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Parents clash with Freeport school board Many Freeport parents were under the impression that the matter had been investigated Confusion seems to rule in and resolved. But the Board of Education the Freeport High School football program, at least for many disputes that, and Trustee parents looking for answers — Sonia Dixon stated on Aug. 13 and, as is becoming increasing- that the matter was never forly familiar to the school com- mally closed. The board has munity, none are not offered details forthcoming. about the investigaThere is a public tion or why Jones outcry over a perwas allegedly sonnel matter: Varplaced on leave, citsity football head ing a policy that coach and physical prohibits them from education teacher discussing personJimmy Jones has nel matters. been placed on leave At the Board of as part of an invesEducation’s Comtigation of an inci- PATRIcIA lANGAN mittee Meetings on dent that took place President, Aug. 13, however, in early June, alleg- FTA scores of parents edly involving the shuffled into a Carothrowing of an object at the coach and his han- line G. Atkinson School classroom where personnel issues dling of the situation. J o n e s h a s t a u g h t a n d were to be discussed by the coached in the district for over board. Many were irate to learn 20 years, and is considered by that a committee meeting difmany students and football fers from a re gular school players past and present, as board meeting in that there are well as their families, an icon no public comments. But that didn’t stop parents in Freeport — a man who has consistent displayed profes- from voicing — sometimes even sionalism and character, as shouting — their displeasure well as evident care for stu- with Jones having been put on dents and players. Continued on page 11

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Mayor hangs out with Ready Set Grow students Mayor Robert Kennedy welcomed students from Freeport’s Ready Set Grow Learning Academy to his office at Village Hall on Aug. 14, where the day campers learned about local government and asked questions about village life. More photos, story, Page 5.

A legacy of community service Charlene Thompson touches lives in Freeport and beyond By KEPHERD DANIEl kdaniel@liherald.com

For more than 30 years, Charlene Jackson Thompson, has embodied the power of public service, grassroots advocacy, and economic development across Long Island. With deep ties to Freeport, Roosevelt, Uniondale, and Hempstead, Thompson, 59, a Baldwin resident has spent her career strengthening institutions, expanding opportunity, and mentoring the next generation. From courtroom advocacy to neighborhood revitalization, her work has left a lasting mark on communities throughout Nassau County. “My journey has always been about service,”

Thompson said. “Whether in law, education, or economic development, I’ve focused on building bridges and bringing real, tangible support to the people and neighborhoods that raised me.” Currently, Thompson serves as a Deputy County Attorney, where she represents Nassau County in child welfare proceedings. In this critical role, she works closely with child protective agencies, family service organizations, and the court system to advocate for safety, stability, and permanency for children. Her legal approach reflects a trauma-informed perspective rooted in compassion and a sharp legal mind. She also serves Of Counsel at Comrie & Associates PLLC in Freeport, where she practices Continued on page 7

e fully stand behind our colleague Jimmy Jones.

Village police welcome three new officers By MOHAMMAD RAFIQ mrafiq@liherald.com

The Village of Free por t Police Department recently welcomed three new members to its force, bringing the department’s total to 107 officers. They are Officer Michael Villanueva, Police recruit Justin Moran and Police recruit Yaskalia Duran Villanueva, a Freeport resident, will begin immediately as a patrol officer. He is a former New York State Park Police officer and a former New York City Police officer. A 2008 graduate of Freeport High School, he also attended Nassau Community College and the NYPD Academy. His training includes snowmobile enforcement and operation, DWI detection, standard field sobriety testing, marine law enforcement, drone operation, and more. He is a defensive tactics instructor and marine patrol vessel operator. “It is surreal to now be patrolling the streets that I used to walk growing up,” Villanueva says. “It makes me proud to think I will help make Freeport safe for my parents, my wife and my sons, as well as the other residents and visitors to Freeport. I am thankful to God, the mayor and the chiefs for giving me this opportunity.” Moran and Duran are both training at the Police Academy at Suffolk County Community College in Brentwood and

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Taking part in the swearing in of new officers into the Village of Freeport Police Department are, from left, Deputy Chief Donnie Ethier, Mayor Robert Kennedy, new Police Officer Michael Villanueva, Police recruit Justin Moran, Police recruit Yaskalia Duran and Police Chief Michael Smith. are expected to graduate in the spring. Moran, also a 2008 Freeport High School graduate, is pursuing a computer science degree at the New York Institute of Technology with a projected January 2026 graduation. A firefighter with the Freeport Fire Department’s Hose Company 5, he also served as command

master chief with the Navy Junior ROTC at Freeport High School. “It was always an aspiration of mine to work as a Freeport Police officer,” Moran said. “It is my home town and I always wanted to serve and improve my community. My family is very happy and proud that I am going to be a Free-

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port police officer.” Duran, a retired U.S. Marine Corps staff sergeant, is pursuing a master of business administration in cyber security management and policy from Hofstra University. She holds a bachelor of science degree in public administration and policy from John Jay College and is also a 2008 Freeport High School graduate. “I always wanted to help in my community and being a police officer allows me the opportunity to help others,” Duran says. “Being able to do it in my own community is very important.” Mayor Robert Kennedy emphasized the importance of welcoming dedicated residents to the department. “Our number one responsibility is the safety of our residents,” Mayor Kennedy says. “ Having young people who believe in Freeport and who want to protect its residents means a lot. We’re happy to be able to provide them the opportunity to be police officers right here at home. With the addition of these three new officers, our Police Department is up to one hundred and seven officers from seventy-seven just a few years ago. Having dedicated, welltrained officers is integral to our commitment to safety. We have talented, dedicated officers, and provide them with state-of-the-art vehicles and equipment so they can do their job protecting each and every resident and come home safely.”

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Back-to-School program allots $30,000 By MASHIAT AZMI Intern

Internet, mobile, and TV services provider Optimum partnered with Warner Bros. Discovery, a leading global media and entertainment company that creates and distributes the world’s most differentiated and complete portfolio of content and brands across television, film and streaming hosted their fifth Back-to-School backpack programs in Garden City to support local communities and prepare students for the upcoming school year. The event took place at the Cradle of Aviation Museum, located on Charles Lindbergh Blvd. in Garden City, on Monday, Aug. 18, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. This community-focused event aimed to benefit children aged 5 to 18. This event aimed to underscore a shared commitment from Optimum, with support from its partners, including News 12 and Warner Bros. Discovery, to invest in education, digital literacy, and community engagement in the areas they serve. This Back-to-School season, Optimum and Warner Bros. Discovery distributed 500 backpacks filled with school supplies, including a water bottle, crayons, rulers, pens and more, to residents in Freeport, Uniondale, Hempstead, and Central Islip to help ensure students have the necessary tools for a successful school year. The event featured fun activities, music, refreshments, and more to celebrate with community members. Allison Aylward, director of Community Affairs at Optimum, discussed the goals and inspiration behind this Backto-School program. “The event is being held at the Cradle of Aviation Museum in Garden City, and they have some relationships with schools in the area,” said Aylward. “So we ask them to invite their partner school districts to come to join us just to make sure that those students have all of the tools that they need for the start of the school year.” Aylward stated that they distributed 500 backpacks, which is an increase from previous years. The increased number of backpacks and community involvement were the highlights that made this year’s program bigger, according to Aylward. Aylward stated that Optimum has a partnership with DonorsChoose, a nonprofit education organization that supports teachers and students in the communities, and each attending school district would receive $10,000. “Each of the school districts that will be attending this event, it’s Freeport, Uniondale and Hempstead, those three districts that are attending this event will each receive a $10,000 donation from Optimum so that they can purchase technology or any resources that they might need as they start the school year up with,” said Aylward. There’s an additional separate event

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Nassau County Legislator Scott Davis, Nassau County Legislator Olena Nicks, Assemblywoman Judy Griffin, and Assemblyman Noah Burroughs joined to celebrate the start of the school year with some of the Freeport School District children.

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Students lined up to collect goodies and backpacks donated by Stop n Shop, Staples and News 12 from Optimum’s Antoine Mason, Devon Jara, Jose Flores, and Steven Reinberg. for Central Islip to donate $10,000, according to Aylward Nassau County Legislator Scott Davis, Nassau County Legislator Olena Nicks, Assemblywoman Judy Griffin, Legislator Seth Koslow, and Assemblyman Noah Burroughs joined the event to support today’s youth. “I’m proud to support the Back-toSchool Drive at the Cradle of Aviation, sponsored by Optimum,”said Assemblymember Noah Burroughs. “Events like these show the power of commitment toward our youth—when businesses, organizations, and leaders come together, we give our children the tools they need to succeed in school and in life.” Aylward told the Herald that, for the past few years, Optimum has been doing this event in both Nassau and Suffolk

Assemblywoman Judy Griffin, Nassau County Legislator Olena Nicks, and Assemblyman Noah Burroughs received a $10,000 donation from Optimum for Uniondale Public Schools.

counties. According to her, throughout the years, they have worked with donors to support school districts across Long Island and their entire service footprint. However, the program aims to provide ongoing support to students and teachers throughout the school year, not just at the start. Aylward emphasized the importance of students starting the school year with basic school supplies, as most families can’t afford to do that, considering financial setbacks. “I think it’s important that students start the school year with the basics that they need. And a lot of times, unfortunately, families can’t afford even the basic supplies,” said Aylward. “So just starting the school year off with fresh new items, I think, gets them off on the right foot to start the school year posi-

tively.” With the support of additional local community and nonprofit organizations, the event not only featured free backpacks filled with school supplies but also included fun activities, music, refreshments, and more to celebrate with residents of these communities. By delivering meaningful experiences and resources to neighborhoods across their footprint, the organizations were dedicated to uplifting the communities they serve and helping students succeed both in and out of the classroom. “We’re committed to supporting education to support the next generation of leaders who are in the schools today,” said Aylward. “You know, we want to be present in the communities that we serve. So I think this just further amplifies that commitment.”

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Mayor Robert Kennedy welcomed some young visitors to Village Hall on Thursday, Aug. 14, when a dozen students from Freeport’s Ready Set Grow Learning Academy spent nearly an hour with him learning about local government and village life. “The kids were really excited to be there and had a lot of questions for him,” says Daryl Harris, co-founder of Ready Set Grow, one of the tenants at the recently revamped Armory at 63 Babylon Tpke. “We’ve been talking about local government, so the kids had lots of questions.” The mayor be gan the visit by explaining how government works and what a typical day looks like for him. “There is always something going on with the Village,” Mayor Kennedy explained. “We have everyday things and sometimes emergencies or other things that need to be dealt with right away. We work hard to take care of the residents of our Village.” The students asked about his time in office—12 years—and about the size of Freeport’s police force. This week, three new officers were swor n in, bringing the total to 107. Some children even said they wanted to become police officers. “The Village of Freeport is the sec-

ond largest Village in New York State and larger than some cities,” Mayor Kennedy explained to the campers’ amazement. He also invited them to attend one of his weekly Quality of Life meetings, open to residents and businesses every Tuesday from noon to 4:30 p.m. “You can come as a class, or you can come with a parent or other adult and ask me any question, and we’ll do our best to get you an answer.” Harris, who co-founded Ready Set Grow with his wife Chelisa in 2021, said he was impressed with both the questions from the youngsters and Kennedy’s ability to make government relatable. “I even learned a few things, such as the mayor’s efforts to install storm surge barriers at Randall’s and Jones Beach inlets,” Harris said. “They would prevent flooding like we saw during Superstorm Sandy. He showed us on the map where they would be and how they would work.” The academy hopes to host Kennedy soon for a return visit. “Since we’re in the Artificial Intelligence age, it is very important that our students are immersed in the technology world,” Harris says. “We have a robotics program and want our students to have opportunities. Mayor Kennedy encouraged the students to get involved both for their education and for their future.

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Second in a series about housing on Long Island. The struggle to afford a place to live has become more than a financial burden; it is a daily fight for stability. Rising rents, mounting utility bills and unexpected repair costs are forcing residents to confront harsh realities, from disrupted childhoods to impossible choices for older adults. With limited inventory, rising costs, and affordability slipping further out of reach, the crisis is reshaping daily life, straining mental health, and widening the gap between those able to remain secure and those who can’t. Karen Wihlt, 58, sat in a Bethpage hotel room earlier this month with her service dog, Lennon, unsure of where she would go once her prepaid stay ended. After a series of personal losses and financial setbacks, she is now facing the prospect of homelessness. Wihlt grew up in New Jersey and moved to Long Island in 2008 to support her wife at the time during a custody battle. She sold her home and restaurant business to relocate, hoping to create stability for her partner’s children. The couple lived in Plainview until their 22-year relationship ended three years ago. “I left everything. I only took my clothes and my dog,” Wihlt said, explaining that she walked away from the house they rented for $3,000 a month. She later rented an apartment in Bethpage, but struggled to cover the rent on her $1,300 monthly disability income. Her focus, she said, has always been Lennon. “My main concern is somebody being good to my dog,” she said. Wihlt eventually moved into a Levittown home owned by her best friend, who cared for her as she underwent several knee surgeries. But her friend died suddenly in March. Wihlt remained in the home until his relatives reclaimed the property. While she was away visiting a friend, police changed the locks. “When I came back, I was told I didn’t have a home anymore,” she said. With no car and little money, Wihlt relied on friends to pay for her temporary stay at an Extended Stay America hotel. But she said those funds are nearly exhausted. “I don’t know where I’m going to be,” she said. “I just want a safe little spot.” Wihlt’s difficulties are compounded by her search for housing where a dog is allowed. Although Lennon is a registered service animal, she said, landlords find reasons to deny her applications once they learn about him. “Everything is fine until I say I have a dog,” she said. An experienced chef, Wihlt said she has helped open nearly 20 restaurants

across Long Island. But she has not worked in years due to her health issues. Now, she says, Lennon keeps her going. “If I didn’t have him, I don’t know if I’d still be here,” she said. Wihlt has applied for assistance from Nassau County’s Department of Social Services, but was told her $1,300 monthly income is too high for her to qualify. “They told me to spend my money and come back when I have nothing,” she said.

The human cost of housing The struggle to find affordable housing is not just about financial hardship. It often carries deep emotional consequences, including depression, anxiety and trauma, according to Peggy Boyd, a licensed master social worker and vice president of advocacy and community services at the Family Service League. “As a human service agency with several shelters for both individuals and families, we most often see our homeless population suffer from depression and a huge sense of hopelessness,” Boyd said. “Additionally, their lives are riddled with trauma, stress and anxiety.” The long-term relationship between homelessness and mental health, she explained, is complex. Instability can worsen existing conditions or spark new ones, and lasting solutions require a multifaceted approach. “Addressing the mental health needs of homeless individuals requires providing accessible and affordable mental health services, supportive housing and social support,” Boyd said. While housing insecurity impacts people across all demographics, she emphasized that children and adolescents face unique risks. “Children are one of the fastest-growing segments of the homeless population in the United States,” Boyd said. “They’re often hidden, living in cars, staying on and off with relatives or at motels, and bouncing between temporary shelters. Their reality is marked by uncertainty, fear and loss of routine — all critical elements for healthy development.” The Family Service League supports a “Housing First” model, Boyd noted, which prioritizes getting individuals and families into permanent housing quickly and without preconditions such as completing treatment programs. “The quicker we move children and their families into permanent housing, the greater the outcome for all,” she said. Integrating mental health professionals with housing advocates, offering therapy, medication management and skill-building, is critical to long-term stability, she added. “Family Service League supports the concept of regionalizing the poverty threshold on Long Island, recognizing that the current national standard does

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Denise Minicozzi, right, and Keith Way both work at Jeanine’s American Bistro in Glen Cove. Minicozzi says she works two jobs to pay her monthly expenses. not accurately reflect the high cost of living in the area,” Boyd added. The organization backs the proposed Poverty Line Act, federal legislation that would adjust the poverty level to reflect real costs of living and allow for regional differences. “Homelessness is costly in terms of taxpayer dollars and human life,” Boyd said. “The best results always come in providing support to prevent homelessness in the first place.”

FDNY lieutenant, fiancée struggle to afford a home Brandon Webber has spent 12 years saving lives as a lieutenant with FDNY Emergency Medical Services. But despite working long shifts and holding down other side jobs, the 35-year-old says that he and his fiancée, Alexa Rubinstein, also 35, are still unable to achieve what they thought would be a natural next step in their lives: owning a home on Long Island. Webber works 12-hour shifts that often start before dawn. His schedule frequently stretches into overtime, and he supplements his income with two additional paramedic jobs. “We are the lowest-paid service in the city,” he said. “Unfortunately, I don’t believe our work reflects the money that we’re supposed to be making. That’s why I need to have three jobs. Sometimes it can be a little bit rough.” Rubinstein, a preschool director, commutes from their two-bedroom apartment in Farmingdale into Queens, a twohour trip each way. The couple moved in in June, after months of searching for a place that accepted pets. The apartment, with utilities included and modest amenities like a washer and dryer, costs more than $2,500 a month. Just a decade ago, Webber recalled, he was paying $600 for his share of a much

larger apartment. “The price for rentals … compared to 10 years ago have skyrocketed,” he said. Earlier this year, the couple considered buying a house in North Bellmore that could have accommodated Webber’s mother in a mother-daughter setup. The house had features they wanted — a backyard, a pool and solar panels — but the numbers didn’t work. “Our mortgage was going to be about the same as our rent, north of $2,500, but that didn’t include the basic necessities,” Webber said. Buying the house would have meant draining their savings or taking out a $50,000 pension loan, something he was reluctant to do. “I did not want to live literally paycheck to paycheck,” he said. “That’s not a way to live.” “If something catastrophic broke that needed immediate repair, where’s that going to come from?” Rubinstein said. “We’d have almost no savings, because we put it all down on the house.” Webber acknowledged that he struggles with feelings of failure, despite his professional success. “There’s a mentality that I’m a failure,” he said. “You would think we would be able to afford it in the place that we grew up and loved.” Rubinstein said she tries to keep perspective, noting that many of their friends who bought homes did so before the pandemic, when prices were less prohibitive. Now, as rents rise and homeownership remains out of reach, Webber said the strain continues to weigh on them. “We’re both college graduates, we’re doing what we’re supposed to be doing,” he said. “It feels impossible.”

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People turn to hotel living, high-cost rentals on Long Island. At 60, she splits her time as a waitress at Jeanine’s American Bistro, in Glen Cove, and as a part-time worker at an assisted-living facility in Bayville, all while struggling to keep pace with the soaring cost of rent. She and her longtime boyfriend, Larry O’Connell, a retiree, rent a modest Cape Cod-style home in Bayville for $4,200 a month. The house, she said, comes without a garage, with cramped living space and a long list of repairs the landlord has left unaddressed. Minicozzi said she is also responsible for utilities and covering any damages inside the home. Food, gas and other basic needs are on a tight budget. She said she feels like she and O’Connell are being priced out of the community they call home. Their rent is set to rise to $4,500, and the landlord has already signaled she may push it to $5,000 if they decide to leave. “I love New York. It’s always going to be my home,” Minicozzi said. “But I really did not realize how expensive it was until I got back here.” The couple is now talking about moving to North Carolina or Pennsylvania, where Minicozzi said they could stretch their dollars further and maybe even consider buying instead of renting. “It’s not that we want to leave,” she said. “But here it feels like we’re working just to survive. We’re paying all this

money, but we don’t have security. We don’t know what’s going to happen next year or even next month.” For now, she continues to work the long hours and cover the bills, holding on to her ties to Long Island while acknowledging that the future may take her elsewhere. “I never thought I’d be in this position at my age,” Minicozzi said. “It shouldn’t be this hard just to have a roof over your head.”

Long Island is ‘losing its future’ without affordable housing Assemblyman Charles Lavine, who represents the 13th District, says the high cost of housing on Long Island is pushing middle-class families out and threatening the region’s future. Lavine, whose district includes Glen Cove, Hicksville, Westbury and several affluent North Shore suburbs, said the “universal concern” among his constituents is that buying a home has become an option only for the wealthy. “Getting a home is at least a $600,000 to $700,000 experience,” he said, adding that steep prices have forced many residents to abandon the dream of homeownership. Lavine has made affordable housing funding a top priority in Albany. He pointed to millions of dollars in state aid allocated in recent years, including a $100 million pro-housing-communities program designed to help municipalities

like Westbury, Port Jefferson and Hicksville build more affordable homes. “This has been one of Gov. (Kathy) Hochul’s cornerstone projects,” Lavine said. “Over the course of the last several years, there have been actually billions of dollars in state funding provided for housing.” But state money alone will not solve the crisis, he cautioned. Federal investment in housing has been lacking for decades, with the last meaningful boost dating back to the Clinton administration. But such efforts, Lavine said, along with transit-oriented development in places like Mineola and Hicksville, are essential for growth. Building near Long Island Rail Road stations, he argued, makes communities more attractive to young families and workers. Still, Lavine said, local governments continue to resist new projects, leaving supply stagnant and prices climbing. “Without more housing, the housing that exists just becomes more and more and more expensive,” he said. “It’s just basic supply-and-demand economics.” The consequences, he warned, extend far beyond families struggling to pay rent or buy a home. “If we cannot maintain and protect middle-class people to move to Long Island, we will lose our community,” Lavine said. “We are seeing a shrinking of our middle class. And that means our community is going to lose one of its most important components.”

A complex path to homeownership For nearly two decades, Ingrid Schwartz has worked at the intersection of real estate and title insurance on Long Island. A title account representative for Clear To Close and a licensed real estate agent since 2015, she helps homebuyers navigate what is often the biggest purchase of their lives. For first-time buyers, her top advice is preparation: maintain strong credit, secure a mortgage preapproval, and understand the costs. Home inspections typically run $700 to $900, and the closing process takes five to eight weeks. On a $500,000 home, closing costs can reach $15,000 to $25,000, largely borne by the buyer. “Buying a house is never a smooth process,” Schwartz said. “There are always obstacles, but they can be overcome with the right preparation and guidance.” –Roksana Amid

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The National Conference of Effective Ministry, or NCEM, to which the Deeper Life Deliverance Fellowship church of Freeport — overseen by Overseer Regina Johnson — belongs recently held its annual conference from August 5th to 7th at the Holiday Inn in Carle Place, Long Island. Established in 1993, NCEM is a Christian fellowship that brings together four churches and their pastors with the shared mission of equipping individuals to strengthen their spiritual relationship with God. “We have a goal to equip the people of God and to help them navigate and secure their spiritual relationship with God,” said Johnson about the purpose of the event. The conference, which has become a cornerstone event for the fellowship, rotates its location among member churches and is typically held every fifth Saturday. In recent years, the main conference has been hosted locally to increase accessibility for attendees, moving from its previous upstate location to Long Island. This year’s event featured a series of workshops and seminars designed to address the spiritual growth and practical needs of participants. Topics includ-

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Leaders and members from the four NCEM churches gather for a group photo at the close of the annual conference. ed “Maintaining Your Deliverance,” “What is Deliverance and What is Deliverance All About,” and “Activation, Impartation, and Manifestation of the Holy Spirit.” nother highlight was a workshop on “Spiritual Protocol,” using the acronym POUR—Positioning, Obedience, and Unlimited Revelations—to guide attendees in their faith journey.

In addition to the workshops, the conference offered nightly services and opportunities for fellowship among the four member churches: Deeper Life on Long Island, Greater Jerusalem in Brooklyn, pastored by Overseer Nisbett, Greater Faith in Schenectady, pastored by Overseer West, and Full Foundation Penecostal Church, pastored by Overseer Darrell Perkins. These gatherings

provided a platform for spiritual teaching, encouragement, and community support. “People are sending in their comments as to how it has made such a difference in their lives,” Johnson added. The NCEM remains dedicated to its mission of empowering individuals through faith, education, and community connection.

Car show fundraises for the fire department By MASHIAT AZMI Intern

Exit Events is gearing up for the most prominent car and bike show fundraiser for the first time in Freeport, with a theme called Code Red, on Sunday, Aug. 24, at the Freeport Fire Department, 15 Broadway, Freeport, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event will feature custom cars and bikes, live music, a bike stunt show, giveaways, and a variety of fun activities. This fundraiser event aims to support the Freeport Fire Department through a car and bike show, featuring vendors, kid-friendly activities such as tug of war, a bounce house, food trucks, low-car limbo, and live DJ music throughout the day. Melissa Sener, owner of Exit Event organization, explained that they opened the organization four years ago, focusing on animal shelters, women’s shelters, and fire departments. According to Sener, they began hosting fundraisers at the Coram Fire Department in Suffolk County. To expand the fundraiser in Nassau County, they got a positive amount of support from the Freeport Fire Department. Sener stated that funds will be raised through a 50/50 raffle and will be directly allocated to the Fire Department, as they are mostly volunteer-based and rely on fundraisers for necessary equipment and maintenance. “We started doing fundraisers at the Coram Fire Department in Suffolk County. And we were looking to try to do a fundraiser for the fire department in Nassau,” said Sener. “And we reached out to Freeport, and they answered back. And so we’re wanting to do a Freeport Fire Department fundraiser, to help the

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Toyotas and GTR sare gearing up for the first ever car and bike show fundraiser in Freeport, Code Red, on Sunday, Aug. 24, 2025, at the Freeport Fire Department. neighborhood.” The goal of this event is to help the neighborhood and foster community relations. The event provides a positive setting for the community members to interact with emergency services, including the police and fire department, according to Sener. Sener encourages residents to support their local fire department and get to know the firefighters and police officers. The organization plans to hold one last fundraiser for this year on Oct. 19 at the Coram Fire Department.

For the next year, Exit Events plans to reach out to more small businesses and fire departments to continue supporting the community. “We’re trying to build better relationships with the car community and the police because, you know, that has been a big issue this year, you know, with takeovers and illegal situations that we’re just trying to put a better face on the car community,” said Sener. “So by doing fundraisers, and like I said, that also is going to be good for that too.” For more information, residents can visit the organization’s website https://exitevents.org/ or DM the organizers on Instagram at teamexit_ny.

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at a special meeting on monday, board members and attendees, including parents and freeport staff, discussed a perceived lack of transparency from the board and what could be done to resolve it. from left, board members Sonia dixon, Scott richardson, alphonso Hardwick, with board president Sunday Coward. went into executive session, with all other attendees asked to leave the room. When they were allowed back in, the meeting was immediately moved to be ended. The attendees protested, several saying that had taken time off from work to be there. They were told that a special meeting, unlike a regular board meeting, was not required to allow public comment. Though it had formally ended, the meeting continued for roughly another hour, with parents criticizing board members for what they claimed was a lack of

transparency. Both trustees and attendees decried social media mud-slinging, with a number of board members and attendees stating that they had been slandered online. Asked during meeting the why the board was not allowing public comment, Coward said, “we didn’t have to do that.” At press time, Jones’s status remained unexplained. When reached by the Herald, Jones stated that he could not comment on the matter.

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Once a month at the Levittown Public Library, members of the League of Women Voters of East Nassau meet to fill the community in on timely civic issues and provide information on voter registration, empowering residents to actively participate in the democratic process. The league is a nonpartisan, grassroots organization dedicated to protecting and expanding voting rights while empowering voters through education and advocacy. At its Aug. 13 meeting, the East Nassau chapter — which represents Freeport as well as Wantagh, Seaford, Bellmore, East Meadow, Levittown and Merrick — focused on the league’s background and its work in the community. According to members, the league does not take positions on or endorse political candidates. Instead, it provides information through candidate forums and advocates for voter registration and turnout. The organization also supports positions related to health, education and environmental issues “It’s a very democratic association,” member Dania Smith said, “and underneath it all is the concept of diversity, equity and inclusion.” Past meetings of the East Nassau chapter have included presentations on a variety of topics. At a May program, attor ney Christine Quigley walked attendees through the scope and limits of the First Amendment, explaining protections for speech, religion and the press as well as the often-overlooked right to petition the government. “We do more than voter registration,” league member Carol Bergman said. “We have meetings on the environment. We have meetings on different types of voting. We’ve had the Police Department.” At its meetings, the group also regularly focuses on history and the people who helped shape it. In April, Gordon Parks Middle School social studies

teacher Howard Rosenberg gave a presentation on women of World War II, spotlighting Virginia Hall, a decorated Allied spy; Carolyn Ferriday, a philanthropist who supported Holocaust survivors; and Ruby Bradley, an Army nurse who endured years as a prisoner of war. Rosenberg highlighted the courage of women whose contributions are often left out of textbooks. Last month, members set up a booth at Jones Beach Theater during a performance by pop singer Cyndi Lauper. Members handed out brochures about the league’s mission, offered information on voter registration and spoke with concertgoers about issues like immigration and how executive presidential decisions affect the country. “The crowd was pleasant,” league member Peggy Stein recalled. “We talked about voter registration and what we do.” On Aug. 5, members attended Freeport’s third annual National Night Out at Bishop Frank O. White Memorial Park, spoke with attendees — particularly young adults — about voting and distributed voter registration forms. The league also helps with voter services at the county level, taking on tasks like monitoring school board elections. At the East Nassau Chapter’s next meeting, scheduled for Sept. 10, Levittown School District Superintendent Todd Winch will be the guest speaker. He will discuss a state law passed last September that requires every school district to include a non-voting student representative on its Board of Education. In October, the League plans to host candidate meetings for upcoming county and town elections, to be followed by a post-election discussion at its November meeting. “We’re educating people about what you’re voting on, where you’re voting and why you should be voting,” Stein said. “You can’t complain if you’re not doing your part. And your part is to be informed and to vote.” Fo r m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n , v i s i t LWVEastNassau.org.

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Full cast from left: Joshua Colley, Malia Baker, Mekonnen Knife, Kylie Cantrall, Freya Skye, Dara Renee, Malachi Barton energize their audience.

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‘Descendents’ team up with ‘Zombies’

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wo of Disney’s most iconic universes arrive at UBS Arena for a dynamic musical celebration involving stars of the hit movie franchises. The stage is set, on Aug. 23, for a rousing pop-style concert. The Descendants/Zombies: Worlds Collide Tour showcases the chart-topping tunes from the popular Disney Channel films “Descendants,” “Descendants 2,” “Descendants 3,” and more recently, “Descendants: The Rise of Red,” melded with the four Zombies films. After all, where would we be without Zombies! Inspired by the worlds of Auradon and Seabrook High, with elaborate staging — including high-energy choreography, exciting visuals and costumes — stars of the films come together for a magical evening. It’s Disney, so expect nothing less! Just be prepared for endless fun. The cast features 18-year-old Malachi Barton, certainly no stranger to big moments. Known for his role as vampire Victor, in “Zombies 4: Dawn of the Vampires,” he joins the energetic performers who bring these films to life. He’s excited to join the cast that includes Kylie Cantrall, Freya Skye, Malia Baker, Dara Reneé, Joshua Colley, and Mekonnen Knife. “Fans can expect a great mash-up of music. Even though they’re from different franchises they fit so well with each other. Both of the franchises have this pop-rock feel,” Barton says. The set list includes Disney’s chart-topping hits: “Rotten to the Core,” “Ways To Be Wicked,” “Someday,” “Do It Like the Zombies Do,” “Red,” “Love Ain’t It,” and many more. “The music rides this roller coaster of emotions. There are slow songs, fast songs, and then group mash-ups. It’s something that Disney hasn’t done in a bit.” Barton continues. As “the ultimate family event of the summer,” according to the Mouse House, the show encourages audiences to dance, sing and engage with their favorite actors. Of course, the songs are the true star. “‘Place to be’ and ‘Don’t Mess With Us’ from Zombies get really big. ‘Rotten to the Core’ and ‘Bam,’ that’s a big one. Everybody’s just going crazy the entire show. It makes our job easier when the crowd’s going crazy,” Barton adds enthusiastically. Fans have opportunities to interact with the cast during the concert. And what could be better than

ﬁlming an Instagram video with the stars? In several stops on the tour, Barton has pulled out his phone to shoot Instagram reels with the audience. He enjoys recreating his signature “transition” style videos, making it easy for fans to know exactly what to do. It’s a • Saturday, Aug. 23, 7 p.m. special detail that truly connects with today’s generation of Disney • UBS Arena, 2400 Hempstead fans, according to Barton. Tpke., Elmont “What I’m really looking forward to is continuing to • Tickets available at meet all of the fans. As somebody in the spotlight, ubsarena.com or you have these followers and you have no idea descendantszombieslive.com who they are that have been following you for a really long time. We were in Oklahoma City, and there was like 11,000 people there. I didn’t know people in Oklahoma knew who I was. It’s been so wild,” Barton says. The young Disney star is fully coming into his own now. The tour has brought him front and center into arenas — something new to him. And yet he feels right at home. As he put it (prior to his Madison Square Garden appearance on Aug. 21): “It is such a shock to my system how not nervous I have been. It’s really weird. I’ve always loved performing. It’s not so much the nerves; it’s more like pure adrenaline from people screaming your name in an arena. The nerves haven’t taken over yet, but hey, we have Madison Square Garden coming up so we’ll see.” Barton relates that he spent most of his childhood in front of a camera, living a life very different from his friends. While performing in front of thousands may not seem like “work” to the rest of us, Barton admits that, like everyone else, he struggles with maintaining a work-life balance. He shares some advice for young performers heading into showbiz: “Don’t let go of being a kid. It’s really important to just focus in on having a normal childhood and hang out with your friends, having healthy outlets outside of just working and performing ... That’s been a really big thing for me.” Barton is eager to share this concert experience with new “friends” on Long Island. And, of course, plenty of Disney magic awaits!

Malachi Barton in a duet with Freya Skye.

Feel the SoCal vibe when Yachtley Crew visits the Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre in Eisenhower Park. The seven-piece southern California band is proud to fly the flag of Yacht Rock for each and every generation that loves good fun and good-time music. They burst onto the club scene in 2017, selling out countless local venues before starting a nationwide Yacht Rock craze and being noticed by the legendary Jimmy Buffett, who signed them to his own Mailboat label at the time. For the uninitiated, Yacht Rock encapsulates the revival of soft rock and Top 40 hits from the late-’70s to the early ‘80s — and it has become an undisputed nationwide phenomenon, inspiring fans to dress the part and sing along. Enjoy such favorites such as Boz Scaggs’ “Lido Shuffle,” Ace’s “How Long,” Robbie Dupree’s “Steal Away” and all-time Yacht Rock pioneer Christopher Cross’ “Ride Like the Wind.” Other songs in the band’s exhilarating live sets include Toto’s “Africa” and Rupert Holmes’ “Escape (The Piña Colada Song).”

Friday, Aug. 22, 7 p.m. For information, visit nassaucountyny.gov/parks.

Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons: The Last Encores For over 60 years, Frankie Valli has captured the hearts and souls of fans worldwide with unforgettable hits such as “Sherry” “Walk Like a Man” and “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You.” Now Frankie makes his way back here on his farewell tour at Flagstar at Westbury Music Fair. It promises to be a poignant celebration of Valli’s legendary career, showcasing his timeless music and incredible showmanship.The original Jersey boy himself, Valli is a true American legend. Now 91, Valli is the only original member still performing with the group. His incredible career with the Four Seasons, as well as his solo success, has spawned countless hit singles. Valli’s long-lasting career led to the overwhelming success of the Broadway musical “Jersey Boys.”The 12th longest-running show on Broadway has been seen by over 30 million people.

Saturday, Aug. 23, 8 p.m. 960 Brush Hollow Road, Westbury. Tickets available at livenation.com.

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Smooth grooves

August 21, 2025 — FREEPORT HERALD

YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD Exhibit AUG On Nassau County

CALENDAR • Time: 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.; also Aug. 27 • Contact: licm.org or (516) 224-5800

Museum of Art’s latest exhibition, “At Play,” surveys artists’ perennial fascination with entertainment in all forms. Framing this topic between the nineteenth century Belle Époque and today, the exhibit includes works by Pablo Picasso, Reginald Marsh, Everett Shinn, and Max Beckmann among many others. The works are gathered to represent a wide range of expressions, from entertainmentrelated activities to the fascinating personalities involved. It encompasses dance, music, theater, movies, circus, boating, and beach scenes, along with horseracing and various sports, both active and passive Also featured are archival items from The Metropolitan Opera and the New York Philharmonic, including costumes by Marc Chagall for Die Zauberflöte, vintage fashion items by such designers as Alfred Shaheen, and iconic costumes from the Folies-Bergère in Paris. On view until Nov. 9. • Where: 1 Museum Drive, Roslyn Harbor • Time: Ongoing • Contact: nassaumuseum.org or (516) 484-9337

Summer tunes

Catch The Wreckers as part of the free summer concert series organized by the Long • Where: Nautical Mile Esplanade, Woodcleft Ave • Time: 7 p.m. • Contact: liacfreeport.org or call (516) 223-2522

Mindful AUG Morning

View Nassau County Museum of Art’s galleries in a small group session. Take time to observe, question and reflect without hurry, distraction, or judgment. Explore one or two works of art in the galleries, with intention as you focus on color, texture, form and personal connections during the series of three sessions. Join for as many sessions as you like. Each will be a different opportunity to enjoy art together. Program is capped at 12 people. $20 per session, $10 members. Registration required. • Where: 1 Museum Drive, Roslyn Harbor • Time: 10-11 a.m., also Aug. 22 • Contact: nassaumuseum.org or (516) 484-9337

Board of AUG Trustees meet

meeting.

The Village of Freeport Board of Trustees convene for their regular public

• Where: Freeport Village Hall, 46 N. Ocean Ave. • Time: 5:30 p.m.

Family movie AUG night

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‘Well my heart went boom…’

Experience Beatlemania all over when 1964 The Tribute arrives on the Paramount stage, bringing the early 1960s Fab Four back to life. Hailed by Rolling Stone as “the best Beatles tribute on earth,” the group channels the pre-Sgt. Pepper era with uncanny authenticity — from period instruments and vintage suits to spot-on vocals and playful onstage banter. This meticulous re-creation captures the energy and joy of The Beatles’ early live performances, offering a rare chance to feel what it was like when Beatlemania swept the globe. Focusing on the pre-Sgt. Pepper era, “1964” astonishingly recreates an early ‘60s live Beatles concert, with period instruments, clothing, hairstyles, and onstage banter. The band captures the quintessential moment in history, when The Beatles actually played before a live audience. Only a precious few got to experience when The Beatles toured the world in the early ‘60s; who actually felt the “mania” that brought them to world acclaim. Today, all that remains are a few scant memories and some captured images in pictures and on poor quality • Where: The Paramount, 370 film and video. “1964” meticulously re-creates the “magic of those live performances New York Ave., Huntington with artful precision and unerring accuracy. For those that never saw The Beatles live and • Time: 8 p.m. always wanted to know what it must have been like, this may be as close as anyone • Contact: ticketmaster.com could possibly get to feel the magic. $82, $66.25, $54.75, $44.25, $31. 25 or paramountny.com

CUTZ for EDU AUG Back-to-School Giveaway

Nassau County Legislator Seth I. Koslow, TRIMZ Barber Shop owner Leon Levar Broughton, and Legislator Debra Mulé host the 20th annual CUTZ for EDU backto-school giveaway. Local students can receive free backpacks, school supplies, sneakers, and haircuts on a first-come basis. With games, a video game truck, music by DJ Sour, face painting, bouncy house, snacks, and more. • Where: TRIMZ Barber Shop (Village of Freeport Municipal Lot #10), 20 Guy Lombardo Ave. • Time: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. • Contact: For details or vendor registration, contact Koslow’s office at (516) 571-6205 or skoslow@nassaucountyny. gov

Freeport Gem and Mineral Show

Explore rocks, fossils, crystals, and handcrafted jewelry at this two-day event for gem lovers of all ages at Freeport Recreation Center. $6 (discounts available), free for kids under 12. • Where: 130 E. Merrick Road • Time: Opens at 10 a.m., also Aug. 24

Long Island Celtic Festival and Highland Games

Enjoy a the second edition of the festival devoted to honoring Celtic heritage on the expansive lawns in front of historic Westbury House. With entertainment, competitions, vendors, refreshments and more. • Where: 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury • Time: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. • Contact: oldwestburygardens. org or call (516) 333-0048

Americana Music Festival

• Time: Noon-6 p.m. • Contact: limusichalloffame.org/ museum

Sunday Funday AUG at Bayview

Enjoy great vibes, food, cocktails, and live music with The Mystic at this outdoor waterfront venue • Where: 395 Woodcleft Ave. • Time: 1-5 p.m.

Unbox A-Saurus for Us!

Celebrate Americana music at a musical festival devoted to the genre, hosted by the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame in Stony Brook. Enjoy a full day of free live performances from the LIMEHOF balcony. Performers include A Band Called Sam, featuring Sandra Taylor, daughter of LIMEHOF Inductee Sam Taylor; Buddy Merriam & Back Roads; Leslie Mendelson; Kerry Kearny, Camryn Quinlan, Public Enemy’s DJ Johnny Juice. Family-friendly; chairs are encouraged. Rain date is August 24th.

Young paleontologists-in-training are sure to enjoy Long Island Children’s Museum’s new stage production. This interactive theatrical experience invites visitors to join an eccentric paleontologist (a.k.a. “Dr. Patti”) as she attempts to reveal a neverbefore-seen dinosaur specimen — if only she can figure out how to open the crate it’s locked in. Along the way, the audience becomes key players in solving problems, sparking laughter and exploring the world of dinosaurs in a lighthearted “scientific” comedy that blends imagination and learning. $5 with museum admission, $10 theater only.

• Where: 97 Main St., Stony Brook

• Where: Museum Row, Garden City

Enjoy a movie under the stars at Eisenhower Park’s final movie screening of the season. See 2024’s ‘Wicked,” based on the Broadway musical. Elphaba, a young woman ridiculed for her green skin, and Galinda, a popular girl, become friends at Shiz University in the Land of Oz. After an encounter with the Wonderful Wizard of Oz, their friendship reaches a crossroads. Starring Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Jeff Goldblum. • Where: Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow • Time: Movie begins at dusk • Contact: nassaucountyny.gov

Little Learners AUG Art Lab

Each week in this engaging workshop, participants are introduced to hands-on materials, artmaking, and inspiration from artists and techniques. Young kids, ages 2-5, build critical thinking skills, expand vocabulary, and support imaginations as they play, create and explore. This week design a wearable piece of art. $4 with museum admission. • Where: Museum Row, Garden City • Time: 11:30 a.m.-noon • Contact: licm.org or (516) 224-5800

Having an event? Items on the Calendar page are listed free of charge. The Herald welcomes listings of upcoming events, community meetings and items of public interest. All submissions should include date, time and location of the event, cost, and a contact name and phone number. Submissions can be emailed to kbloom@ liherald.com.

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. Bank, N.A., successor Trustee to LaSalle Bank National Association, on behalf of the Holders of Bear Stearns Asset Backed Securities I Trust 2005-HE11, AssetBacked Certificates Series 2005-HE11, Plaintiff AGAINST Fred Gross A/K/A Frederick Gross A/K/A Frederick M. Gross, Herminia Gross, et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered June 11, 2018, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on August 28, 2025 at 3:00 PM, premises known as 53 Tyler Street, Freeport, NY 11520. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Freeport, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section: 62, Block: 105, Lot: 312. Approximate amount of judgment $511,041.15 plus interest and co sts. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #007888/2009. Michael G. Postiglione, Referee Frenkel Lambert Weisman & Gordon, LLP 53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, NY 11706 01-080399-F00 86028 154779

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR SECURITIZED ASSET BACKED RECEIVABLES LLC TRUST 2006-WM1, Plaintiff, Against CLAUDIA YON, ISAIAS YON, JOSE VASQUEZ, Defendant(s)

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 08/18/2022, 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 9/9/2025 at 2:00PM, premises known as 169 Meister Boulevard, Freeport, New York 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 54 Block 331 Lot 32 The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $823,369.16 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 602090/2019 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. For sale information, please visit Auction.com at www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832. Ellen Durst, Esq., Referee. SHELDON MAY & ASSOCIATES Attorneys at Law, 255 Merrick Road, Rockville Centre, NY 11570 Dated: 6/23/2025 File Number: 35520 CA 154962 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 BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR MORTGAGE ASSETS MANAGEMENT SERIES I TRUST, -againstRONALD BISHOP, AS ADMINISTRATOR HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF VERA DIANE ARRINDELL, 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 June 23, 2025, wherein BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR MORTGAGE ASSETS MANAGEMENT SERIES I TRUST is the Plaintiff and RONALD BISHOP, AS ADMINISTRATOR HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF VERA DIANE ARRINDELL, 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 September 9, 2025 at 2:00PM, premises known as 46 SAGAMORE STREET, FREEPORT, NY 11520; and the following tax map identification: 55-376-1210, 1211, 1212, 1213 & 1214. ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOTS, PIECES OR PARCELS OF LAND SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF FREEPORT, IN THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 611585/2021. Scott H. Siller, 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. 154927 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, U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS LEGAL TITLE TRUSTEE FOR TRUMAN 2016 SC6 TITLE TRUST, Plaintiff, vs. JAMES VICTOR, ET AL., Defendant(s).

Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on January 3, 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 September 9, 2025 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 17 Leonard Street a/k/a 17 Leonard Avenue, 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, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 55, Block 369 and Lots 259-260. Approximate amount of judgment is $945,194.77 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #003714/2016. Massimo Santoli, Esq., Referee Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Firm File No.: 211883-1 154966

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR ACE SECURITIES CORP. HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST, SERIES 2006FM1, ASSET BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, Plaintiff, Against PAMELA FLEARY Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 05/12/2023, 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 9/8/2025 at 2:30PM, premises known as 127 Wilson Place, Freeport, New York 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 Village of Freeport, County of Nassau and State of New York. Section 54 Block 493 Lot 43 The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $934,892.40 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 004842/2015 If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the then Court Appointed Referee will cancel the Foreclosure Auction. This Auction will be held rain or shine. Paul L. Meli, Esq., Referee. MCCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, LLC, 10 Midland Avenue, Suite 205, Port Chester, NY 10573 Dated: 7/9/2025 File Number: 17-300038 CA 154964 PUBLIC AND LEGAL NOTICES… To place a notice here call us us at

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LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR LEGACY MORTGAGE ASSET TRUST 2019-GS7, Plaintiff -againstEULALEE PARKER; RAMON PARKER, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale dated July 26, 2023 and entered on July 28, 2023, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court “Rain or Shine” located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on September 9, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. premises situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Freeport, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, bounded and described as follows: BEGINNING at a point on the southerly side of Morton Avenue, distant

125 feet easterly from the corner formed by the intersection of the southerly side of Morton Avenue with the easterly side of Brookside Avenue; being a plot 50 feet by 100 feet by 50 feet by 100 feet. SBL# 0054-00299-00281 Said premises known as 61 MORTON AVE, FREEPORT, NY 11520 Approximate amount of lien $632,558.32 plus interest & costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment and Terms of Sale. Index Number 608057/2020. CHESTER H. GREENSPAN, ESQ., Referee Kosterich & Skeete, LLC Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 707 Westchester Ave, Suite 302, White Plains, NY 10604 {* FREEPORT LEADER*} 154850 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 CITATION File No. 2010-361923/A-B SURROGATE’S·COURT Nassau,COUNTY CITATION THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, By the Grace of God Free and Independent TO Howard Clemons, Jr., or if he be dead, the names or parts of the names, and place or places of residence, of any and all unknown persons, who are the respective executors, administrators, heirs at law, next of kin, distributees, legatees, devisees, husbands or wives, or successors in interest of said deceased person. A petition having been duly filed by ,JAMAR..GREEN, who Is domiciled at 1621 GEORGE WASHING’TON WAY, APT 238, RICHLAND, WA 99354 YOU ARE HEREBY CITED TO SHOW CAUSE before the Surrogate’s Court, Nassau County, at 262 Old Country Road, Mineola, New York, on September 24, 2025 at 9:30 o’clock In the forenoon of that day, why a decree should not be made In the estate of CATHERINE CLEMONS lately domiciled at 590 Fulton Ave, Apt 601 Hempstead, NY 11550 a)Revoking Letters of Administration issued to Howard Clemons, Jr.

b)Granting Letters of Administration d.b.n. to Jamar Green or to such other person or persons having prior right as may be entitled thereto. Letters of c)That Administration d.b.n. be issued to Jamar Green to serve without bond. HON.MARGARET C. REILLY Dated, Attested and Sealed, July 17, 2025 (Sealed) Surrogate DEBRA KELLER LEIMBACH Chief Clerk Christopher Thompson, ESQ. Attorney For Petitioner 6319838830 Telephone Number 33 Davison Lane East, West Islip, NY 11795 Address of Attorney [Note: This citation Is served upon you as required by law. You are not required to appear, If you fall to appear it will be assumed you do not object to the relief requested. You have e right to have an attorney appear for you.} 154774

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LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, -againstNIMBOKO B. MILLER, 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 June 11, 2018, wherein U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION is the Plaintiff and NIMBOKO B. MILLER, 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 September 9, 2025 at 2:00PM, premises known as 352 WESTSIDE AVENUE, FREEPORT, NY 11520; and the following tax map identification: 62-66-299.

ALL THAT PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN 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.: 006688/2015. Peter Levy, 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. 154919

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT. NASSAU COUNTY. MTGLQ INVESTORS, LP Pltf. vs. SHANAI L. JACKSON A/K/A SHANAI JACKSON, et al, Defts. Index #012297/14. Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale entered January 23, 2019, I will sell at public auction on the North Side Steps of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on September 9, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. premises k/a 150 Pennsylvania Avenue, Roosevelt, NY 11575 a/k/a Section 55, Block 423, Lot 4. Said property beginning at a point on the Easterly side of Pennsylvania Avenue, distant 246.00 ft. Northerly from a point formed by the intersection of the Easterly side of Pennsylvania Avenue and the Northerly side of Debevoise Avenue when measured along the Easterly side of Pennsylvania Avenue, being a plot 44 ft. x 89.56 ft. x 44.04 ft. x 87.78 ft. Approximate amount of judgment is $318,860.51 plus costs and interest. Sold subject to terms and conditions of filed

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judgment and terms of sale. MARIA SIDERIS, Referee. HILL WALLACK, LLP, Attys. for Ptlf., 261 Madison Avenue, 9th Fl. - Ste. 940-941, New York, NY 10016. File No. 20021-01397 #102397 154907 To Place A Notice Call 516-569-4000 x232

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a NYS Application ID: NA-0340-25-124563 for on premises liquor has been applied for by La Nueva Mia Pizza & Restaurant Corp. to sell liquor at retail in a restaurant under the Alcohol Beverage Control Law at 42 S Main St. Freeport, NY 11520 for on premises consumption. 155155 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT NASSAU COUNTY U.S. BANK TRUST, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR LSF9 MASTER PARTICIPATION TRUST, Plaintiff against JEAN P. JOHNSON A/K/A JEAN P. FERGUSON A/K/A JEAN FERGUSON-JOHNSON, 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 January 30, 2024, 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 September 18, 2025 at 2:30 PM. Premises known as 68 Washburn Avenue, Freeport, NY 11520. Sec 55. Block 251 Lot 282. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Freeport, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $854,470.08 plus interest, fees, and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 000304/2014. 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.” Janine Lynam, Esq., Referee File # AYSJN078 155055 PUBLIC AND LEGAL NOTICES… To place a notice here call us us at

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR THE IGLOO SERIES IV TRUST, Plaintiff, vs. NADINE BARNES, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on January 30, 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 September 18, 2025 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 228 Manhattan Avenue a/k/a 228 Manhattan Street, Roosevelt, NY 11575. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 55, Block 295 and Lots 451, 452 and 479. Approximate amount of judgment is $470,393.22 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #617812/2022. Ronald J. Ferraro, Esq., Referee Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Firm File No.: 223255-1 155045 PUBLIC AND LEGAL NOTICES… To place a notice here call us us at

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU REVERSE MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS, INC., Plaintiff, AGAINST VIVIAN ROBINSON AS HEIR AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN OF GLADYS ROBINSON AKA GLADYS L. ROBINSON, ERIC ROBINSON AS HEIR AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN OF GLADYS ROBINSON AKA GLADYS L. ROBINSON, KYREEF BROWN A/K/A DYREF BROWN A/K/A KARIFF BROWN AS HEIR AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN OF GLADYS ROBINSON AKA GLADYS L. ROBINSON, et al. Defendant(s) Pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and sale duly entered on July 25, 2024. I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on September 17, 2025 at 2:30 PM premises known as 95 Grand Ave, Freeport, NY 11520. Please take notice that this foreclosure auction shall be conducted in compliance with the Foreclosure Auction Rules for Nassau County, and the COVID 19 Health Emergency Rules, including proper use of masks and social distancing. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in Freeport, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York. Section 55, Block 245 and Lot 186 & 187. Approximate amount of judgment $665,197.64 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment. Index #003293/2016. Jerome A. Scharoff, Esq., Referee, Aldridge Pite, LLP Attorneys for Plaintiff 40 Marcus Drive, Suite 200, Melville, NY 11747 155047

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LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given that a license, number (Pending) for beer, cider, liquor and wine has been applied for by the undersigned to sell beer, cider, liquor and wine at retail in a restaurant under the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law at 784 Elmont Road, Elmont, Nassau County, NY 11003, for on premises consumption. Francine Barbee, Barbee’s Restaurant & Lounge Inc. 155158

Roosevelt teen threatened outside school A 17-year-old boy was threatened outside Roosevelt High School on Monday evening, police said. According to officials, the teen got into a verbal argument with an unidentified man around 6 p.m. The man then lifted his shirt, showing the handle of a black handgun tucked into his waistband. He told the teen to meet him in the school parking lot. Fearing for his safety, the teen ran

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR CARRINGTON MORTGAGE LOAN, TRUST, SERIES 2005OPT2, ASSET BACKED PASS THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2005-OPT2 Plaintiff, Against CYNTHIA CRAIG A/K/A CYNTHIA A. CRAIG, et al Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 06/18/2025, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction, on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. 11501 on 9/22/2025 at 2:00PM, premises known as 153 Connecticut 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 0055 Block 00388.00 Lot 00198 The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $830,747.82 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 612946/2018 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. Georgia Papazis, Esq., Referee. MCCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, LLC, 10 Midland Avenue, Suite 205, Port Chester, NY 10573 Dated: 7/28/2025 File Number: 18-300586 CA 155295 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 Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for Morgan Stanley ABS Capital I Inc. Trust 2006-NC3, Plaintiff AGAINST Claudio Garzon; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered July 7, 2025, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on September 24, 2025, at 2:00PM, premises known as 452 Ray 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, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of York, Section 54 Block 312 Lot 34. Approximate amount of judgment $253,778.49 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold

subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 608078/2022. Foreclosure auction will be held “Rain or Shine” Howard Eric Colton, Esq., Referee LOGS Legal Group LLP Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 430-4792 Dated: August 4, 2025 155297 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 U.S. Bank Trust National Association, not in its individual capacity but solely as owner trustee for RCF 2 Acquisition Trust, Plaintiff AGAINST Luis M. Cordero, Elizabeth Mateus, et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered June 9, 2025, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on September 18, 2025 at 2:00 PM, premises known as 18 Hotchkiss Place, Freeport, NY 11520. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Freeport, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section: 55 Block: 395 Lot: 75. Approximate amount of judgment $486,818.66 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #614432/2022. Joseph M. Terino, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 21-001160 86659 155214

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hen Adolf Hitler was rearming the Nazi war machine in the early 1930s and beginning his invasions of neighboring nations under the guise of safeguarding Germans living in regions of those countries, Europe’s leaders chose to ignore reality and look the other way. Nothing was more shameful than the Munich Conference in September 1938, when British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain capitulated to Hitler’s seizing of the Sudetenland from Czechoslovakia, which Chamberlain labeled a “quarrel in a farpETER away country.” Chamberlain KinG proudly returned to cheering crowds in Britain proclaiming he had secured “peace in our time.” Barely more than a year later, Britain was at war with Germany, enduring the bombing assaults of the Battle of London and fighting for its very survival. Chamberlain was forced to resign as prime minister, and was replaced by Winston Churchill, whose warnings about Hitler’s arming of that Nazi war machine and the lethal threat it posed to Europe had been largely

ignored and often ridiculed throughout the 1930s. While Hitler was advancing through Europe, too many Americans chose to follow the Chamberlain route of appeasement. Led by Charles Lindbergh and the America First isolationist movement, they argued that there was no American interest in stopping Hitler or assisting Britain. This was Europe’s war. Similarly, Hitler’s sworn policy to persecute Jews was an internal issue. It took Japan’s attack on Pearl Harbor and Hitler’s declaration of war against the United States for us to fully mobilize and join Churchill to lead the successful war effort to destroy Hitler and defeat Nazi Germany’s existential threat to Western civilization. In the post-World War II period, there was the threat of Soviet imperialism and expansion. Isolationism was discredited, discarded and consigned to history’s trash bin. The United States assumed the position of free world leadership, and alliances such as NATO were formed to preserve order and stability. Despite bumps and controversies along the way, the system worked. Europe was rebuilt, and the Soviet Union collapsed.

The defeat of Hitler and the world’s realization of the horrors of genocide also brought about the recognition of the State of Israel, which, despite wars and terrorist attacks, established itself as a thriving democracy and a strong ally of the United States. All of this is now threatened. A resurgent Russia, led by its dictator, Vladimir Putin, invaded Ukraine — the first invasion of a sovereign European nation since the end of World War II — and Putin employed arguments to justify the invasion similar to what Hitler claimed justified his attacks on Czechoslovakia and Austria. And in Israel, Hamas carried out a terrorist attack on Israeli civilians, causing the highest number of Jewish deaths since World War II. At this time, when Ukraine and Israel are fighting for survival, the civilized world would be expected to have learned the lessons of history and stand united against Russian aggression and Hamas’s threat to destroy the Jewish state. Instead, in the United States, the isolationist movement has emerged from the deep, dark shadows, and antisemitism is again rearing its ugly head. Dilettante influencers like Tucker Carlson and Candace Owens are today’s

ussia’s invasion and Hamas’s attacks aren’t just regional problems.

Charles Lindberghs. Going so far as to ascribe blame for World War II to Churchill, they enable Putin, disparage Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelensky, and accuse Israel and its prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, of war crimes and genocide. Underlying all this madness is the discredited shibboleth that none of these crises affect the United States — that we can survive in our own isolationist world. As for Europe, while it has stood strong with Ukraine against Russia, it is joining the anti-Israel chorus calling for rewarding Hamas with the creation of a Palestinian state, and accusing the Jewish state of inducing a famine and committing war crimes. The stark realities Americans must face are that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine isn’t just “Europe’s war,” any more than Hitler’s seizure of the Sudetenland was a mere “quarrel in a faraway country”; and that Hamas’s attempt to destroy Israel isn’t just a “Jewish issue.” Israel was not the aggressor, and is not committing war crimes or genocide. These are conflicts that affect the future of the world and demand strong, assertive American leadership. Peter King is a former congressman, and a former chair of the House Committee on Homeland Security. Comments? pking@ liherald.com.

RFK Jr.: the wrong man for an oh-so-important job

very person on this planet worries about their health. We all want to grow old without any physical ailments or infirmities. To stay healthy, we rely mostly on our government, at all levels. We expect our leaders to promote programs that will keep us safe, and to find new ways to prevent us from being exposed to diseases that undermine our normal bodily functions. To maintain a healthy society, we primarily look to the federal government for the latest in research JERRY and the newest KREMER vaccines and cures for diseases. For the most part, that responsibility falls on the shoulders of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the secretary of Health and Human Services in Washington. Based on Kennedy’s actions over the past seven months, I suggest you don’t go to sleep thinking that we have an effective health leader in D.C. There are so many areas in which Kennedy has failed us to date that it’s hard to select the worst ones. Let’s start

with the admission that the man in charge of your longevity made last winter, stating that people shouldn’t be looking to him for medical advice, because he’s not a medical expert. That has been the worst-kept secret in the country, as most of us know that Kennedy has a long history of fighting the use of vaccines with questionable theories. It is that much scarier given the fact that he is charged with the responsibility of keeping 340 million people healthy. When Kennedy appeared before a congressional committee in February, he was asked whether he would retain the highly respected doctors who serve on the federal panel that makes vaccine recommendations. He pledged to keep the panel members, and it was that pledge that won one of the deciding votes to confirm him from Sen. Bill Cassidy, a Louisiana Republican who is also a doctor. In June, Kennedy, in violation of his promise, fired the entire panel and replaced its members with a number of recognized vaccine deniers. In February, there was a serious outbreak of measles in west Texas, in a number of counties where residents were known to be anti-vaccine. The out-

break eventually spread to six other states, and the numbers turned out to be the highest recorded in recent memory. Kennedy initially — incorrectly — said that the outbreak was “not unusual,” and that “we have measles outbreaks every year.” As the numbers rose, he changed his response in the worst possible way. Instead of using his position to encourage parents to get their children vaccinated, he issued a series of statements suggesting that vaccinations are a “personal choice.” As the number of cases kept climbing, he eventually caved, and suggested that parents should consider having their children vaccinated. Kennedy’s change of heart enraged the anti-vaxxers, but he couldn’t avoid the facts. Kennedy’s latest attack on your life span was his decision earlier this month that 22 projects, totaling $500 million, to develop vaccines using mRNA technology, would be halted. He criticized vaccines in a video on his social media accounts, explaining his decision by characterizing the projects, being led by the nation’s leading pharmaceutical companies, including Pfizer and Moder-

he secretary has failed us in so many ways that it’s hard to know where to start.

na, to develop vaccines that offer protection against viruses like the flu, Covid-19 and H5N1 as “unnecessary.” Infectious disease experts say the mRNA technology is safe, and they credit its use during the first Trump administration for slowing the coronavirus pandemic. Future pandemics, they warned, will be harder to stop without the help of mRNA. Mike Osterholm, a University of Minnesota expert on infectious diseases and pandemic preparations, said, “I don’t think I have seen a more dangerous decision in public health in my 50 years in the business.” The shelving of the mRNA projects is considered short-sighted because there are continuing concerns about the bird flu becoming a pandemic, and because mRNA vaccines have saved millions of lives, according to Dr. Paul Offit, a vaccine expert at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. These are but a few of the actions taken by Kennedy that raise serious questions about whether he is the right man for one of the most important jobs in America. Jerry Kremer was a state assemblyman for 23 years, and chaired the Assembly’s Ways and Means Committee for 12 years. Comments about this column? jkremer@ liherald.com.

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ast week, after 10 months of repairs, Nunley’s Carousel began spinning again at the Long Island Children’s Museum in Garden City. The 113-year-old attraction reopened with extended hours, offering families a simple retreat during these final weeks of summer. The carousel holds a special place in the hearts of generations of Long Islanders. Many who rode the handcarved horses at the original Baldwin location now bring their own children and grandchildren to Museum Row. These multi-generational visits represent continuity in an ever-changing world. The carousel’s journey mirrors that of many Long Island families. Originally built in 1912 in Brooklyn, it moved to the suburb of Baldwin in 1940. It found a permanent home on Museum Row in 2009, after Nunley’s Amusement Park closed. The attraction has survived several relocations because it represents something enduring in uncertain times. There’s a lot to be said for the carefree pleasure of a carousel ride. In times when daily life feels increasingly complex and stressful, the gentle rhythm of painted horses moving in a circle offers a brief respite. The music plays, children laugh, and for a few minutes, the outside world recedes. The carousel operates at a different

pace than the rest of our lives. While we rush from commitment to commitment, the horses move at their steady, measured pace. The carousel offers a few minutes of gentle motion, music and togetherness. The transition back to school schedules and fall responsibilities looms large for many families. These remaining summer weeks present an opportunity to appreciate the small moments — time spent together, shared laughter and uncomplicated joy — like those Nunley’s Carousel has provided for over 100 years. The carousel operates Wednesdays through Sundays from 12:30 to 3:00 p.m. until the end of August, giving families a chance to create one more summer memory before the school year grind begins. At $4 per ride, it’s an accessible way to gather multiple generations and remember what we’re grateful for. For families dealing with modern life’s stresses, the carousel offers something increasingly rare: a space designed purely for joy. There are no learning objectives, no competitive elements, no pressure to perform. Success is measured simply by smiles. The carousel’s return also invites a broader reflection: What serves as your family’s symbol of joy? Every family, club or organization needs something that brings them together, something

that creates shared memories. For some, it might be a weekly trip to a local ice cream stand or a monthly hike. Others might find their tradition in Friday night pizza or reading bedtime stories in the same rocking chair. The beauty lies not in the grandeur of the tradition but in its consistency and the joy it brings. A grandmother’s weekly phone call can be as powerful as an elaborate vacation. A father teaching his child to throw a baseball creates memories as lasting as any expensive entertainment. Family game nights, Sundaymorning pancakes or choosing a Christmas tree together — these small, repeated acts become the foundation of traditions that transcend generations. Nothing is too big or too small to serve as a source of shared happiness. What matters isn’t the scale but the intention — the deliberate choice to create moments of connection. Nunley’s carousel reminds us that traditions don’t have to be complicated or costly. Whether your joy comes from carousel rides, backyard barbecues or quiet reading moments, they are the actions that ground us in gratitude and connection. In these waning weeks of summer, be sure to take part in old traditions — or create new ones. The carousel of life can be stressful. Be sure to take a few moments to find your joy.

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letters Yes, Nassau is morphing into a police state To the Editor: Re Tom O’Connor’s letter to the editor, “Nassau County isn’t a police state. ICE is just making it safer,” in last week’s issue: Mr. O’Connor is 100 percent off base! What Claudia Borecky wrote in her letter in the July 31-Aug. 6 issue, “Nassau County is showing signs of becoming a police state,” was accurate and right on! The Trump “regime” of authoritarian control is oozing into our own county of Nassau. County Executive Bruce Blakeman is seemingly the Long Island MAGA representative of Trump’s insidious, dangerous and woefully incompetent tactics. These lawless pursuits are counterintuitive to the salvation of our almost 250-year-old democratic republic. It’s shameful that Mr. O’Connor and others have swallowed the lies about what Trump and his acolytes (Blakeman included) are attempting to do nationwide, and here in our own community. Mr. O’Connor’s allegations against the

Democratic Party are incorrect and full of Trumpian-skewed rhetoric. Wake up, America, before it’s too late to save our country from authoritarian control,

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assau County has long relied on federal funding to finance key services that our constituents rely on. However, as President Trump’s wide-ranging assault on essential federal institutions reaches a crescendo and his “big, beautiful bill” takes effect, major cuts are all but certainly on the horizon. It’s time for Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, the office of county comptroller, and each of us to take notice and brace for impact in the debra fiscal year 2026 budget that will muLÉ soon be prepared. During our July 14 legislative committee meetings, two items brought this threat into sharper focus. One, before the Legislature’s Finance Committee, sought to allocate millions of dollars to offset the county’s emergency management operations. As I questioned administration officials, they made it clear that the county relies on these dollars for these essential opera-

tions — but said it was unclear how the megabill would impact future funding. Later, my colleagues on the Rules Committee were presented a budget transfer resolution that would delivers over $1.7 million to Nassau’s Women, Infants and Children nutrition-assistance program. This federal pass-through grant is awarded to the state and then provided to local municipalities like Nassau County, where those resources support a program that feeds more than 5,000 clients at sites in Glen Cove and Hempstead. Once again, this would normally be a routine vote — an administrative step toward meeting a basic governmental function that ensures that our most vulnerable constituents have access to healthy food. But after the Trump administration’s megabill gutted $300 billion in funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, impacting roughly 150,000 at-risk Long Islanders, we can treat nothing involving the federal government as routine. Those two items represent just the tip of the program-cutting iceberg. Nassau

e rely on federal funding for everything from police to roads and bridges.

Letters Business group plans Sept. 10 program To the Editor: August has been a month of rest for our g roup, the Long Island Advancement of Small Business — we are officially on vacation. While there was no meeting this month, our momentum continues, and we are excited to welcome everyone back on Sept. 10 for an important and highly practical program. Our July meeting, held close to July Fourth, was lightly attended, but those who joined us enjoyed a thoughtful discussion on automation and how to use it in business. In June we continued our streak of successful gatherings, thanks to engaging presentations and plenty of questions from attendees. Looking ahead to September, we will feature two distinguished speakers who will address issues that impact nearly every small business. Jeffrey Cohen of Grassi & Co. CPA’s will present on President Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill.” Cohen will walk through provisions of the legislation that affect individuals and small businesses, including effective dates, and most importantly, what they mean for you and your business. We will also hear from Mark

County relies on federal resources to support counterterrorism initiatives and enhance funding for our local police departments; to repair and upgrade vital infrastructure like our bridges, roads and sewer systems; to preserve public health through federal initiatives such as the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, and much more. This all comes before we consider the impact of even larger structural changes being pursued by the Trump administration, including more than $1 trillion in cuts to Medicaid, the shuttering of the Department of Education, and a massive 44 percent cut to funding for the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s programs to provide affordable housing and combat homelessness. The high likelihood of federal funding being slashed makes it imperative for Blakeman to work proactively to prevent draconian future cuts to local services. As Blakeman and his administration prepare the fiscal year 2026 budget, they must first identify every federal revenue source and closely monitor them for

Stone, CPA, managing partner of sales tax defense. His session will provide valuable sales tax tips tailored to small business owners. With sales tax often being a high-risk factor, Stone’s expertise promises practical strategies to help attendees protect their businesses. What sets our group apart from other business organizations is that we go beyond exchanging handshakes and business cards. Each month we provide education designed to help small businesses grow stronger and more sustainable. Past topics have ranged from the law and financing to artificial intelligence, personal development, cybersecurity and automation. Now we turn to taxes — an area that affects us all. If you wonder whether you qualify as a “small business,” the answer is almost certainly yes. We welcome everyone who is eager to learn, connect and strengthen his or her business practices. We are also actively seeking sponsors and speakers for upcoming breakfasts and special events. Opportunities are available on our website, LIASB.com. I look forward to seeing you on Sept. 10. MARC P. PALkER President, LIASB

potential cuts — because we cannot afford to lose funding for a vital program due to an oversight. Accordingly, I urge County Comptroller Elaine Phillips to conduct her own independent review and make this looming fiscal risk a focal point of her presentation during the Legislature’s upcoming budget hearings. Once the county has a comprehensive understanding of the megabill’s impact, a public briefing at an upcoming meeting of the Legislature is essential. Publicly airing the facts in an organized, transparent manner will equip us, as fiduciaries of the county, to make fully informed decisions about our future and ensure that the taxpayers we serve are entirely aware of what is on the table. Now is the time for the Blakeman administration, the Legislature and the comptroller’s office to roll up their sleeves and ascertain the facts, whatever they may be. Doing so is the only way to position the county to preserve essential services that our constituents rely on — and help us to navigate this unprecedented budget season to the best of our ability. Debra Mulé, of Freeport, represents Nassau County’s 6th Legislative District and is the Legislature’s alternate deputy minority leader.

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