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It’s 1955, and into a square little town in a square little state rides a guitar-playing young man who changes everything and everyone he meets. Loosely based on Shakespeare’s ‘Twelfth Night,’ this jukebox musical is surefire fun for rock ‘n’ roll rebels of all ages, featuring such classics as ’Heartbreak Hotel,’ ‘Hound Dog,’ ‘Jailhouse Rock,’ and ‘Don’t Be Cruel.’ Originally produced on Broadway, it arrives at the Madison Theatre, Thursday, July 14, through July 31. 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre. (516) 3234444 or MadisonTheatreNY.org.

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college, a conversation with a family friend, who was a counselor in the New York City Anthony DeMartinis, a for- schools, sparked his interest in mer assistant principal at San- a career in education. “My ford H. Calhoun friend was describHigh School, in ing his job to me,” Merrick, began his he recounted, “and new job as princihow he works with pal of Wellington students all day, C. Me pham High and talks about School, in Nor th their academic Bellmore, on July 1. progress and their DeMartinis was an future goals — how assistant principal it had an impact on for guidance at Calthem — and I houn for three thought it sounded years. like a g reat and Before arriving really noble career, at Calhoun, DeMarand something I’d tinis, 38, served as want to do. Getting a school counselor to know students at John F. Kennedy on an individual High School, where level, looking at he provided acaoptions for them, demic, social, emo- NIcoLE helping them tional, college and through the tough vocational counsel- HoLLINgs times and celebrating. He earned an Principal, Calhoun ing the good times u n d e r g r a d u a t e High School is still so rewarddegree in criminal ing.” j u s t i c e at S U N Y DeMartinis inAlbany, and a master’s in terned at Kennedy High, where school counseling, as well as he developed a love for educaan Advanced Certificate in tion, and was offered a fulleducational leadership, at LIU time position. After several Post. He lives in Bethpage. When DeMartinis was in Continued on page 4

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students in Bellmore, Merrick ‘root’ for the trees Students Giving Trees, a nonprofit organization with a mission to plant trees in Bellmore and Merrick, had its first tree planting last week at Wynsum Avenue Park. Above, from left, were Michelle Brown; Desiree Rigaud; Sophia Warren; Lucas Cohen; Christopher Prainito, the group’s founder; Mark Prainito; Amanda Ham and Joe Baker, president of the South Merrick Community and Civic Association. Story, more photos, page 3.

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Two Bellmore-Merrick Girl Scouts receive top honor By JoRDAN VALLoNE jvallone@liherald.com

Two Girl Scouts, Morgan Schaefer, of Bellmore, and Brigid Lamaze, of Merrick, recently received their Gold Awards, the highest Girl Scout honor. Schaefer and Lamaze both dedicated many hours to their projects, and each is likely to have a lasting impact in Bellmore and Merrick. Schaefer, 17, who is entering

her senior year at Wellington C. Mepham High School in North Bellmore, completed her project, “Perfectly Imperfect,” during her junior year. She is a member of Troop 929 in Bellmore, and has been a scout since she was a Daisy, the entry level of Girl Scouts. Having worked with the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District to plan and complete her project within a year, Schaefer is young compared

with most Gold Award recipients. Typically, Girl Scouts complete their projects during their last year of high school. The inspiration for her project was her personal struggles in middle school. “In seventh grade, I placed all these unrealistic expectations on myself,” Schaefer explained. “With all of that overwhelming stress, I just felt like I was alone with it. As I gained coping mechanisms, and Continued on page 14

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Saving the environment, four trees at a time

BELLMORE HERALD — July 14, 2022

By JORDAN VALLONE jvallone@liherald.com

t was a beautiful morning to plant some trees. Looking across the field at Wynsum Avenue Park in Merrick last week, walkers, runners, bikers and playground-goers likely noticed a number of new trees in the ground, recently planted, and held in place by a pair of stakes. Students Giving Trees, a nonprofit organization founded last year by Christopher Prainito, 18, of Bellmore, was responsible for the oversight of the plantings, and even some of the labor that went behind getting the trunks into the ground. A 2022 graduate of John F. Kennedy High School, Prainito, who is heading to Harvard University in the fall where he will likely major in mechanical or aerospace engineering, previously told the Herald last September, that he’d learned in both his earth science and biology classes that across Long Island, trees were dying, but particularly in the Bellmore-Merrick area. Due to the hamlets’ close proximity to the coast, trees fall victim to storms and the ocean’s saltwater. Waiting until the spring or summer, Students Giving Trees finally had its first planting, and Wynsum Avenue Park is now home to four, healthy, red maple trees. Prainito shared that setting up a nonprofit was harder then one may realize. “The hardest part in setting up a nonprofit like this is mostly the paperwork,” he explained. “The first thing we have to worry about is filing incorporation paperwork with the state, and getting that turned around, which can take some time, and then getting official, 501c3 status with the IRS. “Once we were able to navigate that whole process, we started setting up our website, we started doing some fundraisers,” he added. “We raised enough money to be able to purchase some trees.” At the park, on the morning of July 6, Prainito was joined by some friends and work crews from the Town of Hempstead Department of Parks and Recreation. The town brought a truckload of dirt and additional equipment to assist in getting the trees planted. Terrence Murray, who was there with the Town, said they’d worked with Prainito, and advised him on which type of tree to plant. Maple trees were chosen because they are native to Long Island, and the ultimate goal is to

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It wAs A community effort to get four trees into the ground last week in Merrick. Students Giving Trees, a nonprofit organization founded by Christopher Prainito, a 2022 graduate of John F. Kennedy High School, is working across BellmoreMerrick to plant new trees. create areas in the park that provide lots of shade. “It probably took about six weeks,” Murray said of the process to get everything set up with Prainito. “But, here we are now, putting in the new trees.” The trees were obtained from Long Island Natives, a native plant grower in Eastport. Long Island Natives offered Students Giving Trees a significant discount, allowing for the planting to be possible. Prainito said Students Giving Trees was contacted by the South Merrick Community and Civic Association, and ultimately, that’s why Wynsum Avenue Park was chosen as the location for their first planting. The civic group, which is run by Joe Baker, has previously worked in the park and oversaw the addition of its playground. Storms had taken down trees over the years, and Prainito’s organization was called in to help. “They had reached out to us, telling us a few trees had fallen and they’d love to work with us to plant some more,” Prainito said. “Over time, we started working that out, and we got in contact with the town, and eventually got to this point today where we actually got to plant.” Prainito said Students Giving Trees would be mostly focused on planting trees in Bellmore and Merrick. For more on the group, its history and its work, visit StudentsGivingTrees.org.

thE tREEs wERE later covered in mulch, and stakes were placed to keep the trunks in place while the roots grow into the ground. Students Giving Trees bought the trees from Long Island Natives, an Eastportbased native plant grower.

thE tREEs wERE lined up, ready to be placed into the ground ahead of the planting. LEft, thE tOwN of Hempstead brought a truck full of dirt and other equipment to assist in the plantings across the park’s field.

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Longtime Bellmore-Merrick educator ready for new role

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school’s students, staff and families. years as a counselor, he was advised “He is an extraordinary educator by a colleague to take classes in who works tirelessly to support stuadministration. “I started to think dents academically, socially, and about affecting students on a build- emotionally,” Hollings said. DeMartinis said he was looking ing level and utilizing some of my skills and leadership to maybe effect forward to getting to know the M e p h a m c o m m u n i t y, a n d c a n change there,” he said. “To be able to do this kind of already see how tight-knit it is. work with instructional staff and “Everyone is so excited to impart Mepham’s history and other building leader to talk about the buildc o l l e a g u e s, a n d o f ing and this communicourse, the students ty,” he said, “which and the parents, but leads me to think also still have that onethere’s so much pride on-one individual relah e r e. I t ’ s j u s t a n tionship, it’s the best incredible place to be a of all worlds for me … part of.” personally and profesHe has learned a lot sionally,” DeMartinis in his time as an eduadded. “I feel so fulcator, he said, and filled to be able to believes that everywork with students in thing he has learned that respect.” anthony demartinis will serve him well at He thanked BellMepham. “Listening is more-Merrick Central one of the most imporHigh School District Superintendent Mike Harrington tant things that you can do for peoand the Board of Education for put- ple, for students, staff, for parents,” ting their faith in him to lead he said. “Especially with everything we’ve been going through as a sociMepham. “His building leadership experi- ety and as communities the past sevence at Calhoun,” Harrington wrote eral years, you know, listening has of DeMartinis in a districtwide never been more important.” With a career influenced by buildstatement, “has given Anthony the opportunity to serve as the school’s ing connections, in his first year as Dignity Act Coordinator, the archi- principal, DeMartinis said, his goal tect of the school’s master schedule, is to build a rappor t with the the administrative supervisor for Mepham community. “I’m excited to the departments of special educa- stand outside the doors, to greet the tion, world languages, and English teachers, the students, the parents as a new language, all in addition to that are dropping everybody off,” he his outstanding work in leading the said. “I can’t wait just to see and Calhoun counseling and wellness meet everyone in this community and get to know everybody really, center.” Calhoun Principal Nicole Hol- really well. I think that’s an imporlings said that DeMartinis has given tant part of being a building leader.” tremendous support and care to the

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The North Bellmore School District Board of Education welcomed a new trustee, as Christopher Nardo was sworn in at the annual reorganization meeting on July 7 at Martin Avenue Elementary School. Nardo and re-elected trustee Rosemarie Corless both took the oath of office. Melissa Cmar-Grote will serve as president of the board for the 20222023 school year, with Christine Malloy named vice president. Cmar-Grote and Nina Lanci will be North Bellmore’s representatives on the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District Board of Education for the year. To see the North Bellmore Board’s upcoming meetings for 2022-23 school year, visit NorthBellmoreSchools.org. For the Central District, visit Bellmore-Merrick.K12.us. –Jordan Vallone

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More than two-dozen military mothers were celebrated at the baby shower held inside the UBS Arena on July 6.

Islanders honor military moms for service know these people.” Hyacanthe already shares a 5-year-old daughter with her husband, and are ore than two dozen mothers expecting another daughter in Septemand moms-to-be who are ber. And she’s already making friends, either active-duty service like Samantha Cudmore, who recently members or the spouses or moved to Nassau County, and who also partners of deployed members of the has a husband in the service. Cudmore U.S. military were celebrated at a baby already has a 15-month-old child at shower at UBS Arena last week. home, and are set to welcome a sibling The hockey-themed gathin August. ering was hosted by the New This year marked the secYork Islanders and the nonond time the Islanders Chilprofit Operation Shower, dren’s Foundation hosted which provides such events the baby shower. The founfor military families who are dation — which the NHL often separated from loved team founded in 2003 — ones for milestone events aims to support and enhance like this. the lives of children and It was held inside the UBS families, specifically when it Club and featured a catered comes to health, wellness leann lunch, raffle prizes, and a and education. MorriSSey “Shower in a Box” — gifts “The Islanders are proud donated by various nonprofit founder, to partner with Operation groups. Shower as we express our Operation Shower “It’s out of this world,” appreciation to these couraexclaimed Maxwell Renaud, geous military moms-to-be who found out about the event from a for their service and sacrifice on behalf posting at New Jersey’s McGuire Air of our country,” said Ann Rina, the Force Base, where he’s stationed, and Islanders’ community relations senior jumped on the opportunity. His wife, director, in a release. Andrea Sariah, is expecting their baby “For women who are expecting a boy soon, but hadn’t planned to host a baby and whose spouses are deployed — shower since family and friends were so and especially for expectant moms who far away. are active duty — the impending arrival “We weren’t expecting to have one at of a child can be both exciting and all, so having one this amazing — and to stressful,” said LeAnn Morrissey, the share it with other families — blows our founder of Operation Shower, which has mind,” Sariah said. provided baby showers for more than No one probably understands that 6,800 military moms since 2007. distance better than Theresa Hyacanthe, Delta Children, a Manhattan-based whose family is in Germany, but lives in company that produces cribs and other the Northeast with her active-duty husfurniture and accessories for kids, band. donated items for the shower because “It makes me cry that they want to they recognize the importance of ensurgive me gifts,” she said. “I don’t even ing new and expecting mothers are

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hese moms deserve our support, our appreciation.

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Many newBorn children of military couples attended a baby shower at UBS Arena, sponsored by the New York Islanders and the nonprofit Operation Shower. equipped to raise their children amid the stresses of deployment and military life. “We acknowledge their service and the sacrifices they have made,” said Joseph Shamie, Delta’s president. And it’s those sacrifices that are often-overlooked, and shouldn’t be, Operation Shower’s leader stressed,

because mothers are the cornerstone of miliary families. “Operation Shower was created because typically military moms are the ones who hold it all together at home,” Morrissey said. “These moms deserve our support, our appreciation, and an opportunity to celebrate this wonderful milestone together.”

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SALT Casual Waterfront Escape can make your summer dreams a reality. There’s nothing quite like enjoying seafood by the sea, and at the waterfront SALT restaurant you can do just that. Get social, celebrate old and new friends, or make a romantic evening with dinner and a watery sunset. Fresh fish or summer salads, like watermelon and feta, will be sure to satisfy. Don’t fear missing out this year and make some fun, “SALT-y” memories.

The Total Wine Certified Professionals are incredibly knowledgeable in the wine world. The experts can find what wine will best suit your taste or for the best pairing for your parties or dinners. With a vast collection of red, white, rose, champagne, as well as various other liquors to expand your palate this summer, Total Wine has you covered for party planning or getting a bottle for a night in.

BEST SEAFOOD: Bigelow’s New England Fried Clams 79 N Long Beach Rd Rockville Centre, NY 11570 (516) 678-3878 www.bigelows-rvc.com

BEST ROMANTIC RESTAURANT: Remy’s Italian Restaurant 10 Franklin Ave, Hewlett, NY 11557 (516) 758-7555 www.remysitalianrestaurant.com

BEST WINERY/LOCAL WINE: Jamesport Vineyards 1216 Main Rd NY-25, Jamesport, NY 11947 (631) 722-5256 www.jamesportwines.com

In 1939, Russ Bigelow went to RVC to open a seafood restaurant after he picked up the New England art of frying seafood. The Ipswich clam, a softshell clam Bigelow introduced to LI, and his restaurant became a local favorite; and has remained as such for nearly a century. The staff at Bigelow’s remains true to Russ’ standards, using fresh ingredients daily and changing the frying oil daily — which is crucial when trying to reach optimal quality. Feast on fresh seafood and indulge in the rich history.

With 30 years in the business, you know something is being done right. At Remy’s they ensure that their customers enjoy quality food and service, feel at home, and leave happy. Passion is the main ingredient at this fine Italian restaurant, and locals come back time and time again. For a romantic evening or a family gathering Remy’s will treat you like one of their own and create the perfect atmosphere.

A father and son duo established Jamesport Vineyards in 1986, making it one of North Fork’s oldest vineyards and one of the only third generation wineries. Overseen now by Ron Jr. and his family, who transformed the 165-year-old barn into a winery and tasting room to accommodate the increasing number of visitors, making it a novel experience. The establishment also features a full-service kitchen year round, Little Oak Wood Fired Kitchen. Private event spaces with scenic views of the vineyard are available for parties or small gatherings.

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Herald sports Ducks carry momentum into second half By TONY BELLISSIMO tbellissimo@liherald.com

or the first time under thirdyear manager Wally Backman, the Long Island Ducks enter the second half of the Atlantic League Baseball schedule without the security of a playoff spot. The four-time league champion Ducks completed the first half July 5 with a record of 36-30, but that left them more than a dozen games off the pace of North Division runaway winner Southern Maryland. “We made some changes with our pitching staff and I’m pleased with how we finished the first half,” Backman said. “We were 10 games over .500 in June and we’re going in the right direction. “We’re not satisfied with our record and we know we’re capable of much more,” he added. “We know we’re better going into the second half. Southern Maryland had a great first half. We played them tough head-to-head. It’s just a lot of teams that beat us couldn’t beat them.” Entering the second half, Backman said the Ducks’ five-man starting pitching rotation is comprised of Stephen Tarpley, Scott Harkin, Akeel Morris, Joe Iorio and Anderson DeLeon. Brett Kennedy, who had a team-leading 3.03 ERA, had his contract purchased by the Boston Red Sox on May 24. Iorio and DeLeon, who began the season in the bullpen, were both members of the Ducks’ 2019 championship team. “Joe and Anderson have made our rotation better,” Backman said. “We’re going with five guys for now and I may even bump it to six with Bennett Perry coming back from injury.” Tarpley, a lefthander who appeared in one game for the New York Mets last season, split six decisions in the first half with a 3.59 ERA and a strikeout-to-walk ratio of 53 to 13. “We had a cold start to the year, but we’ve picked up our game a lot and we have a lot of promise,” Tarpley said. “Everyone is exciting about what we can accomplish in the second half.” The Ducks’ closer on a given night varies based on matchups. Tyler Webb (2.33 ERA) has 6 saves, and Sandy Baez (1.71) and Nick Goody (2.45) both have 5. Regarding the offense, Backman said: “Right now our lineup is pretty set. We don’t have a big bopper who’s going to hit 30-40 home runs and can change a game on one swing of the bat.” The Ducks went deep only 43 times in 66 games, ranking 9th in the 10-team league in the category. “Our ballpark is tough to hit homers in regardless,” Backman added. “So we have to continue to manufacture as much offense as possible and we have the personnel to do it.”

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STEphEN TarpLEY carrIES a 3.59 ERA into the second half of the season to go with 53 strikeouts against only 13 walks. First baseman Sam Travis has been Long Island’s most consistent hitter, Backman said. In the first half, Travis batted .314 with a team-leading 8 home runs and 53 RBIs. “Sam’s been hitting very well for us after not getting a lot of playing time in AAA in recent years,” Backman noted. “He’s playing every day for us and he’s right up there among the league leaders in RBIs despite missing a couple of weeks.” Ten-year MLB veteran Alejandro De Aza, who played 108 games with Lancaster last season, is raking at the plate in his first year with the Ducks. The 38-year-old outfielder had a team-best .325 average in the first half with 5 homers, 32 RBIs and 34 runs. He’s part of a deep outfield that includes Johnni Turbo, L.J. Mazzilli and Dustin Woodcock. The infield took a hit when the Mets purchased the contract of shortstop Deven Marrero, who anchored the Ducks defense. “We lost Deven who was by far the best shortstop in the league,” Backman said. “Good for him, but that’s a hard position to fill.” Kevin Whatley made his Ducks debut

FIrST BaSEMaN SaM Travis, No. 26, has been the Ducks’ most consistent hitter and has 8 homers, 53 RBIs and a .314 batting average. July 5 and will see time at shortstop along with Vladamir Frias, the primary second baseman so far. Joe DeCarlo also plays second and splits time at catcher along with Austin Rei. Deibinson Romero returned at third base and had 7 homers and 30 RBIs in the first half. “We just have to go out there and play the way we’re capable of playing,” Backman said. “When all is said and done, we should be right there in contention in the end.”

2012 championship team honored

The Ducks hosted a 10th anniversary celebration of their 2012 Atlantic League championship team on July 2. In attendance were two integral parts of the championship club. They included

shortstop Dan Lyons, who was named the 2012 Championship Series Most Valuable Player after his walk-off bunt single in the bottom of the ninth inning in Game Five won the title for Long Island, and outfielder Kraig Binick, a native of Hicksville, who was an Atlantic League All-Star that year and batted .405 during the playoffs. Lyons threw out a ceremonial first pitch to Binick prior to the game against York. “Our run to the championship in 2012 is one of the most memorable stories in Atlantic League history,” said Ducks president/GM Michael Pfaff. “On this milestone anniversary of that incredible season, we welcomed back some distinguished alumni and celebrated their accomplishments.”

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maximillion Watches, a luxury jeweler, opens its doors for business Maximillion Watches, a new, luxury jeweler located on Merrick Road in Bellmore celebrated its opening last week with a ribbon cutting ceremony with the Chamber of Commerce of the Bellmores, joined representives from Assemblyman Dave McDonough’s office, and by County Legislators Steve Rhoads and Tom McKevitt, who’s districts represent both Bellmore and Merrick residents. The new business is located at 2938 Merrick Rd., Bellmore.

State Assemblyman Dave McDonough, who represents the 14th District which encompasses Bellmore, Merrick, Wantagh and Seaford, is hosting his annual School Supply Drive as of July 6. The drive will continue through early-September. As the cost of living continue to rise, McDonough is urging the community to come together to assist families who may be struggling. “A child’s success is everyone else’s success,” McDonough said. “No kid should attend school without the essential supplies they need. Please join me in this effort to help children f acing tough financial issues at home.” Donations can be Courtesy Assemblyman Dave McDonough dropped off at Through early-SepTember, STaTe Assemblyman McDonough’s district office, Dave McDonough is accepting school supply donations located at 404 Bedford Ave., at his district office in Bellmore. Bellmore between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through other le gislative matters, contact Friday. Items needed include backpacks, pens, McDonough’s office at (516) 409-2070 or mcdonough@nyassembly.gov. pencils, paper and notebooks. With any questions on the drive or –Jordan Vallone

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North Bellmore Rinky Dinks win big at drill It was another great weekend for drill. Various fire departments from across the county came out to participate in the Nassau County Drill on July 9 at the Four Towns Fireman’s Training Center in Merrick. The drill portion of the weekend was hosted by the North Merrick Fire Department. From Bellmore-Merrick, the North Bellmore Rinky Dinks, the Bellmore Ballbreakers, and the North Merrick Stump Jumpers participated in the weekend’s festivities. In the motorized drill events, the North Bellmore Rinky Dinks took first place. In second through fourth place were the Oyster Bay Teddy’s Boys, West Hempstead Westeners and Westbury Turtles, respectively. The South Hempstead Rascals and Carle Place Frogs tied for fifth. In the old fashioned drill events, the Seaford Inmates placed first, followed by the Bayville Oak Neckers, the Lynbrook Tumblers, the Albertson Slo Pokes, and the Point Lookout Smokin Seagulls. Later this summer, fire departments are preparing for the 2022 New York State Parade and Drill in August, hosted by the North Bellmore Fire Department. Drill will take place on Saturday, August 20, and the parade on Saturday, August 21. Admission will be $10 for adults and $7 for children — drill festivities will commence at the Four Town’s Training Facility, and the parade will take place on the streets of Bellmore.

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The NorTh Bellmore Rinky Dinks took first place in last weekend’s Nassau County Drill, which took place at the Four Towns Fireman’s Training Center in Merrick. memBers of The Bellmore Fire Department’s Ballbreakers took part in the motor pump portion of drill.

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The popular Nassau Pops Symphony Orchestra, led by longtime Music Director Louis Panacciulli, welcomes summertime, on Friday, July 15, at 8 p.m., at Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, Eisenhower Park, East Meadow. Enjoy an evening light classical favorites, medleys from the great Broadway shows such as “My Fair Lady,” “Phantom of the Opera,” “Les Miserables,” and more, along with music from the movies and TV, and marches by John Philip Sousa. The orchestra’s vivacious style appeals to all ages, drawing everyone into their performance with their intense energy and dynamic musical style. As always, bring seating. For information, visit NassauCountyNY.gov/parks.

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Eagles tribute band Desert Highway rocks Eisenhower Park as summer heats up, Saturday, July 16, 8 p.m. Their acclaimed performance is a nonstop journey through numerous radio hits, Top 10 singles and favorite solo works of The Eagles — from the country-inspired “Take It Easy” to the soaring guitar rock anthem “Hotel California”. Bring seating. Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre,Eisenhower Park, East Meadow.

The Garden at St. Francis will resume its weekly farm stand. Eggs, honey and available vegetables to be sold; the remainder will be donated to local charities in Bellmore-Merrick. The farm stand will be open from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the church hall. Visit 1692 Bellmore Ave., North Bellmore, for local, fresh produce every Sunday through late October.

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Splendid serpents Bring the kids to Long Island Children’s Museum for World Snake Day, Saturday, July 16, 12-2 p.m. Learn about ball pythons and create a snake bracelet to take home. Among the fascinating facts to be discovered: Ball Pythons are also known as Royal Pythons due to the fact that many African rulers were known to wear live pythons as jewelry. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. (516) 224-5800 or LICM.org.

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Weekly Car Show in Bellmore The Bellmore Chamber of Commerce’s weekly car show take places every Friday through Oct. 7. Admission is free for pedestrians, and entry fees for cars is $5 per vehicle. The car show runs from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., in the Bellmore Long Island Railroad parking lot.

Stop by The Brokerage in Bellmore, 2797 Merrick Rd., for a night of supporting your favorite up and coming masters of comedy, 7 p.m., doors open at 6:30 p.m. The longest running, and most prestigious comedy contest on Long Island returns for another great year of intense competition Tickets are $15, are available online at Brokerage.govs.com. If attending to support someone in particular, type their name in the checkout box online so they receive credit.

Sacred Heart CyO Girls Volleyball Summer Camp Mark Riccadonna Stop by the Brokerage in Bellmore, for a comedy performance by Mark Riccadonna. Open to ages 16 and older, doors open at 5 p.m., and the show starts at 7. A gifted storyteller, with charisma and a unique delivery, Riccadonna is well known in the comedy scene. 2797 Merrick Road, Bellmore. Tickets, which cost $22, are available online at Brokerage.govs.com.

From July 18 through July 22, the second week of Sacred Heart’s Volleyball Camps in North Merrick will take place, for girls entering the 6th and 7th grade. The cost per player is $275, and it included a camp t-shirt. Sign up online, at HeartToHeartParish. ChurchGiving.com. Email hannahmillervb@gmail.com for additional information and assistance. The camp will be run by hitting specialist, Hannah Miller and defensive specialist, Olivia D’Antonio.

Find your zen at Sands Point Preserve Outdoor Concert Series at North Bellmore Public library Visit the North Bellmore Public Library on Friday evenings throughout the summer for their outdoor concert series. On July 15, Risky Business, with a set list including everyone’s favorite oldies, will be at the library for a 7 p.m. show. Attendees are asked to bring their own chairs and blankets, and a non-perishable food donation to support a local charity. For more information, visit NorthBellmoreLibrary.org or find them on Facebook.

Take a meditative forest bathing walk, led by certified guide Linda Lombardo, and experience the lush preserve in a new way. Based on the Japanese tradition of Shinrin-Yoku, a wellness practice developed in the 1980s, this unique walk inspires mindful connections with the natural elements of the woods for a range of healthful benefits. As Lombardo explains: “Take this time to be present, lower the stress you may be experiencing, and connect with nature, which naturally boosts your immune system.” Saturday, July 16, 9:30–11:30 a.m. Held monthly through December. Spaces are limited, for adults only, and pre-registration is required. 127 Middle Neck Rd., Sands Point. Register online at SandsPointPreserveConservancy.org or call (516) 304-5076.

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Blood drive Visit Cure of Ars Roman Catholic Church, 2323 Merrick Ave., Merrick, 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. for a blood drive run by New York Blood Center. Appointments are preferred; walk-ins will be accepted if space permits. Those interested in giving blood are reminded to eat and drink prior to attending, and to bring a valid form of identification with you. For more information, contact Martin Zatonte at (516) 547-3970 or Joann Pagan at (516) 238-7598.

Mindful mornings Practice the “art” of looking at art at Nassau County Museum of Art, Wednesday, July 20, 10:30-11 a.m. Mindful looking invites you to observe and calmly reflect in a relaxed and supportive environment free of distraction. Join an educator for a new opportunity to experience and enjoy the art in the galleries or sculpture garden, together. Registration required. Also July 27. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. (516) 484-9337 or NassauMuseum.org.

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Forever

‘Wild about Harry’ By Karen Bloom kbloom@liherald.com

arry Chapin’s tragic death is now decades behind us, but his music and philanthropy are

forever enshrined in Long Island’s collective consciousness. Stuart Markus, a longtime fixture on the local folk and acoustic scene, maintains his role as guardian of Chapin’s legacy, organizing the yearly memorial concert in Eisenhower Park. Markus, who is based in Malverne, remains just as When: passionate about Chapin’s Monday, July 18 music and his humanitarian 7:15 p.m. zeal as when he began this Admission is free tribute event 19 years ago. Where: Now in its 17th year at Harry Chapin Chapin’s namesake theater in Lakeside Theatre, the park, some 30 musicians Eisenhower Park, will gather with fans on East Meadow Monday, July 18, for “Just Wild About Harry.” Despite the years that have passed since Chapin’s death on the Long Island Expressway en route to his ill-fated performance in Eisenhower Park in July 1981, the man and his music still resonates — especially here on Long Island. In fact, several show regulars were among the crowd, according to Markus, when what was supposed to be a joyous event turned into a vigil. “Harry is so beloved in memory on Long Island,” Markus says. “You don’t have to look too hard to find someone who met him, whose school he did a benefit for, or someone who’s been helped by one of his charities. It’s so meaningful for the music community to come together and, in effect, do the concert he might have given.” And come together they do — year after year. “I never

expected it would go on this long,” Markus says. “It is such a wonderful concert and everyone has a great time, which is a tribute to what a great man Chapin was.” The troubadour’s song catalogue is creatively interpreted by each act, who make it their own, while honoring Chapin. “We’ve had some amazing arrangements, from folky to country, torch-song style to hard rock,” adds Markus. “It’s really interesting to see what they do. I encourage them to make songs fresh. They’re not just reproducing them the way Harry did.” This year’s lineup includes staples of the area’s music community; returnees Roger Street Friedman, Frank Walker, Patricia Shih & Stephen Fricker, Robinson Treacher, Debra Lynne & Lora Kendall, Joe Iadanza, MediaCrime, Judith Zweiman, Martha Trachtenberg, Robin Greenstein, Christine Solimeno, Grand Folk Railroad, and Russ Seeger. They are joined by Markus, who performs with his longtime folk trio Gathering Time, and newcomers country guitarist JD Leonard and the Famous Dr. Scanlon Band, who are popular for their acoustic Americana sound. As is their signature, Markus and Gathering Time will once again perform “Taxi.” “It’s such an epic ballad,” he says, “and his breakthrough song. It’s just a masterwork of songcraft.”

Besides Chapin’s big hits, his lesser works are also given their due, and other favorites, including “Shooting Star” and “Story of a Life.” And, as always, in the true spirit of Harry Chapin, the show concludes with the entire group on stage in a rendition of “Circle,” Chapin’s traditional closing. More than just a concert, the free event involves a food drive. Concertgoers are asked to bring donations of nonperishable items to support Long Island Cares, the regional food bank and humanitarian organization founded by Chapin in 1980. “The annual Harry Chapin tribute concert is always a very special event for all of us at Long Island Cares because so many of Harry’s fans attend and are extremely supportive of Long Island Cares and the work we do to assist the more than 316,000 Long Islanders struggling with domestic hunger and high food insecurity,” Paule Pachter, the organization’s chief executive officer, said in a statement. The concert, held rain or shine, will be livestreamed on Facebook. Photos courtesy Robert Berkowitz, RSB ImageWorks

Top left: Gathering Time’s Stuart Markus leads his fellow musicians in the spirited tribute. Bottom right: Everyone gathers to salute Harry Chapin during the rousing finale that closes the concert.

Jessie’s Girl Drag out that neon and give your hair its best ‘80s ‘do. Those crazy days return — as only Jessie’s Girl can pull off. The band of NYC’s top rock/pop musicians and singers gets everyone into that ‘Back To The Eighties!’ vibe. With a lineup including four pop-rock vocalists, this is the definitive ‘80s experience. Throw on top of that: Exciting choreography, audience participation, props, costumes and confetti — and you have a party that audiences don’t want to leave. Jessie’s Girl has mastered over-the-top renditions of some of world’s most unforgettable songs, all while dressed up as the iconic characters of that decade. Theater meets live music, covered in ‘80s glitz. Friday, July 15, 8 p.m. $30, $25, $15. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. (800) 745-3000 or TicketMaster.com or ParamountNY.com.

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‘All Shook Up’

Helping the community in any way they can continued from front pAge worked with different psychologists through school, I learned what it means to be myself, and how to help others in the same way.” Schaefer designed a program centered on mental health, and connected middle school students to high school students. Starting late last November, a group of Mepham students would visit Grand Avenue Middle School once a month and work with a group of Grand students on activities geared toward improving confidence and tackling stress. “When I was going through this, I never realized how many others around me were as well,” Schaefer said. “I find that not many people do until it’s too late. I wanted to be a positive voice of change to show it’s OK.” Still enrolled at Mepham, she will be able to continue the program next year, and hopefully pass it on to future leaders when she graduates. “I am so grateful for my Girl Scout troop, my family and all of the teachers and administrators at Mepham for letting me do this,” Schaefer said. “It makes me feel happy inside that I was able to take action on what I believe in.” Lamaze, 18, who has also been a Girl Scout since she was a Daisy and is a member of Troop 964 in Bellmore, graduated from John F. Kennedy High School in 2021. Now preparing for her sophomore year at Hofstra University, where she is a

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At A ceremony last month, Nassau County Legislators Steve Rhoads, left, and Tom McKevitt presented citations to Brigid Lamaze, center left, and Morgan Schaefer, both of whom completed projects to earn their Gold Awards, the highest Girl Scout honor. biology major, she explained that since she was working on her project at the height of the coronavirus pandemic, she was granted an extension. The project, “Healthy Bonds with Ponds,” focuses on local water pollution, specifically at Newbridge Pond in Merrick, near where she lives. The pond is connected to the Meroke Preserve on the Bellmore-Merrick border. “I created a PowerPoint and a website, and it explains how pollution in the area is affecting marine life and what people

can do to help,” Lamaze said. “I’m now trying to get a sign installed — basically a ‘Don’t Litter’ sign — but with more to it.” Cleaning Newbridge Pond is something that locals have wanted to see done for years, Lamaze said. “It has a lot of trash in it, and algae,” she said. “I’ve seen a whole garbage can in the water once. A goal would be to figure out something long term, so the marine life and the plant life don’t get further harmed.” To meet the requirements for her project, Lamaze presented her PowerPoint

and distributed pamphlets to her neighbors, which focused on educating others about water pollution. She is still working with the Town of Hempstead to install signage near the pond that discourages littering and teaches preserve visitors about the effects of pollution. Jennifer Koelling, a service unit volunteer manager for the Girl Scouts in Bellmore, explained that Gold Star projects nowadays focus on sustainability, meaning that they must have long-term effects on their communities. A scout who proposes a project presents the idea to a Gold Award Council for approval. When a project is approved, a scout is assigned a Gold Award mentor. “There’s people who volunteer to do that,” Koelling said. “That’s who she’d bounce ideas off of — they would be with her, beginning to end if needed.” The scouts have full control of, and do most of the leg work for, their projects, Koelling said. When they work on projects for their Bronze and Silver awards, which come before the Gold Award, their parents or troop leaders can help them complete some steps, but adults must completely step back during a Gold Award project. When it is finished, there is a lengthy online submission process for it to be reviewed, Koelling noted. In total, girls clock over 100 hours on their projects. “God bless any kids who can make it through,” Koelling said.

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A man and woman from North Woodmere allegedly robbed a North Merrick BP gas station at gunpoint at 7:10 p.m. on July 5. Jerald Gadsden, 31, and Heleen a Ve l a z q u e z Jerald Gadsden Krupp, 38, both of Hewlett Drive, allegedly entered the station on Merrick Avenue and Gadsden approached the employee, a 62-yearold man, pulled out a gun and demanded money, police said. The man, who police said feared for his life, opened the register and handed Gadsden an unspecified amount of money. Both he and Velazquez-Krupp left on foot before the police responded. The subsequent investigation found the couple on Hewlett Drive in North Woodmere driving in a 2011 Honda Pilot. They were then arrested. Police discov-

ered that Gadsden allegedly robbed the BP station on North Central Avenue in Valley Stream on June 6. Gadsden is charged with two counts of firstdegree robbery, second-degree Heleena Velazquez- robbery and two counts seconddegree criminal use of a firearm. Velazquez-Krupp is charged with first-degree robbery, seconddegree robbery and seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance. Both were arraigned on July 6. Gadsden was due back in court on July 8. The Legal Aid Society of Nassau County is representing him. There was no information Velazquez-Krupp, but it is likely she will be given a summons.

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Q. We have been looking for real wood kitchen cabinets, and they really run the whole spectrum, from semi-reasonable to very expensive. A salesman told us that well-made cabinets and doors cost more because they’re made better, with more pieces fit together instead of from single panels. He told us that we’ll regret picking the cheaper doors, saying they won’t last. I know that over the years, our closet doors bind up from the changes in humidity, but is it really a significant cause to have to buy more expensive cabinets?

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A. Yes. The most important factor when selecting materials for any type of construction, whether it’s a building or a cabinet, is to keep in mind that everything has movement, both internal and external. As I have written many times, wood was once the center of a tree, never intended in nature to be cut up and exposed. Once the wood is onte eeper taken from the heart of a tree, it begins to change shape based on temperature and moisture content. Wood that is intended for structural use, like a common 2 x 4 wall stud, is typically dried to about 19 percent moisture content. This is done by laying the lumber outdoors in a covered area. Indoor lumber products are kiln dried to around 8 percent to balance out with indoor humidity, but the wood will not just stay at that moisture level. As the seasons change, wood products continue to adjust to the humidity they are subjected to. It used to be that craftsmen let the finish trim moldings remain stored indoors, on site, to adjust to their final indoor installation. Unfortunately, most people are in a hurry to get the job done, and move on so the wood doesn’t get the chance to acclimate. Every so often I am asked to explain why there is cracking in sheetrock at corners or around doors. Most of the time, people suspect that it’s a structural problem, when it actually is the twisting and expansion or contraction of lumber that still has a different moisture level than the building. The dynamic movement can split the lumber and crack the walls easily. The same kind of movement can occur in cabinet doors, so to adjust for this internal movement, doors are often configured with what is referred to as “rails and styles” surrounding the center panel. A well-crafted cabinet door will have movement if you place your hand on the center panel and move it up or down or side to side. The movement allows the door panel to expand or contract without binding, twisting or warping. Many doors imitate the look of multi-part doors, but are routed panels made from a single board. This kind of door can warp from typical moisture changes in a kitchen, from boiling water on a stove, a cross breeze on a summer day or when the heat comes on and the house gets dry. Good luck!

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he summer is well under way and, happily, the U.S. Congress has gone home. While in D.C., they didn’t do much beyond a watered-down gun-control bill, with lots of other critical issues pending. With Washington quiet, all the action shifts to Fulton County, Georgia, where a grand jury may decide the fate of everyone from former President Donald Trump to other big names like Sen. Lindsey Graham and former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani. Some people JERRY imagine that any county down KREMER South is a small municipality with a sheriff who spends most of his time chasing speeding cars driven by Northeasterners. According to Wikipedia, Fulton County had the sad distinction of having 35 lynchings from 1877 to 1950, but today it is a large and bustling metropolitan area, encompassing most of Atlanta and 15 other cities. It has a population of over 1 million, very much like Nassau

and Suffolk counties. Fulton County is named after Robert Fulton, the creator of the steamboat. It is home to such enterprises as Coca Cola, AT&T, Equifax, EarthLink, Cox Communications, Porsche Cars of North America and Wendy’s/ Arbys. Cases of major magnitude are heard in its county courthouse, and the grand jury that has been impaneled to hear the Trump election charges is composed of jurors from all walks of life. For the past month, the Jan 6 congressional committee has been airing evidence on the insurrection, with numerous witnesses who have offered some headline-grabbing testimony about Trump’s actions on that fateful day. But no one knows whether the committee will make any criminal referrals to Attorney General Merrick Garland. And even if does single out the former president and his cohorts, it isn’t certain that Garland will take any action. Meanwhile, New York state Attorney General Letitia James is pursuing civil allegations against the former president and members of his family. She has dog-

gedly gone after the Trump organization’s accountants and appraisers, along with present and former employees. It is possible that James will start a major civil suit against all of the Trump enterprises and family, but that would have no immediate criminal consequences. So the real action is taking place in front a panel of grand jurors in Georgia who can indict anyone who they believe has committed a state crime relating to the 2020 election. Last month they heard from Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, who undoubtedly testified about his now famous conversations with Trump in which he was asked to “find” 11,780 votes. In addition, Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis is seeking the testimony of Giuliani and Graham. Guliani testified at numerous Georgia hearings, claiming that the state’s election returns were fraudulent. Graham called the Secretary of State asking about absentee ballots, with the clear inference that those ballots might be fraudulent as well. To date, there have been a small num-

he real action is taking place in front of a panel of Fulton County grand jurors.

ber of possible witnesses mentioned, but Willis has made it clear that she will call many people in the Trump orbit who made similar claims about the Georgia results. Some of those potential witnesses will challenge the subpoenas they’ve received, but it is almost certain that Georgia courts will deny those efforts and force them to appear and testify. Most of the American public’s attention has been focused on the Jan 6 committee hearings, and there is no doubt that in the coming weeks, there will be more testimony that may have an impact on Trump’s future political dreams, but nothing will emerge that will lead to any immediate criminal indictments. But Fulton County Court may be where a parade of well-known political names, including Trump himself, could face election-tampering charges. History is made regularly in Washington, but a grand jury in Georgia may make some national history of its own. 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.

Come along with me on a trip Down East

re you traveling for real, or from your laptop? So many of us, passionate about getting up and going, have been making do with travel brochures and virtual tours these past two-plus years. Some folks who spent a lifetime saving for a special adventure or retirement trip are still waiting for it to be safe enough. On the scale of problems people are facing these days, travel plans pale, but taking to the road is still one of life’s abiding joys. Over the years, you have jourRAnDi neyed with me KREiss around the world. Whether or not you are travelers yourselves, if you turned to this page, you have visited dozens of countries, from Australia to Abu Dhabi to Tanzania to New Zealand to South Africa. And I’m not hanging up my traveling shoes just yet. I am, however, staying stateside these days. The amalgam of unmasked crowds, canceled flights, war in Ukraine and concerns about getting sick in foreign lands has fixed our GPS to the USA.

If I wrote an essay called “What I Learned During the Coronavirus Pandemic,” it would emphasize traveling light and being ready to change plans. Our plan this summer was to go to Maine, and so here we are. We picked three locations, and various Airbnbs. I write now from Kennebunkport, which is a first-time visit for us, “us” being my husband and me and Lillybee, the traveling dog. We’re in a small, 200-year-old house that has been beautifully kept and updated with lots of modern conveniences, including a tricked-out cook’s kitchen. It also has an old, narrow, steep stairway to the second floor, uneven floorboards, creaking banisters, low ceilings, and bells on the porch that move in the wind. This is a little strange, I know, but this house wrapped its arms around me immediately. We’ve stayed in lots of rental places, but this is a unique feeling, as if I could just stay forever. I imagine there are ghosts in the evening, and I say, welcome, sit by me, tell me your stories. We are walking every day, and finding lobsters to eat, and chatting with the

locals when we can. We visited a local monastery, and found paths along the harbor that offered stunning seaside views. At the house, I can sit out back and read my books or do a crossword puzzle. The main tourist area is mobbed, and was crazy busy over the Fourth, but in general, the vibe is laid back.0 Yesterday we booked a day sailing trip. The ocean was rolling as we passed the Bush compound known as Walker’s Point. The Texas flag was flying under the American flag, which everyone here knows means the former president is in residence. Seals were bobbing just off the rocks. It looked picture-perfect, and it was — and, like a picture, it was all surface. Unbidden, intrusive thoughts rumbled through my head, like the problems of 43’s presidency, and his wars, and the misery of today’s politics, just an iPhone notification away. The world is always there, even on holiday. Even in a glorious moment. We know we are lucky to have this getaway in a place that feels safe and close to nature and accessible to various kids and grandkids who may show up along

alling in love with a 200-year-old house where it’s easy to imagine ghosts.

the way. In the kids department, all the plans have changed many times due to Covid and Covid and Covid, as one after the other got sick and had to rebook. We roll with the changes; this is the lesson of the pandemic. I confess to complicated feelings about the dozens of large, ornate historic summer “cottages” owned by people who come to Kennebunkport for brief stays in the hot weather. Like Newport. Like the Hamptons. Like the reverse in Palm Beach and Palm Springs. Some owners come for only a week or two. These outsized homes sit on vast parcels of land along the shore. They require enormous upkeep. These Kennebunkport beauties are a slice of history; some estates are owned by families who built them more than 100 years ago. We tourists have a role to play. We bring cash, but some bring trash. I know we are outsiders looking in, and we try to behave ourselves; it is our good fortune to visit this community for a time. The weather has been grand for a state that is notorious for foul, wet, chilly days, even in summer (which is said to be one week in July). It has been in the 70s and sunny, with a side of lobstah. Copyright 2022 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be reached at randik3@aol.com.

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Don’t let shark mania ruin your summer

here are few sounds that can paint a more vivid picture than the ominous and simple theme created by composer John Williams for the 1975 film “Jaws.” If beachgoers weren’t afraid of sharks before Steven Spielberg released that thriller, they were after. Yet despite recent attacks off Long Island beaches, sharks aren’t something we should lose sleep over. Not that we can dismiss these encounters — they are dangerous, and something we must pay attention to. The injuries, and the potential for deaths, are very real. But at the same time, we can’t decide to cut the beach out of our summer plans with the discovery that the ocean does indeed include wildlife — and some varieties that might not take too kindly to swimmers. Shark bites are rare. Very rare. Last year, the Florida Museum of Natural History tracked 73 unprovoked shark bites on people, with more than half of them in the United States. Nine lives were lost to sharks in unprovoked attacks worldwide, and just one here in America. That’s in line with the past five years of data, including 2020, when the coronavirus pandemic lockdown reduced attacks significantly. On Long Island, a shark attack was

something we’d talk about every 10 years or so, despite well over 1,000 miles of shoreline. But that has changed in recent years — and, according to experts, it will continue to change. Christopher Paparo, who manages Stony Brook University’s Marine Sciences Center, told reporters that there are not only sharks off Long Island’s coast, but also whales and dolphins. But weren’t they always there? No, actually. The population of all three has grown dramatically in recent years — all up from virtually nonexistent in the 1960s. That’s good news for the environment, even if it’s not so good for beachgoers. But that doesn’t mean people and sharks still can’t co-exist. It does mean much more diligence, and following some simple advice from the Florida museum, which has made sharks its focus for many years. For example, swim with a buddy, since sharks are more likely to attack people alone in the water. Stay close to shore, and be extra careful near sandbars or steep drop-offs, since sharks like those areas. Swim during the day, and avoid low-light hours at dawn and dusk, when sharks are typically feeding. Don’t wear shiny jewelry, and avoid areas where there is a lot of fishing. Try not to splash too much, because sharks

can hear the sound, and might think there is food nearby. Sure, “Jaws” and other thrillers have led us to believe that sharks can sense human blood, but there’s no evidence to support that. Still, if you do have an open cut, maybe avoid the water. And if a shark is spotted, don’t race out of the water. Slowly and calmly make your way to the beach. Keep in mind that with 70 or so attacks per year on average, your chances of being attacked by a shark remain extremely low. Your chance of being killed in a car accident is 1 in 84, according to the National Safety Council. Your chance of drowning is 1 in 1,134. Your chance of being struck and killed by lightning is 1 in 79,746. The odds of being fatally wounded in an unprovoked shark attack? 1 in 3.7 million. So grab your towel and your suntan lotion. Bring something to eat and plenty to drink. It’s summer, and the beaches are calling your name. There will always be dangers out there. But vigilance is key. Drive carefully. Swim with a friend. If you see threatening skies, take cover. And don’t panic if a shark shows up. Stay safe, and enjoy the water.

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letters More delays for delivery of new LIRR electric cars To the Editor: The most recent announced additional delays associated with the Long Island Rail Road’s $734 million procurement of 202 new M9 electric replacement cars — a contract originally awarded in 2013 — is nothing new. When has there ever been any MTA LIRR, Metro North or NYC Transit Federal Transit Administration or locally funded commuter rail or subway car procurement completed on time, within budget and without contract change orders? Ongoing problems with this purchase have continued for years. In 2020, the MTA’s own independent engineering consultant forecast an October 2022 completion date. The LIRR was more optimistic about meeting an earlier date. Over time, both were proven wrong. The LIRR now promises that all 202 of the cars will be delivered by September 2023. This new 17-month delay, on top of the previous ones, will result in the completion of all deliveries three years later than promised. And who can guarantee that the

vendor will meet this latest schedule’s September 2023 date? The oldest M3 cars scheduled to be replaced will continue in service far longer than planned before all new cars arrive and are ready for com-

muters to board. As a result, the LIRR will incur additional maintenance and operating costs to keep this outdated equipment working beyond its intended useful service life. Instead of being retired, too many M3 cars

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he right-wing majority on the Supreme Court has now issued decisions overturning abortion rights, weakening the wall of separation between church and state, limiting state and local firearm regulation, and interfering with federal Environmental Protection Agency regulation of climate-altering, coal-burning power plants. In a concurring opinion in the anti-abortion Dobbs decision, Justice Clarence Thomas laid out the goals of the right-wing judges. According to ALAN Thomas, “In future cases, we SINGER should reconsider all of this Court’s substantive due process precedents.” The right-wing group, including the three Trump appointees, seems determined to eliminate all protection for the personal right to intimacy and privacy and fundamental legal protections. This is the world of the dystopian novels “1984” and “The Handmaid’s Tale” — steps toward dismantling democracy and human rights and imposing the justices’ religious beliefs on the rest of the population. When similar things happen in the Islamic world, the United States is quick to denounce Sharia law.

Blue states and the federal government must find ways to skirt the Supreme Court majority. Here are some suggestions. ■ Treat guns like cars. Cars are registered and inspected annually. Drivers are tested and licensed. Just as they do with cars and trucks, states and the federal gover nment should require that all gun owners be tested and licensed and insure their weapons, with steeper costs for automatic weapons and those that will be carried concealed in public places, and the highest cost for military-style weapons. Vehicles are taxed to support road maintenance and policing. Tax gun ownership as well.

LARRy PEnnER Great Neck Penner is a transportation advocate, historian and writer who previously worked for the Federal Transit Administration Region 2 New York Office.

Green economy ‘is still decades away’ To the Editor: To the surprise of many, the European Parliament gave final approval on July 6 to a new policy that will allow some nuclear and natural gas energy projects to qualify as “green” for access to low-interest loans and some state subsidies. The new law will include qualifying projects on the EU’s list of environmentally sustainable economic activities, those that

■ To protect access to abortion for women living in states with Republican-controlled governments, we need to learn lessons from the anti-slavery campaigns of the 19th century. Underground railroads can take women to states and cities where health services, including abortions, will be provided free of cost. Constitutionally, at least as of now, states cannot charge women or health providers with crimes that did not occur under their jurisdiction.

ncluding ‘underground railroads’ to take women to states where abortion is legal.

■ Treat air pollution like any other toxic waste. If states and companies do not stop pollution from coal-fired power plants and the EPA is prevented from regulating them, the federal government should just order them shut down as health risks. If that doesn’t work, charge them for using the air as a waste dump. Meanwhile, neighboring states should sue the state governments and companies in bordering states for damaging their environments, and bill them for the medical expenses incurred by their citizens. Individuals can also join in class-

LETTERS will continue operating a year beyond the opening of East Side Access to Grand Central in December. When it comes to this project, the LIRR 1960s moniker “Line of the Dashing Dan” should be changed to “Line of the Slow-Moving Sloth.”

action suits. This has worked against other toxic polluters. Flooded communities can flood the courts, charging polluters with adding to destructive climate change.

Public and private postal services, email, social media and the Internet can all be used to flood red states with the information women need to know. Underground railroads will also have to work in reverse, sending pregnancy-ending medication, and possibly even birth control, into states that deny women reproductive freedom. Expect red states to pass new legislation outlawing all of these behaviors. Blue state governments will need to ignore these laws and protect their citizens from red state legal action, including refusing to extradite them. Shoring up the wall of separation

between church and state will be difficult and meet local resistance, but it isn’t impossible. The Supreme Court ruled that government funds and programs provided to secular private schools cannot be denied to religious schools. The best way to block government subsidies of religious schools is to eliminate such subsidies, as well as vouchers, tuition remission, tax breaks, and direct aid, to all private schools. This would also put a stop to the promotion of private schools to avoid school integration and the underfunding of public education. Another strategy is to require that any schools that accept public funds fully comply with all civil rights diversity, equity and inclusion requirements, including the rights of members of the LGBTQ+ community. It will not be easy to counter the rightwing, ideological Supreme Court majority that is attemting to rewrite the U.S. Constitution, but strategies like these can be employed until we have a new Supreme Court. Dr. Alan Singer is a professor of teaching, learning and technology and the director of social studies education programs at Hofstra University. He is a former New York City high school social studies teacher and editor of Social Science Docket, a joint publication of the New York and New Jersey Councils for the Social Studies. Follow him on Twitter at https://twitter.com/AlanJSinger1.

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will both help solve Europe’s current energy crisis and help meet its energy targets for 2030. Apparently the politically correct “narrative” of being anti-tech is more important than scientific fact when it comes to nuclear power and fossil fuels. Meanwhile, the U.S., the world’s most advanced country, has built neither a nuclear reactor nor a new oil refinery in over 50 years! Reality is finally setting in Europe as the fantasy of going totally green meets reality. Without oil/gas, how do we power tens of thousands of commercial trucks, container ships, non-electric railroad lines, airplanes, helicopters, farm equipment? How do we produce fertilizer, insecticides, lubricants, plastics, many chemicals and even clothing materials? The fact is, a totally green, renewable economy is still decades away. now if only the environmentalists and this administration would finally admit the truth and adjust to the reality of our current situation. We should and must follow the pragmatic leadership of the EU and seriously rethink our national energy policies. LoU DEHoLCzER Bronx

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