East Meadow Herald 06-06-2024

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Courtesy Brad Shafran

east Meadow resident Brad Shafran, right, brought his 12-year-old son, Brody, to a cricket match in eisenhower park earlier this week. While they didn’t know much about the sport, the experience was memorable. above, the two with a Sri Lankan flag, which was one of the teams playing.

An international tournament in East Meadow’s backyard

By JoRDAN VAlloNE jvallone@liherald.com

While the vast majority of Nassau County residents may not know anything about cricket, their home is currently a world stage for the largest tournament in the sport: the International Cricket Committee T20 Men’s World Cup. East Meadow residents have watched the event’s stadium take shape over the past several months in Eisenhower Park, and now that the games are here, popular matches are expected to draw thousands of people into the heart of the county.

Fans have traveled from around the country — and the world — to watch their favorite teams take to the pitch, and locals are getting a look at the sport as well. Brad Shafran, of East Meadow, attended the first official game played in Nassau County with his 12-year-old son, Brody, on Monday. While they didn’t know much about the sport as they headed into the stadium, the experience was unique, and definitely one they won’t forget.

“I’m a very big sports fan,” Shafran told the Herald. “I teach tennis, diehard Islanders fan — it’s so much fun to go to sporting

As world cup continues, safety is a top priority

By JoRDAN VAlloNE jvallone@liherald.com

Three games have already been played at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium for the International Cricket Committee’s T20 World Cup, but the tournament is far from over on Long Island.

Five straight days of games will be played between June 7 and June 12, and strictly enforced road closures, park closures and security measures will remain in place.

It is truly a cooperative effort.

BRUcE Bl AkEMAN County Executive

County Executive Bruce Blakeman has called the event, which kicked off with a practice match on June 1, “the Super Bowl on steroids.” Along with law enforcement officials last week, he explained to news reporters what the county has been doing to provide safety for spectators and those who live and work in the general vicinity.

For over a year, the county has had “meetings and tabletop exercises,” Blakeman said, and taken every precaution and preparation necessary to host a major event.

The Nassau County Police Department, led by Commissioner Patrick Ryder, has worked closely with the Suffolk County Police Department, the NYPD, as well as local village departments, to ensure everyone is up to speed on safety procedures. The county has also worked closely with the FBI and Department of Homeland Security, along with other law enforcement, security and intelligence agencies, to prepare and plan for the world cup. Threats of all kinds happen in all counties, Blakeman said, and with an event of such magnitude occurring in the center of Nassau, everything is being taken seriously.

“There are the same procedures for every threat,” he said. “We track down all leads and make sure that we are on top of every situation that could possibly arise. To that end, we have taken many, many precautions (to make) sure that the stadium and surrounding Eisenhower Park are safe.”

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Most of Eisenhower closed through next week

departments in East Meadow and Uniondale have both provided ongoing assistance during the planning process and the tournament.

“It is truly a cooperative effort,” he said. “It is very gratifying that we have such high level law enforcement and homeland security professionals, as well as our health team. Our Nassau County Department of Health is actively involved. If I wasn’t sure that we were safe and secure, and that our health care measures were not in place, I would not do this.”

During past games, and future games, the county has requested that the Federal Aviation Administration place a no-fly zone over the stadium. Ryder said that no one would be allowed to fly droves over the stadium either.

As games continue through this weekend and early next week, several road closures will impact the area while games are being played.

Through June 12, Park Boulevard will be closed in both directions between 6:30 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Merrick Avenue will be closed in both directions between Hempstead Turnpike and Charles Lindbergh Boulevard, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Charles Lindbergh Boulevard will be closed eastbound at Earle Ovington Boulevard, from 4:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and James Doolittle Boulevard will be closed at Charles Lindbergh Bou-

Jordan Vallone/Herald as games continue for the international Cricket Committee’s t20 World Cup through June 12, safety is a priority. nassau County police Commissioner patrick r yder has detailed the efforts to keep those attending the games safe and secure.

levard, from the Uniondale Marriot’s main entrance, from 4:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Hempstead Turnpike will remain open in both directions, as will Earle Ovington Boulevard. General parking will be provided at Nassau Coliseum, and Nassau Community College will handle the overflow. If people are driving to attend a game, they must park in one of these lots. They can then take a shuttle or walk to the stadium, via Charles Lindbergh Boulevard.

People who live in neighborhoods surrounding the park in East Meadow

and Salisbury are concerned that drivers may attempt to park on their streets. Ryder said the police department would attempt to mitigate that.

“If you’re going to park in the neighborhoods, you’re probably going to receive a ticket if you are not a resident in that neighborhood,” Ryder said. “If you park illegally, you will be told we’re trying to keep respect for our neighbors in our communities. The county executive made sure that we have the enforcement in those backstreets.”

Public transportation, via the Long

Island Rail Road to the Westbury train station, is still highly encouraged, Robert Freed, president of the LIRR, said. Increased service to the station will be provided, with 29 additional stops, or 65 extra trains on weekdays, and 32 additional stops, or 64 extra trains on the weekend.

“All of this robust service is possible because the MTA has upgraded the mainline with a new third track, that allows us to operate both trains on the mainline in both directions,” Freed said. “This comes to the forefront for big events like this because it means we can now bring fans to the event from New York City and Long Island without disrupting service.”

Most of Eisenhower Park will be closed throughout the remainder of the tournament. The white golf course is open, but a tee time must be reserved, and drivers can only access the park from Salisbury Park Drive if they’re golfing. The Allstar Children’s Center, a daycare and preschool facility, is also still accessible to parents and students from its Merrick Avenue entrance.

Parking for “VIPs,” Ryder said, is at The Lannin, which is the restaurant and catering hall in Eisenhower Park. The only people permitted to park there must have a permit. The restaurant will be open in the evening, after the games are over, to mitigate the loss of business.

Helicopters, trucks and more at McVey Elementary

Children at George McVey Elementary School got the chance to get up close and personal with a variety of emergency vehicles and more during the Parent Teacher Association’s Touch-a-Truck event earlier in May.

A “Touch-a-Truck” event is a community event where children and families can explore and interact with a variety of vehicles. These events typically feature a range of vehicles, such as fire trucks, police cars, construction equipment, military vehicles, ambulances, and other large or specialized vehicles. Kids can touch, climb on, and explore the vehicles, and often have the opportunity to meet the professionals who operate them.

The goal of these events is to provide a fun, educational experience for children, allowing them to learn about different types of vehicles and the roles they play in the community. Touch-a-Truck events are often organized by local municipalities, community organizations, or non-profits and can include additional activities like face painting, food vendors, and educational demonstrations.

Touch-a-Truck events have become increasingly popular in many communities due to their interactive and educational nature.

At McVey’s event, students met with fire department personnel, police officers, the U.S. Coast Guard and more. A helicopter even landed on the field outside — much to the excitement of everyone.

–Jordan Vallone

Tim Baker/Herald photos

Students at George McVey Elementary School took part in a ‘Touch-a-Truck’ event, thanks to the efforts of the Parent Teacher Association.

Lori Davico’s kindergarten students Annabella Yueng, Nigel Mann and Bethsaida Malone with Connor Maye and Brendan Binniker of the U.S. Coast Guard.

Kim Sloan and Karen Greiss’s class met with Lieutenant Joe Krilov, Firefighter Mark Williams, Firefighter Darrah Reilly and Firefighter William Giblin of the East Meadow Fire Department.

Justin Wocel, of the Nassau County Police Department, met with students.

Golfers get front-row seats to LPGA tourney

By JOSEPH D’ALESSANDRO jdalessandro@liherald.com

Nelly Korda’s one-stroke victory over Hannah Green during last month’s Mizuho Americas Open, gave crowds gathered at the Liberty National Golf Club in New Jersey a chance to see today’s LPGA elite with what could very well be its future stars.

And seeing all of it were dozens of young Long Island golfers and their families — all able to attend thanks to the Las Vegas Sands.

Some 140 tickets were issued to members of First Tee — an organization that draws young golfers between 7 and 18 from communities like Uniondale, Hempstead, East Meadow and Garden City — through the Sands Cares Youth Empowerment Initiative.

Launched last year, the initiative has hosted sessions for young local athletes to meet with sports stars like “Miracle Met” Art Shamsky from the 1969 World Series-winning New York Mets.

“The primary goals of the Sands Cares Youth Empowerment Initiative include providing young people with access to great role models, unique learning opportunities, and the resources they need to make positive contributions to their communities,” said Ron Reese, senior vice president of Las Vegas Sands, in a release. “By partnering once again with First Tee, we continue to give new energy and motivation to some of Long Island’s future golfers to reach for their dreams.”

First Tee works focuses on minority and underprivileged young people in the area as a way to instill good values, develop character, and promote healthy choices — all while using golf.

The organization first partnered with Sands last September with a golf clinic led by two-time Major

champion Collin Morikawa.

“Exposing our students to the very best in their respective field — in particular when they get to experience world-class venues such as Liberty National — is paramount to our mission of developing life skills and educational opportunities through golf,” First Tee executive director Matt Rawitzer said.

The Mizuho Americas Open tournament enjoyed

its second year at Liberty National, promoting women athletes and setting new standards of competition and collaboration. This year, 120 LPGA players competed alongside 24 top-ranked junior girls on the American Junior Golf Association Tour.

“The Sands has really stepped up to be a great supporter of our work in the Nassau County community,” said Daniel Chelel, First Tee’s chief development officer. “We’re always looking to expose our youth to new experiences, and certainly this professional golf tournament is one of those.”

This partnership gave students opportunities they never would have had otherwise, according to Chelel.

“They just wouldn’t have access to the tournament, or may not even be thinking about the tournament without First Tee and the Sands in support,” he said.

Callen Williams, the program director at First Tee’s Eisenhower Park facility, grew up with First Tee.

“This was one of those programs that gave me that positive outlet,” he said. “It gave me a sport that — while I was hesitant at first — a sport that I ended up falling in love with down the line. That provided me with a career that I am in love with, working with First Tee, but also just exposing me just to the game and to some travel opportunities through golf, through meeting other people, and just giving me positive life skills just to help me navigate the world.”

The Las Vegas Sands plans to redevelop the Nassau Coliseum site in Uniondale into a new destination of stores, restaurants, meeting spaces, and a casino. It’s said it will employ 12,000 people to build it, and another 5,000 once it’s up and running.

The casino portion — which has received some of the most attention in the project — would first require Sands to win a downstate New York gaming license, which could happen as early as next year.

HERALD SPORTS

Clarke falls on controversial walk-off balk

By TONY BELLISSIMO tbellissimo@liherald.com

One of the most exciting Long Island baseball championship games in quite some time ended in atypical fashion and not without controversy on a pictureperfect Saturday at Middle Country Park in Selden on the first of June.

Kings Park defeated Clarke, 3-2, in nine innings for the L.I. Class A title, getting the winning run on a balk with two outs.

It was the 15th straight victory for the Kingsmen, who led by a run after six innings but trailed by one entering the bottom of the ninth.

The Rams forced extra innings on senior Jaret Sarrantonio’s RBI single in the top of the seventh and led 2-1 in the ninth after senior Giancarlo Rengifo doubled home sophomore Alex Frank.

But Kings Park loaded the bases with one out and tied it on a single to center by catcher Vincenzo Buffalino. On the first pitch to Everett Zarzicki, Clarke’s pitcher was called for a balk by one of the infield umpires, allowing Mitchell Landau to score the championship-win-

ning run.

“All of my playing days and coaching days, going back over 40 years, I’ve never seen anything like it,” Clarke coach Tom Abruscato said. “It stinks. The balk leaves a bad taste, but we could’ve done other things leading up to it where it wouldn’t have come down to that call.”

Pitching and incredible defensive plays ruled the day. Clarke senior Nick Berasti, making his third start in a week, and Kings Park senior Hunter Colagrande threw 125 and 117 pitches, respectively, and neither factored in the decision.

Kings Park (22-2) will face Section V champion Sutherland or Section VI winner Amherst Central in the state semifinals at 7 p.m. Friday at Union-Endicott High School. The Rams finished 22-5.

“Both pitchers are studs and were able to get out of jams,” Abruscato said. “There were some timely hits here and there, but when you have pitchers of that caliber on the mound, they’re going to strand runners.”

Berasti, who pitched a completegame shutout in Game 3 of the Nassau

Class A championship series against Wantagh five days earlier, went 6 2/3rds with four hits allowed and four strikeouts. He escaped bases-loaded situations in the second and third innings, and allowed one run in the fifth.

“We’re not county champs without him,” Abruscato said of Berasti.

Frank threw out Kings Park’s Brandon Hauk at the plate from left field in the fifth to keep the deficit at 1-0. That highlight-reel throw to junior AJ Cumbo at the plate came an inning after Zarzicki did the same for the Kingsmen to keep the game scoreless.

Michael Iadevaia, one of Clarke’s five sophomores in the starting lineup, singled to lead off the top of the seventh, took second on a wild pitch and scored the tying run.

The Rams left the bases juiced in the inning and also put runners on the corners in the eighth with one out.

Senior Nick Berasti threw the maximum 125 pitches for the Rams in last Saturday’s heartbreaking 3-2 loss to Kings Park in the L.I. Class A title game.

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High School holds 25th annual Senior Project Fair

During East Meadow High School’s 25th annual Senior Project Fair on May 23, students displayed their yearlong projects detailing what they learned through internships, community service and work experience.

Selection of the activity began with the resume process in September and was followed by students identifying areas of interest and reaching out to sponsors for potential internships and community service projects. During the second semester, the students’ experiences commenced, and they recorded their progress and accomplishments through activity logs.

The culmination came during the Senior Project Fair where students exhibited their experiences with project boards and other visual aids to showcase the skills and knowledge they gained. Classmates, staff members and parents toured the event at the school’s gymnasium and viewed the completed projects.

Additionally, Principal Richard Howard recognized business education teacher Danielle Casamassina who will retire at the end of the school year. She was honored for her role in launching the Senior Project Fair.

“I’m so proud of all of you, and I’m so grateful that I’ve had a job where I can do this type of work,” Casamassina said. “To be able to work in a career that enhances your strengths and fills your passions is just a dream. I’m hoping that all of you will find a career where you’ll end up being as happy as I am right now.”

projects detailing what they learned through internships, community

Protecting Your Future

When Does a Trust Make Sense

By now most people know that trusts avoid probate which is required with a will — if there are “probatable” assets, in other words those in your name alone. While many assets may be set up to avoid probate by putting joint owners on or by naming beneficiaries, titles to real estate in New York may not have beneficiaries and there are tax and liability reasons for not naming joint owners on real estate. As a result, real property generally goes through probate.

Other reasons to use trusts, besides avoiding probate for the home, are as follows:

1. Out-of-State Property. New York residents who own property in another state face two probates, one in New York and another in the other state. However, you may transfer both properties into your New York trust and avoid the “multiple probate problem”.

2. Trusts Are Private. Unlike wills, trusts are not filed in court, so there is no public record of how much you had, who

you left it to, where they live, and who you left out.

3. Special Needs Children. If you leave assets to a special needs child in a will, the court will appoint a lawyer to represent the special needs child which will require your estate to pay two lawyers and significantly delay the proceedings.

4. Keeping Your Assets in the Bloodline. Wills generally leave assets to your children and have no provisions for what happens after they get the inheritance. As a result, when your child dies, assets often go to in-laws and their families. Trusts can provide that your assets will stay in your bloodline for generations to come.

5. Protecting Assets from Long-Term Care Costs. Wills take effect on death and offer no long-term care asset protection. Often, the cost of care ends up leaving nothing for the heirs at death. Medicaid Asset Protection Trusts not only avoid probate, but also protect assets from being lost to longterm care costs.

My mother may soon be applying for Medicaid. How does this affect funeral arrangements?

The latest Medicaid regulations now permit individuals to set aside a portion of their assets in an irrevocable trust account in order to have funds for future funeral expenses.

When an individual approaches the time when Medicaid coverage seems likely, social workers generally advise families to look into this funeral pre-funding option.

Here’s how we can help:

• The Family will make an appointment with us to discuss just what we are to do when the death occurs.

• We discuss options and record their wishes not just about preferred funeral home services but cemetery, church, monument inscription, newspaper notices, etc. We inform the family of exactly what the funeral home and third party costs are at the present time.

• Funds to cover those expenses can then deposited in our FDIC insured PRE - PLAN Trust. The Trust pays sufficient interest to allow us to guaranty those future funeral home costs into the future.

• While the funds remain in the name of the individual going on Medicaid, eligibility to receive Medicaid coverage is not affected.

Courtesy East Meadow Union Free School District

During East Meadow High School’s 25th annual Senior Project Fair on May 23, students displayed their yearlong

service and work experience.

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Long Island’s choice honored at annual gala

By Melissa Berman

It truly was a beautiful evening for more than 160 of Long Island’s best businesses at the Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury on May 14 for the third annual Herald’s Long Island Choice Awards gala.

More than 250,000 ballots were cast from 15,000 people choosing their favorite businesses and organizations in categories ranging from dining to finance to shopping to sports.

“What an accomplishment to be selected as one of the best on Long Island,” said Amy Amato, the executive director of RichnerLive. “And by your customers and clients no less. With thousands of businesses across Nassau and Suffolk counties, to be named a finalist is quite an accomplishment.”

The Long Island Choice Awards was made possible through PSEG Long Island. The event itself drew 700 attendees, and was hosted by Miss New York herself, Amelia Collins.

“One of our driving forces is to support smal-l to medium-sized businesses as much as possible, because they are what drives our economies on Long Island,” said Veronica Isaac, the customer and community partnerships manager for PSEG Long Island. “It’s one of our missions to ensure that they thrive.”

As far as the Long Island Choice awards, for many of the participating businesses, it’s an honor just to be nominated and make the finals. But it’s also nice to win, like it was for Ron Gold, owner of Marketing Works.

“It’s something we’ve never been a finalist in before,” Gold said. “But the big question is, will we win? It’s just so special to be here and be recognized for our work.”

Adam Schneider of Sip n Say Craft Wine and Spirits oozed confidence ahead of the awards presentation, saying he’s thankful for the customer appreciation.

“We’re not only happy to be winning,” Schneider said, “but we’re happy to be here and supporting other winners and connecting with other Long Island businesses that are just trying to get by.”

Frank’s Steaks of Rockville Centre earned recognition for his company’s work, and owner Chris Meyer made sure he gave a special shout-out out to his team.

“It shows how wonderful my staff is,” he said. “And our customers, we have the best loyal clientele who constantly support us and a ton of regulars building a lot of new business.”

Taking home multiple awards was the Long Island Children’s Museum, which has been a community staple since 1993.

“It’s exciting because we’re up against a lot (of) larger venues than ours, so we’re really excited to have that opportunity to be recognized by the public,” said James Packard, director of the museum’s theatre programs. “It’s just one of many opportunities to serve the children and families of Long

Veronica Isaac — from presenting sponsor PSEG Long Island — gave welcoming remarks.

Island.”

“All of us know small businesses are the heartbeat of our communities,” said Stuart Richner, publisher of Herald Community Newspapers. “They foster local identity, create jobs, and nurture connections that transform neighborhoods into thriving ecosystems. They are the economic engines of our communities, and we love celebrating them — not only for the Long Island Choice Awards, but each week in our Herald community newspapers and websites.”

Tim Baker/Herald photos

The poolside cocktail hour was a hit with attendees at the Long Island Choice Awards.

Stuart Richner, publisher of Herald Community Newspapers, helped honor Long Island’s best choices.

Miss New York 2023, Amelia Collins was the host for the evening.

Holden Leeds/Herald photos

The band, Elegance Quartet, gave guests a wonderful performance at the annual Long Island Choice Awards.

Edwin Chavez/Herald photos

The team at The Rizzuto Law Firm was all smiles, proudly displaying their Long Island Choice Awards wins.

Long Island Weight Loss Doctor-Dr. Howard Goodman showcases a win.

Pantano’s Gourmet Uniondale with two wins.

Another win for Natural Remedies at the Long Island Choice Awards. Marlaina Teich, left, with Marlaina Teich Designs with a win!

Posh Paw Pet Spa & Boutique team showcasing their wins.

Getting back into fair season at Samanea Mall

Warm weather and blue skies means its time for Long Islanders to get back outside. The perfect place for many to do that was the Samanea Mall last month, at their Spring Fest.

With plenty of local vendors, games and rides for families and kids to enjoy, the weekend of fun saw plenty of grounds. From local shopping to good eats and everything in between, there was something for everyone.

The summer fairs aren’t over at the mall though. Ahead at the end of this month on June 29 and 30, families can once again head out and enjoy the Summer Family Fun Festival. There will exciting activities throughout both days, including face painting, balloon animals, decision food and over 70 vendors with unique items for sale — ranging from candles to jewelry and more.

Entry to the fair is completely free, but there are additional charges of $20 for certain attractions. The mall is at 1500 Old Country Road, Westbury. For more information, EventBrite.com and search Samanea Mall.

–Jordan Vallone

Brittany Krilov/Herald photos

At the Spring Fest at the Samanea Mall, families came out to enjoy warm weather and plenty of attractions. Diana Meyer of Yummy Tummy4Life served Melissa Groneveldt and Catherine O’Keefe, both of Westbury, some locally made treats.

Sofia Gomez, 6, of Hempstead, had fun coming down an inflatable slide.

Karlie Edwards, 9, and Harmony Clinkscale, 9, had henna done by Zahrah Ahmad.

Some vendors traveled far to man their booths, like Jayson Smith of Four Flights Distilling in Corning.

Joey Guttilla and Bria Jensen of Power Home at last month’s fair.

There’s more fairs ahead for families to enjoy, including a Summer Festival at the mall on June 29 and 30. Margaret McLaughlin, 6 of Williston Park.

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CRIME bRIEfS

Police arrest man for trespassing World Cup

A Maryland man was arrested on June 1 around 1 p.m., after police say he criminally trespassed into Eisenhower Park, where the International Cricket Committee’s T20 World Cup is being played.

According to the Nassau County Police Department, during an exhibition match, police units were patrolling inside if the World Cup event, when Ashwin Godker, 31 of Gaithersburg, Maryland, was observed jumping over a fence and entering the playing

field without permission.

Godker continued to run onto the field towards the players. Police officers were able to place him into police custody without incident. No injuries were reported.

Godker is charged with criminal trespass. He was arraigned on June 2, at the First District Court in Hempstead.

–Jordan Vallone

Woman assaults police medic at NUMC

A woman was arrested on June 2, after police say she assaulted an Ambulance Medical Technician at the Nassau University Medical Center in East Meadow.

According to Nassau County Police Department detectives, around 1:15 a.m. on Sunday, Tiaira Peavy, 23 of Uniondale, was transported to NUMC, at 2201 Hempstead Turnpike for evaluation. While the medical technician was administering aid, Peavy

became violent and combative and struck the medic in the face, which caused swelling, bruising and substantial pain.

Peavy was then arrested. The medic was treated and released from the hospital.

Peavy is charged with assault. She was arraigned on June 2, as the First District Court in Hempstead.

–Jordan Vallone

CRIME watCh

auto LaRCEny

In Seaford, a victim reported an unknown male subject removing assorted items from her car parked at BP Gas Station on May 14.

In Westbury, a victim reported unknown subjects removing a pair of sunglasses from her vehicle while parked at 31 Broadmoor Lane on May 21.

PEtIt LaRCEny

In Westbury, a victim reported an unknown male subject removing a black Samsung cellphone from Pines Motor Lodge on May 16.

In Bellmore, a victim reported an unknown male subject removing a drill from Ace Hardware on May 25.

In East Meadow, a victim reported an unknown male subject removing toothbrushes from Stop And Shop on May 29.

DRIvIng whILE IntoxICatED

Matthew Dejesu, 28 of Merrick, was arrested for DWI on Merritts Road and Fulton Street on May 25.

aRRESt

Charran-Akou Jaiwantee, 49 of West Hempstead, was arrested for shoplifting at Saks Off 5th in Westbury on May 17.

Michael Gruosso, 40 of Wantagh, was arrested for shoplifting at Target in Levittown on May 21.

Mohamed Moustafa, 61 of Merrick, was arrested for shoplifting at the Target in Westbury on May 25.

Geryl Carlson, 50 of Seaford, was arrested for shoplifting at the Shoprite in Massapequa on May 25.

Raul Hinojosa, 25 of Woodhaven, and Hansel Jandrez, 29 of Elmont, were arrested for shoplifting at the Target in Westbury on May 26.

Keiora Pooler, 26 of Hempstead, was arrested for shoplifting at the Walmart in East Meadow on May 27.

Jessica Fowlkes, 49 of New York, and Kenya Gardner, 34 of New York, were arrested for shoplifting at the Walmart in Westbury on May 29.

People named in Crime Watch items as having been arrested and charged with violations or crimes are only suspected of committing those acts of which they are accused. They are all presumed to be innocent of those charges until and unless found guilty in a court of law.

Tiaira Peavy

D’Esposito picks up big endorsement from Trump

Former president Donald Trump, the presumptive Republican nominee in his efforts to return to the White House, endorsed incumbent U.S. Rep. Anthony D’Esposito.

“Congressman Anthony D’Esposito is a fantastic and highly effective representative for the people of New York’s 4th Congressional,” Trump said, in a statement.

“A retired NYPD police detective, Anthony is working hard to uphold the rule of law, create jobs and lower inflation, secure the border and support our incredible military and police officers. Anthony D’Esposito has my complete and total endorsement.”

D’Esposito — seeking a second twoyear term in the House of Representatives — faces a challenge from Democrat Laura Gillen, the former Hempstead town supervisor, in November’s general election. D’Esposito is a former Hempstead town councilman.

D’Esposito defeated Gillen in the 2022

race, flipping a congressional seat to the GOP the Democrats had held for 25 years with Carolyn McCarthy and Kathleen Rice.

“Under President Donald Trump, America was respected on the global stage,” D’Esposito said, in a statement.

“Families had more money in their wallets, and our southern border was not the disaster that it is today under Joe Biden’s watch.

“With President Trump back in the White House, my House Republican colleagues and I wlll finally have a partner in government equally committed to securing our borders, stopping the crime crisis, standing up to our enemies overseas, and ending Biden’s inflation-inducing progressive-spending spree. I am honored to receive President Trump’s endorsement.”

D’Esposito currently serves on three House committees: Administration, Homeland Security and Transportation. He chairs the subcommittee on Energy Management and Technology.

Retired from the New York Police Department, he also served as a volunteer firefighter in his native Island Park.

–Jeffrey Bessen

It was a big day for Girls Inc. of Long Island and New Ground as each organization earned $200,000 after being named Bank of America’s Neighborhood

New Ground, Girls Inc. this year’s Neighborhood Builders awardees

New Ground and Girls Inc. of Long Island have now joined a prestigious group of more than 100 non-profits across the country —becoming the latest to be named Neighborhood Builders by the Bank of America.

With that comes grants of $200,000 each for the organizations, which will help them continue their programs over the next two years.

“Local non-profits provide critical support and services to address our community’s needs and advance equity on Long

Island,” said Bank of America Long Island president Marc Perez, in a release.

“Both New Ground and Girls Inc. of Long Island are dedicated to creating lasting change by breaking the cycle of homelessness and equipping young women with the skills and resources to become the next generation of leaders.”

Bank of America has invested more than $300 million in nearly 100 communities since 2004. There have been 38 Long Island awardees since 2005, earning $8 million in grants.

Photo courtesy Bank of America

STEPPING OUT

Images courtesy Heckscher Museum of Art Marching Stick Men, 1947, depicts a Zombie-like parade of gray stickmen marching in unison behind the image of a rainbow-colored effigy in the shape of a man.

Eclipse of the Sun, 1926, is a masterpiece of political art. As signaled by the dollar sign darkening the sun — a symbol of life — the artwork critiques the greed and violence of Germany’s military, politicians and industrialists.

Battalion of the Hole, 1948, is another representation of Grosz’s emaciated and wounded figures in his abstract, expressionistic style.

that ‘sticks’ with us

George Grosz’s groundbreaking series on view at Heckscher Museum

By Danielle Schwab

Perhaps, there is nothing more symbolic than the “stick man.” We see it on signs, in sketches, in games.

George Grosz, a German-born artist, takes a different symbolic approach with his “Stick Men” series to ponder a post-World War II landscape.

Born in Berlin, Grosz’s political art offered a strong commentary on the German government following World War I. After observing the horrors of war as a soldier, Grosz became involved in pacifist activity, publishing drawings in satirical and critical periodicals — also participating in protests and social upheavals. His drawings and paintings from the Weimar era sharply criticize what Grosz viewed as the decay of German society.

His art was branded “degenerate” by the Nazi regime due to Grosz’s criticism of Hitler and aggressive nationalism.

The Heckscher Museum’s current exhibition, “George Grosz: The Stick Men,” brings the artist’s works “home.” Fleeing persecution, Grosz and his family left Germany and arrived in Queens in 1933, eventually settling in Huntington in 1947. He became an American citizen in 1938, and lived in Huntington until shortly before his death in 1959.

The exhibition — featuring 33 watercolors, oils and drawings — is the first dedicated to the Stick Men series since it debuted in New York City in 1948. The majority of works on display — 23 in all — are from the Stick Men series. Seventy-five years later, Grosz’s warning against fascism and global conflict is as relevant as ever, according to Karli Wurzelbacher, the museum’s chief curator, and exhibit co-curator.

It was in Huntington — and in response to the harrowing atrocities of World War II — that Grosz created the Stick Men, his last major series of works. The series represents starved beings wandering aimlessly through a polluted, post-apocalyptic world. In search of food and shelter, these victims of adverse circumstances in turn become perpetrators themselves.

Writings of the period portrayed Grosz as living a suburban and apolitical life in America, in contrast to his earlier fierce political art in Germany. The opposite is true: his Stick Men series culminates his lifelong political and artistic struggles.

“Stickmen are these abstracted figures who are really dehumanized. They are skeletal, they are transparent, we can see right through them,” Wurzelbacher says. “I don’t even know if you could say they’re people anymore. They are beings who have lived through this period of time, and really have kind of forfeited their humanity.”

The exhibit makes its way here from Das kleine Grosz Museum in Berlin,

• Now through Sept. 1

• Open Thursday through Sunday, noon-5 p.m.

• Heckscher Museum of Art,

2 Prime Ave., Huntington

• (631) 380-3230 or Heckscher.org

Germany, a museum dedicated to the career of this important artist. Curator Pay Matthis Karstens and co-curator Alice Delage organized the original exhibit, which includes works from The Heckscher Museum and European public and private collections.

Now it’s arrived at Heckscher in an expanded version, featuring additional works from its own collection, including Grosz’s 1926 masterpiece “Eclipse of the Sun.” The painting, done while he was in Berlin, is almost prophetic in nature, telling of the turmoil leading up to World War II. The scene depicts headless German bureaucrats at a conference table being influenced by militarists and industrialists.

“It’s called ‘Eclipse of the Sun’ because, in the upper corner, a dollar sign has eclipsed the sun,” Wurzelbacher says. “The sun — the symbol of life, health and nature — is being eclipsed by capitalism, war and greed.”

Grosz uses watercolors to show the emotional hollowness of the characters, employing thin washes to show faded husks of humanity.

“Watercolor as his choice of medium helps communicate what the stickmen are,” Wurzelbacher adds. “He also kind of splatters the canvas with flecks of paint that can look like mud or blood.”

The series gives us insight to Grosz’s own experiences. Another work, “Painter of the Hole,” shows a stickman artist painting a hole on the canvas in front of him.

“He is surrounded by such a loss of meaning that he doesn’t even know what to paint, and all he can paint is this emptiness,” Wurzelbacher says.

Ensconced in the United States during World War II, Grosz’s art demonstrates the impact of war separated by an ocean.

“There’s this thinking that because Grosz was on Long Island, he was somehow separate from what was happening in Europe,” Wurzelbacher explains. “We wanted to make the case that that wasn’t true, that the war did touch his life and touched the lives of many Long Islanders.”

Visitors to the museum will have free access to this and all other exhibits, continuing the legacy of founders August and Anna Heckscher. A Bank of America grant enables Hecksher to offer free admission into 2025, welcoming more visitors and families to enjoy art and community.

Of course, donations are always welcome.

‘The Rocketman Show’

Remember when rock was young? You will after this enthralling show. Prepare to blast off into the stratosphere with this electrifying tribute to the Rocketman himself. With a nostalgic setlist that’ll take you right back to when rock was young, this is the perfect night out for Elton John fans — of all generations. Rus Anderson, Elton John’s official body double for his Farewell Yellow Brick Road world tour launch, recreates an early Elton concert complete with gorgeous, colorful costumes actually worn by Elton himself. Enjoy a nostalgic night of Elton’s greatest hits, wildest outfits, and outrageous stage antics. Anderson recreates the magic and live persona of a young Elton like no other as he storms around the stage with a fun-loving sense of flamboyance; part diva, part soccer player, killer vocalist, fierce piano player, all rock ‘n’ roller.

Friday, June 7, 8 p.m. $65, $45, $35, $30. Tickets available at Ticketmaster. com or ParamountNY.com. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington.

Northwinds Symphonic Band

Sands Point Preserve’s historic mansions and waterfront grounds are the majestic backdrop for a lively musical afternoon. Be immersed in a feast for the senses, with the Northwinds Symphonic Band. Led by conductors Helen P. Bauer and Brandon Bromsey, the band has curated a delightful repertoire that traverses Broadway, Hollywood and classical favorites. Adding an extra layer to the performance are Broadway vocalists Karen Murphy and John Preator, whose dynamic voices delightfully interpret cherished classics. Before the concert begins, consider indulging in the quintessential summer tradition of a picnic on the Preserve’s majestic grounds, The audience, including children, are invited to meet the musicians following the performance and learn about the instruments they play.

Sunday, June 9, 3-4:15 p.m. $10, with additional $15 parking fee. Sands Point Preserve, 127 Middle Neck Road. For information, visit SandsPointPreserveConservancy.org or call (516) 571-7901.

THE Your Neighborhood

Jessie’s Girl

It’s time to drag out that neon once again and give your hair its best ‘80s ‘do. Those crazy days are back — as only Jessie’s Girl can pull off, on the Paramount stage, Friday, June 14 2, 8 p.m. So slip on some Jordache jeans, legwarmers, grab an extra-large bottle of Aqua Net and get ready to dance the night away as you travel back to that wild and crazy decade. There is no decade like the ‘80s and no band that has mastered the music of the time period like Jessie’s Girl! Hear all of your favorites ‘80s hits by Prince, Madonna, Eddie Money, Duran Duran, Whitney Houston, Cyndi Lauper, Pat Benatar, Van Halen, J. Geils Band, Soft Cell, The Police and many more. The show is led by New York City’s top rock and pop vocalists and backed by a phenomenal band, who get everyone into that “Back To The Eighties” vibe with the latest edition of their popular concert experience. With a lineup including four vocalists dressing and performing as ‘80s icons, with their terrific band, this is the definitive ‘80s experience. Throw on top of that: a load of super-fun choreography, audience participation, props, costumes bubbles, and confetti — and you have a party that audiences don’t want to leave. Jessie’s Girl has mastered over-the-top renditions of the some of world’s most unforgettable songs, all while dressed up as the iconic characters of that decade. This is theater meets live music, covered in plenty of ‘80s glitz. $45, $37.50, $25. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. Tickets available at Ticketmaster.com or ParamountNY.com.

Family theater

Families will enjoy another musical adventure, “Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!” ripped from the pages of Mo Willems’ beloved children’s books, on the Long Island Children’s Museum stage, Friday, June 7, 10:15 a.m. and noon; also Saturday, June 8 11:30 a..m. and 2 p.m.; Sunday, June 9, 2 p.m.; Tuesday through Thursday, June 11-13, 10:15 a.m. and noon. Back by popular demand after a sold-out 2023 run, see Pigeon, Bus Driver, and some zany passengers sing and dance their way to help Pigeon find his “thing” in this upbeat comedy based on Willems’ popular Pigeon books. Featuring a live band to bring the jazzy score to life, audiences will thoroughly enjoy singing and flapping along with The Pigeon and friends. The audience is part of the action, in this innovative mix of songs, silliness and feathers. It’s an ideal way to introduce kids to theater and the humorous stories from Willems’ books. $10 with museum admission ($8 members), $14 theater only. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. (516) 224-5800 or LICM.org.

On exhibit Nassau County Museum of Art’s latest exhibition, “Urban Art Evolution,” is a comprehensive exhibit featuring a diverse range of compositions from the 1980s through the present by creators who were based in the rough and tumble downtown area of New York City known as Loisaida/LES (Lower East Side/East Village) and close surrounding neighborhoods.

Artists pushed the boundaries of what was considered “art” with a primary focus on street/graffiti art. The exhibit’s scope, guest curated by art collector/gallerist Christopher Pusey, offers an even broader view from other creative residents, who worked inside their studios but still contributed to the rich fabric of the downtown art scene from different vantage points and aesthetics.

Works include sculpture, paintings, photography, music, and ephemera from many noted and influential artists. On view through July 7. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. (516) 484-9337 or NassauMuseum.org.

Seasonal Sprouts

Bring the kids to Old Westbury Gardens for a Seasonal Sprouts session, Wednesday, June 19, 11 a.m.-noon. Children (ages 4 to 6) can explore the grounds on a guided walk within the formal gardens and informal woodlands. Families will enjoy activities and plant a flower to take home. $10 per child. Registration required. Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Rd., Old Westbury. For information, visit OldWestburyGardens.org or contact (516) 333-0048.

Long Island Police

Support Run

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

Celebrate Israel

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

Mah Jongg

Enjoy Mah Jongg and canasta, Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m., at East Meadow Beth El Jewish Center. $5 contribution. No outside food allowed; assorted snacks and drinks provided. Bring games and cards. Lessons available. 1400 Prospect Ave. Call (516) 483 4205 forinfo.

Having an event?

Marching through history

Step back in time and observe different eras of military history, at Old Bethpage Village Restoration, Saturday and Sunday, June 15-16, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. As you “march through history” be side by side with knowledgeable and welcoming reenactors from Long Island and numerous other states portraying soldiers, their uniforms and weaponry from Colonial America through more recent conflicts.

With firing demonstrations throughout the day, as well as tent and camp life displays. $15, $12 children, $12 seniors 60+. Old Bethpage Village Restoration, 1303 Round Swamp Road Old Bethpage. Visit OldBethpageVillageRestoration.org for more information or call (516) 5728409.

Items on The Scene page are listed free of charge. The Herald welcomes listings of upcoming events, community meetings and items of public interest. All submissions should include date, time and location of the event, cost, and a contact name and phone number. Submissions can be emailed to thescene@liherald.com.

On stage

Plaza Theatrical brings back its acclaimed Broadway series. With the recent passing of Stephen Sondheim, regarded as one of the most important figures in 20th-century musical theatre for reinventing the American musical, Plaza honors him with a staging of “Into the Woods,” the clever interpretation of four well-known fairy tales, Saturday June 8, 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, June 9, 2:30 p.m. See it at Plaza’s stage at the Elmont Library Theatre. 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. $49, $45 seniors. Elmont. For tickets, call (516) 599-6870 or visit PlazaTheatrical.com.

ICC Men’s T20 World Cup: India vs. Pakistan New York hosts a 2024 Cricket World Cup match between the two cricket giants of the world, India and Pakistan, located on the grounds of East Meadow’s very own Eisenhower Park at Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, Sunday, June 9, from 8:30 p.m.-11:30 p.m. Ticket prices range from $2,098.92 to $5,141.75 per ticket, including fees. For more information, visit ICC-Cricket.com.

Community Day

Meet up with friends and neighbors at East Meadow Community Day, Saturday, June 8, at Speno Park in East Meadow. This family-fun event is the perfect way to wrap up spring.745 East Meadow Ave., East Meadow. East Meadow residents should stay tuned for more information, and can email EMCommunityDay@gmail.com.

Art talk

Psychic Night Dinner

Visit Borrelli’s Italian Restaurant for a psychic evening, Tuesday, June 11, 6-9 p.m. $65 per person, dinner includes a oneon-one private reading. 1580 Hempstead Turnpike, East Meadow. Make a reservation by calling (516) 794-0190. Presented by EPSConnection. com, visit the site for more information.

Grab your lunch and join Nassau County Museum of Art Docent Riva Ettus for her popular “Brown Bag Lecture” at the museum, Thursday, June 13, 1 p.m. She’ll discuss the current exhibition, “Urban Art Evolution.” Participants are invited to ask questions at the end of the in-depth program and also participate in a guided exhibition tour following the lecture, at 2 p.m. No reservations required. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. (516) 484-9337 or NassauMuseum.org.

Public Notices

LEGAL NOTICE

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU INDEX NO.: 608029/2021

DATE FILED: 6/25/2021

SUMMONS

L&L ASSOCIATES HOLDING CORP., Plaintiff, -againstSHIRLEY MASSON, JEAN CLAUDE MASSON A/K/A

JEAN CLAUD MASSON

A/K/A JEANCLAUDE MASSON, FARAH MASSON, FRITZ MASSON, JOEL MASSON, MATTHIEU MASSON. PATRICK MASSON, EMMANUEL MASSON

AKA MANNY MASSON, DAVID MASSON and MARIE MASSON, if they be living, if they be dead, their respective heirs-at-law, next of kin, distributees, executors, administrators, trustees, devisees, legatees, assignees, lienors, creditors, and successors in interest, and generally all persons having or claiming under, by, or through SHIRLEY MASSON, JEAN CLAUDE MASSON A/K/A JEAN

CLAUD MASSON A/K/A JEANCLAUDE MASSON , FARAH MASSON, FRITZ MASSON, JOEL MASSON, MATTHIEU MASSON, PATRICK MASSON, EMMANUEL MASSON

A/K/A MANNY MASSON, DAVID MASSON and MARIE MASSON, if they be dead, whether by purchase, inheritance, lien or otherwise, including any right, title or interest in and to the real property described in the complaint herein, all of who and whose names and places of residence are unknown to the plaintiff, NASSAU COUNTY

TREASURER; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF THE CWABS, INC., ASSETBASED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-7; LVNV FUNDING LLC A/P/O CITIBANK; PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, “JOHN DOE #1” through “JOHN DOE #12”, the last twelve names being fictitious and unknown to plaintiff, the persons or parties intended being the tenants, occupants, persons or corporations, if any, having or claiming an interest in or lien upon the premises, described in the complaint, Defendants.

TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the complaint in this action, to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the complaint is not served with the summons, to serve notice of

appearance, on the plaintiff’s attorney within twenty (20) days after the service of this summons, exclusive of the date of service (or within thirty (30) days after the service is complete if this summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York), and in case of failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the complaint.

TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: The foregoing Summons is served upon you pursuant to an Order of the Hon. Jeffrey A. Goodstein, a Justice of the Supreme Court, Nassau County, entered May 15, 2024 and filed with the complaint and other papers in the Nassau County Clerk’s Office.

THE OBJECT OF THE ACTION is to foreclose a tax lien and to recover the amount of the tax lien and all of the interest, penalties, additions and expenses thereon to premises k/a Section 11, Block 97, Lots 36-37.

Plaintiff designates Nassau County as the place of trial. The basis of venue is the location of the subject property.

NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME

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

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

Sending a payment to the tax lien holder will not stop this foreclosure action.

YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (TAX LIEN HOLDER) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT.

Dated: June 24, 2021 LEVY & LEVY

Attorneys for Plaintiff 12 Tulip Drive Great Neck, NY 11021 (516) 487-6655 BY: JOSHUA LEVY, ESQ. #101450 146972

LEGAL NOTICE

Notice hereby given that a license, application ID NA-0340-23-150911 for Liquor, Wine, Beer and Cider has been applied for by the undersigned to sell Liquor, Wine, Beer and Cider at retail in a RESTAURANT under the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law at 491-493 Newbridge Road, East

Meadow NY County of Nassau for On Premises Consumption. “RJ & K Restaurant, Corp. dba Boar Hat Wing House Sports Bar 147092

LEGAL NOTICE

Supplemental Summons and Notice of Object of Action Supreme Court of The State Of New York County of Nassau Action to Foreclose a Mortgage Index #: 611466/2023

U.S. Bank Trust National Association, Not in Its Individual Capacity, But Solely as Trustee of LSF10 Master Participation Trust Plaintiff, vs Anthony Turrisi If Living, And If He/She Be Dead, Any And All Persons Unknown To Plaintiff, Claiming, Or Who May Claim To Have An Interest In, Or General Or Specific Lien Upon The Real Property Described In This Action; Such Unknown Persons Being Herein Generally Described And Intended To Be Included In Wife, Widow, Husband, Widower, Heirs At Law, Next Of Kin, Descendants, Executors, Administrators, Devisees, Legatees, Creditors, Trustees, Committees, Lienors, And Assignees Of Such Deceased, Any And All Persons Deriving Interest In Or Lien Upon, Or Title To Said Real Property By, Through Or Under Them, Or Either Of Them, And Their Respective Wives, Widows, Husbands, Widowers, Heirs At Law, Next Of Kin, Descendants, Executors, Administrators, Devisees, Legatees, Creditors, Trustees, Committees, Lienors, And Assigns, All Of Whom And Whose Names, Except As Stated, Are Unknown To Plaintiff, Rita Turrisi, People Of The State Of New York, United States Of America On Behalf Of The IRS John Doe (Those unknown tenants, occupants, persons or corporations or their heirs, distributees, executors, administrators, trustees, guardians, assignees, creditors or successors claiming an interest in the mortgaged premises.) Defendant(s). Mortgaged Premises: 378 Starke Avenue East Meadow, NY 11554 To the Above named Defendant: You are hereby summoned to answer the Complaint in this action, and to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the Complaint is not served with this Supplemental Summons, to serve a notice of appearance, on the Plaintiff(s) attorney(s) within twenty days after the service of this Supplemental Summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within 30 days after the service is complete if this Supplemental Summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York). In case of

your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. The Attorney for Plaintiff has an office for business in the County of Erie. Trial to be held in the County of Nassau. The basis of the venue designated above is the location of the Mortgaged Premises. TO Anthony Turrisi Defendant In this Action. The foregoing Supplemental Summons is served upon you by publication, pursuant to an order of HON. Jeffrey A. Goodstein of the Supreme Court Of The State Of New York, dated the Seventh day of May, 2024 and filed with the Complaint in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, in the City of Mineola. The object of this action is to foreclosure a mortgage upon the premises described below, dated June 23, 2005, executed by Anthony Turrisi and Rita Turrisi to secure the sum of $269,275.00. The Mortgage was recorded at Book 29076, Page 569 in the Office of the Nassau County Clerk on July 13, 2005. Plaintiff is also holder of a mortgage dated December 14, 2009 executed by Anthony Turrisi and Rita Turrisi to secure the sum of $59,131.93 and recorded at Book 34622, Page 35 in the Office of the Nassau County Clerk on February 24, 2010. Said mortgage was consolidated with the mortgage referred to at Book 29076, Page 569 by a Consolidation, Extension and Modification Agreement executed by Anthony Turrisi and Rita Turrisi dated December 14, 2009 and recorded February 24, 2010 at Book 34622, Page 54 in the Office of the Nassau County Clerk to form a single lien in the amount of $311,500.00. The consolidated mortgage was subsequently assigned by an assignment executed March 16, 2018 and recorded on March 28, 2018, in the Office of the Nassau County Clerk at Book 42749, Page 303. The consolidated mortgage was subsequently assigned by an assignment executed March 25, 2019 and recorded on April 17, 2019, in the Office of the Nassau County Clerk at Book 43398, Page 909. The property in question is described as follows: 378 Starke Avenue, East Meadow, NY 11554 HELP FOR HOMEOWNERS IN FORECLOSURE NEW YORK STATE LAW REQUIRES THAT WE SEND YOU THIS NOTICE ABOUT THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY. SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT YOU ARE IN DANGER OF

LOSING YOUR HOME. IF YOU FAIL TO RESPOND TO THE SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT IN THIS FORECLOSURE ACTION, YOU MAY LOSE YOUR HOME. PLEASE READ THE SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT CAREFULLY. YOU SHOULD IMMEDIATELY CONTACT AN ATTORNEY OR YOUR LOCAL LEGAL AID OFFICE TO OBTAIN ADVICE ON HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF. SOURCES OF INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE The state encourages you to become informed about your options in foreclosure. In addition to seeking assistance from an attorney or legal aid office, there are government agencies and non-profit organizations that you may contact for information about possible options, including trying to work with your lender during this process. To locate an entity near you, you may call the toll-free helpline maintained by the New York State Department of Financial Services at 1-800-342-3736 or the Foreclosure Relief Hotline 1-800-269-0990 or visit the department’s website at WWW.DFS.NY.GOV. RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS YOU ARE NOT REQUIRED TO LEAVE YOUR HOME AT THIS TIME. YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO STAY IN YOUR HOME DURING THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. YOU ARE NOT REQUIRED TO LEAVE YOUR HOME UNLESS AND UNTIL YOUR PROPERTY IS SOLD AT AUCTION PURSUANT TO A JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE AND SALE. REGARDLESS OF WHETHER YOU CHOOSE TO REMAIN IN YOUR HOME, YOU ARE REQUIRED TO TAKE CARE OF YOUR PROPERTY AND PAY PROPERTY TAXES IN ACCORDANCE WITH STATE AND LOCAL LAW. FORECLOSURE RESCUE SCAMS Be careful of people who approach you with offers to “save” your home. There are individuals who watch for notices of foreclosure actions in order to unfairly profit from a homeowner’s distress. You should be extremely careful about any such promises and any suggestions that you pay them a fee or sign over your deed. State law requires anyone offering such services for profit to enter into a contract which fully describes the services they will perform and fees they will charge, and which prohibits them from taking any money from you until they have completed all such promised services. § 1303 NOTICE NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this

Foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to your mortgage company will not stop this foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. DATED: May 20, 2024 Gross Polowy LLC Attorney(s) For Plaintiff(s) 1775 Wehrle Drive, Suite 100 Williamsville, NY 14221 The law firm of Gross Polowy LLC and the attorneys whom it employs are debt collectors who are attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained by them will be used for that purpose. 80968 147017

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 18th day of June, 2024, at 10:30 o’clock in the forenoon of that day to consider the enactment of a local law to amend Chapter 202 of the code of the Town of Hempstead to INCLUDE “REGULATIONS AND RESTRICTIONS” to limit parking at the following location: EAST MEADOW EAST MEADOW AVENUE (TH 215/24) East SideSection 202-24 15 MINUTE PARKING BETWEEN SIGNSstarting at a point 29 feet south of the south curbline of Park Avenue, then south for a distance of 79 feet.

ALSO, to REPEAL from Chapter 202 “REGULATIONS AND RESTRICTIONS” to limit parking from the following location: EAST MEADOW EAST MEADOW AVENUE - (Newbridge Avenue) Section 202-24 (TH 663/85) East Side - ONE HOUR PARKING 7AM TO 3PM - starting at a point 30 feet south of the south curbline of Park Avenue, then south for a distance of 85 feet.

(Adopted 6/17/86) ALL PERSONS INTERESTED shall have an opportunity to be heard on said proposal at the time and place aforesaid Dated: June 4, 2024

Hempstead, New York BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD

DONALD X. CLAVIN, JR. Supervisor KATE MURRAY Town Clerk 147204

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BY THE BOARD OF APPEALS

Pursuant to New York State Town Law Article 16, New York State Public Officers Law Article 7, and the Town of Hempstead Building Zone Ordinance, NOTICE is hereby given that the BOARD OF APPEALS of the Town of Hempstead will hold a public hearing in the Old Town Hall, 350 Front Street, Room 230, Second Floor, Hempstead, New York on 6/12/2024 at 9:30 A.M. to consider the following applications and appeals:

THE FOLLOWING CASES WILL BE CALLED STARTING AT 9:30 A.M. 401/24. NR WESTBURYHarry Woodrow, Special exception to maintain accessory structure (shed) exceeding horizontal maximum with lot area occupied variance., N/s Salisbury Park Dr., 590’ E/o Port La., a/k/a 2059 Salisbury Park Dr. 404/24. LEVITTOWNJeffrey McGunnigle, Variance, front yard setback on Woodpecker La., construct 2-story addition attached to dwelling., S/W cor. Redpoll La. & Woodpecker La., a/k/a 38 Redpoll La. ALL PAPERS PERTAINING TO THE ABOVE HEARING ARE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION AT THE BOARD OF APPEALS, TOWN HALL, 1 WASHINGTON STREET, HEMPSTEAD, NY 11550. This notice is only for new cases in Westbury & Levittown within Town of Hempstead jurisdiction. There are additional cases in different hamlets, towns and villages on the Board of Appeals calendar. The full calendar is available at https://hempsteadny.gov/ 509/Board-of-Appeals

The internet address of the website streaming for this meeting is https://hempsteadny.gov/ 576/Live-Streaming-Video Interested parties may appear at the above time and place. At the call of the Chairman, the Board will consider decisions on the foregoing and those on the Reserve Decision calendar and such other matters as may properly come before it. 147236

LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU LOANCARE, LLC, -againstJOSE S. MENDEZ, ET AL. NOTICE OF SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau on January 13, 2023, wherein LOANCARE, LLC is the Plaintiff and JOSE S. MENDEZ, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction RAIN OR SHINE at the NASSAU COUNTY SUPREME COURT, NORTH SIDE STEPS, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on July 9, 2024 at 2:00PM, premises known as 1054 ADAMS STREET, UNIONDALE, NY 11553; and the following tax map identification: 36-151-502, 503 & 504. ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL, OF LAND, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING AT UNIONDALE, UNINCORPORATED AREA, TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 613085/2019. Mark S. Ricciardi, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES. 147255

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A memorable time at first official cricket match

events. So this, being in our backyard, and I saw construction every time I drove through Eisenhower Park, I figured it’d be great to go to the game.”

The South African cricket team defeated Sri Lanka on Monday. Shafran said that he and Brody arrived just after the start of the game, and watched about three-quarters of it. He purchased reasonably priced tickets on StubHub, he added.

We were just having a good time, trying to just be involved.

“Walking in there, I had maybe seen cricket on TV once or twice — I didn’t know the rules,” he said. “I understood the concepts of what they were trying to do. We sat next to some people from Sri Lanka, and they actually talked me through some of it, so it was a really nice camaraderie.”

Shafran said he could understand why East Meadow residents had their concerns leading up the tournament — the heavily utilized park is closed for a week and a half, and thousands of people are expected to attend games this weekend. But the experience, he said, was still very cool.

“It was a nice experience for an event that a lot of people in the area weren’t too happy was coming here, because of the traffic concerns and all that,” he said. “And yes, I do like to use the park, and I do like to use the tennis courts. I can’t do it for the next week and a half, but I did get to go to a game.”

Some residents had voiced concerns about the integrity of the stadium, a temporary, modular structure, but Shafran said it looked great.

“Every time I drove through the park, I was wondering (what) it would look like, and you walk in and it’s got this magnificent field,” he said. “The stands are very comfortable, and it wasn’t very crowded, so I had plenty of room to move around and kind of check it out. It looks world class for something that was built in a short time. I felt perfectly safe.”

The Sri Lanka-South Africa match wasn’t one of the more talked-about games, so the crowd was smaller. Games

featuring India or Pakistan — and especially the match between the two countries scheduled for Sunday — are expected to be the biggest draws. Shafran said that security measures were enforced, and there were plenty of police officers on hand.

Because they were sitting with fans from Sri Lanka, that’s who the Shafrans ended up rooting for. Everyone around them was kind and welcoming, and they even learned a thing or two about cricket. The experience was so positive, Shafran said, that he was considering buying tickets for a game later this week, so he could bring his older son.

“We were just having a good time, trying to just be involved,” he said. “I don’t know if I would’ve traveled to, you know, let’s say New Jersey or somewhere to watch this game, but to drive five minutes and walk 10 minutes — it was great.”

Photos courtesy Brad Shafran

Brad Shafran said he had driven past the stadium construction site for months, and thought it would be cool to experience an international sporting event.

the match between Sri Lanka and South africa on monday didn’t draw a large crowd, so the Shafrans had a chance to walk around and explore. Brody met a tournament mascot.

Brad Shafran East Meadow

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Q. We finally found a home and have fixing-up to do. The first thing is new roofing. We interviewed roofers. One told us he “cuts” in the valleys where the roof meets, and another said he would not recommend that. What do you recommend, and are there other things we should know? The gutters are old and sagging, and not really draining, either.

A. A roof is one of the first things any home buyer should look at before a purchase. The slope of the land and the roof condition are very important.

Roof shingles are chosen depending on the slope of the roof. For example, a steeper slope will get greater wear due to the velocity of the running water, so a heavier architectural shingle is my first choice. Thinner shingles can be used on less sloped roofs, although I recommend the longerlasting, more heavily constructed shingles for steep and low slopes anyway, because they tend to last longer.

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The current building code allows for roofing shingles on a 2-inch to 12-inch pitch, but be mindful that building codes establish the minimum requirement, and failure can easily occur on a lower sloping roof when ice forms and water pools and backs up under the shingles and through the hundreds of nail holes that were made when the shingles were nailed into place. Flexible membrane underneath has performed very well over the life of roofing, and grips the nails to limit leaking, but be safe and have the membrane installed across the entire roof. The code requires only that the membrane be installed around the perimeter edges of the roof and on either side of the roof ridge.

As for cutting the valleys — the troughs where the roofs join — I understand that many roofers like the look and believe that seeing the clean metal valley is better because the water runs faster, but the tradeoff is that any time you cut a material and create a joint, the possibility for water penetration is increased. Ice and snow buildup in the valley can cause water to dam and get into the roof.

I recommend weaving the valleys by alternating the shingles and not exposing the valley trough, which should still be installed underneath the woven shingles, over membrane, because, as I have often written, redundancy is the most important thing in construction to prevent leaks. Have the gutters installed so that the downspouts are attached at corners, on trim. It’s a cleaner look. Good luck in your new home!

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Who knows which way this presidential race is headed?

The 2024 presidential campaign is already one like no other.

The candidates are the oldest ever nominated by a major party for president. The presumptive Republican nominee is not only the first president to be criminally indicted, put on trial and now convicted of felonies, but has been indicted four times — and seen his popularity gain with each indictment, pulling him ahead of the incumbent.

The Democratic putative nominee has extraordinarily low favorability numbers for a sitting president, yet has encountered no serious opposition on the way to obtaining his party’s nomination for a second term.

Debates between the presumed nominees, which have always been held during the heart of the campaign, in September and October, have been moved up to June 27 and Sept. 10. It was President Biden who called for these debates,

in what has to be described either as a Hail Mary pass or an act of political desperation. It is almost always the trailing challenger who hollers for debates, to get attention, while the incumbent delays for as long as possible. No scriptwriter could have envisioned the scenario playing out this year, at this point still the opening act.

IDonald Trump left office with markedly low poll numbers, in the aftermath of not only a losing re-election campaign, but also the shameful Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the nation’s Capitol. Biden took office promising to heal the national divide. If there was any consensus among the cognoscenti, it was that Trump was finished as a candidate, if not as a political force altogether. Trump did re-enter the political wars that were the 2022 House and Senate campaigns, in what was expected to be a Republican blowout year. But when the GOP failed to win back the Senate and barely recaptured the House, much of the blame was placed on Trump for having foisted unqualified candidates

f the past few years are any guide, the polling numbers can change overnight.

on the Republicans in key races. Once again he was written off, and the main question was whether the 2024 Republican nominee would be Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis or Nikki Haley, the former South Carolina governor and United Nations ambassador. Coming off a landslide re-election win, DeSantis was the strong favorite.

Though Democrats had survived the 2022 election cycle, Biden was considered a flawed candidate by many in the party. His falling poll numbers reflected the unpopularity brought about by mass illegal immigration, inflation, gas prices still being considerably higher than what they were during the Trump years, and what appeared to be mental confusion and incoherence during Biden’s public appearances. Yet no serious Democratic challenger emerged.

According to the political calendar, it is five months until voters go to the polls in the 2024 elections. Between now and that fateful day, the two political parties will have spent over a billion dollars campaigning. Being a Democrat, it isn’t my business to tell the Republican Party how to run its presidential campaign, but I have some thoughts about the Democratic effort to re-elect President Biden. Up to now, the president’s campaign has centered on such things as the infrastructure bill he signed into law in 2021 and its funding for new roads, bridges and other needed public-works programs. There is no doubt that such expenditures are important, and should be stressed, but the election is more about other critical issues.

When Bill Clinton ran for the White House, James Carville, his campaign strategist, uttered those now famous words, “It’s the economy, stupid.” Carville was right, and Biden would ignore that dictum at his peril. These days,

But while all had been going well for Trump, his criminal conviction adds a great deal of uncertainty. It’s still a long way to Election Day in November, and if these past few years are any guide, the numbers can change overnight. Is this month’s debate Biden’s opportunity to turn the campaign around, or could Trump land a crushing knockout blow? Or will it be just one more transitory moment in this unprecedented campaign?

My prediction, which means nothing, is that this campaign won’t be over until it’s over — and maybe not even then.

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

On the Republican side, DeSantis waited and waited to announce his candidacy, and by the time he did, Trump had passed him in the polls. Once again defying all the rules of gravity and politics, Trump’s emergence as frontrunner was fueled not by grand strategy, but by the reaction of his base to his being indicted in New York, accused of paying off a porn star. Recent polls show not only that Trump is leading Biden in the swing states, but also that a majority of Americans look on the Trump administration more favorably than the Biden years. And Biden shows no signs of gaining momentum.

Some advice Joe Biden badly needs

everything is about the economy. People vote with their pocketbooks, and the issue has to be dealt with by the Democrats.

Over the past few years, prices have skyrocketed, and it isn’t the fault of the president.

The executives of the companies that produce gasoline, food and other necessities don’t care about the average person. They have jets to service them, and take luxury trips around the world to ease their tensions. They raise their prices just before the quarterly earnings call to satisfy Wall Street, not Main Street. There’s nothing wrong with telling America who the culprits are and bashing the business tycoons.

the country believes that the unemployment rate is at a 50-year high. In fact, unemployment has been below 4 percent for over two years. It isn’t the media’s fault that the voters think that way; it’s because politicians don’t tell the story well.

Undecideds are up for grabs, but he has to find a message that appeals to them.

A recent Washington Post column by Catherine Rampell tells an interesting story about the economy. The headline is “Nearly everything Americans believe about the economy is wrong.”

Rampell wrote that a recent Harris poll revealed that Americans’ thinking about the economy is often at odds with reality.

Most Americans believe the economy is shrinking. In fact, the economy has been growing for the past two years. The poll also found that 49 percent of

If you talk to average voters, they believe they were better off four years ago than they are today. That is in fact a total fallacy. In 2020, we were dealing with the coronavirus disaster, and then President Trump had failed to warn the nation about the perils we faced, in order to avoid the political fallout. The public was encouraged to try crazy medicines, none of which saved any lives. There were so many other bad things happening under Trump that Biden should be talking about. When Trump took office, the unemployment rate was 4.8 percent. When he left it was 6.3 percent. (It is currently under 4 percent.) There were supply chain disruptions and widespread lockdowns, and we were suffering from a recession. Thanks to a tax program that gave the rich big cuts, the national debt swelled by $7.8 trillion, an increase of 40 percent.

As for the current state of politics, Biden will have plenty to talk about.

Even though the Trump campaign is much more under control, the candidate isn’t. Trump goes off script all the time, and says lots of crazy things. His base voters won’t abandon him, but the undecideds are up for grabs, and they could be Biden voters. But Biden has to find a message that appeals to them.

Another challenge for the president is the third-party candidacy of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Right now Kennedy would get about 14 percent of the estimated vote. He may be appealing to protest voters, but it’s up to the Biden campaign to let the world know how nutty this guy is. There is enough of a record on Kennedy’s past statements to bring his poll numbers down and reduce his possible threat in November.

Incumbents are often underdogs in an election year, and Biden needs to run a campaign that focuses on pocketbook issues and explains them in simple terms. He will get countless other gifts from the uncontrolled candidate that is Donald Trump. But it’s time for Biden to retool his efforts and appeal to the voters he so badly needs.

Jerry Kremer was an 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.

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Safe day at the beach? Thank the lifeguards

Whether it’s Jones beach, on the South Shore, or Stehli beach, in bayville on the North Shore, summer on long Island means that hundreds of thousands of residents and visitors will look to find fun under the sun. but there is also danger.

Amid the excitement and relaxation, it’s essential to recognize the importance of beach safety and the indispensable role lifeguards play in protecting beachgoers. beaches are more than just picturesque landscapes; they are dynamic environments with inherent risks that require vigilance and expertise to navigate safely.

The ocean is unpredictable. Those venturing into the water often underestimate the power of the waves and currents, leading to life-threatening consequences.

Six people drown, on average, each year at regulated beaches and pool facilities across the state, according to the state Department of Health. but losing even one life is one too many.

Rip currents, in particular, pose a significant threat on beaches, swiftly pulling swimmers away from shore with alarming strength. Without proper knowledge and awareness, even experienced swimmers can find themselves in perilous situations.

It’s crucial for beachgoers to understand the signs of rip currents — murkier water, where sand is being churned up, or water that is flowing away from the beach instead of crashing onto it — and how to respond effectively, by swim-

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ming parallel to the shore and staying calm. but it’s just as critical to have trained professionals on hand to provide assistance when needed.

lifeguards protect all who venture into the water. They undergo rigorous training to identify hazards, respond to emergencies, and perform rescues swiftly and effectively. They scan the water constantly, and are prepared to spring into action at a moment’s notice: last summer, they rescued more than 2,500 swimmers in distress across long Island. And beyond their lifesaving abilities, lifeguards also offer valuable guidance on water safety for all who ask, to help prevent accidents before they occur.

lifeguards serve as a reassuring presence for beachgoers. Families can relax and enjoy their time on the sand, knowing that these trained professionals are on duty to ensure their safety. This sense of security encourages more people to visit the beach, fostering a vibrant and inclusive community space for all.

Despite their indispensable role, lifeguards often face challenges in securing adequate resources and support. budget constraints and staffing shortages can strain lifeguard services, putting both beachgoers and guards themselves at risk.

The state recently earmarked $5 million for hiring lifeguards, amid a nationwide shortage that affected a third of the country’s water attractions last years. The hiring initiative is expected to raise pay by as much as 34 percent among the municipalities that employ lifeguards. Those municipalities have

In his opinion piece last week, “We must back the blue, now more than ever,” Congressman Anthony D’Esposito calls out the “unholy alliance of radical legislators, soft-on-crime prosecutors and district attorneys, and the perennially out-of-touch progressive activist class” for unjustly targeting the police. Significantly, he disingenuously omits to call out the right-wing insurrectionists who viciously attacked the Capitol police officers on Jan. 6, 2021.

RobERT TollE Cedarhurst

Jerry Kremer is correct: College protesters are confused

To the Editor:

Jerry Kremer’s recent column, “The blemish of

until July 26 to apply for the state grant money.

It’s imperative for governments, communities and beachgoers alike to recognize the value of lifeguards and prioritize the funding and resources necessary to maintain strong teams of rescuers. Investing in lifeguard training, equipment and facilities is an investment in public safety and the vitality of our beaches.

To that end, the New York State lifeguard Corps — which represents roughly 1,200 lifeguards — is campaigning to have them recognized as first responders, the same designation as police, fire and emergency medical technicians. That would give lifeguards access to the same medical and survivor benefits afforded other first responders, as well as legal protection from victims’ claims when performing lifeguard duties. lifeguards also play a crucial role in emergency response and disaster management, providing essential support during natural disasters and other crises.

beach safety is a collective responsibility. While the allure of the ocean is undeniable, it’s essential to approach it with caution and respect for its power. lifeguards serve as the backbone of beach safety. Their dedication, expertise, and commitment to public safety make our beaches safer and more enjoyable for everyone. As another summer season gets under way, let’s recognize and appreciate the vital role they play in safeguarding our shores and preserving the joy of beach-going for all.

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For neighborhoods of color, local media offer hope

iwas surrounded for nearly a week by thousands of protesters, any one of whom might have infected and potentially killed me, according to health officials, yet I was unfazed.

You might wonder why I was unconcerned that I might have caught Covid19 while walking amid the river of Black lives matter demonstrators who streamed through Bellmore, merrick and Freeport in June 2020, following the death of George Floyd at the hands of a minneapolis police officer. I just wasn’t. And I didn’t get Covid.

I covered the protests for the Bellmore Herald, merrick Herald and Freeport Herald, diving right in. These were historic demonstrations taking place down the street from my merrick home. I had to experience and record them, the insistent government warnings against attending mass protests be damned. This was my job. This was my calling.

On Day Two of the demonstrations, June 3, I shot a 15-second video of a 7-year-old girl, Wynta-Amor Rogers, chanting, “No justice, no peace!” as she marched alongside her mother, lakyia Jackson. Within hours, the video went viral on Twitter (now X), garnering more than a million views by midnight and 23.5 million within days.

Based on the hundreds of online comments that I read, for many Wynta-

Amor represented a measure of hope for better days in the most contentious presidential election year in decades (perhaps ever). This dark period was racked not only by the global pandemic, but also by worldwide joblessness and financial turmoil, leading to a suffocating sense of helplessness and mass psychic malaise.

tFloyd’s murder by a police officer who knelt on his neck for 8 minutes, 46 seconds transformed an already growing unrest into a social and political movement that united millions of Americans seeking peace and justice for Black and Brown people around the country. Wynta-Amor served as a powerful symbol of fearlessness, a beacon on whom people could project their desires and aspirations for a more equitable and inclusive society.

and exhilarating as 2020.

I came away from the experience feeling enthused about the media’s ability to telegraph a message that aided in a movement to effect social change, to improve society. Four years later, I am less sanguine, though still hopeful.

hey cover crime, yes, but they also report regularly on the good stuff.

Adult Black lives matter protesters knew precisely whom they were fighting for: millions of children like WyntaAmor.

She became a charismatic speaker at Blm marches. She was immortalized in poems, paintings and building-size murals.

The video of her was shared thousands of times on social media, and played by news outlets around the globe and at the Democratic National Convention in milwaukee. Google even included it in its Year in Search, the final footage in a long line of remarkable viral videos. I can think of few years in my lifetime as terrifying, heart-wrenching

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college demonstrations,” was very interesting. I think the colleges were put in a bad position. Freedom of speech and the right to protest are important rights, but I think Kremer nailed it when he wrote that the protesters were confused on the issues. (And New York Congresswoman Elise Stefanik, who I think started all the problems, did so because she was attacking Harvard after she was kicked off a board she was a member of.)

If the protesters want the war in Gaza to stop and have the Israeli hostages returned, that’s one thing. But many of them were protesting to destroy Israel. That’s totally different. Israel is our ally. Once students started protesting to destroy Israel — and America, with some reportedly chanting “Death to America” — all their benefits should have been removed, including scholarships, health care and anything else we supply them with.

RANDY

King’s right about the wisdom we could use

To the Editor:

I want to commend former Congressman Peter King for writing the wonderful op-ed “Wishing for some of that World War II-era wisdom” (may 23-29). It certainly pointed out what the u nited States is all about. We can and should be able to come together and unite for the common good. We have so much potential for doing the “right thing” that benefits us all.

It seems that today’s decisions in government policy are more about winning than cooperating. We should learn to make wise decisions that benefit the “governed,” not just for political expediency. Being wise is a lot better than trying to win the popularity contest. I agree completely with the concept that we should always learn from history, so we don’t repeat the mistakes of the past. Keep up the good work, mr. King.

JEROmE I. ROSEN Hewlett

After 28 years at the Herald, I left the newspaper group in early 2022 to teach journalism full-time at Hofstra university. Almost immediately, I started researching the effect of media coverage on communities of color, in particular at the hyperlocal level. Fellow Hofstra professors mario murillo and Aashish Kumar and I interviewed 40 leaders of communitybased organizations in Freeport, Elmont, Hempstead, Roosevelt, uniondale and Westbury, asking about their perceptions of media reporting on their neighborhoods. The adjective most often used to describe the coverage: negative.

Crime, the leaders repeatedly said, dominated news reports on their neighborhoods, with little positive coverage and virtually no reporting on critical issues besides education. A news audit of 469 stories on their communities from January to June 2022 largely supported their assertions, with two exceptions: the Franklin Square-Elmont Herald and Freeport Herald.

In these community publications, crime comprised less than 10 percent of coverage, whereas it made up anywhere from 25 to 80 percent of reporting in

regional news outlets. Fingers crossed, we are set to release the study’s complete findings this month in a paper titled “The Suburban News Desert: Where Communities of Color are Starved for Critical Information Amid Crime-centered Coverage.”

We know this from the social sciences: According to cultivation theory, the more people are exposed to violence in the media, the more they believe the world is dangerous, even if they live in peaceful places.

The more people read or view reports on crime in communities of color, without positive coverage to provide context, the more they believe these neighborhoods to be crime-ridden and deviant, even though they may in fact be largely safe and harmonious communities in which to live, work and raise a family.

This is where community newspapers come in. They cover crime, yes, but they also report regularly on the good stuff — neighborhood block parties, volunteer efforts, graduations, marriages and births, along with the crucial issues that matter most to people.

Having made my career as a community journalist, I believed in community media before I became a professor. Having studied the media as an academic researcher, I appreciate, more than ever, the need for community news outlets, particularly in neighborhoods of color.

Scott Brinton is an assistant professor of journalism, media studies and public relations at Hofstra University’s Lawrence Herbert School of Communication. ©Scott A. Brinton. Comments? Scott. Brinton@hofstra.edu.

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