Lynbrook/East Rockaway Herald 08-24-2023

E.R. business makes waves

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Three rescued in lynbrook crash

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Lynbrook woman’s family lost everything in Maui wildfires

By NIColE FoRMISANo nformisano@liherald.com

“Go! Go! Pack the important stuff,” Monet Baniqued’s brother shouted.

A couple of minutes later, the smoke had turned the day to night. The hot air stung their faces, and the smell of burning houses filled the air. Baniqued and her family had no choice but to leave almost everything behind. They would never see their home in Lahaina intact again.

The Aug. 8 wildfires in western Maui took more than 100 lives, destroyed nearly 3,000

homes, and were “the worst natural disaster Hawaii ever faced,” Gov. Josh Green said. The financial damage is estimated to be $6 billion. The personal losses suffered by residents are incalculable.

Baniqued’s niece, Lynbrook resident Marian Cerisier, has started a GoFundMe campaign for her family in Maui. Baniqued, her husband, Johnny, and their three teenage daughters, Kathleen Chloe, 18, Keith Nove, 16, and Khimberly, 13, lived with Monet’s brothers, Emerito and Benedic Palacio, and their wives, Noralyn and Joey. Benedic has two young

The fire

Baniqued was relieved when, at around 11 a.m. on Aug. 8, officials said that local bushfires had been “100 percent contained.” A few hours later, with no warning, no communication from officials, the terrible smell of houses on fire alerted them that something was wrong.

“Nobody warned us that we

needed to leave,” Baniqued recalled. “We just did it ourselves.”

They managed to grab their passports and some clothes. Her daughters were sobbing, holding whatever they could, begging their mom to hurry up.

“We could not go back anymore to get more for our -

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children, Emmanuela and Alexandra, ages 6 and 5.

The family emigrated from the Philippines to Hawaii in 2013. The house in Lahaina was the manifestation of Baniqued’s parents’ dream for their family. Now all that’s left is ash.

Photos courtesy Brad Starks

Fire ravages western Maui in the worst natural disaster in Hawaii’s history.

the deadly wildfires that swept through Lahaina turned the sky orange.

Monet Baniqued’s home after the fire.

It was literally like hell on earth coming toward us.

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Oceanside entrepreneur makes waves

Wakes & Waves coastal Long Island lifestyle apparel and accessories continue its expansion since its inception in 2019 as the once “Out There Apparel.” Wakes & Waves has moved from one bedroom and the family home garage of its founder, 24-year-old Anthony Capellupo of Oceanside, to a new full-scale production shop in East Rockaway.

Located on Ocean Avenue across from East Rockaway High School, the new shop serves as the production hub of Wakes & Waves apparel and accessories. The shop has allowed Wakes & Waves to build and maintain a robust inventory of apparel and accessories that is sufficient for stable and persistent sales.

“Each day, this is where the magic happens,” said Capellupo in a news release. “From first ideas to pattern building for new products to the first and last seams for our wristlet bags, totes, surf bags, and other locally built accessories, zippers, linings, corners, sides, and top stitches are sewn here each day – just beyond the horizon of the western shoreline of Long Island.”

Although the shop is exceeding its projected impact on productivity and sales growth, it is small but mighty as described by Capellupo, with its three industrial machines and a few other important tools and pieces of equipment that keep Wakes & Waves flowing with every cut, fold, mark, and line done and

scored by hand, all with much love along the way.

The shop is located in the historic “Joe’s” Barber Shop and “Josie’s Bou -

tique,” which was once owned by Italian Immigrants Joe and Josephine “Josie” Ragusa. Wakes & Waves occupies the space where Josie ran her dressmaking

operation for decades, handcrafting wedding gowns, prom dresses, and even costumes for the high school’s ‘Rock Rivalry’.

The Wakes & Waves new production shop and expanded inventory aren’t the only changes for the rising coastal staple. When the brand sets up shop at a streetside festival or near the Long Beach boardwalk, the brand is showcased in a pop-up shop featuring hand-crafted shelving and racks made of reclaimed driftwood, discarded wood pallets and other unfinished wood left for the trash bin he often finds somewhere on his travels up and down the beach. All in all, it’s a look that makes you feel somewhere else.

“The name and all the new locally made products speak to the ethos of the brand – it’s exactly who we are, a part of what W&W stands for – something that makes you feel uniquely connected to the roll of the waves and these shores you walk” said Capellupo. “For me, it’s about this ‘‘local built’’ purpose as much as it is riding your own wave – bringing the good energy, chasing your own horizon, but most importantly living what we do, not just designing on or selling the place we call home, but more – building from the ground up, a grassroots, unique, style and feel stitched, sewn, and built on the Island that inspires much of what we do.”

— Kepherd Daniel

Lynbrook dentist gives $10,000 free of dental care

Dr. Zoya Yadgarov, a Lynbrook dentist, recently hosted an Emergency Dental Day, during which she provided dental treatment to local residents who cannot afford it.

Over $10,000 worth of treatments was delivered to 15 patients.

In addition to Dr. Yadgarov and her dental team working that day, a surprise volunteer — a dental school student — pitched in. Kehinde Fapohunda found out about the free dental day from social media and wrote to Dr. Yadgarov if he could assist in any way.

“We were lucky to have Mr. Kehinde Fapohunda lend a helping hand. We would have not been able to accommodate everyone if we had not had an extra set of hands helping the team.” said Dr. Yadgarov.

Dr. Yadgarov said that to maintain a healthy smile, patients should come in to see the dentist at least once every six months. However, due to financial disabilities, many unfortunately cannot afford to seek treatment.

Dr. Yadgarov explained that taking one day out of the year to be able to help in any way she can is the least she and her team can do. She and her team are in the process of brainstorming and organizing similar events in the future to continue aiding their community.

“We are grateful to be a part of such a supportive community and plan to continue showing the same support back,” Dr. Yadgarov said.

Courtesy Damien Becker Anthony Capellupo is living out his dream with Wakes & Waves.

Courtesy Dr. Yadgarov

Dr. Zoya Yadgarov, center left, and dental student Kehinde Fapohunda, center right, with dental staff during the Emergency Dental Day.

Lynbrook firefighters rescue three trapped in car

Arrest for suspicion of driving while intoxicated

Three females were rescued from a four-door sedan by police and firefighters after the vehicle crashed into light poles and the 7-Eleven on Merrick Road near Taft Avenue in Lynbrook just before 2:15 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 20.

Lynbrook firefighters, under the command of Chief Danny Ambrosio, were dispatched to the scene for a reported “motor vehicle accident, car into a building, and entrapment.”

Lynbrook police and fire chiefs were first to respond and were able to get the driver and the front passenger out of the vehicle, which was wedged between two poles and the front wall of the 7-Eleven. The rear passenger, however, was trapped in the backseat.

Firefighters from Tally-Ho Engine 3 began using their cutting tools to cut the doors off on the passenger side while Truck Company used their cutting tools to remove the rear passenger door on the driver’s side.

At the same time, an EMT from Northwell Hospital ambulance climbed into the front seat to stabilized the rear passenger while firefighters worked to free her.

According to Ambrosio, the solid framework of the interior of the vehicle, plus the air-bag

deployment helped prevent the occupants from more serious injuries.

Once the doors were removed, the rear passenger was safely extricated and placed on a stretcher. Two of the vehicle’s occupants were transported to South Nassau by Northwell ambulances while Lynbrook’s Emergency Medical Company ambulance transported the other victim. All were originally listed in serious condition, according to fire and police officials.

According to Lynbrook Police Chief Brian Paladino, the driver was subsequently arrested for suspicion of driving while intoxicated.

Firefighters were finally released just before 4 a.m.

Book Review:

Healthy at 100 by John Robbins (Part One)

Subtitled “How You Can - At Any AgeDramatically Increase Your Life Span and Your Health Span”, Mr. Robbins’ book is one that appealed to us for a very specific reason. So many of our clients over the years have said, “Oh no! I wouldn’t want to live to 100”, the assumption being that they would inevitably be infirm.

Our culture, in television and movies, reinforces this thinking by portraying the elderly as feeble, unproductive, and out of sorts. Elders are demeaned with stereotypes as being unworthy of consideration or positive regard, according to Robbins.

Baby boomers today range in ages from 63 - 78. It’s time to shed these old myths. Author Robbins describes four cultures in the world as follows:

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Abkhasia: Ancients of the Caucasus where people are healthier at ninety then most of us are at middle age.

Vilcabamba: The Valley of Eternal Youth where heart disease and dementia do not exist.

Hunta: A people who dance in their nineties where cancer, diabetes and asthma are unknown.

The Centenarians of Okinawa: Where more people live to 100 than anywhere in the world.

The major takeaway from these ancient cultures are the diets, physical activities, social ties and respect for the elderly these societies engender to account for their extended life expectancies.

Perhaps one of Robbins best lines is “the whiter the bread, the sooner you’re dead”. When whole wheat flour is refined into white flour here is just some of what is lost: protein 25%, fiber 95%, calcium 56%, iron 84%, vitamins, an average of over 70%. The long-term perils of eating too much sugar are discussed: obesity, kidney stones, osteoporosis, heart disease and diabetes.

It’s never too late to change. As the book says “people don’t grow old. When they stop growing, they become old”

— Contributed by Steve Grogan

Photos courtesy Steve Grogan

The crash happened on Merrick Road near Taft Avenue in Lynbrook.

Numerous first responders working together to rescue three victims.

Upcoming 9/11 memorial ceremonies

Communities throughout Nassau County hold solemn 9/11 memorial ceremonies every year to commemorate the tragic terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. Below is a partial list of local 9/11 ceremonies.

Village of East Rockaway

Monday, Sept. 11

7 p.m. Memorial Park, Atlantic Avenue

Village of Lynbrook

Monday, Sept. 11

7 p.m. Memorial Garden at Village Hall, Columbus Drive

Village of Malverne

Monday, Sept. 11

8-8:30 p.m. Church Street

West Hempstead Community Support Association

Monday, Sept. 11

7 p.m. Halls Pond Park, Nassau Boulevard

A piece of the wreckage from the World Trade Center towers stands in Lynbrook as a reminder of all the lives lost on 9/11 and the many brave men and women who rushed headfirst into danger to help others on that day.

Kacie Curran.

Murray officiates Lynbrook wedding

Hempstead Town Clerk Kate Murray officiated the wedding of Lynbrook residents Maura Berry and Kacie Curran on Aug. 2 at Hempstead Town Hall.

Residents interested in obtaining

their marriage license and/or schedul ing a wedding ceremony should call the Office of the Town Clerk at (516) 8123014 or visit HempsteadNY.gov/marriage.

— Compiled by Mark Nolan

Daniel Offner/Herald file

Courtesy Town of Hempstead

Hempstead Town Clerk Kate Murray, left, with newlyweds Maura Berry and

Raffle for Lynbrook Wounded Warriors

At a recent Lynbrook car show on Atlantic Avenue, members of the Lynbrook Fire Department’s Wounded Warrior Committee, on behalf of Nassau County Firefighters Operation Wounded Warrior, sold JetBlue raffle tickets for the department’s End of Summer Bash for Wounded Warriors to be held on Sept. 23 at Greis Park. The event is from 3-9 p.m. JetBlue is an annual NCFF-OWW sponsor, and the firefighters will be raffling off three round-trip JetBlue tickets for two, anywhere JetBlue flies. The raffle donation is only $10 and will be drawn at the Summer Bash. Those interested in the raffle tickets or want information about the Summer Bash can contact Kevin Bien at (516) 993-6074.

Members of the Lynbrook Fire Department selling raffle tickets to benefit Wounded Warriors.

Courtesy Steve Grogan

BEST ADULT ED-CONTINUING EDUCATION & BEST COLLEGE / UNIVERSITY: Molloy University

1000 Hempstead Ave, Rockville Centre (516) 323-3000

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With more than 50 academic undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degree programs at Molloy, a multidimensional college committed to student success. Small classes allow students to think critically, explore their creativity and engage in a more focused group. Combining leadership, academic excellence and passionate mentoring, students are able to thrive. From international studies, service opportunities and more than 60 clubs and honor societies, internships, NCAA Division II sports teams and so much more.

BEST BEAUTY SCHOOL:

Nassau BOCES Joseph M. Barry Career & Technical Education Center

1196 Prospect Ave, Westbury (516) 622-6800

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A key resource in the state, Nassau BOCES offers life changing state-of-the-art programs for students of all ages with any ability. It is a cost-effective way to gain an education in specific fields and gain hands-on experience that is useful for future careers. They also have a Long Island High School for the Arts, special education programs and even outdoor education.

BEST DRIVING SCHOOL: Prosperity Auto Driving School, Inc.

2101 Wantagh Ave, Wantagh (516) 717-1819

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The knowledgeable, highly skilled and patient instructors at Prosperity Auto Driving School can teach you and your loved ones how to drive safely and defensively. They are specialized in nervous and first-time beginner students. From private 45-minute lessons and refresher courses, to pre-licensing class, written/road test services, free road test evaluation and free door to door service with each lesson available 7 days a week.

LONG ISLAND’S BEST IN EDUCATION

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BEST COLLEGE PREP SERVICES & ADVISORS: Pinnacle College Consultants

173 Woodbine Rd, Roslyn Heights (516) 484-0629

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The mission of Pinnacle College Consultants is to empower high school students to excel in the college or job application process. Through one-on-one coaching, students are taught the life skills required to make the best first impression via a written essay or resume or face-to-face interview. All of their services begin with brand positioning—helping the student develop their unique “elevator speech” or personal story to convey to colleges or potential employers.

BEST CHARTER / PAROCHIAL / PRIVATE SCHOOL:

Lawrence Woodmere Academy

336 Woodmere Blvd, Woodmere (516) 374-9000

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Lawrence Woodmere Academy, established over a century ago, offers all the benefits of a private school at an affordable cost from preschool to 12th grade. The academy offers one on one college prep and placement, a 5:1 student to faculty ratio in classes meaning that each student receives individualized attention. Their curriculum is part of the world renowned “Project Lead the Way” and the school culture is racially, ethnically and socio-economically diverse, with each student’s needs being met.

BEST LEARNING CENTER / TUTOR:

Cornerstone Behavioral Services

136 Washington Ave, Cedarhurst (516) 569-0808

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Cornerstone Behavioral Services was started by Nicole Iannarone, a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. Nicole has worked with a wide array of learners and has been successful in treating challenging behaviors as well as helping learners develop language skills. . Their team of Bachelors Level Behavior Therapists, Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs), and Board Certified Behavior Analysts possess a well rounded understanding of behavior analysis and techniques.

BEST DAY CARE:

Five Towns Early Learning Center

112 Wahl Ave, Inwood (516) 239-4660

www.fivetownselc.org

Five Towns is one of the oldest child care centers in Nassau County, established in the 1930s as a private care center. The center has cared for the children of working parents for well over 70 years, providing stimulation, education, breakfast and afternoon snacks and so much more. They have also created a scholarship fund with the support of the local community

BEST NURSERY SCHOOL:

Bellmore United Methodist Nursery School

2657 Clarendon Ave, Bellmore (516) 221-1220

www.bellmoreumc.org

Bellmore United Methodist’s goal is to provide an environment that is stimulating and engaging that way children develop socialization skills and confidence. Children are meant to feel good about themselves and want to go to school. The faculty focuses on ensuring that their first school experience is positive and enjoyable. For pre-kindergarten students there are additional enrichment classes from language and literature to science and math and more.

Nassau C.C. eyes return to title stage

By TONY BELLISSIMO tbellissimo@liherald.com

Getting back to the national championship stage and winning it are lofty goals, but Nassau Community College football coach Jamel Ramsay wouldn’t have it any other way.

“Last season was a bit of a rebuild with some guys who hadn’t played ball for two years,” Ramsay said. “Our defense kept us close every week, but we didn’t put everything together some games. We still finished ranked in the top five and now we’re looking to get back to the championship game and win it.”

The Lions went 6-4 with three one-score defeats in 2022. This year’s schedule features many of the usual suspects and Ramsay is excited about the return of Navy prep and Army prep to the slate. “Those two games are really good tests and experiences for our guys,” he said. “I like the schedule much more than last year’s.”

Four of Nassau’s first five games are home at Mitchel Athletic Complex. The Lions open Sept. 2 against Monroe College and close the month Sept. 30 against Hocking College. The lone trip of September is to Hudson Valley C.C. on the 16th.

Some new key faces to the offense are former Nassau County high school standouts Kevon Hall (Roosevelt running back) and William Pickett (South Side quarterback.)

In 2018, Hall captured the Thorp Award, given to the most outstanding player in the county. He rushed for

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over 2,000 yards and scored 22 touchdowns for the Rough Riders as a senior. “Everyone knows who Kevon is,” Ramsay said. “He’s a definite game-changer even though he hasn’t played a snap in two years. He has a lot of tools and he’ll be raring to go game one.”

Pickett is a dual-threat quarterback who played one season at Cortland and was redshirted in 2022. Ramsay said he recruited Pickett out of high school and is “overly excited” to see him get to work. “He brings a combination of tenacity, speed and power,” Ramsay said. “Most

people think of someone’s legs when they talk about dual-threat quarterbacks, but Will can really throw the ball. He has big-time leadership qualities and the sky’s the limit.”

Ramsay believes the offensive line is one of the Lions’ top position groups. It includes Jordy Garcia, Kasper Borawski, Matthew Blanco, Christian Sollecito, Ethan Bonachi, Kenroy Hutchinson and Max Adams. “They’re all talented,” Ramsay said.

Freshman tight end Alex Simmonds has turned heads in camp and at 6-6 with speed comparable to some wideouts, Ramsay sees him as an “absolute factor” in the offense. “He’s been a pleasure to watch,” the coach noted. “He has tremendous blocking ability and potential to be something special.”

At receiver, Isaiah Madrey is looking to make a splash after appearing in four games last season. Also expected to be a lead target for Pickett is former Uniondale standout Kayden Liddie.

On the defensive side, the work in the trenches will be led by Daeshaun Polk, who ranked among the team leaders in tackles for loss last fall and also had 2.5 sacks, and nose guard Cesar Villanueva. Glen Cove product Anthony Schettino heads the linebacker corps, while the secondary is likely to have Chris Hernandez and Miguel Lopez at corner, and Sonny Mayo and Kamari Maths at safety.

Kicker Tom Zabransky was a Second Team All-American selection last season, and newcomer Tommy Dellaporta will handle punting responsibilities.

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Roosevelt’s Kevon Hall, a Nassau County Thorp Award winner, is primed to lead Nassau Community College’s backfield. William Pickett, a South Side High School graduate at right, takes over as the Lions’ starting quarterback.

Girl Scouts honor Lynbrook residents

Girl Scouts of Nassau County honored Lynbrook residents

Debra Doyle and Terese Loiselle at its 2023 Annual Adult Recognitions Award Ceremony and Dinner recently. The annual event recognizes and celebrates the adult volunteers who go above and beyond for their service to Girl Scouts of Nassau County and to their communities. Doyle and Loiselle were among 40 honorees throughout Nassau County.

“Girl Scouts of Nassau County could not thrive without the hard work, commitment and support of all our community volunteers,” Randell Bynum, the CEO of Girl Scouts of Nassau County. “Each honoree recognized at our Adult Recognitions Award Ceremony and Dinner has made a significant impact on our organization and help shape the Girl Scout experience for the girls we serve. Thanks to their contributions, we are able to continue building girls of courage, confidence and character, who make the world a better place.”

Doyle and Loiselle were both awarded the GSNC Longevity Pin for championing

their Girl Scouts from Daisies all the way through Ambassadors, providing them with a comprehensive Girl Scout experience.

For more information, visit GSNC.org.

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Coordinated dances helped strengthen

Summer Playground closes curtain with talent show

The Lynbrook Summer Playground wrapped up an exciting six weeks with a showcase of skills and unity.

The Summer Playground talent show marked the culmination of a season of fun had by students at West End Elementary and South Middle School. Divided by age groups, peers made new friends while they practiced with counselors to showcase their skills. Each group was announced as they stood in front of an audience of fellow students and family members. They sang and danced to songs that had the entire gymnasium grooving, including Katy Perry’s “Roar” and Queen’s “We Will Rock You.”

Excitement for the talent show built as Summer Playground students enjoyed several other fun adventures, including visits to Tanglewood Preserve and Woodmere Lanes, a carnival day, and plenty of ices, crafts and runs through the sprinklers.

Photos courtesy Lynbrook school district

Lynbrook Summer Playground’s talent show had students dancing to the beat on Aug. 10.

Photos courtesy Lynbrook school district

and form new bonds between students.

Color coordination was key for talent show dancers.

Bangladeshi culture is celebrated at Eisenhower Park

At Eisenhower Park, alongside a free summer concert series at the Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, there has also been several evenings dedicated to celebrating the many diverse cultures and ethnicities that make up Nassau County.

It was Bangladeshi American Night on Aug. 11, and the theatre’s fields were packed with residents from across the county. The evening was organized by the Bangladeshi Heritage of NY, Inc., in collaboration with the Nassau County Executive Office and the Nassau County Department of Parks, Recreation and Museums.

The night included a fashion show, musical performances, and traditional cuisine. Sabrina Hossain, Sabrina Rahman and Nazrul Kabir were honored with citations from Nassau County.

The headlining musical performance featured Bindu Kona.

“The main attraction for this year’s event (was) the new generation sensation, the heartthrob musician Bindu Kona,” the Bangladeshi Heritage Inc. wrote on Facebook. “She won the hearts of the audience with her mesmerizing voice and performance.”

A dance performance was also put on by the Nritanjali School of Dance, which is located in Hicksville.

In the weeks ahead, there will be many more evenings dedicated to celebrating different cultures, including

The event co-organized with the Nassau County Executive Office and the Nassau County Department of Parks, Recreation and Museums. Sabrina Hossain, Sabrina Rahman and Nazrul Kabir were presented citations from the county.

Ukranian American Night on Aug. 24, Dominican American Night on Aug. 27, Turkish American Night on Aug. 31

and Latino American Night on Sept. 2. For more information on upcoming events, visit NassauCountyNY.gov.

Syed Zaki Hossain spoke on stage. Bangladeshi American Night is co-organized by the Bangladeshi Heritage of NY, Inc.

Bill Windy/Herald photos

STEPPING OUT

frontman inducted into the Hall of Fame joins Long Island’s most elite musicians

By Daniel Offner

Robin Wilson, the iconic voice of the multi-platinum selling Gin Blossoms — and current frontman for The Smithereens — will join the ranks of Long Island legends Billy Joel, Joan Jett, Carole King, Twisted Sister, Public Enemy and countless others when he is inducted into the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame on Friday.

“I’m very gratified and surprised and amused by the whole thing,” Wilson said. “It’s kind of funny to have ended up on Long Island and to receive this cool honor.”

As the principal songwriter and lead singer/guitarist of the Grammynominated Gin Blossoms, Wilson — who calls Valley Stream home — is responsible for such ‘90s-era radio hits as “Hey Jealousy,” “Follow You Down,” “Til I Hear it from You,” “Until I Fall Away,” “As Long As it Matters” and “Allison Road.”

Wilson grew up in Tempe, Arizona, and moved to Long Island in the ‘90s to be with his now ex-wife, Gena Rositano. He still lives here, raising his son, Grey Wilson, an aspiring musician and songwriter. “It took me a long time to get used to being on Long Island,” he says. “It was a tough transition. I’m probably the only guy on Long Island who flies the Arizona state flag on his front porch.”

He met Rositano in 1993, who was working at MTV at the time, when Gin Blossoms were invited to appear as a musical guest on the first episode of “The Jon Stewart Show.” Three years later, they were married, and had Stewart — by then the host of Comedy Central’s “Daily Show” — ordained as a minister in order to officiate the ceremony.

STEPPING OUT

Creative advocacy

Apart from spending time with his family, music is still the most important thing in his life.

“It’s the only thing that makes it worth it,” he says. “It’s cool to make a living and earn money, but the thing that makes it worthwhile is performing original music.”

Wilson is excited to be going back on tour with Gin Blossoms, who will perform at The Paramount in Huntington on Sept. 12, with guests Fastball, Tonic and Sugar Ray.

In 2017, following the sudden death of The Smithereens’ frontman Pat DiNizio, Wilson was invited to join the New Jersey alt-rock group on tour.

“The Smithereens have always been an inspiration to me,” he says. “If I could go back in time and tell my 19-year-old self that I would be performing with one of your all-time favorite bands, I’d probably ask if that was even possible.”

By Karen Bloom

Voyage

The popular band takes everyone back to the ‘80s when Journey’s timeless music ruled the airwaves. Hailed by fans and critics alike as the world’s top Journey tribute band, this group performs their music with chilling accuracy.

Fronted by Hugo — a dead ringer for Steve Perry — who continues to delight fans with his miraculous resemblance, exact mannerisms and identical voice to Steve. Fans agree that Voyage delivers an experience to the original Steve Perry-fronted lineup. The band also features world class New York musicians: Robby Hoffman, Greg Smith, Lance Millard and Dana Spellman, who along with Hugo, have brought the show to critical acclaim. They play all the hits, including, ‘Don’t Stop Believin’,’ ‘Faithfully,’ ‘Separate Ways,’ ‘Any Way You Want It,’ ‘Open Arms,’ ‘Wheel in the Sky,’ ‘Lights,’ ‘Oh Sherrie,’ ‘Stone in Love,’ ‘Send Her My Love,’ ‘Lovin’ Touchin’ Squeezin’,’ ‘Who’s Crying Now? and ‘Only the Young.’ Friday, Aug. 25, 8 p.m. $40, $35, $30, $25. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. (800) 745-3000, or Ticketmaster.com or ParamountNY.com.

Southern Rockfest

Pat McGann is quickly rising as of the sharpest stand-ups on the comedy scene. A relative latecomer to comedy, he began doing standup at 31 after realizing he was very good at selling packaging.

WHERE WHEN

• Friday, Aug. 25, 7 p.m.

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

When all concerts and live performances were canceled at the height of the coronavirus pandemic in 2020, Wilson — like many of his counterparts — started to livestream performances from his home studio in order to give himself something to apply his energy and skills toward.

• $40 general admission/$35 members available at LIMusicHallOfFame.org, or by calling (631) 689-5888

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

• Space is limited 97 Main St., in Stony Brook

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

And when it finally was warm enough, he decided to bring his livestream outside, where he would perform music for his neighbors in Valley Stream.

“It was really cool to provide a much-needed distraction during that weird time in everybody’s lives,” he recalls. “It’s kind of cool to be the rock singer on my block in Valley Stream.”

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

“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

During the upcoming Hall of Fame induction ceremony, he’ll hit the Exhibit Hall stage for a special performance featuring son Grey and special guests, including members of The Smithereens.

The Allmost Brothers Band headlines a rockin’ night at Eisenhower Park, joined by Freebird and Brothers & Friends. Allmost Brothers fully honors the tradition of the legendary Allman Brothers Band. Working within the framework of the incredible and vast songbook of the legendary Allman Brothers, the band injects something new, fresh and exciting into the material. They stand out with high-level musicianship, authentic improvisational interplay, and dedication to the high-octane performance and power that established the original ABB back in 1969. These dedicated musicians thrive on chemistry and improvisation, bringing a unique fire to Duane Allman’s vision of spreading the gospel of American blues, R&B and jazz music everywhere. As always, bring seating.

He hustled his way to become house emcee at Zanies Chicago, where he distinguished himself 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, Aug. 26, 7 p.m. Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, Eisenhower Park, East Meadow. For information, visit NassauCountyNY. gov/parks.

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

Courtesy Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame Robin Wilson, frontman of the alternative rock/power pop band Gin Blossoms, has settled comfortably into his lfe on Long Island.

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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.

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Max Weinberg’s Jukebox

In the middle of the Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band tour — which breaking box office records all over the world— the heartbeat of the E Street Band, the Mighty Max Weinberg is taking time between Springsteen shows to perform with his Jukebox band. He visits the Paramount stage, on Thursday, Aug. 31, 8 p.m. Max Weinberg’s Jukebox is a truly interactive experience.

Weinberg invites the audience to create the set list, in real time, that he and his crack four piece group will play that night. Performing songs from the glory days of rock n’ roll your guests choose from a menu of over 200 songs. Everything from the Beatles to the Stones to Bruce and The E Street Band’s biggest hits — and hear the group play ‘em the way the way the audience wants to hear them played! That’s right, the crowd yells out their choices and Weinberg plays them. This unique approach brings the audience right into the action for the evening. Every show is different because you — the audience — are choosing the songs. How many times have you attended a show where you yearned to hear your favorite performer play your favorite song? With Max Weinberg’s Jukebox your dream will be realized. $59.50, $39.50, $29.50, $25. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. (800) 745-3000 or Ticketmaster.com or ParamountNY.com.

On exhibit

View the landmark exhibition “Modigliani and the Modern Portrait,” at Nassau County Museum of Art. Devoted to the way that Modigliani powerfully re-defined the art of portraiture, the show includes his masterworks along with paintings and drawings by his Parisian contemporaries (Picasso, van Dongen, Laurencin). Modigliani’s enduring influence on artists even in our own time is shown in a selection of Contemporary paintings by such important figures as David Hockney, Eric Fischl, Elizabeth Peyton and others. The exhibition is being curated by Dr. Kenneth Wayne, founder of The Modigliani Project, which authenticates paintings and drawings (two of the works in the show have been recently approved by the committee). Through Nov. 5. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. (516) 484-9337 or NassauMuseum.org.

Civil War Encampment

Experience life at a Civil War encampment at Old Bethpage Village Restoration, Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 26-27, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Members of the 14th Brooklyn Living History Association and friends from other units demonstrate various daily routines of soldiers who were part of 14th Brooklyn New York State Militia during the Civil War years. Old Bethpage Village Restoration, Round Swamp Rd., Old Bethpage. For information, visit OldBethpageVillageRestoration. org.

Dramatic Play

Theatre Playground returns to Long Island Children’s Museum with “Dramatic Play!,” Monday, Aug. 28,1 p.m., taught by Lisa Rudin, Director of Theatre Playground (who visitors may already know from her role as “Piggie”!). In this interactive, theater-inspired workshop kids 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: Silly Monsters. Costumes encouraged. Museum Row, Garden City. (516) 224-5800 or LICM.org.

St. Jude Run/Walk

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Registration is open for the St. Jude Walk/ Run Long Island, presented by Tweezerman International during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, Sunday, Sept. 10, 9 a.m., at Marcum Corporate Offices & Park. The St. Jude Walk/Run offers everyone a chance to walk or run and gather in-person or virtually to raise funds and awareness for the St. Jude mission: Finding cures. Saving children. Besides the walk/run, the event features entertainment, food and activities for the whole family to enjoy. Participants will even have the opportunity to connect with St. Jude patients and learn firsthand how their support makes a difference. 10 Melville Park Road, Melville. Register or learn more at StJude.org/walklongisland.

Apostle Dr. Aretha Wilson is the speaker during the event. Whether you’re seeking spiritual renewal, looking for answers, or simply want to connect with like-minded individuals, this event is for you. Come as you are and embrace the positive energy that will fill the air. 188 Vincent Ave. RSVP at EventBrite.com.

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For many years visitors to Westbury House at Old Westbury Gardens asked what was beyond the first floor corridor. Now go beyond the door and discover “secrets of the service wing,” during a 60-minute guided tour, Friday, Aug. 25, noon; also Sunday, Aug. 27, 1:30 p.m.; Monday, Aug. 28, noon; Wednesday and Thursday, Aug. 30-31, noon Be introduced to the intensive labor required to create the lifestyle experienced by the Phipps family and their guests; tour the many rooms that were “behind the scenes” to create the formal dining experiences of early 20th century. Go along the corridors to the butler’s pantry and silver cleaning room then descend the 17 steps to the kitchen, scullery, and wine storage rooms located on the ground floor. Reservations required. 71 Old Westbury Rd., Old Westbury. For information contact (516) 333-0048 or visit OldWestburyGardens.org.

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Haitian-American singer Alan Cavé performs with The King of Konpa. The event is hosted by Born 2 Hoop and DJ Rome. $25 admission. Ladies are free before 11 p.m. Food, drinks, and hookah. 428 Sunrise Highway.

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Grab your lunch and join Nassau County Museum of Art Docent Riva Ettus for her popular “Brown Bag Lecture,” now back on-site at Nassau County Museum of Art, Thursday, , 1 p.m. Enjoy an in-depth presentation on the current exhibition “Modigliani and the Modern Portrait.” Participants are invited to ask questions at the end of the program and to join the 2 p.m. public tour of the exhibit. Also Oct. 19. 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. (516) 484-9337 or NassauMuseum.org.

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Bethany Congregational Church in East Rockaway is holding a garage and yard sale, Saturday, Sept. 9, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. No vendors. 100 Main St. For more information, call Maryanne Walling, church secretary, at (516) 599-5768..

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I’d never tell anyone this but …

Wany years ago, when I was in group therapy, a fellow participant shared her story that stays with me to this day.

I was 12 years old when my older cousin invited me to his room to show me some photos and started feeling me up. I was so shaken and scared. He blocked my exit, and I didn’t know what to do. When I came home, I told my mother. I’ll never forget what she said to me, “Stop making up stories. Your cousin is a good boy. You know that. Why would you want to say bad things about him? What’s wrong with you?

I froze. Could I have imagined the whole thing? Could it not have happened? Could it have been my fault? I ran up to my room and never mentioned the incident again.

But how alone I felt! How confused I was! Why was my experience thrown out the window? I wanted to scream. But I couldn’t. All I knew was that I’d better be quiet and not start trouble. I should pretend that the whole thing never happened.

And pretend I did. For many years. In truth, for many decades. It wasn’t just that one incident. There were many times when I was made to feel that what

I thought, felt, and experienced was nonsense. It didn’t count. I didn’t count. Now that I look back on it, I realize that my siblings and I lived in my mother’s world. She was strong willed. Selfcentered. Focused on her own needs. And not the least bit empathetic to anyone else’s. If I said something she didn’t agree with, she’d silence me with a disdainful look and a ‘What do you know?’ retort. Then she’d look away, like I wasn’t worth wasting her time on.

In those days, I didn’t trust my own thoughts. I would listen, obey, and acquiesce. A pleaser, par excellence! When told to jump, I’d ask how high. It took me forever to develop my own voice. To trust that I had something worthwhile to say. To believe that someone would care what I thought.

If you’ve experienced a similar struggle and are still searching for ways to find or strengthen your inner voice, here are a few ways to speed up the process:

Create quiet time alone to think, meditate, pray. No right or wrong answers. Just acknowledge your thoughts as yours.

Ask yourself reflective questions, such as, “What do I think about the lead story in the news?” What would I do if I won the lottery?” Keep in mind that there are no right or wrong answers to these questions. It’s your thinking that counts.

Keep a dated journal to record, reread, and contemplate your thoughts as they change over time.

Tell your story to a nonjudgmental friend, one who is willing and able to listen to you with understanding and compassion.

As you tell your story, see if you can derive new meaning from it, new insights about how the event affected you.

Let yourself feel whatever emotions you feel. You don’t need to evaluate your emotions, just let them be.

Consider seeing a psychologist who can guide you through this painful pro-

cess as you develop greater awareness and trust in yourself.

Know that your story is as unique as your fingerprints. It is precious. Even the painful part is precious, because it has made you, you.

It’s liberating to acknowledge your experiences rather than suppress them and pretend they didn’t happen.

It’s healing to relate your story to a caring soul rather than hiding what was and still may be traumatic for you.

As you tell your story once more, you come to understand how earlier experiences affected you in years past and may still affect you today.

Expect that the healing that comes from this process will be profound!

©2023

Linda Sapadin, Ph.D., psychologist, coach and author specializes in helping people improve their relationships, enhance their lives and overcome procrastination and fear. Contact her at DrSapadin@aol.com. Visit her website at www.PsychWisdom.com.

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Wildfires took their possessions, but not their spirit

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selves,” Baniqued said, her voice breaking. “It was really dark already. The smoke, and the air, was so hot.”

The family members made their way along an evacuation route in multiple cars, but the vehicles were sent in different directions by police. The Palacios’ car was surrounded by fire on their way out, and Noralyn thought those were her final moments, Baniqued said.

Her eldest and youngest, Kathleen Chloe and Khimberly, were in a car right behind their mother’s, but they, too, were sent in a different direction. “As the fires go, they were calling me,” Baniqued said. “But then the communication was cut — no more. All I heard from them was crying. ‘Mom, where are we going to go? Where are we going to go?’”

The Baniqueds didn’t find their daughters until the next day. They asked around, desperate for someone who had seen them. They came across one of their children’s schoolmates, who told Monet they were at the Ritz Carlton, where the family was eventually reunited.

“I was so happy, at least I found them safe,” Baniqued said. “Because I heard already, some people went back and they were telling that there were so many dead bodies around the area.”

“We have lost our house, but all of us are safe,” she said.

But the Palacios’ young daughters

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Photos courtesy Monet Baniqued monet Baniqued, her husband, Johnny, and their three daughters, Khimberly, Kathleen Chloe, and Keith nove.

don’t understand what has happened. They are begging the family to return home.

“It breaks our hearts,” Baniqued said. “How can we bring them home if the happy home we had turned to ash?”

The aftermath

According to Raya Salter, an attorney who sits on the New York State Climate

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SUPREME COURT

COUNTY OF NASSAU, WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., Plaintiff, vs. LORI SCLAFANI AKA LORI SCALAFANI, ET AL., Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale

After Inquest and Appointment of Referee duly entered on January 27, 2020 and an Order Appointing Successor Referee duly entered on July 5, 2023, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on September 19, 2023 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 7 East Boulevard, East Rockaway, NY 11518. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 42, Block 25 and Lots 26 - 28. Approximate amount of judgment is $512,589.45 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #602724/2019. Cash will

not be accepted. This foreclosure sale will be held on the north side steps of the Courthouse, rain or shine. COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed at the foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the Court Appointed Referee will cancel the sale.

Scott H. Siller, Esq., Referee Knuckles, Komosinski & Manfro, LLP, 565 Taxter Road, Suite 590, Elmsford, NY 10523, Attorneys for Plaintiff 141322

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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE

that pursuant to Section 202-48 of the code of the Town of Hempstead entitled, “Handicapped Parking On Public Streets,” a public hearing will be held in the Town Meeting Pavilion, Hempstead Town Hall, 1 Washington Street, Hempstead, New York, on the 6th day of September, 2023, at 10:30 o’clock in the forenoon of that day, to consider the adoption of a resolution setting aside certain parking

spaces for motor vehicles for the sole use of holders of special parking permits issued by the County of Nassau to physically handicapped persons at the following locations:

ELMONT CLEMENT AVENUE - west side, starting at a point 298 feet south of the south curbline of Russell Street, south for a distance of 20 feet.

(TH-283/23)

HUNNEWELL AVENUEwest side, starting at a point 130 feet north of the north curbline of Theodora Street, north for a distance of 13 feet.

(TH-319/23)

FRANKLIN SQUARE FENWORTH BOULEVARD - north side, starting at a point 19 feet east of a point opposite the east curbline of Harrison Street, east for a distance of 20 feet

(TH-321/23)

WANTAGH McCLEAN AVENUE - west side, starting at a point 250 feet south of the south curbline of Kinloch Road, south for a distance of 20 feet.

(TH-286/23)

WEST HEMPSTEAD SYCAMORE STREET - east side, starting at a point 58 feet north of a point opposite the north curbline of Plymouth Street, north for a distance of 19 feet.

(TH-300/23) and on the repeal of the following locations previously set aside as parking spaces for physically handicapped persons:

(NR) EAST ROCKAWAY WILLIAMSON STREETsouth side, starting at a point 74 feet east of a point opposite the east curbline of 8th Avenue, east for a distance of 18 feet.

(TH- 255/21 - 9/09/21)

(TH-302/23)

FRANKLIN SQUARE SHELBURNE DRIVEsouth side, starting at a point 50 feet west of the west curbline of Southern Drive, west for a distance of 20 feet.

(TH-270/12 - 11/27/12)

(TH-301/23)

ALL PERSONS INTERESTED shall have an opportunity to be heard on said proposal at the time and place aforesaid.

Dated: August 1, 2023

Hempstead, New York BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD

DONALD X. CLAVIN, JR. Supervisor

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Action Council and once lived on Oahu, where he worked for the Hawaii state legislature, the state was woefully underprepared to deal with such powerful wildfires — despite the fact that state officials knew that such an event was likely.

“They’ve said it in their filings and in their public statements,” Salter said.

Where the official response failed, people are stepping up. “There are a lot of local people that are obviously not happy with the action taken,” said Brad Starks, who has lived on Maui for 14 years. “Local citizens on the west side, they’re the ones pulling the bodies out of the water, not the FEMA guys.”

A filmmaker, Starks sent a drone into the air to catch a glimpse of the landscape the night of Aug. 8. “It was literally like hell on earth coming toward us,” he said.

The destruction he has seen in the days since is devastating. “The entire infrastructure of the west side is completely obliterated,” Starks said. “All the gas stations exploded. There is no power.”

He and his coworkers turned their

production headquarters into a donation center. Everywhere, it seemed, someone was doing whatever they could to help their neighbors. That, Starks said, is the true aloha spirit.

“We all just have to take care of each other,” he said.

“It’s a very strong community,” Baniqued said. “The aloha spirit is here. No one should be left behind.”

Nonetheless, the future remains uncertain for those whose lives have been upended. When Benedic Palacio went back to see the family’s house a few days later, he returned in tears. His equipment for his small construction business had all turned to ash.

Baniqued and her family have been staying at her workplace, the Montage Kapalua Bay resort, since the fire. She has been spending her days helping prepare food for other families to keep her mind occupied, she said.

“After that, I’m staring at the wall, thinking, ‘What’s going to happen after my workplace will not be able to accommodate us anymore? Where are we going to go?’”

Kathleen Chloe, who was the valedictorian of her high school class, told her mother she would understand if her parents couldn’t send her to college. But the family is determined to move forward. Kathleen will be a freshman at San Diego State University in a few weeks.

More than anything else, Baniqued’s daughters and nieces just want their home back. That, above all else, is what Baniqued hopes Cerisier’s fundraiser can help them with.

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Q. We were looking at our permit plans and noticed that they were stamped by an engineer we never met. I looked him up, and found out he’s a chemical engineer, but he sealed our plans for the structure. It made me wonder, can a chemical engineer do that, seal plans for structural? I know there are many different types of engineers from reading your column, like electrical engineer, mechanical, plumbing, etc. Can a chemical engineer be responsible for beams in our house? It just seems like the contractor, who took care of everything, just got a guy to stamp the plans. What can you tell us?

A. That’s a great question, but you may find the answer confusing, as I did when I posed it to the Engineering Division of the New York State Office of the Professions. This is the board that qualifies professionals through exams, issues licenses and reviews complaints for prosecution. The person I spoke to was articulate and clearly had been asked this question before.

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In every instance, the answers I got were sprinkled with assumptions that a person would not knowingly practice in a field they were not qualified for. Clearly, or actually unclearly, the answer to your question would seem simple, but nothing I researched, and nobody I spoke to, had a clear answer, leaving it up to the licensed professional to “do the right thing.”

I remember designing a large renovation for a family in which the father was an aeronautical engineer who had designed the wing attachments on aircraft. He asked to sit with me while I designed the main beams of his home. I took him, step by step, through the process, and he was very confident at the end that his home was structurally sound. Even though he had the capability to follow the process as an engineer, he didn’t do this kind of work, and admitted that it was different from what he did.

It makes me wonder if the chemical engineer even knows his seal was being used for this structural design, or whether it was properly calculated. I often find that structure is over-compensated and more expensive than necessary in these instances. There are even cases of plans bearing the seal of people long deceased, so at least the chemical engineer is still alive to answer your question. Good luck!

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Taxes: $12,373

East Meadow $690,000

Park Lane. Ranch. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Finished basement. Eat-in kitchen. Formal dining room. Many updates including skylight and central air conditioning. Convenient location in the heart of Barnum Woods. Security system.

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Taxes: $16,000

Hewlett $620,000

Keystone Place. 2 Story. 4 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms. Eatin kitchen. Formal dining room. Den/family room and home office. First floor bedroom.

Taxes: $15,869.45

Lido Beach $1,420,000

Blackheath Road. Custom Waterfront Colonial. 5 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms. Gourmet eat-in kitchen with 2 dishwashers and sinks, with butler’s pantry. Formal dining room. Den/ family room. Finishes include skylights and fireplaces. All large rooms. Master bedroom with porch. Resort-style backyard with inground swimming pool and patio with kitchen area, and much more.

Taxes: $14,429.72

Merrick $913,000

Hewlett Avenue. 2 Story. 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. Eat-in kitchen with granite countertops and pantry. Formal dining room. Den/family room and guest quarters. Updates include cathedral ceiling. First floor bedroom.

Taxes: $24,463.08

Oceanside $585,000

Derby Drive. Ranch. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Finished basement. Eat-in kitchen with granite countertops. Formal dining room. Den/family room and home office. Updates include skylight and security system.

Taxes: $13,617.41

Rockville Centre $905,000

Fonda Road. Colonial. 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms. Finished basement. Eat-in kitchen. Formal dining room. First floor bedroom. Security system.

Taxes: $14,006.84

Valley Stream $680,000

Hungry Harbor Road. Expanded Ranch. 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. Eat-in kitchen with granite countertops. Formal dining room. Den/family room.

Taxes: $11,139

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Thank God for the writers’ strike

on May 2, the Writers Guild of America ceased its activities and went on strike. After years of stagnating compensation and job insecurity due to AI, the hand of Hollywood writers was forced as upper management refused to ratify a new bargaining agreement in time. On July 14, the WGA was joined by SAG-AFTRA, the actors’ union. The members of both unions voted over 97 percent in favor of a strike; frustration with production companies had reached a tipping point.

The dismissal of workers’ concerns and open cruelty by Hollywood bosses has been shocking, but not surprising. One executive quoted in Deadline Hollywood said, “The endgame is to allow things to drag on until union members start losing their apartments and losing their houses,” a tactic described as a “cruel but necessary evil.”

The audacity. The CEOs, who do not do the acting, the writing or the editing, yet somehow take home most of the money,

would sooner make people homeless than provide better working conditions. They admit their actions are cruel and evil, but they are not at all disturbed. The only thing that disturbs them is a drop in profits.

Let’s not forget that better working conditions are indeed what these workers are striking for, because the anti-union mainstream media is out to paint them as nothing more than a mischievous cadre of banditti. Fox News quoted a Paramount CEO as saying that the strikes would cause the “absolute collapse” of Hollywood. On the other side of the spectrum, the putatively liberal The Week magazine described striking workers as “No shows” on the cover of its July 28 issue, lambasting striking film workers for not doing the work they should be doing.

That’s the first reason I’m so grateful for this strike: It has exposed the entitlement that so many in society, especially those with means, feel when it comes to entire sectors of labor. It is taken for granted that certain workers cater to our needs. Firefighters must put out fires, delivery drivers must bring us food, and actors

must entertain us — and when they refuse to, anger and disrespect for these workers is justifiable.

The reality is, their labor was never ours to take for granted. It will always be the case that “essential workers” are offering their labor in exchange for just compensation and fair treatment, and that at any moment that labor could be withdrawn. There is no “required labor,” and the strike has brought this into focus.

The second reason that I’m grateful for the strike is that it offers all of us a refreshing break. Media consumption has been on the rise in recent years, and my question is, are we watching these media for entertainment, for enlightenment, for enjoyment? Or are we trying to numb the pain? The perpetual rewatching of old clips already seen; watching our fifth identical dating show. Are we truly immersing ourselves in entertainment, or are we immersing ourselves in audio-visual stimuli to cut off the volume of our brains?

I think too many of us, myself included, have fallen into the second category. This cultural tsunami is the 21st-century equiv-

alent of cocaine and alcohol, to distract us from the difficult questions confronting us.

Your boss yelled at you again today. You don’t think it’s fair, but it’s easier to click on the remote. You don’t like the news, so you indulge in fantasies. All around you, it seems, the world is swirling. Deep down, you feel it may be best to confront it, but snuggling up in your sheets sounds good, too.

It’s comforting to retreat. It’s also mollifying, and when you’re mollified you cannot shape your world. When many people are mollified, you cannot band together and face the tasks that require the efforts of many people. The good striking workers have said, “Enough of that!” and plunged us into cold water. We are afforded a short respite to unplug and consider the world around us.

Keep at it, Hollywood workers. I’m with you, and so are others. You are fighting for a good cause, and in fighting for yourselves you fight for us. You have given us all much to think about. Our TVs may be dark for some time, but it is the darkest skies that have the brightest stars.

Matthew Adarichev is a public policy major at Hofstra University, a political activist and an aspiring journalist whose work has appeared in the Hofstra Chronicle and the Anton Media Group.

A gold-plated hydrant for a pet’s Valentine’s Day?

As Valentine’s Day approaches, I’m obsessing about how to impress, and basically ingratiate myself to, my domestic partner. Admit it: A certain anxiety fuels the hysteria over finding the perfect roses or just the right jewelry to meet expectations.

Feb. 14 triggers a commercial and emotional frenzy, with us trying to please someone when we have no idea what that someone wants. Worse, we feel obligated to buy a gift because we’ve been brainwashed by advertising, soppy postings on social media and reruns of “Pretty Woman,” “Sleepless in Seattle” and “Out of Africa.”

Note to husband: The striped umbrella was not an inspired gift two years ago. Neither were the polka dot pajamas last year. Think 18 karats. Or, if funds are short, I’m a sucker for the written word. Pen me a pretty Valentine.

As for my gift giving, I’ve been living with my husband for decades, and I’m not a bit concerned about being able to make him happy on Valentine’s Day. A glass of his favorite Montepulciano d’Abruzzo, a homemade crab cake and he’s mine.

My deep, deep concern is my other

housemate, Lilly Bee, our one-year-old Malagasy Coton de Tulear. As dogs take over the country, from airlines to restaurants to department stores, we need to hone our gift-giving skills to meet canine desires and fantasies. Very soon, our fourlegged friends will rule the world. (This is a fake fact, but that’s OK, right?)

According to recent statistics, there are 323 million people in the U.S. There are also 90 million dogs kept as pets in American households. (These are real facts. Doesn’t it get confusing?)

That doesn’t count the street dogs, wild dogs and shelter dogs that are conspiring to get a leg up on humanity.

You think I’m kidding? Barking up the wrong tree?

The 90 million dogs we know about are increasing in numbers exponential. Visit any dog park and see for yourself what happens when male and female dogs get together. They aren’t exactly discriminating in their romantic encounters.

I don’t know exactly when (because I’m making this up), but pretty soon there will be more dogs than people in the U.S., and we humans better be ready to please them. We already see signs of a dog-centric culture. When did the dog stroller become ubiquitous? Why do we see water bowls for dogs outside restaurants when homeless people have to scrounge to get a drink?

And airlines? The rules state that “emotional support” dogs take priority over humans with allergies or aversions to the smells and potty problems that sometimes come with canine passengers. Dogs are born with all the clothes they need on their backs, yet the dog clothing industry is a multi-billiondollar business.

Guess what other dogcentered biz is booming? Products for overweight and obese pets. And they aren’t fat because they patronize food courts. They’re fat because their owners feed them the same way they feed themselves: too much.

According to the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention, an astounding 94 percent of owners of fat dogs think their pets are a normal weight. When advised that their pups are putting on pounds, humans buy lower-fat dog food and other slim-down products. Thus a new industry is born.

And this is just the beginning. Come the day that dogs outnumber people, they’re sure to organize. Since poodles are reputed to be the brainiacs, they will no doubt seek the vote. A poodle president? I understand that poodles can identify a number of individual toys by shape and color. I’m not making comparisons, but that could be awesome in a president.

A dog majority would change food-buy-

Randi is on a brief leave. This column was originally published Feb. 18-24, 2018.

ing habits, demanding raw-meat menus and a reduction in the current consumption of smoothies and veggies. Veterinary schools would proliferate. We might see grooming taken to a new level. Aging dogs would demand hair color, and even a bit of “work” when their jowls droop.

Canine candidates would promise hydrants in every public park and a chicken in every doghouse. Puppy classes would become passé, and higher education would be available to all dogs, regardless of breed, shape of ears or length of tail. I imagine my Lilly Bee might follow the tried-and-true advice to study what she loves: Stuffies.

In a dog-dominant America, there would be a lottery for any mutt with a dollar and a dream.

Once the dog population tops the human population, the balance of power will tip in favor of Fido. We’ve all seen those paintings of Rover and Lassie and their friends sitting around a poker table. Fanciful, you say? I say, stay tuned.

In the meantime, I’m hedging my bets this Valentine’s Day. A box of genuine goat bones is on its way to Lilly Bee.

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

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pretty soon there’ll be more dogs than people, and we better be ready to please them.

Must actors entertain us?

Their labor was never ours to take for granted.

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American Sign Language opens many doors

For many of us growing up, high schools offered so many different languages we could learn beyond English. Everything from Spanish and French to German and Hebrew. Even Latin.

But a growing number of public schools — including many here in Nassau County — are offering something many wish they had years ago: American Sign Language. And even if you’re too old for public school, it’s never too late to learn a language that, for more than a half-million Americans, is the primary — and sometimes the only — way to communicate.

Many of us mistakenly believe ASL is a language only for those who are deaf or hard of hearing. But effective communication requires both sides — the transmitter and the receiver — to clearly understand what’s being shared. ASL, like any language, is only good if the people being communicated to understand what is being shared.

And that’s the problem so many who depend on ASL face time after time. They speak through a complex series of gestures, but so few people understand. It makes everything from social experiences to school, and especially trying to function in a work environment, more difficult, if not impossible.

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is the difference between someone who depends on ASL just fitting in, or thriving. That’s the argument Ariana Molina made in an opinion piece published last year for Cal State-Fullerton’s student publication, the Daily Titan.

“ASL is not only a practically useful language, but can also remove stigmas surrounding the deaf and hard of hearing community,” Molina wrote. “ASL courses are necessary for people to better understand the struggles of the Deaf community.”

The New York State Education Department promotes ASL as one of its key languages when it comes to awarding schools its Seal of Biliteracy. Yet on Long Island, the vast majority of students choose Spanish as their second language, while only a relative handful chose ASL.

That’s not for lack of trying by schools. Finding ASL educators isn’t as easy as it is to find those who teach Spanish, French or even Italian. But schools are looking, and they are making an effort to promote American Sign Language to the broader population, no matter what their hearing status is.

Nassau County’s emergency services also have worked hard to broaden access to its services, not necessarily by adopting ASL, but by offering the ability to text 911 once the new custom interface in which it invested more than $100,000 goes live.

Re Peter King’s column, “Prosecuting Trump is not what America is about,” in last week’s issue: Respectfully, I disagree. The rule of law, not of men, is precisely what America was intended to be about.

Mr. King suggests that “political struggles and battles should be fought in the political arena, not in the criminal courtroom.” This is absolutely true. We must not forget that the Biden-Trump battle in 2020 was fought, and decided, in the political arena, according to the political rules established by law.

It was Mr. Trump’s efforts to void that political decision, to circumvent those laws, that now move us into the criminal arena. Should law and order now to be decided by popularity, by Tomato-meter? Remember how that worked out for Barabbas?

More relevant is Thomas Jefferson. In his “Notes on the State of Virginia,” he stated plainly: “An elective despotism is not what we fought for.” Mr. King would have us believe that the only limits on free speech are “incitement to violence or riot.” There are clearly others, including fraud and lying when used to further a crime, both relevant to the allegations. And reading Trump’s mind is not as mysterious as implied, because actions, as we all know, can be stentorian.

Our first president set the standard. When our former king, George III, heard that the rebel Washington

But opening the world even wider to our friends in the Deaf community is something each of us can do as well. Nassau BOCES offers two courses — a sixweek instructor-led course, or a self-paced course with no instructor — for just over $100. Nassau Community College offers its students a number of courses, from four levels of ASL to communication and culture in the Deaf community.

Also offering a significant program for its students is Hofstra University — a 160hour experience that immerses them in the world of American Sign Language.

And for those who don’t mind the drive to Nesconset, the Cleary School for the Deaf offers American Sign Language classes for anyone 12 and older.

There are a number of other programs offerings ASL — many of them a simple online search away.

George Bernard Shaw once said, “The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place.” We tell ourselves that everyone who can be communicated with is being communicated with, but the reality is that so many people are being left out.

Making ASL a part of all of our lives — whether we are part of the Deaf community or not — will ensure that more than a half-million of our friends, family members, fellow students and coworkers are never left out.

was to retire, surrendering his presidency, he said, “If he does that, he’ll be the greatest man in the world.” That is the spirit of our Constitution, and what is expected of our presidents. It was so until No. 45.

And Mr. Trump remains free to run, free even to run if convicted, as Eugene Debs did. Yet Mr. King’s conclusion is

clear and correct: “The Constitution and its protections apply to all Americans,” he writes. Indeed so, it was written explicitly to protect all Americans from characters like Nixon and Trump.

It’s time to deliver on our promise to never forget

we all remember where we were that day. I remember every detail. We all knew someone who was killed — a neighbor, a friend, a sibling, a parent.

On Sept. 11, 2001, New York, the nation and the world experienced one of the darkest days in history. Nearly 3,000 people lost their lives, including hundreds of first responders. Now those who survived need our help, and I am fighting to ensure they get it.

With toxic ash filling the Manhattan air and countless victims buried under the rubble, Long Islanders answered the call, setting out en masse to help with rescue and cleanup efforts — acts of heroism that many are paying dearly for today. Every year, more survivors and first responders fall ill with cancers and other 9/11-related illnesses. Nearly 22 years later, Americans are still getting sick. More first responders have died since Sept. 11 than on the actual day.

The men and women who ran into crumbling buildings to save others, and the survivors who lived through one of the worst experiences imaginable, are suffering from illnesses and injuries that resulted from an act of terrorism. We owe it to them to make sure they receive the medical attention — screenings and treatment — they need to fight back and have the best chance of surviving.

That access to health care is now in danger due to the impending funding shortfall in the World Trade Center Health Program. That’s why I have made it my mission to close the shortfall and make sure that our heroes and survivors never have to worry about losing health care coverage again.

Congress established the health program in 2011 to provide medical treatment and monitoring for 9/11 responders and survivors suffering from the effects of the toxins at ground zero. The program covers the lifespans of all who were exposed, including responders and survivors of the attack on the Pentagon as well the crash in Shanksville, Pennsylvania, and the children who were in schools in downtown Manhattan on 9/11

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NICE Bus is still a great deal

To the Editor:

Even with the 15-cent NICE Bus fare increase from $2.75 to $2.90, it will still be one of the best public transportation bargains around. Since the last fare increase eight years ago, inflation has increased 28 percent. Most bus transit agencies raise their fares far more frequently.

Since the 1950s, the average cost of riding a bus in Nassau County has gone up at a lower rate than either the consumer price index or inflation. The MTA Metro Card, introduced in 1996, allows a free transfer between NICE buses and New York City Transit buses and subways, and thousands of NICE riders take advantage of it. Purchasing a weekly or monthly pass further reduces the cost per ride. Many employers offer transit checks, which pay even more of the costs.

NICE tries to schedule bus replacements every 500,000 miles or 12 years, whichever comes first, in accordance with Federal Transit Administration guidelines. Since 1973, buses operated by NICE under

contract to Nassau County are now on the fourth replacement cycle. Most are under 12 years old. This wasn’t the case decades ago, when the average age of the fleet was closer to 12 years.

In the end, it comes down to the availability of increased funding for additional transportation service for residents. Operating subsidies are required to increase the level of service and reduce the amount of time you spend waiting for a bus. The same goes for adding more off-peak, evening and weekend service.

Funding for NICE buses is a four-way dance among what riders pay in fares and a combination of capital and operating assistance from Nassau County, New York state and Washington. Everyone needs to have skin in the game. There ain’t no such thing as a free lunch — or in this case, a free bus ride.

and during the cleanup. Today it provides services for over 120,000 people in all 50 states.

No one could have foreseen just how many people would fall ill, how sick they would get, or how aggressive the cancers would be. Given the rising cost of health care, the funds originally authorized for the program didn’t go as far as intended. This issue is deeply personal to me, as it is for so many New Yorkers. I have friends fighting for their lives right now. I have spoken to countless firefighters and other first responders going through the same thing. If more money is not appropriated, those who need it most will face cuts in services, and those who may begin experiencing 9/11-related illnesses in the future will not be able to receive the care they deserve.

I introduced the 9/11 Responder and Survivor Health Funding Correction Act of 2023 earlier this year, with Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, which, if passed, would eliminate the funding shortfall of the World Trade Center Health Program and ensure that it remains financially stable for years to come. While this legislation has yet to be brought up for a vote in the

House or Senate, I am doing everything possible to gain funding for the program in the meantime and push off any potential program cuts.

I recently fought to have funding for the program included in this year’s National Defense Authorization Act. Whether the provision will pass as part of the final package remains to be seen. Although this would only be a partial fix, it would provide another cushion for the program before cuts are necessary, and allow us time to secure the full funding needed. I, along with my fellow New Yorkers in Congress, will fight like hell to get this funding through the final stages of the legislative process and ultimately signed into law.

We all collectively promised to never forget, but it seems that too many have turned a blind eye to the ongoing suffering of our 9/11 heroes, survivors and their families. But I haven’t forgotten, and I know that no Long Islander has forgotten. Together we will deliver on America’s promise by securing the funding needed to safeguard the World Trade Center Health Program in whatever way we can.

Congressman Andrew R. Garbarino represents the 2nd District, and sits on the House Committees on Homeland Security, Financial Services and Ethics.

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we can’t let the World Trade Center Health Program run out of money.

LARRY PENNER Great Neck

Larry Penner is a transportation advocate, historian and writer and a former director of the Federal Transit Administration Region 2 New York Office of Operations and Program Management.