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Leaders decry ruling on guns Lament high court’s ending concealed-carry requirements more concerned about doing things like honking her horn or standing up for herself in public, After the Supreme Court for fear that someone might be overturned a century-old state carrying a concealed weapon. law that required gun owners to “Bullets don’t have names on provide proof of their need to them,” she said, reasoning that carry firearms for self-defense, innocent bystanders, namely the Elmont community advocates elderly and children, face an expressed concerns about safety increased risk of despite the virtually gun violence as a nonexistent gun vioresult of the court’s lence locally. They action. pointed to the potenHall stressed that tial breakdown of Elmont — where trust among resithere have been only dents because of three reported uncertainty about shootings since 2014, t h e p re s e n c e o f according to the weapons. Trace, a website that “It makes you tracks gun violence change your whole in the U.S. — is not thought patter n,” prone to gun crimes. said Claudine Hall, JOhNSON The number of shots president of the Mimi Pierre fired in Elmont has Jamaica Square consistently been Civic Association zero, she said, every and Improvement month since 2017. League, adding that she believed Despite that, a program called that overturning the law would Shot Spotter, which helps police make even communities unaf- find the source of gunfire by trifected by gun violence, like angulating its sound with senElmont, less secure. sors mounted on utility poles, “I don’t want to walk around was rolled out in Elmont by the the world nervous or scared — Nassau County Police Departand not only in Elmont, but any- ment in March 2017. Hall and where,” Hall said. The ruling, she explained, would make her Continued on page 14

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hOlidAY FARmS, WhiCh currently operates three Nassau County stores, including this one in Roslyn Heights, is owned by third-generation grocer David Mandell.

Holiday Farms unveils plans

Store replacing F.S. King Kullen will add bigger deli, curate items based on community’s needs By ROBERT TRAVERSO rtraverso@liherald.com

When the locally owned grocery chain Holiday Farms opens its newest store next month, in the location currently occupied by King Kullen in Franklin Square’s Franklin Plaza, it will initiate a long-term plan that envisions cooperation between the store and the community. “We’re just a lot closer to the road,” Holiday Farms owner and third-generation

grocer David Mandell said of the small-business mentality that Holiday Farms, which has three stores in Nassau County, plans to bring to Franklin Square when the new location opens on Aug. 8. Mandell emphasized that Holiday Farms is known for curating its products based on a community’s specific needs, and that it plans to do so in Franklin Square. “It’s not a corporate structure — the store is curated to the neighborhood,” Mandell

said. “If the customers want low prices and items that are less expensive, that’s what we’ll give them. If they want more organic or natural or something more higher-end, that’s what we’ll give them.” Lisa DelliPizzi, president of the Franklin Square Chamber of Commerce, said that many residents support the arrival of Holiday Farms, especially because the store is part of a small, locally owned chain. Continued on page 4

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Declaration event recalls key U.S. principles

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By ROBERT TRAVERSO rtraverso@liherald.com

A commemoratory reading of the Declaration of Independence by Franklin Square residents, community leaders and elected officials in honor of Independence Day was held on July 1 by the Franklin Square Historical Society and the office of New York State Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages. “We have the Fourth of July holiday, but people often forget why we have this great long weekend,” said Bill Youngfert, the president of the Franklin Square Historical Society, explaining that the annual event is designed to highlight the historical and political purpose of the Fourth of July: the founding of the United States and its declaration of freedom from Great Britain. While community members and civic leaders who have read from the nearly 250-year-old docBill ument at each of the three ceremonial readings held in FrankyOungfERT lin Square since 2020 express F.S. Historical each year deep reverence for the Society legacy and meaning of the Declaration of Inde pendence, Youngfert said the annual event is necessary to keep this reverence alive. “It kind of cements in people’s minds what this country started out as and what it has evolved into,” Youngfert said, explaining that the Declaration reading allows residents to reflect on the foundational principles of America and how we can continue to live up to them today politically. Youngfert also said that the event serves as a reminder of the rights afforded to Americans today by the founding of the U.S. and its upkeep since 1776. “It’s a good way to get people to focus on how lucky we are in this country, and the freedoms we have that were

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ASSEmBlywOmAn SOlAgES REAding from the Declaration of Independence with members of Franklin Square civic groups next in line to speak at last year’s reading of the founding document. fought for and many people died for, which is something we need to remember,” Youngfert said. The historical society president, who has lived in Franklin Square since 1979, said his favorite part of the event is seeing the community come together to briefly hear and focus and reflect on ideas foundational to our nation that are often neglected due to pressing day-to-day life concerns. “It’s a very simple event, but I think it’s very impactful,” Solages concurred. “Many of us have heard the preamble and portions of it,” the assemblywoman said of the often-piecemeal grasp of the document held by many Americans, emphasizing the need for residents to hear the Declaration each

year to appreciate its ideals. Both Solages and Youngfert said that it is especially important for Americans living in the deeply polarized country today to remember the core principles that drove the founding of the U.S. “This country is great because it is built on a foundation of freedom, opportunity and hope,” Solages said. Youngfert, who said more residents are expected to read at and attend the event this year compared to last year when the coronavirus pandemic was more rampant, said a key principle of the Declaration of Independence embodied by the yearly community reading is unity. “We’re all one country, one people,” he said.

Police, medics honored for saving F.S. man By ROBERT TRAVERSO rtraverso@liherald.com

Two police officers and two police medics of the Nassau County Police Department were granted the Top Cops award by the Nassau County Legislature on June 27 for taking actions that saved a man who suffered a cardiac issue that caused him to stop breathing on May 6 at a Franklin Square restaurant. Fifth precinct police officers Salvatore Milone and Robert Polzer and police medics Ryan Murphy and Jason Katz arrived at the undisclosed restaurant in Franklin Square on May 6 after police received a report of a male customer who lacked a pulse and was not breathing, according to a statement detailing the incident shared by the Nassau County Legislature. Officers Milone and Polzer arrived first at the restaurant along with members of the Franklin Square and Munson Fire Department. The officers immediately placed the male, who was unresponsive, on the ground and began administering CPR. Milone attached his automated external defibrillator and the officers and first responders soon were able to restore the pulse of the patron. Police medics Murphy and Katz arrived on the scene soon after and attached a monitor to the man. The medics discovered that the man was exhibiting signs of shallow breathing along with an irregular heart rhythm. The man was delivered a second shock by the defibrillator, and he reacted with a stronger pulse and better breathing. After this, the officers and medics placed the man in a

Photos courtesy of the office of Legislator John Giuffre

ThE fifTh pREcincT police officers and medics honored with the Top Cops award by the Nassau County legislative body. police ambulance where he was provided medicine through an IO drilled through his shinbone. The man is expected to make a full recovery, according to the statement. The Nassau County Legislature commended Milone, Polzer, Murphy and Katz for the life-saving actions they took in the statement: “Because of the quick thinking of these officers and police medics, this man is alive today,” the statement reads. Nassau County Legislator John Giuffre, who noted in a

statement that being there in person on June 27 to commemorate the award-winning officers was extra special for him because he lived near Officer Milone growing up, said he was honored to present the Top Cops award to the fifth precinct police officers and police medics. “Their quick action showed once again that ‘to serve and to protect’ is not just a motto, but a pledge that the Nassau County Police Department and Nassau County Police Medic Association lives out every day,” Giuffre, who represents Franklin Square in the county legislature, said.

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The King Kullen in Franklin Square, open for 48 years, will close on July 14.

Store owner plans community partnership ConTinued From FronT page But DelliPizzi added that some residents have raised concerns about potentially high prices, since Holiday Farms operates stores in Glen Cove and Roslyn, which many people consider affluent neighborhoods. Mandell, who has been in the grocery store business for 30 years, said that because Holiday Farms is part of the Key Food Stores Co-operative, a conglomerate of stores in the tristate area that formed in order to leverage their unity to reduce prices, the store will be able to offer shoppers lower prices. “Our buying power is better than King Kullen,” Mandell said, maintaining that the store has a lower cost of goods. He acknowledged that Holiday Farms may not be able to carry all of the items or brands that King Kullen carried, but said that the new store would have products that King Kullen doesn’t, match its produce department and have a “bigger, better deli.” The hours will be the same — 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily — Mandell said,

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During the three weeks between King Kullen’s closing, on July 14, and the opening of Holiday Farms, on Aug. 8, residents should shop at Tulip Caterers delicatessen, DaVinci Gourmet Market of Franklin Square and other local stores that sell meat and produce, DelliPizzi said. She said she expected Holiday Farms to be successful once it opens, and that that will ultimately boost the success of other businesses in Franklin Plaza, which will all be receiving a new façade in the coming months. Mandell stressed that while Holiday Farms plans to succeed, he is not aiming to hurt any businesses in Franklin Square. “We intend to help the shopping center, for sure,” he said of Franklin Plaza. The establishment of Holiday Farms in town, Mandell said, will be a long-term plan, and the supermarket will need the

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cooperation of the community for at least two years to learn about its specific needs. He floated the possibility of changing the store’s décor, including adding a mural that would represent the community. “It will take some time, and there will be some growing pains, but since we’re very close to the ground, we can make changes quickly,” he said. “There are some people who got so used to King Kullen that are going to miss it,” DelliPizzi said, but she urged residents to give Holiday Farms, which signed a 25-year lease in Franklin Plaza, a chance, and described Mandell as someone who cares about communities. Holiday Farms, which will soon join the Franklin Square chamber, is set to open with a ribbon-cutting event on Aug. 8. “We’re really looking forward to being part of the community and getting involved in the community,” Mandell said. “We hope they love us.”

What holiday Farms will add at F.S. location ■ Expanded deli ■ Larger share of produce ■ Remodeling of entire store ■ New shelving ■ Over $1M upgrade to internal refrigeration ■ Home delivery and catering ■ New checkouts

News brief Elmont district hosts first in-person Science Research Symposium The Elmont Union Free School District recently celebrated the achievements of sixth grade students from district schools part of the districtwide science research program at the district’s third annual Science Research Symposium, which was held in person for the first time at Dutch Broadway School on June 13. Students who were selected to participate in the district’s science research program applied for the program and were

chosen following an interview process. “They worked individually or in pairs on unique science investigation topics of their choosing,” the Elmont Union Free School District explained in a statement. The results of the research conducted by students was displayed on posterboards, which were set up in Dutch Broadway’s cafeteria for parents, family, teachers, principals and assistant principals to view during the symposium.

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Schools aren’t the only places holding graduations. Nearly 60 police academy recruits walked across their own stage last week after completing an intensive seven-month training to join the Nassau County Police Department. Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman and police commissioner Patrick Ryder congratulated the new officers, handing each of them certificates last week at the new Center for Training and Intelligence in Garden City. Most of the graduates are now members of the Nassau County Police Department. While the rest are headed to Hempstead, Freeport, SUNY Farmingdale, SUNY Stonybrook, Long Beach and the sheriff ’s departments. Joining the police recruits were two police medics finishing up training. Shelby Saroka is headed for the Long Beach Police Department — serving and protecting a community she grew up in. “I’m excited to get out there and make a difference,” she said. “And as far as (being) worried, I don’t want to see terrible things that’s happening in my community, so I suppose that my fear (is) to see something bad happen.” Compassion and integrity are the rules Saroka will operate under with her police badge pinned to her chest. Daniel Watters looked up to his grand-

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NAssAu COuNty POlICe Commissioner Patrick Ryder and County Executive Bruce Blakeman stand for the pledge during last week’s graduation ceremony of nearly 60 recruits. father since he was a kid. But it wasn’t until later in life Watters began his journey following in his grandfather’s footsteps to become a police officer. Detouring from that path briefly, Watters spent six years serving the country, including a tour in Afghanistan, giving

him a little bit of a leg-up on training since it was “similar” by comparison to his military days. Now Watters will join the Hempstead Police Department. Unlike his specialized days in a different uniform, Watters expects to wear many hats as a police

officer. And you have to do it while keeping any situation from getting heated. Part of the training focused on how to talk slowly and calmly to the everyday people officers encounter. “We ask you as a police officer to be a lawyer,” Ryder told the graduates. They also have to understand Miranda rights, so-called “Terry stopping” — briefly detaining someone they have suspicion committed a crime — and also a number of the legal protections afforded to everyone in the Bill of Rights. “We ask you to be a firefighter — you rescue people from burning buildings and cars because you truly are a first responder on the scene,” Murphy said. Closures like the one that has led to an indictment of convicted serial killer Richard Cottingham — the so-called “Torso Killer” — that had been announced that same morning in connection with a 1968 killing in Valley Stream. “You act as a social worker. You’re a mediator. You’re a pharmacist, (and) it isn’t all about opiates, heroin pills, cocaine, meth and the deadly fentanyl. You’re asked to be a school safety expert. You know how to be a protector. “You have been trained for events like Columbine (and) Parkland, but we pray to God we never see those things here.”

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H. Frank Carey High School graduates toss their caps after officially graduating.

Celebrating Elmont and F.S. graduates

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Members of the class of 2022 at both H. Frank Carey High School in Franklin Square and Elmont Memorial High School graduated and were celebrated at ceremonies held on June 25 and June 26 at Hofstra University. The ceremonies for each school featured speeches delivered by class valedictorians and salutatorians. Valedictorian Vivian Zhu and Salutatorian Malik Hyman addressed Elmont Memorial High School graduates and Valedictorian Devin Casano and Salutat o r i a n E m i ly L av i n addressed H. Frank Caret High School graduates. These speeches, along with music selections performed by the orchestras, bands and choruses from both schools, celebrated the graduates as they bid farewell to their four years in high school and looked forward to new be ginnings and accomplishments.

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ValediCtorian deVin Casano spoke before fellow H. Frank Carey graduates at the high school’s June 25 ceremony. salutatorian Malik HyMan addressed Elmont Memorial High School class of 2022 graduates at their graduation on June 26. a graduate FroM Elmont Memorial High School celebrates the conclusion of his four years in high school.

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Sewanhaka high School graduates joyful after formally concluding their four years of high school.

Sewanhaka graduates bid farewell to H.S. Students part of the class of 2022 at Sewanhaka High School graduated and were celebrated at a commencement ceremony held on June 26 at Hofstra University. Sewanhaka High School valedictorian and salutatorian Farhaan Khan and Kira Sethi delivered speeches before the rest of their graduating class, family members, friends and high school administrators and staff. Music performed by students, as well as speeches by school principal Nichole Allen and school officials, celebrated the graduates as they bid farewell to their four years at Sewanhaka High School and looked forward to new goals.

Sewanhaka high School Principal Nichole Allen speaks to graduates at the June 26 graduation ceremony. Family memberS and friends cheered on graduates at the commencement held at the David S. Mack complex at Hofstra University.

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StudentS part oF the chorus at Sewanhaka High School participated in the ceremony honoring themselves and their fellow graduates.

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events and activities

community update Ongoing events Oral History of Elmont Workshop with Ian Bloomfield (Elmont)

Online Program: Operation Gratitude Letter Writing (F.S.)

From 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in person at the Elmont Memorial Library, participate in a workshop part of a program seeking to document the personal life stories of Elmont community members. Library description of the event: “Do you believe that the lives of everyday people have historical value? Are you passionate about preserving the memories of your friends, family and community? Oral History is an affordable, efficient and effective method for creating a lasting document of local history. This workshop will cover the equipment needed and how to conduct an interview with an opportunity to practice.” Registration is not required for this event. For more information about where to attend the event, contact adult reference at 516-354-5280 X 1002.

From April 26 to June 27, the Franklin Square Public Library is holding an online gratitude letter writing program. Register online at the library’s website, https:// www.franklinsquarepl.org/.

Northwell Health Testing Van (F.S.) From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily, Northwell Health and the Franklin Square Public Library are providing free, confidential HIV testing and PrEP screenings throughout the spring and summer in the library’s parking lot.

Project Hope (F.S.) Join Project Hope at the Franklin Square Public Library between 11 a.m. and 12 p.m. at a table on the ground floor of the library where Project Hope will be providing helpful information. The organization has an emotional support helpline, educational materials, trusted referrals, and local provider agencies that are “all dedicated to helping you manage and cope with changes brought on by COVID-19… NY Project Hope Crisis Counselors understand what you are going through. Talking with them is free, confidential, and anonymous. Talk with someone who is trained, knowledgeable and never judges. Sometimes it’s helpful to talk with someone you don’t know.” Project Hope recommends looking at the articles on their website (to learn relaxation techniques or coping tips) if you are not able to speak in person. For more information, visit the library’s website, https://www.franklinsquarepl.org/.

Upcoming events

Thursday, July 7 TOH Free Neighborhood Concert (F.S.) Attend a free concert, 1910 Fruit Gum Company/oldies night, sponsored by the Town of Hempstead at Rath Park in F.S. at 8 p.m.

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Join H.S., library in documenting community stories Residents are invited to participate in a workshop on Saturday, July 20 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Elmont Memorial Library that is part of a joint Elmont Memorial H.S. and library program seeking to document stories of Elmont residents. Pictured: H.S. students who shared their stories for the program.

Tuesday, July 12 Nutrition Workshop: Vary Your Veggies (Elmont) Learn about the benefits of plant foods, how much we need and why as well as how to load your plate with half fruits and vegetables at this virtual workshop being held at 11 a.m. Let’s dive into Registration is required for this event, and a link will be emailed to you before program begins. Registration ends one hour before the program begins. For more information about the event, contact adult reference at 516-354-5280 X 1002.

Thursday, July 14 Creating a Preparedness Pantry (F.S.) Join Janice Imbrogno from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the library’s meeting room to learn how to approach to food storage.

“Being prepared for the unexpected is an investment in your well being. We never know what the future may bring. Whether it is an unexpected illness, loss of income, supply chain and distribution issues, severe weather, a natural disaster or anything else, it is important to have food, water and basic supplies available,” the library wrote in an explainer of the event on its events page on its website. Join the library to learn how to safely store food and supplies, what to store, how to find storage space and manage your supplies. Registration will begin on Friday, July 1 at 9 a.m.

Daughters of Italy in America will be held at 7:30 p.m. at the VFW Post 2718 location in Franklin Square at 68 Lincoln Rd. July 20 is scholarship night for the lodge, and new members are invited to attend the meeting to learn what the organization is all about. People of both non-Italian, and Italian heritage backgrounds are welcome to attend.

Friday, July 22 and Saturday, July 23 Library book sale (Elmont)

Wednesday, July 20 General membership meeting, America Lodge #2245, Sons and Daughters of Italy in America (F.S./Elmont) The next general membership meeting of the America Lodge #2245, Sons and

Fill a bag full of books for just $2 at the Elmon Memorial Library from 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, July 22 and from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 23.

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Wed., August 3 General Meeting: The Community League of Garden City South (F.S.) Meetings of the CLGCS are held on the first Wednesday of every month at 7:30 p.m. at VFW Post #2718, located at 68 Lincoln Rd, Franklin Square. All residents and merchants within Franklin Square School District #17 are welcome.

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George Washington passed through F.S. during a trip to Hempstead in 1790. A 2020 survey found that the median household income in Elmont is $100,923. The next home that the F.S.-based nonprofit Recuing Families is renovating is in Malverne. Elmont Road Park is now open, and the major renovations at the park are finished. Former MLB player Al Weis, who played for the Mets and White Sox, was born in F.S.

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By ROBERT TRAVERSO An annual program run by the NICE Bus will provide low- and moderate-income riders a free trip. Inside Nassau County, of course. “Everyone Rides NICE” works by the Nassau InterCounty Express purchasing MetroCards and distributing them to more than 20 social service agencies in Nassau County through the United Way of Long Island. “Every day, riders are depending on a NICE bus to get to and from work, keep an important medical appointment, attend school or vocational training, or shop for their family’s necessities,” said Theresa Regnante, president and chief executive of United Way of Long Island, at a June 29 press conference. The program’s goal is to provide economically disadvantaged families the help they need to get around, taking at least one major cost off their plate — transportation. Transdev, the transit company’s parent, created Everyone Rides NICE in 2015. Since its inception, the program has provided more than $850,000 worth of free MetroCards to participating agencies across the county, according to officials, serving some 2,500 people each year. MetroCards distributed this year provides two free trips anywhere within Nassau. More than 35,000 cards will be delivered through two-dozen social service agencies partnered with United Way. “It is critically important to provide these bus passes for essential transportation to least advantaged individuals and families to ensure that everyone has equal access to our vital public transportation during these challenging times,” Regnante said. Jack Khzouz, NICE’s chief executive, said the program’s goal is to enrich people’s lives by providing the free

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Gas prices are high, so why not stay? Shopping local helps neighbors who may need it By KARINA KOVAC kkovac@liherald.com

Kitty O’Hara’s. Glorybeezz of Baldwin. Raagini. The Irish Pub. Painting with a Twist. And that’s just in one community, all waiting for customers near and far to walk in and keep their dollars local. In fact, that’s exactly what the Long Island Main Street Alliance hopes neighbors will do this summer, and have joined forces with the Nassau County Chamber of Commerce, Vision Long Island, and other surrounding chambers of Commerce to promote “stay-cations” this summer. And their first stop? Kitty O’Hara’s. “Between Nassau and Suffolk, our communities have so much to offer, and yet if folks are looking for something to do locally, where VIsION LONg IsLAND director Eric Alexander talked last week outside eRIK MAhLeR would t h e y supporting local businesses. Former President, star t?” asked Baldwin Frank Camarano, president of the Chamber of Nassau Council Commerce of Chambers of Commerce. “Today marks the beginning of chambers working together to bring that information to the masses.” In fact, each of the chambers rely on each other to push through the lingering effects of would-be customers staying home and spending their dollars far away through online ordering houses like Amazon. “Hyper-hyperlocal sharing of events on our websites, social media and local publications … both in print and online, that will evolve over time into something great,” Camarano said. “We learned, the hard way, that if we as a group don’t spear this initiative, who will? Besides, who better to do so than chambers anyway? Let’s all support our communities, while havCourtesy Lisa DelliPizzi ing a lot of fun in the process. Shop and LIsA DeLLIPIzzI, PResIDeNt of the Franklin Square Chamber of play local.” Commerce, left, joined former Baldwin Chamber of Commerce Eric Alexander, Vision Long Island’s director, shared how businesses during president Erik Mahler, Freeport Chamber of Commerce past the coronavirus pandemic relied on by president Lois Howes, and Eric Alexander, director of Vision Long locals now need the favor returned. The Island, enjoying some time at Kitty O’Hara’s in Baldwin. seemingly post-Covid world includes high gas prices, supply chain issues, inflation, ing someone out in Ohio or a foreign state,” he said. and worker shortages. “You shop local, and you’re helping your neighbors. “Those have been the challenges to small business, Those are the bartenders, the bosses, the grocery not the lack of consumers.” Alexander said. “So what store stock people. Those are the individuals that all I’m saying is double down on really supporting these live on Long Island and support the local community.” guys — if you want to see them there.” Kitty O’Hara’s, a staple of night life and live music Especially important is supporting fairs and gath- in Baldwin over the past eight years, saw many ups erings, such as the annual Grand Baldwin Festival and downs during the pandemic. Now, it’s dealing that takes place Oct. 1 at the Baldwin Public Library with pandemic fallout. parking lot. “We’re not back to where we were, but we’re “You don’t need to leave Long Island” for the sum- bouncing back,” said Shay Leavy, the establishment’s mer, Alexander said. “You can stay here and do any manager. “Some people, I think, got used to staying at number of things. And, really, they’re more reason- home, and we don’t see them as often as we used to.” ably priced too.” And even for those still uneasy about going out You’re saving a job — maybe a life — by supporting with fear of getting the virus, many businesses have local business, said Erik Mahler, past president of the an answer. Including Kitty O’Hara’s. Baldwin Chamber of Commerce. “We we’re lucky we had the outdoor patio,” Leavy “It’s easy to click and order online, yet you’re help- said. “That helped us quite a lot.”

ou shop local, and you’re helping your neighbors.

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Kitty O’Hara’s about the importance of ‘stay-cationing,’ and

stay busy this summer Looking for something to do in the coming months, and don’t want to break the bank paying for gas to get there? Vision Long Island and local chambers of commerce believe there might be something here for you: ■ St. Christopher’s Feast, Baldwin, July 21-24 ■ Grand Baldwin Festival, Baldwin, Oct. 1 ■ Family Street Festival, Bellmore, Sept. 22-25 ■ Summer Concert Series, Village of Cedarhurst, July 5-Aug. 30 ■ Chamber of Commerce Fall Festival, East Meadow, Sept. 15-18 ■ Car Show Mondays, Village of East Rockaway, July 11-29 ■ Chamber of Commerce Fall Fair, Franklin Square, Oct. 15 ■ Children’s Bicycle Parade, Glen Cove, July 4 ■ Downtown Sounds, Glen Cove, July 1- Aug. 22 ■ Summer Events lineup, Village of Island Park, July 3–Aug. 24 ■ Arts in the Plaza, Long Beach, every Saturday through Oct. 29 ■ Lynbrook Titans Carnival, Village of Lynbrook, July 7-10 ■ Summer Concert Series, Malverne, July 17- Sept. 2 ■ Chamber of Commerce Street Food Sunday Marketplace, Merrick, all summer ■ St. Rocco Festival, Oyster Bay, July 7-10 ■ Chamber of Commerce Farmers Market, Village of Rockville Centre, every Sunday, ■ Seaford Saturday Nights Summer Kickoff Party, Seaford, June 25 ■ Summer Concert Series, Village of Valley Stream, June 13-Sept. 9

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Herald sports A salute to champions from 2021-22 By TONY BELLISSIMO

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t was a banner season for many high school athletic programs in the Herald’s coverage area. Listed are the top team and individual accomplishments, in chronological order. For the full list, visit LIHerald.com/sports.

1. South Side girls cross-country

The South Side girls repeated as Nassau Class II crosscountry champs. In muddy and slippery conditions at Bethpage State Park Oct. 30, South Side had three of the top five finishers and out-legged Calhoun and Manhasset by a considerable margin. Junior Cameron Coletti finished one second under 20 minutes to pace the Cyclones. She was second overall. Freshman Lara Jewett was fourth, and sophomore Claire Bohan finished fifth. Sophomores Kelsie Reinholdt and Morgan McKenna completed its top five.

2. Calhoun boys cross-country

Before the season, Calhoun coach David Hendler and the boys’ cross-country team set their goals for the fall as winning the division, the conference, the county championship and the state qualifier. They put boxes next to each one and would draw a check mark when it was accomplished. After Nov. 6, there were four check marks. Sophomore Logan Schaeffler, senior John Schwab, juniors William Hughes and Gavin Giordano, senior Alexander Rosario and junior Matthew Belmonte helped the Colts capture the Nassau Class A title Oct. 30 at Bethpage State Park.

3. South Side girls soccer

Two dramatic goals in the final 15 minutes Nov. 6 gave South Side a thrilling 2-1 come-from-behind victory over East Islip and its first Long Island girls’ soccer championship since 2014. Senior Anna Pennecke provided the difference by converting her own rebound from close range with 3:58 remaining in the L.I. Class A title game. Junior Maggie Colvin orchestrated the crossing pass that led to

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ANNA PENNECkE, SECONd from right, celebrated South Side’s second goal in the Nassau Class A final with, from left, Reese Haley, Kayla Hubler and Emma Hospodka. the winning goal. The tying goal came from sophomore defender Charley Doreste. The Cyclones were four days removed from capturing their second straight county title and the 28th in program history, beating Manhasset 2-0.

4. Wantagh girls volleyball

Wantagh girls’ volleyball has created a new dynasty. The Warriors captured their third Nassau Class A title in

four years with a four-set triumph over Calhoun Nov. 10, 25-29, 25-15, 25-18, 25-18. Three days later, Wantagh captured the program’s second Long Island title in four years with a 3-1 win over Kings Park to reach the state tournament. Freshman Sadie Reich propelled Wantagh to a repeat county title with 19 kills and 10 digs. Senior Olivia Pugliese registered 18 digs, 12 kills and four blocks. Junior Angelina Bendetti also played a key role.

5. Seaford girls volleyball

After dropping the first two sets of the Nassau Class B finals and nearing the wrong end of a sweep, Seaford won the remaining four points of the third set to seize control of the match against West Hempstead. The Vikings dominated the rest of the way en route to a 22-25, 23-25, 25-21, 25-13, 25-7 victory Nov. 10 to bring home the county title. The comeback was made possible by a team effort led by young hitters Sarah Lochner (sophomore) and Carey-Jean Federico (freshman.) The defense also stepped up big, with junior setter Kailly Nocera registering 21 digs, along with 12 from senior libero Brooke Surace and nine by Nicole Karaman. Senior Alyssa Luisi and freshman Carey-Jean Block chipped in with eight digs apiece.

6. Clarke wrestling (Jordan Soriano)

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WANTAgh PrOvEd BEST Nov. 10 when it defeated Calhoun in four sets to capture the Nassau County Class A girls’ volleyball championship at LIU.

Clarke’s Jordan Soriano culminated his high school wrestling career as a champion and made history in the process. Sorinao delivered Clarke its first state wrestling title in program history with a dominating 10-1 win in the 138-pound finals in the New York state championships against Caleb Sweet of South Seneca on Feb 26. The triumph on the mats at the MVP Arena in Albany capped an emotional five-year career filled where he battled through injuries and a pandemic. “I feel like this has been a long time coming,” Soriano said. “I have been waiting for this moment for a long time and it was finally my time to shine.” Reaching the top of the podium as a senior was achieved in Soriano’s third appearance at the state championships.

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There was no shortage of title celebrations 7. Long Beach wrestling (Dunia Sibomana)

Only 14 years old, Dunia Sibomana has already experienced a life’s worth of tragedy and triumph. On Feb. 26 at Albany’s MVP Arena, the eighth-grader from Long Beach who in 2014 was clinging to life in his homeland of the Congo, in Central Africa, after a group of wild chimpanzees attacked him and two family members, added his name to the New York state wrestling history book when he capped a dominant weekend with a pin of No. 1-seed Ryan Ferrara, of Chenango Forks, in 1 minute, 32 seconds to capture the 102-pound Division I state championship. Sibomana, who was seeded third, won his first three matches in the tournament by a combined score of 35-7. He became the 17th state champ in Long Beach program history. “I really can’t believe it,” said Sibomana, who finished the season with 35 wins in 37 matches. “There was definitely so much competition, and I’m so excited to win.”

8. Baldwin girls basketball

A week after Baldwin squeezed past Syosset for its eighth consecutive county title despite being held to a season-low 31 points, the Lady Bruins didn’t take long to make an offensive statement March 5 as their signature defense gave Longwood fits throughout the Long Island Class AA girls’ basketball championship game. All five Baldwin starters scored in the opening quarter as it exploded for 21 points and led all the way in a convincing 53-32 victory. Sophomore Renelle Grannum scored a gamehigh 16 points, freshman Payton Dulin added 15, and junior Dallysshya Moreno had 13 points and 15 rebounds as the Lady Bruins captured their fifth L.I. crown in 13thyear head coach Tom Catapano’s tenure.

9. Baldwin boys basketball

The March 5 Long Island Class AA boys’ basketball championship against Half Hollow Hills East was extra special for Baldwin senior Jamir Stewart. The third-year varsity player was a sophomore in 2020 when the onset of Covid-19 suddenly canceled the Bruins’ season just days after they captured a county title. Stewart took full advantage of his long-awaited opportunity with 22 points to propel Baldwin to a 79-68 win. Cadeem Ramsay and Joshua Petion both registered 13 points for Baldwin, which trailed 34-33 at halftime. Gerrad Beaubrun added 10 and Jacob Oka had eight as part of its balanced scoring effort.

10. Clarke boys track

In edging North Shore by the miniscule margin to finish second in the four-by-100-meter relay at the Nassau County track and field championships May 23, Clarke’s boys’ had pulled within striking distance of the meet’s leader West Hempstead heading into the day’s last event. Eight points off the lead in team scoring at the sound of the final starter’s gun, Clarke would set a season-best time winning the 4x800 relay in 8:44.72 to move into a tie atop the leader board at 84-all and sidle up to West Hempstead - which finished fifth in the race - as county Class A co-champion, bringing Clarke its first county outdoor title since 1987.

11. West Hempstead boys track

In a season of notable firsts, the West Hempstead boys’ track and field team used season-best performances and a staggering win rate to surmount the odds – and then the winners’ podium – at the Nassau Class A Championships May 23, becoming county co-champion alongside Clarke as West Hempstead won its first-ever outdoor boys’ title. Competing in only 11 of the day’s 18 events, West Hempstead got three first-place finishes from junior newcomer Jurrel Hall, a pair of wins apiece from seniors Jordan DeJesus and Damilola Babalola, and a title-saving fifthplace finish by its 4x800 relay.

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IN tHE 102-pouND Nassau County final, Long Beach’s Dunia Sibomana, right, defeated Massapequa’s Carlos Arango by major decision, winning 14-2. 12. V.S. North boys/girls track

The Valley Stream North track and field team proved the regular season was no fluke. After a 13-0 spring, the boys’ and girls’ teams went on to win the Nassau Class AA titles May 25. Senior Ryan John won the long and triple jumps while placing second in the high jump. Senior Ariana Paul won the 100-meter final and the long jump. The other boy county champ was sophomore Sedgeley Duperval, who won the 200 in 22.65 seconds.

17th come-from-behind win of the season. In Game 2, the Rocks took a different approach and busted out to a rare early lead, scoring 3 runs in the top of the first inning on the way to completing a series sweep with a 9-5 victory at Mitchel Field. Seniors Mimi Bilardello and Adriana Ramirez, the table-setters at the top of the lineup, both had 2 hits, 2 RBIs and 2 runs scored as East Rockaway captured its 15th county crown in program history and 12th in the last 17 years under coach Joe Lores.

13. Bellmore-Merrick flag football

16. Calhoun baseball

Flushed from the pocket with her intended target tightly covered by Lynbrook’s defense in the end zone on fourth down, Bellmore-Merrick quarterback Sofia LaSpina had to improvise fast. “There wasn’t much time to think and no room for me to run,” LaSpina said. “I only had one choice.” That option was Gabrielle Hanellin, who took a short pass from LaSpina from the 4-yard line and spun her way over the goal line for the eventual winning touchdown with 4:21 remaining as Bellmore-Merrick captured the inaugural Nassau County girls’ flag football championship with a 12-7 victory May 26. An interception by Bellmore-Merrick’s Adriana Iemma thwarted the Owls’ final possession on a day when both defenses thrived.

14. Mepham softball

In the opening game of the Nassau Class A softball best-of-three championship series, Mepham proved again that no deficit was too large for it to overcome, stunning neighboring Calhoun in walk-off fashion May 27. Then, the following morning, the second-seeded Pirates came out swinging, scoring six times in the top of the first inning and never looking back on the way to capturing a third straight county title with a 10-4 victory in Game 2. They went on to repeat as Long Island champs, led by senior infielders Alanna Morse and Hailey Guerrero, and sophomore pitcher Giselle DeLutri.

15. East Rockaway softball

Keeping with its theme all spring, East Rockaway opened the Nassau Class B softball best-of-3 finals May 27 against defending county champion Oyster Bay with its

Facing elimination for the fourth time in a week and trailing Clarke by two runs before even swinging a bat in the decisive Game 3 of the Nassau Class A baseball championship series June 1, Calhoun put together one of its biggest innings of the season at the perfect time. The topseeded Colts exploded for nine runs on seven hits in the bottom of the second and never looked back on the way to capturing their first county title since 2012 with a 12-6 victory. Senior Alec Edwards singled twice in the inning and drove in a pair of runs, seniors Brian Chin and Andrew Schneir both had two-run hits, and junior Charlie Imhof scored twice and drove in a run. The Colts weren’t done there. They defeated Rocky Point three days later, 8-3, for the Long Island Class A crown.

17. Hewlett boys’ tennis (Stephan Gershfeld)

Stephan Gershfeld’s dream finally came true. The Hewlett junior capped off one of most dominant tennis seasons in school history and became the first male Bulldog in 31 years to win a state singles title after defeating top-seeded Emil Grantcharov of New Rochelle 6-2, 6-2 at the New York State Public High School individual championships in Queens on June 4. Gershfeld has not lost a match in two straight high school seasons entering the tournament and didn’t even drop a set during that time. Last year’s state tourney was canceled because of Covid19. “This is definitely one of the biggest achievements that I’ve reached in my life,” he said. “Ever since seventh grade, this is the one thing that I’ve been wanting to do and this was definitely the goal and the reason I play high school tennis.”

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many residents have voiced opposition to the program since then, and consider it unhelpful in the larger effort against gun violence in Nassau County. “I don’t want Shot Spotter in my community, first because it downgrades the community and second because there’s no need for it …,” Hall said. “Put it in a community where there’s a high volume of shots fired.” She said she believed the techMallory Wilson/Herald nology’s mere presence dissuades businesses from open- at eisenhower park on June 3, Nassau County resiing in Elmont, and lowers dents made protests signs and wore orange to show homes’ property value. their opposition to gun violence in the U.S. The technology, Hall conzens,” Pierre-Johnson said. “We now have tinued, was rolled out in mainly majority-minority communities an extra layer of not trusting each other in Nassau County, including Roosevelt, … We’re going further and further away Uniondale, Hempstead and Elmont. in trying to unite people rather than try“We’re a minority community, but we’re ing to come together to fix our communinot a gun-violent community,” she said, ties.” Solages said the ruling was dangerous rejecting the notion that communities of and ill-advised. She and other members color have higher rates of gun violence. State Assemblywoman Michaelle of the State Legislature were expected to Solages said that gun violence is a partic- vote soon on a measure to prohibit carryularly pressing concern for communities ing firearms in public settings such as of color in the form of hate crimes, espe- colleges, hospitals, libraries, public transcially following the mass shooting at a portation and other “sensitive areas,” and Buffalo supermarket carried out by a to allow business owners to decide whethwhite man in a predominantly Black com- er patrons can carry concealed weapons inside their business. munity. “Loosening the requirements for conGun violence is a concern in areas near Elmont, Solages said, pointing to the ceal carry is just a dangerous situation,” shooting at a Stop & Shop in West Hemp- Solages said. “We need to ensure that people are using this right in a safe way.” stead last year as an example. All three women noted measures they Community advocate Mimi PierreJohnson also said that the Supreme Court said would curb gun violence, including ruling would reduce trust among resi- increased mental health resources, and dents. She said she knew a few residents more intensive background checks and who own guns, and contended that the requirements for training to own a fireruling would makes the community less arm. safe because it would be harder to know “No matter your political affiliation,” who is carrying. Solages said, “we all want to make sure “It divides more and more of our citi- our communities are safe.”

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU Nationstar Mortgage LLC, Plaintiff AGAINST Marva Schneider; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated December 13, 2018 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on July 25, 2022 at 2:30PM, premises known as 135 Claridge Avenue, Elmont, NY 11003. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Elmont, in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York, Section 32 Block 437 Lots 36, 37, 38 and 39. Approximate amount of judgment $486,938.88 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 004952/2016. The auction will be conducted pursuant to the COVID-19 Policies Concerning Public Auctions of Foreclosed Property established by the Tenth Judicial District. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.” Dominic Chiariello, Esq., Referee

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., Plaintiff AGAINST Yeudi M. Sanabria a/k/a Yeudy M. Sanabria; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated June 20, 2018 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on July 19, 2022 at 2:30PM, premises known as 67 West Marshall Street, a/k/a 67 Marshall Street, Hempstead, NY 11550. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York, Section 36 Block 65 Lot 331. Approximate amount of judgment $718,038.37 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 017960/2011. The auction will be conducted pursuant to the COVID-19 Policies Concerning Public Auctions of Foreclosed Property established by the Tenth Judicial District. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.” Joseph Terino, Esq., Referee LOGS Legal Group LLP f/k/a Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 430-4792 Dated: May 10, 2022 132080 LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU DITECH FINANCIAL LLC FKA GREEN TREE SERVICING LLC, V. GREGORY STOKES, IF LIVING, AND IF HE/SHE BE DEAD, ET AL. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated March 10, 2020, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein DITECH FINANCIAL LLC FKA GREEN TREE SERVICING LLC is the Plaintiff and GREGORY STOKES, IF LIVING, AND IF HE/SHE BE DEAD, 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 18, 2022 at 2:30PM, premises known as 66 NASSAU STREET, ELMONT, NY 11003: Section 32, Block 678, Lot 0021: ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, 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 # 615610/2018. Karen Grant, 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. 132084

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LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU JOSE LOPEZ and ROSA LOPEZ Plaintiff -againstJESUS LOPEZ, GOLDA SUAZO, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Interlocutory Judgment of Partition Sale dated November 29, 2021 and entered on December 6, 2021, 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, NY on July 26, 2022 at 2:30 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 easterly side of Doris Avenue, distant 100 feet northerly from the corner formed by the intersection of the easterly side of Doris Avenue with the northerly side of Theodora Street; RUNNING THENCE north east along the easterly side of Doris Avenue, 60 feet; RUNNING THENCE south east 100 feet; RUNNING THENCE south west 60 feet; and RUNNING THENCE north west 100 feet to the easterly side of Doris Avenue at the point or place of beginning. Section: 35 Block: 43 Lots: 28-30

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 127 DORIS AVENUE, FRANKLIN SQUARE, NY Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment and Terms of Sale. Index Number 602925/2019. IRA WARSHAWSKY, ESQ., Referee Law Offices of David E. Mollon Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 5 Penn Plaza, 19th Floor, NY, NY 10001 {* FRANKLIN S*} 132229

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU Nationstar Mortgage, LLC D/B/A Champion Mortgage Company, Plaintiff AGAINST Evelyn Zammit; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated March 3, 2020 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on July 26, 2022 at 2:30PM, premises known as 1406 Dutch Broadway, Elmont, NY 11003. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Elmont, in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York, Section 32 Block 701 Lot 57. Approximate amount of judgment $506,305.60 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 608630/2017. The auction will be conducted pursuant to the COVID-19 Policies Concerning Public Auctions of Foreclosed Property established by the Tenth Judicial District. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.” John G Kennedy, Esq., Referee LOGS Legal Group LLP f/k/a Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 430-4792 Dated: April 22, 2022 132237

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT NASSAU COUNTY WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, D/B/A CHRISTIANA TRUST, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR BROUGHAM FUND I TRUST, Plaintiff against ROBERT GERMAIN, et al Defendant(s) Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Stern & Eisenberg, P.C., Woodbridge Corporation Plaza, 485B Route 1 South, Suite 330, Iselin, NJ 08830. Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered March 19, 2019, I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on August 2, 2022 at 2:30 PM. Premises known as 271 Lehrer Avenue, Elmont, NY 11003. Sec 32 Block 504 Lot 105. 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, at Elmont, County of Nassau. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $551,934.71 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 008112/2015. During the COVID-19 health emergency, Bidders are required to comply with all governmental health requirements in effect at the time of the sale including but not limited to wearing face coverings and maintaining social distancing (at least 6-feet apart) during the auction, while tendering deposit and at any subsequent closing. Should a bidder fail to comply, the Referee may refuse to accept any bid, cancel the closing and hold the bidder in default. Bidders are also required to comply with the Foreclosure Auction Rules and COVID-19 Health Emergency Rules issued by the Supreme Court of this County in addition to the conditions set forth in the Terms of Sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the Court Appointed Referee shall cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.” Carlo Manganillo, Esq., Referee NY-526.000009-17-2 132423 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 NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, U.S. BANK TRUST N.A., AS TRUSTEE OF THE BUNGALOW SERIES IV TRUST, Plaintiff, vs. KATHLEEN KORSIAK A/K/A KATHLEEN V. KORSIAK, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on December 18, 2018 and an Order Extending Sale Deadline and Other Relief duly entered on February 28, 2022, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on August 2, 2022 at 2:30 p.m., premises known as 1391 L 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 547 and Lot 137. Approximate amount of judgment is $504,508.80 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #14959/2013. This foreclosure sale will be held on the north side steps of the Courthouse, rain or shine. COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed at the foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the Court Appointed Referee will cancel the sale. Harold Damm, Esq., Referee Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Firm File No. 201928-4 132421 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to Article 9 of the New York State Constitution, the provisions of the Town Law and Municipal Home Rule of the State of New York, both as amended, a public hearing will be held in the Town Meeting Pavilion, Hempstead Town Hall, 1 Washington Street, Hempstead, New York, on the 19th day of July, 2022, at 10:30 o’clock in the forenoon of that day to consider the enactment of a local law to amend Section 202-1 of the code of the Town of Hempstead to INCLUDE and REPEAL “PARKING OR STANDING PROHIBITIONS” at the following locations: EAST MEADOW PROSPECT AVENUE (TH 243/22) West Side -

NO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting at the north curbline of Fifth Street, north for a distance of 45 feet. PROSPECT AVENUE (TH 243/22) West Side NO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting at the south curbline of Fifth Street, south for a distance of 40 feet. PROSPECT AVENUE (TH 243/22) East Side NO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting At the north curbline of Fifth Street, north for a distance of 40 feet. PROSPECT AVENUE (TH 243/22) East Side NO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting at the south curbline of Fifth Street, south for a distance of 40 feet. FIFTH STREET (TH 243/22) North Side NO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting at the west curbline of Prospect Avenue, west for a distance of 30 feet. FIFTH STREET (TH 243/22) South Side NO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting at the west curbline of Prospect Avenue, west for a distance of 30 feet. ELMONT LAWRENCE WARWICK ROAD (TH 233/22) West Side NO PARKING ANYTIME EXCEPT WITH PERMIT starting at a point 20 feet south of the south curbline, south for a distance of 302 feet. WARWICK ROAD (TH 233/22) West Side NO PARKING ANYTIME EXCEPT WITH PERMIT starting at a point 342 feet south of the south curbline of Hempstead Turnpike, south to the north curbline of 106th Avenue. MEACHAM AVENUE (TH 244/22) West Side NO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting at the north curbline of “O” Street, north for a distance of 30 feet. MEACHAM AVENUE (TH 244/22) West Side NO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting at the south curbline of “O” Street, south for a distance of 25 feet. MEACHAM AVENUE (TH 244/22) East Side NO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting at the north curbline of “O” Street, north for a distance of 25 feet. MEACHAM AVENUE (TH 244/22) East Side NO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting at the south curbline of “O” Street, south for a distance of 25 feet. LAWRENCE AVENUE (TH 224/22) East Side NO PARKING ANYTIME starting at a point 198 feet south of the south curbline of Mott Avenue, then south for a distance of 42 feet. ALSO, to REPEAL from Section 202-1 “PARKING OR STANDING PROHIBITIONS” from the following locations: EAST MEADOW

ELMONT PROSPECT AVENUE (TH 243/22) West Side NO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting at the north curbline of Fifth Street, north for a distance of 30 feet. (TH 534/69: 1/20/70) PROSPECT AVENUE (TH 243/22) East Side NO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting at the south curbline of Fifth Street, south for a distance of 30 feet. (TH 534/69: 1/20/70) WARWICK ROAD (TH 233/22) West Side NO PARKING ANYTIME EXCEPT WITH PERMIT starting from the south curbline of Hempstead Turnpike, south to the north curbline of 106th Avenue. (TH 561/21: 12/21/21) ALL PERSONS INTERESTED shall have an opportunity to be heard on said proposal at the time and place aforesaid. Dated: June 28, 2022 Hempstead, New York BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD DONALD X. CLAVIN, JR. Supervisor KATE MURRAY Town Clerk 132586 PUBLIC AND LEGAL NOTICES… Printed in this publication can be found online. Search by publication name at: www.newyorkpublicnotices.com

LEGAL NOTICE TO THE TAXPAYERS of the Franklin SquCONSare & Munson Fire District, Town of Hempstead, Nassau County, New York: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a resolution was adopted by the Board of Fire Commissioners, Franklin Square & Munson Fire District, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York at a regularly scheduled meeting thereof held on June 28, 2022, subject to Permissive Referendum as provided by Town Law. An abstract of the resolution is as follows: BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Fire Commissioners of the Franklin Square & Munson Fire District, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, shall expend monies for the design and construction of an operations and training facility with related equipment and construction costs in an amount not to exceed, two-million dollars ($2,000,000.00). Said funds to be expended from Capital Reserve for Land and Building as authorized by Section 6-g of the General Municipal Law. This resolution shall take effect 30 days from the date hereof, unless within 30 days a valid petition, as provided for in the Town Law is filed with the Fire District Secretary requesting a Permissive Referendum. BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS

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FRANKLIN SQUARE & MUNSON FIRE DISTRICT TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD Attest: Kerry Santina District Secretary June 28, 2022 132604

LEGAL NOTICE TO THE TAXPAYERS of the Franklin Square & Munson Fire District, Town of Hempstead, Nassau County, New York: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a resolution was adopted by the Board of Fire Commissioners, Franklin Square & Munson Fire District, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York at a special meeting thereof held on June 28, 2022, subject to Permissive Referendum as provided by Town Law. An abstract of the resolution is as follows: BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Fire Commissioners of the Franklin Square & Munson Fire District, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, shall expend monies for the purchase and installation of a foundation and necessary infrastructure work for the firefighting training facility including any associated costs in an amount not to exceed, one-hundred thousand dollars ($100,000.00). Said funds to be expended from Capital Reserve for Land and Building as authorized by Section 6-g of the General Municipal Law. This resolution shall take effect 30 days from the date hereof, unless within 30 days a valid petition, as provided for in the Town Law is filed with the Fire District Secretary requesting a Permissive Referendum. BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS FRANKLIN SQUARE & MUNSON FIRE DISTRICT TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD Attest: Kerry Santina District Secretary June 28, 2022 132602 LEGAL NOTICE TO THE TAXPAYERS of the Franklin Square & Munson Fire District, Town of Hempstead, Nassau County, New York: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a resolution was adopted by the Board of Fire Commissioners, Franklin Square & Munson Fire District, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York at a regularly scheduled meeting thereof held on June 28, 2022, subject to Permissive Referendum as provided by Town Law. An abstract of the resolution is as follows: BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Fire Commissioners of the Franklin Square & Munson Fire District, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, shall expend monies for the replacement of air

conditioning units in an amount not to exceed, fifty thousand dollars ($50,000.00). Said funds to be expended from Capital Reserve for Land and Building as authorized by Section 6-g of the General Municipal Law. This resolution shall take effect 30 days from the date hereof, unless within 30 days a valid petition, as provided for in the Town Law is filed with the Fire District Secretary requesting a Permissive Referendum. BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS FRANKLIN SQUARE & MUNSON FIRE DISTRICT TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD Attest: Kerry Santina District Secretary June 28, 2022 132603

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that (i) the Town Board of the Town of Hempstead, in the County of Nassau, State of New York (the “Town”), at a meeting held on June 28, 2022, duly adopted the resolution, a summary of which is published herewith, which is not subject to a permissive referendum as provided in Article 7 of the Town Law of the State of New York and Local Finance Law Section 35.00(b)(4), and (ii) the validity of the obligations authorized by such resolution may be hereafter contested only if such obligations were authorized for an object or purpose for which the Town is not authorized to expend money, or if the provisions of law which should have been complied with as of the date of publication of this notice were not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting the validity of such resolution is commenced within twenty (20) days after the date of publication of this notice, or such obligations were authorized in violation of the provisions of the Constitution. The Town Clerk of the Town of Hempstead, New York BOND RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, NEW YORK (THE “TOWN”), ADOPTED JUNE 28, 2022, AUTHORIZING THE FINANCING OF THE PAYMENT OF A SETTLED CLAIM BY THE TOWN IN THE FOLLOWING MATTER: SANDRA ROBERTS and CEDMON ROBERTS v. TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, ET AL. (INDEX NO. 601298/18, SUPREME COURT, NASSAU COUNTY), STATING THE ESTIMATED MAXIMUM COST THEREOF IS $400,000, APPROPRIATING SAID AMOUNT FOR SUCH PURPOSE AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $400,000 SERIAL BONDS OF THE TOWN TO FINANCE SAID APPROPRIATION.

Period of probable usefulness: Five (5) years; provided, however, that in the event the total amount of such settled claim and any other similar claims, judgments or awards falling due and being paid in a single fiscal year shall exceed one per centum of the average assessed valuation of real property in the Town, the applicable period of probable usefulness shall be ten (10) years; and provided further that in the event such settled claim and any other similar claims, judgments or awards falling due and being paid in a single fiscal year shall exceed two per centum of the average assessed valuation of real property in the Town, the applicable period of probable usefulness shall be fifteen (15) years. The proposed maturity of the bonds authorized by the foregoing resolution will not exceed (5) years. Class of objects or purposes: The costs associated with the payment of the following settled claim: SANDRA ROBERTS and CEDMON ROBERTS v. TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, ET AL. (INDEX NO. 601298/18, SUPREME COURT, NASSAU COUNTY). Amount of obligations to be issued: $400,000 serial bonds. A complete copy of the bond resolution summarized above shall be available for public inspection during normal business hours at the Office of the Clerk of the Town of Hempstead, at Town Hall, 1 Washington Street, Hempstead, New York. Dated: June 28, 2022 Hempstead, New York 132584

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to Article 16 of the Town Law of the State of New York, as amended, a public hearing will be held in the Town Meeting Pavilion, Hempstead Town Hall, 1 Washington Street, Village and Town of Hempstead, Hempstead, New York, on July 19,2022 at 10:30 o’clock in the forenoon of that day, to consider the proposed amendment of paragraph A. of section 401 of Article XXXIX of the Building Zone Ordinance, in relation to the Edu-Cultural District. The proposed amendment is on file in the office of the Town Clerk of the Town of Hempstead, Hempstead Town Hall, 1 Washington Street, Village and Town of Hempstead, Hempstead, New York, where same may be inspected during office hours.

ALL PERSONS INTERESTED in the subject matter will be given an opportunity to be heard with reference thereto at the time and place abovedesignated. Dated: Hempstead, New York June 28, 2022 BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD KATE MURRAY Town Clerk DONALD X. CLAVIN, JR. Supervisor 132582

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a resolution was duly adopted by the Board of Fire Commissioners of the Franklin Square and Munson Fire District on the 28th day of June 2022, subject to permissive referendum as provided for by the Town Law. An extract of the resolution is as follows: The Franklin Square and Munson Fire District shall sell the following vehicles: One (1) 2015 Bluebird Bus no longer necessary for the District’s uses and purposes valued at least twenty-thousand ($20,000.00) dollars but less than one-hundredthousand ($100,000.00) dollars in accordance with the authority vested in the Board of Fire Commissioners under section 176 subdivision 23 of the Town Law with the actual price of the sale to be based upon market forces. Sale of said vehicle is subject to permissive referendum as required under section 176 subdivision 23 of the Town Law and in accordance with procedures for permissive referendum as described in the GML. BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS FRANKLIN SQUARE AND MUNSON FIRE DISTRICT TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD ATTEST: Kerry Santina District Secretary June 28, 2022 132600 Search for notices online at: www.newyorkpublicnotices.com

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to Section 202-48 of the Code of the Town of Hempstead entitled, “Handicapped Parking on Public Streets,” a public hearing will be held in the Town Meeting Pavilion. Hempstead Town Hall, 1 Washington Street, Hempstead, New York, on the 19th day of July, 2022, at 10:30 o’clock in the forenoon of that day, to consider the adoption of a resolution setting aside certain parking spaces for motor vehicles for the sole use of holders

How to tame your anger How often do you get annoyed? How quickly does your annoyance spawn anger, your anger spawn rage? If your answer is never, you’re a saint and can stop reading this article right now. All others read on. When people don’t act as you expect them to, your anger may feel absolutely justified. Your kid blows you off, ignoring everything you told him to do. Your spouse forgets what he/she’s supposed to do and thinks it’s no big deal. Getting angry may be only the beginning. Once your righteous indignation is triggered, flying into a rage may feel like the natural, appropriate response. Yet, it’s important to fight that impulse by tapping into the smart part of your brain. No need to be an angel in response to life’s disappointments. But hurt feelings, perceived slights, and even personal treacheries need to be dealt with in moderation not taken to the extreme. But how can you do that when you’re feeling so upset? Here’s how: Recognize when you’re inda getting angry so you can tame your anger in its early stages. Once the emotional part of your brain is head honcho, the rational part of your brain will be hardpressed to gain control. Hence, as soon as you begin to feel tense, take three deep breaths, relax your body, and say something reassuring to yourself, such as, “It’s going to be okay” or “I can deal with this.” Walk away from the situation – at least for the moment - so you can decide how to conduct yourself. Gain control of your anger so you don’t act inappropriately. The excuse that somebody made you misbehave doesn’t hold water. Yes, others may stir up your anger but the buck stops with you. Control your rage - for yourself. Though you may feel entitled to be angry, how good will you feel about yourself once your actions have hit the skids? No matter how many excuses you make as to why you behaved the way you did, in those moments of quiet contemplation, you’ll likely feel humiliated and embarrassed by your actions. Long after your anger has quelled, others will also remember how you behaved. Indeed, smoldering embers may live on forever. Critically examine your assump-

tions. Anger is a natural response if you believe someone’s trying to put something over on you. Yet, might there be an alternative explanation for his behavior? If an associate keeps you waiting, does that mean he’s demeaning you or that he’s disorganized? If your kid didn’t listen to you, could it be more about his attention problem or forgetfulness than your belief that he’s deliberately blowing you off ? Why not go with the less offensive assumption first and only move on from there if time proves you wrong. Learn alternative ways to act and speak. Fast, furious, and venomous behavior can destroy everything you hold dear. Hence, see if you can respond in ways that lower your anger level.

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Avoid responding in ways that raise your anger level: Righteous indignation - “How dare she? False sense of entitlement - “I shouldn’t have to wait!” Perfectionism - “It’s not the way it should be!” Envy - “Why should he get more than me?” Though taming your anger isn’t easy, once you know how you’ll rejoice in the results. Imagine not having to live with that knot in your stomach. Imagine being able to relax and sleep well. Imagine working cooperatively with others. Imagine living life with peace. ©2022 Linda Sapadin, Ph.D., psychologist, coach and author specializes in helping people improve their relationships, enhance their lives and overcome procrastination and fear. Contact her at DrSapadin@aol.com. Visit her website at www.PsychWisdom.com.

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ELMONT WARWICK ROAD - west side, starting at a point 322 feet south of the south curbline of Hempstead Turnpike, south for a distance of 20 feet. (TH-233/22) UNIONDALE HEMPSTEAD BOULEVARD - south side, Starting at a point 335 feet east of the

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e may be closer to discovering “what’s out there” than ever before. Or at least we’re heading in that direction, after decades of inaction, cancellation of research projects, and just general disbelief and despair that we’ll find anything at all. Of particular note, the House of Representatives recently recommended that NASA spend $10 million per year for the next two years on the search for what House members called “technosignatures,” more comJAMEs monly known as signals. It BERnstEin radio was the first time in years that government money has been recommended for the search for ET! Also, in May, the House Appropriations Committee held a public hearing — the first such hearing in half a century — on what the U.S. military is now calling “unexplained aerial phenomena,” or UAPs, instead of what used to be called UFOs, unidentified flying objects. The House hearing came after Navy pilots reported as many as 400 sightings of unexplained objects that, the highly

trained aviators said, performed maneuvers that contradicted accepted knowledge of propulsion, flight control and even physics. A retired Navy lieutenant commander, Alex Dietrich, who said she has little interest in ET or anything like it, found herself in the media glare when, two years ago, she reported that during a routine training mission, she noticed an unusual “churning” of the ocean surface before she saw what she described as a smooth, white, oblong object that looked like a large Tic Tac flying at extraordinarily high speeds. Dietrich said she tried to engage with the object, but was unsuccessful. “It appeared to respond in a way that we didn’t recognize,” she said. “It seemed to lack any visible flight control or means of propulsion.” Dietrich was interviewed by several news organizations. The U.S. Navy didn’t quite say “bunk.” It did, however, say it had no confirmation of alien space ships. But, it added, unexplained events continue to happen. How seriously is this to be taken? According to a number of scientists and lawmakers, very seriously. Ronald S. Moultrie, the Defense Department’s top intelligence official, testified at the Appro-

priations Committee hearing in May. He said he was a science-fiction fan, but also a realist. “We want to know what’s out there just like you want to know what’s out there,” he told committee members. While many in the science and space community are thrilled that funding to study UAPs is at least being discussed, the search for ET has over the years been filled with stop and starts. In the late 1940s, the Air Force launched Project Blue Book to study UFOs. The project was terminated in 1969, after some 12,618 sightings were reported. Of those, 701 remained “unidentified.” But University of Colorado scientists involved with the project reported that none of the sightings represented “a threat to our national security.” Then, in 1992, American astronomers began a project using two telescopes, one in Puerto Rico and the other in California, to scout the night sky for potential signs of intelligent life deep in space. A year later, the project was over. Sen. Richard Bryan of Nevada introduced an amendment that ended NASA’s funding for the search for ET, and he even mocked the effort. “The Great Martian Chase may finally come to an end,” Bryan said. “As of today,

hat were once UFOs are now ‘unexplained aerial phenomena.’

millions have been spent and we have yet to bag a single little green fellow. Not a single Martian has said, ‘Take me to your leader,’ and not a single flying saucer has applied for FAA approval.” Bryan may have gotten laughs on the Senate floor, but not from the scientific community — and particularly not from Jill Tarter, a project scientist in the 1992 effort and one of the country’s premier proponents of the search for intelligent life in the cosmos. For those who saw the 1997 film version of Carl Sagan’s 1985 novel “Contact,” Tarter was portrayed by Jody Foster. The $10 million recommended by the House this year is minimal compared with what is needed to find what we want to know. Several private organizations and individuals, including Microsoft Co-founder Paul Allen, have donated money to keep the search going. And Tarter, for one, is convinced that someone or something is out there. “So far, we’ve examined in detail one glass of water out of the ocean,” she said in a recent interview. “If your question was, ‘Are there fish in the ocean?’ and you scooped up a glass and you looked in it and you didn’t find a fish, I don’t think you’d conclude that there are no fish in the ocean.” James Bernstein is the editor of the Long Beach Herald. Comments? JBernstein@ liherald.com.

The Fourth flutters by, and we’re still standing

s the earth shifts underfoot, as the “givens” of our lives unravel and the standards for decent behavior soften, how do we stand our ground? The past weeks have felt particularly destabilizing as summer officially launched, travelers swarmed the roads and airports, Covid continued its spread, and the Jan. 6 congressional committee began in earnest to drop a net on the former president. Then, of course, there’s monkeypox. RAnDi But I’m not KREiss here to sound more alarms. On this post-Fourth, early-summer week I offer some thoughts on saving our sanity in this season, and finding higher ground from which to survey our lives. Perhaps sanity is a reach. Perhaps we can connect with one another in meaningful ways, and accept our current communal stress as a survivable and transitory experience. On June 28, a senior aide to Donald Trump’s former chief of staff, Mark Meadows, swore to tell the truth at a sur-

prise convening of the Jan. 6 committee, which is investigating the attempted coup at the Capitol. (It still shocks me to write those words). The aide, Cassidy Hutchinson, testified about the former president’s efforts to overturn the 2020 election. She seemed forthright, and her testimony about Trump’s rages and his desire to storm the Capitol along with his gun-toting supporters was disturbing. No, disturbing doesn’t adequately describe the feeling of knowing that a president was running riot with the law, historic precedent, and basic human decency. We knew this, but it was astonishing to hear the words. Hutchinson said he threw food at the wall. She described a cesspool of foul-mouthed American politicians running the government in a frenzy of self-interest and a unique lust for power. Ordinary people like me must wait and see, now, if her testimony holds up, if others testify, if the Justice Department steps in, if Trump, in a moment of contrition (and fear of indictment) steps back from public life. That would not discourage his millions of followers, but it would be a start on the

road to political equilibrium. It won’t happen, but maybe it will. That’s how things roll these days. Hutchinson was Tuesday. Then, on Friday, the Fourth of July weekend launched, and travel-hungry Americans hit the road. Planes flew, and many were canceled. The roads were jammed. No way of knowing if the person sitting next to you in the roadside diner had tested positive for Covid that morning. If you sat in a field, or near a harbor, or even in front of your TV as the fireworks burst in air, what did you feel? Will the red, white and blue always signal a love of democracy? Will this political rancor subside? Will justice prevail, or are those just words we have come to believe in our lifetime? My thought is that we have reserves of greatness yet to tap. My thought is that reason will win the day. I think that, but I’m not as sure as I once was. The other stuff unsettling us, the delays and the indifferent service and the absent employees and the supply shortages and the alarming inflation and the continuing concern about getting sick in the

ome thoughts on saving our sanity, and finding higher ground.

wrong place or the wrong time, these are all real, but they will resolve in time. Every newspaper and magazine I pick up has articles about easing anxiety. Start meditating. Walk 30 minutes a day, try hot yoga, have a bedtime routine. Whatever you do, don’t look at any screens in bed. Ha! Don’t watch disturbing television, like Don Winslow’s action movies, before sleep. Ha! Eat healthy. Ha! Wear a mask. Well, I do, but nobody else does. It’s just going to be a slog, and we can do it. I have kids down with Covid and grandkids rafting someplace called the River of No Return. We have tickets for a flight that is unlikely to go. You know, we must deal with all of it as best we can, and not burden ourselves with guilt if we don’t meditate and are freaking out and want to just let it rip. The greatest concern is that we, as Americans, find our way back together again. Other generations have had crises of faith. This is our moment. I don’t pray, but if I did — and I might — I would pray for peace of mind, for you, for me, and for our fellow and sister travelers. Copyright 2022 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be reached at randik3@aol.com.

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t has been called both the physical and symbolic heart of our democracy, located within the very walls where our elected representatives in Washington make our country’s most important decisions. The Capitol Rotunda is an impressive room, even by today’s standards. Its dome looms some 50 feet above, its array of windows cascading light on the history represented below. Massive paintings adorn the circular walls of the rotunda space, depicting the early years of our country, including four created by the “painter of the Revolution,” John Trumbull. Probably his most famous is “Declaration of Independence,” first hung in the rotunda in 1817 — decades before construction in this part of the Capitol building would be completed. Trumbull traveled to Independence Hall in Philadelphia to capture the room where the Continental Congress met ahead of the American Revolution. He met many of the Founding Fathers who put their freedoms — and lives — on the line by affixing their name to a document King George III considered nothing short of treason. It’s a work of art that is still instantly recognized by just about any American, even two centuries later. But while it’s intended to depict a historical event, the truth is, Trumbull’s painting is not exactly historically accurate. For one thing, he included just 42 of the signers. There were 56. And while seeing everyone in the same room at once to

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letters A queen? No, but more British culture! To the Editor: We read Randi Kreiss’s “Is our democracy becoming a royal pain?” (June 16-22). Wonderfully entertaining and, unfortunately, spot-on about the state of America’s politics. I’m recovering from knee-replacement surgery and have plenty of time to catch up on those shows my wife and I DVR’ed. We, too, love “Midsomer Murders” and the authenticity of British actors. Another alltime favorite of ours is “Endeavor”; we’re very excited about the new series coming sooner or later. Thanks also to Randi for her World War II British and Northern Ireland reading suggestions. I’m looking forward to checking them out of the Long Beach library ASAP. LARRY FELDMAN Long Beach

declare independence is riveting, that’s not actually how it happened. Signers came and went over a period of days, shrouded in secrecy, to sign the document. There were likely never more than a few people in the room with the Declaration of Independence before its delivery to England. But we’re splitting hairs. What truly matters is something Trumbull could never capture with his paintbrush: true Americanism. England was the most powerful country — the most powerful empire — on the face of the planet when the wording of the Declaration of Independence was approved by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776. Yet these 56 men, representing the 13 Colonies, believed freedom could defeat that power, and that these lands on the other side of the Atlantic Ocean could indeed be free. We refer to America as “the great experiment” — can people truly rule themselves? And while it’s no longer the only democracy, it remains one of the oldest. But longevity is not without its pitfalls. For one, the very spirit that brought these brave people together in the first place can fade. President Dwight D. Eisenhower once said that “freedom has its life in the hearts, the actions, the spirit of men, and so it must be daily earned and refreshed — else like a flower cut from its life-giving roots, it will wither and die.” The Fourth of July isn’t just about fireworks and waving the American flag, but about refreshing what freedom truly

means, so that we can continue earning it every day. No one born, raised and living in America has known anything but freedom, and because of that, we can take that freedom for granted. When true threats to our democracy materialize, we may brush them off as inconsequential. But they are not inconsequential. And we have a duty as Americans not only to remember what freedom and democracy are, but also to live them, and to lead by example. That means allowing for diversity in thoughts and opinions. That means checking oppression at the door. That means treating everyone the same way you would want to be treated. The strength of America is not a piece of parchment carried on a ship across the Atlantic, but rather the people to which it granted freedom and independence, now nearly 250 years later. Something John Trumbull certainly understood by not depicting what actually happened in Philadelphia in 1776, but instead capturing what that moment truly represented: governing together, and governing one another, always putting ourselves in the place of those we lead. James Bryce, a former British ambassador to the United States, said it best in a 1909 speech he delivered to a conference at Mohonk Lake in Ulster County: “Our country is not the only thing to which we owe our allegiance. It is also owed to justice and to humanity. Patriotism consists not in waving the flag, but in striving that our country shall be righteous, as well as strong.”

OpINIONs

ssues of life and death, liberty, justice and freedom call for citizen involvement. We should have strong opinions about such topics. Apathy destroys more democracies than tanks do. But while civic participation is necessary, the U.S. has become more polarized, more confrontational and less able to reach consensus on major policy questions. Even simple respect for one another is getting hard to come by. A perfect example is the Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization to JOHN overturn the court’s 1973 deciO’CONNELL sion in Roe v. Wade. To many, the Supreme Court has become a malignant danger to America now that its majority leans toward originalism, though many of the same people thought the court was perfectly principled when it sided with progressives. While some Americans believe that sending the issue of abortion back to each state’s legislators — women and men elected by the citizens of each district in their state — ought to be celebrated as a victory for democracy and the rule of law, others think that overturning Roe is an attack on women, on privacy

rights and, as President Biden called it, “a tragic error.” Some of the most furious critics of the court’s ruling believe that “birthing people” have an absolute right to terminate a pregnancy. To argue otherwise, they say, is a patronizing, misogynistic assault on women. Six unelected judges shouldn’t interfere with a woman’s “right to choose,” they say, though it was fine to have a majority of unelected judges side with the far left in Roe, Casey (a later, related case) and other decisions for decades. Because the justices ruled against her preference, Sen. Elizabeth Warren, a Massachusetts Democrat, claims the court has “lost legitimacy.” She wants to “pack” it with additional Biden-nominated justices. Rep. Maxine Waters, a California Democrat, promised that women would “defy” the ruling. The reversal of Roe is just the most recent cause for extreme reactions. The House of Representatives’ prejudiced Jan. 6 committee, operating without cross-examination of witnesses, has roused hyper reactions on the right. Covid vaccination and mask requirements provoked folks on both sides to confront others, sometimes even physically. Many Americans are angry over social media censorship, while others are mad that the social media don’t limit

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speech more aggressively. The Biden administration’s implicit invitation and acceptance of millions of migrants entering the U.S. from Mexico with no effective controls, notwithstanding strict immigration laws, drives many citizens nuts. Others welcome this border breakdown, whether in the name of hospitality, charity, cheap labor or potential political advantage. So there are a lot of important issues currently provoking extreme reactions. And there are more ways than ever to proclaim our opinions. Social media triggers the brilliant and the intellectually immature alike, and enables selfexpression, including radical opinions, incitement, the intentional or ignorant spreading of misinformation, political and organizational propaganda, or just wacky, narcissistic stupidity. There is, of course, a big difference between the enthusiastic exercise of our constitutionally protected freedoms of speech and assembly and the violent assaults, looting and arson that marked recent “mostly peaceful protests.” Marching in solidarity for legitimate rights isn’t the same as throwing fake blood on adoption- and pregnancy-counseling centers and setting one on fire. There’s a distinction between opinions based on sincerely held beliefs and radical acts of vio-

he court agrees that it has no right to decide what women may do with their bodies.

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lence designed to crush those who hold those beliefs. There’s a world of difference between disagreeing with court opinions and attempting to assassinate a justice. Courts aren’t legislatures. The three dissenting justices “do not make a serious effort to dispute the points the majority makes about the legal basis for Roe in the first instance,” wrote Carrie Campbell Severino, the president of the Judicial Crisis Network. “Their argument amounts to an appeal to uphold the court’s protracted acts of judicial fiat on the subject of abortion because they like the outcome of those precedents as a matter of policy. Such brazen melding of policy preferences with constitutional interpretation undermines the rule of law.” I think the court actually agrees with those who say the justices have no right to decide what women may do with their bodies. Writing for the majority, Justice Samuel Alito said: “Roe was on a collision course with the Constitution from the day it was decided, Casey perpetuated its errors, and those errors do not concern some arcane corner of the law of little importance to the American people. Rather, wielding nothing but raw judicial power … the Court usurped the power to address a question of profound moral and social importance that the Constitution unequivocally leaves for the people.” John O’Connell is a former executive editor of the Herald Community Newspapers. Comments? OConnell11001@yahoo.com.

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