Members of the Long Beach Fire Department and other community members, including Will Skudin, right, took to the boardwalk and the ocean for a 9/11 memorial paddle-out, remembering those we’ve lost and tossing flowers in their honor.
Veterans are at a 57 percent higher risk of suicide than Americans who haven’t served in the armed forces, according to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. In each of the past 20 years, there have been more than 6,000 veteran suicides.
Veterans in Long Beach, and their families, want to help do something about the problem, which many in the military have described as a crisis. The city’s Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1384 and its auxiliary will host the first Veterans Suicide Awareness and Prevention Walk on Sept. 23. The event will take place from 9 a.m. to noon on the boardwalk at Grand Boulevard.
ing patriotism through education and community service. Its auxiliary, made up of those who have relatives who have served in combat zones, has roughly 145 members. Throughout the year, the post and the auxiliary work together on a variety of events.
VFW Post 1384 auxiliary
“Veteran suicide is a quiet crisis among our veterans and active military men and women,” Jackie Ervolina, auxiliary president, said. “Research shows that veteran suicide is well over the national average, and may be underreported. If you ask anyone, they will tell you that they’re extremely grateful for the sacrifices made by our military heroes on our behalf.”
Post 1384 was established in 1924, and is dedicated to the rehabilitation of needy and disabled veterans, assisting widows and orphans, and promot -
The post and the auxiliary have been discussing a veteran suicide-awareness event for some time, and as the post nears its 100th anniversary, the moment seems especially fitting.
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The People’s Church of Long Beach has a long history. From its creation all the way to now, it’s been through a lot.
And now, the church gets to celebrate it all Sept. 23, marking 100 years of being in Long Beach.
The first formal, written records of the church date all the way back to 1920. A small group of people met with plans to develop a permanent, non-denominational church in the West End. Over the span of the next three years, progress was made, slowly but surely, to complete the vision.
“The church was started by a group of people, maybe 20,” said Demerah Campbell, who has been involved with the church for 40 years. “They wanted a church with no mother church, meaning a standalone, non-denominational church. They didn’t want a Baptist, Lutheran or any other kind. They wanted a church just to read the scriptures and the Bible.”
Land was purchased to build the church on in December of 1921. The following August, the cornerstone was laid at 111 Delaware Ave. Five months later, on Jan. 14, 1923, the first services were held, albeit in the unfinished building. That same year, in July, the first baptism held there took place. The next month, on Aug. 25, 1923, the building was formally dedicated as The People’s Church of Long Beach.
It wasn’t all happy times though, as the church had some tough moments throughout the years.
“As the years went on, since it’s a resort community where people would come and go, the church membership would come and go too,” Campbell said. “There would be a couple of years where there was no money. So each member who was left, maybe 10 of them, would pay for the gas and the other one would pay for the electric. I thought that was beautiful. That kept this church going for 100 years through ups and downs.”
The church is still dealing with some other damages, including the deck losing support and others underneath. They have some wear and tear from being on the bayside as well, from the water. The plan is to fix all of the issues as soon as possible, because they “want the church to be around for another 100 years.”
As a celebration of the first 100, the church is hosting a centennial block party on Sept. 23. The festivities will run from noon to 3 p.m. and have free food, cotton candy, games and a display with pictures and some memorabilia from their history.
“People can come by and look at the picture exhibit from years ago,” said Pam
Rosa, who’s been with the church since 1974. “Maybe you’ll see some of your neighbors or grandparents. People are always interested in looking at history.”
Another long-time member who will be at the party offering looks at history is Frieda Thommasson, who has been involved for 50 years.
The People’s Church of Long Beach has a lot of special art and pieces around the building. They have sculptures, pictures and stained glass, some of which
can be seen during the celebration. In the nave, there’s even a Good Shepherd Window overlooking where Mass is held. The window was donated by William H. Reynolds, the founder of the City of Long Beach, in 1923, its first year.
More history and information on the church, including services, can be found on their website, PeoplesChurchNY.com.
Two overriding questions govern your choices in an elder law estate plan. First, what will happen to your assets when you pass away? Second, what will happen to your assets if you need long-term care? A comprehensive plan covers both issues. You must protect assets from going to long-term care costs so that the assets may transfer to your beneficiaries instead.
Plan A, and the best protection from longterm care costs, is long-term care insurance. Factors to consider include the daily benefit amount and an inflation rider that keeps pace with the increasing cost of nursing homes. Long-term care insurance also pays for home health aides, which allows you to “age in place,” rather than go to a facility.
If you don’t have, or cannot get, long-term care insurance, Plan B is the Medicaid Asset Protection Trust (MAPT). Assets that have been in the MAPT for a minimum of five years are protected from nursing home costs and, under upcoming laws, two and a half years for home care.
Consider the use of trusts, as opposed to wills, to avoid probate, a court proceeding that occurs when you die with assets in your name alone. It is also much easier to contest a will than a trust. If you are disinheriting a child, it makes sense to use a trust to avoid potential litigation. Generally, trusts save time and money in settling your estate.
You may want to leave your assets to your children in their own Inheritance Protection Trusts, rather than as outright distributions. These trusts protect the inheritance from your children’s divorces, and, when the child passes away, the inheritance goes to your grandchildren, not to your son-in-law or daughter-in-law.
To sum up, an elder law estate plan (1) protects assets from the costs of long-term care, (2) passes assets to your heirs, with the least amount of taxes and legal fees possible, and (3) keeps assets in the bloodline for your grandchildren and protects the inheritance from your children’s divorces.
Apocalyptic? Millions died from a global pandemic, and unknown variants and novel viruses are on the horizon. Do you remember how eerie the sky looked when the air was dangerously contaminated by the unprecedented wildfires in Canada? The hurricane induced conflagrations in Maui caused the highest death toll in America from such a disaster. Melted glaciers in Alaska, and unparalleled torrential rains in California resulted in fatal mudslides. Record breaking high temperatures in the Southwest, Europe and elsewhere wrought havoc.
Armageddon? Mass shootings are so commonplace we’ve become desensitized. Democracies are becoming authoritarian states or theocracies. Division and hate are surging. An enormous increase in antisemitism is well documented, as well as violence and discrimination against Blacks, Latinos and other people of color. Attacks on the rights of women’s health, the LGBTQ community, immigrants, asylum seekers, Asians, Muslims, and so many more minorities of all types have seemingly been mainstreamed. Mental illness, homelessness and poverty have spun out of control with apparently no one caring. A war between Russia and Ukraine has been wholly devastating. A nuclear Iran looms ever closer to a frightening reality. How do we counter chaos? One answer might be hidden in celebrating a biblical festival.
Rosh Hashanah occurs on sundown of September 15th. It marks the opening of the Jewish high holidays and is often referred to as the start of the New Year.
However, it is actually described in Leviticus as being observed on the first day of the seventh month.
According to the most ancient of our traditions this date is actually the anniversary of the creation of the world, and hence it is a “new year.”
So, when you take a close look at the language in Genesis that precedes the actual process of fashioning the world, we find that “there was darkness and chaos”. Then God made something that never existed before, a new patterned universe. And therein lies the lesson.
We were made “in the image of God,” therefore we are able, indeed we are obligated, when necessary, to role model the actions of Heaven, here on earth. When presented with endless disharmony, vast disorder, negative energy flowing in every direction, discord of many kinds, and the blanket of dark bitterness covering every corner, we now understand how to respond.
“And the Lord said let there be light.” From the radiance of the sun, moon, and stars to the glistening waters that sustain life, we must be inspired to create a new reality that allows love to overcome hate, that demonstrates our caring for each other and our precious environment over superficial differences and greed. Each of us has to be a spark of light to dispel the darkness.
Rosh Hashanah reminds us that this moment is a portal to the possibilities of building a better future for ourselves and all generations that come after us. L’shalom and shana tova, Rabbi Jack Zanerhaft is the spiritual leader at Temple Emanu-El of Long Beach.
The Long Beach Lifeguard Alumni Association recently announced its annual scholarship awards for deserving college-bound city lifeguards, today at the Carbona Family Lifeguard Pavilion. Chief of Lifeguards Rich Borawski and former chief and Alumni Association President Patrick Gallagher as part of the patrol’s annual awards ceremony, during which longtime Long Beach guards are recognized for their years of service, presented the scholarships.
Each summer, two first-year guards are selected for $500 scholarships by the alumni association based on the recommendations of the officers who supervise their work on the beach. Two additional guards who best exemplify the late Rosemary Daly’s commitment to community service also receive $500 scholarships. Selections for the Rowie Daly Scholarship are made by the patrol officers and former Assistant Chief Tom Daly, her husband.
“The association is a group of former lifeguards and we do what we can to help promote the patrol and lifeguarding in general,” said Danny Michaelis, vice president of the alumni association. “We’ve been granting scholarships now for about 10 years. We generally do it in conjunction with the patrol when they give out their service awards at the end of the summer.”
This year, the association also awarded a special scholarship in memory of Long Beach lifeguard Lewis Weiss. The Lewis Weiss scholarship was funded by his former beach partner Ken Dubey.
This year’s scholarships were funded in part by a donation from Burt Rapoport of Rapoport’s Restaurant Group Inc. Rapoport hosts the annual “Long Beach Day” every January in Delray Beach, which regularly
draws close to 300 folks “with Long Beach sand in their shoes.” These people have relocated to or are wintering in the area. The attendees of the 2023 Long Beach Day donated more than $2,300 to the association’s college scholarship fund.
“The regular scholarships are based on the recommendations of the officers that work with them, their captain and lieutenants on the beach,” Michaelis said.
“The second category is the Rowie Daly Scholarship and those are guards that best embody her commitment to public service. She was instrumental in starting the
Junior Lifeguard program that the city still runs.”
The alumni association provided breakfast for this year’s awards ceremony in memory of Lou Ehrlich, who passed away in July at 103. Ehrlich joined the Long Beach Patrol in 1938 and was an active and enthusiastic member of the alumni association.
The alumni association formally started in 2014. The meet a few times a year, give out the scholarships and have reunion events. They’ve also been marching in Long Beach’s Memorial Day Parade every year since the group’s inception.
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A DUAL-THREAT quarterback coming off an AllCounty season, Gordon will look to lead the third-seeded Red Devils deep into the Nassau Conference I playoffs following a first-round exit in 2022. Gordon, a three-year starting signal-caller and defensive back, threw for 1,061 yards and 5 touchdowns and rushed for 910 yards and 12 scores last season. He also led the defense with 70 tackles to go with 4 sacks.
Thursday, Sept. 14
Football: Elmont at Sewanhaka 1:30 p.m.
Football: Carey at New Hyde Park 3 p.m.
Football: Calhoun at Mepham 3 p.m.
Football: Hicksville at Uniondale 3:30 p.m.
Football: V.S. South at West Hempstead 3:30 p.m.
Football: Freeport at V.S. Central 4:30 p.m.
Football: V.S. North at Lynbrook 4:30 p.m.
Football: Wantagh at Clarke 4:30 p.m.
Football: Long Beach at Garden City 4:30 p.m.
Boys Soccer: Hewlett at Lawrence 5 p.m.
Boys Soccer: Farmingdale at Oceanside 5 p.m.
Boys Soccer: Hicksville at Freeport 5 p.m.
Boys Soccer: Westbury at Malverne/East Rock 5 p.m.
Girls Soccer: Uniondale at Sewanhaka 5 p.m.
Girls Soccer: Wantagh at Long Beach 5 p.m.
Girls Soccer: Seaford at Calhoun 5 p.m.
Football: South Side at Bethpage 6 p.m.
Football: North Shore at Seaford 6 p.m.
Football: Locust Valley at Malverne 6 p.m.
Football: Baldwin at Massapequa 6:30 p.m.
Football: Oceanside at Plainview 6:30 p.m.
Football: Kennedy at Glen Cove 7 p.m.
Football: Hewlett at Mineola 7 p.m.
Football: Roslyn at MacArthur 7 p.m.
Football: Lawrence at Cold Spring Harbor 7 p.m.
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There was much uncertainty surrounding the Long Beach boys’ soccer team following a shocking first-round playoff loss last season and 11 players graduating. A rebuild appeared to be in order, but so far, this young group has shown plenty of moxie to start the new campaign.
The Marines enjoyed an incredible playoff run two years ago by making it to the Round of 16. That momentum carried over into last year, when Long Beach went 9-2-2 during the regular season and posted four straight shutouts to cap a regularseason ending five-game winning streak before being blanked 2-0 by No. 14 Kennedy.
With many of his impact players gone, coach Leo Palacio understandably had some concerns about his retooled roster, which features three freshman starters among the host of newcomers.
“This is the kind of group that is going to be very unpredictable,” he said. “I just want them to compete, that’s it. A bend, but don’t break attitude.”
But any fears of a down year have been quelled so far thanks to a 2-0-1 start despite tough weather conditions, including a 3-0 victory over Division to kick off this week Monday behind three secondhalf goals by senior Ryan Ocampo. Each tally was set up by promising sophomore Ryan Heitefuss while Jayden Zarco stopped all 11 Blue Dragon shots for the shutout.
The resiliency that the boys showed in the heat and humidity last weekend was equally impressive. Long Beach tied Calhoun 1-1 on Thomas Gosden’s goal during the evening of Sept. 8 and then posted a 3-1 win over St. John the Baptist in a game that started at 9 a.m. the following morning.
Senior Mateo Gomez, freshman Oliver Unver and All-Conference defender Braedon Konop scored for the Marines that morning and Zarco stopped six of seven shots. The short turnaround between the two games allowed Palacio to further evaluate his entire roster.
“Calhoun is pretty good, but we were away, and you always want to get a point away so that was a good point for us,” Palacio said last Saturday night. “This morning, when we played St. John the Baptist, I played a whole new team and they responded.”
Gomez, a JV callup, and the experienced Unver will have to take on bigger roles with senior forward Ryan Fitzgerald temporarily sidelined with a head injury suffered in the opener. Fitzgerald had the most goals of all the returnees with four, including a hat trick off the bench against Calhoun last Sept. 29.
Sophomore Ryan Heitefuss took the air Sept. 8 as the revamped Marines battled Calhoun to a 1-1 draw to open conference play.
Heitefuss will be an “impact player” on this year’s team, according to Palacio, who is also high on fellow midfielder Josias Saravia. Konop is expected to be one of the Marines’ best players, said Palacio, and heads a strong defensive corps that also includes seniors Alejandro Castro and Hunter Stadtman.
“Braedon likes to go forward, and he’s got the green light with our team,” Palacio said. “He’s our hardest hitter.”
Zarco played mostly up front last year, but several impressive appearances in goal convinced Palacio to make him the full-time keeper.
The 27th annual Michelle O’Neill Volleyball Tournament returned to Long Beach on Sept. 9 at Laurelton Boulevard beach, one of the city’s most popular events that is expected to draw thousands.
The tournament has become a staple in the Long Beach community and according to Carol O’Neill, mother of Michelle O’Neill and president of the Michelle O’Neill Foundation, it’s the “last shot at summer” for many people. O’Neill and her family started the tournament to honor her Michelle, who died of cancer in 1996 at age 24.
“It’s a pretty well-oiled machine at this point,” said O’Neill. “We hear from people that it’s the best day ever. In fact, we used that as a slogan one year. People look forward to it.”
Before the games begin, O’Neill took the stage with representatives from Make-A-Wish, the Ronald McDonald House and from Memorial Sloan Kettering. She’ll also be joined by about five families of the children that they’ve been able to assist.
After the opening ceremony, the games began.
Last year, 431 teams took part, playing across 69 volleyball courts and nets. This year, 2,989 players and 471 teams played across 74 nets. The tournament is split into three divisions — a four-man competitive division, a six-man competitive division and a six-man recreational division. The event is the largest single-event volleyball tournament on the east coast.
This year, East Coast Mafia won the four-man group, FLIDS won the six-man and Steamed Bumplings were chosen as having the best name.
The logo for the foundation is a smiley face to represent Michelle’s “fun-loving and gregarious” spirit. Each
year, the face changes slightly in accordance with a specific theme. This year’s theme is “Shine On.” Like previous years, the slogan will be included on merchandise.
“I think our community really shines on and shows his best face on the day that we have the Michelle O’Neill Foundation,” she said. “I just really believe that. It’s a labor of love is very emotional for us. Michelle’s memory is being carried on. She wanted to help people and she is. She’s helping people.”
Winning teams in each division will get trophies, except for the recreational league. In the past, the event also included raffle prizes such as a weekend in Manhattan, signed jerseys from the Boston Bruins’ Charlie McAvoy — a Long Beach native — and former New York Ranger Brain Leech, as well as surfboards, gift certificates and more.
People can donate on the group’s website, MONFoundation.org, or by mailing a check to their P.O. box, 478, in Long Beach.
Dina Ewashko/Herald
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It’s been 22 years since our world changed forever when our nation was attacked. But for so many like Susan Hutchins, it still feels like Sept. 11, 2001 — the day she lost her son, West Hempstead’s Kevin Nathaniel Colbert, in the South Tower of the World Trade Center.
“Kevin was an amazing brother, nephew, godson, cousin and friend,” Hutchins told the crowd that gathered at Eisenhower Park’s Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre for Nassau County’s 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony.
“Today is so unsettling. And, quite frankly, as emotionally painful as it was that day. Aug. 26 was my son’s 46th birthday. That last time I saw him, he was 25. In the blink of an eye, another day. Another week. Another month. Another year. It’s all passed. It’s 2023, and most people here are stuck in 2001.”
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman put together the ceremony and musical tribute, which moved forward despite the threat of thunderstorms — which didn’t arrive until the ceremony was over. While the primary focus was remembering each of the 349 people from Nassau County who died as a result of 9/11, Blakeman also wanted Monday’s ceremony to be inspirational.
To help, he brought in internationally renowned classical singer Christopher Macchio, to perform everything from “Ave Maria” to Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah.”
“Remember them,” Blakeman said of those who were lost, including his own nephew, Thomas Jurgens. “Remember and comfort their families. And know, today, we stand together as a united county, regardless of race, religion, ethnicity, political party. Today, we are one — just as America was on Sept. 12, 2001, when our nation came together to fight terrorism.”
While many of the names read, like Colbert, worked in the World Trade Center towers, many more were first responders from the New York City Fire Department and the New York Police Department among others, trying to rescue as many people as they could.
“Remember those who made the supreme sacrifice,” Blakeman said. “It was first responders running in to save people’s lives. And also the time to realize that innocent people just going to work that day, minding their own business, were murdered by terrorists. We will never forget them, and we will never, ever stop comforting those families who lost their loved ones on that day.”
Not far from the ceremony stands two stainless steel towers set inside a fountain remember all who were lost in the World Trade Center. Two steel girders recovered from the twin towers site were added to the monument in 2021.
A memorial wall there bears the names of those lost. And next to Eisenhower Park’s Veterans Memorial is a separate memorial site featuring a red granite monument honoring county firefighters who died from illnesses because of their attempts to rescue people in the days following the terrorist attacks.
“Don’t take anyone for granted,” Hutchins said. “I don’t know if we have one life, or many lives. I’m not even sure if there’s life after death. What I do know is all the time with family and friends is important before they are gone, and you are gone.”
Additional reporting by Rachele Terranova
Close to 200 people were running, jogging or simply walking at Baldwin Park on Saturday to show their support for veterans.
Assemblyman Brian Curran held his annual 5k “Run For Heroes,” inviting residents from each of his District 21 communities to participate. The run’s proceeds went to the American Legion posts in Malverne, Rockville Centre, Lynbrook, Baldwin and Freeport, and to the Lynbrook VFW and East Rockaway VFW.
“Don’t stand with our veterans, run for them!” was the slogan for this year’s event, according to Curran, who added that he’s been a supporter of veterans’ issues for as long as he can remember.
“Veterans have always been a purpose for me,” Curran said. “You can never appreciate all of the service and sacrifice that they did.”
Curran has a son who attends West Point so the assemblyman said he understands the importance of taking care of veterans. He added that communities should continue to provide local homes for veterans to gather, have a good time with one another, and to feel comfortable. The 5k run was a way to make sure that these houses and organizations stay open, he said.
“Back in 2010, when I got elected, a lot of the veteran posts in the district were saying how they used to get an influx of grant money and full federal and state money to help keep their doors open,” Curran said. “All of these posts have the very same expenses, such as electric, plumbing, maintenance, and they weren’t able to keep up with it.”
Three veterans’ buildings have closed since 2010 because of financial issues, which is why, in 2011, Curran said he decided to start a run to support these houses.
“The way that this 5k works is that each participating house gains sponsors, where if they pick up the sponsors, they get to keep all the sponsorship money,” Curran said. “And then all the money is pooled amongst all of the houses at the end of the race with regards to the runner fees that come in the day of the race.”
The pooled money is then distributed equally throughout all the participating veterans’ buildings. Curran explained that some houses, such as in Lynbrook, do better than others. Veterans’ houses in smaller areas like East Rockaway and Baldwin don’t do as well. However, each house gets some money from the
run.
Funding for the event also helps cover the cost of banners and medals for the winners. Each participating community usually raises anywhere from $5,000 to more than $10,000 for the veterans’ homes.
Curran pointed out that Vanta is one of the main sponsors of the event, hosting three of the races, as well as helping to provide food for the event.
“We have fun doing this event and the veterans really appreciate it,” Curran said.
Curran mentioned other ways that people can support veterans throughout the year. He said that they could participate in Veteran Stand Down, which is a one- to three-day event, during which people provide homeless veterans with supplies and services, including food, shelter, clothing and health screenings.
Curran also urged his constituents to be very vocal in support of veterans’ issues.
“The percentage of veterans that are homeless is astounding and horrific at the same time, that somebody who served this country is out on the street,” Curran said. “So there are a lot of different ways that people can help our veterans and service members, and this run is just one of those ways.”
Veterans have always been a purpose for me.
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Artificial Intelligence is making waves everywhere. It’s used in almost all aspects of life to some degree, including education.
The Long Beach School District is no stranger to it, and is working to ensure it’s used properly in classrooms.
“A.I. is a big conversation is education right now,” said Superintendent of School Dr. Jennifer Gallagher in an email, “as we grapple with helping our students to use the tool appropriately.”
A team of Long Beach staff members will be heading over to Hofstra University on Sep. 26 to give a presentation on the topic at a symposium. The event, called “Presidential Symposium, Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education: Friend or Foe?” will have three days of panels and discussion on the topic at hand. Representatives from Long Beach schools will be leading the fourth session, a panel called “The K-12 Educator and A.I.: First the teacher, then the tool.”
The panel will be led by Matthew Jones, Cristie Tursi and Toni Weiss of Long Beach and Patrick Kiley-Rendon of West Islip Public Schools.
The release of Chat GPT last year has
inspired a new wave of thinking about artificial intelligence in schools and classrooms. It’s been used as a teacher preparation tool and a resource for students to use, for better or for worse. Their presentation showcases ways that teachers can use it in their planning and education.
The presentation also showcases ways artificial intelligence can be a tool for students and how they can use it responsibly. The panel will also address how it may challenge some of the traditional tasks in classrooms and expand on the importance of critical thinking, intentional questioning and metacognition while setting up prompts or programming the software.
The presentation material is contextualized in pre-college education but the ideas can be applicable to many higher education settings as well.
The panel will be Tuesday, Sept. 26 in the Leo A. Guthart Cultural Center Theater at Hoftsta. It will run from 6 to 7:30 pm. It can also be viewed live online at TinyURL.com/AILBNY.
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A customer at Dark Horse Tavern reported on Sept. 4 that she was slapped in the face by an acquaintance.
A juvenile from Brower Avenue reported on Sept. 6, she was pushed and punched by two juveniles known to her on the way home from school.
The principal of South Side High School reported on Sept. 6, a 20-yearold student at the high school’s Greenhouse may have access to a firearm. Police detectives said after a through investigation, it was determined that there is no evidence of the student having access to a firearm.
Police officers located a motor vehicle parked in the parking lot of a N. Forest Avenue apartment building on Sept. 4 that was reported stolen from Hempstead. The vehicle was unoccupied at the time of discovery.
A motorist reported on Sept. 7, his vehicle was struck by another vehicle that left the scene of the accident while he was parked in a Merrick Road parking lot.
A resident of Heyward Lane reported on Sept. 4, someone stole her vehicle while parked in her driveway.
A resident of Morris Avenue reported on Sept. 4, someone stole her vehicle while parked in her driveway.
A resident of N. Centre Avenue reported on Sept. 7, someone stole her pocketbook from her cart while shopping at Rite Aid.
The manager of Rockville Centre GMC reported on Sept. 9, someone stole a vehicle while parked in the parking lot.
A motorist reported on Sept. 9, someone broke the window on his vehicle while parked on N. Long Beach Road.
A resident of Woodland Avenue reported on Sept. 7, someone altered a check he mailed through the US Postal Service.
A resident of Woodland Avenue reported on Sept. 7, someone altered a check he mailed through the US Postal Service.
This week, the Rockville Centre Police Department partnered with AAA to kick off its annual “School’s Open, Drive Carefully” campaign as back-to-school season gets underway. AAA’s “School’s Open, Drive Carefully” campaign was launched nationwide in 1946 to help reduce the number of school-related pedestrian injuries and fatalities. Now, 77 years later, AAA clubs across the country continue to promote the campaign annual to remind motorists to watch out for children as they travel to and from school.
Steve Diamond, Nevin Diamond, Lindsay Kupferman and representatives from the city council celebrated Hollywood Health Club’s new cycle studio earlier this month. The studio is being called a “New York City Style Studio” and adds more cycles to the gym for all members to use.
People named in Crime Watch items as having been arrested and charged with violations or crimes are only suspected of committing those acts of which they are accused. They are all presumed to be innocent of those charges until and unless found guilty in a court of law.Courtesy Steve Diamond
The Hausman family is heartbroken to announce the untimely passing of their beloved son, brother, father, grandfather and friend Douglas Hausman after a short battle with pancreatic cancer at 76.
Hausman was a lifetime athlete. He began his love of sport at Long Beach High School where he set track records in the half-mile, twomile, and cross-country events and was inducted to the Long Beach Hall of Fame.
He was well-known as one of the first leaders of surfing in Lido Beach, Long Beach, Montauk Point and the surrounding beach communities, winning numerous contests and competitions and was the first 16-year-old from Long Island to be invited to surf Pipeline and Makaha on Oahu’s North Shore with famous surfers of that time. He captained the Bunger Surf Team on Long Island and, after moving to California, become the vice presi-
dent of the Swamis Surfing Association for many years in Encinitas California, where he held fundraisers for ocean awareness and events for physically challenged children and adults.
Doug was also an avid golfer. Golf a sport he followed in the footsteps of his late father, Bernard Hausman. He leaves behind his mother, Florence A. Madeo Hausman, of Lido Beach, his only daughter Lindsay Marie Hausman Higgins and her two children who live in North Carolina. He’s also survived by his sister Barbara Hausman Plaschaert and her family in southern California, his sister Cathy Hausman Klarin and her family from The Big Island of Hawaii, and many cousins all over the country. In his memory, please support any efforts for the cure and treatment of pancreatic cancer. Memorial Paddle Outs will be held at Swamis and Lido Beach at a future time to be announced.
The storm clouds that gathered in the evening sky Monday seemed to perfectly match the solemn mood of those gathered at Lafayette Boulevard and West Park Avenue. Community members banded together for the annual 9/11 Remembrance Memorial Ceremony, honoring the 3,000 people who lost their lives 22 years ago, as well as the firefighters and first responders who lost their lives.
Hosted by the Long Beach Fire Department and the City of Long Beach, the event began with an invocation prayer by Pastor Donald Beckmann of St. Ignatius Martyr Church, followed by Acting City Manager and Police Commissioner Ron Walsh relating his harrowing experiences at Ground Zero assisting in DNA collection, so that family members of victims could find some sort of closure.
Councilmember Liz Treston, filled with emotion, emphasized that first responders “should not have to fight at every level of government for healthcare” and that it is her responsibility, as well as the responsibility of all of us, to “protect those that protected us.” She also emphasized to share 9/11 stories about friends and neighbors. She said to remember the “many people who came from around this great country and made all of us realize that we have more in common than we do not.”
“A lot of the dangers and challenges that all of you face on a daily basis, never knowing when you
respond to a call what you are going to experience,” said legislator Denise Ford, whose husband was a firefighter. “On that day, we lost 343 of your brothers, a tragedy that we can never get over. But despite the loss, despite the trauma, you still showed up afterwards.”
Long Beach Fire Captain Chris Troy read the names of 16 people from the community who have died of 9/11-related illnesses, which was followed by five rings of the bell which in the fire service, explained firefighter Zachary Grunther, “means you have answered your final alarm.” A bagpipe rendition of Amazing Grace then filled the air.
“Thousands of lives were lost and we honor their memory, every single day,” Grunther said. “Thousands more were saved.”
Rabbi Jack Zanerhaft of Temple Emanu-El provided the final prayer, saying he doesn’t “think that it’s a coincidence that every year this event happens in the shadow of the High Holy Days. When our tradition tells us that it’s a time, a portal, for introspection, for self-improvement, and for betterment of the world.”
As the ceremony ended, and departing attendees exchanged hugs and well wishes, Legislator Denise Ford provided one last ray of hope.
“22 years later, I’m proud that this community is still showing up and they are still taking the time to commemorate,” she said. “They haven’t forgotten.”
For many, on the anniversary of this tragic day, the storm clouds have not passed. But one can always find a silver lining.
elcome to the short-lived delights of the season: juicy, crisp apples, sweet cider, fairs. And, of course, some pumpkins along the way. Yes, that harvest time of year approaches, and with it, apple picking awaits, underway at Long Island’s ‘u-pick’ orchards.
Growers are producing more of the varieties that everyone loves. Think beyond the classics (McIntosh and Empire) and enjoy returning favorites Gala and Honeycrisp, along with popular choices Zestar, Jonamac and Macoun. Zestar is considered an early-season apple that’s juicy, with a light and crisp texture.
Also check out the newer varieties such as RubyFrost, SnapDragon and SweeTango. The RubyFrost’s blend of sweet and tart flavors and its crisp texture make it a great choice for eating as-is and in for use in baking, salads and sauces. The sweet juicy SnapDragon is known for a “monster crunch.” One of its parents is the Honeycrisp — it’s characterized by a spicy/sweet flavor. Honeycrisp has also given us SweeTango, with its crunchy sweet flavor.
Once home with your treasures, make some delicious apple treats.
Crust:
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon shortening
• 2 to 3 tablespoons cold water
Filling:
• 8 cups sliced cored peeled apples
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Topping:
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2/3 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
In medium bowl, mix 1 cup flour and the salt. Cut in shortening, using pastry blender (or pulling 2 table knives through ingredients in opposite
directions), until particles are size of small peas. Sprinkle with cold water, 1 tablespoon at a time, tossing with fork until all flour is moistened and pastry almost leaves side of bowl (1 to 2 teaspoons more water can be added if necessary). Gather pastry into a ball. Shape into flattened round on lightly floured surface. Wrap flattened round of pastry in plastic wrap, and refrigerate about 45 minutes, or until dough is firm and cold, yet pliable. This allows the shortening to become slightly firm, which helps make the baked pastry more flaky. If refrigerated longer, let pastry soften slightly before rolling.
Heat oven to 400° F. On surface sprinkled with flour, using floured rolling pin, roll pastry dough into circle 2 inches larger than 9-inch pie plate. Fold pastry into fourths; place in pie plate. Unfold and ease into plate, pressing firmly against bottom and side and being careful not to stretch pastry, which will cause it to shrink when baked. Trim overhanging edge of pastry 1 inch from rim of pie plate. Fold and roll pastry under, even with plate; flute as desired.
In large bowl, toss filling ingredients. Pour into pie plate, mounding apples toward center.
In medium bowl, use pastry blender or fingers to mix butter, 1 cup flour and the brown sugar until a crumb forms. Sprinkle evenly over top of pie. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon granulated sugar on top.
Bake 45 to 55 minutes or until pie crust and crumb topping are deep golden brown and filling begins to bubble. Transfer to cooling rack to cool.
That crew from ‘down under’ is back, ready to entertain the pre-school set with their first U.S. tour since 2019. Ready, Steady, Wiggle! delivers all the fun and escapades fans have come to expect — a high-energy celebration of music and dance that captivates young audiences. Featuring all the Wiggly classics, such as ‘Fruit Salad,’ ‘Hot Potato’ and ‘Rock-a-bye Your Bear,’ as well as new songs from the group. It’s the ultimate family party. And perhaps best of all, there are more Wiggles than ever. This is the first opportunity to see the new Wiggles lineup live. That means double the fun with eight Wiggles: two Wiggles for each jersey color on stage (and on TV), including Anthony, Simon, Tsehay, Lachy, Caterina, Lucia, John, and Evie. Enjoy an even more interactive, and engaging experience, with, of course, appearances by those beloved characters Dorothy the Dinosaur, Wags the Dog, Henry the Octopus, and Captain Feathersword.
Sunday, Sept. 17, 11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. NYCB Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Road, Westbury. For information/tickets, visit WestburyMusicFair.org, LiveNation. com or TheWiggles.com.
• 2 cups sliced, finely chopped green cabbage
• 1 cup sliced, finely chopped red cabbage
• 1 medium red apple, sliced thin and cut into small matchsticks
• 1 medium green apple, sliced thin and cut into small matchsticks
• 1 cup grated carrot
• 1/4 cup shelled, roasted pistachios
• Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Sweet and Sour Cider Dressing
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon country dijon mustard (such as Grey Poupon)
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon celery seed
• 2 tablespoons apple cider
In a cruet or jar, combine dressing ingredients and shake well. Set aside. Combine cabbage, carrot and apples into a large bowl. Chop pistachios with a knife or use a chopper. Add chopped pistachios to the bowl.
Add dressing, salt and pepper to taste, and stir well. Refrigerate for at least 20 minutes; stir again before serving.
Old Westbury Gardens is the setting for a showcase of some the world’s finest cars. The Great Marques Concours D’Elegance — presented by Mercedes-Benz and BMW Car Clubs of America — features an outstanding array, along with Ferrari and other exotics. They’re arranged on the great lawn — to the delight of luxury car aficionados from throughout the region. In fact, this is considered the northeast’s premier Concours event. This edition celebrates 50 years of Mercedes Motorsport with special AMGs on display. See over 700 European cars that are representative of the best of their class, including some of the most historic and coveted vehicles.
Sunday, Sept. 17, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Free with an Old Westbury Gardens general admission ticket. $15, $13 seniors (62+) and students, $8 ages 7-17, under 6 and members free. 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury. Visit OldWestburyGardens.org, or contact (516) 333-0048.
Remember that mix tape your friend made you way back when — the one that’s etched in your soul? Martin Sexton’s new album Mix Tape of the Open Road is that musical cross-country trip, blazing through all territories of style. It’s a charm bracelet of 12 gems all strung together with the golden thread of what Rolling Stone calls his “soul marinated voice.” He perform tunes from Mix Tape as well favorite Martin classics on the Landmark stage, Saturday, Sept. 23, 8 p.m. Growing up in Syracuse, N.Y., uninterested in the music of the day, Sexton fueled his dreams with the timeless sounds of classic rock ’n’ roll. As he discovered the dusty old vinyl left in the basement by one his big brothers, his musical fire was lit. Sexton eventually migrated to Boston, where he began to build a following singing on the streets of Harvard Square, gradually working his way through the scene. He launched his own label, KTR, in 2002. Since then he has infiltrated many musical worlds, performing at concerts ranging from pop (collaborating with John Mayer) to the Jam scene to classic rock (collaborating with Peter Frampton); from the Newport Folk Fest to Bonnaroo to New Orleans Jazz Fest to a performance at Carnegie Hall. Still fiercely independent and headlining venues from The Fillmore to Carnegie Hall, he has influenced a generation of contemporary artists. Regardless of his reputation as a musician’s musician, Sexton can’t keep Hollywood away. His songs have appeared in television series such as “Scrubs,” “Parenthood,” “Masters of Sex,” “Sprung,” and in numerous films, though it’s his incendiary live show, honest lyrics, and vocal prowess that keep fans coming back for a new experience every time. $49, $44, $39. Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington. (516) 767-6444 or LandmarkOnMainStreet.org.
View the landmark exhibition “Modigliani and the Modern Portrait,” at Nassau County Museum of Art. Devoted to the way that Modigliani powerfully re-defined the art of portraiture, the show includes his masterworks along with paintings and drawings by his Parisian contemporaries (Picasso, van Dongen, Laurencin). Modigliani’s enduring influence on artists even in our own time is shown in a selection of Contemporary paintings by such important figures as David Hockney, Eric Fischl, Elizabeth Peyton and others. The exhibition is being curated by Dr. Kenneth Wayne, founder of The Modigliani Project, which authenticates paintings and drawings (two of the works in the show have been recently approved by the committee). Through Nov. 5. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. (516) 484-9337 or NassauMuseum.org.
In celebration of the 50th anniversary of Hip-Hop, Mayor Waylyn Hobbs Jr. and The Village of Hempstead host a free concert featuring Hip-Hop legends The Sugar Hill Gang, Rob Base, Hempstead native A+ and Keith Murray, Friday, Sept. 29, 6 p.m., at Denton Green. The concert kicks off a year of activities in Hempstead, one of the bedrocks of early and current Hip-Hop. The event also will include vendors, food and activities. Dressing in early Hip Hop-era attire encouraged. 99 James A. Garner Way, across from Village Hall, Hempstead.
Celebrate fall and all the colors of the season with the family at Long Island Children’s Museum, Saturday, Sept. 23, 12-2 p.m. Use your imagination to make animal art out of colorful leaf shapes, focusing on the seasonal shades of vibrant yellow, deep purple, and fiery orange, at the dropin program. Suitable for ages 3 and up. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. (516) 224-5800 or LICM.org
Nassau County Museum of Art
welcomes
those interested in improving their art skills or who simply want to explore their creativity to participate in one of their many stimulating classes. The fall schedule includes Watercolor Florals: Beginner to intermediate levels (adults and teens 16+), Thursdays, 9:30 a.m.-noon, Nov. 2-Dec. 14.
$300, $270 members. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. For information and to register visit NassauMuseum.org or call (516) 484-9338.
The People’s Church is hosting a Centennial Celebration Block Party, Saturday, Sept. 23, noon-3 p.m. 111 Delaware Ave. For more information, email PeoplesChurchLB@yahoo.com.
Oysters, beer and music, anyone? The Long Beach Oyster Fest will be bringing all three on Saturday, Sept. 16, 3 to 6 p.m. $60 will get you a unlimited oysters at Jetty Bar and Grill. 832 W. Beech St. Visit JettyLB.com or call (516) 442-1338.
Grab your lunch and join Nassau County Museum of Art Docent Riva Ettus for her popular “Brown Bag Lecture,” now back on-site at Nassau County Museum of Art, Thursday, Oct. 19 , 1 p.m. Enjoy an in-depth presentation on the current exhibition “Modigliani and the Modern Portrait.”
Participants are invited to ask questions at the end of the program and to join the 2 p.m. public tour of the exhibit. 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. (516) 484-9337 or NassauMuseum.org.
Long Beach City Council meets, Tuesday, Sept. 26, at 7 p.m., on the sixth floor of City Hall.
1 W. Chester St. It will also be streamed on YouTube. For more information, visit LongBeachNY.gov.
The Cabana offers having its weekly taco Tuesday specials all day long, Tuesday, Sept. 19. Tacos are available for $1, with a two-drink minimum, for all restaurantgoers, at 1034 W. Beech St. For more information, call (516) 889-1345 or visit TheCabanaLBNY.com.
Do you have questions about your computer or laptop? Join Long Beach Library’s Tech Guy, every Wednesday, 2-3 p.m., to get answers to your pressing tech questions. 111 W. Park Ave. For information, visit LongBeachPL.org.
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with some kite Flying, Saturday, Sept. 23. The Long Beach Latino Association hosts
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Nassau BOCES, in partnership with Nassau County School Districts, holds a Job Fair, Wednesday, Sept. 20, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Freeport Recreation Center. It promises to be an exceptional opportunity for job seekers.
Representatives from Nassau BOCES, SCOPE Education Services and several school districts will offer an exclusive platform for candidates to explore a wide range of exciting career opportunities within the field of education. Attendees can look forward to engaging with representatives from the participating school districts. Job seekers, whether seasoned professionals or fresh graduates, are encouraged to attend this event to explore positions as Teacher Aides, Bus Drivers, Security Personnel, Naturalists, Bus Dispatchers, Registered Professional Nurses, Maintainers, Food Service Personnel, Cleaners/Laborers, HVAC and Electrical technicians, Groundskeepers, Monitors and more. Each participating district, offering insights into their educational programs, work culture, and career advancement opportunities; face-to-face interactions with district representatives, allowing candidates to ask questions, discuss job openings, and showcase their skills; networking opportunities and on-site resources and workshops to help attendees refine their job search strategies, improve interview techniques, and create effective resumes. Attendees are encouraged to dress professionally, bring copies of their resumes, and prepare to make an impression.130 E. Merrick Road, Freeport. Visit NassauBoces.org/jobfair for information.
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“Most don’t realize that the aftermath of military service can have devastating mental and physical effects on our veterans’ health that can last a lifetime,” Ervolina said. “This walk is our way of shining a light on this tragic reality. If they truly appreciate their military service, we’re hoping that our friends and neighbors will do what they can and come out and support this worthwhile cause.”
The goal of the walk is to educate the community on the crisis impacting military personnel. Factors that contribute to the alarming number of veterans who take their own lives include their socio-economic challenges, mental illness, posttraumatic stress disorder, service-related disabilities, and difficulty finding jobs, and experts say that the public needs to understand the wide range of issues.
Eric Tobkes, an Army veteran and a member of Post 1384, served three tours of duty in the Balkans and the Middle East, in Bosnia, Iraq and Afghanistan. He said he believes it is critical for community members to take part in events like the walk.
“Participation raises awareness about veteran suicide and removes the stigma for those who are suffering,” Tobkes said. “They need to see that they’re not being judged or seen as weak if they seek help.”
Another aim of the event is to raise funds for projects addressing the issue. Auxiliary member Kevin Hertell, an Air Force veteran, created the Suicide
Awareness and Remembrance flag that has been adopted by veterans’ organizations around the country, and founded the SAR Flag Family.
“In 2016, my cousin, Senior Airman Robert Dean, U.S. Air Force, died by suicide,” Hertell said. “It was at that time that I became painfully aware of the 22 veterans or military members who die by suicide each day. Suicide is preventable — it’s up to us to do something about it. The SAR’s mission is to help break the stigma of veteran suicide.”
The auxiliary is also preparing an exhibit at the Long Beach Historical Society, where military memorabilia will be on display. It will be accompanied by an evening of discussion with veterans, including those who served in Vietnam and more recently in the Middle East, who will share their experiences.
Community members are encouraged to join the walk on Sept. 23. A donation of $25 is suggested, with all funds going to the VFW’s suicide-prevention efforts.
“As the wife of a Navy veteran, I see firsthand how the images, sounds and memories of wartime experiences become a part of you,” Ervolina said. “No matter how hard you try, they don’t go away. Maybe someday there will be peace on earth, and no veterans.”
But, she added, “Right here, right now, there are plenty of veterans, and it’s up to all of us to help them. No veteran should go without the help they need to live a mentally and physically healthy life. As our poster says, they marched for us, now we walk for them.”
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU TOWD POINT MORTGAGE TRUST 2018-3, U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE
Plaintiff, Against ELISTER MCCRAY, CRAIG SCOTT THOMAS AKA CRAIG THOMAS, ET AL., Defendant(s)
Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 06/05/2023, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction, on the North Front Steps of the Nassau County Courthouse, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on 9/26/2023 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 51 East Market Street, Long Beach, NY 11561, And Described As Follows: ALL that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the City of Long Beach, County of Nassau and State of New York Section 59 Block 94 Lot 73, 74, And 75. The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $469,217.53 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 609677/2021 Peter Kramer, Esq., Referee.
SHELDON MAY & ASSOCIATES Attorneys at Law, 255 Merrick Road, Rockville Centre, NY 11570
Dated: 6/27/2023 File Number: 37935 RS 141490
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: NEUROfit USA, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York, (SSNY) on 5/22/2023. NY Office location: Nassau County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of the process to:268 East Park Avenue, Long Beach , NY 11561
Purpose: To engage in any lawful act or activity.
141504
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF SALE
SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU
NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC D/B/A CHAMPION MORTGAGE COMPANY, Plaintiff, Against
JUANITA SLADE, JOSEPH DAMBRA, et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 12/22/2016, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction, The North Front Steps of the Nassau County Courthouse, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501. This Auction will be held rain or shine on 10/3/2023 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 28 East Hudson Street, Long Beach, New York 11561, A.K.A. 28 Hudson Street, Long Beach, New York 11561, And Described As Follows: ALL that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the City of Long Beach, County of Nassau and State of New York Section 59 Block 94 Lot 17, 18, And 19. The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $495,395.75 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 13-014225
If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the then Court Appointed Referee will cancel the Foreclosure Auction. Scott H Siller, Esq., Referee. MCCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, LLC, 10 MIDLAND AVENUE, SUITE 205, PORT CHESTER, NY 10573
Dated: 8/10/2023 File
Number: 548-0119 RS 141628
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that license number 1366240 for eating place beer has been applied for by K & K Los Latinos Corp. to sell beer at retail in a delicatessen under the Alcohol Beverage Control Law at 24 E Park Ave. Long Beach, NY 11561 for on premises consumption. 141781
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-CB8 Plaintiff, Against
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 Front Steps of the Nassau County Courthouse, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY. This Auction will be held rain or shine on 10/11/2023 at 3:30 pm, 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 & 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, then the Court Appointed Referee will cancel the Foreclosure Auction.
Malachy P Lyons, Esq., Referee.
MCCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, LLC, 10 MIDLAND AVENUE, SUITE 205, PORT CHESTER, NY 10573
Dated: 7/27/2023 File
Number: 18-302143 RS 141740
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NEW YORK, STREET SNACKS, LLC, Plaintiff v. BRIDGE ASSOCIATES OF SOHO, INC., ET AL., Defendants.
Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on April 10, 2023, I the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the portico of the New York County Courthouse, 60 Centre Street, New York, NY on October 18, 2023 at 2:15 p.m., premises known as 62 Clark Steet, Long Beach, NY 11561. All that 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, State of New York, Block 13 and Lot 19.
Approximate amount of the judgment is $7,924,441.80 plus interest, fees, and costs.
Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index. No. 602374/2009. COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed at the foreclosure sale. Thomas R. Kleinberger, Esq., Referee LaRocca Hornik Rosen & Greenberg LLP, 40 Wall Street, 32nd Floor, New York, NY 10005, Attorneys for Plaintiff. 141824
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT
COUNTY OF NEW YORK, STREET SNACKS, LLC, Plaintiff v. BRIDGE ASSOCIATES OF SOHO, INC., ET AL., Defendants. Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on April 10, 2023, I the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the portico of the New York County Courthouse, 60 Centre Street, New York, NY on October 18, 2023 at 2:15 p.m., premises known as 619 Bridge Steet, Woodmere, NY 11598. All that that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in Woodmere, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, and State of New York, Block 522 and Lot 25. Approximate amount of the judgment is $7,924,441.80 plus interest, fees, and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index. No. 602374/2009. COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed at the foreclosure sale.
Thomas R. Kleinberger, Esq., Referee LaRocca Hornik Rosen
Floor, New York,
Street,
10005, Attorneys
Plaintiff. 141822
This walk is our way of shining a light on this tragic reality.
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Q. Can you explain why I have to go back through a whole repeat of applying for a permit that has already been approved twice in the past 10 years for the same thing? I bought a property that I was told could be developed for multiple families. I looked up the records and found that it had been approved as recently as 10 years ago, but the person who was getting the permit must have run out of money or something. I applied for the exact same thing and was told I would have to go through applying for the permit, getting a denial, going through a board meeting with the council, and if approved, would still need to get a zoning variance that has already been given approvals twice before. I was also warned that this whole process could take three to four years. How does anybody want to do business here? Buying a property, paying the taxes, getting nothing, just shelling out loads of money on the assumption that the whole thing will be approved hardly makes it worth it. Is this avoidable? Is there another way?
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A. Not every municipality has this long a process, but the process is generally the same in every government, no matter the size. The only way through it is to promptly apply at each stage but, unfortunately, the procedures and rules make the process extremely drawn out. In theory, each phase of approval is intended as a “checks and balances” procedure, and as long as you are writing the checks and keeping the local government’s balances, they rarely try to streamline unless you cooperate.
I did recently experience an exception worthy of recognizing Long Beach for its wisdom and compassion toward a homeowner. The person had a deck built that had columns running right along the property line, which is not allowed in the zoning regulations. The owner went through the building permit and zoning variance process, but the contractor deviated from the plans once the permit was issued.
Instead of putting all the columns right along the property line, even though the second floor deck was set back the required 5 feet, the contractor only put the first two front columns on the property line, and then installed the remaining three columns 5 feet in, so that a car couldn’t park under the deck. It made no sense, but the owner can’t read plans, and didn’t know what was happening until it was too late. They questioned this with their building department, and an official looked at the problem, but instead of forcing the owner to go back through the whole process, the official recognized that this problem had a simpler solution, and only required a letter of explanation from a licensed professional, and the problem will be solved without the expensive and time-consuming burden to the owner.
So it can be done, if only compassion prevailed. Good luck!
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For all Americans, and particularly Long Islanders, who recall the horror of Sept. 11, 2001, reliving those tragic moments each year is devastating, and yet, at the same time, gratifying and reassuring. Devastating because we think of the friends, neighbors, family members and the so many innocents we never knew who perished that fateful day at the World Trade Center and the Pentagon and in Shanksville, Pennsylvania, and the many thousands who have subsequently died or are suffering from 9/11-related illnesses. Gratifying and reassuring because we saw Americans stand together united and strong as never before in our lifetimes. The enemy who had intended to break us instead generated a rebirth of patriotism and community spirit.
I distinctly recall being at ground zero on Sept. 14, just three days after the attacks, when President George W. Bush stood amid the ruins of the twin towers with his arm around the shoulder of retired FDNY firefighter Bob Beckwith, from Baldwin, pledging through a bullhorn that the terrorists would “hear all of us soon.” Inspiring as were the presi-
dent’s words, so, too, were the looks of determination and strength on the faces of the cops, firefighters, EMS and construction workers searching for remains among the tons of debris and twisted steel.
Then there were the endless funerals, wakes and memorial services to attend, beginning for me the morning of Sept. 15, at St. Killian’s Church in Farmingdale, where mourners lined the streets and filled the church to bid farewell to FDNY Chief of Department Pete Ganci. The services at which I was asked to speak included those for firefighters Tim and Tommy Haskell, of Seaford; George Cain, of Massapequa; and Michael Boyle and Dave Arce, of Westbury. It was agonizing to see the anguished looks on the faces of the spouses, children and parents of these brave men, brought down so unexpectedly in the prime of their lives.
The following several months saw federal legislation passed, and then tense public meetings and behind-the-scenes negotiations attempting to devise formulas for providing fair and adequate compensation for families of 9/11 victims. In short, play God and try to determine the value of a human life.
Significant changes were made in the federal government, with the creation of
the Department of Homeland Security as well as House and Senate committees on Homeland Security, while the New York City, Nassau and Suffolk County police departments formed and deployed sophisticated counterterrorism units. Because of those efforts, a number of terrorist attacks against New York have been prevented, and no large-scale attack has been successful since 9/11.
I was appointed to the House Homeland Security Committee when it was initially formed as a temporary committee, and then was named chairman soon after it became a permanent committee in 2005. I remained in a leadership position on the committee, as chairman or ranking member, until 2012, when term limits required me to assume subcommittee leadership roles. As chairman, I passed comprehensive chemical plant and port security legislation, and fought hard for adequate homeland security funding for New York City and Long Island. More controversially, I conducted a series of hearings on Islamist radicalization.
Separate from my committee work, there was a long, hard fight to finally get 9/11 health care legislation passed in 2010, and then subsequently to have it extended. Unfortunately, much of the unity of purpose that existed in Congress
after Sept. 11 dissipated over the years, and the lasting consequences and needs created by that day — health care, family compensation and added security and counterterrorism programs — came to be seen as New York problems rather than national responsibilities.
What has not changed, however, is the courage and determination of those who lost loved ones that day, or of the first responders who worked so hard and risked so much by working at ground zero in the days, weeks and months after 9/11. So many of those good people unfailingly attend one or more of the commemorative events at the World Trade Center site; at Point Lookout; at Seaford High School; at Burns Park, in Massapequa; at the Wall of Remembrance at the Brooklyn Cyclones ballpark, in Coney Island, or the other commemorations throughout New York and Long Island.
It is vitally important that the events of Sept. 11 be remembered from generation to generation, first and foremost to honor the memory of those who perished, but also as a strong warning that we must never let our guard down. Finally, 9/11 should be a lasting reminder to Americans that no matter what our political differences might be, we must make every effort to stand united, because we are still the greatest country in the world. God bless America.
Peter King is a former congressman, and a former chair of the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Last week I had dinner with Jack, an old friend. We’ve known each other for 30 years, and he was my friend by extension, since his wife and I were best buddies for decades. She died about eight years ago. Since then, he and I have met up once or twice a year. Because we both loved her, we have woven together a new fabric of friendship from loose threads.
This time he told me that he was feeling seriously stressed about keeping his friendships going.
him and his new toys and his kvetches and his worries. I go because we share memories of Margaret. We both miss her. A tough guy, he surprises me sometimes with a candid revelation. Last week he said, “I know it’s foolish, but I wonder if Margaret knows what I’m doing and if she would approve of my life now.”
ple in our day-to-day lives.
Randi is on a brief leave. This column was originally published March 12-18, 2020.
RAnDi KREiss
At age 80, living alone, in a new relationship with a woman he likes a lot, he said he is frightened of being alone. He feels as if it’s a full-time job to keep up with friends, follow their life events, make dinner plans and generally say yes to any invitation, even when it’s something he doesn’t want to do. The planning is burdensome, yet it’s his lifeline.
My dinners with Jack are just OK. He is still the unapologetic, self-centered man he always was. We mostly talk about
“I know she would,” I said, and I sensed that my words mattered. He said he is thinking about whether and how to financially provide for his new partner. He said he isn’t sure if the new relationship will last. I suggested that he not think about how it will end, but how wonderful it has been these past few years. I suggested he be generous. More than generous.
I was glad I joined him for dinner, because we had a real conversation and an emotional connection.
Also, his anxiety about the need to keep his friendships fresh and alive resonated with me big time. It confirmed my sense that friends are the saviors of our senior years. As we get older, if we live geographically distant from family, friends become the most important peo-
Much has been written about the connection between loneliness and depression and cognitive loss. The antidote to being lonely is being a friend and having friends, but it doesn’t just happen. Especially as one gets older, friendships require more tolerance and good nature and forgiveness. Good pals sometimes forget a lunch date or don’t call when we’re sick or make a plan that excludes us when we wanted to be included. So, to keep our relationships viable, we have to be forgiving.
This one doesn’t hear so well, that one can’t drive at night, another one clearly is drinking too much. We have to turn the other cheek and turn the other way because we all live in glass houses.
Even more, we have to keep reaching out to people, accepting their bids to get together or share an activity. We have to get out of the house because no one knows we’re inside, feeling alone. We need to make the call, plan the dinner, send the email and be open to social connection.
As young parents it was easy for us to
become friendly with our children’s friends. During our working years, it was easy for a business friend to become a personal friend. As older people, we have to work harder to tend the ties that keep us bound to one another, responsible for one another and in touch with one another.
The thing is, not every friend meets all of our standards or fills all of our needs, and neither do we hit the mark every time with the people who call us friends. But everyone can offer something.
When we were young and when we were working and parenting, friends were our distraction, our biking buddies and our carpool partners. Now friends are vital to our health and well-being.
Friendship-building is the new work of the over-70 crowd. Some friends, like Jack, you see twice a year. Some friends are evergreen, and some are seasonal. No matter. Boomers need to tend that garden.
Copyright 2023 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be reached at randik3@aol.com.
As older people, we have to work harder to tend the ties that bind us.
i ’ll never forget the looks of determination at ground zero three days after the attacks.
some 158 million Americans voted in the 2020 U.S. presidential election, but 63 million eligible people could not because they weren’t even registered to vote.
That’s disturbing.
In new york, there are some 13 million registered voters, and another 2 million people of voting age who aren’t registered. Voter turnout has increased in recent years, but voter registration has declined slightly.
Americans who neglect their civic duty to vote are roundly chastised every november, but the emphasis must be put on persuading unregistered people to register — and helping them to do so.
Education is a huge part of increasing voter registration.
Municipalities must continue to partner with nonprofits like the league of Women Voters to help people understand the importance of voting, and how simple it is to legally register. There are many websites that offer you help to register to vote. Perhaps the easiest is Vote411.org.
next Tuesday, Sept. 19, is national Voter Registration Day, which, since its
To the Editor:
Re the editorial “Why supporting local news is so important” (Aug. 31-Sept. 6): The story of what happened at the Marion County Record is an example of how political speculation can superficially justify police intervention to stifle inconvenient reportage. It happens a lot — it could happen here — and we can only hope it does not.
It’s too soon to assess the damage in Kansas. Will the Record become more “careful”? Will Marion’s officials become more clever? Some say the Fourth Estate, born before electricity, is outdated and deservedly fading into obscurity. That trend must be fought, because TV, with its entertainment bias and its preference for network and national news, and the internet, with its algorithmic distortions, do not — save for scandal/lurid crime/disaster — report on our towns, our actual “homeland,” or their problems and the officials we hope can solve them.
The answer to the ancient “Who watches the watchmen?” question is, today, our newspaper reporters. The scope of press freedom is disputed territory, besieged by many seeking redefinition. Each attack must be noted — as in the editorial — repulsed and condemned. Consider the local papers our “eyes,” and maybe we’ll take good care of them.
BRIAn KElly Rockville Centreinception in 2012, has helped register more than 5 million Americans to vote. The West Hempstead Public library is holding an event that day to help people do so. More events will be held across long Island.
Clearly, voting is an important issue. The health of a representative democracy depends on people voting. It also depends on constant outreach to get people registered to vote.
In new york, citizens who are 16 or 17 can pre-register, an important first-step in joining the voting public. Civics classes in high schools often provide voter registration forms to students of eligible age to start the process. These students are educated about the history of voting rights, and the importance of exercising the right.
For those concerned about voter registration fraud, providing false information when registering to vote is a crime (and there is a notice on the form itself). The number of illegally registered voters is minuscule in reality.
Celebrate national Voter Registration Day next Tuesday by registering to vote yourself, or talking about the impor-
tance of voting with family and neighbors. Spread the word, and more people will see how important voting is to a strong America.
And while you’re registering to vote
Becoming an organ donor is a personal decision. no one should intrude on a person’s right to decide to become an organ donor. We do, however, encourage people to learn more about the need for organ donors — especially in new york.
According to ny.gov, there are 8,500 people in new york state who need lifesaving organ transplants. Just under half of adults 18 and older in the state are registered as organ donors. Some 3,400 new york patients received lifesaving organ transplants in 2022, according to SUny.edu, and 1,002 new yorkers donated last year.
Becoming an organ donor is your decision. If you wish to do so, the process is simple, and can be done at the state motor vehicle department — or while you register to vote. Take time to educate yourself about the need for more organ donors, and what you can do to help.
To the Editor:
I found the letter last week from State Sen. Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick, “The ongoing migrant crisis,” to be purely partisan bashing of the Democrats and Presi dent
Biden. The senator seems to imply that the immigration crisis is new, when it is, in fact, not at all new.
For at least the last 40 or 50 years, the two parties have been unable and unwilling to come up with any significant immigration reform legislation, and Republicans have mastered the art of using the immigration issue as a cudgel against the other party. The issue is a complex one that requires thought-
In recent months, former President Donald Trump has been hit with 91 charges in four criminal indictments. As an attorney, I’ve paid close attention to all of the cases, which may be hard for most non-lawyers to follow. His actions on Jan. 6, 2021, are well known, but it’s up to the special counsel, Jack Smith, to prove criminal conduct.
Most people I know have said nothing about Trump’s alleged retention of classified documents. An eventual trial will reveal what kinds of papers were involved, and then it will be up to a jury to decide right or wrong.
When it comes to the Georgia indictment, I’m not willing to give Trump the free pass he demands by yelling that the case is a “political witch hunt.” The 96-page indictment spells out conduct that’s best described as colossal chutzpah. While some of the other indictments used overly broad language, the Georgia case spells out conduct that is typical of what would happen in Russia, Hungary or Venezuela.
The day after his 2020 election loss, Trump embarked on a comprehensive campaign to change the results of the election in Georgia. Despite a number of statements by Republican Gov. Brian Kemp that the election in his state was run “according to law,” and his denials that there was any fraud, Trump continued his efforts to have the results thrown out. The whole world has heard Trump’s conversation with Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensberger demanding that he find 11,780 votes, which would have given Trump one more vote than he needed to win the state.
As a further display of pure arrogance, Trump also called the speaker of Georgia’s House, David Ralston, demanding that he convene a special session of the Legislature for the purpose of overturning the results of the election. Once he knew what Trump was asking, Ralston refused to take his calls. That was followed by more calls from the president to other election officials, asking them to find fraud. Those calls were coupled with calls allegedly made by a Trump lawyer accusing a Black worker of fraudulent conduct. Those accusations
ful minds — not buoys, cages and busing unsuspecting migrants from red to blue states.
Want to solve the immigration problem quickly? Easy. Let’s get rid of the enormous “Help Wanted” sign at our border. Let’s fine and prosecute the employers. But that isn’t going to happen. We love paying substandard wages, and it is so much easier to blame.
We can only hope that more of us, including Sen. Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick, become politically engaged and more informed about the issues. Only then will we find humane solutions that are acceptable to most of us.
NANCy GOLDMAN East RockawayTo the Editor:
The Long Island Rail Road still needs to reach a state of good repair for the existing fleet, stations, elevators, escalators, signals, interlockings, track, power, yards and shops.
led to right-wing hate threats to her life.
If you think the other indictments are difficult to understand, this one is, as they say, a piece of cake. The case of the fake electors sounds like something you’d see in a movie. Over a dozen people, many of whom were Republican Party officials, gathered at the Georgia Capitol and signed a document certifying that Trump had won the state — in spite of Kemp’s statement that the returns had been counted three times and no fraud had been found.
And then there are the allegations concerning Trump attorney Rudy Giuliani. Once hailed as America’s Mayor, Giuliani had sunk to the depths of being something of a traveling conspiracy salesman, going from state to state, peddling tales of alleged election fraud. He went to Georgia to testify in front of a number of legislative committees, under oath, claiming that 11,000 dead people had voted and that thousands of ballots had been delivered in suitcases to polling places. Giuliani is now charged with multiple counts of election fraud and lying under oath. Sadly, his license to practice law is currently being challenged in three
That also includes more stations reaching compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. All maintenance programs for all operating assets also need to be fully funded and completed on time to ensure riders safe, uninterrupted and reliable service.
Since its creation in 1964, the Urban Mass Transit Administration (known since 1991 as the Federal Transit Administration) has provided billions of dollars to pay for many of these capital improvements. The LIRR’s share of annual FTA grants to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority averages 15 percent. In 2023, this should mean $270 million of $1.8 billion in federal grant funding. The State Department of Transportation provides Statewide Transportation Operating Assistance on an annual basis to the MTA and LIRR.
Let’s give thanks to both Washington and Albany for continued financial support for our LIRR, the nation’s largest commuter railroad.
LARRy
PENNER Great NeckLarry Penner is a transportation advocate, historian and writer who previously worked for the Federal Transit Administration Region 2.
states.
Of the six lawyers who have been indicted along with Trump, four worked directly under Giuliani. One of them, Sidney Powell, claimed multiple times that Dominion’s voting machines were easy to manipulate, and were controlled by Venezuelan dictator Hugo Chavez. Those allegations cost Rupert Murdoch’s Fox News $787.5 million in damages, with one other major lawsuit yet to be resolved.
I’ve heard frequently that Trump is, like any other criminal defendant, considered innocent until proven guilty. I know that as a lawyer, I, too, should adhere to that noble sentiment. But the Georgia case has too many specifics — too many emails and too many voicemails — to merit that kind of thinking. There is no way Trump can deny that he never said what he said and never took the actions that he took. To my way of thinking, all the facts go against him, and I don’t believe that, like Harry Houdini, he can escape.
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.
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to my way of thinking, the facts go against the fourtimes-indicted Donald Trump.JerrY kremer
