Long Island’s popular Grateful Dead cover band, Half Step, rocked out at the city’s first installment of Friday Nights in the Plaza on June 7. Deadheads joined the crowd, alongside shoppers, merchants and others in welcoming the gatherings. Story, more photos, Page 3.
With hurricane season here, Mount Sinai South Nassau hosted a hurricane-preparedness workshop on June 6 to make residents aware of the serious weather they could face in the coming months.
The workshop came on the heels of a news conference on the Long Beach boardwalk on May 31, at which representatives of the American Red Cross and city and state officials discussed the hurricane season and how Long Beach residents should prepare for it.
This was the first community event at the MSSN Doctors Facility on East Bay Drive, which opened last June. The presentation was
given by Lt. Melisa Rosario and Staff Sgt. Jeremmy Diaz, of the New York State Division of Homeland Security & Emergency Services, who detailed disaster protocols as part of the New York Citizen Preparedness Training Program. The program sends Homeland Security representatives to cities across New York to teach residents about the tools and resources they need to properly prepare for natural disasters.
“We’re here so that way we can prepare, respond to, recover from and, most importantly, get involved, because sometimes we don’t know what we don’t know,” Rosario said. “This won’t only help you, but will also help your loved ones. We want to make sure that the citizens in our state are prepared to recover from any -
Sanitation workers are vital to any community. They keep streets and neighborhoods clean, and prevent trash from piling up. Most of the time, they do it without any thanks.
That’s something the Crane family, of Long Beach, is trying to change.
Leigh and Nick Crane and their children, Taylor and Cody, have always had great relationships with the sanitation employees that work in their neighborhood on Arizona Avenue. They have always given their own thanks to the workers, but now they hope the rest of the city will as well.
code that people could scan to learn more about the family’s initiative.
June 16-22 will be the Crane family’s second annual celebration of Waste and Recycling Workers Week, a 12-year-old initiative that is recognized across the country.
T he goal is to spread awareness, compassion and connection through our community.
lEigh CRANE
Long Beach resident
Last year, the Cranes started putting fliers and signs on their trash and recycling bins that were ready for pickup. The signs said, “Thank you for everything you do to keep our Long Beach community clean and safe,” and included a QR
“I’m rooted in community engagement,” Leigh Crane, a former educator at the Lexington School for the Deaf, in Jackson Heights, Queens, and now a full-time mom, said. “So we put this together last year, and our street did it and some pals did it. We wanted to spread the word and the kindnesses. The goal is to spread awareness, compassion and connection through our community. That’s the power behind this.”
Taylor and Cody Crane, who are 4 and soon to be 3, respectively, always enjoy seeing the garbage and recycling trucks come down the street and greeting the workers. When Taylor
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Attendees were encouraged to bring chairs to the rockin’ concert for a comfortable viewing experience.
Long Beach welcomed the return of “Friday Nights in the Plaza” June 7 at Kennedy Plaza, featuring a performance by Half Step, a Grateful Dead tribute band. The event marked the start of the summer series.
“We strive to create opportunities right here in our hometown,” director of Artists in Partnership Johanna Mathieson said. “Where friends, neighbors, and strangers can come together, leave the work week behind, share their love of music and the arts, create memories and just relax on a blanket or chair.”
Kennedy Plaza was transformed into its version of “Shakedown Street,” allowing shoppers to explore unique creations from Arts in the Plaza’s artist vendors, who set up tables and tents for the evening.
The event drew a very large and appreciative crowd, according to Johanna Mathieson, director of Artists in Partnership.
“Tie-Dye was in abundance,” Mathieson said. “Energy levels were high and the feeling of community coming together to enjoy the beautiful weather, engage in conversation and to dance and groove to the sounds filling the summer air.”
City officials and CSEA staff were present to launch the event, ensuring everything ran smoothly. Children gathered around an art table to decorate wooden bear ornaments, paying homage to Owsley “Bear” Stanley’s iconic dancing bears. Shoppers explored original creations from Arts in the Plaza’s artist vendors, who set up tables and tents for the evening.
By providing a platform for a variety of artists, the event aligns with the missions of Artists in Partnership and Arts
Artists in Partnership are currently working on another “Friday Night in the Plaza” for Aug. 2.
In The Plaza, both of which are dedicated to increasing the visibility of the arts in the city.
As the organization’s events continue to grow, special recognition is due to former Assemblyman Harvey Weisenberg, who has been a long-time supporter of Artists in Partnership and the many programs it produces. Weisenberg is the “platinum” sponsor for the year.
“We are incredibly grateful to Harvey Weisenberg for his continued support. It’s this kind of backing that allows us to bring free programs to the community, benefiting everyone,” Mathieson said.
Another “Friday Night in the Plaza” is scheduled for Aug. 2 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Further event details are expected to be announced soon. To stay updated on this and other events hosted by Artists in Partnership throughout the summer, visit AIP4Arts.org.
for the organization.
The philosopher Epictetus said “Men are disturbed not by events, but by the views they take of them.” Arising out of “The Good Life”, previously reviewed here, comes the W.I.S.E.R. model for reacting to emotionally challenging situations.
Watch. Initial impressions are powerful but may be incomplete. There is usually more to see. When the impression and the emotional response start to interact, take a moment to pause and thoughtfully observe the situation to prevent a potentially harmful reflexive response. As they say in psychiatry “Don’t just do something, sit there.”
Interpret. We are all seeing the world through our own eyes — what is happening, why it is happening and how it affects us. Our reality is not necessarily that of others. Thinking that a situation is all about us often leads to misunderstanding. When your emotions start to bubble up, it indicates you have something important at stake -- a goal, an insecurity or a vital relationship. Figuring out what’s at stake will allow you to interpret the situation better.
Select. Having watched, interpreted and re-interpreted, you must select your response. Instead of reacting reflexively out of stress, slowing down allows us to choose from more options. As “The Good Life” says “Given what’s at stake and the resources at my disposal, what can I do in this situation? What would be a good outcome here? And what is the likelihood that things will go well if I respond this way instead of that way?”
Engage. Now you are ready to respond more purposefully — aligning with who you are and what you want to accomplish. You’ve observed and interpreted the situation, taken some time to consider the possibilities and their likelihood of success, and you then execute your strategy.
Reflect. “How did that work out? Did I make things better or worse? Have I learned something new about the challenge I’m facing and about the best response? Reflecting on our response to a challenge can yield dividends for the future. It’s in learning from experience that we fully grow wiser.”
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about the importance of Shavuot.
Just days ago, Jews worldwide celebrated one of their most ancient holidays, Shavuot. Often it is called the Festival of Weeks, a reference to the fact that it takes place seven weeks after the conclusion of Passover.
That specific timing also underscores the historical origins of the commemoration, namely that it was agriculturally based. Because it took place only when certain grain was available.
Indeed, the most specific references in the text calls this holy pilgrimage moment Chag Hakatzir, the holiday of the harvest (Ex. 23:16) and later Yom HaBikkurim, the day of first fruits (Num. 288:26) In ancient times the way this joyous occasion was celebrated was by bringing the new summer wheat (barley being the earlier spring crop) and one’s finest produce to the Temple in Jerusalem. It was an offering to the Lord and also a way to provide sustenance to the priests in charge of the national synagogue. But then things drastically changed.
After the conquest of Israel by the Roman Empire in the first century, and the resulting destruction of the Temple in the year 70, the Jews no longer had the ability nor the sacred location to fulfill the farming related requirements of Shavuot as they had for hundreds of generations. It would be reasonable to think this holiday would have therefore disappeared, yet it still exists on the liturgical calendar today. How?
The spiritual leaders of the remain-
ing Jewish population in the Levant and in exile transformed the biblical convocation and shifted its focus completely. They noticed that the date of the festival as mandated in the Five Books of Moses happened to also correspond to the anniversary of the receiving of the Ten Commandments. So, they decreed, going forward the people would mark this day, Shavuot, with the same gusto and gladness as in the past but with the central theme of remembering the watershed event of being gifted the famous moral and legal directives from atop Mount Sinai.
Clearly this defining divine revelation is worthy of a distinct acknowledgement with all of the trappings of a holiday--taking off work, special prayers, readings, songs, and foods. However, in addition, there is an important broader takeaway.
When confronted with the tragic demise of their sovereignty and the resulting loss of their capital and central House of Worship the response was not despair nor apathy or even a sense of fatalistic defeat. Rather we saw innovation, creativity and ingenuity. A path was found to adapt, so as to ensure continuity and community. What a relevant message for all people, especially now. Religion and age old societal norms can at times be stagnant, rigid and unyielding. Or, as Shavuot reminds us, faith can inspire flexibility that leads to sustainability, ongoing unity and positive growth.
Rabbi Jack Zanerhaft of Temple Emanu-El shares a few words
Temple Emanu-El wanted to ensure local first responders were recognized as much as they should be, and did so at a special Shabbat on June 7. Zanerhaft and Acting Police Commissioner Rich DePalma gathered to show support at an event earlier in the year.
As first responders were filing into the sanctuary of Temple Emanu-El to be honored during a special Shabbat gathering, fire trucks raced by, sirens blaring.
Instead of the fire department’s dispatch at the start of the temple’s special Shabbat service on June 7 being considered an interruption, Rabbi Jack Zanerhaft said, “This is exactly why we’re blessing you tonight.”
“It was really one of those moments you can’t script and it was unfolding right in front of our eyes,” Zanerhaft said. “That was truly a moment and a great personal experience for all who attended.”
The service was held in honor of first responders and featured songs led by Cantor Lisa Kantor, directed at those in uniform, as well as remarks by Long Beach Fire Commissioner Joseph Miller, and Long Beach City School District Board of Education Trustee, Public Library Board President and EMT Sam Pinto, given after Zanerhaft’s sermon and blessing.
“It was great to have the opportunity to really get to know our first responders, to know their names, shake their
hands and thank them,” Zanerhaft said.
“The firefighters and EMTs really appreciated being seen and heard. It was a poignant moment for Commissioner Miller and Sam Pinto to talk about what it’s like to be a first responder in the community in which you live.”
“It was an exciting opportunity that they saw as an opportunity but also a challenge because they were so focused on always wanting a good result because we are their neighbors, friends and relatives. It was a whole night of understanding the role of first responders in Long Beach and to embrace what they do and how they do it.”
Among the dozen first responders in the crowd were Acting Police Chief Rich DePalma, members of the Long Beach Auxiliary Police Department, Former Fire Commissioner Scott Kemmins, and City Councilman John Bendo.
“Although many were on call at the time of the Shabbat,” Zanerhaft said, “We knew those in attendance would carry the message and sentiments to their fellow brothers and sisters.”
–Joseph D’Andrea
Courtesy Rabbi Jack Zanerhaft
With at least 17 forecasted named storms, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration anticipates the most active hurricane season outlook ever.
The Atlantic hurricane season officially started June 1 when ocean temperatures are typically primed for storm development. Predicting that 17 storms will reach at least tropical storm status — with sustained winds of between 39 and 73 mph — is unusually high considering an average Atlantic hurricane season between 1991 and 2020 included 14 named storms — half of them hurricanes, and three of those major hurricanes.
“This season is looking to be an extraordinary one,” NOAA administrator Rick Spinrad told reporters during a news conference.
Nelson Vaz, a New York-based warning coordination meteorologist for the National Weather Service, noted the forecast calls for high activity in the Atlantic Ocean due to abnormally warm water
how the storms will form, it’s tough to predict on where they will end up.
“The one thing that is not in the forecast is landfall,” Vaz said. “You can’t forecast where the storms are going to go, when they are going to occur. So, those are going to be shorter term forecasts based on shorter term weather patterns.”
The threat for a landfalling hurricane is higher than it would be in a typical season, Vaz emphasized. Even in a low-activity season, it’s important for people on Long Island to prepare, even though only a handful of storms ever make it this far
The best time to prepare, Vaz said, is now before the hurricane season starts to pick up in late July.
state’s homeland security and emergency services division, says that anyone living on the coast needs to know if they’re in an evacuation or flood zone. And that even includes people who live inland, as flooding could very much be an issue.
Residents should to prepare for potentially being trapped for a few days if local authorities can’t get to them.
“Prepare a ‘go’ bag,” Bray said. “Flashlights, batteries, bottled water, non-perishable food, extra medication for you and your pets, tarp, duct tape, and stuff that you just might need.”
Homeowners should make sure they know where electrical equipment is located at their residence, and find out what their drainage situation is like.
■ Know if you’re in an evacuation or flood zone, or flood-prone area
■ Prepare a ‘go’ bag
■ Have supplies ready like flashlights, batteries, bottled water, nonperishable food, extra medication for you and your pets, tarp, duct tape
■ Take note of where your electrical equipment is located
Learn more at NOAA.gov.
–Ben Fiebertarea, Bray explained her department would set up an emergency operations center. From there, they would start tracking local needs, such as generators, light and crews to remove downed trees.
“And because all signs point to an incredibly active season, we’re really focused now on the tabletop exercises, training exercises, and making sure our stockpiles are full,” Bray said.
To stay up to date on the hurricane season, visit NOAA.gov. For information on how to get notified during weather emer-
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Mount Sinai South Nassau is the only South Shore hospital to earn the rating of High Performing based on eight key measures:
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If you want the best birthing experience for you and for your baby, look no further than Mount Sinai South Nassau.
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Nicolas Albarano (with Barry LeBron, music teacher), Rockville Centre
Mr. LeBron, since sophomore year, has encouraged me to do NYSSMA, jazz ensemble and Tri-M Music Honor Society. He’s helped me to develop my musical talent (piano) in and outside of school.
Stephen D’Amato (with Courtney Prestianni, guidance counselor), Wantagh
One person that stands out the most to me is my guidance counselor, Ms. Prestianni. She always helps me problem-solve and come to the best decisions. She treats me like one of her own kids.
Christian Auguste (with Arthur Ergistre, director of science), Uniondale I approached Mr. Ergistre with an idea for a paid peer tutoring program and with his guidance, he pushed me in the right direction. He has always been super supportive of what I want to do, and he’s always encouraged me.
Camdresa Davis (with Peter Buckley, English teacher/track coach), Baldwin During my sophomore year, I faced one of the most difficult challenges of my life, which was the loss of my mother. Mr. Buckley was always there for me I was able to talk to him and he helped me realize that even though I had lost someone close to me, I would never be alone.
Johnna Rodriguez (with Briar Falvo, English teacher), East Rockaway I had Ms. Falvo in middle school and high school. Even when I didn’t have her, she always made time for me. When I was struggling with my English class or problems personally, I went to her and she would give me advice.
More than 3,000 participants joined Long Island’s 19th annual SunriseWALKS to support children with cancer on June 2, far surpassing any previous totals for the walk.
The walk took place in Wheatley Hights at the Sunrise Day Camp, though the Sunrise Association is based in Oceanside. The event had three different walk courses available at 0.75, 1.7, or 3.1 miles.
“Last year, we estimated between 2,000 to 2,200 people. From all accounts this was a record turnout,” Chris Strom, chief marketing officer of Sunrise Association, which held the walk, said. “Everyone was just in such good spirits, and it was such a feel-good event.”
Besides the Long Island walk, the Sunrise Association has held walks in Staten Island, Atlanta, the Metro DC area, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Chicago.
Before the walk began at 10 AM, a complimentary breakfast was served for the walk’s participants and more than 100 corporate sponsors. The breakfast was sponsored by The Bristol assisted living, and by All Round Foods, a local bakery.
In addition, many different characters and companies were invited to attend the walk.
“We had Kismet Clowns, Star Wars characters, like the 501 Legion group were there, Mr. Met was there,” Suzanne Beck, national walks director of the Sunrise Association, said. “We had Magical Moments, a volunteer group that sends different Disney princesses out to events. The LIU dance team was there, cheering (the participants) on.”
At the end of the walk, participants were led through the “Heroes Alley” into a festival with carnival games and inflatables, and a barbecue was held for the participants as well. Treats like cotton candy and popcorn were available, as well as a “swag section,” where the presenting sponsor, Nikon, gave away free merchandise.
Despite the huge turnout, SunriseWALKS has yet to meet its fundraising goal of $1.1 million, raising more than $600,000 in donations for this year’s Long Island walk.
“Ever since Covid, the fundraising total hasn’t reached what it used to before the pandemic,” Strom said. “So we’re still building back. We’re very grateful for the funds raised, but we’re still encouraging our community and our participants to continue raising. If it weren’t for the community, we wouldn’t raise anything. It’s just really heartwarming that our mission resonates with the community so well.”
All the money raised through the donations goes directly to the Sunrise Day Camp, the Sunrise Association’s summer day camp for children with cancer and their siblings. The eight-week-long camp kicks off on June 27 and is offered to families free of charge. The donations also help support Sunrise on Wheels, a branch of the Sunrise Association that brings aspects of the camp to area hospitals.
“We wheel a tie-dye trunk full of toys and games into cancer wards,” Strom said. “We have volunteers and coordinators to just brighten up the day of kids that are in the hospital, in these cancer wings.”
Providing these services free of charge to young cancer patients and their families is extremely important. A pediatric cancer diagnosis could cost more than $800,000 for a family, taking into account treatments and other medical costs, transportation, and the possible loss of household income, if the parents become full-time caretakers.
“Sunrise Association’s mission is to bring the joys of childhood back to children with cancer and their siblings worldwide,” Strom said. “This mission is accomplished through the creation and oversight of
welcoming, inclusive summer day camps, year round programs and in-hospital recreational activities.”
Sunrise on Wheels is especially important for the children who are unable to attend the day camp because they are immunocompromised or undergoing treatments that make them unable to enjoy all the camp has to offer.
“When they come to Sunrise Day Camp, it’s a world of ‘yes,’ when so many times they live in a world of ‘no,’” Beck said.
The camp features arts and crafts, swim time, a rock wall, mini golf, as well as a STEAM cabin and
Sean Turley,
the Nikon photography cabins. If a camper isn’t quite feeling up to being active on a particular day, the camp also has designated “quiet spaces” where the children can relax and rest.
The services are made possible through the money raised by sponsors and participants of the Sunrise Association’s walk events as well as other donations made throughout the year.
the workshop attendees were given backpacks filled with emergency supplies.
Lt. melisa rosario, of the new York State division of Homeland Security & emergency Services, offered tips to Long Beach residents.
thing.”
Emphasizing that there is sometimes a need to fend for oneself during and after a natural, man-made or biological disaster, Rosario highlighted the importance of knowing how to prepare for and react to an emergency, including the possibility of evacuation, and how to communicate with family members. She explained how to prepare emergency kits, and how to customize supplies for family members, ranging from canned food and gallons of water, to vaccination and immunization cards, to toys to keep pets calm.
Liz Treston, former Long Beach city councilwoman and co-chair of Long Beach Community Organizations Active in Disasters, was among the roughly 45 attendees, and spoke briefly at the event.
“Hurricane season is going to be extremely active,” Treston said. “I don’t expect a Sandy-level event, but enough to cause disruption. … People get comfortable thinking they have things, but when they go for what they need in an
emergency, it’s not there. Everyone needs to help each other be prepared, not scared. Our job is to make sure that you’re prepared.”
The attendees went home with certificates for completing the workshop and state-provided emergency backpacks equipped with disposable medical gloves, goggles, flashlights, whistles, pocket radios and other materials.
MSSN plans to offer more community activities, including hands-on CPR and Stop the Bleed training. The hospital will also sponsor a health fair on the Long Beach boardwalk on June 28, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., and offer free services such as on-site screenings and tests by doctors and nurses, in tents set up between Edwards and Riverside boulevards.
Attendees were also reminded to sign up for Long Beach alerts for both major and smaller events, to stay up to date with weather forecasts and to be aware of emergency protocols. To subscribe to text messages for emergencies and other hazards in Long Beach, text 11561 to 38276, or call (516) 705-7414.
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As published in the U. S. Federal Register Vol. 89, No 89 Tuesday May 7, 2024/ Rules and Regulations, the U. S. Coast Guard amends the drawbridge operations of the Atlantic Beach Bridge as follows:
Section 117.799 Long Island New York Inland Waterway from East Rockaway Inlet to Shinnecock Canal
■ 1. The authority citation for part 117 continues to read as follows: Authority: 33 U.S.C. 499; 33 CFR 1.05–1; and DHS Delegation No. 00170.1. Revision No. 01.3
■ 2. Amend § 117.799 by revising paragraph (e) to read as follows:
§ 117.799 Long Island, New York Inland Waterway from East Rockaway Inlet to Shinnecock Canal * * * * *
(e) The draw of the Atlantic Beach Bridge across Reynolds Channel, mile 0.4, shall operate as follows:
(1) From October 1 through May 14 the draw shall open on signal from 8 a.m. to midnight.
(2) From midnight to 8 a.m. year-round, the draw shall open on signal if at least eight (8) hours of notice is given by calling the Bridge Tower at 516–239–1821.
(3) From May 15 through September 30, the bridge will open on signal except from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on weekdays, and from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturdays, Sundays, Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Labor Day, when the bridge will open on the hour and half-hour.
was born in 2020, coronavirus lockdowns were in effect. While everyone was inside and not communicating much with others, the family made up for it by interacting with the workers passing through.
“We didn’t have a lot of in-person connection,” Leigh said. “And as new parents who needed community, we got that in our Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday connection with our recycling and sanitation workers. We did the waves, we said hello, we checked in on each other.”
One sanitation worker, Anthony Hemphill, used to stop and chat. He even surprised Taylor and Cody with Christmas gifts, exciting the kids. Hemphill died in 2022, so, Leigh said, the celebration is really in honor of him.
His colleague Sean Lewis, and others, have taken to stopping and chatting with the Cranes, and the family’s relationship with the workers has grown.
“Now Sean stops and checks with us,” Leigh said. “We’ve got now got great relationships with Sean, and Willie, and Carlos, and DaShawn, and Koran, and all our guys. It’s just — it’s beautiful, and it’s all rooted in this one man,” she added, referring to Hemphill. “His joy and his compassion reached beyond just me and my family. I know he’s reached so many people.”
Crane said she hoped the celebration
could extend to the public schools in the future. It would be wonderful, she added, if all of the local elementary schools recognized Waste and Recycling Workers Week.
Crane said she would also love it if more people in the community expressed their gratitude to these work-
ers. “That’s really kind of a root in all I do, is how we can increase generosity and gratitude in a local community,” she said. “Especially with a lot of hard stuff going on in the world, if we can root a lot of what we do around human connection and those two things, gratitude and generosity, that’s what I would
love.”
“Whether it’s a wave, a smile or a friendly honk hello, it’s clear our Sanitation Department has a special relationship with our residents,” City Council President Brendan Finn said. “My family knows this firsthand. Fantastic job by Ms. Crane for taking the initiative to celebrate our sanitation workers. We hope all our residents will join in.”
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A Bellmore man was sentenced on June 10 to 4 to 12 years in prison for an aggravated vehicular assault that caused a Long Beach man to suffer lifealtering injuries in July 2021.
Robert O’Brien, 29, pleaded guilty in December of last year, before Judge Teresa Corrigan to charges including aggravated vehicular assault, driving while intoxicated, leaving the scene of an accident with serious physical injury and assault. Corrigan faces a sentence of 4 to 12 years in prison.
On July 16, 2021, at the intersection of E. Park Avenue and Neptune Boulevard in Long Beach, O’Brien was driving while intoxicated, after a day of drinking at several bars. He side swiped a vehicle that was stopped at a red light, and continued driving away, when he then hit another vehicle and lost control of the car.
O’Brien hit a tree, a pole and several other parked vehicles, and then a 70-year-old Long Beach resident, who was standing in front of a deli. The victim suffered serious physical injuries
which left the man in a medically induced coma for more than two months, and subsequently having to undergo several surgeries, including the amputation of his right leg.
“A Long Beach retiree was looking forward to meeting his first grandchild in July 2021, but instead of traveling to Florida to witness the child’s birth, he laid comatose in a hospital bed because of this defendant’s reckless, intoxicated driving,” said District Attorney Anne Donnelly said. “Though he recovered after months of treatment, O’Brien’s victim’s right leg was amputated and his dreams of being an active grandfather were destroyed. All because this defendant spent his day drinking at a local bar and then decided to drive. We are rapidly approaching summer on Long Island – some of the deadliest days on our roadways. We urge all drivers, bicyclists, and pedestrians to use caution and common sense.”
–Jordan ValloneLawrence DeLorenzo, 49, of East Drive in Lindenhurst, was arrested by Rockville Centre police on June 3. He has been charged with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle and other vehicle and traffic law offenses. Further investigation revealed he had 14 suspensions on his New York State driver’s license.
Lisa Ann McLean, 50, of Old Mill Court in Rockville Centre was arrested on June 4. She has been charged with criminal mischief after breaking a window to the building door using a hammer.
Police received a call on June 6 to report her cell phone was damaged by a security employee of Mercy Hospital.
A resident of N. Centre Avenue reported on June 6 that he received unwanted text messages from a known person.
A resident of S. Marion Place reported on June 4 that her vehicle was damaged by unknown means in the parking lot of South Side High School.
A resident of Front Street reported on June 6, her vehicle was damaged by unknown means.
A Maple Avenue employee reported on June 6 someone trespassing and dumping garbage bags on their property.
A resident of N. Village Avenue reported on June 4 that an unknown person cashed a fraudulent check using his account.
A resident of S. Lewis Place reported on June 6 that an unknown person cashed a fraudulent check using his account.
A resident of Brompton Court reported on June 7 that an unknown person cashed a fraudulent check using his account.
A resident of Sunrise Highway reported on June 8 that an unknown person withdrew funds from her EBT card without permission.
A resident of Old Mill Court reported on June 9 that an unknown person withdrew funds from her EBT card without permission.
A resident of Maine Avenue reported on June 9 that an unknown person withdrew funds from her EBT card without permission.
A resident of Clinton Avenue reported on June 10 that an unknown person withdrew funds from his EBT card without permission.
People named in Crime Watch items as having been arrested and charged with violations or crimes are only suspected of committing those acts of which they are accused. They are all presumed to be innocent of those charges until and unless found guilty in a court of law.
By Karen Bloom
June means … strawberries. Those luscious berries await during this precious — short-lived — season. So gather up your gang and venture out to one of the many u-pick growers for a day in the berry patch. The season reaches its peak here as spring transitions into summer, as the fruit grow and ripen throughout May and June.
Everyone can agree that local is always best, so skip those California and Florida supermarket berries and head out to one of the many farms nearby where you can pick your own. Then when you return with your bounty, be sure to whip up some yummy strawberry creations. These fresh gems are always terrific on their own, of course, but when used in a recipe, they’ll jazz up any meal.
The quintessential summer treat never goes out of style.
• 3 baskets of fresh strawberries
• 1/2 cup sugar
• Whipping cream
• Vanilla
1. Remove the stems from the strawberries. Slice into thin (1/4- to 1/8-inch slices. Put into a large bowl. Add 1/4 cup to 1/2 cup of sugar (depending on how sweet the strawberries are to begin with) and mix into the strawberries. Set aside at room temperature to macerate (which means that the sugar will soften the strawberries and help release their juices).
2. After the strawberries have been sitting for 20 minutes or so, take a potato masher and mash them a little. Not too much, just enough to get more juice out of them.
3. Whip the cream, adding a drop or two of vanilla and a teaspoon of sugar.
4. To serve, break up one biscuit per person into big pieces into a bowl. Ladle strawberries over the biscuit (either scratch-made or Bisquick recipe). Add a dollop of whipped cream.
Biscuits from scratch:
• 3 cups all purpose flour
• 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 1/2 tablespoons baking powder
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 12 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
• 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1. Sift the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt into a large bowl. Toss with a fork to combine. Cut the butter into the flour mixture with a pastry cutter or a fork until the largest pieces of butter are the size of peas. (Or pulse several
times in a food processor.) 2. Combine the cream and vanilla in a liquid measure. Make a well in the center of the flour and pour the cream mixture into the well. Mix with a fork until the dough is evenly moistened and just combined; it should look shaggy and still feel a little dry.
3. Gently knead by hand five or six times to create a loose ball.
4. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured work surface and pat it into an 8-inch square, 3/4 to 1-inch thick. Transfer the dough to a baking sheet lined with parchment or silpat, cover with plastic and chill for 20 minutes in the refrigerator.
5. Heat the oven to 425º F. Remove the dough from refrigerator. Cut the dough into 9 even squares and spread them about 2 inches apart from each other on the baking sheet. Bake until the biscuits are medium golden brown, 18 to 20 minutes.
Makes 9 biscuits.
Classic Bisquick biscuits:
• 2 1/3 cups Bisquick baking mix
• 3 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1/2 cup milk
• 3 tablespoons sugar
1. Heat oven to 425° F. Stir baking mix, melted butter, milk, and sugar in a mixing bowl until soft dough forms.
2. Drop by 6 spoonfuls on to a greased cookie sheet. Bake 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.
Makes 6 biscuits.
All the sweet goodness of strawberry shortcake in a small bite.
• 6 2-1/2-inch tart shells
• 1 1/2 quart fresh strawberries
• 1 cup sugar
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• Whipped cream
1. Wash and remove caps from the strawberries. Set aside the best half of the berries; combine the remaining berries, whole or cut, sugar and cornstarch in saucepan.
2. Cook, stirring frequently, 5-6 minutes or until the berry mixture is very thick. Stir in the lemon juice. Cook. Select a few of the reserved strawberries for garnish; add the rest, whole or cut, to the cooked mixture.
3. Pour into the baked pastry shells. Garnish with the whipped cream and remaining whole or cut berries.
Drag out that neon once again and give your hair its best ‘80s ‘do. Those crazy days are back — as only Jessie’s Girl can pull off, on the Paramount stage. So slip on some Jordache jeans, legwarmers, grab an extra-large bottle of Aqua Net, and get ready to dance the night away. There is no decade like the ‘80s, and no band that has mastered the music of the era like Jessie’s Girl. Hear all of your favorites by Prince, Madonna, Eddie Money, Duran Duran, Whitney Houston, Cyndi Lauper, Pat Benatar, Van Halen, J. Geils Band, The Police and many more. The show is led by New York City’s top rock and pop vocalists and backed by a phenomenal band, who get everyone into that ‘Back to the ‘80’ vibe. Throw in a load of super-fun choreography, audience participation, props, costumes bubbles and confetti — and you have a party that audiences don’t want to leave.
Friday, June 14, 8 p.m. $45, $37.50, $25. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. Tickets available at Ticketmaster.com or ParamountNY.com.
The Happy Together Tour is back with an evening of groovy tunes. The touring sensation that has crisscrossed the nation delighting audiences for more than a decade returns with a show full of ‘60s and ‘70s chart-toppers — an undeniable 61 Billboard Top 40 smashes. Surely an evening of hit after hit after hit that will have you heading home whistling the soundtrack of that beloved era. Returning favorites and new additions in this edition include The Turtles once again, the evening’s musical hosts. They are joined by Jay and the Americans, The Association, Badfinger, The Vogues and the Cowsills. The Turtles, of course, are best known for their harmony-heavy California pop sound. With such hits as ‘Elenore,’ ‘She’d Rather Be With Me,’ ‘It Ain’t Me Babe,’ ‘You Showed Me’ — and the title of the tour, ‘Happy Together’ — the band ruled the airwaves in the late ‘60s. Rewind time and groove to the classics as you see these legends live on the same stage.
Saturday, June 15, 8 p.m. Flagstar at Westbury Music Fair, 960 Brush Hollow Road, Westbury. Tickets available at LiveNation.com.
Fab Faux
The Beatles live on — in the form of the Fab Faux. The acclaimed band brings out the best Beatles moments, appearing on the Paramount stage, Saturday, June 22, 8 p.m. With a commitment to the accurate reproduction of Beatles’ repertoire, The Fab Faux treat the seminal music with unwavering respect, known for their painstaking recreations of the songs (with emphasis on the later works never performed live by the Beatles). The musical virtuosity of The Fab Faux — in actuality five New York City-based musicians —upends the concept of a Beatles tribute band. Far beyond being extended cover sets, their shows are an inspired rediscovery of The Beatles’ musical magic.
The Fab Faux tackles the group’s most demanding material onstage in a way that has to be experienced to be believed. In addition to their note-for-note accuracy, the band is famous for blurring the lines slightly and injecting their own musical personalities into the performances. Imagine hearing complex material like “Strawberry Fields Forever” or “I Am the Walrus” performed in complete partperfect renditions; or such harmony-driven songs as “Because”, “Nowhere Man”, and “Paperback Writer,” reproduced with extra vocalists to achieve a double-tracked effect. That’s The Fab Faux experience. $55, $35, $30, $25. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. Tickets available at Ticketmaster.com or ParamountNY.com.
Families will enjoy another musical adventure, “Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!” ripped from the pages of Mo Willems’ beloved children’s books, on the Long Island Children’s Museum stage, Friday, June 14, 10:15 a.m. and noon; also Saturday, June 15, 2 p.m.; Sunday, June 9, 2 p.m.; Wednesday, June 19, 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Back by popular demand after a sold-out 2023 run, see Pigeon, Bus Driver, and some zany passengers sing and dance their way to help Pigeon find his “thing” in this upbeat comedy based on Willems’ popular Pigeon books.
Featuring a live band to bring the jazzy score to life, audiences will thoroughly enjoy singing and flapping along with The Pigeon and friends. The audience is part of the action, in this innovative mix of songs, silliness and feathers. It’s an ideal way to introduce kids to theater and the humorous stories from Willems’ books.
$10 with museum admission ($8 members), $14 theater only. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. (516) 224-5800 or LICM.org.
On exhibit
Nassau County Museum of Art’s latest exhibition, “Urban Art Evolution,” is a comprehensive exhibit featuring a diverse range of compositions from the 1980s through the present by creators who were based in the rough and tumble downtown area of New York City known as Loisaida/LES (Lower East Side/East Village) and close surrounding neighborhoods.
Artists pushed the boundaries of what was considered “art” with a primary focus on street/graffiti art. The exhibit’s scope, guest curated by art collector/gallerist Christopher Pusey, offers an even broader view from other creative residents, who worked inside their studios but still contributed to the rich fabric of the downtown art scene from different vantage points and aesthetics.
Works include sculpture, paintings, photography, music, and ephemera from many noted and influential artists. On view through July 7. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. (516) 484-9337 or NassauMuseum.org.
Bring the kids to Old Westbury Gardens for a Seasonal Sprouts session, Wednesday, June 19, 11 a.m.-noon. Children (ages 4 to 6) can explore the grounds on a guided walk within the formal gardens and informal woodlands. Families will enjoy activities and plant a flower to take home. $10 per child. Registration required. Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Rd., Old Westbury. For information, visit OldWestburyGardens.org or contact (516) 333-0048.
The Long Beach Police Department promotes cycling proficiency, safe riding and fun for kids 5-12 at its Bike Rodeo, Saturday, June 22. It takes place at the Recreation Center parking lot. Pre-registration is required. For more information, visit LongBeachNY.gov/ bikerodeo.
Salute Israel, while welcoming Eisenhower Park’s summer concert season, at the annual Celebrate Israel concert, presented by Jewish Community Relations Council of Long Island, Sunday, June 30, 6 p.m. Israeli superstar Raviv Kaner performs. Bring seating. Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, Eisenhower Park, East Meadow. For more information, visit Facebook.com/jcrcli.
Do you play Mah Jongg and want to meet others who play? Join in the game, at Long Beach Library, Wednesdays, at 11 a.m, in the auditorium. Practice your skills and have fun while you do it. Bring your own Mah Jongg tiles. 111 W. Park Ave. For more information, visit LongBeachPL.com or call (516) 432-7201.
Having an event?
Step back in time and observe different eras of military history, at Old Bethpage Village Restoration, Saturday and Sunday, June 15-16, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. As you “march through history” be side by side with knowledgeable and welcoming reenactors from Long Island and numerous other states portraying soldiers, their uniforms and weaponry from Colonial America through more recent conflicts. With firing demonstrations throughout the day, as well as tent and camp life displays. $15, $12 children, $12 seniors 60+. Old Bethpage Village Restoration, 1303 Round Swamp Road Old Bethpage. Visit OldBethpageVillageRestoration.org for more information or call (516) 5728409.
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Enjoy some summertime tunes at Old Westbury Gardens, Thursday, June 20, 7-9 p.m. Hear jazz standards and original compositions by musician and composer Glafkos Kontemeniotis and his trio Monk for President, with Vince “Kazi” McCoy on drums and Fred Berman on double bass. Before, during, or after, stroll the gardens decorated with floral arrangements and illuminated with lanterns. Drinks and appetizers provided; you’re welcome to bring a picnic dinner. $30. Reservations required. Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Rd., Old Westbury. For information, visit OldWestburyGardens.org or contact (516) 333-0048.
Visit Eisenhower Park for its Noontime Concert series, Wednesday, June 26, noon-2 p.m. The Long Island Harmonizers perform four-part barbershop a cappella. Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, Eisenhower Park, East Meadow. Their repertoire ranges from traditional barbershop to the Great American Songbook and Elton John. Bring seating. For information, visit NassaucCountyNY.gov.
Long Beach holds its annual Flag Day ceremony, Friday, June 14, at Veterans Park at the Rec Center. The ceremony begins at 1:30 p.m. Retired flags will be disposed of properly. For more information, visit LongBeachNY.gov.
Mt. Sinai South Nassau Health Fair
Mount Sinai South Nassau Hospital offers free health screenings on the Long Beach boardwalk at Riverside Boulevard, Friday, June 28. Obtain varied screenings from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, visit SouthNassau.org
Long Beach Theatre Guild holds auditions for their upcoming show, “The Music Man,” Monday and Tuesday, June 17-18. Ages 9 and older can audition at 6 p.m.; adults at 7 p.m., at the Lindell School auditorium. 601 Lindell Blvd. For more information, visit LBTheatreGuild.org or call (516) 432-2600.
Sacred Heart Church in Island Park embarked on their second annual pilgrimage to St. Agnes Cathedral in Rockville Centre to honor the Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. The event on June 7 was a demonstration of the parishioners’ faith and devotion, highlighting the significance of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in Catholic belief.
Monsignor John Tutone, the pastor of Sacred Heart Church, concelebrated the Mass alongside Bishop John Barres of the Diocese of Rockville Centre and other diocesan priests. The Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus honors the heart of Jesus—a cornerstone of Catholic faith and the church’s namesake. The Mass, organized by the Diocese of Rockville Centre, was a pivotal part of the celebration.
“If we are serious about the things we pray for, we need to show God we are serious,” Tutone said. “We must show him how much our prayers and petitions mean to us, we need to inconvenience ourselves and sacrifice a little bit. Sacrifice is the language of love. That is what our pilgrimage is all about.”
The event saw a robust attendance, with a significant contingent from Sacred Heart Church. Altar servers and this year’s confirmation candidates joined the parish community to partake in the sacred celebration.
“I have to say, I was absolutely overwhelmed with the showing from our parish,” Tutone said. “It was wonderful to see especially how many of our children were in attendance. That really says a lot that they gave up their Friday evening.”
A special Sacred Heart Banner adorned with countless petitions placed by parishioners, graced the foot of the altar at St. Agnes Cathedral, underscoring the collective prayers and hopes of the community.
Reflecting on the event’s success, Monsignor Tutone
Parishioners join outside the Cathedral after Mass.
elaborated on the deeper meaning of the Sacred Heart in Catholic faith.
“With any set of beliefs there is a lot to unpack, that is true with Catholics of course,” he said. “But we find in the Sacred Heart many if not all of the components of our faith, there is a God, who is deeply in love with all of us, and always ready to forgive. All of that is rolled up in the Sacred Heart”
Sacred Heart Church, located on Long Beach Road in Island Park, has been a spiritual home for Island Park Catholics since its establishment in 1938. Tutone has served as pastor for three decades. St. Agnes Cathedral in Rockville Centre serves as the Cathedral of the Diocese of Rockville Centre and is the seat of
the Bishop. The annual pilgrimage and the Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus continue to be a testament to the enduring faith and unity of the Sacred Heart Church community, as they gather in reverence and celebration. Tutone redirected the success of the event to the parishioners.
“People are quick to point to the pastor, or even the Bishop when something like this is a massive success,” he said. “Truth is, it is the parishioners, who out of their faith and devotion inconvenienced themselves for God. I told them the time and place, and they showed up.”
–Kepherd Daniel
Courtesy John Byrne
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman’s executive order, banning biological males from women’s sports at county facilities, could soon be codified into law.
The County Legislature’s presiding officer, Howard Kopel, and Legislators John Giuffrè, Samantha Goetz and Rose Marie Walker accompanied Blakeman at a news conference in Mineola last Friday to announce the new legislation.
“Women have been fighting the last 50 years for fair competition in their sport, a fair investment, the same as men, the same numbers, the same scholarships,” Blakeman said, “and now that is in jeopardy of biological males taking valuable positions on women’s teams, women losing scholarships, women losing the ability to compete, and it’s not fair.”
Goetz, Walker and Legislator Mazi Pilip will cosponsor the proposed bill.
“I was recently listening to an interview with Riley Gaines where a student was discussing how she doesn’t want to train for second place, and I think that concisely explains what this bill is for,” Goetz said. “We do not want women in Nassau County to just train and compete for second place.”
Gaines is a former collegiate swimmer.
Walker said she fears for her granddaughters and other female athletes in the county.
“Certainly I don’t want it to affect our girls with scholarships, with playing and training, to come in second or third because of what they’re competing against,” Walker said. “But I’m very, very concerned about their health and safety.”
Biological males and transgender athletes who identify as female are welcome to compete on county co-ed or men’s teams, or create a transgender league, Blakeman said — just not as biological males on women’s team.
A Nassau County Supreme Court struck down Blakeman’s executive order on May 10, after a legal
challenge by the New York Civil Liberties Union, which filed a lawsuit in March.
Blakeman plans to appeal the decision, he said.
Bobby Hodgson, an assistant legal director at NYCLU, had not seen the language of the proposed legislation, but said that the state anti-discrimination law prohibits such a law.
“That was true when we successfully struck down County Executive Blakeman’s policy, and it’s true today,” Hodgson said. “If they do continue to push forward on this harmful legislation, the NYCLU will certainly see them in court, and we believe it will be promptly struck down as unlawful under our state anti-discrimination law.”
Blakeman said that both his order, and the new law, would be determined to be constitutional, because they protect women’s rights.
After he signed his executive order in February, which mandated that sports, leagues, organizations, teams and programs that use county facilities designate themselves male, female or co-ed, and then only accept athletes who meet that criteria according to their sex at birth, state Attorney General Letitia
Continuing a brand new tradition, Hollywood Health Club will be selecting up to five senior students from Long Beach High School who excelled in sports, academics or community service.
Their second honoree is Sierra Holtcamp.
Holtcamp is a professional competitive dancer who has won several regional and national competitions. She is a member of the Long Beach High School Surf team, and volunteers for Surf for all. Sierra is a member of the National Honors Society and the Key Club and has a weighted GPA of 99 percent. She will be attending the University of Georgia in the fall.
She prides herself on staying fit and eating healthy and is excited about winning this three-year membership.
The winners will each receive a threeyear membership to the health club, at 265 E. Park Ave., which is valued at over $2,000.
The first recipient of this award was Troy DeFrancesco. Troy led the Marines’ high school varsity baseball team with a .549 average, and was undefeated as a starting pitcher, going 2-0. He
James sent a cease-and-desist letter to Blakeman in March, demanding that he rescind it.
Blakeman responded a few days later by filing a federal lawsuit contesting James’ letter, which was denied in federal court and dismissed in April.
“The law is perfectly clear: you cannot discriminate against a person because of their gender identity or expression,” James wrote in a March 1 news release. “We have no room for hate or bigotry in New York.” County Legislator Delia DeRiggi-Whitton issued a statement after Friday’s news conference. “Passing such a law will only cost the county millions in legal fees and taxpayer money, funds that should be used for repaving our roads and providing tax relief,” she said.
Kopel said that the bill would go before committee on Monday, and before the full Legislature in two weeks or so. He added that he was confident that it would pass.
“We’re trying to help these young girls who are trying to achieve something, and to say that we haven’t had the problem here in Nassau County yet is foolish,” Kopel said. “We want to take care of this. We’re going to take care of it now.”
LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC, -againstDANIEL ANGEL, IF LIVING, AND IF SHE/HE BE DEAD, ET AL. NOTICE OF SALE
also captained the Long Beach volleyball team with 72 digs and 13 aces.
Applications for future awards can be submitted to the Hollywood owners from parents, teachers or coaches for any seniors that they feel deserve to be recognized with this award. All submissions can be emailed to SD@hollywoodhealthclub.com
–Brendan Carpenter
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau on February 15, 2024, wherein LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC is the Plaintiff and DANIEL ANGEL, IF LIVING, AND IF SHE/HE 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 June 24, 2024 at 2:00PM, premises known as 345 EAST HUDSON STREET, LONG BEACH, NY 11561; and the following tax map identification: 59-136-61 & 62.
ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE CITY OF LONG BEACH, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK
Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 606278/2022. John P. Clarke, 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. 147004
Scott H Siller, Esq., Referee. MCCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, LLC, 10 Midland Avenue, Suite 205, Port Chester, NY 10573
Dated: 5/7/24 File Number: 548-0119
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC D/B/A CHAMPION MORTGAGE COMPANY, Plaintiff, Against JUANITA SLADE, JOSEPH DAMBRA, ET AL. Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 12/22/2016, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction, on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. 11501 on 7/11/2024 at 2:00PM, premises known as 28 East Hudson Street, Long Beach, New York 11561, A.K.A. 28 Hudson Street, Long Beach, New York 11561, And Described As Follows: ALL that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the City Of Long Beach, County Of Nassau and State of New York Section 59 Block 94 Lot 17, 18 And 19. The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $495,395.75 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 13-014225 If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the then Court Appointed Referee will cancel the Foreclosure Auction. This Auction will be held rain or shine.
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Valley Stream $665,000
Roberta Street. Expanded Cape. 4 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms. Eat-in kitchen. Open layout. Den/family room. Taxes: $9,574.69
Q. My neighbors from hell have been harassing me at every step of my construction, and I don’t know what to do. They tried to stop our permit, and have continued to try to have it revoked for several reasons, such as false claims that my contractor is unlicensed, that they start work before the allowed work times, that they work too late, that my permit wasn’t posted properly, that the simple deck we’re having built is in the wrong place, that our dog isn’t licensed … How can we stop this harassment? They are both attorneys who aren’t working, and have plenty of time to bother us.
A. George Herbert, a 17th-century poet, said, “Living well is the best revenge.” Apparently he had neighbors like yours, and he didn’t want to use all the other much more vindictive and possibly illegal means to stop them. After a while, like the story of the boy who cried wolf, the authorities will stop believing them and may even turn their attention to them, looking for issues to keep your neighbors busy with their own issues.
I have heard many stories about vindictive neighbors over the years, and although it is puzzling what motivates people to behave this way, to not just live and let live, they have to be either dealt with or ignored. It’s hard to ignore some of the more dastardly things people can do to harass, but it has to be done. Being attorneys indicates that they understand how to manipulate the system, which was put in place for justice, to create an injustice.
In some cases I have knocked on a door on behalf of a client to ask what the problems are, with the best of intentions, to assure the neighbor that their concerns are being dealt with and everything will work out. The lesson I learned from this is that there are people put on this planet for the sole purpose of ruination, destruction, intimidation and harassment. It appears to give them a level of satisfaction that cannot be attained by some more meaningful method. It reminds me of what many people have told me when we hear about a criminal who went to great lengths to figure out how to commit the crime, that had that same individual put their energy into solving a positive, constructive problem, like curing cancer or helping those less fortunate, they may have had a productive life instead of creating the misery they thrive on.
I suggest writing down, in detail, your neighbors’ actions, compiling a book on how pathetic some people can be, selling the book, and living well off the royalties from the neighbors’ contribution to your making lemonade out of the lemons they keep hurling at you. I’m hesitant to write about the worst thing that a neighbor once did just to be difficult, because it really did cause lasting pain for a family whose small children were scared for life by what that neighbor did.
© 2024 Monte Leeper
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Hardly any summer lives up to its hype.
How could it, when we’ve waited nine months for school to be out, slogging through dark, snowy days and freezing weeks? We’ve waited for the warming breeze, the gentle waves, the fresh cherries and soft-shell crabs. We waited, and here it is … now! All this freedom is too wonderful to grasp. Our vacation time from work lies ahead, too, and we want our adventures, and our kids’ camps, and the rentals in the mountains or by the shore to be restorative and fun. In June it’s still possible that the big family reunion in the Poconos will be a life-altering love fest. In June, the outdoor concerts are still anticipatory joy. These are the best days of summer, when everything is possible. Here, pinned to this spot in time, there are no rampaging wildfires, no floods, no hurricanes, no Covid surge, no family feuds. Yup, the dangerous possibilities all lie ahead. Pre-summer is the golden window of
igood weather and unlimited expectations. That’s why people keep booking weekends in Maine, forgetting that last year they waited on line in the 95-degree heat for a $30 Kennebunkport lobster roller. These are the days of anticipatory dreaming.
BOn summer weekends, families head to our beaches, the Berkshires, the Jersey Shore or out East. Everyone is trying to recapture summer memories while forgetting the kids’ rainy-day tantrums or the traffic in the Hamptons or the prices at the farm stands that used to be a bargain. This is the time of dreaming and planning; there will be enough time in September to absorb the realities that subvert these fantasies.
in their hair. It was a significant cultural shift, which led to the end of the war and the beginning of a real push for civil rights, women’s rights and racial equality.
eaches? Trails?
Farm stands?
This is the time of dreaming and planning.
My big regret is that I didn’t go; I wasn’t part of history. I was planning my wedding and looking for a job. I didn’t go to Woodstock, either, in the summer of 1969. My heart and mind were with the progressive causes, but the path I saw for myself was fixed and somewhat narrow.
read “War and Peace,” all 1,200 pages. Truth? The last 50 summers have been my summer to read “War and Peace.” Never cracked the cover, but it doesn’t matter; I hold on dearly to the possibility.
In the big picture, we don’t know yet what kind of summer this will be historically, meteorologically or politically. Will it leave an indelible mark? Will our collective destinies stay the course or take a detour?
I remember the summer of 1967, when some 100,000 young people, widely known as hippies, descended on San Francisco, specifically the Haight, and protested the war in Vietnam, lived in casual encampments, did some drugs and wore flowers
So, young folks, this summer, get out there and live your days. Summer 2024 will not come around again. The calendar from midJune to Sept. 21 is blank. The summer could sweep in dramatic change. Anything can happen. The days are hot already and very long; worry is in the air about drought and wildfire and political unrest.
On an individual level, this is the time to plan our downtime activities. Is this the summer you get out on the kayak? Learn to surf? Start hiking the Appalachian Trail? Rescue a puppy and use the summertime to train it? Maybe send the kids off to camp and get reacquainted with your partner?
For me, this is the summer to finally
The freedom of some unstructured time allows us to prepare for the upcoming election. A minefield covers the ground between June and November. It seems unlikely to me that any of the legal cases against Donald Trump will be resolved in time to make a difference. We have, as individuals who are citizens of a great democracy, the time to think about what kind of man we want to be president. I will be casting my vote for Joe Biden, the sitting president who has displayed decency and solid, pro-American, forward-thinking policies. I hope that others who have the time and inclination will seriously weigh the kind of America we want to live in.
We don’t want to get terribly serious because, after all, it’s about to be summer. Put your feet up. Grab a bowl of Washington State cherries, and if “War and Peace” seems daunting, pick up a National Geographic and learn the important stuff, like “Do Spiders Dream?”
Relax with one eye open. The summer of 2024 is about to unfold.
Copyright 2024 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be reached at randik3@aol.com.
n 2019, the Democratic majorities in the State Senate and Assembly passed the well-known Congestion Pricing Plan. At the time, every Long Island Senate Democrat voted in support of the proposal. The policy mandated an extra fee for most motorists entering Manhattan below 60th Street during peak hours. While the intent behind this initiative may be commendable, its repercussions for commuters — particularly those from Nassau County — are concerning.
Last week, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced that she was delaying the implementation of congestion pricing. I commend those of us on the Island who voiced our objections to the plan and made our voices heard. This is a victory for Long Islanders who simply can’t afford another tax. It is disappointing that Hochul’s decision was clearly motivated by politics rather than concern for overburdened New Yorkers, and after a substantial expenditure was made on the required infrastructure.
Elected officials should be held accountable for their actions, and a last-
minute effort to postpone the plan in hopes of avoiding accountability from voters in the upcoming election is shameful. Congestion pricing shouldn’t just be delayed; it must be repealed, and I am a cosponsor of Senate Bill 5425, which would do just that.
Congestion pricing is being promoted as a solution to reduce traffic and emissions, but in reality, its sole purpose is to generate revenue to fix the continuing mismanagement of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority. The state budget includes $1 billion of revenue for the MTA, which is expected to be generated by congestion pricing, so clearly there is an expectation that many people will continue to drive and pay the price rather than use public transportation. Many from Nassau County travel to Manhattan for work or medical appointments, or to visit family and friends.
enjoy themselves. For those who must travel into the city for work, it will increase their costs, which will in turn be passed on to the consumers of their products.
F or many Nassau County residents, driving into Manhattan is a necessity.
The additional charge would be more than just an inconvenience — it’s a regressive tax that disproportionately impacts our families, small-business owners and those who depend on their vehicles to earn a living. Congestion pricing won’t alleviate traffic or save our environment; instead, it will increase the cost of traveling to Manhattan, and may actually deter people from doing so to
For many Nassau County residents, driving into Manhattan isn’t a luxury, but a necessity. Nurses working the night shift at hospitals, teachers who need to carry supplies and arrive early in the morning, and those with physical challenges who travel to take advantage of worldclass medical care have legitimate reasons for driving into Manhattan. Travel into the city is already fraught with challenges for those who use public transportation, making driving the most convenient, and sometimes the only, option. The introduction of an additional fee, potentially as high as $15 per trip, would be a significant financial burden. The policy would effectively penalize hard-working New Yorkers who have no viable alternative to driving.
Public transportation is a valuable asset, but it isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution. For many, using public transit means enduring multiple transfers, which can extend commute times to unmanageable lengths. Instead of punishing those who have no choice but to drive, we must prioritize investing in our
public transportation infrastructure to make it more reliable and accessible.
The MTA’s recent decision to offer a 10 percent discount on monthly Long Island Rail Road tickets is a step forward, but it unfairly excludes residents of Nassau and Suffolk counties. The discount applies only to travel within New York City, funded by a state account for city transit improvements, leaving Long Island commuters out. This exclusion, combined with congestion pricing, would further burden them. Both policies highlight a growing disparity, neglecting the needs of suburban commuters who play a vital role in the city’s economy. We must address this imbalance and ensure equitable support for all LIRR riders. While reducing traffic congestion and emissions are important, the congestionpricing plan, as it stands, is a misguided approach to correcting the MTA’s fiscal mismanagement, doing so by putting the burden on the backs of commuters. By continuing to advocate for our constituents, exploring alternative solutions and engaging the public, we can work toward a more equitable strategy.
Now that this plan is delayed, we must seize the opportunity to repeal it. The time is now. We need solutions that address traffic congestion without unfairly hurting the wallets of Long Islanders.
Nassau county truly is the home of champions.
It’s where you can find the four-time Stanley cup champion New York Islanders. For more than a century, it’s where the Belmont Stakes thoroughbred horse race was held — and where it will return, bigger and better than ever, in 2026, when renovations are completed at Belmont park.
There’s also the four-time atlantic League of professional Baseball champion Long Island Ducks. and, for the past couple weeks, anyone trying to make their away around Eisenhower park, in East Meadow, couldn’t help but get caught up in the excitement of the International cricket council Men’s T20 World cup, in which India upended pakistan in a highly anticipated international rivalry.
But our true champions are much closer to home. In fact, they are in our own backyards, if not in our own homes. They are our school athletes — young men and women who spend hours conditioning, training and drilling to step out on a baseball diamond, a track, a tennis court, a football field, a basketball court, a lacrosse field, or a soccer or rugby pitch to try to win it all in front of their families, friends, neighbors and peers. and then, after all that, they go back to their studies, so they can have the best shot at a successful future.
We are proud of every one of them for what they accomplish. and we support them as they look for ways to win, and
To the Editor:
Thank you to Gov. Kathy Hochul and the State Legislature for increasing funding for libraries in the fiscal year 2025 state budget! We deeply appreciate the strong support of our work. Hochul’s action brings much-needed relief to the operating budget of the Nassau Library System, a cooperative that provides shared services to the county’s 54 public libraries, and an additional $500,000 to local libraries for building improvements. Nassau’s public libraries serve hundreds of thousands of patrons each year.
Voters deserve thanks, too. Every library budget vote in Nassau passed this spring, with an average approval rate of 77 percent! Over 5,000 Nassau residents signed up for new library cards last month. Libraries truly have something for everyone, and we invite all to check us out this summer.
JOHN ScaparrO President, Nassau Library System board of trusteescheer them when they do so.
They always give us reason to cheer for them, and even more when they win titles — like the South Side High School boys’ lacrosse team taking home the state class B boys championship in a thrilling overtime win over Victor.
and they are hardly alone. The boys’ track and field team from Baldwin High captured its first county championship in more than a decade, while the girls’ track and field team from Oceanside did the same, over rival Syosset.
The boys from Malverne won a county championship of their own in track and field, while the Valley Stream North girls celebrated a number of individual county champions, like Moanna Thelusca in discus, Nattaly Lindo in shot put, and the Fessler sisters, paige and Brooke, finishing first and second, respectively, in the high jump. We also have to mention the amazing work of the North Shore girls’ track and field squad, which came away with the class a championship.
and don’t even get us started on the excellence in softball from the previous week, with Kennedy and Seaford winning Long Island championships, while Oceanside took home the class aaa crown.
Then there was the Wantagh girls’ lacrosse team beating Manhasset for the Nassau class c championship, while the Lynbrook boys’ tennis team won a conference title.
and then there are county champion-
ships for the calhoun girls track team, the clarke baseball team, and the Wantagh boys lacrosse team.
We could go on. There is a lot to celebrate — no matter what the scoreboard shows.
These young men and women are learning teamwork, leadership and resilience. as they work together to achieve common goals, they learn the value of collaboration and mutual support. The highs of victory and the lows of defeat provide lessons in handling success with grace, and the rest with dignity.
These experiences are invaluable as these athletes prepare to face the myriad challenges of adult life with a balanced and determined mindset. They also provide opportunities for college scholarships and career advancement, opening doors to higher education that might not have otherwise been available for many. Their journeys also serve as a powerful unifying force within communities. On Long Island, where villages and hamlets have distinct identities, high school sports can bridge divides and create a sense of shared purpose.
High school sports are much more than a venue for cheering on the home team. They are a cornerstone of physical health, personal development, academic excellence and community cohesion. By supporting and investing in them, we are nurturing the next generation of leaders, scholars and community members, ensuring a vibrant and dynamic future for Nassau county.
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if history has proven anything, it’s that the world wasn’t set up for women to succeed.
Countless trailblazers have incited change, but there is still an overarching prejudice against us. The struggle that we internalize may vary, but I think we can agree that some days, it’s just hard to be a woman.
Every time our gender makes strides, it’s easy to be humbled — by something someone says, by something someone does. And it’s easy for us to deflect, and say, “Well, that’s just the way things are.” But why are we oK with the way things are?
A few weeks ago, as universities around the United States began holding commencement ceremonies, a well-known athlete spoke to the graduates of Benedictine College, a Catholic institution in Atchison, Kansas.
Harrison Butker, the kicker for the Kansas City Chiefs, addressed the crowd of young men and women. And it wasn’t
his presence, but rather what he said, that created an aura of polarity.
“For the ladies present today,” Butker said, “congratulations on an amazing accomplishment. you should be proud of all that you have achieved to this point in your young lives. I want to speak directly to you briefly because I think it is you, the women, who have had the most diabolical lies told to you.”
Butker went on to say that while “some” of the graduating women might lead successful careers, he’d “venture to guess” that the majority of them were excited about marriage, and the children they will bring into the world.
that it’s more likely that she’s looking forward to a life of marriage and motherhood.
The concepts of modern feminism are broadly misunderstood, by men and women alike. A true feminist would support a woman on any path she chooses, whether it be a career, a home life or something in between, and it was insulting and ignorant of Butker to project that most women in the audience would want to devote themselves to their partner and their future children.
a ll that comes to mind when I reread the Chiefs’ kicker’s words is, really?
I have nothing against opinions, and I respect everyone’s right to voice their own. But all that comes to mind as I reread Butker’s words is, really?
The internet jumped to his defense, but let me riddle you this: He chose to single out “the women.”
Imagine being a young woman in Benedictine’s graduating class, who at the very least just completed four years of college. She deserves to be celebrated for her degree, and instead she’s told
To the Editor:
As the presidential election approaches, understanding the opinions of both President Biden and Donald Trump is pivotal when thinking about which candidate to vote for. Specifically, when it comes to abortion rights and women’s equity on both a national and global scale, the two candidates have differing opinions and differing degrees of action, and it is hyper-important for women to be informed about their standpoints, so they understand who to vote for in November.
In terms of abortion rights, Trump and Biden have starkly different opinions. Although Biden has stated that he is a practicing Catholic who doesn’t necessarily personally support abortion, he has avidly stated that women deserve the right to choose, no matter where they live, and that abortion care should be a human right. Trump, on the other hand, wants to leave abortion rights up to the states, meaning that each state can choose whether or not abortions should be legalized, potentially taking away that right to choose.
In terms of the international policy surrounding women’s equity, Biden and
Trump have similar policies, but their commitment to those policies is of varying degrees, and they have different motives for supporting women’s equality. They have both tried to combat women’s inequity through financial support of efforts in other countries, but Biden has directed hundreds of millions more dollars to those efforts than Trump.
Biden also states that women’s equality is a moral issue, something that should be intrinsically guaranteed to populations around the world. Trump, however, mainly sees women’s equality as an opportunity for economic growth. Biden also claims to aid specific countries that may need help promoting gender equity, making Trump’s policy appear weaker and less specific. These differences must be recognized by the people they would affect the most: the voters.
We reach out with the hope that you are aware of the stakes of this election, and that you share our concern for its possible outcomes. We strongly feel that in a world where information is hidden, falsified, misconstrued and polarized, it is important that our reputable local media outlets continue being dedicated to the truth — now more than ever.
HENry SPINA, SoPHIA MArCHIolI and CHArloTTE MArCHIolINorth Shore High School Class of 2024
Glen Head
on the days when women feel the most unsupported, by people in their lives or public figures like Butker, they should remember that there are always things to turn to. I find it exceedingly important to read and watch content that is created with the best intentions for people just like us.
For women.
What do I mean?
A few months ago, as I enjoyed some time off from work in Florida, sitting poolside at my cousin’s house on International Women’s Day, I picked up “The Women,” a novel by Kristin Hannah, released earlier this year. Hannah is an
extraordinary writer who has been telling the tales of important women for decades, and this book is no different. I’ve read several of her novels over the past year, and I’ve come to love the way Hannah crafts stories of inspiring women, and the positive effect she has on my self-worth, every time I finish one of them. “The Women” offers readers an in-depth look at what it was like to be a nurse during the Vietnam War, and what it was like to return home afterward. If you love history, this read is for you.
In the first few pages, you’ll stumble across a striking notion. Women can be heroes.
So, to the women reading this — and the men — internalize that. All of us can be heroes.
And while people like Harrison Butker may continue to make speeches that threaten to strip us of everything we’ve worked for, remember that what we choose to do, in every walk of life, matters. our accomplishments and choices, at home or in the workplace, matter. And our feelings, and the way we view ourselves, matter, too.
Jordan Vallone is a senior editor who writes for the Bellmore, East Meadow and Merrick Heralds. Comments? jvallone@liherald.com.
