say are driven by state policies from Albany. The discussion centered on financial pressures affecting families, including child care, housing, energy costs, utility bills and state mandates. During the roundtable, the state senators met with residents and local stakeholders to hear firsthand accounts of how higher costs are affecting households and businesses. “Hardworking New Yorkers are being crushed by skyrocketing costs in every area of their lives: housing, energy, insurance, taxes - all the result of failed policies given to us from failed one-party rule in Albany,” Rhoads said. “This affordability crisis is driving residents and businesses out of our state in record numbers, and we cannot stand by while New York families feel they have no choice but to leave their homes and communities behind. Today’s roundtable made one thing unmistakably clear: New Yorkers need immediate, meaningful relief. Affordability is a punchline to Albany Democrats. We’re not laughing.

Republicans are listening and fighting to restore common sense, rein in costs, and transform New York into a place where families not only survive, but thrive.” Housing affordability was a key focus of the discussion, particularly on Long Island, where limited supply and high costs continue to challenge residents. “Addressing Long Island’s housing crisis is a complex problem that requires bipartisan solutions,” said Gwen O’Shea, CEO and president of Community Development Long Island. “CDLI wants to leverage the collective will of government, community partners, and residents to create safe, affordable homes that Long Island families deserve.” Local gover nment of ficials also weighed in on the need for practical approaches to affordability. Brendan Finn, president of the Long Beach City Council, said the city has worked to curb rising taxes while keeping costs down for residents. “We are proud to have Senator Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick and Senate Republicans fighting for us in Albany, and for bringing affordability issues to the forefront,” Finn said. “In Long Beach, our administration has fought hard to bring an end to the out-of-control tax hikes of the past. Keeping taxes stable and lowering costs for families is our priority. We need common sense, practical solutions that put our residents first. The issue of affordability in New York State is crucial.” –Jordan Vallone

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post a copy hereof on the signboard maintained by her, and file in her office affidavits of such publication and posting. The foregoing resolution was seconded by Councilmember Dunne and adopted upon roll call as follows:

Public Notices (TH-518/25) ; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk shall enter this resolution in the minutes of the Town Board and shall publish a copy of this resolution once a newspaper having a general circulation in the Town of Hempstead, and shall

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only to break the law but also to tear at the moral fabric that holds communities together. Violence corrodes democracy itself. When citizens and leaders live under constant threat, they retreat from public engagement. Ordinary people withdraw from activism. Elected officials alter decisions out of fear for their families’ safety. Journalists censor themselves to avoid becoming targets. These chilling effects shrink the civic space, and create an atmosphere of suspicion and anger. The way forward requires a cultural shift that emphasizes respect, empathy and resilience even in the face of profound disagreements. Everyone from students to business executives to politicians to the media should refuse to share disinformation, avoid demonizing those with whom we have differing opinions and welcome calm, reasoned argument that can change minds more effectively than threats ever could. Passionate debate is fine. Disagreement is natural in a diverse society, and progress often emerges from that vigorous discussion. In stark contrast, every time a political leader is targeted, every time a citizen is attacked for his or her beliefs, the American experiment itself is weakened. At this point in our country’s history, the stakes could not be higher. We must choose civility over cruelty, and persuasion over violence.

letters Blakeman has a narrow definition of ‘safe’ To the Editor: Re County Executive Bruce Blakeman’s op-ed last week, “Protecting our kids and keeping Nassau County safe”: Blakeman’s myopia ought not be ours. Though the Nassau County Police Department is top-notch in both competence and compensation, “safety” is a far broader sentiment than armed personnel. With the most foreclosures in the metropolitan region, Nassau is not a safe place for those who can’t keep up with the Joneses. Our growing population of residents dependent on food bank services, absentee landlords and gig work surely appreciate our police, but don’t feel safe from economic predation. And neither drivers nor pedestrians are especially safe in Nassau, and the roadways themselves would win no awards. Our famed police are no comfort to anyone viewed through ICE-eyes as dusky, dusty or dawdling. We are not yet saved from Nassau’s dual-action dysfunctional property-tax regime, its failed bus patrol tax, its Nassau University Medical Center mess nor wasteful

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her husband, Mark Hortman. In a separate incident, Minnesota State Sen. John Hoffman, also a Democrat, and his wife were wounded, allegedly by the same gunman. On Sept. 10, one day before our national commemoration of the worst terrorist attack on U.S. soil, the assassination of conservative political activist Charlie Kirk shook the nation. All of these acts, though politically motivated in different ways, shared a tragic theme: a rejection of reasoned debate in favor of violence. The perpetrators’ actions defied both justice and ethics. Political leaders, regardless of party, must unequivocally denounce violence not only when it is directed at their allies, but also when it strikes their adversaries. The answers to bitter disagreements can be found instead in the very foundation of American law: our Constitution, which guarantees freedom of speech, association and petition. These rights were spelled out so that individuals and groups could argue, persuade and organize without fear of reprisal. Violence, by contrast, seeks to silence opponents permanently. It is not an expression of political conviction but rather a repudiation of it — an attempt to destroy debate rather than contribute to it. That is why every civilized society criminalizes assault, murder and terrorism. To resort to such methods is not

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s most Long Islanders know, affordability, at its heart, is about what families experience every day. It’s a child starting the school day with a full stomach, a parent relieved of crushing child care costs, a college student able to pursue a career without sinking into debt. This is the kind of state New Yorkers deserve, one where families can live with dignity and plan with confidence. That’s why I have worked to put affordability at the center of my priorities. sieLa As the academic year begins, I’m BYnoe reminded of the past, when parents couldn’t afford to provide lunch or give their children lunch money each day. No parent should have to carry that stress, and no child should sit in class hungry. Alongside my colleagues in the Senate, I fought to secure $340 million in the state budget to make breakfast and lunch free for every student in New York, regardless of their family’s income, so all

young scholars can eat with dignity. Affordability also means giving young children the strongest possible start without risking the family’s financial security. That’s why I voted in favor of $1.2 billion in universal pre-kindergarten funding to continue our efforts to prepare children for their education and nurture their social, emotional and academic skills. I also collaborated with my fellow senators for the allocation of $112 million for afterschool programs, which bolster academic programming and offer enrichment opportunities. This saves families thousands on child care costs, while building the foundation children need to thrive. In that same vein, I fought for new and increased aid to school districts across Senate District 6 totaling $53.2 million, minimizing the need to raise residents’ property taxes. These funds help cover academic activities, transportation, supportive services and more, making sure that all students have the tools they need to succeed. Worries about affordability also show up in everyday moments like getting

ven preparing children for the return to school can be a source of major worry.

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Honoring veterans through service and support To the Editor: On Sept. 12, the day after 9/11, the National Day of Service and Remembrance, PSEG Long Island, National Grid and the nonprofit General Needs came together to host the first-ever Veteran Warm Up event, serving more than 100 local veterans. At this d r ive - t h ro u g h eve n t , ve t e r a n s received bedding, pillows, heaters, LED light bulbs and information about financial and energy-efficiency programs designed to help them keep warm when the weather gets colder. Why would PSEG Long Island step into this role? The answer is simple: because veterans are our neighbors, and many are among the most vulnerable members of our communities. Long Island is home to one of the massaPequa

largest populations of veterans in the country, and too many of them face challenges related to housing, health and employment. At PSEG Long Island, we believe our responsibility goes beyond keeping the lights on — we have a duty to support the wellbeing of the communities we serve. That’s why, year after year, our employee-volunteers give their time, energy and compassion at events that provide direct aid to veterans and other neighbors in need. Collaborating with organizations like General Needs amplifies that impact, ensuring that resources reach those who need them most. This commitment to community is an extension of our mission: to provide safe, reliable energy while also strengthening the fabric of the neighborhoods we call home. By supporting veterans, we honor their service and sacrifices while building a culture of understanding and respect that benefits us all. The Veteran Warm Up event is just one example of how PSEG Long Island strives to live out its values of safety, security and service. We do this because it’s the right thing to do — for our veterans and for our communities. DAVID LYONS Interim president and chief operating officer, PSEG Long Island

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children ready for the return to school. This summer I worked with a variety of community partners and stakeholders to offer backpack giveaway events throughout the district. At one such event, in partnership with Nassau County Legislator Olena Nicks and North Hempstead Councilman Robert Troiano, along with the Nassau County Police Benevolent Association, we gave away more than 800 backpacks filled with school supplies to students from the district. These initiatives, aimed at easing the financial burden on parents as the academic year begins, do more than help families prepare. They also send a message that members of our community are willing to extend a helping hand to one another. The need for affordable education doesn’t end in childhood, which is why my fellow senators and I invested $47 million statewide to make community college free for students ages 25 to 55 who are pursuing high-demand careers such as teaching, engineering and nursing. Affordability and sustainability can and should go hand in hand. The rising

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cost of water and its finite existence led me to sponsor Senate Bill S.4988, and secure $150,000 in the state budget to launch a rebate program in Nassau and Suffolk counties for families who install smart-irrigation devices. These systems save water, reduce bills and help protect the environment that we’ll pass on to the next generation. When it comes to health care, the high cost of prescription drugs has put necessary medications out of reach for too many New Yorkers. To address this concern, the Senate passed the New York Affordable Drug Manufacturing Act, offering a practical solution by empowering the state to partner in the production of generic drugs specifically to drive down prices. This bill targets highcost and at-risk medications like insulin, ensuring affordability and availability. Affordability can’t simply be a talking point. It must be embodied in legislation and budget allocations. Whether it’s fighting for free meals, expanding pre-K, making college accessible or supporting families with basic school supplies, I will continue to advocate for programming and policies that make life more affordable for everyone.

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Affordability can’t just be a talking point

We publish three columns in each edition of the Herald every week. Columns represent the views of the writers, not of the Herald. Each writer works independently and chooses his or her own subjects. Among our regular contributors are former U.S. Rep. Peter King, former State Assemblyman Jerry Kremer and the Nassau Herald’s former executive editor, Randi Kreiss. We also feature columns by a wide variety of elected leaders — local, county, state and federal — on a rotating basis. And we regularly invite guest columnists who are not involved in politics — including members of our editorial staff — to offer their views.

Special features The op-ed, or opposite the editorial, page features a weekly Framework photo, which is chosen by our photo editor, Tim Baker. The Framework offers a creative, at times humorous outlet for our photography staff. In this spot, we also publish photos sent to us by readers featuring them on vacation, reading the Herald at international landmarks. We call it Herald Around the World. At times, a correction might appear on the op-ed page. We strive each week for the highest standards of accuracy and accountability. When we make mistakes in our reporting, we believe we must own up to them and correct the record.

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