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Returning to LIIFE on the big screen By JoRDAN VAlloNE jvallone@liherald.com

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BEllmoRE moViES & Showplace hosted the 25th year of its Long Island International Film Expo, attracting filmmakers and audiences from across Nassau County and beyond.

A tight-knit community, of neighbors supporting neighbors means everything to independent filmmakers. That feeling was abundantly clear last week at the Bellmore Movies & Showplace with the Long Island International Film Expo. Now in its 25th year, the expo returned to the 107-year-old cinema on Bellmore’s Pettit Avenue on July 13, having already established itself as a well-respected festival in the independent film community. The expo — more commonly Continued on page 9

After years of neglect, World War I memorial is restored By JoRDAN VAlloNE jvallone@liherald.com

In front of the original Merrick Library, on Merrick Avenue, stands a World War I Memorial that, since it was dedicated in 1924, has seen many years of neglect. The memorial features a plaque with a list of names that was covered in patina, a green film that forms naturally over time on copper and brass. The plaque is attached to a large rock, and was surrounded by unmaintained plants. Brandon Goldstein, 16, a rising junior at John F. Kennedy High School in Bellmore and a

Boy Scout working toward his Eagle rank, made it his mission to upgrade the 98-year-old landmark. Goldstein worked with Jewish War Veterans Post 652 of Merrick on the project. “My scouting career began at 10,” Goldstein said. “My older brother is an Eagle Scout. I fell in love with the idea of going out and helping out the community.” Goldstein, of Merrick, is a member of Troop 214, in Rockville Centre. His father, uncle and brother were members of the troop, so he joined it, too. The original library is a state and Town of Hempstead Historical Site. The Historical Society

of the Merricks, currently run by Acting President Joe Baker, is considering turning part of the building into a one- or two-room museum. Goldstein said that he read the story “Historical society mulls tur ning old Merrick Library into museum” in the Feb. 24-March 2 issue of the Merrick Herald about the museum proposal, and learned that Gary Glick, the JWV post commander, wanted to restore the memorial on the library’s grounds. Goldstein contacted Glick and Baker, who were receptive to his idea of organizing the effort for his Eagle project. Goldstein proposed cleaning

the memorial, adding a rock garden, collecting trash and laying new mulch. On July 3, after his project was approved, Goldstein, members of Troop 214, and family and friends gathered to begin the work. Due to the nature of the plaque, however, it needed to be cleaned in a certain way. Glick brought in Eric Spinner, a member of the JWV Post 652, to

help. Spinner used a natural solution of salt, flour and vinegar to remove some of the patina on the plaque. Returning to powerwash the rock and the plaque on Monday, Spinner told the Herald that after another treatment or two with the solution, he would use black shoe dye to help make Continued on page 15

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Joshua Siegel became a chiropractor in 2004, fulfilling a life-long dream that began after his father, Joel, died at age 38. Joel Siegel gained a few extra years of life through the help of a chiropractor. Although he achieved his goal, and opened two Care of Life chiropractic offices – one in Bellmore and one in Long Beach, where he and his wife and son now live – Dr. Siegel’s life has been marked great tragedies. Many of them occurred on a March 1. On March 1, a decade ago, a man he calls his “spiritual mentor,” Pasqua Cerasoli, died,. On March 1, 2012, his wife, Holly November, lost a baby girl she was carrying for 31 ½ weeks. Courtesy Siegel family “It crushed us,” Siegel said DR. JoShuA SIEgEl, a chiropractor, who “treats everylast week, of the loss. Now, Siegel, 46, is in need one like family,” is in need of a kidney of a new kidney. This past Bar Mitzvah. “He was the best dad,” SieFebruary, he said he felt poorly and went for medical tests. He said he gel said. Eighteen years ago, his sister, was told by a doctor that he needed to be Melissa Joy, a 20-year-old college student, admitted to a hospital immediately. He was killed in an auto accident. She was was soon diagnosed with stage five kid- one of five young people in the car. The ney disease. He said last week, that, in others all survived the wreck. Holly November, 41, a special educapart, he felt the tragic loss of the baby girl, contributed to the decline in his tion teacher in the Rockville Centre school district, said she and the couple’s health, thus the kidney disson, Shane, 6, have always ease. Siegel established a benlived with faith. efit, Melissa’s Rainbow of Joy, “God has a plan,” she said. in the baby’s honor. “I always want to keep everyHis kidney function was thing as joyful and pleasant as way low. “The doctors didn’t possible for our family.” Their know how I was walking son, she said, “knows we’re around,” he said. going through a tough time.” His kidney function is now Siegel has proved popular down to about 20 percent, he among patients, so much so said, causing his physical and that one of them, DR. JoShuA emotional problems. Sharon Curley, 58, now He is on dialysis, a proce- SIEgEl works for the chiropractor. A dure that removes waste prodfew years ago, she was having ucts and excess fluid when a Chiropractor stomach problems, she said, kidney is not working proper- Bellmore and was told by he doctor to ly. Siegel said the procedure take antacids. makes him feel “as if I had She did not want to use run a marathon.” He had to cut back on work at his two such medicines and instead visited “Dr Josh,” as he is often called. offices and is going through savings. Curley said he adjusted her spine, and He said he and his wife are going to the stomach problem, and migraine headstart a GoFundMe site. Two weeks ago, Siegel said he began aches, went away. She now works for him what is a lengthy and exhaustive evalua- part-time. “He has been through so much,” Curtion process at New York –Presbyterian ley said. “And he’s a man who loves his Columbia University Medical Center. He will soon be on a waiting list for a community. He wants to make everybody donor, but the list is years long. He is hop- better. He treats everybody like his family. ing for a live donor because kidneys from He lives his profession.” Anyone wish to explore the screening living people last longer than organs from process to donate a kidney should visit: people who have died. Siegel said he is accustomed to loss in www.columbiasurgery.org/kidney-transhis life. His father died a week after his plant.

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Produce for all at the Garden at St. Francis

The Garden at St. Francis is located at 1692 Bellmore Ave., North Bellmore.

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he Garden at St. Francis had its first farm stand of the season on Sunday, providing fresh produce, honey and eggs to shoppers and congregation members who wandered in. A community-oriented, volunteerbased garden, there was plenty of available produce to go around. The garden focuses on sustainability — no pesticides are used, and it is fertilized with compost. Bees from its honeybee hive pollinate the plant life, and produce the garden’s honey, which is sold at the stands. The garden is run by Kristin Talbot, who grew up in Wantagh. Since last farm season, Talbot has strived to make the garden a safe space for everyone, regardless of religious beliefs or physical ability. Weekly volunteer hours at the garden take place from 3 to 5 p.m. on Wednesdays, and 9 a.m. to noon on Saturdays. Leftover produce on a week-toweek basis is donated to local pantries, including the Bellmore-Merr i ck C o m m u n i t y C u p b o a rd . Seniors and veterans can also obtain produce through several programs. Veteran services agencies provide Fresh Connect Coupons, and senior centers offer Farmers Market Nutrition Program Coupons for produce. Carl Bucking, a congregation member and regular volunteer, told the Herald in April that St. Francis’s commitment to the community is what attracted him to the church. “There’s a lot of folks that have trouble getting access to three meals a day,” he said. “One of the things the garden does is provide a lot of organic produce for people who otherwise wouldn’t be able to get it.” Throughout the summer, the garden runs educational programs, such as Pollinator Week, which took place during the last full week of June. Talbot feels the more people know about gardening, the easier it will be for them to bring their skills and knowledge into their own backyard. The Rev. Grace Flint, who started her role at the church during the first week of April, she said she was excited to come to a church where community outreach is already embedded in its values. “Based on my own interests,” she said, “I’m really glad we have the outreach of the garden.” The St. Francis Garden’s farm stand is open every Sunday, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., either outside the church or inside the church hall. For more, or to learn how to volunteer, call (516) 679-1184.

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Beth Baier from North Merrick, and Amy Long, who teaches Brain and Body Yoga Classes at the church, chatted with Kristin Talbot about some of the produce. Left, reBecca tory from Bellmore checked out a vegetable for sale. far Left, camiLLe Gaynor, a volunteer at the garden since its first season, 13 years ago, weighed zucchini and potatoes. BeLow, congregation memBer and volunteer Carl Bucking took at look at some of the produce. honey, produced By the garden’s honeybee colony, is sold each week.

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Mangano ordered to pay $10M in restitution Former Nassau County executive Ed Mangano is on the hook for $10.6 million he will have to deliver to a pair of Connecticut insurance companies. U.S. District Cour t judge Joan Azrack ordered the restitution last week in connection with his bribery conviction from earlier this year that will cost him the next 12 years behind bars. In that case, a jury found Mangano used his position as county executive to influence the Town of Oyster Bay to guarantee loans for a concessionaire in exchange for several bribes, including a $450,000 “no-show” job for his wife Linda, along with free meals, vacations, luxury chairs, and flooring for the couple’s bedroom, as well as a $7,500 watch for one of their sons. “The trial evidence was unambiguous that Ed Mangano had zero involvement in these loans and was unaware of their existence,” said Mangano’s attorney, Kevin Keating, in a statement. “We look forward to addressing those issues on appeal. Mangano is scheduled to begin his prison sentence July 27, unless the

judge allows him to remain free pending his appeal. His wife also seeks to remain free while she appears a 15-month sentence for lying to the FBI. Mangano will be required to pay $25 every three months while he is in jail — accounting for just $1,200 if the 60-yearold serves the full sentence — and 10 percent of his gross monthly income after he is released. Prosecutors claim loans were made with two insurance companies — Phoenix Life Insurance and PHL Variable — by Purchase-based NDH Capital Corp. Both claimed to the court they lost $10 million after the loans defaulted. A jury found Mangano pushed for $20 million in loans for Harendra Singh, a longtime Mangano friend and a former restaurateur. Singh became the star witness for the prosecution after pleading guilty to bribery, conspiracy and tax evasion. He testified he had lavished the Manganos with gifts in exchange for favored treatment by the county executive.

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Rhoads and McKevitt welcome Home Physical Therapy to the community Nassau County Legislator Steve Rhoads, along with Legislator Tom McKevitt, welcomed Owner Farid Arroyave and staff of Home Physical Therapy Solutions at their new Bellmore location. Home Physical Therapy Solutions brought their work to Bellmore and will now give the community a Physical Therapy Business that seeks to heal patients from injury, prevent future injuries, and provide long-lasting pain relief through customized treatment plans.

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Opening day for Merrick Bellmore Little League Hempstead Town Councilman Chris Carini attended the District 31 Little League Opening Day at John J. Burns Park in Massapequa, joining the Merrick Bellmore Little League in attendance.

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LocaL waterways, Like Cold Spring Harbor, can be susceptible to outbreaks of harmful algal blooms — more commonly known as ‘red tides’ — during the summer months.

Summer’s in bloom, but ‘red tide,’ too? Harmful algal blooms threaten marine life, but is preventable Island Sound, environmentally speaking,” said Peter Linderoth, director of water quality for Save the Sound. “HowevThe summer season is well underway, er, a large algal bloom can have detrimenand with it comes sun, heat, visits to the tal effects on the ecosystem, whether it’s beach, and harmful algal blooms. considered ‘harmful’ or not.” These blooms, more commonly The effects of these blooms can vary — referred to as “red tide,” are caused by the in the best case, merely causing minor unchecked growth of certain inconveniences to marine types of algae, according to life. However, blooms can kill scientists, which can poison off a large number of inversea life and prove debilitating tebrates like shrimp and — in some cases even fatal — crabs, even dolphins and turto people, as well. tles. While people can still Blooms are created when swim in such booms, they algae colonies clump together can suffer from skin irritaand grow out of control, usution and stomach issues such ally fueled by a large amount as nausea and vomiting. of nitrogen in the water, causMany blooms are quite ing the algae population to visible, so any public beach spike uncontrollably. Normalblooms are found will often ly algae, a simple plant found be shut down before any in salt and freshwater, is swimmers are put at risk. harmless and actually proDespite that, people living vides an essential source of near the water are still at nutrients and energy for the risk, as blooms can affect aquatic ecosystem. shellfish such as oysters, Peter The blooms occur predomimussels and clams. nately during the summer, LiNderotH Luciana Santoferrara, a when the water is warmest Director, biology professor at UConn, and provides a fertile breedsays that it’s this danger of Save the Sound ing ground. According to a ingesting contaminated shellUniversity of Connecticut fish which poses the greatest study, the Long Island Sound water tem- risk to people living near the water. perature is rising roughly 33 degrees “Usually the problem for humans Fahrenheit per decade. That’s four times doesn’t come directly from contact with faster than the Atlantic Ocean, which also the water, but from contaminated seasuffers from more of these harmful algal food,” Santoferrara said. “The risk is blooms. related to specific toxins, as these microA number of local conservation scopic organisms that can cause red tide groups have made an effort to study and produce toxins that can harm different track the water quality and toxicity levels parts of the body, from the liver to the of Long Island Sound, especially when it brain.” comes to “red tide” blooms. Yet, scientists say many of these “We want some algae in the water blooms are ultimately man-made, and since it’s necessary for a healthy Long largely preventable. High nitrogen levels

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HarmfuL aLgaL BLooms — more commonly known as ‘red tide,’ like this created under the Astoria Bridge in Oregon in 2008 — can cause a number of ecological issues, from killing nearby marine life to creating problems for swimmers. in the water are often caused by runoff from human waste and produce infecting water ways along Long Island, ultimately making their way to the sound. This extra nitrogen typically comes from poorly maintained septic systems and cesspools, which leak into the soil and corrupt rivers and other waterways that feed the sound, scientists have said. Fertilizer runoff is another major issue, exacerbated by what are otherwise picturesque golf courses near the water, that typically require thousands of tons of fertilizer. But with just a little effort, Long Island could easily identify — and maybe even eliminate — some of these environmental threats. At least according to Michelle Lapinel McAllister, programs director

and environmental monitor for the Coalition to Save Hempstead Harbor. Understanding what causes nitrogen buildups, and implementing methods of prevention can go a long way in protecting not only swimmers and shellfish-eaters, but also the sound itself. “Any efforts to reduce nitrogen help,” McAllister said, “from maintaining septic systems and cesspools so that they’re not leaking into the ground and making their way into the water ways, reducing or eliminating fertilizer use, picking up after your pet after they go to the bathroom outside, (and) upgrading treatment plants. “Any of those are going to be a benefit to reducing nitrogen from entering the waterways.”

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Growing good eats in the neighborhood Cornell Cooperative Extension wants to expand local agriculture By MALLORY WILSON mwilson@liherald.com

resh food is important not only to health, but also the local economy — something leaders of the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Nassau County are committed to making available to everyone. The cooperative extension, with its main office at Eisenhower Park and a farm located on Merrick Avenue, focuses heavily on selling goods produced by locals all over Long Island. It even runs farmers market every Saturdays through October in Eisenhower Park, kicking off the latest season just a couple weeks ago. The farmers market is a part of the cooperative extension’s food systems and agriculture program, something Cornell University upstate has championed through this century-old nonprofit located in every county and every New York City, with more than 50 offices statewide. Working with county, state and federal officials, the Cornell Cooperative Extension also leads programs involving 4-H, as well as allowing young people to explore areas in science, technology, engineering, and math. The cooperative extension also focuses on health, wellness and nutrition, offering education workshops and information about food-related topics. The organization also spends time on natural resources, providing knowledge on sustainable energy and horticulture, like that at the East Meadow farm, creating gardens that teach people how to properly grow their own goods. The cooperative extension also runs a mobile market — a van of fresh produce services — that makes its round to senior citizen and community centers. And then there’s the Taste NY market, located at the Long Island Welcome Center, between exits 51 and 52 on the eastbound side of the Long Island Expressway. The market opened in 2016, selling goods from vendors all over Long Island and New York state. It’s “an extension of Cornell University, so obviously, we’re really proud of that, to take the research and work that’s been done at the university level and put it to work for the residents here in Nassau County,” said Greg Sandor, the executive director of Nassau’s cooperative extension. Established in 1914, the Nassau cooperative extension has always had a farm stand, which moved to Eisenhower Park in 2020. “There were a couple of guests vendors and it was small, but it was a great way to get in touch with the community,” said Jennifer Hochuli, who coordinates the office’s food systems and agriculture. “It was an all-hands-on-deck with staffing.” And that’s a big need in Nassau, Sandor said — build a local sustainable food system. “In Eisenhower Park we’re trying to create more access to fresh grown produce,” he said. “Eisenhower Park has high visibility, and you’ve got all different

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The CORNeLL COOpeRATIve Extension of Nassau County hosts its farmers markets on Saturdays in Eisenhower Park. It features fresh produce from a number of vendors across Long Island.

walks of life coming around here on weekends. It’s a great mix of community members, and you never know why they’re swinging by Eisenhower.” The farmers market accepts cash, credit/debit, along with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program cards and coupons from those who are a part of the Farmers Market Nutrition Program. “Everybody should have access to fresh food, it’s so good for you and your body,” Hochuli said. “Supporting locally grown food, locally grown produce, as well as local businesses — it’s good for the economy, it’s good for your area, and at the end of the day, I like to think that it’ll come back and help you out.” Dara Myers is spending her first year at the farmers market. She sells fresh juices and tea from her store, Jolistic Organics Health Store in Baldwin, which opened last month.

FReSh pROduCe, LIke these from Schneider’s Farm in Melville, is available to anyone who stops by farmers markets like the one the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Nassau County hosts in Eisenhower Park. All goods sold at the farmers market are from local businesses, and the variety changes throughout the season.

“This has been something I’ve wanted to do since 2017, but I put it on hold because of Covid,” Myers said. “My mom passed away from lung cancer, and ever since then, I wanted to steer away from Western medicine and more The FARMeRS MARkeT like this one at toward natural ingredients.” Eisenhower Park is open to public, and is just one If the community wants farmof the pillars of Nassau County’s Cornell ers to be a part of the economy, Sandor said, then it’s something Cooperative Extension. they must invest in. “We were seeing a trend people how to grow their own produce at toward not supporting local agriculture home, too. and farmers, and it’s really tough for “Your garlic is so big, how can I do farmers to stay in business,” he said. “But that? How can I grow lettuce like that in during Covid, we saw an uptick, so we my yard? And just learning about how saw people coming out and supporting their food is grown is something that peothis.” ple are interested in,” Hochuli said. “Part But going to the farmers market of the history and the reason and the sigdoesn’t mean you have to drive by the nificance of farmers markets is that peolocal grocery store. It also can help teach ple can find that information out.”

For filmmakers, LIIFE means everything York City and other parts of the island just to attend, Markowitz said. The expo also attracts celebrities — actors from films and television series who are not only supporters of LIIFE, but filmmakers themselves. Lukas Hassel, best known for his role as Elias VanDyke on NBC’s “The Blacklist,” was in attendance this year, speaking about the importance of movie festivals like LIIFE. “Filmmaking is hard,” he said. “It’s one thing if you have a studio backing you with $200 million and celebrity actors, but independent filmmaking is really hard. It’s all about reaching out to your colleagues, to your friends, to your community. This festival — the Long Island International Film Expo — is an example of how important it is to build a community.” For filmmakers like Michael Scully — who created the dramedy “Montauk 77” with his 15-year-old daughter Michayla — being back on Long Island was the perfect way to wrap up nearly a year’s worth of festivals. Scully, who lives in Levittown, says he’s been making short films for nearly 20 years, and was encouraged by his daughter to take the plunge into creating a feature film — which they ended up writing and starring in together. “Montauk 77” — featuring Michael as a down-on-his-luck ride-hailing driver, and Michayla as his snarky teenaged passenger — premiered last October at the New York Long Island Film Festival in

Lindenhurst. “What I’ve learned over the last year is that you need communities like this to reach out and put these events together,” Scully said. “T hey’ re very important to yo u n g a r t i s t s. And older artists like myself.” Filming during the pandemic was a challenge, Scully noted, but it was his neighbors and friends that helped bring the film together. Tim Baker/Herald “We had a lot of community Henry and anne Stampfel, owners of the Bellmore Movies & members come Showplace — and co-creators of the Long Island International Film Expo out, businesses — said they were grateful to see the event come together once again. saying, ‘Sure you can shoot it at our in a building many moviegoers have come diner, you can shoot it at our bank, you to love. can shoot it at our town library,’” he said. “It’s not an official historic site, but it “We’re here for the 25th anniversary — is to us,” Henry said. “This takes an back home on the island. It means so entire year. When we’re done with this, much for us — and our film — to be here.” we take a break for like 30 days, and then The Stampfels, who say they work we go back to plan on our next one. This nearly every day of the year to plan the is the 25th year, and we hope to go another expo, were grateful to host it once again 25 years.”

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known as LIIFE — was co-created by Debra Markowitz and Henry Stampfel from the Long Island Film/TV Foundation, along with Stampfel’s wife, Anne. The Stampfels own Bellmore Movies as well as a sister theater, Malverne Cinema. Nassau County officials sponsor the expo each year, prompting Markowitz to thank not only County Executive Bruce Blakeman, but also Richard Kessel from the county’s Industrial Development Agency. “We’re so proud of what we put together,” Markowitz said, “and how it’s grown.” The expo featured more than 120 films — some produced by Long Island filmmakers — as well as many more from across the country and around world. Films and documentaries of all genres were shown through July 16. The expo has been hosted at various venues since its inception at Hofstra University, Nassau Community College, and even Malverne Cinema on Hempstead Avenue. For the past 15 years — with the exception of 2020 because of the coronavirus pandemic — Bellmore Movies has hosted the expo. First opened in 1915 at 222 Pettit Ave., Bellmore Movies boasts a single screen with a stage, proving a cozy venue for filmmakers to interact with audiences during post-screening Q-and-As. Directly north of the Bellmore Long Island Railroad station, film buffs travel in from New

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radually, unwittingly, we often overload our electrical systems at home until a circuit breaker pops due to the greater demands. It may begin with the purchase of a newer, more powerful computer. That computer necessitates having a stateof-the art printer. Then, before you know it, you are the proud owner of a scanner, copier, fax and shredder. Of course, you already have task lighting, overhead lights, clock radio, speakers, electrical pencil sharpener, air-conditioner and a ceramic heater. You vaguely remember that the computer guy suggested that you install your computer on a separate electrical circuit. You promised yourself you would do that – someday. Yet, you put it off, because so far you haven’t noticed any major problems. Yes, at times the lights seem to be dimmer or the A/C runs less e f f i c i e n t ly, bu t t h at doesn’t happen all the time. And besides, you inda hardly ever use more than a few of your machines at the same time. But as luck would have it, on the very evening that you are operating on a tight deadline, the room is suddenly pitched into total darkness. Your first thought - the damn electrical company. You pray you haven’t lost too much data. Then you notice that lights are on in another part of the house. Could it be that a circuit breaker has popped? You find the flashlight and are pleased that its batteries are still working. You search for the popped switch on the electrical panel, flip the breaker back on and return to work. You’ve just settled in when pop, you’re in total darkness again. Too late. You forgot to turn off a few of the machines before you went back to work. Annoyed, you think, what a pain in the neck this circuit breaker is. Then you remember what a circuit breaker is designed to do. It’s a safety device to protect you from fire or damage to your appliances that would undoubtedly occur if you continued to operate on overload. As a result of its activation, you know that you need to make a change. Something must be removed from the overload if the elec-

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trical current is to continue to flow safely. It seems to me that many of us need circuit breakers for the way we live our lives. If you’re living a harried, pressured, stressed life, you most likely have an overloaded circuit yourself. If you didn’t have so much to do, you wouldn’t be so stressed about the delivery being late. If you weren’t so stressed, you wouldn’t be so nervous about that upcoming event. If you weren’t so nervous, you wouldn’t be so irritable with your partner’s inconsiderate remark. If you weren’t so irritable with your partner, you wouldn’t have this pounding headache? You get the picture? Too bad that we too don’t have circuit breakers built into our systems to alert us of our overload. Or, maybe we do, yet choose to ignore them? For isn’t chronic fatigue and stress a way your body is telling you, “Stop! You’re doing damage to me; treat me better or I won’t be able to funcapadin tion!” Isn’t chronic worry and irritability a way your mind is telling you, “You can’t continue to live like this anymore; you must make a change!” Isn’t chronic arguing and negativity a way your relationship is telling you, “It’s not working. We need to find a better way to be with one another!” Gradually and unwittingly, many of us have overloaded our lives. Though we receive warning signals that alert us to the danger, often we ignore them, considering them a nuisance. Yet, we ignore them at our own peril. For warning signals, like circuit breakers, are designed to protect us from serious damage. Just attending to the immediate problem without changing how you live, is a way to do permanent damage to your mind, body and relationships. I hope you’re wise enough not to let that happen.

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ABANDONED DOmEstic wAtER fowl have been found in Bellmore and Merrick this summer. Buff geese were found chained to a fence in Merrick. recovering a whole flock of Peking ducks in Bellmore, a few of which had bumble foot, a bacterial infection that occurs on the feet of birds. In Merrick, three buff geese were recovered from a home, when Humane Long Island received word from the Nassau County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals that someone found them chained to a fence. The geese suffered bruising on their legs, and their

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wings were butchered, DiLeonardo said. “They’re not flighted birds,” he said. “There’s no point in trimming their wings.” How birds like the rescued water fowl end up at people’s homes is not a mystery. Tractor Supply Company, a chain of home improvement stores that has locations in Suffolk County, sells ducklings. People may wish to obtain them as pets, DiLeonardo said, or for photo shoots

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According to John DiLeonardo, an anthrozoologist who runs Humane Long Island, the abandonment of domestic water fowl is always an issue on Long Island. This summer, however, BellmoreMerrick seems to be a hotspot for reports of injured birds, that are not meant for life in the wild. Humane Long Island is the leading animal advocacy group on Long Island, and campaigns for animal rights from Manhattan to Montauk. The group regularly rescues and aids all types of animals, including domestic water fowl — species of birds and geese that are not a standard a wild bird, such as a Canada goose or mallard duck. In the Town of Hempstead, one can not legally own or house domestic water fowl. “They’re as different from wild ducks as a house cat is from a tiger,” DiLeonardo said. Compared to a wild duck or geese, domestic water fowl are usually larger and have very different feather colors, such as white, which make them prone to predators. DiLeonardo said Humane Long Island received a photo of a Peking duck in Bellmore, a large, white bird that is normally bred to be eaten. The duck had a bone infection, which likely started as a cut on its foot, that became a staph infection before it spread to the bone. DiLeonardo added Humane Long Island ended up

around Easter, and then eventually release them back into the wild. Additionally, classroom projects in schools that involve hatching and raising ducklings are another major cause for domestic water fowl being released. “They mean well,” DiLeonardo said of people setting ducks free. “But they do not realize they can’t survive.” Legally, stores are not allowed to sell ducklings in groups of less then 6 if the birds are under two-months-old, because the ducklings can, and oftentimes will, imprint on their human caretakers. Humane Long Island has cracked down on places that do not follow this rule. Birds that come from places like Tractor Supply Company are products of factory farms, where thousands of birds are kept in close quarters, where disease can spread. “We want to shine a spotlight on this,” DiLeonardo said. “A way to protect these animals is by not doing school hatching projects and by not supporting these businesses that are keeping these animals like this.” For people who live in Bellmore or Merrick, or any hamlet in the Town of Hempstead, DiLeonardo said if people see ducks or geese that are larger, unusually colored, overly friendly, and not capable of flight, they may be domestic water fowl. To get help, contact Humane Long Island via their website, humanelongisland.org, and stay with the animal until help arrives.

BELLMORE HERALD — July 21, 2022

By JORDAN VALLONE

July 21, 2022 — BELLMORE HERALD

Your Neighborhood

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Antigone Rising

The all female, alt-country rock band is ready to entertain their audience with soaring three-part harmonies and vivacious show, Friday, July 22, at 8 p.m., at Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, Eisenhower Park, East Meadow. Catapulted into the national spotlight in 2005 with a groundbreaking major label debut that landed them in the top 20 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart, the ladies have boldly staked their place as a rock/country force. As always, bring seating. For information, visit NassauCcountyNY.gov/parks.

July 24 Seasonal Sounds Enjoy the glorious grounds of Old Westbury Gardens and listen to some stirring sounds with the duo of guitarist Christopher Gotzen-Berg and cellist Suzanne Mueller, Sunday, July 24, 3 p.m. They present an eclectic program of classical and contemporary duets and solos. Free with Gardens’ admission. The Barn at Orchard Hill, Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Rd., Old Westbury. For information contact (516) 333-0048 or visit OldWestburyGardens.org.

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 22, Drive, The Cars Tribute Band, will be at the library for a 7 p.m. show. 1551 Newbridge Road, North Bellmore. Attendees are asked to bring their own chairs and blankets, and a non-perishable food donation to support a local charity. The library’s Facebook page and website will be updated to convey the most up to date information.

AR Workshop – Christmas in July

Flea Market Precious Pollinators Street Food Sunday Marketplace

Weekly Car Show in Bellmore

Visit the Merrick Train Station every Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for a day of great treats and vendors, brought to you by the Merrick Chamber of Commerce. If interested in joining in on the fun, please visit FoodTruckFridayPeople.com.

The Bellmore Chamber of Commerce’s weekly car show takes place every Friday through Oct. 7. Admission is free for pedestrians, and entry fees for cars are $5 per vehicle. The car show runs from 6 pm to 10 pm, in the Bellmore Long Island Railroad parking lot.

Bring the kids to Long Island Children’s Museum to learn about the pollinating so important to our natural word, Saturday, July 23 12-2 p.m. Among the fascinating facts to be discovered: More than 75 percent of flowering plants and 150 varieties of common food crops on on pollinators. make a beautiful garden scene, complete with a busy pollinator of your own. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. (516) 224-5800 or LICM.org.

The Bellmore Lions Club in partnership with Congregation Beth Ohr is back hosting their summer flea markets. The market will be open on July 24 at 8 a.m., in the Bellmore Long Island Rail Road lot, directly across Sunrise Highway from King Kullen. Come down to shop from various local vendors. To become a vendor, or with any questions, please call (516) 783-1471, or email bellmorelionsclub@gmail.com.

July 23

Mindful mornings Practice the “art” of looking at art at Nassau County Museum of Art, Wednesday, July 27, 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 Aug. 3. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. (516) 484-9337 or NassauMuseum.org.

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Character Visit The Bellmore Memorial Library welcomes Abby Cadabby from Sesame Street. Stop by the library on July 26 to sing, dance and take photos. This event is for children ages 5 and under. It will take place in the community room, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. 2288 Bedford Ave., Bellmore. Visit BellmoreLibrary.org to register.

Max Dolcelli – Comedy Performance at the Brokerage Stop by the Brokerage in Bellmore on July 23 for a comedy performance by Max Dolcelli. Open to ages 16 and older, doors open at 5 p.m., and the show starts at 7. Dolcelli, who has appeared everywhere, from comedy festivals in the U.S. and Canada, to casinos and clubs in Las Vegas and Atlantic City, is ready to take the stage in Bellmore. 2797 Merrick Road, Bellmore. Tickets, which cost $22, are available online at Brokerage. govs.com.

Visit the AR Workshop for the second most wonderful time of the year on July 24. Choose from many Christmas designs to make one of their many, popular products. Sign up online at Arworkshop.com. Select a project type and complete the checkout process to register. Pricing is subject to project selection. 2930 Merrick Rd., Bellmore from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m..

Neighborhood farm stand 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.

Defensive Driving Course Do you want to learn how to be a safer driver? Visit the Merrick Library on July 28 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and join The Empire Safety Council for tips and techniques for reducing collisions. Please make checks payable to Empire Safety Council. Registration will only take place in person at the library. 2279 Merrick Ave., Merrick. Visit MerrickLibrary.org. .

STEPPING OUT

glides onto the ice

By Karen Bloom

irque du Soleil is acclaimed for pushing the boundaries of performance. Now they’re doing it on the ice, blending circus arts and ice skating. Their latest tour, which arrives at UBS Arena in Elmont this weekend — Thursday, July 21 through Sunday, 24 — is a first for Cirque du Soleil, which has been creating spectacles for over 40 years. “Crystal,” as the show is called, takes audiences on a journey into a whimsical frozen playground where skating mingles with acrobatics and aerial feats. The narrative follows the heroine — Crystal — who feels misunderstood and out of sync with herself, in this coming-of-age tale from Cirque’s creative team, developed by Shana Carroll and Sébastien Soldevila. “There are many layers within it,” Artistic Director Rob Tannion says. “It’s not an outcome where everything is happy, but it’s fulfilling in that we go on a journey with her. There’s a beautiful message within the show and at the same time, visually stunning, and if you’re looking to be thrilled by the acrobatics and technical precision of the skaters, you will be.” It was a challenging production for the company, which began rehearsing in 2017, to translate the acrobats’ movements from their usual surface to the ice, while adding skaters into the mix. “Our goal was to engage the Cirque people and cross over and bring in skating of all forms. And at the same time maintain our style,” says Tannion. “We were going from our world on a hard floor to bring the same skill set on ice. And we did that to great success. We’ve been able to combine multiple genres and put on a show that has a lot of life and breadth.” All with Cirque du Soleil’s trademark aesthetic: Extravagant visuals, costuming and a lively soundtrack that seamlessly blends popular music like Béyonce’s ‘Halo,’ U2’s ‘Beautiful Day’ and Sia’s ‘Chandelier’ with Cirque’s signature sound. The 43-person cast features 19 skaters, including former Olympians and extreme skaters. “There’s much to enjoy on

multiple levels,” Tannion adds. No matter how clichéd it sounds, he says,” it’s a show for everyone.” Audiences experience what Tannion describes as many “hold your breath” moments throughout the two-and-halfhours: pole and trapeze acts, juggling, singles and pairs ﬁgure skating, fastpaced speed skating, and even some hockey action. “It all comes together with what Cirque does so well, playing with the sensation of risk,” says Tannion. “It’s a really action-packed, visually-packed, emotion-packed couple of hours.” For additional information and to purchase tickets, visit UBSArena.com.

Kids can make, view and talk about art all summer long with four Indigenous artists at Long Island Children’s Museum. Toyuskanash, the Algonquin word for ‘bridges,’ brings together artists from the Shinnecock Nation to explore how they bridge traditional and contemporary culture and bridge gaps in history and knowledge with surrounding communities. The exhibit showcases the artwork of ﬁne art photographer Jeremy Dennis, painter and tradition bearer Denise Silva-Dennis, beadwork appliqué and ribbon work artist Tohanash Tarrant and painter David Bunn Martine. Each artist’s creative process is highlighted during two-week residencies including artist-led workshops and daily activities for visitors led by museum staff members. Through Sunday, Sept. 4. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. For more information, call (516) 224-5800 or visit LICM.org.

Music of Impressionism Join Maestro David Bernard and his virtuoso musicians for an art-inspired performance at Nassau County Museum of Art. They present works by Debussy, Ravel, Franck and other French composers who were part of the Impressionist group, often creating compositions with speciﬁc paintings in mind. The lush orchestral sound of these beloved works, performed outdoors (or in the tent if the weather does not cooperate) are the perfect complement to the colorful paintings inside the building. Also take the time to explore ‘Other Worlds Than This,’ the just-opened exhibition, and, of course, stroll the grounds, including the Sculpture Garden.

Photos courtesy Matt Beard

Top left: Crystal, the eccentric heroine, sees a reflection of herself. Top right: Wearing mics on their skates, four skaters showcase their technical prowess. Bottom right: The jugglers are joined by groups of skaters and acrobats.

Sunday, July 24, 3 p.m. Free for members; $20 for nonmembers, includes museum admission. Nassau County Museum of Art, One Museum Drive, (off Northern Boulevard), Roslyn Harbor. For information call (516) 484-9338 or visit NassauMuseum.org.

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THE WEEKLY LIST: LONG ISLAND’S BEST BARS, BREWS, BURGERS & BBQ W IN NER

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BEST SPORTS BAR: Michael’s Billiards 4310 Austin Blvd, Island Park, NY 11558 (516) 548-7707 www.michaelsbilliardsny.com

BEST BREWERY: Barrier Brewing Co. 3001 New St, Unit A2, Oceanside, NY 11572 (516) 594-1028 www.barrierbrewing.com

BEST BBQ: Backyard Barbeque 300 Woodcleft Ave, Freeport, NY 11520 (516) 771-4227 www.bbqonthemile.com

Pool, darts, food, drinks, and big screens — all the ingredients for a good time. Michael’s Billiards is the perfect location to catch the game or be a part of one by joining an APA league or dart team. You can even start your own league with friends or family and make it a tradition. Have a classic night and make great memories!

South Shore’s Barrier Brewing Co. made their first batch in June 2010 and since then have grown to produce numerous brands and styles of beer available in cans, bottles, or draft. Plus, they offer specialty releases exclusive only to the brewery’s tasting room. Discover the art of brewing beer with each sip, and admire the incredible, colorful artwork that goes with each label. The beer garden, and 3rd Rail Food Truck is open from Wednesday to Sunday; but Barrier Tap Room is open daily for curbside or takeout.

Specialty summer frozen lemonade cocktails, BBQ, and blues, the Backyard Barbecue is a place for adults to wind down, have fun, and enjoy this wild ride we call life. Fresh ingredients, house-made pickled products, and a whole lot of love, passion, and dedication goes into their home-style cooking. Come in for events, happy hours, sports viewing, or just for a good time and great food.

BEST PUB: Shine’s Bar 55 California St, Long Beach, NY (516) 432-9248 www.shinesbar.com

BEST BAR/BEST HAPPY HOUR: Brixx and Barley 152 W Park Ave, Long Beach, NY 11561 (516) 544-4511 www.brixxandbarley.com

BEST PRETZEL: Philly Pretzel Factory 2647 Jerusalem Ave, Bellmore, NY 11710 (516) 679-3000 www.phillypretzelfactory.com

Shine’s has been around since 1912, continuously serving its customers. Considered the oldest bar on the beach, Shine’s is a part of the stunning Long Beach community and treats everyone like family. This familyfriendly pub welcomes all for laughs, drinks, and food. Participate in one of the many events they host such as toy drives. Stop in, grab a beer, snatch some Shine’s merch, and relax.

Established in 2014, Brixx and Barley is the gastro-pub dream turned reality for Frank and Rich Cammarata and Anthony Millwater. Brixx represents the brick oven used to make pizza and barely represents craft beer, which is in constant rotation to accommodate each guest’s differing preferences. Try Brixx and Barley’s high-end healthy pub food, come in for lunch, dinner, brunch, or the bar and pizza — open late. They also have a full vegan menu, support local farmers and sustainable seafood year round.

Fluffy, salty, warm pretzels, with cheesy sauce, but that’s not all! They’ve taken a fun twist on American classics: Philly Pretzel Factory offers mini cheeseburgers and minidogs, wrapped in their buttery pretzel dough. Get dippin’ in spicy mustard, nacho cheese, honey mustard and more; or to satisfy that sweet tooth try buttercream or brownie batter dip. What better combo than pretzels and beer, so grab a tray for your parties or summer gatherings.

BEST PLACE TO BUY BEER/BEVERAGE CENTER: McBreen’s Beverage 79 Sunrise Hwy, Lynbrook, NY 11563 (516) 887-7658 www.mcbreensbeverage.com

BEST LONG ISLAND CRAFT BEER: Bright Eye Beer Co. 50 W Park Ave, Long Beach, NY 11561 (516) 543-5736 www.brighteyebeerco.com

BEST BURGER: American Burgers 326A Sunrise Hwy, Rockville Centre, NY 11570 (516) 766-2227 www.americanburgersrvc.com

Located on the Lynbrook and Rockville Centre border, this is your one-stop-shop for all your liquor, beer, wine, and more! With so many selections, you’ll find something to suit everyone’s taste and with great discounts and prices, you’ll be able to stock up. They also offer delivery and curbside pickup for your convenience. Whether you’re looking to fill the cooler for the beach or hit the club with a bottle, McBreen’s has got you covered.

Long Beach’s first craft brewery and taproom, Bright Eye Beer Co., has been happily serving the community since 2020! They host fun events such as live music, beer releases, tie dye nights and so much more in addition to their tasty craft brews. View their art gallery with delightful works of art available for purchase. Order online and pick up Tuesday-Sunday during select times so you can take the fun home!

For over 22 years, family-owned American Burgers of RVC hasn’t changed their burger-style that the community has grown to love. The old school ambiance of the restaurant takes you back in time, admiring the celebrity photos and car license plates from each U.S. state. When they first opened in 1998, there were four kinds of burgers; now, there are over 50 different styles of burger to choose from — with vegetarian options on the menu as well such as veggie burgers and more!

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Aspiring Eagle Scout restores memorial grounds the names stand out, and then add a coat of lacquer to preserve the work. Though it is a detailed, multi-step process, Spinner said he didn’t mind doing the work. “For me,” he said, “it’s a labor of love.” “It worked out beautifully,” Glick said of the project. “This is something that is a great community effort.” Baker said he was looped into the project because of the Historical Society’s proposal for the property. The library is

owned by the Merrick Union Free School District, and anything done to the building or its grounds requires the permission of the district superintendent, Dominick Palma. But the credit for the memorial restoration, Baker said, goes to Goldstein and the JWV. “There’s been a lot of compliments from residents,” Baker said. “They’ve never seen it look so clean. That building is coming alive.” As the work of restoring the plaque wraps up, Glick said that in the future,

Public Notices

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB AS OWNER TRUSTEE OF THE RESIDENTIAL CREDIT OPPORTUNITIES TRUST V-C, Plaintiff, vs. PATRICIA COSTA, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on October 2, 2019 and Order Extending Sale Deadline and Other Relief duly entered on March 9, 2022, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on August 23, 2022 at 2:30 p.m., premises known as 721 Farmers Avenue, Bellmore, NY 11710. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 63, Block 266 and Lots 130-131. Approximate amount of judgment is $390,009.57 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #14-6224. This foreclosure sale will be held on the north side steps of the Courthouse, rain or shine. COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed at the foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the Court Appointed Referee will cancel the sale. Ellen Durst, Esq., Referee Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Firm File No. 202060 132925 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, REVERSE MORTGAGE FUNDING, LLC, Plaintiff, vs. ALICE BLUMLEIN, ET AL., Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on November 8, 2018, and an Order Extending Time to conduct Foreclosure Auction and Amending the Caption duly entered on March 17, 2022. I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on August 22, 2022 at 2:00 pm, premises known as 1470 Coolidge Street, North Bellmore, NY 11710. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 56, Block 210 and Lot 38. Approximate amount of judgment is $380,016.07 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 13908-2013. This foreclosure sale will be held on the North Side Steps of the Courthouse, rain or shine. COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed at the foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the Court Appointed Referee will cancel the sale. John G. Marks, Esq., Referee Greenspoon Marder, 590 Madison Avenue, Suite 1800, New York, NY 10022, Attorneys for Plaintiff 132923 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to Article 9 of the New York State Constitution, the provisions of the Town Law and Municipal Home Rule of the State of New York, both as amended, a public hearing will be held in the Town Meeting Pavilion, Hempstead Town Hall, 1 Washington Street, Hempstead, New York, on the 2nd day of August, 2022, at 10:30 o’clock in the forenoon of that day to consider the

enactment of a local law to amend Section 197-5 of the code of the Town of Hempstead to INCLUDE “ARTERIAL STOPS” at the following locations: ELMONT EMPORIA AVENUE (TH 255/22) STOP - all traffic traveling eastbound on Atherton Avenue shall come to a full stop. EMPORIA AVENUE (TH 255/22) STOP - all traffic traveling westbound on Atherton Avenue shall come to a full stop. DEPAUL STREET (TH 279/22) STOP - all traffic traveling northbound on Robert Avenue shall come to a full stop. DEPAUL STREET (TH 279/22) STOP - all traffic traveling northbound on John Avenue shall come to a full stop. ISLAND PARK ISLAND PARKWAY SOUTH (TH 282/22) STOP all traffic traveling southbound on Washington Avenue shall come to a full stop. ISLAND PARKWAY SOUTH (TH 282/22) STOP All traffic traveling southbound of Jefferson Avenue shall come to a full stop. ISLAND PARKWAY SOUTH (TH 282/22) STOP all traffic traveling northbound on Sheridan Place shall come to a full stop. LEVITTOWN SWAN LANE (TH 268/22) STOP - all traffic traveling northbound on Water Lane north shall come to a full stop. MERRICK MEADOWBROOK ROAD (TH 269/22) STOP all traffic traveling eastbound on James Street shall come to a full stop. NORTH BELLMORE NEW YORK AVENUE (TH 254/22) STOP all traffic traveling eastbound on Lincoln Boulevard shall come to a full stop. NEW YORK AVENUE (TH 254/22) STOP -

all traffic traveling westbound on Lincoln Boulevard shall come to a full stop. LINCOLN BOULEVARD (TH 254/22) STOP all traffic traveling northbound on Roosevelt Avenue shall come to a full stop. OCEANSIDE ROYAL AVENUE (TH 277/22) STOP - all traffic traveling westbound on Anchor Avenue shall come to a full stop.ROYAL AVENUE (TH 277/22) STOP - all traffic traveling eastbound on River Street shall come to a full stop. SEAFORD LAWRENCE ROAD (TH 260/22) STOP - all traffic traveling northbound on Harriad Drive west shall come to a full stop. SOUTH HEMPSTEAD BEECH STREET (TH 253/22) STOP - all traffic traveling southbound on Maple Avenue shall come to a full stop. BEECH STREET (TH 253/22) STOP - all traffic traveling northbound on Maple Avenue shall come to a full stop. WESTBURY FIELD LANE (TH 276/22) STOP - all traffic traveling eastbound on Murray Drive shall come to a full stop. FIELD LANE (TH 276/22) STOP - all traffic traveling westbound on Murray Drive shall come to a full stop. ALL PERSONS INTERESTED shall have an opportunity to be heard on said proposal at the time and place aforesaid. Dated: July 19, 2022 Hempstead, New York BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD DONALD X. CLAVIN, JR. KATE MURRAY Supervisor Town Clerk 132895 PUBLIC AND LEGAL NOTICES… Printed in this publication can be found online. To search by publication name, go to: www.newyorkpublicnotices.com TO PLACE AND AD CALL 516-569-4000 x 232

he’d like to try and find residents who are descendents of the 44 men and women whose names are on the plaque. Though his project has been completed, Goldstein is not yet officially an Eagle Scout yet. He is required to create an Eagle Binder, which includes a full write-up of the work that was done, and have it evaluated by an Eagle Board of Review before the project can be certified by the national Boy Scout office. Goldstein said he was unsure when he would receive official word. For now, he said, he is just happy to have made a difference in his community. “It was nice to see the community restore a memorial,” Goldstein said. “It may not be a huge project, but it has a lot of sentimental value to people like Gary and the Jewish War Veterans, who’ve put their life on the line for this country.” The original Merrick Library, and the restored memorial, are at 2369 Merrick Ave. in Merrick.

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eriC spinner power-washed the rock that holds the plaque to remove mold, moss and patina, a green film that forms naturally on copper or brass.

Brandon Goldstein, 16, a Boy Scout who is working on his Eagle rank, worked with Jewish War Veterans Post 652 to revive the marker. Above, the memorial in February, left, and after the restoration, right. the Grounds surroundinG the memorial were cleaned earlier this month. Goldstein worked with his troop, family and friends to create a rock garden, remove garbage, and lay new mulch.

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ith all the media hype about sharks these days, our thoughts went to the late Peter Benchley, who wrote many books during his life, but who will be best remembered for his best-seller, “Jaws,” about a series of shark attacks in the small beach town of Amity, whose residents became terrified of the big fish. The film also frightened audiences around the world, becoming the blockbuster summer movie of 1975. Benchley, who had quit his job as a speechwriter for JAMEs President Lyndon when he BERnsTEin Johnson was in his late 20s, became a millionaire after “Jaws” was published and became a movie starring Roy Scheider as Sheriff Martin Brody, a good guy who wants to warn the town about the roving shark, and Murray Hamilton as Mayor Larry Vaughn, who worries more about losing tourist revenue than about sharks. Movie theaters were packed and sharks were the talk of that long-ago summer. Benchley became something of

a folk hero. The book sold more than 10 million copies. What did Benchley think? He regretted writing the book. In 2000, in an interview with the Animal Attack Files, Benchley said, “What I now know, which wasn’t known when I wrote ‘Jaws,’ is that there is no such thing as a rogue shark which develops a taste for human flesh.” “No one appreciates how vulnerable they are to destruction,” he added. Benchley’s shark-hunter character, Quint, is thought to have been based on the career of Frank Mundus, a Montauk-based charter captain who killed whales merely for chum and harpooned sharks, a practice that is outlawed today. In the last few years of his life, Mundus became a shark conservationist. So did Benchley, who spent his later years trying to persuade people that sharks weren’t necessarily out to get them, that they had a purpose in nature, and that, most of all, shark attacks were extremely rare, despite all the television broadcasts about them, which often borrowed the theme from “Jaws.” In another interview, Benchley said,

“For all their power, they are amazingly fragile. Sharks are no longer the villains. They are the victims.” According to Ocearch, a nonprofit that is dedicated to researching great white sharks and other large sea predators, the odds of dying in a shark attack are 1 in 3.7 million. Hundreds of sharks are killed each year, according to the organization. Christopher Paparo, manager of the school of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences at the State University at Stony Brook, noted that there are more than 1,000 fatal car accidents in New York state per year. There is a better chance of being injured in an auto accident, Paparo said, than of even seeing a shark. Still, all the experts warn that sharks are not to be taken lightly. Beachgoers are warned to swim only in waters where there is a lifeguard, to always swim with others, to avoid wearing shiny objects in the water that may attract sharks and, if they see bunker, which sharks eat, to stay out of the water until the bunker pass. “I wouldn’t like to be bit by a shark,” Paparo said.

e later learned that there’s no such thing as a rogue humanseeking shark.

There have been reports of several shark bites and sightings off Nassau County’s South Shore. The television and radio reports tend toward the dramatic. In a paper in 2020 by Janey Sellars, a marine biology graduate from Exeter University, the media take a big hit for their coverage of sharks. “With recent technological advances,” Sellars wrote, “the media is now able to reach more people and influence the relationship (between human and sharks) by framing stories and twisting the truth to give sharks a bad name.” “Once regarded as a valuable and elusive creature, they are now perceived as ocean monsters,” Sellars added. “It is an issue that has only increased with time and is likely to continue as human and shark populations continue to overlap.” Benchley, who was the first-ever host of “Shark Week,” Discovery Channel’s celebration of the big fish, may have put it best: “The shark in an updated ‘Jaws’ could not be the villain; it would have to be written as the victim, for worldwide, sharks are much more the oppressed than the oppressors.” James Bernstein is the editor of the Long Beach Herald. Comments? JBernstein@ liherald.com.

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he screams and cursing coming from the Oval Office on Dec. 18, 2020, were the sound track to an attempted coup. According to former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson and other witnesses who have testified before the Jan. 6 congressional committee, various fringe Trump supporters, including Sydney Powell, Rudy Giuliani and Michael Flynn, gathered to encourage the soon-to-be former president to keep contesting the election results, maybe commandeer the voting RAnDi machines, maybe KREiss declare a national emergency. Trump was all ears. White House aides, some of whom have testified, were appalled by the spectacle of screaming, foul language and bizarre conspiracy theories bouncing off the walls. Alcohol flowed. That was Dec. 18. A few hours later, when the meeting broke up, Trump tweeted about an upcoming gathering at the Capitol on Jan. 6 that promised to be “wild.” According to published reports and testimony at the Jan. 6 hearings, Giuliani had to be escort-

ed out the White House to be sure he actually left. Apparently when the president breaks all the rules, it gives others permission to exceed their power, cross boundaries, pander to violent fringe groups and traffic in disinformation. The Trump presidency was rotten, and the stench came from the top. I think about the disgrace of it all, the absence of decorum and respect for the office of the president. I think, too, of the principled, high-minded individuals who have walked those halls and sat at the president’s desk. Trump and his extremist pals have sullied the space in an unprecedented way. If their delusional and illegal suggestions had been taken, it could have brought down our government. It certainly has changed our America. I think about all this from an Airbnb house in Maine, down the block from a small cemetery dating back to 1792. That was 16 years after the signing of the Declaration of Independence; the Revolutionary War had ended just nine years earlier. The Constitutional Convention took place in the summer of 1787, so in 1792, when people were settled in this area, the Con-

stitution was a freshly minted document, only 5 years old. This area feels like early America, plain clapboard houses flying the Stars and Stripes, simple plantings and rock walls and stone boundaries. It isn’t difficult at all to walk down this road and imagine how it looked over 200 years ago. I feel connected here to all that is basic and good about our beginnings. It didn’t take long, however, for news of the “unhinged” meeting in the Trump White House in December 2020, to reach me. We’re on vacation, but I can’t tune out the Jan. 6 hearings, which are investigating the attempted insurrection. It feels like a civic responsibility. As witnesses come forward and speak to the misinformation, erratic behavior and unprincipled tactics of Trump’s coterie, I realize it isn’t just the rules and laws of democracy that are being undone — it is its very spirit. The people Trump brought into the Oval Office to advise him in December 2020 are the misfits, the pardoned felons, the purveyors of disproved conspiracy theories. They are the dregs, and they sat where, over time, Churchill and de Gaulle

hat might’ve happened on Dec. 18, 2020, if we’d been attacked?

and popes and the king and queen of England and Gorbachev and Rabin once sat. Other presidents sat there, too, some better than others, but no one as amoral and undignified as Trump. That the likes of Giuliani and Powell and Flynn could have access to a president is unconscionable. That they could proffer unproven conspiracy theories and advocate against a legitimately elected new president speaks to the unraveling of our democracy. The “unhinged” Dec. 18 meeting in the Oval Office went on for hours, according to witnesses. I wonder what would have happened if, while theories of Venezuelan interference in the election were being discussed, our country had been attacked. What if a missile had taken out New York City or a cyberattack had brought down our electrical grid? What if our water supplies had been poisoned or a killer bug had been let loose in the subways? What if ? Who would have made the decisions that would lead us in a moment of crisis? Who would have inspired the faith of the people and demonstrated the gravitas and good sense to find a path forward? That Dec. 18 meeting was gross and shocking and dangerous in so many ways. I hope the Biden team cleaned the carpets and aired out the room. Copyright 2022 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be reached at randik3@aol.com.

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road trip in a yellow Volkswagen Microbus so a young girl, played by Abigail Breslin, could compete in a beauty pageant. The plight of a man looking for his wife’s murderer, while unable to make long-term memories, in a story told in reverse, starring Guy Pearce. What it was like to grow up in Texas, a story told over nine years, allowing its young protagonist, played by Ellar Coltrane, to literally grow up in front of the cameras. Racial tensions at a fictional Ivy League school exposed, thanks to an extraordinary, can’t-miss performance by Tessa Thompson. We’ve seen, or at least heard of, all these films — “Little Miss Sunshine,” “Memento,” “Boyhood,” “Dear White People.” They have joined countless others that have not only provided a little bit of escape from our daily lives, but have stayed with us. And maybe even made us think. But none of these films would have even been part of the conversation if it weren’t for film festivals. It’s not Cannes or Sundance, but the Long Island International Film Festival — or LIIFE, as we all know it — is one of hundreds of such festivals across the

country and around the world that give filmmakers from all walks of life a chance to be seen. And maybe even to be remembered. And it’s that very reason why it’s important that we continue to support such festivals, not just with some of our county dollars, but maybe a few of our own, too. You don’t have to look any further than Michael and Michayla Scully, the fatherdaughter team that pieced together the dramedy “Montauk 77” with nothing more than $30,000 and a dream. They put together a small crew to film the pair as a ridehail driver and young teenaged passenger at the height of the coronavirus pandemic, and put together a film that delighted audiences at Bellmore Movies & Showplace last week. Their dream is to have their film available on a streaming service near you (and they will) — something that wouldn’t even be remotely possible if it weren’t for film festivals like LIIFE. American film studios produce several hundred movies every year, but when you include independent filmmakers who have nowhere near the financial resources of these behemoths, we get well over a thousand — maybe two. Each year. Film festivals like LIIFE are labors of

love, with the only real reward to put productions on the screen we may not otherwise see. The hard work of people like Debra Markowitz and both Henry and Anne Stampfel can’t be — and shouldn’t be — ignored. When LIIFE started 25 years ago, most filmmakers had to choose between making a run for theaters or going directly to DVD. Today the distribution model is wide, from streaming to cable to just about anything. And it’s exciting. In fact, one might say, why do we need film festivals when someone with something worth seeing could turn to something like YouTube to get exposure on their own? But it’s really not that easy. Even after the long hours, days, weeks and months that went into making a film are over, their creators are tasked with finding venue after venue to showcase their work, hoping they can poke their head above so many others seeking the same thing. LIIFE is over for this year, but in just a few weeks, Markowitz and the Stampfels will be back at it again, planning for next year. And they’ll be waiting for you — maybe with the next “Blair Witch Project.” Or the next “Precious.” Or maybe even the next “Montauk 77.”

In keeping with protecting our residents with the most up to date equipment, we have retired the Lafrance pumper truck which was in service for almost 22 years. We have acquired a Pumper Truck from Hendrikson, a leader in the field to ensure the immediacy and safety of our residents. Since Super Storm Sandy, we have replaced the full fleet of Departmental Fire Trucks. Always mindful of the bottom line, the initial truck has been paid

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letters Island Park Mayor Michael McGinty To the Editor: I write today to give an update on our Island Park Fire Department resiliency and hardening project. This important project was funded through the New York State Governor’s Office of Storm Recovery in the amount of a 1.65 Million dollar grant. The project includes the installation of an elevator, raising and updating the plumbing, and includes an addition of another Bay to the North. This is the first reconstruction and rehabilitation effort for the Island Park Fire Department since 1976. My Board of Trustees stand with me, and stand with our community knowing the Island Park Fire Department is the soul of our great Village and I would like to thank Deputy Mayor Matthew Graci, Trustee Barbara VolpeRied, Irene Naudus, and Robert Tice for their valiant efforts on behalf of the Island Park Fire Department. Securing these grants has been an enormous and challenging effort. Super Storm Sandy changed the landscape for us, it was an absolute necessity to ensure our Fire Department had every resource possible which is vital to protect and serve our village and her residents. There has never been a time when the Island Park Fire Department didn’t answer the call to serve and protect.

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everal years ago, the board of directors of Nassau University Medical Center approved spending nearly $8 million to build new executive offices on the 19th floor of the hospital, with unobstructed views of the Manhattan skyline. Today, that infamous decision serves as a reminder that a hospital doesn’t exist to serve politicians and executives. Everything we do must be focused on the needs of our patients, their families, and employees. NUMC is Long Island’s only Level One trauma cenMatthew J. ter, and with that comes BRUDeRMaN distinction a responsibility to serve the most diverse patient population in our area. Our goal must be to ensure that everyone who walks through the doors of our facility is treated with the dignity, respect and care they deserve. No matter what community or background patients come from, they should have confidence that NUMC will provide them with the best possible care. Everyone should be a VIP. For too long the hospital’s reputation suffered because of poor planning and decision-making. Our fantastic doctors

and exceptional staff have long needed better support. County Executive Bruce Blakeman selected me not just to lead NUMC but also to fix this critically important institution for our community. Together with CEO Dr. Anthony Boutin and our outstanding team, we’re doing it. We’re putting people and patients first again. In just the past three months, we’ve begun plotting a new course for the hospital. We’ve reopened Long Island’s only multichamber hyperbaric unit to treat burn victims, carbon monoxide poisoning and decompression sickness — the bends. The unit can also be used for wound management, bone infections, and radiation tissue damage. It was closed for years due to red tape, but was recertified, and it is again available 24/7 for emergency use as well as regular patient treatment. Community members have asked for a cardiac catheterization lab at the hospital for some time now, and we should have some exciting news on that front soon. Cardiac catheterization services are critically important to our ability to handle emergency conditions and save lives. Their addition will be a significant benefit for the community. NUMC cares for patients regardless of their ability to pay, but that doesn’t mean

n just the past three months, the hospital has begun plotting a new course.

LetteRS yet to come. Stay tuned for one of the greatest revitalizations in the history of our Village, and a true renaissance continues. We are Island Parkers. We stand together! Sincerely, MAyOr MICHAEL MCGINTy

Which prayers are protected? To the Editor: On June 27, in a 6-3 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the Constitution protects the right of a school coach to pray in public on an athletic field during the school day in the presence of students — members of the team he coaches. Writing for the majority — the court’s six conservative members — Justice Neil M. Gorsuch asserted that the First Amendment offers that protection. “respect for religious expressions is indispensable to life in a free and diverse republic — whether those expressions take place in a sanctuary or on a field, and whether they manifest through the spoken word or a bowed

the hospital can’t have cutting-edge technology and treatment. In May, NUMC hired neurosurgeon Dr. David Weintraub, formerly of Northwell Health, who will head a new department of neurosciences. This will be a major growth area for NUMC, expanding our capabilities to include first-class treatments for spine, brain and nerve conditions. Also, in the coming weeks, we’ll begin renovating a number of key patient and visitor-facing spaces that have long needed upgrading. We are redesigning our emergency room entrance to improve access for ambulances. We’re going to do a better job of communicating with residents about our services and preventive care as well. Starting this summer, we’ll be launching a social media campaign in both English and Spanish that will involve every department at the hospital to inform the public about living healthier. We’ve named a new interim chief medical officer, Dr. Grace Ting, whose more than 30 years of experience will help improve patient care and better advocate for our physicians’ needs. We’re also putting a new emphasis on our extraordinary employees, working to attract outstanding new talent, and recognizing the care provided by our staff every day. Our

new employee recognition program begins this month. Another way we are putting people first is by ensuring the hospital’s longterm financial sustainability, with a comprehensive review of all financial standards and practices. In just its first week, our review uncovered more than $12 million in outstanding revenue the county owed the hospital. County Executive Blakeman promptly presented us with a check that cut our previous budget deficit significantly. We will announce a new financial management plan shortly. Our reviews have also uncovered potential fraud that led to the arrest of a former employee. While this kind of abuse is reprehensible, it underscored the need for a totally new approach to running the hospital. We launched a national search for a new chief financial officer, and will be making new efforts to increase revenue. A sound financial future for NUMC will mean more resources to reinvest in the hospital, its facilities, services and personnel. It’s an exciting time for us. With priorities that truly put patients and their families first, we’re going to make NUMC an even better, more modern medical center that people can trust for generations to come. Matthew J. Bruderman is the chairman of the Nassau University Medical Center board of directors.

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head,” he wrote. Justice Sonia Sotomayor, in her dissent, wrote that in such a situation, many students would undoubtedly feel pressure not only to listen to the coach’s prayers, but in some cases feel compelled to act as if they are in total agreement with his words. The coach in the case, Kennedy v. Bremerton School District, is a devout Christian. Because of his insistence on continuing his public prayers, the Bremerton, Washington, public school where he coached did not renew his contract, and his termination as a coach ultimately led to his case being heard by the Supreme Court. Would the court have agreed to hear the case if the coach had been a Muslim, intoning Muslim prayers on the athletic field? A Hindu, intoning Hindu prayers on the athletic field? A Buddhist? A Jain? A Sikh? A member of the Baha’i faith? A Druze? A follower of Confucius? A believer in Shintoism? A member of the Native American Church? I wonder. MIrIAM LEVINE HELBOK Bronx

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