Runners of all ages hit the boards for Long Beach’s annual Fourth of July race last week. The sounds of laughter, panting and pattering feet filled the air during the event. Children took part in a 1K run, while adults ran a 4K.
By KEPHERD DANIEl kdaniel@liherald.com
Leaders of the Friedberg JCC, in Oceanside, recently reflected on a successful year, and presented awards to longstanding members and others who have made significant contributions to the organization, including Lisa Charschan, of Lido Beach.
At its annual meeting on June 25, Roni Kleinman, the organization’s chief executive, praised JCC staff members, emphasizing their role in delivering several key programs throughout the year.
From diverse camping experiences for more than 500 children last summer, to the JCC Ezra Center for people with disabilities hosting of a talent show for those with disabilities on April 26, to events like the red carpet gala, featuring participants in the Special Advocacy Coalition, the JCC demonstrated its commitment to being inclusive.
“Hearing children’s laughter and singing in our play areas and filled with activity is uplifting and joyous for us all,” Kleinman told the attendees. “Close to hundreds of members continue reaping the benefits from the amazing
By BRENDAN CARPENTER and JoSEPH D’ANDREA
Of the Long Beach Herald
Long Beach city officials gave an update last week on legal action they initiated after the planning of an unauthorized gathering of more than 500 people on the beach three weeks ago that, as it turned out, never took place. Council President Brendan Finn, City Manager Daniel Creighton and Acting Police Commissioner Richard DePalma spoke at a news conference outside City Hall on July 3.
overtime pay for police that day.
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“If you come to our city to cause chaos, and if you attempt to come to our city to cause chaos, we want you to hear a message loud and clear: Long Beach won’t stand for it,” Finn said. “We will shut you down, just as we did on June 19. And it will cost you.”
Finn explained that the city had filed a claim in State Supreme Court against the organizers of the unpermitted event, which cost the city roughly $24,000 to prepare for, including staffing costs and
On June 19 at around 8:30 a.m., Long Beach police got word of the gathering, Sandy Cheeks Beach Day, which was circling on social media. To prevent the gathering of another crowd, and a potentially explosive situation like the one that had unfolded just six days earlier, which resulted in a shooting at the Long Island Rail Road station, city officials coordinated with Nassau County, Metropolitan Transportation Authority and State Police to prepare. Just over 500 people had RSVP’d online. Long Beach CSEA members also helped with ticket collection on the beach that day, augmenting a boardwalk crew of ticket-takers that is composed mostly of teenagers.
Sandy Cheeks Beach Day had been promoted on social media by an account called Team Takeover. Attendees were encouraged to bring alcohol and other substances to Long Beach. The party was planned
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The Emile Francis Memorial Ice Arena is preparing to welcome skaters back with several new upgrades.
Councilman Mike Reinhart recently provided an update video on the city’s Facebook page on the improvements and expressed enthusiasm for the community’s return to the ice.
One significant change is a new paint job, which is expected to make the arena look more inviting.
“We have a brand-new paint job,” Reinhart said. “I think we had the original paint job on this for years, so we’re excited about that.”
Safety has also been enhanced with new netting around the rink, further protecting fans and players. The functionality of the arena has been improved with new Zamboni doors, provided by the G2H Foundation.
The G2H Foundation was established in memory of Gerrin Hagen, a lifelong hockey and lacrosse player from Long Beach who died in a skateboarding accident on Jan. 12 of last year. After a candlelight vigil outside the ice arena, Hagen’s family created the foundation to support school, sports, and service scholarships. The foundation collaborates with athletic programs and community organizations to provide financial assistance and promote a “Team First” attitude.
The city accepted a donation of $10,000 from the G2H Foundation last
The city’s ice arena will be featuring some upgrades, which were announced late last month.
month for the new Zamboni gate doors, aimed at facilitating smoother and more efficient ice maintenance. The arena will also offer new public skating sessions, providing an opportunity for community members of all ages to enjoy the ice.
With the hockey season about to
start, local teams and players are eager to return to the upgraded facility. Reinhart encouraged everyone to come and see the changes.
The ice arena’s upgrades represent a significant investment in the community’s recreational facilities. Residents can look forward to a refreshed arena that
The upgrades wouldn’t have been possible without the support from the G2H Foundation.
improves the experience for skaters, hockey players and fans.
As the final touches were being completed, the ice arena is set to become a top destination for ice sports and public skating.
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Surf for All, a Long Beach-based non-profit that organizes surf outings and other events for children and adults with physical and developmental disabilities — as well as war veterans and disadvantaged youth — held its annual fundraiser on July 2 at Bright Eye Beer Co.
The group got started in 2002 with a surf program for developmentally disabled teenagers only. Since then, they have expanded to cover a broader spectrum of disabilities — autism, cerebral palsy, visual impairment and much more. Aside from their own planned outings, they work with the Long Beach school district and provide free weekly lessons for students during special education program that takes place during the
summer months.
Surfing isn’t all they do, though. Teens have had numerous opportunities to take trips and even play with horses. They have partnered with HorseAbility, an Old Westbury-based organization that offers therapeutic sessions with horses, to bring them to the sand. On such occasions, the participants can alternate between surfing and having the chance to play with two miniature horses.
The group also, holds fundraisers, at which they recognize community members for all sorts of work. This year, Harvey Weisenberg, Gina D’Andraia and Grace Tolan were honored.
–Brendan Carpenter
Long Beach is addressing a persistent challenge with the introduction of DropSpot Long Beach, an initiative aimed at transforming parking accessibility through technology.
DropSpot, a locally founded startup operating on the DropDesk Spaces platform, is set to transform how residents and visitors navigate the city’s parking landscape.
The service allows homeowners to list their unused parking spots on a user-friendly mobile app, granting them complete control over pricing and availability. This provides users with convenient access to additional parking options in high-demand areas, such as the West End.
“The economic impacts of offering additional parking in city areas is tangible for local businesses,” Graham Beck, co-founder and CEO of DropDesk LLC, said. “Offering just a small amount of additional parking in the West End will allow restaurants and shops to realize more customers and future marketing opportunities through the DropDesk Spaces Marketplace. We have all circled the block without finding parking and opted to shop or dine in another area or town because no parking is available.”
Parking is always an issue in Long Beach, especially in the West End. Hopefully, DropSpot can help.
The DropSpot app, set to begin accepting bookings in the coming weeks following a host onboarding phase that started on July 1, promises flexible parking solutions tailored to various needs.
“By offering more parking options, it will be easier for residents and visitors to shop, dine, work, and enjoy our boardwalk and beaches,” Beck said. “Hourly parking and day-long parking options will cater to a wide range of needs in these areas of hard-to-find parking.”
By offering additional spaces in high-
Effective July 19, 2024, New York will permit the use of a transfer on death deed (TOD). The main benefit of the new law will be that property deeds with heirs named on them will not have to pass through the probate process. The heirs do not have to sign and the designations may be revoked by filing a new deed.
While avoiding probate was formerly the holy grail of estate planning, today it is more of a holy trinity (1) avoiding probate, (2) keeping assets in the bloodline, and (3) protecting assets from long-term care costs. The TOD deed only accomplishes the first of those. In addition, while the TOD works legally, it does not always work socially.
The main drawback to the TOD deed is that there is no one in charge. The heirs may not get along with each other. One may want to sell the property, another may want to keep it. They may disagree as to who to list it for sale with, how much to ask for the property or which offers to accept or reject. It’s often a case of too many cooks. With a trust, one or two persons who you believe
to be most capable are in charge and, while they must keep other heirs informed, they do not need their permission to make these decisions.
If any child predeceases, and their share is left to minor children, then a courtappointed legal guardian will be required to protect the minor’s interests, which may delay a sale of the property by many months.
Since the age of majority is eighteen years, the legal guardian is required to turn the money over to them at that young age. A trust avoids guardianship proceedings for minor heirs, puts the person you choose in charge of the funds and states the age at which you want them to receive the money.
Finally, trusts can provide for the trustee to hold back and manage funds for a beneficiary (1) going through a divorce, (2) facing financial difficulties, or (3) unable to own property due to disability.
While the new TOD deed will have its place in the lawyer’s toolkit, it is a blunt instrument which may, absent wise counsel, do more harm than good.
traffic areas, DropSpot aims to boost foot traffic and customer engagement for shops and restaurants.
It is important to know that the spot owner or host has complete control over all bookings including rates, duration and rules for the use of the space, according to Beck.
Residents and visitors alike can anticipate a smoother parking experi -
ence with DropSpot’s launch. Beck encouraged interested homeowners to register their parking spots on the DropSpot website to participate in this community-driven solution. For more information on DropSpot Long Beach and how to get involved, visit Drop-Spot.io.
–Angelina Zingariello
Long Beach rarely — if ever — has parking spots available. A new locally-founded startup hopes to assist in that.
By Charles Shaw, Parker Schug & Brendan Carpenter
Continuing a series exploring the presence of artificial intelligence in our schools — and, over time, in society as a whole. Thoughts? Questions? Ideas? Email us at execeditor@liherald.com.
Artificial intelligence is changing the education system in almost every way, but what about students who are trying to use it to get an unfair advantage, or to skip work that would otherwise help them learn?
In these uncertain times, school districts throughout Nassau County are looking for answers to prevent AI’s overreach in the classroom. In the Wantagh School District, an Artificial Intelligence Committee, composed of administrators, principals, directors and teachers, was formed last year to initially focus on understanding AI, but developed into discussing how it can be used responsibly.
Carol-Ann Winans, a committee member and the district’s executive director of curriculum and instruction, said that it is focused on making sure students aren’t relying on AI technology to think for them, while at the same time using it as a tool to enhance the way they learn.
knowledge is key in preventing overreach. James Widmer, the school’s deputy superintendent and chief operating officer, said that several staff groups have been given training on how AI operates and the range of tools that are available.
“Generative AI has the potential to enhance teaching, learning and operations greatly,” Widmer wrote in a statement. “At Nassau BOCES, we have been closely monitoring its evolution and adding uses as it makes sense.”
“Our goal,” he added, “is to implement generative AI solutions that enhance our ability to support our component school districts, fostering environments where every student can maximize their potential.”
“I would want to help the students use this tool to further their learning,” Winans said, “and not turn it into something that becomes a shortcut.”
When AI tools such as ChatGPT, began making headlines, Winans saw it as a way to help organize data and find original sources of information, but discussions in the committee opened her eyes to the challenges it could pose in the area of writing. Concerns that students might no longer value the understanding of writing structure, vocabulary and thought because of AI prompted the committee to craft instructions for the students.
At first, some teachers were hesitant to discuss AI, according to Winans, but the committee realized that it was unavoidable, because colleges, such as Stony Brook University, are creating policies on how students can use it appropriately in classrooms.
“If I’m preparing my child for an essay, if they’re going to be able to use AI tools in college and I’m not allowing them to use it in high school, am I truly preparing them for the world that they’re going in?” she said.
According to Winans, educators must have clear instructions on when AI can be used in completing assignments. “We do need to provide explicit instructions to the students,” she said, “so that they know their expectations.”
At Nassau BOCES, in Garden City,
Kenneth Kroog, assistant director for special education at Nassau BOCES, said in a statement that AI’s purpose there is still evolving. “We are exploring the possibility of acquiring an AI tool to assist teachers with lesson planning, differentiating instruction, and personalizing learning content and goals,” Kroog said.
The Wantagh committee, Winans said, is now in the process of crafting a policy for students next year, which will address the appropriate use of AI tools.
Dependence on technology, instead of a student’s thinking, and protection of intellectual property are two of the committee’s biggest concerns, she said, adding that most AI generators, such as ChatGPT, are not compliant with state education law, and therefore are not allowed in classrooms. But there is little to stop students from accessing AI tools elsewhere.
“We just can’t ignore that the students may or may not be using these tools at home,” Winans said.
According to the State Education Department, ChatGPT does not comply with Education Law 2-D, which requires schools that use technology tools that will have access to students’ personal information, such as their names, they must have a data-protection agreement, which ChatGPT is unwilling to do with any school, according to the department. So the department does not recommend students’ use of it in schools.
Compliance also requires that information such as the names of students’ parents or other family members, home addresses, Social Security numbers, student numbers and biometric records be kept private.
“There are a host of issues in ChatGPT’s terms of service that would not allow New York students to use the
product, including the ability to use student data for advertising purposes,” the education department said in a statement.
Additionally, ChatGPT’s terms of service state that users must be at least 13, and have parental consent if they are under 18. Thus, at minimum, the state department says that schools cannot use the product without written parental consent and knowledge.
“Generative AI products have been created with schools, and privacy, in mind,” the department statement added. “Schools should only use those products — and only after entering into a data protection agreement with the vendor.”
At BOCES, privacy is monitored, Widmer said. “We are also keenly aware of data privacy, and are ensuring that any tools we use are in compliance with state and federal laws,” he said.
Jennifer Gallagher, superintendent of Long Beach Public Schools, said ChatGPT is blocked in the schools.
“There are some legal privacy issues with the platform that make it difficult for schools to allow students to access it,” Gallagher said.
Newer software, called Magic School AI, was made specifically for educators to use, and is utilized by over 3,000 districts and schools worldwide. Another recent launched is MagicStudent, in the hope of building students’ AI literacy
and bringing responsible AI use to schools. Canva also has compliant AI software.
“Because ChatGPT is not (education law) compliant, many districts do not have access to (it) during the school day,” Long Beach’s director of literacy, Dr. Lorraine Radice, said. “There are other platforms like Magic School, and Canva has an artificial intelligence component that I introduced to teachers this year in the fall, that is compliant. So one of the hurdles that educators, and especially those folks in the technology department, (have) is to make sure that we can use some of these tools in our schools, and to protect the privacy of students and adults that work in the district.”
Using AI as a tool, and not as a shortcut Winans said that ideas have been bounced around the Wantagh committee to assess how students can approach AI, which value original thought, protection of students’ intellectual property, and the need to maximize opportunities and improve learning in an ever-changing technological world. She added that the district acknowledges that AI presents both challenges and opportunities.
“If you tell a child not to do something, they’re probably going to do it anyway,” Winans said, “so how can we
maximize the opportunity to use this new technology to improve the learning process?”
At an East Meadow School District meeting last November, Jim Mendonis, the district’s director of social studies and 21st century learning, gave a presentation on AI in Education, which discussed how it works and how its misuse can be prevented in classrooms.
Mendonis spoke of activities in the class that help teachers see their students’ thinking process, such as discussions, debates, collaborative work and other activities that do not require plugging into a device or writing a paper.
He added that writing is still critical for education, but students need to know how to write responsibly, without relying on AI in the wrong way. AI, according to Mendonis, is changing day to day, and we don’t know what jobs will exist in the future, when students graduate, making it essential to inform students and teachers about responsible AI use.
“Progress has become so quick that we would be doing our students a disservice if we didn’t include this somehow,” Mendonis said.
For appropriate use, Winans suggested using generative AI as a tool for research, such as finding articles to cite or suggestions on how to write effectively. When it comes to identifying whether a paper was written by AI or a human, Winans said that it’s diffi-
cult, but there are ways to tell.
“Teachers know their students,” she said. “Teachers know their writing styles. Teachers know how they speak in class. It’s amazing how well teachers get to know their children.”
At Lawrence High School, in Cedarhurst, both ChatGPT and MagicSchool are used by students and teachers, Principal Jennifer Lagnado-Papp wrote in an email.
Teachers at LHS look for specific words and consistency in writing style, to prevent overreach of AI in students’ work and to promote integrity.
“It is obvious when something was written by ChatGPT without further editing,” Lagnado-Papp wrote. “There are certain words that ChatGPT uses regularly, such as ‘underscores,’ ‘firstly,’ ‘secondly,’ ‘thirdly.’ These formulaic constructions are not typically used by high school students.”
Lagnado-Papp acknowledged that at times it is hard to detect AI, but Lawrence High teachers try to push students to produce unique, personal work.
“We want our students to recognize that AI is not a panacea, and they will need to think for themselves in their future endeavors,” she wrote.
As for the future of AI, Winans said she didn’t know where it was going, but added that students will ultimately dictate how the tool will be used. The situation is similar to when Wikipedia became popular, she said,
■ In public K-12 classrooms, 25 percent of teachers believe AI is doing more harm than good.
■ High school teachers view AI most negatively — unlike many middle school and elementary teachers.
■ Over 66 percent of American teens know of ChatGPT.
■ Nineteen percent of U.S. teens use ChatGPT for school work.
Pew Research Center, 2023 survey of the American Teacher Panel and KnowledgePanel teens
and everyone was nervous about where information was coming from. While Wikipedia presents a quick resource for information, Winans said, students still have to be able to seek out original sources.
“I think that there’s always a hesitation when a new technology moves forward,” she said. “And I think that there’s always a balance.”
The balancing factor, Winans said, is the importance of original thought, and students’ ability to produce something on their own.
“There’s also something exciting,” she said, “about having a tool that might further a student’s ability to explore something and get new ideas.”
By KEPHERD DANIEL kdaniel@liherald.com
Standing in front of a Floral Park home and alongside Nassau County officials on July 3, Hempstead Town Supervisor Don Clavin announced a joint petition against the Federal Aviation Administration on behalf of residents living near airports who constantly contend with the noise of low-flying planes and air pollution.
With both Kennedy and LaGuardia airports abutting residential neighborhoods, the air traffic has been a longstanding headache for homeowners.
The Towns of Hempstead and North Hempstead and county officials have filed a petition urging the FAA to study and explore alternative air routes. If the agency doesn’t respond to the petition within 90 days, the group, led by Clavin and North Hempstead Town Supervisor Jen DeSena, plans to file suit against it.
“Every 90 seconds, we get the pleasure of having planes flying anywhere from 3,000 to 2,000 feet over our heads,” Clavin said. “The FAA has taken the towns of North Hempstead and Hempstead for granted. Over a million residents are suffering the burden of constant flights coming over the area.”
The problem, according to Clavin and DeSena, is not just noise, but also the significant health risks posed by constant air traffic. Clavin detailed how
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State Sen. Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick joined county officials to announce a petition and potential lawsuit against the Federal Aviation Administration for excessive noise pollution at nearby airports.
low-flying planes contribute to increased levels of carbon monoxide, hydrocarbons and sulfur dioxide in the air in communities near the airports.
He also cited studies showing a 50 percent increase in flights since 2017, and pointed out that the FAA has not conducted the necessary environmental reviews mandated by the National Defense Authorization Act.
County officials retained legal counsel to draft a petition to the FAA, demanding compliance with existing regulations and a thorough environ -
mental review. Melville attorney Nick Rigano is spearheading the legal effort.
In a statement in response to the news conference, the FAA said, “Addressing this concern requires collaboration among the FAA, air carriers, airports, aircraft manufacturers, research universities, local communities and elected officials. If a community is concerned about aircraft noise, the best course of action is to contact their local aviation community roundtable or airport operator. The FAA can then work with airport operators to deter-
mine if the aircraft noise can be mitigated through changes in air traffic procedures.”
At the gathering, U.S. Rep. Anthony D’Esposito highlighted his legislative efforts to address the issue, including co-sponsoring bills aimed at mitigating air traffic noise and pollution.
“The FAA has been ignoring community concerns for far too long,” D’Esposito said. “We are working on legislative solutions, but the FAA has been non-responsive on the federal level as well. We need change, and we need it now.”
Floral Park resident Don Monroe, whose home was the site of the news conference, noted one way in which the noise of air traffic regularly impacts his life. “Sometimes I have to stop mid-conversation because the planes are so loud,” Monroe said.
While the issue is far from a new one, the officials’ message is clear: The time for patience has passed. With the TSA estimating over 315,000 noise complaints from residents of Hempstead and North Hempstead who live beneath JFK’s Flight Path 22 this year alone, those residents and officials are more than ready to demand immediate action.
“People expect this when they live in an area where they are near an airport, but not to this extent,” Clavin said. “The FAA must follow the rules and regulations. Enough is enough.”
Nicholas Davidson, 26, of Oliver Avenue in Valley Stream was arrested by Rockville Centre Police on July 3, and has been charged with forcible toughing and sexual abuse following an investigation at the Rockville Centre Public Library.
Aniqua Barrington, 33, of 225th Street in the Bronx, was arrested by Rockville Centre Police on July 5, and has been charged with criminal possession of a weapon and operating a motor vehicle with a suspended registration, after being stopped for a traffic violation along Lakeview Avenue.
A resident of Montauk Avenue reported on July 3 that someone damaged her vehicle while parked in her driveway.
A resident of S. Marion Place reported on July 6 that someone damaged her vehicle while parked outside her residence.
A resident of S. Park Avenue reported on July 1 someone stole his wallet and video games from his vehicle while it was parked in the garage at his residence.
A resident of Arrandale Road reported on July 2 someone stole his vehicle while parked in the street near his residence.
A motorist reported on July 3 that someone stole his cellphone after he left it unattended on the top of a gasoline pump at Speedway, between 9:45 p.m. and 10:15 p.m. on July 2.
A motorist reported on July 5 that someone stole his vehicle while parked and left running with the keys in the ignition on S. Park Avenue.
A resident of Capitolian Boulevard reported on July 2 that an unknown person used his credit card information to make unauthorized purchases.
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A Long Beach man was sentenced to 5 to 12 years in prison Tuesday for a 2022 crash that resulted in him killing a Rockville Centre community member.
Christopher Flores, 29, was driving his motorcycle drunk on March 19, 2022 just before midnight. Scott Brower, 42, was crossing Merrick Road at South Forest Avenue in a crosswalk when he was struck by Flores driving a 2020 BMW motorcycle while intoxicated, long with having marijuana in his system. Flores was thrown from the motorcycle, which crashed into another vehicle before finally coming to rest.
Brower was transported to Nassau University Medical Center in East Meadow, where he died at 1:40 a.m.
Flores also suffered significant physical injuries and was transported to Mount Sinai South Nassau Hospital in Oceanside for treatment. Blood taken from Brower at the hospital showed a BAC of .17% and evidence of cannabis use.
Flores pleaded guilty in February to second-degree manslaughter, first-degree vehicular manslaughter, second-degree assault, driving while ability impaired by the combined influence of alcohol and drugs and driving while intoxicated.
This defendant should have known the consequences of driving while intoxicated, having been prosecuted in 2016 for a DWI in Island Park. But instead, Christopher Flores got drunk and high
on marijuana and sped down Merrick Road, striking and killing Scott Brower less than two blocks away from his home,” Donnelly said. “Scott was a beloved teacher and basketball coach and an inspiration to his students at P.S. 20 in Flushing, Queens. He was doing the work to change young lives every day, while raising a 21-month-old daughter of his own. Scott was tragically taken from his family, his friends, and the Flushing community he served with pride by this careless and reckless defendant. Our thoughts remain with all those who loved Scott as Flores is sentenced for this heartbreaking and truly senseless crime.”
array of programs we offer weekly.”
The organization also expanded its dementia care services, supporting more than 140 seniors, and launched Maintain Your Brain sessions to promote brain health. And the Merrick branch moved to its new site, at Congregation Beth Ohr, in South Bellmore, last September.
It’s fun to come to work every day.
The JCC’s child care services flourished, with more than 900 children enrolled in day care, nursery and after-care programs. And many community members took part in fitness and recreation programs, most notably in swimming and basketball. Additionally, the JCC conducted 22 successful food, clothing and book drives, aiding more than 500 people in need.
“It’s been an amazing year, and together we anticipate 2024-25 filled with even bigger measures of growth, innovation and excellence,” Kleinman said.
JCC employees Amanda Ciociano and Jose Quimbay were presented with the Nathan and Muriel Glanz Awards for their dedication to the organization. Quimbay was honored for his work in the Buildings and Grounds Department, and Ciociano was recognized for her dedication to early childhood education.
“I’ve worked at the JCC for nine years, and it has always been my second home,” Ciociano said. “This award means a lot to me, and I’m thankful for the opportunity to make a difference in
the lives of children and their families.”
Liron Filiby, Lloyd Baum and Mildred Cohen were given community awards, recognizing their contributions to the JCC. Filiby was commended for his work with the Community Security Initiative, enhancing safety at JCC facilities, and Baum for his volunteer efforts in various programs, including cooking classes and community events.
“Without the unwavering support of members and volunteers like Lloyd, many of the wonderful things we accomplish here would not be possible,”
Sabrina Viscardi, the organization’s special events manager, said. “We appreciate Lloyd’s dedication to the meaning of community and the spirit of generosity at the Friedberg JCC.”
“I don’t look at volunteering as work,
even though I can always consider this as a second career,” Baum said. Looking back I volunteered at something or other for most of my life.”
Cohen, a JCC member for more than 30 years who will soon turn 100, was honored for her vibrant participation and dedication.
“The JCC has been my home away from home for over 30 years,” she said, “and I’ve had a wonderful time — and I hope to continue for a while.”
Long-serving staff members whose dedication has been instrumental in the JCC’s success, were also honored. Among them were 10-year staffers Isamar Chevere, Roni Jimenez, Jose Reynoso, John Robbins, Jessica Rodriguez and Rachael Trigona. Valarie Schneider and Quimbay were recognized for 15 years
of service, Charschan for 20 years, and Shlomit Perlmuter for 25 years.
Charschan, a Lido Beach resident, started at the JCC as a personal trainer, and worked primarily with the senior population for about 10 years before transitioning to the Adult Services Department. Over the years, she said, she has witnessed many changes, and continuous improvements in programs and member engagement.
“It’s an honor and a privilege to work here,” Charschan said. “I love the friends that I’ve made. The staff is amazing. The people, the members, they just keep me going every day. They’re wonderful to be around, and I love planning events for them, and when you love what you do, it’s not a job. It’s fun to come to work every day.”
By CHARLES SHAW cshaw@liherald.com
She was left alone, tied to a light pole on the westbound Southern State Parkway, near Exit 21, in Uniondale.
All she had was a water bowl, and a note that read, “This is Roxi. A trained American Bullmastiff. She is four years old. She has been fed and given a flea bath, she may still have issues with them. See that she gets good care.”
Roxi, later more accurately identified as an English mastiff, was abandoned on the parkway on the morning of July 1. State troopers retrieved her after responding to a call reporting a dog tied to a pole at around 5:30 a.m. They dropped her off at the Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter in Wantagh, where she was examined by veterinarians who found her to be hungry and underweight, but otherwise in good health.
“She’s nervous, but she’s very sweet,” Ashley Behrens, the acting director of the shelter, said. “Obviously it’s traumatic what she went through, so nervousness is to be expected.”
Now Roxi is looking for a home, and law enforcement officers are looking for whoever left her on the side of the road.
“We’re going to find a home for this dog and, working with our Nassau D.A., we’re going to find these culprits and hold them accountable,” Town Supervi-
sor Don Clavin said at a July 3 news conference outside the shelter.
Joining Clavin were county District Attorney Anne Donnelly and State Police Capt. Timothy Gleason. Donnelly said that her office and investigators were working with State Police to help find the person who abandoned Roxi, adding that anyone who recognized her should contact the State Police or the D.A.’s office.
The charges, according to Donnelly, could include abandoning an animal, a misdemeanor, or aggravated cruelty, a felony.
“Where we are able, we will prosecute them aggressively,” she said.
Dog abandonment is not uncommon, Donnelly noted, but what happened to Roxi was especially dangerous, because the Southern State is one of the most heavily traveled, and treacherous, highways on Long Island.
“It is no place to abandon a 4-year-old puppy,” Donnelly said. “It is unacceptable, and leaving a note with well wishes just doesn’t cut it. There is no excuse for dumping a dog on the side of a major highway.”
Gleason said that if Roxi had broken away from her leash, she would have put herself and motorists on the parkway in harm’s way. He added that people can fall on hard times, leaving them unable to afford to care for a pet, but abandoning an animal beside a highway is nei -
ther acceptable nor a safe option.
“While it appears that the owner may have had good intentions,” Gleason said, “if a person is unable to care for a dog, there are better ways of handling such a situation.”
Donnelly explained that dog owners who cannot continue to care for their pets should take them to an animal shelter or a veterinarian’s office, which will help find them a new home.
“Any of those options are better than tying a defenseless creature to a pole on a roadway where cars are going 60 miles an hour past it,” she said.
Donnelly added that Long Island is now experiencing the hottest weather of the year, when pets should not be left outside for extended periods, or in hot cars. A few minutes in a hot vehicle in extreme high temperatures, she said, can be deadly for an animal.
“Leaving an animal to bake in the sun is nothing short of cruel,” Donnelly said.
While Roxi’s situation was heartwrenching, Clavin said he had seen good come from the incident. The town had received over 50 phone calls, locally and from as far away as California and Washington, from people looking to adopt or find a home for her.
“With the tragedy of what’s happened, you do see the goodness of people,” Clavin said. “You see the goodness of people who want to find a loving
abandoned on the Southern State Parkway on July 1. The Town of Hempstead and Nassau County District Attorney Anne Donnelly are investigating.
home for this animal.”
The investigation was continuing at press time, and anyone with information was encouraged to call the State Police, at (631) 756-3300. Gleason said that callers could remain anonymous.
Curing a rare heart disorder with a short life expectancy.
Performing a life-changing brain surgery without a single incision.
Helping a new mom give birth—and receive a new liver.
At Northwell’s North Shore University Hospital, the nation’s most brilliant minds come here to conquer health care’s greatest challenges. So that whatever comes through our doors: challenge accepted. North Shore University Hospital
Island Harvest Food Bank’s Summer Food Service Program is stepping in to provide a crucial lifeline during the summer months. Administered by the United States Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Service, the program will deliver breakfasts, lunches, and snacks from Monday through Saturday. These meals will be distributed to programs operated by municipal agencies, summer and day camps, community centers, libraries, churches, and community-based organizations across Long Island.
Running from June 24, 2024, to August 30, 2024, the service program is expected to serve over 60,000 meals to approximately 1,440 children and teenagers at 22 sites across Long Island this summer.
“For parents struggling to make ends meet, summer can be stressful, especially with the high cost of groceries and other essential items, and these months should not be a time for children to worry about when their next meal will be,” Randi Shubin Dresner, the president and CEO of Island Harvest said. “The SFSP allows us to partner with community programs to help address the public health crisis of food insecurity, especially among the most vulnerable among us — children.”
The program is committed to providing meals and snacks, at no charge, to children 18 years old and younger without any form of discrimination. Its acceptance and participation requirements are the same for all, regardless of race, color, national origin, gender,
age, or disability. There is no discrimination in the course of the meal service. It is a federally funded, stateadministered program that reimburses program operators for providing free healthy meals to children in Nassau and Suffolk counties.
For more information on the Summer Food Service Program, contact Jenny Schaeffer, chief programs and network officer at Island Harvest Food Bank, via phone at (631) 873-4775 or email jenny@islandharvest.org. To find local food sources in your area, text your ZIP code to 631-450-3775.
Island Harvest Food Bank is a leading human services organization whose mission is to end hunger and reduce food waste on Long Island. The organization achieves this through innovative programs and services aimed at enhanced hunger awareness, shortterm case management, nutrition education, outreach and advocacy initiatives, its Healthy Harvest Farm, a Workforce Skills Development Institute, and efficient food collection and distribution. Island Harvest Food Bank directly supports children, families, seniors, and veterans who turn to them in times of crisis and supports a network of community-based nonprofit organizations. Island Harvest Food Bank is a member of Feeding America, a nationwide network of food banks leading the effort to solve hunger in the U.S. For more information, visit IslanddHarvest.org.
–Jordan Vallone
from 1 to 11 p.m.
That morning, Long Beach Police detectives located the organizers, Carl Roberts, of Inwood, and Giovanni Neal, of Queens, showed up at their doorsteps and informed them that what they were doing was against the law and that they would be held accountable.
Just after 1 p.m., the organizers posted online that the party was canceled in Long Beach and had been moved to Jones Beach. Nonetheless, the city remained on alert until around 9 p.m.
Oare confident we will prevail. Long Beach is a beautiful and peaceful community that is meant to be enjoyed by the residents and its visitors. It is not a place for lawlessness and disrespect.”
“Today, this administration is delivering on a promise to our community: we are going to take care of our residents,” Finn said. “Our residents shouldn’t pay the price for individuals or entities who advertise, promote or attempt to create unauthorized, unpermitted gatherings in our city.”
ur residents shouldn’t pay the price.
Brendan
Finn City Council president
While no one showed up for the event, the city alleges that the organizers violated Chapter 14 of the city’s code of ordinances, which prohibits organized gatherings of more than 100 people at Ocean Beach Park without a special events permit.
“The city has filed legal action against the organizers, holding them personally and financially liable for all costs incurred by the city as a result of their actions,” Creighton explained. “It was their negligence that resulted in the city having to incur these costs, and we intend to have them pay. We intend to pursue this suit to its conclusion, and
In the aftermath of the unauthorized gathering on June 13, in which a 16-yearold was shot in the abdomen, and another potentially combustible situation, the Police Department has instituted extra patrols to the boardwalk, with two officers stationed there every night. Police and city officials will continue to monitor social media and work with the Nassau County Police Department and state agencies to remain aware of any similar plans. Creighton added that the city was still looking into identifying the organizers of the June 13 event.
“We are thankful to our police, the Civil Service Employees Association, the city workers and the first responders for going above and beyond that day,
acting police Commissioner rich depalma spoke on July 3 about legal action the city took after word spread about a planned beach party that could have been disruptive.
as they always do for our residents,” Finn said, referring to the city’s actions on June 19. “We put all hands on deck that day to keep the city safe and orderly. And now we’re determined to recoup our costs so that the residents don’t
bear the burden of the irresponsible actions of a few. We will take these steps over and over again, any time and every time our peaceful way of life here in Long Beach is threatened with disruption.”
By Danielle Schwab
Step right up, step right up! The Empire State Fair has returned with jaw-dropping rides, games and shows — welcoming all to enjoy some thrills at Nassau Coliseum. The summertime staple once again takes over the arena grounds, now through July 14.
As always, there’s plenty to see and do. Where else can you find farm animals, “pirate” acrobatics, a giant Ferris Wheel, and a transforming robot — all in one place?
This year, the swashbuckling, “Pirates of the Colombian Caribbean Thrill Show” takes to the tightrope in a fearless display of aerial highwire feats.
Alex Murcia, who’s involved with the acrobatic act as both a performer and owner of his family’s Sensational Murcia Productions, says the show, free with admission, is not to be missed.
“We took our strongest circus and thrill acts — the highwire tightrope walking and the Wheel of Death — and we created a pirate-themed production. So there’s sword fighting, good characters, bad characters, and they’re searching for the treasure map.”
You may even spot a mermaid. And, of course, it wouldn’t be a pirate thrill show without a hint of danger.
“All of that’s happening 25 feet in the air on a quarter-inch cable,” he adds.
The Murcia family goes back 10 generations of performers. This show is a tribute to their Colombian heritage.
“My father is from Colombia. It’s where they have the specialty act of high-wire tightrope walking performance,” Murcia says.
• Nassau Coliseum, Uniondale
• Now through July 14, 5-11 p.m. weekdays; noon-11 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
• $10 (free for kids under 36” tall with paying adult); unlimited ride wristbands (for riders 36” and taller) are $40 Friday - Sunday.
• Ride tickets are also available at the carnival for $1.50 each, $30/20 tickets, or $60/50 tickets plus 1 free ride (rides take 2 or more tickets each)
• More information available at EmpireStateFair.com
The many tricks are sure to elicit an enthusiastic response from fairgoers.
“The performers balance on chairs while on the high wire. They’ll stand up on the chair. People are like ‘wow, I can’t stand on a chair on the ground, and these guys are doing it up on the tightrope’,” he says.
Visitors can move from the high seas to high-tech with another Murcia family “wonder”: the Big Bee transforming robot car.
“It’s built to be like a life-size Camaro, but inside, instead of having seats, it has a system of hydraulics and different motors that make it lift and open up,” explains Murcia.
“The car goes up and down and transforms from what looks like a regular Camaro to a big, giant robot, Big Bee.”
The kids will want to stop by the Cowtown USA petting zoo run by the Sandlofer family. Here
everyone can pet and feed animals that helped shape America, including some that are unexpected.
“We have a domedary camel, Henry. Few people know that camels played an important part in our history. They were part of building the Transcontinental Railroad going through the deserts where horses couldn’t go,” says Sadie Sandlofer, who helps run the family business.
Other animals to see include a Scottish Highlander cow, oxen, baby goats, and sheep. Families can even simulate “milking a cow” as part of the experience.
The carousel of activities also includes the Anastasini Circus, which has been entertaining audiences since 1877, along with a test of wits at the interactive Kidbucks Game Show. To end the day, fireworks light up the night sky on Saturdays.
And of course, the rides and delicious foods — staples of the fair experience — beckon.
“There’s so many attractions that if you went to go see these shows, you would pay more in (individual) admission than you do at the fair to see all of them. So I would say check the website, check the schedule, and obviously don’t miss the shows, because once you’re inside all those shows are free with admission. Take advantage of that,” reminds Murcia.
Grab your tickets, eat some funnel cake and catch the summer breeze. A day of adventure awaits.
Lights, camera, action. Bellmore rolls out the red carpet once again for the Long Island International Film Expo, now in its 27th year. LIIFE is proud to feature over 120 films, including 19 world premieres. From short to feature-length, moviegoers can partake of a diverse group of independent films. Special screenings of note include “Child Machine,” a fun sci–fi comedy; the thriller “Lady Of The Lake” about native Ronkonkoma’s Maria Capp, starring Seth Gilliam (“The Walking Dead”), Nia Sioux and Emery Kelly. Also enjoy Super Mega Trivia Slam trivia and the documentary on former New York State Assembleyman and longtime Long Beach resident Harvey Weisenberg, entitled “Harvey: The Voice for The Voiceless.”
Now through Sunday, July 14. Bellmore Movies, 222 Pettit Ave., Bellmore. Tickets and information available at LongIslandFilm.com.
Step into a time warp back to the glittering era of Studio 54 with The Disco Nights. Immerse yourself in a nostalgic celebration of the disco age. From the Bee Gees, to Gloria Gaynor, to Donna Summer, Chic, and so much more, it’s Saturday Night Fever all over again! Led by the Billboard-charting superstar JJ Sansaverino on guitar, The Disco Nights boast a lineup of top-tier musicians straight from the heart of New York City’s music scene. Every note is meticulously crafted to deliver the authentic sound of disco’s greatest hits. The band is joined by vocalists Alessandra Guercio, Jerome Bell and Adam Bastien of “American Idol” and “The Voice” fame. Dress to impress in your finest disco attire —think flared pants, crop tops, mini dresses, crystals, sequins, and psychedelic colors as the Paramount stage transforms into a glittering disco haven.
Photos courtesy Empire State Fair
From circus spectacle to daring side show acts and everyone’s favorite rides, plus new enticements, plenty of summer amusements are in store at the latest edition of the Empire State Fair.
Friday, July 12, 8 p.m. $45, $35, $30, $20. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. Tickets available at Ticketmaster.com or ParamountNY.com.
Mike DelGuidice is forever known for his connection to Billy Joel. One of Long Island’s most celebrated singer/songwriters continues his “residency” on the t Paramount stage, Friday and Saturday, July 19-20, 8 p.m. Mike DelGuidice and his band always give it their all, especially when playing the iconic Billy Joel songs. DelGuidice leads his band, in a rousing concert that highlights the Piano Man’s decades of hits. Like his idol, DelGuidice has become one of the area’s most celebrated performers, balancing his schedule between doing his own thing and touring with Joel all over the world.
DelGuidice, as with Joel, grew up mastering several instruments including bass guitar, guitar, piano, and drums. He’s renowned for his encyclopedic knowledge of the Joel catalog, which caught the attention of Joel himself, who ultimately brought him on stage with him. DelGuidice and his band pack hit after chart-topping hit, along with his own tunes in a high energy show that’s always a crowd pleaser. He is the author of two albums “My Street” and “Miller Place” numerous single releases, which are currently under consideration for film soundtracks. And his tune “Ordinary Guy” is the theme song for the Kevin James sitcom, “Kevin Can Wait.” DelGuidice is always moving and grooving, with plenty of projects ahead. $60, $40, $25, $20. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. Tickets available at Ticketmaster.com or ParamountNY.com.
Theatre Playground returns to Long Island Children’s Museum with “Dramatic Play!,” Monday, July 1, 1 p.m., taught by Lisa Rudin, Director of Theatre Playground. In this interactive, theater-inspired workshop, children 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. This week’s theme: Silly Monsters! Costumes encouraged. $5 with museum admission. Museum Row, Garden City. (516) 224-5800 or LICM.org.
Join Long Beach in welcoming recuperating service members visiting the city, on Sunday, July 14. The parade steps off from Ohio Avenue and West Beech Street at 3 p.m. For more information, visit LongBeachWaterfrontWarriors. org.
In the garden
Enjoy the glorious grounds of Old Westbury Gardens and listen to some stirring sounds, with Old Westbury Gardens’ artist-inresidence Cross Island, Sunday, July 14, 3-4 p.m. Clarinetist Joseph Rutkowski, cellist Suzanne Mueller, and pianist Elinor Abrams Zayas open the annual summer series at The Barn. The program comprises duets and trios spanning centuries and styles, seamlessly blending beloved favorites and intriguing discoveries. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Rd., Old Westbury. For information visit OldWestburyGardens.org or contact (516) 333-0048.
Join in the community barbecue in Kennedy Plaza, Tuesday, Aug. 6, 4-7 p.m., bridging relations between the community and the LBPD. With kids activities, music, food and more. Visit LongBeachNY.gov/ nno for more information.
Enjoy some films! Check out the annual Long Beach Film Festival, Friday, July 26. The latest and greatest independent movie releases from around the world will be shown on the National Boulevard beach. For more information, visit LongBeachFilm. com.
Waterfront Warriors
Long Beach Historical Society invites all to their popular Thursday Night Chat, “The Bathhouses of Long Beach,” Thursday, July 18, 7 p.m.
Mike Lundwall, historian and lifeguard captain, presents the history of Long Beach’s bathhouses. Bathhouses, changing rooms with showers, gave visitors access to pools and the beaches, with their cool ocean breezes. Discuss the various bathing pavilions that dotted the boardwalk and their importance to the city’s development. Q&A follows, with refreshments. Free admission; donations welcome. 226 W. Penn St. For more, call (516) 4321192.
Plastic ducklings compete for first place in the Kennedy Plaza Fountain, Sunday, Aug. 4, at 10 a.m. Is this for real?
Yes! Are the ducks real?
NO! Games for the kids, refreshments, raffles and more. For more information, LongBeachLionsClub.org.
Visit Eisenhower Park’s Field #1 for its Noontime Concert series, Wednesday, July 17, noon2 p.m. Relax and enjoy the styling of vocalistdancer Louis Del Prete, known as the “ultimate entertainer.” Bring seating. For information, visit NassauCountyNY.gov.
Long Beach’s spectacular fireworks display shoots off on Friday, July 12. The fireworks can be seen from anywhere along the boardwalk. The display will begin around sundown. The rain date is Saturday, July 13. For more information, visit LongBeachNY.gov/fireworks.
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Join in Long Beach’s race to benefit the Waterfront Warriors, Sunday, July 14 The race begins on the boardwalk at New York Avenue at 8 a.m. For more information and to register, visit LongBeachWaterfrontWarriors.org.
The Jones and Gillespie East Coast Beach Wrestling Tournament hits the sand, Saturday, Aug. 3. The matches will be within a 20foot diameter circle on National Boulevard starting at 10 a.m. For more information, visit LongBeachNY.gov.
Kiefer SwimPaddleRun
Held in memory of NYC Firefighter and Long Beach Lifeguard Michael Kiefer, the annual swimpaddlerun takes place, Sunday, July 28. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. on Riverside Boulevard. For more information, visit LongBeachNY.gov/races.
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Nassau County Museum of Art ‘s latest exhibition “Seeing Red: Renoir to Warhol,” reveals the many meanings, connotations, and associations of this powerful color in art. Evoking strong emotion, red can represent the human condition. Its myriad variations have come to signify authority as well as love, energy and beauty. Red warns us of peril and commands us to stop, but it can also indicate purity and good fortune. Red boldly represents political movements and religious identities. From the advent of our appreciation for this color in antiquity to its continued prominence in artistic and popular culture, this exhibition will span various world cultures through a range of media. It features more than 70 artists, both established and emerging, ranging from the classical to the contemporary. American portraitists such as Gilbert Stuart imbued red in their stately paintings of prominent individuals to conjure authority.
Robert Motherwell, Ad Reinhardt, and other major abstract painters displayed a deep fascination with red in their commanding compositions that evoke a sense of chromatic power. And, of course, Andy Warhol is known for his bold and imposing silkscreened portrait of Vladimir Lenin saturated in bright red to his signature Campbell’s Soup Cans. It opens July 20 and is on view through Jan. 5. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. (516) 4849337 or NassauMuseum.org.
Shop 200 vendors offering everything from jewelry and clothing to paintings and photography on the boardwalk, Saturday and Sunday, July 20-21. Shop between Long Beach and Edwards Boulevards from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, visit LongBeachNY.gov/ artsandcrafts.
Enjoy tunes on the beach, Wednesday, July 17, 7 p.m. Sir Duke performs a tribute to Stevie Wonder on Lincoln Boulevard Beach.
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Mount Sinai South Nassau hospital’s veterans committee collected more than 300 suits during its “Suits on Soldiers” donation drive on June 27. This annual event was designed to help military servicemen and women in the area better prepare for job opportunities and interviews by dressing for success.
During the drive, members of the Robert Garrison VFW Post 3350 in East Rockaway and American Legion Post 303 in Rockville Centre helped by donating new or gently used and cleaned business suits and dress pants to the program.
The veterans committee at Mount
Sinai South Nassau was established to honor, recognize and address the specialized needs of the veteran population by creating opportunities for people to give back to the men and women who have served our country.
“Thank you to everyone who donated and helped support our veterans in their employment efforts,” Steve Biscotti, chair of the veterans committee and the director of security at Mount Sinai South Nassau, said. “We are so grateful for your strong support.”
–Daniel Offner
It’s never too late to bring more levity into your life, and Long Beach’s Eileen Melia Hession’s newly published story highlights this very point.
A lifelong community member, Hession contributed her story “Yuletide in Florida” to the recent “Chicken Soup for the Soul: Young at Heart.” A former elementary school teacher and publishers representative of educational books whose writing has appeared in various publications, Hession’s poem is made of small, simple memories.
She has contributed to several “Chicken Soup for the Soul” book installations in the past and writes a mix of more narrative-based work and poetry, with this recent piece being the sole poem among the 101 stories featured in the newest book.
“When my daughter was born — and she’s 47 now — I took a couple of years off from teaching and I wrote for magazines: Saturday Evening Post, Babytalk, New York Times, Newsday, Family Circle did a lot of my work,” Hession said.
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“It started as a poem. I did a lot of poetry — rhyming poetry, nothing too serious — and I thought I might have a better chance of being published since less people do poetry,” she said.
Beyond these smaller stories, Hession has a past of writing for other publications.
Hession joined the Long Beach Writers’ Guild about ten years ago after she retired, which brought out even more creativity in her writing.
“By going every week, we had shared experiences,” she said of the guild. “Everything I write is based on truth. I’ve lived in Long Beach my whole life and it’s a laid back, casual community, and that’s how my stuff is written.”
The new collection of stories, “celebrating dynamic aging through humor, wisdom, and inspiration,” showcases individuals embracing new beginnings and adventures, with Hession’s story fitting right into the mold. “Chicken Soup for the Soul: Young at Heart” is on sale now.
–Joseph D’Andrea
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF SALE
SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU
THE BANK OF NEW YORK
MELLON F/K/A THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR C-BASS MORTGAGE LOAN
ASSET-BACKED
CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-CB5, Plaintiff, Against
DAVID DEFILIPPO, ET AL.
Defendant(s)
Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 02/04/2020, 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 7/22/2024 at 2:00PM, premises known as 414 East Pine 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 150 Lot 11 And 12. The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $756,247.90 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 6628/2008 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. Malachy P Lyons, Esq., Referee. MCCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, LLC, 10 Midland Avenue, Suite 205, Port Chester, NY 10573
Dated: 5/9/24 File Number: 18-302143 SH 147570
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF SALE
SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU Bank of America, N.A., Plaintiff AGAINST
Charlene Banks; Moses Josiah; Mark Simon; et al., Defendant(s)
Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered November 13, 2019, and Amended June 23, 2023, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on July 22, 2024 at 2:00PM, premises known as 23 New Hampshire Street, Long Beach, NY 11561. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the
buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Long Beach, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of NY, Section 59. Block 252 Lot 32. Approximate amount of judgment $687,724.44 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 003383/2015. The auction will be conducted pursuant to the COVID-19 Policies Concerning Public Auctions of Foreclosed Property established by the 10th Judicial District. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.”
Malachy P. Lyons, Jr., Esq., Referee LOGS Legal Group LLP f/k/a Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC
Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 430-4792
Dated: June 4, 2024
For sale information, please visit www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832 147561
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES, LLC, Plaintiff, vs. MILTON HARRISON, AS ADMINSTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF SIBYL BRACKIN A/K/A SIBYL GRANT, ET AL.,
Defendant(s). Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on March 28, 2024, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on July 30, 2024 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 134 West Chester Street, Long Beach, NY 11561. 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 70 and Lots 21-22. Approximate amount of judgment is $419,173.33 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #605197/2019. 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.
Lisa Segal Poczik, Esq., Referee
Greenspoon Marder, 1345 Avenue of the Americas, Suite 2200, New York, NY 10105, Attorneys for Plaintiff 147696
LEGAL NOTICE
SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU
U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR C-BASS MORTGAGE LOAN ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-CB4, -againstELLEN M. DAYTON, ET AL. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau on December 6, 2023, wherein U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR C-BASS MORTGAGE LOAN ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-CB4 is the Plaintiff and ELLEN M. DAYTON, 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 6, 2024 at 2:00PM, premises known as 411 EAST HARRISON STREET, LONG BEACH, NY 11561; and the following tax map identification: 59-148-46 & 47. 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, TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK
Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 615778/2019. Bruce W. Farquharson, 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. 147834
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF SALE
SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU
WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, D/B/A CHRISTIANA TRUST, NOT INDIVIDUALLY BUT AS TRUSTEE FOR HILLDALE TRUST, Plaintiff AGAINST MARY MARKS, RON MARKS AKA RON EVAN
MARKS, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered September 16, 2022, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 ‘Rain or Shine’ on August 5, 2024 at 2:00PM, premises known as 47 East Beech Street, Long Beach, NY 11561. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the City of Long Beach, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 59, Block 99, Lot 61-64. Approximate amount of judgment $1,405,702.49 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #600924/2018. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the NASSAU County 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. 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. Fay Mattana, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 19-005692 81190 147757
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, BR MADISON LLC, Plaintiff, vs. MARIO ZARCOGUADARRAMA, AS EXECUTOR OF THE ESTATE OF MARLENE M. CARROLL, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on May 28, 2024, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on August 13, 2024 at 3:00 p.m., premises known as 42 Wyoming Avenue, Long Beach, NY 11561. 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 258 and Lot 7. Approximate amount of judgment is $13,167.71 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index
Círculo de la Hispanidad, a prominent Hispanic social service organization, recently hosted its end-of-the-year awards ceremony to celebrate the achievements of students from Long Beach and Hempstead. The event, held at the Long Beach High School auditorium, welcomed an adoring crowd of parents gathered to applaud over 230 awardees.
One-by-one student names were read aloud, spotlighting Hispanic honorees for their academic excellence and overall effort as well as non-Hispanic students who’ve shown proficiency in their Spanish-language studies. Scholarships were also given out to dozens of deserving college-bound seniors.
For the first time in the ceremony’s over 30-year history, the inaugural graduating seniors from the organization’s Evergreen Charter School in Hempstead were also recognized. Gil Bernardino, the nonprofit’s founder and chief executive, emphasized the core concept of the Awards Night — “to send a clear message to Hispanic students about the importance and value of an education, despite the unfortunate reality that many may slip through the academic cracks.”
The ceremony has become a mainstay event for families to encourage their children to excel through every level of their academic journey.
#617520/2023. 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.
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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, U.S. BANK TRUST, N.A., AS TRUSTEE OF LSF9 MASTER PARTICIPATION TRUST, Plaintiff, vs. NICHOLAS R. RAO, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on June 6, 2024, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on August 12, 2024 at 2:00 p.m., premises
known as 811 West Park Avenue a/k/a 811 Park Avenue, Long Beach, NY 11561. 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 250 and Lot 10. Approximate amount of judgment is $1,009,609.26 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #603179/2023. 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. Matin Emouna, Esq., Referee Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Firm File No. 232578-1 147940
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Q. I read your column all the time and am aware that you always recommend getting permits, but I realize that nobody around me has one for any of the things you mention, and I want to put in a low deck, just two steps off the ground. It seems like a lot of extra expense to have plans and pay for a permit, especially because my neighbors have a two-story deck, a hot tub and a pool and no permits. I’m weighing this out because I wonder if a building inspector will notice everyone else’s work and catch them. I don’t want to be the one they all suspect of being the tattletale. What advice can you give?
A. Yes, by law, we are obligated to do any work in the prescribed legal manner, which, as licensed professionals, includes informing people that they are required to follow building codes, zoning restrictions and general law. Anything else would be aiding someone in the commission of a crime. It would be like asking your attorney to advise you in the planning of a bank robbery, even though that is probably an extreme example. It is still a crime, too.
Your proposed deck seems simple enough, but may be full of problems if not built to code, including not putting in the right depth footings, the correct connections or the correct structure. I once had a situation with an examiner who insisted that the main support beam — sitting on the ground, no less — didn’t pass the test of calculations as a main beam. (Yes, they actually check the strength of beams, in some cases by doing their own calculations.) The owner was appalled that the beam, sitting right on the ground, wouldn’t pass. The examiner explained that the beam has to be supportive on its own, in case the ground washes out from underneath.
I know that you just want to hire someone you assume knows all the rules, but I can tell you that I spend 50 percent of my time trying to undo or rethink how to solve a bad decision by someone who guessed that what they were doing would be all right. This usually happens when no plans were done by a professional, and there was no review, and the owner is desperate to get through a process either because they got caught or have a sale pending, awaiting this problem to be solved.
Check to see if your jurisdiction is one that lets you draw the plans yourself, because the deck is so close to the ground and under the 3-foot limit that requires a professional. As for the inspector, I can only recommend that you follow the procedures. The inspector has to follow their best judgment. Many have told me they generally only respond to complaints, and that they often don’t issue violations unless the problem is really obvious, and not one where they’re thought to be peeking over fences. Good luck!
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As we gathered to celebrate the Fourth of July, we reflected on the remarkable journey that has shaped the United States into the beacon of freedom and justice it is today. Our nation’s Founding Fathers, many of whom were young men in their 20s, possessed a wisdom and vision that transcended their years. They laid the groundwork for a nation founded on Godfearing principles, justice, and liberty for all.
The Declaration of Independence, signed in 1776, was more than just a document; it was a bold proclamation of a new era in which the inherent rights of individuals were recognized and protected. These brave men, aware of the monumental task before them, crafted a system of governance that was revolutionary. They established a framework of checks and balances designed to prevent tyranny and ensure justice for all. This system has been a guiding light for nearly
two and a half centuries, a testament to their foresight and their understanding of human nature.
This story is true. The names have been changed to protect the innocent, the guilty and the woefully inexperienced. That’s because I’m related to all the players and, in fact, am a character in the story myself.
Please don’t judge.
RAnDi KREiss
Our founders envisioned a nation that would be a sanctuary for the oppressed and a defender of the weak. They created a government that was accountable to its people, and that derived its powers from the consent of the governed. The United States was to be a place where individuals could pursue their dreams without fear of oppression, where the rule of law would prevail, and where liberty and justice were more than mere ideals — they were a way of life.
november’s election is a make-or-break moment. The stakes have never been higher.
Today, however, we face a grave challenge to these founding principles. There is a political faction that has strayed from the path laid out by our forefathers, weaponizing our justice system and compromising the integrity of our institutions. This departure from foundational values threatens the very fabric of our society, undermining the principles of fairness and accountability that have long been the hallmark of our great nation.
The U.S. has always been a beacon of
light, a protector against evil and a defender of the weak. From the shores of Normandy to the mountains of Afghanistan, American soldiers have fought and died to preserve the freedoms we hold dear. Our country has been a refuge for those fleeing tyranny, a land where the oppressed can find sanctuary and hope. Yet today our government appears to be turning its back on these principles, aligning itself more closely with European and global economic agendas rather than upholding the unique values that set us apart.
The story of my own family reflects the quintessential American dream. My mother and grandmother emigrated from Italy with the hope of building a better life in a land of opportunity. They learned the language, embraced American culture, and worked tirelessly to achieve their dreams. This spirit of determination and aspiration is what makes America exceptional.
Our current immigration system is in disarray, however. While professionals from around the world who follow
legal channels face rejection and bureaucratic hurdles, our borders remain vulnerable to illegal immigration. This chaos not only threatens our sovereignty, but also undermines the rule of law that our country is built on. We must restore order to our immigration system, ensuring that those who seek to contribute to our society through legal means are given the opportunity to do so.
As we look toward the future, the election in November stands as a critical juncture for our nation. It is a makeor-break moment, a last stand to defend the principles that have made America a beacon of hope and freedom. We must choose leaders who will uphold the values enshrined in our Constitution, who will protect our justice system from political weaponization, and who will restore integrity to our immigration policies.
The stakes have never been higher. Independence Day celebrations my be behind us, but let us remember the sacrifices of those who came before us, and let us commit ourselves to preserving the legacy of liberty, justice and freedom for generations to come.
Ari Brown represents the 20th Assembly District.
where she might be seen. The shame of it was too much.
They grew up. They got smart. They had kids of their own.
As you may know, since you were probably a teenager yourself at some point, there comes a time, after your last Big Wheel, after driver’s ed and before your brain matures, when you want to drive. You burn with the desire to hit the road.
In our family, it has been a tradition to help the younger generation get their first cars. Our son got our old Oldsmobile when he was 17, which he drove without incident — except for the very first day, when he got out at a railroad crossing to check a tire and forgot to put the car in park. He got lucky.
Next, we gave our daughter our aging powder-blue Chevy Nova, but she refused to drive the “Mom car” any-
Some weeks ago, as one of the grandkids approached their time to hit the road, a related party, not to be named, gifted said child with a fancy-shmancy automobile so that they “would be safe” on the road, you know, surrounded by tons of metal. First day out, the kid stopped at a light and another driver slammed into them, totaling the car, but thankfully causing no injuries. It was a traumatic launch to a driving career.
out to find where the kid was stuck, realized the problem, and explained: Cars of a certain vintage had hand brakes that had to be released. Brake was released. Car moved. Problem solved.
What we learned: Don’t get your emergency driving tips from Instagram.
Said teen now had no car, and needed to get to school and sports and such. So we stepped up and gave the kid our 15-year-old Honda sedan — not very cool, not fancy, but a helpful gift for which the teen was grateful.
We drove our two cars to our son’s home, turned the Honda over to the grandchild and watched as they drove off for the inaugural ride. A half hour later they called to say the car was stuck, making groaning noises and lights were blinking. My husband drove
That night, second time out with the Honda, the grandkid, who was sleeping at a friend’s house, called home at 2 a.m. and told their dad the teens at the sleepover had decided to go out for pizza at midnight. Again, the car was dead. Had the teen left the lights on? We’ll never know.
But teen and friends, ever resourceful, looked up what to do on Instagram, and read that you can push a car down the road and it will start. Somehow, in the magical world of automotive miracles, the engine will just engage.
But that wasn’t what happened. Because it can’t happen with an automatic transmission. They pushed the car down the road and it didn’t start, but it did take off like a rocket and crashing into another car that belonged to one of the other kids’ parents.
Major damage.
Full confessions and remorse all
around. We realized we had some responsibility for not giving the grandkid a lesson in how to drive an old car with no automatic anything. Contrition abounded, and financial arrangements were made for kids to pay for damages from their jobs. For the next decade. Remarkably, none of the adults stroked out.
Next day, still visiting our son, I had no car to drive to the market, so he gave me the key to his new fancy-shmancy automobile. I opened the door and slid behind the wheel, and that’s where my outing ended. The seat and mirrors started adjusting themselves, and I had no idea where to stick the key, how to turn on the car, or what the humming noise was telling me. I couldn’t even find the A.C. This car was so space-age that, for me, it was functionally undrivable.
Is there something to learn from this? Not much, I guess, except that no one, young or old, should get behind the wheel of an automobile unless they know how to start, stop, turn on the lights, and put it in park. Also, if the car is older than 10, mind the handbrake. And never, ever get your emergency driving tips from Instagram.
Copyright 2024 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be reached at randik3@aol.com.
With summer in full swing, Long Islanders are enjoying warm, sunny weather and creating memories with barbecues, lazy afternoons by the pool and gatherings of family and friends. Summer weather, however, also brings an increased risk of fires. Whether it’s a backyard grill or a campfire, fire hazards are more prevalent at this time of year, which is why it’s critical to be aware of fire safety practices.
Barbecuing is one of the most popular summertime activities, but grilling outdoors can pose risks if not done properly. Use common sense and fire up propane, charcoal or wood pellet grills outside only — and resist the urge to do so in a garage, even with the garage door open — to avoid any possibility of carbon monoxide poisoning. Grilling should be done a safe distance from your home, deck railings or any overhanging tree branches, and you should maintain a three-foot safe zone around the grill to keep kids and pets safe.
Make sure your grill is on a level, stable surface to prevent tipping. Never leave a lit grill unattended, and keep a close eye on what’s cooking, especially when there are children or pets nearby. After the meal, when using charcoal,
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This year, patriotism plays a larger role than ever before in my life. The events of Jan. 6, 2021, and the radical Supreme Court made me realize how fragile our democracy really is. Funny, but just like life. You take relationships for granted. You don’t realize how good you have it until they’re gone. Same thing with our constitutional democratic republic.
The Greatest Generation understood that. Thousands went to Normandy to fight for democracy abroad. In contrast, we sound like spoiled brats who don’t appreciate the freedoms our ancestors fought and died for. Some want a dictator in office, a “unified Reich,” as a Trump video suggested. I fear, as does the entire world, that we may no longer be that “city on a hill.”
That unpatriotic Americans either do not understand what is at stake, or want the authoritarian regime that Donald Trump promises to rule. Now, substantial immunity and the Heritage Foundation’s Project 2025 would give a president free reign to destroy the
once the coals have cooled, put them in a metal can with a lid.
It’s important to clean your grill to prevent a buildup of grease, which can lead to flare-ups and larger grease fires. In case of a grease fire, don’t attempt to put it out with water. The best method is to cover the flame with a metal lid to eliminate the oxygen that fuels it. If a lid isn’t handy, two other alternatives you can reach for to help douse a grease fire are baking soda and salt.
Fireworks are a quintessential part of summertime fun, but they are also extremely dangerous — and illegal in the hands of private citizens. They are also one of the leading causes of summer fires and injuries, as many of us read and heard last weekend, as we do after every Fourth of July. Instead of putting yourself, your family or your friends at risk, attend a public fireworks display conducted by professionals.
Fire pits are another summertime tradition. In your backyard, proper fire safety practices are essential. Check for local regulations on the legality of fire pits, and obtain a permit if you risk violating them.
Keep the fire in a fire pit small and manageable, and clear the area around
it of anything flammable, including leaves, dry grass and extra firewood. Never leave a fire unattended, and before you go inside for the night, make sure the fire is completely extinguished by pouring water or sand on it and stirring the ashes until they are cold to the touch.
Check the weather forecast the day you’re planning to use a fire pit, and if there’s any mention of wind, wait for another night. Flying embers can endanger other parts of your property, to say nothing of your house, or your neighbors’ homes.
Finally, summer heat can also increase the risk of fires in your home. Test your smoke alarms, and replace their batteries if needed. Make sure fire extinguishers are accessible and in good working order. Avoid overloading electrical outlets with air conditioners, fans and other seasonal appliances, and don’t run extension cords under rugs or furniture. Outside, trim trees and shrubs regularly, and dispose of yard waste properly.
Common-sense precautions will go a long way when it comes to preventing fires and ensuring that your summer activities will be memorable for all the right reasons. Be safe this season.
American experiment. I want my grandchildren to grow up with the same freedoms my parents came to this country for. They appreciated the rule of law, the right to vote, the Constitution and all the
freedoms that came along with it. Love of country matters now. Patriotism matters. They say fascism will come draped in an upsidedown American flag and carrying a cross. I hope that most Americans still believe in
iconfess that once you’re in your 80s, you suffer from a variety of ills, major and minor. I’m lucky that the major ones are under control and that I am happily dealing only with a few minor ones, such as an arthritic knee. It’s that knee that triggers this discussion about knees, and fantasies.
A few weeks ago, I crossed paths with an old friend from my Long Beach days. He noticed me limping down a nearby flight of stairs and asked about my health. I told him that I was dealing with the pain of arthritis in the knee, and was undergoing some treatment. I thought that was the end of the discussion until two weeks later, when I met a friend who happens to be in the same business as my old Long Beach buddy.
The first words out of his mouth were, “I heard you were in a wheelchair because of some knee issue.” I assured
him that the rumor was just that, but for that instant I felt sorry for President Biden, who on a daily basis is dealing with these types of gross exaggerations. In my case, my ailments will in no way interfere with my political career, because it is long gone. But poor Biden must deal with this stuff and it isn’t funny.
In the course of one week — well before last week’s debate with Donald Trump — Biden had to face multiple false claims about his sanity, made by a political underground that thrives on destroying reputations to help Trump.
JBy now, the much-heralded first presidential debate will have taken place, so I am in no position to have handicapped that event to determine who came off the worst. I leave that decision to the political pundits.
oe Biden has had to face multiple false claims about his sanity. And Trump?
During his trip to Normandy, France, to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day, Biden, surrounded by European officials, left the group to greet some paratroopers, and the opposition cropped his photo and claims he wandered off in some type of lost moment.
In another photo of the president that got the attention of the opposition, he stood in a crowd swaying to music, and because he didn’t sway, he must have be caught in some type of moment.
decency and democracy. I hope we celebrated our love of this country on July Fourth, and never take it for granted again!
CLAUDIA BORECky President, Bellmore Merrick Democratic Club
To the Editor:
Reading Laura Gillen’s pro-abortion op-ed, “I’m running to fight for women’s freedoms” (June 27-July 3), I’m struck by the question of why we use such euphemisms when it comes to abortion. “Women’s freedoms,” “Reproductive health care,” “bodily autonomy.” Is it possible that, deep down, we know how unspeakably wrong abortion is, and we use these slogans to ease our consciences, or to convince ourselves that it is noble?
When a woman wants to have a child, she celebrates the life growing within her from the moment she gets her first positive test. Our daughter told us she was pregnant by showing us an ultrasound image taken just weeks into her pregnancy. She was so excited about this new life. What changes if the child is unwanted? Is it no longer a life just because it is unwanted? Is it not still a
developing human child?
We are constantly lectured by the left to “follow the science,” but that argument seems to disappear when it comes to abortion. Other than conception, there is nothing that happens during the pregnancy that is anything other than a matter of development. Of course a baby is not “viable” at 10 or 12 weeks gestation, but a newborn infant is not viable, either. They both need considerable development before they are selfsufficient to any degree.
Women have all the “freedom” in the world — before another life comes into play. Where else in our society do we allow one person to take the life of another with impunity? If that’s “freedom” or “autonomy,” we should have none of it.
What bothers me most about abortion is that we would not treat our pets that badly. Surely we spay and neuter our pets, but if there was a clinic where vets were cutting open those poor unfortunate dogs and cats that found themselves in the midst of unwanted pregnancies and destroying the litters, there would be a public outcry against such a place. That vet would find him or herself in jail before they could blink an eye.
Why do we not do that for our children?
PHILIP PRESTAMO Pastor, Cornerstone Church Freeport
Which leads me to the case of Trump. In recent weeks he has made more than his share of missteps, but somehow his acolytes can see no wrong. He can rant endlessly about washing machines, electric submarines and sharks and it attracts no criticism from his supporters. He recalls beating President Barack Obama in the 2016 election and his defenders claim it’s just Donald being Donald.
He recently spoke about getting migrants to take part in a “migrant league of fighters,” and suggested that the champion might beat the champion of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. His remarks do bring back memories of his involvement in the World Wrestling Federation, which became World Wresting Entertainment, but that’s just more word salad from the
master word chef.
Trump’s repeated call for Biden to take the Montreal Cognitive Assessment, which Trump claims he “aced,” are totally off base, because, according to Dr. Daniela Lamas of Boston’s Brigham and Women’s Hospital, it isn’t an aptitude test, but rather a screening test for dementia or other cognitive decline. Picking out a whale a dog or a cow doesn’t reflect genius.
There are countless other examples of the gotchas that the candidates can roll out to cut the legs off of their opponents. Some observers claim that Trump’s missteps far outweigh and outnumber Biden’s. To his credit, Biden has not taken on the strange Trump antics, leaving that to the media police.
We still have months to go before Nov. 5, so for now, don’t swallow everything you see on the political scene. In the words of the great President Ronald Reagan, “Trust, but verify.”
Jerry Kremer was an assemblyman for 23 years, and chaired the Assembly’s Ways and Means Committee for 12 years. He now heads Empire Government Strategies, a business development and legislative strategy firm. Comments about this column? jkremer@liherald.com.
