Baldwin Herald 06-20-2024

Happy Father’s Day!

Baldwin Public Library was the scene last Saturday where library patrons created custom baseball caps for a male figure in their life. Story, photos, Page 3.

Baldwin HS alum running long Paul Wehr prepares for NYC Marathon this November

By HERNESTo GAlDAMEZ hgaldamez@liherald.com

Paul Wehr, a 2019 graduate of Baldwin High School, is all too familiar with physical challenges. Throughout his youth and four years at the high school, Wehr was an all-wrestling athlete while also participating as a member of the Baldwin PAL judo club. He even wrestled as a student-athlete while attending Hunter College and after transferring to SUNY Oswego. Wehr, 23, is now preparing himself physically — and mentally — for what may be his greatest challenge of all. He is training to take part in the

grueling 26.2-mile New York City Marathon on Nov. 3 — even though he has had little to no experience with a race of that distance.

“It’s always just been wrestling,” Wehr said. “I’ve always been interested in doing difficult things and challenging myself, whether going for long runs, signing up for an MMA (mixed martial arts) fight, or boxing match. I like doing difficult things and challenging myself.”

Wehr’s motivation for even considering signing up for the marathon comes from his half-sister, Kayla Rivara, who was diagnosed with Huntington’s disease.

“She’s my half-sister, and her father passed

Mulé decries aging county infrastructure

By HERNESTo GAlDAMEZ hgaldamez@liherald.com

One week after a water main break in Baldwin affected communities in Island Park, Oceanside, Roosevelt and South Hempstead, Nassau County Legislator Debra Mulé, accompanied by residents and local business people, called on Liberty Water to reimburse customers for their losses while spotlighting the broader issue of aging infrastructure.

Wpressure at nearby Mount Sinai South Nassau hospital as well.

Although water service had been restored within an hour, many people — including Mulé’s office, in Baldwin, were not satisfied with the communication from Liberty as the situation unfolded.

hat we are dealing with in this county is infrastructure that is centuries old, well past its useful life.

“It was just a year ago I was talking about the need to hear about our aging infrastructure,” Mulé said at a gathering last Friday outside The Irish Pub in Baldwin, “and here we are. And that was because we had a giant sinkhole on Grand Avenue caused by a sewer main break, and now we had a water main break, which affected virtually my entire district.”

DEBRA MUlEé Nassau County Legislator

Roughly 30,000 customers experienced a water outage on June 7, which affected water

“We’re concerned, because the communication from Liberty Water was not what it really should have been,” Mulé said. “I’ve heard from many residents that they called (Liberty), were on hold for 45 minutes to an hour, and got various responses.

“My office called,” she added, “and honestly, we didn’t get a real explanation of what was happening so that we could advise our residents.”

As a result of the break, the county Department of Health ordered Liberty Water to issue a boil-water notice, advising customers not to drink the water without boiling it first. The notice was lifted on June 9,

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Honoring his sister and those with Huntington’s

away from it, and there’s a 50-50 chance if a parent has it, that you’ll get it,” he said. “”The other sister (Deidre Symons), didn’t end up having it, Kayla is the one that has it, and a few years ago, the symptoms became very clear that she had H.D.”

Huntington’s disease, a genetic disorder, continues to cast a pall over families, with its assault on both physical and mental capacities and the absence of a cure. The condition leads to the gradual breakdown of nerve cells in the brain. For children born into families with a history of Huntington’s disease, it evens out the likelihood of inheriting the gene that causes it.

Recent estimates show that approximately 41,000 Americans currently have visible symptoms of Huntington’s disease.

“It’s heartbreaking,” Wehr said. “I haven’t met anybody that had H.D. at that point, but I joined the H.D. community here on Long Island. The way it runs in the family, the rareness of it, the fact that there’s no cure, it kind of instills a very unique community and everybody kind of feels what each other’s going through.”

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is set to participate in the new York City marathon in november, honoring his sister, Kayla rivara, who was diagnosed with Huntington’s disease.

“I’ve had a lot of wrestling, judo, jiujitsu matches in the past, and to me, this is just an event where you run,” he said. “You just keep running until the race is over.

“I’m sure I’ll be nervous the day of or the week of, but it’s just me, really about me getting into shape, and my mindset hopefully will carry me the rest of the way,” he added.

Since signing up for the marathon, Wehr has done some training at Norman J. Levy Park or Hempstead Lake State Park, running for about three to seven miles every other day. He is also contemplating running in a marathon upstate in August to prepare himself for the city marathon.

“I did a half-marathon the other day just to see where I was in terms of timing, and I ran in just under two hours, which is a pretty good pace,” he said.

To raise awareness of the disease, Wehr began participating in Team Hope, the signature grassroots fundraising campaign organized by the Huntington’s Disease Society of America, offering support to individuals battling the disease nationwide. Through small walks, Team Hope brings together those who have a connection to Huntington’s, fostering a feeling of community and solidarity. The Long Island event is set to take place at Wantagh Park on Sept. 15.

formerly a wrestler at Baldwin High School, Hunter College and SunY oswego, paul Wehr is depicted here showcasing the oswego color scheme of green and yellow.

Wehr participated in his first Team Hope walk in 2021, when Rivara first began displaying symptoms of the disease, but she wasn’t officially diagnosed until the following year.

“The local community, everybody that has H.D. or wants to get involved with H.D. in that area, get together for a little to meet each other or catch up,” he said. “It definitely helped a lot with, you know, getting comfortable with the community.”

Wehr said he’s ready to take on the challenges of a long-distance race.

For the NYC Marathon, Wehr’s goal is to raise $5,000, and as of press time, he has raised more than $1,000 in the months leading up to the race.

“There absolutely needs to be a lot more attention raised,” he said when asked if awareness should be made on the disease.

“A lot of people don’t know about it, and most people I talk to know about it because they went to school for biology or did a project on it. I definitely like to get the word out there, that way more things can be done.”

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A cap made for you for Father’s Day, dad

In preparation for Father’s Day, the Baldwin Public Library hosted an event on June 15 where participants displayed their creativity and artistic skills by creating a personalized baseball cap.

The event allowed those to demonstrate their appreciation for a special male figure in their lives, whether it was a dad, grandpa, or uncle.

— Hernesto Galdamez

In the middle of decorating a cap for her father, Althena poses for the camera.

County opens cooling centers as Nassau heats up

By KELSIE RADZISKI kradziski@liherald.com

Temperatures are expected to rise across the tristatemetropolitan area in the coming days, with Long Island temperatures projected to reach the high 80s and 90s, coupled with high humidity. Hot weather such as this can pose serious health threats, and Nassau County is taking measures to help keep the public as safe and comfortable as possible.

County Executive Bruce Blakeman said at a news conference on Monday that cooling centers across the county will be open during the upcoming “hazy, hot, and humid” weather this week that will last for about up to five days. The centers will be open starting on Wednesday, June 19..

The Mitchel Field Administration Building, at 1 Charles Lindbergh Blvd. in Uniondale, will be open 24 hours a day.

Nickerson Beach and its pools at 880 Lido Blvd. in Lido Beach in Lido Beach are open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., and on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday of this week will remain open until 8 p.m. for an extra hour of cooling time.

The Cantiague Park administration office in Hicksville at 480 W John Street will be open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The Wantagh administration building 1 King Road in Wantagh will be open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. The swimming pool at Wantagh Park will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

County pools at North Woodmere Park at 75O Hungry Harbor Road in Valley Stream and Cantiague Park will be open by June 24. They could be open sooner, according to Blakeman, depending on if the staff of predominantly college students can return in time.

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman stands with Office of Emergency Management Commissioner Richard Corbett, Deputy Health Commissioner Andrew Knecht, Department of Social Services Commissioner Jose Lopez, and Director of Public Health Emergency Preparedness Nancy Fischer to announce county cooling centers and individual safety procedures for the public during the upcoming heat wave.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, heat stroke is the most serious heat-related illness, which can lead to permanent disability or death if not treated. Due to the dangers high temperatures can lead to, Blakeman provided an extensive list of “common sense measures” people can take to protect themselves in the extreme heat.

Try to avoid being outdoors during the hottest hours of the day, which are currently 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. People who enjoy exercising outdoors should temporarily alter their exercise schedule to work out in the early mornings or during sundown.

Be sure to drink plenty of fluids, wear clothing that

is lightweight, and apply sunscreen on a “regular basis,” which is roughly every two hours.

Blakeman also said to pay attention to how your body feels. If you feel dizzy or lightheaded, contact a medical professional, and if you are really in distress, call 911.

Keep an eye on your neighbors, check in on any elderly people who may lack adequate cooling facilities, and be diligent about keeping any pets indoors and safely hydrated, he added.

“If everybody takes these common sense measures, then I believe that everybody will be healthy and safe throughout this process,” Blakeman said.

Maureen Lennon/Herald photos Kerri Hayman and Nimra Tariq showcase their Superman inspired creative caps.

Althena with her father, Ryan, wearing the decorative caps she made.

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Protecting Your Future

Baldwin celebrates empowering students, educators

Why Some Estate Plans Fail

Clients lose legal clarity when their treating physician determines that they are unable to handle their legal and financial affairs. Once the client becomes legally disabled, it is too late to prepare and sign new legal documents. Obviously, the same is true when a client dies.

Time and again we find that the client’s legal documents were prepared many years ago and are either inadequate from a personal or professional point of view. It may be that the wrong person is in charge due to any number of circumstances -- illness, unavailability, estrangement, death, etc. In other cases, the power of attorney, the will or the trust is legally inadequate. Examples of this may be that the client had the power of attorney done many years earlier by a general lawyer, but failed to have it reviewed or replaced by an elder law attorney when they got older. Thus they end up with a power of attorney that is not strong enough to move assets out of their name or to set up a trust to protect their assets. Under Medicaid, it’s move it or lose it.

Countless wills and trusts do not reflect

the current state of the law when a client dies, especially regarding New York and Federal estate taxes. These laws change every few years as administrations change.

The problem arises out of the fact that law firms are traditionally unwilling to take the responsibility to keep their clients informed as to law changes or to review their clients’ estate plans on a regular basis — to make certain the plan will work when the client needs it — not when they wrote it many years earlier.

To overcome the problem of facing a death or disability with an outdated plan, we provide a free review of our clients’ estate plan every three years. Having used this approach for over three decades, we have saved thousands of clients countless problems and, when something happens to one of our clients, we know who they are since the relationship has been maintained. In addition, Ettinger Law Firm does not charge for phone calls or emails in order to encourage communication when personal or legal issues arise.

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A tradition for more than 25 years, Recognition of Excellence celebrates Baldwin students and teachers who have positivity impacted each other’s lives. Supported by a grant from the Baldwin Foundation for Education, the program recognizes 10 seniors for their contributions to the school.

Samantha Bearden Honorees:

n Ms. Sheri Snow

n Mr. Tom Catapano

n Dr. Gabriella Franza

Memory Distortions Honorees:

n Ms. Lisa Longhitano

n Ms. Danielle Zelinski

n Mr. Ronald Ventura

Camdresa Davis Honorees:

n Mr. Gregory Gordon

n Ms. Sandra Cole

n Mr. Peter Buckley

Megan Englehart Honorees:

n Ms. Jasmin Jakubowski

n Mr. Thomas Girolamo

n Mr. John Buglione

Nia Green Honorees:

n Ms. Maureen Heyman

n Ms. Nia Thompson

n Mr. Vincent Leis

Seniors then turn and choose three teachers from elementary, middle, and high school who have inspired them academically and personally.

— Hernesto Galdamez

Thalia Kontoleon Honorees:

n Ms. LeeAnn Burke

n Ms. Nia Thompson

n Ms. Kostoula Lymberatos

Emma Madramotoo Honorees:

n Ms. Nancy Aquino

n Ms. Corinne Tumbarello

n Ms. Karen Hughes

Rohan Punj Honorees:

n Ms. Christina Almona

n Ms. Ann Marie Lynam

n Mr. Peter Buckley

Anasja Thomas Honorees:

n Ms. Karen Marchese

n Ms. Megan Ferguson-Koci

n Ms. Lindsey Stevens

Christopher Zervos Honorees:

n Ms. Mary Sussman

n Ms. Leila Donnelly

n Ms. Deanna Nikirk

E-MAIl: Letters and other submissions: baldwineditor@liherald.com

Cricket tournament a big hit in Nassau

By TONY BELLISSIMO tbellissimo@liherald.com

The International Cricket Council’s Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 Tournament proved a bit hit in Nassau County, highlighted by the much-anticipated and sold out India-Pakistan match June 9.

Nassay County Executive Bruce Blakeman called the event, which kicked off with a practice match June 1 and concluded 11 days later with the United States taking on India at Eisenhower Park, “the Super Bowl on steroids.”

Cricket is the second most-popular sport in the world behind soccer and the world’s third most-watched sporting event behind only the FIFA World Cup and Tour de France. It was introduced in the United Kingdom during the 16th century. It has since grown in immense popularity in South Asia, Australia, New Zealand, Southern Africa and the West Indies — many parts of the globe that have been influenced by British imperialism over the centuries.

The T20 tournament, which is both the youngest and shortest version of international cricket, featured matches — usually lasting around three-and-ahalf hours — played this month not only in East Meadow, but also in Dallas, southern Florida and the West Indies. All eight matches in East Meadow began at 10:30 a.m., to align with mid-afternoon television audiences in Europe and prime-time slots in South Asia.

The pitch at Eisenhower Park was shipped in from Australia, and kept in Florida during the winter months before being dropped in the temporary, modular stadium, which seated more than 34,000 fans.

Every seat was filled for the IndiaPakistan rivalry match with tickets going on the secondary market for a minimum of $1,000 after fees. Large viewing parties were held in Seaford as well as in Queens at Citi Field, with India fans celebrating a 119-113 victory following several weather delays. Matches between those two nations usually attract massive audiences. More than 400 million people watched the IndiaPakistan 2011 World Cup battle. That’s more than triple the viewing audience of the most recent Super Bowl.

This year marked the first-ever appearance in the tournament for the United States, which pulled off one of the sport’s biggest upsets of all-time June 6 in Dallas with an overtime win against Pakistan. India defeated the U.S. in the East Meadow finale before a crowd of more than 31,000.

The U.S. is led by Aaron Jones, Steven Taylor, Nitish Kumar, Shayan Jahangir, Corey Anderson, Harmeet Singh, Shadley Van Schalkwyk, Andries Gous, Monank Patel and Jessy Singh.

The United States faced India June 12 in the last of eight ICC T20 World Cup matches held at Eisenhower

The tournament brought international attention to Nassau, which hosted a number of international dignitaries from countries like Pakistan, India, Canada and Bangladesh. It also attracted fans from around the globe.

Kalyan Gopaluni attended the U.S. victory over Canada in Dallas, where he resides, and traveled to New York for two matches, India-Pakistan and IndiaU.S.

“I’m a huge cricket fan and play in a cricket league,” Gopaluni said. “I’ve been looking forward to this tournament for a long time. The atmosphere at India versus Pakistan was electric. The stadium was shaking. I think they did a great job as host.”

Virginia Talati, from Georgia, and her soon-to-be 8-year-old son, Hasmukhal, who has been playing cricket for five years already, flew in from Georgia to attend the finale at Eisenhower.

“We flew up last night and going back home tomorrow,” she said. “We’re really excited. My son asked last week if we can go see a match and we made it his birthday present.”

The tournament generated a large amount of revenue for the county, which Blakeman is expected to announce at a later date.

Borrelli’s Italian Restaurant saw business boom each day of the event during a normally slow time, 2:30-4:30 p.m., owner Frank Borrelli said. Parking

Virginia Talati and her son, Hasmukhal, flew in from Georgia to check out the cricket action.

allowed for up to 50 cars and “You could see from all the different license plates and from the customers I’ve spoken to, this attracted people from all over the country and the world,” Borrelli said.

The U.S. advanced to the tournament’s Super Eight stage after its match against Ireland in Florida was washed out last Friday.

The championship takes place June 29 in Barbados.

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Park.

Flags of both competing countries were displayed on the pitch and national anthems sung prior to each match.

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Debra Mulé sheds light on infrastructure

after the repair of a 20-inch water main beneath Winona Avenue in Baldwin.

Shawn Sabel, owner of The Irish Pub, faced difficulties the weekend of the break, forced to empty the ice machine and eliminate the use of soda from the bar’s soda guns.

“We’re getting ready for the weekend, and then you get a text message saying that the water is off,” Sabel told the Herald. “Then it’s blowing up all over Facebook and everything, and I call Liberty and there is no communication with them about health guidelines on what we’re supposed to do as a business.

“They’re telling residents to boil water,” Sabel added, “but at the scale of how we do things, it’s impossible to do that.”

Sabel went to McBreen’s Beverage in Lynbrook, for ice and bottled soda for the weekend, and called on Liberty to reimburse him for his expenses. Asked how much he spent, Sabel said “at least” $1,000.

“The community is not confident in our drinking water, either,” he said, “and at what point does Liberty take the responsibility and ensure that our drinking water is clean?”

The nearby restaurant Novi Restaurant lost $3,000 on the night of June 7 alone because it had to cancel reservations, according to manager Nicole Wenz.

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nassau County Legislator debra mulé; John Cools, commissioner of Sanitation district 2; Linda angelastro of Baldwin; Shawn Sabel, owner of the irish pub; nicole Wenz, manager of novi; and phil Laudin, of Baldwin, gathered outside the irish pub in Baldwin last friday to address the water main break that occurred on June 7.

“We understand our customers’ frustration over last weekend’s main break and boil water advisory,” Pamela Bellings, a Liberty Water specialist, wrote in an email to the Herald after the gathering. “We do our best to prevent these events from occurring; however, as with all utilities, emergencies like these do occur. During this event and every day, we adhere strictly to our tariff, governed by the NY Public Service Commission. Our customers are charged for the water they use, and as such bills will only reflect the water used during that time. Boiled water was drinkable, and water was safe for showering without boiling as explained in the Department of Health information we shared. We want to reiterate that all testing came back to show that there were no contaminants in the water at any time. The Department of Health issued the Boil Water Alert out of an abundance of caution.”

Mulé said that there would be more such incidents unless the county’s aging infrastructure is addressed.

“What we are dealing with in this county is infrastructure that is centuries old, well past its useful life,” she said. “We are going to continue having problems like this if we don’t fix it in a comprehensive way.”

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Residents, hospital clash over plans for parking expansion

By KEPHERD DANIEL kdaniel@liherald.com

In a packed public hearing of the Town of Hempstead Board of Appeals on May 15, residents and representatives of Mount Sinai South Nassau, the closest hospital for Baldwin, sparred over the hospital’s plans to expand parking on its Oceanside campus. The hospital had requested the postponement of the hearing from May 1 to May 15. For a special exception to park in the front yard setback on Washington Ave., Nassau Parkway. Oswald Ct. and Oceanside Road.

The hospital plans to build an 800spot parking garage, which had been approved by the town in 2018, as part of a $30 million investment to address parking challenges. The construction of the parking garage is scheduled to begin this fall and will take about nine months to complete. Once finished, combined with the surface parking, the total parking capacity will exceed 2,000 spots.

The parking garage is going over an existing hospital parking area. The new garage will primarily serve hospital employees, visitors and patients and address current parking shortages. At the heart of the issue is the hospital’s plans to tear down 10 homes on hospital property to build a 152-spot parking lot. During construction of the garage, the hospital will lose 200 spots currently

used by employees. To mitigate this, the plan is to demolish houses that the hospital owns on Nassau Parkway and Washington Avenue to create temporary surface parking.

“The hospital believes that the parking garage approved by the board in 2018, which will be constructed at the hospital’s expense, will allow for more than adequate onsite parking at the hospital in the future,” John Anzalone, an attorney representing the hospital, said at the meeting. “The parking garage will be built after the additional surface parking is constructed at the hospital since such parking is needed to compensate for the stalls being temporarily displaced on site while the parking garage is being constructed.”

The surface parking is in addition to the interim four employee shuttles that accommodate nearly 270 offsite stalls in Rockville Centre, of which 120 stalls have been added since 2019, hospital officials said.

“The residents pushed for and got resident-only parking in the streets surrounding the hospital,” Joe Calderone, the hospital’s senior vice president of communications and development, said.

“In order to park, our employees previously used to park on the street. This is to try to address our employees having a place to park. We rent a space in the village of Rockville Centre parking lot 12. We run, at our own expense, a shuttle

bus up and down that lot for our employees throughout the day. We’re already incurring quite a bit of expense right now to address the parking issues that we have there currently and eventually when the parking garage is done. We no longer will have to run that shuttle which puts extra time on the commute for our employees.”

Hospital officials said the proposed lot for surface parking must be constructed and in operation by August or September, paving the way for the parking garage’s fall groundbreaking. They emphasized their commitment to minimizing disruption by creating buffer zones with vegetation around the new parking areas.

“We have promised and we’ll do what we’ve done in the past, which is to put up a very substantial buffer zone of vegetation,” Calderone said. “Once the houses go down and the surface parking is complete, they’ll be a very substantial part of vegetation so that you won’t even see the cars on the street on Nassau Parkway or Washington Avenue.”

Plans for the parking garage include internal traffic circulation and curb cuts to minimize impacts on external traffic flow, hospital officials added.

Residents who live near the hospital voiced opposition to the expansion, citing concerns over increased traffic congestion, safety hazards, and the encroachment of the hospital into resi -

dential areas. They called for a more balanced approach that takes into account both the hospital’s needs and the concerns of residents.

“You’re going to increase our taxes because now that town is losing 10 houses, but they’re not going to get home taxes on, so now our taxes are going to increase,” Oceanside resident Anthony Debonis told the appeals board. “I understand they don’t want to pay Rockville Centre for busing people over to the lots. That’s kind of their problem, not ours. Would any of you like the houses across the street from you knocked down and to put up a parking lot?”

Andrew Triolo, the hospital’s vice president for facilities, addressed residents’ concerns, stating that a traffic study had been conducted in 2018 and that the proposed parking garage would meet the hospital’s operational needs. He emphasized that hospital officials regularly communicate with Oceanside Road School, which sits across the street, regarding safety measures and planned improvements to traffic flow and emergency department access.

Residents also expressed concerns about the loss of green spaces and the potential negative impact on the quality of life in the neighborhood. Residents highlighted the potential strain on pedestrian safety and the gradual erosion of the neighborhood’s character.

Statue of Our Lady of Fatima visits Baldwin

The world-famous International Pilgrim Virgin Statue of Fatima made a visit to Baldwin on June 9 at St. Christopher’s Roman Catholic Church, giving the community and its surrounding areas the opportunity to pray and take photos with the statue.

The statue, sculpted by Jose Thedim in 1947 and blessed by the Bishop of Leiria-Fatima in

Parishioners came to prayer at the Pilgrim Virgin

the same year, was specifically commissioned to serve as the Pilgrim Virgin. Reflecting the guidance of Sister Lucia, one of the three surviving Fatima Seers, it embodied the vision of Our Lady’s appearance as the Immaculate Heart to the Shepherds.

Since then, it had traveled to over 100 countries.

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The world-famous International Pilgrim Virgin Statue of Fatima made a visit to the Baldwin community at St. Christopher’s Roman Catholic Church on June 9.

Statue of Our Lady of Fatima.

Members of the Knights of Columbus arrived at the church.

Father Johnny Mendonca poses with the Pilgrim Virgin Statue of Our Lady of Fatima.

STEPPING OUT

Your landscape — create a special spot just for you

Get outside and go serenely

By Karen Bloom

Imagine stepping outside your home this summer and entering a world of serenity. The gentle crunch of gravel beneath your feet. The rhythmic sound of trickling water with nature’s calming presence can de-stress and promote inner peace. This is the essence of a Zen garden, a haven of tranquility inspired by Japanese aesthetics and philosophy.

So, how do you create your own relaxing space at home? Garden designer Fiona Jenkins offers some insight. Grab your gardening tools — even get the kids involved — and get started.

Art of Simplicity: Creating the Foundation

Zen gardens are all about cultivating a harmonious balance between natural elements and negative space. Gravel forms the very foundation, representing the vastness of the sea or impermanence of life. Raking it into smooth patterns — like waves or ripples — becomes a meditative practice in itself.

“The rhythm of the rake against the gravel adds another layer of tranquility, inviting you to focus on the present moment.” Jenkins advises. “Use light-colored gravel — like white, cream or gray — to enhance the feeling of serenity and evoke a sense of vastness.”

Carefully placed rocks and stones add structure and balance. Larger rocks can symbolize mountains, according to Jenkins, anchoring the space. Imagine them as islands of stability amid the ever-changing sea of gravel.

Smaller stones can represent stepping stones on a path to enlightenment. Arrange your rocks and stones with intention, considering their size, shape, color, and the spaces between them. These spaces — known as “ma” in Japanese — are just as important as the elements themselves, adding to the sense of balance and tranquility.

Nature’s Soothing

Sounds

Water, a symbol of life and purification, plays a vital role in traditional Zen gardens. The gentle gurgle of trickling water is a natural stress reliever, proven to lower blood pressure and heart rate. Consider incorporating a small water basin with a bamboo spout, creating a calming focal point.

A tabletop fountain with a smooth rock base can add a touch of movement and sound without overwhelming the peaceful atmosphere.

“Keep the water feature simple and integrate it seamlessly with the surrounding rocks and gravel,” Jenkins says. “For a touch of whimsy, consider adding a small koi fish or two — their graceful movements adding another layer of life to your serene oasis.”

Limit Plant Selection: A Celebration Of Form

Zen gardens traditionally incorporate minimal plants, allowing the other elements to take center stage. Carefully chosen plants will enhance the aesthetic and create a sense of harmony with nature.

Choose low-maintenance evergreens with interesting shapes or textures, such as dwarf pine, bonsai or ornamental grass. These plants require minimal pruning and maintain a sense of order within the garden. A strategically placed patch of moss can add a touch of softness and evoke tranquility.

“Consider strategically incorporating a single flowering shrub to add a burst of color during its blooming season,” Jenkins says.

Lighting For Tranquil Evenings

Subtle lighting can elevate the atmosphere allowing you to enjoy your sanctuary even after sunset. String lights hung overhead or strategically placed

lanterns can cast a warm, inviting glow.

“Step out after a long day and be greeted by the soft glow of your lanterns and the gentle murmur of water,” Jenkins says. “It’s a perfect invitation to unwind and de-stress.”

Solar-powered lights are another great option, as they require no wiring and provide illumination throughout the night.

Create A Focal Point To Draw The Eye

A focal point adds a touch of interest.

“It should be something that inspires calmness and contemplation, inviting you to focus your mind and appreciate the beauty of your creation,” Jenkins explains.“Your focal point could be a beautiful stone lantern, its soft light casting a warm glow. Or consider a small statue of Buddha radiating peace, or a strategically placed bonsai tree with its meticulously pruned branches, a testament to patience and dedication.”

Comfort And Contemplation: A Place To Relax

Since this is a space to unwind and escape daily stresses, you’ll want to include a comfortable seating area where you can chill out and appreciate your creation. A simple wooden bench or cushions will suffice. If space allows, add a small table for enjoying a cup of tea or for meditating.

“Imagine yourself sitting amid the calming elements of your garden, listening to the sounds of nature and letting go of the day’s worries,” Jenkins says.

Personalize Your Sanctuary

While Zen gardens have a traditional aesthetic, don’t be afraid to incorporate some elements that reflect your own personality.

“The key is to create a space that resonates with you and fosters peace and well-being,” Jenkins adds.

A small wind chime with a calming melody adds a touch of whimsy. Also consider a piece of art depicting nature or a fragrant flowering plant, even perhaps a small birdbath to attract feathered friends.

“Embrace the simplicity of Zen design, lose yourself in the meditative act of raking the gravel, and allow the calming presence of nature to wash over,” Jenkins says. “Remember, your Zen garden is a reflection of your inner world.”

Photos courtesy Fiona Jenkins

Creating a Zen garden is not just about landscaping; it’s about cultivating a personal sanctuary for relaxation and mindfulness. With a little planning and inspiration, you can transform your outdoor space into a special retreat.

Morgan James

The powerhouse vocalist, Broadway veteran and concert favorite hits all the right notes when she visits the Landmark stage. Soulful singersongwriter Morgan James’ voice is her instrument, and through it she can communicate anything. It is a gift that she has expertly trained, and meticulously nurtured, James has cultivated a world of fans with her viral YouTube videos, and she loves connecting with them on social media and at her live shows. With her own channel, James has amassed more than 250 million views on YouTube (and climbing). Over the last several years, she has established herself as a touring powerhouse, playing with her band and symphony orchestras. Her latest full album, ‘Nobody’s Fool,’ is a luminous love letter to ‘90s R&B, featuring nine new songs, and one cover of Jeff Buckley‘s ‘Everybody Here Wants You.’

Friday, June 21, 8 p.m. $53, $48, $43. Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington. (516) 767-6444 or LandmarkOnMainStreet.org.

‘Across The Universe’

The Beatles live on — in the form of The Fab Faux. The acclaimed band brings out the best Beatles moments, appearing on the Paramount stage. With a commitment to the accurate reproduction of The Beatles’ repertoire, they treat the seminal music with unwavering respect, known for their painstaking recreations of the songs (with emphasis on the later works never performed live by The Beatles). The Fab Faux’s musical virtuosity — in actuality five New York Citybased musicians — upends the concept of a Beatles tribute band. Far beyond being extended cover sets, their shows are an inspired rediscovery of The Beatles’ musical magic. In addition to their notefor-note accuracy, the band is famous for blurring the lines slightly and injecting their own musical personalities into the performances. That’s The Fab Faux experience.

Saturday, June 22, 8 p.m. $55, $35, $30, $25. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. Tickets available at Ticketmaster.com or ParamountNY.com.

THE Your Neighborhood

Get The Led Out

Get The Led Out rocks out with their tribute to what many consider rock ‘n roll’s greatest band, in “A Celebration of the Mighty Zep,” on the Paramount stage, Friday and Saturday, June 28-29, 8 p.m. From the bombastic and epic, to the folky and mystical, GTLO has captured the essence of the recorded music of Led Zeppelin and brought it to the concert stage. The six veteran musicians who make up the Philadelphia-based group delivers Led Zeppelin live with the all passion and fury these blues-soaked, groove-driven rock anthems deserve. Utilizing the multi-instrumentalists at their disposal, GTLO re-creates songs, in all their depth and glory, with the studio overdubs that Zeppelin themselves never performed. When you hear three guitars on the album, GTLO delivers three guitarists on stage.

No wigs or fake English accents, the band brings what the audience wants — a high energy Zeppelin concert with honest, heart-thumping intensity with a strong focus on Led Zeppelin’s pivotal early years. They touch on the deeper cuts that were seldom, if ever heard in concert. GTLO’s approach to performance of this hallowed catalog is not unlike a classical performance. “Led Zeppelin are sort of the classical composers of the rock era,” says lead vocalist Paul Sinclair. “I believe 100 years from now they will be looked at as the Bach or Beethoven of our time. As cliche as it sounds, their music is timeless. $75. $45, $30. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. Tickets available at Ticketmaster.com or ParamountNY.com.

Family theater

Families will enjoy another musical adventure, “Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!” ripped from the pages of Mo Willems’ beloved children’s books, in its final weekend on the Long Island Children’s Museum stage, Saturday, June 22, 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.; Sunday, June 23, 2 p.m.

Back by popular demand after a sold-out 2023 run, see Pigeon, Bus Driver, and some zany passengers sing and dance their way to help Pigeon find his “thing” in this upbeat comedy based on Willems’ popular Pigeon books.

Featuring a live band to bring the jazzy score to life, audiences will thoroughly enjoy singing and flapping along with The Pigeon and friends. The audience is part of the action, in this innovative mix of songs, silliness and feathers. It’s an ideal way to introduce kids to theater and the humorous stories from Willems’ books.

$10 with museum admission ($8 members), $14 theater only.

Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. (516) 224-5800 or LICM.org.

Pet Adoption Program

Adopt your “fur-ever” friend this summer. There’s no better time to adopt a new pet than during the ”summer of love” at the Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter. Now through Sept. 1, all pet adoption fees are waived and include free spaying/neutering, vaccinations and microchipping. There is a $10 license fee for dogs. Check out the friendly faces of the dogs and cats before stepping foot in the shelter online at HempsteadNY. gov/179/Animal-Shelter or on the shelter’s Facebook page at Hempstead Town Animal Shelter. For more information, contact (516) 785-5220.

Rainbow Run 5K

Show support for Pride For Youth, a Division of Long Island Crisis Center, at The Rainbow Run 5K, at Eisenhower Park, on Saturday, June 22, starting at 9 a.m. The cost to compete is $30, which includes a t-shirt and a Finisher Medal. For more information, visit Events. EliteFeats.com or call (516) 5313323.

What is Juneteenth? Bring the kids to celebrate Juneteeth at Baldwin Public Library, Saturday, June 22, noon. Learn the history of the holiday and make a craft to take home. 2385 Grand Ave. Visit BaldwinPL.org for more information and to register.

Barnaby Bye

The band returns to My Father’s Place, Saturday, June 29, 8 p.m. Come celebrate the music, the memories and the good times with Billy, Bobby, Peppy and Mike! Doors open at 6 p.m., concert is at 8 p.m. 221 Old Northern Blvd., Roslyn,. For tickets/information, visit MFPProductions.com or call (516) 580-0887.

Long Island Police

Support Run

Walk or run to support men and women in local law enforceiment at Eisenhower Park, Thursday, June 27. The David Lerner Association’s Long Island Police Appreciation Run 5K kicks off at 7 p.m., rain or shine, in Eisenhower Park Field 2. This event is presented by the Greater Long Island Running Club, visit GLIRC.org for more information.

Food truck Friday

Indulge your taste buds at Food Truck Friday, June 21, 5:30- 8 p.m., at Baldwin Community Garden. Discover a culinary extravaganza featuring a variety of delectable cuisines from local food trucks. 1890 Grand Ave.

Celebrate Israel

Salute Israel, while welcoming Eisenhower Park’s summer concert season, at the annual Celebrate Israel concert, presented by Jewish Community Relations Council of Long Island, Sunday, June 30, 6 p.m. Israeli superstar Raviv Kaner performs. Bring seating. Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, Eisenhower Park, East Meadow. For more information, visit Facebook. com/jcrcli.

Baldwin Civic Association Pancake Fundraiser

The Baldwin Civic Association invites all to their pancake fundraiser at Applebee’s, Saturday, June 22. $15, $10 children under 10. 684 Sunrise Highway, in Best Buy Shopping Center. Visit BaldwinCivic.org to make your reservation.

Having an event?

Shine a Light Music Series

The Tommy Brull Foundation celebrate its 25th concert in the Shine A Light Music Series at RJ Daniel’s in Rockville Centre, Saturday, July 7, 8 p.m. The unforgettable evening features Deer Tick and Al Olender. Tickets are $49 and are available on Eventbrite.com. All proceeds from the show will go to help fund the construction of Mr. B’s Adaptive/Inclusive Playground for children of all abilities. For more information visit TommyBrullFoundation. com. 279A Sunrise Highway.

Summer tunes

Milagro, a Carlos Santana tribute band, performs at Baldwin Park, Wednesday, July 3, 8 p.m., as part of the Town of Hempstead’s summer concert series. 3282 Grand Ave.

Outdoor tunes

The Skeedle Brothers perform at Coes Neck Park, Tuesday, July 9, 8 p.m. Amp up your summer with their rockin’ sound. 1240 Coes Neck Road, Baldwin.

Items on The Scene 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 thescene@liherald.com.

Film Screening

Visit Nassau County Museum of Art for a viewing of “Wild Style,” a 1983 film regarded as the first hip-hop movie, Saturday, June 29, 3 p.m. A hybrid project that exists as both a musical and a documentary, the film features hip-hop pioneers of the period, including Fred “Fab Five Freddy” Brathwaite, Lee Quiñones, Lady Pink, The Rock Steady Crew, The Cold Crush Brothers, Queen Lisa Lee of Zulu Nation, Grandmaster Flash, and Zephyr, who play themselves in a loosely scripted story shot entirely in the South Bronx, the Lower East Side, and MTA subway yards.

A Q&A follows with director Charlie Ahearn and critic-curator, Carlo McCormick. Seating is limited and reservations required. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. (516) 484-9337 or NassauMuseum.org.

Summer sounds

Visit Eisenhower Park for its Noontime Concert series, Wednesday, June 26, noon-2 p.m.The Long Island Harmonizers perform four-part barbershop a cappella. Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, Eisenhower Park, East Meadow. Their repertoire ranges from traditional barbershop to the Great American Songbook and Elton John. Bring seating. For information, visit NassaucCountyNY.gov.

Baldwin Community

Garden’s 10th anniversary party

Baldwin Civic Association celebrates the 10th anniversary of the community garden, Friday, June 21, 5:30-8:30 p.m. $20 for BCA members, $25 nonmembers. 1980 Grand Ave. To purchase tickets, visit BaldwinCivic.org.

Magic show

Tea Time

Teens can indulge their taste with Boba tea, at Baldwin Public Library, July 1-31. Come to the Teen Zone to pick up a recipe on how to make strawberry Boba tea. Tapioca pearls, a green tea bag, sugar, and straws are provided. 2385 Grand Ave. Visit BaldwinPL.org for more information.

Families can start off summer with a bang with this mind blowing magic show, at Baldwin Public Library, Saturday, June 29, 12:15 p.m. The Magic of Amore will have everyone on the edge of their seat. Sign up for the Summer Reading Club while you’re there. 2385 Grand Ave. Registration required. Visit BaldwinPL.org for more and to register.

BRUCE A. BLAKEMAN

JUNE

presents FREE LAKESIDE

NASSAU COUNTY EXECUTIVE

THEATRE CONCERTS

EISENHOWER PARK, East Meadow | Parking Field #6

All Events weather permitting. Call 516-572-0200 for up-to-date information.

Saturday, June 15

8:00-9:30pm Ja Rule at Mitchel Field Athletic Complex

Sunday, June 16 ..................

6:00-8:30pm Indian American Night

Wednesday, June 26

7:00-9:30pm Greek American Night

Saturday, June 29 ...............

6:00-8:30pm Chinese American Night

Sunday, June 30

6:00-8:30pm Israeli American Night

JULY

Monday, July 1

7:00-9:30pm German American Night

Wednesday, July 3

5:30-10:00pm TD Bank’s Celebrate America Fireworks & Show featuring The Allmost Brothers Band & Chicken Head Rocks

Friday, July 5 Fireworks Rain Date

Saturday, July 6

7:00-9:00pm So Good – The Neil Diamond Experience

Sunday, July 7

6:00-8:00pm Opera Night with Christopher Macchio

Monday, July 8

5:00-6:30pm Senior Afternoon Concert: The Excellents and The Demensions

Thursday, July 11

7:00-10:00pm Rock of Ages Tribute: Shoot 2 Thrill - AC/DC

Completely Unchained - Van Halen Return to Paradise - Styx

Friday, July 12

7:00-9:00pm

Streetfighter – Rolling Stones Tribute

Saturday, July 13

7:00-9:00pm Misty Mountain – Led Zeppelin Tribute

Sunday, July 14

6:00-9:00pm Harry Chapin Tribute Show & Food Drive with The Harry Chapin Band and Will Sing For Food

Monday, July 15

7:00-9:00pm The Nassau Pops Symphony Orchestra

Thursday, July 18................

7:00-9:30pm Rodgers & Hammerstein’s “A Grand Night for Singing” by Plaza Productions

Friday, July 19

7:00-9:30pm Creole American Night

Saturday, July 20 ................

7:00-9:00pm Neil Berg’s 100 Years of Broadway

Sunday, July 21

6:00-8:30pm Bangladeshi American Night

Monday, July 22 ..................

7:00-9:00pm Italian American Night

Thursday, July 25

7:00-9:00pm

Barometer Soup - A Tribute to Jimmy Buffet

Friday, July 26 .................

7:00-9:00pm Doo Wop Show:

Johnny Farina of Santo & Johnny, Phil Cracolici and The Mystics, Vito Picone and The Elegants, Jimmy Gallagher of The Passions

Saturday, July 27

7:00-9:00pm The Hilarious Hitmen, a Comedy Musical Spectacular

Sunday, July 28

Korean American Night

6:00-8:30pm

Monday, July 29 5:00-6:30pm

Senior Afternoon Concert: The Fireflies and The Devotions AUGUST

Friday, August 2

7:00-9:00pm

Dancing Dream – ABBA Tribute

Saturday, August 3

6:30-9:30pm

Salute to Vets Show with Face to Face & American Bombshells

Sunday, August 4

6:30-8:30pm

The Midtown Men featuring Stars from the Original Cast of Jersey Boys

Monday, August 5................ 7:00-9:30pm

Irish American Night

Thursday, August 8 7:00-9:00pm

Sandy Hackett’s Rat Pack

Friday, August 9 .................. 7:00-9:00pm

45 RPM

Saturday, August 10

7:00-9:00pm

This is Garth featuring JD Leonard

Sunday, August 11 .............. 6:30-8:30pm

Living Colour

Monday, August 12 5:00-6:30pm

Senior Afternoon Concert: Vinnie Medugno & The Chiclettes

Thursday, August 15

UB40 : Red Red Wine Tour

Friday, August 16

7:00-9:00pm

7:00-9:00pm

Zac Brown Tribute Band (ZBTB)

Saturday, August 17

7:00-9:00pm

Doo Wop Show: Manhattan Skyline, Stan Zizka & The Del Satins, Larry Chance’s Earls

Sunday, August 18 .............. 4:00-8:00pm

Pakistani American Night

Monday, August 19 7:00-9:30pm Ukrainian American Night

Thursday, August 22 ...........

7:00-9:00pm

Let’s Sing Taylor - Taylor Swift Experience

Saturday, August 24 7:00-9:00pm Disco Unlimited

Sunday, August 25 .............. 7:00-9:00pm Don Felder former lead guitarist of The Eagles

Friday, August 30 7:00-9:00pm That Motown Band

SEPTEMBER

Sunday, September 1 ......... 7:00-9:00pm The Purple Experience - Prince Tribute

Sunday, September 8 5:00-7:30pm

Turkish American Night

Saturday, September 14 .... 7:30-10:00pm

World Renowned Puerto Rican Salsa Orchestra

Friday, September 20 7:00-10:00pm

Legendary House DJ TBA with LI’s Own DJ Theo opening

Sunday, September 29 2:00-9:00pm Latino American Night

Bring Blankets or Chairs

Officials stress hurricane preparedness

By ANGELINA ZINGARIELLO azingariello@liherald.com

With another hurricane season beginning, officials are urging residents to take steps now to prepare for major storms.

At a news conference on the Long Beach boardwalk last Friday, representatives of the American Red Cross and city and state officials detailed the measures that residents should take to protect themselves and their families.

“Today, the Red Cross is responding to more large disasters, almost twice as many than we did a decade ago,” Jose Dominguez, chief executive of the organization on Long Island, said. “This growing need for help means it is critical for Long Island residents to make an emergency plan now.”

Dominguez emphasized the importance of preparedness, highlighting the severe consequences of hurricanes and the necessity of proactive planning.

Sea surface temperatures play a key role in the prediction of the frequency and strength of hurricanes, and the Atlantic Ocean is currently registering near-record high temperatures. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has said there is an 85 percent chance of an above-normal hurricane season, and just a 5 percent chance of a below-normal season. NOAA is forecasting 17 to 25 named storms, with eight to 13 of them becoming hurricanes.

“One storm can devastate a community,” Long Beach City Councilman Mike Reinhart said. “We know that firsthand in Long Beach. We’re a barrier island, and we take Mother Nature very seriously. With hurricane season approaching, we want to take this critical opportunity to help our residents plan and prepare. We can’t stress this enough: Preparation saves lives. Plan, prepare and don’t hesitate to execute that plan. While property can be replaced, people cannot.”

Planning for a major storm includes creating an emergency kit with essential supplies such as water, nonperishable food, medications, flashlights, batteries and important documents. Residents were also encouraged to have a family communication plan to ensure that family members know how to stay in touch and where to meet if they are separated.

In addition to individual preparedness, officials highlighted the city’s efforts to enhance its infrastructure. Ongoing projects aim to protect flood-prone areas and improve evacuation routes.

“I’m thankful to say we have an excellent working relationship with all of our government partners, as well as National Grid and PSEG, who are represented here today,” City Manager Dan Creighton said.

“After Hurricane Sandy in the city of Long Beach, our government partners invested hundreds of millions of dollars to make sure we are more resilient and protected from storms.”

National Grid has conducted drills and taken part in joint exercises with other agencies to prepare to respond to gas outages and other emergencies created by

storms. PSEG Long Island has upgraded its power grid and enhanced response protocols to be able to restore electricity quickly after storms.

Emergency alerts, which provide realtime updates and instructions, keep residents informed during major storms, and all are encouraged to sign up for notifications on the city’s website, LongBeachNewYork.gov/notifications. The Red Cross also recommends downloading its emergency app, which offers resources and information about disasters, including hurricanes. It can be accessed at redcross.org/apps.

More immediate steps to prepare for hurricane season include reviewing insurance policies, knowing evacuation routes and staying informed through official channels including social media, local news and official websites. By taking these steps, the community can better withstand the impact of a tropical storm or hurricane and recover more quickly.

“Long Beach, and the entire region, is a much better place than it was 10 years ago,” Creighton said. “But we can and should always do better, and not let our guard down. We’ll do our part together, and we’ll be able to weather whatever storm comes our way.”

At the news conference, Red Cross representatives provided pamphlets with detailed checklists for emergency kits, as well as guidelines for creating family communication plans. Officials also stressed the importance of community involvement, urging residents to check on their neighbors, particularly the elderly and those with disabilities, to ensure that they are also prepared.

The Red Cross highlighted the need for volunteers, emphasizing that in times of disaster, the demand for assistance often exceeds available resources. To learn more about hurricane season and opportunities to volunteer, visit redcross.org.

Bob Arkow/Herald City Councilman Mike Reinhart discussed hurricane season and why everyone should be prepared.

Public Notices

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 VRMTG ASSET TRUST, Plaintiff, vs. CARRINGTON D. BROCK

A/K/A CARRINGTON BROCK, ET AL., Defendant(s).

Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee’s Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on March 28, 2024, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on July 9, 2024 at 2:30 p.m., premises known as 1109 Cramer Court, Baldwin, NY 11510. 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 36, Block 523 and Lot 0070. Approximate amount of judgment is $400,642.32 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 600506/2023. Cash will not be accepted. This foreclosure sale will be held on the North Side Steps of the Courthouse, rain or shine. COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed at the foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the Court Appointed Referee will cancel the sale.

Lisa S. Poczik, Esq., Referee Knuckles & Manfro, LLP, 120 White Plains Road, Suite 215, Tarrytown, New York 10591, Attorneys for Plaintiff 147226

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE

Supreme Court, County Of Nassau, JR Lares Group Inc., Plaintiff against MILBURN 882 CORP., et al., Defendants. Index No: 602970/2022. Pursuant to the Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered May 28, 2024 as NYSCEF Doc. No. 53 in the office of the clerk of the within named court, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501, on Monday, July 15, 2024 at 2:30PM, the mortgaged premises known as 882 Milburn Street, Baldwin, NY, being all that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Hempstead, County of

Nasau, State of New York, Section 54, Block B, Lot(s) 712 and 811.

Approximate amount of judgment is $444,596.45 computed as of January 1, 2024 plus interest and costs. The mortgaged premises will be sold subject to the provisions of said Judgment and Terms of Sale. COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed at the foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the CourtAppointed Referee will cancel the sale. Successful third-party bidder to pay 10% of the sum bid by certified or bank check(s) made payable to the Referee only. Referee will not accept cash or doubleendorsed checks.

Gerard Allrich Geisweller, Esq., Referee Lawrence & Walsh, P.C., 215 Hilton Avenue, Hempstead, NY 11550, Attorneys for Plaintiff 147364

LEGAL NOTICE (NOTICE TO BE ATTACHED TO AND TO BE PUBLISHED WITH SUMMARY FORM OF RESOLUTION AFTER ADOPTION)

NOTICE

The bond resolution, a summary of which is published herewith, has been adopted on June 12, 2024, and the validity of the obligations authorized by such bond resolution may be hereafter contested only if such obligations were authorized for an object or purpose for which the Baldwin Union Free School District, in the County of Nassau, New York, is not authorized to expend money or if the provisions of law which should have been complied with as of the date of publication of this Notice were not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty days after the publication of this Notice, or such obligations were authorized in violation of the provisions of the constitution.

Pamela M. Pratt District Clerk BOND RESOLUTION OF TI-IE BALDWIN UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT, NEW YORK, ADOPTED JUNE 12, 2024, AUTIIORIZING TI-IE CONSTRUCTION OF ADDITIONS AND/OR ALTERATIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS TO DISTRICT FACILITIES AND SITES; STATING TI-IE ESTIMATED TOTAL COST 11-IEREOF IS NOT TO EXCEED $134,861,938; APPROPRIATING SAID AMOUNT 11-IEREFOR; AND AUTI-IORIZING TI-IE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $134,861,938 BONDS OF SAID DISTRICT TO FINANCE SAID APPROPRIATION

Objects or purposes: Amounts of Obligations to be Issued Period of Probable Usefulness: Construction of additions and/or alterations and improvements to District facilities and sites. not to exceed $134,861,938 thirty (30) year A complete copy of the bond resolution summarized above shall be available for public inspection during normal business hours at the office of the District Clerk, Baldwin Union Free School District, 960 Hastings Street, Baldwin, New York 11510. Dated: June 12, 2024 Baldwin, New York 147501

DE DICHO DISTRITO QUE NO EXCEDERÁN LOS $134,861,938 PARA FINANCIAR TAL ASIGNACIÓN.

Objetos o propósitos: construcción de ampliaciones o de reformas y mejoras de las instalaciones y los terrenos del Distrito Montos de las obligaciones a emitir: no deberán superar los $134,861,938

Período de utilidad probable: treinta (30) años

Una copia completa de la resolución para la emisión de bonos resumida anteriormente estará disponible para inspección pública durante el horario laboral normal en la oficina de la secretaria del distrito, Distrito Escolar Baldwin Union Free, 960 Hastings Street, Baldwin, Nueva York 11510.

Fecha: 12 de junio de 2024 Baldwin, Nueva York 147502

LEGAL NOTICE (ESTE AVISO SE ADJUNTARÁ Y SE PUBLICARÁ

JUNTO CON EL FORMULARIO DE RESUMEN DE LA RESOLUCIÓN DESPUÉS DE SU ADOPCIÓN)

AVISO La resolución para la emisión de bonos, cuyo resumen se publica en el presente documento, ha sido adoptada el 12 de junio de 2024 y la validez de las obligaciones que autoriza esta resolución para la emisión de bonos solo podrá impugnarse si tales obligaciones fueron autorizadas para objetos o propósitos para los que el Distrito Escolar Baldwin Union Free, en el Condado de Nassau, Nueva York, no tiene autorización de gastar dinero o si las disposiciones de la ley que deberían haberse cumplido a partir de la fecha de publicación del presente aviso no se cumplieron notablemente, y se inicia una acción, demanda o procedimiento de tal validez dentro de los veinte días posteriores a la publicación del presente aviso, o tales obligaciones se autorizaron infringiendo las disposiciones de la constitución.

Pamela M. Pratt, secretaria del distrito RESOLUCIÓN PARA LA EMISIÓN DE BONOS DEL DISTRITO ESCOLAR BALDWIN UNION FREE, NUEVA YORK, ADOPTADA EL 12 DE JUNIO DE 2024, QUE AUTORIZA LA CONSTRUCCIÓN DE AMPLIACIONES O DE REFORMAS Y MEJORAS DE LAS INSTALACIONES Y LOS TERRENOS DEL DISTRITO; ESTABLECE UN COSTO TOTAL ESTIMADO QUE NO EXCEDERÁ LOS $134,861,938; ASIGNANDO ESTE MONTO Y AUTORIZANDO LA EMISIÓN DE BONOS

News briefs

Solomon Ruff of Baldwin is Washington D.C. bound,

named as Bank of America Student Leader

Baldwin High School student Solomon Ruff was recently named the Bank of America Student Leader.

Ruff was selected to participate in Bank of America’s competitive and exclusive Student Leaders program, an eightweek internship that provides students with first-hand experience in serving communities through a local nonprofit organization. He will gain leadership and real-world workforce skills, and attend a national leadership summit in Washington, D.C. in July to meet with Congress members and discuss the importance of civic engagement.

Out of 7,000 applicants, Ruff was one of the 315 accepted students into the pro-

gram. He was required to draft various essays and submit a list of his extracurricular activities and volunteer work.

“Solomon Ruff is an incredible student and example to his peers,” Neil Testa, principal of Baldwin High School wrote in a news release. “He is extremely deserving of this exclusive opportunity with Bank of America’s Student Leaders internship program, and we could not be any prouder.”

The Student Leaders program was established in 2004 to assist high school students in developing necessary skills for the workforce through leadership training and work experience.

— Annaliese Persaud

Shalom Obimba acknowledged as region’s top scholar

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BY THE BOARD OF APPEALS

Pursuant to New York State Town Law Article 16, New York State Public Officers Law Article 7, and the Town of Hempstead Building Zone Ordinance, NOTICE is hereby given that the BOARD OF APPEALS of the Town of Hempstead will hold a public hearing in the Old Town Hall, 350 Front Street, Room 230, Second Floor, Hempstead, New York on 06/26/2024 at 9:30 A.M. to consider the following applications and appeals:

THE FOLLOWING CASES WILL BE CALLED STARTING AT 9:30 A.M. 423/24. BALDWINAlfred G. Gismondi, Jr. & Michele Gismondi, Renewal of grant to maintain 2-family dwelling., N/s Lorenz Ave., 200’ E/o Grand Ave., a/k/a 847 Lorenz Ave. 425/24. BALDWIN - Erez Alfia, Renewal of grant to maintain 6’ high fence & 4’ high fence within the clear sight triangle., N/W cor. Harbor Circle & Park Ave., a/k/a 863 Harbor Circle 436/24. - 437/24. BALDWIN - Muhammad Sair & Rizwana Gull, Variance, lot area occupied, maintain sunroom attached to dwelling; Maintain 4’ high fence forward of the dwelling which may substantially obstruct line of sight., S/s Jefferson St., 80’ W/o Grand Ave., a/k/a 890 Jefferson St. ALL PAPERS PERTAINING TO THE ABOVE HEARING ARE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION AT THE BOARD OF APPEALS, TOWN HALL, 1 WASHINGTON STREET, HEMPSTEAD, NY 11550.

Baldwin High School student Shalom Obimba has been acknowledged by the American Chemical Society – Long Island Section for her chemistry acumen, positioning her among the region’s top high school scholars.

Nominated by her AP Chemistry instructor, Rebecca Seepersad, Shalom’s academic excellence has earned her this commendation.

“Shalom has been one of the best students I have had in my teaching career, and I am truly honored to have had her as a student,” Seepersad stated in a news release. “She continues to impress me,

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and from day one, I knew she was special. Shalom will achieve greatness and soar to unimaginable heights. She is a true chemistry scholar, and I can’t wait to see what she accomplishes!”

Shalom was feted at a ceremony and dinner hosted at Adelphi University.

For the 35th consecutive year, the Long Island subsection of the American Chemical Society has acknowledged exceptional high school chemistry students from Nassau, Suffolk, and Queens. Award recipients, such as Shalom, exhibit a profound passion for chemistry and excel in their academic pursuits.

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Different answers from everyone we ask

Q. We’ve been interviewing contractors and architects to get an idea about adding a double dormer to our home. The conversations about what to do, how long it should take and the cost are just all over the place. How long should it take, and how much should a double dormer cost to build? Some contractors said they needed to see plans, and that they could personally get the permit in a day or two, and some architects gave us wild time frames that seem ridiculous, like a year or more from start to finish.

A. Sounds like you already have the answers, which is not a good thing. This isn’t like ordering a meal in a restaurant and expecting that it will be perfect or you can send it back. Construction projects are complicated.

First, there are regulations. I hear more and more from people that they want to try to avoid permits, which is a bad idea, but I know many contractors who are ready to work under the radar because it isn’t their problem, it’s yours, if a neighbor complains or an inspector drops by.

Once a permit is finally issued, it has been my experience that everyone forgets what it took to get permission to build, which is possibly part of the time you aren’t taking into account. The typical scenario is that you wait months for the architect to satisfy whatever notes and information the plan reviewer is asking for. Even if your architect fulfills each request for more information in a day or two, it can still take more time for the next reply from the official.

Examiners do not use the same criteria for what should be noted in plans, and some will ask for more than others. It isn’t uncommon for an examiner to ask to have information removed from plans that another examiner requested. That’s just the way it is.

The architect is generally to blame for delays. Then the project is finally given the go-ahead, but insurance papers and license numbers for the contractor, plumber and electrician have to match what is on file with the authority. When they don’t, this causes more delays, so it’s important to make sure the contractor you hire gathers the full set of acceptable insurance documents and license numbers ahead of time instead of delaying the project even longer.

This is very common and avoidable. It also causes delays when you have pools, sheds, fences, decks, hot tubs or central air condensers that never received a permit. All need permits in most jurisdictions, and further delay can cause arguments over the extra cost.

And speaking of cost, your description of a “double dormer” is just a simplified version of what it really is. It doesn’t cost less to call it that. You are constructing a second-floor addition or making a half second floor into a full second floor. It will take the next column to explain cost. Stay tuned.

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Cricket brings Nassau into the international spotlight

Like almost every Long Islander, until recently I had no knowledge of or interest in cricket.

Now that the 2024 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in Eisenhower Park has been such a success, I can certainly attest to the intense devotion and loyalty cricket fans have to their sport, how popular cricket is in other corners of the world and why it was such a great victory for Nassau County to host the tournament, drawing worldwide attention and acclaim. I had the opportunity, early on, to observe up close the effort that went into making the World Cup the success that it became. The anticipated difficulties and challenges were many and complex. For starters, a 34,000-seat stadium had to be constructed at Eisenhower Park in barely three months before the first official match on

June 3. The hastily built structure, put together like an Erector Set, then had to be deconstructed and removed within 10 days after the Long Island phase of the tournament concluded on June 12.

The construction of the stadium was only the beginning. There were the almost certain traffic jams expected on Hempstead Turnpike and surrounding streets during the morning rush hour. The park would open at 8:30 a.m., and the starting time for each match would be 10:30. Cars would have to be parked at the Nassau Coliseum. The main entrance to Eisenhower Park would be off Merrick Avenue, and would be reached by thousands of fans either on foot — a walk of over a half-mile from the Coliseum — or by shuttle bus.

Tdown all possible terrorist threats. This potential danger was amplified when, just days before the first practice match on June 1, ISIS posted a threat on social media calling for an attack on the World Cup.

he IndiaPakistan match alone drew more than a billion TV viewers.

There were also myriad terrorismrelated issues, which required having enough magnetometers to scan everyone entering the park, doing background checks on all vendors and their employees, and monitoring and tracking

Fortunately, County Executive Bruce Blakeman and Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder had initiated a sophisticated counterterrorism effort months earlier, involving federal, state and local law-enforcement agencies — the Nassau County Police Department, the FBI, the Joint Terrorism Task Force, the Department of Homeland Security, the State Police and the NYPD as well as Suffolk County, MTA, Port Authority and Garden City police working seamlessly together. At the facility itself, there were helicopters overhead, undercover officers and bomb-sniffing dogs on the ground, and sharpshooters strategically positioned around the stadium.

When the time came, everything worked. The intense planning paid off.

Tackling health disparities affecting Black

people of color in New York state have a vastly different experience navigating the health care system than their white counterparts. From challenges accessing care and disparate health outcomes to higher death rates and premature deaths, the urgency of this crisis cannot be understated.

Black Americans disproportionately face adverse health outcomes. These inequities are well documented:

Black Americans are 60 percent more likely to be diagnosed with diabetes and twice as likely to die of the disease. Black adults are 30 percent more likely to have high blood pressure, increasing their risk for heart disease and stroke. These aren’t just data points — health disparities are a matter of life and death, and we desperately need better health systems to protect Black Americans.

Unfortunately, these patterns are consistent across New York state. Black Long Islanders have the lowest life expectancy of all Long Island residents. Decades of institutional racism and environmental injustice have contributed to these stark inequalities: From

proximity to industrial sites, highways and other sources of pollution to economic disparities and lack of access to quality health care, Black Long Islanders face unacceptable barriers to achieving and maintaining good health.

As an Assembly member and the chair of the Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic & Asian Legislative Caucus, I am continuously advocating for Nassau County’s communities of color that are impacted the most by these inequalities. The state’s fiscal year 2025 budget makes historic investments in health care that ensure that more people have access to quality services. For example, the budget provides $800 million to save our safety-net hospitals and eliminates all copays for insulin. We also secured funding to continue expanding doula access through the new Community Doula Expansion program, which builds on our efforts to prioritize maternal health care in the State Legislature.

Reduction Act have given millions of New Yorkers health insurance and saved more than 75,000 people hundreds of dollars on insulin with the $35 cap. Yet there are still members of Congress working tirelessly to repeal the ACA and the IRA, slash health funding and revoke access to health care for those who need it most.

T he state budget offers help, but too many in Congress don’t seem to care.

These issues are a matter of life or death, and our representatives in Washington must fight to expand access to affordable, quality care for all by overcoming historic inequalities to deliver impactful health care improvements for people of color. Policies like the Affordable Care Act and the Inflation

There were no security incidents or traffic jams. The India-Pakistan match alone drew a capacity crowd of 34,000 — the largest ever for a cricket match in the United States — and more than a billion television viewers worldwide, more than three times the size of a Super Bowl audience. There were watch parties at Citi Field and Cedar Creek Park, in Wantagh. All told, the matches attracted more than 150,000 enthusiastic fans who enjoyed themselves and rooted their teams on without incident.

Increased business at restaurants, hotels, motels, stores and shops brought in tens of millions of dollars in sales and lodging tax revenues. Probably most important, though, will be the intangible but very real value of Nassau County’s success on the world stage before a previously unreached audience. Taking on this challenge and getting it done is a credit to Blakeman’s leadership and the professionalism of the NCPD and its law enforcement partners. Job well done!

Peter King is a former congressman, and a former chair of the House Committee on Homeland Security. Comments? pking@ liherald.com.

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I recently met with Long Island health care professionals and community advocates to discuss what they see on the ground. The challenges Black residents face when seeking care are extensive, from missing appointments due to lack of transportation to medical facilities or difficulties accessing medical information. New mothers often lack access to the vital education needed during pregnancy to prepare them as they get closer to giving birth. Unexpected hospital stays lead to job loss and additional stressors among marginalized communities, sometimes dissuading patients from seeking care in the first place.

These challenges are pressing and require our attention, but too many in Congress have turned a blind eye to tackling these health disparities. The improvements that the ACA and the IRA have made to our health care system have created significant savings for seniors and families amid the afford-

ability crisis. If these historic improvements in health care are overturned or weakened, thousands of Long Islanders, including many people of color, would be at risk of losing the security these laws provide them. Without affordable health care, many of our residents would be forced to choose between paying for groceries and paying for their prescriptions.

I’ve long advocated protecting affordable and accessible health care for all New Yorkers, including Black and Brown residents who experience sobering inequities. My responsibility to promote the health and well-being of my constituents drives me to continue to improve health outcomes through sensible policy that enhances quality of life for everyone. The state budget investments, alongside the federal ACA and IRA, are the result of bold decisions that improve health care for millions of New Yorkers.

We can’t turn back the clock and undermine federal and state policies that make a real difference in our fight to combat health disparities and improve health care for all Long Islanders. We must put the needs of our constituents first and promote the health and well-being of all our people, especially those who have been left behind for too long.

Michaelle Solages represents the 22nd Assembly Distric, and chairs the Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic & Asian Legislative Caucus.

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Juneteenth is a time for reflection,

observed every year on June 19, Juneteenth marks a pivotal moment in American history the end of slavery here in the United States.

While many of us might associate the Emancipation Proclamation issued by President Abraham Lincoln at the height of the Civil War in 1863 with the abolition of slavery, the horrific practice itself didn’t end until June 19, 1865, when the last enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas, learned they were free.

Juneteenth signifies not just the end of slavery, but the triumph of freedom over oppression, resilience over despair.

Living on Long Island, we might feel removed from this piece of history geographically and culturally. It was the South that had slaves, after all. But it wasn’t always that way.

Even before New York was New York, the Dutch West India Co. “purchased” 11 men from Africa they wanted to use in their New Amsterdam colony for both public projects and defense, according to research by Hofstra University. At first, these men were considered employees of

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Not OK with Trump endorsing D’Esposito

To the Editor:

I was so disappointed to read that U.S. Rep. Anthony D’Esposito is happy about receiving Donald Trump’s endorsement (“D’Esposito picks up big endorsement from Trump,” June 6-12).

I mistakenly thought that D’Esposito was among the Republicans who are trying to bring the party back to a time when a candidate’s moral conduct mattered. Is he now OK with having a president who disrespects the laws of our country, while preaching law and order for the rest of us? Is he OK with having a millionaire president who has been convicted of cheating our country out of the taxes that the rest of us must pay?

Is D’Esposito OK with having a president who illegally takes, and refuses to return, highly classified documents after leaving office and lies about it? Is he OK with having a president who has been found guilty of sexually violating a woman?

Is D’Esposito OK with having a president who refuses to accept the outcome of an election, even after countless court cases affirm the results? Is he OK with having a commander in chief of our armed forces who has called people in our armed forces “suckers,” and has said

Dutch West India, but it wasn’t long before their roles were redefined as “chattel property” and “servants for life.”

By the time the Colonies went to war for their independence, 20,000 slaves were kept in New York — more than all of the New England colonies combined. No one should ever own another human being. Full stop. And the lessons of Juneteenth teach us that freedom is not merely the absence of chains, but the presence of opportunity, equity and justice. Despite the progress made since 1865, we continue to witness disparities in education, employment and housing issues that affect communities here in Nassau County as well as nationwide. By honoring Juneteenth, we acknowledge these challenges, and renew our commitment to addressing them.

Juneteenth also provides an opportunity for education and reflection. It’s a period for all of us — regardless of race — to learn about the deep-rooted history of slavery and its lasting impacts. And it’s a reminder of delayed justice and the continued struggle for equality.

Long Island may seem far from the

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fields of Texas, but our own history as part of the greater New York City area — is interwoven with stories of African American resilience and contributions. From the early African American settlements in Sag Harbor to the cultural impacts of influential figures like Jackie Robinson — who lived for a number of years in neighboring Queens and the legacy of the Harlem Renaissance spilling into our neighborhoods, Long Island has its chapters of African American history that reflect broader national narratives of struggle and achievement.

Juneteenth is more than a historical milestone. It’s a living testament to the enduring spirit of freedom and equality. For all of us here on Long Island, embracing Juneteenth means recognizing our shared history, acknowledging our ongoing struggles, and celebrating the contributions of African Americans to our collective heritage.

Let us use this week to reflect, educate and unite — ensuring that the legacy of Juneteenth continues to inspire and guide us toward a more just and inclusive future.

that prisoners of war like John McCain aren’t heroes if they got caught?

Is D’Esposito OK with having a president who disdains science and tells us that global warming is a hoax? Is he OK with having a president who encourages vigilante justice with phrases like “Lock her up!” about an opponent?

Is D’Esposito OK with having a president

whose fiery words encouraged people to attack our Capitol to stop the certification of an election that he lost, and who now calls them heroes? Is he OK with having a president who speaks admiringly of dictators and is OK with Vladimir Putin’s takeover of Ukraine? Is he OK with having a president who, even now, while out of office, tells his followers to block any bipartisan legislation that

opinions Fighting antisemitism and hate needs to start early

as a former Board of Education member and president in the Long Beach school district who has worked to provide a safe and more inclusive environment for our students, I am gravely concerned about the unprecedented escalation of antisemitism on our college campuses that many young Jewish people in our community will be facing in just a couple of months.

An Anti-Defamation League and Hillel International survey found that Jewish college students feel significantly less safe since Oct. 7, and that more than 75 percent are dissatisfied with their schools’ response to antisemitism.

The study also found that 73 percent of Jewish college students, and 44 percent of non-Jewish students, have experienced or witnessed antisemitism since the start of the 2023-24 school year.

Subsequently, the ADL published its Campus Antisemitic Report Card in April, in which it assessed 85 of the top national and liberal arts colleges in the U.S. with the highest Jewish student populations. Grades were assigned to public and private schools based on “Jewish life on campus,” antisemitic incidents, and how the administration addressed those

incidents and took action to fight antisemitism. None of the 14 New York schools included in the report received an A grade. Four received D’s and two received F’s. The schools ranked as follows:

Barnard College: D

CUNY Brooklyn: B

Columbia University: D

Cornell University: D

Hofstra University: B

Ithaca College: B

New York University: C

SUNY Albany: C

SUNY Binghamton: B

SUNY New Paltz: D

SUNY Purchase: F

SUNY Rockland Community College: F

Syracuse University: C Queens College: C

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kids involved in the Holocaust project Names, Not Numbers.

During what should be one of the most hopeful times in young people’s lives, they should feel excited and secure about taking the next step in their future, not fearful of what may await them on college campuses.

During my tenure as school board president, the Long Beach district began taking part in Names, Not Numbers, an interactive media Holocaust film documentary project. Created by Tova FishRosenberg, Names, Not Numbers brings students out of the classroom and into

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would improve the problems at our border? Is being convicted of a felony OK for a president?

I would think that no candidate of any party would be proud to be endorsed by a person who exhibits so many examples of immoral and illegal behavior. Our schools and villages like to put up signs that say, “Character Counts.” But the support of Donald Trump by many Republicans, like Anthony D’Esposito, reveals that, for them, character really doesn’t count at all.

ELAINE RAUCH Lynbrook

Did the Grand Central project cripple the MTA?

To the Editor:

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority project connecting the Long Island Rail Road to Grand Central Terminal was projected to cost $4 billion, according to the MTA. When it was completed, the cost had risen to $11 billion, some $7 billion over the MTA’s esti-

the lives of people who lived through the history being taught about the Holocaust. This past year, I was proud of our Long Beach High School students, Jewish and non-Jewish alike, who interviewed Holocaust survivors and created their own documentary, which was shown at a well-attended screening and will be used in the school’s curriculum. Programs like these are the cornerstone of combating the disturbing rise in antisemitism and all forms of marginalization, by providing education and awareness at a young age. Fighting antisemitism must start before students enter college. This year’s legislative session in Albany has come to a close without legislation in place to address this vital issue. As a candidate for the State Assembly, it is my goal to work on comprehensive, bipartisan, statewide legislation against antisemitism that will bring education, awareness, accountability and action.

Legislation to combat antisemitism at the state level should:

Ensure that school systems are following state mandates to teach about the Holocaust, and add studies of contemporary antisemitism to the curriculum.

Provide state funding and support for educational programs like the ADL’s No Place for Hate.

Ensure that college codes of conduct for faculty and students include discussion of antisemitism.

Ensure that college administrators are held accountable for enforcing these codes of conduct and are responsible for the safety of Jewish students. The same protections against discrimination offered to other groups must be offered to Jewish students as well. This includes revoking funding for student groups that support terrorism or call for violence.

Ensure that hate crimes are investigated and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.

Continue providing state funding for security at houses of worship and religious institutions.

Ensure that state-mandated diversity, equity and inclusion programs include antisemitism awareness.

Provide resources to work with federal investigators on the infiltration of campus groups by outside agitators.

Putting this legislation in place will empower Jewish young people and allies to work toward creating a future climate of inclusivity without antisemitism and all other forms of hate.

Tina Posterli is a former member of the Long Beach City Council, a former president of the Board of Education and a candidate for the Assembly in District 20.

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The question that needs to be asked is why this project became an MTA priority over so many others that seemed to need more urgent attention from the agency. Getting Long Islanders to Grand Central didn’t seem urgent: They could take a shuttle from Penn Station to Grand Central. But the people along Second Avenue still had no transportation for many years. New cars were needed on Metro North and the LIRR. New signal systems were needed; track work was needed. So why did the Grand Central Terminal move ahead of so many other urgent projects?

The MTA said that congestion pricing is the be-all and end-all to solve New York City’s traffic congestion. Many New Yorkers aren’t believing the MTA’s revenue projections. Had the stockholders of a company found out that the CEO and board of directors approved of a project that went $7 billion over the initial estimate, they would have been fired.

It’s good that congestion pricing is halted. There’s good reason not to trust the MTA.

A sculptural highlight of the Nautical Mile — Freeport

RICHARD T. DeVITO Long Beach

Mount Sinai South Nassau Health Fair on the Long Beach Boardwalk

Friday, June 28, 11am-4pm

Join us between Edwards Blvd. and Riverside Blvd., with additional screenings at the new Mount Sinai South Nassau Primary Care Walk-In Center at 106 Boardwalk (at The Breeze complex).

FREE Community Health Screenings:

• Anxiety and Depression

• Blood Pressure

• Body Mass Index (BMI)

• Balance Testing

• Breast Exams

• Diabetes Risk Assessment

• Head and Neck Cancer Screening

• Limited Podiatry Exams

• Memory

• Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA)

• Stroke Risk Assessment

For more information, please call Mount Sinai South Nassau’s Department of Community Education at 516-377-5333.

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