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Musician takes center stage as BHS principal and performing arts, Poprilo, 51, became principal on July 1. He had not originally enviLong before André Poprilo sioned a career in administratook over as principal of Bald- tion. After studying music, he win High School, his mother sat began his professional life giving her self-described hyperactive private lessons, and discovered 10-year-old son down at a piano. that teaching was fulfilling in a He hated it. way he had not expected. At the But within a few years, Popri- time, he thought he would make lo began to see the it his career, but instrument differentmentor Gregory Ilaw ly. Music became part encouraged Poprilo of his identity, evento consider a differtually taking him to ent path. LaGuardia High “He told me I was School, the performcapable of more and ing arts school in it gave me a push,” Manhattan, and the Poprilo said. C r a n e S ch o o l o f With encourageMusic, in Potsdam — ment from Ilaw and a n d l a u n ch i n g a other mentors, career in education Poprilo began taking that, 29 years later, additional classes, has brought him to and eventually landthe principal’s office. ed his first adminis“I started around ANdre poprIlo trative position, as 10 years old, and I Principal, Baldwin the district coordinathink it was about 12 High School tor of fine arts, peryears old, maybe 13, forming arts and forthat I felt like it was eign language in the interesting to me,” Poprilo said. Wappingers Central School Dis“Music, in a weird way, is part trict in East Fishkill. What startof the architecture of my think- ed as an unexpected career turn ing,” he added, “and it helps me became his professional identity to be a better leader.” for the next two decades. After more than a decade in He came to Baldwin after the Baldwin school district, most searching for a district that recently as its director of fine

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old crafts get a second act Leftover craft supplies found new life at the Baldwin Public Library on Aug. 13 during “No Craft Gone to Waste: Upcycle-palooza.” The adult program invited participants to dig into materials left over from past library programs and use their imaginations to transform them into something new. With no set project or instructions to follow, crafters were free to create whatever they wanted using the supplies available in the library’s Makerspace. Above, pottery, paints, stones, markers and other supplies were spread out and ready to inspire participants. At right, Kim O’Connor put buttons and other leftover materials to use while working on her creation.

usic, in a weird way, is part of the architecture of my thinking, and it helps me to be a better leader.

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things to know About suicide Prevention

Resources, warning signs and ways to help By ALLYSON FERRARI aferrari@liherald.com

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness, recognize warning signs and connect people with resources that can help. For Nassau County residents, knowing what to look for, how to respond and where to seek support can make a difference when someone is struggling with their mental health. Here are three things to know about suicide prevention and getting help.

Learn the warning signs that could signal someone needs help

Know where Nassau County residents can turn for help in a crisis

Learn how to respond when someone you know is struggling

Warning signs of suicide can include talking about wanting to die, expressing hopelessness or feeling like a burden to others. Someone who is struggling may also withdraw from friends and family, experience extreme mood changes, increase their use of drugs or alcohol, give away possessions or say goodbye to loved ones. Not everyone will display the same warning signs, which is why significant changes in behavior should be taken seriously. If you are concerned about someone, asking directly whether they are thinking about suicide can open the door to a conversation and help connect them with support.

Nassau County residents experiencing a mental health or suicidal crisis can call or text the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988. The free service is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and can also be used by people concerned about a friend or family member. Residents can also turn to local behavioral health providers and organizations for counseling, crisis intervention and other mental health services. The Nassau County Department of Human Services can provide information about behavioral health resources available locally. If someone is in immediate danger or experiencing a life-threatening emergency, call 911.

Friends, relatives, co-workers and neighbors can play an important role when someone is experiencing a mental health crisis. Listen without judgment, take statements about suicide seriously and help the person connect with professional support. If you believe someone is in immediate danger, do not leave the person alone. Seek professional assistance and, when it can be done safely, reduce access to firearms, medications or other potentially dangerous items. Support should not necessarily end when the immediate crisis passes. Checking in afterward and encouraging continued professional care can help someone know that support remains available.

Chambers get together for summer send-off agrieco@liherald.com

As summer winds down, local business owners and professionals gathered to celebrate the season and strengthen connections at the Oceanside Chamber of Commerce’s annual Summer Send-Off networking event. The Aug. 26 event, held in partnership with the Baldwin Chamber of Commerce, took place between two local businesses, Old Spirit Distillery and Quattro Amici Winery. The gathering gave members of the business community an opportunity to network, socialize and build relationships in a relaxed setting. “Casual events, like the Summer Send-Off, make it easier for local business owners and professionals to build real relationships without the pressure or formality that can come with other events,” Brittany Humes, vice president of the Oceanside Chamber of Commerce, said. Humes said the event is held annually at the end of the summer as a way to celebrate another season of business and community in Oceanside. Beyond networking, the chamber hopes events like the Summer Send-Off encourage local businesses to collaborate and support one another. Attendees were able to meet fellow professionals, exchange ideas and make connections that could continue beyond the event. “Our hope is that our local business owners and professionals leave the Summer Send-Off having met

people they genuinely want to stay in touch with, discover opportunities to support one another, and feel more connected to their Oceanside business community,” Humes said. Humes emphasized the importance of supporting businesses within the community, noting that shopping at local stores, dining at Oceanside restaurants and using services provided by local businesses all contribute to the strength of the local economy.

“When people shop at stores in Oceanside, eat at restaurants in Oceanside, or use services that are provided by businesses in Oceanside, they are then supporting our local economy,” she said. Although summer is coming to an end, the Oceanside Chamber will continue its community involvement. The chamber will once again serve as a community sponsor for Oceanside’s annual Fall Festival, scheduled for Oct. 17.

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Tina and Christopher Sasso, Oceanside Chamber members, attended the Oceanside Chamber of Commerce’s Summer Send-Off networking event on Aug. 26 at Old Spirit Distillery and Quattro Amici Winery.

Joe Ponte, far left, Baldwin Chamber Recording Secretary Nancy Capozzi, Owner of Old Spirit Distillery John Dianellos and Roman Fuzaylov, far right, connected with fellow local business professionals during the Summer Send-Off.

Floral Park couple Lauren Kennedy and Joey Gelman enjoyed the evening at Quattro Amici Wine, where Gelman’s father is the owner.

Kyle Rogers, left, Paul Messano, center, and Nick Parmiter, right, all of Oceanside, supported Quattro Amici Wine during an evening of community.

Baldwin Chamber Recording Secretary Nancy Capozzi, far left, Baldwin Chamber Treasurer Florence Sanicola, Baldwin Chamber Board Member Lyndell Senior and Baldwin Chamber Website Designer Mark Greenberg connected during the summer networking event.

Marsha Colatosti, left, Cinzia Colatosti, center, and Anna Makarevich celebrated the close of summer with members of local businesses.

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As communities across Long Island prepare to commemorate 25 years since the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, the Baldwin Public Library will offer residents an opportunity to gather, reflect and remember. The library will host “Meditation in Remembrance of 9/11” on Sept. 10 from 2 to 3 p.m. in its second-floor Community Room. The guided meditation will take place one day before the 25th anniversary of the attacks. Led by Stacey Palmese, the program is intended to provide a quiet setting for residents to reflect on the lives lost on Sept. 11, 2001, and recognize the first responders, members of the armed forces and others whose lives were affected in the years that followed. Rather than a traditional lecture or memorial ceremony, the program will use guided meditation to encourage participants to breathe deeply, quietly reflect and come together as a community. The anniversary marks a quartercentury since hijacked planes struck the World Trade Center in lower Manhattan and the Pentagon outside Washington, D.C., while another plane, United Air-

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Hofstra University professors will not walk off the job on the first day of classes after the university and faculty union reached an agreement Sunday night to extend their existing collective bargaining agreement while negotiations continue. The Hofstra chapter of the American Association of University Professors announced Monday that the two sides made significant progress during negotiations over the weekend and reached agreement on several major terms. As part of the agreement, the current collective bargaining agreement will be extended through Friday, Sept. 4, giving both sides additional time to finalize outstanding issues and work toward a new contract. The potential strike had loomed over the start of the fall semester as p r o f e s s o r s a n d t h e u n ive r s i t y remained at odds over a new agreement. The decision to extend the contract means classes can begin as scheduled while negotiations continue. Officials said negotiations continued throughout the weekend, with the progress made sufficient for both sides to agree that extending the current contract was the appropriate course of action. “We have made meaningful progress on several major issues, and we

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The Hofstra men’s soccer team kicked off a new era Aug. 20 with a familiar winning feeling. In the program’s first game under first-year head coach Stephen Roche following the retirement of the legendary Richard Nuttall, the then 20th-ranked Pride pulled out a 2-1 win at Bucknell on a goal from midfielder Sean Keane with 9:51 remaining. Nuttall recorded 364 wins in 38 years leading the sidelines while elevating Hofstra men’s soccer to a national level Roche is looking to continue to raise. “It’s an incredible honor to be chosen to not only take over Hofstra but to replace Richie who’s been my boss and my friend for so many years,” said Roche, an Ireland native who spent the last 10 seasons as an assistant under Nuttall. The momentum from the season opener carried over three days later when the Pride (2-0-1) knocked off American at home on Aug. 23 with goals from junior forward Bastian Carlman and Keane. The 2-0 start moved Hofstra to 13th in the national rankings and they stayed unbeaten after a 1-1 draw at Stony Brook in the CAA opener last Saturday. Roche was an instrumental part of Hofstra’s recent success that included four straight Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) titles and five straight NCAA Tournament appearances. The Pride went 14-5-1 in Nuttall’s final season and reached the third round of the NCAA Tournament for the third time in five years with a 3-2 upset win at number-one ranked Vermont, the defending national champions. “Going back to 2021 when we won the CAAs and got to the Sweet 16 the first time from that point onwards our success has allowed us to recruit great players,” Roche said. “We believe we have really good players and we then have to make sure they’re good people who buy into the Hofstra style of soccer.” The first year since 1988 of someone other than Nuttall spearheading Hofstra men’s soccer features a largely new team with just six returners who saw game action last year. The backline is anchored by fifth-year defender Pietro Santi, an Italy native who garnered CAA Preseason Player of the Year honors. Santi was part of a defensive unit last season that surrendered less than one goal per game and recorded seven shutouts. “He’s the general on the field, he’s the coach on the field and he keeps our backline incredibly organized,” Roche said of Santi. “A lot of the work he does goes unnoticed but at the end of the game when we’ve limited the opponent to very few chances a lot of that is to do with him and his organization.” Roche has also been pleased with other members of the defense so far this season including Anthony Grodzki and Joel Bona, a transfer from the University of Rhode Island, along with freshman Ben Schulz at left back. Milo Risenhoover, a fifth-year goalkeeper who arrived at Hofstra from University of the Pacific, is also shining on the defensive end early in the season. The Portland, Ore.. native garnered CAA Defensive Player of the Week honors after recording seven saves in Hofstra’s first two matches including four stops in the Bucknell victory. The offense has been largely carried early on by Keane, a 6-foot-5 graduate transfer from Auburn Montgomery University in Alabama, and Bastian Carlman, who has netted three goals. Roche is looking for a collective scoring effort this season that also includes

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Jack Benham, right, and the Pride opened the campaign in winning fashion topping Bucknell, 2-1. many other potential offensive weapons including Lewis Matton, David Citron, Marc Perkuhn, Lewis Johnson and Schulz. Hofstra was picked to place first in the CAA North Division, which also includes Stony Brook, Monmouth, Drexel and Northeastern. The Pride’s CAA home opener is scheduled for this Saturday against Drexel at 7 p.m. Roche has pieced together a challenging non-conference schedule to position Hofstra for a possible at-large NCAA Tournament which the Pride obtained last year after falling to Stony Brook in the CAA semifinals. Hofstra hosts 7th-ranked Vermont in a rematch of last year’s NCAA Tournament thriller on Sept. 15 at 7 p.m. and Ivy League power Princeton on Oct. 6 at 7 p.m. “We got unlucky in the semifinals last year but because we had a tough schedule and our national ranking was high we still got into the tournament,” Roche said. “We’ve got a long way to go with a lot of really difficult games coming up, but with the difficulty of the schedule we have if we get 11 or 12 wins you would imagine we would be in that position again.”

Pietro Santi, right, anchors Hofstra’s defense.

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Governor Kathy Hochul announced $35 million is now available to install and operate Level 2 electric vehicle chargers in New York through the state’s new Charge Ready NY — Large Public Sector Project program. This initiative will reduce purchase and installation costs of electric vehicle chargers, expand consumer access to charging at public sites and reduce air pollution in communities across the state. “As we continue to lead the way in building a cleaner, more connected transportation system, New York must have a vast network of charging stations that are convenient to reach and easy and affordable to use,” Hochul said. “By investing in much-needed public charging options, we are giving New Yorkers more confidence to drive an electric vehicle and reduce their exposure to volatile gasoline prices while improving air quality in our communities.” The competitive program, administered by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, provides funding to public sector entities including New York State agencies and authorities, local governments and state or city university systems, to install Level 2 charging stations on publicly-owned land for use by the general public. Selected projects will be awarded a minimum of $1 million and a maximum of $15 million to install electric vehicle chargers at one or more sites. Proposers may request up to 80 percent of eligible documented purchase and installation costs of electric vehicle supply equipment. To get funding, you have to use equipment and network providers that NYSERDA has already approved under its Charge Ready NY 2.0

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$35M is now available to install and operate Level 2 electric vehicle chargers in New York through the state’s new Charge Ready NY — Large Public Sector Project program. program. Proposals are due on Oct. 20, 2026, 3:00 p.m. ET. A complete list of all eligibility rules and evaluation criteria can be found at the solicitation summary on NYSERDA’s website. “Switching to an electric vehicle can be a massive cost-savings for New Yorkers struggling to make ends meet,” Alliance for Clean Energy New York Executive Director Marguerite Wells said. “By advancing the

deployment of additional EV chargers, it makes life that much easier for those who have made the switch, and those who might make the switch in the coming years. This is an investment in New York’s future that will pay off for years to come.” Hochul’s announcement will help build on the more than 21,000 Level 2 and direct current fast chargers installed across the state and more than 331,000 electric vehicles on the road in New York, as of July 2026. NYSERDA’s Charge Ready NY 2.0 program also continues to support public, private and not-for-profit organizations to install Level 2 charging stations at multifamily buildings, hotels and workplaces. In February 2026, NYSERDA added $15 million to the existing program with funding of $3,000 - $4,000 per plug available on a first-come, first-served basis. Other state initiatives include Drive Clean Rebate Program, the EV Make Ready, EVolve NY, the New York Truck Voucher Incentive Program, the New York School Bus Incentive Pro g ram, the NEVI program, and the Direct Current Fast Charger Program. This initiative is funded through the Governor’s $2 billion Sustainable Future Program, which is the largest climate investment in New York’s history. “Expanding access to reliable electric vehicle charging is an important part of building an energy system that works for every New Yorker,” State Senator Kevin Parker said. “This $35 million investment will help local governments and public institutions bring charging infrastructure directly into our communities, making electric vehicles more practical and accessible while reducing transportation emissions. We must continue investing in infrastructure that strengthens our communities, lowers costs for families and ensures that the transition to a cleaner transportation system leaves no New Yorker behind.”

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Advocates call for county to cut ties with ICE By HAILEY FULMER hfulmer@liherald.com

With a new state law taking effect that ends local immigration enforcement agreements, Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages and immigrant advocates called on Nassau County last week to end its cooperation agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and comply with the law. An Aug. 25 news conference outside Nassau County Police Department headquarters, in Mineola, included members of Make the Road Action, the New York for All Coalition and the Long Island Immigrant Justice Alliance. Speakers mad the point that the new law is meant to prevent law enforcement agencies from using local resources for federal immigration enforcement. Solages said the law comes as immigrant communities face uncertainty about their status and concerns about immigration enforcement. “It’s a tumultuous time right now in our community,” she said. Fears about immigration enforcement, Solages said, can undermine public safety when residents avoid police or emergency services. “There are victims of crimes who are afraid to come forward,” she said. “There are people who are having emergency situations who are afraid to call police or ambulance because they might get into deportation proceedings.” “We need to make sure that we’re building trust with communities,” she said. Local police should continue their public safety work, Solages said, without using local resources for federal immigration enforcement. “We want to make sure that our public safety continues, our public safety officers and law enforcement keeps doing their work,”

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Robert Agyemang, the New York Immigration Coalition’s vice president of advocacy, spoke outside Nassau County Police Department headquarters in Mineola on Aug. 25, calling for an end to the county’s cooperation with ICE. she said, but not using our local resources to do federal immigration.” Kiana Bierra-Anderson, Long Island director of Make the Road New York, criticized County Executive Bruce Blakeman for using local resources to support federal immigration enforcement. “Nassau County workers are losing their jobs, children are losing their parents and small businesses are reporting losing revenues,” Bierra-Anderson said. Cheryl Keshner, a community advocate for Long Island’s Empire Justice Center, said that immigration enforcement had spread fear among immigrant resi-

dents, and could deter people from reporting crimes or seeking emergency help. Keshner raised the case of Santos Banegas Reyes, an immigrant who died after being detained by immigration authorities. She called for answers about his death, and supporters at the news conference chanted, “Justice for Santos.” The criticism came one day before Blakeman said that Nassau County would comply with the state law and end its cooperation agreement with ICE. At a news conference Wednesday in Mineola, Blakeman called the state law “completely misguided” and said it would make Nassau County less safe. “I am a law-and-order county executive,” he said. “I believe in the rule of law, even when it’s a bad law, and this is a very, very bad and dangerous law.” Blakeman added that the Nassau County attorney had notified ICE and sent termination notices to the agency. He said the county would continue working with ICE where permitted by law. “Whatever we are allowed to do within the confines of the law, we will do,” Blakeman said. Bryan Flanagan, ICE’s assistant field office director, who appeared with Blakeman, said that ending the agreement removed what he called a public safety tool. “New Yorkers deserve a clear understanding of what ended yesterday,” Flanagan said. “This decision has removed a proven public safety tool.” He said that ICE would continue its federal immigration enforcement work without the agreement. Blakeman defended the county’s previous cooperation with ICE, saying that the agreement allowed local law enforcement to work with federal authorities in cases involving people accused of crimes.

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Barbara Harris brings 1960s classics to park Music from one of the defining girl groups of the 1960s came to Eisenhower Park when Barbara Harris, an original member of The Toys, took the stage for a noontime concert Aug. 12. Harris performed at the park’s Parking Field 1 as part of Nassau County’s summer concert programming, giving Long Islanders an opportunity to hear a performer whose career stretches back more than six decades. Harris is best known as a member of The Toys, the New York-based pop trio that rose to national prominence in the mid-1960s with “A Lover’s Concerto.” Harris began singing in churches before moving to Queens when she was 11. While in high school, she sang with a group of young performers that eventually evolved into a trio with Barbara Parritt and June Montiero. The three became The Toys and signed with DynoVoice Records. The group found its biggest success in 1965 with “A Lover’s Concerto,” written by Sandy Linzer and Denny Randell.

Barbara Harris of the New York-grown group, The Toys, performed at Eisenhower Park on Aug. 12, serenading the crowd with classic hits.

Drawing its melody from the classical “Minuet in G major,” the song climbed to No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and sold more than 2 million copies. The Toys followed the hit with “Attack!,” which reached the Billboard Top 20 in 1966. During their years together, The Toys appeared on popular television music programs including “Hullabaloo” and “Shindig!” and toured with singer-songwriter Gene Pitney. They also appeared in the 1967 film “It’s a Bikini World,” performing “Attack!” Although the original group disbanded in the late 1960s, Harris continued performing, carrying the music that first brought The Toys national attention to audiences decades later. Her Aug. 12 appearance at Eisenhower Park offered Nassau County concertgoers a midday dose of 1960s pop and a chance to hear music from one of New York’s homegrown vocal groups. —Jordan Vallone

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Mike Reinhart, deputy commissioner of Nassau County Parks & Recreation, Debbie Pugliese of the department of human services, Barbara Harris, and Michael D’Ambrosio, Nassau County’s deputy commissioner, at the summer show.

Audience members clapped along to Harris’s performance in the park.

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Mount Sinai South Nassau has been designated an Adult Pancreatitis Center of Excellence by the National Pancreas Foundation, recognizing the Oceanside hospital’s commitment to providing comprehensive, multidisciplinary care for patients with pancreatic diseases. The designation follows a rigorous audit and review process by the foundation, which evaluates hospitals based on their expertise, patient support services and ability to deliver coordinated, high-quality care. Mount Sinai South Nassau was recognized for its team-based approach to treating pancreatitis and its focus on improving patient outcomes and quality of life. The hospital is already designated as a National Pancreas Foundation Pancreatic Cancer Center of Excellence, making it one of only three hospitals on Long Island to earn both distinctions. The foundation’s criteria were developed by a task force of pancreatic disease clinicians and patient advocates. The review considers a hospital’s expertise across multiple specialties, including gastroenterology, pancreatic surgery and interventional radiology, as well as access to supportive services such as pain management, nutrition, psychosocial support and coordinated patient resources. “We are committed to continuously improving quality and providing compassionate, patient-centered care,” said Dr. Joshua Kugler, interim president of Mount Sinai South Nassau. “That commitment combined with teamwork and collaboration helps us deliver outstanding care and achieve the best possible outcomes for our patients.” Under the leadership of Dr. Bhanu Singh, interim chief of gastroenterology and hepatology, Mount Sinai South Nassau’s Pancreatitis Program provides specialized care for patients with acute and chronic pancreatitis, as well as

other complex pancreatic disorders. The program focuses on accurate diagnosis, personalized treatment plans and both short- and long-term disease management tailored to each patient’s medical needs. The team includes specialists in pancreatology and advanced pancreaticobiliary endoscopy, along with experts in pancreatic surgery, interventional radiology, pain management, nutrition, endocrinology, genetics and other fields. Through this collaborative approach, patients have access to advanced diagnostic evaluations, therapeutic endoscopic procedures and comprehensive medical management while benefiting from communication among specialists throughout their treatment. “The National Pancreas Foundation designation reflects our commitment to delivering comprehensive, multidisciplinary care for patients with pancreatitis,” Singh said. “Pancreatic diseases are often complex and require expertise across multiple specialties. By integrating medical, endoscopic, surgical and supportive care expertise, we are able to provide personalized treatment plans that address not only the disease itself, but also the long-term health and quality of life of every patient we serve.” In addition to clinical care, Mount Sinai South Nassau’s Pancreatitis Program is dedicated to advancing treatment through education, research and collaboration. The hospital’s designation as a National Pancreas Foundation Center of Excellence provides patients with access to evidence-based therapies and coordinated care throughout their treatment journey. Founded in 1997, the National Pancreas Foundation is dedicated to supporting patients affected by pancreatic diseases, including pancreatitis and pancreatic cancer. The organization funds research, advocates for improved therapies and provides education and resources for patients, caregivers and health care professionals.

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“Just another band from East L.A,” is the legendary band’s motto. Since 1973, Los Lobos has been putting their own spin on Mexican folk music to embrace rock, punk, country, soul, R&B, and more. The band broke through with its Grammywinning 1983 recording “Anselma” and 1984’s “How Will the Wolf Survive?,” but its biggest commercial success came with its 1987 cover of Ritchie Valens’ “La Bamba,” which topped charts in the U.S. and U.K. Over five decades, the band has built a devoted international following with its adventurous recordings and acclaimed live performances.. But perhaps its most lasting impact will be how well its music embodies the idea of America as a cultural melting pot. The reseult is a new sound that’s greater than the sum of its parts.

Friday, Sept. 4, 7 p.m. Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, Eisenhower Park, East Meadow. Contact nassaucountyny. gov for information.

Ease into the new season in color By Karen Bloom

all may be knocking on the door, but there’s no need to put away the flowers just yet. As the seasons shift, summer’s vibrant blooms can continue to brighten patios, porches, balconies and interiors, offering an easy way to savor the lingering days of warm weather. Whether enjoyed beside a favorite book and a cold drink or gathered into a colorful centerpiece, fresh flowers can make even an ordinary afternoon feel like a celebration. There are endless ways to bring that seasonal beauty to your surroundings. In fact, this in-between time of year can be one of the best times to enjoy summer’s bounty when the garden is still generous with color but the first hints of autumn are beginning to appear. The key is to have fun with it. Mix colors, textures, greenery and branches, experiment with different containers and let the flowers reflect the season — and your own personality. With a little creativity, you can keep summer’s cheerful spirit around a while longer while gently welcoming the cozy days of fall.

Let summer linger

Late-summer gardens are still bursting with possibilities. Dahlias, gladioli and lilies come in an astonishing range of colors, shapes and sizes — and they make stunning arrangements. Rather than reaching for a ready-made bouquet, gather a mix of loose flowers, foliage and branches and create your own. Arrange them in a favorite vase or container, then display the finished bouquet indoors or outside for an instant dose of color.

Make a statement

Let your floral arrangements reflect your personal style. Choose a sturdy vase or planter for outdoor displays, or scatter several smaller vessels across a table for a more playful look. To help cut flowers stay fresh, trim the stems diagonally before placing them in water and keep arrangements in a

shady spot. Change the water regularly and, during lingering warm spells, check them daily. Outdoors, a few rocks or some sand in the bottom of a container can help keep it steady when the breeze picks up. For an inviting finishing touch, surround your arrangement with candles, lanterns or other seasonal accents. A simple floral display can turn a patio table into a cozy gathering spot for those last leisurely days outdoors. Let nature have its moment Summer-flowering bulbs can keep the garden colorful for weeks, while also attracting pollinators and supporting biodiversity. Remove spent blooms to encourage continued flowering, and remember that some bulbs, including dahlias and gladioli, can be lifted after flowering and stored in a frost-free place to replant next year. And there’s a whole world of unusual bulbs to consider for future gardens, including calla lilies, pineapple lilies, freesias and Blazing Star. Planning ahead now can help ensure another spectacular display when warm weather returns.

A lily for all seasons

If lilies are already growing in your garden, you have an especially versatile bloom at your fingertips. Their elegant flowers range from pristine white and creamy yellow to rich reds and purples — making them equally at home on a terrace, balcony or dining table. Potted lilies can also transition easily between outdoor and indoor spaces. A bouquet of lilies makes a beautiful statement on its own, but they also pair effortlessly with other seasonal flowers. Combine them with dahlias and gladioli in late summer, or bring them into fall with branches and foliage for an arrangement with a more autumnal feel. With their variety of colors, forms and fragrances, lilies offer endless opportunities to refresh a floral display as the seasons change.

Blooms for the soul

Flowers do more than brighten a room — they can brighten a mood, too. There’s something inherently soothing about selecting blooms, arranging them in a vase and taking the time to appreciate their color, texture and fragrance. Even the simple ritual of creating a bouquet can provide a welcome moment of calm. So before summer slips away completely, gather a few favorite blooms and bring them to the table. After all, there’s no better way to ease into fall than with a little beauty still in bloom.

Australian Pink Floyd Show The Australian Pink Floyd Show’s The Happiest Days Of Our Lives – Greatest Hits 26 Tour is a collection of greatest hits that resonate deeply with Pink Floyd fans everywhere. This critically acclaimed tribute has been astonishing audiences worldwide for nearly 40 years. Striving to reproduce the Pink Floyd experience and bring the music to new audiences, the show features a new stage set and video animation, cutting-edge lighting, precision lasers, massive inflatables, and impeccable live sound, TAPFS promises to offer an unforgettable experience for both long-time fans and newcomers.

Wednesday, Sept. 9, 8 p.m. Tickets available at ticketmaster.com or paramountny.com. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington.

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Eisenhower Park’s summer concert series welcomes The Lords of 52nd Street, the legendary New York band known for backing up Billy Joel and classic hits.

• Where: Molloy University, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre • Time: 7 p.m. • Contact: madisontheatreny. org or (516) 323-4444

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Watch “Michael” (2026), the biographical drama chronicling the life and career of legendary entertainer Michael Jackson, the King of Pop. The 126-minute film is rated PG-13. • Where: 2385 Grand Ave • Time: 1-4 p.m. • Contact: baldwinpl.org or call (516) 223-6228

Paint “Long Island Is Home”

Create a Long Island-themed painting during an instructorled Paint with a Twist class. Participants ages 10 and older are welcome, with canvas sizes available in 11-by-14 and 16-by-20 inches. Beer and wine are available for purchase for guests 21 and older with valid identification. Advance registration is required. • Where: 855 Merrick Road • Time: 7-9 p.m. • Contact: paintingwithatwist. com or call (516) 401-8846.

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Bring the kids to Old Westbury Gardens for a Storybook Stroll. Little listeners are invited to participate in a guided stroll through the Gardens, with a reading of “Mossy” by Jan Brett. The new and improved stroll route starts out at the map stand. Along the way, discover nature’s wonders, in the formal gardens. The tour ends at the Thatched Cottage with a story and handson craft for each child to take home. • Where: 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury • Time: 10:30-11:30 a.m. • Contact: oldwestburygardens. org or call (516) 333-0048

Rock on Eisenhower Park’s summer concert series concludes with Rolling Stones tribute band Streetfighter and The Who tribute band Who’s Next.

Operation Shed-theMeds: Document Shredding/ E-Cycle Drop-

Safely dispose of unused medications, shred personal documents and recycle electronic devices during this community collection event sponsored by Sanitary District No. 2 and the Town of Hempstead Employees Federal Credit Union.

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‘The Rocketman Show’

Remember when rock was young? You will after this enthralling show, on the Paramount stage. Crash land into your seat with The Rocket Man Show, starring Scotsman Rus Anderson — Elton John’s official stunt and body double for various “Farewell Yellow Brick Road” world tour projects. Hand picked by Elton and David Furnish for the role, it was Rus’ own live Broadway-esque production “The Rocket Man Show” that got him noticed. Witness the magic and live persona of a 1970’s Elton, recreated like no other. Rus storms around the stage with a fun-loving sense of flamboyance; part diva, part soccer player, killer vocalist, fierce piano player, all rock and roller. This is a detailed re-creation of Elton concert’s • Where: The Paramount, that’s not to be missed. Anderson’s painstaking attention to detail includes 370 New York Ave., Huntington wearing gorgeous, colorful and spectacular costumes, including Elton’s iconic • Time: 8 p.m. boots, glasses and jumpsuits from 1973, as well as a sparkly Swarovski • Contact: ticketmaster.com or tuxedo from 1984. paramountny.com • Where: Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow • Time: 7 p.m. • Contact: nassaucountyny.gov or (516) 572-0200

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Join Long Island Children’s Museum’s animal educator in the Hive Studio in the Feasts for Beasts Gallery to learn what goes into the care of the museum’s “residents.” Meet some of our real-life animals up close. • Where: 11 Davis Ave., Garden City • Time: 1:30-2 p.m. • Contact: licm.org or call (516) 224-5800

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Join Baldwin Public Library’s hybrid discussion of “Last Night in Brooklyn” by Xochitl Gonzalez, a novel about a young woman whose life takes an unexpected turn after one night in Fort Greene, Brooklyn. The discussion is led by Marialisa Arnold, the library’s head of

acquisitions. • Where: 2385 Grand Ave • Time: 2-3 p.m. • Contact: baldwinpl.org or call (516) 223-6228

Tea and Tour

Old Westbury Gardens welcomes visitors to enjoy a delightful afternoon tea at Orchard Hill, featuring an elegant spread of tea sandwiches, scones, and desserts, perfectly paired with a selection of fine teas. After your meal, enjoy a seasonal garden tour led by one of our knowledgeable volunteer docents. $65. • Where: 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury • Time: 1-3 p.m.; also Sept. 10 and Sept. 17 • Contact: oldwestburygardens. org or call (516) 333-0048

BOE meets

The Baldwin Board of Education holds its next meeting. Residents are encouraged to attend and learn about district business and upcoming initiatives. • Where: 841 Ethel T. Kloberg Drive • Time: 8 p.m. • Contact: baldwinschools.org

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Meditation In Remembrance Of 9/11

Mark the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks during a guided meditation led by Stacey Palmese at Baldwin Public Library. Participants will gather to reflect, heal and honor the victims, first responders and members of the armed forces. Registration required. • Where: 2385 Grand Ave • Time: 2-3 p.m. • Contact: baldwinpl.org or call (516) 223-6228

An evening with Kelly Bishop

Molloy’s Madison Theatre and Theodore’s Books will presents an evening with award-winning actress Kelly Bishop. Best known for her role as Emily Gilmore on the Emmy Awardwinning series “Gilmore Girls,” Bishop discusses her memoir, “The Third Gilmore Girl,” and reflect on her six-decade career in entertainment, including her Tony Award-winning performance in the original Broadway production of “A Chorus Line” and roles in “Dirty Dancing” and other acclaimed projects. Each ticket includes a

• Where: 2080 Grand Ave. • Time: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. • Contact: (516) 223-3207

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Baldwin Estates Cooperative Annual Meeting

The Baldwin Estates Cooperative holds its annual meeting. No registration is required. • Where: 2385 Grand Ave. • Time: 7-8:45 p.m.

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Let’s Meet And Network On Long Island

Join in this community business networking dinner. Share advice, grow your business network, and enjoy a casual evening. Free and fun. Separate checks. RSVP needed. • Where: Oceanside IHOP, 2971 Long Beach Road • Time: 6-7:30p.m. • Contact: Register for Evite at lmnoli.com or call Mark at (516) 993-0053

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 Freedom Mortgage Corporation, Plaintiff AGAINST Nashka Gibbons, Jardith D. St Louis, et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered May 19, 2026, 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 20, 2026 at 2:00 PM, premises known as 799 Vivian Court, Baldwin, NY 11510. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 54 Block 573 Lot 5. Approximate amount of judgment $504,377.95 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #612557/2025. For sale information, please contact XOME at www.Xome.com or call (844) 400-9633. Jack L. Libert, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 24-004174 90483 161170

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF FORMATION of Rebecca Russell Consulting LLC. Arts of Org filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on June 2, 2026 Office location: Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent upon whom process may be served and shall mail copy of process against LLC to 2406 Central Avenue, Baldwin, NY 11510. Purpose: any lawful act. 161516 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT NASSAU COUNTY AMERICAN BROKERS CONDUIT C/O AMERICAN HOME MORTGAGE SERVICING, 4600 REGENT BLVD., IRIVNG, 75063, Plaintiff against STEVEN LUBIN, et al Defendant(s)

Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Kelley Kronenberg, 111 Broadway, Suite 1205, New York, NY 10006, (800) 484-4381. Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered July 3, 2007, 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 14, 2026 at 2:00PM. Premises known as 3017 Grand Boulevard, Baldwin, New York 11510. Sec 54 Block 392 Lot 286. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Baldwin, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, and State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $345,288.88 plus interest, fees, and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 018176/2006.

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.” The foreclosure sale discussed herein in this Notice of Sale, is only as to the judgment and rights therefrom and otherwise related to the operative Judgment, renewed by Order titled “ORDER RELIEVING REFEREE, SUBSTITUTING REFEREE, PROVIDING EXTENSION OF TIME TO CONDUCT FORECLOSURE SALE, AND RENEWING THE JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE AND SALE,” granted on January 5, 2026, and entered in the office of the clerk of the within named Court on January 13, 2026. The second mortgage related to this this sale was dated June 13, 2006, and recorded in Nassau County, New York, on June 29, 2006,

at Liber 30675 and Page 136. It was reduced to an operative Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale Order, discussing the sum due of $101,705.42, with applicable interest, inter alia, pursuant to the Judgment which was granted on June 22, 2007, and then entered on or about July 3, 2007, and recorded in Nassau County, New York on July 10, 2007, at Book 2978 and Page 237. This judgment has been renewed by Court Order as discussed above and herein. Lori B DeCapua, Esq., Referee File # 5117.000091 161724

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE OF THE CHALET SERIES IV TRUST, Plaintiff, vs. GIUSEPPA LALLI A/K/A JOSEPHINE LALLI A/K/A JOSIE LALLI A/K/A JOSEPHINE DIBENEDETTO A/K/A JOSIE DIBENEDETTO A/K/A GIUSEPPA DIBENEDETTO, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on July 13, 2026, 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 17, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 3439 Colony Drive, Baldwin, NY 11510. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Baldwin, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 54, Block 340 and Lot 114. Approximate amount of judgment is $557,561.30 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 608874/2022. Scott H. Siller, Esq., Referee Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Firm File No.:200739-2 161702

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU State of New York Mortgage Agency, Plaintiff AGAINST Tricia Mayers, Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered January 16, 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 15, 2026 at 2:00 PM, premises known as 1771 Browning Street, Baldwin, NY 11510 a/k/a 1771 Browning Street, North Baldwin, NY 11510. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Baldwin, Town of Hempstead, Nassau County and State of New York, Section: 36 Block: 409 Lots: 540 and 541. Approximate amount of judgment $541,907.57 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #607830/2018. Mark Ricciardi, Esq., Referee McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC 420 Lexington Avenue-Suite 840 New York, NY 10170 21-07453NY 90515 161654

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE OF THE LBCABANA SERIES IV TRUST, Plaintiff, vs. JAMES A. COLES A/K/A JAMES COLES, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on November 13, 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 24, 2026 at 3:00 p.m., premises known as 921 Ocean Street a/k/a 921 Ocean Avenue, Baldwin, NY 11510. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon

erected, situate, lying and being at Baldwin, in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 54, Block 394 and Lots 2450-2452. Approximate amount of judgment is $1,060,169.97 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #616171/2023. Richard T. Kerins, Esq., Referee Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Firm File No.: 224135-1 161829 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT. NASSAU COUNTY. U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR VRMTG ASSET TRUST, Pltf. vs. ANAND R. PERSAUD, et al, Defts. Index #606365/2024. Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale entered June 23, 2026, I will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on September 25, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. premises k/a 679 Jackie Lane, Baldwin Harbor, NY 11510 a/k/a Section 54, Block 566, Lot 18. Said property beginning at a point on the northerly side of Jackie Lane distant 126.64 ft. easterly from the extreme easterly end of the arc connecting the northerly side of Jackie Lane with the easterly side of Ann St., being a plot 100 ft. x 60 ft. Approximate amount of judgment is $929,353.64 plus costs and interest. Sold subject to terms and conditions of filed judgment and terms of sale. JJAIS FORDE, Referee. HILL WALLACK, LLP, Attys. for Pltf., 261 Madison Avenue, 9th Fl., Ste. 940, New York, NY 10016. File No. 020292-02426 #103102 161943 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 NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, JP MORGAN MORTGAGE ACQUISITION CORP., Plaintiff, vs. NICOLA DAVIS, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on March 24, 2026, 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 28, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 1611 Wales Avenue, Baldwin, NY 11510. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Baldwin, in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 36, Block 392 and Lot 246. Approximate amount of judgment is $777,547.39 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #009661/2006. Peter L. Kramer, Esq., Referee. (516) 510-4020 Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Firm File No.: 242020-1 161941 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLEY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR RCF 2 ACQUISITION TRUST, Plaintiff, vs. MELECIA D. EDWARDS A/K/A MELICIA EDWARDS A/K/A MELECIA D. WILLIAMSON A/K/A MELECIA WILLIAMSON, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on February 4, 2026, 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 28, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 1536 Berkeley Avenue, North Baldwin a/k/a Baldwin, NY 11510. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Baldwin, in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 36, Block 383 and Lot 169. Approximate amount of judgment is $761,473.08 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #610443/2024. Steven E. Losquadro, Esq., Referee Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Firm File No.: 233583-1 161939 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 Town Meeting Pavilion, Town Hall Plaza, One Washington Street, Hempstead, New York on 09/16/2026 at 9:30 A.M. to consider the following applications and appeals: -----------------------------THE FOLLOWING CASES WILL BE CALLED STARTING AT 9:30 A.M. 484/26. BALDWIN Joseph Saviour Seychell & Nicole Theresa Martellucci, Mother/Daughter Res. (2nd Kitchen)., W/s Colony Dr., 160’ S/o North Dr., a/k/a 3430 Colony Dr. ALL PAPERS PERTAINING TO THE ABOVE HEARING ARE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION AT THE BOARD OF APPEALS, TOWN HALL, 1

WASHINGTON STREET, HEMPSTEAD, NY 11550. This notice is only for new cases in Baldwin within Town of Hempstead jurisdiction. There are additional cases in different hamlets, towns and villages on the Board of Appeals calendar. The full calendar is available at https://hempsteadny.go v/509/Board-of-Appeals The internet address of the website streaming for this meeting is https://hempsteadny.go v/576/Live-StreamingVideo Interested parties may appear at the above time and place. At the call of the Chairman, the Board will consider decisions on the foregoing and those on the Reserve Decision calendar and such other matters as may properly come before it. 162048 LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given that license application number NA-0340-26-112166 has been applied for by COMEDY 101 INC., d/b/a STARZ, to sell beer, wine, cider and liquor at retail for onpremises consumption under the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law at 1920 Grand Ave, North Baldwin, New York 11510-2454, Nassau County, for a restaurant/lounge. COMEDY 101 INC. D/B/A STARZ 162022

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Poprilo brings musical mindset to new role Continued from page 1

aligned with his desire to work with diverse communities, and that valued the arts and a holistic educational experience. Baldwin was among the handful of districts that most interested him, he said. “Getting to know the incredible talent of the students,” he said, asked why he wanted to become principal. “How hard they work, getting to know the aspirational desires of parents and how much they support their children and the schools.” “I believe in the mission,” he added. “I believe in the work of the superintendent. It just seemed like something I should do.” Poprilo learned that he would become the high school’s next principal after what he described as an exhaustive interview

process. “It was a very humbling moment,” he said. “It was a moving moment, but also a very proud moment.” His years in Baldwin have given him a close look at the culture of its students, and particularly the balance he sees between individual ambition and community. “Our students have figured out a way to be competitive with each other, but also supportive of each other,” Poprilo said. He saw that dynamic firsthand as the high school prepared to welcome its newest students this year. During orientation, upperclassmen served as ambassadors, helping incoming freshmen navigate the building and adjust to their new surroundings. “The building was so full of students helping one another,” Poprilo said, “and I think that’s something to be proud of.

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau on February 18, 2025, wherein DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR GSAA HOME EQUITY TRUST 2006-8, ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-8 is the Plaintiff and GLORIA C. FORTE A/K/A GLORIA DEROCHE FORTE, 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 October 5, 2026 at 2:00PM, premises known as 2316 HARRISON AVENUE, BALDWIN, NY 11510; and the following tax map identification: 54-101-48. ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN BALDWIN, TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 606489/2023. Brian J. Carmody, 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. 162058

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS THE TRUSTEE OF IMPERIAL FUND MORTGAGE TRUST 2021-NQM2, Plaintiff, AGAINST GASHAR K. DIXON, et al. Defendant(s) Pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and sale duly entered on June 23, 2026. 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 October 1, 2026 at 2:00 PM premises known as 548 Madison Avenue, Baldwin, NY 11510. Please take notice that this foreclosure auction shall be conducted in compliance with the Foreclosure Auction Rules for Nassau County, and the COVID 19 Health Emergency Rules, including proper use of masks and social distancing.

All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Baldwin, in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York. Section 36, Block 233 and Lot 280 & 579. Approximate amount of judgment $516,031.59 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment. Index #610966/2025. Danielle Estis, Esq., Referee, Aldridge Pite, LLP Attorneys for Plaintiff 40 Marcus Drive, Suite 200, Melville, NY 11747 162056 To place a notice here call us at 516-569-4000 x232 or send an email to: legalnotices@liherald.com

LEGAL NOTICE REFEREE’S NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU M&T BANK, Plaintiff against PHILIP PROUJANSKY, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on July 15, 2026. I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. 11501 on the 6th day of October, 2026 at 2:00 PM. All that certain lot, piece or parcel of land with the buildings thereon

erected, situate, lying and being at Baldwin, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York. Premises known as 435 Derby Road, Baldwin, NY 11510. (Section: 54, Block: E02, Lot: 106) Approximate amount of lien $206,488.10 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed judgment and terms of sale. Index No. 604148/2025. Matin Emouna, Esq., Referee. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLP Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 420 Lexington Avenue, Suite 840 New York, NY 10170 Tel. 347/286-7409 For sale information, please visit Auction.com at www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832 Dated: August 17, 2026 During the COVID-19 health emergency, bidders are required to comply with all governmental health requirements in effect at the time of sale including but not limited to, wearing face coverings and maintaining social distancing (at least 6feet apart) during the auction, while tendering deposit and at any subsequent closing. Bidders are also required to comply with the Foreclosure Auction Rules and COVID-19 Health Emergency Rules issued by the Supreme Court of this County in addition to the conditions set forth in the Terms of Sale. 162026

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That makes them unique.” tainty while finding ways to hold graduaHelping students prepare for futures tions and celebrate student performances tailored to their interests and abilities is and creativity. among his priorities. He said he wants to “Watching the grace of all of the indirefine the high school’s teaching, guid- viduals as we worked through an enorance and other systems to better develop mously complex and frightening time — those strengths. it was a very proud moment,” he said. “I want every student to be able to creSuperintendent Anthony Mignella said ate a pathway for success — Poprilo’s more than a decade every student,” he said. in the district has given him a Reaching that goal, he strong understanding of Baldexplained, doesn’t require win and its students. starting over. “There’s nothing “Mr. Poprilo has been an broken in Baldwin,” Poprilo integral part of our Baldwin said. “There’s nothing lacking community for more than a in the sense of what we’re decade, and throughout that doing, but we are knocking on time, he has demonstrated an the door of being regional and unwavering commitment to perhaps state leaders on a lot our students and their sucof things.” cess,” Mignella said. “He posHe wants to better connect sesses a deep understanding programs and departments, he of our district’s values, said, that have developed their strengths, and vision.” Andre H. own areas of expertise. He As he takes on the new PoPrilo calls the approach “professionrole, Poprilo said he brings alizing,” and it involves identiwith him a belief in pushing fying effective methods in one area and beyond perceived limits and using his adapting them for use throughout the leadership to strengthen the community high school. he serves. For example, presentation techniques “I’ve never set limits for myself,” he or communication methods developed by said. “I believe that I’ve always believed one department could serve as models that if given the opportunity, I can make elsewhere. “We can develop our own bank an organization better. I can be helpful to of best practices to strengthen our entire the community I serve, and I’m genuinely system,” he said. interested in people and families, and Students would have a role in that building community.” exchange as well, making presentations Away from school, Poprilo lives in to staff and their peers about how they Brooklyn with his wife and two daughdeveloped approaches that could be adopt- ters. He enjoys cooking, learning new ed elsewhere in the school. techniques and testing dishes on his famiThe idea draws on lessons Poprilo said ly before serving them to guests. he has carried with him from his musical “I enjoy smoking all kinds of meats; it training. He credits it with developing his forces me to slow down a bit,” Poprilo sense of organization, creativity and said. attention to detail, as well as teaching him At the end of his first year as princihow to bring different groups together pal, Poprilo said, he will measure success around a common goal. by the experience of the students, staff His years in Baldwin have offered les- and families he serves. He hopes they will sons of their own. Poprilo pointed to the be able to look back on the year knowing district’s response to the coronavirus pan- they met their goals, and can see bright demic as one of the experiences that has futures for themselves and their children. stayed with him, recalling how teachers, “If they can say that,” Poprilo said, “I students and parents navigated the uncer- know that I’ve had a successful year.”

News brief District welcomes 20 new staff members The weeklong orientation gave new teachers and support staff an opportunity to learn about the district, meet colleagues and prepare for the start of the school year. Throughout the program, district administrators introduced the new staff members to Baldwin’s educational mission and approach to student learning. Participants also learned about the district’s instructional priorities, academic programs and resources, as well as the support available to educators throughout the school year. The orientation also highlighted the district’s Future Ready Competencies, which focus on communication, collaboration, critical thinking, creativity, civ-

ics and character. The competencies are incorporated into instruction across the district and are intended to help students develop skills that can prepare them for college, careers and life beyond the classroom. The district’s newest employees include teachers, school psychologists, speech pathologists and other support staff who will work with students across Baldwin schools. With orientation completed, the new staff members are preparing to welcome students and begin the 2026-27 school year as members of the Baldwin school community. — Allyson Ferrari

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Preparing to sell in an area that flooded Q. We live in an area that was flooded, and have a few items to take care of before we sell. My husband put in a deck when we first moved in, around 1982. It has been there so long, but the real estate people told us it still needs a permit. It’s only 24 inches off the ground. They also mentioned that it’s too close to our back property line, but we’re next to a waterway and have no neighbors behind us. Is that still the same problem? Our fences are new and so are the front steps, which we rebuilt to add planters and a bench. What can you tell us about what we should do before we sell?

A. Take a lovely vacation and relax, enjoy yourself and then prepare for a lot of minutia that will likely delay your ability to sell, unless you negotiate the price down for a buyer who can persuade a lender that they will take over the list of items you mentioned. In situations like this, there are many peripheral issues. For example, the wateronte eeper way may be either a local or state jurisdiction that limits how close you can build to a “protected” environment. As if that’s not enough, your municipality is one of the few that has many outstanding requirements that it claims it notified every homeowner about right after Hurricane Sandy. Prepare for the ambush of having to get a “proof of loss statement from the National Flood Insurance Program.” I have heard time and time again, “Oh, we had no damage,” which is great, since the national clearinghouse that compiles records about every property will prove that. If it turns out that there was a large payout from private insurance or public funding, the NFIP letter will show that more is needed, including recent building plans, a possible plumbing permit, electrical inspection and documents to close out a repair permit — yes, even from over a decade ago. When I arrive at a home and have to go into detail about how many requirements there are and how strict they’ve become, I always think of our custodian in elementary school. His name was Gus, and I remember his large, round face and how disgusted he was when he was called to a classroom where a child had thrown up lunch from the cafeteria. I identify with Gus, because mopping up these not-so-simple messes, the ones that someone told you were simple, is getting more complicated the longer people wait. This doesn’t seem to be the case in every jurisdiction, mostly the largest ones. Many decks built long ago don’t meet recent code standards, and there’s no such thing as “grandfathered.” The hours spent explaining these things, and then reexplaining them when a handyperson doesn’t install the correct connectors or takes a shortcut with a required footing support, add up to more cost and animosity. Good luck!

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ong Island is getting older. Over the past decade, Nassau and Suffolk counties have added more residents over age 65 than anywhere else in the state. More than a halfmillion older adults call this place home, and they’re not all flocking to Florida. Long Island retirees aren’t uniformly downsizing or decelerating. They’re rejecting the outmoded idea that chronological age determines how we should live. In a world of 30-year retirements and second and third acts, a single number can no longer capture a person’s capacity, purpose or potential. We propose a different framework: your “feels-like” age. Your chronological age tells you how long you have lived. Your feels-like age reflects how you are living — the combined influence of your psychological outlook, social connections, physical health and environment. It is fluid, and offers a far more accurate picture of where you are in your aging journey. To understand feels-like age, consider

Carmen Herrera. Born in 1915, Herrera painted in relative obscurity for over a half-century. She worked in a small New York City loft, lived modestly and sold almost nothing. Things finally changed in 2004, when, at age 89, she was connected with a gallery owner who needed to fill a slot for a show. That show was her breakthrough: Critics embraced her, and she earned exhibitions at the Whitney Museum of American Art and the Museum of Modern Art. And even after achieving this recognition, she continued to paint daily, well past 100. Though Herrera’s chronological age was “late life,” her feels-like age aligned with what we call the SettledIn stage. Psychologically, she was ambitious; socially, she was networking; physically, she was continuing to create. The number 89 was, well, just a number, describing little else than how long she had lived. Feels-like aging acknowledges physical realities, but recognizes that vitality is multi-dimensional. A person’s lived

stage is defined by more than just biology — it is a product of mindset, relationships and purpose. Our aging journey is nonlinear. It is about movement across different flexible stages of aging that do not need to occur in sequence. We call that movement the “flicker.” People can move forward and backward across stages, depending on a range of factors and interventions. To understand this, consider Howard. In his early 80s, Howard lived in Florida, and had once embraced an active outdoor lifestyle. Over time, chronic knee pain narrowed his world. He felt older than his 82 years, and was drifting toward what we would describe as the Supported Living stage — because of only one factor, his knees, which were off balance. At his wife’s urging, Howard underwent knee-replacement surgery. Recovery restored his mobility and confidence, and he returned to the activities he had shared with his wife. “I feel like I’m 70 again,” he told us. Howard “flick-

ered” because intervention and intention changed his trajectory. Taken together, feels-like age and flicker give us a framework for taking full advantage of lifespans. The shift can be transformative. When people see themselves as capable of movement — of entering a new stage, of regaining capacity, of redefining purpose — they plan differently. They invest in prevention, as Howard did. They pursue lifelong work and creativity, as Herrera did. Retirement becomes redesign, not retreat, and aging becomes a process to navigate, not dread. When we think about Herrera’s late-life artistic ascent, or Howard’s return to mobility, we see that the calendar cannot fully define a human being. Our passions, potential and choices are what truly shape us. Stuart C. Kaplan is chief executive officer of Selfhelp Community Services Inc. Marcus Riley is the founder of the Booming Ageing Agency. They are the coauthors of “Your Aging Advantage.”

Fulfilling our promises to the 9/11 community

ecades after the worst terrorist attacks in our history, on Sept. 11, 2001, we continue to feel the aftershocks here on Long Island and beyond. As we approach the 25th anniversary of that day, our nation has a solemn obligation to honor the innocent victims, the first responders and their families, and to hold the perpetrators accountable. Honoring our heroes and the 9/11 community includes guaranteeing that survivors have access to the health care they need. We must also ensure that those still grappling with the loss of family members receive the compensation they are owed from the governments that supported the attacks. Finally, it is our duty to preserve the memories of our fallen first responders. In Congress, I will continue to fight for the 9/11 community and ensure that impacted families receive the justice, care and recognition they deserve. After the attacks, first responders, survivors and volunteers who worked at what became ground zero developed

debilitating conditions from their exposure to toxins. The tireless advocacy of leaders of the 9/11 community led to the creation of the World Trade Center Health Program in 2011, which became a lifeline for thousands to receive care at no cost. That includes nearly 7,000 survivors in New York’s 4th Congressional District. But the program has faced ongoing funding shortages. That’s why I proudly championed bipartisan legislation to right this wrong and fully fund its work. This year the bill became law, and provided long-sought certainty for the thousands of Americans who rely on the WTCHP. Despite this victory, the administration has disrupted the program by removing leadership, cutting staff and driving up wait times for critical care. I joined my New York congressional colleagues on both sides of the aisle to demand that the administration honor its duty to the 9/11 community and reverse course. No one whose health was affected should ever worry about accessing the care they require. We must also ensure that the governments that supported Al Qaeda pay what they owe victims’ families. In 2015,

Congress established the United States Victims of State Sponsored Terrorism Fund for victims’ families to obtain some justice and compensation from the perpetrators. While no amount of money can ever make up for the devastating losses of Sept. 11, this fund will provide some relief to the families. They have obtained legal judgments against countries that supported Al Qaeda, including Iran, but those judgments remain unpaid. That’s why I led a bipartisan effort urging President Trump to ensure that Iran pays the billions of dollars it owes to 9/11 families. I also introduced bipartisan legislation to provide targeted financing to ensure that the fund dependably delivers compensation to victims’ families. For 25 years they have waited for justice for what they have endured, and I won’t stop fighting to ensure that they receive it. Finally, we can never forget, nor fully repay, the 9/11 first responders. We can, however, honor their courage by ensuring that their names are never forgotten. Thousands of them, including Detectives Luis Alvarez, Brian Lavin and Patrick Franzone, from Nassau County, embodied the very best of our

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nation before their lives were tragically cut short by 9/11-related illnesses. To preserve their memory, I proudly passed bipartisan legislation to fund the National September 11 Memorial and Museum so that future generations can learn the history of that dark day. To honor Alvarez, I recently introduced legislation that would rename the U.S. post office in his hometown of Oceanside in his memory. Alvarez was a staunch advocate for his fellow 9/11 first responders, and moved Congress to permanently replenish the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund before he died of cancer in 2019. I’m proud to have the support of the entire New York delegation, Democrats and Republicans, behind this bill and to move it closer to passage, forever memorializing Alvarez’s legacy. As the historic anniversary approaches, there is still much more work to do to honor and care for the 9/11 community. I won’t stop fighting to ensure that our first responders and survivors have the care they need, that 9/11 families obtain justice and compensation from the financiers of the heinous attacks, and that our lost heroes are never forgotten. We owe the 9/11 community a solemn duty, and we must continue to fulfill it. Laura A. Gillen represents the 4th Congressional District.

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letters Our laws assume, incorrectly, that our leaders have integrity To the Editor: The fundamental faith of its people that elections are fair and safe are the hallmarks of a democracy. Sowing doubt is how autocracies take hold. In other countries, it is illegal to spread false or seriously misleading information attacking the integrity of the electoral process. Article 323 of Brazil’s Electoral Code makes it a crime for candidates to knowingly spread false facts about political parties or candidates. Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was sentenced to 27 years in prison for plotting to overturn the results of the 2022 election after spreading unfounded claims about election fraud. In this country, there are slander and defamation laws. However, politicians are exempt. Why? In England, Section 106 of the Representation of the People Act 1983 makes it illegal to make a false

of the school play can’t be taught in a classroom. Working with peers toward a common goal teaches cooperation and accountability. Performing in public, whether leaping to spike a volleyball or playing an instrument, requires courage and confidence. But while coaches, advisers and families play essential roles in supporting these students, the encouragement of the larger community matters, too. An energetic crowd sends a message to students that their efforts are noticed and appreciated. It lets them know that the hours they’ve devoted to practicing over the summer, after school and on weekends mean something beyond the performance. It reminds them that they aren’t simply playing for themselves, but representing a school and a community that is behind them. And supporting your schools’ athletes and performers doesn’t have to be complicated. Get in the car. Bring the family. Invite a friend or neighbor. Spend an afternoon at a soccer match or a crosscountry meet. Attend the concert. Go to the play. You don’t need to know every rule. You don’t need to have a child or a grandchild on the team or on the stage. You just have to show up. Attending a school event can also be a reminder of what makes a community

special. Games and performances bring students, parents, teachers, alumni and neighbors together. They’re an opportunity for community members to see young people working hard, supporting one another and taking pride in the name on their uniforms. The musician performing on stage, the artist displaying a painting and the student presenting a science project deserve encouragement just as much as the athlete scoring a goal. Supporting students means recognizing achievement, effort and creativity in all their forms. As the new academic year takes shape, residents of every school district should make an effort to get out of the house and become part of the experience. Check the local school calendar, and choose a game, performance or event. Our schools are among the centers of community life, and the students who walk their halls today will help shape our communities tomorrow. A few hours spent cheering them on may seem like a small gesture, but to a young person who looks into the crowd and sees a community supporting them, that can mean the world. This school year, let’s do more than applaud our students from afar. Let’s show up for them.

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re there safe alternatives to PFAS, the so-called forever chemicals? yes, plenty of them. As a 2024 article in Smithsonian magazine began: “On April 6, 1938, a group of chemists at duPont gathered around part of their latest experiment: a plain metal cylinder. it supposedly contained tetrafluoroethylene, a colorless gas. But when they opened the valve, no gas came out. … eventually someone realized they needed to cut open the cylinder to see what was going on. They found the interior of the metal unexpectedly coated with a slippery white powder.” “Since it was discovered,” the piece continued, “Teflon and its chemical descendants, per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, have spread everywhere. … These molecules are so common that a 2015 study found the chemicals in 97 percent of Americans’ blood. And once they make it into our bodies, medical researchers are finding that the long-lasting chemicals could be wreaking havoc.” indeed, a study by the international Journal of environmental

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Research and Public Health, and other studies, have linked PFAS to maladies including cancer. duPont’s motto through the years has been Better living Through Chemistry. A lawsuit brought in July by New york state Attorney General letitia James questions that rosy slogan, presenting evidence that the suit claims shows that duPont and other corporations “knew for decades that PFAS pose substantial dangers to public health and the environment.” With Suffolk and Nassau counties dependent on a sole-source aquifer that is being impacted by PFAS, and with people elsewhere in the nation and world affected in a variety of ways, what are the safe alternatives? in fact, substitute products are listed and clearly presented on a variety of websites. An excellent online source is that of the Washington, d.C.-based environmental Working Group. Others include PFAS Central, of the Californiabased Green Science Policy institute, and the Natural Resources defense Council. even the American Chemical Society offers a list of “530 potential alternatives to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, PFAS,” acknowledging that they are “linked to health risks” includ-

ing “certain cancers.” The environmental Working Group presents hundreds of listings divided by “Products Covered,” Brand” and “Company Policy,” and links to them for further details. under “Carpets and Rugs,” for example, the retail chain lowe’s states that “all [of its] indoor residential carpet and rugs are free of PFAS chemicals.” under “Cookware,” Green life states, “We’ve cut out the toxins — PFAS, PFOA … so you can cook without worry.” under “Cosmetics & Personal Care,” Sephora says, “PFAS compounds: Prohibited.” under “dental Care,” Radius Floss says, “Our uSdA Organic Floss is 100% … PFAS free.” under “Food Packaging,” Pactiv evergreen says its products are “PFAS-free.” under “Furniture, Office & Bedding,” Herman Miller says its products are “PFAS-free.” under “Apparel,” levi Straus & Co. says it bans “all related PFAS” in its clothing. As to claims that there are no alternatives to a given toxic product, a historical example of that not ringing true involves the Monsanto Company and polychlorinated biphenyls, or PCBs. Monsanto started manufacturing PCBs in 1929, and, decades later, feared that they would be banned in the united

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States after being outlawed in Japan. There, PCBs had leaked into rice oil, people got sick and some died. PCBs were being used widely, especially as an insulating fluid in electrical systems. despite Monsanto’s claims that there were no adequate substitutes, PCBs were banned in the u.S. in 1979. What has substituted for them? Nothing space-age — just mineral oil. in New york state, there’s an initiative called PFAS-Free Ny, which describes itself as a “broad group of organizations, advocates and impacted community members who have come together to fight for a PFAS-free New york.” earlier this year, it issued a statement headed, “limiting PFAS exposure is Central Priority for Advocates This legislative Session.” Several measures on PFAS didn’t make it through the State legislature last year. Assemblywoman deborah Glick, of Manhattan, chair of the chamber’s environmental Conservation Committee, says that PFAS “have infiltrated our bodies and the environment, creating a toxic cycle that endangers both people and ecosystems. The only way to break this cycle is to eliminate these chemicals.” Karl Grossman has been an investigative reporter in a variety of media for more than 50 years. He is a professor of journalism at the State University of New York at Old Westbury.

BALDWIN HERALD — September 3, 2026

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