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Honoring those who gave all to protect us

By NIColE FoRMISANo nformisano@liherald.com

Lynbrook’s memory of three officers who died in the line of duty has faded over the decades. Declan Regan, 17, took it upon himself to change that.

For his Eagle Scout project, Regan created the first of three memorials for the fallen officers. The memorial is, as Lynbrook Police Chief Brian Palladino described, “subtle but striking.”

A lamppost with a blue light stands on the corner of Rocklyn Avenue and Merrick Road, surrounded by flowers. At its base is

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Will Lynbrook school district adopt ‘Do No Harm’ policy?

By NIColE FoRMISANo nformisano@liherald.com

The Do No Harm policy debate by Lynbrook School District board members overshadowed the swearing-in ceremonies at the July 5 reorganization meeting. The Do No Harm policy states that if a student’s Regents grade would have a positive or neutral impact on their class grade, that grade would continue to be factored into that average. (The weight of Regents exams on class averages is determined by each district.) If a student’s Regents grade would negatively impact their class

average, it would not be factored into that average. The Regents exam score would remain on the student’s transcript.

The policy was first brought up two years ago by Lesli Deninno, who is now serving as board secretary. Now, as surrounding districts — Jericho, Syosset, Hewlett-Woodmere and Bellmore-Merrick, among others — have begun to adopt Do No Harm, the Lynbrook Board of Education is revisiting the idea.

“In this world of competitive college admissions, every single point matters,” Trustee Andrew Lewner said in support of the policy. “Why should a Lynbrook kid not get every advantage as a

kid who’s in Hewlett or Bellmore-Merrick, or any of the other districts?”

Lewner referenced a study conducted by central administration that showed that half of all Regents exams taken in this past academic year brought down students’ averages. He also pointed out that the state’s Board of Regents does not recommend the Regents be factored into final class scores.

“If that exact child lived blocks over in Hewlett, that child’s average would have been higher,” Lewner said. “These are the districts that our kids are competing with for the few precious college spots, and

those kids now have an advantage over our children.”

Trustee Patrick Palleschi noted that of students’ averages that were lowered by Regents exams, 98 percent were lowered by 2 or fewer points.

Lewner, the father of a child in the district, said that those points matter — especially when a point or two in multiple classes can ultimately have a

larger effect on overall GPA.

Palleschi, though not strictly opposed to Do No Harm, pointed out that the policy has some potentially deleterious effects.

“Where’s the accountability?” Palleschi said. “How horribly would they have done if it didn’t weigh anything? It could have been significantly lower. Their [class] grades would have Continued on page 6

declan Regan, village Hstorian arthur Mattson, police Chief Brian palladino, Mayor alan Beach and others at the new memorial.

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Taking down drug addiction, in honor of Lynbrook man

Four-year-old initiative focuses on young wrestlers

By SEAN KENNEDY Intern

Kevin Glenz, a star lacrosse player at Lynbrook High School and the son of Larry Glenz, a longtime wrestling coach at the high school, died in 2010, at 27, of a heroin overdose.

Last month, Long Beach High School hosted a camp for dozens of wrestlers in an effort to take on this problem, which has had an impact on scholastic wrestling.

Over 150 wrestlers in all grades, from across Nassau County, gathered at the Wrestling Takes Down Drugs summer wrestling camp on June 28. The program was funded by Friends of Long Island Wrestling and the New York downstate chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame.

We want to eliminate this problem in the wrestling community.

KE viN MurphY Co-organizer

“It’s important for us to be here, helping these kids,” said co-organizer Hilary Becker, a coach of Lynbrook High’s wrestling team and a National Wrestling Hall of Fame inductee. “Hopefully they can take two things away from this — for one, they learn about the sport they love, but they can also take with them the meaning of saying no to drugs.”

“We want to eliminate this problem in the wrestling community,” added Kevin Murphy, the other co-organizer, a member of the Hall of Fame’s downstate chapter and a fellow inductee. Both Becker and Murphy have received the hall’s Lifetime Service to Wrestling Award — and both were coached by Glenz at Lynbrook High.

The pair founded Wrestling Takes Down Drugs in 2018 with the hope of impacting young lives not only in their community, but also across Long Island.

They received the support of a fellow former Lynbrook wrestler, current Nassau County Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder.

“When we were starting the Wrestling Takes Down Drugs program, we called Pat and asked if he wanted to help,” Murphy said. “Not only was he helpful, but he was able to elevate it to the level we are now, and we couldn’t have done that without him and the Nassau County Police Department’s help.”

Since its inception, the program has run events around the county, including a match between the Long Beach High and Valley Stream Central wrestling teams at Long Beach Middle School in 2020. It has also organized events at Nassau Community College featuring Baldwin native and former UFC middleweight champion

Chris Weidman, in the interest of presenting young wrestlers with drug-free role models.

“All it takes is one time,” Ryder told the young athletes. “You will be confronted in your lifetime with somebody that offers you drugs. Unfortunately, it’s the reality of life. Only you can make the right choices. Only you can control what you want to do. Dream big. You have to dream big, but dreams without goals are just dreams.”

In addition to taking part in Wrestling Takes Down Drugs’ featured matches, Ray Adams, the head wrestling coach at Long Beach High, said he was proud to help organize and instruct in the summer camp in his community.

“It’s a great program, and I’m so glad to be a part of it,” Adams said. “Drug addiction is something that affects everyone,

and we hope we can teach these children how to protect themselves.”

Murphy explained that the campers take a pledge to say no to drugs, so that when they’re offered drugs in the future, they’ll remember what they promised themselves when they were younger.

“With the pledges, we just want to plant seeds,” Murphy said. “We want to tell the kids that it’s OK to say no, and that saying no to drugs can save your life someday.”

For Murphy, it’s not only a way to spread a message through the sport he loves, it’s also about potentially saving the lives of wrestlers across the county.

“Even if it’s one more life we’re able to save, that life that’s saved is invaluable,” he said. “But it all starts with them — and the courage to say no.”

Nassau County Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder spoke to young wrestlers at the camp last week.

Sean Kennedy/Herald photos

The Wrestling Takes Down Drugs summer wrestling camp welcomed over 150 participants.

Patrolman had been all but forgotten until Regan helped

a bronze plaque honoring Patrolman Frederick Conrad Secker, who was struck by a car while patrolling that very street corner 94 years ago.

“The greatest thing we can do for these men — and anybody who commits themselves to serving their community would be to remember them,” Regan said. “To show your personal support, and show your support as a community, saying: we are here because of contributions by these officers and thousands of others.”

Palladino and Police Benevolence Association President Anthony Falsitta looked for someone to take on a project in remembrance of fallen officers. When Regan came along, they knew he was the perfect person for the job.

“He was the right kid to be able to do it,” Palladino said. “He’s very diligent, he’s very eager. He’s a hands-on kid, he’s handy.”

Regan worked with the PBA and Sandorfi Brothers Landscape on the logistics of the project.

The memorial required months of designing, planning, and executing — but Regan was committed to seeing it come to life.

“This has been months in the works, meeting with the chief, the mayor, the building department,” said his father, Chris Regan. “To be at a meeting with three or four older adults where you’re 16, 17 years old, and expressing your ideas,

and what you’re looking for and what you’re hoping to accomplish, it’s fantastic.”

The memorial for Secker was unveiled in a ceremony on June 26.

Thanks to Regan’s project, the dozens of people gathered at the ceremony are now keeping Patrolman Secker’s memory alive. Secker died on Jan. 12, 1929 — the country was still in Prohibition, and the police department had been instructed to crack down on the illegal transportation of alcohol.

Secker, on night patrol, stepped out into Merrick Road in an attempt to stop a car. But there were no lanes or streetlights on that section of the road, and Secker had no flashlight, no backup officers, and was clad in a dark blue uniform.

He was struck by a car just past midnight, and died at the hospital three hours later. Secker had been all but forgotten until Lynbrook Historian Arthur Mattson happened across the report while rifling through microfilm archives in the basement of Hofstra University for his book, “The History of Lynbrook.”

“Every police officer death — no matter what time it is — they did something in the line of duty, something that was trying to better the community,” Palladino said. “I think they should be remembered for that.”

“I can’t help but to think of the details not printed in black white,” Falsitta said at the memorial. “Was he able to put his

children to bed that night before going to work? Was he able to tell them ‘I love you’ before walking out the front door? What was the last conversation he had with his wife?”

Secker left a wife and two young sons behind. A community fund was started in an effort to help Secker’s family pay off the mortgage on their house on Pearsall Avenue, and just like today, Lynbrook showed up for its neighbors in need.

Donors ranged from bank presidents to third graders. The community ultimately raised $2,631, which is equivalent to an astounding $110,461 today. And 94 years later, the community came together once more thanks to the actions of one caring individual.

“Your ability to recognize the sacrifices made many years ago has helped keep patrolman Frederick Secker’s name alive, and we are forever grateful,” Falsitta said to Regan.

The idea that a 17-year-old high school student took months of his time to create a memorial — one in honor of someone he had no personal connection to — struck a chord with the many in attendance.

“I feel like with the younger generation, a life of service is being forgotten about,” Falsitta said. “For him to take on a project like this — it’s not something we see too often anymore, and we’re extremely proud of him for doing it.”

The next two memorial projects will be taken on by other scouts completing their Eagle Scout projects.

“I was really happy that I was able to do something that would last a long time, be able to stick out in community, and mean a lot to members of the police department and hopefully many others,” Regan said. “I hope that this project will inspire others to honor those who serve their communities, so that they may not be forgotten.”

Nicole Formisano/Herald the memorial for patrolman frederick Conrad Secker features a blue light lamppost and this bronze plaque, surrounded by flowers.

East Rockaway firefighter honored

Hempstead Town Supervisor Don Clavin and Councilwoman Laura Ryder recognized Ex-chief Dominic Pignataro during the East Rockaway Fire Department Annual Inspection and Testimonial

World War II veterans get together

Dinner last month. Also attending were New York State Senator Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick and U.S. Rep. Anthony D’Esposito.

During a recent Lynbrook American Legion Post 335 ceremony to honor Joe Occhipinti’s 60-year-membership with the American Legion, he was congratulated by two other World War II veterans. Occhipinti, 96, was joined by Paul Pettet, 99, and Herb Krapt, 95. They are Lynbrook Post 335’s oldest members.

Courtesy Town of Hempstead Ex-chief Dominic Pignataro, center, with Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick, far left, Clavin, D’Esposito, and Ryder.

Courtesy Steve Grogan

Board of Ed considered Regents’ effects on final averages

been two points higher, but now instead of a 75 or 80 on the regents exam, they might get a 45 or a 50.”

Palleschi also pointed out that those scores, which would potentially be lower if students knew they would have no consequences on their averages, would remain on the students’ transcripts and hurt them in that way. Further, a drop in regents scores could hurt the district as a whole.

“If our Regents grades decrease, our national rankings will decrease,” Palleschi said. “And then that in turn will keep some of our better students out of our top schools.”

Though the Lynbrook School

District is now in a new academic year, it is possible by law to enact Do No Harm retroactively — but this brings up new considerations.

“It’s not a matter of what’s legal, it’s a matter of what’s right,” board vice president Ellen Marcus said.

“We hire people to educate the students, and we give them latitude to figure out their grades. How do we go back now and say, ‘I’m sorry, we’re opening it up and we’re changing your grades?’”

The school board will continue the discussion of the Do No Harm policy during upcoming meetings. The next meeting is set for Aug. 10 in the Kindergarten Center gymnasium.

New superintendent, Paul Lynch

Paul Lynch was sworn in as superintendent during the July 5 reorganization meeting, succeeding Melissa Burak who is retiring after 30 years.

“I am honored by the confidence the Board of Education has placed in me,” he said in a statement to the Lynbrook School District. ”I look forward to serving the community and working with

our exceptional teachers and dedicated staff to build on the great legacy of Lynbrook Public Schools.”

Prior to assuming the role of superintendent, Lynch served as the assistant superintendent for finance, operations, and information systems at Lynbrook.

— Nicole Formisano

Nicole Formisano/Herald photos the Lynbrook School district board members were sworn in and the do no Harm policy was discussed at the July 5 reorganization meeting.

paul Lynch was officially sworn in as superintendent.

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Nassau Athletics HOF class announced

By TONY BELLISSIMO tbellissimo@liherald.com

The Nassau County High School Athletics Hall of Fame will hold its 2023 induction ceremony Sept. 28 at the Crest Hollow County Club. For more information and tickets, go to SectionVIII. org. Here’s a list of local athlete honorees.

ROBERT ALABASTER

A man for all seasons, he played five sports at Baldwin starting in 1929. He was a three-time All-Scholastic football lineman and also a starter on the basketball, baseball, swimming and track teams. Won the county backstroke title in swimming.

RON ATANASIO

Regarded as one of the greatest Nassau County soccer players of all-time. Led Oceanside to three consecutive county and Long Island championships and starred on the Sailors’ 18-0 team in 1973 that outscored opponents 99-4.

THERESE DEVLIN

Among the best distance runners in Nassau history while at Wantagh and two-time state champion in the 1500 meters. She was the first female named Gatorade’s New York State track and field player of the year in 1986. She went on to star at Dartmouth and competed in the 1992 Olympic Trials.

BILLY DONOVAN

A Rockville Centre native, he played on championship basketball teams at St. Agnes and earned All-Long Island honors as a senior in 1983. Played collegiately at Providence and helped the Friars reach the Final Four. Thirdround pick of Utah Jazz in 1987 NBA Draft. Coached Florida to 467 wins, including a pair of NCAA titles. Current head coach of the Chicago Bulls.

ARTHUR DUNN

A tremendous distance runner at Sewanhaka and the first in the state to place in the top 10 four times in cross country. He won state championships in 1953 and 1954.

D’BRICKASHAW FERGUSON

Generational football player at Freeport who won the Thorp and Martone Awards as Nassau’s best player and linemen. Helped the Red Devils to a Long Island title as a junior. Starred at the University of Virginia and in the NFL for 10 seasons with the New York Jets. A member of the Jets “Ring of Honor.”

PETER HENNING

Long Island’s and New York State’s first wrestling champion. Wantagh’s Henning won the 98-pound title in 1963. After losing his opening match that season, he ripped off 25 straight victories on the way to the historic state crown.

EAMON MCENEANEY

A three-sport star at Sewanhaka (1973 grad)

who was a fearless football player despite his 5-foot-10, 155-pound frame. Also one of the greatest high school and college lacrosse players in state history, he led Cornell to two NCAA titles.

ANNIE PARK

She was forced to play on the boys’ golf team at MacArthur because there was no girls’ team. It didn’t matter. She became the top golfer in Nassau, beating all the boys and winning the county championship in 2012. Won the NCAA women’s title a year later while helping the University of Southern California capture the team championship.

DICK POILLON

A three-sport star at Valley Stream Central in the 1930s. Excelled in football and also played basketball and baseball. After playing college football at Canisius, he earned a spot on the roster of the then-Washington Redskins.

CLIFTON SMITH

Gatorade’s New York state football Player of the Year in 1988, Smith was a Thorp Award winner and also a finalist as a star linebacker for Freeport. He also played basketball and lacrosse. Was a standout at Syracuse and played in the NFL for Washington and Cleveland.

KEVIN SHIPPOS

An outstanding football player and wrestler at Baldwin, the 1997 grad was a two-time AllCounty fullback/linebacker and a three-time county wrestling champ and a one-time state champ. He also won the 215-pound national wrestling championship.

FRANK TASHMAN

A football and lacrosse standout at Sewanhaka, he teamed with future Heisman Trophy winner and Nassau Hall of Famer Vinny Testaverde to bring the school a county title in 1979 and unbeaten season in 1980. Tashman had 118 points as a senior lacrosse attackman.

NICHOLAS TINTLE

Rushed for over 1,000 yards in 2002 to help MacArthur capture its first-ever county football title. He then rushed for over 2,000 yards as a senior. One of the top lacrosse players in the state and earned Nassau Midfielder of the Year honors in 2004.

AL WILLIAMS

One of the greatest athletes of all-time at Hempstead. A four-year starter on the basketball court and three-year starting quarterback on the gridiron. Under his direction, the Tigers went 8-0 in 1967 and outscored the competition 245-46.

JAMES ZAFFUTO

A record-setting lacrosse player at Elmont, the 1977 grad set multiple Nassau scoring records that have stood for 45 years. Holds career records for points (498) and assists (288.) Played on three NCAA championship title teams at Johns Hopkins.

Photos courtesy Nassau Boces Athletics ROckvILLE cENTRE’S BILLY Donovan starred as a basketball player at St. Agnes and Providence College, as well as a coach on the collegiate and NBA levels.

MacaRThuR gRaduaTE aNNIE Park won the Nassau County golf championship, beating all the boys, in 2012, and also an NCAA title while at USC.

High school seniors awarded scholarships

Liberty New York Water, in partnership with the New York chapter of the National Association of Water Companies, awarded nine scholarships to high achieving high school seniors pursuing a college degree in a field related to the water industry.

Among those earning a scholarship were: Emma Keller of Malverne High School; and Sean Krivitsky, Christopher Lucchese, and Emilia Perri of Lynbrook High School.

The recipients were honored at a reception held at the Thayer Hotel at West Point on June 1 and presented with scholarships in the amount of $3,000 each.

Liberty New York Water President Debbie Franco said she is proud to lead a company that gives back in this manner. “Investing in our youth is an investment in our future,” she said. “We are confident that one day these young people will make a difference in the world through their interest in environmental issues.”

Each of the scholarship recipients plans to go into a career related to the water industry, many majoring in engineering. These high school seniors expressed an interest in preserving our environmental resources and proved that they are hard working through obtaining high grade point averages and participation in a variety of extracurricular activities and part time jobs.

More information on the scholarship recipients can be found at LibertyEnergyAndWater.com.

Courtesy Liberty Water

Liberty Water officials joined with Malverne High School graduate Emma Keller, fifth from left, at a ceremony in West Point.

Lynbrook grad awarded science scholarship

Sean Krivitsky, a 2023 graduate of Lynbrook High School, recently received a $2,000 scholarship from Daikin, the global leader in state-of-the-art heating and cooling products.

The award was part of $10,000 in scholarships given to five Long Island high school students as part of the Daikin Science Scholarship program. Now in its fourth year, the Daikin Science Scholarship is offered to graduating seniors in five Nassau County high schools who demonstrate academic excellence in the sciences, technology, or mathematics and pursue one of these majors in their college studies.

Krivitsky will be attending Stony Brook University and majoring in biochemistry to pursue studies in science research, a passion he developed at an early age. He has participated in the science research program, along with taking nearly every Advanced Placement science course offered at Lynbrook High School.

Last summer, Krivitsky was selected to participate in a competitive Cold Spring

Harbor Labs research project which continued through the school year. Despite the demands of the project, Sean drove an hour each day after school to conduct research at the world-renowned lab and still managed to stay ahead in all his classwork.

Krivitsky has a 101.62 GPA and is a member of the National, Math, and Science Honor Societies. Outside of research, he participates in several clubs, activities, and sports, and spends much of his free time volunteering with the Lynbrook Fire Department.

“Daikin greatly values the importance of education and is pleased to provide financial support to the next generation of scientists, engineers, and other professionals who will provide solutions to some of the most pressing global issues we face today and in the future,” said Kim Do, Daikin strategic marketing manager.

Since its inception in 2020, the program has provided $40,000 in scholarship awards to 20 graduating high school students in Garden City, Lawrence, Lynbrook, Oceanside, and West Hempstead.

Local students earn college degrees, accolades

Lauren Stewart of East Rockaway was one of 84 students to receive Kente stoles reflecting an African tradition of accomplishment and passage during the university’s 21-year-old Kente Celebration this spring at SUNY Cortland.

Luca Russo of Lynbrook was among top-performing SUNY Delhi students inducted into the Phi Eta Sigma honor society in a recognition ceremony on campus this spring. Phi Eta Sigma is the third oldest university honor society in the U.S. Its mission is to award students for achieving high scholastic performance during their first year in the baccalaureate programs.

Briant Rogers from Lynbrook was among the New York Institute of Technology students who showcased their scholarly work at the annual Symposium of University Research and Creative Expression.

Kelly Peknic of East Rockaway was recently honored at Stonehill College’s 2023 Student Life Awards. This ceremony celebrates students, faculty and staff who have made outstanding contributions to student life at Stonehill and to the communities surrounding the College.

Alec Rovner of East Rockaway was recently initiated into the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society. Rovner was initiated at Pennsylvania State University.

The Moravian University Center for Career and Civic Engagement announced that Emma Pollackov of Lynbrook was among the students that have earned their Career Readiness Badges as part of the Elevate undergraduate experience. Career Readiness Badges are earned by participating in carefully planned events and activities like academic programs,

athletics, or internships and provide a way for students to articulate the Elevate experience at Moravian and stand out to potential employers or graduate schools.

This year, nearly 100 students, including members of the spring Class of 2023 and fall graduates of the Class of 2022, were inducted into the New York Institute of Technology’s School of Health Professions Alpha Eta Honor Society.

Local inductees included: Kali Nembach from Lynbrook, who studied physician assistant, and Danielle Beauchesne from East Rockaway, who studied occupational therapy.

Jalisa Barnes of East Rockaway earned an Award of Excellence at Western Governors University. The award is given to students who perform at a superior level in their coursework.

Ava Stone of Lynbrook was recently initiated into the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society. Stone was initiated at University of Delaware.

Madeline Doyle of Lynbrook was recently initiated into the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society. Doyle was initiated at University of Connecticut.

Danny Neri of Lynbrook graduated summa cum laude from SUNY Potsdam with a Bachelor of Music degree in Music Education and Music Performance.

Paige M. Manini of Lynbrook earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in journalism and electronic media was among the more than 850 members of the University of Scranton’s class of 2023 who were awarded bachelor’s and associate’s degrees at its undergraduate commencement ceremony. Degrees were conferred

to graduates who had completed their academic degree requirements in August and December of 2022, as well as January and May of 2023.

Manini was among the 35 University of Scranton students inducted into Lambda Pi Eta, the national honor society for communication majors. The national honor society was founded in 1985 to encourage high levels of scholarship and leadership in the field of communications.

Several local college students earned a degree from the University of Scranton. Terence M. Walsh of Lynbrook earned a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology, Dylan P. Herlihy of Lynbrook earned a Bachelor of Science degree in kinesiology. And Emma A. Profitlich of East Rockaway earned a Bachelor of Science degree in kinesiology.

Joseph Callahan of Lynbrook received a bachelor of arts degree from College of the Holy Cross.

Victoria Marzari and Brooke Elizabeth Viceconte , both of Lynbrook, have been named to the spring 2023 Dean’s List at Kutztown University. To be eligible for the Dean’s List, an undergraduate student must be registered for at least 12 credits and have a minimum grade point average of 3.60.

Connor Reichert of Lynbrook, a Class of 2023 Marketing major at York College of Pennsylvania, was named to the Spring 2023 Dean’s List. Reichert graduated from York College of Pennsylvania with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Marketing.

The following local students were among nearly 1,000 students named to the Spring 2023 Dean’s List at Stonehill College: Kelly Peknic of East Rockaway; Joseph Carinci of East Rockaway; and

Ciara O’Connell of Lynbrook. To qualify for the Dean’s List, students must have a semester grade point average of 3.50 or better and must have successfully completed all courses for which they were registered.

Matthew Miller and Connor Rogan , both of Lynbrook, were named to the Bucknell University’s dean’s list for the spring semester of 2022-23. Miller is a Class of 2023 Civil Engineering major. Rogan is a Class of 2026 Civil Engingeering major.

Natalia Rogala of Lynbrook achieved a perfect 4.0 GPA during the spring 2023 semester, earning a spot on the Provost’s List at Hofstra University. Rogala is a Political Science major.

Hofstra University announced the students named to the spring 2023 Dean’s List for their outstanding academic achievement.

The following Hofstra students honored include: Nolan Annarelli , a Computer Science major from East Rockaway; Tristan Debidat , a Biology major from Lynbrook; Elizabeth DiFiore , a Pre-Physician Assistant Studies major from Lynbrook; Annalisa Emmett , a Music major from Lynbrook; Alexandra Fox , a PrePhysician Assistant Studies major from Lynbrook; Sophia Inshanally , a Psychology major from Lynbrook; Cariann Mackie , a Community Health major from Lynbrook; Iyeo Naguit , a Psychology major from Lynbrook; Edward Olsen , a Mechanical Engineering major from Lynbrook; Sophia Passanisi , a Nursing major from East Rockaway; Daniel Prisciandaro , a Natural Sciences major from Lynbrook; and Kyle Tarzia , a Finance major from Lynbrook.

— Compiled by Mark Nolan

Courtesy Jack McCoy Daikin Strategic Marketing Manager Kim Do, right, presents the Daikin Science Scholarship award to Lynbrook High School senior Sean Krivitsky.

Village of Lynbrook, Town of Hempstead honors first responders

Hempstead Town Councilwoman

Laura Ryder attended EMS Day at Lynbrook Emergency Medical Company 1 recently. Also attending were Captain Jim Byrne, 2nd Lieutenant Susan Dominguez, Ex-Captain Casey Curran, Ex-Captain Estelle Rivera, Ex-Captain Cathy Bien, Ex-Captain Janile Germain and members Jennifer Olivera, Dominic Miele, Alyssa DeMarco and Charles Bruno. Lynbrook officials Mayor Alan Beach, Deputy Mayor Mike Hawxhurst and Trustee Ann Marie Reardon also attended, in addition to New York State Assemblyman Brian Curran.

Lynbrook Emergency Medical Company 1 with elected officials.

Ryder attends Lynbrook Titans lacrosse program

Hempstead Town Councilwoman Laura Ryder greeted members of the Kindergarten and 1st Grade Lynbrook Titans Lacrosse Team during the organization’s Annual Picnic recently at Greis Park in Lynbrook. Also attending were coaches Jack Kennedy, Tim Cinque, Pat Cash and Ralph Bilotta. Players and coaches were joined by Lynbrook Village Mayor Alan Beach, Deputy Mayor Mike Hawxhurst and Trustees Rob Boccio and Ann Marie Reardon, in addition to Nassau County Legislator Bill Gaylor and New York State Assemblyman Brian Curran.

Courtesy Town of Hemsptead

Courtesy Town of Hempstead

Officials and the Lynbrook Titans gathered recently.

STEPPING OUT

Action along the midway

A bustling scene at the

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Creative advocacy

By Karen Bloom

Cotton candy, zeppole, the ubiquitous Ferris wheel. Of course, it must be time for the fair. That summertime staple is back again, taking over the Nassau Coliseum grounds, through July 16.

By Karen Bloom

Circus-type spectacle, an old-school “oddity” sideshow, exotic animals, along with plenty of thrill rides for all ages and midway action, all combine for an extravaganza that entices all ages.

Step right up everyone: The Royal Hanneford Circus carries forth with time-honored circus traditions refreshed for the 21st century. Producers Adrian Poema and Nellie Hanneford Poema — along with their four talented children, Catherine, Mariana, Adrian Jr., and Tommy — are focused on bringing a fresh new take on circus arts under the Big Top.

The Hanneford Family, long considered the “Royal Family of the Circus,” can rightly claim an unbroken span of circus history fast approaching three centuries. Beginning with Edwin Hanneford in the late 1600s to the present, they have consistently amazed, amused, thrilled and delighted audiences everywhere with their exploits and skilled acts. From aerial high-wire feats, to illusionists, freestyle motocross, the human cannonball, the big cats, and more — this surely is an edge-of-your-seat experience.

Film Expo

out the red carpet once again for the Long Island International Film Expo, now in its 26th year. LIIFE is proud to present 133 films — 75 of them from New York filmmakers, and 30 of them by Long Islanders. Even more statistics of note: LIIFE World premieres, five U.S. premieres, short- to feature-length, moviegoers can partake of a diverse group of 156 independent films this year include: ‘1,000 Years A Witness,’ to their youth; ‘Across,’ in which three young American World War II

widows take a day trip to celebrate the younger sister’s bittersweet engagement, when a corrosive and dangerous secret from the past reemerges; ‘The Concertgoer,’ the tale of a couple who, when finding the Shostakovich concert they had planned to see is sold out, are guided to an obscure garden where they find the elusive concertgoer, silent and still, lying on a brick slab.

Wednesday through Sunday, July 19-23. Bellmore Movies, 222 Pettit Ave., Bellmore. Tickets and information available at LongIslandFilm.com.

Pat McGann

Comic showcase

Nassau Coliseum, Uniondale

• Now through July 16, 5-11 p.m. weekdays; noon-11 p.m.

• Saturday and Sunday, noon-4 p.m.; Tuesday through Friday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

• Emily Lowe Hall Gallery, South Campus, Hempstead. For information and to RSVP, call (516) 463-5672, or visit Hofstra.edu/museum

Saturday and Sunday

• $10 (free for kids under 36 inches tall with paying adult); unlimited ride wristbands (for riders 36 inches and taller) are $35, $40 FridaySunday.

“When We All Stand,” Hofstra University Museum of Art’s new exhibition, examines the collective power of the arts in society.

Curated by Alexandra Giordano — the museum’s assistant director of exhibition and collection — the exhibit underscores artists’ civic responsibility and influence.

• Ride tickets are also available at the carnival for $1.50 each, $30/20 tickets, or $60/50 tickets plus 1 free ride (rides take 2 or more tickets each)

More animal antics can be found at Eudora Farms Exotic Petting Zoo, where kids can get up-close and personal with a variety of exotic animals from the four corners of the globe. Kids can meet and greet the animals — and feed them.

Be sure to check out the World of Wonders sideshow, new to the fair this year. Visit the colorful tent and be drawn into the scene involving 10 sideshow acts, under the watchful eye of Tommy Breen — aka The Great Gozleone. Sword swallower extraordinaire, his antics are boundless, including fire-eating and stunts with a guillotine that are not for the faint of heart.

“It highlights the vital role that artists have in activating democratic values that promise equality and freedom, encouraging civic engagement, and cultivating unity,” Giordano says. “Artists often lead the charge and expose truths that may otherwise be ignored. The artists in this exhibition take a stand and call out injustices through their art and activism on issues such as immigration, gender, reproductive rights, mass incarceration, voting rights, racial bias, gun violence, and promises unfulfilled. They all combine the making of art with public service that has a grassroots approach in the hope of mobilizing their communities and the nation to ignite movement, create awareness, and inspire others to stand with them.”

“When I was 14, I decided I wanted to run away with the sideshow,” Breen says. “I started teaching myself sword swallowing and some other stunts out of the back of a book I found. I didn’t think there still were

This exhibit, which runs through July 28, is in conjunction with Hofstra’s 13th presidential conference on the Barack Obama presidency coming up in April.

sideshows around, I figured I could perform in bars with bands or something. But then, when I graduated college, I saw Ward Hall was hiring for his World of Wonders show. I was shocked it was still on the road and that I had the chance to work for the King of the Sideshow. So, I quit my job and got rid of my apartment and joined the carnival. It was what I had always daydreamed about, and once I got here, I just never left.”

Breen proudly carries on the sideshow tradition, with his fellow sideshow folk.

Strongwoman Luella Lynne emcees the show and astounds visitors with feats of strength, bending metal, ripping phone books, and breaking metal chains with her bare hands. Other “talents” include Sam Rezz, who performs with hula hoops, needle swallowing and contact juggling. And don’t miss out on Lucy Lovett, the electric lady, with her painproof woman act.

And, of course, don’t miss out on the rides. The midway features plenty of attractions that all ages will enjoy, including the Dream Wheel (one of the largest Ferris wheels on the fair circuit), the Grand Carousel, Super Cyclone roller coaster, Wacky Worm family roller coaster, Storybook Fun House, super slide, and bumper cars.

And, yes, in case you’re wondering, you can still take a spin in those tea cups. Some things never go out of style.

“We were interested in the idea that the artist has a civic responsibility,” says museum director Karen Albert. “The initial idea for this exhibition was inspired by an Obama Administration White House briefing that took place on May 12, 2009, where more than 60 artists and creative organizers met with administration officials to

Pat McGann is quickly rising as one of the sharpest stand-ups on the comedy scene. A relative latecomer to comedy, he began doing standup at 31 after realizing he was not very good at selling packaging. He hustled his way to become the house emcee at Zanies Chicago, where he distinguished himself as especially adept at working the crowd. A husband and father of three young children, McGann’s appeal stems from his quick wit and relatable take on family life and marriage. In 2017, McGann began touring as the opening act for Sebastian Maniscalco, moving with him from clubs to theater, to arenas, including four soldout shows at Madison Square Garden. McGann’s relatively short, but impressive resume, includes Montreal’s famed Just For Laughs Festival, Gilda’s LaughFest, The Great American Comedy Festival, and more. McGann still calls Chicago home.

Saturday, Feb. 11, 8 p.m. $40, $35, $30, $25. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. (800) 745-3000 or Ticketmaster.com or ParamountNY.com.

Laugh the night away at Mom’s Night Out, presented by Long Island Comedy Festival. You’ll enjoy witty standup delivered by four clever comics. Ellen Karis, known as the ‘Greek Goddess of Comedy,’ performs at venues throughout North America. She’s described as the ‘little dynamo’ given her petite stature, strong improv skills and ability to build a quick rapport with any audience. New York City-born and raised in a traditional strict Greek home, her brand of sarcastic, observational humor is along the same lines as comedy legends Joan Rivers and Richard Lewis. She’s joined by Maria Walsh, ‘America’s Naughtiest Mommy,’ whose quick wit, combined with coordinating facial expressions, give her a memorable and commanding stage presence. Kendra Cunningham, a Boston native who absconded to New York to peruse performing, who whines too much in her dreams. And Maureen Langan, acclaimed for her high-energy, versatile style that highlights her warmth and razor-edge repartee.

Thursday, July 20, 8 p.m. $35$40. Madison Theatre, Molloy University, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre. (516) 323-4444 or MadisonTheatreNY.org.

Photos courtesy Empire State Fair

From daring sideshow acts featuring fire-eating to circus spectacle and everyone’s favorite rides, plus new enticements, plenty of summer amusements await at the latest edition of the Empire State Fair.

Can art change the world? It’s a question that’s been at the focus of our collective culture for centuries. Now as society navigates the complexities of modern life, art as a path for social change is at the forefront of artistic expression.

THE

The folk rocker is back on tour, appearing on the Tilles Center stage, Friday and Saturday, July 21-22, 8 p.m.

Singer, songwriter, producer, activist, humanitarian, best-selling author — Brandi Carlile has done it all. Since the release of her breakthrough album “By The Way, I Forgive You in 2018,” Carlile has won Grammy Awards, earned Billboard’s Women in Music Trailblazer Award, and received several Americana Music Association accolades. She won her seventh, eighth and ninth Grammys this year, winning for best Americana album with ”In These Silent Days.” Her song “Broken Horses,” won both best rock song and best rock performance. A versatile performer hailed by Billboard for her “impressive vocal range” and “captivating presence,” Carlile has topped the Americana and Rock charts with solo hits, co-founded the country supergroup The Highwomen, and collaborated with legendary artists including Elton John, Alicia Keys, Dolly Parton, and Miley Cyrus. Don’t miss an evening of iconic songs such as “The Story,” “That Wasn’t Me,” and “The Joke.” Seemingly everywhere, Carlisle has transitioned from an Americana powerhouse to a major headliner beloved by the industry and the public. Carlile’s career has been on a steep upward trajectory and her “Bramily” has her fans are known, are with her every step of the way. LIU Post campus, 720 Northern Boulevard, Brookville. Tickets are $51.50 -$481.50; available at TillesCenter.org or (516) 299-3100.

July 27

On exhibit

View the landmark exhibition “Modigliani and the Modern Portrait,” opening at Nassau County Museum of Art, Saturday, July 22. 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.

Mindful mornings

Practice the “art” of looking at art at Nassau County Museum of Art, Thursday, July 27, 10-11 a.m., with NCMA Director of Education Laura Lynch. Mindful looking invites you to observe, question, and calmly reflect in a relaxed and supportive environment free of distraction. It’s an opportunity to experience and enjoy the art in the galleries or sculpture garden, together, making personal connection. $10. Space is limited and registration required. Also Aug. 3. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. (516) 484-9337 or NassauMuseum.org.

Go fish!

Families, with kids 10 and over, can discover the basics of fishing and build new skills while fishing around Hempstead Lake State Park, Saturday, July 15, 10-11:30 a.m. This free program is provided through a partnership with the Department of Environmental Conservation. All materials will be provided. Meet at Field 3 at McDonald Pond. 1000 Lake Drive, West Hempstead. Register at EventBrite.com or call (516) 766-1029 for more information.

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Life Science of Summer

Outdoor activities

On stage

Write on: College essay workshops

Not sure how to get started on your college essay? The Hofstra University Admission Office is offering virtual workshops to help high school students learn the skills to tell their story in a way that helps them stand out. The workshops, Thursday, July 20 and Aug. 17, 4-5 p.m., are free and open to the public, but advance registration is required. Hear from Hofstra Admission counselors about how to brainstorm topics, and compose a thoughtful essay that shows your personality, talents and interests. For more information about Hofstra Admission’s other virtual summer workshops, go to Admission.Hofstra.edu/ portal/virtual_admission_ webinars. To schedule a summer in-person visit go to: Hofstra.edu/visit.

Kids ages 6-9 can tour Old Westbury Gardens and examine how science is all around us in nature, Thursday, July 27, 2 p.m. Learn how plants grow and take home your own plant, as you participate in experiments of the water cycle and how we can use science to change the color of a flower both naturally and artificially.

71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury. For information visit OldWestburyGardens.org or contact (516) 333-0048.

Family movie

Cool off with a movie on Lybrook Public Library’s big screen, Monday, July 17. Enjoy the Disney animated classic, “The Little Mermaid,” circa 1989, at 2 p.m.; doors open at 1:45 p.m. 56 Eldert St. Visit LynbrookLibrary.org or call (516) 599-8630 for more information.

Having an event?

Enjoy the natural world, at Hempstead Lake State Park, Friday, July 14, 2 p.m. Different outdoor activities, games, or crafts will be completed at each program. Meet at the Environmental Education and Resiliency Center. 1000 Lake Drive, West Hempstead. Register at Eventbrite.com or call (516) 766-1029 for more information.

Dessert and book discussion

Kids in grades 7-12 can enjoy summer reading with fellow bookworms, at East Rockaway Public Library, Monday, July 17, 7-8 p.m. Discuss two books while snacking on tasty desserts! Stop in to register and pick up your books. 477 Atlantic Ave. Visit EastRockawayLibrary.org or call (516) 599-1664 for more information.

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.

Plaza Theatricals brings the iconic musical “Rent,” back to the stage, Friday, July 21, 7:30 p.m. The acclaimed reimagining of “La Vie Boheme,” loosely based on Puccini’s opera and set on East Village streets, fire escapes, tenements, and cafes. This groundbreaking roller coaster ride depicting the joys and sorrows of an eclectic, diverse group of young artists and activists is always captivating. It’s performed at the Elmont Library Theatre, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. $35, $30 seniors. Elmont. For tickets, call (516) 599-6870 or visit PlazaTheatrical.com.

Breastfeeding Support Group

Mercy Hospital offers a peer to peer meeting for breastfeeding support and resources, facilitated by a certified breastfeeding counselor, every Thursday, 10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Bring your baby (from newborn to 1 year) to the informal group setting. All new moms are welcome, regardless of delivering hospital. Registration required. Call breastfeeding counselor, Gabriella Gennaro, at (516) 705-2434 to secure you and your baby’s spot. Mercy Hospital, St. Anne’s Building, 1000 North Village Ave., Rockville Centre. For information visit CHSLI.org.

Cruise Night

Be sure to stop by Lynbrook Cruise Night, every Thursday, 6-9 p.m., hosted by the Chamber of Commerce. All makes, models and years are welcome. Atlantic Avenue, between Stauderman Avenue and Merrick Road.

LIIFE returns to the big screen, 26 years later

By JORDAN VALLONE jvallone@liherald.com

For 26 years, the Long Island International Film Expo has united filmmakers, producers, actors and actresses — and of course, moviegoers — right in the heart of Nassau County.

A great opportunity for people to network with professionals, learn about filmmaking, and watch some of this year’s best independent films, the expo — better known as LIIFE — returns to the Bellmore Movies and Showplace at 222 Pettit Ave., on July 19.

The expo has a lot in store for film fanatics this year, said Debra Markowitz. She’s president of the Long Island Film & TV Foundation, and is a co-creator of LIIFE, along with Henry and Anne Stampfel, owners of the Bellmore Movies.

Aside from 131 films — both shorts and features — which will be screened during this year’s expo, there are also a variety of panels and discussions ticket-buyers can attend. In particular, panels on writing, legalities and liabilities, and a director’s point of view on auditions, which are almost always fully booked.

The audition panel includes more than a half-dozen working directors, listening to actors who book themselves for 10-minute slots to read monologues.

“There are people who directors have seen during these auditions, and they might call them a year later or sometimes even two years later and say, ‘Hey, I’m casting this project. You’re great for such and such,’” Markowitz, a Merrick native, explained. “It’s a great way for them to get their face out there and practice auditioning.”

LIIFE receives support from celebrities who frequently make appearances and speak at panels during the expo.

Lukas Hassel — an actor, screenwriter and filmmaker known for roles in television shows such as NBC’s “The

Blacklist” — is again attending the expo.

“Filmmaking is hard,” he said last year. “It’s one thing if you have a studio backing you with $200 million and celebrity actors. But independent filmmaking is really hard. It’s all about reaching out to your colleagues, to your friends, to your community.”

Various venues have hosted LIIFE since its inception, including Hofstra University, Nassau Community College, and even Malverne Cinema on Hempstead Avenue. For the past 15 years — with the exception of 2020 because of the coronavirus pandemic — Bellmore Movies

Want to attend LIIFE?

Visit LongIslandFilm.com to see the lineup of events at the Long Island International Film Expo, and to purchase a Gold Pass, which

has been the festival’s home.

LIIFE also receives support each year from Nassau County, to the point its financial sponsorship makes the expo possible.

The film festival attracts everyone, from students, to successful filmmakers, to those just getting started.

“You have people who have really made it in the industry, who maybe do their own projects and lots of shows,” Markowitz said, “but you also have people who are just starting out, who maybe haven’t made a film yet. They can sit in the panels and ask all kinds of questions.

“So we kind of make the place you know, for filmmakers big and small — to really come and be a film community. That’s what I really think we do better than pretty much anybody else.”

And even though the 2023 expo is just around the corner, Markowitz said the Film & TV Foundation is already hard at work, planning the next one.

“I can’t believe we’ve been around for 26 years, and everything we’ve gone through and the changes that we’ve made,” Markowitz said. “It’s an all-volunteer staff, which is a big-time commitment and work commitment. It feels great to be able to get it done.”

Tim Baker/Herald file Debra Markowitz, president of the Long Island Film & TV Foundation — and co-director of LIIFE — returns to bring yet another Long Island International Film Expo to the Bellmore Movies and Showplace on July 19.

Senior health expo geared for young at heart

The Sunny Atlantic Beach Club opened its doors June 28 to eager guests for Herald Community Newspapers’ Senior Health & Beyond Expo presented by UnitedHealthcare and produced by RichnerLive. It was the third in a series of expos designed especially for senior citizens this year.

More than 35 diverse businesses as well as innovative services shared their products and refined knowledge with attendees to improve wellness and heighten their lifestyle.

Free on-site health screenings were provided by Mount Sinai South Nassau as well as vaccines administered by Parker Jewish. There were also hearing screenings from Dr. Lawrence Cardano of Hearing Center of Long Island — who was also one of the speakers on the expo’s afternoon panel.

Goody bags and tons of raffles were also a plus for those making their way to Atlantic Beach.

The event was made possible thanks to Gold Sponsor Otsuka and gift bag sponsors Grandell Rehabilitation & Nursing Center and Oceanside Care Center. Silver Sponsors were Beach Terrace Care Center, Parker Jewish Institute Health Care and Rehabilitation, Long Beach Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Aetna, CenterLight and Hearing Center of Long Island.

The next expo is coming up fast — Thursday, Sept. 7, at the East Meadow Jewish Center. It runs from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

For more information, Visit RichnerLive.com.

1. Dr. Lawrence Cardano, middle, takes with Omar and Sandy about what the Hearing Center of Long Island can offer them.

2. Jacqueline Garguilo and Frank Garguilo, owners of Bikram Yoga Long Beach, showed some relaxing poses.

3. Nancy Lebron from presenting sponsor UnitedHealthcare was the keynote speaker.

Tim Baker/Herald photos

–Alexa Anderwkavich

4. Josh Herzing and Taylor Malfin from Beach Terrace Care Center were among those attending.

5. Cori Hoberman, community marketer from Long Beach Rehabilitation & Nursing

6. Pablo Rendon of Parker Jewish shares some expertise as a panelist.

7. Jill Wassner from the state public services department, offers advice.

8. Sabrina Osmani from Sunharbor Manor chats with an attendee

9. Na Zhang, Abigail Fromm and Lisa SperlingLeicht at the Mount Sinai South Nassau table.

10. Mark Legaspi of Aetna, shares some of his expertise

11. Allison Burton from Otsuka was one of the several great business leaders to come out.

12. Shaun Ruskin from Centerlight discusses PACE eligibility.

Protecting Your Future with

Michael and Suzanne Ettinger Attorneys-at-Law

Increasing Your Emotional Intelligence

The philosopher Epictetus said “Men are disturbed not by events, but by the views they take of them.” Arising out of “The Good Life”, previously reviewed here, comes the W.I.S.E.R. model for reacting to emotionally challenging situations.

Watch. Initial impressions are powerful but may be incomplete. There is usually more to see. When the impression and the emotional response start to interact, take a moment to pause and thoughtfully observe the situation to prevent a potentially harmful reflexive response. As they say in psychiatry “Don’t just do something, sit there.”

Interpret. We are all seeing the world through our own eyes -- what is happening, why it is happening and how it affects us. Our reality is not necessarily that of others. Thinking that a situation is all about us often leads to misunderstanding. When your emotions start to bubble up, it indicates you have something important at stake -- a goal, an insecurity or a vital relationship. Figuring out what’s at stake will allow you to interpret the situation better.

Select. Having watched, interpreted and re-interpreted, you must select your response. Instead of reacting reflexively out of stress, slowing down allows us to choose from more options. As “The Good Life” says “Given what’s at stake and the resources at my disposal, what can I do in this situation? What would be a good outcome here? And what is the likelihood that things will go well if I respond this way instead of that way?”

Engage. Now you are ready to respond more purposefully -- aligning with who you are and what you want to accomplish. You’ve observed and interpreted the situation, taken some time to consider the possibilities and their likelihood of success, and you then execute your strategy.

Reflect. “How did that work out? Did I make things better or worse? Have I learned something new about the challenge I’m facing and about the best response? Reflecting on our response to a challenge can yield dividends for the future. It’s in learning from experience that we fully grow wiser.”

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NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME

COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU CitiMortgage, Inc., Plaintiff AGAINST Dawn Allison Gingold a/k/a Dawn Gingold a/k/a Dawn A. Gingold, et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered May 26, 2023, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on July 24, 2023 at 2:00PM, premises known as 83 Arnold Court West a/k/a 83 Arnold Court, East Rockaway, NY 11518. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of East Rockaway, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, SECTION: 42, BLOCK: 281, LOT: 4. Approximate amount of judgment $572,569.50 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #610391/2019. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the NASSAU County COVID-19 Protocols located on the Office of Court Administration (OCA) website (https://ww2. nycourts.gov/Admin/oca. shtml) and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. Please contact the Referee with any questions at (516) 5104020. Peter Kramer, Esq., Referee Frenkel Lambert Weiss Weisman & Gordon, LLP 53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, NY 11706 01091297-F00 76690 140246

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HOLDING CORP., Pltf. vs. PASQUALE A. ZOLLO, IF HE BE LIVING, IF HE BE DEAD, HIS RESPECTIVE HEIRS-AT-LAW, NEXT OF KIN, DISTRIBUTEES, EXECUTORS, ADMINISTRATORS, TRUSTEES, DEVISEES, LEGATEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, AND SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST, AND GENERALLY ALL PERSONS HAVING OR CLAIMING UNDER, BY, OR THROUGH PASQUALE A. ZOLLO, IF HE BE DEAD, WHETHER BY PURCHASE, INHERITANCE, LIEN OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING ANY RIGHT, TITLE OR INTEREST IN AND TO THE REAL PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN THE COMPLAINT HEREIN, ALL OF WHO AND WHOSE NAMES AND PLACES OF RESIDENCE ARE UNKNOWN TO THE PLAINTIFF, et al, Defts. Index #616072/2018. Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale

entered May 25, 2023, I will sell at public auction on the north side front steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on August 2, 2023 at 2:00 p.m., prem. k/a Section 42, Block 76, Lot 5-7. Sold subject to terms and conditions of filed judgment and terms of sale and the right of the United States of America to redeem within 120 days from the date of sale as provided by law. Foreclosure auction will be held “rain or shine.” If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the court appointed referee will cancel the auction.

ROGER HAUSCH, Referee. LEVY & LEVY, Attys. for Pltf., 12 Tulip Drive, Great Neck, NY. #100517 140408

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CASE NO. 12649

RESOLUTION NO.6592022 Adopted: May 24, 2022 Councilmember Carini offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION GRANTING THE PETITON OF THE GIAMBRONE ASSET MANAGEMENT TRUST, AS OWNER, AND BOLLA EM REALTY, LLC, AS LESSEE, FOR A VARIANCE FROM THE PROVISIONS OF THE GSS DISTRICT, SITE PLAN MODIFICATION APROVAL, AND A MODIFICATION OF RESTRICITVE COVENANTS FOR REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1589 MERRICK ROAD, MERRICK, TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, NEW YORK. WHEREAS, the petition of Bolla EM Realty, LLC, as lessee, with offices at 809 Stewart Avenue, Garden City, New York 11530, and the Giambrone Asset Management Trust, as property owner, with an address at 14 Kotfield Court, Melville, New York 11747, dated and acknowledged June 25, 2021, for site plan modification approval, a Variance from the GSS provisions and a modification of Restrictive Coveneants for property located on the northeast corner of Merrick Road and Central Boulevard, Merrick, New York, more particularly described hereinafter, was filed with this Town Board; and WHEREAS, Bolla EM Realty, LLC, as lessee, and the Giambrone Asset Management Trust, as a property owner, have submitted to the Town of Hempstead a Declaration of Restrictive Covenants dated August 25, 2022, and executed by Harvinder Singh, Member (Bolla) and John Giambrone, Trustee (Giambrone) (executed in counterparts) with reference to said overall parcel that modifies a Declaration of Restrictive Covenants recorded in the Office of the Nassau County Clerk on January 27, 1986; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that

the petition of Bolla EM Realty, as property owner, dated June 25, 2021, for site plan modification approval, aVariance from the GSS provisions and a modification of Restricitve Covenants at the hereinafter described property in Merrick, New York, is hereby granted and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the property which is the subject of said Petition is known and designated as Section 55, Block 180, Lot 32 on the Nassau County Land And Tax Map, the meets and bounds of which are described in the Declaration of Restrictive Covenants and, BE IT

FURTHER RESOLVED, that said petition is granted subject to the provisions of Chapter 132 of the Code of the Town of Hempstead and the Building Zone Ordinance of the Town of Hempstead, and further approvals if required from the Board of Appeals or any other governmental entity and the submission of a Declaration of Restrictive Covenants acceptable to this Board and the subject premises shall be maintained in accordance with the site plan prepared by High Point Engineering, last revised on May 10, 2022 and filed with the Town Clerk; and be it further RESOLVED, that this inclusion shall become effective upon the issuance of a permit by the Department of Buildings of the Town of Hempstead. The forgoing resolution was seconded by Councilmember Dunne and adopted upon roll call as follows: AYES: SEVEN

(7) NOES: NONE (0)

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NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD

LOCAL LAW NO. 49

-2023 PLEASE TAKE

NOTICE that pursuant to Article 9 of the New York State Constitution, the provisions of the Town Law and the Municipal Home Rule Law of the State of New York, as amended, a public hearing was duly called and held on the day of June 20, 2023, by the Town Board of the Town of Hempstead, on the proposed adoption of Town of Hempstead Local Law No. 49-2023, and following the close of the hearing the Town Board duly adopted Local Law No. 49-2023, for the enactment of an amendment to Chapter 99 of the Code of the Town of Hempstead entitled “Registration and Permitting of Property” in relation to accessory structures and penalties.

Dated:Hempstead, New York June 20, 2023 BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD KATE

MURRAY Town Clerk

DONALD X. CLAVIN, JR. Supervisor 140661

NOTICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN that the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Incorporated Village of East Rockaway, Nassau County, New York, will hold a Public Hearing at the Village Hall, 376 Atlantic Avenue, East Rockaway, NY on Wednesday, August 23, 2023 at 8:00 PM on the following application: #03-2023 Application of Chris Gray, Architect, requesting a variance of: Section 288-13 Front Yards. of the Village Zoning Code to construct a portico with a setback of 21 feet from the abutting street, where a minimum of 25 feet is required. The premises are located at 12 Talfor Road as described on the Official Tax Map as Section 13, Block C-5, Lot 11. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that all interested parties will have the opportunity to be heard at the aforesaid time and place. BY ORDER OF the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Incorporated Village of East Rockaway. John F. Felbinger Superintendent Department of Buildings Dated: July 13, 2023 140683

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TO:Authentic Convenience

3 Main Street East Rockaway, NY 11518

NOTICE OF HEARING

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that, pursuant to section 187-3 F. of the Code of the Incorporated Village of East Rockaway, a hearing will be held by the Board of Trustees on August 3, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. at Village Hall, 376 Atlantic Avenue, East Rockaway, New York 11518-0189 to revoke the Business License of DASRYP, INC. at the location known as “93 Main Street, East Rockaway, New York” and identified on the Land and Tax Map as Section 23, Block 3, Lot 1. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the following matters will be addressed at this hearing as the reasons for revocation of the Business License: 1. Unsafe and dangerous conditions 2. Operating a Vape Shop in an unauthorized location

3. Over 20% of windows obstructed 4. Marijuana Store (as per NCPD Report) 5. Head Shop 6. Unsafe and intrusive light source (window lighting)

7. No Adult Use License

8. False and misleading statements on Business License Application

9. Improper Carbon Monoxide protection 10. Improper Fire Extinguisher protection 11. Unlawful use of structure 12. Illegal Apartment (No CO on file) BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF EAST ROCKAWAY, N.Y. PATRICIA RENNER

VILLAGE CLERKTREASURER DATED: JULY 10, 2023 140684

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Notice is hereby given that an on-premise restaurant liquor license, Serial #1350765 has been

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NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC, Plaintiff AGAINST JAMES MANTHOS, LINDA MANTHOS, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered December 11, 2014, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on August 15, 2023 at 2:00PM, premises known as 27 SECOND 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 Incorporated Village of Lynbrook, in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, SECTION 38, BLOCK 241, LOT 25, A/K/A SECTION 38, BLOCK 241, LOTS 25-27. Approximate amount of judgment $756,633.90 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #013847/2013. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the NASSAU County COVID-19 mitigation protocols and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the court appointed referee will cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine”. Ellen Durst, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive

Williamsville, NY 14221 00-295303 76644 140493

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. BANK TRUST, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR LSF9 MASTER PARTICIPATION TRUST, Plaintiff AGAINST BENEDICT LEO DESMOND III, AS ADMINISTRATOR AND POSSIBLE HEIR OF THE ESTATE OF PATRICIA D. DESMOND AKA PATRICIA DOROTHY DESMOND, DANIELLE ANN DESMOND, AS POSSIBLE HEIR OF THE ESTATE OF PATRICIA D. DESMOND AKA PATRICIA DOROTHY DESMOND, ET AL., Defendant(s)

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered May 16, 2023, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on August 15, 2023 at 2:00PM, premises known as 116 WEST BOULEVARD, EAST ROCKAWAY, NY 11518 AKA AKA 116 WEST BOULEVARD, HEMPSTEAD, NY 11518. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Bay Park in Hewlett Bay, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 42, Block 42, Lot 2. Approximate amount of judgment $295,313.57 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #611684/2017. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the NASSAU County COVID-19 mitigation protocols and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the court appointed referee will cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure Auctions will be held

“Rain or Shine”. Michele Bencivinni, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 19-004355 76669 140495

LEGAL NOTICE

SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS AND NOTICESUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, COUNTY OF NASSAU - PHH MORTGAGE CORPORATION, Plaintiff, -against- THOMAS R. MAMBU, if he be living and if he be dead, the respective heirs-at-law, next-of-kin, distributes, executors, administrators, trustees, devisees, legatees, assignees, lienors, creditors and successors in interest and generally all persons having or claiming under, by or through said defendant who may be deceased, by purchase, inheritance, lien or inheritance, lien or otherwise any right, title or interest in or to the real property described in the complaint; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ACTING ON BEHALF OF THE SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, “JOHN DOE #1” through “JOHN DOE #10,” said names being fictitious and unknown to plaintiff, intended to be possible tenants or occupants of the premises, or corporation, persons, or other entities having or claiming a lien upon the mortgaged premises, Defendants - Index No. 611242/2021 Plaintiff Designates Nassau County as the Place of Trial. The Basis of Venue is that the subject action is situated in Nassau County. To the above named DefendantsYOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the complaint is not served with this Summons, to serve a notice of appearance, on the Plaintiff’s Attorney(s) within 20 days after the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within 30 days after the service is

complete if this Summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York); and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. That this Supplemental Summons is being filed pursuant to an order of the court dated October 27, 2022. NOTICEYOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME

- If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to the mortgage company will not stop the foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (PHH MORTGAGE CORPORATION) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. The foregoing summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an order of the Honorable David P. Sullivan, J.S.C. Dated: October 27, 2022 Filed: November 1, 2022. The object of this action is to foreclose a mortgage and covering the premises known as 53 Denton Avenue, East Rockaway, NY 11518. Dated: June 25, 2023 Filed: June 28,

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NOTE: 1. Experience, as outlined above, in excess of the four-year requirement, may be substituted for college education on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of four years.

2. A Master's degree from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university may be substituted for one year of the experience as outlined above.

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A. You gave useful information that helps give me a clear understanding of the issues. There are many things to know about finishing a basement, because of building code safety requirements, thermal comfort, lighting levels and even the ceiling height. Hopefully you already know that you need a building permit, even though most people roll their eyes at this, because getting a permit isn’t as simple as it used to be, and because of the difficulties, many people avoid the process.

Consider that you need an escape well from the main room, and you can’t exit through the office room to the exterior, because you can’t exit through a smaller space with a potentially closed door. Your thermal comfort, working at any hour of the day, is important, and your choice of wall metal studs can avoid potential moisture effects that can rot wood wall studs. In a recent conversation with a contractor, he said that he often sees wall studs rusted when he opens the walls to renovate, so be sure that the wall cavity has a water-resistant coating on the masonry or concrete wall surfaces. Although I recommend rigid polystyrene for the wall cavity, because it won’t sag if there’s moisture, rockwool is also a good choice if it can be secured from drooping when there is moisture buildup in the walls.

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Rockwool is a better sound insulator than fiberglass thermal insulation, but the better choice would be a specifically manufactured sound batting, also fiberglass, that comes in packages marked with the sound rating and labeled as acoustic insulation.

The choice to add heat or cooling is based on a few factors. One factor is related to the humidity level of the basement, which can be monitored with a humidistat. You may only need a humidifier to control humidity, since the ground is an excellent insulator that slows heat and cool air from radiating to the room because of the ground’s large mass. If you remember to insulate between the floor joists at the outside wall, the cool and heat should be under control. Vents in the interior walls will defeat the sound privacy purpose of the room and are not recommended. Good luck!

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Congestion pricing, a hole-in-the-head proposal

Everything in this world is a function of timing. Whether it’s sports or some other activity, timing is everything. And it will be a key issue when it comes to the state’s longplanned congestion-pricing plan, which is scheduled to start sometime in 2024. There is no doubt that drivers in New York City face challenges every day. As the coronavirus pandemic has faded, negotiating the traffic in and out of the city has become a disastrous experience. There are many more suburban private-vehicle commuters than anyone anticipated. Planning groups have been advocating for many years for a congestion-pricing plan. It has worked in London and Singapore, and it was hoped that it would eventually come to New York. But the key question is whether or not it’s the right time to impose this burden on scores of thousands of drivers.

I have always been an advocate of finding a way to cut down on congestion in the city. A number of mayors have grappled with ideas on how to improve traffic flow, but all of their ideas have fallen flat. With more bike lanes and parking restrictions as well as the traffic, it’s almost impossible to maneuver around the city at virtually any hour of the day.

Is it the right time to start the congestion pricing program? No. I think it’s the wrong time, for a variety of reasons. The Covid nightmare may be long gone, but the city hasn’t recovered. Many businesses suffered greatly, and are just beginning to recover from their losses. Charging trucks that make multiple trips to the city will just become a consumer tax.

The hearings on the congestion plan were a sham. Members of the public were given a chance to weigh in on whether they supported such a plan, but listeners sounded bored with the whole process. You can’t have a real hearing without knowing what it will cost to use the toll zone.

The Metropolitan Transportation

Authority says it will soon reveal the toll structure, but by then the plan will be a done deal. There is no way that car and truck owners will have an opportunity to express their concerns, ideas or opposition to the final announcement. Knowing the MTA from past experience, I expect the tolls to be arbitrary and unreasonable.

The agency has stated that tolls could be as high as $23. My guess is that they will be much higher. The real toll structure will depend on how much it will cost to set up the tolling system. Hundreds of millions of dollars will be spent to get the E-ZPass system up and running. If the construction contract runs over budget, and you can expect that it will, drivers who commute will end up paying to cover those costs.

Most people aren’t familiar with the term “bond covenants,” which relates to the guarantees in the congestion-pricing legislation. It means that the tolling costs will be covered by the tolls drivers pay. If the cost of erecting tolling devices is exceptionally high, the tolls will have to

rise to pay off the bonds.

The MTA has said that the tolls may be lower on weekends. But with drivers covering the no doubt excessive construction costs, don’t expect any bargain fares. Sadly, the more questions people ask about the details of the program, the more likely it will be to turn into a disaster, because those answers won’t come in time.

This program wasn’t launched by Gov. Kathy Hochul’s administration. It was created by former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, and Hochul has now inherited the plan. She is at the mercy of a bureaucracy that is rarely people-sensitive. If the MTA botches the toll structure and offers a confusing implementation plan, Hochul will have inherited a major political headache.

Congestion pricing is a good government idea. There is a need to control the city’s traffic nightmare. But those who drive into the city need this plan right now like they need a hole in the head.

Jerry Kremer was a state 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.

Journalists become targets for jihadists

The number of foreign correspondents has plummeted in the past 10 years, and most overseas news bureaus have either shrunk or shuttered their offices. At the same time, more reporters are being killed or kidnapped by extremist groups. No one knows the exact numbers, because families and news agencies are protective of information about individuals in captivity.

We may have come to a turning point in journalism, where the danger of reporting from jihadist strongholds has become too extreme to justify the presence of correspondents.

Steven Sotloff, 31, was the 70th journalist killed in Syria since civil war began tearing the country apart in 2011. That is a devastating number of fatalities for a noncombatant group comprising professional reporters who just want to get the story and send it home.

Despite a heartbreaking videotaped appeal by Sotloff’s mother, the terrorist group Islamic State in Iraq and Syria, or ISIS, beheaded him and posted the video on YouTube. He was the second American reporter to die on his knees in a faraway desert in recent weeks. ISIS also recorded the murder of another reporter, James

Foley, sending those brutal images, too, out into the world.

Sotloff and Foley belonged to a courageous band of brothers and sisters who travel the world to tell the who, what, where, why and how of natural disasters and armed conflicts. They do the counterintuitive thing — running toward danger in order to see what is happening on the ground.

A driven group of professionals, they are willing to endure just about anything that life in the field can throw at them: deplorable living conditions, foul weather, loneliness, fatigue and violence. Their goal is to get the most accurate facts and interviews they can and transmit or broadcast the stories, often from the battlefield.

There is the glory, too, along with the guts. And there is glamour as well, and a storied history of dashing correspondents who covered wars by day, hunkered down with troops, and caroused by night in bars from Singapore to Saigon.

Dexter Filkins, author of “The Forever War,” wrote about reporting from Afghanistan and Iraq during those wars. He spoke honestly about the addictive quality of living on the edge every day. I’ve followed his career, watching him return again and again to whatever city happens to be in flames.

That’s what foreign correspondents have always done, from Ernie Pyle and

Ernest Hemingway in World War II to Dan

Rather and Morley Safer in Vietnam. They fly into danger, push toward the front lines and try to nail the story. They employ fixers and translators and locals who work both sides of the street. And, too often, they die.

In 2002, journalist Daniel Pearl was killed in Pakistan on his way to meet an informant. In 2011, CBS reporter Lara Logan was sexually assaulted by dozens of men in Cairo’s Tahrir Square on the day that rebels toppled the regime of Hosni Mubarak. In 2012, a 21-yearold British journalist, Natasha Smith, was also attacked in Tahrir Square, and barely escaped with her life. A year later, a female Dutch journalist, 22, was attacked and raped in Tahrir Square by five men, while a chanting mob stood by and watched. The atmosphere has turned toxic for foreign reporters, especially in the Middle East. In the past, all sides in a conflict respected journalists’ neutrality and sought out reporters in order to tell their side of events.

Now, however, a reporter in the field, especially a Western journalist, is seen as a commodity, a bargaining chip in a kidnap scheme, a source of ransom money, and a target. ISIS doesn’t need a foreign correspondent to vent and rant. It has YouTube. Reporters are not only expendable; kidnapping them is profitable, both in dollars and propaganda.

Randi is on a brief leave. This column was originally published Sept. 11-17, 2014.

I watch Richard Engel, of NBC, reporting from the rooftops of Baghdad, and I see Anna Coren, an Australian correspondent, reporting from Mosel. I don’t know how they summon the courage to carry on in such a hostile environment, and I don’t know that they should.

Perhaps we need to rethink the model of sending journalists into war zones. CNN and the other major news organizations try to protect their people, moving them from safe house to safe house and changing their daily routines to discourage kidnapping. But the nature of war has changed. Freelancers, like Foley and Sotloff, are especially vulnerable; they don’t have an organization behind them. The risks they took outweighed any possible benefit.

It may have been worth the sacrifice in the 1940s to get news of faraway battles back to friends and relatives at home, and it surely was journalists who helped turn the tide of public sentiment against the war in Vietnam. But these days there are cellphones and social media to get the word out. Today’s wars in Iraq and Syria, in Gaza and Libya are turning reporters into coveted trophies, vulnerable to kidnappings that often end in death.

Copyright 2023 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be reached at randik3@aol.com.

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The MTA has said the tolls could be as high as $23. My guess? They’ll be much higher.

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Easy summer living? Not for some children

For many, summer is the time for camp, vacation and weekend barbecues.

However, for some children across the country — and even right here in Nassau County — summer leaves school-aged kids scrambling to find a healthy meal, since they can’t depend on the federally subsidized breakfast and lunch programs at their school.

It’s far more prevalent than many might realize. One report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture found that 12 percent of American households had children who weren’t getting enough to eat.

They call it “food insecurity,” but let’s call it what it really is: hunger.

And hunger is quite close to home, too. In fact, 1 in 4 people on Long Island who are hungry are kids. That’s 65,000 kids who are not getting three full nutritious meals every day, among more than 221,000 people overall.

While we can’t forget what it’s like to be hungry, there are even more lasting impacts beyond the sound of a grumbling stomach. Young people who are not eating properly and regularly are at a higher risk than their peers to experience behavioral issues such as anxiety, aggression and hyperactivity, according to experts. They often suffer from a reduced ability to learn social skills, impairing cognitive learning and possibly even incurring permanent brain damage.

A lack of food also raises the risk of becoming sick and possibly having to endure chronic illnesses such as anemia and asthma.

Kids who are eating healthy during

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the summer break are more than likely to retain what they learned during the previous academic year, and be better prepared to build on that foundation when they return to school.

The Summer Food Service Program administered through the state’s education department aims to fill the gap across New York. Locally, Island Harvest — a Melville-based hunger-relief organization — partners with roughly 35 community locations across Long Island — churches, health centers, libraries, recreation centers, parks and schools — to get food to those who need it.

Last year, Island Harvest served 75,000 meals to more than 2,500 children. To educate the kids on the value of eating healthy food, there were also hands-on nutrition lessons. Learning how much sugar was in their favorite breakfast cereal and drink was a “wow” moment for many of them.

Long Island Cares is another group battling hunger in Nassau and Suffolk counties. The Hauppauge-based organi-

The good and bad of pandemicdriven technological progress

To the Editor:

The coronavirus pandemic, without a doubt, changed the world — and one of its most notable effects has been the acceleration of technology initiatives as the public and private sectors seek to digitize more operations and communications. Many artificial intelligence products have come out of these advances, and many are being put to use by state and local governments with input from private tech companies.

Governments are adopting AI at an accelerating pace. New York City and state agencies have experienced a broad expansion of AI applications, such as chatbots. And now, with last year’s widespread introduction of AI tools that can create new content such as text and images, it appears that further changes are on the way.

It is imperative that the private sector and government institutions meet the moment by adopting comprehensive risk-mitigation strategies and effective AI governance

zation runs an array of programs from emergency response and recovery, to Baxter’s Pet Pantry for starving dogs and cats. There are also youth-oriented offerings such as the Kids Café, Pack It Up for Kids, and the summer food program.

As you sit back in your easy chair in the sunshine, you’re thinking, “OK, there are programs to feed the children. What can I do?”

Get involved. Getting food to the hungry takes effort — money or manpower.

Island Harvest has a food donor program. Neighbors and other groups can run a food and fund drive, and you can volunteer. For a teen looking to collect community service hours, this is a great way to earn that volunteer time while truly making a difference, maybe even for a peer.

Long Island Cares also has multiple avenues to help. There is corporate giving, individual donations, hosting a food drive, the Student Hunger Advocacy Coalition and, of course, volunteering.

These are but two of the organizations on Long Island that battle hunger. There are many local organizations that could use your time and support.

Ensuring children are properly fed through the summer is an investment we can’t afford not to make. Typically, every dollar donated equals two meals, according to Island Harvest.

Like that old commercial, “you can pay me now or pay me later,” we can help feed children now, or deal with the consequences of unhealthy young people in the near future. And that comes with a higher price tag for society, and for someone to grow up knowing all too well the pains of hunger.

Honor Harry Chapin’s legacy with action to end hunger

If you compiled the names of the most impactful Long Islanders in our history, you’d surely start off with the likes of Theodore Roosevelt, Walt Whitman and Marie Colvin — and in my estimation, Harry Chapin is a fitting fourth candidate to complete a cross-cultural Mount Rushmore of great Long Islanders.

In just nine years as a recording artist, Chapin released 12 albums that embodied his distinctive style as a musical storyteller. Thanks to timeless melodies and stirring lyrics that vividly told stories of everyday life, songs like “Taxi,” “W.O.L.D.,” “Circle,” “Sequel” and, of course, “Cat’s in the Cradle” became embedded in the soundtracks of our lives in the 1970s, and have endured in the decades since.

benefit concerts, and used his platform as a springboard for advocacy. He was involved in launching World Hunger Year (now known as WhyHunger) in 1975, and establishing the Presidential Commission on World Hunger during the Carter administration. But the food bank that now bears his name is perhaps his greatest innovation. When Chapin launched Long Island Cares in 1980, he created Long Island’s first food bank, and in doing so revolutionized our regional approach to addressing food insecurity and hunger.

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Using his remarkable gifts, Chapin also pursued a philanthropic calling: a mission to eradicate hunger, in the United States in particular.

As one of the world’s highest-paid entertainers at the time, he gave generously to charitable causes, hosted numerous

In 2021, Long Island Cares distributed 14 million pounds of food — the equivalent of 11.5 million meals — and it now has a half-dozen brick-andmortar storefront locations across the Island. The agency was instrumental in addressing crises like Superstorm Sandy and the economic disruption caused by the coronavirus pandemic. And because no member of a family — included the four-legged and feathered ones — is spared from hunger, the seventh location, Baxter’s Pet Pantry, is dedicated to collecting and distributing pet food and supplies to families in need.

In this oft-derided age of the celebrity

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frameworks that prioritize transparency, accuracy and fairness.

Unfortunately, the ability to understand the risks involved with some AI products — and the strategies to reduce or eliminate those risks — has not kept up with the pace at which AI is being put to use. Numerous studies have shown a significant rise in AI adoption and investment, with most experts foreseeing a further boost in AI investment in the coming years. Alarmingly, organizations have made little progress in addressing wellknown AI-related risks such as bias, lack of transparency and safety concerns.

This concerning trend is also evident in government institutions. My recent report on AI governance in New York City found that the city lacks an effective AI governance framework. City agencies have been left to develop their own divergent approaches, resulting in ad hoc and incomplete measures that fail to ensure transparency, accuracy and fairness in AI systems.

This is concerning because while AI promises vast opportunities, it also carries inherent risks. Several incidents — even before the pandemic — illustrated the unintentional harm that can be caused by government AI systems designed or implemented irresponsibly. A faulty automated fraud-detection system in Michigan erroneously accused thousands of unemployment insurance recipients of fraud, causing financial ruin for many. Similar issues have plagued other systems related to Med-

icaid eligibility determinations, facial recognition, criminal justice, health care, teacher evaluations and job recruitment applications.

New York City has been a forerunner in examining the use of AI. It was among the first to establish a task force dedicated to examining the responsible use of automated decision-making systems, including AI systems. But the city’s efforts are no longer keeping pace with this rapidly advancing technology. Despite the task force’s recommendations and the expansion of AI applications during the pandemic, the city still doesn’t have an effective AI governance framework.

As we continue to embrace the technological leaps brought forth by the pandemic, we must ensure that we do so responsibly. Audits, such as the one my office conducted in New York City, can help drive change by raising awareness of where risks lie. Understanding these risks and identifying blind spots is a first step in the right direction, but the city must also take further action, such as implementing a robust governance framework to ensure that the use of AI is transparent, accurate, unbiased, and minimizes the potential for disparate impacts. I encourage my colleagues in government to join me in ensuring that AI systems work to further the greater good for all New Yorkers.

candidate, Chapin would have been a natural to run for the House of Representatives or another elected office, but not because he was a star. He would have been ideal because he did the work and cared deeply about the future we shared. Sadly, he never got that chance. On July 16, 1981, Chapin was driving his Volkswagen to a benefit concert at Eisenhower Park when the car was struck by an 18-wheeler on the Long Island Expressway and he was fatally injured.

The shock of his sudden, untimely death reverberated through the park on that summer evening, and through our society for years afterward. He would be cited as an inspiration for endeavors like USA for Africa and Live Aid, and countless memorial awards, theaters and humanitarian events would be named in his honor.

Neighboring municipalities like Suffolk County have declared July 16 Harry Chapin Day in honor of all he achieved in just 38 years. In Nassau County, I continue to pursue legislation I filed last year to establish a Harry Chapin Day of our own. While there has been no action by the legislative majority to date, I will never lose hope, or lose sight of the important mis-

sion in front of us.

Rather than wait for the gears of government to turn, I decided to immediately implement one of the tenets of my proposed legislation — after all, Chapin was the man who said, “When in doubt, do something!” Starting on July 16, my office will hold its second annual summer food drive, to benefit Long Island Cares and draw renewed attention to Chapin’s legacy.

Among the many lessons of the past several years, we have all been confronted with the hard truth that far more of our neighbors struggle silently with food insecurity than we ever knew.

If you would like to support this endeavor, you can make a contribution of nonperishable goods at the Plainview-Old Bethpage and Syosset libraries and Plainview’s Trio Hardware, or donate directly to Long Island Cares, through Aug. 16. Call my office, at (516) 571-6216, or email adrucker@nassaucountyny.gov, if you have any questions.

In Harry’s words again, “We all have the potential to move the world, and the world is ready to be moved.” This summer, as Nassau County residents and Long Islanders, let’s unite to move the world to a better and more humane place.

Arnold W. Drucker has represented Nassau County’s 16th Legislative District since 2016.

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Using his remarkable gifts, Chapin pursued a philanthropic calling.

THOMAS P. DINAPOLI New York state comptroller