Baldwin Herald 10-05-2023

Raising $$$ for one Happy Place

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that make Baldwin such a great community.

Gary Farkash, president of the Baldwin Historical Society, at the Kellogg House, which

went a new paint job that restored the House to its old colors.

The Kellogg House exterior has been restored to its former glory

By BEN FIEBERT bfiebert@liherald.com

After workers stripped the exterior of the George Sumner Kellogg House over the summer, Gary Farkash, the president of the Baldwin Historical Society, uncovered something that he would later use to pay homage to the home’s rich history.

The Kellogg House has been a fixture in Baldwin for more than 100 years. It was once the home of civil war veteran George Sumner Kellogg, who later died in July 1918, and the House became an antique shop shortly after Kellogg’s death in the 1920s. It has been out of operation for the past couple of decades, however, and has become an eye-

sore. That finally changed during exterior renovations that began in July, and Farkash figured out how to give the house a fresh look.

Construction workers removed a number of layers of the building’s exterior until they uncovered the original wood, which had been painted green and white. The colors had changed over the past century to blue and yellow, and then red and purple.

“The colors on the Kellogg House are the original colors,” Nassau County Legislator Debra Mulé said. “So they are historically accurate, and I’m just thrilled that this renovation is getting done.”

Mulé noted that the green and white

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Cedarmore hosts Sunrise Fall Festival

The rain cleared up just in time for Cedarmore’s Sunrise Fall Festival last Saturday.

Dozens turned out to the festival, which was also dubbed as Embrace Autumn. There were farmers market treats, music, dancing, food, awards, raffles, and non-stop entertainment. The festival was a day of laughter, games, and memories.

— Ben Fiebert

Keva Moblenaar from the Sweet Love Desert Truck serves some treats to Marcella Pizzo with her son Richy and husband Patrick at the Sunrise Fall Festival.

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The Cedarmore Farmers Markets had many helpful hands, such as Mignon Williams, Sheila Spruill, Felicia Thompson, Sheila Maxwell, and Dawn Edmond.

Pub Palooza raises money for Hangout One Happy Place

By BEN FIEBERT bfiebert@liherald.com

The Irish Pub showed their support to Angela Lucas when they hosted an event to raise money for her organization, Hangout One Happy Place.

Dozens showed up for food, live music, and a cornhole tournament at The Irish Pub this past Saturday. At the event, dubbed Pub Palooza, 20% of the proceeds went towards Hangout One Happy Place. There was also popcorn and other items that were sold by Lucas at the event.

“We’re raising money for Hangout One Happy Place,” Shawn Sabel, owner of The Irish Pub, said. “Angela does so much for the community and she’s definitely my favorite person to raise money for.”

Sabel mentioned that this is the first event he hosted that was solely for Lucas’ organization. He hosted other events in the past that raised money for them, but he wanted this event to be all about Hangout One Happy Place.

“What this money will be able to do is give us scholarships, help pay for the bills, and help us with the parties that we host,” Lucas said.

Lucas explained that at the parties she hosts, she gives out shirts which the kids at Hangout One Happy Place “wear with a badge of honor.” The money from this event will help Lucas continue to make the kids at her organization happy, as she’ll be able to host more parties.

“I think him as a person sees the beauty in the kids in the program,” Lucas said about Sabel.

After hearing that Sabel was going to host this event, Lucas was taken back by the kindness that Sabel showed. Lucas said she felt like it was unheard of for someone to show this amount of kindness towards another person and organization. Money, although helpful for her organization, wasn’t the main thing that Lucas was most excited about for this event.

“For these kids to be there and just shine and know what somebody has done for them, that’s huge,” Lucas said. “That was the beauty in this whole event.”

Lucas said whether you donate $10 or $500,000, it doesn’t matter. What matters to her is that someone cares about these young adults and wants to make their life better.

“For Shawn to do this for us, it’s just amazing,” Lucas said. “It has touched my heart beyond belief.”

Owner of The Irish Pub Shawn Sabel with Angela Lucas at a fundraiser cornhole tournament to raise money for Hangout One Happy Place.

Hangout One Happy Place member Danielle Decclesiis with her mom Nancy, as well as Laura Trowbridge, and Angela Lucas at last Saturday’s Pub Palooza.

Deb Balsomi ad Kellie Fox having some fun at The Irish Pub Palooza Cornhole Tournament.

A ngela does so much for the community and she’s definitely my favorite person to raise money for.

ShAwN S ABEl owner of The Irish Pub

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The Rusty Spur Band playing both modern country songs with traditional country classics.

Kellogg House may open for community use

repainting had been completed in recent weeks, and Farkash said he believed they “nailed it.”

“Now that it’s not an eyesore, we have a chance to start fresh,” Farkash said.

Karen Montalbano, vice president of the historical society, said that the original colors show the beauty of the building, and added that she believed that the new look would help it realize the potential it once had. With exterior construction finishing up, according to Mulé, Montalbano has several ideas about what she would like the house to be used for.

“The Baldwin Civic Association hosted a meeting at the Baldwin library to talk about possible community uses for the house,” Montalbano said. “Some things mentioned were things like renting out the house for private parties once it looks nice, or to use that area (the House) for small meetings like book discussions.”

Montalbano said she would also like to see the porch of the house used for community functions, like group games, and that there could be a community garden as well. And because George Kellogg, who built the house, was a Civil War veteran, Montalbano mentioned the possibility of having the house host a program for veterans.

The building is now owned by Nas-

sau County, but Montalbano said that the county is looking for ways to make it “self-sufficient.” Before it could be open to use by the community, the county would need to find a tenant.

“I hope that it becomes something that the community wants it to

Assisted Living

We recently had the opportunity to visit Sunrise of Dix Hills, an assisted living community — part of a group of Sunrise communities across Long Island, Brooklyn, Westchester and Rockland, New York. A number of things impressed us on our visit. Everywhere we went on our tour of the community, staff warmly greeted us as well as each other and the residents. Residents were actively engaged in group activities including playing games, listening to live music and doing art and crafts. It felt like summer camp for older adults. Lunch was surprisingly tasty with many choices and we were pleased to find the menu changes daily. We were also glad to see diners in groups of three or more. There was a resident cat who kept turning up and we also learned that residents’ own pets are allowed.

Before moving in, staff meets with the resident, their families and their physician to

determine appropriate care levels, likes and dislikes, and hobbies and interests to develop an Individualized Service Plan (ISP). The ISP is updated regularly according to a schedule.

Sunrise designs activities to support physical, mental and spiritual wellness through eight focus areas: exercise, excursions, art, music, education, intergenerational mentoring, community service and spirituality.

Sunrise also provides transportation services to residents for shopping, therapies, diagnostic testing, and doctor and dentist visits -- taking the burden off family members who often have to take time off work or are too far away to manage.

While many clients over the years have told us they would rather stay in their own homes, this often leads to loneliness, isolation and rapid cognitive decline. Being engaged with others has been proven to be one of the greatest tonics for increasing one’s “healthspan”.

become,” Mulé said. “This should not be my decision. This doesn’t mean we can accommodate all of the ideas, and there will be financial considerations, but we have to take all of the ideas, put (them) together, and hopefully come up with something wonderful.”

Mulé noted that the renovations symbolize a link between the house’s past, present and future, and she would like the project to be one that the whole community can join in on — whether doing the actual work or coming up with ideas for community activities.

“I believe that we need to preserve our past so that people can understand where we came from,” Montalbano said.

Montalbano would like for the house to display its history, as well as craftsmanship that isn’t common anymore.

“Preserving the house for its value, and being able to reflect on the past, as well as keeping a community feel, are extremely important,” Kimberly Malone, president of the Baldwin Civic Association, said.

Malone said she wanted the house to become everyone’s “home,” where neighbors can come and feel comfortable. She would like to see it be a collaborative space, with community organizations’ offices there.

“We have artists in this community,” Montalbano said. “We could use the house for an art space, and display all the artworks from people in Baldwin.”

The construction is continuing, and there is no set date for its completion, but Montalbano, Malone and others expressed their enthusiasm for working with the county to eventually turn the house into a community-centric building.

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Tim Baker/Herald the new green and white paint cover the Kellogg House, as the exterior renovations come to an end.

SPOTLIGHT ATHLETE

Baldwin among many title contenders

By TONY BELLISSIMO tbellissimo@liherald.com

JOEY GOODMAN Calhoun Senior Football

IT WAS QUITE an afternoon for Goodman and the Colts Sept. 23 despite awful weather conditions. The rain, wind and Sewanhaka’s defense couldn’t stop Goodman from reaching the end zone five times as Calhoun evened its record in Conference II at 2-2. All five of his scores came on the ground, including three in the first quarter from 15, 10 and 78 yards. He added two touchdowns in the second and finished with 186 yards on only seven carries.

GAMES TO WATCH

Thursday, Oct. 5

Field Hockey: Baldwin at Clarke 5 p.m.

Boys Soccer: MacArthur at Calhoun 5 p.m.

Boys Soccer: Roosevelt at South Side 5 p.m.

Boys Soccer: Malverne/ER at Sewanhaka 5 p.m.

Girls Soccer: Elmont at Carey 5 p.m.

Girls Soccer: Hewlett at East Meadow 5 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 6

Field Hockey: New Hyde Park at Long Beach 5 p.m.

Girls Soccer: Massapequa at South Side 5 p.m.

Girls Soccer: Seaford at North Shore 5 p.m.

Girls Soccer: V.S. North at Lawrence 5 p.m.

Football: Wantagh at South Side 6 p.m.

Football: Oyster Bay at East Rockaway 7 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 7

Football: Hempstead at East Meaadow 3 p.m.

Football: Oceanside at Uniondale 3 p.m.

Football: West Hempstead at Lawrence 3 p.m.

Football: Malverne at North Shore 3 p.m.

Football: V.S. North at Kennedy 3 p.m.

Football: New Hyde Park at Mepham 3 p.m.

Football: Herricks at Long Beach 3 p.m.

Football: Manhasset at Calhoun 3 p.m.

Nomimate a “Spotlight Athlete”

High School athletes to be featured on the Herald sports page must compete in a fall sport and earned an All-Conference award or higher last year. Please send the following information for consideration: Name, School, Grade, Sport and accomplishments to Sports@liherald.com.

A current group of seniors that goes eight deep deserves much credit from putting Baldwin’s boys’ soccer program back on the map following a couple of lean seasons.

The Bruins are 21-5-9 over their past 35 conference games, including a 5-0-2 mark in AAA this season as the midway mark approaches. They’ve allowed just two goals through seven matches and are shaping up to be an extremely difficult out come playoff time.

“The past three years we’ve been good enough to win the county,” coach Chris Soupios said. “The last two playoff losses we made a few crucial mistakes that knocked us out. This senior group changed the direction of the program not just with their ability but their attitudes. To have one more shot with them, you really want to see them go out on top.”

The list of county championship contenders, however, runs as deep as Baldwin’s roster. “The standings are so close,” Soupios said. “We’re at the head of the table now, but a loss or two and we could drop to sixth. In this conference it doesn’t matter who you’re playing, you need to bring it every day.”

Five of the last seven games are against teams right behind the Bruins in the standings, including a big matchup at Syosset this Saturday at 4 p.m. All but two of their games are on the road this season due to ongoing construction of a new turf field at the high school. It will host Senior Day Oct. 19 against Uniondale at Oceanside Park and Soupios is hopeful any playoff games Baldwin is the lower seed can be played at a neutral site.

“We’re traveling more than any other team, but it hasn’t been much of a disadvantage,” Soupios said.

If the defense and outstanding goalkeeping of senior Josue Ascencio (35 saves, 5 shutouts) keeps up, finding some secondary scoring down the stretch and into the playoffs is Baldwin’s lone question mark. Senior two-time All-County selection William Zelaya is doing all the

heavy lifting on offense so far with 5 goals and 4 assists.

“I’d like to get more goals and we have the guys to do it,” Soupios said. “Our defense has been better than expected and we have the best goalie in the county in my opinion.”

Zelaya was moved to forward to fill a void and he’s done that and more, the coach noted. “He’s 100 percent effort and attitude and can take over a game and put it on his shoulders,” Soupios said.

After Zelaya, Baldwin has nine others with one goal apiece. Juniors Nathaniel Hernandez and Justin Valle, and sopho-

more Emilzon Lovos are candidates to break into the scoring column. Senior Christian Smalling has been a shutdown presence in a midfield that includes junior Robert Bautista and sophomore Erick Ramos.

Defensively, senior Brady Mahler anchors a unit getting major contributions from senior fullbacks Justin Williams and Darius Ikechewku, sophomore Joshua Cantre and Oscar Garcia Chevez.

In goal, Ascencio is “locked in,” Soupios said. “He’s been incredible and does all the little things it takes. He gives us a chance every game.”

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Senior goalkeeper Josue Ascencio posted 5 shutouts in the first seven games to help the Bruins assume the top spot in a deep Conference AAA.

Carini committed to improving quality of life

By JORDAN VALLONE jvallone@liherald.com

Christopher Carini is a familiar face in the communities he represents on the Hempstead town council.

The Seaford Republican is a former police officer running for a second term. He ran the first time in 2019 after spending time with the Wantagh/Seaford Homeowners Association, a civic organization that combatted qualityof-life issues that mattered — like making sure potholes were filled, graffiti was removed, and neighborhoods kept safe.

These values followed Carini into office as one of the decision-makers in the country’s largest township. But he almost didn’t make it into office. Republicans had originally nominated Erin King Sweeney in 2019, but she dropped out late in the race, with Carini jumping on the ballot just six weeks before the election.

But that didn’t hinder him, winning the seat, and then focusing on sound budgeting and keeping taxes low.

“Since I’ve been in office, we have held the line on taxes,” Carini told reporters during a recent Herald Roundtable session. “We are proposing another budget for 2024 that will hold the line on taxes, and actually shrink our budget down to 2021 status. Because of our sound budgeting and our 25 percent reserve that we have, we now have a AAA bond rating — which is the highest rating you can have.”

Carini spearheaded the town’s quality-of-life task force, which evolved from the graffiti task force. Every weekday, dedicated crews travel around Hempstead to remove graffiti, collect trash and debris, and take down illegal signage from utility poles and fences.

“Quality of life — I keep expanding on that,” Carini said. “It’s gone from graffiti to illegal signs — and anything else that we could do — because I do feel our suburban landscape is deteriorating when we see an increase in graffiti, a lot of garbage, all over the place. If your neighborhood looks bad, you don’t feel good about your neighborhood.”

The town’s bond rating has allowed leaders to borrow money for successful renovations in a number of areas including Seamans Neck Park in Seaford, and Newbridge Road Park in Bellmore. Everything from new turf fields to playgrounds have been installed in the town’s green spaces — and there’s more work planned for the near future.

Carini remains adamantly against bail reform, believing it has “handicapped” the criminal justice system while making neighborhoods unsafe. He’s also against the state’s attempt to take away local zoning, which he says could lead to over-development in the suburbs.

“I believe that the most important thing for local officials is zoning,” Carini said. “They have their eyes and ears to the ground. They’re most in-touch with the local constituents. One-size-fits-all from Albany doesn’t work.”

Carini prioritizes being out in the communities he serves, and being available to his constituents when they have concerns.

“I go to as many civic meetings as I can,” he said. “I go to chamber meetings. I meet with my youth sports programs. I am very much in touch with my local communities.”

Carini’s district includes many areas that saw intense flooding during Hurricane Sandy, and the councilman says he helped see through major infrastructure projects to help storm drains better handle flooding.

Road improvements have been made all throughout the district, he added, and several coastal roadways have been raised to combat extreme weather.

There’s also been an influx of antisemitic incidents in his district — something Carini emphasizes is unacceptable, and something he and his colleagues in government will continue to combat. He’s helped keep people he represents reassured.

“I know how to talk to people,” Carini said. “And when people are upset, I can talk to them and hear their problems. I’m used to running around nights and weekends. I don’t mind working hard.”

Carini says he’s delivered on his campaign promises in the past, and this is something he intends to keep doing.

“I said I was going to hold the line on taxes, we did,” he said. “We got bond upgrading. We did this while we improved our parks, like I promised, while we improved our roadways.

“I said I was going to try to provide a cost-efficient government at a better price, and we did. I think I delivered on every one of my campaign promises, and I am going to continue with that in the future.”

Peña wants a more transparent Town Board

By JORDAN VALLONE jvallone@liherald.com

Jasmine Peña never thought about running for municipal office.

The Freeport native is a first-generation American and college graduate, and a small business owner. Having worked on the Freeport mayoral campaign of her friend Carmen Piñeyro in 2020, Peña said she gave the idea of running for office “a good thought.”

“I did think about how Freeport, in particular, is not well represented,” Peña told reporters as part of a Herald Roundtable session. “We have a large minority and we don’t have the proper representation in the Town of Hempstead.”

Peña is the Democrat in the race who values family. She has spent most of her life in Freeport, growing up in a large family from parents who immigrated from the Dominican Republic. Large families are the norm when it comes Peña’s relatives: Her mom is one of 18 siblings, her dad one of 11.

“Most of us are in Freeport, which is why I decided to stay here,” she said. “We’re very family-oriented, so that’s always important.”

Peña earned her business administration and economics degree from Baruch College, and works as a financial analyst for Mizuho Securities. She owns a landscaping company that services the Plainview-Syosset area, as well as a deli, Peña Food Center, that she runs with her mom in Freeport.

“I’ve been helping small business owners and my community to obtain licenses and permits,” she said, “specifically for those that are not able to defend them-

selves in the English language. As a council member, I would have more power to do so — to give them the proper resources.”

Peña is a member of a newly founded nonprofit, the Long Island Latino Alliance, and is the president of the parent association in her daughter’s school.

Peña is concerned about mismanagement allegations at the Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter, located on Beltagh Avenue in Wantagh, that have long been brought

out of Town Board meetings.

“From my understanding, both the Democratic and Republican parties never did much for the animal shelter,” Peña said. “And it’s kind of sad. I’m a first-time candidate, first time in politics, And I’m coming in getting the heat, like, ‘You’re all the same.’ And I don’t want to be the same.”

Peña wants more regulations put in place at the animal shelter, ensuring it remains apolitical. Doing that means prohibiting employees from making local political donations.

And then there’s the environment.

“I want to address climate issues, as far as environmental initiatives from the Town of Hempstead — working with some of the residents to try to recreate green space in our area,” Peña said, in places “like the neglected Brookside Preserve.”

Peña also wants transparency from the Town Board.

“The town council, I want to say, is diverse,” she said. “But as far as interacting with the community and keeping them involved, I feel like it’s always vague. I only wish for more transparency — or at least for us to see them as one of us — so that people are not intimidated or feel uncomfortable addressing any issues.”

Combating the opioid crisis and finding affordable housing solutions, Peña said, are also topics she feels need to be better addressed.

“I feel like the youth needs to get more involved in politics,” Peña said. “I feel like a lot of the people that have been in politics have been there for a long time, and are not open-minded to current issues.

“I am going to do my best to represent our constituents.”

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Christopher Carini is the incumbent Hempstead town councilman who, if re-elected, hopes to continue spearheading quality-of-life initiatives while improving infrastructure in the communities he serves.

Tim Baker/Herald Jasmine Peña of Freeport is running against Chris Carini for his Hempstead town council seat. If elected, she’d like to see better minority representation on the Town Board, as well as transparency on issues.

Mahler Realty celebrates milestone anniversary

By BEN FIEBERT bfiebert@liherald.com

Mahler Realty reached a huge milestone early last month, as it celebrated its 70th anniversary.

The Baldwin business has been a pillar of the community for seven decades, providing exceptional real estate services and building strong relationships with clients. There was a ribbon cutting on September 8 to commemorate this accomplishment.

Mahler Realty is a family owned real estate business that has helped guide clients in all types of residential real estate transactions for 70 years.

ERIk MahlER owner of Mahler Realty

“It’s a very important milestone for any company,” Erik Mahler, owner of Mahler Realty, said. “And the fact that it’s still in the same family is pretty darn special.”

Mahler explained that his business was started by his grandfather and grandmother in 1958. Mahler Realty opened in Rockville Centre initially, but within a year after opening, it was moved to Baldwin. Mahler explained that the change was due to Baldwin being a “better community.”

“My grandparents actually opened up the business on Grand Avenue in 1953,” Mahler said. “And then we moved locations in the 1960s.”

Mahler’s grandparents opened Mahler Realty on Grand Avenue in the shopping center across the street from the former site of Pathmark. The business stayed in the shopping center for more than 10 years, before relocating to

their present location in 1962. Mahler Realty is currently located at 1030 Merrick Road.

Since 1998, Mahler has been part of Mahler Realty. He said that during the time he’s been working there, he learned how to personally serve clients and represent their best interests. Looking ahead towards the future, Mahler hopes to grow the business by working hard and having dedication towards his clients.

The Mahler family has been actively involved in promoting growth and development in Baldwin. Three generations of Mahler men have taken leadership roles in the Chamber of Commerce. Over the years, they’ve had a hand in many community endeavors, including the design and construction of the Baldwin Historical Society building in 1976.

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Erik Mahler speaking at Mahler Realty’s 70th anniversary celebration.

Erik Mahler, owner of Mahler Realty, speaking to those who showed up at the celebration.

Erik Mahler, back, with his wife Tracy Mahler, front left, and grandfather Rolf Maher.

It’s a very important milestone for any company.

Assemblyman Brian Curran, right, speaking at Mahler Realty’s 70th anniversary celebration.

Antonio Reyes from Baldwin singing the national anthem.

The Baldwin school district celebrates students who were awarded with academic honors

A total of 17 students at Baldwin High School earned academic honors from the 2023 College Board National Recognition Programs, which celebrate students’ hard work in high school and showcase their strong academic performance.

The academic honors for rural area, Black, Indigenous, and/or Latino students are an opportunity for students to share their strong academic achievements with colleges and scholarship programs that are seeking to recruit diverse talent. The programs recognize underrepresented students who excel academically on College Board assessments, including PSAT/NMSQT, PSAT 10, and AP exams. Students can include this academic accolade on their college applications, and many colleges intentionally recruit awardees through College Board’s Student Search Service.

The following Baldwin High School students were among this year’s award winners: Aaron Ashby, Abigail Kaminski, Alisa Reid, Bianca Samedy, Caitlyn Pesante, Camdresa Davis, Carter Hoskins, Celisa Benoit, Chelsea Panky, Cydney Herrera, Jasmin Tiong Smith, Jayla Cantre, Jisselle Porter, Jordan

Simpson, Justice Riddick, Kadence Blount, Kayla Anderson, Kayla Hargrove, Kaylah Deriphonse, Melany Mendoza, Paul Clement, Reyna Palmer, and Samantha Cruz.

“I am extremely proud of our students for being recognized by the College Board and congratulate them on this distinction,” said Neil Testa, principal of Baldwin High School. “It’s moments like this that make me even prouder to be the principal of Baldwin High School. This is an incredible achievement and solidifies the fact that our educators, staff and students continue to raise the bar.”

The criteria for eligible students include: GPA of 3.5 or higher, PSAT/ NMSQT or PSAT 10 assessment scores that are within the top 10% of assessment takers in each state for each award program or earned a score of 3 or higher on 2 or more AP Exams in 9th and 10th grade, attend school in a rural area or small town, or identify as African American/Black, Hispanic American/Latino, or Indigenous/ Native.

High-achieving students from all fifty states and U.S. territories are eligible to apply to four programs:

National African American Recognition Program, National Hispanic Recognition Program, National Indigenous Recognition Program, and/or National Rural/Small Town Recognition Program. Eligible students are invited to apply on BigFuture during their sophomore or junior year and are awarded at the start of the next school year in time to share their achievements in high school as they plan for the future. At the same time, colleges and organizations using College Board’s Student Search Service can connect directly with awardees during the recruitment process.

“It’s becoming increasingly hard for students to be ‘seen’ during the college recruitment process. We’re exceptionally proud of the National Recognition Programs for celebrating students who are at times overlooked but have shown their outstanding academic abilities,” said Tarlin Ray, senior vice president of BigFuture at College Board. “This is a benefit not only for students but also for colleges and universities committed to recruiting diverse and talented students.”

— Ben Fiebert

Rain on Friday caused flooding in Baldwin

New York state Gov. Kathy Hochul issued a state of emergency for Long Island as heavy rain caused flooding in several areas, including Baldwin.

“I have been in contact with Nassau County Department of Public Works Commissioner Kenneth Arnold regarding the sewage pipe incident on Barnes Avenue in Baldwin,” Nassau County Legislator Debra Mulé said.

“While Commissioner Arnold stated that the pipe is not broken, it is likely that the massive volume of rainfall caused this incident by overwhelming the sewer system’s capacity.”

The National Weather Service forecasted 3-5 inches of rain with localized amounts greater than 5-7 inches. Rainfall rates reached an inch to two inches per hour at some points. This caused lots of flooding and overflow of the sewage system in the community.

“Commissioner Arnold has assured me that his team will continue to closely monitor this incident, and my office will provide additional updates as they are available,” Mulé said. “If at any point your home is at risk of being breached by sewage or experiencing a sewage issue of any kind, immediately call the Veolia Long Island Emergency Hotline number at 1-866-224-8508, and Veolia will send a supervisor to contact you and begin an investigation.”

— Ben Fiebert

Judy Griffin recognized for helping Baldwin schools receive grant money

The Baldwin board of education recognized former assemblywoman Judy Griffin for getting air conditioning in the schools.

Central air conditioning was included in the bond that was narrowly defeated at the beginning of the pandemic. Since then, the school district has been researching alternative ways to make the classrooms comfortable enough for teachers to teach and students to learn during hot weather. The solution was Griffin, who was

able to get grant money for the district.

“Assemblywoman Judy Griffin was able to get a $450,000 grant to purchase window units,” Mary O’Hagan, president of the board of education, said. “Baldwin students and staff had a great first week of school and we owe a debt of gratitude to Judy for her hard work in obtaining the grants that pay for these units.”

Custodians honored at Baldwin Board of Education meeting last month

Baldwin custodians were recognized for their hard work at the most recent board of education meeting on September 13.

The “unsung heroes,” as president of the board of education Mary O’Hagan said, were custodians who worked quickly to get the schools ready for the new year.

These custodians worked tirelessly and around the clock to get the schools back open. Now that the school year is in full swing, O’Hagan wanted to

express her appreciation of these custodians.

“At the end of the summer, we really needed all hands on deck and that meant long hours and weekends,” O’Hagan said.

The custodians who were awarded certifications for their hard work were Francisco Fernandez, Temel Bektas, Bryan Paredes, Jean Noel, Mike Ferner, and Ken Towey.

Beautiful Baldwin Nassau County Real Estate Still Holding Up

Buyers still know Long Island is one of the most amazing places to live Backing up the premise of "most amazing" is the new residential housing market values according to data farms. Home values are still holding regardless of turn over volumes and interest rates. Figures published at the end of September show a .6 % increase in average values from 1 year ago. This means both sides of the sale are still winning. The sellers are receiving top $$ and buyers are obtaining some of the best real estate in the entire nation. Broker/ Owner of Shore Choice Realty LLC

Michael J Willis is still re-investing in Baldwin with his own project to a recent purchase back in June. Michael said "I'm one of the people who truly recognize how extraordinary L I is. As a REALTOR® I know our local market is second to none, and I am helping Sellers & Buyers be apart of it " Now is Still the best time to find out what your home is worth. Call today for a FREE market analysis. Let's Talk! Available 24/7 516-744-6242

— Ben Fiebert

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The Board of Education honoring former assemblywoman Judy Griffin for allocating grant money to the Baldwin schools to pay for AC units.

— Ben Fiebert

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From left to right, custodians Francisco Fernandez, Ken Towey, Mike Ferner, Jean Noel, Bryan Paredes, and Temel Bektas were awarded certifications for their hard work.

STEPPING OUT

In tune with the Nassau Pops

Suzanne Vega

stars in a the return of the orchestra’s gala benefit concert

By Karen Bloom

Their absence has been sorely missed by Nassau Pops fans, CP Nassau, the concert’s beneficiary, and orchestra members. Now, after a three-year pandemic-imposed absence, Maestro Louis Panacciulli and his orchestra are back on the Tilles Center stage with their popular gala concert in support of the Cerebral Palsy Association of Nassau County, next Sunday, Oct. 15. This year the orchestra welcomes Tony Danza and his band as their special guests.

STEPPING

Creative advocacy

The concert continues to feature the Nassau Pops signature blend of popular and classical music as well as an inspiring moment with Creation, the CP Nassau vocal team that has made their annual appearance a heartwarming tradition since 2004.

Acclaimed as a masterful storyteller, the singer-songwriter visits the Landmark stage for ‘An Intimate Evening of Songs and Stories.’ She’s joined by her longtime guitarist, Gerry Leonard, performing a careerspanning show including favorites like Tom’s Diner, Luka and more. Vega emerged as a leading figure of the folk-music revival of the early 1980s when, accompanying herself on acoustic guitar, she sang what has been called contemporary folk or neo-folk songs of her own creation in Greenwich Village clubs. Bearing the stamp of a storyteller who ‘observes the world with a clinically poetic eye’ (The New York Times), Vega’s songs have tended to focus on city life, ordinary people, and real-world subjects. Notably succinct and understated, her work is immediately recognizable — as utterly distinct and thoughtful.

“I’ve truly missed this concert,” says Panacciulli, the orchestra’s longtime musical director. “The orchestra is family, and this is one big lovefest. I’m so glad to be back at Tilles Center during our 40th season. It’s always exciting to be here. So many wonderful people have

The collaboration between the Nassau Pops and CP Nassau goes back to his mother, who was a member of the CP auxiliary in Valley Stream.

inspiring the orchestra’s crossed this stage.” for her idea

By Karen Bloom

“In the past, we had done benefits for Special Olympics, pop concerts for hospitals,” he recalls. “But the idea for doing this came one day when I was discussing with her the idea of doing a benefit concert for CP Nassau. I’m thrilled to carry on her legacy.”

And he’s delighted to return to Tilles Center.

Friday, Oct. 6, 8 p.m. $195 and $99 premium VIP packages, $61, $51, $41. Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington. (516) 767-6444 or LandmarkOnMainStreet.org.

Pat McGann

“Music crosses over all lines, whether you’re young or old, no matter if you’re on the right side of the aisle or the left. The Nassau Pops is back at full strength, doing what we set out to do — not only to make music, but to make a difference.”

WHERE

• Saturday and Sunday, noon-4 p.m.; Tuesday through Friday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

“We knew it had to be special and are so fortunate to get Tony Danza to participate,” Panacciulli says. “He was very interested in working with a symphonic band.”

“We knew it had to be special and are so to

• Sunday, Oct. 15, 3 p.m. $59.50, $49.50, $37.50; available at NPSO.org/tickets • Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, LIU Post Campus, Brookville. Information available at TillesCenter.org or NSPO.org

• Emily Lowe Hall Gallery, South Campus, Hempstead. For information and to RSVP, call (516) 463-5672, or visit Hofstra.edu/museum

Gipsy Kings

That’s where Creation comes in, the singers who participate in CP Nassau’s Adult Day Treatment Program. As part of the opening segment, they’ll perform “Sweet Caroline,” “Georgia on My Mind” and “God Bless the USA.”

“When We All Stand,” Hofstra University Museum of Art’s new exhibition, examines the collective power of the arts in society.

Singers David Tindal and Chris Wawrzonek have “grown up” with the orchestra.

Curated by Alexandra Giordano — the museum’s assistant director of exhibition and collection — the exhibit underscores artists’ civic responsibility and influence.

This collaboration brings a unique twist to Danza’s acclaimed cabaret show, “Songs and Stories.” Combining Danza’s wit, charm, storytelling — with a dash of soft shoe and even Danza on the ukulele — the “Taxi” and “Who’s the Boss” actor sings his favorite standards from the Great American Songbook while he interweaves stories about his life and personal connection to the music.

“It highlights the vital role that artists have in activating democratic values that promise equality and freedom, encouraging civic engagement, and cultivating unity,” Giordano says. “Artists often lead the charge and expose truths that may otherwise be ignored. The artists in this exhibition take a stand and call out injustices through their art and activism on issues such as immigration, gender, reproductive rights, mass incarceration, voting rights, racial bias, gun violence, and promises unfulfilled. They all combine the making of art with public service that has a grassroots approach in the hope of mobilizing their communities and the nation to ignite movement, create awareness, and inspire others to

Some might not realize that Danza, who grew up on Long Island and attended Malverne High School, is a well-established song and dance man, in addition to his acting chops in television, film and on stage.

“I’m filled with such a sense of gratitude that I can affect two lives by giving them a chance to perform in front of a full orchestra and a large audience,” Panacciulli says. “We share something special when we share music together. The audience gives them standing ovations every time. It’s so amazing to see what they can do.”

Pat McGann is quickly rising as of the sharpest stand-ups on the comedy scene. A relative latecomer to comedy, he began doing standup at 31 after realizing he was very good at selling packaging. He hustled his way to become house emcee at Zanies Chicago, where he distinguished himself especially adept at working the crowd. A husband and father three young children, McGann’s appeal stems from his quick wit and relatable take on family life and marriage. In 2017, McGann began touring as the opening for Sebastian Maniscalco, moving with him from clubs to theater, to arenas, including four soldout shows at Madison Square Garden. McGann’s relatively short, but impressive resume, includes Montreal’s famed Just For Laughs Festival, Gilda’s LaughFest, The Great American Comedy Festival, and more. McGann still calls Chicago home.

And for Panacciulli — a Franklin Square resident, who has been at the helm of the Nassau Pops since 1984 (and also serves as band director at Nassau Community College) — that moment defines this concert.

This exhibit, which runs through July 28, is in conjunction with Hofstra’s 13th presidential conference on the Barack Obama presidency coming up in April.

“He brings a lot of different things to the show,” Panacciulli says. “He draws in the crowd with ‘Angel Eyes,’ the big Frank Sinatra tune.”

“We always want to leave something behind after the notes have faded away,” he adds. “Creation is a by-product the wonderful work that CP Nassau does. It does my heart good to help them and give back to the community through the gift of music.”

“We were interested in the idea that the artist has a civic responsibility,” says museum director Karen Albert. “The initial idea for this exhibition was inspired by an Obama Administration White House briefing that took place on May 12, 2009, where more than 60 artists and creative organizers met with administration officials to discuss the collective power of the arts to build community, create change, and chart a pathway for national recovery in the areas of social justice, civic participation and

And throughout his 70-minute set, Danza is thoroughly enjoying himself.

“He always has a big smile on his face,” Panacciulli says. “He’s certainly having a good time. And I guarantee the audience will as well.”

Panacciulli gratefully acknowledges Long Island-based credit union Jovia, which has been the gala’s title sponsor since 2012. Proceeds from every ticket sold are donated directly to CP Nassau.

Mixing rumba, flamenco, salsa and pop, the Gipsy Kings featuring Nicolas Reyes will have you moving to their irresistible rhythms and melodies from the very first song. Their fast flamenco guitar leads and rhythmic strumming are truly captivating. What really sets them apart is Nicolas Reyes’ gritty, intense and instantly recognizable vocals. You feel the passion in every note he sings. Since they debuted more than three decades ago, France’s most successful group has performed all over the world, earning gold and platinum albums along the way. Thirty years is an eternity in pop music, but the story of the Gipsy Kings has the depth to endure. Theirs is a music that extends through generations, to the sounds of their ancestors — Spanish Romani people who fled the Catalonia region during the Spanish Civil War — and reflects the vibrantly eclectic and peripatetic history of the gitanos.

Saturday, Feb. 11, 8 p.m. $40, $30, $25. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. (800) 745-3000 or Ticketmaster.com ParamountNY.com.

while about personal Some might not realize that in addition television, clearly Panacciulli.

To that end, unlike other recent exhibits that showcased the museum’s permanent collection, Giordano reached out to contemporary artists who loaned the museum their selected works. Some 36 pieces are on view — representing all media — from Emma Amos, Molly Crabapple and the Equal Justice Initiative, For Freedoms, Miguel Luciano, Michele Pred, Hank Willis Thomas, and Sophia Victor.

The language of music is clearly special to

Yarn/Wire

Sunday, Oct. 8, 8 p.m. $99.50, $89.50, $69.50, $49.50. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. (800) 745-3000 or Ticketmaster.com or ParamountNY. com.

Now in its 18th year, Adelphi University’s ‘new music’ series welcomes Yarn/Wire. The intrepid New York-based piano-percussion quartet has forged a singular path with endlessly inventive collaborations,

Photos courtesy Nassau Pops

Tony Danza performs a selection of his favorite standards from the Great American Songbook. Critics laud his voice and showmanship.

Can art change the world? It’s a question that’s been at the focus of our collective culture for centuries. Now as society navigates the complexities of modern life, art as a path for social change is at the forefront of artistic expression.

Maestro Louis Panacciulli conducts the Nassau Pops Symphony Orchestra, which he refers to as his ‘family.’

THE

Emmet Cohen Trio

Multifaceted

American jazz pianist and composer Emmet Cohen is one of his generation’s pivotal figures in music and the related arts. He visits the Landmark stage, Friday, Oct. 13 , at 8 p.m. A recognized prodigy, Cohen began Suzukimethod piano instruction at age three, and his playing quickly became a mature melding of musicality, technique, and concept. Downbeat observed that his nimble touch, measured stride, and warm harmonic vocabulary indicate he’s above any convoluted technical showmanship. In the same spirit, Cohen himself has noted that playing jazz is about communicating the deepest levels of humanity and individuality; it’s essentially about connections with both musicians and audiences. In constant demand as a sideman, he leads his namesake ensemble, the Emmet Cohen Trio, and is a vibrant solo performer. Possessing a fluid technique, an innovative tonal palette, and an extensive repertoire, Cohen plays with the command of a seasoned veteran and the passion of an artist fully devoted to his medium. Cohen headlines regularly at Jazz at Lincoln Center, the Village Vanguard and Birdland, among other prestigious venues. $48, $43, $38. Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington. (516) 767-6444 or LandmarkOnMainStreet.org.

On exhibit

View the landmark exhibition “Modigliani and the Modern Portrait,” at Nassau County Museum of Art. Devoted to the way that Modigliani powerfully re-defined the art of portraiture, the show includes his masterworks along with paintings and drawings by his Parisian contemporaries (Picasso, van Dongen, Laurencin). Modigliani’s enduring influence on artists even in our own time is shown in a selection of Contemporary paintings by such important figures as David Hockney, Eric Fischl, Elizabeth Peyton and others. The exhibition is being curated by Dr. Kenneth Wayne, founder of The Modigliani Project, which authenticates paintings and drawings (two of the works in the show have been recently approved by the committee). Through Nov. 5. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. (516) 484-9337 or NassauMuseum.org.

Talking birds

The South Shore Audubon Society invites all to a lecture program, “Horseshoe Crabs: Blue-Blooded Laboratory Stars,” with Dr. John Tanacredi, at its monthly meeting, Tuesday, Oct. 10, 7:30 p.m., at Freeport Memorial Library. Dr. Tanacredi has tracked up to 115 locations for horseshoe crab breeding conditions and habitats on Long Island; he’ll discuss why they and their habitats are so important. A Professor of Earth and Environmental Sciences and Director of the Center for Environmental Research and Coastal Oceans Monitoring at Molloy University, he is a founding member of the IUCN SSC Horseshoe Crab Specialist Group. 144 W. Merrick Road (at S. Ocean Avenue) in Freeport. For more information about the program or South Shore Audubon, go to SSAudubon. org.

Fall Outdoor Market

Stop by the Fall Outdoor Market, Saturday, Oct. 14, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Baldwin LIRR parking lot. Hosted by Legislator Kevin Abrahams, Glory House Rec. Inc. and Bethpage Federal Credit Union, browse among over 100 vendors, food, fashion, art, jewelry, furniture, toys, and more. For more information, call (516) 571-2455.

Art classes

Nassau County Museum of Art welcomes those interested in improving their art skills or those who simply want to explore their creativity to participate in one of their many stimulating classes. The fall schedule includes Watercolor Florals: Beginner to intermediate levels (adults and teens 16+), Thursdays, 9:30 a.m.-noon, Nov. 2-Dec. 14. $300, $270 members. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. For information and to register visit NassauMuseum.org or call (516) 484-9338.

The Great Giveback: Baxter’s Pet Pantry

Participate in the public library system’s community service initiative. This year, the Baldwin Public Library has decided to give back to Baxter’s Pet Pantry, throughout October. Patrons are requested to donate 5-10 pounds of dog and cat food; canned dog meat; kitty litter; treats; new toys: food for all pets, included, but not limited to reptiles, fish, ferrets, and hamsters. All donations must be new and unopened. Donation drop boxes will be located in the Library’s lobby. 2385 Grand Ave. Visit BaldwinPL.org or call (516) 561-8216 for information.

Art talk

Grab your lunch and join Nassau County Museum of Art Docent Riva Ettus for her popular “Brown Bag Lecture,” now back on-site at Nassau County Museum of Art, Thursday, Oct. 19, 1 p.m. Enjoy an in-depth presentation on the current exhibition “Modigliani and the Modern Portrait.”

Participants are invited to ask questions at the end of the program and to join the 2 p.m. public tour of the exhibit. 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. (516) 484-9337 or NassauMuseum.org.

Spotlight on the Moon

Brush up on your knowledge of the moon before Oct. 14’s partial eclipse, Thursday, Oct. 12 , 7-8 p.m., at Baldwin Public Library. The Vanderbilt Planetarium experts will lead participants on an “exploration” of the Moon’s terrain and what causes craters, eclipses, and the Moon’s phases. 2385 Grand Ave. Visit BaldwinPL. org or call (516) 561-8216 for information.

Having an event?

Masquerade Ball Benefit Gala

Enjoy the spirit of the season at a Howloween

Masquerade Gala benefiting Freeport-based Bobbi and the Strays animal rescue, Thursday Oct. 26, 7 p.m.-12 a.m., at Russo’s on the Bay. $125 ticket price includes four-course dinner, dancing, entertainment and raffles. All funds raised support sheltering and medical needs of the rescued dogs and cats. 162-45 Cross Bay Blvd., Howard Beach. For information, call (917) 2139840 or (718) 845-0779.

Sunday Music

Long Island Mandolin and Guitar Orchestra performs, Sunday, Oct. 23 , 2-3:30 p.m., at Baldwin Public Library. The orchestra is comprised of mandolins, mandolas, guitars, mandocellos, string bass, drums, and accordion, playing Latin and Italian tunes. 2385 Grand Ave. Tickets required. Visit BaldwinPL. org or call (516) 561-8216 for information.

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.

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Westbury House Tour

For many years visitors to Westbury House at Old Westbury Gardens asked what was beyond the first floor corridor. Now beyond the door and discover “secrets of the service wing,” during a 60-minute guided tour, Friday, Oct. 6, noon-1 p.m.; Sunday, Oct. 8, 1:30-2:30 p.m. and 3-4 p.m.; Monday, Oct. 9, noon-1 p.m.; Wednesday and Thursday, Oct. 11-12, noon-1 p.m. Be introduced to the intensive labor required to create the lifestyle experienced by the Phipps family and their guests; tour the many rooms that were “behind the scenes” to create the formal dining experiences of early 20th century. Go along the corridors to the butler’s pantry and silver cleaning room then descend the 17 steps to the kitchen, scullery, and wine storage rooms located on the ground floor. Reservations required. 71 Old Westbury Rd., Old Westbury. For information contact (516) 333-0048 or visit OldWestburyGardens.org.

Spooky Fest is back

A Halloween experience not to be missed, Spooky Fest is an outdoor adventure perfect for families who don’t want to be scared — or maybe just a little. Join in the fun at the Center for Science, Teaching and Learning, every Friday, Saturday and Sunday throughout October. Along the way in the updated and beautifully lit up, Enchanted Walk you will see dinosaurs, aliens and friendly witches, costumed characters and more. Get your fortune told, make a craft and danceg with the Halloween DJ, along with face painting and the new Amazing Glow tent. For those who want to get a little scared, venture into the Dino Woods. Be on the lookout for the Zombie Robotic Dinosaurs. 1450 Tanglewood Road, Rockville Centre. Visit CSTL.org for more information.

The Great Book Giveaway

The Great Book Giveaway is back! In honor of The Great Giveback, Baldwin Public Library will once again hosts a great big giveaway of books and other items, Saturday, Oct. 21 , 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Come find a new title or uncover some old favorites! And don’t forget to grab a Baldwin Public Library bag or bring one of your own. 2385 Grand Ave. Visit BaldwinPL.org or call (516) 561-8216 for information.

EXPERIENCE LUXURY

Vaxmobile Mount Sinai South Nassau’s

Mount Sinai South Nassau and the Town of Hempstead are bringing Flu vaccines to your community. Additional information about the mobile unit and its schedule are posted on the hospital’s Facebook page @MountSinaiSouthNassau

Town of Hempstead Senior Centers

Baldwin Senior Center – Monday, October 2

10am-2pm, 810 N. Grand Ave, Baldwin, NY 11510

Elmont Senior Center – Tuesday, October 3

10am-2pm, 138 Elmont Rd, Elmont, NY 11003

Lido Senior Center – Tuesday, October 10

10am-2pm, The Sands at Lido Beach, Lido Beach Town Park, 630 Lido Blvd Ste 2, Lido Beach, NY 11561

Green Acres Senior Center – Friday, October 13

10am-2pm, 400 Flower Rd, Valley Stream, NY 11581

Levittown Senior Center – Monday, October 16

10am-2pm, 555 N Newbridge Rd, Levittown, NY 11756

Merrick Senior Center – Wednesday, October 18

10am-2pm, 2550 Clubhouse Rd, Merrick, NY 11566

Uniondale-Hempstead Senior Center – Monday, October 30

10am-2pm, 840 Uniondale Ave, Uniondale, NY 11553

Bellmore Senior Center – Tuesday, October 31

10am-2pm, 2000 Bellmore Ave # A, Bellmore, NY 11710

Uniondale-Merrick Senior Center – Wednesday, November 1

10am-2pm, 750 Jerusalem Ave, Uniondale, NY 11553

Franklin Square Senior Center – Monday, November 6

10am-2pm, 1182 Martha Pl, Franklin Square, NY 11010

Merrick Senior Center – Wednesday, November 8

10am-2pm, 2550 Clubhouse Rd, Merrick, NY 11566

For more information, call Mount Sinai South Nassau’s Department of Community Education at 516-37 7-5333.

Getting ready for winter at Ethical Friends of Children

Ethical Friends of Children, a free shop for Long Island children in need is prepared for cold weather as volunteers sorted through clothing recently.

The program has put out a call for children’s clothing for girls, sizes 2 to size 8; boys clothing 0 to 6 months and sizes 7, 8, and 9. Shoes are always welcome.

This free outreach program, run and supported by the Ethical Humanist Society of Long Island in Garden City since 1985, assists more than 2500 children and their families each year by providing them with clothing, backpacks for school and infant furniture. The service is set up like a store so people can select what they want from a wide variety of clothes. In addition to clothing, the program distributes donations of pampers, children’s puzzles and small toys,

EFC is staffed entirely by volunteers and there is no charge for any services. Individuals, families, or community groups donate gently used clothing and any cash donations go entirely towards purchase of needed items for children, such as diapers and formula. “Customers” are referred by many of the area’s social service organizations and are supported by both religiously affiliated and private agencies funded by Nassau and Suffolk Counties.

Volunteers are always welcome to help sort, organize and deliver clothing and goods. To volunteer or donate, contact office@ehsli.org or call the Ethical Humanist Society of LI at (516) 741-7304.

— Ben Fiebert

Courtesy Lyn Dobrin Jordan Alvarado, age 2, from Hempstead, selects a new toy.

Jayden Contreras, age 3, from Hempstead, playing with blocks.

Darren Stakey placed on 2023 Lawyers Rising Stars List

Certilman Balin Adler & Hyman, LLP announced that Darren Stakey from Baldwin was named to the 2023 New York Metro Super Lawyers Rising Stars list. The selection process for the Rising Stars list is the same as the Super Lawyers selection process, with one exception: to be eligible for inclusion in Rising Stars, a candidate must be either 40 years old or younger or in practice for 10 years or less. All attorneys first go through the Super Lawyers selection process. Those who are not selected to the Super Lawyers list, but who meet either one of the Rising Stars eligibility requirements, go through the Rising Stars selection process. While up to five percent of the lawyers in the state are named to Super Lawyers, no more than 2.5 percent are named to the Rising Stars list.

Stakey is an Associate in the Litigation, Real Estate, and Condominium Practice Groups. Stakey is admitted to practice law in New York, California, and the District of Columbia. He is also admitted to practice in United States District Court for the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York and the United States Supreme Court, as well as the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of New York and the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.

Prior to joining Certilman Balin, Stakey clerked at the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, authoring opinions, orders, and dispositional memoranda, concerning, inter alia, death penalty appeals and substantially important civil matters, including: hydraulic fracturing, educational funding subsidies for charter schools,

post-separation spousal intestate rights, and renewable energy taxation.

Stakey was the 2015 Salutatorian at Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center, a published member of the Touro Law Review, and a National Quarterfinalist with Touro’s Moot Court Honors Board. Stakey is an Honorable George C. Pratt Fellowship recipient and received the Suffolk County Bar Association’s 2015 Award for Academic Excellence. In 2019, Touro honored him with the Pro Bono Attorney of the Year Award.

Stakey was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa at Hofstra University and worked in education and the private aviation industry before becoming an attorney. A professional singer/songwriter, he is also a member of the American Society of Composers, Artists and Publishers, with a catalog maintained by BMG. Stakey is an active author of legal scholarship and has co-published articles with nationally-recognized experts and practitioners, including Benjamin Brafman, Esq. and Patricia E. Salkin.

From 2019 to 2023, Stakey was named to the New York Metro Super Lawyers Rising Stars. He was also named one of the “Ones to Watch in the Law” by Long Island Business News.

For further information, please visit SuperLawyers. com and the attorneys’ biographies on Certilmanbalin. com or contact Debra Scala Giokas. Director of Marketing, at (516) 296-7087.

Laura Ryder hosts

Narcan training

Hempstead Town Councilwoman Laura Ryder greeted community memebers at the Narcan Training earlier last month. She greeted Noah Morris of Baldwin, Lori Martin of Long Beach, and Arlene Somach of Jericho during the Town of Hempstead Narcan Training Session on September 7, 2023 at Baldwin Park.

— Ben Fiebert

— Ben Fiebert

Courtesy Town of Hempstead Town Councilwoman Laura Ryder, second from left, with Noah Morris of Baldwin, Lori Martin, and Arlene Somach during the Narcan Training worskshop.

Darren Stakey

Public Notices

LEGAL NOTICE

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU

INDEX NO: 617703/2022

D/O/F: 12/15/2022

SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS

Property Address: 958 Pacific Street, Baldwin, New York 11510 Plaintiff designates Nassau County as the place of trial. Venue is based upon the county in which the property is situated.

WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE OF PPT-1 TRUST, Plaintiff, -against-

JAIME I. PATINO, if living, and if she be dead, grantees, mortgagees, lienors, heirs, devisees, distributes or successors in interest of such of them as may be dead, and their husbands and wives, heirs, devisees, distributes and successors in interest, all of whom and whose names and places of residence are unknown to Plaintiff;

ALVARO TORRES, JR.; PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; “JOHN DOES” and “JANE DOES”, said names being fictitious, parties intended being possible tenants or occupants of premises, and corporations, other entities or persons who claim, or may claim, a lien against the premises, Defendant(s).

TO THE ABOVE-NAMED

DEFENDANTS: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in this action, and to serve a copy of your Answer, or, if the Complaint is not served with this Summons, to serve a Notice of Appearance on the Plaintiff’s Attorneys within twenty (20) days after service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service, where service is made by delivery upon you personally within the State, or within thirty (30) days after completion of service where service is made in any other manner, and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the complaint.

TO THE ABOVE NAMED

DEFENDANTS: The foregoing Summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an Order of the Hon. David P. Sullivan, a Justice of the Supreme Court, Nassau County, entered Sept. 28, 2023 and filed with the complaint and other papers in the Nassau County Clerk’s Office.

THE OBJECT OF THE ACTION is to foreclose a mortgage recorded in the Nassau County Clerk’s Office on May 28, 2019 in Liber 43459, Page 476,

covering premises k/a 958

Pacific Street, Baldwin, NY 11510 a/k/a Section 54, Block 395, Lot 50.

NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME

If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered, and you can lose your home.

Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property.

Sending a payment to your mortgage company will not stop this foreclosure action.

YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. The following notice is intended only for the defendants who are owners of the premises sought to be foreclosed or who are liable upon the debt for which the mortgage stands as security.

YOU ARE HEREBY PUT ON NOTICE THAT WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE BE AWARE:

(1) that debt collectors, in accordance with the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, 15 U.S.C. § 1692 et seq., are prohibited from engaging in abusive, deceptive, an unfair debt collection efforts, including, but not limited to:

i. the use or threat of violence;

ii. the use of obscene or profane language; and

iii. repeated phone calls made with the intent to annoy, abuse, or harass.

(2) If a creditor or debt collector receives a money judgment against you in court, state and federal laws may prevent the following types of income from being taken to pay the debt:

1. Supplemental security income, (SSI);

2. Social security;

3. Public assistance (welfare);

4. Spousal support, maintenance (alimony) or child support;

5. Unemployment benefits;

6. Disability benefits;

7. Workers’ compensation benefits;

8. Public or private pensions;

9. Veterans’ benefits;

10. Federal student loans, federal student grants, and federal work study funds; and

11. Ninety percent of your wages or salary earned in the last sixty days.

TO THE DEFENDANTS, except JAIME I. PATINO: The Plaintiff makes no personal claim against you in this action.

TO THE DEFENDANTS:

JAIME I. PATINO: If you have obtained an order of discharge from the Bankruptcy court, which includes this debt, and you have not reaffirmed your liability for this debt, this law firm is not alleging that you have any personal liability for this debt and does not seek a money judgment against you. Even if a discharge has been obtained, this lawsuit to foreclose the mortgage will continue and we will seek a judgment authorizing the sale of the mortgaged premises.

Dated: Sandy J. Stolar, Esq. Margolin, Weinreb & Nierer, LLP

Attorneys for Plaintiff 165 Eileen Way, Suite 101 Syosset, New York 11791 516-921-3838 #100829 142291

The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $1,204,802.27 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale;

Index # 605546/2018

This Auction will be held rain or shine. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the then Court Appointed Referee will cancel the Foreclosure Auction. For sale information, please visit Auction.com at www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832.

Malachy P Lyons, Esq., Referee.

SHELDON MAY & ASSOCIATES Attorneys at Law, 255 Merrick Road, Rockville Centre, NY 11570

Dated: 9/1/23 File

Number: 32356 SH 142275

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY.

NAME:

Revelation Unlimited, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York, (SSNY) on 11/8/2022. NY Office location: Nassau County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of the process to: Revelation Unlimited, PO Box 1477, Baldwin, NY 11510 Purpose: To engage in any lawful act or activity.

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU

THE BANK OF NEW YORK

MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF THE CWABS, INC., ASSETBACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-6, Plaintiff, Against PATRICIA HIGGINS, JANET BEZMAN-IDEMA

A/K/A BEZME IDEMA, ET AL.

Defendant(s)

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 2/15/2023, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction, on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. 11501 on 11/6/2023 at 2:00 pm , premises known as 719 Jay Way, Baldwin, NY 11510 and described as follows: ALL that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in Baldwin, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York

Section 54 Block 563

Auctions of Foreclosed Property established by the Tenth Judicial District. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.”

Scott H. Siller, Esq, Referee LOGS Legal Group LLP

f/k/a Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 430-4792

Dated: August 29, 2023 141848

LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF NEW YORK SUPREME COURT: COUNTY OF NASSAU WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., Plaintiff, v. SHERIECE CAMPBELL A/K/A SHERIECE MARIA CAMPBELL A/K/A SHERIECE M. CAMPBELL, ET AL.

Defendants.

NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT

The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the Court System’s COVID-19 mitigation protocols and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale.

Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP

Attorneys for Plaintiff 500 Bausch & Lomb Place Rochester, NY 14604 Tel.: 855-227-5072 141999

LEGAL NOTICE

REFEREE’S NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU

M&T BANK, Plaintiffagainst - SEYMOUR PLAISIR, et al Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on May 2, 2023.

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 6-feet 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.

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE

EASTERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK (BROOKLYN)

Green Mountain Holdings

(Cayman) Ltd.; Plaintiff v. Roy Jemmison, et al; Defendants

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU

Wells Fargo Bank, NA, Plaintiff

AGAINST

Toqir Hussain Malik a/k/a

Toqir H. Malik a/k/a Toqir Malik; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered March 15, 2017 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on October 17, 2023 at 2:00PM, premises known as 1115 Jackson Place, Baldwin, NY 11510. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in Baldwin, in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York, Section 54 Block 357 Lots 823-825. Approximate amount of judgment $596,236.54 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 006885/2011. The auction will be conducted pursuant to the COVID-19 Policies Concerning Public

In pursuance of a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the Office of the County Clerk of Nassau County on November 15, 2022, I, Brian J. Davis, Esq., the Referee named in said Judgment, will sell in one parcel at public auction on October 24, 2023 at North Side Steps of Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Ct. Dr., County of Nassau, State of New York, at 2:00 PM the premises described as follows: 3512 Daniel Crescent Baldwin, NY 11510 SBL No.: 54-588-7 ALL that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Baldwin Harbor, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, and State of New York. The premises are sold subject to the provisions of the filed judgment, Index No. 612931/2018 in the amount of $600,989.66 plus interest and costs.

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 “Rain or Shine” on the 24th day of October, 2023 at 2:30 PM. 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.

Premises known as 1540 Coolidge Avenue, Baldwin, NY 11510. (SBL: 36-433-131) Approximate amount of lien $575,841.67 plus interest and costs.

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed judgment and terms of sale. Index No. 615449/2018. Brian J. Davis, Esq., Referee. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 420 Lexington Avenue, Suite 840 New York, NY 10170 Tel. 347/286-7409 For sale information, please visit Xome.com

Dated: August 17, 2023

Attorneys for Plaintiff: Hasbani & Light, P.C., 450 7th Ave, Suite 1408, NY, NY 10123; (212) 643-6677

Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale granted herein on 9/7/2023, I will sell at Public Auction to the highest bidder in the EDNY-Brooklyn, 225 Cadman Plaza East, Brooklyn, NY 11201. On October 19, 2023 at 1:30 pm.

Premises known as 820 School Drive, Baldwin, NY 11510

Section: 36 Block: 508

Lot: 3

All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in the Town of Baldwin, County of Nassau, State of New York.

As more particularly described in the judgment of foreclosure and sale. Sold subject to all of the terms and conditions contained in said judgment and terms of sale.

Approximate amount of judgment: $307,841.29 plus interest and costs.

Case Number: 2:23cv-02988-BMC

Susan E. Rizos, Esq., Referee 141995

NASSAU COUNTY MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR LASALLE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, TRUSTEE, Plaintiff against STANLEY SMITH, et al Defendant(s) Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Fein Such & Crane, LLP, 28 East Main Street, Suite 1800, Rochester, NY 14614. Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered September 20, 2006, 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 October 24, 2023 at 2:00 PM. Premises known as 5 Church Street, Baldwin, NY 11510. Sec 54 Block 481 Lot 423. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being at Baldwin, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $387,480.45 plus interest, fees, and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 007909/2005. 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.” Ellen Durst, Esq., Referee SPSJN209 141997

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A. There are so many considerations when designing a building. You really have to think about many things all at once. First, you need to know as much as you can about where the building will be built. Is the site big enough, and are there going to be government limitations on how big the building can be? Those limitations include how tall it’s allowed to be, how far from the street, how close to the side and rear property lines and how much area, in general, can be covered by the building itself, and how much area must be open land for parking and lawn space.

There are special areas, called zones, and each has different requirements, which is why you don’t see a shoe store or a skyscraper next to a house. You also have to know how hard the ground is to support the building, where rain will be collected, in what direction the sun rises and sets, how to resist wind, rain and snow, and whether there are trees that need to be removed. Nature plays a big role in the design of all aspects of buildings.

Next, you have to think about what materials the building should be made of. If there’s a limit on how much money can be spent, the materials, which all fit together like a big puzzle, have to be carefully selected to last the longest, prevent the building from moving too much and keep the weather out. Sometimes we plan buildings to limit how much wasted material there will be by using what are called modular materials, which are cut in factories and then assembled more quickly on the site, instead of picking materials that will need much more work (that is, labor) on the building site.

Labor costs, the money workers are paid, is the most expensive part of the building, so it’s very important to find ways to save money on how much time it will take to put all the parts together, whether it’s a house or a skyscraper.

Skyscrapers have many more parts, and because they’re very tall, they have to be stronger, since the wind is greater the higher you go in the sky. Every building has to be designed to resist fire from spreading quickly, to allow people to get out and to allow firefighters to put the flames out faster while being safe from the building coming apart. So, as you can see, there are many things to consider. More about the design next week.

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Two major worries for candidates, in three words

Most people view politics as a simple business. There are winners and losers. But there are other factors that can determine who emerges as a victor or suffers defeat, and the public hears little if anything about them. I refer specifically to the terms “coattails” and “down ballot.”

The best example of the first phenomenon I can think of was last year’s race for governor of New York. The contest featured Democrat Kathy Hochul, who was well known for her activities as lieutenant governor under former Gov. Andrew Cuomo. She had ascended to the governor’s office when Cuomo resigned. Her opponent was then U.S. Rep. Lee Zeldin, a military veteran who had also been a state senator. Thanks to a number of hot issues, such as bail reform, Zeldin came much closer to beating Hochul than anyone expected, with the highest percentage of the vote for a Republican gubernatorial nominee in 20 years.

After a brutal campaign, Hochul won by a margin of 5 percentage margins. Generally, Republicans running statewide usually have little or no chance to win, but Zeldin mounted a spirited campaign, using crime as his major issue, and he spent an enormous amount of time in four of New York City’s traditionally Democratic boroughs. His aggressive campaign turned out to be a big bonus for other New York Republicans.

Thanks to what we call the coattail effect, Zeldin helped no fewer than five Republican candidates for Congress win in what were traditional Democratic districts. Thanks to Zeldin’s efforts, those five winners helped the Republicans take control of the House of Representatives. In addition to the impact on congressional races, Republicans also won a number of Democratic Assembly seats in Brooklyn and Queens.

If you research state and federal campaigns, you’ll find very few examples of candidates at the top of the ticket sweeping other candidates into office. The first race that I can recall where there was a massive shift in power thanks to

the top candidate was President Lyndon Johnson’s campaign in 1964.

Johnson was opposed by conservative Republican Sen. Barry Goldwater of Arizona. Goldwater spoke for the extreme elements of the party, and as a result, Johnson was able to craft a campaign that helped elect hundreds of Democrats around the nation. Johnson’s effort was so strong that the Democrats were even able to unseat New York’s Assembly speaker, Joseph F. Carlino, with an unknown car dealer named Jerome McDougal.

Presidents Ronald Reagan and Barack Obama were able to help a few members of their party limp to victory. But their triumphs had none of the magnitude of the Johnson landslide. Candidates for almost every office often hope that the nominee at the top of the ticket will somehow magically propel them into office.

Of course, in some cases, candidates at the bottom of the ballot have to worry that the party frontrunner doesn’t cost them their own elections. Being swept out of office by a weak designee at the top of the ticket isn’t a rare occurrence.

In 1972, Democrats chose the ultra-liberal Sen. George McGovern as their presidential headliner. McGovern won only one state, and caused the party to lose numerous down-ballot races.

In 1988, the Democrats chose Massachusetts Gov. Michael Dukakis as their presidential candidate, and many candidates on the slate, including me, had to run strong individual campaigns to survive.

Both parties are already confronting the issue of whether their candidate for president will help or hurt them. Republicans are especially concerned about whether former President Donald Trump will head their ticket and cost them seats. And Democrats are worried about whether President Biden will have any impact on the party turnout.

As the 2024 races unfold, the highprofile candidates will be the subject of much of the discussion of winning and losing, but their parties will be just as concerned with coattails, and what the results will mean down ballot.

Jerry Kremer was a state Assemblyman for 23 years, and chaired the Assembly’s Ways and Means Committee for 12 years. He now heads Empire Government Strategies, a business development and legislative strategy firm. Comments about this column? JKremer@liherald.com.

When the press is under assault, so is the Constitution

An alarming trend is taking place that is undermining one of the pre-eminent tenets of our U.S. Constitution — freedom of the press. Faced with the prospect of bad publicity, people in positions of authority, in some cases with a particularly conservative political ideology, are using the legal system as a weapon in a war with an institution once seen as a bedrock of democracy and now perceived as an enemy.

more legal fees for the Pilot & Review. The Times reports that the paper’s publisher has no idea how she can afford to both fight both the legal case and pay her staff of four.

CHARLEs LAVinE

In Wisconsin, a small-town newspaper is on the verge of bankruptcy due to the expense of defending itself in a defamation suit filed by a now Republican state senator. As detailed in a New York Times story in 2021, the Wausau Pilot & Review published an article reporting that a prominent businessman, Cory Tomczyk, referred to a 13-year-old boy as a “fag” at a public hearing. Tomczyk subsequently sued the paper for defamation, but the case was dismissed in April of this year because he failed to meet the legal standard to establish a case. Tomczyk has appealed, resulting in

Meanwhile, in Kansas, one can’t help but see the link between the raid of a small newspaper’s offices and its investigation of the local police chief. As reported on NPR, on Aug. 11, the Marion Police Department confiscated computers, cellphones and a range of other material at the offices of the Marion County Record. While it had not published any stories, the Record had been looking into allegations of misconduct against the local police chief. The paper’s publisher told the Kansas Reflector that the message from police and the local political establishment was clear: “Mind your own business or we’re going to step on you.”

As in Wisconsin, the Kansas case is getting national attention. According to The Intercept, the raid was strongly condemned in a letter from the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press to the Marion County Chief of Police, which was signed by 36 news media and press freedom organizations. The letter

states, “Newsroom searches and seizures are among the most intrusive actions law enforcement can take with respect to the free press, and the most potentially suppressive of free speech by the press and the public.”

This accounting of recent instances of press intimidation, by the Philadelphia Inquirer, makes clear that those above are by no means alone:

■ An Oklahoma sheriff caught on tape earlier this year discussing ways to murder reporters.

■ A government official in Las Vegas charged last year with murdering an investigative reporter who wrote stories about his bullying tactics of subordinates and his relationship with an employee.

■ The homes of two journalists in New Hampshire vandalized last year after stories detailed sexual assault allegations against the operator of an addiction treatment center.

■ Reporters threatened and harassed for covering the mass shooting at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas.

■ Some local governments have stopped

paying to print public notices in newspapers because of unfavorable coverage.

■ Elon Musk banned several reporters from the X social media platform, formerly known as Twitter, who aggressively covered his company.

And then, of course, there is arguably the ringleader in this war against responsible journalism, former President Donald Trump, who has accused the press of being an “enemy of the people,” according to The New York Times. The Times also reports that Trump has filed numerous unsuccessful defamation lawsuits against news organizations, the latest of which, a $475 million whopper against CNN, was thrown out by a federal judge for lack of merit.

This crisis has special significance for us Long Islanders. Marie Colvin was an award-winning hero journalist who lost her life covering war atrocities in Syria. She grew up in East Norwich. Marie used to say, “Be passionate, and be involved in what you believe in, and do it as thoughtfully and honestly as you can. … Our mission is to speak truth to power.”

We need to stand up and fight for independent journalism. Let us all speak ‘truth to power”!

Charles Lavine represents the 13th Assembly District.

A n institution once seen as a bedrock of democracy is now often a target.

Counting on strength at the top of the ballot, or concerned about weakness.

JERRY KREMER

Change is needed after band bus accident

the horrific charter bus accident on Orange County’s Interstate 84 on Sept. 21 that claimed the lives of a band director and a retired teacher while injuring 16 members of Farmingdale High School’s marching band should be a wake-up call for change. The procedure for ensuring that a charter bus is safe for travel — an inspection, now conducted by the owner of the bus company — should be augmented by the school districts themselves whenever any trip involves our most precious cargo.

Many school districts hire charter bus companies they deem safe by considering past driving records, hiring practices and inspection procedures. A state transportation department spokesman told reporters after the accident that the charter bus, operated by Regency Transportation of Nesconset, had undergone its semiannual inspection in August, and passed.

While it isn’t clear whether there was another inspection before the bus left for the marching band camp in Greeley, Pennsylvania, investigators believe the crash was caused by a faulty front tire. One last inspection — especially by a qualified school district official — possibly could have found the problem, and the outcome of that day might have been quite different.

That’s already happening at schools in Glen Head, Glenwood Landing and Sea Cliff on the North Shore, where

Letters

Peter King should take mass transit

To the Editor:

their own transportation depot, built in 2006, conducts inspections by mechanics employed and contracted by the district. A bus must pass a second inspection before it can leave the depot.

North Shore Schools superintendent Chris Zublionis says that having the depot saves the district money, and brings in revenue when its employees work on buses from other districts. It also gives them all the control necessary to ensure that buses are safe.

The school district’s charter and regular yellow buses all have seat belts, as do yellow buses rented by other districts. Most charter buses have seat belts, too. Initial reports from the Farmingdale accident, however, indicated that none of the 40 students and four adults on the bus were wearing seat belts when it careened 50 feet down a steep slope near Wawayanda after crashing through a guardrail. Several of the injured passengers were ejected.

AAA spokesman Robert Sinclair says that bus passengers should wear seat belts, although many yellow buses from various school districts don’t have them.

“The expense of having them in a school bus is paid for by school districts,” Sinclair said, “and since school buses are the safest vehicle on the road, statistically — with very few crashes — schools may not want to incur the expense.

“It would have been beneficial,” he added, “if they had been wearing them

in this accident.”

But the benefits of wearing a seat belt on a bus aren’t as clear as, say, for a regular passenger car, Zublionis said. One theory is that a seat belt could stop a child from escaping from a bus in an emergency. But Zublionis — along with other superintendents the Herald spoke with — supports wearing one, although no school district requires students to do so.

That needs to change. Sinclair said that it’s far more common for seat belts to protect passengers in a charter bus accident than to be a detriment.

And it wouldn’t be hard to make the change. Before a bus departs, a chaperone or teacher could instruct students to buckle their seat belts, demonstrate how it’s done, and then ensure that they are properly secured — as airline flight attendants do before takeoff.

Taking simple steps like these is the least we could do in light of the Farmindale High tragedy. This is an opportunity for school districts to be proactive, and make a few changes — like taking control of bus inspections, and ensuring that seat belts are worn. And the state education department could help, too, by sending bus safety guidelines to schools.

Everyone — from parents to school districts to bus operators — wants to protect our children, whether they are in the classroom or on the road. Taking these common-sense steps will help ensure that this happens.

Note to former Congressman Peter King (“We’ve had great people working for us at the U.N.,” last week): Driving into Midtown Manhattan in midafternoon is never a good idea, and a particularly bad one when world leaders gather at the United Nations in late September.

Rather than spending a half-hour traveling five and a half blocks, Mr. King could have taken the subway to his destination. If he had ridden the Long Island Rail Road to Grand Central, the No. 6 train from there would have gotten him to WABC-AM’s studio on East 49th Street in about five minutes.

Imagine: no frustration, and plenty of time to read or nap. The train and subway would have been cheaper too, given Mr. King’s decision to spend at least $30 to park in a garage. Hopefully, congestion pricing will further encourage him, and thousands of other drivers, to opt for the vastly superior alternative of public transit.

KEvIN J. KELLEy Atlantic Beach

To serve its riders, the MTA needs proper governance

the Metropolitan Transportation Authority is, unfortunately, usually in the news for billion-dollar boondoggles. But local issues and corporate governance problems plague the agency that affects the daily lives of so many riders in Nassau County. The MTA needs some corporate governance and a renewed focus on the commuters it serves, and only then will it be able to lead us out of the pandemic era and into a robust recovery.

The MTA is the largest public transit system in America, shuttling over 11 million passengers on an average weekday, covering 14 counties, employing 70,000 people and serving over 850,000 vehicles across seven bridges and two tunnels. Because of its importance to New Yorkers’ livelihoods and the economy, it is critical that it functions efficiently and serves its constituency well.

The agency has certainly hit some big milestones recently, including increased ridership, back to pre-pandemic levels, and registering over 2 million OMNY fare-payment taps in one day. But at the same time, the MTA

No, we’re not sure Trump’s guilt would be enough

To the Editor:

I’d like to commend reader Brian Kelly for his thoughtful letter in last week’s issue, “Are we sure Trump’s guilt would be enough?” explaining how former President Donald Trump may escape conviction despite overwhelming evidence. I’d just like to add two things Mr. Kelly didn’t mention.

The first is that a “not guilty” verdict is not synonymous with “innocent.” When a jury foreperson announces “not guilty,” that means only that the jury did not feel the prosecution had a strong enough case to prove the defendant was guilty, even though he or she may clearly not be innocent.

The second is that Trump is only one part of a much bigger problem in our country. That problem is that so many people continue to support him regardless of what he says, how he behaves, or even how many times he is indicted. The most frightening thing is that Trump continues to soar in the

is failing my constituents in the 15th Assembly District, as well as the hundreds of thousands of daily LIRR riders across the MTA’s Long Island footprint.

My district stretches along the eastern border of Nassau, from Farmingdale to Locust Valley, a large portion of which is served by the notoriously problemplagued Oyster Bay line. For years, commuters in this area have had to choose between leaving work ridiculously early in order to make it home to their families, or staying at work longer and missing activities at home.

At first, the excitement over the recent East Side Access project was palpable among Oyster Bay line commuters. After years of unreliable service and difficult train schedules, it seemed like more options were finally becoming available. To our dismay, it turned out that, once again, the line will suffer the brunt of bad schedule changes. The few popular peak trains available are now even fewer and farther between, and require changing in Jamaica.

The situation has become so dire that many people are opting to drive to other stations on other lines. This not only defeats the purpose of commuter

polls. He may actually succeed in once again getting his hands on the reins of this country due to his base of supporters, who don’t seem to care which laws he has broken, and to the many citizens who just don’t care enough to vote.

PAM SINGER Malverne

We missed you, Randi

To the Editor:

Welcome back to Randi Kreiss (“I’ll be choosing my words even more carefully,” Sept. 21-27)! As a reader, I for one welcome her return, and hope her husband is doing well.

I’m sad to hear that she has decided to write her column monthly, as opposed to weekly, but it will give me something to look forward to. Perhaps the Herald can fill her space with other columnists from different stages in life — a Generation X-er and a parent navigating a life with children come to mind. Just a thought.

DEBBIE LEVINE Baldwin

rail, it also negatively affects small business owners around the Oyster Bay line train stations who are there to serve commuters.

The problems LIRR riders are facing are a direct result of corporate governance failures at the top.

When Phillip Eng retired as LIRR president over a year ago, the MTA announced that MetroNorth Railroad President Catherine Rinaldi would serve as president of both the LIRR and MetroNorth. While Rinaldi may be a capable transit executive, the very nature of this dual role divides her focus and allegiance, which is not fair to MetroNorth or LIRR customers, especially those who use the Oyster Bay line.

This arrangement would be untenable in any other arena of government, nonprofit or private business, and we need to get a fast and thorough executive search under way now. The fact that ridership is climbing to pre-pandemic levels means we needed a dedicated and focused LIRR president months ago.

But it’s no surprise that this structure isn’t sounding any alarm bells within the MTA. The same problem exists at the very top of the organizational chart. Janno Lieber, the chair-

man of the MTA, also serves as its chief executive officer. Much like the dual-president role, giving the same person the chairman and CEO powers is an inherent conflict of interest, and runs counter to the transparency and accountability that is supposed to be the bedrock of a public authority.

The private sector has for years now recognized this conflict, and more corporations are splitting the functions of the chairman and CEO. This allows the chair and the board to perform their vital oversight duties, including establishing budgets, ensuring transparency and accountability, engaging in shortand long-term planning, and evaluating executive performance, among other functions, independent of conflict.

These are problems with clear solutions. If the MTA had a better corporate structure, it would be a more transparent, accountable and efficient public authority that serves its customers better. Projects would be delivered closer to on time and on budget, and closer attention would be paid to customers throughout the system.

A clear organizational chart, with dedicated roles and talented executives, including a separate LIRR president, is the first step toward an efficient and responsive MTA. New Yorkers deserve nothing less.

by Chelsea Gundrum

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Jake Blumencranz represents the 15th Assembly District.

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the agency is failing hundreds of thousands of LIRR riders across the Island.

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