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Elmont boys’ relay team grabs state title dez said. “Because we all know that once we finish it, it’s going to help us out in the long run.”

E a ch r u n n e r p l aye d a n Elmont Memorial High School’s boys’ 4 x 400-meter important part in securing the relay team brought the school title for the Spartans. Harris another state title at the state sets the tone, he said, and track and field championships “bring(s) the energy” for his at Cicero-North Syracuse High teammates. Richards stays focused on controlSchool earlier this ling the race when month. he takes the baton.

The squad, “Our goal is to anchored by sophodominate the race more Aidan Peterevery time we step kin, won the event on the track,” he with a time of 3 said. minutes, 20.99 secGiving Peterkin onds on June 9. enough of a lead “It was honestly for him to secure a great feeling, and AIdAN PEtERkIN the win, Collins t h r o u g h o u t t h e Sophomore, said, is cr ucial. whole season we Elmont Memorial “Me being the third were working to High School leg, my goal is to achieve this accomgive (the baton) to plishment,” Peterkin said. “I was just blessed to the anchor and put him in position to win,” he said. “Because do it with these guys.”

The work that juniors Caleb I know, with us having one of Har ris, Rlen Richards and the better 400-meter runners in Dominic Collins, who ran the New York state, he’s going to first three legs, team alternate get it done.”

As Peterkin takes the baton Christopher Diaz-Hernandez and Peterkin put into their for the final leg, he said, he training this year is something stays focused on himself and they’re looking forward to rep- “lock(s) in” to get the job done.

“We can’t worry about any licating next year.

“At practice, we all have to other team,” he said, “because give 110 percent,” Diaz-HernanContinued on page 15

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was just blessed to do it with these guys.

Courtesy Christiano Marcello

Locals have competed in the 3-on-3 basketball tournament hosted by universal interactions for the past two years. this year’s competition will be hosted on June 20.

3on3 basketball tournament aims to unite community

By AddISoN StAR Intern

A basketball tournament hosted decades ago has inspired the executives at Universal Interactions to host a similar event in Hempstead in hopes of unifying generations.

Universal Interactions, a local nonprofit, will host its third annual 3-on-3 basketball tournament and slam dunk contest July 20 at Lincoln Park in Hempstead from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. Executive Directors of Universal Interactions, Christiano, Antonio Marcello and Fenol C. LaRock created the tournament based on a similar tournament that was host-

ed in Elmont during their youth.

“Our message is to connect all generations together, the young and the old generations, make that bridge,” said Christiano.

Christiano has fond memories of the event that was hosted for a decade in their hometown. It welcomed students from fifth grade through college to participate in the tip off.

“We wanted to bring that back because we saw how packed it was,” he said of the original 3-on-3 basketball tournament, sponsored

by State Sen. Jack Martins. “It was beautiful.”

There will also be a DJ and commentators to keep attendees engaged. “We try to make Continued on page 15

Fresh produce coming your way this fall

By NICOLE FORMISANO nformisano@liherald.com

Thousands of people across Nassau County go to food banks and soup kitchens each month for much-needed sustenance. But soon, the food bank may come to them.

Long Island Cares, a nonprofit focused on helping hungry families, expects to debut its Mobile Food Truck in September.

The new service specifically aims to make fresh fruits and vegetables more accessible to those who otherwise struggle to purchase them. When people have to pay for their medication, clothes and children’s school supplies, for example, spending the extra money on fresh produce is often out of the question.

“When people struggle with food insecurity, they oftentimes have to make difficult decisions with what they do with their money,” said Paule Pachter, chief executive of Long Island Cares. “And sadly, oftentimes what’s considered healthy food options — like lean chicken, lean proteins, fresh vegetables, fresh fruit — sort of become less important than paying for your rent. And so it becomes a focus — and almost, in my opinion, a responsibility — of food banks to make sure that people have access to the most healthy foods possible.”

Long Island Cares works with more than 350 local food pantries, but many

Courtesy Long Island Cares

The Mobile Food Truck for Long Island Cares — expected to deliver fresh produce across Nassau County — was made possible by a $250,000 grant from Bank of America Long Island. Bank of America executives Mark Perez and Jaime Stojanowski, left — as well as Jennifer Porti, fourth from left — presented the grant to Long Island Cares representatives Jessica Rosati, Yenny Buitrago and Paule Pachter. simply do not have the storage capacity to house the fresh produce people need.

The Mobile Food Truck, by contrast, could deliver enough fruits and vegetables to fill up nearly five refrigerators, Pachter said. Local pantries can simply schedule a time for the truck to visit them, and their produce needs will be supplemented by the truck’s refrigerated storage.

The program is more needed now than ever, Pachter said. Fresh produce — already more expensive than less healthy

options — has skyrocketed in price since the coronavirus pandemic, according to multiple studies in the National Institutes of Health. Only around 1-in-10 people get their recommended daily serving of fruits and vegetables, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

The Mobile Food Truck is expected to improve those statistics for hungry people on the island.

A refrigerated food truck is a concept Long Island Cares has worked on for a

while now — but it was a $250,000 grant from Bank of America’s Long Island branch that finally brought the produce truck to fruition.

With that money, Long Island Cares can buy the truck with refrigerated storage and wrap it with the charitable organization’s name.

The partnership isn’t new. Bank of America is one of the largest donors helping hungry people, Pachter said — the bank’s previous $500,000 grant to Long Island Cares was directly responsible for opening new satellite locations, including one that is coming to Valley Stream.

“Access to healthy, nutritious food is more important than ever, and the new mobile farmers market will allow Long Island Cares to distribute fresh produce to more individuals and families in need,” said Mark Perez, president of Bank of America Long Island, in a statement.

And the program helps more than the hungry.

“This can be seen, in many ways, as a real boon to both the state and regional economy, because we always make it our business to first buy from Long Island when produce is able to be harvested in season” Pachter said. “So, this is really supporting New York in many ways, and supporting the Long Island farm community in many ways. ” To find food near them or to volunteer, visit the Long Island Cares website at LICares.org.

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Elmont school district’s science research program recently hosted its annual Science Research Symposium.

Community members, families and members of the administrative team were invited to Gotham Avenue School to view the students’ projects.

Students from all six buildings showcased their research projects during the symposium. They worked on the projects twice a week throughout the school year in preparation for the New York State Science and Engineering Fair’s, also known as NYSSEF, Science Research Competition.

Elmont’s science research advisors chaperoned the students on June 3 to Jamaica Avenue School in Plainview as they competed in the Thermo-Fischer Division at the NYSSEF Science Research Competition.

Elmont’s sixth graders competed against students in grades 6-8 from across Nassau County and were tasked with presenting their research to four different judges.

–Nicole Wagner

Photos courtesy Elmont school district

An Elmont student presents her science research project on the effects of rosemary extract and liquified seaweed on hydroponically grown ‘Phaseolus vulgaris.’

Students from schools throughout the Elmont school district showcase their science research project at the New York State Science and Engineering Fair Science Research Competition on June 3.

Students from the Elmont school district showcase their science research project about the effect of tea tree oil on mold growth at Jamaica Avenue School in Plainview earlier this month.

Elmont students present their science research project on the effect of car spoilers on distance and speed during the New York State Science and Engineering Fair Science Research Competition.

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Five people arrested outside UBS Arena Five people were arrested outside of July 5.

Morales was charged with alleged UBS Arena in Elmont on June 21 for criminal trespassing, alleged assault and criminal obstructing governmental trespassing. administration, resisting Nassau police responded arrest, attempted assault to UBS Arena for multiple and harassment. Lisset disturbances last Friday F lores Her nande z was when security guards were charged with alleged assault, trying to remove people resisting arrest and for acting disorderly. obstructing governmental Eduardo Flores Hernanadministration. dez, 24, of E. 165th Street, They both were arraigned Bronx, he allegedly became Lisset FLores on June 22 in Hempstead noncompliant while officers Hernandez District Court. were escorting him and was Fernando Velasco, 50, of arrested.

W. 70th Street, New York and Dana Morales, 25, of E. Andy Velasquez, 26, of 141st 165th Street, Bronx, allegedly Street, Bronx, alle g edly tried to push and punch offipunched a security guard in cers and Lisset Flores Herthe face while being escorted nandez, 26, of E. 165th Street, from UBS Arena. The securiBronx, allegedly struck, bit ty guard refused medical and punched officers and attention at the scene. security while trying to Velasco and Velasquez interfere with the arrest prowere arrested without furcess. dana ther incident. They were Eduardo Flores HernanMoraLes charged with assault and are dez was charged with allegdue back in Hempstead Disedly obstructing governmental administration and criminal tres- trict Court on July 5. passing. He was released and is due –Nicole Wagner back in Hempstead District Court on

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Congressman Anthony D’Esposito honored nurses on Long Island at a ceremony on June 17.

Diller among nurses honored by D’Esposito Nurses from Long Island received special recognition from Congressman Anthony D’Esposito for there dedication to the community on June 17.

The special congressional recognition came as a part of National Nurses Week, where residents were invited to nominate nurses who they believe go above and beyond to serve their community.

Stephanie Diller, from Malver ne, was among those honored. She is also the widow of NYPD officer Jonathan Diller, who was killed in late March.

Sixteen nurses received the Distinguished Congressional Nurses Award.

The nurses were honored with a ceremony at the Mer rick Golf Course where D’Esposito presented them with awards.

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D’Esposito spoke at the ceremony about how important health care workers are and how he is proud to consider them neighbors on Long Island.

“I was honored to recognize some of these incredible local healthcare heroes for the work they do keeping our communities healthy,” D’Esposito said. “I am honored to count these brave nurses as neighbors here on Long Island, and I am so pleased that the public will get to learn more about their many contributions to the excellent health systems that serve the public here in New York’s 4th Congressional District.”

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Troop 93 celebrates centennial Since 1924, 137 Boy Scouts have earned the rank of Eagle Scout from Troop 93, based in Franklin Square. Twelve were present at the 100th anniversary celebration of the troop, alongside current members of the troop, on June 10.

Courtesy Office of Assemblyman Ed Ra

Assemblyman Ed Ra presents H. Frank Carey students Antonio Brugellis, Christopher Dizon, Zaara Khan and Nicole Wood citations for winning his 2024 video challenge.

Carey students educational video awarded Students from H. Frank Carey High School were announced as the winners of Assemblyman Ed Ra’s 2024 video challenge last month.

They were asked to create and submit engaging 60-second YouTube videos on a given topic, which were then posted on Ra’s Facebook page. The video that received the most likes within the designated five-day voting period was declared the winner.

The winning video, titled “Embrace Your Education,” was created by Antonio Brugellis, Christopher Dizon, Zaara Khan and Nicole Wood from H. Frank Carey High School.

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Summit stresses cyclist, pedestrian safety

By SCOTT BRINTON Special to the Herald

Martin Buchman talked up the Long Island Greenway Trail outside the amphitheater at Nassau University Medical Center in East Meadow last week, a table full of maps, charts and pamphlets before him.

The retired high school teacher who’s also a board member of the New York Bicycling Coalition, said ground will break next year on the nearly 200-milelong cycling trail that will connect Eisenhower Park with Montauk, nearly 200 miles away.

“The real hope is to get bicycle infrastructure that does not compete with cars,” Buchman said.

The cycling advocate and enthusiast was at NUMC for the second annual Walk Bike LI Summit, at which “vulnerable road users” such as bicyclists and pedestrians were the primary point of discussion. He understands all too well the dangers cyclists face on the island’s heavily trafficked roads — and the need for safe spaces of their own.

Buchman has been hit twice by cars while riding his bike over the last seven years. The first time was Bike-to-Work Day in 2017. He was cycling 25 miles from Stony Brook to Plainview-Old Bethpage High School when a left-turning driver ran into him.

He broke his collarbone, and was one of three cyclists who wound up in the same emergency room together, all biking to work.

Buchman was struck a second time in 2022, cracking his fibula and needing 45 stitches to repair a gash in his lower leg.

A number of crash victims who enter NUMC — including pedestrians and cyclists — do so “hoping to walk out,” said Daniel Flanzig, a personal injury attorney at the Mineola-based Flanzig & Flanzig, who’s also a bicycling coalition member with Buchman. But “a lot of people do not. When my phone rings, somebody’s never having a good day.”

Nassau County recorded more than 37,700 crashes last year that killed 62 and injured more than 12,500 others, according to state statistics presented at the summit. Of those accidents, 421 involved bicyclists, with 358 injured and one person killed.

That means the injury rate involving vehicle-on-vehicle crashes was roughly 33 percent. The rate when a vehicle struck a cyclist was 85 percent.

Megan Ryan, NUMC’s interim chief executive and president, explained that most anyone who has suffered a traumatic injury in a crash throughout the county — in particular, a cyclist or pedestrian — will be sent to NUMC because it is a Level I trauma center.

Ryan, who sits on the North Merrick education board, spoke of a high school student who was recently hit while riding his bicycle in her neighborhood and was rushed to NUMC. And then, on the day of the summit, a 12-year-old was hit by a car while riding his bike on the North Bellmore-Wantagh border. He was airlifted to Cohen Children’s Medical

Courtesy Scott Brinton

Daniel Flanzig — a member of the New York Bicycling Coalition board — and Cynthia Brown, executive director of the New York Coalition for Transportation Safety, were among the featured speakers at the second annual Walk Bike LI Summit at Nassau University Medical Center, where bicyclist and pedestrian safety was front and center.

Tips for staying safe Given the 2.2 million cars in the region, cycling on Long Island involves a degree of risk. But it’s risk that can be mitigated, according to the T.H. Chan School of Public Health at Harvard University, with these safety tips: ■ Always ride to the right with the flow of traffic

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When complete, the Long Island Greenway Trail will stretch from Manhattan to Montauk, measuring nearly 200 miles — 60 percent of which will be off-road. The trail will connect with the Empire State Trail, which begins at the Battery in Lower Manhattan, and runs 750 miles to Buffalo. The Greenway Trail will connect with 60 bus routes and 46 train stations, and will be within a 10-minute walk of 27 Long Island communities, according to the Trust for Public Land, which is spearheading the effort to construct the pathway.

Center in Queens, where he was reported in stable condition.

“Pedestrian safety, bicyclist safety, it’s very important,” Ryan said. “It’s something that I think is overlooked. We try to teach (pedestrian/bicyclist safety) for younger children, but it’s very important for the older students, older children, and adults, as well.”

Wendy Tepfer, executive director of the Community Parent Center in the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District, came to the summit to hear any

suggestions that might help improve the center’s driver education programming.

The center, Tepfer said, stresses the need to stay focused on the road, without distractions, in large part to protect cyclists and pedestrians. She noted that when drivers are distracted by cell phone calls, they are only able to focus 35 percent of their attention on the road, so their mind zeroes in on the cars in front of them while limiting their peripheral vision.

Pedestrians and cyclists, however, are

■ Leave three feet of space between you and parked cars to avoid opening doors ■ Wear a helmet ■ Use bike lights ■ Use hand signals when turning most likely to be found on the sides of roads — that is, in drivers’ peripheries.

“We talk about distractions all the time,” Tepfer said.

Cynthia Brown, executive director of the Westbury-based New York Coalition for Transportation Safety, said redesigning roads to improve safety is tough, if not impossible, because doing so often involves condemning properties to make way for new infrastructure.

“The only thing that you can really try to change,” Brown said, “is driver behavior.”

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One Church prepares for first cooking camp Children in first grade through sixth grade are invited to participate in a cooking class at One Church Elmont between July 8 and July 12.

The class cost is $125 per child for the week, with any additional children signed up at a discounted cost. To register for one day, the cost is $30. The class will run from 9:30 a.m. through 2:45 p.m.

The kids will be cooking “quick, healthy, simple meals,” according to Pastor Cecil Matthew.

Past Cecil Matthew of One Church Elmont.

There will be no stoves used and the children will use “kid-safe” utensils to help their volunteer instructors cook. Students from the culinary program in the Sewanhaka school district will volunteer to help out.

The classes are a part of the church’s Love Our City outreach initiative and are open to all. However, there is limited space in the camp. Interested community members are invited to register online at OneChurchOnline. com/Cooking-Camp.

The camp will have free time, lunchtime and lessons taught by volunteers from a faithbased perspective, according to Matthew.

It will be capped off with the annual Summerfest celebration on July 12 at 7 p.m. Neighbors are encouraged to come to the free event to enjoy a movie outside. There will be free food and ice cream for attendees.

Students who attend Summerfest can grab a free backpack with school supplies inside while supplies last.

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Nearly 250 kids got free backpacks at last year’s Summerfest hosted by One Church Elmont.

Reps want deceptive mask-wearing reinstated in public during the height of the Covid19 pandemic, and the State Legislature then went on to withdraw the mask proAfter the stabbing of two men follow- vision from penal law.

The current proposed bill reestabing the Academy Charter School graduation at Hofstra University on June 19, lishes the crimes of deceptive wearing of a mask and aggravated State Sen. Steve Rhoads has dece ptive wearing of a jumped into the fray and mask. Rhoads said a person called on Gov. Kathy Hochul would be found guilty when to once again make decepwearing a face covering tive mask-wearing a crime. while engaged in a public “We’re asking the goverprotest, rally, or assembly or nor to call a special session knowingly allows or assists for the legislature to considothers in public congregaer ... a restatement or a tion. recodification of the law Agg ravated dece ptive that existed in the state of wearing of a mask is when New York for 175 years,” a person has a mask or face State Sen. Steve Rhoads covering and permits anothsaid during a news conferer crime. ence outside of Hofstra on A s s e m bly m a n E d R a June 21. expressed his safety conAt least five of the six ED RA cerns and thinks the meaalle ged assailants were Assemblyman sure is a good solution. wearing masks.

“I think this bill balances N ew Yo rk p e n a l l aw included restrictions and penalties for First Amendment rights against public the deceptive wearing of masks with the safety, and it does it well,” he said.

There would be exceptions, including purpose of concealing identity while engaging in nefarious activities since face coverings for religious observances and customs and masks for entertain1845, Rhoads said.

In spring of 2020, for mer Gov. ment purposes, like for parties.

Assemblyman John Mikulin noted Andrew Cuomo signed executive orders requiring all individuals to wear masks there is a need to prioritize the public’s

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State Sen. Steve Rhoads addresses the concern of deceptive mask-wearing after the stabbing incident at Hofstra University on June 19, with Assemblymen Ed Ra, left, and John Mikulin. safety.

“We don’t mind peaceful protests, but we do mind when people conceal themselves and harass others and commit crimes,” he said. “Safety must be our number one priority.”

All three state lawmakers strongly urged Hochul to reinstate the law.

“It’s about balancing first amend-

ment rights with the right of the public to be safe and the right of law enforcement to be able to identify those that are engaged in nefarious activity,” Rhoads said.

As of press time both Assembly and State Senate bills are in committee and the State Legislature is not in session again until January.

Be smart with your sprinklers, experts urge nformisano@liherald.com

More than 100 billion gallons of water will be used for lawn maintenance alone across Long Island this summer — enough to fill 150,000 Olympic-sized swimming polls — and the cost shows up in more than just your water bill.

It’s also hitting the ecology hard, according to officials, which is why the Long Island Commission for Aquifer Protection is urging neighbors to be mindful of their water usage.

“The heat wave has to make us realize that water, particularly in Nassau County, is a finite resource,” Adrienne Esposito, executive director of Citizens Campaign for the Environment, told reporters last week at the West Hempstead Water District.

“It is all of our responsibility to protect that water supply.”

The entirety of Long Island’s drinking water comes from natural aquifers.

They’re like giant underground sponges — when it rains, the water seeps underground and is absorbed by sand and gravel, creating natural reserves of freshwater.

“In Nassau County, we’re experiencing what’s called groundwater mining, which means that we’re taking more water out of the groundwater system than the rain is able to replace naturally,” Esposito said. “This is not a good recipe for sustainability.”

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Protecting Long Island’s groundwater is about protecting its longevity and local ecosystem, said Adrienne Esposito, executive director of Citizens Campaign for the Environment.

The groundwater serves three vital functions, explained Bret Bennington, chair of Hofstra University’s Department of Geology, Environment and Sustainability. First, it’s pumped to the surface to be used as freshwater. Then it directly feeds just about every lake, stream and tributary on Long Island. Finally, when it travels to the shoreline and is released along the coast, it prevents saltwater from moving in underneath the island.

In other words, as long as groundwater

is continually flushing outward, the saltwater doesn’t intrude upon Long Island’s natural freshwater resources, which could ultimately destroy this vital reservoir.

There needs to be enough groundwater to adequately perform all three of those functions, Bennington explained. So, the problem isn’t that Long Island will entirely run out of water — it’s that the more neighbors drain these natural reserves, the more significant consequences they’ll see on the entire groundwater system.

Lakes and rivers become dry. Saltwater contaminates the fresh water under the island, rendering the reserves undrinkable. To compensate, more drinking water must be pumped from other reserves. The process snowballs into a vicious cycle — and it shows up on water bills.

“The more we pump, the more it costs to treat,” said Jason Belle, who chair the aquifer protection commission. “So, by reducing our pumps, not only do they reduce their water bill, it reduces the district’s bill, which will in turn keep the rates low.”

So how can people do their part? As the island approaches the peak season of water usage, officials said, perhaps the best way for residents to be efficient with their landscape-related water usage may be to adopt smart irrigation.

Smart ir rigation is a “holistic approach to using water” in landscaping, said Mike Dwyer, director of the Irriga-

tion Association of New York.

If someone notices a brown spot on their lawn, Dwyer said, don’t just turn up the sprinklers run time. Check out the sprinklers in that zone to see if they’re running efficiently.

Are the nozzles clogged? Are the sprinklers blocked by plant growth? Are the heads rising fully out of the grass?

Plus, not all brown spots are from lack of water — insects or disease may be culpable.

And rather than relying on timers, he added, switch to a controller based on evapotranspiration — or ET — which adjusts how long sprinklers will run depending on how wet the ground is.

Why water your lawns on a rainy day?

“We’re not here to tell people to not water their lawns,” Belle said. “All we’re saying is that you can have the best of both worlds — a nice healthy lawn, while also reducing the amount of water to achieve it.”

“There are many good reasons to preserve groundwater, whether it’s for drinking water, for our ecology, or for our sustainability,” Esposito said. “We’re asking people to start now. Don’t wait until August when we’re in another summer heatwave and a drought. Start good water conservation practices today.”

Those who take the conservation pledge on the commission’s website a OurWaterOurLives.com has a chance to win a smart sprinkler controller.

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Acting Police Commissioner Richard DePalma and other city officials gathered last Friday on the boardwalk to discuss the shooting and measures being taken.

Council codifies changes to beach season Discussion comes after last week’s shooting

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A “senior cut day” ended in bloodshed when a 16-year-old was shot.

Officials said that a large group of teenagers gathered on the beach on June 13 after news spread of a “senior cut day” on social media. The teens came from towns including Malverne, Baldwin, Elmont, Freeport, Hempstead, Malverne and Queens, and Acting Police Commissioner Rich DePalma said that the gathering numbered over 2,000.

DePalma acknowledged that the department knew about the potential gathering the night before, but was expecting only 500 teens. Officers checked bags as they arrived.

Gatherings of over 100 people are not allowed at any time on the city’s beaches.

At around 6 p.m., the group was moved off the beach and directed toward the train staRoy LEsTER tion. There, shots were fired, City councilman and a 16-year-old was shot. He was taken to a nearby hospital. Officials said he is expected to make a full recovery.

Additional shots were fired inside the station. A 15-year-old was charged with attempted assault, reckless endangerment, criminal use of a firearm, criminal possession of a loaded firearm and unlawful possession of a large-capacity ammunition-feeding device for the shots fired inside the station.

“There were some disorderly groups within that group, and some fights occurred,” DePalma said.

“While dispersing that crowd, we needed the quality assistance of the National County Police Department and the MTA Police Department, and we really appreciate their efforts. The investigation is ongoing — we’re still gathering evidence. We gathered a lot of video. That video has to be looked through, and more charges may be pending.”

It is still unclear whether the same individual fired the shots both inside and outside the station.

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Beach passes will be required at Long Beach every day of the week, according to city officials. the boardwalk at Riverside Boulevard announcing immediate changes to beach access rules in the wake of the unexpectedly large gathering and shooting.

“No pass, no beach,” City Manager Dan Creighton said — even on weekdays, despite the fact that the beach will not open for weekday use until June 27.

“The council will also be granting me, as the city manager, the authority to direct the Police Department to close the beach at any time, at my direction, for whatever reason we feel is necessary.”

The changes he announced had gone into effect last Friday. Up until then, beach passes were to be required only on weekends until the last Thursday of the month. With Creighton’s ruling, the summer season effectively began 13 days early, meaning that beachgoers will need to produce passes every day of the week.

“I have to say, for years I’ve been advocating opening the beach earlier, and I’m very happy to see this,”

Long Beach Councilman Roy Lester said. “It was the right thing to do at the time, and now we will get the beach opened earlier, probably from now on, forever.”

Creighton’s executive order to immediately start the beach season, rather than wait until June 27, was discussed, voted on and approved by the council members.

“The beach and the boardwalk are the heart of our city, and it feels like every year they’re being abused by people who are not concerned with the safety or quality of life for our residents,” Creighton said. “We expect to implement these measures in the future as well, to prevent the situation from reoccurring year after year.”

He also commended the Long Beach, Nassau County and Metropolitan Transportation Authority police departments for the “outstanding job they did in what was, by all accounts, a very difficult, if not impossible, situation.”

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ll aboard! The lovable blue tank engine Thomas and his friends have rolled into Long Island. With a cargo full of interactive STEM activities for families to explore, Long Island Children’s Museum staffers — and visitors — are excited to welcome back the returning exhibit, “Thomas & Friends: Explore the Rails.”

“Long Island Children’s Museum had opened the exhibit in early 2020 to great audience reaction,” explains museum president Erika Floreska. “Then Covid happened and the museum shut down. The exhibit sat in our empty building for months, anticipating the return of visitors. By the time the museum was able to reopen, the exhibit had to move on to its next scheduled destination.”

At long last, everyone can board once again as the train fulfills its intended route.

In real life, the islands just off the English mainland near Barrow in Furness, in Cumbria, has been home to the engines of industry — submarine manufacturing plant, undersea coal mining, petrochemicals and a hotly contested nuclear energy plant.

But for generations — baby boomers who read the Rev. Wilbert Awdry’s Railway Series books and the children of the ‘80s who experienced those stories, too, on a popular television series — the only island that counts in the gleaming distances of the Irish Sea is Sodor.

Sodor — home to Thomas the Tank Engine, that is, where the trains are as busy as ever.

“You’re stepping into another world, visiting Knapford Station on the Island of Sodor,” says Long Island Children’s Museum education director Ashley Niver.

Awdry originally created the beloved trains in the early 1940s as stories for his son, Christopher. The fictional tank locomotive has since captivated families worldwide.

While the look of trains has changed since Thomas first came to be, the message is clear: trains don’t lose their appeal.

“There is something super magical and enticing about playing with toy trains. It seems to triumph over any other vehicle,” Niver says. “When you see a train, it’s like, ‘Wow, that’s a special trip.’”

The traveling exhibit, created by the award-winning Minnesota Children’s Museum in partnership with Mattel’s Fisher-Price, rolled into the museum in late May and will continue to charm families through Sept. 8.

Targeted especially for kids between 2 and 7, the exhibit incorporates foundational STEM learning that can perhaps inspire the next generation of scientists, engineers and physicists.

Through engaging play, families arrive at creative solutions to problemsolving using mathematical thinking and experimentation as they respond to challenges.

“Kids are learning how to engineer together,” Niver says. “It’s a really nice area where you can let your kids roam free. They can explore, and there’s a lot of socialization happening too.”

First, look inside a Sodor train.

“You’re welcomed with a bright, shiny Thomas, a giant life-size one which the kids can board,” Niver says. “Some levers and parts create train noises, whistles and steam.”

Then, help out the green train, Percy, repair a wobbly wheel. Continue on to move coal into Percy’s coal box and fill his tank with water. Also load luggage,

Explore the Island of Sodor for an adventure on the rails. livestock and addtional cargo into two train cars.

Even become part of Thomas’ world by suiting up as a conductor, exchanging money, and selling tickets to passengers.

And naturally, it wouldn’t be a • Now through Sept. 8, “Thomas & Friends” experience without some Tuesday through Sunday, 10 toy trains. a.m.-5 p.m.

Families can play at an oversized Thomas • $17 museum admission, wooden railway table, bringing people through $16 seniors 65 and older; all Sodor’s iconic destinations such as Tidmouth additional fees for theater Sheds, Brendam Docks, and the Sodor Search programming • View the events calendar and Rescue Station. at LICM.org for additional While in actuality trains connect information or call (516) us to various places both familiar and new, the 224-5800 “connection” here is an emotional one.

• Long Island Children’s “What’s really important about Thomas is Museum, Museum Row, that he is super hard-working,” Niver says. “He’s Garden City. the smallest train, but he never gives up, and he always tries to help people learn to work together, to cooperate, to be kind to one another.

“Children find him really endearing and connect on a deep level with him.”

As North Western Railway Controller Sir Topham Hatt always says: “Thomas is a very useful engine.”

There’s also something nostalgic for the parents who grew up watching the televised version of Thomas. On view are model engines from the original live-action series, and copies of the original drawings along with 75 manuscripts, among the memorabilia documenting the history and evolution of Thomas.

From one generation to another, “Thomas & Friends” continues to captivate audiences in a powerful way.

“Anything that you remember raising your own children with that you can then pass down is the coolest thing, to have that connectivity through the years,” Niver adds.

Photos courtesy Long Island Children’s Museum

Thomas has chugged into the museum and invites families to stop on by.

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.’ 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 deliver all passion these bluessoaked rock anthems deserve. GTLO re-creates songs, in all their depth and glory, with the studio overdubs that Zeppelin themselves never performed. No wigs or fake English accents, the band brings what the audience wants — a high-energy Zeppelin concert with honest, heartthumping intensity with a strong focus on Led Zeppelin’s pivotal early years.

Friday and Saturday, June 28-29, 8 p.m. $75. $45, $30. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington.

Tickets available at Ticketmaster.com or ParamountNY.com.

Gilbert and Sullivan’s ‘Iolanthe’ Mortals and immortals come face to face in the Gilbert & Sullivan Light Opera Company’s of Long Island’s production of Gilbert and Sullivan’s classic ‘Iolanthe.’ The comic opera, which debuted in 1883, is one of the most beloved of all the Gilbert and Sullivan operas. Its perfect balance of words and music, humor and drama, and political satire resonates to this day. The whimsical story involves a half fairy/ half mortal shepherd lad who falls in love with wealthy heiress that sets up a conflict between the wily Lord Chancellor and the cosmically powerful Fairy Queen. Featuring some of Sullivan’s most stunning music, including ‘Oh Foolish Fay,’ and what is popularly known as ‘The Nightmare Song,’ expect an evening of first class entertainment and riotous fun suitable for all ages.

Sunday, June 30, 3 p.m. $30, $25 seniors/children. Madison Theatre, Molloy University, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre. Tickets available at MadisonTheatreNY.org or call (516) 323-4444.

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The English supergroup, fronted by original member Geoff Downes, along with a brand new lineup, is reinvigorated and back on tour, appearing on the Paramount stage, Sunday, July 7, 7 p.m . Today, the legendary band comprises Geoff Downes, John Mitchell, Harry Whitley, and Virgil Donati. Their new tour, “Heat of the Moment,” additionally features Focus, Martin Turner (Wishbone Ash), Curved Air, and Roger Dean as special guests. Asia was the biggest selling album of 1982, Number 1 on Billboard for nine weeks and pioneers of the MTV era!

Downes’ new iteration of Asia first began to evolve last summer, at the concert held in memory of late lead singer, songwriter and bassist, John Wetton (King Crimson, Roxy Music, Uriah Heep, Wishbone Ash, UK, Asia, John Wetton Band, Icon). Downes invited old friend John Mitchell (It Bites, Frost*, Lonely Robot, Kino, John Wetton Band, Icon) and newcomer Harry Whitley to join him on stage to celebrate Wetton’s life by performing some of the classic Asia hits. Such was the uproarious reception to their set that Downes wondered if something magical was beginning to take shape. Downes’ new-look Asia once again features Mitchell on guitars and Whitley on lead vocal and bass. The quartet is made complete by the addition of Virgil Donati (UK, Southern Sons, Steve Vai, Allan Holdsworth) on drums.

The band will perform the hits you know and love, including “Heat of the Moment,” “Only Time Will Tell,” “Sole Survivor,” and more. $99.50, $79.50, $69.50, $69.50, $59.50, $49.50. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. Tickets available at Ticketmaster.com or ParamountNY.com.

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Declaration of Independence reading Attend the annual reading of the Declaration of Independence, sponsored by Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages, Tuesday, July 2, 6 p.m., at the gazebo near the Franklin Square Historical Society Museum. 861 Naple Ave., Franklin Square. Bring seating.

For more information, contact membership@fsqcivic.org.

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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Pet Adoption Program

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.

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.

Barnaby Bye The band returns to My Father’s Place, Saturday, June 29, 8 p.m. Come celebrate the music, the memories and the good times with Billy, Bobby, Peppy and Mike! Doors open at 6 p.m., concert is at 8 p.m. 221 Old Northern Blvd., Roslyn,. For tickets/information, visit MFPProductions.com or call (516) 580-0887.

Elmont BOE meets 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.

Having an event?

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

Summer sounds Visit Eisenhower Park’s Field #1 for its Noontime Concert series, Wednesday, July 3, noon-2 p.m. Enjoy “The Many Voices of Dennis Dell.” Dell’s vocally stylings transport his audience to another world. Hear your favorite songs brought to life with originality and authenticity. Bring seating. For information, visit NassauCountyNY.gov.

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Enjoy a tuneful summer evening at the Town of Hempstead’s Neighborhood Concert Series, Thursday, July 11, 8 p.m. Hear Hokis Pokis at Averill Boulevard Park. Bring seating. Averill Boulevard, Floral Park. For information, call (516) 292-9000 ext. 7480.

Rick and Frank perform, Friday, July 5, 12:30 p.m., at Elmont Memorial Library.

Hear the best of Sinatra, Darin, Doo Wop Motown and the ‘70s. No registration required. First-come-first-seated. No registration required. First-come-firstseated. 700 Hempstead Turnpike, Elmont.

For more information, visit ElmontLibrary. org or contact (516) 354-5280.

Oscar Trivia Game Night Test your movie knowledge at Saul Schachter’s Oscar trivia game night, Monday, July 8. Do you know which movie was the first to win best animated film? How about who gave an Oscar to himself? Or How about which woman won Best Supporting Actor? Visit Franklin Square Library for a fun filled night and see how much trivia you know.19 Lincoln Road. For more information visit FranklinSquarePL.org or call (516) 488-3444.

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Children are encouraged to express themselves as they create characters, explore different worlds, stretch their imaginations and build self-confidence. This week’s theme: Calling All Superheroes! Costumes encouraged. $5 with museum admission. Museum Row, Garden City. (516) 224-5800 or LICM.org.

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 visiting the shelter online at HempsteadNY. gov/179/Animal-Shelter 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.

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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

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 To Place A Notice Call 516-569-4000 x232

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 LEGAL NOTICE CASE NO. 21527 RESOLUTION NO.618-2024 Adopted: June 4, 2024 Councilmember Muscarella offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING AND 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. WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 612-2024, adopted May 21, 2024, a public hearing was duly held on the day of June 4th, 2024, at the Town Meeting Pavilion, Hempstead Town Hall, 1 Washington Street, Hempstead, New York, on the proposed establishment and setting aside of a certain parking space for motor vehicles for the sole use of holders of special parking permits issued by the County of Nassau to physically handicapped persons, in accordance with Section 202-48 of the Code of the Town of Hempstead, all as set forth in said resolution; and

WHEREAS, after due consideration, this Town Board finds it to be in the public interest to establish and set aside a certain parking space for motor vehicles for the sole use of holders of special parking permits issued by the County of Nassau to physically handicapped persons; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that in accordance with Section 202-48 of the Code of the Town of Hempstead, the following parking spaces be and the same hereby is set aside for the sole use of holders of special parking permits issued by the County of Nassau to physically handicapped persons: ELMONT PARKWAY DRIVE - east side, starting at a point 103 feet north of the north curbline of 115th Road, north for a distance of 20 feet.

(TH-177/24) KIRKMAN AVENUE - east side, starting at a point 181 feet north of the north curbline of B Street, north for a distance of 20 feet.

(TH-194/24) UNIONDALE ORCHARD PLACE - south side, starting at a point 246 feet east of the east curbline of Amsterdam Avenue, east for a distance of 24 feet.

(TH-176/24) NORTHGATE DRIVE - east side, starting at a point 56 feet south, opposite the southwest curbline of Northgate Court, south for a distance of 18 feet.

(TH-182/24) GREENGROVE ROAD east side, starting at a point 285 feet north of the north curbline of Hempstead Boulevard, north for a distance of 20 feet.

(TH-190/24) JERUSALEM AVENUE south side, starting at a point 237 feet west of the west curbline of Nostrand Avenue, west for a distance of 18 feet.

(TH-196/24) ; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk shall enter this resolution in the minutes of the Town Board and shall publish a copy of this resolution once a newspaper having a general circulation in the Town of Hempstead and shall post a copy hereof on the signboard maintained by her, and file in her office affidavits of such publication and posting.

The foregoing resolution was seconded by Councilmember Goosby and adopted upon roll call as follows: AYES: SEVEN (7) NOES: NONE (0) 147629 PUBLIC AND LEGAL NOTICES… Printed in this publication can be found online. Search by publication name at: www.newyorkpublicnotices.com

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD LOCAL LAW NO. 42-2024 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that, pursuant to Article 9 of the New York State Constitution, the provisions of the Town Law and the Municipal Home Rule Law of the State of New York, both as amended, a public hearing was duly called and held June 4th, 2024, by the Town Board of the Town of Hempstead on the proposed adoption of Town of Hempstead Local Law No. 42-2024, and following the close of the hearing the Town Board duly adopted Town of Hempstead Local Law No. 42-2024, amending Section 197-5 of the Code of the Town of Hempstead, to include “ARTERIAL STOPS” at various locations.

Dated: June 4, 2024 Hempstead, New York

BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD DONALD X. CLAVIN, JR. Supervisor KATE MURRAY Town Clerk 147628 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD LOCAL LAW NO. 40-2024 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that, pursuant to Article 9 of the New York State Constitution, the provisions of the Town Law and the Municipal Home Rule Law of the State of New York, both as amended, a public hearing was duly called and held June 4th, 2024 , by the Town Board of the Town of Hempstead on the proposed adoption of Town of Hempstead Local Law No. 40-2024, and following the close of the hearing the Town Board duly adopted Town of Hempstead Local Law No. 40-2024, amending Chapter 202 of the Code of the Town of Hempstead, to include and repeal “REGULATIONS & RESTRICTIONS” to limit parking at various locations.

Dated: June 4, 2024 Hempstead, New York

BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD DONALD X. CLAVIN, JR. Supervisor KATE MURRAY Town Clerk 147626 PUBLIC AND LEGAL NOTICES… Printed in this publication can be found online. To search by publication name, go to: www.newyorkpublicnotices.com TO PLACE AND AD CALL 516-569-4000 x 232

LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC, -againstEMILE JEAN-BAPTISTE, ET AL. NOTICE OF SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau on April 18, 2024, wherein NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC is the Plaintiff and EMILE JEANBAPTISTE, ET AL. are the Defendant(s).

I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction RAIN OR SHINE at the NASSAU COUNTY SUPREME COURT, NORTH SIDE STEPS, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on July 25, 2024 at 2:00PM, premises known as 560 BIELING ROAD, ELMONT, NY 11003; and the following tax map identification: Section 0032, Block 00720-00, Lot 00031.

ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, SITUATE LYING AND BEING AT ELMONT, TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 013765/2013. Ronald J. Ferraro, Esq. - Referee.

Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES. 147641 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR NEW CENTURY HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST, SERIES 2005-C, ASSET BACKED PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, Plaintiff, Against JEAN PIERRE FORTURE, REBECCA FORTURE; ROSE FORTURE, Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 05/08/2024, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction, on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. 11501 on 7/31/2024 at 2:00PM, premises known as 54 Biltmore Avenue, Elmont, New York 11003, And Described As Follows: ALL that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town Of Hempstead, County Of Nassau And State Of New York.

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The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $437,474.19 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 602172/2020 If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the then Court Appointed Referee will cancel the Foreclosure Auction. This Auction will be held rain or shine.

Brian Davis, Esq., Referee.

MCCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, LLC, 10 Midland Avenue, Suite 205, Port Chester, NY 10573 Dated: 6/4/2024 File Number: 19-302406 CA 147645 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., Plaintiff, AGAINST JERRY P. DELLACORTE AKA JERRY DELLACORTE, et al. Defendant(s)

Pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and sale duly entered on September 12, 2023.

I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on July 25, 2024 at 3:00 PM premises known as 99 Elizabeth Street, Floral Park, NY 11001.

Please take notice that this foreclosure auction shall be conducted in compliance with the Foreclosure Auction Rules for the Tenth Judicial District, Nassau County, and the COVID 19 Health Emergency Rules, including proper use of masks and social distancing.

All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Village of Floral Park, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York. Section 32, Block 72 and Lot 211 and 212.

Approximate amount of judgment $719,470.86 plus interest and costs.

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment. Index #003363/2015.

Ralph J. Madalena, Esq., Referee, Aldridge Pite, LLP Attorneys for Plaintiff - 40 Marcus Drive, Suite 200, Melville, NY 11747 147633

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, NRZ INVENTORY TRUST, U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE, Plaintiff, vs.

MELVIN SCOTT, ET AL., Defendant (s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on August 18, 2022, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on July 31, 2024, at 2:30 PM, premises known as 92 CARNEGIE AVENUE, ELMONT, NEW YORK 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: 360, Lot:67 THROUGH 71.

Approximate amount of judgment is $201,353.61 plus interest and costs.

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 613095/2018.

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, the Mortgagee’s attorney, or the Referee.

JOHN RIORDAN, Esq., Referee Roach & Lin, P.C., 6851 Jericho Turnpike, Suite 185, Syosset, New York 11791, Attorneys for Plaintiff 147635

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aidan peterkin, Caleb Harris, dominic Collins and rlen richards celebrated their win in the 4 x 400-meter relay at the state outdoor track and field championships at Cicero-north Syracuse High School earlier this month. elmont High’s aidan peterkin, Caleb Harris, dominic Collins and rlen richards won the 4 x 400-meter relay at the state track and field championships on June 9.

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we have to worry about our team.”

Elmont track coach Michael Graham said his job in training these athletes is to “remind them of the big picture” to help them accomplish their goals.

“I’m extremely proud of them,” Graham said. The team’s mission began in the winter, when they failed to qualify for the finals in the state indoor track and field championships. That fueled them to conquer the event in the outdoor season. “What’s good about it is that it’s not about where you start,” Graham added. “It’s about where you finish.”

The five athletes traveled to Philadelphia on June 14 to compete in the New Balance Nationals Outdoor track and field championships at Franklin Field.

In their race on June 16, they ran even faster, finishing in 3:20.28, but placed 33rd. Nonetheless, the team members were proud that they had brought their skills to the national stage, and improved on their state title-winning time.

“We’re very consistent, I would say,” Diaz-Hernandez said, unable to recall the last time he and his teammates ran slower than 3:20.

Consistency has been the team’s key

to success, Richards agreed — and seeing where they stacked up against the best runners from across the country was something he said he would never forget.

Peterkin welcomed that experience.

He ran the individual 400 meters in Philadelphia, and finished 27th, with a time of 48.50 — one of just three sophomores who placed in the top 30. And Peterkin improved dramatically from his 51.04 at the state championships, where he finished eighth.

“I was grateful because I was able to do it with my brothers,” he said of experiencing the nationals with his teammates.

The relay squad members are proud of their accomplishments this year, and they’re eager, they say, to get back to practice in July and train to do even better next season.

“Soon we’re coming for the school record and more, maybe get the state record as well,” Diaz-Hernandez said.

“We’re just striving for more in the future.”

Without a senior on the team, they’ll have a good chance to improve.

“Elmont Memorial is standing in a good place as it pertains to track in the upcoming years,” Graham said.

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because we did not have enough sponsorthis (event) like the whole experience,” ship (money). To run an event like (this) it costs a lot of money, but we know that LaRock said.

There will be food available for pur- there is a big impact that can happen chase from trucks representing a variety from it.”

LaRock hopes that the 3-on-3 tournaof different cuisines including Caribbean and Spanish foods throughout the tour- ment will benefit everyone and believes it is an event where the comnament. munity can celebrate its The tour nament will unity. start with 64 teams, each The competition has round eliminating half of grown since its inception, as the teams until there is only approximately 1,000 people one victor left. There is a attended last year and the maximum of four members organizers expect as many, per team, three of which will if not more, attendees this play and one who will be a year. substitute.

“We’re trying to make it Participants range in age Fenol C. laRoCk as big as it can be,” LaRock from 16 to 25 years old and Executive director, said. must provide proof of age.

He believes the event is Universal Interactions Universal Interactions “uplifting” for community has organized within the community including Thanksgiving din- members and has seen the impact of it ners, back-to-school drives, a Black Histo- firsthand.

“When I go to the school and speak ry Month concert, Christmas celebrato some of the students who go there, tions and the 3-on-3 tournament.

The organization relies on sponsors to they are all excited about the tournahelp pay for the events, but sometimes ment,” LaRock said.

“Seeing that excitement on people’s there is not enough money to support them. When that happens, LaRock and faces, it’s the reason why I keep on the Marcellos often dip into their own going,” LaRock said.

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Baldwin $890,000 Jay Way. Split Level. 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. Finished basement. Eat-in kitchen. Open layout. Formal dining room.

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Taxes: $14,535.84 Bellmore $699,000 Natta Boulevard. Colonial. 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms.

Finished basement. Eat-in kitchen with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. L-shaped formal dining room. Den/family room. First floor bedrooms. Many updates.

Taxes: $12,693 East Meadow $910,000 4th Avenue. Colonial. 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms. Finished basement. Eat-in kitchen with granite countertops and pantry room. Formal dining room. Den/family room, exercise room and home office. First floor bedroom. Security system.

Updates include wet bar.

Taxes: $12,562 Franklin Square $779,000 Catherine Avenue. Split Level. 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms.

Eat-in kitchen. Spacious room. Meticulously maintained charming property. Convenient location near shopping schools, park, and more.

Taxes: $11,838.69 Long Beach $892,500 Wilson Avenue. Contemporary. 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms.

Eat-in kitchen. Formal dining room. Den/family room.

Updates include cathedral ceiling and skylight.

Taxes: $14,770 Merrick $775,000 Stuyvesant Avenue. Colonial. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms.

Partial finished basement. Eat-in kitchen. Den/family room.

First floor master bedrooms. Updates include skylight.

Taxes: $13,794.63 Oceanside $700,000 Montgomery Avenue. Split Level. 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms. Finished basement. Eat-in kitchen with granite countertops. Formal dining room. Den/family room and home office. Security system.

Taxes: $11,739.85 Valley Stream $765,000 N. Grove Street. Colonial. 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms.

Finished basement. Eat-in kitchen with custom cabinetry.

Formal dining room. Den/family room and home office.

Spacious rooms. Updates include new boiler and ductless air conditioning units. Convenient location near parks, dining, shopping and LIRR. Taxes: $10,234.69 West Hempstead $730,000 Park Avenue. Expanded Cape. 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms.

Eat-in kitchen with granite countertops. Open layout. Formal dining room. Den/family room and home office, with wet bar and exercise room. Spacious rooms with ample closet space. Paver patio and 1.5 car garage. Mother/daughter with proper permits. Convenient location near parkway, shopping, park.

Taxes: $11,373.37

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Knowing it is the owner’s problem or thinking it will never come up is generally the motivation to avoid the approvals, but it now also adds to the extra cost and time you may not have been anticipating.

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n June of 2022, a drastically conservative Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, ripping away our constitutional right to make our own health care decisions — a right Americans had held for nearly 50 years.

This disastrous decision, in Dobbs v.

Jackson Women’s Health Organization, was the direct result of Republicans’ decadeslong, methodical attack on women’s reproductive freedom, and it ignited a fervor among extreme anti-choice groups to chalLAURA lenge access to GILLEn abortion care, in vitro fertilization and birth control at both the state and federal levels — including here in New York.

Two years later, the fight for our bodily autonomy persists in courtrooms, statehouses and Congress. This November presents a pivotal opportunity to reinstate Roe v. Wade as the law of the land, remove the government from our doctors’ offices, and protect women’s fundamental freedoms once again.

Since Roe was overturned, legisla-

tors and governors in more than a dozen states have imposed harsh restrictions and outright bans on abortion. The repercussions have been devastating. Cases like that of a child rape victim who was forced to travel out of state for an abortion; or a woman who developed sepsis after doctors denied her an abortion for a nonviable pregnancy; or a woman who was denied an exception for abortion care for a nonviable pregnancy by a judge even when her ability to have more children was at risk, illustrate the dire consequences of these laws.

Republican extremists like my opponent in the race for the seat in the 4th Congressional District, the incumbent, Anthony D’Esposito, would have you believe that women in blue states like New York will be spared this suffering because, they say, abortion is now solely a statelevel issue. That claim completely ignores the federal-level efforts that farright anti-abortion groups have launched to restrict reproductive rights nationwide, like the outrageous legal campaign to ban medication abortion and House Republicans’ support for a national ban on abortion — which

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would impact New York.

On top of these efforts, state-level bans can have spillover effects on abortion access in New York. In 2023, thousands of women traveled from abortion-hostile states to protected states, including 6,000 women who traveled to our state.

This strains the capacity of our providers, impacting care and access for New Yorkers.

Despite the very real threat to abortion access here in New York, my opponent is continuing to push an anti-choice agenda that’s completely out of touch with the values and needs of Long Island.

D’Esposito’s record is clear: He endorsed a federal ban on abortion that would apply to New York.

He endorsed Donald Trump — who proudly claims credit for dismantling Roe — for president. D’Esposito voted to fund misleading so-called “crisis pregnancy centers,” which peddle dangerous misinformation about reproductive health care to women here on Long Island, and backed restrictions on abortion access for military servicewomen.

If re-elected, he will continue to empower, and ally himself with, antichoice extremists who aim to restrict

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our ability to decide when and how we start a family.

This election will be a turning point.

We can rectify past injustices, restore our freedoms and implement policies to broaden reproductive health care.

Achieving a pro-choice majority in Congress could reaffirm Roe as the law of the land, shield against attacks on birth control and IVF, and promote inclusive policies like enhanced contraception coverage and equitable maternal care. As a woman, as a mother of daughters and as someone who doesn’t believe the government should make our medical decisions, ensuring that this fundamental freedom is reinstated for women is personal to me — and I’ll do everything in my power to fight back against extreme attacks on our rights.

We stand at a crossroads in this election. By choosing leaders committed to protecting and expanding reproductive health care, we can counteract the damage inflicted by the Dobbs decision and by anti-abortion extremists like Anthony D’Esposito. Failure to do so risks irrevocable setbacks to our freedom.

The choice is clear, and it is ours to make.

Laura Gillen, a former Hempstead town supervisor, is a Democratic candidate in the 4th Congressional District.

Summertime heightens the importance of traffic safety

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n my role as a personal injury attorney, I have worked with hundreds of people who have been involved in motor vehicle accidents resulting from negligence or oversight that often could have been prevented with the implementation of proper traffic safety procedures. Listening to their accounts and witnessing the profound impact these accidents have on all those involved has fueled my determination as a county legislator to make traffic JoHn safety a top priority.

GIUFFRé In Nassau County, car accidents are the fourth-leading cause of injury-related death and the second-leading cause of hospitalizations and ER visits. These sobering statistics make a strong case for reducing those numbers through traffic safety education.

As we embrace the summer season and enjoy the beautiful weather, the

importance of traffic safety takes on even greater significance. Summertime brings more outdoor activities, road trips and vacations, but with the added enjoyment come increased risks on the road. I’ve compiled some helpful tips from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on summer safety.

The paramount tip to keep all passengers in motor vehicles safe is simple: always buckle your seatbelt. That may sound like common-sense advice, but according to the NHTSA, in 2022 there were 25,420 passenger vehicle occupants killed nationwide in motor vehicle collisions, and about 50 percent of those fatalities involved victims not wearing seat belts.

If you buckle up in the front seat of a passenger car, you can reduce your risk of fatal injury by 45 percent.

Many states across the country have adopted the saying, “Buckle up, phone down,” and it has stuck with me, because it shows how two simple actions can drastically reduce your risk of a crash. In New York, as in most

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states, it’s the law to wear a seat belt and keep your phone hands-free. And many people aren’t aware that New York now also requires all passengers, front and back, to buckle up.

Ensuring that children riding in vehicles are properly secured is another way to greatly reduce the risk of injury in a collision. While the use of child car seats is prevalent today, you might be surprised to know that three out of four child car seats are installed incorrectly.

I’m pleased to participate in an ongoing program in conjunction with County Executive Bruce Blakeman and the Nassau County Police Department that offers child car seat safety checks free of charge.

While warmer temperatures inspire more people to walk and ride bikes, pedestrians and cyclists need to always exercise caution. Drivers also need to be more aware of this increased activity. Pedestrians and cyclists should make sure they always cross at marked crosswalks and intersections, and utilize traffic walk buttons before crossing

rivers, pedestrians and cyclists all need to be more aware of one another.

streets. It’s also recommended that walkers and bike riders also put away their phones to avoid being distracted.

During the summer, it’s important to double-check your vehicle’s condition.

The increased heat puts extra stress on all of its parts, especially the air conditioning, brakes and tires. Make sure that your tire pressure and tread are at appropriate levels, your cooling system has enough fluid, and that your brakes are functioning properly. Doing this can help prevent breakdowns and crashes caused by vehicle malfunctions.

The sun’s glare can also diminish your field of vision when driving. To help avoid a collision caused by poor visibility, keep a pair of sunglasses in your vehicle.

Granted, these tips are seemingly simple, yet they can greatly contribute to everyone’s safety while we navigate our congested roads. The NHTSA website, nhta.gov, is a great place to find additional traffic safety tips and a variety of other vehicle safety topics in an easy-to-navigate format.

My sincerest best wishes for an enjoyable and safe summer.

John Giuffré represents Nassau County’s 8th Legislative District.

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s the hot days of June envelop Nassau County, a palpable sense of achievement fills the air.

It’s the season of graduations — when students from every corner of our communities take center stage to mark significant milestones in their academic journeys. Whether they’re stepping up from kindergarten, advancing through middle school, or donning their caps and gowns to receive high school diplomas, each graduation represents more than just an academic feat — it’s a celebration of resilience, growth, and the promise of a brighter future.

Here, this tradition of honoring our graduates is more than ceremonial. It’s a testament to our values as a community.

It underscores our commitment to nurturing young minds and preparing them for the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. Each graduation ceremony isn’t just a rite of passage, but a collective acknowledgement of the dedication and hard work that students, educators and families have invested throughout the academic year.

For those moving up from kindergarten, it’s a moment filled with innocence and wonder, marking the beginning of their formal educational journey. These young learners are applauded not just for completing a grade level, but for embracing the joy of discovery and laying the foundation for future academic success.

Their excitement is infectious,

reminding us all of the boundless potential in every child.

Middle school graduations — often overlooked amid larger celebrations — hold a special significance. They signify a pivotal transformation from childhood to adolescence. It’s a time of exploration, self-discovery and personal growth. Recognizing these students’ achievements empowers them to embrace the challenges of high school with confidence and determination.

And then there are the high school graduations — perhaps the most anticipated and emotionally charged of all.

These ceremonies are not just about crossing a stage; they are about crossing a threshold into adulthood. They mark the culmination of years of academic rigor, extracurricular dedication, and personal development.

Each diploma handed out represents a unique story of perseverance, triumph over adversity, and the unwavering support of families and educators.

Beyond the individual achievements, celebrating graduations strengthens the fabric of our community. It fosters a sense of pride and belonging, reinforcing our shared commitment to education and the future of our youth. These ceremonies serve as poignant reminders of the impact that a supportive community can have on shaping young lives and inspiring future generations.

In a world often marked by rapid change and uncertainty, these rituals

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Letters Vallone kicked Butker’s butt (metaphorically) To the Editor: Herald Senior Editor Jordan Vallone was absolutely on point in her criticism of Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker in her column “Hello, Harrison Butker?

Women can be heroes, too” (June 13-19). In his commencement speech to the graduating class of Benedictine College, Butker singled out the women in the class when he said, “I would venture to guess that the majority of you are most excited about your marriage and the children you will bring into this world.”

I would echo Ms. Vallone’s one-word response: Really?

Is this the summation of values that Butker espouses for these young women who have spent four-plus years dedicated to their education? I would venture to say they are most excited about applying their hearts and minds to careers in their chosen fields. Butker went on to say, “I’m on the stage today and able to be the man I am because I have a wife who leans into her vocation … and embraces one of the most important titles of all: homemaker.”

Really? Butker was only on that stage because he can kick a pigskin farther then most humans. And I’m fairly certain that when he was selected 233rd in the 2017 NFL draft, he wasn’t focused on his potential role as a stay-at-

provide a sense of continuity and tradition. They remind us of the enduring values that bind us together — values of knowledge, compassion, and the belief that every child deserves the opportunity to succeed.

By celebrating our graduates, we not only honor their accomplishments, but also reaffirm our collective responsibility to nurture and uplift future leaders, innovators and change-makers.

As we gather to applaud the Class of 2024 and beyond, let us remember that their achievements aren’t just milestones in their lives, but milestones for our communities as a whole. Each graduation ceremony is a testament to the strength of our educational system, the dedication of our teachers, and the unwavering support of families and mentors. It is a moment to reflect on the past with gratitude, embrace the present with joy, and look to the future with optimism.

So, to all of our graduates — from kindergarten to high school — congratulations! Your hard work, determination and resilience have brought you to this momentous occasion. As you embark on the next chapter of your journey, may you carry with you the lessons learned, the friendships forged, and the dreams that fuel your aspirations.

We stand proud of every one of you, celebrating not just what you have accomplished, but the boundless potential of what you will achieve.

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n the world of New York politics, victories are few and far between, which is why Gov. Kathy Hochul’s recent decision to delay the controversial congestion pricing scheme is cause for celebration. Let’s not forget, however, that this win comes with a rather large asterisk.

The congestion pricing proposal, set to impose a $15 toll on vehicles entering Manhattan’s central business district, would create a significant financial burden for our middle-class commuters. Many of them rely on their vehicles for their daily commutes, and adding hundreds of dollars to their ed monthly expenses would exacerbate ra the financial strain they already face.

Downstate commuters, who are just beginning to recover from the economic impacts of the pandemic, should not be further penalized by this ill-conceived plan.

Additionally, the proposed surcharges on taxis and for-hire vehicles would hit an already struggling industry hard.

These drivers, who provide an essential

service, would find their livelihoods taxed even further. It’s imperative to consider the consequences of such policies, which disproportionately impact those who can least afford it. Encouraging the use of public transportation over private vehicles without first addressing the notorious unreliability of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority would simply shift the congestion problem from one flawed system to another.

I have been a vocal opponent of congestion pricing from its inception.

The decision by Hochul to delay its implementation is undoubtedly a win, but we must not be fooled by the veneer of this decision. While this delay represents a victory stemming in part from our advocacy, we cannot overlook the governor’s political motivations.

Hochul has made the right decision for the wrong reason, revealing a troubling disregard for the genuine concerns of New Yorkers.

The purported intent of congestion pricing — to reduce traffic and improve the environment — is commendable, but the reality is a different story. Hochul claims that the delay is to ensure that New York City’s fragile economic recov-

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ery isn’t hampered by too drastic a reduction in commuter-driven commerce, but in reality, it’s a strategic move to gain political favor in suburban districts where the plan is unpopular during a crucial election year. Despite the fact that half a billion dollars have already been spent on setting up new cameras, the “indefinite” delay seems to conveniently extend only until Nov. 6, after which congestion pricing will likely be reinstated. Its true intent is to generate revenue rather than address the core issues plaguing our transportation system.

Michael Manville, an urban planning professor at the Luskin School of Public Affairs at the University of California, Los Angeles said, “With a policy this controversial, it is always helpful if someone else goes first.” New York isn’t a laboratory, and its residents aren’t guinea pigs for experimental policies. Like Manville, many transportation experts and advocates hoped New York would serve as a test case for congestion pricing in the United States, but the stakes are too high to gamble with the livelihoods of our middle-class commuters and smallbusiness owners. New York deserves

he governor has made the right decision, but for the wrong reasons.

Letters home dad.

Ms. Vallone’s article brought to mind Elizabeth Keller, a clinical medical physicist at Emory University. According to Wikipedia, a medical physicist is a health professional with specialized education and training in the concepts and techniques of applying physics to medicine, particularly in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer. Keller is married, and is now Elizabeth Butker, the proud mother of, you guessed it, Harrison Butker. Did he not pause to see the irony in his condescending speech before he delivered it?

Ten years ago, as a school board trustee in the East Meadow School District, I wrote an article about my musings on Graduation Day as to where our children would be in the future. I ended by saying that I envisioned myself sitting anxiously in a hospital waiting room years later.

Across the room, I saw a young woman to whom I had handed a diploma quietly approaching me and saying, “Don’t worry, Mr. D., she’s going to be just fine.” I sincerely hope that she is now delivering these words to other worried loved ones.

Maybe Mr. Butker should think of his mom’s profession while writing his next commencement speech. Or better yet, just confine his thoughts to putting the ball through the uprights.

JOSEPH DANENzA East Meadow

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well-considered, evidence-based solutions, not to be the proving ground for untested theories.

My consistent opposition to the congestion pricing plan is rooted in a commitment to protect Long Islanders from unjust financial strain. Instead of imposing further tax hikes and depleting state reserves, we need to focus on creating a streamlined and sustainable MTA that doesn’t perpetually seek new funds from Long Island taxpayers. It’s time to curb unnecessary expenditures and prioritize effective management of existing resources. This is the only way to achieve a reliable and equitable transportation system for all New Yorkers.

Transit agencies can best demonstrate that they deserve additional funding by wisely utilizing the money they already have.

While the delay in congestion pricing offers temporary relief for Long Islanders and other downstaters, we must remain vigilant about the political motivations underpinning this decision. The imperative remains to advocate for genuine, long-term solutions that protect the interests of all New Yorkers, ensuring that their well-being is not compromised by short-term political expediency.

Ed Ra represents the 19th Assembly District, and is the ranking Republican Member of the Assembly Ways and Means Committee.

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To the Editor: Re Jerry Kremer’s recent column, “Some advice Joe Biden badly needs”: Please add the following to “It’s the economy, stupid”: It’s the grocery shock, stupid.

It’s the gas prices, stupid. It’s the high interest rates, stupid. It’s the southern border, stupid. It’s the illegal migration, stupid. It’s the revolving crime, stupid. It’s the raging wars, stupid.

And above all, it’s the weaponization of the Department of Justice, stupid!

I was a lifetime Democrat until 2016, when I gave my vote to Donald Trump.

The Iraq war and the Libyan war that Hillary Clinton had voted for were turning points.

No Russian told me to vote for Trump. I have not regretted my vote ever since.

In 2020, I was hesitant to vote for Trump, but the vaccine his administration had produced in Operation Warp Speed in just 10 months gave me hope. Despite hearing all the media about the Trump administration, I still voted for Trump.

With the weaponization of the DOJ, I have lost all hope in the Democratic Party.

KUSH MAKHIJANI Merrick

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