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elmont residents and civic leaders continue to push for additional streets to be added to the parking permit system, citing ongoing traffic and parking issues around uBS arena and concerns over increased congestion when the Belmont park racetrack reopens in 2026.
By RENEE DeloRENZo rdelorenzo@liherald.com
Elmont residents argue the parking permit system near UBS Arena must be expanded to prevent arena visitors from clogging up residential streets and blocking them from parking in front of their homes.
The push comes after the remaining portion of Sussex Road, south of 109th Street, was added to the permit system following legislation, sponsored by Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages, that passed the state senate and assembly on June 9.
The bill was introduced in January in response to ongoing resident complaints
that visitors attending arena events are parking their motor vehicles on nearby streets to avoid paying for parking in one of the arena’s lots or the Belmont Park Garage, across from the arena, on Hempstead Turnpike.
The Town of Hempstead must wait until Gov. Kathy Hochul signs the bill before the town can enforce it.
Local advocates, along with Solages, say more residential streets need to be included ahead of the Belmont Park racetrack’s reopening in fall 2026, which they say will only escalate the parking problem.
Bob Barker, president of the Locustwood
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By RENEE DeloRENZo rdelorenzo@liherald.com
Parents and alumni of the Sewanhaka Central High School District are criticizing its leadership for lack of transparency and failure to notify them of an alleged racist incident during a lacrosse game between Elmont Memorial High School and an unidentified school sometime in April. The incident was reported to school authorities that month, but parents were not notified until July 2.
Tents to discuss the district’s plan to address racial incidents during sports events at a parent meeting on July 2, it was only then, parents said, that she told them of the April incident, but offering few details.
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A district parent, Mickheila Jasmin-Beamon, had questioned Superintendent Regina Agrusa at the May 27 Board of Education meeting about whether any racist incidents had occurred at sports events since a board meeting in February — the last time an incident had been publicly reported. Agrusa said no.
Alumna and former substitute teacher, Elmont Memorial High School
When Agrusa invited par-
In a statement emailed to the Herald on July 17, Agrusa acknowledged the April incident but did not offer details — only that it did not involve an opposing team from the Bellmore-Merrick school district, as the February incident had. She claimed that the incident was still under investigation when the board met in May, which is why she did not acknowledge it publicly.
“I was not prepared to make precipitous statements which might have unintended consequences for the parties involved,” Agrusa wrote. “There was never any intention to mislead the public.”
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Selene Ferdinand is raising funds for children across the globe and uplifting young members of the community through her nonprofit, Meera Empowerment Inc. The nonprofit, which Selene founded in 2020, is hosting its 5th annual Fun-Fashion Show Fundraiser Gala at Le Spot Café, on July 26.
Donations from this year’s gala are sponsoring children internationally — in countries such as Haiti, Jamaica and Ghana — who need clothes or school supplies.
The proceeds also support partnerships with several organizations, including Island Harvest and Children International. The remaining funds will support the nonprofit’s future workshops and volunteer work throughout the year.
The previous four fundraiser fashion shows have raised approximately $5,700 annually, excluding expenses.
Meera Empowerment’s mission is to inspire children in the Elmont community to build confidence, leadership and life skills. Young ambassadors, aged 3-21, have the opportunity to engage in public speaking and sewing workshops, as well as supporting the community through volunteer work at assisted living homes in Great Neck and Roslyn Heights, among other events.
Selene, now 12, began competing in pageants at age 4 and launched her youth-driven movement at age 7. Through pageantry, she gained confidence and public speaking skills.
“Through pageants, I was able to gain so many opportunities,” Selene said. “I feel that the kids in the youth in my community didn’t have those same opportunities. The community members asked me to kind of create something so that I can share all my experiences and everything that I’ve learned with others.”
Selene hosted her first fashion show fundraiser in her own backyard in the summer of 2020. Over the next five years, it expanded to multiple partnerships with local nonprofits and venues across Elmont and Franklin Square.
Rachelle Lewis, a Meera Empowerment volunteer, whose children and grandniece have participated in previous events hosted by the nonprofit, said the experience has been rewarding for her family.
“For them to feel and hear them say that they felt good about giving back to the community – I always think it’s the best thing.” Lewis said.
In honor of the fifth annual fashion show, the young models will be showcasing outfits worn at the previous four galas. “We are trying to recap the memories,” said Savitre Ferdinand, Selene’s mother. She said after the recap, Selene debut a new outfit to mark the 5-year anniversary.
At each gala, Selene said, the non-
profit encourages the models to incorporate their cultural heritage on the runway. This year, she continued, three dancers from Elmont Memorial High School will perform traditional dances from Indian culture.
During the event, Meera Empowerment will also honor four community members that have made an impact on the nonprofit and local youth.
Many children built self-esteem and life skills through Meera Empowerment and the annual gala, just as Selene intended since it’s founding. One youth ambassador, Savitre recalled, initially could not walk in heels prior to the 2022 fundraiser. Now, she competes in pageants along with Selene and attended the Royal International Miss in, Orlando, Florida, the first week of July.
LeShawn Walker, founder and CEO of You’re Our Unity, a community outreach network, began partnering with Selene two years ago. Walker currently serves as an ambassador for Meera Empowerment, whose mission closely aligns with You’re Our Unity’s values. Walker, who is also supporting this year’s gala, commended Selene’s efforts to uplift others through her hard work.
“She’s going to be that person that is not just doing it for herself, but she’s doing it for the others behind her,” Walker said of Selene.
Tickets for the gala start at $35 and include a dinner of Caribbean dishes. Meera Empowerment also accepts donations via check or Zelle. For more information, contact Savitre at (516) 581-4474.
By RENEE DeLORENZO rdelorenzo@liherald.com
Dozens of Elmont residents gathered for a summer concert featuring Skyfire, a Brooklyn-based multicultural reggae band, whose high energy Caribbean beats filled Elmont Road Park with rhythm and culture on July 9.
The evening event, sponsored by the Town of Hempstead, was one of many installments of the Neighborhood Concert Series, which are hosted in local communities within the township throughout the summer.
“It enlightens the community,” said Bob Barker, president of the Locustwood Gotham Civic Association. The civic association has helped organize the event for several years.
Barker said the concert is a great opportunity for families to enjoy an evening out and give kids a safe place to interact with the community.
“We have a beautiful park,” Barker said of Elmont Road. “Actually having a band here to serenade the citizens in the community lets them come out for a day to have some fun and mingle with each other.”
The civic association’s partnership with the town, he said, allows for events like the concert to be planned. He said Locustwood Gotham is constantly communicating with the town and informing them of ways they can best serve Elmont, whether it be through cleanup initiatives, traffic safety improvements, or events that foster cultural representation.
According to Councilman Thomas Muscarella, Barker informed him that Elmont residents wanted musical performances that catered to the community’s rich diversity, especially those with Caribbean roots.
“We try to customize it according to what the community wants,” Muscarella said. “Everything got dialed in as to what’s going to bring the spirit and culture to the neighborhoods.”
Robert Henry, a Jamaican native who eventually moved to Elmont, attended the evening concert with his mother and children. While he now lives in Franklin Square, Henry still returns to Elmont to participate in events that resonate with his upbringing.
“Elmont is such a diverse community,” Henry said. “You could walk five minutes and see one culture and then walk five minutes in another direction and see another culture. It’s one big melting pot.”
It’s important for Elmont and the town to continue hosting events that demonstrate that diversity, he said, because it promotes a sense of unity among residents who share spaces in the community.
“You see a variety of people coming together,” Henry said. “Events like these actually mean a lot.”
Henry’s mother, Claudette Clayton, agreed with her son, adding that Elmont Road Park has served as a hub for com-
munity events that give kids a place to relax and play.
“It’s like an outlet,” Clayton said of the park. “It’s something for them to look forward to.”
tion. “We want to help the community become great.”
“We’re very happy to do communitybased events to give back,” added Michael Kearns, the branch manager of Maspeth Federal’s New Hyde Park location. “It’s important we know our community and everyone around us.”
Cliffe Small, a good friend of Barker who attended the concert, said embracing community events is a way of showing support for others in Elmont and surrounding neighborhoods, whether or not they are in attendance.
“We need to be here,” said Small, who has lived in Elmont for 26 years. As a comedian, he said, he eventually wants to get on stage and perform.
“I do whatever is necessary,” he said. “I like to bring people together. I like for people to smile. It makes me feel good when people are laughing and having fun.”
“This is something we look forward to,” said Lyndell Senior, branch manager of Ridgewood Saving’s Baldwin loca-
Aside from support from the town and civic association, local businesses helped sponsor the event, as well. In attendance were representatives from Ridgewood Savings Bank and Maspeth Federal Savings.
To find information about future events, visit TownOfHempsteadEvents. com.
Recently, we came across an article by a syndicated columnist that claimed that if you put your house into an irrevocable trust you lose your exclusion from the capital gains tax on the sale of the primary residence — $500,000 for a couple and $250,000 for a single person. The writer, being a financial planner and not a trust and estates lawyer, and despite claiming to be an “expert”, was apparently unaware that there are many different types of irrevocable trusts. One of the most common irrevocable trusts, the Medicaid Asset Protect Trust (MAPT), is designed to preserve these exclusions. MAPT’s are “grantor trusts” which mean they remain in the grantor’s name for all income and capital gains tax purposes.
This leads into a very common problem. Too often, clients receive advice on trusts from financial advisors, accountants and family lawyers, believing they are getting a professional opinion. We say that what they are actually getting is a personal opinion coming out of a professional’s mouth.
We often make the analogy that if, unfortunately, you have cancer then you want to
get advice from an oncologist, not your family doctor. If you have an elder law estate planning problem, you want to talk to an elder law estate planning attorney, not your general lawyer, financial advisor or accountant. Well-meaning professionals often give incorrect information. Here are the most common myths about the MAPT:
• Myth: You can’t sell the house - Reality: We have done it thousands of times. The money is paid to the trust and remains protected. The trust can purchase another house, a condominium or simply invest the money and pay you the income.
• Myth: You can’t change the trust - Reality: You may change the trustees, or who you are leaving it to, at any time.
• Myth: You can’t take money out of the trust
- Reality: You get all the income (interest and dividends) and you may gift virtually any amount tax-free to your children.
• Myth: You cannot undo the trust - Reality: In New York you may revoke an irrevocable trust on the consent of all named parties. If one will not sign, we have a workaround.
Christopher King, 37, of St. Albans, was arrested for shoplifting at the Target on Hempstead Turnpike on July 1 at 3 p.m., according to police.
Authorities said Michael Joseph, 33, of Cambria Heights, was arrested for shoplifting at the Target on Hempstead Turnpike in Elmont on July 1 at 5:10 p.m.
Badri Menteshashvili, 40, of Brooklyn, and Nagihan Akyuz, 35, of Brooklyn, were arrested for shoplifting at the Home Depot on Hempstead Turnpike in Elmont on July 2 at 12:26 p.m., authorities said.
According to police, Paul Xaviour, 34, of Elmont, was arrested for shoplift-
ing at the Target on Corporate Drive in Westbury on July 4 at 9:05 a.m. Roy Young, 41, of Elmont, was arrested for shoplifting at the Marshalls on Hempstead Turnpike in Elmont on July 8 at 10:42 a.m., police said.
According to authorities, Zaire Brown, 23, of Elmont, was arrested for shoplifting at the Target on Hempstead Turnpike in Elmont on July 15 at 4:25 p.m.
According to police, a woman reported an unknown subject damaged her cable wire at a home on Jackson Avenue in Franklin Square on July 1 at 1 p.m.
People named in Crime Watch items as having been arrested and charged with violations or crimes are only suspected of committing those acts of which they are accused. They are all presumed to be innocent of those charges until and unless found guilty in a court of law.
Police are investigating a burglary at the Town of Hempstead Safety Department that occurred July 15, at 9 p.m. in Elmont.
According to authorities, officers responded to the safety department, located at 2161 Dutch Broadway, for a commercial burglary. Upon arrival, police said, officers determined that an unknown person broke a second-floor rear window and entered the building. Further investigation by authorities
revealed that a cellphone charger and adapter had been taken from an office. The suspect fled in an unknown direction, police said.
The investigation is ongoing. Authorities ask anyone with information about the incident to contact Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244TIPS or call 911. All callers will remain anonymous.
–Renee DeLorenzo
The 20th Annual Simon’s Valley Stream Jazz Festival is set for Aug. 9 at the Valley Stream Bandshell, at Verona Place and East New York Avenue, in Valley Stream, from 5-11 p.m.
Last year, the festival, which was spearheaded through a partnership between Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages, the Village of Valley Stream,
and Jazz Festival organizers, drew hundreds for a family-friendly night of music under the stars featuring an array of multicultural performances, food trucks, vendors and more. All are welcome to bring their own lawn chairs for the evening.
–Renee DeLorenzo
By RENEE DeLORENZO rdelorenzo@liherald.com
Italian heritage was on full display during Franklin Square’s 88th Our Lady of Mount Carmel Feast, a five-day celebration that kicked off on July 16 with a festival at Mount Carmel Chapel, on Stewart Place, in Franklin Square.
The religious tradition, celebrated internationally, honors the Virgin of Carmel, which is the Roman Catholic title of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Mass was hosted at the church at 10 a.m., and the evening feast began at 6 p.m. Rides, games, family activities and a wide selection of Italian-style foods — such as sausage and peppers, chicken parmigiana, pizza and zeppoles — were enjoyed by over 100 local residents as they commemorated the centuries-long tradition of the Carmelites.
At 7 p.m., Isabella Licata, a young member of the congregation, performed a powerful rendition of the National Anthem to a wave of applause. As guests made their way from the stage to the entrance of the chapel, church members hoisted a Giglio — a large statue of the Virgin of Carmel — and began marching in a procession.
Our Lady of Good Counsel Band led the marchers in rhythm as they walked alongside families waving Italian and American flags and a Mount Carmel Mutual Aid Society banner. The procession travelled east on Stewart Place, before turning left onto Regent Place.
President of the society’s ladies’ auxiliary, Michele Proper, said she’s been a member of the society for 42 years, but her family has been involved in it as long as it’s been around.
“It started with neighborhood friends,” Proper said. “My great grandparents were involved. It has now gone from generation to generation.”
Planning for the event is year-round, she said. Members work hard to secure sponsors, donations and vendors to make the celebration a success. According to Proper, funds raised through the festival, and other festivals throughout the year, are donated to a student at H. Frank Carey via grant.
Dawn Pearce, a face-painter who has volunteered at the festival for the past four years, noted that the society hosts many annual events through the men’s and women’s auxiliaries, including bingo night and breakfast with Santa.
The Duckworth family, owners of local wood-crafting company Duck Duck Wood, attended the event as a vendor and displayed wooden crafts a table in the church lot. The family, consisting of Jaime and Kenneth Duckworth, and their daughter Madison Duckworth, often attend vendor events in Franklin Square.
Kenneth said it was the family’s first time volunteering for the Italian festival, and they had a great time. “It’s just a beautiful night,” he said.
Members of the Town of Hempstead, which co-sponsored the event, joined the festival to support the Franklin Square community and religious society. County Legislator John Ferretti, Assembly-
man Ed Ra, and Town Councilman Thomas Muscarella were in attendance. Ferretti, who is of Italian heritage, said this was his first time attending the event after his wife, a Franklin Square native, encouraged him to check it out.
Much of Franklin Square shares Italian heritage, he explained, so it’s important for events like the festival be celebrated
across the neighborhood.
“It’s a very special night,” Ferretti said. “And it all goes to a great cause. I’m very, very happy to be here.”
For more information about future events hosted by the society, visit its Facebook page, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Franklin Square, or Instagram, @ FSMountCarmel.
Gotham Civic Association, said despite the existing parking permit system, originally implemented in December 2021 after the town voted unanimously in response to resident complaints during the arena’s opening, visitors are still flooding streets adjacent to it and choosing to walk a longer distance to avoid paying for arena parking.
“When there’s arena events, people just park anywhere,” Barker said. “It’s crazy. But that’s why we implemented those signs.”
The UBS team declined to comment whether they are taking any actions to manage residential traffic concerns near the arena, but the arena’s website states that parking on many residential streets near the arena is prohibited and visitors should be aware of local parking rules before arriving.
Current restrictions prevent non-residents from parking on designated streets in the permit system without a valid permit. Only residents can obtain a permit through the Town of Hempstead after providing proof of residency and ownership of a motor vehicle. A permit is provided to all vehicle owners in each household, along with four guest passes.
Barker, who has been a leader in traffic improvement efforts since the arena’s opening, says the permit system has been incredibly helpful to him and his neighbors since it was first implemented. That is why, he said, the expansion is a positive step in the right direction for Elmont residents.
Dale Davids, a traffic safety officer of the civic association, agreed that the permit system has been an effective way of combating the parking issue and ensuring residents can drive and park on their streets without vehicles of arena patrons clogging streets.
But, Davids said, visitors are now parking on
in fall 2026 would have on traffic in the area.
“Where is all of that traffic going to go?” Barker asked. “They’re going to find a way to navigate through the community again and flood those areas.”
“A lot of people think they’re good because it’s not happening on their block yet,” Davids added. “Just wait until this stuff gets built.”
And, Barker said, by the time residents realize there’s a problem, it could take more months for legislation to be voted on and reviewed. “It’s a process,” Barker stressed.
Davids said now is the time for residents to start thinking about these parking restrictions. Waiting until the problem comes to residents’ doorsteps, he said, will only result in unnecessary frustration.
Assemblywoman Solages advocated for more involvement from the town itself. A larger conversation must be had, she stressed, in anticipation of the influx of traffic once the new racetrack facility opens.
streets beyond the existing permit system, and he believes there’s a need to keep expanding it.
“What people are doing now is just parking further away,” Davids said of arena visitors.
However, not enough residents on certain streets support the expansion.
In an email sent to the Herald on July 16, Casey Sammon, a spokesperson for the Town of Hempstead, wrote that the town requires at least 95 percent of homeowners on a single street to approve the parking permit system in order for legislation to be introduced to the state legislature. As of July 16, Sammon wrote, only residents on Sussex Road garnered enough support to approve the expansion.
Barker is worried that residents on streets that have not been approved for the expansion are underestimating the impact the Belmont Park racetrack reopening
“It’s always helpful to have folks advocate,” Solages said. “I think residents are suffering because of the parking situation.”
Solages suggested that the town implement its own solutions to traffic concerns, such as town-operated parking garages or a more encompassing parking permit system that stretches a larger area.
“We can’t just do this piecemeal thing where we’re expanding the parking permit grid every year or two,” she said. “We should have the town invest money and create a master plan for parking in that area.”
She also suggested traffic experts be included in conversations, who could better strategize long-term solutions for the area.
For now, Solages hopes the town is ready to implement parking restrictions as soon as Hochul signs the bill, which must be signed by Dec. 31.
By RENEE DeLORENZO rdelorenzo@liherald.com
Hundreds of children in the Elmont School District will receive free backpacks for the 2025-26 school year during the Jamaica Square Improvement League’s sixth annual Backpack Giveaway at Hendrickson Avenue Park , in Elmont, on Aug. 9, from noon to 3 p.m.
The civic association, led by President Claudine Hall, has provided students with free backpacks since 2020.
Sponsors include Hall’s Sewanhaka High School Class of 1984 classmates, retired teachers from Elmont and Sewanhaka districts, Paul Sapienza Bakery, members of Emanuel Baptist Church in Elmont and the New York Islanders. Many donate money, which Hall uses to buy backpacks from stores such as Walmart or Target.
The giveaway began during covid after Hall noticed a long line of families outside Emanuel Baptist Church waiting for food. Hall, a member of the church, figured that if families were struggling to feed themselves, they were likely struggling to afford other necessities. She quickly began coordinating with her executive vice president, Julie Perry, to plan a school supply giveaway.
The first event, she recalled, was much smaller and exclusively for Clara H. Carlson students. But after organizers saw parents traveling from other
Elmont schools, they expanded it to the entire district.
District superintendents now help promote the event on the school website.
This year, Hall said, Superintendent Marlon Small will also send flyers home with students in summer programs.
Last year, the civic association handed out 718 backpacks. This year, Hall’s goal is 1,000. She hopes the same organizations will help again this year so she achieve this goal.
“We hate to have to turn a child away,” Hall said. “I’m keeping my fin-
gers crossed.”
Parents and students begin lining up as early as 11 a.m. to ensure they get a backpack.
For Hall, who has long volunteered to support Elmont’s children, it’s about more than supplies — it’s about putting smiles on kids’ faces and making them excited for school.
She also stressed that parents are not allowed to choose the backpack.
“It’s up to the child,” Hall said. “It’s the kids who have to take that backpack to school every day. I want them to go to
school with a smile knowing they picked it themselves.”
Tiffany Capers, president of the Elmont Board of Education, said she is proud of the civic association for leading the effort.
“These events are more than just checking off a list of school supplies,” Capers said. “They ensure our kids have the tools they need to start the school year prepared.”
Feeling ready to start school, Capers added, helps kids feel confident and excited about learning. “In my opinion, that weighs a lot more than any school backpack,” she said.
County Legislator Carrie Solages, who has supported and attended the event for years, said it has only grown. Solages, who caters food for volunteers each year and donates backpacks, said he secured a donation of backpacks from Green Acres Mall in Valley Stream this year.
“I have high respect for the Jamaica Square Improvement League,” Solages said. “It’s coordinated well and done with a big heart.”
He added that the event supports anyone financially struggling, including non-citizens. Often, he said, families attend who don’t speak English. But, he said, that is the spirit of giving.
“That’s the universal language of helping people,” Solages said. “You’re really giving help to people who need it.”
Residents of Elmont and local communities were treated to an afternoon of family fun during Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages’s 2nd Annual Family Day, at Dutch Broadway Elementary School, on July 19.
Families gathered in the school’s parking lot for sports, games and food, from noon to 5 p.m., and interacted with local vendors and community organizations that helped support the event.
Core Group Enterprises and Being Egypt Cares co-sponsored Family Day, providing supplies, including paint, crayons and a bouncy house, to add to Saturday’s festivities. Other sponsors were the New York Islanders, Elmont Memorial Library and New York Life, who provided resources, games and prizes for members of the community to try their luck at.
Later in the afternoon, middle schoolers and high schoolers took to the court for a 5-on-5 basketball tournament, which was the celebration’s feature event.
At the end of the day, Solages helped volunteers hand out pieces of cake to attendees, culminating another successful year of the new Elmont tradition.
–Renee DeLorenzo
and the neighboring school district were “satisfied” with the outcome of the investigation and the constructive communication that Sewanhaka received from the other district.
Some parents have said they are skeptical about Agrusa’s explanation, and that she should have at least told them an incident was being investigated, even if all of the details could not be disclosed.
Jasmin-Beamon said she understood the need to withhold certain details in the interest of student privacy, but for Agrusa to tell her that there had been no reported incidents since February made her feel as if she had been lied to.
She added that she believed that recent initiatives announced by the district to improve transparency, such as better incident reporting systems and methods of sharing information with parents, are merely performative if they are not put into practice.
“If you have this wonderful system of capturing information that you keep touting, but you’re not actually telling us when things happen,” Jasmin-Beamon said, “then you’re hiding it.”
Jon Johnson, who attended the July 2 meeting, agreed that the school should have communicated that it was investigating an incident, rather than hiding it. But without full details, Johnson added, “I don’t know whether or not I should be concerned. But there should be full transparency.”
Laura Harding, former president of ERASE Racism — a nonprofit dedicated to civil rights primarily on Long Island — said the actions of the Sewanhaka district are shallow, because it has not delivered on promises administrators made to parents.
“It doesn’t lend itself to building a relationship of trust with the community,” Harding said. “What’s the
sense of putting something in place to say we are capturing what’s happening when you’re not even transparent about capturing it?”
When she led ERASE Racism, Harding said, schools typically hid information about racist incidents for two reasons: either they had already acted a number of times against an offending student but the behavior persisted, or they did not want to take action that could impact the record of the offending student or the school.
“It just becomes a way to hide true information,” she said. “The students are still in an atmosphere that
enables and supports racism.”
Harding added that once a school is aware of a racial incident, it should take the lead in reporting it rather than leaving parents and students to search for details and report it.
“It’s putting the onus on the victim to have to do all the work,” Harding said. “If the school is really concerned about dignity of all students, then they should immediately report it.”
Tamar Paoli Bailey, an alumna of Elmont High and a former substitute teacher there, said the school has a long history of hiding racism and sweeping reports of such behavior under the rug.
“When it comes to Black students in the district, it’s not transparent at all,” Paoli Bailey said. “They try to make it seem like everything is OK and fine, but that’s not true at all.”
That’s why, she said, she doesn’t trust district leaders when they claim they are taking necessary actions to address the behavior. “It’s a monster in this district,” she said.
Najwa Patterson, 20, who graduated from Elmont High in 2023, said that from the time her older sister graduated in 2011 to her own graduation, racism against Elmont students at sports events with other districts persisted, without proper communication and handling by the Sewanhaka district.
“That’s over a decade of lack of transparency,” Patterson said. “What are you if you cannot own up to your word? No action is an action, and it’s very loud.”
She said that if district leaders continue to avoid taking action to address racism at the school, students and parents will continue to lose trust in them.
“You’re no longer a public servant,” Patterson said of the administrators’ perceived inaction. “You’re not serving anybody but yourself.”
Nassau County Legislator Carrié Solages is partnering with the Nassau County Department of Assessment to host two Homeowner Exemption Liaison Program sessions in Elmont and Franklin Square this September.
The events, designed to assist homeowners with filing for property tax exemptions, will be hosted from noon to 2 p.m. on the following dates:
■ Thursday, Sept. 4 at the Elmont Public Library, 700 Hempstead Ave., Elmont
■ Wednesday, Sept. 17 at the Franklin Square Public Library, 19 Lincoln Road, Franklin Square
Assessment staff will help residents complete applications for exemptions including veteran, senior citizen, Cold War veteran, volunteer firefighter and ambulance worker, limited-income disability, and Enhanced STAR for those enrolled prior to Jan. 2, 2015.
Attendees are asked to arrive at least 30 minutes before the scheduled end time and bring copies of their 2024 federal and state income tax returns, along with any required documentation. For more information or a full list of required documents, call the Department of Assessment at 516-571-1500.
–Renee DeLorenzo
By Karen Bloom
Decades have passed since Harry Chapin’s tragic death, still his music and philanthropic initiatives remain at the heart of Long Island’s collective consciousness. Stuart Markus, the longtime mainstay of the local folk and acoustic scene, is committed to guardianship of the Chapin legacy, organizing what are now two memorial concerts each year.
Markus, based in Malverne, is clearly as fervent about Chapin’s music and humanitarian zeal as when he took on the role of organizing the tribute 22 years ago. From its start at Hall’s Pond Park in West Hempstead in 2004 to what became its longtime home at Chapin’s namesake theater in Eisenhower Park, and now in its second year at the Chapin Rainbow Stage at Huntington’s Heckscher Park, the concert’s appeal continues to grow. So much so that a second show has been added — at the Landmark theater in Port Washington on Dec. 2.
“Sunday Morning Sunshine.”
Meanwhile over 30 musicians will gather with fans, on Sunday, to share in the joy of the man and his music.
“Sometimes it’s hard to believe I’m still at this,” he reflects. “[After the first concert] I thought it would be cool to do this for a couple of years. Ultimately it became a cultural phenomenon.”
Folks livestream the event around the world, according Markus, who relates an unexpected email he received from a fan in Scotland.
“He wanted to plan a vacation around the concert, Markus says, chuckling, about the international response. “As long as there is enthusiasm, then I’ll keep doing it.”
Certainly that fervor shows no signs of waning.
“I’ve long thought it would be wonderful and extremely appropriate to do the show in Huntington, where Harry and Sandy lived and raised their family,” Markus says. “Harry is still held in such beloved regard by residents and public officials at all levels.”
Chapin’s shocking death on the Long Island Expressway en route to that ill-fated Eisenhower Park performance in July 1981 is very much rooted this tribute — for performers and the audience. In fact, several show regulars were among the crowd when what was supposed to be a joyous event turned into a vigil, according to Markus.
“Harry is so beloved in memory on Long Island,” Markus says. “You don’t have to look too hard to find someone who met him, whose school he did a benefit for, or someone who’s been helped by one of his charities. It’s so meaningful for the music community to come together and, in effect, do the concert he might have given.”
The troubadour’s catalogue always gets a creative interpretation by each act.
“I’ve always encouraged everyne to make the songs fresh and treat them as their own, however they imagine them. They’re not just reproducing them the way Harry did.”
Markus excited to include guitarist Gerald Bair, a longstanding member of Huntington’s folk scene, in this year’s lineup. Bair performs his rendition of
“A fan favorite, it’s an optimistic happy song about being in love,” Markus says.
Cantor Lisa Wharton, of Temple Beth Emeth in Mount Sinai, who performs with her husband Akiva Wharton, a percussionist, and Cantor Judy Merrick, of Plainview Jewish Center, return for their second appearance. They’ll do “I Wonder What Would Happen,” which Markus describes as an appropriately chosen “spiritual, gospel-feeling song.”
“They were a well-received addition last year and we’re glad to have them back, he adds.
The trio is, of course, joined by staples of the area’s music community. Returnees include Judith Zweiman, Martha Trachtenberg, Karen Bella, Roger Silverberg, Debra Lynne, Patricia Shih and Stephen Fricker, Roger Street Friedman, Media Crime, Christine Solimeno, Grand Folk Railroad, Robinson Treacher, Wonderous Stories, Toby Tobias, Mara Levine and Matthew Ponsot, in various ensembles.
As is their signature, Markus, with his trio Gathering Time, arrive on stage as the show nears its conclusion. Markus, with Christine Sweeney and Gerry McKeveny, perform their annual rendition of the iconic “Cat’s in the Cradle.” By then everyone is singing along.
Finally, as always, in the true spirit of Harry Chapin, all the musicians join together on stage for “Circle,” Chapin’s traditional closing.
“It’s such a philosophical but uplifting song and a fitting end,” Markus adds.
Just the way Chapin would want it.
More than just a concert, the free event, of course, involves a food drive. Concertgoers are asked to bring donations of nonperishable items to support Long Island Cares, the regional food bank and humanitarian organization founded by Chapin in 1980. Long Island Cares’ staff and volunteers will collect donations at a tent near the entrance to the stage.
Bring seating to the show, which is held rain or shine. It will also be livestreamed on Facebook and the Harry Chapin Foundation YouTube channel.
If you missed Magical Mystery Doors during the band’s spring visit to Long Island, now’s your chance to check out this unique tribute act. The tight bandmates blend and layer the music to create something new and unique. The Beatles, Led Zeppelin and The Doors changed the face of music as we know it. Their melodies have moved people everywhere to “Come Together” in their love of music. And that’s what happens at an MMD concert. Throughout the concert, the band combines some of these classic tunes in ways that surprise and delight time and time again. The melody from The Doors’ “Hello, I Love You” laying atop Led Zeppelin’s “Misty Mountain Hop.” The pounding beat of Zep’s “When The Levee Breaks” coupled with the serene strumming of The Beatles’ “Dear Prudence.” Also the thematic sequence of “The Rain Song” – “Riders On The Storm” – “Here Comes The Sun.” These arrangements take you on an unexpected and exhilarating journey. Friday, July 25, 8 p.m. Molloy University, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre. Tickets available at madisontheatreny.org or call (516) 323-4444.
Sounds of the Great White Way return to Eisenhower Park with Neil Berg’s “100 Years of Broadway.” Back for its annual celebration of the greatest songs from the finest shows, the acclaimed touring Broadway concert never disappoints. The lively musical revue, hosted by Neil Berg, on piano, brings performers to light up the stage with songs from the hit shows in which they starred. He presents creatively revived arrangements of Broadway classics as well as thrilling numbers from some of the newest hits, along with his fascinating commentary and historical notes in between songs. This gorgeous, guided tour of the American art form that is musical theater, is a production both hypnotic and historical. The dazzling new edition is sure to have everyone humming along. Berg, an awardwinning composer-lyricist-producer, and his cast of vocal powerhouses brings everyone to their feet time and again.
Saturday, July 26, 7 p.m. Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, Eisenhower Park, East Meadow. Contact nassaucountyny.gov for more.
— July 24, 2025
Elmont Library Board meeting
The public is invited to attend the library’s Board of Trustees regular meeting. The board may go into executive session from 7-7:30 p.m. if necessary.
•Where: 700 Hempstead Tpke, Elmont
•Time: 7-9 p.m.
•Contact: Visit elmontlibrary.org or call (516) 354-5280
On Exhibit
Nassau County Museum of Art’s latest exhibition, “At Play,” surveys artists’ perennial fascination with entertainment in all forms. Framing this topic between the nineteenth century Belle Époque and today, the exhibit includes works by Pablo Picasso, Reginald Marsh, Everett Shinn, and Max Beckmann among many others. The works are gathered to represent a wide range of expressions, from entertainmentrelated activities to the fascinating personalities involved. It encompasses dance, music, theater, movies, circus, boating, and beach scenes, along with horseracing and various sports, both active and passive Also featured are archival items from The Metropolitan Opera and the New York Philharmonic, including costumes by Marc Chagall for Die Zauberflöte, vintage fashion items by such designers as Alfred Shaheen, and iconic costumes from the Folies-Bergère in Paris. On view until Nov. 9.
•Where: 1 Museum Drive, Roslyn Harbor
•Time: Ongoing
•Contact: nassaumuseum.org or (516) 484-9337
Summer sounds
Comedy, charisma and class take the stage when Joe Piscopo delivers a big band tribute to Frank Sinatra at Rath Park.
•Where: 849 Fenworth Blvd., Franklin Square
•Time: 8 p.m.
•Contact: townofhempsteadevents.com or (516) 292-9000, ext. 7284
‘One Hit Wonders’ with Vic Vincent Group
Enjoy a performance of songs by artists who only had one major hit at Elmont Memorial Library. Registration is not required. Firstcome-first-seated.
•Where: 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont
•Time: 12:30-2 p.m.
•Contact: elmontlibrary.org, or call (516) 354-5280
Tuneful notes
Dean Karahalis and the Concert Pops visit Eisenhower Park for
known as sworn enemies, but who once were friends bonded like brothers who changed the fate of Cybertron forever. Starring Chris Hemsworth, Brian Tyree Henry, Scarlett Johansson.
•Where: Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow
•Time: Movie begins at dusk
•Contact: nassaucountyny.gov
Pops in the park Christopher Macchio joins the Nassau Pops at Eisenhower Park for “Opera and the Classics.” Enjoy a lively evening that’s both familiar and unexpected.
•Where: Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow
•Time: 7 p.m.
•Contact: nassaucountyny.gov
Little Learners Art Lab
•Time: 7 p.m.
Illusionist Leon Etienne has sold out venues all over the world with his blockbuster performances of Magic Rocks! Now he arrives on Long Island with his jaw-dropping, critically acclaimed hit show. You’ve seen him on “America’s Got Talent,” “The Tonight Show” with Jimmy Fallon, “Masters of Illusion,” and “Penn & Teller: Fool Us!” Hailed by critics as “America’s Rock Illusionist,” Leon is a worldwide hit with audiences, critics and producers. He’s recognized for his onstage charisma, a fast-paced, high energy, rock n’ roll performance style — and his no-nonsense approach to magic. This interactive, family-friendly spectacular showcases mind-blowing tricks, award-winning sleight of hand and non-stop laughter. Perfect for audiences of all ages, it’s an immersive experience filled with wonder, laughter and jaw-dropping moments you won’t soon forget. From Radio City Music Hall to Planet Hollywood Casino and from Studio City Casino in Macau to his very own theater on the beautiful island waters of Saipan, Etienne’s performance style attracts worldwide attention. Join in this unforgettable night of magic and you’ll see why. $71.75, $60.25, $49.25, $37.25, $31.25.
their popular annual summer concert. Their vivacious style appeals to all ages, drawing everyone into their performance with their intense energy and dynamic musicality. Hear a variety of rousing tunes, including the music of Broadway and Hollywood.
•Where: Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow
•Time: 7 p.m.
•Contact: nassaucountyny.gov
Disco Unlimited at the Plattdeutsche
Get ready to boogie down with Disco Unlimited at the Plattdeutsche. Authentic German food and beer available for purchase. $8 cover fee.
•Where: 1132 Hempstead Tpke., Franklin Square
•Time: 8-10:30 p.m.
•Contact: Visit parkrestaurant. com or call (516) 354-3131
Block Party
Meet Elmont neighbors during a community block party! With a bouncy house, musical chairs, face painting and music. Hot dogs, pop shots and other food will be served. Donations are encouraged! JULY
•Where: Sussex Road between Hempstead Turnpike and 106th Ave.
•Time: 1-9 p.m.
•Contact: Text (516) 384-1179
VHS Cover Band along with Nicolls Road perform at the Biergarten. Authentic German food and beer available for purchase. $8 cover fee.
•Where: 1132 Hempstead Tpke, Franklin Square
•Time: 6:30-10:30 p.m.
•Contact: Visit parkrestaurant. com or call (516) 354-3131
Unbox A-Saurus
Dr. Patricia Osiris visits with young paleontologists from Long Island Children’s Museum’s “Dinosaurs: Fossils Exposed” gallery. She plans to unveil a never-beforeseen dinosaur, if she can find a way to open its crate. Join her in the LICM Theater for this highly interactive show, when the audience will assist Dr. Patti in this “scientific” comedy. $5 with museum admission, $10 theater only.
•Where: Museum Row, Garden City
•Time: 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.; also July 30
•Contact: licm.org or (516) 224-5800
•Where: The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington
•Contact: ticketmaster.com or paramountny.com
Each week in this engaging workshop, participants are introduced to hands-on materials, artmaking, and inspiration from artists and techniques. Young kids, ages 2-5, build critical thinking skills, expand vocabulary, and support imaginations as they play, create and explore. This week, experiment painting with ice.. $4 with museum admission.
•Where: Museum Row, Garden City
•Time: 11:30 a.m.-noon
•Contact: licm.org or (516) 224-5800
28 Storybook Stroll
The public is invited to attend the library’s Board of Trustees meeting.
•Where: 19 Lincoln Rd., Franklin Square
•Time: 6:30-8:30 p.m.
•Contact: franklinsquarepl.org or call (516) 488-3444
Back by popular demand! Enjoy the company of friends and neighbors at Franklin Square Public Library’s community game night. No registration needed. Refreshments provided by Holiday Farms.
•Where: 19 Lincoln Road, Franklin Square
•Time: 6-8 p.m.
•Contact: franklinsquarepl.org or call (516) 488-3444
JULY
Family movie night
Enjoy a movie under the stars at Eisenhower Park. Enjoy “Transformers One,” the untold origin story of Optimus Prime and Megatron, better
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Bring the kids to Old Westbury Gardens for another storybook adventure Stroll the gardens and enjoy a telling of Eva Moore’s “Lucky Ducklings.” With a take-home craft. For ages 3-5. Storybook Strolls start at the Beech Tree (next to Westbury House), and end at the Thatched Cottage.
•Where: 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury
•Time: 10:30-11:30 a.m.
•Contact: oldwestburygardens. org or call (516) 333-0048
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LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF SALE
SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU
DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE REGISTERED HOLDERS OF MORGAN STANLEY ABS CAPITAL I INC. TRUST 2007-NC3 MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES
2007-NC3, Plaintiff, AGAINST LENIOR V. WRIGHT, et al. Defendant(s) Pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and sale duly entered on October 15, 2024. I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on August 6, 2025 at 3:00 PM premises known as 93 Terrace Avenue, Elmont, NY 11003. Please take notice that this foreclosure auction shall be conducted in compliance with the Foreclosure Auction Rules for Nassau County, and the COVID 19 Health Emergency Rules, including proper use of masks and social distancing. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Elmont in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York. Section 32, Block 453 and Lot 61-63. Approximate amount of judgment $842,282.61 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment. Index #015839/2008.
Thomas R. Scanlon, Esq., Referee, Aldridge Pite, LLPAttorneys for Plaintiff40 Marcus Drive, Suite 200, Melville, NY 11747 154388
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NOTICE OF SALE
SUPREME COURT
COUNTY OF NASSAU
CitiMortgage, Inc., Plaintiff AGAINST Kettie Jean; Milius Jean; et al., Defendant(s)
Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered November 2, 2015, amended May 24, 2022, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on August 4, 2025, at 2:00PM, premises known as 500 Cameron Street, Elmont, NY 11003. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York, Section 0032 Block 00543 Lot 00015-00017. Approximate amount of judgment $479,741.91 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 008892/2014. Foreclosure auction will be held “Rain or Shine”
Leslie Feifer, Esq., Referee
LOGS Legal Group LLP f/k/a Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC
Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 430-4792
Dated: June 23, 2025 154392
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. BANK TRUST, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR LSF10 MASTER PARTICIPATION TRUST, Plaintiff AGAINST DAPHNE SPENCE, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered May 28, 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 August 4, 2025 at 2:00 pm, premises known as 1601-14 Johnson Avenue, Elmont, NY 11003. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Hempstead, Nassau County, State of New York, Section 32, Block 470, Lot 0026. Approximate amount of judgment
$588,480.02 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #615809/2018.
Michael J. Langer, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsvill e, NY 14221 18-002213 86014 154316
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, U.S. BANK TRUST, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE OF THE BUNGALOW SERIES IV TRUST, Plaintiff, vs. LALCHAND LAKERAM, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to an Order of Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on September 17, 2024, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on August 6, 2025 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 82 Oakley Avenue, Elmont, NY 11003. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Elmont, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 32, Block 559 and Lot 324. Approximate amount of judgment is $862,181.16 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #610315/2019.
Christine M. Grillo, Esq., Referee Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Firm File No.: 210491-1 154340
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF SALE
SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR NEW CENTURY HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST, SERIES 2005-C, ASSET BACKED PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, Plaintiff, Against JEAN PIERRE FORTURE, REBECCA FORTURE; ROSE FORTURE, Defendant(s)
Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 05/08/2024, 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 8/12/2025 at 2:00PM, premises known as 54 Biltmore Avenue, Elmont, New York 11003, and described as follows: ALL that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York. Section 0032 Block 00426-00 Lot 36, 37, 38 and 139. The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $437,474.19 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 602172/2020 If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the then Court Appointed Referee will cancel the Foreclosure Auction. This Auction will be held rain or shine.
Brian Davis, Esq., Referee. MCCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, LLC, 10 Midland Avenue, Suite 205, Port Chester, NY 10573 Dated: 6/4/2025 File Number: 19-302406 CA 154547
LEGAL NOTICE
SUPREME COUT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK
COUNTY OF NASSAU; Index No: Index No.: 610219/2023 Filed June 28, 2023
MORTGAGE ASSETS MANAGEMENT, LLC
V.
UNKNOWN HEIRS OF THE ESTATE OF MARY BARATTA; JOSEPH BARATTA, HEIR-ATLAW; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA O/B/O INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; JUDITH CAMDRY; AUBIN LOUISSAINT; JOHN DEOLIVIERA; PUBLICATION TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: UNKNOWN HEIRS OF THE ESTATE OF MARY BARATTA
YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Amended Complaint in the above captioned action and to serve a copy of your Answer on the Plaintiff’s attorney within twenty (20) days after the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service, or within thirty (30) days after completion of service where service is made in any other manner than by personal delivery within the State. The United States of America, if designated as a Defendant in this action may answer to appear within sixty (60) days of service hereof. In case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Amended Complaint.
NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME
If you do not respond to this Supplemental Summons and Amended 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 publication and protect your property. Sending 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 ASSETS MANAGEMENT, LLC AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT.
To the above named defendants: The foregoing Publication is served upon you by publication pursuant to an order of the Hon. Elizabeth FoxMcDonough , J.S.C, a Justice of the Supreme Court of the State of N.Y., dated June 26, 2025 and filed along with the supporting papers in the Nassau County Clerk’s Office. This is an action to foreclose a mortgage on the property located 1412 Kiefer Avenue, Elmont, NY 11003
Section: 32 Block: 521 Lot: 125 Nassau County is designated as the place of trial based upon the location of the property being foreclosed.
Attorneys for Plaintiff: STERN & EISENBERG, PC, 20 Commerce Drive, Suite 230, Cranford, NJ 07016 T:(516) 630-0288. 154528
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, EASTON CAPITAL CORP., Plaintiff, vs. 745 ANDERSON CORP., ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on July 26, 2023, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on August 12, 2025 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 745 Anderson Avenue, Franklin Square, NY 11010. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 35, Block 577 and Lot 25. Approximate amount of judgment is $811,299.70 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #608851/2017.
Michael Langer, Esq., Referee
Kevin P. Finn, Esq., 400 Post Avenue, Suite 305, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff 154526
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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR ARGENT SECURITIES INC., ASSET-BACKED PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006M1, Plaintiff, Against LYSTRA M. RAMRATTAN AS HEIR AND ADMINISTRATRIX TO THE ESTATE OF
SURDASH RAMRATTAN; RANDALL S. RAMRATTAN AS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF SURDASH RAMRATTAN; LYSTRA M. RAMRATTAN AS GUARDIAN OF CHELSEA K. R. RAMRATTAN WHO IS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF SURDASH RAMRATTAN; ET AL Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 01/10/2019, 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 8/19/2025 at 2:00PM, premises known as 1069 Concord Street, Franklin Square, New York 11010, and described as follows: ALL that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Franklin Square in the Town of Hempstead, Nassau County, New York. Section 33 Block 380 Lot 260 The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $882,483.61 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 003792/2015 If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the then Court Appointed Referee will cancel the Foreclosure Auction. This Auction will be held rain or shine.
Ellen Durst, Esq., Referee. MCCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, LLC, 10 Midland Avenue, Suite 205, Port Chester, NY 10573
Dated: 6/11/2025 File Number: 17-300381 CA 154635
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to Article 9 of the New York State Constitution, the provisions of the Town Law and Municipal Home Rule of the State of New York, both as amended, a public hearing will be held in the Town Meeting Pavilion, Hempstead Town Hall, 1
Washington Street, Hempstead, New York, on the 5th day of August, 2025, at 10:30 o’clock in the forenoon of that day to consider the enactment of a local law to amend Section 197-15 of the code of the Town of Hempstead to INCLUDE “PROHIBITION OF LEFT TURNS” at the following locations:
ELMONT
LINDEN BOULEVARD (TH 257/25) NO LEFT TURN - all traffic exiting the driveway apron on the southside of Linden Boulevard, east of the east curbline of 237th Street shall be prohibited from executing Left Turns onto Linden Boulevard.
(NR)VALLEY STREAM MIDVALE LANE (TH 231/25) NO LEFT TURN - all traffic traveling westbound on Midvale Lane shall be prohibited from executing Left Turns onto Corona Avenue. ALL PERSONS INTERESTED shall have an opportunity to be heard on said proposal at the time and place aforesaid.
Dated: July 1, 2025, Hempstead, New York BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD DONALD X. CLAVIN, JR.
Supervisor KATE MURRAY Town Clerk 154753
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to Section 202-48 of the code of the Town of Hempstead entitled, “Handicapped Parking On Public Streets,” a public hearing will be held in the Town Meeting Pavilion, Hempstead Town Hall, 1 Washington Street, Hempstead, New York, on the 5th day of August, 2025, at 10:30 o’clock in the forenoon of that day, to consider the adoption of a resolution setting aside certain parking spaces for motor vehicles for the sole use of holders of special parking permits issued by the County of Nassau to physically handicapped persons at the following locations: ELMONT STERLING ROAD - west side, starting at a point 154 feet north of the north curbline of 106th Avenue, north for a distance of 24 feet. (TH-264/25) UNIONDALE
LEE ROAD - south side, starting at a point 40 feet east of the east curbline of Alexander Avenue, east for a distance of 24 feet.
(TH-251/25) and on the repeal of the following locations previously set aside as parking spaces for physically handicapped persons:
ELMONT
BEDFORD AVENUEsouth side, starting at a point 168 feet east of the east curbline of Covert Avenue, east for a distance of 20 feet.
(TH- 361/24 - 9/17/24)
(TH-285/25)
ALL PERSONS INTERESTED shall have an opportunity to be heard on said proposal at the time and place aforesaid.
Dated: July 1, 2025, Hempstead, New York BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD
DONALD X. CLAVIN, JR.
Supervisor
KATE MURRAY Town Clerk 154754
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LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC
HEARING
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to Article 9 of the New York State Constitution, the provisions of the Town Law and Municipal Home Rule of the State of New York, both as amended, a public hearing will be held in the Town Meeting Pavilion, Hempstead Town Hall, 1 Washington Street, Hempstead, New York, on the 5th day of August, 2025, at 10:30 o’clock in the forenoon of that day to consider the enactment of a local law to amend Section 197-18 of the code of the Town of Hempstead to INCLUDE “RIGHT TURN ONLY” at the following locations:
ELMONT LINDEN BOULEVARD (TH 257/25) RIGHT
TURN ONLY - all traffic exiting the driveway apron on the southside of Linden Boulevard, east of the east curbline of 237th Street shall make right turns only onto Linden Boulevard.
ALL PERSONS INTERESTED shall have an opportunity to be heard on said proposal at the time and place aforesaid.
Dated: July 1, 2025, Hempstead, New York BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD
DONALD X. CLAVIN, JR.
Supervisor
KATE MURRAY Town Clerk 154752
LEGAL NOTICE.Statement of Ownership
I, Pantelis Fartsalas, residing in Elmont, NY, intend to register a 2014 Can-Am Outlander 500 ATV, VIN:
3JBLPHK1XEJ000268, with the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles. This ATV has no title or prior transferable registration, and the original owner is deceased. Any person having claim to ownership must contact me within 60 days of this notice.
Dated: 7/16/2025
Signed: Pantelis Fartsalas
Contact:
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LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to Article 9 of the New York State Constitution, the provisions of the Town Law and Municipal Home Rule of the State of New York, both as amended, a public hearing will be held in the Town Meeting Pavilion, Hempstead Town Hall, 1 Washington Street, Hempstead, New York, on the 5th day of August, 2025, at 10:30 o’clock in the forenoon of that day to consider the enactment of a local law to amend Chapter 202 of the code of the Town of Hempstead to INCLUDE and REPEAL
“REGULATIONS AND RESTRICTIONS” to limit parking at the following location:
ELMONT
MURRAY HILL STREET
(TH 167B/25) North Section 202-19
Side NO PARKING 12
AM to 7 AM - starting at a point 43 feet east of the east curbline of Biltmore Avenue, east for a distance of 22 feet.
MURRAY HILL STREET
(TH 167B/25) North Side - THREE HOUR
PARKING 7 AM to 12
AM - starting at a point 43 feet east of the east curbline of Biltmore Avenue, east for a distance of 22 feet.
(NR)ISLAND PARK
IOWA PLACE (TH 259/25) West SideSection 202-28 1
HOUR PARKING 8 AM to 4 PM EXCEPT
SATURDAYS, SUNDAYS, HOLIDAYSstarting at a point 30 feet south of the south curbline of California Place North, south to a point 30 feet north of the north curbline of California Place South.
NORTH MERRICK
MERRICK AVENUE (TH 282/25) East SideSection 202-11 90
MINUTE PARKING
BETWEEN SIGNS 7 AM to 7 PM - starting at a point 213 feet south of the south curbline of Larkspur Avenue, south for a distance of 108 feet.
MERRICK AVENUE (TH 282/25) East Side - 15
MINUTE PARKING
BETWEEN SIGNSstarting at a point 321 feet south of the south curbline of Larkspur Avenue, south for a distance of 16 feet.
MERRICK AVENUE (TH 282/25) East Side - 90
MINUTE PARKING
BETWEEN SIGNS 7 AM to 7 PM - starting at a point 337 feet south of the south curbline of Larkspur Avenue, south for a distance of 68 feet.
MERRICK AVENUE (TH 282/25) East Side -15
MINUTE PARKING
BETWEEN SIGNSstarting at a point 405 feet south of the south curbline of Larkspur Avenue, south for a distance of 43 feet.
SEAFORD
WAVERLY AVENUE (TH 211B/25) North SideSection 202-4 2 HOUR PARKING EXCEPT SATURDAYS, SUNDAYS and
HOLIDAYS - starting at point 30 feet west of the west curbline of Jackson Avenue, west for a distance of 113 feet.
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Dated: July 1, 2025, Hempstead, New York BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD DONALD X. CLAVIN, JR.
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By CHARLES SHAW cshaw@liherald.com
Football players across Nassau County are getting a boost this season, thanks to a new partnership between the Town of Hempstead, Nassau County officials, and local sports organizations to collect and refurbish football gear for young athletes in need.
Town Supervisor Don Clavin joined dozens of players, coaches, and supporters at MacLaren Stadium in Levittown on July 15 to announce the start of a football equipment collection drive. The initiative is a collaborative effort between the town, Nassau County, and local youth football groups, including the Garden City Thunder and the Southern State Seminoles.
“The importance of organized recreation and teamplay is never lost on us in the Town of Hempstead, and we are proud to team up with local football enthusiasts to help young football players who need some equipment upgrades,” Clavin said during the announcement. “A young athlete should never be limited by equipment costs, and this program will make football a more accessible sport for our youth.”
The idea for the drive began as a local effort led by Peter Hamilton, a middle school football player for the Garden City Thunder. After seeing its early success, Clavin reached out to help grow the initiative into a townwide program. With support from Nassau County Legislator John Ferretti, the program is also expanding its reach throughout the county.
“This is what I love about our local sports organizations – they bring communities together and teach invaluable lessons in teamwork, discipline, and perseverance,” Ferretti said. “This donation drive ensures every child has the opportunity to play and grow, both on and off the field.”
Starting Wednesday, July 16, residents are encouraged to drop off gently used football gear at five collection sites
Residents can drop off gently used football gear at any of the following locations throughout the Town of Hempstead. All donated items will be refurbished and distributed to youth football programs in need.
Donation Locations:
■ Hempstead Town Hall, 1 Washington St., Hempstead
■ Echo Park Pool, 399 Nassau Boulevard, West Hempstead
■ Newbridge Road Park, 2600 Newbridge Rd., Bellmore
■ Cherry Valley Ball Fields, 98 Cherry Valley Ave., West Hempstead
■ Levittown Hall, 201 Levittown Parkway, Hicksville
located across the Town of Hempstead. The equipment will be refurbished before being distributed to youth football programs. Collection locations include:
Donation boxes will be available at Hempstead Town Hall in Hempstead, Echo Park Pool and Cherry Valley Ball Fields in West Hempstead, Newbridge Road Park in Bellmore, and Levittown Hall in Hicksville.
“This is a communal effort for the future generation of athletes,” Clavin said. “We look forward to collecting tons of football gear and equipping young athletes to ensure a safe, successful season of football.”
The drive will continue through the start of the fall football season in September.
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Q. We live in Israel and, yes, we read your column. Our apartment building is just blocks from where a missile strike hit another apartment building and our hospital. Strange times we live in, when we have to run to our bomb shelter on the sixth floor when we hear sirens, just like you would run to the basement if a tornado siren went off. I was wondering, after neighbors were killed by missiles, is it possible to build a stronger safe room, because we need it and don’t want to die just because of where we live?
A. Fascinating question. I follow the news, and see the damage and fear from the sense of vulnerability you feel. When I received your question, I was, ironically, touring the behind-the-scenes research and testing facilities at Wright Patterson Air Force Base, just two days before bomber jets, like the B-2 stealth bomber I was standing under the wings of, were deployed to take out Iran’s nuclear facilities.
The massive impact of a missile is hard to resist, and although there are many military and non-military studies on bomb-proofing, there’s no one-size-fits-all scenario. The key to building a shelter that can resist a bomb is based on two basic premises. One principle of survival is to repel a bomb, and the other is to absorb the impact.
It’s interesting that engineers, whom I believe have played a strong role in our freedom over the centuries, studied, and succeeded in creating, designs that saved the lives of sailors on vulnerable P.T. boats. Those boat hulls were made of the same construction as concrete (gunite) pools. Gunite concrete has some of the highest construction strength achievable, at over 6,000 pounds per square inch.
The pools and P.T. boats are as strong as steel, and when all of the layers of steel reinforcement rods are contoured into the shape of a boat hull, they ships prove capable, as they did in World War II, of catching exploding torpedoes and absorbing the impact. In some cases, torpedoes survived, embedded in the boats’ hulls, so the boats had to be abandoned rather than return to port, and then the torpedoes were detonated. Most important, the sailors survived.
Missiles are another matter, however. I’m not aware of any building that sustains a direct hit being able to survive, so the important principle is to sacrifice the building for the sake of the occupants — just like sacrificing those P.T. boats. In the case of a bomb shelter, engineers have to approach the design by developing several feet of redundant shells, layered with shock-absorbing gel layers of material. The inner shell needs to be extremely strong steel or gunite — reinforced concrete — to resist the shock. I employed impact design when developing a high-security station for our military in Saudi Arabia, and then for a gun range project. You would need the area and money for such a lifesaving project. I hope you remain safe!
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When I was elected to Congress in 1992, I certainly didn’t anticipate the close working relationship I would have with Bill Clinton, who was elected president that year. I was a lifelong Republican from New York, elected with strong Conservative Party support. Clinton was a staunch Democrat from Arkansas with roots in the anti-war movement.
I had met him in Manhattan in April 1992, two days before New York’s Democratic presidential primary. I was still the Nassau County comptroller, and had not yet announced my candidacy for Congress. A group of New York Irish-American Democrats led by elder statesman Paul O’Dwyer had scheduled a meeting with Clinton and his remaining challenger, Jerry Brown, the former California governor. Though we were far apart on the political spectrum, O’Dwyer and I were good friends.
When Clinton arrived, I was standing in the rear of the room. He made a brief opening statement before answering questions from a panel of four. What I
quickly noted was his relaxed familiarity with Ireland’s 800-year struggle with Britain and its most recent iteration, the more than two decades of war being waged in the streets and hills of Northern Ireland, euphemistically labeled “the Troubles.” There were no pandering references to green beer or shamrocks. Nor did he make the ritualistic denunciation of terrorism.
HIn an answer to a burning issue that would have lasting consequences later, Clinton said he would grant a visa to Gerry Adams, the leader of Sinn Fein, the political party affiliated with the Irish Republican Army. He also said the United States had the obligation to speak out against human rights violations even if the offending nation was Britain, our closest ally. More than what he said was his ease in dealing with an issue that rendered most politicians tongue-tied or made them fall back on timeworn clichés.
comptroller was — and with both of us being entirely unaware how much our lives would be interlocked over the next several years, and not just on the Irish issue.
onoring Carolyn McCarthy recently, Bill Clinton was as eloquent as ever.
Remaining in the back of the room while photos were being taken near the front, I waited until Clinton was leaving the room by the rear door. I shook his hand, and said, “Good job, Governor.” He smiled, thanked me and walked on, not having the slightest idea or caring in the least who the Nassau County
iClinton went on to become the 42nd president, and just a year later kept his campaign promise when he granted Adams a visa to enter the United States, which was followed by meetings with Adams in the White House and Congress, which caused seismic reactions throughout the British government and the American State Department as well. But Clinton’s leadership and determination, which included unprecedented presidential visits to the most dangerous locations in Northern Ireland, on which I accompanied him, as well as the diplomatic alliances he forged with British and Irish Prime Ministers Tony Blair and Bertie Ahern, led to the signing of the Good Friday Agreement in April 1998, ending that brutal 800-year-long struggle.
There was more to the Clinton years than Ireland. There was also his decisive action that successfully ended the Balkan wars in Bosnia and Kosovo. Domestically, he worked across the aisle with Newt Gingrich to achieve welfare reform as well as the only balanced bud-
get in the more than three decades since.
While all this was happening, of course, Clinton faced the first presidential impeachment in more than 130 years, and until then only the second in American history. While he had made serious mistakes in judgment, I strongly believed that what he was accused of did not meet the Constitution’s requirements for impeachment, or for removing from office the duly elected president, and would set a dangerous precedent for future presidencies. I was proud to stand with Clinton as one of only two Republicans who voted against all four articles of impeachment. And I have never questioned that decision.
All this and more came rushing back to me several weeks ago, when I joined Clinton as one of the speakers at the Celebration of Life for former Congresswoman Carolyn McCarthy, who died last month. Though he had been out of office for almost 25 years, the former president was as eloquent as ever, movingly describing his admiration and affection for McCarthy’s heroism and strength of character in overcoming horrific personal tragedy to achieve so much good for America. Once again, President Clinton came through.
Peter King is a former congressman, and a former chair of the House Committee on Homeland Security. Comments? pking@ liherald.com.
am a person of infinite patience. My friends compliment me on my ability to patiently listen to ideas from both sides of the aisle. I love watching the daily news on my laptop and on my cellphone. I read opinion columns, and occasionally get to read a nonfiction book on some current topic. But I must confess that I am now in a state of news overload. I’m not quite sure when this illness kicked in, but if you think about all of the news events in recent weeks, you’ll easily understand why I, or anyone, could easily fall into a state of media-nausea. I think the first story that engulfed my ability to digest facts was President Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill.” Shortly after it passed in the House of Representatives, my phone began ringing off the hook with calls from important clients, asking about the impact of the budget cuts on Medicaid, SNAP and
other significant programs.
Alerted to the terms of the bill, I began a line-by-line review, and became more horrified once I understood the scope of the cuts. I couldn’t understand how the House could find billions of dollars to cut from Medicaid and claim that they were all related to rooting out “waste, fraud and abuse.”
Taking food away from children isn’t the way to save taxpayers real money. By mid-June I was wilting under the barrage of calls asking for advice on how to get the attention of the region’s federal officials.
First the bill, then the primary, then Epstein. It’s time to escape, and to ditch the device.
Come July, the Senate bill was ready for a formal vote, and its contents were even uglier. Rather than scale back the Medicaid cuts, the Senate found ways to increase them. The promised expansion of the SALT cap was altered to providing three years of an expanded credit and then reducing it to the old $10,000 cap. The elimination of taxes on Social Security disappeared, and the no-taxes-on-tips provision is scheduled to expire after 2028.
Now, weeks later, I’m being asked who I favor in the contest between Andrew Cuomo and Eric Adams. I have no preference between the two, but there appears to be no way to beat Mamdani unless there is one independent candidate. At this point, neither Adams nor Cuomo shows any signs of getting out of the race in the interest of harmony. If both stay in, there’s no chance that Mamdani can be stopped.
Always looking on the bright side, I was pleased that the bill included such items as raising the state-and-local-taxes deduction cap to $40,000, and reduced taxes on tips and Social Security and many other goodies that were consistent with promises Trump made. I assumed that the Senate would support many provisions of the House bill and trim the Medicaid cuts. I assured many of my callers that there was hope that cooler heads would prevail, and the Senate bill would be palatable.
The torrent of calls asking for my opinion had just about ended when New York City Democrats chose the inexperienced Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani as their nominee for mayor. When the final results came in on primary night, I shut down my cellphone. Dozens of friends and neighbors wanted to know how to stop Mamdani. Ironically, many of them didn’t vote in the primary because they were registered Republicans or independents, and in some cases they were registered Democrats who failed to vote. I refused to console any qualified voter who failed to vote.
Burdened by all of these panicked calls, I decided that the best thing I can do for my wife, Suzan, and I is to go away for a week or so and maybe shut down my phone. I can check messages from time to time, but that’s it. We’re leaving in search of a change of scenery.
No sooner I had made our airline reservations than the Jeffrey Epstein saga erupted. I told callers that we weren’t interested in visiting Epstein’s island or anywhere else attached to his name. My cellphone is now in the freezer, so don’t bother calling.
Jerry Kremer was a state assemblyman for 23 years, and chaired the Assembly’s Ways and Means Committee for 12 years. Comments about this column? jkremer@ liherald.com.
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long Island water users just won a major legal battle — but we are still far from winning the war for clean water.
A $10.5 billion national settlement with the multinational chemical manufacturer 3M over the widespread contamination of drinking water with PFAS — so-called “forever chemicals” — includes over $250 million for public water providers in Nassau and Suffolk counties. This hard-fought-for financial relief will help cover the staggering cost of removing toxic substances from our drinking water. But it will be payment for damage already done, not a fix for what still threatens our sole-source aquifer every day.
Long Islanders rely entirely on a single underground water source, an aquifer that provides drinking water to more than 2.8 million people. It has been under assault for decades by chemical pollutants that seep through soil, spill into drainage systems and leach from landfills and industrial sites.
Among the most dangerous threats are PFAS compounds, man-made chemicals used in everything from firefighting foam to non-stick cookware that do not break down over time and accumulate in both the environment and our bodies. Exposure to these chemicals has been linked to health problems such as decreased fertility, developmental complications in children and an increased risk of some cancers and immune system issues.
In more than a few of our communities, these pollutants have created brownfields — usually industrial or commercial sites that are abandoned,
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I would like to thank the Herald for its support of the first annual American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network’s Lights of Hope celebration at Glen Cove’s Morgan Memorial Park on July 12. The evening was a celebration of cancer survivors as well as a remembrance of those who have passed. By adding the event to your calendar, and printing a well-thoughtout story, you helped to raise awareness of the event.
I would also like to thank the City of Glen Cove and the wonderful people in the area for their support. And I would like to thank Loggia 1016 of the Sons and Daughters of Italy for their sponsorship. The event would not have been possible without the community support.
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The settlement is a victory for local water providers, many of whom have led the charge in holding chemical companies accountable. But it also shines a light on an uncomfortable truth: Long Island is already paying dearly for decades of environmental neglect.
Since 2017, more than $1 billion has been spent on installing and maintaining sophisticated water-treatment systems, according to federal estimates. And even with this financial award, residents and ratepayers will continue to bear the burden of ongoing operating costs.
So, while restitution is essential, it is not enough. The fight for clean water cannot begin at the filtration plant. It must begin at the source — with laws, oversight and habits that will keep our groundwater clean in the first place.
To policymakers: This is your moment to act. Strengthen oversight of chemical manufacturing, storage and disposal. Expand groundwater protection zones, especially near vulnerable recharge areas. Invest in forward-thinking, sustainable water infrastructure that protects our aquifer before contaminants reach it. Laws must reflect the seriousness of the threat, the indispensability of the resource and the fact that the water cannot be replaced.
To state and local agencies and appointed officials: It’s time to audit the regulatory framework governing industrial, agricultural and even residential activities that affect water quality. Permitting and enforcement must be rigor-
ous. No project, permit or loophole should be allowed to jeopardize our only supply of drinking water.
Long Island residents and business owners are part of the solution. Everyday actions matter — from how you dispose of household chemicals to the fertilizers and cleaning agents you use. Learn about the long-term impact of routine habits. Information is available from a variety of sources, beginning with local and state health departments. Support local clean-water initiatives. Vote for leaders who prioritize the environment. And above all, treat water conservation not as a suggestion, but as a shared responsibility.
This is not alarmism. It’s realism. The aquifer beneath Long Island cannot be replaced, rerouted or remade. We have no second source to draw from if it becomes too polluted or depleted. Every gallon of water pumped from below is a gallon we must protect with vigilance, policy and foresight.
Yes, the 3M settlement is a victory — but it should also be a warning. We cannot afford to celebrate a payout while the source of our water remains under threat. Financial settlements help heal wounds, but they do not prevent the next injury. That requires a cultural shift — from passive reliance to proactive stewardship.
Clean water is the foundation of our health, our economy and our communities. Long Island must now recommit — urgently, and collectively — to safeguarding the aquifer that sustains us all. Let’s make sure that in the future, headlines about our water celebrate prevention, not just compensation.
How far left is too far? This year, New York City may find out.
New York City is at a crossroads. After years of rising costs, intensifying crime and population loss, the next mayoral election will be a pivotal decision point for the city, as well as for the entire state. The policies pursued by New York City’s leadership often set the tone for statewide initiatives.
That’s why Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani’s success in the Democratic primary should concern every New Yorker.
As the ranking Republican member of the Assembly’s Ways and Means Committee, I’ve spent years evaluating fiscal policy and advocating for common-sense, responsible government. And I can say with confidence: The Democratic Socialists of America’s agenda is unaffordable, and arguably even dangerous.
Mamdani is a self-identified democratic socialist who has made no secret of his radical goals. The DSA platform includes defunding police departments,
abolishing prisons, dramatically expanding government ownership of housing and taxing successful businesses and individuals into submission. These ideas may score points with farleft activists, but they don’t reflect the values or address the needs of most New Yorkers.
Let’s start with public safety. Since 2019, New York City has seen a rise in violent crime. Murders, assaults and hate crimes have all increased. Focusing on solutions that support law enforcement would be a reasonable approach, but Mamdani and his allies in the DSA continue to back policies that would make our neighborhoods less safe. He has advocated for decarceration measures and opposed investments in police staffing and training. Most people would agree that’s not what reform looks like.
courage investment in rental housing. The result would be fewer units, deteriorating buildings and more people left behind.
i understand voters’ frustrations, but Mamdani’s positions are out of touch.
Then there’s the economy. Under oneparty rule in Albany, taxes and spending have ascended to unsustainable levels. Despite warnings from fiscal experts across the political spectrum, Mamdani wants to push things even further. He has called for massive tax hikes on individuals and businesses to fund a growing list of government programs. New York already has one of the highest tax burdens in the country. The consequences couldn’t be clearer. Families, and employers, are leaving in droves. Since 2020, more than a half-million people have moved out of our state. We simply can’t afford policies that accelerate that trend.
What’s perhaps most concerning is that, should Mamdani win the mayor’s race, he’ll need the support of the State Legislature to accomplish much of his agenda. The Legislature must stand as a bulwark against these extreme proposals. My Republican colleagues and I intend to do just that. Fiscal sanity, public safety and increasing opportunities for New Yorkers are at the core of our New York First agenda.
I understand the frustration many voters feel. New York City has serious problems, and the political establishment hasn’t always delivered. Mamdani’s campaign may be packaged in youth and energy, but his positions are deeply out of touch and downright troubling. New York needs leadership that respects our diverse communities, understands how to create jobs and knows the difference between aspiration and extremism.
Housing is another crucial issue. Like many, I believe we need more affordable housing. But Mamdani’s solution isn’t to encourage responsible development; it’s to wage war on private property owners. He championed the Good Cause Eviction bill, which would strip landlords of basic rights and dis-
toward cancer prevention, education and advocacy.
PETER O’CONNOR American Cancer Society volunteer
Editors’ note: The American Cancer Society’s 32nd annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of Long Island walk will take place on Oct. 19, from 7 to 10:30 a.m., at Jones Beach’s Field 5. For more information, go to MakingStridesWalk.org/ LongIsland.
To the Editor:
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s Division of Law Enforcement enforces the 71 chapters of the state’s Environmental Conservation Law, protecting fish and wildlife and preserving environmental quality across New York.
Last year, the Division of Law Enforcement fielded more than 105,700 calls, resulting in Environmental Conservation police officers and investigators across the state responding to more than 30,000 complaints and working on cases that resulted in 15,755 tickets or arrests for violations ranging from deer poaching to solid waste dumping, illegal mining, the
illegal pet trade, and excessive emissions.
On July 7, three officers partnered with the Nassau County Police Department and the U.S. Coast Guard for a boat patrol on the Long Island Sound. The officers checked boats and anglers for compliance with state fishing regulations, navigation law and overall boater safety. They inspected a vessel north of Glen Cove, and discovered an expired fire extinguisher, expired flares, and only four personal flotation devices for the five people on board. The officers issued a ticket and warning to the boat captain, terminated the voyage, followed the vessel back to a nearby marina and advised the captain that they could take the boat back out if they brought another PFD on board.
In separate incidents that day across the Sound, officers ticketed anglers for possessing undersized porgy and fluke, including one angler who had more than two dozen undersized porgy, the smallest measuring 8.5 inches. Porgy must be at least 11 inches to be kept when fishing from a vessel.
DEC officers are on patrol to safeguard the state’s air, water, wildlife and public safety. To report an environmental violation or incident, call (844) 332-3267 for 24-hour dispatch, or report non-urgent violations at dec.ny.gov.
Reckless tax hikes would drive away the very people who fuel New York’s economy. Attracting investment and innovation are what keep our state competitive and prosperous. Pushing people further away with punitive policies risks degrading New York into an unrecognizable shadow of its former self.
The next mayor of New York City won’t just lead the five boroughs — he could reshape state policy for years to come. That should concern every New Yorker. We deserve better than an ideological experiment. No matter who sits in City Hall, I will continue fighting for an affordable, efficient state where people want to live and raise their families.
Ed Ra, of Franklin Square, represents the 19th Assembly District.
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