lots to see and do at the street fair
Evan Avila, 7, above, fed animals at the petting zoo and Alana Sanchez, 4, shopped for jewelry at the Chamberfest street fair last Sunday. More photos, Page 3.
Fire doesn’t break the spirit of Mary Kirby
By BEN FIEBERT bfiebert@liherald.com
Through fundraisers, donations, and more, the Lynbrook community immediately jumped into action after a July 4 electrical fire caused extensive damage to the Kirby family home.
Mary Kirby, the English Department chair at Lynbrook High School, was one of the residents of the home, along with her three children.
Being from a multigenerational Lynbrook family, Kirby has made her mark in the community, and neighbors made sure to give back in any way they could.
Stainly a testament to Mary Kirby.”
Santoli, a good friend of Kirby’s for nearly a decade, acted immediately to help get the Kirby family back on their feet. Santoli posted on multiple Facebook groups, requesting furniture for the temporary home that the Kirbys will be staying in. Some specific items she requested included bedroom dressers, bedsheets and a kitchen table.
o, when this happened, the fact that the community surrounded her the way it has is not
only a testament to the community, but certainly a testament to Mary Kirby.
“She’s so involved in the community,” Joanna Santoli said. “She knows everybody’s kids; she knows everybody’s parents. So, when this happened, the fact that the community surrounded her the way it has is not only a testament to the community, but cer-
JoaNNa SaNTolI Friend
“I come home from work every day and there’s piles of stuff on my porch,” Santoli said.
Santoli said that Kirby isn’t focused on furniture shopping now, which is why she wanted to step in and help. Also, Santoli pointed out that Kirby doesn’t even know what her new space is going to look like yet. Santoli wanted to take this burden from Kirby, and the fast reac -
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Joanna Bishop/Herald photos
VFW raises funds for hospitalized veterans
Last weekend, VFW Post 3350 hosted a yard sale to raise money for hospitalized veterans on Long Island. The post is looking for more veterans to join the organization. Meetings are on the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. For more information, visit VFWPost3350.org.
GRADUATE OPEN HOUSE
Tuesday, August 6, 2024 6 p.m.
At Hofstra University, graduate students plant the seeds to advance in their career. Hear from representatives across 200 programs that include business, communications, education, engineering, health sciences, nursing, and psychology, and learn all the ways your success can sprout at Hofstra University. Your future awaits.
For event details and to RSVP, visit hofstra.edu/visit
— Ben Fiebert
Maureen Lennon/Herald photos
Girls day out at yard sale. From left, Suleika Valet, Rana Ventura, Rosemary Valet, and Morina Domingo.
The Valet sisters got their bags filled with some goodies found at the yard sale.
Morena Theresa Domingo finding some good deals.
VFW Post 3350 hosting a yard sale last Saturday to raise money for veterans who are hospitalized on Long Island.
Chambefest animated Atlantic Ave last Sunday
Fun was in abundance at the Chamberfest street fair last Sunday on Atlantic Avenue.
Hosted by the Lynbrook Chamber of Commerce, neighbors participated in a day filled with crafts, rides, activities, and food. This event was sponsored by Huntington Learning Center, The Bristal Assisted Living, The Little Gym of Lynbrook, and the Lynbrook Chamber of Commerce. — Ben Fiebert
Joanna Bishop/Herald photos
Shaniqua Young, vendor at the street fair, showing off her artwork and is painting a new art piece.
Anu Kikas and Gail DiResta admiring jewelry by Jhoanna Balcazar.
Jennifer Brown and Shira Herzberg with Huxley at the street fair.
Jonathan Siegel, 8, riding an animal on Atlantic Avenue.
Jordan Wohl, 5, sliding down an inflatable slide.
Grace Feng, Robert Anderson, and Aria, 6, exploring the vendors at the fair.
News briefs
Duffy is the 2024 Legionnaire of the Year
Dennis Duffy, second from right, holding the plaque as he was awarded with the 2024 to 2025 Nassau County Legionnaire of the Year. Duffy is a member of Lynbrook’s American Legion Post 335. The award was presented at the Nassau County Legions annual meeting in June. Joining in the photo from left is Pat Alesio, Awards Committee member, Lynbrook Post 335 Commander Bill Marinaccio, who is holding the plaque listing past recipients, and James Randle.
Second Marriage Planning
In second marriage planning, a co-trustee is sometimes recommended on the death of the first spouse. While both spouses are living and competent they run their trust or trusts together. But when one spouse dies, what prevents the other spouse from diverting all of the assets to their own children? Nothing at all, if they alone are in charge. While most people are honorable, and many are certain their spouse would never do such a thing, strange things often happen later in life. A spouse may become forgetful, delusional or senile or may be influenced by other parties. Not only that, but the children of the deceased spouse tend to feel very insecure when they find out their stepparent is in charge of all of the couple’s assets.
If you choose one of the deceased spouse’s children to act as co-trustee with the surviving spouse there is a conflict that exists whereby the stepchild may be reluctant to spend assets for the surviving spouse, because whatever is spent on that spouse comes out of the child’s inheritance. Then what if stepparent gets remarried? How will the stepchild trustee react
to that event? What if it turns out the stepchild liked the stepparent when his parent was living, but not so much afterwards?
Here is where the lawyer as co-trustee may provide an ideal solution. When one parent dies, the lawyer steps in as co-trustee with the surviving spouse. The lawyer helps the stepparent to invest for their own benefit as well as making sure the principal grows to offset inflation, for the benefit of the deceased spouse’s heirs. The stepparent in this case takes care of all their business privately with their lawyer. The trusts cannot be raided. These protections may also be extended for IRA and 401(k) money passing to the spouse through the use of the “IRA Contract”. Surviving spouse agrees ahead of time that they will make an irrevocable designation of the deceased spouse’s children as beneficiaries when the IRA is left to the surviving spouse, and further agrees that any withdrawals in excess of the required minimum distribution (RMD) may only be made on consent of the lawyer.
Second marriage planning offers numerous traps for the unwary.
Firefighters put out house fire on Lakewood Boulevard last month
Lynbrook firefighters responded to a reported house fire at 32 Lakewood Blvd. on June 17.
The original call came in at 5:58 p.m. for a reported “odor of burning” on the second floor and attic area of the home. Lynbrook Chief Scott Bien declared a Signal 10 for a working fire when First Assistant Chief Clayton Murphy found fire in a second floor wall.
Engine Company was first on scene taking the nearby hydrant and stretching two hose lines to the home. One line was taken to the second floor, while the second stood-by at the front door. Truck Company arrived and put its ladder to the roof while truck members went to the second floor and began pulling open the fire wall.
The outside siding had to be removed and the insulation in the wall was removed so firefighters could get to the fire. According to Chief Bien, the fire was believed to be electrical in nature, but the Nassau County Fire Marshal’s Office is currently investigating the official cause.
Firefighters were at the scene for just over an hour. Mutual aid was supplied by Rockville Centre, East Rockaway, Malverne, Hewlett, and Valley Stream fire departments.
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— Contributed by Steve Grogan
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Lynbrook firefighters on scene of a house fire at Lakewood Boulevard on June 17.
Truck Company opening the fire wall.
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HERALD SPORTS
Ducks pursue second-half turnaround
By TONY BELLISSIMO tbellissimo@liherald.com
Gutted by roster departures and injuries, the Long Island Ducks completed the first half of the Atlantic League baseball season July 5 with a 30-33 record, 13 games behind the North Division-winning York Revolution.
First-year Ducks manager Lew Ford, the franchise’s all-time hits leader with 1,036 and a key member of three championship teams, witnessed plenty of second-half turnarounds in his 13 seasons and is hopeful for another.
“I try to look at the positives and so far we’ve helped eight guys sign to play either in a Major League organization or professionally overseas,” Ford said. “We’ve had a ton of turnover and some injuries, but I like our roster entering the second half.”
The offense, led by outfielder Tyler Dearden and first baseman Frank Schwindel, did its part through the first 63 games averaging 5.25 runs. Dearden and Schwindel finished first and third in the league in batting, hitting .361 and .353, respectively, Dearden, who spent his first six professional seasons in the Boston Red Sox organization and played at the Triple-A level in 2023, appeared in 55 first-half games and cracked 12 homers with 46 RBIs and 37 runs. His contract was purchased July 2 by the Minnesota Twins organization.
Schwindel, who has 145 games of Major League experience, appeared in 39 games and belted 11 homers and drove in 38 runs in the first half.
“Those guys were our MVPs in the first half,” Ford said of Dearden and Schwindel.
The most accomplished player Ford has penciled into the lineup is outfielder Jackie Bradley Jr., who appeared in 1,182 MLB games and won a World Series with the Boston Red Sox in 2018. He totaled 109 homers, 449 RBIs and 69 stolen bases over an 11-yer career.
A lower body injury forced Bradley Jr. to miss 35 games thus far. When healthy, he’s raked to the tune of a .360 average, 7 homers and 22 RBIs.
Catcher Chance Sisco, with nearly 200 MLB games under his belt, hit a team-leading 14 homers in the first half. Ivan Castillo has been steady with the glove and batted .298 with 6 homers, 23 RBIs and 7 steals in 42 first-half games.
Improving a team ERA of 5.34 and a league-worst .280 opponents’ batting average will go a long way in the Ducks’ chances of getting back to the playoffs. By far their most impressive arm to date is reliever Ramon Santos, who carries a 0.71 ERA with 3 wins (one shy of team leader Stephen Woods Jr.) and 45 strikeouts in 25 innings.
“We have to pitch better and the staff knows that,” Ford said. “They’re all capable.” Ducks reach 9 million fans all-time
The Ducks welcomed their record 9 millionth fan through the gates of Fairfield Properties Ballpark June 18 prior to their
Tyler Dearden, signed by the Minnesota Twins July 2, hit .361 with 12 homers and 46 RBIs in 55 games with the Ducks.
game against the Staten Island FerryHawks.
“This is another special day in the history of this great franchise,” Ducks General Manager Sean Smith said. “Reaching 9 million fans is a testament to the incredible support from our fan base since we first opened the gates in 2000 and to the fun and excitement Ducks baseball continues to provide Long Islanders every year.”
Five-year-old Ethan Oldham from Islip entered through the West Gate at 5:56 p.m. with his mother, Katie; father, Craig; and baby brother, Nolan. In doing so, Ethan became the 9 millionth fan in franchise history to attend a Ducks game in their home ballpark.
Long Island became the first club in Atlantic League history to reach the milestone attendance figure despite having begun play in the league’s third year of existence (2000). The Ducks are also currently the league’s all-time leader in sold out crowds with 707, have led the league in attendance 17 times and currently lead the league in 2024 attendance as well with an average of more than 4,500.
Ethan was recognized during a VIP onfield ceremony for being the 9 millionth fan. Sheldon Ellison, General Manager of the Levittown P.C. Richard & Son location, presented the lucky fan with a $1,000 gift card to use at any of the Ducks charter sponsor’s locations. In addition, the Ducks presented Ethan with a jersey featuring “9 Million” as the name on the back and the number “24”, representing this season. Ethan threw out a ceremonial first pitch, received a 2024 Ducks team-signed baseball, and he and his family were upgraded to VIP tickets for the night.
Photos courtesy Long Island Ducks
Reliever Ramon Santos pitched to a 0.71 ERA with 45 strikeouts in 25 innings through the season’s opening half.
Roller Hockey League complies with state law
The Lynbrook Roller Hockey League is a youth roller hockey organization which was established in 1998 by current Lynbrook Village Mayor Alan Beach, who, at the time, was just a young dad that wanted to coach his two boys and their friends in a sport they loved.
The league is based at the hockey rink complex located in the south west corner of Greis Park. The Lynbrook Roller Hockey Complex includes the rink, a scoreboard, a fan viewing area, the hockey shack, and the adjacent parking lot. It
was built after Beach — and other interested hockey parents — secured a bond from the village in the late 1990’s. The construction of the complex transformed what used to be an underutilized gravel parking lot into a hockey enthusiast’s dream.
The construction of the hockey rink coincided with the building of the Lynbrook Village Pool on the other side of Greis Park, which opened around the same time. These two projects helped make Greis Park into a jewel for Lynbrook residents to enjoy through today.
The hockey league has thrived for much of its existence, introducing many children from the area to the game of hockey. With financial assistance from Assemblyman Brian Curran and the village, the league took a hiatus this past fall for a much-needed rink renovation.
The renovation consisted of resurfacing the rink, a replacement of the dasher boards, and new hockey nets. This renovation, coupled with an updated scoreboard which was replaced in 2021, made the rink look new.
The league is truly grateful for the financing they received from their local government officials. However, one thing was still missing to make the legitimacy of the league complete. That was an Automated External Defibrillator.
In late 2024, the executive board of the league began to research the purchase of an AED to assist in case there was a heart emergency at the rink. After a short search, league president Brian Paladino was able to secure grant funding through the Frank J. Antun Foundation. Armed with advice from the Lynbrook Fire Department, the league purchased an AED unit that matched the type of unit that local ambulances carry.
The Frank J. Antun Foundation, founded in 1986, was enthusiastic to help out. The foundation is the legacy of the Antun family, which owned and operated numerous successful restaurants and catering facilities.
The goal of the foundation, as stated on FoundationCenter.org, is to provide funding “primarily for health organizations, particularly for cancer; funding also for children, youth, and social services, and to services for people who are blind or hearing impaired.”
The foundation has given to many youth organizations on Long Island since its inception. The league is very thankful for their gift. This donation happened to coincide with the passage of New York State Law S.7424/A366A, which mandates that by October 2025, the implementation of an AED plan for all Camps and Youth Sport Leagues needs to be in place.
Thanks to the generosity of the Frank J. Antun Foundation, and the foresight of the Lynbrook Roller Hockey League leadership, Lynbrook Roller Hockey League players and fans will be compliant with the new state law and be secure knowing an AED will be available to them anytime they are at the rink.
— Contributed by Brian Paladino
Courtesy Brian Paladino
From left to right, Lynbrook Roller Hockey League President Brian Paladino with current roller hockery players Hunter Rush, Ari Biniamin, Nathan Bouskila, and David Bouskila holding an AED that was donated to the team.
Registration dates won’t help Jewish voters
Two Saturdays in the fall — and one Thursday — will conflict with Shabbat and Rosh Hashana
By NICOLE FORMISANO nformisano@liherald.com
Voter registration programs aim to make voting more accessible for people, and to encourage them to participate in the democratic process. But a recent directive from the state Board of Elections has done just the opposite for Jewish constituents, county executive Bruce Blakeman says.
A statewide voter registration date — this year, Thursday, Oct. 3 — is required by state law. A second, local voter registration program also takes place in Nassau County, but the dates that program may take place is up to the state Board of Elections, rather than the county’s. The state gave the county board two options to choose from: Sept. 28 or Oct. 5. Both are Saturdays.
That makes the voter registration program inaccessible for observant Jewish people, as well as Seventh-Day Adventists, and is antithetical to the program’s purpose of diversity and inclusion, Blakeman said at a news conference last week.
Blakeman appeared with county legislators Bill Gaylor and Mazi Pilip; the Legislature’s presiding officer, Howard Kopel; Comptroller Elaine Phillips and Rabbi Yossi Lieberman, of the Chabad of West Hempstead, on July 11 at Halls
Pond Park, in West Hempstead, to urge Attorney General Letitia James to step in and take action to correct the state election board’s decision.
“We are here in West Hempstead, which has a very large Jewish population,” said Blakeman, who is the county’s first Jewish executive. “And quite frankly, Nassau County is home to probably the third-largest Jewish county in population in the United States, and we
have a very large population of SeventhDay Adventists, especially in the Elmont and Franklin Square areas. So we believe that the state is making a big mistake, and we would ask them to correct that mistake.”
bat is a day for many Jewish people, they are resting, they are going to synagogue, they don’t work, they don’t use phones, they don’t do anything that typically they’d do on a regular day.”
Even the statewide voter registration date of Oct. 3 is problematic for Jewish constituents, Kopel said.
“Nobody’s saying it’s necessarily deliberate,” Kopel said, “but let’s also remember that not only is that Thursday date a workday, it is also, as it happens, the day after Rosh Hashana. It is a fast day. Some people don’t feel well — they’re fasting, they can’t get out, they’re not up to it.”
Because the Saturday dates for the county program were finalized by state legislation, they cannot be changed without legislative action. The state Board of Elections, however, has the power to change the statewide registration program from a Thursday to a Sunday, so it is not on a working day. Blakeman called on James to direct the state board to make that change.
“As we welcome a voter registration program and we encourage everyone to participate in an election, I would expect from our state leadership to be sensitive for Shabbat,” Pilip said. “Shab-
“It should be a very simple thing to do,” Kopel said. “Just go ahead, make the change. And I would also urge our officials to be a little bit more sensitive and a little bit more careful, and think about what you’re doing before you go ahead and do it. Because this was just really careless.”
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Courtesy Office of Bruce Blakeman
The State Board of Elections gave Nassau County two Saturdays to choose from for a local voter registration program, making the program inaccessible to observant Jews, County Executive Bruce Blakeman said at a July 11 news conference.
Fundraiser for Kirbys attracts 20 businesses
tion from the community was more than Santoli ever expected.
“I put up a post on a couple Facebook pages and within an hour, I could have furnished 10 houses,” Santoli said. “And it’s not only what you see on those posts, but private messages, phone calls from like 80-year-old ladies that have me on the phone for 45 minutes. It’s unbelievable.”
Santoli believes that this sort of response is because of with what Kirby has done for the community, but also because this is a common trait of Lynbrook. Since moving here 20 years ago, Santoli said she has seen the community come out to support someone in need. Although, she noted that she has not seen anything to this scale.
Kaylin Tephly, bartender at Shannon Rose Pub in Lynbrook and close friend of the Kirby family, spearheaded a fundraiser for them at the pub last Sunday. Tephly, who attended Lynbrook High School, explained that Kirby was the type of teacher who always had her door open, whether you needed a snack
or an uplifting chat. A quote that comes to mind for Tephly when she thinks about Kirby is “you get what you give.”
“Mary and her children have poured themselves into our community and I definitely saw this fundraiser as an opportunity to show them just how much they mean to the people who love them,” Tephly said.
The sponsors of the Kirby Family Fundraiser at the pub included EGP Land and Sea, EGP Oceanside, Angelina’s Pizzeria & Restaurant Lynbrook, Vincent’s Pizzeria & Restaurant Lynbrook, Dime Community Bank, Pearsalls Station Lynbrook, SaVinos Pizzeria, Lynbrook Deli, Ambiance Salon & Spa, Xaga Sushi, Press 195 RVC, Mesita RVC, Forest Hills Times, Hand Stone Massage & Facial Spa Hewlett, River Mill Lynbrook, Greek Xpress East Rockaway, Johnny McGorey’s Pub Lynbrook, Fibber McGees Lynbrook, F&L Deli & Catering Lynbrook, and Craft Kitchen & Tap House Lynbrook.
help. Kirby’s daughter is on the Key Club board so her fellow classmates wanted to help their friend, who just lost everything.
“It’s been pretty emotional to say the least,” Tephly said. “It’s been very emotional to see how many people care about them and how many lives they’ve touched.”
About 72 hours after the house fire, the Lynbrook High School Key Club hosted a Car Wash Fundraiser for the Kirby family. Even though it is the summer, about 50 students gathered at Lynbrook High School to volunteer from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event was supposed to go on until 3 p.m., but due to the overwhelming response and constant flow of cars, it was extended an hour.
“At one point, the cars were almost down by the funeral home and they waited to make a right into the school,” Benedict Tieniber, club advisor, said.
Tieniber said that Kirby is “Ms. Lynbrook” and after seeing the news, he wanted to do something to
Students from the Key Club and Student Government Association joined together for this fundraiser. Matthew Sarost, principal of Lynbrook High School, and other faculty members took a break from their vacation to wash cars.
Along with Santoli’s efforts, the Pub fundraiser, and the Car Wash fundraiser, two GoFundMe pages were created with about $15,600 pledged for the Kirby family so far.
“When I spoke to Mary the very first time after the fire, she was so positive,” Santoli said. “And she is living in a place of 100 percent gratitude. She is someone who has the ability to focus on the positive and be so grateful for her family and dog getting out of the home.”
Santoli explained that Christmas would be a dream goal of when the Kirby’s can move back into their home, but it is more realistic that it will take about a year.
Sydney and andrew Sheehan and tom Sullivan checking out the raffle baskets at the Kirby family fundraiser last Sunday.
Craig Caparelli, left, with Shannon rose pub co-owner Kaylin tephly, who organized the fundraiser; Collie Heaney; and pub co-owner gerald grasing.
Courtesy Joanna Santoli
about 50 students raised money for the Kirby family at the Key Club Car Wash on July 7.
STEPPING OUT
Local musicians and fans gather in tribute to the beloved musician
By Karen Bloom
Harry Chapin’s tragic death is now many decades behind us, but his music and philanthropy remain forever enshrined in Long Island’s collective consciousness. Stuart Markus, a longtime fixture on the local folk-acoustic scene, cherishes his role as guardian of Chapin’s legacy, organizing the yearly memorial concert each summer. Markus, who is based in Malverne, remains just as passionate about Chapin’s music and his humanitarian zeal as when he began this tribute event — taking on the role of concert organizer — 21 years ago. It has now moved on from its longtime home at Chapin’s namesake theater in Eisenhower Park — following last year’s well-publicized kerfuffle with Nassau County officials — to the Chapin Rainbow Stage in Huntington’s Heckscher Park. Some 30 musicians will gather with fans on Sunday, July 21, regrouping for this year’s edition of “Just Wild About Harry.”
“I’ve long thought it would be wonderful and extremely appropriate to do the show in Huntington, where Harry and Sandy lived and raised their family,” Markus says. “Harry is still held in such beloved regard by residents of the town and public officials at all levels.”
Despite the years that have passed since Chapin’s shocking death on the Long Island Expressway en route to his ill-fated performance in Eisenhower Park in July 1981, the man and his music still resonates. In fact, several show regulars were among the crowd when what was supposed to be a joyous event turned into a vigil, according to Markus.
“Harry is so beloved in memory on Long Island,” Markus says. “You don’t have to look too hard to find someone who met him, whose school he did a benefit for, or someone who’s been helped by one of his charities. It’s so meaningful for the music community to come together and, in effect, do the concert he might have given.”
And come together they do — year after year. “I never expected it would go on this long,” Markus says. “When I first started doing the show I thought it would run its cycle. Instead, each year it keeps growing and keeps getting better. It’s such a wonderful concert and everyone has a great time, which is a tribute to what a great man he (Chapin) was.”
• Sunday, July 21, 7 p.m.
Admission is free.
• Heckscher Park, located off Main Street (Route 25A) and Prime Avenue, Huntington
• Long Island Cares’ staff and volunteers will be collecting donations of nonperishable food at a tent at the entrance to the Chapin Rainbow Stage
The troubadour’s song catalogue is creatively interpreted by each act, who make it their own, while honoring Chapin. “We’ve had some amazing arrangements, from folky to country, torch-song style to hard rock,” adds Markus. “Throughout the two decades that we’ve been presenting the show, I’ve always encouraged everyone to make the songs fresh, however they imagine them. They’re not just reproducing them the way Harry did.”
Markus is pleased to welcome Chapin’s daughter, singer-songwriter Jennifer Chapin, in her first performing appearance at this year’s concert. She’ll do “I Wanna Learn a Love Song,” which tells
the story
“It means a lot to her and the family that we’re doing this in Huntington, where they grew up,” Markus adds.
In another first, the lineup also includes Cantor Lisa Wharton, of Temple Beth Emeth in Mount Sinai, who appears with her husband, percussionist Akiva Wharton, and Cantor Judy Merrick, of Plainview Jewish Center. They’ll perform “I Wonder What Would Happen,” which Markus describes as very appropriate as “it’s a spiritual, gospel feeling song.”
Also Cantor Talya Smilowitz, with Oyster Bay’s Congregation L’Dor V’Dor, also graces the stage; Markus accompanying her for “Saturday Morning.”
“She has an amazing voice and in the chorus melody it just soars,” he enthuses.
Also participating, as always, are stalwarts of the local music community — including returnees Roger Street Friedman, Frank Walker, Patricia Shih and Stephen Fricker, Robinson Treacher, MediaCrime, Judith Zweiman, Martha Trachtenberg, Robin Greenstein, Christine Solimeno, and Grand Folk Railroad. They are joined, of course, by Markus, who performs with his longtime trio Gathering Time.
As is their signature, Markus, with Gathering Time, arrive on stage at the end to conclude the concert. They’ll perform “Cat’s in the Cradle,” which marks its 50th anniversary this year; also on the “Verities & Balderdash” album. Then, as always, in the true spirit of Harry Chapin, Gathering Time is joined by the entire group for their annual rendition of “Circle,” Chapin’s traditional closing.
More than just a concert, the free event, of course, involves a food drive. Concertgoers are asked to bring donations of nonperishable items to support Long Island Cares, the regional food bank and humanitarian organization Chapin founded n 1980.
Bring seating to the concert, held rain or shine. It will also be livestreamed on Facebook and the Harry Chapin Foundation YouTube channel.
Courtesy Keith Rossin
Top photo: Gathering Time’s Stuart Markus leads his fellow musicians in the spirited tribute.
Courtesy Doug Otto
Bottom photo: Everyone gathers to salute Harry
Comic showcase
Laugh the night away at Mom’s Night Out, presented Long Island Comedy Festival. You’ll enjoy standup delivered by four clever comics. Talia Reese, (pictured) an Orthodox woman, is one of the edgiest comedians on the circuit. Also a lawyer and a mom, she’s more than capable of not only wearing many hats, but mixing offbeat comedy, motherhood and Orthodox Judaism together. She’s joined by Carla Ulbrich, a singersongwiting comedian known as a “professional smart-aleck, with a love of the absurdities of ordinary life; Rockville Centre’s own Laura Patton, who encourages everyone to laugh along with her as she lives her dream; and national headliner Maria Walsh, “America’s Naughtiest Mommy,”known for her quick wit.
Thursday, July 18, 8 p.m. $45. Madison Theatre, Molloy University, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre. Tickets available at MadisonTheatreNY.org or call (516) 323-4444.
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during the rousing finale that closes the concert.
Mike DelGuidice is, of course, forever known for his connection to Billy Joel. One of Long Island’s most celebrated singer/songwriters continues his “residency” on the Paramount stage, DelGuidice and his band always give it their all, especially when playing the iconic Billy Joel songs. Like his idol, DelGuidice has become one of the area’s most popular performers, balancing his schedule between doing his own thing and touring with Joel. DelGuidice, as with Joel, grew up mastering several instruments including bass guitar, guitar, piano, and drums. He’s renowned for his encyclopedic knowledge of the Joel catalog, which caught the attention of Joel himself, who ultimately brought him on stage with him. DelGuidice and his band pack hit after charttopping hit, along with his own tunes in a high energy show that’s always a crowd pleaser.
Friday and Saturday, July 19-20, 8 p.m. $60, $40, $25, $20. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. Tickets available at Ticketmaster.com or ParamountNY.com.
of Chapin meeting his future wife Sandy Cashmore in 1966 and
romance. It was included on his 1974 album “Verities & Balderdash.”
Chapin
‘Cold Beer on a Friday Night’
Jimmy Kenny and the Pirate Beach Band are back on the Paramount stage, Friday, July 26, 8 p.m., with their beachy vibe. With summer in full swing, keep the mood going with their “Ultimate Beach Party Tribute” to Kenny Chesney, Jimmy Buffett and Zac Brown Band. Parrotheads, No Shoes Nation and the Zamily: it’s 5 o’clock somewhere so let’s ‘raise ‘em up and sing along.
The Long Island based band — guided by Paul C. Cuthbert (aka Jimmy Kenny) on lead vocals/ acoustic guitar, with Linn DeMilta (aka Lovely Linn), lead and backing vocals, Luis Rio, lead guitar/ backing vocals, Frank Stainkamp, keyboard/backing vocals, Dan Prine, bass, and drummer Mike Vecchione, have been celebrating the beach country sounds of Buffett, Chesney and Zac Brown Band for over a decade, spreading their vibe up and down the Northeast. Everyone has a great time grooving to their lively mix of their popular sing-along hits and feel good, easy living flair. It’s a show that connects everyone to good times and good friends. And, of course, you’ll know all the tunes. If you like your toes in the sand, wasting away with a margarita or a cold beer, then you’ll surely have a great time with the Jimmy Kenny Band. $35. $25, $20, $15. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. Tickets available at Ticketmaster.com or ParamountNY.com.
Movie Night
Enjoy a family film outdoors on Eisenhower Park’s big screen, Wednesday, July 31, dusk, at the Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre. See the recent 3D animated musical fantasy “Trolls 3: Trolls Band Together.” The film serves as the threequel to Trolls, the sequel to Trolls World Tour, and the continuation of DreamWorks Trolls franchise. Eisenhower Park, Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow. For information, visit NassauCountyNY.gov.
Pizza in the Park
Participate in a lively evening, hosted by the Malverne-East Rockaway- Lynbrook Democratic Club, Wednesday, July 24, 6-8:30 p.m., in the picnic area at Greis Park in Lynbrook. Enjoy delicious pizza and smart conversation with motivating music with Stu Markus of Gathering Time. 55 Wilbur St., Lynbrook.
Bingo
Stop by St. Mary’s Maris/Stella Knights of Columbus, every Thursday, at 7 p.m., for bingo. There will be $1,500 cash prizes, food from Vincent’s Restaurant, coffee, snacks, and more. 78 Hempstead Ave. For more information, call (516) 887-2228.
Mayor’s Golf Outing
Enjoy the day playing golf with friends and business associates while supporting the Lynbrook Community Chest, on Monday, Aug. 12, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m., at the Inwood Country Club. There are opportunities for non-golfers to participate with the option to be sponsors or donate items for one of the many raffle baskets. Play golf, honor some Lynbrook businesses, win raffles, and finish off with a delicious dinner. 50 Peppe Drive, Inwood. To register, visit TinyURL.com/3t6xnmzw.
Hurricon
Hurricon is back! Stop by Bethany Congregational Church, Saturday, July 20, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., for a comic event. Meet comic book writers and artists. There will be comics, food, toys, art, and raffles. Kids under 12 in costume will get in for free. Proceeds will benefit the church. 100 Main St., East Rockaway. For more information, call (516) 599-5768.
Movie matinee
Cool off with a movie on Lynbrook Public Library’s big screen, Tuesday, July 23, 2 p.m. See “American Fiction,” the 2023 dramedy that tells of a novelist fed up with profiting from Black entertainment. He uses a pen name to write a book that propels him into the heart of the hypocrisy he disdain. 56 Eldert St. Visit LynbrookLibrary.org or call (516) 599-8630 for more.
Tunes in the garden
Enjoy the glorious grounds of Old Westbury Gardens and listen to some stirring sounds, as Old Westbury Gardens’ summer music series continues, Sunday, July 21, 3-4 p.m. The Cambiata Cello Duo performs compositions spanning styles and centures at the Barn. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Rd., Old Westbury. For information visit OldWestburyGardens.org or contact (516) 333-0048.
Lynbrook Village Meeting
The Lynbrook Village Board meets, Monday, July 22, at Village Hall, starting at 7 p.m. 1 Columbus Drive. For more information, call (516) 599-8300.
Bingo
Stop by St. Mary’s Maris/Stella Knights of Columbus, every Thursday, at 7 p.m., for bingo. There will be $1,500 cash prizes, food from Vincent’s Restaurant, coffee, snacks, and more. 78 Hempstead Ave. For more information, call (516) 887-2228.
Best of Broadway
Sounds of the Great White Way return to Eisenhower Park with Neil Berg’s “100 Years of Broadway,” Saturday, July 20, 7-9 p.m., at the Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre. The lively musical revue, hosted by Neil Berg, on piano, shares those dynamic showstopping tunes performed by a cast of Broadway actors and actresses. These energetic talents light up the stage with songs from the hit shows in which they starred.
Berg presents creatively revived arrangements of Broadway classics as well as thrilling numbers from some of the newest hits, along with his fascinating commentary and historical notes in between songs. Bring seating. Eisenhower Park, East Meadow. For information, visit NassauCountyNY.gov.
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Dramatic Play
Theatre Playground returns to Long Island Children’s Museum with “Dramatic Play!,” Monday, July 22, 1 p.m., taught by Lisa Rudin, Director of Theatre Playground. In this interactive, theater-inspired workshop, children will act out an original story and help choose how it unfolds. Music, props, and sound effects create a theatrical world where participants are immersed in the story.
Children are encouraged to express themselves as they create characters, explore different worlds, stretch their imaginations and build self-confidence. This week’s theme: Pirates and Princesses to the Rescue. Costumes encouraged. $5 with museum admission. Museum Row, Garden City. (516) 2245800 or LICM.org.
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On exhibit
Nassau County Museum of Art ‘s latest exhibition
“Seeing Red: Renoir to Warhol,” reveals the many meanings, connotations, and associations of this powerful color in art. Evoking strong emotion, red can represent the human condition. Its myriad variations have come to signify authority as well as love, energy and beauty. Red warns us of peril and commands us to stop, but it can also indicate purity and good fortune. Red boldly represents political movements and religious identities. From the advent of our appreciation for this color in antiquity to its continued prominence in artistic and popular culture, this exhibition will span various world cultures through a range of media. It features more than 70 artists, both established and emerging, ranging from the classical to the contemporary. American portraitists such as Gilbert Stuart imbued red in their stately paintings of prominent individuals to conjure authority.
Robert Motherwell, Ad Reinhardt, and other major abstract painters displayed a deep fascination with red in their commanding compositions that evoke a sense of chromatic power. And, of course, Andy Warhol is known for his bold and imposing silkscreened portrait of Vladimir Lenin saturated in bright red to his signature Campbell’s Soup Cans. It opens July 20 and is on view through Jan. 5. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. (516) 484-9337 or NassauMuseum.org.
East Rockaway Kiwanis Car Show
Stop by East Rockaway Kiwanis car show, every Monday. Car enthusiasts display their classic cars beginning at 6 p.m. with music entertainment by DJ Ken Kojak, who spins doo-wop classics and oldies. Weekly raffles games, prizes, and giveaways will be at the event. All proceeds are donations to the East Rockaway Schools Graduation scholarship fund and other Kiwanis community nonfor-profit partners. 13 Weeks Main St., next-door to the Post Office. Any questions, call Michaelene at (516) 721-9657.
Lynbrook Cruise Nights
The Lynbrook Chamber of Commerce car shows are back on Atlantic Avenue, every Thursday! Come enjoy a nice evening out in Lynbrook. Check out the cars and have dinner in one of Lynbrook’s local restaurants. Spectators are free! Showing a car? It’s $5. Staging starts at 5:30 p.m., at 14 St. James Place between Forest and Earl. For more information, visit LynbrookUSA.com or call (516) 242-4649.
A Mineola rededication for Nassau’s 125th
By ROKSANA AMID ramid@liherald.com
Despite pouring rain outside the Theodore Roosevelt Executive and Legislative Building in Mineola on July 12, there was a joyful rededication ceremony for the building, a highlight of Nassau County’s yearlong 125thanniversary celebration. Attendees reflected on the county’s journey from its separation from New York City, in 1899, to its present-day status as one of the bestknown, busiest, most vibrant and culturally diverse counties in the United States.
Moderated by County Executive Bruce Blakeman, the event brought together elected officials, local historians, and Tweed Roosevelt, the great-grandson of President Theodore Roosevelt, to honor the rich history and legacy of both the county and the former president.
“Today we reaffirm our commitment to the memory of Theodore Roosevelt, a great president, a great governor, a police commissioner, a state legislator,” Blakeman said. “Someone who was a war hero, and someone who overcame tremendous adversity to achieve so many great things.”
The county’s origin story was, in effect, an act of secession, according to historians. In 1898, when New York City annexed Queens County, its three eastern towns — Hempstead, North Hempstead and Oyster Bay — pushed to split away, drawing an invisible boundary between themselves and the newly expanded city. On Jan. 1, 1899, Nassau County was born, and its suburban future firmly secured.
The county building, designed by the architectural firm Shreve, Lamb & Harmon, best known for designing the Empire State Building, is historically significant, because then Gov. Teddy Roosevelt himself helped lay the cornerstone in 1900. When U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi was
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Tweed Roosevelt, President Theodore Roosevelt’s greatgrandson, honored the rich history and legacy of both the county and the former president.
serving as county executive in 2002, he announced that the building, a former county courthouse, would be renamed in honor of Roosevelt.
In 2005, a replica of a 17-foot statue of Roosevelt that stands on Theodore Roosevelt Island, in the Potomac River in Washington, D.C., was installed outside the building in Mineola. Now the statue’s plaque recognizes the county’s historic milestone.
Roosevelt’s legacy as a public servant and leader is extensive. He was born in New York City on Oct. 27, 1858, into a wealthy family. Though he was frail and asthmatic as a child, he was determined to pursue a vigorous lifestyle that would define most of his life.
Roosevelt’s education was a mix of private tutoring and formal schooling, culminating in his graduation
from Harvard in 1880. His political career began with his election to the State Assembly in 1882, where he earned a reputation as a reformer. As president of the New York City Board of Police Commissioners in 1895, he fought corruption and modernized the police force through hands-on inspections and reforms.
Appointed assistant secretary of the Navy in 1897, Roosevelt prepared the Navy for the Spanish-American War, and subsequent leading the Rough Riders, the first U.S. volunteer cavalry. His heroism propelled him to the governorship of New York in 1898, where he implemented significant labor, health care and conservation reforms.
Roosevelt’s New York-honed leadership led to the vice presidency in 1900, and the presidency just a year later, when William McKinley was assassinated. His progressive policies, including trust-busting and conservation efforts, were influenced by his New York experiences.
Roosevelt’s connection to New York remained strong throughout his life. His home at Sagamore Hill, in Oyster Bay, was his retreat as well as a hub of intellectual and political activity, and played a large role in his personal and political life. The name of the main house on the 150-acre estate, which he bought in 1880, is Native American for “chief,” and it was the scene of many milestones in Roosevelt’s life, from family moments to political decisions.
“He spent the better part of his life here,” his greatgrandson, Tweed Roosevelt, said during the event. “He’s reputed to have said on the day he died to his wife, ‘Dear, you have no idea how much I love Sagamore Hill.’”
“Teddy Roosevelt is a man that we all should try to emulate,” Scott Fairgrieve, president of the Nassau County Historical Society, said. “He was a family man. He was a great president of the United States, and he loved this country.”
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Fifth graders make the move to middle school
Fifth graders throughout the Lynbrook School District will soon enter middle school after capping off their elementary years with moving up ceremonies on June 25.
The day was kicked off on the Marion Street field, where fifth grade classes, joined by their peers in first through fourth grades, streamed to their seats as cheers rung out from the bleachers. Fifth graders sang “Have it All” by Jason Mraz, and Principal Theresa Macchia welcomed guests and commended the soon-to-be middle schoolers. Student Council Vice President Mary Uwakwe and President Allison Wong congratulated their fellow graduates.
“We have overcome many challenges and obstacles together, and now we are prepared to tackle some more,” Wong said.
At Waverly Park, fifth graders passed by their loved ones as they made their way to the stage. Students sang “My Way” by Frank Sinatra and “Don’t Stop Me Now” by Queen, and the orchestra ensemble played “This is Me” from “The Greatest Showman” movie. Principal Allison Campbell shared her pride in the graduating class, and fifth graders individually shared a defining trait or lesson learned in amusing fashion. Student Council
President Sienna Emery thanked teachers and spoke to her peers.
“Today we celebrate not just an ending, but a new beginning,” Emery said. “Let us remember the memories we have made together and look forward to the bright futures that await us.”
West End fifth graders gathered in the Lynbrook High School gymnasium for their ceremony. Students sang “Count on Me” by Bruno Mars and “We are the Champions” by Queen. Principal Leah Murray addressed the class and encouraged them to always be ideal West End Champions. Student Council President Drexel Farr shared remarks with his peers.
“This is our shot,” Farr said. “This is our shot to reinvent ourselves. It’s our shot to make new friends. Our shot to try again, and our shot to try harder.”
Through two commemorative videos, West End graduates also reflected on the many memories made throughout the years.
At each ceremony, various awards were presented, including the Presidential Award for Educational Excellence and for Academic Achievement, and Lynbrook Teachers’ Association Awards.
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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Village Board of the Incorporated Village of Lynbrook, Monday, the 22nd day of July 2024 at 7:00 P.M., will conduct a Public Hearing under Village Code #212-1.1 at which time the Board will take proof of the unreasonably dangerous condition of sidewalks, curbs, etc. contiguous to the properties set forth below and will determine whether said conditions must be repaired by the owner(s) of said properties or, upon failure to so repair, that the Village will do so with the cost thereof to be assessed against said properties: House Number and Street Section, Block and Lot
89 Rolling Street 02-08-09
21 Malden Avenue 16-04-26 11 Wood Street 22-03-10
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By Order of the Board of Trustees John Giordano, Village Administrator Lynbrook, New York 148024
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Pursuant to New York State Town Law Article 16, New York State Public Officers Law Article 7, and the Town of Hempstead Building Zone Ordinance, NOTICE is hereby given that the BOARD OF APPEALS of the Town of Hempstead will hold a public hearing in the Old Town Hall, 350 Front Street, Room 230, Second Floor, Hempstead, New York on 07/24/2024 at 9:30 A.M. to consider the following applications and appeals:
THE FOLLOWING CASES WILL BE CALLED STARTING AT 9:30 A.M. 501/24. NR EAST ROCKAWAY - Steven & Jamie Scholl, Variance, lot area occupied, maintain
2nd story wood deck with stairs attached to dwelling., E/s West Blvd., 374’ S/o Court St. West, a/k/a 53 West Blvd. ALL PAPERS PERTAINING TO THE ABOVE HEARING ARE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION AT THE BOARD OF APPEALS, TOWN HALL, 1 WASHINGTON STREET, HEMPSTEAD, NY 11550. This notice is only for new cases in East Rockaway within Town of Hempstead jurisdiction. There are additional cases in different hamlets, towns and villages on the Board of Appeals calendar. The full calendar is available at https://hempsteadny.gov/ 509/Board-of-Appeals The internet address of the website streaming for this meeting is https://hempsteadny.gov/ 576/Live-Streaming-Video Interested parties may
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SUPREME COURT NASSAU COUNTY PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC, Plaintiff against BRIAN SUGRUE, et al Defendant(s) Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Fein Such & Crane, LLP, 28 East Main Street, Suite 1800, Rochester, NY 14614.
Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered February 9, 2024, I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme
Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on August 21, 2024 at 3:00 PM. Premises known as 117 West Boulevard, East Rockaway, NY 11518. Sec 42. Block 45 Lot 12. All that certain plot, parcel, piece of land with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Bay Park. Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $412,416.52 plus interest, fees, and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 606420/2022. The foreclosure sale will be conducted in accordance with 10th Judicial District’s Covid-19 Policies and foreclosure auction rules. The Referee shall enforce any rules in place regarding facial coverings and social distancing. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the Court Appointed Referee shall cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.” Ralph John Madalena, Esq., Referee File # XPNMN188 148031
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Photos courtesy Lynbrook Public Schools
Marion Street fifth graders walking onto the field with pride during their moving up ceremony on June 25.
Fifth graders receiving certificates officially marking them as middle schoolers.
Waverly Park fifth graders entertaining loved ones on the stage.
Waverly Park Principal Allison Campbell issuing awards and certificates to graduates.
Each student receiving a certificate to cheers from family members in the audience.
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East Rockaway $710,000 4th Avenue. 2 Story. 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Finished basement. Spacious 2 family house on quiet dead end street. First floor has 3 bedrooms, with eat-in kitchen and living room. Second floor has a large living room and gourmet kitchen with many cabinets, plus 2 bedrooms. Basement recently updated with a bar, family room, laundry, utility room and plenth of extra space. Fenced-in yard with shed. Double driveway with parking for 4 plus cars.
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Help! Our siding is melting!
Q. We have a siding problem that nobody, so far, seems able to solve. We added a second floor three years ago, and redid all our siding. The siding representative came after the siding people couldn’t figure out why our siding began to distort and hang, almost as if it had melted. We don’t keep our barbecue near the house because we learned the hard way, after the siding melted, when the barbecue was too close. This is different, and nobody has any idea why our siding is sagging. The representative took pictures but hasn’t gotten back to us. Have you ever heard of this, and is there anything we can do to stop it? We did replace two sections, but after a year it began happening again. We even checked to see if maybe an appliance was overheating indoors, but there’s nothing nearby that could have caused this. Any ideas?
A. I can shed some light on this, literally, by confirming that your siding, is indeed, melting, but for a reason you didn’t mention: the sun. In the past, when there were mysteries like this, they created fear of the unknown, and your may have thought your home was possessed, but as long as the mortgage is paid, the house isn’t possessed, and it won’t be repossessed. I’ve only seen this problem three times over the 50 years I’ve been in the field, and each one was solvable, but with some rethinking and extra expenditure.
If you were to check to see the orientation of the house and monitor where the sun reflects in either the early morning or late afternoon — and I have seen both phenomena — you’d notice that the sun is especially intense at certain angles. In each case I’ve traced, the sun hit an upper window and reflected with great intensity — like holding a magnifying glass over an innocent bug — off a neighbor’s window and back onto the siding of the first house. This “house of mirrors” phenomenon was intense enough to melt the vinyl siding, which simply wasn’t able to resist the heat.
In one case, the solution was to add a trellis to the side of the house to shield it from the sunlight. This can be done with a freestanding trellis instead of puncturing the siding and causing potential leaks with invasive hardware. Ironically, in that case you could be solving one problem while creating another.
You could also add tall shrubs or short trees between the houses if you have the room. The most expensive way is to side the area with a different, more durable, siding material such as cement board, which looks like vinyl siding, brick or stone. As we experience more intense sunlight due to climate change, I anticipate seeing more of this problem, but it’s still rare, because the windows have to align just right, and it usually happens when the sun is oriented to the Earth just right, possibly only twice a year. Good luck!
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In a medical emergency, we were in experts’ hands
Iam writing this with the strong encouragement of my wife, Rosemary, who just underwent emergency surgery to remove her gallbladder. She believes it is important to express gratitude to the medical profession, and stress the benefits of early medical attention and detection.
Three Sundays ago, early in the morning, Rosemary began feeling mild but persistent stomach pain and discomfort, which continued into midafternoon. She wasn’t concerned, but she contacted our family physician, Dr. Eric Barth, in Wantagh, to see if he could prescribe something to address her discomfort. Even on a Sunday afternoon, Barth got back to her within minutes.
As she answered his questions, he told her this could well be a serious gallbladder issue, and that she should quickly go to an emergency room for an MRI and blood tests. (Interestingly, it was Barth’s brother, Dr. Michael Barth, a
gastroenterologist, who discovered a cancerous tumor in my stomach wall during a routine endoscopy last year.)
Still not overly concerned and having only mild pain, Rosemary calmly got dressed and sat down in the front seat of our car, which I was driving, joined by our 20-yearold grandson, Jack, who took the back seat. Barely five minutes into the drive to the North Shore University Hospital emergency room, we suddenly realized how accurate Barth’s diagnosis had been. Rosemary was struck with severe abdominal pains, causing her to scream and kick like she never had before, including during labor. At almost the same time, it started raining, and there was an accident on the LIE, which made Waze divert us off the expressway as I tried to maneuver through the rain and reassure Rosemary while Jack navigated from the back seat. When we arrived at North Shore, the doctors and nurses worked calmly but feverishly to relieve the pain and determine the course of treatment. Melissa Zimmerman, a retired police detective who was on my security detail when I was in Congress and has become a close
Ifamily friend, joined us in the emergency room and stayed with us at the ICU, where Rosemary was taken next and excellently cared for.
My wife initially wasn’t concerned about her mild but persistent stomach pain.
She was operated on late Tuesday afternoon by an outstanding surgeon, Dr. Geraldo Tamayo Enriquez, who had initially hoped to remove her gallbladder in a laparoscopic procedure rather than by opening her up. Several hours later, though, Enriquez was in the waiting room, explaining to my sister Barbara and me how complicated, difficult and extensive the surgery was and how it could not have been done laparoscopically. (Barbara is a retired nurse who is always there and invaluable to our family in stressful health care situations.)
The next few days were rough for Rosemary, but she received excellent care and is on her way to full recovery. I cannot begin to thank Barth for his initial diagnosis and the doctors, assistants, nurses and support staff at North Shore for all they did for Rosemary from the moment we arrived at the emergency room to the day of her discharge. She was truly fortunate.
Now that the crisis has passed, she
and I have the chance to appreciate what a teaching experience the surgery has been. There is no substitute for staying in contact with a trusted family physician and other doctors you deal with regularly and know you well. This was proven true this month with Rosemary and Dr. Barth, and last year with me, when his brother detected a stomach tumor when I had no symptoms whatsoever.
Just as important were the skilled medical professionals at North Shore, who began immediate emergency treatment and then conducted so many tests and procedures over the next several days, including the complicated surgery itself, to restore Rosemary to good health. I admit my bias as a consultant to Northwell Health, but I maintain that the American health care system and its hospitals do extraordinary work that could not have been imagined even several years ago. (I say this as someone who grew up in the old Irish tradition of avoiding doctors.)
We should be grateful to the medical profession, and diligent and attentive to our individual health.
Peter King is a former congressman, and a former chair of the House Committee on Homeland Security. Comments? pking@ liherald.com.
If you like horror stories, read Project 2025
don’t watch horror movies, and even if my friends recommend them to me, I take a pass. I try to avoid anything else that is gory, including news photos and some Facebook posts. But one horror story that has captured my attention is a political document known as Project 2025.
Project 2025 is a 922-page manifesto created by the Heritage Foundation. It has been described as a road map for any new Trump administration. It outlines, agency by agency, the federal programs and projects that should be eliminated, and what the policies of a second Trump administration would be.
Over the past few weeks, officials in former President Donald Trump’s campaign have attempted to disavow any connection between themselves and this recipe for a government revolution, but those denials do not have any substance. Florida Sen. Marco Rubio, who was willing to say anything or do anything to be Trump’s running mate, called Project 2025 “a bunch of recommendations by
scholars and has no substance.”
The facts belie all of the protestations by the Trump team. The Heritage Foundation is a conservative think tank that had enormous influence on the first Trump administration. It recommended all three of the justices whom Trump appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court. Foundation Chair Kevin Roberts has bragged that 64 percent of the organization’s 2016 recommendations were adopted by the administration. Roberts has attracted national attention with his recent statement that “we are in the process of a second American Revolution, which will remain bloodless if the left allows it to be.”
n o federal agency is spared from the Heritage Foundation’s governing plan.
There is much more to the Project 2025 blueprint. It recommends that upward of 50,000 federal civil service workers be reclassified so that they can become political appointees. It recommends that Medicare and Medicaid funding be reduced, and that the president take total control of the FBI, the Department of Justice, the Federal Trade Commission, the Department of Commerce and the Federal Communications Commission.
ernment is overlooked, Project 2025 advises that all climate-change regulations favor fossil fuel production, and that Medicare be banned from negotiating with pharmaceutical companies to lower drug costs. To make Medicare less costly, it calls for a new health insurance tax, and concludes by recommending that “Christian Nationalist policies be incorporated into the administration’s mission.”
Project 2025 is the work of a team composed almost exclusively of former Trump appointees, including the former chief of staff of the Office of Personnel Management, Paul Dans. Many of its planks are identical to speeches made by Trump on the campaign trail. They include instituting tariffs on all imported goods; setting up deportation camps for non-citizens and so-called Dreamers, even those married to American citizens; and deploying the military for local law enforcement.
No agency would be spared the wrath of Project 2025. It suggests that the Department of Education be abolished and reconstituted as a way of “enhancing parental rights in education and reclaiming the funds from students whose college loans were forgiven.” While it does not suggest that abortions be banned, it recommends that the abortion pill mifepristone be removed from the market. It urges that 100 current government workers have their names publicly posted so that citizens can comment on whether they will be loyal to the new administration. Parts of the document sound like they were written during World War II.
To make sure that no function of gov-
When questioned about Project 2025, Trump, who followed many of the Heritage Foundation’s previous government and court reform strategies, stated, “I have no idea who is behind it. I disagree with some of the things they are saying.” That’s not much of a denial. Trump campaign operatives can deny any connection to Project 2025, but the facts say otherwise. One of its loudest supporters has been Steve Bannon, a Trump confidant, who is currently in federal prison. “This is not empty rhetoric,” Bannon recently stated. “This will be the manifesto of the new administration. Take it seriously.”
Jerry Kremer was an Assemblyman for 23 years, and chaired the Assembly’s Ways and Means Committee for 12 years. He now heads Empire Government Strategies, a business development and legislative strategy firm. Comments about this column? jkremer@liherald.com.
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The key to safe swimming? Paying attention.
Last week we offered tips on fire safety, and this week we’re focusing on another summer activity that is usually fun, but nevertheless requires responsible behavior in order to keep it safe as well. There were three backyard swimming pool deaths on Long Island in just 24 hours earlier this month, and another incident a few days later in which a 2-year-old fell into a pool and, fortunately, was rescued.
Swimming pools are supposed to be places of joy, not tragedy. They offer respite from the summer heat, host family gatherings and are a place for those of all ages to play and exercise — but they also present significant potential dangers, especially for younger children and inexperienced swimmers.
The recent drownings — like those we hear about every summer across the country — underscore the absolute necessity of an annual focus on swimming pool safety. A study released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention last month reported that over 4,500 people drowned in pools or other waterways each year from 2020 to 2022.
The allure of a swimming pool is undeniable, but it is essential to recognize its inherent risks. Drowning is one of the leading causes of accidental death in children, and it usually happens not amid a flurry of attentionattracting splashing and shouting, but unnoticed and all but silently. Unlike the dramatic portrayals seen on TV or in
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movies, many real-life drownings are quick and quiet, making it all the more critical for adults to remain vigilant when their children are swimming. Lapses in supervision for even mere seconds at a time simply aren’t unacceptable.
A responsible adult should always be within arm’s reach of young children who are in or near the water. Designating a “water watcher” can ensure that there is always someone focused on the pool, free from distractions like phones or animated conversation. This simple yet effective practice can be a lifesaver. Equally important are physical barriers and safety devices. A pool should be surrounded by a fence that is at least four feet high, with self-closing and selflatching gates. This is the first line of defense against accidental drownings, particularly for toddlers, who are naturally curious and drawn to water. Pool covers and alarms can add extra layers of security, alerting homeowners to potential dangers before they escalate. Swimming lessons are another crucial component of pool safety. Teaching children to swim when they’re young — most can become comfortable in deep water at age 6 or 7 — not only equips them with the skills they need to stay safe, but also instills a sense of respect for a pool’s potential dangers. Community centers, clubs and other organizations offer swimming lessons, and investing in them brings lifelong benefits.
Do the math: There’s a better way to conserve water
To the Editor:
I applaud any effort endorsed by local government to conserve water, but I find the recent Town of Hempstead rain barrel campaign a bit of a stretch and, after careful analysis, downright foolish, shortsighted and inherently a waste of time and money.
A plastic container with a 50-gallon capacity and an overflow outlet requires installation by skillfully cutting your roof downspout pipe to position it on a firm and level base. If you have the tools, time and expertise, go for it.
In the spring and fall, when we get plenty of rain, it will fill quickly, just in time to water your plants that somehow don’t need watering because of all the rain. The surplus will simply overflow, with no benefit. In the hot, dry summer months, those 50 gallons will be used up in a few days with no replenishment in sight. Turn on the garden hose!
The math: The barrel costs you $65. For that price you can buy about 6,500 gallons of water from Liberty Water, or about 130 barrels full. And this water is available on demand when needed. My guess is that you’ll be lucky to end up collecting, storing and actually using about 10 full barrels per season.
In addition, educating pool users about risks and safety protocols is essential. Training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation, or CPR, for adults and older children can mean the difference between life and death in the critical moments before emergency responders arrive in an actual emergency. Anyone whose regular summer routine includes time at the pool should know how to respond when someone is pulled unconscious from the water. CPR courses hosted by schools, public pools, and the offices of the American Red Cross and many other organizations, should be a regular part of teens’ and adults’ summer preparation in every community.
The recent deaths on Long Island serve as a stark reminder of the consequences of neglecting pool safety. Each represents not just a statistic, but a family shattered by an avoidable tragedy — emphasis on avoidable. Public-awareness campaigns can play a vital role in the effort to eliminate those tragedies altogether, and those efforts should involve local governments, schools, community centers, service clubs, health clubs and police and fire departments. Ultimately, the goal is to create an environment in which memories of joyfilled days in the pool will be the highlights of your children’s summer. Make sure they learn to swim — adding some incentive, perhaps, by taking a lesson or two yourself — and keep a close eye on them whenever they’re in the water.
And don’t forget to drain, move and reattach that section of drainpipe before winter, or you’ll end up with a 50-gallon ice block that may well crack your investment.
Are there better alternatives? There
most certainly are. It’s called a welland-pump system, connected to your lawn sprinkler — and most of us have one of those, right?
The math: A well/pump system will pay for itself in about three years, from
Only our police officers should be doing police work
on June 25, my classmates and i became the latest class of graduates from the Nassau County police Department Foundation’s Civilian police academy — a program i encourage all Nassau residents to enroll in.
although i have been involved with many aspects of the criminal justice system during my legal career as a Queens County assistant district attorney and as a private practitioner, the academy was an eye-opening and enlightening experience that i believe would give any Nassau resident vital insights into the daily activities of our law enforcement professionals. starting on March 7 and continuing every thursday evening from 7 to 10 p.m., we delved into key aspects of criminal procedure and penal law as well as the department’s policies governing the use of force. Guest speakers from various units presented to our class of civilian students, giving us first-hand insights into the operations of the Detectives squad, the Bomb squad, the K-9, horseback mounted and aviation units and more; demonstrations included the
landing and takeoff of a police helicopter and a simulated high-speed chase in a Nassau police car.
the Civilian police academy was a pared-down version of the extensive training that our Nassau County police Department professionals receive. it gives participants insights into the decisions officers make and what they go through on a daily basis. this experience further elevated my tremendous respect for our law enforcement professionals and appreciation for the department’s commitment to training and professionalism.
tBlakeman administration’s proposal was reckless, misguided and unlawful. as i completed the Civilian academy, i grew even more steadfast that the provisional special deputy sheriff program — also known as the “militia” — is a recipe for disaster.
he county’s proposal to mobilize ‘provisional sheriffs’ was reckless.
Moreover, my experience in the Civilian police academy, as a county legislator, provided me with a unique perspective that i can apply to critical law enforcement and public safety policy decisions. it was a tremendous experience, personally and professionally.
Earlier this spring, the administration of County Executive Bruce Blakeman solicited applications for “provisional sheriffs.” as a predicate to applying, each of these citizens required a valid pistol permit. provisional sheriffs could be mobilized to guard public spaces, utilities and infrastructure during vaguely defined “states of emergency.”
From its inception, i believed that the
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savings of metered water use. ironically, a shallow well also actually recycles rainwater, storing it in a trillion-gallon natural aquifer rather than a 50-gallon molded plastic barrel. You decide.
GarY CaparELLi Lawrence
Minimizing the risk of shark interactions
to the Editor:
t he New York s tate Department of Environmental Conservation is promoting public safety at ocean beaches by educating the public to help minimize the risk of negative interactions between people and sharks.
t he annual summer migration of sharks into New York’s coastal waters is underway, and sightings of shark activity in the nearshore ocean waters are expected to increase during the summer months through september.
DEC encourages New Yorkers to be aware of their surroundings in the water with the potential for shark-human interactions, and to follow DEC guidelines to minimize the risk of negative interactions.
■ avoid areas with seals.
■ avoid areas with schools of fish, splashing fish, or diving seabirds.
■ avoid swimming at dawn, at dusk or at night.
■ avoid murky water.
■ swim, paddle, and surf in groups.
■ stay close to shore, where your feet can touch the bottom.
■ a lways follow the instructions of lifeguards and park staff.
s harks have existed in New York’s marine waters for millions of years. today there are more than a dozen shark species that migrate through New York’s marine waters.
Each shark species has unique habitat and food preferences, and plays an important role in maintaining a healthy and balanced marine ecosystem. sharks can prevent other species from monopolizing limited resources and degrading the marine environment. t he presence of sharks in New York’s marine waters is a positive sign of a healthy marine ecosystem.
humans assume risk whenever they enter any wild environment, whether on land or in the water. a lthough it is impossible to eliminate risk altogether, ocean users can modify their behavior
i respect the fact that several of the participants in Blakeman’s program may be retired law enforcement professionals and members of our armed forces, and i thank them for their prior service. Nevertheless, the 30-day training crash course that these civilians received is woefully insufficient to get anyone prepared to act in any law enforcement capacity. it becomes more troublesome when you consider that NCpD officers receive seven months of intense basic training before being permitted to function as police officers.
By comparison, my classmates in the Civilian police academy and i completed 14 weeks of instruction by the NCpD. Logically, wouldn’t we be better trained than other civilians who received only 30 days of training? For some reason the Blakeman administration believes that provisional sheriffs need a mere 30 days of vaguely defined training before being activated in potentially chaotic, emergency situations.
i have always believed that only police officers should be doing police work. if what i learned in a 14-week police course does not qualify me to act in a law enforcement professional’s capacity, why should these provisional sheriffs be given authority to insert themselves, and their firearms, into emergency situations? these are situations in which residents are already stressed, confused and seeking clarity.
Nassau County doesn’t need this. Nassau County doesn’t want this. We have more than 2,600 well-trained officers already at the ready, not to mention state, village and city police departments that can provide mutual aid. We also have the National Guard, FEMa and other agencies that are far better equipped to assist than a handful of provisional special deputy sheriffs. there is plenty to do in Nassau — we should be devoting our attention to addressing real issues like fixing our broken assessment system, investing in our aging infrastructure, getting lifesaving opioid settlement funds onto the front lines of the addiction crisis, and saving Nassau University Medical Center and Nassau Community College. this “militia” is yet another example of wasted time, resources and energy by the Blakeman administration, which focuses on finding solutions to problems that don’t exist.
Seth I. Koslow represents Nassau County’s 5th Legislative District.
Framework by Tim Baker
Now this is what summer’s all about — Eisenhower Park, East Meadow
to minimize potential interactions with sharks and reduce overall risk. When in the ocean, follow DEC’s shark safety guidelines to minimize the potential for negative interactions with sharks.
Learn more about New York’s shark species at
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