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Howie’s Heart beats strongly throughout F.S. cho said. In the end, she was able to help 13 students in the school who needed assistance “Let love be your legacy.” around the holidays.

Kindness is something that That’s the motto of Howie’s Heart, a newly established C a m a c h o g r e w u p w e l l Franklin Square nonprofit led acquainted with, alongside her

by Jennifer Camacho, whose siblings, Melissa Cox and James Conklin. mission is to Their father, Howie spread kindness Conklin — the throughout the organization’s community. namesake — was Neighbors no stranger to throughout town spreading a smile may have noticed or lending a hand artifacts of kindto those in need. ness — whether it’s “He was always a kindness good to people, and keychain left on he always kind of their windshield or fought for the a rock bearing a underdog,” Camamessage of kind- JENNIFER cho said. “His ness atop an ATM CAMACho whole thing that he — that are the call- Founder, always used to say ing card of Howie’s Howie’s Heart was, ‘You just have Heart. to do the right It all started when Camacho held a toy drive thing. You always have to do last December for children in the right thing.’ So he raised us need at the Riverview School, to be that way.”

The list of Howie’s altruistic for students with special needs, in Queens, where she is a endeavors is long — from school counselor. She posted on extending a Thanksgiving dinFacebook about it, and recalled ner invitation to a homeless being “immediately inundated veteran, to searching for gifts for children in need in the midby people’s generosity.”

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‘Flying spider invasion’ may be a web of lies

By WILL SHEELINE wsheeline@liherald.com

The arrival of joro spiders, which are native to East Asia, in the United States has sparked concern and some sensational headlines. According to experts, however, the potential impact on Long Island’s North Shore is likely to be far less dramatic than feared.

The joro spider, Trichonephila clavata, was first documented in North America in Georgia in 2014, and has since spread to several southeastern states. The spider takes its name from a creature of Japanese folklore called a jorogumo, a legendary spider and seductress that can shapeshift into a woman, breathe fire and control other spiders.

There have been reports suggesting the spider’s imminent invasion of northern states, including New York. But John Di Leonardo, an anthrozoologist and the president of Humane Long Island, urges caution and perspective.

“They’re native to Asia, but they were introduced to Georgia and somewhat made their way to neighboring states,” Di Leonardo noted. “There is no evidence that they’ve made their way to New York.”

Despite the dramatic headlines about giant flying spiders, Di Leonardo emphasizes that these descriptions are greatly exaggerated. He explained that the female spiders’ bodies are only up to an

inch long, and the males are smaller.

The joro spider, which has a distinctive yellow and blue-black pattern with red markings, has often been described as a venomous and invasive species, but Di Leonardo clarified that while they are venomous, their venom poses no significant threat to humans.

“They’re no more venomous than your average house spider,” he said. “We’re not talking about a brown recluse or black widow.”

Moreover, the term “invasive,” Di Leonardo said, might not even apply to joro spiders. He pointed out that despite the fact that they have been in the U.S. for around a decade, there has been no evidence of negative impacts on local ecosystems.

“They’re exotic and non-native, but there’s no science to show that they’re actually invasive,” he said. “If they were going to have a negative impact, we probably would have seen it by now.”

While fears of the spiders “ballooning” their way north are prevalent, Di Leonardo explained this phenomenon.

Ballooning is a dispersal method known among tiny juvenile spiders, not adults.

While it certainly helps young spiders spread themselves out, it’s not a means of long-range movement that will carry them across multiple state lines.

“They can’t really fly. I think that’s vastly overstated,” Di Leonardo said.

“They can kind of make little parachutes

and balloon themselves when they’re only tiny babies.”

In terms of ecological impact, there could even be potential benefits. With rising temperatures contributing to an increase in insect populations, joro spiders might help control pests. According to a 2021 news release from the University of Georgia, where entomologists have been studying the spiders since they first appeared in the state, they have been observed eating other invasive species, like the brown marmorated stink bug.

“Spiders are our friends, not our foes,” Di Leonardo said. “I think humans have a largely symbiotic relationship with spiders. Of course we do have a natural fear of them, and it’s good to have a healthy fear, but let’s not be paranoid.”

Whether the spiders can survive in colder northern climates remains uncertain. The climate in Georgia is markedly different from New York, and it is still unknown whether the spiders can endure harsher winters. Despite the hyperbolic coverage, Di Leonardo stresses the importance of maintaining a balanced perspective.

“It’ll be a long time before we see them in New York, if ever,” he predicted.

“Headlines and social media can easily turn a harmless thing into a perceived deadly threat.”

Di Leonardo also urged focusing on more pressing ecological issues, such as the impacts of animal agriculture on the

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Despite recent headlines claiming there would be a joro spider invasion in the Northeast, local experts are skeptical about the range of the arachnid’s spread. environment, rather than demonizing these spiders. People have far more reason to be concerned about cross-species diseases and toxic and inhumane husbandry practices, he said, than headlines about giant flying spiders.

Research on Joro spiders is continuing, primarily in Georgia and other states where they have been found. Universities are studying their ecological impacts, though Di Leonardo noted that much of that work is local to areas where joro spiders have established populations.

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The Long Island Community Choir sings Breaking Chains for the Juneteenth Festival in Elmont last weekend.

Festival highlights Elmont’s cultural melting pot The fourth annual Juneteenth Festival in Elmont was a day of celebration last weekend, where neighbors gathered to celebrate the civic diversity in the community.

Community members browsed food vendors for different cuisines, played games, shopped local businesses and more during the annual festivity on June 15.

Elmont Cultural Center founder Mimi Pierre-Johnson received a President’s Lifetime Achievement Award from the White House for her lifelong commitment to activism in Elmont and beyond during the event.

Celebrating Elmont’s leaders is something the community is always proud to show out for, and the Juneteenth Festival was another example of that. Regional entertainers who performed included The Ross Boys, Warren Wint, Brodie Fresh, the Elmont Community Choir, The Djembe Boys, Perfection Dance Center Dancers, One Take Cater, Phonetic Wisdom, Poet Stars and Seja.

The event was organized by the Elmont Cultural Center and the Elmont Alumni Network Eagles. It was made possible by sponsors like Empire Voices, 1199SEIU Funds, the Rick Miller Foundation, McDonalds, New York Offshore Wind Alliance, New York Communities for Change, You’re Our Unity and Rocks Entertainment.

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LeShawn Walker hugs Elmont Cultural Center founder Mimi Pierre-Johnson as she accepts her President’s Lifetime Achievement Award from the White House.

Schamgar Cenat presents Greg Senat, an Elmont native who was an offensive tackle with the Kansas City Chiefs and New York Jets, with a Certificate of Honor.

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by Bre Skincare at the fourth annual Juneteenth Festival last weekend.

Reva Whitehead sings along with the Long Island Community Choir during the Juneteenth Festival in Elmont on June 15.

Transgender athlete ban could soon be codified

By PARKER SCHUG pschug@liherald.com

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman’s executive order, banning biological males from women’s sports at county facilities, could soon be codified into law.

The County Legislature’s presiding officer, Howard Kopel, and Legislators John Giuffrè, Samantha Goetz and Rose Marie Walker accompanied Blakeman at a news conference in Mineola to announce the new legislation.

“Women have been fighting the last 50 years for fair competition in their sport, a fair investment, the same as men, the same numbers, the same scholarships,” Blakeman said, “and now that is in jeopardy of biological males taking valuable positions on women’s teams, women losing scholarships, women losing the ability to compete, and it’s not fair.”

Goetz, Walker and Legislator Mazi Pilip will co-sponsor the proposed bill.

“I was recently listening to an interview with Riley Gaines where a student was discussing how she doesn’t want to train for second place, and I think that concisely explains what this bill is for,” Goetz said. “We do not want women in Nassau County to just train and compete for second place.”

Gaines is a former collegiate swimmer.

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Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman unveiled a bill banning biological males from women’s activities at county facilities.

Behind him, from left, were Legislator John Giuffrè, the Legislature’s presiding officer, Howard Kopel, County Comptroller Elaine Phillips, and Legislators Rose Marie Walker and Samantha Goetz.

Walker said she fears for her granddaughters and other female athletes in the county.

“Certainly I don’t want it to affect our girls with scholarships, with playing and training, to come in second or third because of what they’re competing against,” Walker said. “But I’m very, very concerned about their health and safety.”

Biological males and transgender athletes who identify as female are welcome to compete on county co-ed or

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men’s teams, or create a transgender league, Blakeman said — just not as biological males on women’s team.

A Nassau County Supreme Court struck down Blakeman’s executive order on May 10, after a legal challenge by the New York Civil Liberties Union, which filed a lawsuit in March.

Blakeman plans to appeal the decision, he said.

Bobby Hodgson, an assistant legal director at NYCLU, had not seen the language of the proposed legislation, but said that the state anti-discrimination law prohibits such a law.

“That was true when we successfully struck down County Executive Blakeman’s policy, and it’s true today,” Hodgson said. “If they do continue to push forward on this harmful legislation, the NYCLU will certainly see them in court, and we believe it will be promptly struck down as unlawful under our state anti-discrimination law.”

Blakeman said that both his order, and the new law, would be determined to be constitutional, because they protect women’s rights.

After he signed his executive order in February, which mandated that sports, leagues, organizations, teams and programs that use county facilities designate themselves male, female or co-ed, and then only accept athletes who meet

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that criteria according to their sex at birth, state Attorney General Letitia James sent a cease-and-desist letter to Blakeman in March, demanding that he rescind it.

Blakeman responded a few days later by filing a federal lawsuit contesting James’ letter, which was denied in federal court and dismissed in April.

“The law is perfectly clear: you cannot discriminate against a person because of their gender identity or expression,” James wrote in a March 1 news release. “We have no room for hate or bigotry in New York.”

County Legislator Delia DeRiggiWhitton issued a statement after Friday’s news conference. “Passing such a law will only cost the county millions in legal fees and taxpayer money, funds that should be used for repaving our roads and providing tax relief,” she said.

Kopel said that the bill would go before committee on Monday, and before the full Legislature in two weeks or so.

He added that he was confident that it would pass.

“We’re trying to help these young girls who are trying to achieve something, and to say that we haven’t had the problem here in Nassau County yet is foolish,” Kopel said. “We want to take care of this. We’re going to take care of it now.”

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Students win districtwide math tournament Franklin Square school district fifth and sixth graders from Polk Street School, John Street School and Washington Street School participated in the second annual districtwide math tournament on June 3.

The tournament, which consisted of 20 teams and over 90 students, included both independent and team events, all of which contributed to the teams’ final scores. The students who participated were in Math Olympiads throughout the school year.

The top scoring fifth grade team included Tyler Blattberg from Polk Street School, Sophia Lin from Washington Street School, Tyler Parillo from Polk Street School, Avery Verosa from Polk Street School and Eryn Villavicencio from Washington Street School.

The top scoring sixth grade team included Washington Street School students Declan Brosnan, Brandin McLoone, Kevin Mulholland, Omar Obaidullah and Joseph Seidel.

The district’s math specialists guided students through solutions and strategies. They are Medaly Alarco from John Street School, Karen Landsman from Polk Street School, and Debbie Dilthey and Kristin Rudolph from Washington Street School.

The tournament coordinator was districtwide Math Olympiads instructor Maggie Tittler.

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Cricket tournament a big hit in Nassau

By TONY BELLISSIMO tbellissimo@liherald.com

The International Cricket Council’s Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 Tournament proved a bit hit in Nassau County, highlighted by the much-anticipated and sold out India-Pakistan match June 9.

Nassay County Executive Bruce Blakeman called the event, which kicked off with a practice match June 1 and concluded 11 days later with the United States taking on India at Eisenhower Park, “the Super Bowl on steroids.”

Cricket is the second most-popular sport in the world behind soccer and the world’s third most-watched sporting event behind only the FIFA World Cup and Tour de France. It was introduced in the United Kingdom during the 16th century. It has since grown in immense popularity in South Asia, Australia, New Zealand, Southern Africa and the West Indies — many parts of the globe that have been influenced by British imperialism over the centuries.

The T20 tournament, which is both the youngest and shortest version of international cricket, featured matches — usually lasting around three-and-ahalf hours — played this month not only in East Meadow, but also in Dallas, southern Florida and the West Indies.

All eight matches in East Meadow began at 10:30 a.m., to align with mid-afternoon television audiences in Europe and prime-time slots in South Asia.

The pitch at Eisenhower Park was shipped in from Australia, and kept in Florida during the winter months before being dropped in the temporary, modular stadium, which seated more than 34,000 fans.

Every seat was filled for the IndiaPakistan rivalry match with tickets going on the secondary market for a minimum of $1,000 after fees. Large viewing parties were held in Seaford as well as in Queens at Citi Field, with India fans celebrating a 119-113 victory following several weather delays. Matches between those two nations usually attract massive audiences. More than 400 million people watched the IndiaPakistan 2011 World Cup battle. That’s more than triple the viewing audience of the most recent Super Bowl.

This year marked the first-ever appearance in the tournament for the United States, which pulled off one of the sport’s biggest upsets of all-time June 6 in Dallas with an overtime win against Pakistan. India defeated the U.S. in the East Meadow finale before a crowd of more than 31,000.

The U.S. is led by Aaron Jones, Steven Taylor, Nitish Kumar, Shayan Jahangir, Corey Anderson, Harmeet Singh, Shadley Van Schalkwyk, Andries Gous, Monank Patel and Jessy Singh.

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The United States faced India June 12 in the last of eight ICC T20 World Cup matches held at Eisenhower Park.

Flags of both competing countries were displayed on the pitch and national anthems sung prior to each match.

The tournament brought international attention to Nassau, which hosted a number of international dignitaries from countries like Pakistan, India, Canada and Bangladesh. It also attracted fans from around the globe.

Kalyan Gopaluni attended the U.S. victory over Canada in Dallas, where he resides, and traveled to New York for two matches, India-Pakistan and IndiaU.S. “I’m a huge cricket fan and play in a cricket league,” Gopaluni said. “I’ve been looking forward to this tournament for a long time. The atmosphere at India versus Pakistan was electric. The stadium was shaking. I think they did a great job as host.”

Virginia Talati, from Georgia, and her soon-to-be 8-year-old son, Hasmukhal, who has been playing cricket for five years already, flew in from Georgia to attend the finale at Eisenhower.

“We flew up last night and going back home tomorrow,” she said. “We’re really excited. My son asked last week if we can go see a match and we made it his birthday present.”

The tournament generated a large amount of revenue for the county, which Blakeman is expected to announce at a later date.

Borrelli’s Italian Restaurant saw business boom each day of the event during a normally slow time, 2:30-4:30 p.m., owner Frank Borrelli said. Parking

Virginia Talati and her son, Hasmukhal, flew in from Georgia to check out the cricket action. allowed for up to 50 cars and “You could see from all the different license plates and from the customers I’ve spoken to, this attracted people from all over the country and the world,” Borrelli said.

The U.S. advanced to the tournament’s Super Eight stage after its match against Ireland in Florida was washed out last Friday.

The championship takes place June 29 in Barbados.

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Inspiring, spreading kindness the community senior golden retrievers so they could live their final years in a safe home. By all accounts, Conklin was a special person who has been dearly missed by his family and friends since his death in December 2021.

“He just had a big heart, and he just always did the right thing,” Camacho said.

While wrapping the presents she collected for students in need with her family last December, Camacho said she felt her father’s presence, and thought the effort was a perfect way to continue the tradition he started. When community members reached out to her to thank her for organizing the toy drive, Camacho knew that it was just the right thing to do.

“If you’re down on your luck, people should try to help out,” Camacho reminded herself at the time. The more she thought about it, the clearer it became to her that people could use a place to facilitate kindness throughout the community.

Through the creation of Howie’s Heart with her family, Camacho has felt connected to her dad again.

“I’ve never been happier in my life than I am right now,” she said. “And it’s funny to say, because my dad’s not here with me. But the experience of giving to others and helping others, and showing people how they can help others, has made me so happy.”

Neighbors may have noticed Camacho

at local libraries, like the Franklin Square Public Library and the Elmont Memorial Library, hosting events for the nonprofit.

All are invited to take part in these events, which include a variety of activities, like making kindness rocks and key chains, staffing fundraising lemonade stands for other regional nonprofits and more.

“We’ve been thrilled to partner with them and get them off the ground,” Aviva Kane, director of the Franklin Square library, said. “It’s been a win-win situation, because we provided them a platform for them to spread their kindness, but it also helps with the programs we’re doing here as well.”

At each event, a community member is recognized for his or her acts of kindness, and is presented with a red Mylar heart balloon to pass along Howie’s torch of altruism.

“We wanted to acknowledge people, and let them know that they’re doing great stuff,” Camacho said.

The heart balloon is something that loved ones remember fondly of Howie, who used to bring a bouquet of them to greet his granddaughter — Camacho’s daughter, Talia — after school on Valentine’s Day. “It’s helped me to see that when you give to others, kindness returns to you,” Camacho said.

To lear n about the organization’s upcoming events and how to get involved, visit HowiesHeart.org.

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a lemonade stand hosted by Howie’s Heart outside the franklin Square public Library earlier this month raised $2,500 for the alex’s Lemonade Stand foundation to fund pediatric cancer research.

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Pride Gala unites LGBTQ+ community

By Jordan Vallone jvallone@liherald.com

PFY, the organization formerly known as Pride For Youth, hosted its annual Pride Gala on June 6. The event was dubbed “Power of Pride: Raising LBGTQ+ Voices to Benefit PFY,” and it brought together and honored trailblazers that work day in and day out to ensure that individuals that identify as LGBTQ+ feel supported on Long Island.

The annual gala celebrates the work of PFY, which is a leading, nonprofit, grassroots organization. It operated as subsidiary of the Long Island Crisis Center, and has headquarters in Bellmore, as well as a location in Deer Park. Founded in 1993 as an organization meant specifically for youth, grant funding last year allowed PFY to expand the breadth and reach of its services.

This year’s gala honored three important figures in the LGBTQ+ community on Long Island. Michael Caputo, of the LI Pride Lions, the Rev. Lana Hurst, the first openly transgender pastor to practice on Long Island, and Sarah Kate Ellis, president and chief executive of GLAAD, were among this year’s honorees.

Over the last few months, the LGBTQ+ community has faced a lot of prejudice on Long Island — and in Nassau County specifically — which is why PFY chose to honor individuals from Long Island who are fighting back against hate, and making a difference in the lives of others.

“We really looked at people who we feel embody that sort of presence within the LGBTQ community,” Tawni Engel, the associate director of the crisis center and PFY said.

Engel leads the pride gala committee, and said the event did not get into politics — but rather focused on what work can be done to further empower the LGBTQ+ community.

“We just want to talk about what the social climate has looked like,” Engel said, “and what we can do collectively to hopefully turn that around.”

Bruce Castellano, who chairs the gala committee with Engel, said PFY is a “boots on the ground organization.”

A former teacher in the Mineola School District, Castellano said he and his husband have worked with various LGBTQ+ organizations for many years on Long Island and beyond. The attitude towards the LGTBQ+ population has shifted drastically in recent years, and Castellano said “the backlash is devastating.”

Fighting against complacency — the concept of being alright with the ways things are — is exceedingly important, and groups like PFY are doing just that.

“We have to be vigilant and defend and protect the people who are marginalized, especially youth,” Castellano said.

The event at Westbury Manor saw a tremendous turnout. PFY met and surpassed its fundraising goals, raising just over $84,000. PFY is still accepting donations at TinyURL.ocm/PFYEvent2024.

For more information on PFY and the Long Island Crisis Center, visit LICCPFY.org.

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The Westbury Manor was transformed into a welcoming space for the Pride Gala.

PFY hosted its annual Pride Gala at the Westbury Manor on June 6, drawing a large crowd that came out to reflect on Pride Month, and the work PFY does year round.

Honoree Sarah Kate Ellis, president and chief executive of GLAAD, spoke during the event.

Michael Caputo, of the LI Pride Lions, accepted a citation from Nassau County Legislator Arnold Drucker.

Tawni Engel, associate director of PFY and the Long Island Crisis Center led attendees through the evening’s celebrations.

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The powerhouse vocalist, Broadway veteran and concert favorite hits all the right notes when she visits the Landmark stage. Soulful singersongwriter Morgan James’ voice is her instrument, and through it she can communicate anything. It is a gift that she has expertly trained, and meticulously nurtured, James has cultivated a world of fans with her viral YouTube videos, and she loves connecting with them on social media and at her live shows.

With her own channel, James has amassed more than 250 million views on YouTube (and climbing).

Over the last several years, she has established herself as a touring powerhouse, playing with her band and symphony orchestras. Her latest full album, ‘Nobody’s Fool,’ is a luminous love letter to ‘90s R&B, featuring nine new songs, and one cover of Jeff Buckley‘s ‘Everybody Here Wants You.’

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magine stepping outside your home this summer and entering a world of serenity. The gentle crunch of gravel beneath your feet. The rhythmic sound of trickling water with nature’s calming presence can de-stress and promote inner peace. This is the essence of a Zen garden, a haven of tranquility inspired by Japanese aesthetics and philosophy.

So, how do you create your own relaxing space at home? Garden designer Fiona Jenkins offers some insight. Grab your gardening tools — even get the kids involved — and get started.

Art of Simplicity: Creating the Foundation Zen gardens are all about cultivating a harmonious balance between natural elements and negative space. Gravel forms the very foundation, representing the vastness of the sea or impermanence of life. Raking it into smooth patterns — like waves or ripples — becomes a meditative practice in itself.

“The rhythm of the rake against the gravel adds another layer of tranquility, inviting you to focus on the present moment.” Jenkins advises. “Use light-colored gravel — like white, cream or gray — to enhance the feeling of serenity and evoke a sense of vastness.”

Carefully placed rocks and stones add structure and balance. Larger rocks can symbolize mountains, according to Jenkins, anchoring the space. Imagine them as islands of stability amid the ever-changing sea of gravel.

Smaller stones can represent stepping stones on a path to enlightenment.

Arrange your rocks and stones with intention, considering their size, shape, color, and the spaces between them. These spaces — known as “ma” in Japanese — are just as important as the elements themselves, adding to the sense of balance and tranquility.

Nature’s Soothing Sounds Water, a symbol of life and purification, plays a vital role in traditional Zen gardens. The gentle gurgle of trickling water is a natural stress reliever, proven to lower blood pressure and heart rate. Consider incorporating a small water basin with a bamboo spout, creating a calming focal point.

A tabletop fountain with a smooth rock base can add a touch of movement and sound without overwhelming the peaceful atmosphere.

“Keep the water feature simple and integrate it seamlessly with the surrounding rocks and gravel,” Jenkins says. “For a touch of whimsy, consider adding a small koi fish or two — their graceful movements adding another layer of life to your serene oasis.”

Limit Plant Selection: A Celebration Of Form Zen gardens traditionally incorporate minimal plants, allowing the other elements to take center stage. Carefully chosen plants will enhance the aesthetic and create a sense of harmony with nature.

Choose low-maintenance evergreens with interesting shapes or textures, such as dwarf pine, bonsai or ornamental grass. These plants require minimal pruning and maintain a sense of order within the garden. A strategically placed patch of moss can add a touch of softness and evoke tranquility.

“Consider strategically incorporating a single flowering shrub to add a burst of color during its blooming season,” Jenkins says.

Lighting For Tranquil Evenings Subtle lighting can elevate the atmosphere allowing you to enjoy your sanctuary even after sunset. String lights hung overhead or strategically placed

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lanterns can cast a warm, inviting glow.

“Step out after a long day and be greeted by the soft glow of your lanterns and the gentle murmur of water,” Jenkins says. “It’s a perfect invitation to unwind and de-stress.”

Solar-powered lights are another great option, as they require no wiring and provide illumination throughout the night.

Create A Focal Point To Draw The Eye A focal point adds a touch of interest.

“It should be something that inspires calmness and contemplation, inviting you to focus your mind and appreciate the beauty of your creation,” Jenkins explains.“Your focal point could be a beautiful stone lantern, its soft light casting a warm glow. Or consider a small statue of Buddha radiating peace, or a strategically placed bonsai tree with its meticulously pruned branches, a testament to patience and dedication.”

Comfort And Contemplation: A Place To Relax Since this is a space to unwind and escape daily stresses, you’ll want to include a comfortable seating area where you can chill out and appreciate your creation. A simple wooden bench or cushions will suffice. If space allows, add a small table for enjoying a cup of tea or for meditating.

“Imagine yourself sitting amid the calming elements of your garden, listening to the sounds of nature and letting go of the day’s worries,” Jenkins says.

Personalize Your Sanctuary While Zen gardens have a traditional aesthetic, don’t be afraid to incorporate some elements that reflect your own personality.

“The key is to create a space that resonates with you and fosters peace and well-being,” Jenkins adds.

A small wind chime with a calming melody adds a touch of whimsy. Also consider a piece of art depicting nature or a fragrant flowering plant, even perhaps a small birdbath to attract feathered friends.

“Embrace the simplicity of Zen design, lose yourself in the meditative act of raking the gravel, and allow the calming presence of nature to wash over,” Jenkins says. “Remember, your Zen garden is a reflection of your inner world.”

Photos courtesy Fiona Jenkins

Creating a Zen garden is not just about landscaping; it’s about cultivating a personal sanctuary for relaxation and mindfulness. With a little planning and inspiration, you can transform your outdoor space into a special retreat.

‘Across The Universe’ The Beatles live on — in the form of The Fab Faux. The acclaimed band brings out the best Beatles moments, appearing on the Paramount stage. With a commitment to the accurate reproduction of The Beatles’ repertoire, they treat the seminal music with unwavering respect, known for their painstaking recreations of the songs (with emphasis on the later works never performed live by The Beatles). The Fab Faux’s musical virtuosity — in actuality five New York Citybased musicians — upends the concept of a Beatles tribute band.

Far beyond being extended cover sets, their shows are an inspired rediscovery of The Beatles’ musical magic. In addition to their notefor-note accuracy, the band is famous for blurring the lines slightly and injecting their own musical personalities into the performances.

That’s The Fab Faux experience.

Saturday, June 22, 8 p.m. $55, $35, $30, $25. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. Tickets available at Ticketmaster.com or ParamountNY.com.

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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, in its final weekend on the Long Island Children’s Museum stage, Saturday, June 22, 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.; Sunday, June 23, 2 p.m.

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.

Get The Led Out rocks out with their tribute to what many consider rock ‘n roll’s greatest band, in “A Celebration of the Mighty Zep,” on the Paramount stage, Friday and Saturday, June 28-29, 8 p.m. From the bombastic and epic, to the folky and mystical, GTLO has captured the essence of the recorded music of Led Zeppelin and brought it to the concert stage.

The six veteran musicians who make up the Philadelphia-based group delivers Led Zeppelin live with the all passion and fury these blues-soaked, groove-driven rock anthems deserve. Utilizing the multi-instrumentalists at their disposal, GTLO re-creates songs, in all their depth and glory, with the studio overdubs that Zeppelin themselves never performed. When you hear three guitars on the album, GTLO delivers three guitarists on stage.

No wigs or fake English accents, the band brings what the audience wants — a high energy Zeppelin concert with honest, heart-thumping intensity with a strong focus on Led Zeppelin’s pivotal early years. They touch on the deeper cuts that were seldom, if ever heard in concert. GTLO’s approach to performance of this hallowed catalog is not unlike a classical performance. “Led Zeppelin are sort of the classical composers of the rock era,” says lead vocalist Paul Sinclair. “I believe 100 years from now they will be looked at as the Bach or Beethoven of our time. As cliche as it sounds, their music is timeless. $75. $45, $30. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. Tickets available at Ticketmaster.com or ParamountNY.com.

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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.

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Narcan training Obtain Narcan training at Town Park Point Lookout, Saturday, June 22, 9 a.m. Presented

by Congressman Anthony D’Esposito and Hempstead Town Supervisor Don Clavin and Town Councilman Thomas Muscarella, session includes how to identify an overdoes victim, administer the Narcan kit and contact emergency officials. 1300 Lido Blvd., next to the lifeguard office. To sign up or find more dates, visit toh311.net/narcan-signup.

Retirement planning Time flies and retirement has a way of sneaking up on all of us. Join New York Life Insurance advisors who will provide tips and tricks on saving for the future, Thursday, July 11, at Franklin Square Public Library. Registration required. 19 Lincoln Road. Visit FranklinSquarePL.org or call (516) 488-3444.

Pet Adoption Program 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.

Sewanhaka BOE meets Sewanhaka Central High School District holds its monthly meeting, Tuesday, June 25, 8 p.m. Meetings are held on the fourth Tuesday of the month unless otherwise indicated, in the library at Floral Park Memorial High School until further notice. For more information, contact (516) 4889800.

Adopt your “fur-ever” friend this summer. There’s no better time to adopt a new pet than during the ”summer of love” at the Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter.

Now through Sept. 1, all pet adoption fees are waived and include free spaying/ neutering, vaccinations and microchipping. There is a $10 license fee for dogs. Check out the friendly faces of the dogs and cats before stepping foot in the shelter online at HempsteadNY.gov/179/AnimalShelter or on the shelter’s Facebook page at Hempstead Town Animal Shelter. For more information, contact (516) 785-5220.

Visit Nassau County Museum of Art for a viewing of “Wild Style,” a 1983 film regarded as the first hip-hop movie, Saturday, June 29, 3 p.m. A hybrid project that exists as both a musical and a documentary, the film features hip-hop pioneers of the period, including Fred “Fab Five Freddy” Brathwaite, Lee Quiñones, Lady Pink, The Rock Steady Crew, The Cold Crush Brothers, Queen Lisa Lee of Zulu Nation, Grandmaster Flash, and Zephyr, who play themselves in a loosely scripted story shot entirely in the South Bronx, the Lower East Side, and MTA subway yards.

A Q&A follows with director Charlie Ahearn and critic-curator, Carlo McCormick. Seating is limited and reservations required. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. (516) 484-9337 or NassauMuseum.org.

Summer sounds Visit Eisenhower Park for its Noontime Concert series, Wednesday, June 26, noon-2 p.m. The Long Island Harmonizers perform four-part barbershop a cappella. Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, Eisenhower Park, East Meadow. Their repertoire ranges from traditional barbershop to the Great American Songbook and Elton John. Bring seating. For information, visit NassaucCountyNY.gov.

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The Elmont Board of Education meets for reorganization, Monday, July 1, 8 p.m. at Elmont Road Administration Building. 135 Elmont Road, Elmont. For more information, contact (516) 326-5500.

Murder Mystery Dinner

Join the Community League of Garden City South for the second-annual 1950s sock hop gone sour murder mystery dinner, Saturday, June 22, at 7 p.m., doors open at 6:30 p.m. It includes buffet dinner, dessert and open bar, raffles, 50/50s, and best dressed award for 1950s attire. No food or alcohol can be brought into the venue. Cost $80 per person 21 and over. Payment by cash, check, Venmo or Zelle.

78 Hempstead Ave., Lynbrook. For more information, contact Marge Kelly at (516) 852-7988 or Doreen Cantalino at (516) 343-4911.

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JayCee Driesen presents “Music of the Divas,” at Elmont Public Library, Sunday, June 23, Hear songs by Barbra Streisand, Shirley Bassey, Bette Midler, and more. No registration required. First-comefirst-seated. 700 Hempstead Turnpike, Elmont. For more information, visit ElmontLibrary.org or contact (516) 354-5280.

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: Wavelength Consulting & Strategy, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York, (SSNY) on 04/14/2024.

NY Office location: Nassau County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of the process to: 286 Marguerite Ave, South Floral Park, New York 11001 Purpose: To engage in any lawful act or activity 146793

LEGAL NOTICE SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS-SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, COUNTY OF NASSAUMORTGAGE ASSETS MANAGEMENT, LLC, Plaintiff, -againstKIM BUBANJ AKA KIM FRANCES BUBANJ, AS POSSIBLE EXECUTRIX AND AS HEIR, DEVISEE, DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF BETH ANN OCANDO AKA BETHANN OCANDO; LINDA MAE MCCAFFERTY, AS POSSIBLE EXECUTRIX OF BETH ANN OCANDO AKA BETHANN OCANDO; ANY AND ALL KNOWN OR UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES AND ALL OTHER PARTIES CLAIMING AN INTEREST BY, THROUGH, UNDER OR AGAINST THE ESTATE OF BETH ANN OCANDO AKA BETHANN OCANDO; CARLOS OCANDO AKA CARLOS MARTIN OCANDO, AS HEIR, DEVISEE, DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF BETH ANN OCANDO AKA BETHANN OCANDO; JOSEPH OCANDO AKA JOSEPH EDUARDO OCANDO, AS HEIR, DEVISEE, DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF BETH ANN OCANDO AKA BETHANN OCANDO; DISCOVER BANK; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ACTING ON BEHALF OF THE SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ACTING ON BEHALF OF DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY - INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE, Defendants Index No.: 003632/2016 Plaintiff Designates Nassau County as the Place of Trial. The Basis of Venue is that the subject action is situated in Nassau County. To the above named Defendants-YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the complaint is not served with this Summons, to serve a notice of appearance, on the Plaintiff’s Attorney(s) within 20 days after the

service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within 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 your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. That this Supplemental Summons is being filed pursuant to an order of the court dated February 26, 2024.

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 the mortgage company will not stop the foreclosure action.

YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE ASSETS MANAGEMENT, LLC) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. The foregoing summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an order of the Honorable Catherine Rizzo, A.J.S.C. Dated: February 26, 2024 Filed: March 22, 2024.

The object of this action is to foreclose a mortgage and covering the premises known as 1132 Norbay St., Franklin Square, NY 11010. Dated: November 22, 2023 Filed: May 29, 2024 Greenspoon Marder LLP, Attorney for Plaintiff, By: Angelo A. Regina, Esq., 590 Madison Avenue, Suite 1800, New York, NY 10022 P: (212) 524-5000 F: (212) 524-5050 No Service by fax) Service purposes only: Trade Centre South 100 W. Cypress Creek Road, Suite 700, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309 P: (888) 491-1120 F: (954) 343-6982 147230

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDERS OF THE ASSET BACKED SECURITIES CORPORATION HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST, SERIES AMQ 2006-HE7 ASSET BACKED PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES AMQ 2006-HE7, Plaintiff, vs.

JANET BARNES, ET AL, Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on December 17, 2018 and an Ex Parte Order Amending Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on October 3, 2023, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on July 9, 2024 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 746 Meacham Avenue, Elmont, NY 11003. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 0032, Block 00699-00 and Lot 00031.

Approximate amount of judgment is $620,821.14 plus interest and costs.

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #001699/2015.

This foreclosure sale will be held on the north side steps of the Courthouse, rain or shine. COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed at the foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the Court Appointed Referee will cancel the sale.

Lawrence Weinreich, Esq., Referee Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, LLC, 10 Bank Street, Suite 700, White Plains, New York 10606, Attorneys for Plaintiff 147228

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LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU HUDSON CITY SAVINGS BANK, Plaintiff -againstDENISE HELFRICH, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered herein and dated May 16, 2022, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court “Rain or Shine” located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on July 9, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. premises situate, lying and being at Franklin Square, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, bounded and described as follows: BEGINNING at a point on the southerly side of Theodora Street, distant 100 feet westerly from the corner formed by the intersection of the southerly side of Theodora Street with the westerly side of Scherer Boulevard; being a plot 100 feet by 40 feet by 100 feet by 40 feet.

Section: 35 Block: 19 and Lots: 114 and 115

All bidders must wear a face mask/shield at all times and social distancing must be observed by all bidders at all times. Bidders who do not comply with the face mask and/or the social distancing mandate will be removed from the auction.

Said premises known as 1111 THEODORA STREET, FRANKLIN SQUARE, NY 11010 Approximate amount of lien $758,840.99 plus interest & costs.

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment and Terms of Sale.

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney.

Index Number 011626/2014.

ROBERT RAYMOND DOOLEY, ESQ., Referee David A. Gallo & Associates LLP Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 47 Hillside Avenue, 2nd Floor, Manhasset, NY 11030 File# 7777.234 {* Elmont Herald*} 147194

LEGAL NOTICE SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS IN TAX LIEN FORECLOSURE-SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, COUNTY OF NASSAU PAPIO DEVELOPMENT CORP, Plaintiff, ARLINGTON AVE REALTY GROUP LLC, et. al., Defendants. Index No. 608951/23. To the above named Defendants -YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the complaint in this action within twenty days after the service of this summons, exclusive of the day of service or within thirty days after service is completed if the 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.

Plaintiffs designate Nassau County as the place of trial.

Venue is based upon the county in which the property a lien upon which is being foreclosed is situated. The foregoing summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to the Order of the Hon. Conrad D. Singer, J.S.C., entered on June 5, 2024. The object of this action is to foreclose a tax lien covering the premises located at School District 205 Section 32 Block 82 Lot 129 Group Lot(s) 129-133 and is also known as 48 Lewis Avenue, Floral Park, New York.

Dated: June 5, 2024 BRONSTER, LLP,

Attorney for Plaintiff Papio Development Corp., By: Leonid Krechmer, Esq. 156 West 56th Street, Suite 703 New York, NY 10019 (212) 558-9300 147358 PUBLIC AND LEGAL NOTICES… Printed in this publication can be found online. To search by publication name, go to: www.newyorkpublicnotices.com TO PLACE AN AD CALL 516-569-4000 x 232 Search for notices online at: www.newyorkpublicnotices.com

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to Section 202-48 of the code of the Town of Hempstead entitled, “Handicapped Parking on Public Streets,” a public hearing will be held in the Town Meeting Pavilion, Hempstead Town Hall, 1 Washington Street, Hempstead, New York, on the 2nd day of July, 2024, at 10:30 o’clock in the forenoon of that day, to consider the adoption of a resolution setting aside certain parking spaces for motor vehicles for the sole use of holders of special parking permits issued by the County of Nassau to physically handicapped persons at the following locations: EAST MEADOW BELLMORE ROAD - east side, starting at a point 18 feet opposite the southwest curbline of 1st Avenue, north for a distance of 20 feet.

(TH-246/24) ELMONT 116th ROAD - south side, starting at a point 113 feet west opposite the northwest curbline of 239th Street, west for a distance of 18 feet.

(TH-225/24) JAMES STREET - south side, starting at a point 216 feet east of the east curbline of Butler Boulevard, east for a distance of 20 feet.

(TH-220/24) UNIONDALE EMERSON STREET - south side, starting at a point 250 feet east of the east curbline of Liberty Street, east for a distance of 20 feet.

(TH-242/24) (NR) VALLEY STREAM SOUTH EVERETT STREET south side, starting at a point 244 feet east of the east curbline of Beverly Place, east for a distance of 20 feet.

(TH-234/24) ALL PERSONS INTERESTED shall have an opportunity to be heard on said proposal at the time and place aforesaid.

Dated: June 18, 2024 Hempstead, New

BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD York OF THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD DONALD X. CLAVIN, JR. Supervisor KATE MURRAY Town Clerk 147495

LEGAL NOTICE RESOLUTION ELMONT FIRE DISTRICT PURCHASE OF A NEW MARION CLASS A PUMPER FIRE APPARATUS AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT WHEREAS, the ELMONT FIRE DISTRICT has by appropriate resolution established a certain capital reserve fund designated as the Capital Reserve Fund, established pursuant to Section 6(g) of the General Municipal Law, in an account for deposit of said Capital Reserve Fund entitled, “The Elmont Fire District, Section 6(g) General Municipal Law Fire Apparatus Fund” in local banks; and WHEREAS, the purchase of a New Marion Class A Pumper Fire Apparatus and Associated Equipment is deemed necessary to meet the emergency services needs of the residents of the ELMONT FIRE DISTRICT; and WHEREAS, the maximum cost to obtain such New Marion Class A Pumper Fire Apparatus and Associated Equipment (labor, materials, and delivery), including incidental expenses, advertising, and attorney’s fees is estimated to be one million five hundred thousand ($1,500,000.00) dollars.

IT IS RESOLVED that pursuant to the laws and regulations applicable and in particular to Section 6(g) of the General Municipal Law, that the purchase of such New Marion Class A Pumper Fire Apparatus and Associated Equipment be completed and that the cost and expenses for such purchase, advertising, incidental expenses, and attorney’s fees shall be expended from the Fire Apparatus Capital Reserve Fund upon authorization of the Board of Fire Commissioners, at the maximum estimated cost of one million five hundred thousand ($1,500,000.00) dollars and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution is subject to a permissive referendum as provided for in Section 6(g) of the General Municipal Law. The adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly put to a vote and upon roll call the vote was as follows: Chairman Robert Chernow ) AYE Commissioner Andrew Bohnet ) AYE Commissioner Ralph Esposito ) not present Commissioner Frank Hrbek ) AYE Commissioner Joseph Balletta ) not present

The resolution was thereupon duly adopted.

Dated: Elmont, New York June 12, 2024 LEGAL NOTICE TO THE TAXPAYERS OF THE ELMONT FIRE DISTRICT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a resolution was duly adopted by the Board of Fire Commissioners of the ELMONT FIRE DISTRICT, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York, on the 12th day of June, 2024, subject to permissive referendum as provided for by the General Municipal law.

An extract of the resolution is as follows: THE ELMONT FIRE DISTRICT SHALL PURCHASE A NEW MARION CLASS A PUMPER FIRE APPARATUS AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT AT A COST, INCLUDING COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH SUCH TRANSACTION, NOT TO EXCEED ONE MILLION FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND ($1,500,000.00) DOLLARS WITH FUNDS FROM THE FIRE APPARATUS CAPITAL RESERVE FUND. This resolution shall not take effect until thirty (30) days, unless in the meanwhile a permissive referendum as provided by the General Municipal Law is required to be held.

Dated: June 12, 2024 BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONER ELMONT FIRE DISTRICT TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD ATTEST: FRANCES ANDINO Secretary 147503 To place a notice here call us at 516-569-4000 x232 or send an email to: legalnotices@liherald.com

LEGAL NOTICE RESOLUTION ELMONT FIRE DISTRICT PURCHASE OF A NEW AMBULANCE AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT WHEREAS, the ELMONT FIRE DISTRICT has by appropriate resolution established a certain capital reserve fund designated as the Capital Reserve Fund, established pursuant to Section 6(g) of the General Municipal Law, in an account for deposit of said Capital Reserve Fund entitled, “The Elmont Fire District, Section 6(g) General Municipal Law Fire Apparatus Fund” in local banks; and WHEREAS, the purchase of a New Ambulance and Associated Equipment is deemed necessary to meet the emergency services needs of the residents of the ELMONT FIRE DISTRICT; and WHEREAS, the maximum cost to obtain such New Ambulance and Associated Equipment (labor, materials, and delivery), including incidental expenses, advertising, and attorney’s fees is

estimated to be three hundred fifty thousand ($350,000.00) dollars.

IT IS RESOLVED that pursuant to the laws and regulations applicable and in particular to Section 6(g) of the General Municipal Law, that the purchase of such New Ambulance and Associated Equipment be completed and that the cost and expenses for such purchase, advertising, incidental expenses, and attorney’s fees shall be expended from the Fire Apparatus Capital Reserve Fund upon authorization of the Board of Fire Commissioners, at the maximum estimated cost of three hundred fifty thousand ($350,000.00) dollars; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution is subject to a permissive referendum as provided for in Section 6(g) of the General Municipal Law. The adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly put to a vote and upon roll call the vote was as follows: Chairman Robert Chernow ) AYE Commissioner Andrew Bohnet ) AYE Commissioner Ralph Esposito ) not present Commissioner Frank Hrbek ) AYE Commissioner Joseph Balletta ) not present The resolution was thereupon duly adopted.

Dated: Elmont, New York June 12, 2024 LEGAL NOTICE TO THE TAXPAYERS OF THE ELMONT FIRE DISTRICT: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a resolution was duly adopted by the Board of Fire Commissioners of the ELMONT FIRE DISTRICT, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York, on the 12th day of June, 2024, subject to permissive referendum as provided for by the General Municipal law.

An extract of the resolution is as follows: THE ELMONT FIRE DISTRICT SHALL PURCHASE A NEW AMBULANCE AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT AT A COST, INCLUDING COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH SUCH TRANSACTION, NOT TO EXCEED THREE HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND ($350,000.00) DOLLARS WITH FUNDS FROM THE FIRE APPARATUS CAPITAL RESERVE FUND. This resolution shall not take effect until thirty (30) days, unless in the meanwhile a permissive referendum as provided by the General Municipal Law is required to be held.

Dated: June 12, 2024 BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONER ELMONT FIRE DISTRICT

TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD ATTEST: FRANCES ANDINO Secretary 147504

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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.

147484

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 06/26/2024 at 9:30 A.M. to consider the following applications and appeals: --------------------------------THE FOLLOWING CASES WILL BE CALLED STARTING AT 9:30 A.M. 430/24.

FRANKLIN SQUARE - Robert & Nilda Rosati, Renewal of grant to maintain 4’ high fence forward of the dwelling which may substantially obstruct line of sight., W/s Meisser St., 63.33’ N/o Patterson Ave., a/k/a 758 Meisser St. 431/24. ELMONT - Ronald & Rosemarie Fusillo, Renewal of grant to maintain 6’ high fence., N/W cor. Lawrence St. & Kraus Ct., a/k/a 784 Lawrence St. 438/24. ELMONT - Josette Liphete,Variance, lot area occupied, maintain two (2) roofs over patio both attached to dwelling., S/s 117th Ave., 254.16’ W/o 240th St., a/k/a 238-28 117th Ave. 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 Franklin Square & Elmont 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

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to Article 9 of the NewYork State Constitution, the provisions of the Town Law and Municipal Home Rule of the State of New York, both as amended, a public hearing will be held in the Town Meeting Pavilion, Hempstead Town Hall, 1 Washington Street, Hempstead, New York, on The 2nd day of July, 2024, at 10:30 o’clock in the forenoon of that day to consider the enactment of a local law to amend Section 202-1 of the code of the Town of Hempstead to INCLUDE “PARKING OR STANDING PROHIBITIONS” at the following locations: LEVITTOWN WANTAGH AVENUE (TH 92(B)/24) West Side -NO PARKING ANYTIME starting at a point 92 feet south of the south curbline of Crag Lane, then south for a distance of 20 feet.

OCEANSIDE FOXDALE AVENUE (TH 231/24) West Side - NO PARKING ANYTIME starting at a point 17 feet north of the north curbline of Bedell Street, then north for a distance of 95 feet.

WANTAGH INTERLAKE DRIVE (TH 90(B)/24) West Side -NO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting from the south curbline of Bunker Avenue, south for a distance of 20 feet.

ALSO, to REPEAL from Section 202-1 “PARKING OR STANDING PROHIBITIONS” from the following locations: ELMONT LEIGHTON ROAD (TH 50/24) South Side - NO PARKING ANYTIME starting at a point 249 feet west of the west curbline of Keswick Road, west for a distance of 43 feet.

(Adopted 3/12/24) OCEANSIDE BEDELL STREET (TH 120/24) South Side NO PARKING ANYTIME starting at a point 75 feet west of the west curbline of Fortesque Avenue, then west for a distance

Haitian-Americans are otices plagued with uncertainty

of 50 feet (Adopted 5/21/24) WANTAGH INTERLAKE DRIVE (TH 90/24) West Side -NO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting from the south curbline of Bunker Avenue, south for a distance of 30 feet.

(Adopted 5/7/24) ALL PERSONS INTERESTED shall have an opportunity to be heard on said proposal at the time and place aforesaid.

Dated: June 18, 2024 Hempstead, New

BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD York OF THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD DONALD X. CLAVIN, JR. Supervisor KATE MURRAY Town Clerk 147493

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to Article 9 of the New York State Constitution, the provisions of the Town Law and Municipal Home Rule of the State of New York, both as amended, a public hearing will be held in the Town Meeting Pavilion, Hempstead Town Hall, 1 Washington Street, Hempstead, New York, on the 2nd day of July, 2024, at 10:30 o’clock in the forenoon of that day to consider the enactment of a local law to amend Section 197-5 of the code of the Town of Hempstead to INCLUDE “ARTERIAL STOPS” at the following locations: FRANKLIN SQUARE THIRD AVENUE (TH 224/24) - STOP - All traffic traveling east bound on Sheila Court shall come to a full stop.

LEVITTOWN FLINT LANE (TH 223/24) STOP -All traffic traveling east bound on Silo Lane shall come to a full stop.

ROOSEVELT ANDREWS AVENUE (TH 222/24) - STOP - All traffic traveling east bound on Cumberland Avenue shall come to a full stop.

WANTAGH FOREST LAKE BOULEVARD (TH 228/24) - STOP - All traffic traveling west bound on Eaton Road East shall come to a full stop.

FOREST LAKE BOULEVARD (TH 228/24) - STOP All traffic traveling east bound on Eaton Road East shall come to a full stop.

ALL PERSONS

INTERESTED shall have an opportunity to be heard on said proposal at the time and place aforesaid.

Dated: June 18, 2024 Hempstead, New

BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD York OF THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD DONALD X. CLAVIN, JR. Supervisor KATE MURRAY Town Clerk 147494

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR RCF 2 ACQUISITION TRUST, Plaintiff, vs.

MARK GORDON, ET AL., Defendant(s).

Pursuant to an Order ReIndexing the Deed, Amending Caption, Confirming Referee’s Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on March 8, 2023, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on July 23, 2024 at 2:30 p.m., premises known as 44 Seville Street, Elmont, NY 11003. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 32, Block 434 and Lots 21-26. Approximate amount of judgment is $686,419.27 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #618123/2019. Cash will not be accepted. This foreclosure sale will be held on the north side steps of the Courthouse, rain or shine. COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed at the foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the Court Appointed Referee will cancel the sale.

Mark S. Ricciardi, Esq., Referee Knuckles & Manfro, LLP, 120 White Plains Road, Suite 215, Tarrytown, New York 10591, Attorneys for Plaintiff 147509

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C o n g re s s m a n To m S u o z z i a n d Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages say they would like to see Haitians continue Uncertainty persists in Haiti despite to work together to bring back peace the inauguration of a transitional presi- and democracy. They have committed dential council last month. A new prime their support.

“As a Member of the Tom Lantos minister, Garry Conille, was appointed.

The former UNICEF’s regional director Human Rights Commission, I remain for Latin America and the Caribbean committed to supporting efforts that will have to form a new government in will uplift the Haitian people as their civil society works tirelessly to build a Haiti.

Gangs continue to control Port-au- better future for Haitians,” Suozzi wrote Prince’s major neighborhoods. And in a statement. “I support efforts to according to media reports, gangs are bring long-term safety and prosperity to continuing their attack on state facili- the Haitian people.” ties. On June 9, they killed “As Cong ress and the three anti-g angs police Administration continue to agents patrolling Port-auwork closely with the HaiPrince’s streets. Residents tian diaspora to find a path are subject to the will of forward,” Suozzi added, “I these armed civilians and will continue listening to sometimes they are the vicmy Haitian American contims during fights between stituents about their needs the rival gangs. and concerns regarding the Long Island Haitiancrisis in Haiti, and how to American families remain better represent them in anxious, fearing for their Congress.” loved ones’ lives. Jean PruMichaelle district covers dent Lominy, a NICE bus parts of Nassau County driver, from Hempstead, including Hempstead. hopes his eight siblings will “I want the people in join him in the United Haiti to have a say in their States soon. People living in government and have autonHaiti are frightened. They omy over their future,” she remain inside their homes said. for weeks at a time, he said, Her brother Carrié Solagand sometimes hide under es, a Nassau County legislatheir beds. tor, recently objected to the JEAn PrUDEnT “Weeks ago, stray bullets LoMIny deportation of his Elmont landed on the walls of our constituents to Haiti where NICE driver, house in Cazeau (a norththey “know nobody.” He Hempstead east suburb of Port-auencourages those in need Prince) from shooting for legal assistance to conbetween rival gangs,” he said. “My peo- tact local organizations like Haitianple got scattered in nature without American Family in Long Island or New being able to reconnect for days.”

American Hotline.

Prudent’s relatives ended up returnThose with immigration issues can ing home, but they had to stay out of also reach out to their federal official, sight. according to the assemblywoman, “They have to keep themselves safe including Senator Charles Schumer and not only from being kidnapped,” he Senator Kirsten Gillibrand. “They have said, “but also from stray bullets and the ability to help individuals get in confrom being enlisted by force into gangs.” tact with USCIS and find out what is René Brutus, from Garden City, is going on with their cases,” Solages said. experiencing the same anxiety concernThe inter national community is ing his family. “Each phone call or text finalizing the deployment of the Kenyamessage from Haiti is an alarm bell for led Multinational Support Security Misme,” said the supervisor of a Greenvale sion, which was authorized by the Unitstore. “If I was eating, I dropped the ed Nations Security Council in October plate, fearing bad news.”

2023. Its purpose is to help Haitian Brutus holds two jobs to help support police secure infrastructure and fight his six relatives when they do arrive. He the criminal groups responsible for doesn’t resent that he now has to send widespread abuses. The arrival date, triple the amount of money he sent however, has not been set yet. President before the country fell into gang hands. Biden and the Kenyan leader William His concern runs deeper. “I am con- Ruto discussed the issue during a meetcerned about their lives,” he lamented. ing in Washington on May 23.

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H i s t o r i c a l l y, r e p o r t e r s w h o h ave launched their careers with us have gone on to The New York Times, Newsweek, Newsday, the New York Daily News, New York Post, CNN, BBC, NBC News and The Daily Mail, among many others. We look for excellent writers who are eager to learn, enhance their skills, and become well-established and respected journalists in our industry. Salary range is from $20K to $45K To apply: Send a brief summary in the form of a cover letter describing your career goals and what strengths you can bring to our newsroom, along with a resume and three writing samples to mhinman@liherald.com

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MAILROOM/ WAREHOUSE HELP Long Island Herald has IMMEDIATE openings for a FULL-TIME & PART-TIME mailroom/warehouse helper in Garden City.

We are a busy print shop looking for motivated and reliable individuals to assist in various duties in the shop. Forklift experience is a plus and heavy lifting is required.

Hours vary, so flexibility is key. Salary Ranges fromo $16 per hour to $20 per hour.

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Outdoors From September Through November 5-8 Hour Shifts. Serve As The Primary Point Of Contact For All Issues That May Occur During The Event, Seeing Each Through To Resolution. Serve As The Primary Point Of Contact For Emergency Personnel Hourly Rate $25-$30 To Apply:

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Richner Communications, One of the Fastest Growing Media, Event and Communications Companies on Long Island is Seeking a Sales/Marketing Candidate to Sell our Print Media Products and our Digital, Events, Sponsorships.

Earning potential ranges from $33,280 plus commission and bonuses to over $100,000 including commissions and bonuses.

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elcome to 1450 Kew Ave, an enchanting Hewlett home that seamlessly blends modern and classic. This stunning property bursts with style and character, which can be felt from the moment you walk through the door! The first floor contains an expansive living room, formal dining room, eatin-kitchen, full bathroom and four spacious bedrooms, including the primary bedroom with a large walk-in closet. The finished basement provides even more living space, and the walk-up attic offers ample storage opportunities. The house sits on a large, 8,000 square foot lot with outdoor features that include beautiful cedar siding, a detached one-car garage, and a private backyard oasis. Located in school district 14, the property is within a half mile of Grant Park and the vibrant shops and restaurants on Broadway. Don't miss the opportunity to experience the charm of 1450 Kew Ave for yourself!

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Baldwin $890,000 Jay Way. Split Level. 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. Finished basement. Open layout. Formal dining room. Den/family room.

Taxes: $14,535.84 Bellmore $1,335,000 Centre Avenue. Colonial. 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms.

Gourmet eat-in kitchen with large center island. Dramatic grand entrance leads into formal dining room. Large den with gas fireplace. First floor bedroom. Custom upgrades include crown molding, wainscoting and 8 foot front doors.

Steven Kramer Team at Douglas Elliman Steven Kramer Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker 516-445-5509 SKramer@elliman.com Lauren Norris Licensed Real Estate Salesperson 516-737-2111 Lauren.Norris@elliman.com Kevin Murga Licensed Real Estate Salesperson 516-946-7616 Kevin.Murga@elliman.com 304 Merrick Road, Rockville Centre, NY 11570

East Meadow $750,000 N. Jerusalem Road. Split Level. 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms.

Finished basement. Exquisite extended 4 level split. Eat-in kitchen with granite countertops. Spacious living room.

Upgrades include ductless air conditioning, solar plan, pavers in backyard.

Taxes: $11,762 East Rockaway $1,280,000 Arthur Drive. Split Level. 6 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms.

Finished basement. Eat-in kitchen with granite countertops and pantry. Formal dining room. Den/family room, home office, sauna/steam room. Security system. Updates include cathedral ceiling and skylight.

Taxes: $24,817.83

This Robin won’t rest until you are in your new NEST!

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Elmont $950,000 Rifton Street. Expanded Cape. 4 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms.

Eat-in kitchen with formal dining room and pantry. Formal dining room. Den/family room and guest quarters. First floor master bedroom.

Taxes: $18,306

How’s the market?? Please contact me for your free market report and personalized service!

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Long Beach $1,400,000 Wyoming Avenue. Contemporary. 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms. Finished basement. Eat-in kitchen. High end finishes include elevator cathedral ceiling with skylight.

Great Office Space Includes Utilities With Private Bathroom And Storage.

Conveniently Located Near Shopping, Restaurants And LIRR.

Merrick $820,000 Whittier Avenue. Splanch. 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms. Eatin kitchen. Formal dining room. Den/family room. Updates include cathedral ceiling.

Taxes: $19,520

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Industrial Property ISLAND PARK / AUSTIN BOULEVARD 1000- 5000 Sq. Ft, Parking,1 Story, Driveins, Gas, Offices, Sprinklered, Near Railroad. Immediate. Price On Request.Tony 718-937-8100 Ext.101 CROSSTOWN REALTY

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Rockville Centre $999,000 Linden Street. Colonial. 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Eat-in kitchen with granite countertops. Formal dining room. Den/ family room and home office. Updates including skylight and wood burning stove.

ISLAND PARK: 1 BR, ground floor, all renovated, water/heat included. No Pets. $2200/ month. 516-316-6962 LYNBROOK: 2 BR, 1 Bath, Second Floor, Off Street Parking, No Pets, $3,100.

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Professional Space/Rent MERRICK: PROFESSIONAL OFFICE Space For Rent, A Secured Building With Parking. Great Deal! 516-557-4971

Oceanside $725,000 Park Avenue. Hi Ranch. 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. Eat-in kitchen. Formal dining room. Den/family room and home office.

Taxes: $15,678

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West Hempstead $700,000 Garden City Boulevard. Tudor. 4 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms.

Finished basement. Eat-in kitchen. Formal dining room. Sun porch and fenced yard with deck. Many timeless architectural features. Convenient location in heart of West Hempstead.

Taxes: $14,095.27

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Negotiable. Call 845-641-7316

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already have the answers, which is not a good thing.

This isn’t like ordering a meal in a restaurant and expecting that it will be perfect or you can send it back. Construction projects are complicated.

First, there are regulations. I hear more and more from people that they want to try to avoid permits, which is a bad onte eeper idea, but I know many contractors who are ready to work under the radar because it isn’t their problem, it’s yours, if a neighbor complains or an inspector drops by.

Once a permit is finally issued, it has been my experience that everyone forgets what it took to get permission to build, which is possibly part of the time you aren’t taking into account. The typical scenario is that you wait months for the architect to satisfy whatever notes and information the plan reviewer is asking for. Even if your architect fulfills each request for more information in a day or two, it can still take more time for the next reply from the official.

Examiners do not use the same criteria for what should be noted in plans, and some will ask for more than others. It isn’t uncommon for an examiner to ask to have information removed from plans that another examiner requested. That’s just the way it is.

The architect is generally to blame for delays.

Then the project is finally given the go-ahead, but insurance papers and license numbers for the contractor, plumber and electrician have to match what is on file with the authority. When they don’t, this causes more delays, so it’s important to make sure the contractor you hire gathers the full set of acceptable insurance documents and license numbers ahead of time instead of delaying the project even longer.

This is very common and avoidable. It also causes delays when you have pools, sheds, fences, decks, hot tubs or central air condensers that never received a permit. All need permits in most jurisdictions, and further delay can cause arguments over the extra cost.

And speaking of cost, your description of a “double dormer” is just a simplified version of what it really is. It doesn’t cost less to call it that.

You are constructing a second-floor addition or making a half second floor into a full second floor.

It will take the next column to explain cost. Stay tuned.

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ike almost every Long Islander, until recently I had no knowledge of or interest in cricket.

Now that the 2024 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in Eisenhower Park has been such a success, I can certainly attest to the intense devotion and loyalty cricket fans have to their sport, how popular cricket is in other corners of the world and why it was such a great victory for Nassau County to host the tournament, drawing worldwide attenpETER tion and acclaim.

I had the KinG opportunity, early on, to observe up close the effort that went into making the World Cup the success that it became. The anticipated difficulties and challenges were many and complex. For starters, a 34,000-seat stadium had to be constructed at Eisenhower Park in barely three months before the first official match on

June 3. The hastily built structure, put together like an Erector Set, then had to be deconstructed and removed within 10 days after the Long Island phase of the tournament concluded on June 12.

The construction of the stadium was only the beginning. There were the almost certain traffic jams expected on Hempstead Turnpike and surrounding streets during the morning rush hour. The park would open at 8:30 a.m., and the starting time for each match would be 10:30. Cars would have to be parked at the Nassau Coliseum. The main entrance to Eisenhower Park would be off Merrick Avenue, and would be reached by thousands of fans either on foot — a walk of over a half-mile from the Coliseum — or by shuttle bus.

There were also myriad terrorismrelated issues, which required having enough magnetometers to scan everyone entering the park, doing background checks on all vendors and their employees, and monitoring and tracking

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down all possible terrorist threats. This potential danger was amplified when, just days before the first practice match on June 1, ISIS posted a threat on social media calling for an attack on the World Cup. Fortunately, County Executive Bruce Blakeman and Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder had initiated a sophisticated counterterrorism effort months earlier, involving federal, state and local law-enforcement agencies — the Nassau County Police Department, the FBI, the Joint Terrorism Task Force, the Department of Homeland Security, the State Police and the NYPD as well as Suffolk County, MTA, Port Authority and Garden City police working seamlessly together. At the facility itself, there were helicopters overhead, undercover officers and bomb-sniffing dogs on the ground, and sharpshooters strategically positioned around the stadium.

When the time came, everything worked. The intense planning paid off.

he IndiaPakistan match alone drew more than a billion TV viewers.

There were no security incidents or traffic jams. The India-Pakistan match alone drew a capacity crowd of 34,000 — the largest ever for a cricket match in the United States — and more than a billion television viewers worldwide, more than three times the size of a Super Bowl audience. There were watch parties at Citi Field and Cedar Creek Park, in Wantagh. All told, the matches attracted more than 150,000 enthusiastic fans who enjoyed themselves and rooted their teams on without incident.

Increased business at restaurants, hotels, motels, stores and shops brought in tens of millions of dollars in sales and lodging tax revenues. Probably most important, though, will be the intangible but very real value of Nassau County’s success on the world stage before a previously unreached audience. Taking on this challenge and getting it done is a credit to Blakeman’s leadership and the professionalism of the NCPD and its law enforcement partners. Job well done!

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

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eople of color in New York state have a vastly different experience navigating the health care system than their white counterparts. From challenges accessing care and disparate health outcomes to higher death rates and premature deaths, the urgency of this crisis cannot be understated.

Black Americans disproportionately face adverse health outcomes. These inequities are well documented: Black Americans are 60 percent more likely to be diagnosed with diabetes and twice as likely to die of the disease.

Black adults are MichaELLE 30 percent more likely to have soLaGEs high blood pressure, increasing their risk for heart disease and stroke. These aren’t just data points — health disparities are a matter of life and death, and we desperately need better health systems to protect Black Americans.

Unfortunately, these patterns are consistent across New York state. Black Long Islanders have the lowest life expectancy of all Long Island residents.

Decades of institutional racism and environmental injustice have contributed to these stark inequalities: From

proximity to industrial sites, highways and other sources of pollution to economic disparities and lack of access to quality health care, Black Long Islanders face unacceptable barriers to achieving and maintaining good health.

As an Assembly member and the chair of the Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic & Asian Legislative Caucus, I am continuously advocating for Nassau County’s communities of color that are impacted the most by these inequalities. The state’s fiscal year 2025 budget makes historic investments in health care that ensure that more people have access to quality services. For example, the budget provides $800 million to save our safety-net hospitals and eliminates all copays for insulin. We also secured funding to continue expanding doula access through the new Community Doula Expansion program, which builds on our efforts to prioritize maternal health care in the State Legislature.

These issues are a matter of life or death, and our representatives in Washington must fight to expand access to affordable, quality care for all by overcoming historic inequalities to deliver impactful health care improvements for people of color. Policies like the Affordable Care Act and the Inflation

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Reduction Act have given millions of New Yorkers health insurance and saved more than 75,000 people hundreds of dollars on insulin with the $35 cap. Yet there are still members of Congress working tirelessly to repeal the ACA and the IRA, slash health funding and revoke access to health care for those who need it most.

I recently met with Long Island health care professionals and community advocates to discuss what they see on the ground. The challenges Black residents face when seeking care are extensive, from missing appointments due to lack of transportation to medical facilities or difficulties accessing medical information.

New mothers often lack access to the vital education needed during pregnancy to prepare them as they get closer to giving birth. Unexpected hospital stays lead to job loss and additional stressors among marginalized communities, sometimes dissuading patients from seeking care in the first place.

These challenges are pressing and require our attention, but too many in Congress have turned a blind eye to tackling these health disparities. The improvements that the ACA and the IRA have made to our health care system have created significant savings for seniors and families amid the afford-

he state budget offers help, but too many in Congress don’t seem to care.

ability crisis. If these historic improvements in health care are overturned or weakened, thousands of Long Islanders, including many people of color, would be at risk of losing the security these laws provide them. Without affordable health care, many of our residents would be forced to choose between paying for groceries and paying for their prescriptions.

I’ve long advocated protecting affordable and accessible health care for all New Yorkers, including Black and Brown residents who experience sobering inequities. My responsibility to promote the health and well-being of my constituents drives me to continue to improve health outcomes through sensible policy that enhances quality of life for everyone. The state budget investments, alongside the federal ACA and IRA, are the result of bold decisions that improve health care for millions of New Yorkers.

We can’t turn back the clock and undermine federal and state policies that make a real difference in our fight to combat health disparities and improve health care for all Long Islanders. We must put the needs of our constituents first and promote the health and well-being of all our people, especially those who have been left behind for too long.

Michaelle Solages represents the 22nd Assembly Distric, and chairs the Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic & Asian Legislative Caucus.

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bserved every year on June 19, Juneteenth marks a pivotal moment in American history — the end of slavery here in the United States.

While many of us might associate the Emancipation Proclamation issued by President Abraham Lincoln at the height of the Civil War in 1863 with the abolition of slavery, the horrific practice itself didn’t end until June 19, 1865, when the last enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas, learned they were free.

Juneteenth signifies not just the end of slavery, but the triumph of freedom over oppression, resilience over despair.

Living on Long Island, we might feel removed from this piece of history — geographically and culturally. It was the South that had slaves, after all. But it wasn’t always that way.

Even before New York was New York, the Dutch West India Co. “purchased” 11 men from Africa they wanted to use in their New Amsterdam colony for both public projects and defense, according to research by Hofstra University. At first, these men were considered employees of

Dutch West India, but it wasn’t long before their roles were redefined as “chattel property” and “servants for life.”

By the time the Colonies went to war for their independence, 20,000 slaves were kept in New York — more than all of the New England colonies combined.

No one should ever own another human being. Full stop. And the lessons of Juneteenth teach us that freedom is not merely the absence of chains, but the presence of opportunity, equity and justice. Despite the progress made since 1865, we continue to witness disparities in education, employment and housing — issues that affect communities here in Nassau County as well as nationwide.

By honoring Juneteenth, we acknowledge these challenges, and renew our commitment to addressing them.

Juneteenth also provides an opportunity for education and reflection. It’s a period for all of us — regardless of race — to learn about the deep-rooted history of slavery and its lasting impacts. And it’s a reminder of delayed justice and the continued struggle for equality.

Long Island may seem far from the

fields of Texas, but our own history — as part of the greater New York City area — is interwoven with stories of African American resilience and contributions. From the early African American settlements in Sag Harbor to the cultural impacts of influential figures like Jackie Robinson — who lived for a number of years in neighboring Queens — and the legacy of the Harlem Renaissance spilling into our neighborhoods, Long Island has its chapters of African American history that reflect broader national narratives of struggle and achievement.

Juneteenth is more than a historical milestone. It’s a living testament to the enduring spirit of freedom and equality.

For all of us here on Long Island, embracing Juneteenth means recognizing our shared history, acknowledging our ongoing struggles, and celebrating the contributions of African Americans to our collective heritage.

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Letters Not OK with Trump endorsing D’Esposito To the Editor: I was so disappointed to read that U.S. Rep. Anthony D’Esposito is happy about receiving Donald Trump’s endorsement (“D’Esposito picks up big endorsement from Trump,” June 6-12).

I mistakenly thought that D’Esposito was among the Republicans who are trying to bring the party back to a time when a candidate’s moral conduct mattered. Is he now OK with having a president who disrespects the laws of our country, while preaching law and order for the rest of us? Is he OK with having a millionaire president who has been convicted of cheating our country out of the taxes that the rest of us must pay?

Is D’Esposito OK with having a president who illegally takes, and refuses to return, highly classified documents after leaving office and lies about it? Is he OK with having a president who has been found guilty of sexually violating a woman?

Is D’Esposito OK with having a president who refuses to accept the outcome of an election, even after countless court cases affirm the results? Is he OK with having a commander in chief of our armed forces who has called people in our armed forces “suckers,” and has said

that prisoners of war like John McCain aren’t heroes if they got caught?

Is D’Esposito OK with having a president who disdains science and tells us that global warming is a hoax? Is he OK with having a president who encourages vigilante justice with phrases like “Lock her up!” about an opponent?

Is D’Esposito OK with having a president

whose fiery words encouraged people to attack our Capitol to stop the certification of an election that he lost, and who now calls them heroes? Is he OK with having a president who speaks admiringly of dictators and is OK with Vladimir Putin’s takeover of Ukraine? Is he OK with having a president who, even now, while out of office, tells his followers to block any bipartisan legislation that

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s a former Board of Education member and president in the Long Beach school district who has worked to provide a safe and more inclusive environment for our students, I am gravely concerned about the unprecedented escalation of antisemitism on our college campuses that many young Jewish people in our community will be facing in just a couple of months.

An Anti-Defamation League and Hillel International survey found that Jewish college students feel significantly less safe since Oct. 7, and that more than 75 percent are dissatisfied with their schools’ response to antisemitism. tina The study also posterLi found that 73 percent of Jewish college students, and 44 percent of non-Jewish students, have experienced or witnessed antisemitism since the start of the 2023-24 school year.

Subsequently, the ADL published its Campus Antisemitic Report Card in April, in which it assessed 85 of the top national and liberal arts colleges in the U.S. with the highest Jewish student populations. Grades were assigned to public and private schools based on “Jewish life on campus,” antisemitic incidents, and how the administration addressed those

incidents and took action to fight antisemitism. None of the 14 New York schools included in the report received an A grade. Four received D’s and two received F’s. The schools ranked as follows: • Barnard College: D • CUNY Brooklyn: B • Columbia University: D • Cornell University: D • Hofstra University: B • Ithaca College: B • New York University: C • SUNY Albany: C • SUNY Binghamton: B • SUNY New Paltz: D • SUNY Purchase: F

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e got high school kids involved in the Holocaust project Names, Not Numbers.

• SUNY Rockland Community College: F • Syracuse University: C • Queens College: C During what should be one of the most hopeful times in young people’s lives, they should feel excited and secure about taking the next step in their future, not fearful of what may await them on college campuses.

During my tenure as school board president, the Long Beach district began taking part in Names, Not Numbers, an interactive media Holocaust film documentary project. Created by Tova FishRosenberg, Names, Not Numbers brings students out of the classroom and into

Letters would improve the problems at our border? Is being convicted of a felony OK for a president?

I would think that no candidate of any par ty would be proud to be endorsed by a person who exhibits so many examples of immoral and illegal behavior. Our schools and villages like to put up signs that say, “Character Counts.” But the support of Donald Trump by many Republicans, like Anthony D’Esposito, reveals that, for them, character really doesn’t count at all.

ELAINE RAUCH Lynbrook

Did the Grand Central project cripple the MTA? To the Editor: The Metropolitan Transportation Authority project connecting the Long Island Rail Road to Grand Central Terminal was projected to cost $4 billion, according to the MTA. When it was completed, the cost had risen to $11 billion, some $7 billion over the MTA’s esti-

the lives of people who lived through the history being taught about the Holocaust. This past year, I was proud of our Long Beach High School students, Jewish and non-Jewish alike, who interviewed Holocaust survivors and created their own documentary, which was shown at a well-attended screening and will be used in the school’s curriculum.

Programs like these are the cornerstone of combating the disturbing rise in antisemitism and all forms of marginalization, by providing education and awareness at a young age.

Fighting antisemitism must start before students enter college. This year’s legislative session in Albany has come to a close without legislation in place to address this vital issue. As a candidate for the State Assembly, it is my goal to work on comprehensive, bipartisan, statewide legislation against antisemitism that will bring education, awareness, accountability and action.

Legislation to combat antisemitism at the state level should:

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The question that needs to be asked is why this project became an MTA priority over so many others that seemed to need more urgent attention from the agency. Getting Long Islanders to Grand Central didn’t seem urgent: They could take a shuttle from Penn Station to Grand Central. But the people along Second Avenue still had no transportation for many years. New cars were needed on Metro North and the LIRR. New signal systems were needed; track work was needed. So why did the Grand Central Terminal move ahead of so many other urgent projects?

The MTA said that congestion pricing is the be-all and end-all to solve New York City’s traffic congestion. Many New Yorkers aren’t believing the MTA’s revenue projections. Had the stockholders of a company found out that the CEO and board of directors approved of a project that went $7 billion over the initial estimate, they would have been fired.

It’s good that congestion pricing is halted. There’s good reason not to trust the MTA. RICHARD T. DeVITO Long Beach

Ensure that school systems are following state mandates to teach about the Holocaust, and add studies of contemporary antisemitism to the curriculum.

Provide state funding and support for educational programs like the ADL’s No Place for Hate.

Ensure that college codes of conduct for faculty and students include discussion of antisemitism.

Ensure that college administrators are held accountable for enforcing these codes of conduct and are responsible for the safety of Jewish students. The same protections against discrimination offered to other groups must be offered to Jewish students as well. This includes revoking funding for student groups that support terrorism or call for violence.

Ensure that hate crimes are investigated and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.

Continue providing state funding for security at houses of worship and religious institutions.

Ensure that state-mandated diversity, equity and inclusion programs include antisemitism awareness.

Provide resources to work with federal investigators on the infiltration of campus groups by outside agitators.

Putting this legislation in place will empower Jewish young people and allies to work toward creating a future climate of inclusivity without antisemitism and all other forms of hate.

Tina Posterli is a former member of the Long Beach City Council, a former president of the Board of Education and a candidate for the Assembly in District 20.

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