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Between West Broadway and the boardwalk to the north and south, and Washington and Lindell boulevards to the east and west, stands an aging building covered with murals, home to a whale sculpture composed of recycled garbage. The former Hebrew Academy of Long Beach was the subject of a two-and-a-half-hour-long discussion at the Aug. 27 Zoning Board of Appeals meeting, as a familiar developer — Kurt Wittek’s 73rd Meridian Partners LLC, a partnership between Wittek Development LLC and Sackman Enterprises — sought variances needed to redevelop the property. Wittek’s plans call for demolishing the existing building and the construction of a 106-unit condominium development. The 75,000-square-foot property would feature two eight-story residential towers with a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom units, as Continued on pAge 9

LBHS graduate recognized for federal job well done by CHrIS ColUCCI ccolucci@liherald.com

The Civilian Service Commendation Medal is awarded to civilian employees of the military branches who demonstrate exceptional skills and professionalism. The Department of the Army, specifically, honors employees who are standouts at improving operations at Army garrisons — bases where troops are stationed. On July 30, the medal was presented to Mark Getman, 54, a Long Beach native and a member of Long Beach High School’s class of 1990. Getman was recognized for his efforts

during the Sail4th 250 maritime commemoration at the U.S. Army garrison at Fort Hamilton, Brooklyn, where he has worked since January 2023. The military exhibition was part of a nationwide celebration of the country’s 250th anniversary. In his role as a public affairs specialist, Getman coordinated photography, wrote news releases and worked with media representatives to ensure that the event was seamlessly documented. “I did a lot of the photography, video and social media,” Getman explained. “That was part of all the coordinated efforts — and providing the

content and uploading it quickly to the Department of War or Department of Defense site that media [outlets] can pull from.” Prior to his posting at Fort Hamilton, Getman was a civilian employee of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, in Kings Point. He also spent years working with the National Guard. His cumulative professional experience earned him a five-year Federal Service Certificate, which was also presented at the award ceremony. “He always goes above and beyond whatever’s expected of him, which I always appreciate,” said Susan Blair, Fort

Hamilton’s public affairs chief and Getman’s supervisor. “He’s a pleasure to work with. Probably one of the nicest guys you can ever meet.” She added, “I always tell everybody he is probably one of the most interesting people I’ve ever met. So I’m very, very fortunate to have him.” Outside of his government

work, Getman is an ordained rabbi, and led services for nearly 10 years at Temple Emanu-El in Canarsie, Brooklyn, until it shut down in June after more than 65 years in the community. He continues to officiate events and weddings independently, and has been featured as a rabbi in television shows Continued on pAge 12

September is the time to make a plan By Chris ColuCCi ccolucci@liherald.com

In 2004, the Federal Emergency Management Agency launched National Preparedness Month, designating each September as a time to prepare for natural or human-made disasters and emergencies. By taking preventive steps that range from strategic planning to creating practical “go-bags,” citizens can give themselves an advantage during worst-case scenarios.

Proper planning prevents poor performance “The five P’s” are a memorable way to apply forethought. Whether it’s the annual hurricane season, a mid-summer heatwave, or an active shooter report at a shopping mall, having a plan to address a given situation can improve the odds of safely enduring an emergency. Effective planning could include anything from consciously noting emergency exits in a store to developing an escape plan and “rally point” for family members in the event of a house fire. Building a “go-bag” with essentials is another common step in emergency preparedness — being familiar with its inventory is a critical step. Special allowances should be made for pets, including plans for secure travel with easily accessible cat carriers or dog leashes.

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If city, state, or federal officials declare an emergency evacuation, the safest and most responsible decision for residents is to comply as soon as possible. Staging areas will be established with public transportation operating from shelters at West School on Maryland Avenue, East School on Neptune Boulevard and City Hall on West Chester Street. By car, those in the West End should travel across the Atlantic Beach Bridge to the Nassau Expressway en route to safety. Those in central Long Beach are advised to take Long Beach Boulevard to any point north of Sunrise Highway. Residents of eastern Long Beach, Lido Beach and Point Lookout are suggested to take Loop Parkway to a safe location north of Sunrise Highway.

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Six participants of all ages enjoyed the yoga class at The Solstice Method, inside Hollywood Health Club East, while eight small dogs roamed freely around the mats.

Inclusive yoga class mixed with puppy playtime By CHRIS COLUCCI ccolucci@liherald.com

Yoga classes aren’t always about bending and twisting to your body’s limits. Sometimes, yoga is about lying still, breathing deeply and letting a three-month old puppy run across your legs. Last Sunday, the latter was the case at The Solstice Method. Since April, Nevin Diamond, owner of Hollywood Health Club, welcomed the yoga studio by making a dedicated space available for classes in the East Park Avenue location. Sydney Rosenberg, the owner of The Solstice Method, has been offering small-group yoga sessions, for up to eight people per class, in an inclusive, sensoryfriendly environment — including sound-dampening doors and walls and obscuring the gym’s fluorescent overhead lighting — with the goal of facilitating people with developmental disabilities. Rosenberg studied kriya yoga in India, which focuses on deep breathing and meditative poses, rather than more highly active movements. On Sunday afternoon, Rosenberg provided puppy yoga sessions in conjunction with V.I.P. Small Dog Sitting, which provides services across the Town of Hempstead. Latoya Benjamin, owner of V.I.P. Small Dog Sitting, brought eight small-sized dogs to the studio. Mattie and Milo, a pair of goldendoodles, four years old and 10 months old, respectively; Oreo, a sixyear-old shih tzu who also serves as the company mascot; and five three-month-old shih tzu puppies descended from Oreo himself. Rosemary Cook came from Atlantic Beach to take the class with her son, Leonardo, and stepsons Ravi and Kash Hadpawat. “We knew [Sydney] as a babysitter,” Cook explained. “And then, when she got into holistic yoga and, especially for children with special needs, we wanted to support in any way we could.” In October, Rosenberg will be relocating to Austin Boulevard in Island Park and expanding into a larger facility which can accommodate 10 to 12 people per class. “A problem that I do encounter is that, once you say, ‘It’s inclusive,’ a lot of people go, ‘That’s not for me. I don’t need inclusivity,’” Rosenberg explained. “But everybody’s one accident, one mishap from disability. A disability affects everybody in their life, whether they know somebody with it or you are disabled yourself at some point.”

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The Long Beach Lifeguard Alumni Association awards scholarships each year to city lifeguards. One of this year’s recipients was Joseph Lattanzi, an east crew lifeguard who will pursue a volunteer role in the Point LookoutLido Fire Department. Lattanzi, who turned 18 on Sept. 2, received the Ray Ellmer scholarship, which commemorates the life of Long Beach Fire Department Lieutenant Ray Ellmer — who died in 2024, from what Michael DeLury, the association’s president, said was a brain-related illness. Ellmer was a practicing attorney in Long Beach for more than 30 years, a Long Beach Fire Department volunteer for over a decade, and a founding member of the alumni association. “One of his last wishes was to set aside funds to establish a scholarship for a lifeguard pursuing a career as a first responder, or something similar,” DeLury said. “This year, it was Joe Lattanzi.” Lattanzi, a second-year lifeguard, was described by his peers as a “jack-ofall trades.” He got involved in theatrical and musical productions at Long Beach High School, rising through the ranks of the lighting team to master electri________________

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ing the current contract was the appropriate course of action. “We have made meaningful progress on several major issues, and we believe continuing negotiations this week provides the best path toward reaching a fair agreement,” Anthony Basile, president of the Hofstra AAUP, said in a statement. “Our faculty members have demonstrated tremendous solidarity throughout this process, and our focus remains on securing a contract that supports our faculty, our students and the continued strength of Hofstra University,” Basile said. The union is scheduled to meet with its membership Monday evening to provide an update on the negotiations and discuss the progress made over the weekend. The extension gives the university and faculty several more days to work through remaining issues before the Sept. 4 deadline. Both sides have indicated that negotiations will continue this week as they work toward reaching an overall agreement. This is the most current news as of press time on Aug. 31.

At a city council meeting on Sept. 1, City Manager Dan Creighton announced a Bayfront study meeting, which will include a presentation and survey drive on Sept. 10 at 7 p.m., at the Martin Luther King Community Center. It will be hosted by Pastoral leadership in collaboration with Channel Park Homes Tenant Association, Concerned Citizens of Pinetown Homes, Concerned Citizens of North Park, the North Park Civic Association and the MLK Center. The study, which became accessiChris Colucci/Herald ble on June 29, addresses the city’s North Park section — with a con- Rev. Ronald McHenry, a minister from the centrated population of Black and Evangel Revival Community Church, was one of Hispanic residents — bordered by many community leaders who voiced his Magnolia and Long Beach Boule- concerns at an Aug. 18 city council meeting. vards. It features a combination of open-ended questions and multiple faith-based leaders and agreed to extend choice options, covering topics such as the deadline to ensure everyone was commercial and residential spaces, as aware and provided the opportunity to well as demographics. give their input,” Creighton said. “The The deadline for the study was point of the survey is to get initial ideas extended to Sept. 15 after community from the community about what kind of leaders voiced concerns prior to a city development or features they do or do council meeting held on Aug. 18. not want to see there.” Creighton said 1,350 online surveys Consultants will hold a second meethave already been collected by the city. A ing in October, which will be announced number of paper surveys have also been at a later date. received but not yet tallied. –Aidan Warshavsky “We have been working with the city’s

Hofstra University professors will not walk off the job on the first day of classes after the university and faculty union reached an agreement Sunday night to extend their existing collective bargaining agreement while negotiations continue. The Hofstra chapter of the American Association of University Professors announced Monday that the two sides made significant progress during negotiations over the weekend and reached agreement on several major terms. As part of the agreement, the current collective bargaining agreement will be extended through Friday, Sept. 4, giving both sides additional time to finalize outstanding issues and work toward a new contract. The potential strike had loomed over the start of the fall semester as professors and the university remained at odds over a new agreement. The decision to extend the contract means classes can begin as scheduled while negotiations continue. Officials said negotiations continued throughout the weekend, with the progress made sufficient for both sides to agree that extend-

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The Hofstra men’s soccer team kicked off a new era Aug. 20 with a familiar winning feeling. In the program’s first game under first-year head coach Stephen Roche following the retirement of the legendary Richard Nuttall, the then 20th-ranked Pride pulled out a 2-1 win at Bucknell on a goal from midfielder Sean Keane with 9:51 remaining. Nuttall recorded 364 wins in 38 years leading the sidelines while elevating Hofstra men’s soccer to a national level Roche is looking to continue to raise. “It’s an incredible honor to be chosen to not only take over Hofstra but to replace Richie who’s been my boss and my friend for so many years,” said Roche, an Ireland native who spent the last 10 seasons as an assistant under Nuttall. The momentum from the season opener carried over three days later when the Pride (2-0-1) knocked off American at home on Aug. 23 with goals from junior forward Bastian Carlman and Keane. The 2-0 start moved Hofstra to 13th in the national rankings and they stayed unbeaten after a 1-1 draw at Stony Brook in the CAA opener last Saturday. Roche was an instrumental part of Hofstra’s recent success that included four straight Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) titles and five straight NCAA Tournament appearances. The Pride went 14-5-1 in Nuttall’s final season and reached the third round of the NCAA Tournament for the third time in five years with a 3-2 upset win at number-one ranked Vermont, the defending national champions. “Going back to 2021 when we won the CAAs and got to the Sweet 16 the first time from that point onwards our success has allowed us to recruit great players,” Roche said. “We believe we have really good players and we then have to make sure they’re good people who buy into the Hofstra style of soccer.” The first year since 1988 of someone other than Nuttall spearheading Hofstra men’s soccer features a largely new team with just six returners who saw game action last year. The backline is anchored by fifth-year defender Pietro Santi, an Italy native who garnered CAA Preseason Player of the Year honors. Santi was part of a defensive unit last season that surrendered less than one goal per game and recorded seven shutouts. “He’s the general on the field, he’s the coach on the field and he keeps our backline incredibly organized,” Roche said of Santi. “A lot of the work he does goes unnoticed but at the end of the game when we’ve limited the opponent to very few chances a lot of that is to do with him and his organization.” Roche has also been pleased with other members of the defense so far this season including Anthony Grodzki and Joel Bona, a transfer from the University of Rhode Island, along with freshman Ben Schulz at left back. Milo Risenhoover, a fifth-year goalkeeper who arrived at Hofstra from University of the Pacific, is also shining on the defensive end early in the season. The Portland, Ore.. native garnered CAA Defensive Player of the Week honors after recording seven saves in Hofstra’s first two matches including four stops in the Bucknell victory. The offense has been largely carried early on by Keane, a 6-foot-5 graduate transfer from Auburn Montgomery University in Alabama, and Bastian Carlman, who has netted three goals. Roche is looking for a collective scoring effort this season that also includes

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Jack Benham, right, and the Pride opened the campaign in winning fashion topping Bucknell, 2-1. many other potential offensive weapons including Lewis Matton, David Citron, Marc Perkuhn, Lewis Johnson and Schulz. Hofstra was picked to place first in the CAA North Division, which also includes Stony Brook, Monmouth, Drexel and Northeastern. The Pride’s CAA home opener is scheduled for this Saturday against Drexel at 7 p.m. Roche has pieced together a challenging non-conference schedule to position Hofstra for a possible at-large NCAA Tournament which the Pride obtained last year after falling to Stony Brook in the CAA semifinals. Hofstra hosts 7th-ranked Vermont in a rematch of last year’s NCAA Tournament thriller on Sept. 15 at 7 p.m. and Ivy League power Princeton on Oct. 6 at 7 p.m. “We got unlucky in the semifinals last year but because we had a tough schedule and our national ranking was high we still got into the tournament,” Roche said. “We’ve got a long way to go with a lot of really difficult games coming up, but with the difficulty of the schedule we have if we get 11 or 12 wins you would imagine we would be in that position again.”

Pietro Santi, right, anchors Hofstra’s defense.

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Robert Agyemang, the New York Immigration Coalition’s vice president of advocacy, spoke outside Nassau County Police Department headquarters in Mineola on Aug. 25, calling for an end to the county’s cooperation with ICE. she said, but not using our local resources to do federal immigration.” Kiana Bierra-Anderson, Long Island director of Make the Road New York, criticized County Executive Bruce Blakeman for using local resources to support federal immigration enforcement. “Nassau County workers are losing their jobs, children are losing their parents and small businesses are reporting losing revenues,” Bierra-Anderson said. Cheryl Keshner, a community advocate for Long Island’s Empire Justice Center, said that immigration enforcement had spread fear among immigrant resi-

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dents, and could deter people from reporting crimes or seeking emergency help. Keshner raised the case of Santos Banegas Reyes, an immigrant who died after being detained by immigration authorities. She called for answers about his death, and supporters at the news conference chanted, “Justice for Santos.” The criticism came one day before Blakeman said that Nassau County would comply with the state law and end its cooperation agreement with ICE. At a news conference Wednesday in Mineola, Blakeman called the state law “completely misguided” and said it would make Nassau County less safe. “I am a law-and-order county executive,” he said. “I believe in the rule of law, even when it’s a bad law, and this is a very, very bad and dangerous law.” Blakeman added that the Nassau County attorney had notified ICE and sent termination notices to the agency. He said the county would continue working with ICE where permitted by law. “Whatever we are allowed to do within the confines of the law, we will do,” Blakeman said. Bryan Flanagan, ICE’s assistant field office director, who appeared with Blakeman, said that ending the agreement removed what he called a public safety tool. “New Yorkers deserve a clear understanding of what ended yesterday,” Flanagan said. “This decision has removed a proven public safety tool.” He said that ICE would continue its federal immigration enforcement work without the agreement. Blakeman defended the county’s previous cooperation with ICE, saying that the agreement allowed local law enforcement to work with federal authorities in cases involving people accused of crimes.

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Ari Brown puts safety first in re-election bid By MELISSA BERMAN mberman@liherald.com

Assemblyman Ari Brown, who is seeking re-election in the 20th Assembly District, says he remains focused on the safety, health and quality of life of district residents. Brown, 51, a construction business owner and a Franklin Square native who moved to Cedarhurst 35 years ago, serves as deputy mayor, and has been a village board member for 27 years. In Albany, he is the ranking minority member of the Local Governments Committee. Public safety, he said, remains his top local concern, and he has effusive praise for the Nassau County Police Department. “By far, the best police force anywhere in the country,” Brown said of the NCPD. “It’s not even a close second.” As the first Orthodox Jewish Republican assemblyman, Brown said he plans to keep combating antisemitism, which is at the forefront of his platform, with nine bills he introduced. “I think we see a rise in antisemitism,” he said. “We’re the smallest minority in the world, of 15 million people.” He has worked to address antisemitism in Albany, he said, and intends to continue pushing legislation to combat it. His concern goes beyond protecting one community, however, Brown said. “My obligation is to keep my friends, neighbors and people safe,” he said. “That’s the point.” Affordability and health care are two other concerns Brown said he regularly hears from constituents. “Health care is always a big concern,” he said. “It’s expensive for everybody.” Rising household costs, he added, have become particularly difficult for families and seniors. “I have con-

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Incumbent Ari Brown is seeking re-election to the Assembly in November. stituents calling me — $1,000, $1,200 a month,” he said, referring to the electric bills they report. “It’s hard for the young people, but certainly for senior citizens. How are they supposed to afford that?” Brown said he wants to see the state address what he considers excessive costs while also ensuring that residents can afford to remain on Long Island. “If we don’t get a handle on this affordability issue, people are leaving by the droves,” he said. “It’s just not man-

ageable.” He is not opposed to development, including transitoriented development, Brown said, but believes projects need to be carefully planned. “I am in favor of TODs,” he said. “They have to be done correctly. You have to do the right studies. They have to be designed right.” Brown said that his decades of experience in local government have shaped how he approaches development and other community issues. “I think what I can bring is my experience of Long Island,” he said. “Put the politics aside, get the D and the R, go together for your community first.” As he campaigns for another term, Brown said, he continues to speak with residents across the political spectrum. “I don’t walk just to the Republican doors,” he said. “I walk to every single house on a block. Why do I care if you’re a Democrat or Republican?” Looking ahead, Brown said, he wants to continue bringing that philosophy to Albany. “This isn’t about getting elected,” he said. “If I can keep my friends, neighbors, children and grandchildren safe, if we’ve got nothing else, we’ve got someone in office.” The 20th District 20 encompasses Cedarhurst, East Rockaway, Hewlett, Woodmere, Inwood, Island Park, Lawrence, Oceanside and the barrier island, from Atlantic Beach to Point Lookout.

Fischer targets development, security, schools By MELISSA BERMAN mberman@liherald.com

Meir Fischer, the Democratic candidate in the State Assembly’s 20th District, is focusing his campaign on addressing overdevelopment, strengthening security at houses of worship and improving education for students in both public and private schools. Fischer, 24, a lifelong Cedarhurst resident and a private chef, said his age is an important part of what he would bring to Albany. “I’m a 24-year-old running to bring a young voice to Albany,” he said. “I feel we’re too focused on a different generation.” Fischer said he decided to run because he believes residents need stronger representation in Albany, and because he wants to address issues that directly affect them. One of his primary concerns is development in the Five Towns, which he said has reached a point where residents are struggling to find decent housing. “We have overdevelopment happening, affiliated with the Town of Hempstead, Nassau County,” he said. “It’s gotten to the point where I get calls saying, ‘We have nowhere to live in the community.’” Development, he said, should include housing options for seniors, rather than primarily bringing younger residents and families into an already crowded area. “We need elderly housing,” Fischer said, “and we need to find a way to ensure it’s going to the elderly, and not young couples who are going to overpopulate the community before we’re ready for it.” Education is another of his priorities. Having come from the private-school system, he said he wants to see state support for both public and private schools

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Meir Fischer is the Democratic candidate for the seat in the 20th Assembly District. without one coming at the expense of the other. “We’ve got to balance both public schools and the private schools,” he said. “We can’t have public schools benefit while the private schools get incurred.”

Education, Fischer said, is particularly important in communities such as Long Beach, where residents have raised concer ns about the future of their schools. “I think the public schools are important,” he said. “I agree with the people in Long Beach that they have one of the best public school [districts] in the state.” On another topic, he said that security concerns extend beyond synagogues and should apply to mosques, churches and other houses of worship. “Everyone needs to feel safe, no matter what religion they are,” he said. “We need to fix that division we have.” Fischer said he would look for ways to improve security at schools and other public places while maintaining appropriate boundaries. “I think we need to find a way to provide some sort of security,” he said, “but, you understand, security is not police. A security guard is not a police officer, never will be.” His approach to public safety, he said, would include listening to residents across the district rather than focusing solely on the Five Towns. “I need to get outside there if I need to be welcomed outside by these houses of worship,” he said. “Whether it’s a mosque, anything — even for me, a Conservative synagogue or Reform, and I’m from Judaism, is also just as important, not just Orthodox.” Ultimately, Fischer said, he wants district residents to judge him by his willingness to work on issues rather than by his age, religion or political affiliation. “We need someone who’s not focused on Republican, Democrat, but someone who’s focused on right or wrong,” he said. “We need to focus on what’s right, no matter who says it.”

Zoning board to revisit issue on Sept. 24 well as an amenity building above a twostory parking garage with 213 spaces, which developers called “the podium.” When the project was first brought before the zoning board in 2016, it was proposed as a 15-story, 154-foot-tall building with 154 units. “When we undertook this, we tried to create what we thought would be an appealing, aesthetically desirable project that would enhance the landscape [of] its environment,” Wittek said. “Our process of interacting with the city and its consultants taught us that we needed to listen. We think we did.” Because the building is in a residential district, the developer is seeking zoning variances for height, building area — the portion of a lot that a building can occupy — front- and side-yard requirements and density. According to city code, residential buildings in that district cannot be taller than 40 feet or occupy more than 35 percent of a lot. The proposed building would be nearly 80 feet tall and cover more than 43 percent of the property. City code also requires a 10-foot setback from the West Broadway property line and a 20-foot setback from the Boardwalk. Greg Alvarez, an attorney with Amato Law Group, representing 73rd Meridian, explained that the requested front-yard variance would accommodate

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the zoning board initially reviewed 73rd meridian’s application in 2016. the group will revisit the proposal in three weeks. access to the parking area rather than allow the building itself to be closer to the property line. “We don’t need it for the building,” Alvarez said. “We just need it to get the driveway through so people can access parking.” As well, city code requires that 65 percent of the lot’s width — 325 feet — remain open and unobstructed. The proposal would reduce that width to 70 feet. And the property is limited to one dwelling unit per 1,000 square feet of lot area, but 73rd Meridian’s proposal calls for one unit per 708 square feet, which would exceed the zoning limit by 31 units. Long Beach’s corporation counsel, Greg Kalnitsky, said that the Nassau County Planning Commission had notified the zoning board that the proposal

had been reviewed, and could be voted on at the board’s discretion. Residents then had the opportunity to comment. Dina Fiore, who lives on West Broadway, said she opposed the development. The stresses of overpopulation are already apparent in the city, Fiore said, noting roadways in disrepair, as well as water and sewer systems that are on the decline. “This project is out of character and against the very fiber of why this city was created in the first place,” Fiore said. “I’m not suggesting we live in the past. I’m only trying to preserve what remains of our landscape and, most importantly, our infrastructure for the future generations to enjoy and prosper.” Other residents echoed Fiore’s con-

cerns. “I am a resident of Lindell,” Maura La Manna said. “I bought [a home] in the Westholme area because it was peaceful, quiet and well-kept. I feel like, between Washington and Lindell, with all the proposed projects in the area, that we’re being sandwiched in. The landscape will never look the same.” But Susan Frushtick, who lives on West Broadway, said she supported the development plans. “This is a breath of fresh air,” she said with enthusiasm. “It’s upscale, it’s modern, and I think it’s time for Long Beach to have a change. I’m thrilled to have this development.” The zoning board adjourned 73rd Meridian’s application until its Sept. 24 hearing.

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The third boardwalk fair of the summer season continued the annual tradition with vendor booths offering clothing, jewelry, home goods, food, drinks and even books.

L.B. Historical Society boardwalk fair returns The third and final boardwalk fair of the year took over the beachfront last weekend as more than 150 vendors stretched from Edwards Boulevard to Long Beach Boulevard. Clothing, jewelry, housewares, books and more were available, along with food and drinks from a wellpositioned food trucks and food stalls. The Long Beach Historical Society returned to organize the annual event, which served as one of the nonprofit’s most impactful fundraisers of the year. Proceeds from vendor booth rentals help to support the volunteer-driven organization. A raffle each day — with a prize package including gift certificates to local restaurants and a signed copy of Billy Crystal’s latest book — also helped to boost the financial drive. “We’re a non-profit in an old building,” explained Sue Friedman, a historical society board trustee. “All of this money for maintenance and everything. We never can go anywhere without something needing repair or breaking. It’s just constant. That’s what the money goes to.” The historical society’s museum, an original house on West Penn Street built in 1909 and recognized in the National Register of Historic Places, is on the receiving end of the majority of the funds raised. While many vendors were primarily retail-based, several were also fundamentally philanthropic. Rebuild The Beach, founded by Long Beach resident Liz Nachman, was one. “It started after Hurricane Sandy,” Nachman explained. “And it just snowballed to raise money for the school district initially, and then it just snowballed into a clothing line.” –Chris Colucci

Over 150 vendors attended this year’s August boardwalk fair, with vendor fees supporting the Long Beach Historical Society.

Cindy Schott, left, and Liz Nachman were with Rebuild The Beach which began after Hurricane Sandy and continues to raise money and awareness for local causes.

West End Arts was set up to showcase artists’ work, raffle prizes and offer arts and crafts projects.

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including “Orange is the New Black” and “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.” Getman, who lives in Cedarhurst, has also stayed in touch with his Long Beach roots by regularly lacing up his figure skates and getting on the ice. “Many, many years ago, when I grew up, [Long Beach] had a large figure skating school,” he recounted. “I stopped when I was about 17.” He returned to the sport four years ago, after a friend made him aware of figure skating competitions for adults. His interest renewed, Getman got back into the rink — and placed first in his division at the Hommocks Park Ice Rink competition, in Mamaroneck, in April. He entered the Interpretive division, in which he was required to create a spontaneous routine in the moment, skating to music he was hearing for the first time. Getman frequently returns to the City by the Sea to practice at the Ice Arena, where he also works part-time as a skate guard to ensure a safe environment for those on the ice. The agility, in the form of spins and jumps, that competitive skating requires has kept him in top physical condition, strengthening his legs and improving his cardiovascular endurance, a creative alternative to running in the Army. More important, skating has helped him become a two-time survivor of non-

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Secretary of the army daniel driscoll with getman at the u.S. merchant marine graduation ceremony in June, at which driscoll was the keynote speaker.

during mark getman’s work as a public affairs specialist, he was tasked with taking photos of battleships during the Sail4th 250 maritime commemoration on July 4. Hodgkins lymphoma, with which he was diagnosed in 2014. He is currently in remission, and cites his regular exercise on the ice as part of the reason — and has even taken advantage of bursts

of energy during his treatment to head to the nearest rink. “I would go for my treatment and then I would go right after to practice, because I was full of the medication

that pumped me up,” Getman said. “That got my adrenaline going and I’m like, ‘All right, I’m here. May as well.’” He explained that being able to return to skating, as an adult and as a cancer survivor, was about prioritizing his own goals regardless of the circumstances. “It’s about overcoming adversities and difficulties,” he said. “Just don’t let it stop you from enjoying life.”

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Seasonal flowers bring color and character to your home as we transition to fall.

Fresh from the garden

“Just another band from East L.A,” is the legendary band’s motto. Since 1973, Los Lobos has been putting their own spin on Mexican folk music to embrace rock, punk, country, soul, R&B, and more. The band broke through with its Grammywinning 1983 recording “Anselma” and 1984’s “How Will the Wolf Survive?,” but its biggest commercial success came with its 1987 cover of Ritchie Valens’ “La Bamba,” which topped charts in the U.S. and U.K. Over five decades, the band has built a devoted international following with its adventurous recordings and acclaimed live performances.. But perhaps its most lasting impact will be how well its music embodies the idea of America as a cultural melting pot. The reseult is a new sound that’s greater than the sum of its parts.

Friday, Sept. 4, 7 p.m. Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, Eisenhower Park, East Meadow. Contact nassaucountyny. gov for information.

Ease into the new season in color By Karen Bloom

all may be knocking on the door, but there’s no need to put away the flowers just yet. As the seasons shift, summer’s vibrant blooms can continue to brighten patios, porches, balconies and interiors, offering an easy way to savor the lingering days of warm weather. Whether enjoyed beside a favorite book and a cold drink or gathered into a colorful centerpiece, fresh flowers can make even an ordinary afternoon feel like a celebration. There are endless ways to bring that seasonal beauty to your surroundings. In fact, this in-between time of year can be one of the best times to enjoy summer’s bounty when the garden is still generous with color but the first hints of autumn are beginning to appear. The key is to have fun with it. Mix colors, textures, greenery and branches, experiment with different containers and let the flowers reflect the season — and your own personality. With a little creativity, you can keep summer’s cheerful spirit around a while longer while gently welcoming the cozy days of fall.

Let summer linger

Late-summer gardens are still bursting with possibilities. Dahlias, gladioli and lilies come in an astonishing range of colors, shapes and sizes — and they make stunning arrangements. Rather than reaching for a ready-made bouquet, gather a mix of loose flowers, foliage and branches and create your own. Arrange them in a favorite vase or container, then display the finished bouquet indoors or outside for an instant dose of color.

Make a statement

Let your floral arrangements reflect your personal style. Choose a sturdy vase or planter for outdoor displays, or scatter several smaller vessels across a table for a more playful look. To help cut flowers stay fresh, trim the stems diagonally before placing them in water and keep arrangements in a

shady spot. Change the water regularly and, during lingering warm spells, check them daily. Outdoors, a few rocks or some sand in the bottom of a container can help keep it steady when the breeze picks up. For an inviting finishing touch, surround your arrangement with candles, lanterns or other seasonal accents. A simple floral display can turn a patio table into a cozy gathering spot for those last leisurely days outdoors. Let nature have its moment Summer-flowering bulbs can keep the garden colorful for weeks, while also attracting pollinators and supporting biodiversity. Remove spent blooms to encourage continued flowering, and remember that some bulbs, including dahlias and gladioli, can be lifted after flowering and stored in a frost-free place to replant next year. And there’s a whole world of unusual bulbs to consider for future gardens, including calla lilies, pineapple lilies, freesias and Blazing Star. Planning ahead now can help ensure another spectacular display when warm weather returns.

A lily for all seasons

If lilies are already growing in your garden, you have an especially versatile bloom at your fingertips. Their elegant flowers range from pristine white and creamy yellow to rich reds and purples — making them equally at home on a terrace, balcony or dining table. Potted lilies can also transition easily between outdoor and indoor spaces. A bouquet of lilies makes a beautiful statement on its own, but they also pair effortlessly with other seasonal flowers. Combine them with dahlias and gladioli in late summer, or bring them into fall with branches and foliage for an arrangement with a more autumnal feel. With their variety of colors, forms and fragrances, lilies offer endless opportunities to refresh a floral display as the seasons change.

Blooms for the soul

Flowers do more than brighten a room — they can brighten a mood, too. There’s something inherently soothing about selecting blooms, arranging them in a vase and taking the time to appreciate their color, texture and fragrance. Even the simple ritual of creating a bouquet can provide a welcome moment of calm. So before summer slips away completely, gather a few favorite blooms and bring them to the table. After all, there’s no better way to ease into fall than with a little beauty still in bloom.

Australian Pink Floyd Show The Australian Pink Floyd Show’s The Happiest Days Of Our Lives – Greatest Hits 26 Tour is a collection of greatest hits that resonate deeply with Pink Floyd fans everywhere. This critically acclaimed tribute has been astonishing audiences worldwide for nearly 40 years. Striving to reproduce the Pink Floyd experience and bring the music to new audiences, the show features a new stage set and video animation, cutting-edge lighting, precision lasers, massive inflatables, and impeccable live sound, TAPFS promises to offer an unforgettable experience for both long-time fans and newcomers.

Wednesday, Sept. 9, 8 p.m. Tickets available at ticketmaster.com or paramountny.com. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington.

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The annual outdoor music scene wraps up with a classic ‘80s homage. Foreign Journey is a high-energy tribute band focusing on the work of Foreigner and Journey. A full list of upcoming dates, locations and acts can be found at longbeachny.gov/ concerts.

• Where: Molloy University, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre • Time: 7 p.m. • Contact: madisontheatreny.org or (516) 323-4444

• Where: Lincoln Boulevard Beach • Time: 7 p.m. • Contact: (516) 431-1000

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Eisenhower Park’s summer concert series welcomes The Lords of 52nd Street, the legendary New York band known for backing up Billy Joel and classic hits. • Where: Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow • Time: 7 p.m. • Contact: nassaucountyny.gov or (516) 572-0200

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Grab your blankets and bring your beach chairs as the beachfront movie series concludes with the movie that kept many people out of the water, “Jaws.” The 1975 classic is officially rated PG, but could be considered PG-13 by modern standards due to violence, frightening images, and brief nudity. The film will start at dark and the event is weather permitting. • Where: Laurelton Boulevard beach • Time: Sunset • Contact: (516) 431-1000

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Remember when rock was young? You will after this enthralling show, on the Paramount stage. Crash land into your seat with The Rocket Man Show, starring Scotsman Rus Anderson — Elton John’s official stunt and body double for various “Farewell Yellow Brick Road” world tour projects. Hand picked by Elton and David Furnish for the role, it was Rus’ own live Broadway-esque production “The Rocket Man Show” that got him noticed. Witness the magic and live persona of a 1970’s Elton, recreated like no other. Rus storms around the stage with a fun-loving sense of flamboyance; part diva, part soccer player, killer vocalist, fierce piano player, all rock and roller. This is a detailed re-creation of Elton concert’s • Where: The Paramount, that’s not to be missed. Anderson’s painstaking attention to detail includes 370 New York Ave., Huntington wearing gorgeous, colorful and spectacular costumes, including Elton’s iconic • Time: 8 p.m. boots, glasses and jumpsuits from 1973, as well as a sparkly Swarovski • Contact: ticketmaster.com or tuxedo from 1984. paramountny.com Theatre, East Meadow • Time: 7 p.m. • Contact: nassaucountyny.gov or (516) 572-0200

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The annual Arts In The Plaza continues. More than 30 artists set up shop, offering a variety of handmade art, jewelry, clothing, pottery and more. The event runs concurrently on Saturdays with the farmers market, making the shared space a weekend adventure full of fresh food and original artwork. The day will also feature live performances from local musicians.

Discover the stories behind the unique barrier island, full of history, hidden gems and local favorites. Along the way, explore the historic Nassau Hotel, Red Brick district, Long Beach Holocaust Memorial, Laurel diner, local shops and more. No registration needed — just show up and walk with the tour. All ages welcome, including families. Wear comfortable shoes — it’s suggested to bring sunscreen, a hat and water. Optional donations will support local organizations helping those in need in our community.

• Where: Kennedy Plaza • Time: Every Saturday, 9 a.m. -2 p.m. • Contact: (516) 476-2473

• Where: Begins at The Allegria Hotel • Time: 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m. • Contact: (516) 992-3711

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Rock on Eisenhower Park’s summer concert series concludes with Rolling Stones tribute band Streetfighter and The Who tribute band Who’s Next. • Where: Harry Chapin Lakeside

Amazing Animal Encounter

Join Long Island Children’s Museum’s animal educator in the Hive Studio in the Feasts for Beasts Gallery to learn what goes into the care of the museum’s “residents.” Meet some of our

real-life animals up close. • Where: 11 Davis Ave., Garden City • Time: 1:30-2 p.m. • Contact: licm.org or call (516) 224-5800

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5-Mile McAvoy Run

The 36th annual Robert C. McAvoy Labor Day 5-Mile Race returns as dedicated runners takeover the boardwalk for an accurately measured flat, fast, five-mile run. Pre- Day of race registration is $45.

• Where: Boardwalk at Laurelton Boulevard • Time: 8 p.m. • Contact: (516) 476-2473

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Ask the tech guy

Do you have questions about your computer or laptop? Want to learn more about Zoom, streaming movies, or downloading ebooks to your device? Join Long Beach Library’s Tech Guy, every Wednesday, to get answers to your pressing tech questions.

• Where: 111 W. Park Ave. • Time: Ongoing Wednesdays, 2-3 p.m. • Contact: longbeachlibrary.org

Farmers Market

The Kennedy Plaza Farmers Market presents an incredible lineup of local farmers, makers and food vendors you know and love. Stop by the popular outdoor market, where community spirit and fresh local flavor come together. Explore the selection of seasonal produce, artisanal goods, homemade treats and handcrafted items from dozens talented local businesses.

9/11 Sunrise Memorial

The Town of Hempstead will host its annual memorial to remember the Sept. 11 attacks. The 25th anniversary is expected to be the largest 9/11 memorial on Long Island. Limited beach seating will be available. Bring a chair or blanket. • Where: Town Park at Point Lookout, 1300 Lido Blvd, Point Lookout • Time: 7:30 a.m. • Contact: (516) 431-3900

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Michelle O’Neill Volleyball Tournament

The annual Michelle O’Neill Volleyball Tournament returns to the sand. Don’t miss out on this important fundraiser benefitting children with cancer and special needs. Sign up to play or come down just to watch the competitive and recreational games. Enjoy music, raffles, food and merchandise. • Where: Edwards Boulevard Beach • Time: 8 a.m. • Contact: info@monfoundation. org

• Where: Kennedy Plaza • Time: Every Wednesday and Saturday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. • Contact: (516) 670-5046

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An evening with Kelly Bishop

Molloy’s Madison Theatre and Theodore’s Books will presents an evening with awardwinning actress Kelly Bishop. Best known for her role as Emily Gilmore on the Emmy Awardwinning series “Gilmore Girls,” Bishop discusses her memoir,

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF FORMATION of Seifert Wildlife Control LLC. Arts of Org filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 07/16/26 Office location: Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent upon whom process may be served and shall mail copy of process against LLC to 169 Roosevelt street Oceanside ny 11572. Purpose: any lawful act. 161447 PUBLIC AND LEGAL NOTICES… To place a notice here call us us at 516-569-4000 x232 or send an email to: legalnotices@liherald.com

LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON, SUCCESSOR TO THE BANK OF NEW YORK, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDERS OF THE CIT MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST, 2007-1 ASSETBACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-1, -againstJOANNE RABUFFO, 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 8, 2025, wherein THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON, SUCCESSOR TO THE BANK OF NEW YORK, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDERS OF THE CIT MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST, 2007-1 ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-1 is the Plaintiff and JOANNE RABUFFO, 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 September 15, 2026 at 2:00PM, premises known as 37 BLACKHEATH ROAD, LIDO BEACH, NY 11561; and the following tax map identification: 59-65-34.

ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND SITUATE, LYING AND BEING AT LIDO BEACH, IN THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 617656/2022. Lisa S. Poczik, 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. 161748 Place a notice by phone at 516-569-4000 x232 or email: legalnotices@liherald.com

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, AS OWNER TRUSTEE OF THE RESIDENTIAL CREDIT OPPORTUNITIES TRUST IX-A, Plaintiff, vs. BRIAN GORMAN, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on June 23, 2026, 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 September 15, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 74 Virginia 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, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 59, Block 234 and Lot 17. Approximate amount of judgment is $385,973.54 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 606173/2024. Jack L. Libert, Esq., Referee

Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Firm File No.:253844-1 161696

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT. NASSAU COUNTY. 1900 CAPITAL TRUSTE II, BY US BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS CERTIFICATE TRUSTEE, Pltf. vs. ROBERT PRINCE, et al, Defts. Index #610845/2023. Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale entered July 7, 2025, I will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on September 15, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. premises k/a 37 Anchor Road, Long Beach, NY 11561 a/k/a Section 60, Block 59, Lot 3. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate lying and being at Lido Beach, in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, known and designated as Lot No. 3 in Block 59 as shown on a certain map entitled, “Map of Channel Homes, Section No. 1 surveyed January 1956 by Donald C. Voorhies, C.E. & S” and filed in the Nassau County Clerk’s Office on March 29, 1956 as Map No. 6643. Approximate amount of judgment is $590,476.88 plus costs and interest. Sold subject to terms and conditions of filed judgment and terms of sale. TIFFANY D. FRIGENTI, Referee. HILL WALLACK, LLP, Attys. for Pltf., 261 Madison Avenue, 9th Fl., Ste. 940, New York, NY 10016. File No. 020292-01432 #103105 161678 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR THE RMAC TRUST, SERIES 2016-CTT, Plaintiff, vs. DONOVAN CAMPBELL, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to an Order Amending Caption, Confirming Referee’s

Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on August 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 September 22, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 22 East Hudson Street a/k/a 22 Hudson 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 94 and Lots 14-16. Approximate amount of judgment is $435,012.32 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #003172/2017. Cash will not be accepted. Frank Bruno, Jr., Esq., Referee Knuckles & Manfro, LLP, 120 White Plains Road, Suite 215, Tarrytown, New York 10591, Attorneys for Plaintiff 161874

LEGAL NOTICE SURROGATE’S COURT, NASSAU COUNTY CITATION THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, By the Grace of God Free and Independent TO: Office of the NYS Attorney General Grassi Advisory Group, Jasper Surety Sara McLane-Evans obo EO June H. Litzman NYC Department of Social Services any and all unknown persons whose names or parts of whose names and whose place or places of residence are unknown and cannot after diligent inquiry be ascertained, distributees, heirs-atlaw and next-of-kin of the said William Hanson, deceased, and if any of the said distributees named specifically or as a class be dead, their legal representatives, their husbands or wives, if any, distributees and successors in interest whose names and/or places of residence and post office addresses are unknown and cannot after diligent inquiry be ascertained A petition having been duly filed

by Nassau County Public Administrator, who is domiciled at 240 Old Country Road Suite 603, Mineola, New York 11501. YOU ARE HEREBY CITED TO SHOW CAUSE before the Surrogate’s Court, Nassau County, at 262 Old Country Road, Mineola, New York, on September 23, 2026, at 10:00 o’clock in the forenoon of that day, why the account of Nassau County Public Administrator, a summary of which has been served herewith, as Administrator of the estate of William Hanson, should not be judicially settled. Further Relief Sought (if any): 1. Releasing and discharging the Petitioner from all liability, responsibility and accountability as to all matters set forth in the account of proceedings; 2. Allowing the commissions of the Petitioner in the amount of $ 44,806.86 pursuant to SCPA 2307(1) and the reasonable and necessary expenses of the office in the amount of $ 14,322.74 pursuant to SCPA 1207(4); 3. Fixing and determining the attorney’s fees and disbursements of Mahon, Mahon, Kerins & O’Brien, LLC attorney for petitioner in the amount of $ 81,677.13 as and for legal fees and $ 3,818.28 as and for disbursements, for a total of $ 85,495.41, of which $ 28,995.41 has been paid and $ 56,500.00 of which is unpaid; 4. Fixing and determining the accounting fees of Grassi & Co, CPA’s, PC in the amount of $ 6,000.00, NONE of which has been paid and $ 6,000.00 of which is unpaid; 5. Allowing, approving and directing payment of the Medicaid claim of NYC Department of Social Services in the amount of $ 773,615.16; 6. Directing each of you claiming to be a distributee of the Decedent to establish proof of your kinship, and show cause why the balance of said

funds should not be paid to said alleged distributees upon proof of kinship or deposited with the New York State Comptroller on account for the unknown next of kin of WILLIAM HANSON, decedent, should said alleged distributees default herein or fail to establish proof of kinship; 7. Releasing and discharging the surety; 8. Granting such other and further relief as to the Court is just and proper. Dated, Attested, and Sealed, August 6, 2026 (Seal) HON. HON. DAVID P. SULLIVAN JUDGE OF THE SURROGATE’S COURT Surrogate s/ Debra Keller Leimbach Chief Clerk Richard T. Kerins, Esq. Print Name of Attorney Mahon, Mahon, Kerins & O’Brien, LLC Firm Name (516) 538-1111 Telephone 254 Nassau Boulevard South, Garden City South, New York 11530 Address rkerins@mmkolaw.com Email (optional) NOTE: This citation is served upon you as required by law. You are not required to appear. If you fail to appear it will be assumed that you do not object to the relief requested. You have a right to have an attorney appear for you, and you or your attorney may request a copy of the full account from the petitioner or petitioner’s attorney. 161872 PUBLIC AND LEGAL NOTICES… To place a notice here call us us at

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LEGAL NOTICE Notice to Bidders PUBLIC NOTICE: is hereby given for separate sealed bids for COMBINATION OF 2026 BOND PHASE 1, 2024-2025 CIP & 2025-2026 CIP SED No. 28-03-00-01-0-001-047 LIDO (24-25 CIP) 28-03-00-01-0-001-048 LIDO (BOND PHASE 1) 28-03-00-01-0-005-037 LINDELL ES (BOND PHASE 1)

28-03-00-01-0-011-056 - HIGH SCHOOL (25/26 CIP) 28-03-00-01-0-011-057 - HIGH SCHOOL (BOND PHASE 1) Bids will be received by the LONG BEACH PUBLIC SCHOOLS, on SEPTEMBER 22, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. in the District Administrative Offices, 235 Lido Blvd, Lido Beach ,NY 11561(location is next to the Lido Golf Course and across from Marvel ice cream) , at which time and place where all bids received will be publicly opened and read aloud. The work shall be as follows: Contract No. 1-Athletic Field Reconstruction Contract No. 2-Window Replacement Contract No. 3-General Construction Contract No. 4Plumbing Reconstruction Contract No 5- HVAC Reconstruction Contract No. 6Electrical Reconstruction Complete digital sets of the Contract documents may be obtained online (with a free user account) as a download for a nonrefundable fee of One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) at the following website www.jagplanroom.com under ‘public projects’ beginning on SEPTEMBER 8, 2026. Optionally, in lieu of digital copies, hard copies may be obtained directly from Island Digital Reprographics, 200 Broadhollow Road, Suite One, Farmingdale, New York 11735 (631-753-3000) upon a deposit of Fifty ($50.00) Dollars for each complete set. Checks for deposits shall be made payable to Long Beach Public Schools. All Bid Addenda will be transmitted to registered plan holders via email and will be available at the above referenced website. Plan holders who have obtained hard copies of the bid documents will need to make the determination if hard copies of the addenda are required for their use. Any bidder requiring documents to be shipped shall make arrangements with the printer and pay for all packaging and shipping costs. The bid deposit for hard copies will be returned upon receipt of plans and specifications, in good condition, within 30 days after bid date,

except for the lowest responsible bidder, whose check will be forfeited upon the award of the contract. Bids must be made on the standard proposal form in the manner designated by the Instructions to Bidders. Bids must be sealed in an opaque envelope clearly marked with name and address of Bidder, contract name and number, opening date for bids, and addressed to the Long Beach Public Schools. Bids received after the time stated in this Notice will not be considered and will be returned unopened to bidder. Each Bidder must deposit, with their sealed bid, security in an amount not less than 10% of the base bid and all Alternate Bids in the proper form subject to the conditions set forth in the Instructions to Bidders (Section 8). All certified checks or bid bonds must be paid to Long Beach Public Schools The Contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder or the proposals will be rejected within 45 days of the date of opening proposals. Bids shall be subject, however, to the discretionary right reserved by the School District to waive any informalities in, accept or reject any alternatives, reject any proposals and to advertise for new proposals, if in its opinion, the best interest of the School District will thereby be promoted. Bidder may not withdraw its bid until 45 days after the bid opening, except in accordance with General Municipal Law § 103(11). By Order of: Board of Education Long Beach Public Schools 162124

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Preparing to sell in an area that flooded Q. We live in an area that was flooded, and have a few items to take care of before we sell. My husband put in a deck when we first moved in, around 1982. It has been there so long, but the real estate people told us it still needs a permit. It’s only 24 inches off the ground. They also mentioned that it’s too close to our back property line, but we’re next to a waterway and have no neighbors behind us. Is that still the same problem? Our fences are new and so are the front steps, which we rebuilt to add planters and a bench. What can you tell us about what we should do before we sell?

A. Take a lovely vacation and relax, enjoy yourself and then prepare for a lot of minutia that will likely delay your ability to sell, unless you negotiate the price down for a buyer who can persuade a lender that they will take over the list of items you mentioned. In situations like this, there are many peripheral issues. For example, the wateronte eeper way may be either a local or state jurisdiction that limits how close you can build to a “protected” environment. As if that’s not enough, your municipality is one of the few that has many outstanding requirements that it claims it notified every homeowner about right after Hurricane Sandy. Prepare for the ambush of having to get a “proof of loss statement from the National Flood Insurance Program.” I have heard time and time again, “Oh, we had no damage,” which is great, since the national clearinghouse that compiles records about every property will prove that. If it turns out that there was a large payout from private insurance or public funding, the NFIP letter will show that more is needed, including recent building plans, a possible plumbing permit, electrical inspection and documents to close out a repair permit — yes, even from over a decade ago. When I arrive at a home and have to go into detail about how many requirements there are and how strict they’ve become, I always think of our custodian in elementary school. His name was Gus, and I remember his large, round face and how disgusted he was when he was called to a classroom where a child had thrown up lunch from the cafeteria. I identify with Gus, because mopping up these not-so-simple messes, the ones that someone told you were simple, is getting more complicated the longer people wait. This doesn’t seem to be the case in every jurisdiction, mostly the largest ones. Many decks built long ago don’t meet recent code standards, and there’s no such thing as “grandfathered.” The hours spent explaining these things, and then reexplaining them when a handyperson doesn’t install the correct connectors or takes a shortcut with a required footing support, add up to more cost and animosity. Good luck!

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ong Island is getting older. Over the past decade, Nassau and Suffolk counties have added more residents over age 65 than anywhere else in the state. More than a halfmillion older adults call this place home, and they’re not all flocking to Florida. Long Island retirees aren’t uniformly downsizing or decelerating. They’re rejecting the outmoded idea that chronological age determines how we should live. In a world of 30-year retirements and second and third acts, a single number can no longer capture a person’s capacity, purpose or potential. We propose a different framework: your “feels-like” age. Your chronological age tells you how long you have lived. Your feels-like age reflects how you are living — the combined influence of your psychological outlook, social connections, physical health and environment. It is fluid, and offers a far more accurate picture of where you are in your aging journey. To understand feels-like age, consider

Carmen Herrera. Born in 1915, Herrera painted in relative obscurity for over a half-century. She worked in a small New York City loft, lived modestly and sold almost nothing. Things finally changed in 2004, when, at age 89, she was connected with a gallery owner who needed to fill a slot for a show. That show was her breakthrough: Critics embraced her, and she earned exhibitions at the Whitney Museum of American Art and the Museum of Modern Art. And even after achieving this recognition, she continued to paint daily, well past 100. Though Herrera’s chronological age was “late life,” her feels-like age aligned with what we call the SettledIn stage. Psychologically, she was ambitious; socially, she was networking; physically, she was continuing to create. The number 89 was, well, just a number, describing little else than how long she had lived. Feels-like aging acknowledges physical realities, but recognizes that vitality is multi-dimensional. A person’s lived

stage is defined by more than just biology — it is a product of mindset, relationships and purpose. Our aging journey is nonlinear. It is about movement across different flexible stages of aging that do not need to occur in sequence. We call that movement the “flicker.” People can move forward and backward across stages, depending on a range of factors and interventions. To understand this, consider Howard. In his early 80s, Howard lived in Florida, and had once embraced an active outdoor lifestyle. Over time, chronic knee pain narrowed his world. He felt older than his 82 years, and was drifting toward what we would describe as the Supported Living stage — because of only one factor, his knees, which were off balance. At his wife’s urging, Howard underwent knee-replacement surgery. Recovery restored his mobility and confidence, and he returned to the activities he had shared with his wife. “I feel like I’m 70 again,” he told us. Howard “flick-

ered” because intervention and intention changed his trajectory. Taken together, feels-like age and flicker give us a framework for taking full advantage of lifespans. The shift can be transformative. When people see themselves as capable of movement — of entering a new stage, of regaining capacity, of redefining purpose — they plan differently. They invest in prevention, as Howard did. They pursue lifelong work and creativity, as Herrera did. Retirement becomes redesign, not retreat, and aging becomes a process to navigate, not dread. When we think about Herrera’s late-life artistic ascent, or Howard’s return to mobility, we see that the calendar cannot fully define a human being. Our passions, potential and choices are what truly shape us. Stuart C. Kaplan is chief executive officer of Selfhelp Community Services Inc. Marcus Riley is the founder of the Booming Ageing Agency. They are the coauthors of “Your Aging Advantage.”

Fulfilling our promises to the 9/11 community

ecades after the worst terrorist attacks in our history, on Sept. 11, 2001, we continue to feel the aftershocks here on Long Island and beyond. As we approach the 25th anniversary of that day, our nation has a solemn obligation to honor the innocent victims, the first responders and their families, and to hold the perpetrators accountable. Honoring our heroes and the 9/11 community includes guaranteeing that survivors have access to the health care they need. We must also ensure that those still grappling with the loss of family members receive the compensation they are owed from the governments that supported the attacks. Finally, it is our duty to preserve the memories of our fallen first responders. In Congress, I will continue to fight for the 9/11 community and ensure that impacted families receive the justice, care and recognition they deserve. After the attacks, first responders, survivors and volunteers who worked at what became ground zero developed

debilitating conditions from their exposure to toxins. The tireless advocacy of leaders of the 9/11 community led to the creation of the World Trade Center Health Program in 2011, which became a lifeline for thousands to receive care at no cost. That includes nearly 7,000 survivors in New York’s 4th Congressional District. But the program has faced ongoing funding shortages. That’s why I proudly championed bipartisan legislation to right this wrong and fully fund its work. This year the bill became law, and provided long-sought certainty for the thousands of Americans who rely on the WTCHP. Despite this victory, the administration has disrupted the program by removing leadership, cutting staff and driving up wait times for critical care. I joined my New York congressional colleagues on both sides of the aisle to demand that the administration honor its duty to the 9/11 community and reverse course. No one whose health was affected should ever worry about accessing the care they require. We must also ensure that the governments that supported Al Qaeda pay what they owe victims’ families. In 2015,

Congress established the United States Victims of State Sponsored Terrorism Fund for victims’ families to obtain some justice and compensation from the perpetrators. While no amount of money can ever make up for the devastating losses of Sept. 11, this fund will provide some relief to the families. They have obtained legal judgments against countries that supported Al Qaeda, including Iran, but those judgments remain unpaid. That’s why I led a bipartisan effort urging President Trump to ensure that Iran pays the billions of dollars it owes to 9/11 families. I also introduced bipartisan legislation to provide targeted financing to ensure that the fund dependably delivers compensation to victims’ families. For 25 years they have waited for justice for what they have endured, and I won’t stop fighting to ensure that they receive it. Finally, we can never forget, nor fully repay, the 9/11 first responders. We can, however, honor their courage by ensuring that their names are never forgotten. Thousands of them, including Detectives Luis Alvarez, Brian Lavin and Patrick Franzone, from Nassau County, embodied the very best of our

e must continue to honor those who died, and take care of the survivors.

nation before their lives were tragically cut short by 9/11-related illnesses. To preserve their memory, I proudly passed bipartisan legislation to fund the National September 11 Memorial and Museum so that future generations can learn the history of that dark day. To honor Alvarez, I recently introduced legislation that would rename the U.S. post office in his hometown of Oceanside in his memory. Alvarez was a staunch advocate for his fellow 9/11 first responders, and moved Congress to permanently replenish the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund before he died of cancer in 2019. I’m proud to have the support of the entire New York delegation, Democrats and Republicans, behind this bill and to move it closer to passage, forever memorializing Alvarez’s legacy. As the historic anniversary approaches, there is still much more work to do to honor and care for the 9/11 community. I won’t stop fighting to ensure that our first responders and survivors have the care they need, that 9/11 families obtain justice and compensation from the financiers of the heinous attacks, and that our lost heroes are never forgotten. We owe the 9/11 community a solemn duty, and we must continue to fulfill it. Laura A. Gillen represents the 4th Congressional District.

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of the school play can’t be taught in a classroom. Working with peers toward a common goal teaches cooperation and accountability. Performing in public, whether leaping to spike a volleyball or playing an instrument, requires courage and confidence. But while coaches, advisers and families play essential roles in supporting these students, the encouragement of the larger community matters, too. An energetic crowd sends a message to students that their efforts are noticed and appreciated. It lets them know that the hours they’ve devoted to practicing over the summer, after school and on weekends mean something beyond the performance. It reminds them that they aren’t simply playing for themselves, but representing a school and a community that is behind them. And supporting your schools’ athletes and performers doesn’t have to be complicated. Get in the car. Bring the family. Invite a friend or neighbor. Spend an afternoon at a soccer match or a crosscountry meet. Attend the concert. Go to the play. You don’t need to know every rule. You don’t need to have a child or a grandchild on the team or on the stage. You just have to show up. Attending a school event can also be a reminder of what makes a community

special. Games and performances bring students, parents, teachers, alumni and neighbors together. They’re an opportunity for community members to see young people working hard, supporting one another and taking pride in the name on their uniforms. The musician performing on stage, the artist displaying a painting and the student presenting a science project deserve encouragement just as much as the athlete scoring a goal. Supporting students means recognizing achievement, effort and creativity in all their forms. As the new academic year takes shape, residents of every school district should make an effort to get out of the house and become part of the experience. Check the local school calendar, and choose a game, performance or event. Our schools are among the centers of community life, and the students who walk their halls today will help shape our communities tomorrow. A few hours spent cheering them on may seem like a small gesture, but to a young person who looks into the crowd and sees a community supporting them, that can mean the world. This school year, let’s do more than applaud our students from afar. Let’s show up for them.

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re there safe alternatives to PFAS, the so-called forever chemicals? yes, plenty of them. As a 2024 article in Smithsonian magazine began: “On April 6, 1938, a group of chemists at duPont gathered around part of their latest experiment: a plain metal cylinder. it supposedly contained tetrafluoroethylene, a colorless gas. But when they opened the valve, no gas came out. … eventually someone realized they needed to cut open the cylinder to see what was going on. They found the interior of the metal unexpectedly coated with a slippery white powder.” “Since it was discovered,” the piece continued, “Teflon and its chemical descendants, per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, have spread everywhere. … These molecules are so common that a 2015 study found the chemicals in 97 percent of Americans’ blood. And once they make it into our bodies, medical researchers are finding that the long-lasting chemicals could be wreaking havoc.” indeed, a study by the international Journal of environmental

Letters statement about a candidate’s personal character or conduct to affect an election. Candidates can be disqualified from standing for or holding office for three years. More serious corrupt practices can result in a five-year disqualification. Authoritarian regimes send militias to the polls, and spread false claims of voter fraud to intimidate voters and undermine confidence in elections. Are Republicans in this country acting any differently? The one lesson we should have learned from Jan. 6, 2021, is that our laws depend too heavily on the integrity of those in power. Our Constitution has baby teeth — important protections that can be too easily ignored or exploited by those willing to disregard democratic norms. Congress must enact stronger laws to give our democracy its permanent teeth: clear, enforceable safeguards with real consequences for those who try to undermine it. ClAudiA BOReCky President, Bellmore Merrick Democratic Club Merrick

Research and Public Health, and other studies, have linked PFAS to maladies including cancer. duPont’s motto through the years has been Better living Through Chemistry. A lawsuit brought in July by New york state Attorney General letitia James questions that rosy slogan, presenting evidence that the suit claims shows that duPont and other corporations “knew for decades that PFAS pose substantial dangers to public health and the environment.” With Suffolk and Nassau counties dependent on a sole-source aquifer that is being impacted by PFAS, and with people elsewhere in the nation and world affected in a variety of ways, what are the safe alternatives? in fact, substitute products are listed and clearly presented on a variety of websites. An excellent online source is that of the Washington, d.C.-based environmental Working Group. Others include PFAS Central, of the Californiabased Green Science Policy institute, and the Natural Resources defense Council. even the American Chemical Society offers a list of “530 potential alternatives to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, PFAS,” acknowledging that they are “linked to health risks” includ-

ing “certain cancers.” The environmental Working Group presents hundreds of listings divided by “Products Covered,” Brand” and “Company Policy,” and links to them for further details. under “Carpets and Rugs,” for example, the retail chain lowe’s states that “all [of its] indoor residential carpet and rugs are free of PFAS chemicals.” under “Cookware,” Green life states, “We’ve cut out the toxins — PFAS, PFOA … so you can cook without worry.” under “Cosmetics & Personal Care,” Sephora says, “PFAS compounds: Prohibited.” under “dental Care,” Radius Floss says, “Our uSdA Organic Floss is 100% … PFAS free.” under “Food Packaging,” Pactiv evergreen says its products are “PFAS-free.” under “Furniture, Office & Bedding,” Herman Miller says its products are “PFAS-free.” under “Apparel,” levi Straus & Co. says it bans “all related PFAS” in its clothing. As to claims that there are no alternatives to a given toxic product, a historical example of that not ringing true involves the Monsanto Company and polychlorinated biphenyls, or PCBs. Monsanto started manufacturing PCBs in 1929, and, decades later, feared that they would be banned in the united

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States after being outlawed in Japan. There, PCBs had leaked into rice oil, people got sick and some died. PCBs were being used widely, especially as an insulating fluid in electrical systems. despite Monsanto’s claims that there were no adequate substitutes, PCBs were banned in the u.S. in 1979. What has substituted for them? Nothing space-age — just mineral oil. in New york state, there’s an initiative called PFAS-Free Ny, which describes itself as a “broad group of organizations, advocates and impacted community members who have come together to fight for a PFAS-free New york.” earlier this year, it issued a statement headed, “limiting PFAS exposure is Central Priority for Advocates This legislative Session.” Several measures on PFAS didn’t make it through the State legislature last year. Assemblywoman deborah Glick, of Manhattan, chair of the chamber’s environmental Conservation Committee, says that PFAS “have infiltrated our bodies and the environment, creating a toxic cycle that endangers both people and ecosystems. The only way to break this cycle is to eliminate these chemicals.” Karl Grossman has been an investigative reporter in a variety of media for more than 50 years. He is a professor of journalism at the State University of New York at Old Westbury.

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