Vintage cars lined up along Atlantic Avenue on June 13 for the first Cruise Night of the season. Later that night, Polly Talbott, president of the Lynbrook Chamber of Commerce, announced that the Starz On Broadway staff, above, were the winners of the chamber’s Window Makeover Contest. More photos, Page 10.
The preparation for the annual Mayor’s Golf Outing is in full swing, as neighbors get ready to tee it up for a good time for great causes.
The outing is scheduled for Aug. 12, at the Inwood Country Club, with a full day of activities planned. Later in the evening, Brian Paladino, chief of the Lynbrook Police Department, and First Central Savings Bank will be honored during the recognition dinner. Money raised at this event will go toward supporting the Lynbrook Community Chest.
Whonoring Lynbrook’s favorite son, Brian Paladino, and the First Central Savings Bank,” Greenfield said. “The savings bank is a relatively new addition to the Lynbrook business community, but they are very supportive of local community activities.”
e’re very excited to be honoring Lynbrook’s favorite son, Brian Paladino, and the First Central Savings Bank.
JEFF GREENFIEld Chair, Lynbrook Golf Committee
Jeff Greenfield, chair of the Lynbrook Golf Committee, noted that this event has been going on for about 25 years. For the last 15 years, Greenfield has been running the yearly golf outing, in conjunctions with the Lynbrook Chamber of Commerce, an event co-sponsor.
“We’re very excited to be
On the community chest golf outing page, it states that Paladino is “overwhelmed by the honor of being chosen as Citizen of the Year by the 2024 Lynbrook Mayor’s Golf Outing Committee.” It continues, “First, because he is a terrible golfer (with the best foursome, shout out to Tommy, Adam and Murph), but mainly because such an honor fulfills his mom’s dream of moving to Lynbrook and making it her family’s hometown!”
“When Brian is not policing, he can be found quite frequently in Greis Park around the roller hockey rink or the swim-
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Each year, many clubs, community organizations, alumni, and local businesses sponsor awards and scholarships for the graduating seniors, which were presented at the annual Senior Awards Night in May.
The scholarships that were given out at the event included the Andrew McMorris Memorial Scholarship, Bern Seiderman Memorial Scholarship, The United for Change Memorial Scholarship, LBC Gospel Fellowship Grant, The Maddalena
Coletta Memorial Scholarship, The Nicholas Pedone Foundation Scholarship, Dr. John Beyrer Scholarship, Lynbrook Chamber awards, Joseph Cordes Scholarship, Brian Ciampi Scholarship, and more. Many of the scholarships were created in memory of Lynbrook neighbors who died and have made a huge impact on the community.
— Ben Fiebert
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Courtesy Lynbrook Chamber of Commerce Facebook Polly Talbott, president of the Lynbrook Chamber of Commerce, with students Katherine Ferng, Jack Greenfeld, and Jack Haberman at Lynbrook Senior Awards Night. The students received student merchant awards. Photos courtesy Legends Sports Photography Alison Mulcahy presenting the Joseph Cordes Scholarship award to Mackenzie and Jack, two graduating Lynbrook High School seniors.Kevin Lynch was this year’s valedictorian from East Rockaway High School’s class of 2024.
Salutatorian is the student with the second highest ranking in the class. Lynch displayed huge academic achievement in his class, which contributed to him receiving a high GPA throughout high school. This eventually led to him receiving the salutatorian status, which he learned about in February.
“They pulled Jordan (valedictorian) out of the room first and once they came back and said my name, I knew before they told me that I was going to be the salutatorian,” Lynch said. “But I was still surprised and did not expect it at all.”
Throughout high school, Lynch was able to find a balance between the rigors of an ambitious academic schedule and the time, energy, and focus required to be an accomplished three-season student athlete. In the classroom, he consistently challenged himself with a variety of advanced placement courses and dual enrollment classes, achieving multiple recognitions throughout his high school career including AP Scholar with Honor. Lynch said that amount of hard work that he put in helped contribute to him becoming this year’s salutatorian.
“Physics challenged me in ways that
no other class ever challenged me before and it really pushed me to hit the book and study a lot,” Lynch said when asked what helped him excel with his academics.
Outside of the classroom, Lynch’s spirit and determination has resulted in great achievements in cross country, winter track, and spring track and field, earning him scholar athlete status and the Outstanding Physical Education Stu-
dent Award by the New York State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance.
Throughout the year, Kevin showcased his leadership skills through his involvement in Key Club, where he served as secretary, and as a member of the National Honor Society. He is also a member of the school’s “Canstruction” team, which has collected thousands of
cans of food to help feed hungry families.
While aways possessing a positive attitude and smile, you truly get to see Lynch’s sense of humor shine through on stage during his annual performance in Rock Rivalry.
After graduation, Lynch plans to follow his passion for technology and science and attend college for computer science.
Nora Kane was this year’s valedictorian from East Rockaway High School’s class of 2024.
Salutatorian is the student with the second highest ranking in the class. Kane displayed huge academic achievement in her class, which contributed to her receiving a high GPA throughout high school. This eventually led to her receiving the salutatorian status, which she learned about in February.
“It was definitely my parents and also a lot of my teachers when I was younger, in like fourth and sixth grade, who pushed me to do better,” Kane said when asked what contributed to her success. Kane, who held a grade point average of 104.52, also performed professional level experimentation for her science research course. At Brookhaven National Laboratory, Kane studied machine learning in stabilizing high-energy particle accelerators. Her findings were presented at LISEF, for which she advanced to the second round.
“I am part of the science research program and it’s a very hard program to go through,” Kane said.
Kane noted that she hopes her research can be implemented in similar laboratories around the world. Shortly before being named salutatorian, Kane learned that her research paper for previ-
ous studies was published in the Journal of Scientific Research. Additionally, Kane was named a finalist in the prestigious 2024 National Merit Scholarship Program.
Kane said that the things she learned in her science classes were applied to other classes as well. For instance, she noted that the research papers she wrote
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helped strengthen her writing skills in her English classes.
Caiden Lung, class valedictorian, and Kane are no strangers to working closely together. Aiming to become more fierce competitors, Lung approached Kane about starting a club for the Science Bowl, for which a team competes every year. The two joined forces to co-found the Science Bowl club to practice alongside peers for upcoming competitions.
Lung and Kane are also both captains of the Mathletes team, which attends competitions every two weeks. As a member of the National Honor Society, Kane helps her peers in their physics studies. She also serves as head captain of the swim team, which she credits as an influential aspect of her student career. Kane said that she will be attending the California Institute of Technology and will be majoring in Physics.
Clients lose legal clarity when their treating physician determines that they are unable to handle their legal and financial affairs. Once the client becomes legally disabled, it is too late to prepare and sign new legal documents. Obviously, the same is true when a client dies. Time and again we find that the client’s legal documents were prepared many years ago and are either inadequate from a personal or professional point of view. It may be that the wrong person is in charge due to any number of circumstances -- illness, unavailability, estrangement, death, etc. In other cases, the power of attorney, the will or the trust is legally inadequate. Examples of this may be that the client had the power of attorney done many years earlier by a general lawyer, but failed to have it reviewed or replaced by an elder law attorney when they got older. Thus they end up with a power of attorney that is not strong enough to move assets out of their name or to set up a trust to protect their assets. Under Medicaid, it’s move it or lose it.
Countless wills and trusts do not reflect
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The problem arises out of the fact that law firms are traditionally unwilling to take the responsibility to keep their clients informed as to law changes or to review their clients’ estate plans on a regular basis — to make certain the plan will work when the client needs it — not when they wrote it many years earlier.
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Lynbrook firefighters responded to a reported car fire in the Phillips Plaza parking lot on Sunrise Highway across from the LIRR station on June 12 at 3:59 PM only to find three vehicle ablaze.
When First Assistant Chief Clayton Murphy arrived on the scene and saw the three vehicles ablaze, he upgraded the call to a general alarm, which brought out all fire companies and the Medical Company. Vulcan Company was first on the scene and took the hydrant across Broadway along the side of the post office. Two lines were stretched into the parking lot to the burning vehicles.
Tally-Ho was second in and dropped at the hydrant at the entrance to the parking lot from Sunrise Highway. Tally-Ho members backed up on the second hose line. Truck Company members assisted with the overhaul of the vehicles while the fires were being extinguished.
vehicle was suddenly ablaze.
The driver of one of the vehicles had just left the dealership after experiencing some issues with his vehicle. He pulled into Phillips Plaza when the front of the
The street was closed by Lynbrook police and caused a major traffic backup. Besides the three vehicles that burned, a fourth one parked nearby was also damaged by heat of the fire.
— Contributed by Steve Grogan A general alarm was sounded by Clayton Murphy, chief of the Lynbrook Fire Department, which alerted and brought out nearby fire companies. Courtesy Brian Grogan The heat of the fire caused damage on a fourth car.
Courtesy East Rockaway School District
Kallen McNoble celebrates being granted tenure at the May 29 East Rockaway Board of Education meeting alongside Centre Avenue Principal Calia Kelly, Superintendent James DeTommaso, and many of her students.
Four teachers in the East Rockaway School District were granted tenure during the board of education meeting on May 29. Each recipient, accompanied by family and friends, received a citation and were recognized by their respective principals.
Kallen McNoble has been a secondgrade teacher at Centre Avenue School for the past four years. McNoble was recommended for tenure by Centre Avenue principal Calia Kelly, who praised McNoble’s “kids first” mindset.
“Kallen arrived (at Centre) in the middle of the year and immediately hit the ground running,” Kelly said. “She got to know her students and did not let anything stop her, especially the pandemic. She knew the importance of relationships and ensured that no matter what, her classroom would be a place where students would feel comfortable.”
East Rockaway Jr./Sr. High School principal Richard Schafer recommended two educators for tenure at the meeting. Gianna Horvath joined the East Rockaway High School faculty in the winter of 2020 to teach business. Horvath is wellknown for her annual “Shark Tank” competition where students pitch a food truck idea with a marketing plan and advertising strategy.
Horvath was in the first cohort of East Rockaway teachers trained in projectbased learning and has implemented many real-world projects into her curriculum. Her innovation in the classroom has led to a surge of business course requests over the last few years.
Horvath was instrumental in introducing a dual enrollment finance class with Syracuse University in which students earn college credit. She is also adviser for the East Rockaway High School yearbook.
Dame Forbes joined East Rockaway High School in the fall of 2021 as the first dedicated chairperson of science. She has worked hard preparing for the upcoming changes to the New York State curriculum and assessments, and next generation science standards are already being
Gianna Horvath is granted tenure at the May 29 East Rockaway Board of Education meeting. Pictured with ERHS Principal Richard Schafer and Superintendent James DeTommaso.
implemented into the classrooms.
Forbes emphasizes the importance of hands-on inquiry and discovery-based learning activities — including virtual ones that cannot be performed in a high school lab setting. She is responsible for the school’s partnership with NASA and “Day in the Life of a River” program.
Forbes has been integral to the growth of the district’s STEM fair, she was the district’s first teacher accepted into New York’s Master Teacher Program, she is coadvisor of East Rockaway High School National Honor Society, acts as summer school principal and in her spare time, and has begun a doctoral program at Long Island University.
Robert Kennedy, assistant director of Pupil Personnel Services, recommended Andrew Kell for tenure. Kell has been a social studies teacher in East Rockaway’s special education department for four years.
Kell comes from a long line of East Rockaway alumni, including both his parents, who are graduates of the Class of 1973. In addition to teaching, Kell is also the coach for the boys JV basketball team.
— Ben Fiebert
The International Cricket Council’s Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 Tournament proved a bit hit in Nassau County, highlighted by the much-anticipated and sold out India-Pakistan match June 9.
Nassay County Executive Bruce Blakeman called the event, which kicked off with a practice match June 1 and concluded 11 days later with the United States taking on India at Eisenhower Park, “the Super Bowl on steroids.”
Cricket is the second most-popular sport in the world behind soccer and the world’s third most-watched sporting event behind only the FIFA World Cup and Tour de France. It was introduced in the United Kingdom during the 16th century. It has since grown in immense popularity in South Asia, Australia, New Zealand, Southern Africa and the West Indies — many parts of the globe that have been influenced by British imperialism over the centuries.
The T20 tournament, which is both the youngest and shortest version of international cricket, featured matches — usually lasting around three-and-ahalf hours — played this month not only in East Meadow, but also in Dallas, southern Florida and the West Indies. All eight matches in East Meadow began at 10:30 a.m., to align with mid-afternoon television audiences in Europe and prime-time slots in South Asia.
The pitch at Eisenhower Park was shipped in from Australia, and kept in Florida during the winter months before being dropped in the temporary, modular stadium, which seated more than 34,000 fans.
Every seat was filled for the IndiaPakistan rivalry match with tickets going on the secondary market for a minimum of $1,000 after fees. Large viewing parties were held in Seaford as well as in Queens at Citi Field, with India fans celebrating a 119-113 victory following several weather delays. Matches between those two nations usually attract massive audiences. More than 400 million people watched the IndiaPakistan 2011 World Cup battle. That’s more than triple the viewing audience of the most recent Super Bowl.
This year marked the first-ever appearance in the tournament for the United States, which pulled off one of the sport’s biggest upsets of all-time June 6 in Dallas with an overtime win against Pakistan. India defeated the U.S. in the East Meadow finale before a crowd of more than 31,000.
The U.S. is led by Aaron Jones, Steven Taylor, Nitish Kumar, Shayan Jahangir, Corey Anderson, Harmeet Singh, Shadley Van Schalkwyk, Andries Gous, Monank Patel and Jessy Singh.
The United States faced India June 12 in the last of eight ICC T20
The tournament brought international attention to Nassau, which hosted a number of international dignitaries from countries like Pakistan, India, Canada and Bangladesh. It also attracted fans from around the globe.
Kalyan Gopaluni attended the U.S. victory over Canada in Dallas, where he resides, and traveled to New York for two matches, India-Pakistan and IndiaU.S.
“I’m a huge cricket fan and play in a cricket league,” Gopaluni said. “I’ve been looking forward to this tournament for a long time. The atmosphere at India versus Pakistan was electric. The stadium was shaking. I think they did a great job as host.”
Virginia Talati, from Georgia, and her soon-to-be 8-year-old son, Hasmukhal, who has been playing cricket for five years already, flew in from Georgia to attend the finale at Eisenhower.
“We flew up last night and going back home tomorrow,” she said. “We’re really excited. My son asked last week if we can go see a match and we made it his birthday present.”
The tournament generated a large amount of revenue for the county, which Blakeman is expected to announce at a later date.
Borrelli’s Italian Restaurant saw business boom each day of the event during a normally slow time, 2:30-4:30 p.m., owner Frank Borrelli said. Parking
Virginia Talati and her son,
flew in from Georgia to check out the cricket action.
allowed for up to 50 cars and “You could see from all the different license plates and from the customers I’ve spoken to, this attracted people from all over the country and the world,” Borrelli said.
The U.S. advanced to the tournament’s Super Eight stage after its match against Ireland in Florida was washed out last Friday.
The championship takes place June 29 in Barbados.
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ming pool,” the page stated. “Brian is currently the President of the Lynbrook Roller Hockey League and enjoys being a timer for the Lynbrook Gold Swim Team which his daughter, Emmie, is one of the coaches of. He also keeps busy as the recording secretary for the Lynbrook Crease Club and is the President of the Nassau County Municipal Police Chiefs Association.”
Noted on the same web page, the second honoree, First Central Savings Bank, or, as the community knows it, FCSB, is committed to enriching local communities, driving local economic growth, and cultivating lasting relationships by putting the best interest of their clients first. These are the main values of the bank and a statement of how they view their responsibilities to the communities they reside in.
“Our goal is to fill a void in banking by providing good old-fashioned personal service with a smile; a throw-back to the days of hospitality and good manners that we were all raised on, something you just won’t find anywhere else,” First Central Savings Bank stated on the page. “We are a true community bank in that we make our decisions locally and have a vested interest in the people and businesses we serve.”
The bank noted that although they
have grown bigger over the years, they take pride in playing an active role within the local communities they serve, such as Lynbrook. Michael Caldwell, vice president and business development officer of the bank’s Lynbrook branch, and Michael Serao, executive vice president and chief administrative officer, both support various charities and civic organizations in the community.
“It’s a great community activity,” Greenfield said about the outing. “Where the business community joins with residents of the village to salute local leaders and local business in pursuit of a fundraiser for the community.”
Greenfield stated that most of the money goes to the Community Chest, with additional funds going to the VFW and American Legion. Community Chest is a charitable organization with the sole purpose of aiding the residents of the Lynbrook community who are in need due to financial or economical hardship reasons.
Greenfield said he will be working with the committee to introduce a few different “surprises” for the golfers. To find out what is in store for this year’s outing, you can register for the event and donate to the chest at TinyURL. com/35u3hv6r.
Courtesy Bill Marinaccio
the Lynbrook Community Chest received $30,000 in donations at the annual mayor’s golf outing last year.
The Town of Hempstead is taking a progressive approach to combatting water conservation issues on Long Island. Supervisor Don Clavin, joined by colleagues in government, as well as Frank Piccininni and Marshall Brown of the Long Island Conservancy, announced its plan to launch a new rain barrel program last week at the Norman J. Levy Park and Preserve in Merrick.
The initiative includes the installation of rain barrels in several town parks, including Levy Park, Baldwin Park, Echo Park, the Merrick Golf Course, Rath Park, Speno Park and Veterans Memorial Park. Hempstead residents can also purchase rain barrels at a discounted rate, making it easier for homeowners to contribute to the town’s water conservation efforts. Overall, the program aims to promote water conservation and educate residents on the benefits of rainwater harvesting.
“It’s an initiative where you’re going to be able to collect rain in your house, utilize it to water your lawn, your flowerbeds, and save money — and at the end of the day, you’re doing the right thing for the environment.” Clavin told reporters at a news conference on May 17.
While the last several weeks — even months — have been exceedingly rainy, Clavin said, that doesn’t mean a drought won’t happen during the summertime.
Just last year, there was a nationwide drought, where in some areas, people weren’t even allowed to water their lawns.
Town of Hempstead residents can place an order for a rain barrel no later that May 30 online at Hempstead.ComposterSale.com. They’ll receive a 55-gallon rain barrel, which must be picked up at the Four Towns Fireman Training Center between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. on June 1 and 2. The training facility is just minutes away from Levy Park, at 1640 Merrick Road, Merrick.
Barrels cost $65, Clavin said, and through other retailers, barrels can cost upwards of $100.
“Residents want to reinvest in the environment,” Clavin said. “They want to do their part, and by teaming up with them and giving these out at a discounted price, you’re seeing that end result.”
If anyone has concerns as to how rain barrels work, Clavin said they can visit any park in the Town of Hempstead where they’re already in use.
“Ask a staff member, and we’ll show
you how simple it is,” he said. The rain barrels, which resemble an average-sized garbage can, collect water through a filtered opening on the top. To use the water supply, a hose is hooked up at the bottom where there’s a small opening. All one has to do is turn the spicket of the hose, hold it in a downright position, and then utilize the supply that comes out to water their plants, flowers, grass and more.
Piccininni of the Long Island Conservancy, which raises awareness for the environmental issues that impact communities, said the rain barrels also help combat nitrogen pollution, which causes major issues in the island’s bays.
“Our atmosphere is something like 78 percent nitrogen,” he said, “and when it’s dry, and especially when it’s raining, the nitrogen is just falling out of the sky, ending up in our storm drains and our waterways. The (Town of Hempstead) is taking an incredible step providing these rain barrels, because the nitrogen is going to kind of just stick on site in the rain barrels, and not get washed away downstream.”
“It’s an investment in our environment and our community,” Clavin said, “and really, that’s what it’s all about. These are just good, great initiatives that team up with people with a passion for the environment, with good government that wants to help the environment. There’s always solution.”
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Cruise Nights kicked off again last Thursday with old cars decorating Atlantic Avenue for spectators to enjoy.
Every Thursday throughout the summer, except for July 4, there will be a car show on Atlantic Avenue. Stop on by to check out the amazing cars, both old and new, in this one-of-a-kind car show extravaganza. Dinner will be provided by one of the local restaurants. At last week’s Cruise Night, the winner of the Window Makeover Contest was announced. Starz On Broadway won the competition, as they transformed their ordinary windows into an eye-catching display. Follow the Lynbrook Chamber of Commerce on Facebook to see all of their upcoming themes for Cruise Nights this summer. Sponsorships are still available and it is $5 for your car to be featured.
— Ben Fiebert
Your landscape — create a special spot just for you
Imagine stepping outside your home this summer and entering a world of serenity. The gentle crunch of gravel beneath your feet. The rhythmic sound of trickling water with nature’s calming presence can de-stress and promote inner peace. This is the essence of a Zen garden, a haven of tranquility inspired by Japanese aesthetics and philosophy.
So, how do you create your own relaxing space at home? Garden designer Fiona Jenkins offers some insight. Grab your gardening tools — even get the kids involved — and get started.
Art of Simplicity: Creating the Foundation
Zen gardens are all about cultivating a harmonious balance between natural elements and negative space. Gravel forms the very foundation, representing the vastness of the sea or impermanence of life. Raking it into smooth patterns — like waves or ripples — becomes a meditative practice in itself.
“The rhythm of the rake against the gravel adds another layer of tranquility, inviting you to focus on the present moment.” Jenkins advises. “Use light-colored gravel — like white, cream or gray — to enhance the feeling of serenity and evoke a sense of vastness.”
Carefully placed rocks and stones add structure and balance. Larger rocks can symbolize mountains, according to Jenkins, anchoring the space. Imagine them as islands of stability amid the ever-changing sea of gravel.
Smaller stones can represent stepping stones on a path to enlightenment. Arrange your rocks and stones with intention, considering their size, shape, color, and the spaces between them. These spaces — known as “ma” in Japanese — are just as important as the elements themselves, adding to the sense of balance and tranquility.
Nature’s Soothing Sounds
Water, a symbol of life and purification, plays a vital role in traditional Zen gardens. The gentle gurgle of trickling water is a natural stress reliever, proven to lower blood pressure and heart rate. Consider incorporating a small water basin with a bamboo spout, creating a calming focal point.
A tabletop fountain with a smooth rock base can add a touch of movement and sound without overwhelming the peaceful atmosphere.
“Keep the water feature simple and integrate it seamlessly with the surrounding rocks and gravel,” Jenkins says. “For a touch of whimsy, consider adding a small koi fish or two — their graceful movements adding another layer of life to your serene oasis.”
Limit Plant Selection: A Celebration Of Form
Zen gardens traditionally incorporate minimal plants, allowing the other elements to take center stage. Carefully chosen plants will enhance the aesthetic and create a sense of harmony with nature.
Choose low-maintenance evergreens with interesting shapes or textures, such as dwarf pine, bonsai or ornamental grass. These plants require minimal pruning and maintain a sense of order within the garden. A strategically placed patch of moss can add a touch of softness and evoke tranquility.
“Consider strategically incorporating a single flowering shrub to add a burst of color during its blooming season,” Jenkins says.
Lighting For Tranquil Evenings
Subtle lighting can elevate the atmosphere allowing you to enjoy your sanctuary even after sunset. String lights hung overhead or strategically placed
lanterns can cast a warm, inviting glow.
“Step out after a long day and be greeted by the soft glow of your lanterns and the gentle murmur of water,” Jenkins says. “It’s a perfect invitation to unwind and de-stress.”
Solar-powered lights are another great option, as they require no wiring and provide illumination throughout the night.
Create A Focal Point To Draw The Eye
A focal point adds a touch of interest.
“It should be something that inspires calmness and contemplation, inviting you to focus your mind and appreciate the beauty of your creation,” Jenkins explains.“Your focal point could be a beautiful stone lantern, its soft light casting a warm glow. Or consider a small statue of Buddha radiating peace, or a strategically placed bonsai tree with its meticulously pruned branches, a testament to patience and dedication.”
Since this is a space to unwind and escape daily stresses, you’ll want to include a comfortable seating area where you can chill out and appreciate your creation. A simple wooden bench or cushions will suffice. If space allows, add a small table for enjoying a cup of tea or for meditating.
“Imagine yourself sitting amid the calming elements of your garden, listening to the sounds of nature and letting go of the day’s worries,” Jenkins says.
Personalize Your Sanctuary
While Zen gardens have a traditional aesthetic, don’t be afraid to incorporate some elements that reflect your own personality.
“The key is to create a space that resonates with you and fosters peace and well-being,” Jenkins adds.
A small wind chime with a calming melody adds a touch of whimsy. Also consider a piece of art depicting nature or a fragrant flowering plant, even perhaps a small birdbath to attract feathered friends.
“Embrace the simplicity of Zen design, lose yourself in the meditative act of raking the gravel, and allow the calming presence of nature to wash over,” Jenkins says. “Remember, your Zen garden is a reflection of your inner world.”
Photos courtesy Fiona Jenkins
Creating a Zen garden is not just about landscaping; it’s about cultivating a personal sanctuary for relaxation and mindfulness. With a little planning and inspiration, you can transform your outdoor space into a special retreat.
The powerhouse vocalist, Broadway veteran and concert favorite hits all the right notes when she visits the Landmark stage. Soulful singersongwriter Morgan James’ voice is her instrument, and through it she can communicate anything. It is a gift that she has expertly trained, and meticulously nurtured, James has cultivated a world of fans with her viral YouTube videos, and she loves connecting with them on social media and at her live shows. With her own channel, James has amassed more than 250 million views on YouTube (and climbing). Over the last several years, she has established herself as a touring powerhouse, playing with her band and symphony orchestras. Her latest full album, ‘Nobody’s Fool,’ is a luminous love letter to ‘90s R&B, featuring nine new songs, and one cover of Jeff Buckley‘s ‘Everybody Here Wants You.’
Friday, June 21, 8 p.m. $53, $48, $43. Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington. (516) 767-6444 or LandmarkOnMainStreet.org.
The Beatles live on — in the form of The Fab Faux. The acclaimed band brings out the best Beatles moments, appearing on the Paramount stage. With a commitment to the accurate reproduction of The Beatles’ repertoire, they treat the seminal music with unwavering respect, known for their painstaking recreations of the songs (with emphasis on the later works never performed live by The Beatles). The Fab Faux’s musical virtuosity — in actuality five New York Citybased musicians — upends the concept of a Beatles tribute band. Far beyond being extended cover sets, their shows are an inspired rediscovery of The Beatles’ musical magic. In addition to their notefor-note accuracy, the band is famous for blurring the lines slightly and injecting their own musical personalities into the performances. That’s The Fab Faux experience.
Saturday, June 22, 8 p.m. $55, $35, $30, $25. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. Tickets available at Ticketmaster.com or ParamountNY.com.
Get The Led Out rocks out with their tribute to what many consider rock ‘n roll’s greatest band, in “A Celebration of the Mighty Zep,” on the Paramount stage, Friday and Saturday, June 28-29, 8 p.m. From the bombastic and epic, to the folky and mystical, GTLO has captured the essence of the recorded music of Led Zeppelin and brought it to the concert stage. The six veteran musicians who make up the Philadelphia-based group delivers Led Zeppelin live with the all passion and fury these blues-soaked, groove-driven rock anthems deserve. Utilizing the multi-instrumentalists at their disposal, GTLO re-creates songs, in all their depth and glory, with the studio overdubs that Zeppelin themselves never performed. When you hear three guitars on the album, GTLO delivers three guitarists on stage.
No wigs or fake English accents, the band brings what the audience wants — a high energy Zeppelin concert with honest, heart-thumping intensity with a strong focus on Led Zeppelin’s pivotal early years. They touch on the deeper cuts that were seldom, if ever heard in concert. GTLO’s approach to performance of this hallowed catalog is not unlike a classical performance. “Led Zeppelin are sort of the classical composers of the rock era,” says lead vocalist Paul Sinclair. “I believe 100 years from now they will be looked at as the Bach or Beethoven of our time. As cliche as it sounds, their music is timeless. $75. $45, $30. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. Tickets available at Ticketmaster.com or ParamountNY.com.
Families will enjoy another musical adventure, “Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!” ripped from the pages of Mo Willems’ beloved children’s books, in its final weekend on the Long Island Children’s Museum stage, Saturday, June 22, 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.; Sunday, June 23, 2 p.m. Back by popular demand after a sold-out 2023 run, see Pigeon, Bus Driver, and some zany passengers sing and dance their way to help Pigeon find his “thing” in this upbeat comedy based on Willems’ popular Pigeon books.
Featuring a live band to bring the jazzy score to life, audiences will thoroughly enjoy singing and flapping along with The Pigeon and friends. The audience is part of the action, in this innovative mix of songs, silliness and feathers. It’s an ideal way to introduce kids to theater and the humorous stories from Willems’ books. $10 with museum admission ($8 members), $14 theater only.
Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. (516) 224-5800 or LICM.org.
On exhibit Nassau County Museum of Art’s latest exhibition, “Urban Art Evolution,” is a comprehensive exhibit featuring a diverse range of compositions from the 1980s through the present by creators who were based in the rough and tumble downtown area of New York City known as Loisaida/LES (Lower East Side/East Village) and close surrounding neighborhoods.
Artists pushed the boundaries of what was considered “art” with a primary focus on street/graffiti art. The exhibit’s scope, guest curated by art collector/gallerist Christopher Pusey, offers an even broader view from other creative residents, who worked inside their studios but still contributed to the rich fabric of the downtown art scene from different vantage points and aesthetics.
Works include sculpture, paintings, photography, music, and ephemera from many noted and influential artists.On view through July 7. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. (516) 484-9337 or NassauMuseum.org.
The band returns to My Father’s Place, Saturday, June 29, 8 p.m. Come celebrate the music, the memories and the good times with Billy, Bobby, Peppy and Mike! Doors open at 6 p.m., concert is at 8 p.m. 221 Old Northern Blvd., Roslyn,. For tickets/information, visit MFPProductions.com or call (516) 580-0887.
For over 20 years, the Lynbrook Chamber of Commerce has hosted a Pre-Prom Party for graduating seniors. All the seniors and their dates are invited to walk through the walkway onto Atlantic Avenue and have a moment on Lynbrook TV.
Come enjoy seeing all the kids dressed up and ready for prom in this Lynbrook tradition first started by the Lynbrook Chamber in 2000. This year’s event is June 25 at 5 p.m. It promises to be an enjoyable night in the village. For more information, call (516) 242-4649.
The East Rockaway Village Board meets, Thursday, July 11, at 7 p.m., at Village Hall. 376 Atlantic Ave. For more information, call (516) 887-6300.
Salute Israel, while welcoming Eisenhower Park’s summer concert season, at the annual Celebrate Israel concert, presented by Jewish Community Relations Council of Long Island, Sunday, June 30, 6 p.m. Israeli superstar Raviv Kaner performs. Bring seating. Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, Eisenhower Park, East Meadow. For more information, visit Facebook. com/jcrcli.
Children in grades K-5 can take part in workshops at Science Day, hosted by Daikin Comfort Experience Center, Thursday, June 27, 6-7 p.m., with Mad Science Long Island. 817 Sunrise Highway. Admission is free. RSVP at TinyURL.com/4ars346p.
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Adopt your “fur-ever” friend this summer. There’s no better time to adopt a new pet than during the ”summer of love” at the Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter. Now through Sept. 1, all pet adoption fees are waived and include free spaying/ neutering, vaccinations and microchipping. There is a $10 license fee for dogs. Check out the friendly faces of the dogs and cats before stepping foot in the shelter online at HempsteadNY. gov/179/Animal-Shelter or on the shelter’s Facebook page at Hempstead Town Animal Shelter. For more information, contact (516) 785-5220.
Check out the action on Atlantic Avenue, Sunday, July 14, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Chamberfest Street Fair. The spectacular street fair includes crafts, rides for the kids, food trucks, a petting zoo, and more. For more information, call (516) 242-4649.
Items on The Scene page are listed free of charge. The Herald welcomes listings of upcoming events, community meetings and items of public interest. All submissions should include date, time and location of the event, cost, and a contact name and phone number. Submissions can be emailed to thescene@liherald.com.
Visit Nassau County Museum of Art for a viewing of “Wild Style,” a 1983 film regarded as the first hip-hop movie, Saturday, June 29, 3 p.m. A hybrid project that exists as both a musical and a documentary, the film features hip-hop pioneers of the period, including Fred “Fab Five Freddy” Brathwaite, Lee Quiñones, Lady Pink, The Rock Steady Crew, The Cold Crush Brothers, Queen Lisa Lee of Zulu Nation, Grandmaster Flash, and Zephyr, who play themselves in a loosely scripted story shot entirely in the South Bronx, the Lower East Side, and MTA subway yards. A Q&A follows with director Charlie Ahearn and critic-curator, Carlo McCormick. Seating is limited and reservations required. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. (516) 484-9337 or NassauMuseum.org.
Visit Eisenhower Park for its Noontime Concert series, Wednesday, June 26, noon-2 p.m. The Long Island Harmonizers perform four-part barbershop a cappella. Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, Eisenhower Park, East Meadow. Their repertoire ranges from traditional barbershop to the Great American Songbook and Elton John. Bring seating. For information, visit NassaucCountyNY.gov.
Stop by East Rockaway Kiwanis car show, every Monday. Car enthusiasts display their classic cars beginning at 6 p.m. with music entertainment by DJ Ken Kojak, who spins doo-wop classics and oldies. Weekly raffles games, prizes, and giveaways will be at the event. All proceeds are donations to the East Rockaway Schools Graduation scholarship fund and other Kiwanis community non-forprofit partners. 13 Weeks Main St., next-door to the Post Office. Any questions, call Michaelene at (516) 721-9657.
The Lynbrook Chamber of Commerce car shows are back on Atlantic Avenue, every Thursday! Come enjoy a nice evening out in Lynbrook. Check out the cars and have dinner in one of Lynbrook’s local restaurants. Spectators are free! Showing a car? It’s $5. Staging starts at 5:30 p.m., at 14 St. James Place between Forest and Earl. For more information, visit LynbrookUSA.com or call (516) 242-4649.
NASSAU COUNTY EXECUTIVE
EISENHOWER PARK, East Meadow | Parking Field #6
All Events weather permitting. Call 516-572-0200 for up-to-date information.
Saturday, June 15
8:00-9:30pm Ja Rule at Mitchel Field Athletic Complex
Sunday, June 16 ..................
6:00-8:30pm Indian American Night
Wednesday, June 26
7:00-9:30pm Greek American Night
Saturday, June 29 ...............
6:00-8:30pm Chinese American Night
Sunday, June 30
6:00-8:30pm Israeli American Night
JULY
Monday, July 1
7:00-9:30pm German American Night
Wednesday, July 3
5:30-10:00pm TD Bank’s Celebrate America Fireworks & Show featuring The Allmost Brothers Band & Chicken Head Rocks
Friday, July 5 Fireworks Rain Date
Saturday, July 6
7:00-9:00pm
So Good – The Neil Diamond Experience
Sunday, July 7
6:00-8:00pm Opera Night with Christopher Macchio
Monday, July 8
5:00-6:30pm
Senior Afternoon Concert: The Excellents and The Demensions
Thursday, July 11
Rock of Ages Tribute: Shoot 2 Thrill - AC/DC
7:00-10:00pm
Completely Unchained - Van Halen Return to Paradise - Styx
Friday, July 12
7:00-9:00pm
Streetfighter – Rolling Stones Tribute
Saturday, July 13
7:00-9:00pm Misty Mountain – Led Zeppelin Tribute
Sunday, July 14
6:00-9:00pm Harry Chapin Tribute Show & Food Drive with The Harry Chapin Band and Will Sing For Food
Monday, July 15
7:00-9:00pm The Nassau Pops Symphony Orchestra
Thursday, July 18................
7:00-9:30pm Rodgers & Hammerstein’s “A Grand Night for Singing” by Plaza Productions
Friday, July 19
7:00-9:30pm Creole American Night
Saturday, July 20 ................
7:00-9:00pm Neil Berg’s 100 Years of Broadway
Sunday, July 21
6:00-8:30pm Bangladeshi American Night
Monday, July 22 ..................
7:00-9:00pm Italian American Night
Thursday, July 25
7:00-9:00pm
Barometer Soup - A Tribute to Jimmy Buffet
Friday, July 26 .................
7:00-9:00pm Doo Wop Show: Johnny Farina of Santo & Johnny, Phil Cracolici and The Mystics, Vito Picone and The Elegants, Jimmy Gallagher of The Passions
Saturday, July 27
7:00-9:00pm
The Hilarious Hitmen, a Comedy Musical Spectacular
Sunday, July 28
Korean American Night
6:00-8:30pm
Monday, July 29 5:00-6:30pm
Senior Afternoon Concert: The Fireflies and The Devotions AUGUST
Friday, August 2
7:00-9:00pm
Dancing Dream – ABBA Tribute
Saturday, August 3
6:30-9:30pm
Salute to Vets Show with Face to Face & American Bombshells
Sunday, August 4
6:30-8:30pm
The Midtown Men featuring Stars from the Original Cast of Jersey Boys
Monday, August 5................
7:00-9:30pm
Irish American Night
Thursday, August 8 7:00-9:00pm
Sandy Hackett’s Rat Pack
Friday, August 9 .................. 7:00-9:00pm
45 RPM
Saturday, August 10
7:00-9:00pm
This is Garth featuring JD Leonard
Sunday, August 11 .............. 6:30-8:30pm
Living Colour
Monday, August 12 5:00-6:30pm
Senior Afternoon Concert: Vinnie Medugno & The Chiclettes
Thursday, August 15
UB40 : Red Red Wine Tour
7:00-9:00pm
Friday, August 16 7:00-9:00pm
Zac Brown Tribute Band (ZBTB)
Saturday, August 17 7:00-9:00pm
Doo Wop Show: Manhattan Skyline, Stan Zizka & The Del Satins, Larry Chance’s Earls
Sunday, August 18 .............. 4:00-8:00pm
Pakistani American Night
Monday, August 19 7:00-9:30pm Ukrainian American Night
Thursday, August 22 ........... 7:00-9:00pm
Let’s Sing Taylor - Taylor Swift Experience
Saturday, August 24 7:00-9:00pm Disco Unlimited
Sunday, August 25 .............. 7:00-9:00pm Don Felder former lead guitarist of The Eagles
Friday, August 30 7:00-9:00pm That Motown Band
SEPTEMBER
Sunday, September 1 ......... 7:00-9:00pm The Purple Experience - Prince Tribute
Sunday, September 8 5:00-7:30pm
Turkish American Night
Saturday, September 14 .... 7:30-10:00pm
World Renowned Puerto Rican Salsa Orchestra
Friday, September 20 7:00-10:00pm
Legendary House DJ TBA with LI’s Own DJ Theo opening
Sunday, September 29 2:00-9:00pm Latino American Night
Bring Blankets or Chairs
Despite a rain delay, crowds gathered at Cedar Creek Park in Seaford to witness one of the most anticipated games in the International Cricket Council Men’s T20 World Cup.
The T20 Cricket Watch Party, held on June 9, saw fans arrive with jerseys and flags to watch India take on Pakistan in one of the most intense and storied rivalries in sports. The game itself was played at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in East Meadow’s Eisenhower Park, where India won by 6 runs. Fans that didn’t purchase a ticket to the stadium were welcomed to the watch party at Cedar Creek Park.
According to Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, the goal of the watch party was to create a festive atmosphere for attendees. Food trucks provided meals as fans watched their team on one of three large screens at the park.
During a news conference at Cedar Creek Park on June 6, Blakeman noted that fan participation for the cricket World Cup has exceeded expectations. The tournament, he added, is expected to bring significant economic benefits to the county, including increased sales tax revenue and foot traffic in nearby shopping areas.
“The excitement, the fun that people are having has been enormous,” Blakeman said.
Gary Slavin, treasurer of the Nassau Council of Chambers of Commerce, said chamber members love how much the cricket event has helped local businesses. Cricket enthusiasts, he added, are everywhere in Nassau County, and have supported businesses by spending money in stores, restaurants, and hotels.
“Small businesses are the backbone of our local and national economy,” Slavin said. “The cricket event has helped all of them.”
Umar Zaidi, general manager of Watch Stream Inc., a luxury products company
based in East Rockaway, said the cricket tournament has been a great moment for his business. His company received exclusive distributorship rights in the United States for the Cricket Team USA clothing apparel, which boosted his sales. Zaidi expressed pride in being based in Nassau County.
“We have seen a great increase in business from these events,” Zaidi said, “and we would like to thank Nassau County for their efforts.”
— Charles Shaw Uniondale resident Atiq Qadri showing his support for team Pakistan at the cricket watch party at Cedar Creek Park in Seaford. Tim Baker/Herald photosCold Spring Harbor Laboratory has received a $15 million grant from New York State to support the construction of its Pancreatic Cancer Center of Excellence. The funding, announced by Governor Kathy Hochul on May 4, is part of Empire State Development’s investment in the lab’s $500 million expansion plan, further supporting the lab’s pioneering research efforts in combating one of the most lethal forms of cancer.
Governor Hochul, left, was shown the ongoing construction of the Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory’s new Pancreatic Cancer Center by Stillman, the lab’s president and CEO.
“We are making important investments to ensure New York is on the cutting edge of biomedical research, creating new jobs, and ensuring we remain competitive in the 21st-century economy,” Hochul wrote in a statement.
Pancreatic cancer, known for its low survival rate of less than 10 percent for patients diagnosed after metastasis, is a focus of lab’s research. The lab’s Cancer Center, led by Dr. David Tuveson, has made significant strides in understanding the disease’s mechanisms.
“Cold Spring Harbor is a nonprofit, independent research institution where we employ over 1,000 people,” Tuveson explained. “We have focused on pancreatic cancer for the last 12 to 15 years, aiming to discover new information useful for physicians treating patients.”
The grant will facilitate the development of the new center, where researchers will test novel therapies against pancreatic cancer. The goal is to identify promising treatments that can be patented and potentially developed by private sector partners. This collaborative effort is expected to generate economic growth by creating new jobs and attracting entrepreneurial scientists to the region.
“The construction of the center is well underway, and we expect it to be completed within the next year or so,” Tuveson said. “The research that’s going to go into the facility is reaching a crescendo right now. We have identified new aspects of pancreatic cancer that are causative and are developing medicines to stop these mechanisms.”
The lab’s collaborative efforts extend to neighboring medical facilities like Northwell Health, which has been a critical partner in providing samples and clinical collaboration.
“Northwell Health and Cold Spring Harbor have worked together for more than 10 years,” Tuveson noted. “We would like to have a center of excellence for patients with pancreatic cancer at Northwell Health, and I think once we get our Cold Spring Harbor center going it will be a pipeline into that.”
The $15 million grant is expected to create 25 new direct jobs at the facility and could lead to the creation of two to four new spin-off companies annually.
This increased commercial activity could generate over 100 new high-value local scientific jobs, further stimulating economic growth in Long Island’s life sciences sector.
“Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory’s expansion of the Pancreatic Cancer Center of Excellence is a testament to the vital role that research institutions play in advancing our understanding and treatment of devastating diseases like pancreatic cancer,” Empire State Development President, CEO, and Commissioner Hope Knight wrote in a statement. “This investment underscores our dedication to fostering innovation and economic growth in Long Island’s life sciences sector.”
The support from New York state is also seen as a catalyst for further private investment in pancreatic cancer research.
“New York state’s commitment provides a catalyst to mobilize further private investment in pancreatic cancer research at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory,” the lab’s Chair Marilyn Simons wrote in a statement. “Our scientists are working with Northwell Health and the Feinstein Institutes to help more people access the latest biomedical advances.”
Through strategic investments like the one announced for CSHL, New York state is hoping to fuel advancements in biomedical research and development. This initiative aims to turn key regions into dynamic life science hubs, fostering organizations and institutions dedicated to research, development, technology transfer, and commercialization.
“Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory has already made significant breakthroughs in pancreatic cancer research,” Bruce Stillman, the lab’s president and CEO, wrote in a statement. “Our new Pancreatic Cancer Center of Excellence will help validate these targets, enabling our commercial partners to develop innovative therapies and diagnostic strategies that ultimately improve patient outcomes.”
With the new center, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory is poised to make substantial contributions to the fight against pancreatic cancer, offering hope to patients and driving economic growth through innovation and job creation in the life sciences sector.
LEGAL NOTICE
SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU GHA HOLDINGS, LLC, -against65 PHIPPS AVE LLC, 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 March 14, 2023, wherein GHA HOLDINGS, LLC is the Plaintiff and 65 PHIPPS AVE LLC, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction RAIN OR SHINE at the NASSAU COUNTY SUPREME COURT, NORTH SIDE STEPS, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on June 27, 2024 at 2:00PM, premises known as 65 PHIPPS AVENUE, EAST ROCKAWAY, NY 11518; and the following tax map identification: Section 38, Block 506, Lot 52-53.
ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF EAST ROCKAWAY, TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK
Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 602603/2020. Brian J. Davis, 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.
147101
LEGAL NOTICE
SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU
U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO BANK OF AMERICA NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO LASALLE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS
TRUSTEE FOR STRUCTURED ASSET INVESTMENT LOAN TRUST, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2004-8, -againstDOUGLAS N. HELD, 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 February 22, 2023, wherein U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO BANK OF AMERICA NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO LASALLE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR STRUCTURED ASSET INVESTMENT LOAN TRUST, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2004-8 is the Plaintiff and DOUGLAS N. HELD, 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 July 10, 2024 at 2:00PM, premises known 35 CAROL COURT, LYNBROOK, NY 11563; and the following tax map identification: 37-68-31. ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF LYNBROOK, TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 001544/2011. Brian Davis, 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. 147253
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF SALE
SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU Mortgage Assets Management, LLC., Plaintiff AGAINST Peter Slavska a/k/a Peter S. Slavska, The United States of America acting through The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Victoria Doran; Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered April 16, 2024 I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on July 5, 2024 at 2:00PM, premises known as 118 Oak Street, Lynbrook, NY 11563. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Village of Lynbrook, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of NY, Section 38 Block 137 Lot 105. Approximate amount of judgment $444,256.17 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 003541/2016. The auction will be conducted pursuant to the COVID-19 Policies Concerning Public Auctions of Foreclosed Property established by the 10th Judicial District. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.”
Cherice P. Vanderhall, Esq., Referee LOGS Legal Group LLP f/k/a Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 430-4792
Dated: May 1, 2024 147247
April 24, 2024, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court “Rain or Shine” located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on July 8, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. premises situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of East Rockaway, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York; known and designated as Section 42 Block 1 Lot 217. Said premises known as 18 DAVIS STREET, EAST ROCKAWAY, NY 11518 Approximate amount of lien $258,441.46 plus interest & costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment and Terms of Sale. Index Number 611194/2022. HEATHER D. CROSLEY, ESQ., Referee DRUCKMAN LAW GROUP PLLC Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 242 Drexel Avenue, Westbury, NY 11590 For sale information, please visit www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832. DLG# 38887 {* LYNBROOK N*} 147142
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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU. NEWREZ LLC D/B/A SHELLPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING, Plaintiffagainst- GEORGE PYLE A/K/A GEORGE T. PYLE, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale dated
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Q. We’ve been interviewing contractors and architects to get an idea about adding a double dormer to our home. The conversations about what to do, how long it should take and the cost are just all over the place. How long should it take, and how much should a double dormer cost to build? Some contractors said they needed to see plans, and that they could personally get the permit in a day or two, and some architects gave us wild time frames that seem ridiculous, like a year or more from start to finish.
A. Sounds like you already have the answers, which is not a good thing. This isn’t like ordering a meal in a restaurant and expecting that it will be perfect or you can send it back. Construction projects are complicated.
First, there are regulations. I hear more and more from people that they want to try to avoid permits, which is a bad idea, but I know many contractors who are ready to work under the radar because it isn’t their problem, it’s yours, if a neighbor complains or an inspector drops by.
Once a permit is finally issued, it has been my experience that everyone forgets what it took to get permission to build, which is possibly part of the time you aren’t taking into account. The typical scenario is that you wait months for the architect to satisfy whatever notes and information the plan reviewer is asking for. Even if your architect fulfills each request for more information in a day or two, it can still take more time for the next reply from the official.
Examiners do not use the same criteria for what should be noted in plans, and some will ask for more than others. It isn’t uncommon for an examiner to ask to have information removed from plans that another examiner requested. That’s just the way it is.
The architect is generally to blame for delays. Then the project is finally given the go-ahead, but insurance papers and license numbers for the contractor, plumber and electrician have to match what is on file with the authority. When they don’t, this causes more delays, so it’s important to make sure the contractor you hire gathers the full set of acceptable insurance documents and license numbers ahead of time instead of delaying the project even longer.
This is very common and avoidable. It also causes delays when you have pools, sheds, fences, decks, hot tubs or central air condensers that never received a permit. All need permits in most jurisdictions, and further delay can cause arguments over the extra cost.
And speaking of cost, your description of a “double dormer” is just a simplified version of what it really is. It doesn’t cost less to call it that. You are constructing a second-floor addition or making a half second floor into a full second floor. It will take the next column to explain cost. Stay tuned.
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Like almost every Long Islander, until recently I had no knowledge of or interest in cricket.
Now that the 2024 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in Eisenhower Park has been such a success, I can certainly attest to the intense devotion and loyalty cricket fans have to their sport, how popular cricket is in other corners of the world and why it was such a great victory for Nassau County to host the tournament, drawing worldwide attention and acclaim. I had the opportunity, early on, to observe up close the effort that went into making the World Cup the success that it became. The anticipated difficulties and challenges were many and complex. For starters, a 34,000-seat stadium had to be constructed at Eisenhower Park in barely three months before the first official match on
June 3. The hastily built structure, put together like an Erector Set, then had to be deconstructed and removed within 10 days after the Long Island phase of the tournament concluded on June 12.
The construction of the stadium was only the beginning. There were the almost certain traffic jams expected on Hempstead Turnpike and surrounding streets during the morning rush hour. The park would open at 8:30 a.m., and the starting time for each match would be 10:30. Cars would have to be parked at the Nassau Coliseum. The main entrance to Eisenhower Park would be off Merrick Avenue, and would be reached by thousands of fans either on foot — a walk of over a half-mile from the Coliseum — or by shuttle bus.
Tdown all possible terrorist threats. This potential danger was amplified when, just days before the first practice match on June 1, ISIS posted a threat on social media calling for an attack on the World Cup.
he IndiaPakistan match alone drew more than a billion TV viewers.
There were also myriad terrorismrelated issues, which required having enough magnetometers to scan everyone entering the park, doing background checks on all vendors and their employees, and monitoring and tracking
Fortunately, County Executive Bruce Blakeman and Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder had initiated a sophisticated counterterrorism effort months earlier, involving federal, state and local law-enforcement agencies — the Nassau County Police Department, the FBI, the Joint Terrorism Task Force, the Department of Homeland Security, the State Police and the NYPD as well as Suffolk County, MTA, Port Authority and Garden City police working seamlessly together. At the facility itself, there were helicopters overhead, undercover officers and bomb-sniffing dogs on the ground, and sharpshooters strategically positioned around the stadium.
When the time came, everything worked. The intense planning paid off.
There were no security incidents or traffic jams. The India-Pakistan match alone drew a capacity crowd of 34,000 — the largest ever for a cricket match in the United States — and more than a billion television viewers worldwide, more than three times the size of a Super Bowl audience. There were watch parties at Citi Field and Cedar Creek Park, in Wantagh. All told, the matches attracted more than 150,000 enthusiastic fans who enjoyed themselves and rooted their teams on without incident.
Increased business at restaurants, hotels, motels, stores and shops brought in tens of millions of dollars in sales and lodging tax revenues. Probably most important, though, will be the intangible but very real value of Nassau County’s success on the world stage before a previously unreached audience. Taking on this challenge and getting it done is a credit to Blakeman’s leadership and the professionalism of the NCPD and its law enforcement partners. Job well done!
Peter King is a former congressman, and a former chair of the House Committee on Homeland Security. Comments? pking@ liherald.com.
people of color in New York state have a vastly different experience navigating the health care system than their white counterparts. From challenges accessing care and disparate health outcomes to higher death rates and premature deaths, the urgency of this crisis cannot be understated.
Black Americans disproportionately face adverse health outcomes. These inequities are well documented: Black Americans are 60 percent more likely to be diagnosed with diabetes and twice as likely to die of the disease. Black adults are 30 percent more likely to have high blood pressure, increasing their risk for heart disease and stroke. These aren’t just data points — health disparities are a matter of life and death, and we desperately need better health systems to protect Black Americans.
Unfortunately, these patterns are consistent across New York state. Black Long Islanders have the lowest life expectancy of all Long Island residents. Decades of institutional racism and environmental injustice have contributed to these stark inequalities: From
proximity to industrial sites, highways and other sources of pollution to economic disparities and lack of access to quality health care, Black Long Islanders face unacceptable barriers to achieving and maintaining good health.
As an Assembly member and the chair of the Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic & Asian Legislative Caucus, I am continuously advocating for Nassau County’s communities of color that are impacted the most by these inequalities. The state’s fiscal year 2025 budget makes historic investments in health care that ensure that more people have access to quality services. For example, the budget provides $800 million to save our safety-net hospitals and eliminates all copays for insulin. We also secured funding to continue expanding doula access through the new Community Doula Expansion program, which builds on our efforts to prioritize maternal health care in the State Legislature.
Reduction Act have given millions of New Yorkers health insurance and saved more than 75,000 people hundreds of dollars on insulin with the $35 cap. Yet there are still members of Congress working tirelessly to repeal the ACA and the IRA, slash health funding and revoke access to health care for those who need it most.
T he state budget offers help, but too many in Congress don’t seem to care.
I recently met with Long Island health care professionals and community advocates to discuss what they see on the ground. The challenges Black residents face when seeking care are extensive, from missing appointments due to lack of transportation to medical facilities or difficulties accessing medical information. New mothers often lack access to the vital education needed during pregnancy to prepare them as they get closer to giving birth. Unexpected hospital stays lead to job loss and additional stressors among marginalized communities, sometimes dissuading patients from seeking care in the first place.
ability crisis. If these historic improvements in health care are overturned or weakened, thousands of Long Islanders, including many people of color, would be at risk of losing the security these laws provide them. Without affordable health care, many of our residents would be forced to choose between paying for groceries and paying for their prescriptions.
I’ve long advocated protecting affordable and accessible health care for all New Yorkers, including Black and Brown residents who experience sobering inequities. My responsibility to promote the health and well-being of my constituents drives me to continue to improve health outcomes through sensible policy that enhances quality of life for everyone. The state budget investments, alongside the federal ACA and IRA, are the result of bold decisions that improve health care for millions of New Yorkers.
These issues are a matter of life or death, and our representatives in Washington must fight to expand access to affordable, quality care for all by overcoming historic inequalities to deliver impactful health care improvements for people of color. Policies like the Affordable Care Act and the Inflation
These challenges are pressing and require our attention, but too many in Congress have turned a blind eye to tackling these health disparities. The improvements that the ACA and the IRA have made to our health care system have created significant savings for seniors and families amid the afford-
We can’t turn back the clock and undermine federal and state policies that make a real difference in our fight to combat health disparities and improve health care for all Long Islanders. We must put the needs of our constituents first and promote the health and well-being of all our people, especially those who have been left behind for too long.
Michaelle Solages represents the 22nd Assembly Distric, and chairs the Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic & Asian Legislative Caucus.
observed every year on June 19, Juneteenth marks a pivotal moment in American history the end of slavery here in the United States.
While many of us might associate the Emancipation Proclamation issued by President Abraham Lincoln at the height of the Civil War in 1863 with the abolition of slavery, the horrific practice itself didn’t end until June 19, 1865, when the last enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas, learned they were free.
Juneteenth signifies not just the end of slavery, but the triumph of freedom over oppression, resilience over despair.
Living on Long Island, we might feel removed from this piece of history geographically and culturally. It was the South that had slaves, after all. But it wasn’t always that way.
Even before New York was New York, the Dutch West India Co. “purchased” 11 men from Africa they wanted to use in their New Amsterdam colony for both public projects and defense, according to research by Hofstra University. At first, these men were considered employees of
To the Editor:
I was so disappointed to read that U.S. Rep. Anthony D’Esposito is happy about receiving Donald Trump’s endorsement (“D’Esposito picks up big endorsement from Trump,” June 6-12).
I mistakenly thought that D’Esposito was among the Republicans who are trying to bring the party back to a time when a candidate’s moral conduct mattered. Is he now OK with having a president who disrespects the laws of our country, while preaching law and order for the rest of us? Is he OK with having a millionaire president who has been convicted of cheating our country out of the taxes that the rest of us must pay?
Is D’Esposito OK with having a president who illegally takes, and refuses to return, highly classified documents after leaving office and lies about it? Is he OK with having a president who has been found guilty of sexually violating a woman?
Is D’Esposito OK with having a president who refuses to accept the outcome of an election, even after countless court cases affirm the results? Is he OK with having a commander in chief of our armed forces who has called people in our armed forces “suckers,” and has said
Dutch West India, but it wasn’t long before their roles were redefined as “chattel property” and “servants for life.”
By the time the Colonies went to war for their independence, 20,000 slaves were kept in New York — more than all of the New England colonies combined. No one should ever own another human being. Full stop. And the lessons of Juneteenth teach us that freedom is not merely the absence of chains, but the presence of opportunity, equity and justice. Despite the progress made since 1865, we continue to witness disparities in education, employment and housing issues that affect communities here in Nassau County as well as nationwide. By honoring Juneteenth, we acknowledge these challenges, and renew our commitment to addressing them.
Juneteenth also provides an opportunity for education and reflection. It’s a period for all of us — regardless of race — to learn about the deep-rooted history of slavery and its lasting impacts. And it’s a reminder of delayed justice and the continued struggle for equality.
Long Island may seem far from the
fields of Texas, but our own history as part of the greater New York City area — is interwoven with stories of African American resilience and contributions. From the early African American settlements in Sag Harbor to the cultural impacts of influential figures like Jackie Robinson — who lived for a number of years in neighboring Queens and the legacy of the Harlem Renaissance spilling into our neighborhoods, Long Island has its chapters of African American history that reflect broader national narratives of struggle and achievement.
Juneteenth is more than a historical milestone. It’s a living testament to the enduring spirit of freedom and equality. For all of us here on Long Island, embracing Juneteenth means recognizing our shared history, acknowledging our ongoing struggles, and celebrating the contributions of African Americans to our collective heritage.
Let us use this week to reflect, educate and unite — ensuring that the legacy of Juneteenth continues to inspire and guide us toward a more just and inclusive future.
that prisoners of war like John McCain aren’t heroes if they got caught?
Is D’Esposito OK with having a president who disdains science and tells us that global warming is a hoax? Is he OK with having a president who encourages vigilante justice with phrases like “Lock her up!” about an opponent?
Is D’Esposito OK with having a president
whose fiery words encouraged people to attack our Capitol to stop the certification of an election that he lost, and who now calls them heroes? Is he OK with having a president who speaks admiringly of dictators and is OK with Vladimir Putin’s takeover of Ukraine? Is he OK with having a president who, even now, while out of office, tells his followers to block any bipartisan legislation that
as a former Board of Education member and president in the Long Beach school district who has worked to provide a safe and more inclusive environment for our students, I am gravely concerned about the unprecedented escalation of antisemitism on our college campuses that many young Jewish people in our community will be facing in just a couple of months.
An Anti-Defamation League and Hillel International survey found that Jewish college students feel significantly less safe since Oct. 7, and that more than 75 percent are dissatisfied with their schools’ response to antisemitism.
The study also found that 73 percent of Jewish college students, and 44 percent of non-Jewish students, have experienced or witnessed antisemitism since the start of the 2023-24 school year.
Subsequently, the ADL published its Campus Antisemitic Report Card in April, in which it assessed 85 of the top national and liberal arts colleges in the U.S. with the highest Jewish student populations. Grades were assigned to public and private schools based on “Jewish life on campus,” antisemitic incidents, and how the administration addressed those
incidents and took action to fight antisemitism. None of the 14 New York schools included in the report received an A grade. Four received D’s and two received F’s. The schools ranked as follows:
• Barnard College: D
• CUNY Brooklyn: B
• Columbia University: D
• Cornell University: D
• Hofstra University: B
• Ithaca College: B
• New York University: C
• SUNY Albany: C
• SUNY Binghamton: B
• SUNY New Paltz: D
• SUNY Purchase: F
• SUNY Rockland Community College: F
• Syracuse University: C
• Queens College: C
we got high school kids involved in the Holocaust project Names, Not Numbers.
During what should be one of the most hopeful times in young people’s lives, they should feel excited and secure about taking the next step in their future, not fearful of what may await them on college campuses.
During my tenure as school board president, the Long Beach district began taking part in Names, Not Numbers, an interactive media Holocaust film documentary project. Created by Tova FishRosenberg, Names, Not Numbers brings students out of the classroom and into
the lives of people who lived through the history being taught about the Holocaust. This past year, I was proud of our Long Beach High School students, Jewish and non-Jewish alike, who interviewed Holocaust survivors and created their own documentary, which was shown at a well-attended screening and will be used in the school’s curriculum. Programs like these are the cornerstone of combating the disturbing rise in antisemitism and all forms of marginalization, by providing education and awareness at a young age.
Fighting antisemitism must start before students enter college. This year’s legislative session in Albany has come to a close without legislation in place to address this vital issue. As a candidate for the State Assembly, it is my goal to work on comprehensive, bipartisan, statewide legislation against antisemitism that will bring education, awareness, accountability and action.
Legislation to combat antisemitism at the state level should:
Ensure that school systems are following state mandates to teach about the Holocaust, and add studies of contemporary antisemitism to the curriculum.
Provide state funding and support for educational programs like the ADL’s No Place for Hate.
Ensure that college codes of conduct for faculty and students include discussion of antisemitism.
Ensure that college administrators are held accountable for enforcing these codes of conduct and are responsible for the safety of Jewish students. The same protections against discrimination offered to other groups must be offered to Jewish students as well. This includes revoking funding for student groups that support terrorism or call for violence.
Ensure that hate crimes are investigated and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.
Continue providing state funding for security at houses of worship and religious institutions.
Ensure that state-mandated diversity, equity and inclusion programs include antisemitism awareness.
Provide resources to work with federal investigators on the infiltration of campus groups by outside agitators.
Putting this legislation in place will empower Jewish young people and allies to work toward creating a future climate of inclusivity without antisemitism and all other forms of hate.
Tina Posterli is a former member of the Long Beach City Council, a former president of the Board of Education and a candidate for the Assembly in District 20.
would improve the problems at our border? Is being convicted of a felony OK for a president?
I would think that no candidate of any party would be proud to be endorsed by a person who exhibits so many examples of immoral and illegal behavior. Our schools and villages like to put up signs that say, “Character Counts.” But the support of Donald Trump by many Republicans, like Anthony D’Esposito, reveals that, for them, character really doesn’t count at all.
ELAINE RAUCH LynbrookTo the Editor:
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority project connecting the Long Island Rail Road to Grand Central Terminal was projected to cost $4 billion, according to the MTA. When it was completed, the cost had risen to $11 billion, some $7 billion over the MTA’s esti-
mate.
The question that needs to be asked is why this project became an MTA priority over so many others that seemed to need more urgent attention from the agency. Getting Long Islanders to Grand Central didn’t seem urgent: They could take a shuttle from Penn Station to Grand Central. But the people along Second Avenue still had no transportation for many years. New cars were needed on Metro North and the LIRR. New signal systems were needed; track work was needed. So why did the Grand Central Terminal move ahead of so many other urgent projects?
The MTA said that congestion pricing is the be-all and end-all to solve New York City’s traffic congestion. Many New Yorkers aren’t believing the MTA’s revenue projections. Had the stockholders of a company found out that the CEO and board of directors approved of a project that went $7 billion over the initial estimate, they would have been fired.
It’s good that congestion pricing is halted. There’s good reason not to trust the MTA.
RICHARD T. DeVITO Long Beach
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