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Standing their ground against a storage unit of the Franklin Square Civic Association. The storage facility, if conAs Franklin Square commu- structed, would be located in the nity members anxiously await a shopping center, just south of Town of Hempstead Board of Valley Caterers, that currently Appeals decision on the pro- houses Consumers Kitchen and posed construction of a three- Bath, Rapid Response Urgent story storage facility behind Val- Care and the former Island Recley Caterers on reation building. Franklin Avenue, Culmone said residents, communithat residents of ty leaders and civic Franklin Square, g roups said they which is home to would continue to buildings no more oppose the project in than two stories an effort to preserve high, believe the the identity of the storage facility neighborhood. would be an “eyeCommunity memsore” on Franklin bers continued to Avenue because of voice their disapits height. He added proval for the selfthat residents are storage unit at a July opposed to the con13 public hearing FrANk struction of busibefore the zoning nesses for industrial CUlmoNe board. use while ridding Nauman Hussain, F.S.C.A. president Franklin Square of owner of the Synercommercial and gy Fitness gym in retail property. Franklin Square, has requested During the hearing, Franklin variances to knock down a build- Square Civic Association meming behind Valley Caterers to bers presented the latest results build the storage facility, but from a survey they created duropponents said it would damage ing the spring to gauge commuthe architectural and historical nity opinion on the proposed integrity of Franklin Square, said Frank Culmone, president Continued on page 10

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Courtesy Elmont Union Free School District

AriANNA HeNry ANd Mya Noel, students at Dutch Broadway School, took part in the district’s science research program in 2021-22.

Besting race-based obstacles Report: Elmont elementary schools have negative results common to districts of color By roBerT TrAVerSo rtraverso@liherald.com

This was not a secret. A report recently released by ERASE Racism, the Long Island civil rights organization, rated the Elmont elementary school district among the 11 most segregated school districts on Long Island, and detailed negative outcomes for students in those districts, which have majorities of students of color. In response to the conclusion that these districts have lower counselor-tostudent ratios, less annual revenue per student and other

issues, Elmont community leaders have begun discussing potential solutions to help improve district students’ educational experiences. “This ERASE Racism report demonstrates that a prerequisite for understanding the success of Long Island’s public school education system is an examination to determine whether structural impediments to racial equity exist,” the organization wrote in its report, which found that districts with majorities of non-white students, including the Elmont Union Free School District,

are more likely to face challenges that hinder education, such as lower student-toAdvanced Placement course ratios and higher rates of teacher turnover. The office of district Superintendent Kenneth Rosner had not responded to a request for comment on the report and the proposed solutions as the Herald went to press. One concern that was not mentioned in the report, but is often raised by students in Elmont, community advocate Mimi Pierre-Johnson said, is that more Black teachers are Continued on page 5

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Giveaway to provide bags to students in need rtraverso@liherald.com

A back-to-school drive providing free backpacks and school supplies for students who attend schools in Elmont will be held on August 13 by the Jamaica Square Improvement League for local students. “For every child that gets one, that’s one less child who won’t have one,” said Claudine Hall, the president of the civic group, about the second annual giveaway, the goal of which she described as to help Elmont students and families in need. The civic group, which works to serve all members of the Elmont community, donated over 300 backpacks to Elmont families at its 2021 back-to-school drive at Hendrickson Avenue Park. Because Target and Staples not providing backpacks for the 2022 back-to-school drive, less backpacks and supplies are expected to be donated this year despite the high demand for help, Hall said. However, donations are pouring in from a variety of local sources, including various civic groups, Elmont community members, the 5th precinct of the Nassau County Police Department, as well as members of Hall’s sorority, Alpha Kappa Alpha, the community leader said. A neighbor of Hall’s collected 27 backpacks, the New York Islanders donated 100 school supplies and the Town of Hempstead placed boxes in three locations to

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ClAudinE HAll, piCTuREd third from right preparing for last year’s backpack giveaway, said the goal of the annual program is to serve local students and families from all the schools and areas in Elmont. collect backpack supplies, she added. Also the vice president of the food pantry at the Emmanuel Baptist Church in Elmont, Hall helped organize donation drives on Saturdays for 18 months amid

the height of pandemic, where she learned how much support families in need across Elmont require. Hall grew alarmed when long lines of local families at the food pantry persisted

despite the drop in coronavirus positivity during one of the early spikes of cases. This trend, she said, remains despite the pandemic’s retreat. Just this week, the pantry bought enough meat for 100 families, and all that food was used by families, Hall said, adding that the rise in food and gas prices have added to the previously existing economic distress of local families in need. Hall said the goal of the back-to-school drive is to support families in need across the whole of Elmont, and not just in Jamaica Square or other subsections of Elmont. “I live in Jamaica Square, but I also live in Elmont, which is 11003,” Hall said. “I have to try to help every child,” the community leader added, stressing that the giveaway is for all of Elmont’s students. Hall, who said that she never lacked meals or school supplies despite growing up in single-family home after her father died when she was 10 years old, said the event is a way for her to give back to the Elmont community. “This is where I began … I feel that it’s my responsibility, it’s my blessing back to the community because of the way God blessed me,” the community leader, who attended Elmont schools, said. Hall added that she hopes to one day hold a largescale backpack giveaway coordinated together by all the civic groups in Elmont.

Construction moves fall meet to Aqueduct By ROBERT TRAVERSO rtraverso@liherald.com

The 2022 Belmont Park fall meet will be held at Aqueduct Racetrack due to the construction of vehicular and pedestrian tunnels aimed to provide access to the Belmont Park infield, the New York Racing Association announced in a statement. “This investment in the future of Belmont Park will transform our racing operations and pave the way for a broader re-imagining of the facility,” said NYRA President and CEO Dave O’Rourke in a statement released by NYRA detailing the construction of the tunnels, which are designed to allow easy access to the park’s 45-acre infield. In addition to providing access to the infield for racetrack fans and the Elmont community, the new tunnels will grant access to commercial vehicles to the infield, allowing NYRA to reconstruct the Belmont main track and its two turf courses. The tunnel construction project is part of a larger set of renovations at Belmont Park planned by NYRA. The construction of the tunnels will also allow NYRA to potentially install a synthetic track in the future, the organization revealed. As part of the same round of capital improvement renovations as the tunnel project, NYRA is aiming to install a synthetic surface on the quarter mile Belmont Park Pony Track by September. This Tapeta Footings track will provide a new allweather training option and yield information and data on the performance of a synthetic surface in the weather conditions at Belmont, allowing NYRA to better gauge the prospects of installing the synthetic track. “NYTHA membership recognize the importance of modernizing Belmont Park and look forward to competing at a world-class thoroughbred racing venue,” said Joe

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duE TO THE construction of vehicular and pedestrian tunnels at Belmont Park, part of a larger effort by NYRA to “transform” the racing operations at the park, the 2022 Belmont Park fall meet will be held at Aqueduct Racetrack. Appelbaum, president of the New York Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association, which represents the interests of thoroughbred owners and trainers at Aqueduct Racetrack, Belmont Park and Saratoga Race Course, expressing in the statement his support for the planned renovations at Belmont Park. The main track and turf courses at Belmont Park will be closed on August 7 to allow for the construction to begin. Training in these areas is expected to resume in April 2023, according to NYRA. Construction on the racetracks will begin following the conclusion of the 2023 Belmont Park spring/summer meet, which will be held solely at Belmont Park.

Following the closure of the Belmont Park training track for three weeks for annual maintenance, the track will re-open on Monday, August 8 and remain open throughout the tunnel and track renovations. The 28-day fall meet, called Belmont at the Big A, will begin on Thursday, September 15 and run through Sunday, October 30. NYRA is introducing a new bonus program at the fall meet to “further reward horsemen for competing at the fall meet,” according to the statement. The owner and trainer of any horse finishing outside of the top three in his/her first fall start will earn $500 (provided the most recent start was during the 2022 summer meet at Saratoga Race Course).

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By ROBERT TRAVERSO

FirstNet, sheriffs partner to support first responders The New York State Sheriffs’ Association and FirstNet, Built with AT&T, have partnered to launch a statewide health and wellness program that will be available to all 58 county sheriff ’s offices in New York. The new program comes as 177 first responders committed suicide across the country last year. The program includes a four-part approach in an effort to ensure sheriff ’s department employees have access to help, support and training. That includes a new or improved employee assistance program, crisis and trauma training, school resource officer support, and a public service announcement campaign. The sheriffs’ association will provide resources and training to establish newemployee assistance programs, or expand existing programs. Support include inperson presentations, train-the-trainer sessions, and meetings with individual sheriff ’s office personnel who will act as program leaders to implement a peerbased employee assistance program. Personnel also will receive training from several mental health law enforcement organizations, covering topics like helping those in crisis, advanced crisis intervention, trauma resources, PTSD,

suicide prevention, and dealing with a fellow officer’s death. The sheriffs’ association will set up special health and wellness training for all school resource officers who are members of the association’s Committee on Policing and Safeguarding Schools, as a way to tackle school violence. The training is designed to help officers be better prepared, and have resources available in the event an incident does happen. Finally, the association will create videos and other social media elements to deliver the message “It’s OK to not be OK.” The campaign is intended to publicize the challenges first responders face every day, highlight the effect their service to the community has on their mental health, and raise awareness among sheriff personnel about the resources available to them. In addition, the sheriffs’ association will establish a confidential peer-to-peer hotline staffed by deputy sheriffs and other personnel from around the state to provide early intervention and keep stress from escalating or manifesting. “The general population — and resources like this health and wellness program — are needed to protect our first responder communities,” said Amy Kramer, president of AT&T New York, in a release.

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Bishop Lawrence provenzano said the scholarship program is part of the diocese’s mission to be an “anti-racist church”

Scholar, descendant of slaves, receives scholarship

Elmont student Kayla Harris, along mittee, which works to serve Black, Afriwith seven other students from Brooklyn, can-American or Caribbean-American Queens and Nassau and Sufdescendants of enslaved peofolk counties who have demple pursing higher education onstrated academic success or vocational training. and community service, and “Our goal is to continue are also descendants of Afriand to expand the program can-American slaves, were each year, to help reduce awarded $10,000 scholarships financial obstacles that have by the Episcopal Diocese of prevented descendants of Long Island. enslaved people from pursuThe students were awarding higher education,” said ed on June 19 during a “JunePenny Allen Grinage, the teenth Jubilee” celebration at chair of the committee, the Cathedral of the Incarnaaccording to a statement tion in Garden City. All of the released by the diocese. recipients are first- and sec“Investing in these dedicatond-year college students pured scholars who have a heart suing degrees in wide-rangfor their communities is a ing fields of study, including way of giving life to our computer science, law, media prayer and desire to become production, medicine and psyan anti-racist church,” said chology. Bishop Lawrence Provenzano Lawrence Harris was among the in the statement. “We are eight scholars selected from provenzano proud of their accomplishover 160 applicants. ments and look forward to Bishop The awards were the first their bright futures,” he scholarships issued through added. the Barbara C. Harris Scholars Program, created this year by the diocese’s recently formed Reparations Com— Robert Traverso

nvesting in these dedicated scholars… is a way of giving life to our prayer and desire to become an anti-racist church

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Pierre-Johnson, who heads the Elmont Cultural Center and works with a newly formed and unnamed discussion and activism group launched by Elmont Memorial High School students Aliana Bryan and Najwa Patterson, said that education is the

key to changing the experiences of Elmont students. Not more in-school education, but civic education. The youth of Elmont, Pierre-Johnson explained, is eager to initiate change — both on the issues affecting young people directly, as detailed in the ERASE Racism report, and on national issues — but students often lack an understanding of the local and national political systems that can implement these changes. “The politics and the systems we are

resentatives to attend school board meetings, and called for outreach from local political bodies to help educate students so they can better participate in the democratic process. “One thing they kept repeating to me is, ‘We don’t have a voice about us,’” PierreJohnson said students have told her in the past, emphasizing that they feel left out of the process that creates rules that govern them. Yet she said she was optimistic, having observed the determination for change that drives them. “One thing about these young people is they have a lot of energy,” she said, noting that the first meeting of the local activism and discussion group, which took up issues ranging from gun violence to abortion rights, lasted for three hours. “Where I want to meet once per month,” PierreJohnson added, “they want to meet once per week.” “They’re so hungry to do things in their community,” she said. But Gayle said that the students would not be able to counter the issues affecting them, as detailed in the ERASE Racism report, unless they have more support and transparency from school officials. “What are the rules to this game? How are we playing this game?” Gayle said parents of students of color in Elmont often ask in frustration, wanting better communication with school officials. “There needs to be more transparency about how things get done,” he added.

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Dutch BRoaDway School was named a 2020-2022 School of Excellence by the National Parent Teacher Association, a distinction granted to only nine schools on Long Island and 23 across New York state.

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needed in local schools. Pierre-Johnson said that students of color are more comfortable with Black educators. Mike Gayle, professor at St. Johns University whose two daughters attend schools in Elmont, agreed with that assessment. “More representation of AfricanAmericans on the school board,” Gayle said, is essential. And, he added, Board of Education trustees need to devote more time to identifying their constituents and learning what issues they feel go unaddressed. Pierre-Johnson said there is also a growing disconnect between teachers and parents, as well as between teachers and the community. “We need to bring back conversation between teachers and parents and students again,” she said, adding that remote learning has created distance between teachers and local families, which in turn has led to fewer connections between students and teachers. In addition, Pierre-Johnson said that low funding, a topic addressed in the report, is also often discussed by students who attend schools in Elmont.

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Calderone’s first book takes deep 9/11 dive His historical fiction comes in time for anniversary another as its anniversary approached. But unlike those other stories, Calderone focused on why so many firefighters were lost that day: inadequate — and in t took 10 years and 20 rejections, but some cases, non-functioning — radio comJoe Calderone never gave up. munications. And how fortunate, as he’s now That was something addressed heavily celebrating his first book, “Don’t Look Back.” It’s a wrk of historical fiction by the 9/11 Commission in the months following the attacks, citing unclear protoabout the worst day in American history: cols on how transmissions were to be The terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. acknowledged, and if some firefighters “It took many re-writes,” Calderone even received those messages at all. said. “I had to buy a whole new cabinet to “Sometimes the radios worked, and hold the rejections.” sometimes they didn’t,” Thomas Von Calderone spent years as a reporter for Essen, the then-FDNY fire commissioner, Newsday, but the Floral Park resident can now be found in the public relations office soon after the attacks. No one will ever know how many of at Mount Sinai South Nassau Hospital in those lives could have been saved if fireOceanside. fighters were able to communicate with But on that fateful day more than two each other, Calderone says. But he knows decades ago, Calderone was at the Daily with certainty there were some. News, covering the New York “I got into the city that Fire Department. What would night,” he said. But getting generally be stories about there wasn’t easy, since just fighting fires or responding to about every mode of transaccidents, on Sept. 11, Caldeportation had grinded to a rone found himself writing halt. something much different. Calderone jumped onto a Before that Tuesday ended, train to Long Island City, an unimaginable 343 firefightarriving at what came to be ers would be lost as two known as “the pile” the day hijacked commercial airlinafter the attacks. ers slammed into each of the “I made the fire departWorld Trade Center twin towment a part of my beat” after ers in downtown Manhattan, JoE CAldERoNE that, he said. “It was an eventually toppling them into incredible time. One day I clouds of dust and debris. In author would be interviewing the all, 2,977 people were killed mayor, and the next a homethere, along with 184 at the less man.” Pentagon in Washington, and 40 on a Calderone honed in on his book over hijacked commercial jetliner that crashed the next decade, while holding down his in a Pennsylvania field. public relations job at the hospital. “I covered the family organizations “It took many re-writes and drafts,” that were formed,” Calderone said. “I and endless rejections. spent time with them.” He would devote hours each night and “Don’t Look Back” focuses on the firefighters who rushed into the burning tow- nearly every weekend to complete his project. In the end, Calderone believes ers, their lives, and their sacrifice. Calderone didn’t make it to what would he’s been successful “in getting inside the heads of the firefighters.” eventually be called “ground zero” until “Don’t Look Back” tells of an officerthe day after, since those parts of Manhatin-training named Peter Murphy, a U.S. tan were completely closed on Sept. 11. Marine-turned-firefighter, who hops onto Over the years, he had developed many sources among firefighters, also getting to a fire truck headed toward the trade center. know their families. On the way, he sees smoke from one of “I felt what had happened to the firethe buildings. Although they were nerfighters and their families has never fully vous, Murphy and the rest of his unit been told,” said Calderone, who is now packs up 75 pounds of gear and rush slightly graying at 56, but still filled with inside the burning building, climbing up the thrill of writing. more than 20 flights of stairs before com“Congress’ 9/11 Commission did a ing upon a man in a wheelchair. They good job looking at the situation nationalknow they need to get him out, even ly and internationally.” though he weighs 200 pounds. But he pointed out the commission Murphy and his three comrades slowly also discussed in detail New York City’s work the man down the stairs. oft-failed emergency response due to poor Meanwhile, Murphy’s parents were sitradio transmissions. ting their Bronx home watching the tele“I took that chapter to bring that part vision news in horror, knowing their son of the story to life,” Calderone said. was there. His fictional characters in “Don’t Look Murphy eventually gets the wheelBack” are based on the people he met chair-bound man down to the 10th floor before, during, and after the destruction before the stairway gives way. of the towers. “All that was later found of Peter MurThe grim memories have never left phy was his crushed ‘probie’ helmet,” Calderone, so though so many books have Calderone ends this particular chapter in been written about that tragedy, Caldehis book. The young firefighter was rone felt it was necessary to write yet

By JAMES BERNSTEIN jbernstein@liherald.com

t took many rewrites. I had to buy a whole new cabinet to hold the rejections.

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FoRMER NEwSpApER MAN Joe Calderone has published his first book, ‘Don’t Look Back,’ taking a fictional view of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks on the eve of is 21st anniversary. JoE CAldERoNE, who is now in the public relations office at Mount Sinai South Nassau Hospital, worked for the Daily News on Sept. 11, 2001. His new novel, ‘Don’t Look Back,’ takes a historical fiction approach to that tragedy, focusing on firefighters. dreaming of marrying and buying a small house on Long Island. It’s just one story of several in “Don’t Look Back,” taking a fictional view of events that almost seemed too impossible to be real otherwise. “Don’t Look Back” is published by Post Hill Press in Franklin, Tennessee, and is

distributed by Simon & Schuster. It’s available on Amazon, and at Barnes & Noble. “I hope we approach the 21st anniversary with the sense that there are still lessons to be learned about safety,” Calderone said. “And I wanted to tell the stories of the families.”

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DR. ADhI ShARmA, president of Mount Sinai South Nassau, joined town and other hospital officials to explain how the antiviral drug Paxlovid helps fight a coronavirus infection.

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Vaxmobile becomes the new ‘Paxmobile’ New ‘test and treat’ option to prescribe antiviral drug By JAKE PELLEGRINO jpellegrino@liherald.com

he next phase of the Town of Hempstead Vaxmobile is here as it transitions into the Paxmobile. Named after the antiviral therapy Paxlovid used to treat coronavirus infections, the new Paxmobile was unveiled last week at the Oceanside Library by both town officials, and doctors from Mount Sinai South Nassau. Mount Sinai’s mobile vaccination unit was born in January 2021 with nearly $700,000 from the 2020 Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act — more commonly known as the CARES Act. The Vaxmobile started making its rounds the same time some of the first vaccines designed to protect people inside the Town of Hempstead from the Covid-19 pandemic started to become available, making regular at businesses, organizations and neighborhoods. More formerly known as Mount Sinai’s Covid-19 Vaccination Mobile Unit, the truck would travel regularly to community centers, public libraries, parks and other public venues on a rotating schedule to administer vaccines and test people for the virus in some of the town’s hardest-hit communities. Now, in addition to providing vaccines and tests, the vehicle will also provide Paxlovid, an oral antiviral that doctors say is most effective when administered

metal taste in the mouth, but that’s the within five days of Covid-19 symptoms first appearing. It received initial approv- worst people have reported. “For the most part, it has been very al from the U.S. Food and Drug Adminiseffective. With one or two exceptions, all tration last December, with pharmacists the patients I’ve treated have had great now cleared to prescribe it under certain results.” conditions as of last month. Clavin has had his own “Now we start the next experience with the drug, phase of the Vaxmobile’s after testing positive for the journey,” Town Supervisor coronavirus more than a Don Clavin said. month ago. “Now it has the ability to “I was very ill for a numget Paxlovid to people, either ber of days, and my doctor by prescription or right in prescribed Paxlovid to me,” the unit. We’re going to get Clavin said. “It helped me get this medication out to people the turnaround to feel better, in every community so we and that’s what’s going to don’t go backward in time, happen to patients in this where we’re masking and vehicle now.” staying six feet away, and we The Paxmobile will opercan’t even go to a store or see ate on the “test and treat” our siblings. model, what officials say is “This is the natural prothe first of its kind of Long gression of this vehicle.” Island. Paxlovid is recommended “If a patient gets tested for patients who are at least and they’re positive, we teenagers, and who are at screen them for the medicahigh risk for suffering from tion,” Sharma said. “We some of the most severe DON CLAvIN make sure that they’re not Covid-19 symptoms — espeHempstead taking any other medication cially pneumonia. town supervisor that would adversely interact “Paxlovid inhibits the with it, and then give them virus’ ability to replicate the right dose of the medication.” itself,” said Dr. Adhi Sharma, president And its treatment like Paxlovid that of Mount Sinai South Nassau. “All those will be a key factor in society finally leavcopies (are) what makes us sick. You do have to take two doses over five days, and ing the pandemic phase, and entering what is known as the endemic phase. there are some sides effects such as a

ow we start the next phase of the Vaxmobile’s journey. Now it has the ability to get Paxlovid to people, either by prescription, or right in the unit.

“Covid will unfortunately be like the flu and be something that we have to deal with on a regular basis, but we won’t see the number of deaths that we were seeing,” Sharma said. “We’re still in the pandemic right now, but it feels different. Vaccines have made hospitalizations drop, and now this is the next step.” There have been just under 70,000 deaths related to Covid-19 in New York since the start of the pandemic, according to published reports, with nearly 4,000 reported in Nassau County. Nationwide, more than 1 million people have died from Covid-related complications, although those numbers have significantly slowed since the initial rollout of vaccines in early 2021. Where to find the Paxmobile and when can be found online through both the Town of Hempstead and Mount Sinai. Visit HempsteadNY.gov or SouthNassau.org, as well as their social media channels on Twitter and Facebook. Tony Iovino, Oceanside Library’s assistant director, said the library has been critical in spreading the message about the Vaxmobile. That’s what led town officials to make its Paxmobile announcement there. “We were one of the first ones to reach out and say we want to have the truck here, and we publicized it,” Iovino said. “Whenever the truck is here, we share it on all our media channels and make sure our patrons are informed.”

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n Aug. 22, all 52 Nassau County public high school football programs will begin preparations for the upcoming season, scheduled to open Friday, Sept. 9, with a handful of games under the lights. Nassau returned to the usual eightgame regular season in 2021 after all scrimmages, two regular-season games, one round of playoffs and the Long Island championships were eliminated the previous season due to Covid-19. Massapequa (Conference I), Garden City (II), Plainedge (III) and North Shore (IV) won county titles and are preseason No. 1 seeds, making them favorites on paper to repeat. Any teams choosing to play a game scrimmage can do so once 10 practices are completed, Section VIII football coordinator Matt McLees said. Most scrimmages will take place Sept. 2 and Sept. 3. “It’s an individual school choice whether or not to game scrimmage,” he said. “Most teams still do.” Garden City, which has captured six straight Conference II titles, is also the reigning Rutgers Cup winner, and has won the trophy given to Nassau’s most outstanding team three times since 2016. The Trojans open at home versus Long Beach, the No. 6 seed. Massapequa is eying a three-peat in

10 Games To Watch Sept. 16: Sept. 17: Sept. 17: Sept. 23: Sept. 23: Oct. 1: Oct. 1: Oct. 8: Oct. 22: Oct. 22:

Farmingdale at Oceanside Plainedge at Carey MacArthur at Mepham Massapequa at Freeport North Shore at Seaford South Side at Long Beach Malverne at Clarke Massapequa at Oceanside Plainedge at Wantagh Freeport at Baldwin

Conference I, and opens at home against No. 9 Baldwin, which returns to the top conference after spending 2021 in Conference II for the first time in team history. Longtime Conference II contender Carey moves to III and opens against Manhasset at home. The Seahawks host Plainedge, which has won three of the past four county titles, in Week 2. North Shore, coming off its first-ever Long Island championship, opens its title defense at home against Locust Valley.

Eight teams switch conferences

Including Baldwin and Carey, eight teams have switched conferences for the

upcoming season. Kennedy, Mineola, South Side and Valley Stream South all bounced away from Conference III. Kennedy and South Side are back in familiar territory in II, with Mineola and Valley Stream South going to IV. Valley Stream Central moved from II to I, and Glen Cove from II to III. In addition, a numbers game forced Friends Academy’s program to join forces with Roslyn.

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Notable coaching changes

For the first time since 2006, someone other than Stephen LoCicero is leading Lynbrook as its head coach. Former assistant Dave Yaker takes over the helm of the Owls and will make his debut in the Conference III opener at home versus Glen Cove. No stranger to the East Meadow sideline, Vin Mascia returns to lead the Jets this season for the first time since the 2016 campaign. They open at Plainview. Former Sewanhaka assistant Nick Rawls takes over at Calhoun. The Colts are seeded eighth in Conference II and open at MacArthur. Former Mepham assistant Matt Moody is the Pirates’ new head coach and makes his debut at Elmont. Former Valley Stream North head coach Tom Schiavo is the new head coach at Valley Stream Central. The Eagles open at Farmingdale. Former Lawrence defensive coordinator Pat Palleschi has been elevated to head coach and debuts against Malverne.

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Community opposes past projects

This is not the first time Franklin Square community members have fought against controversial construction projects. In 2019, Hussain attempted to build another three-story storage unit near the corner of Hempstead Turnpike and Franklin Avenue, which community members believed would eventually place the Franklin Theatre in jeopardy of being demolished. The zoning board voted against that project after strong opposition from Community League of Garden City South President Marge Kelly, as well as then soon-to-be Franklin Square Civic Association President Katherine Tarascio. During the same year, Franklin Square residents successfully opposed the construction of a 7-Eleven to replace Tulip

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the ProPoSed Storage unit would be built south of Valley Caterers, which was opened in Franklin Square 65 years ago. Caterers, a move that many residents believed would have devalued homes in Franklin Square and increased traffic. Franklin Square Chamber of Commerce President Lisa DelliPizzi, who is also a real estate agent, said that she believes the storage unit, if approved, would devalue homes in Franklin Square.

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Culmone said he fears the construction of the storage facility would set a precedent that could damage Franklin Square in the long term. “Once you start doing that, it opens a can of worms,” Culmone said, adding

that he believes approval of the storage unit would lead to more self-storage businesses appearing nearby. “It’s a snowball effect.” Culmone called on the Board of Zoning Appeals to reject the storage unit and prospective future bids for similar structures in Franklin Square. “Our community is a residential, retail community, and that’s how we want it to stay,” Culmone said. “This would change the look and feel of Franklin Square.” The co-owners of Valley Caterers, located at 600 Franklin Ave., originally opposed the unit and said its construction would irreparably damage their business. DelliPizzi said some residents are writing to their elected officials and are even boycotting Valley Caterers, who hired Nassau County Legislator Laura Schaefer to represent the business. DelliPizzi said she encourages residents to continue shopping at the store, despite her opposition to the storage unit. “I’m not happy that this neighborhood had to go through this, we were very clear what we wanted,” DelliPizzi said. But the chamber president still expressed hope that the community could defeat the proposed storage facility. “This neighborhood pulls together,” DelliPizzi said, noting that some doubted whether community members could successfully keep 7-Eleven from taking over Tulip Caterers.

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storage unit. Of the 708 people who responded to the survey, 683, or 97 percent, are opposed, 10, or 1 percent, are in favor and 15, or 2 percent, are undecided, according to the civic association. In addition, the Community League of Garden City South has collected 797 signatures of community members opposed to the proposed facility. As of Monday, the Board of Zoning Appeals had not rendered a decision on the project. Community members who attended the July 13 hearing will be mailed the decision, the board said.

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S U M M E R T I M E By Karen Bloom kbloom@liherald.com hether firing up the grill for a pool party, barbecue or even just a weeknight meal, one thing’s for sure: summertime means grilling season. Grilling takes many forms and flavors from casual favorites like burgers and hot dogs, to flamekissed veggies, and the artistry of a steak done to perfection. However, the possibilities don’t end there. By mixing and matching traditional grilled classics with options that have a variety of textures and flavors, you can shake up your at-home menu, and add new favorites to your routine this season. It’s easy to go from casual to elegant in a snap. The tried-and-true always has a place, but shake things up a bit — add some finesse to your menu with other ideas, by re-imagining favorites off the grill.

powder, and whisk until uniform. Cover and refrigerate. To make marinade, in small bowl, combine vinegar with remaining 2 tablespoons mustard. Stir until uniform. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Place chicken and marinade in large sealable plastic bag. Remove as much air as possible and seal. Gently knead marinade into chicken through bag. Refrigerate for 1 hour. Meanwhile, if using wooden skewers, soak 4 in water for 20 minutes to prevent burning. Alternately thread marinated chicken and onion chunks onto 4 skewers. Bring grill to medium-high heat. Brush both sides of kebabs with sauce. Grill kebabs for 5 minutes with grill cover down. Flip kebabs and grill for 6 to 8 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through. Enjoy.

Peel pineapple; cut into wedges. In re-sealable plastic bag, combine brown sugar, lime juice and honey. Add pineapple wedges, seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate 1 hour. To make dip: In small bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Beat in yogurt, honey, brown sugar, lime juice and lime zest. Cover and refrigerate. Heat grill to medium heat. Remove pineapple wedges from plastic bag; discard marinade. Grill pineapple wedges, covered, 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown. Serve with dip.

Grilling adds an extra special flavor to corn on the cob. Try it with a lemon chive butter topping.

Grilled Lemon Chive Corn

Kabobs add sizzle to the season. With their easy preparation and quick cooking time, kabobs are a simple way to enjoy many of your favorite fresh flavors.

Spicy Mustard Chicken Kebabs • 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard • 2 tablespoons olive oil • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder • 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar • 1 pound raw boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes • 1/4 teaspoon each of salt and black pepper • 1 medium red onion, cut into 1-inch chunks To make sauce, place 3 tablespoons mustard in medium bowl. Add oil and garlic

Enhance the flavor of fruits and veggies at your barbecue. Try a another way to eat pineapple by grilling it and pairing with a lime dip for a tasty summer treat.

Grilled Pineapple with Lime Dip • 1 pineapple • 1/4 cup brown sugar • 2 tablespoons lime juice • 3 tablespoons honey Lime Dip: • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened • 1/2 cup plain yogurt • 3 tablespoons honey • 2 tablespoons brown sugar • 2 tablespoons lime juice • 2 teaspoons lime zest

• 4 ears fresh sweet corn, in husks • 2 tablespoons butter, melted • 1 tablespoon chopped chives • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice Pull back husks from each ear of corn, leaving husks attached to base. Remove corn silk. Fold husks back around corn; tie at end of each ear with string or strip of outside corn leaves. Soak in cold water 30 minutes. Drain. Place corn on grill, uncovered, 20 to 30 minutes or until tender, turning often. Meanwhile combine butter, chives and lemon juice. Serve corn with lemon-chive butter.

The always-delightful Planting Fields Arboretum is an ideal setting in which to enjoy a summer concert. For visitors’ listening pleasure, the lush site hosts a string quartet, featuring music by living female composers breaking the boundaries of classical music. The program was inspired by Planting Fields’ exhibition “Fashioning Desire: The Art of Gerda Wegener,” on view earlier this year. Friday, Aug. 5, 7 p.m. Tickets are $35; $30 members. Planting Fields Arboretum, 1395 Planting Fields Road, Oyster Bay. For tickets or information, visit PlantingFields.org/happenings/ breaking-boundaries/ or call the Planting Fields Arboretum at (516) 922-9210.

Salute to Veterans Spectacular The Allmost Brothers Band headlines the annual concert event, saluting veterans. The progressive tribute act honors the tradition of the legendary Allman Brothers Band, working within the framework of the incredible and vast song book of the ABB. The Allmost Brothers inject something new, fresh and exciting into the material at every performance. It’s all about high-level musicianship, authentic improvisational interplay, dedication to the highoctane performance, and power that established the original ABB back in 1969. The program begins with ceremony honoring veterans. The American Bombshells also perform. Saturday, Aug. 6, 6:30 p.m. Free admission. Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, Eisenhower Park, East Meadow. For information, visit NassauCountyNY.gov.

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Comedy revue Laugh on at this five-person comic showcase that pays tribute to and reinvents classic jokes of the past and present, now through Aug. 14, at the Jeanne Rimsky Theatre. Think you’ve heard them all before? Not this way. If you’ve ever had a mother, visited a doctor, or walked into a bar with a priest, a rabbi and a frog, these comic actors will give you a second opinion, and ask you where you got that. The fun is at Landmark on Main Street, Jeanne Rimsky Theater, 232 Main St., Port Washington. Visit LandmarkOnMainStreet.org. for tickets and information or call (855) 448-7469.

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Rockin’ to the doo-wop

Those classic doo-wop sounds live on. Johnny Farina, Stan Ziska’s Del Satins, with The Chiclettes and Bobby Wilson, will have everyone singing along to some classic tunes, Friday, Aug. 5, at 8 p.m., at Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, Eisenhower Park, East Meadow. Journey back to rock ‘n roll’s early days with songs that never go out of style, led by Johnny Farina, whose “Sleep Walk” added a new sound to rock ‘n roll when it hit the airwaves in 1959. And Stan Ziska is still grooving along with his hit “Teardrops Follow Me.” With those lovely ladies of song, The Chiclettes, and the dynamic Wilson, it’s an unforgettable evening of great hits. As always, bring seating. For information, visit NassauCcountyNY.gov/parks.

Join the Retirement Village People for a performance of song parodies of favorite rock, pop and show tunes from the 1960s and 1970s, Friday, Aug. 5, 12:30 p.m., in the Elmont Public Library Theater, 700 Hempstead Tpke. This event is free with first-come seating, For more information, call (516) 354-5280.

Tribute to the Duprees Community members can The Town of Hempstead hosts a free neighborhood concert, “Sky’s The Limit,” a tribute to the Duprees. Thursday, Aug. 4, 8 p.m., at Rath Park, 849 Fenworth Blvd., Franklin Square. For more information, contact the library at (516) 488-3444.

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Playground presents… Dramatic Play Young kids, ages 3 and up, will enjoy an interactive theaterinspired workshop, Monday, Aug. 8, 1 p.m. at Long Island Children’s Museum. Kids will act out an original story and help choose how it unfolds. Music, props, and sound effects create a theatrical world where participants are immersed in the story. Children are encouraged to express themselves as they create characters, explore different worlds, stretch their imaginations and build selfconfidence. Themes change weekly. Costumes are welcome and encouraged. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. (516) 2245800 or LICM.org.

Sons and Daughters of Italy Dinner Dance Join members of Lodge #2245 of the Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America, consisting of predominantly Elmont and Franklin Square residents, for a 51st anniversary dinner dance, Sunday Sept. 15, 12:3O-5:30 p.m. It’s held at Verdi’s of Westbury, 680 Old Country Rd., Westbury. For more information, contact Andrew Monteleone, lodge president, via email at monteleoneandrew@gmail. com.

Franklin Square & Munson Fire Department Engine Co. 1 hosts its second annual casino night, Saturday, Aug. 20, 6:3011 p.m., at the Veterans of Foreign Wars hall, 68 Lincoln Rd., Franklin Square.For more information, visit FSMFD.org.

Explore Jurassic Park If you’re a teen who read “Jurassic Park” as your summer reading book, or even if you haven’t, the Franklin Square Public Library shows the film “Jurassic Park” with popcorn and water, Sunday, Aug. 8, 5 p.m. This event is for teens in grades seven through 12, held in the library’s meeting room, 19 Lincoln Rd. For more information, contact the library at (516) 488-3444.

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Toyuskanash: Bridges exhibit Kids can make, view and talk about art all summer long, through Sunday, Sept. 4, with four Indigenous artists at Long Island Children’s Museum. Toyuskanash, the Algonquin word for bridges, brings together artists from the Shinnecock Nation to explore their traditional and contemporary culture and how they bridge gaps in history and knowledge with surrounding communities. The exhibit highlights the artwork of fine art photographer Jeremy Dennis, painter and tradition bearer Denise Silva-Dennis, beadwork appliqué and ribbon work artist Tohanash Tarrant and painter David Bunn Martine. Each artist’s creative process is featured during twoweek residencies; including eight artist-led workshops during each residency and daily activities for visitors led by museum staff that draw inspiration from their artwork, process and media. Visit the museum on Museum Row, Garden City. For more information, call (516) 2245800 or go to LICM.org.

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Ostrove new CFO at King Kullen

Elizabeth Ostrove has been promoted to chief financial officer of King Kullen Grocery Co. In her 36-year career with the supermarket chain, Ostrove has held a number of senior positions, most recently as vice president and controller in the finance department. Ostrove is a 1989 graduate of Dowling College in Manhattan, earning her bachelor’s in business administration. She picked up her MBA in corpo- Elizabeth Ostrove rate financing from St. Joseph’s College in Brooklyn. She’s also an instructor at New York Institute of Technology, and earned her certified payroll professional designation from the American Payroll Association. Headquartered in Hauppauge, King Kullen operates 29 supermarkets in Nassau and Suffolk counties, including Bellmore, Hewlett, Rockville Centre, Oceanside, Valley Stream and Wantagh.

Gas prices continue to drop

Buying a gallon of gas on Long Island may be a dollar more expensive now than it was a year ago, but prices continue to fall from their peak above $5 at the beginning of June. The average cost for a gallon of regular gas on the island last week was $4.31, according to AAA. That was down nearly 60 cents from a month ago, but a long way off of 2021’s cost of just $3.20. Diesel fuel is down a dollar from its high of $6.65 on May 20, averaging at $5.61 last week. A gallon of diesel was above $6.25 just a month ago. Overall, a gallon of regular gas in New York is averaging $4.56, compared to $5.03 at the end of June. Diesel is at $5.78. But higher demand could slow how much prices drop in the coming weeks, AAA said, as demand for gasoline jumped nearly 9 percent as July came to a close.

Glen Cove earns four-star rating

Seven Northwell Health hospitals — including Glen Cove Hospital — have received four-star or better ratings from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, as part of its 2022 Five-Star Quality Rating System. Glen Cove earned four stars in the ratings system, designed to help health care facilities by measuring quality in terms of mortality, safety of care and readmissions, patient experience and process. Huntington Hospital is one of just two hospitals on Long Island receiving five stars, while Lenox Hill Hospital in Manhattan, Mather Hospital in Port Jefferson, North Shore University Hospital in

Manhasset, Northern Westchester Hospital in Mount Kisco, and Peconic Bay Medical Center in Riverhead all received four stars. “I see the amazing effort by Northwell Health team members every time I step inside one of our hospitals,” said Michael Dowling, Northwell’s president and chief executive, in a release. “The mission is a good one — raising the health of the communities that we serve — and I’m proud of the work that we continually put in.” Data for the report was collected between January 2017 and September 2020, but excludes the first six months of 2020 at the height of the pandemic.

Oceanside shopping center sold

Carco Builders has picked up a 14,700-square-foot shopping center in Oceanside for $11 million. Basser Kaufman sold the property at 2860 Long Beach Road near Lincoln Avenue after investing $3 million in building renovations, according to Stephen Preuss of Ripco Real Estate, which handled the sale. Carco has no immediate plans for the property except to continue leasing out space to two existing tenants — Ophthalmology Consultants of Long Island and ProHealth Dental.

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PSEG wants to avoid shut-offs

With what is hoped to be the worst of the coronavirus pandemic behind everyone, utilities across the state have returned to interrupting service for nonpayment. That includes PSEG Long Island, which resumed shutoffs last month. However, the utility says it’s working with low- and moderate-income customers to help with bills when possible. Some of those services could include deferred payment agreements and lowincome electric rates. Customers with unpaid balances can call PSEG Long Island at (800) 490-0025.

Google Cloud lends hand to Northwell

Northwell Health has joined forces with Google Cloud in a partnership both companies say will improve patient care, clinician experiences, and to help the health and hospital network operate more efficiently. The new alliance will be paramount in Northwell’s effort to transform digital and connected experiences with the cloud and artificial intelligence. It’s expected to help increase the efficiency of care through digital scheduling, automating payer interactions, and providing intelligent summarizations of medical information. Northwell also is expected to use Google Cloud’s AI and machine learning capabilities to help predict what it needs for capacity planning and scheduling, as well as identifying risk indicators to help with early interventions.

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT NASSAU COUNTY U.S. BANK TRUST, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR LSF9 MASTER PARTICIPATION TRUST, Plaintiff against PETER SYLVESTER, 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 May 18, 2022, 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 18, 2022 at 2:30 PM. Premises known as 152 Emily Avenue, Elmont, NY 11003. Sec 32 Block 688 Lot 24. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in the Village of Elmont, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $544,794.60 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 614211/2017. For sale information, please visit www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832. 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.” Karen C. Grant, Esq., Referee NY-73000071-15-2 132762

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT NASSAU COUNTY U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR THE RMAC TRUST, SERIES 2016-CTT, Plaintiff against EARL CAMPBELL, ET AL, et al Defendant(s) Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Knuckles, Komosinski & Manfro, LLP, 565 Taxter Road, Suite 590, Elmsford, NY 10523. Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered December 18, 2018, 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 16, 2022 at 2:30 PM. Premises known as 1350 O Street, Elmont, NY 11003. Sec 32 Block 595 Lot 20, 21, 22, 23 and 24. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being at Elmont in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $337,612.28 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 002345/2016. Cash will not be accepted at the sale. The foreclosure sale will be conducted in accordance with 10th Judicial District’s Covid-19 Policies and foreclosure auction rules. The Referee shall enforce any rules in place regarding facial coverings and social distancing. 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.” Anthony DeCarolis, Esq., Referee 2267-002004 132765

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC, Plaintiff, vs. RICHARD CLARKE A/K/A RICHARD A. CLARKE, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on November 16, 2017, 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 16, 2022 at 3:00 p.m., premises known as 212 Norfeld Boulevard, 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 644 and Lot 81. Approximate amount of judgment is $550,094.36 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #003007/2013. 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. Keith Corbett, Esq., Referee Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Firm File No. 192716 132751

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LEGAL NOTICE REFEREE’S NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON F/K/A THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE C E RT I F I C AT E H O L D E R S CWABS INC., ASSETBACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-BC3, Plaintiff - against - COLIN WINTERS A/K/A COLIN PETERS, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on April 25, 2019. I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. 11501 “Rain or Shine” on the 15th day of August, 2022 at 2:00 PM. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being at Elmont, in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York. Premises known as 245 Stone Street, Elmont, (Town of Hempstead) New York 11003. (Section: 32, Block: 461, Lot: 41) Approximate amount of lien $979,111.91 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed judgment and terms of sale. Index No. 3507/08. Anthony C. Ciaccio, Esq., Referee. Davidson Fink LLP Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 400 Meridian Centre Blvd, Ste 200 Rochester, NY 14618 Tel. 585/760-8218 Dated: June 20, 2022

During the COVID-19 health emergency, bidders are required to comply with all governmental health requirements in effect at the time of 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. 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. 132719

LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., Plaintiff, v. AGUILAR MILLA, LUIS MILLA, ET AL, Defendant. NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT In pursuance of a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the office of the County Clerk of Nassau County on April 20, 2018, I, Jennifer B. Ettenger, Esq. the Referee named in said Judgment, will sell in one parcel at public auction on August 23, 2022 at The North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 at 2:30 PM, County of Nassau, State of New York, the premises described as follows: 23 Gordon Road Valley Stream, NY 11581 SBL No.: 39-52-16 ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND situate in the Incorporated Village of Valley Stream, County of Nassau, State of New York. The premises are sold subject to the provisions of the filed judgment, Index No. 010748/2013 in the amount of $554,812.05 plus interest and costs. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the Court System’s COVID-19 mitigation protocols and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. Foreclosure Auctions will be held Rain or Shine. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the Court Appointed Referee will cancel the foreclosure auction. Richard S. Mullen Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP Plaintiff’s Attorney 500 Bausch & Lomb Place Rochester, NY 14604 Tel.: 855-227-5072 132902

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS LEGAL TITLE TRUSTEE FOR TRUMAN 2016 SC6 TITLE TRUST, Plaintiff, vs. GHISLAINE AUGUSTIN, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on July 10, 2019, 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 24, 2022 at 2:30 p.m., premises known as 110 Terrace Avenue, Elmont, NY 11003. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 32, Block 451 and Lots 28 & 29. Approximate amount of judgment is $458,198.13 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #602578/2018. This foreclosure sale will be held on the north side steps of the Courthouse, rain or shine. COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed at the foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the Court Appointed Referee will cancel the sale. John G. Kennedy, Esq., Referee Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Firm File No. 170782 132910 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT. NASSAU COUNTY. L&L ASSOCIATES HOLDING CORP., Pltf. vs. DEIRDRE DAWSON, et al, Defts. Index #610444/2021. Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale dated April 12, 2022 and order to substitute the newspaper entered July 16, 2022, I will sell at public auction on the north side steps of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on August 23, 2022 at 2:30 p.m. prem. k/a District 2, Section 34, Block 437, Lot(s) 57-58, 337. Sold subject to terms and conditions of filed judgment and terms of sale. Foreclosure auction will be held “rain or shine.” If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the court appointed referee will cancel the sale and the right of the United States of America to redeem within 120 days from the

date of sale as provided by law. CHRISTINA DEVIKA JONATHAN, Referee. LEVY & LEVY, Attys. for Pltf., 12 Tulip Dr., Great Neck, NY. #99490 132900 LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, V. ANGELA T. ATKINS, ET AL. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated January 28, 2020, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION is the Plaintiff and ANGELA T. ATKINS, 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 August 31, 2022 at 2:30PM, premises known as 1640 EMPIRE ST, ELMONT, NY 11003: Section 32, Block 601, Lot 61, 62, 262: 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 # 007639/2008. Lawrence Saul Farbman, 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 ACORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES. 133032

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LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Publication Notice is hereby given that a license, number PENDING for liquor has been applied for by the undersigned to sell liquor at retail in a restaurant under the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law at 784 Elmont Road, Elmont, NY 11003 for on premise consumption. Name of Applicant: Francine Barbee Trade Name (DBA): Barbee’s Restaurant & Lounge Inc. 133183

LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU ___________________ BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR MORTGAGE ASSETS MANAGEMENT SERIES I TRUST, Plaintiff, VS. BARBARA STAPLETON, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF CAROLE GREGORY A/K/A CAROLYN L. GREGORY; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DISTRIBUTEES OF THE ESTATE OF CAROLE GREGORY A/K/A CAROLYN L. GREGORY, any and all persons unknown to plaintiff, claiming, or who may claim to have an interest in, or general or specific lien upon the real property described in this action; such unknown persons being herein generally described and intended to be included in the following designation, namely: the wife, widow, husband, widower, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors, and assignees of such deceased, any and all persons deriving interest in or lien upon, or title to said real property by, through or under them, or either of them, and their respective wives, widows, husbands, widowers, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors and assigns, all of whom and whose names, except as stated, are unknown to plaintiff; SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, “JOHN DOE #1” through “JOHN DOE #12,” the last twelve names being fictitious and unknown to plaintiff, the persons or parties intended being the tenants, occupants, persons or corporations, if any, having or claiming an interest in or lien upon the premises, described in the complaint, Defendant(s) ___________________ INDEX NO. 616220/2019 Plaintiff designates NASSAU as the place of trial situs of the real property SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS Mortgaged Premises: 22 CLINTON STREET ELMONT, NY 11003 District: Section: 33 Block: 364 Lot: 115 To the above named Defendants YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your answer, or, if

the complaint is not served with this summons, to serve a notice of appearance on the Plaintiffs Attorney within 20 days after the service of this summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within 30 days after the service is complete if this summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York) in the event the United States of America is made a party defendant, the time to answer for the said United States of America shall not expire until (60) days after service of the Summons; and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the complaint. NOTICE OF NATURE OF ACTION AND RELIEF SOUGHT THE OBJECT of the above caption action is to foreclose a Mortgage to secure the sum of $544,185.00 and interest, recorded on May 3, 2007, at Liber M 31848 Page 154, of the Public Records of NASSAU County, New York, covering premises known as 22 CLINTON STREET ELMONT, NY 11003. The relief sought in the within action is a final judgment directing the sale of the premises described above to satisfy the debt secured by the Mortgage described above. NASSAU County is designated as the place of trial because the real property affected by this action is located in said county. NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to the mortgage company will not stop the foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. Dated: July 1, 2022 ROBERTSON, ANSCHUTZ, SCHNEID, CRANE & PARTNERS, PLLC Attorney for Plaintiff Eric Sheidlower, ESQ. 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310 Westbury, NY 11590 516-280-7675 132735

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Richner Communications - a rapidly growing multimedia company and publishers of the Herald newspaper group has several administrative job openings: Receptionist (F/T), Accounts Receivable/Billing Collections Clerk Multi-Media Coordinator (Hours Flexible) Qualified candidates are fast learners with good organizational and people skills - entry level ok. Role requires working knowledge of Microsoft Office and ability to learn custom software programs. If you would like to join a communitydriven, fast-paced environment, please send your resume to: careers@liherald.com.

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The award-winning Herald Community Newspapers group, covering Nassau County's North and South Shores with hard-hitting news stories and gracefully written features, seeks a motivated, energetic and creative editor/reporter to join our dynamic (and awesome) team! This education and general assignment reporting position offers a unique experience to learn from some of the best in the business. Historically, reporters who have launched their careers with us have gone on to The New York Times, Newsweek, Newsday, the New York Daily News, New York Post, CNN, BBC, NBC News and The Daily Mail, among many others. We look for excellent writers who are eager to learn, enhance their skills, and become well-established and respected journalists in our industry. To apply: Send a brief summary in the form of a cover letter describing your career goals and what strengths you can bring to our newsroom, along with a resume and three writing samples to mhinman@riverdalepress.com

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HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR Richner Communications is looking for a hands-on Human Resources professional to oversee all HR functions on a strategic and tactical level. Exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and expanding Garden City, Long Island media company. This position has a flexible schedule, part-time job share would be considered. Responsibilities: Talent acquisition: Source, screen, and interview potential candidates and manage new employee onboarding Benefits administration: Liaise with brokers, providers and facilitate enrollment and updating of coverage. Manage annual open enrollment and employee benefits review. Administration of 401(k) plan. Employee relations: Provide day- today support and problem resolution in regards to employee concerns, questions and policy issues. Performance management: Coach, counsel and recommend disciplinary actions Compliance: Maintain indepth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risk and ensuring regulatory compliance Payroll: Process biweekly payroll through payroll vendor for population of 150 employees Requirements: Bachelor's degree, preferably in business or HR, or equivalent experience Minimum 5 years HR generalist experience Knowledge of Federal, State & Local regulations governing employment Experience with payroll processing Self-motivated, ability to prioritize and work well under pressure Customer-focused attitude, with high level of professionalism and discretion Excellent oral and written communication and quantitative skills Proficiency with Microsoft Office Qualified candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to: careers@liherald.com.

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PRESS-ROOM/WAREHOUSE HELP Long Island Herald has IMMEDIATE openings for a FULL-TIME Pressroom/warehouse helper in Garden City. We are a busy print shop looking for a motivated and reliable individuals to assist in various duties in the shop. Forklift experience is a plus and heavy lifting is required. Hours vary, so flexibility is key. Email resumes or contact info to careers@liherald.com

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iven the all-but-declared new cold war between the United States and Russia, it may have seemed unsurprising that Russian President Vladimir Putin’s government would announce plans to pull out of its decades-long partnership with the International Space Station, the orbiting laboratory that allows us here on Earth to conduct research in microgravity, biology, physics and other scientific fields. But it is surprising, and troubling, not only for the space station’s future, but for JAMEs international relaas well. BERnsTEin tions Russia is the United State’s major partner on the space station. What is known as the Russian Orbital Segment was built in Russia and is operated by Russian crew members. It handles such key space station components as guidance, navigation and control. Russian, American and other international partners — the European Space Agency, Canada and Japan — have frequently had astronauts aboard the station since it went into low-Earth orbit over 20 years ago.

It was a big deal when, in the early 1980s, the Russians agreed to stop their struggling efforts to build a space station on their own and instead to cooperate with the international community, led by the U.S. The agreement was accompanied by much fanfare, with then Vice President Al Gore leading an American delegation that met with top Russian space and government officials. Space is a hostile environment to humans, so the space station had to be constructed in huge parts, lifted into orbit by mighty rockets and assembled by the international partners in a series of exhausting space walks. Human habitation of the ISS began in late 2000, aboard the Russian spacecraft Soyuz TM-31, which had launched that October from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. Can you imagine anything like that happening today? Although the Russians have been fully cooperative over the decades, they have from time to time talked openly of building their own space station and going their own way. NASA officials have generally paid little attention, ascribing it to Russia’s almost constant need to remain competitive with the U.S. But late last month, the Russians began

talking once again about their own station. Roscosmos, the Russian space agency, published a long interview with a top Russian space official saying that the agency wants to build, and launch by 2028, its own space station. But on the same day the interview was published, Russia also announced that its crew members on the existing station were working on a cardiac research program designed to help doctors treat heart disease. Publicly, NASA officials are shrugging off Russia’s latest claims, and said the U.S. would continue to act as if nothing had been said about a new station. The work of disconnecting the Russian parts of the existing station would be monumental, and take years. And, NASA officials point out, given Russia’s unprovoked attack on Ukraine and the international economic sanctions against the country, it is unknown how Russia could afford to build its own station, which has cost the international partners many billions of dollars. But NASA and U.S. government officials now have to deal with Putin, who has done more to tear down U.S-Russia relations than any leader since Nikita Khrushchev snuck missiles into Cuba in the early 1960s. NASA and our government also

ecently they have begun talking again about building one of their own.

know that the space station cannot last forever, and that at some point a new one will be needed as a stopping-off point on our way to Mars and maybe elsewhere in our galaxy. As a result, there is more of a sense of concern this time about Russia and its future space intentions. Will the Russians fly away? That concern has been voiced in recent weeks. “We are exploring options to mitigate the potential impacts on the ISS beyond 2024 if Russia does withdraw,” White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said at a news conference. “For our part, we remain committed to working with ISS partners to ensure the safe operation of the ISS and the astronauts aboard.” The space station would likely continue to do its job without the Russians if they really do withdraw. But beyond the important objectives of space exploration, Russia’s departure would signal something else, and maybe something worse: a further splintering of what was hoped, at one time, to be a new start with the county after the collapse of communism. The U.S., and many in Russia and elsewhere, looked forward to an era of cooperation, scientific and educational advancement, and peace. Those hopes are fading day by day. James Bernstein is the editor of the Long Beach Herald. Comments? JBernstein@ liherald.com.

Family time on Maine’s rocky seacoast

hings began to go sideways when the rain began, and we broke out the Monopoly set. I try to keep it real when I columnize, and this week I am saying that not every family vacation is perfect every day of the stay. “There are no perfect parents and there are no perfect children, but there are plenty of perfect moments along the way.” — Dave Willis Four weeks ago, we headed to Maine for a long stay, beginning in Kennebunkport, RAnDi then to the PortKREiss land area and then to Bar Harbor. We rented cabins from the usual popular websites, and we were off. We invited our adult kids to come for any part of the time, with the ulterior motive of getting to see the grandkids, ages 19, 17, 15 and 13. Everyone showed up for the same week in Portland. Two adults were almost definitely just over Covid. My grandson came down with a stomach virus the second night, and that triggered a global reaction in our germphobic family. We don’t live near our grandchildren,

so our visits are supercharged with expectations of wonderfulness. The kids met and exceeded our expectations with their kindness and enthusiasm and general good nature. We experienced more issues with our adult kids, who somehow don’t think we should tell them what to do anymore. How can that be right? There was much angst and drama over phones. Your teenagers’ iPhones are now part of vacation planning. Decide when they can use them and when they must be put away. It is the biggest issue of family time.

when they played Monopoly when she was 4 years old. It’s tough going broke when you’re 4 and the landlord is your dad. I hadn’t played in decades, and didn’t realize how soul-suckingly endless the game is. And how capitalistic. And white. And meanspirited. The teenage grandkids suggested a Covid version, with a “Go Directly to the Hospital” card and a “Get a Dose of Paxlovid” card and a place on the game board for a homeless shelter. They have very dark senses of humor, but I think they come by their cynical side honestly, having lived through a pandemic. The differences among the generations seemed sharper this time around. I asked if we should watch the new HBO miniseries about Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward. They asked if he was “the dude” on the salad dressing bottle. We had our splendid moments and we had our mini-combustions.

rock, but not necessarily in sync. When I watched the charming, life-affirming story “The Durrells in Corfu,” on HBO, I worried. In the 1930s, Mrs. Durrell hauled her kids off to an island in Greece and gracefully negotiated their teenage outrages, missteps, unwanted pregnancies, and run-ins with the law. What about the mosquitoes? They had no screens! Where did they get money and food? In our family dynamic, I teach. I’ve always been a teacher, and I find teachable moments all day in every situation. My grandkids humor me. I want these teenagers to get through this rocky time, solid and whole. I want them to refuse the temptations of easy ways out and easy escapes and easy workarounds when the moment demands focus and dedication and a strong moral compass. I took the opportunity of Maine’s dark night sky to talk to the kids about the Webb telescope, and we looked at the first photos online — the space shots seen around the world. We stood outside our cabin in Cape Elizabeth, under the great black velvet dome, and I wished upon the stars for each of them.

“Your children will become what you are; so be what you want them to be.” — David Bly

“Don’t tell me the sky’s the limit when there are footsteps on the moon.” — Paul Brandt

When I read books about highly adaptive, cooperative, non-neurotic families, I can’t completely identify. In this family, we

he grankids exceeded our expectations with their kindness and good nature.

“You are the bows from which your children as living arrows are sent forth.” — Khalil Gibran We were blessed with good weather and nearby fish markets and fresh produce and a grill in the yard. The kids swam in the freezing ocean until a good Samaritan on a surfboard waved everyone out of the surf, miming with his hands that a shark was cruising nearby. Global warming is pushing the sharks closer to shore. We had one day of serious rain, so we broke out the Monopoly set that came with the house. One of my kids immediately banned her dad from playing because she said he had made her cry

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letters Count me out of this Democratic fundraiser To the Editor: Did you receive an invitation to Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s latest campaign fundraiser? It will be held in East Hampton on Sept. 4, on behalf of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee. Tickets start at $5,000 for a “friend,” and are $10,000 for a “sponsor,” $25,000 for a “host” or $36,500 to join the “Speaker’s Cabinet.” Paying $36,500 admits you to a private reception with Pelosi before lunch. Her husband might offer some insider information for future stock investments. They might tell you how you can build your net worth up to $100 million like they have. Like most ordinary Long Islanders, I can’t afford the price of admission. I am willing to park limousines, bus tables, mix drinks or check coats in exchange for getting in. Perhaps

tion is nothing new, of course. But the cutoff is generally in February. That changed when courts got involved in the censusfueled redistricting process that ultimately split the primaries to June and August. This could allow for some savvy voters to play spoiler in other political parties. Like in the State Senate’s 7th District, which covers a number of North Shore communities, including Glen Cove and Sea Cliff. Generally, Republicans wouldn’t even need to come out for this race, because there’s just one candidate, the Republican Jack Martins. However, Republicans looking to have a voice in whom Martins faces in November could change their party affiliation to Democratic up until Aug. 23, and cast votes for Jeremy Joseph. If Joseph gets enough votes, he could topple incumbent Democratic State Sen. Anna Kaplan, who’s expected to win reelection otherwise. That strategy could also extend to the congressional races, like in the South Shore seat U.S. Rep. Kathleen Rice is giving up. Once again, there’s just a single Republican running — Hempstead Town Councilman Anthony D’Esposito — but five Democrats. Many see that primary race as a battle between Malverne Mayor Keith Corbett and former Town of Hempstead Supervisor Laura Gillen. But non-Democrats could easily jump into that contest and

boost any of the other challengers, like Nassau County Legislator Carrié Solages, or even one of the virtually unknown newcomers, Muzib Huq or Kevin Bryan Shakil. How much of an impact this “open” primary may have is debatable — but as long as the possibility is there, it can’t be discounted. Especially if, as expected, there is low turnout. Yes, district lines have changed, but the adjustments are not as dramatic as they were. And this is yet another call to your local polling place when you’ve already been asked twice before. But don’t let that discourage you from casting a ballot. We tend to think our votes don’t matter, but they do — even when elections aren’t close. Freely expressing a meaningful choice on who should represent you is something not many other countries enjoy. And for us, it’s not a luxury, it’s a right — a right so many have fought (and even died) to protect and preserve for us. If you don’t want to go to the polls yourself, you have until Monday, Aug. 8, to request an absentee ballot. You can also cast your ballot early, between Aug. 13 and 21. For more information on any of this, go to NassauCountyNY.gov/566/Board-ofElections. Sure, another vote a big ask. But it’s also what’s expected of every one of us as Americans.

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he beach is cut by the razory icewind — the wreck-guns sound, The tempest lulls — the moon comes floundering through the

drifts. A tall obelisk rises from the heart of Rockville Cemetery, the Lynbrook burial ground that dates back to the earliest days of our nation. It remembers the 139 souls lost in a pair of shipwrecks — just weeks apart — off the shore of Long Island. The Bristol and the Mexico, filled primarily with Irish immigrants seeking a life away MICHAEL from the Great Famine, were HINMAN claimed by the freezing waters in 1836 and the beginning of 1837. Capt. Alexander McKown was guiding the Bristol on only its second voyage, waiting to dock in New York Harbor. As a storm blew in, McKown pushed the ship east, believing the waters around Rockaway Beach were deep enough. They weren’t. The Bristol smashed into a sandbar, and winds and waves started to topple the vessel. McKown did everything he could to save his passengers, moving them to a safer part of the ship and firing his cannons as a cry for help. He could see people

on shore, but knew it was impossible for them to do anything. When help finally did arrive, McKown did his best to get every survivor off the wreck — even if it meant sacrificing himself. “Capt. McKown was the last person to leave the wreck,” according to a story published in The Hempstead Inquirer on Nov. 30, 1836. “He had been repeatedly urged by the boatmen to save himself, but resolutely refused, until all under his care were safe. He had saved nothing; not even the ship’s papers. All his own clothing is lost, and he came ashore in his vest and pantaloons. He was so much bruised and injured by the washing of the waves that he is obliged to be taken to the wreck master’s house. A distance of seven miles from the wreck, where he now lies, seriously ill.” I look where the ship helplessly heads end on — I hear the burst as She strikes — I hear the howls of dismay — they grow fainter and fainter. McKown was a hero, but Capt. Charles Winslow was not. In the final hours of 1836, on New Year’s Eve, Winslow had brought his own ship, the three-masted Mexico, from Liverpool, filled with Irish families optimistic about a bright future in America. Once again, harbor pilots were asleep at the wheel, and once again a storm

hipwrecks off the coast of Long Island are commemorated in a cemetery.

LETTErs President Biden’s Department of Homeland Security can schedule one of its midnight flights for illegal immigrants coming over the border to land in the Hamptons. They could mingle with the guests and serve as inexpensive busboys, kitchen staff, bartenders and parking attendants to help keep event costs down for Pelosi & Co. After the event, each guest could take an immigrant home, offer them lodging, food, clothing and a job, and add them to their health insurance plan. LARRY PENNER Great Neck

You’re already paying too much To the Editor: Health insurance providers seek an average rate increase of nearly 19 percent next year for individuals, and more than 16 percent for small group plans, according to published reports. The chutzpah of this request is breathtaking. Health insurance providers have earned record profits throughout the pandemic. Claiming inflation is causing their need to increase their premiums, they

forced a ship out into the open waters, winds propelling it straight for Long Island. The Mexico made it as far as Long Beach, hitting a sandbar, where the ship flooded with icy ocean water. With the Bristol still fresh in his mind, Capt. Raynor “Rock” Smith quickly made his way through complete darkness to the scene. The Freeport wrecking master was ready to save as many as he could. But one of the first people to jump into his boat was Winslow. “He grabbed his sword and the ship’s strongbox, and leaped into the rescue boat,” according to a historical marker in Rockville Cemetery. He left 115 men, women and children behind to “freeze to death on the deck of his ship.” If he and his crew had stayed on the Mexico, they could have easily guided Smith’s rowboat back and forth, and saved most, if not all, of the passengers. It was a tragedy that never should have happened. I cannot aid with my wringing fingers, I can but rush to the surf, and let it drench me and freeze upon me. A mass grave was created at the cemetery for those who were lost, while the people in its surrounding communities pooled their money to build the monument that dominates the historical site

even today. In 1953, it caught the attention of a young Cornell University student who had befriended the Lynbrook village clerk at the time, Harold Dana. “In Lynbrook’s old cemetery on Merrick Road, there stands a white marble monument, 12 feet high and four feet square at the base,” Ruth Bader — the future U.S. Supreme Court justice — wrote in the spring edition of New York Folklore Quarterly. “At the south end of the monument, 139 bodies are buried in two extended rows. The years have not been kind to the inscription carved into the stone. But on close inspection, the story it tells can be read.” It’s said that after these two tragedies, protocols at New York Harbor changed, ensuring there would always be pilots on duty, ready to bring in ships needing to dock. The wrecks also changed the lives of those who witnessed them. Including a young Quaker teenager living in the Village of Hempstead. Walt Whitman would share his haunting memories nearly 20 years later in his poem “The Sleepers,” which was part of the first edition of “Leaves of Grass.” I search with the crowd — not one of the company is wash’d to us alive; In the morning I help pick up the dead and lay them in rows in a barn. Michael Hinman is the executive editor of Herald Community Newspapers.

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blithely ask the state’s financial services department for an increase more than double the rate of inflation. It is time to spend our dollars more efficiently and stop supporting the profits of a byzantine number of companies, plans and networks. According to the Annals of Internal Medicine, the United States would save $628 billion if administrative costs here were as low as they are in Canada with a single-payer system. Some 20 percent of every premium dollar goes to administration, not to health care. The New York Health Act would provide comprehensive care to every New York resident, and save billions in administrative waste. The plan would cover lifesaving reproductive health care. One plan for everyone would deliver health care more equitably, and would be paid for more equitably by a progressive income tax. Currently, more than 50 percent of New Yorkers are “under-insured” because they simply cannot afford the premiums in a comprehensive plan. It is past time to pass the New York Health Act. Keep this in mind when you vote in November. Support the candidates who support the New York Health Act. HELEN MELTzER-KRIM Bronx

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