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School leader retires after years of service But her deep connection to Roosevelt’s students extended far beyond her own children. “I was seeing a lot of kids Rose Gietschier, who has served as Roosevelt School graduating from high school Board president for 4 years and and not doing anything, just in has had a tenure marked by an the streets,” she explained. That experience, drawn in unwavering commitment to part from her previstudents and dedious work as a corcation to the school rection officer and community, officialthen youth mental ly retired on June health counselor at 30. Rikers Island, motiHer decades-long vated her to fight involvement with for opportunities the schools included t h a t wo u l d g ive roles as a communiRoosevelt’s youth a ty activist, program different path forc o o rd i n at o r, a n d ward. Parent Teacher Stu“Children, when dent Association t h e y ’ re e x p o s e d , president, before being selected as RoSe GIeTScHIeR wh e n t h e y h ave access to different Board of Education retired Roosevelt opportunities, that’s president — a posischool board when they g row, tion she has held president that’s when they since 2021 after havcan succeed,” ing first been electGietschier said. ed to the board in 2017. During her stint as board A Roosevelt alumna who graduated in 1978, Gietschier president, Gietschier led the began her service to the dis- school district through a period trict as a PTA leader and a of transformational change. She was instrumental in hands-on advocate as a parent expanding Career and Techniof triplets, who are now age 26. “People actually thought I cal Education programs, which was a teacher there,” she now of fer certifications in recalled. Continued on page 7
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Meet your local thrift leaders Andrew Mileo, the owner of the Hidden Thrift thriftstore in Freeport greets customer Kenny Klein outside his storehouse of vintage treasures. This week, the Herald took a look at the village’s active thrifting scene. Story, more photos, page 10.
Officials partner with village to host National Night Out 2025 By MASHIAT AZMI Intern
The Village of Freeport, its fire and police departments and Nassau County legislators will be partners in hosting the village’s annual National Night Out next month. The event will take place at Bishop Frank O. White Memorial Park on Aug. 5. National Night Out is an annual communitybuilding campaign on the first Tuesday in August, featuring games and other activities that promote partnerships between law enforcement departments and their communities to create safer neighborhoods for everyone. It began in the western suburbs of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
in 1984 and Freeport has been taking part for over 25 years. “National Night Out is an event that occurs throughout the country, all over the place,” said County Legislator Seth Koslow, who partnered with the village in presenting the event, “focusing on our relationship with our law enforcement and community relations, and showing how important it is to have our safety and security.” According to Koslow, events like this enhance trust in the community. “You get to see that the police officers are just people, too,” he said. “They have a responsibility that they take seriously, but they’re humans. They’re people just like we are, and building that relationship goes Continued on page 5
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This summer, the Village of Freeport is taking community engagement to new heights with a new digital campaign called “Freeport in the Sun.” Spearheaded by the village’s Publicity Department, the social media video series, hosted by village public relations specialist Olivia Torres, is spotlighting the people, places, and programs that define Freeport’s community spirit— while also strengthening the connection between residents and local government. The initiative, launched with full support from Mayor Robert Kennedy, is designed to showcase everything Freeport has to offer—from scenic parks and free movie nights to behind-the-scenes glimpses at village departments. “The ‘Freeport in the Sun’ series is meant to celebrate the rich, diverse culture that makes Freeport so unique. We want residents to get out, explore their community, and enjoy all that Freeport has to offer—especially during the summer months. This is our home, and it’s filled with beauty, activity, and stories worth sharing,” Mayor Kennedy said. Since its debut, the series has featured Cow Meadow Park, the Freeport Recreation Center’s summer programming, and local events, drawing enthusiastic responses across Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and local TV. The series was inspired by the villag-
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Elizabeth Comerford, left, director of the Freeport Recreation Center, and Olivia Torres, the village’s public relations specialist, met up at the Rec for a tour as part of the village’s new social media campaign ‘Freeport in the Sun.’ es desire to bridge local government and the community. “We’re not just government, we’re here to help you in anything you need,” said Olivia Torres, the village’s public relations specialist and the lead producer of the campaign. The goal, she explained, is to make local government feel accessible and relevant to everyday life. “We’re a very diverse community.
We’re a very supportive community,” Torres added. The new campaign Is intended to showcase just that. What makes the campaign stand out is its focus on free, family-friendly activities, such as highlighting the village’s parks or activities such as summer movie nights. One touching moment highlighted by the campaign came when a newly relocated family discovered the community
movie nights taking place at Cow Meadow through one of the videos. A neighbor saw the video too and personally invited them. We all want to be really tight-knit, and you’re supporting me and I’m supporting you,” Torres said. Looking ahead, the series will feature more spots like the Freeport Memorial Library, local eateries, and other areas of village life that many residents might not otherwise get a behind-the-scenes look at. Mayor Kennedy emphasized the broader vision. “We want to bridge the gap between local government and the people we serve,” he said. “Our goal is to support, uplift, and connect with our residents in ways that build morale, foster community pride, and make every Freeporter feel, seen, and heard. When you feel good about your village, you feel good about your future.” Community members are encouraged to join in by tagging the Village of Freeport’s official social media accounts in their own summer adventures or sending ideas for places they’d like to see featured. Whether you’re catching a movie in the park, grabbing a cone at your favorite spot, or enjoying the view from the m a r i n a — eve r y F re e p o r t m o m e n t counts. And now, through “Freeport in the Sun,” those moments have a platform to shine.
Race empowers athletes with disabilities By MOHAMMAD RAFIQ mrafiq@liherald.com
For more than a decade, Marianne Endo has been organizing a canoe race like no other — one where the athletes are individuals with Down Syndrome and those on the autism spectrum, and the goal goes far beyond competition. Endo, the adaptive physical education teacher for the Association for Children with Down Syndrome, has led the annual event with the help of a team of volunteers. This year’s race is set for 5 p.m. on July 29 at the Milburn Boat Basin, located at the end of Atlantic Avenue in Freeport. Participants can still join by attending Tuesday practice sessions, held weekly at 5 p.m. at the end of Dock Road in Freeport. Both the practices and the race are free of charge. “We spend time with the racers teaching them water safety, making them comfortable with wearing a life jacket, how to get into and out of the canoe and other skills,” says Endo, who also coordinates the annual Freeport Canoe Race at Cow Meadow Park, which will be Aug. 9 starting at 9 a.m. “They learn some valuable water skills and also have a really great time. So often, even family members mistakenly think their loved one can’t take part in water sports. This shows them that
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The athletes who take part in the special-needs canoe race each year learn water safety and skills while training for the race. This year’s race starts at 5 p.m. July 29 at Milburn Creek Boat Basin. Pictured, athlete Dan Makar and volunteer Roman Aksnes. with practice and patience many individuals with special-needs can enjoy water activities.” The event is the culmination of weeks of training and preparation — not just for the racers, but for the volunteers who assist them in and out of the water and guide them every step of the way. “We even help them with learning
how to walk on the dock,” Endo added. “What we do is help them develop confidence near and in the water. It also offers them socialization and camaraderie.” While the special-needs race is not formally affiliated with the Village of Freeport, many members of the village government often take part — including Mayor Robert Kennedy, who regularly
attends the races and even joins in when he can. “It is a great event and a nice way to spend an afternoon by the water,” Kennedy says. “I will even take my turn in one of the canoes if I can.” Each athlete is paired with a volunteer during the race and receives a medal and a T-shirt. All racers are guaranteed a chance to participate. “I think it is great when we get a good crowd cheering them on, so I am inviting everyone to come out, bring a picnic and enjoy the races,” Kennedy said. In addition to the camaraderie and skill-building, Endo says the event helps families feel safer around the water, as participants learn life-saving skills. On race day, a safety team will be on site, including first aid personnel, a safety boat, and trained water-rescue staff. “The practices allow the athletes to know us and feel comfortable,” Endo says of the extensive practices offered. “The volunteers have a great time. When I started this canoe race, my husband was hesitant about it, as soon as we did our first race, he was hooked. That is the way it is with all our volunteers.” Anyone who knows someone who may be interested in participating can text Endo at 516-659-3991, call the Association for Children with Down Syndrome at 516-933-4700, or email info@acds.org.
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As the transformation of Roosevelt’s Centennial Park nears completion, residents are set to enjoy a modern, multimillion-dollar recreational destination right in their backyard. The $9.3 million project includes a wide array of upgrades: a miniature turf soccer pitch; renovated handball, tennis and basketball courts; a rebuilt playground with three age-specific play areas; a state-of-the-art splash pad spray park; a walking path with exercise stations; shading structures; a picnic area; video surveillance equipment; new vinyl fencing; a viewing area with bleachers; energy-efficient lighting; and more. In addition to these features, sidewalks around the perimeter and internal pathways have been replaced, and the park’s administration building was revamped to serve as an additional entrance point. Last Thursday, Roosevelt Public Library Director Joy Rankin and Nassau County Legislature Alternate Deputy Minority Leader Debra Mulé toured
the near-finished complex to observe the latest progress. Capital funding for the upgrades was originally secured by former Nassau County Legislature Minority Leader Kevan Abrahams. Since 2024, Mulé has championed the effort to complete the overhaul as the representative of Nassau County Legislative District 6, which includes the entirety of Roosevelt. “Prior to its grand opening, workers are diligently painting, installing lighting, completing landscaping, finishing fencing and power-washing the park so that it is ready for its triumphant grand opening,” Alternate Deputy Minority Leader Mulé said. “I am happy to see the tremendous progress that has been achieved during the last two months – and I know that Centennial Park will be a cherished gem for countless families in the Roosevelt community for years to come! –Mohammad Rafiq
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a long way to securing our safety and our comfort levels with our law enforcement officers.” County Legislator Debra Mulé, whose district includes Freeport, has helped host the event since she became a legislator. “I think this is an important way to allow the community to interact with the police, and interact with them in a way that’s fun,” Mulé said. “And the idea is to build bridges between the police and the community.” She emphasized that the event is focused on building trust between law enforcement and residents, and preventing misconceptions about the police. “We’ve had great cooperation with the Freeport police,” Mulé said. “They come and they play games with the kids and help serve food, and it’s just a great event all around.” According to the legislator, seeing police officers in non-law enforcement circumstances, interacting with community members beyond their official duties, is beneficial for both. Freeport Mayor Robert Kennedy wrote in an email that the local government plays a significant role in hosting the event. Most often, Kennedy said, residents don’t interact with police officers unless they’re in a stressful situation. “By spending time in a recreational setting, we hope to encourage everyone to turn to their local police when they need something,” he said. “Or to share information about what’s going on in our communities.” A similar program is the Freeport Police Department’s Adopt-A-Cop, in which a police officer is assigned to a group, family or individual to help the community members especially the children through daily prayer and notes of encouragement. The goal is to foster a sense of community support between law
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at a previous year’s night out, the freeport fire department served up barbecue for guests at Cow meadow park. enforcement and citizens. It aims to serve as a “shield of protection” beyond physical measures like bulletproof vests, addressing the emotional and psychological challenges officers face. “It culminates with the picnic that they have at the Rec Center at the end of the school year,” Mulé said of the Adopt-a-Cop program. “And that’s another wonderful way of having non-law enforcement interaction with the youth.” The village wants children to see an officer as someone they can lean on. “We’re always interested in our relationship with younger residents, which is why Adopt-A-Cop is an
integral part of our community outreach,” Kennedy said. “We do want youngsters to develop a positive relationship with officers and see them as someone they can turn to for help, rather than fearing them.” “Most times we’re out there where we’re responding to emergencies, we’re rushed,” Donnie Ethier, deputy chief of the Freeport P.D., explained. “Now you get to speak to officers in a more relaxed environment. You get to know them a little bit more.” “Every year the event gets bigger and bigger,” said Kennedy. “So I think we are successful in helping to improve the relationship between our residents and the police force.”
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Left fielder River Town had a team-leading 69 hits in the first half of the season as well as 17 stolen bases.
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Jonah Dipoto is one of four righthanders in the Ducks’ starting rotation.
Ducks build momentum for second half By TONY BELLISSIMO tbellissimo@liherald.com
Only time will tell if the Long Island Ducks can carry the momentum they built down the stretch of the first half of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball season when a 9-1 finish still left them four games behind the York Revolution in the North Division. The Ducks, who went 35-28 and saw Ronaldo Flores lead the league in firsthalf batting with a .362 average, have shown second-year manager Lew Ford they’re more than capable of qualifying for the playoffs and making a push for the franchise’s fifth championship. “We’re doing a lot of good things and know we have a solid ballclub,” said Ford, the Ducks’ all-time hits leader with 1,036, good enough for third in league history. “Our pitching, hitting and fielding were all first or second in the league. If we keep that going we absolutely can make the playoffs.” Including Flores, the Ducks had nine players appear in at least 45 of the first half’s 63 games. The 23-year-old catcher, who began the second half on the dis-
abled list, had 59 hits in 163 at-bats with 7 homers and 30 RBIs. The franchise typically leads the Atlantic League in annual player departures to either Major League Baseball contracts or overseas, but the Ducks entered the second half with as much stability as they’ve had in quite some time. Another example of how the Atlantic League is an outstanding option for those looking to reach or return to the next level is pitcher Zach Plesac, who made seven starts for the Ducks, winning four with a 2.84 ERA before inking a deal with the St. Louis’ Cardinals organization June 5 and reporting to Triple-A affiliate Memphis. Plesac has six seasons of MLB experience and Ford is now working with a starting rotation consisting of four righthanders (Tim Melville, David Griffin, Ryan Sandberg and Jonah Dipoto) and southpaw Juan Hillman, “Our pitchers are throwing well and keeping us in every game,” Ford said. Melville’s tenure with the Ducks dates back to 2017 and he’s currently in his third stint in Central Islip. In
between he’s had his contract purchased by the Minnesota Twins and Colorado Rockies. He threw just 26 innings in the first half this season, mostly in relief, and earned three wins with a 4.15 ERA. “He’s a veteran leader who’s been in the big leagues more than once,” Ford said. Griffin made 10 starts in the first half, going 5-1 with a 3.90 ERA and 63 strikeouts in 60 innings. “He took a nohitter into the eighth inning a couple of starts back,” Ford said of Griffin, who joined the Ducks in August of last season. Sandberg, from Island Park and a 2016 graduate of West Hempstead High School, is in his first season with the Ducks after spending two years with Quebec in the Frontier League. He made six starts in the first half and produced an impressive 3.16 ERA with a record of 3-2. “Ryan’s been doing a great job and has become a big part of the rotation,” Ford said. With closer Peyton Williams currently on the injured list, Ford is using a committee to seal the deal. “We’re hop-
ing to get him back before the season ends,” Ford said of Williams. The offense produced six runs per game through the first 63 and was aggressive on the bases with 109 steals. Leadoff hitter and star defensive centerfielder Chris Roller (19) and left fielder River Town (17) are the stolen base leaders, and the latter had a team-best 69 hits in the first half. “We’ve got a nice core group and closing the first half on a hot streak boosted confidence and showed what we can do,” Town said. “Our pitchers have been lights-out and offensively we’re having fun and playing hard-nosed baseball.” In the power department, third baseman Troy Viola belted 11 homers and knocked in 44 runs to lead the team in both categories, and outfielder Cody Thomas had 10 dingers and 39 RBIs. Other mainstays in the lineup are outfielders Taylor Kohlwey and JC Encarnacion, shortstop Kole Kaler, and catcher Justin O’Conner. We’re too good of a team to not build off how we finished the first half,” Town said.
Gietschier moved from PTA to president fields such as construction, culinary arts and medical assistance. The district also developed a comprehensive five-year strategic plan involving nearly 100 community stakeholders and formed a unifying vision statement when she was first elected to president in 2021. Under her leadership, Roosevelt Middle School and Roosevelt High School were removed from the state’s needsimprovement list, and the Board of Education received national recognition, winning the National School Board Association Magna Award two years in a row, a recognition for innovative, out-of-the-box solutions to district challenges. Roosevelt also earned an Aa3 issuer rating from Moody’s, signaling a highquality, low-risk financial outlook that positions the district to invest further in infrastructure and academic programs. Superintendent of Schools Shawn Wightman praised Gietschier’s enduring legacy at her July 2 retirement celebration, which featured musical performances and a dazzling routine from Roosevelt High School’s varsity cheerleading squad. “Rose Gietschier’s dedication, vision, and tireless advocacy shaped our schools and inspired lasting progress,” Wightman said. “We are so thankful for
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nassau County Legislator debra mulé and State Sen. Siela Bynoe recognized rose gietschier for her commitment to the roosevelt School district and community. her everlasting impact on our community and students, and we wish her the best in her retirement.” State Sen. Siela Bynoe and Nassau County Legislator Debra Mulé were among the dignitaries who honored her. “Rose’s commitment to the communi-
ty is unparalleled, and she demonstrated it through her many years of dedication to the students, their families, and the staff of Roosevelt’s schools,” Mulé said. “We are all grateful for her steadfast leadership, and it was a privilege to wish my friend all the best in this new
chapter of her life.” Gietschier’s vision was always holistic and rooted in personal belief. “Every child is gifted in some way,” she said. “It’s our job to meet them where they are and bring them to their successful place, because there’s greatness in every single one of these kids.” She championed sustainability and school pride, overseeing projects like the installation of solar panels, new boilers, and the renovation of the district’s football field. “There was a time where people didn’t want to say they were from Roosevelt,” she noted. “Now it’s a point of pride.” As she steps away from public service and relocates to Maryland to be closer to her two daughters — both Roosevelt graduates, one working at the National Institutes of Health and the other at the Department of Defense — Gietschier also looks forward to spending time with her 4-month-old grandchild. At home, Belinda Monroe will take over as new Board President. Gietschier’s advice for future leaders remains focused on education and youth empowerment. “If we’re not supporting the education of our youngest kids, then what are we doing? We’ve got to push whatever we have to offer into our schools, into our children,” she said.
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Area officials crack down on animal abusers By CHARLES SHAW cshaw@liherald.com
Nassau County officials are taking a tougher stance against animal abusers with a new law that bans them from owning pets and keeps their names on a public registry for up to 20 years. On July 10, the same day the bill was signed, Town of Hempstead officials gathered in Wantagh to promote a pair of pet adoption initiatives at the municipal animal shelter. County Executive Bruce Blakeman signed the bill into law at a news conference at the Theodore Roosevelt Executive and Legislative Building in Mineola. The measure is co-sponsored by County Legislator John Ferretti, a Levittown native who is running for Town of Hempstead supervisor in November as a Republican. Blakeman said that the bill, which took effect immediately, ensures that people with a record of animal abuse in Nassau County will not be allowed to own animals. “If they have an animal and they’re abusive, this takes away their right,” Blakeman said. Joining Blakeman and Ferretti at the signing were County Legislator Rose Walker, District Attorney Anne Donnelly and Comptroller Elaine Phillips, as well as Gary Rogers, board president of the Nassau County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, a nonprofit headquartered in Bethpage. According to Ferretti, people convicted of animal abuse are placed on a registry maintained by the SPCA and available on its website. The new law extends the amount of time an animal abuser remains on the registry from five years to 10 years for a first offense, and from 10 years to 20 for subsequent offenses. Those on the registry are prohibited from owning an animal for the duration of their time on the list.
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Town Supervisor Don Clavin announced a new pet adoption initiative at the town animal shelter in Wantagh on July 10. According to the new law, anyone on the registry who is found in possession of an animal will be charged with a misdemeanor and could face a $1,000 fine and up to one year in jail. “No longer will people who have abused animals be able to own an animal or to possess an animal,” Ferretti said. “If you want to abuse an animal in Nassau County, you lose the right to have one in your possession.” Donnelly thanked Ferretti and Walker for working on the bill, and for providing prosecutors with another tool to hold animal abusers accountable.
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“The more tools a prosecutor has in their toolbox, the better we are in our job,” Donnelly said, “and this just gives us more tools to work with when we have animal abuse cases, and it’s unbelievable the number of abuse cases we get a year.” Candy Udell, president of the Glen Cove-based London Jewelers and a guest at the news conference, has worked with roughly 20 animal shelters across Long Island, including Bideawee Animal Rescue, in Wantagh. Udell also launched the Rescue Paw Foundation in 2011, a nonprofit that supports humane, no-kill shelters. She thanked county officials for creating the law, calling it “a dream come true” for pets. “The abuse and horrors that I see every day from what people do to animals is now hopefully going to be erased in Nassau County,” Udell said, “and I commend all these wonderful people around me for helping make this true.” Also on July 10, officials gathered at the Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter, in Wantagh, to announce a pair of adoption initiatives. In honor of National Kitten Day, the town partnered with Peter’s Clam Bar, in Island Park, to offer free gift cards to anyone who adopted a cat at the Wantagh facility between July 11 and 18. Town Supervisor Don Clavin was joined by Deputy Supervisor Dorothy Goosby, Councilman Thomas Muscarella, Town Clerk Kate Murray and Butch Yamali, the owner of Peter’s Clam Bar. Town officials also highlighted the ongoing “Summer of Love” Pet Adoption Program, in which all adoption fees — excluding license fees — are waived through Aug. 31. The initiative aims to help more shelter pets find permanent homes during the busy summer season. “I encourage everyone to come on down to the Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter and remember to adopt, not shop, when looking for a family pet,” Clavin said.
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Gail Saul is Bar Association’s new president rdelorenzo@liherald.com
Gail Saul, co-founder of Saul Law Firm, LLP, in Uniondale, was installed as president of the Nassau County Women’s Bar Association on June 17. In her new role, she will oversee the association’s board of directors, lead meetings, organize events, and continue efforts to recruit new members. The NCWBA promotes the advancement of women in society and the legal profession through mentorship, education, fundraising, networking and pro bono legal services for women and children. Saul has been practicing law for 30 years. She focuses on matrimonial and family law at the firm she manages with her husband, Richard Saul, who handles personal injury cases. Gail graduated from SUNY Binghamton in 1991 with a degree in law and society, and earned a law degree from the Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University in 1994, where she was a member of the Hofstra Law Review. She was admitted to the New York State Bar on March 15, 1995, and also practices in United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York and United States Tax Court.
Saul opened the Law Office of Gail B. Saul, Esq., in 2007. In 2012, she and her husband launched the Saul Law Firm. The Sauls each manage about 30 active cases at a time. A legal assistant, Julie Monderine, helps Gail manage her caseload, but otherwise, she said, “After so many years, you kind of get used to it. You just keep going.” Her appointment to the association’s presidency, she explained, was the result of years of service on the organization’s board of directors. She served two terms as a trustee from 2017 to 2021, was treasurer from 2021 to 2022, was an alternate delegate to the Women’s Bar Association of the State of New York from 2022 to 2023, and then retur ned to the NCWBA board as recording secretary the following year. She was approached to serve as president-elect in June 2024, under then President Tammy Smiley, leading up to her installation last month. “It’s a process, but it’s exciting,” Gail said. “I was very proud to be honored with this appointment because there’s a lot of women — very successful women — that were in this position prior to me.” Richard described his wife as a talented lawyer and a wonderful partner both in and out of the office. “She’s an
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Gail Saul, co-founder of Saul Law Firm, LLP, was installed as president of the Nassau County Women’s Bar Association on June 17. Court, and the New York Family Law American Inn of Court. “I want to assist the organization so it continues to thrive and succeed,” she said.
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Local thrifting scene offers deals, stories sideboard for $50, which originally cost $700. She advocates for thrifting during recession and also shared that 90% of her home furniture is thrifted. “We’re in a recession, and everything is so expensive, and it’s made quickly because we have to supply a great deal of people, so it’s made cheaply,” said Nunes. “And I’m going to tell you some of the best things that survived when I went through Hurricane Sandy were thrifted things.”
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The Village of Freeport is home to a number of thrift shops, where residents can find a wide variety of items at lower prices. The Herald did a deep dive on various local thrifting hotspots to showcase the impact that secondhand options have on the lives of Freeport residents.
A non-profit that supports animals Paws for a Cause, a thrift store at 78S Main Street in Freeport, supports animal rescue and is owned by a 76-year-old Freeport resident. The store is a 501(c) non-profit organization under federal law that is exempt from some federal income taxes. Susan Schukat, a longtime Freeport resident, was inspired to open her thrift store after recovering from a stroke 16years ago and volunteer work at the church thrift shop. “I started volunteering at a thrift shop in Freeport for one of the churches,” said Schukat. “After, I think, about three, four years, I decided to open up my thrift shop, and all my proceeds go to Animal Rescue.” The store accepts a wide range of housewares, clothing, small furniture, and many others. Among other things, housewares and clothing are the best-selling items. The store supports the local community by keeping prices low and donates unsuitable clothing items to the Salvation Army, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing assistance and support to individuals and families in need and Our Best Friends Rescue, a local animal rescue organization. “One of the rescues that we give to is Our Best Friend Rescue, which is here in Freeport,” said Schukat. “We also support the clothing that you know is not suitable for our shop. We donate it to the Salvation Army here in Freeport.” Rick Longueira, a Freeport resident and local donor, discussed his involvement with the store. Longueira highlighted Schukat’s community service and his own family’s rescue effort through Our Best Friends Rescue, led by Patty Lazarus. “We were advocates of animal rescue, especially these pups who people abandoned them,” said Longueira. “And you know, there’s nothing better than finding a home for whether it’s a dog or a cat, and this thrift shop here does wonderful things for the community and for animal rescue and Sue’s terrific that way.” Longueira encouraged others to donate to the thrift store not just for animal rescue purposes but to help the community. Jonathan McKinnon, an avid thrifter, collector, and reseller, regularly visits the thrift shop for its diverse inventory of mid-tier and high-end fashion. McKinnon shared that he supports the local thrift shop for its affordability, great selection, friendly customer service, and positive atmosphere, and often writes blogs about it on his website, menofthrift.com.
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Susan Schukat is the owner of Paws for a Cause, a thrift store in downtown Freeport focused on community support and animal rescue.
The owner, Will Beria, was standing outside Closet of Curiosity, a thrift store in Island Park filled with magical vintage items. “I feel like it’s the aura that brings you into it,” said McKinnon. “And again, the community aspect of it, you also see other people who do what you do, in regards to sustainability and whatnot. So, you know, it’s all camaraderie for recycling and reuse.”
A hidden gems for thrifters Hidden Thrift, located at 52 Mill Road in Freeport, is a place that gives residents the chance to find a treasure of a lifetime. Andrew Mileo, founder and owner of Undercut Junk Removal, was inspired to open a thrift store when he realized a large amount of merchandise was being disposed of. “Seeing that there was a bunch of merchandise being disposed of, I kind of felt wrong. So I wanted to see how I can keep that stuff alive when I do junk
removal,” said Mileo. “And that led to me buying people’s collections, me going into people’s estates, taking stuff, cleaning out their estates, and then reselling it so I don’t have to dispose of it and keep things out of the landfill.” The store primarily engages with customers through the Facebook Marketplace and negotiation, aiming to help as many people as possible, especially those affected by natural disasters. However, initially the store has faced challenges in attracting customers and managing costs, which were addressed by reducing prices. Diane Nunes, a Freeport resident and longtime customer of the store, expressed her positive experience with thrifting. Nunes mentioned in a conversation about her specific purchases: a solid wood TV stand for $10 and a marble top
Closet of Curiosity, a thrift store at 4140 Austin Blvd in Island Park, is home to vintage items, antiques and collectibles. Will Beria, the owner of the store, got his inspiration from his passion for unique items, environmental responsibility, and community engagement. According to Beria, the name implies the magical place filled with vintage collectables. The store looks for items that are in good condition, free from rips, odors, or missing buttons. However, according to Beria, customer demand plays a significant role, with popular items including mid-century pieces, vintage clothing, and high-end brand items. Beria stated that it always depends on negotiation when it comes to customer engagement. “You know, it’s always we’re on the move, trying to negotiate back and forth all day. It’s a negotiation game,” said Beria. Originally the store was in Freeport, but recently relocated to Island Park with an expansion in mind as Beria couldn’t find larger space in Freeport. However, they still have plenty of loyal customers from Freeport. Leslie Almopt, a Freeport resident and a frequent thrifter, comes to the store once a month to find antiques influenced by her mother’s preference for unique items. Almopt recommends others to thrift shops for the unique treasures that they offer, treasures one is not liable to find at others kinds of commercial retailers.
Word from the Chamber The presence of thrift stores in Freeport helps to boost the community’s economy. The Freeport Chamber of Commerce supports local businesses, particularly their members, which include thrift stores that repurpose items and benefit the environment. “We support any business that’s in Freeport, especially businesses that are our members,” said Ken Dookram, president of the chamber of commerce. “They serve a purpose in, you know, repurposing items that some people may no longer want,” he added. The ability to access thrift stores is another way that local residents can keep the memory of times past alive in a new era.
New law aims to protect kids with AED’s jvallone@liherald.com
Nassau County legislators are hoping to better protect youth athletes with Robbie’s Law — legislation that would make it mandatory for all county fields to be equipped with an automated external defibrillator to help victims of sudden cardiac arrest. Legislator Seth Koslow, a Democrat who represents parts of Freeport, Merrick, Bellmore, introduced the initiative for the portable electronic AED last week at Eisenhower Park’s ball fields. There is currently no requirement for county fields to have an AED, although park offices, such as the one in Eisenhower Park, are normally equipped with one. The legislation is named in honor of Robbie Levine, a 9-year-old Merrick boy who died from sudden cardiac arrest in 2005 while playing baseball. His parents, Jill and Craig Levine, founded Forever 9–The Robbie Levine Foundation, a nonprofit that provides AEDs and CPR training to youth athletic organizations and other community groups. “Not only am I a legislator, but I’m also a dad and a Little League coach,” Koslow said at a July 7 news conference. “I’ve spent countless hours on fields, watching kids play — and just the thought of that one moment where a
kid falls and they need help because cy plan to respond to victims of cardiac they’re suffering a cardiac emergency, arrest. During the news conference, an adult and the fact that there’s a chance they won’t get the help they need because softball game was taking place on one of there’s no defibrillator nearby, could the fields — and Koslow said there’s no way to know if they’re associated with a mean a tragedy.” league, or if its participants Also attending the news are members of the public. conference were members “These parks are open to of the legislature’s minority the public,” he said. “If you caucus and Jill Levine to d o n’ t h ave a f ive - t e a m advocate for the legislation, league, you have no requireemphasizing that equipping ment to have an AED here.” county fields with AEDs During a cardiac emercould enhance safety for gency, accessing an AED in everyone — especially youth a Nassau County park’s athletes. office could be difficult — “Twenty years ago, Jill and the time it takes to call Levine lived that tragedy,” for help could mean the difKoslow said, in reference to ference between life and her son’s death. “We’re here death, he stressed. Robbie’s to make sure that no parent JiLL LEViNE Law aims to eliminate that has to suffer the tragedy Co-founder, that Jill suffered.” Forever 9–The Robbie uncertainty, ensuring that no parent, athlete or memMost portable devices Levine Foundation ber of the public has to cost around $500, Koslow worry about getting hold of said, and Nassau County maintains roughly 200 fields, bringing the lifesaving device. More than 350,000 people suffer sudthe total cost of the initiative to around $100,000 — a small dent in the county’s den cardiac arrest outside of hospitals every year in the United States, and sur$4.2 billion budget. Other municipalities on Long Island, vival rates plummet if defibrillation isn’t like Suffolk County, have AED legisla- administered within the first few mintion in place, Koslow explained, and a utes, according to the minority caucus. Legislator Olena Nicks, who’s also a state law requires athletic leagues with five or more teams to have an emergen- member of the Uniondale Fire Depart-
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ment, emphasized the importance of having an AED in public locations. “As a volunteer firefighter and first responder, I’ve seen firsthand the life-ordeath difference a few seconds can make,” Nicks said. “When someone’s heart stops, every moment counts. An AED on site can mean the difference between a tra g edy and a second chance.” The legislation, she said, is “proactive government,” which is what Nassau County residents want and deserve. Over the foundation’s 20-year history, Levine said her organization has donated AEDs to every state in the country. Now they’re designed so that even a young child can administer care as the machine speaks to users and walks them through the steps needed to save a life. “Robbie didn’t get a second chance,” she said. “This bill makes sure another child will.” Robbie’s Law has been for mally introduced in the Nassau County Legislature, and the Republican majority now has to bring it to vote, Koslow said. The legislature’s next meeting is slated for July 28 at 1 p.m. at the county’s headquarters in Mineola. For more on the Robbie Levine Foundation and its work, as well as the i m p o r t a n c e o f A E D s, v i s i t Ro b bieLevineFoundation.org.
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The Hempstead Boxing Club — a hub for young athletes and aspiring boxers in the village — has been suspended for over a month, leaving families, coaches and boxers in limbo. Held at Kennedy Memorial Park, the program offered more than just a place to train. It was a safe space where kids could stay active, build confidence and find mentorships. Its sudden suspension, on June 2, by park Superintendent Yolanda Hurcherson, has sparked frustration and confusion in the boxing community — and no one seems to know when, or if, the club will return. Hurcherson was contacted for comment, however there was no response on her decision of the closure. “The district attorney, Denis Dillon, started the program to keep the youth off the street — it’s a youth program,” Coach Laurence Covington, who has been with the program for about a decade, said, referring to the former Nassau County D.A., who died in 2010. Founded in 1998, the club has long served as a training ground for amateur fighters from across Long Island. It has hosted regional tournaments, mentored youth, and helped prepare some athletes for Olympic trials and professional careers. For 12-year-old Joshua Gittens, of Freeport, the boxing club became a second home. Home-schooled and soft-spoken, Joshua began boxing at age 5, and has trained with the club for seven years. “Josh is there six days a week, so you might as well say he lives there,” Jackie Gitten’s, Joshua’s grandmother said. “Not a lot of parents stay in the gym, but I’m one of them, and what I don’t see is support from one of the coaches.” “Not everybody that goes to the gym wants to fight in matches,” 23-year-old Rolando Ramoz, of Hempstead, said. “Some people, like myself, are just fans of the sport. I thought it was one of the more fruitful programs this town had to offer.” Ramoz, a former track athlete at the University of Scranton and the winner of the Hempstead’s annual Tyree Curry 5K in 2024 turned to the club after a stress fracture in his leg ended his running career. The gym became a new outlet — mentally and physically — where he trained for more than a year. He credits the gym’s no-nonsense, military-style discipline — instilled by Covington, an Air Force veteran — for helping him prepare for the challenges of basic training and being a commissioning officer in the U.S. Marine Corps which Ramoz will join in the coming year. “Kids need a third house … you have school, then home, but sometimes you need that third to really develop,” he said. “A lot of kids don’t have that. There is an absence of community, and we need something like (boxing) in a
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Joshua Gittens, 12, of Freeport, started boxing at age 5. Here he holds a “Fight of the Night” trophy from a 2024 fight, in addition to another for a victorious bout. place like Hempstead.” The program currently has two coaches, Covington and George Wyche, an independent contractor who joined in April 2024. According to Covington, Wyche allegedly does not show up for work, and when he does, as he fills a time sheet on the days he was not working. “The fact of the matter is, he’s never been a full-time guy — he always comes sporadically,” Covington said. “Since Jan. 1, I was keeping track of the calendar, and he has never come in more than five days in a month.” “We (parents) know that there’s one coach that’s there and one that is not there,” Gittens said. “We know that there’s one coach who actually is helping the kids and doing what a coach should do, and there’s one that isn’t.” Video footage provided by Covington in June shows Wyche in the Kennedy Park Gym, using profane language while briefly looking into a security camera, where he is seen covering the camera with boxing equipment when no boxers were present. While the village hasn’t offered an explanation for the shutdown, Village Attorney Keisha Marshall said that the two coaches need to move on. In a statement to the Herald, Marshall said that Covington met with Hempstead Mayor Waylyn Hobbs Jr. on July 7 to discuss the program, but she characterized the conflict between the two coaches as personal. “Unfortunately, it may have an ongoing impact on the program itself,” Marshall said. “I actually emailed the town, because (Covington) let me know that the gym closed,” Ramoz said. “I felt if they’re going to close the gym, they at least give the members of the community an explanation. We got nothing, and I still never got a response to my email.”
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Rock Hall of Fame inductee Daryl Hall brings his current tour to Long Island, featuring opening act Glenn Tilbrook of Squeeze. It’s of particular significance as it marks a reunion for Hall and Tilbrook, who have shared the stage in previous performances, most notably in Hall’s acclaimed web series “Live from Daryl’s House.” The format is the same, with Tilbrook performing a solo set to open, then joining Hall on stage to close the show. Beyond the music, the tour holds sentimental value, as it coincides with significant milestones in Hall’s career. In 2024, Hall celebrated the 10th anniversary of his venue, Daryl’s House, in Pawling, N.Y., where he offered a free concert to acknowledge the support of his fans. Hall’s shared the stage with icons such as Elvis Costello and Howard Jones, emphasizing his prowess in delighting audiences with diverse musical experiences. This tour solidifies his commitment to keeping his music fresh and engaging.
Wednesday, July 23, 7:30 p.m. $226.75, $186.75, $118.75 (GA), $108.75. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. Tickets available at ticketmaster.com or paramountny. com.
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ollowing last year’s popular debut, Tilles Jazz Fest returns to the beautiful and historic Long Island University Post campus, on Saturday, offering an immersive day of world-class jazz, family-friendly fun and community celebration across four stages. Presented in collaboration with Jazz at Lincoln Center, this second annual festival brings together both legendary artists and rising stars on the jazz scene. Complemented by top LIU student and alumni ensembles, it’s a full indoor/outdoor experience — from lawn picnics and Second Line parades during the day to Grammywinning headliners Arturo Sandoval and John Pizzarelli with his Big Band at the evening’s • July 19, starting at noon Concert Hall show. • Adult day pass: $55; ages 11-18, $15; 10 and under free Recently added to the lineup are rising • All-event pass (includes soulful Brazilian-born vocal powerhouse evening concert): $100 adults, Jamile and acclaimed young trio New Jazz $75 18 and under Underground. They join previously announced • LIU Post campus, 720 artists including Afro-Cuban percussionist Northern Blvd., Brookville • Tickets available at Pedrito Martínez; trailblazing trumpeter ticketmaster.com or Summer Camargo with her quintet; dynamic tillescenter.org or brass band The Gotham Kings, led by Wynton (516) 299-3100 Marsalis protégé Alphonso Horne; vocalist/ composer Vanisha Gould, and many more. This is a festival where legends meet the future. “It’s a joyful celebration of jazz in all its forms — on a campus built for discovery, creativity and community,” Tilles Center’s Executive and Artistic Director Tom Dunn says. The festival proudly showcases the creativity of future talents who wil surely take their place in the professional musical landscape. LIU Jazz Combo (current LIU students) and Long Island Rising Stars (featuring LIU alumni and others) will welcome guests as they enter at festival entrances, The LIU Post Jazz Ensemble (LIU students and faculty) takes the University Arches Stage with a set of Afro-Cuban Jazz, echoing the festival’s global spirit, at 2 p.m. LIU Marching Band members add energy to the festival’s New Orleans-style Second Line parade, closing the daytime festivities at 5:45 p.m.. This festival is truly where the young superstars of tomorrow are given their due, alongside the acclaimed jazz greats. Of course, the spotlight shines on Arturo Sandoval and John Pizzarelli with his Big Band, in Dear Mr. Sinatra.
Pizzarell, the renowned jazz guitarist and singer, has been hailed by the Boston Globe for “reinvigorating the Great American Songbook and repopularizing jazz.” Established as one of the prime contemporary interpreters of the Great American Songbook, Pizzarelli continues to expand that repertoire. For this concert, he’s joined by trumpet superstar Sandoval for what is sure to be a swinging tribute to Ol’ Blue Eyes. Another trumpeter forging a path to greatness is one of the few females to enter what might be considered a “boy’s club.” At all of 23, Juillardtrained Summer Camargo is fast on her way to arriving at the top of the jazz scene. Besides performing on the festival circuit and in notable Manhattan jazz venues such Dizzy’s Club and Birdland, she’s quite at home on some renowned stages. Camargo appears on your TV screen weekly as part of Saturday Night Live’s house band, in her third year with SNL. And now she finds herself sharing the stage with the one-and-only Jonathan Groff. She’s thrilled to be bringing her talents to his accomplished band as second trumpet in Broadway’s buzzy hit, “Just In Time,” the jukebox musical celebrating the life and times of Bobby Darin. “I’m very grateful to be here [in New York City],” the Florida native says. “I feel like I’m living the dream. I’m doing stuff I never imagined for myself. I’m so grateful for the opportunity and family and friends and all those who have helped me along the way.” Camargo was bitten by the jazz bug early on. Her parents, although not musicians themselves, had affinity to jazz and exposed her to old Hollywood films and all things jazz from a young age. She took up violin at age 8 and by fifth grade became enthralled with the trumpet. From there, it quickly became apparent that she and the trumpet were meant to be. “It’s a glamorous sound,” she says. Recalling the fiery intensity of Louis Armstrong, she describes the trumpet’s appeal as “a shimmery, brilliant quality.” Surely attributes that one can ascribe to Camargo. Check her out on the afternoon stage, when she does a 45-minute set with her quintet. From jazz lovers to families looking for a summer outing, there’s something for everyone here. Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets for a day of relaxed listening and discovery. Youngsters will enjoy the Kids Zone, with an instrument “petting zoo,” crafts and face painting. When everyone is ready for a bite, check out the food trucks and artisan purveyors with their tempting wares. Or bring your own picnic!
Comic showcase Laugh the night away at Mom’s Night Out, presented Long Island Comedy Festival. Are you a Mom? Do you have a Mom? Do you know a Mom? Then this is the show for you! You’ll enjoy witty standup delivered by four clever comics. The lineup includes Seaford’s Marla Schultz (pictured), a comedian, speaker and actress. An advocate for mental health awareness, Marla’s motto blends comedy and therapy; “Saving lives one punchline at a time.” She’s joined by Brooklyn-based Meghan Hanley, known for her quick wit and upbeat persona. Also, Kendra Cunningham surely does it all: writer, actress and award-winning screenwriter. She’s known for “Last Comic Standing” and her latest work “Meatball Therapy,” in addition to the comedy ciruit. Finally, Peaches Rodriguez wows audiences with her twisted perspective and edgy humor, a regular in Atlantic City and Las Vegas.
Thursday, July 24, 8 p.m. $45$50. Madison Theatre, Molloy University, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre. Tickets available at madisontheatreny.org or call (516) 323-4444.
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CALENDAR • Where: Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow • Time: 7 p.m. • Contact: nassaucountyny.gov
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The Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter welcomes summer with the return of its “Summer of Love” pet adoption program. Now through Sept. 1 all pet adoption fees will be waived, making it easier than ever to adopt a pet. Each adoption includes free spaying/neutering, vaccinations and microchipping. Additionally, there is only a $10 licensing fee for dogs. This summer, spread the love and provide a fur-ever home to these shelter animals. Check out the friendly faces of the dogs and cat before arriving at shelter. Browse photos and profiles at hempsteadny.gov/179/animalshelter or on the shelter’s Facebook page. • Where: 3320, Beltagh Ave., Wantagh • Time: Ongoing • Contact: at hempsteadny. gov/179/animal-shelter or (516) 785-5220
On Exhibit
Nassau County Museum of Art’s unveils its new exhibition, “At Play,” a survey of 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
Blame It On The Movies: The Reel Music of Hollywood
Enjoy a musical revue featuring beloved songs from eight decades of film history, blending Broadwaystyle choreography with iconic movie melodies, hosted by Sparkle on Stage. Special guests include Frank Basile and Judi Mark. A postshow discussion with film historian Philip Harwood follows the July 20 performance. $25 ($20 for students
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concert and journey back in time with Vinny Medugno and The Chiclettes at Eisenhower Park.
• Where: Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow • Time: 5 p.m. • Contact: nassaucountyny.gov
Unbox A-Saurus JULY Dr. Patricia Osiris
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Best of Broadway
Sounds of the Great White Way return to Eisenhower Park with Neil Berg’s “100 Years of Broadway.” Back for its annual crowd thrilling celebration of Broadway’s greatest songs from its finest shows, the acclaimed touring Broadway concert never disappoints. The lively musical revue, hosted by Neil Berg, on piano, shares those dynamic showstopping tunes performed by a cast of Broadway actors and actresses. Backed by Neil Berg and a small combo, these amazing Broadway talents light up the stage with songs from the hit shows in which they starred.Berg 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 • Where: Harry Chapin Lakeside new edition appeals to all ages and will have everyone humming along. Berg, Theatre, Eisenhower Park, an award-winning composer-lyricist-producer, and his cast of vocal powerhouses East Meadow combine the century’s greatest hits into a performance that brings everyone to • Time: 7 p.m. their feet. • Contact: nassaucountyny.gov
and seniors). • Where: 195 Woodcleft Ave. • Time: July 17 and 24, 8 p.m.; July 20 and 27, 3 p.m. • Contact: sparkleonstage.org
Bubble Magic JULY Check out Long Island
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Children’s Museum’s Bubbles exhibit for some extra sudsy fun. Through playful, hands-on experiments explore what makes a bubble form, what makes them pop and discover new creative ways to make bubbles. Stop by anytime between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. to participate. • Where: Museum Row, Garden City • Time: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. • Contact: licm.org or call (516) 224-5800
Westbury House Tour
For many years visitors to Westbury House at Old Westbury Gardens asked what was beyond the first floor corridor. Now go beyond the door and discover “secrets of the service wing,” during a 60-minute guided tour. Be introduced to the intensive labor required to create the lifestyle experienced by the Phipps family and their guests; tour the many rooms that were “behind the scenes” to create the formal
dining experiences of early 20th century. Go along the corridors to the butler’s pantry and silver cleaning room then descend the 17 steps to the kitchen, scullery, and wine storage rooms located on the ground floor. Reservations required. • Where: 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury • Time: Noon-1 p.m. and 3-4 p.m.; also July 20-21, July 23-25 • Contact: oldwestburygardens. org or call(516) 333-0048
Multicultural JULY Book Fair
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Celebrate literature and culture at the 7th annual Long Island Multicultural Book Fair, hosted by Cedarmore Corporation and Milestales at Baldwin LIRR parking lot. With children’s book readings, an interactive youth talent competition, food trucks, and the opening of Cedarmore’s summer farmers market. • Where: Sunrise Highway between Brookside and Milburn avenues, Baldwin • Time: 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. • Contact: info@milestales.com
THRIVE Boat Party
Celebrate community, connection, and recovery aboard THRIVE’s 3rd
Annual Boat Party. Enjoy music, dancing, food, and great views in a substance-free, judgment-free space. Open to everyone 18 and older. • Where: 540 Guy Lombardo Ave. • Time: 7-11 p.m.; check-in 6:30 p.m. • Contact: thriveeverywhere@ fcali.org
Dog Days Weekend
Bring your pup to enjoy the sunshine and explore the beauty of Old Westbury Gardens. Visitors are once again welcome to bring their leashed canine companions for a relaxing walk through our lush, picturesque grounds. Wander along blooming garden paths, relax on the lawn, and roam designated pet-friendly areas where you and your pup can soak in the sights and scents of summer together. It’s a tail-wagging good time for dogs and dog lovers alike. • Where: 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury • Time: 10 a.m.-6 p.m., also July 20 • Contact: oldwestburygardens. org or call (516) 333-0048
In concert
Eisenhower Park welcomes country-pop singer Russell Dickerson.
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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. • Contact: licm.org or (516) 224-5800
Family movie night
Enjoy a movie under the stars at Eisenhower Park. Enjoy the 2024 comic fantasy “If.” A young girl who goes through a difficult experience begins to see everyone’s imaginary friends who have been left behind as their real-life friends have grown up. Starring Cailey Fleming, Ryan Reynolds, John Krasinski. • Where: Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow • Time: Movie begins at dusk • Contact: nassaucountyny.gov
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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR JPMMAC 2006-WMC4, Plaintiff, vs. IPA ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on March 20, 2025, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on July 29, 2025 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 83 South Ann Drive a/k/a 83 Ann Drive South, Freeport, NY 11520. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Freeport, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 62, Block 203 and Lot 51. Approximate amount of judgment is $958,128.76 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #2241/10. All checks must be made directly to David S. Zeidman, Esq., as Referee. No third party checks or cash will be accepted. David S. Zeidman, Esq., Referee Margolin, Weinreb & Nierer, LLP, 575 Underhill Boulevard, Suite 224, Syosset, New York 11791, Attorneys for Plaintiff 154244:
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LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK INDEX NO.: 000639/2015 COUNTY OF NASSAU __________________ WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY IN ITS CAPACITY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR ONITY LOAN ACQUISITION TRUST 2024-HB2, Plaintiff, vs.
STEPHANIE ZAGORSKI, AS ADMINISTRATRIX, HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF RAYMOND ZAGORSKI, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF MARY E. ZAGORSKI; ALEX ZAGORSKI, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF RAYMOND ZAGORSKI, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF MARY E. ZAGORSKI; BRYAN ANDREW ZAGORSKI, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF KENNETH ZAGORSKI; CYNTHIA M AHERN AKA CYNTHIA MARIE ZAGORSKI, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF KENNETH ZAGORSKI; DONNA M ZAGORSKI, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF KENNETH ZAGORSKI; UNKNOWNS HEIRS AND DISTRIBUTEES OF THE ESTATE OF KENNETH ZAGORSKI, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF MARY E ZAGORSKI, any and all persons unknown to plaintiff, claiming, or who may claim to have an interest in, or general or specific lien upon the real property described in this action; such unknown persons being herein generally described and intended to be included in the following designation, namely: the wife, widow, husband, widower, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors, and assignees of such deceased, any and all persons deriving interest in or lien upon, or title to said real property by, through or under them, or either of them, and their respective wives, widows, husbands, widowers, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors and assigns, all of whom and whose names, except as stated, are unknown to plaintiff; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DISTRIBUTEES OF THE ESTATE OF MARY E. ZAGORSKI, any and all persons unknown to plaintiff, claiming, or who may claim to have an interest in, or general or specific lien
upon the real property described in this action; such unknown persons being herein generally described and intended to be included in the following designation, namely: the wife, widow, husband, widower, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors, and assignees of such deceased, any and all persons deriving interest in or lien upon, or title to said real property by, through or under them, or either of them, and their respective wives, widows, husbands, widowers, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors and assigns, all of whom and whose names, except as stated, are unknown to plaintiff; SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, Defendants. Plaintiff designates NASSAU as the place of trial situs of the real property SECOND SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS Mortgaged Premises: 78 LAYTON STREET FREEPORT, NY 11520 Section: 62, Block: 94, Lot: 126 __________________ To the above named Defendants YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in the above entitled action and to serve a copy of your Answer on the plaintiff’s attorney within twenty (20) days of the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service, or within thirty (30) days after service of the same is complete where service is made in any manner other than by personal delivery within the State. The United States of America, if designated as a defendant in this action, may answer or appear within sixty (60) days of service. Your failure to appear or to answer will result in a judgment against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. In the event that a deficiency
balance remains from the sale proceeds, a judgment may be entered against you. NOTICE OF NATURE OF ACTION AND RELIEF SOUGHT THE OBJECT of the above caption action is to foreclose a Mortgage to secure the sum of $544,185.00 and interest, recorded on April 21, 2008, in Official Record Book M32905 at Page 146, of the Public Records of NASSAU County, New York., covering premises known as 78 LAYTON STREET, FREEPORT, NY 11520. 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. NASSAU County is designated as the place of trial because the real property affected by this action is located in said county. NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to the mortgage company will not stop the foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. Dated: June 9th, 2025 ROBERTSON, ANSCHUTZ, SCHNEID, CRANE & PARTNERS, PLLC Attorney for Plaintiff Orit Avraham, Esq. 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310 Westbury, NY 11590 516-280-7675 154410 PUBLIC AND LEGAL NOTICES… To place a notice here call us us at
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LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., -againstJEFFREY DELUCA, AS PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF TOLLIE JONES A/K/A TOLLIE CAWTHORN A/K/A TOLLIE CAWTHON, ET AL. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau on January 30, 2025, wherein BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. is the Plaintiff and JEFFREY DELUCA, AS PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF TOLLIE JONES A/K/A TOLLIE CAWTHORN A/K/A TOLLIE CAWTHON, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction RAIN OR SHINE at the NASSAU COUNTY SUPREME COURT, NORTH SIDE STEPS, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on August 4, 2025 at 2:30PM, premises known as 91 EAST MILTON STREET, FREEPORT, NY 11520; and the following tax map identification: 0055 - 00254-00 00163. ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE, OR PARCEL OF LAND, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING THE VILLAGE OF FREEPORT, TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 004280/2015. Oscar A. Prieto, Esq. Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC, 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES. 154408 PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES To place a notice here call us us at 516-569-4000 x232 or send an email to: legalnotices@liherald.com
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, CALCON MUTUAL MORTGAGE LLC DBA ONETRUST HOME LOANS, Plaintiff, vs. 317 SOUTH MAIN RE HOLDINGS LLC, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on October 8, 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 5, 2025 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 317 South Main Street, Freeport, NY 11520. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Freeport, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 62, Block 44 and Lot 395. Approximate amount of judgment is $1,306,469.45 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #605312/2023. James Leonard, Esq., Referee Greenspoon Marder, 1345 Avenue of the Americas, Suite 2200, New York, NY 10105, Attorneys for Plaintiff 154402 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT NASSAU COUNTY PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC, Plaintiff against KELLY DOSMAS, et al Defendant(s) Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Fein Such & Crane, LLP, 28 East Main Street, Suite 1800, Rochester, NY 14614. Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered September 12, 2023, I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on August 11, 2025 at 2:00 PM. Premises known as 65 Linden Place, Roosevelt, NY 11575. Sec 55 Block 480 Lot 7. All that certain plot, parcel, piece of land with the buildings and improvements thereon erected situate, lying
and being at Bay Park, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, and State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $301,619.74 plus interest, fees, and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment\ Index No 610146/2022. The foreclosure sale will be conducted in accordance with 10th Judicial District’s Covid-19 Policies and foreclosure auction rules. The Referee shall enforce any rules in place regarding facial coverings and social distancing. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the Court Appointed Referee shall cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.” Jane P Shrenkel, Esq., Referee File # XPNMN100 154530 To Place A Notice Call 516-569-4000 x232
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR MAROON PLAINS TRUST Plaintiff, Against WAYNE PUSEY, MARCIA WATT, ADELPHI UNIVERSITY, NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE, COMMISSIONER OF SOCIAL SERVICES OF NYC, JOHN DOE Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 09/18/2019, 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 8/12/2025 at 2:00PM, premises known as 164 Colonial Avenue, Freeport, NY 11520, 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 Incorporated Village of Freeport, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York.
Section 55 Block 360 Lot 827 and 828. The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $638,717.26 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 607238/2018 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. Scott H Siller, Esq., Referee. SHELDON MAY & ASSOCIATES Attorneys at Law, 255 Merrick Road, Rockville Centre, NY 11570 Dated: 6/4/2025 File Number: 34658 CA 154545 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, BRIDGEWELL CAPITAL, LLC, Plaintiff, vs. TANDEM ENTERPRISE LLC, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on February 6, 2025, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on August 13, 2025 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 319 South Main Street, Freeport, NY 11520. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Freeport, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 62, Block 44 and Lot 394. Approximate amount of judgment is $1,198,937.49 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #600164/2022. Oscar Prieto, Esq., Referee Vallely Mitola Ryan PLLC, 6851 Jericho Turnpike, Suite 165, Syosset, New York 11791, Attorneys for Plaintiff 154490 To place a notice here call us at 516-569-4000 x232 or send an email to: legalnotices@liherald.com
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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, MCLP ASSET COMPANY, INC., Plaintiff, vs. JAIME L. BARRESI AS ADMINISTRATRIX AND SOLE HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF MARYANN FROEHLE, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on January 23, 2025, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on August 12, 2025 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 234 Miller Avenue, Freeport, NY 11520. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Freeport, in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 62, Block 162 and Lots 225 and 324. Approximate amount of judgment is $690,308.67 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #605877/2023. Patricia A. Rooney, Esq., Referee Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Firm File No.: 223530-1 154521 PUBLIC AND LEGAL NOTICES… To place a notice here call us us at
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LEGAL NOTICE The resolution, a summary of which is published herewith, has been adopted on July 14, 2025, and the validity of the obligations authorized by such resolution may be hereafter contested only if such obligations were authorized for an object or purpose for which the Village of Freeport, in the County of Nassau, New York, is not authorized to expend money or if the provisions of law which should have been complied with as of the date of publication of this Notice were not substantially complied with, and an action,
suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty days after the publication of this Notice, or such obligations were authorized in violation of the provisions of the constitution. Pamela Walsh Boening Village Clerk BOND RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF FREEPORT, NEW YORK, ADOPTED JULY 14, 2025, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS IN A PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $315,000 TO FINANCE THE ACQUISITION OF EQUIPMENT FOR USE BY THE VILLAGE FIRE DEPARTMENT, STATING THE ESTIMATED MAXIMUM COST THEREOF IS $315,000 AND APPROPRIATING SAID AMOUNT FOR SUCH PURPOSE The object or purpose for which the bonds are authorized is the acquisition of equipment for use by the Village Fire Department. The period of probable usefulness is five (5) years. The amount of obligations to be issued is $315,000. A complete copy of the bond resolution summarized above shall be available for public inspection during normal business hours at the office of the Village Clerk, at the Village Hall, 46 North Ocean Avenue, Freeport, New York. 154673 LEGAL NOTICE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF ETHICS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a meeting of the Board of Ethics of the Incorporated Village of Freeport is scheduled for Friday, July 18, 2025 at 3:00 P.M. at Village Hall, 46 N. Ocean Avenue, Freeport, New York 11520, Board of Trustees Conference Room, adjacent to the Mayor’s office. Pamela Walsh Boening Village Clerk DATED: July 17, 2025 154674 LEGAL NOTICE SURROGATE’S COURT, NASSAU COUNTY CITATION THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, By the Grace of God Free and Independent TO:Grassi Advisory Group, Inc Office of the New York State Attorney General
Jasper Surety, Attorn in Fact, SureTec Insurance Company Elisabeth Korner any and all unknown persons whose names or parts of whose names and whose place or places of residence are unknown and cannot after diligent inquiry be ascertained, distributees, heirs-atlaw and next-of-kin of the said Gabrielle E. Schneider, deceased, and if any of the said distributees named specifically or as a class be dead, their legal representatives, their husbands or wives, if any, distributees and successors in interest whose names and/or places of residence and post office addresses are unknown and cannot after diligent inquiry be ascertained. A petition having been duly filed by Public Administrator of Nassau County, who is domiciled at 240 Old Country Road, Mineola, New York 11501. YOU ARE HEREBY CITED TO SHOW CAUSE before the Surrogate’s Court, Nassau County, at 262 Old Country Road, Mineola, New York, on September 10, 2025, at 9:30 o’clock in the forenoon of that day, why the account of Public Administrator of Nassau County, a summary of which has been served herewith, as Administrator of the estate of Gabrielle E. Schneider, should not be judicially settled. [X] Further relief sought (if any): 1.Releasing and discharging the Petitioner from all liability, responsibility and accountability as to all matters set forth in the account of proceedings; 2.Allowing the commissions of the Petitioner in the amount of $ 5,992.60 pursuant to SCPA 2307(1) and the reasonable and necessary expenses of the office in the amount of $ 1,248.15 pursuant to SCPA 1207(4); 3.Fixing and determining the attorney’s fees and disbursements of Mahon, Mahon, Kerins & O’Brien, LLC attorney for petitioner in the amount of $ 28,750.00 as and for legal fees and disbursements, of which $ 3,750.00 has been paid and $ 25,000.00 is unpaid; 4.Fixing and determining the
accounting fees of Grassi Advisory Group, Inc. in the amount of $ 6,250.00 of which $ 250.00 has been paid and $ 6,000.00 is unpaid; 5.Releasing and discharging the surety; 6.Directing each of you claiming to be a distributee of the Decedent to establish proof of your kinship, and show cause why the balance of said funds should not be paid to said alleged distributees upon proof of kinship or deposited with the New York State Comptroller on account for the unknown next of kin of Gabrielle E. Schneider, decedent, should said alleged distributees default herein or fail to establish proof of kinship; 7.Granting such other and further relief as to the Court is just and proper. Dated, Attested, and Sealed, July 2, 2025 (Seal) HON. HON. MARGARET C. REILLY Surrogate s/ Debra Keller Leimbach Chief Clerk Signature of Attorney Richard T. Kerins, Esq. Print Name of Attorney Mahon, Mahon, Kerins & O’Brien, LLC Firm Name (516) 538-1111 elephone 254 Nassau Boulevard South, Garden City South, New York 11530 Address rkerins@mmkolaw.com Email (optional) NOTE: This citation is served upon you as required by law. You are not required to appear. If you fail to appear it will be assumed that you do not object to the relief requested. You have a right to have an attorney appear for you, and you or your attorney may request a copy of the full account from the petitioner or petitioner’s attorney. 154671 PUBLIC AND LEGAL NOTICES… To place a notice here call us us at 516-569-4000 x232 or send an email to: legalnotices@liherald.com
LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU ONEWEST BANK N.A., -againstWELLINGTON ROY MAHONEY, JR., ET AL. NOTICE OF SALE
Courtesy Freeport Public Schools
2025-2026 Freeport Board of Education Vice President Scott A. Richardson, left, trustee Sonia A. Dixon, President Sunday F. Coward, and board trustees Beverly Jouissance and Alphonso Hardwick.
School district swears in two new trustees The Freeport School District Board of Education held its annual reorganization meeting on July 1. During the meeting, newly elected trustees Alphonso Hardwick and Beverly Jouissance took their oaths of office, administered by the district clerk. The board voted to reappoint Sunday F. Coward as president for the 2025-2026 school year. Scott A. Richardson was
elected to serve as vice president for the same term. The members of the 2025-2026 Board of Education are: Sunday F. Coward, president; Scott A. Richardson, vice president; and Sonia A. Dixon, Alphonso Hardwick, and Beverly Jouissance, trustees. –Mohammad Rafiq
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau on May 6, 2025, wherein ONEWEST BANK N.A., is the Plaintiff and WELLINGTON ROY MAHONEY, JR., ET AL., are the Defendants. I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction RAIN OR SHINE at the NASSAU COUNTY SUPREME COURT, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, NORTH SIDE STEPS, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on August 18, 2025 at 2:00PM, the premises known as 176 MIRIN AVENUE, ROOSEVELT, NY 11575, tax map identification 55-469-53-55, and description: ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS ERECTED, THEREON SITUATE, LYING AND BEING AT ROOSEVELT, TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU, STATE OF NEW YORK .
Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 005727/2014; Jaime D. Ezratty, Esq., as Referee; Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC, 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES. 154667
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LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU OCWEN LOAN SERVICING, LLC, -againstRALPH MAISONNEUVE, ET AL. NOTICE OF SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau on December 24, 2018, wherein OCWEN LOAN SERVICING, LLC is the Plaintiff and RALPH MAISONNEUVE, ET AL., are the Defendants. I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction RAIN OR SHINE at the NASSAU COUNTY SUPREME COURT, NORTH SIDE STEPS, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on August 20, 2025 at 2:00PM, the premises known as 182 EVANS AVENUE, FREEPORT, NY 11520 and the following tax map identification 55-101-39. ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF FREEPORT,
TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU, STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 010553/2014; Irene V. Villacci, Esq., as Referee; Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC, 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES. 154669 PUBLIC AND LEGAL NOTICES… To place a notice here call us us at 516-569-4000 x232 or send an email to: legalnotices@liherald.com To Place A Notice Call 516-569-4000 x232
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The Merrick Before/After School Program is hiring for the 2025-26 school year.
JULY 23, 2025 | 4pm-6pm Clear Stream Avenue Elementary 60 Clear Stream Avenue Valley Stream, NY 11580 Hiring Directors, Assistants, Group Leaders and Assistants Up to a $500 Signing Bonuses, Scholarships, Employee Referrals Important: Must Bring a Resume and Photo ID with you for an interview Questions call: 631-360-0800 ext. 149 SCOPE Education is an equal opportunity Employer 1309941
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MAILROOM/ WAREHOUSE HELP Long Island Herald has IMMEDIATE openings for a FULL-TIME & PART-TIME mailroom/warehouse helper in Garden City. We are a busy print shop looking for motivated and reliable individuals to assist in various duties in the shop. Forklift experience is a plus and heavy lifting is required. Hours vary, so flexibility is key. Salary Ranges fromo $16.50 per hour to $20 per hour. Email resumes or contact info to careers@liherald.com
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Part Time & Full Time. The award-winning Herald Community Newspapers group, covering Nassau County's North and South Shores with hard-hitting news stories and gracefully written features, seeks a motivated, energetic and creative editor/reporter to join our dynamic (and awesome) team! This education and general assignment reporting position offers a unique experience to learn from some of the best in the business. H i s t o r i c a l l y, r e p o r t e r s w h o h ave launched their careers with us have gone on to The New York Times, Newsweek, Newsday, the New York Daily News, New York Post, CNN, BBC, NBC News and The Daily Mail, among many others. We look for excellent writers who are eager to learn, enhance their skills, and become well-established and respected journalists in our industry. Salary range is from $20K to $45K To apply: Send a brief summary in the form of a cover letter describing your career goals and what strengths you can bring to our newsroom, along with a resume and three writing samples to jbessen@liherald.com
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MULTI MEDIA ACCOUNT DEVELOPMENT Inside Sales Looking for an aggressive self starter who is great at making and maintaining relationships and loves to help businesses grow by marketing them on many different advertising platforms. You will source new sales opportunities through inbound lead follow-up and outbound cold calls. Must have the ability to understand customer needs and requirements and turn them in to positive advertising solutions. We are looking for a talented and competitive Inside Sales Representative that thrives in a quick sales cycle environment. Compensation ranges from $34,320 + commissions and bonuses to over $100,000 including commission and bonuses. We also offer health benefits, 401K and paid time off. Please send cover letter and resume with salary requirements to ereynolds@liherald.com Call 516-569-4000 X286
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Richner Communications, One of the Fastest Growing Media, Event and Communications Companies on Long Island is Seeking a Sales/Marketing Candidate to Sell our Print Media Products and our Digital, Events, Sponsorships. Earning potential ranges from $34,320 plus commission and bonuses to over $100,000 including commissions and bonuses. Compensation is based on Full Time hours Eligible for Health Benefits, 401k and Paid Time Off. Please Send Cover Letter and Resume with Salary Requirements to rglickman@liherald.com or Call 516-569-4000 X250 PRINTING PRESS OPERATORS FT & PT. Long Island Herald has IMMEDIATE openings for Printing Press Operators in Garden City. We are a busy print shop looking for motivated and reliable individuals to assist in various duties in the shop. Hours vary, so flexibility is key. Salary Ranges from $20 per hour to $30 per hour. Email resumes or contact info to careers@liherald.com
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ove right into this custombuilt expanded ranch set on a magnificent ¾-acre property and enjoy resort-style living all year-round. Featuring 6 bedrooms and 4.5 baths, including two primary suites, this home offers a spacious layout with 10-foot ceilings throughout and a dramatic 20-foot ceiling in the formal dining room. The modern kosher chef’s kitchen includes stainless steel appliances, a large island, and a sunny breakfast area. Relax in the family room with built-in entertainment center or outside on the covered patio overlooking the sprawling lawn, heated inground pool, hot tub, and waterfall. Includes a 2-car garage, circular driveway, and upscale finishes. SD#14. Call Ronnie Gerber at 516-238-4299 for a private showing.
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The architect made our project sound so complicated, Part 2 Q. I met with an architect whom my contractor recommended, and I’m now very upset and confused. We need to get our job done by the end of the summer, and the building department said I should speak to an architect, get plans and they could process my permit. It sounded a lot simpler than the architect said. What seemed like a simple job — to do plans for a small bump-out back dormer to match the front one — has been made to sound like a major project. Why is there such exaggeration of the things the architect says need to be done? This shouldn’t take so long, and the cost is a lot more than we planned. What should I expect, minimally, to get plans and a permit? A. Continuing from two weeks ago, you may need many more things than most of the people you talk to think you need. This is based on the fact that the people who review the plans require many more things than you or others may realize are required. If we show a roof that has a nearly flat 2 inches in 12 inches pitch, a onte eeper reviewer can insist on a quoted note from the code, placed on the plans, explaining the type of roofing membrane, distance to the roof edge — which requires researching the code section and making certain that the right section is transposed to the plans. Those notes crowd the plans. Many contractors say they are unnecessary, and are there to beef up the architect’s fee for cut-and-paste notes. Maybe you can imagine the sense that we architects have about being caught in the middle, between the insistent officials and the bad-mouthing contractor who chooses to become a wedge between the owner and the architect instead of a team player. Trained, licensed professionals can advise you, and point out the not-so-obvious things that others you speak to cannot. An architect or engineer approaches the project from a different perspective, as one who prepares the drawings you will need to present. Much of what you don’t hear from others is that there are many, many building codes — thousands — and some contradict others, so we have to know which ones are acceptable by the plan reviewer. For example, if you turn on your vent fan in a bathroom, you have contradicted the requirement in the energy code that you are required to have a fairly airtight home. It is understandable to think this is all unimportant minutia to be left out, but you won’t receive the all-important permit if the requirements of government aren’t met. The best you can do is listen and respond positively when it’s explained that these notes, details and requirements must be met. If you listen to the negative that “nobody else has to do this” from people who don’t do “this,” then you’re being misled. It’s best to cooperate and get the whole picture. Good luck!
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he recent primary election in New York City reminded me of the first time I voted, and every vote since. I even voted when I was in the Navy in the Philippines and used a mail-in ballot. Voting is a statement of our values as well as a civic duty. Our vote is our voice. Why should we be silent when we have the right to express our opinion? On Long Island, residents have nearly 700 opportunities to do so, when we count 127 school districts, 63 sewer districts, 37 county legislative districts, 13 towns, two cities, two RoBERT A. reservations, 95 incorporated vilsCoTT lages, five congressional districts and two counties, without mentioning presidential and senatorial elections or neighborhood associations, among others. That may be too many, but there they are until we vote to consolidate them. Voting promotes our values and affects everyday life. It helps decide where our tax dollars go and demonstrates our priorities, whether they be schools and education, libraries, land
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use or voting rights. Voting is a community endeavor. It connects us to those with whom we agree as well as those with whom we disagree. We’re all in this together. This is the democratic way. Voting is good for our health. It is recognized as a public health priority, according to Medicare Watch (“Voting May Be Good for Your Health,” Julie Carter, Aug. 29, 2024). Voting improves your sense of optimism, possibility and connectedness. When voting is restricted, health outcomes worsen, according to Carter. Democracy requires informed choice. We can choose which political party to join, which candidate to support, and which policy proposals meet our criteria. We can choose to vote or not. However, we must educate ourselves about the issues and the candidates, and support civics education. Our country faces new challenges from external and internal threats. We need to do more to control disinformation and conspiracy theories, help voters learn the truth, and ensure the integrity of elections. We must do more to ensure informed choices at the ballot box. Not choosing to do so is itself a choice, a choice that can lead to the
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demise of democracy. It starts by not exercising our right to vote. We claim to have representative democracy, but we tolerate efforts to limit representativeness. What are we afraid of ? Other Western democracies — Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom — have more flexible voting systems. If we worry that Americans aren’t knowledgeable enough, the answer is to strengthen the teaching of civics, U.S. history and the meaning and methods of our Constitution. For a country obsessed with rankings of sports teams and colleges, it’s curious that we seem satisfied with ranking 31st in voter turnout in 2020 among 50 developed countries that held national elections that year, according to the Pew Research Center. The 2024 presidential election campaigns spent more than $5.5 billion, yet more than one-third of eligible voters stayed away. In the 2022 congressional elections, more than half stayed away. Some were deemed ineligible, others were afraid of the unofficial “marshals” monitoring voting sites, and still others were dissuaded by disinformation on social media. Many just decided not to show up, seeming to forget that with
country obsessed with sports rankings ranks too low in voter turnout.
freedom comes the responsibility to vote. We are fortunate that we can vote in person or by mail, on Election Day or in advance. We can write in the names of people we think could do a better job than those on the ballot. Early voting and voting by mail are steps forward, but not the only ones we could take. Why is voting in national elections limited to the first Tuesday in November? Wouldn’t it make sense to allow voting over several days, as in some other countries? What about holding elections on a weekend, when fewer people would have to take time off from work to vote? Perhaps Election Day should be a federal holiday. We can participate in elections by volunteering to campaign for a candidate or writing postcards encouraging others to register and vote. These, too, are ways to make our voices heard. Our vote is our voice. Voting is an act of choice, and the exercise of our voice in expressing our values and priorities. We should make it easier to learn about candidates and issues, and to vote. After all, our choice of leaders and policies can affect our health and extend our years. Robert A. Scott is president emeritus of Adelphi University and co-author of “Letters to Students: What it Means to be a College Graduate” (Bloomsbury, 2024).
Take the time to get away, and find your focus
ature allows us to relax and become one with the planet in a deep and elemental way. For thousands of years, humans on earth were hunters and gathers — we were part of nature, just like any other animal or plant. Thanks to our brains, our ability to walk upright and our opposable thumbs, however, we were able to settle into and around nature instead of in it. Today we live in towns, cities and JoRDAn other kinds of communities pECoRA where we control the environment instead of having nature control it for us. Once we left nature and the woods for our homes and our societies, however, we lost that bond with the planet. It is that bond that is one of the greatest gifts and joys we can experience, when we feel connected to Mother Earth. Nature
provides nourishment for the planet as well as for our bodies, minds and souls. Being in nature allows us to leave the hustle and bustle of our daily work, responsibilities and other external stressors and reconnect with our primal thoughts and desires. When I’m stressed, or feeling out of control — as if life feels like it’s coming at me too fast — one of my favorite things to do is go for a walk on a trail in a park, a preserve or an arboretum. I enjoy the quiet away from human noise, which allows me to slow down and relax. When I ’m there, I try to ground myself, using all of my senses, focusing on listening to the wind, the leaves and the birds, smelling the trees, the grass and the flowers, touching the leaves and branches, seeing the various colors, objects and animals, and even tasting a falling raindrop. This helps to reset my nervous system and create a sense of peace, calm and presence. This type of bond with nature allows
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you to connect more with your body and less with your overthinking mind, where you might be worrying about the next work assignment, or a friend or family issue. These common stressors tend to fade away when you take a deep, clear breath and immerse yourself in the natural environment in which our ancestors thrived for thousands of years. When you become more present and actively pay attention to the moment, you feel more alive and aware. Being mindful reduces ruminating thoughts about the past or the future. Being in nature creates a safe space in which to slow down, close your eyes, breathe in and savor the moment. Although many of us are conditioned to nonstop doing, being quiet and still is necessary to develop balance and regulate our emotions. Once we’re able to do that, we become better equipped to handle any obstacles life might throw at us. I would encourage any government or nonprofit aégency to develop new
n a trail, slow down, close your eyes, breathe in and savor the moment.
green spaces and promote existing natural areas to make them more accessible to our communities. That is an easy gift — as Michael Scott, of “The Office,” says, it’s a win-win-win. It’s a win the for the community, the environment and people, because it can help improve overall mental health and wellness, create a deeper level of awareness and move people to gather and share a common experience that is free for all. With the overstimulation of electronic devices, social media, gaming and news consumption, being in a green space and connecting with nature helps us strengthen the most important ability we have, which is focusing on the moment. Attention is a super-power that can help us set our priorities, focus on our goals and to create the lives we want. Being in the natural environment helps us recharge that power. So head for your nearest natural space, become present and regain the attention for what you want to focus on, instead of having an algorithm determine the focus for you. Jordan Pecora is a past president of Freeport-Merrick Rotary.
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he catastrophic floods that devastated parts of the Texas Hill Country on July 4 were a grim reminder of how unforgiving nature can be — and how crucial it is to heed emergency warnings. As rainfall overwhelmed creeks and roadways, scores of people were swept away or trapped by the fast-rising water, some having ignored alerts, others caught unaware. Tragically, too many lives were lost. The stories from Texas have been heartbreaking, but they also serve as a warning of their own: ignoring official advisories during emergencies can be a fatal mistake. In New York, and especially on Long Island, we are no strangers to extreme weather. From Hurricane Sandy in 2012 to the torrential downpours of recent summers, our region has faced floods, hurricanes, nor’easters and heat waves. The frequency and severity of these events are only increasing with climate change. What’s different now, however, is that there are more advanced tools to warn residents — but those tools are only effective if people actually use them. New York state has several emergency alert systems in place. NY-ALERT, the state’s official system, provides email and text notifications about severe weather, public health threats, road closures and more. Wireless Emergency Alerts sent to smartphones by government agencies are timely warnings about flash floods, tornadoes and evacuations. At the county level, both Nassau and Suffolk offer opt-in notification systems that deliver local alerts via text, phone or email. (See box for sign-up instructions.) These systems work — but only when people pay attention. Far too often, warnings are dismissed as overblown or
Tips for staying informed ■ Sign up for NY-ALERT: Alert.ny.gov ■ Nassau County alerts: NassauCountyny.gov/2920/ Emergency-Notification-Sign-Up ■ Suffolk County alerts: SuffolkCountyny.gov/Departments/ FRES ■ Check evacuation routes and flood zones at your town or county website inconvenient. The it-won’t-happen-here mentality is downright dangerous. So is alert fatigue, in which frequent messaging leads people to tune out. In Texas, some residents ignored evacuation orders until it was too late. We should ask ourselves: If such intense storms hit Long Island tomorrow, would we be any better prepared than central Texas was? This isn’t just a matter of individual responsibility — it’s also about how well local and state governments communicate the risks we face. New York has made significant progress in emergency preparedness since Sandy, but there is plenty of room for improvement. Awareness campaigns remain limited, and many residents don’t know how to sign up for alerts or what the different warning levels actually mean. Long Island’s diverse population includes many non-English speakers. Warnings are distributed in English, but
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The voting process wasn’t the problem, Jerry To the Editor: Re Jerry Kremer’s column “Ranked-choice voting threw New York City for a loop” in last week’s issue: The Democratic primary election used the ranked-choice process, and Zohran Mamdani won. That doesn’t mean that Mamdani won because of ranked-choice voting. Given his large margin, he may have won under the traditional voting process. We’ll never know, but misplacing the cause does no one any good. This event was part of a campaign conducted in “poetry.” It may be that Andrew Cuomo’s Longfellow and Frost have grown stale and Mamdani’s more urban Sandberg and Langston Hughes are a refreshing change, with greater resonance. It seems clear that a large portion of New York City residents are not happy with successive administrations that have failed to
can be translated into other languages through the recipients’ devices. Accessibility for the disabled community is lacking, however, with few alerts available in formats suitable for the hearing or visually impaired. These shortcomings could delay critical action during an emergency. We also need to normalize public drills and test alerts. These aren’t mere formalities; they’re tools to help people make responses to emergencies almost instinctive. Local governments should partner with schools, companies and media outlets to ensure that emergency preparedness becomes part of the public routine, not just a test bulletin that flashes across a screen once a year. And while we commend first responders and emergency managers across Long Island for their tireless work, we urge elected officials to double down on public education and transparency. What criteria trigger an evacuation? How are flood-prone areas being mapped and monitored? Do communities with historically poor infrastructure have equal warning access? These questions deserve — demand — clear answers. The bottom line is this: We have the technology, the data and the experience to save lives, but none of that matters if we don’t listen. The nightmare in Texas must be the wake-up call. We Long Islanders must take preparedness seriously. Every household should be registered for NYALERT and their county system. Every household should know when to leave in an emergency, where to go and how to care for vulnerable family members. Preparedness is protection. The next storm-induced flood or blackout may not give us the luxury of time to figure out what to do. Let’s make sure that when the warnings come, we don’t ignore them.
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nce again, there was an exposé on outrageous salaries of some public employees on Long Island, and once again, we can bet the farm that not a damn thing will be done about it by our state or local representatives. The article, which appeared recently in Newsday, noted how pressure from the public unions on Long Island and New York has led us to the point where the “pool of Nassau County employees making more than steVe $300,000 nearly LeVY doubled last year, after Suffolk County saw a similar spike the year before, the analysis found. A group of 178 current Nassau employees took home between $300,000 and $457,000 last year, up from 91 the year before. Suffolk saw a similar trend in 2023, when 258 employees made more than $300,000 versus 81 the previous year … Nearly 240 Suffolk employees made more than $300,000 in 2024.”
Lillian Clayman, a professor of labor history at SUNY Old Westbury, was quoted, saying politicians gain power by satisfying union demands, and describing the practice as “quid pro quo.” Nassau and Suffolk unions are “very vocal about who they support and don’t support,” Clayman said. “Any politician worth their salt who is looking for votes,” she added, is going to support good union contracts. Ar Rafee, of the Empire Center for Public Policy, stated, “The higher pay you see is kind of a product of how strong the (union) bargaining units are.” Clayman and Rafee are absolutely correct in their analysis that these outrageous salaries, overtime and pensions are a direct result of the undue influence of municipal unions on the elections of candidates for elected office. So how do we mitigate the influence of these unions? One way is to legally challenge the concept of their donations to the elected officials who will negotiate their contracts as being a violation of the Constitution’s Guarantee and Equal Protection clauses.
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ublic-sector unions have too much influence on candidates for elected office.
Letters resolve central issues of life in the city, like housing and rent. Remember The Rent Is Too Damn High party in the gubernatorial race in 2010? Once upon a time, solutions were at least proposed. Yet now, with more money on Wall Street than ever, nothing of any size is produced. Mr. Kremer’s advice that candidates avoid ranked-choice elections is misplaced. It isn’t the process, but a positive relationship between voters’ concerns and a candidate’s vision that is the point of either process. The question of whether rankedchoice or simple majority more effectively reveals the will of the people may be understood in a decade or two, but the fact before us is that the former process has not brought forth change commensurate with need. BRIAN KELLY Rockville Centre
Albany Democrats ‘love spending money on themselves’ To the Editor: The Democrats in the State Legisla-
The Guarantee Clause prohibits measures that farm out the decision-making powers of management, constitutional attorney Philip Howard explains. That’s what happens when contracts tie the hands of managers to implement efficiencies. Secondly, as we have stressed at the Center for Cost Effective Government, the argument could be made that taxpayers are placed at a disadvantage vis-à-vis public employees because the employees union is able to legally influence the elected officials who are sitting on the other side of the negotiation table by handing them donations. (By the way, don’t blame the unions or the elected officials for playing the game that prior officials made legal. Blame the politicians who refuse to reform the process.) That’s why both President Franklin D. Roosevelt and union leader Samuel Gompers opposed the creation of public unions. There is another way that avoids court challenges. It is through the use of the public financing system, which is now in place on the state level and other
ture passed a measure as part of the budget so that New York Attorney General Letitia James, who is being investigated by the Justice Department for fraud — which had nothing to do with her elected office — will have all her legal bills paid by us, the citizens of New York state. This was a special Democratic measure, appearing to be just for James. She allegedly engaged in mortgage fraud as a private citizen, with no connection to her work as an elected official. But the Democrats want us to pay for her defense. And now, to top it off, the Democrats in the Assembly are opposed to providing the pension of an assassinated New York police officer, Miosotis Familia, a single mother, to her three children. The Assembly claimed it was too costly. But they can provide all the money needed for Letitia James instead of these children, who now have to take care of themselves. The Democrats love spending money just on themselves. These children deserve better.
jurisdictions. A simple condition can be tied to the acceptance of public funds whereby no one can do so unless they first agree to refuse donations from the municipal unions. Another solution to the huge pensions bulked up through excessive overtime is to ban overtime payments from being factored into the base of an employee’s pension. The State Legislature limited the use of overtime for these purposes with the Tier 6 legislation that took effect in 2012. But when no one was looking last year, they started to reverse these reforms. Our center’s analysis noted that if overtime was prohibited as of now for all employees who retire in the future, state taxpayers could save $50 billion to $80 billion over the next two decades. The problems have now been identified, as have the solutions. The only question remaining is whether there will be the political will to effectuate them. Steve Levy is executive director of the Center for Cost Effective Government, a fiscally conservative think tank. He has served as Suffolk County executive, as an assemblyman and as host of “The Steve Levy Radio Show.”
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STEvE GROGAN Lynbrook Grogan is a former federal agent and a former Lynbrook village trustee.
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