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Protected from floods, and now open to all

By MARK NolAN mnolan@liherald.com

Hurricane Sandy caused immeasurable grief and destruction nearly 11 years ago. That devastation, however, has spurred a few positives.

State officials last week announced the completion of a vast $47 million improvement project at Hempstead Lake State Park. in West Hempstead, that will reduce flood risk and improve access to the 737acre park.

The project includes two miles of new Americans with Disabilities Act-compliant trails and an observation deck. In addition, the 150-year-old Hempstead Lake Dam was repaired and renovated to proContinued on page 2

Malverne welcomes Bascombe as new principal

By NIColE FoRMISANo nformisano@liherald.com

Kesha Bascombe, who has served as assistant principal of Malverne High School for the past 10 years, has been named the school’s new principal, succeeding Vincent Romano.

Bascombe said she has lofty ambitions for the students of Malverne.

“The Malverne School District — with the amount of kids that we have and the love that we have and the nurturing that we put into our community and our kids — I can see that we will take this to different heights,” Bascombe said. “There’s nothing we

can’t do.”

An educator for 23 years, Bascombe said her goal is to encourage students to become the best versions of themselves by being lifelong learners and having the confidence to challenge themselves.

“That’s part of my philosophy,” she said. “Just stretch yourself a little bit, challenge yourself to something new, because you’d be surprised what you’re capable of doing at that moment.”

Bascombe began as a middle school English teacher in New York City. Her passion for literature was the perfect avenue to help kids become knowledgeable

and adaptable, setting them up for future success. She also worked as a literacy coach, and discovered she had a knack for collaborating with fel-

low teachers to hone their craft and curriculum. She found her calling as an educator working in a high school setting. Bascombe said she enjoys high school students’ level of maturity, and added that she is most effective working with that age group.

Her passion for helping students expand their horizons comes from a desire to see them

succeed academically, athletically and in other arenas. Becoming comfortable with facing challenges head-on, she said, will help Malverne students continue to enter college with confidence and readiness. In addition, they can discover themselves in the process.

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A VIEw oF the Northern Ponds area of Hempstead Lake State Park with new wetlands.

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ith the amount of kids that we have and the love that we have . . . There’s nothing we can’t do.

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tect against future storm damage.

Officials said it was one of the largest wetlands projects ever completed by New York State Parks.

“Our parks are some of our greatest resources for relaxation, restoration, and connecting with our families,” said Town of Hempstead Deputy Supervisor Dorothy Goosby in a release. “I am happy that the improvement project has been completed; it was worth the wait.”

The $4 million renovation of the only high-hazard dam on Long Island, built in 1873, was a priority. Officials said the repaired dam would help maintain water levels of the lake, particularly if another hurricane like Sandy strikes. Officials had determined that if the dam were to fail, the damage would include highway flooding, water supply issues, and possible fatalities.

The state received a $35 million grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and another $12 million in State Parks capital money was used.

The project was part of the Living with the Bay Initiative, created in the wake of Sandy to strengthen South Shore waterfront communities in Nassau County along Mill River. The state committed $125 million to fortify East Rockaway, Bay Park, Lynbrook, Malverne, Oceanside, and Rockville Centre from future stormwater damage.

The final phase of the project, recently finished, was making the 144-acre Northern Ponds complex better able to handle stormwater runoff into Hewlett Bay while reducing flood risks on Mill River.

Parks officials said they built eight acres of wetlands to allow runoff from Southern State Parkway to slowly filter before entering Northeast Pond. Smith Pond, a 22-acre freshwater pond in Rockville Centre, was upgraded with dredging and a floodwall.

“The culmination of these vital infrastructure proj-

ects will help make the Hempstead Lake State Park and surrounding communities safer and more resilient to future storms, while improving access to outdoor recreation in the community,” New York State Parks Commissioner Erik Kulleseid said in a release.

Other upgrades to the park include a new Eagle Avenue parking lot; an observation deck overlooking Northeast Pond; and removal of invasive plant species and replanting native species. Officials said it took one year to remove by hand more than 100 tons of decades-old trash in the Northern Ponds areas.

“We want everyone to enjoy our New York State Parks, especially those in District 18, the addition of new and better accessible trail ways open up the opportunity for all New Yorkers to enjoy the gorgeous trails, lake and

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wildlife that Hempstead Lake State Park offers,” said Assemblywoman Taylor Darling in a release. “As a member of the Committee on People with Disabilities, improving accessibility is incredibly important to me.”

A new 10-foot wide stone dust greenway trail was built to provide a continuous north-to-south trail system through the park. An eight-foot wide stone dust wetlands trail and two pedestrian bridges were built to allow emergency and maintenance vehicles access.

With an eye to the possibility of future storms, sluice gates were installed to allow control of lake levels prior to and during flooding. There is a new water level monitoring and lake temperature gauge system so officials can manage conditions in real-time and track data over time.

The 8,000-square-foot Environmental Education and Resiliency Center was built in 2021 at a cost of $8.3 million. The center features hands-on learning about storms and environmental management, and will serve as an emergency coordination center during disaster response, officials said.

“Through its multiyear investment, New York State has safeguarded the natural treasures contained within Hempstead Lake State Park and made them accessible for every resident in the surrounding communities to enjoy,” Nassau County Legislator Siela A. Bynoe said in a release.

Hempstead Lake State Park is a sprawling multiuse facility with 18 tennis courts, six pickleball courts, playgrounds, basketball courts, softball field, bridle trails for horseback riding, biking and hiking trails, shaded picnic areas, and a historic hand-carved wooden carousel. There are also three bodies of freshwater that are accessible for fishing. The 167-acre Hempstead Lake is the largest freshwater lake on Long Island.

For more information, call (516) 766-1029, or visit the New York State Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation website at Parks.ny.gov.

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The Park has new shoreline and wetlands protection.

‘Patriot Man’ donates $15,000 to charity

Greg Waxman wanted to give back to veterans, first responders

By NICOLE FORMISANO nformisano@liherald.com

Greg Waxman is running toward a goal: supporting the first responders right here in Malverne. His inaugural Freedom on the Farm 5k raised a whopping $15,000 for six organizations, many of which serve local veterans, police, and firefighters.

“I wanted to do veteran and first responder charities because without them we wouldn’t be able to hold events like this.” Waxman said.

The May 6 race saw 200 participants run through Malverne for the cause — and it paid off. The money raised by the 5k allowed Waxman to donate $1,000 each to the Steven McDonald foundation, which honors a late detective from Malverne; Paws of War, which trains service dogs for veterans; and the Malverne Fire Department.

He also donated $3,000 to Crossroads Farm, who collaborated with Waxman and hosted the start and finish of the race, and another $3,000 to the Police Benevolent Association (PBA), which hosts the Sgt. Thomas Winters scholarship. The scholarship was created last year in memory of the Malverne police officer, and was funded by Waxman’s Operation Hero run. This year, Waxman’s donations allowed the scholarship to be doubled to $1,000 for each recipient.

Lastly, Waxman donated $6,000 to the American Legion Post 44. $5,500 will go to matching veterans to service dogs. Waxman said he was inspired by the experience of his grandfather, who fought in Germany during World War II. Many stray dogs stayed close to the army camp, and Waxman’s grandfather rescued one and brought it back to the United States. After seeing what the companionship of a dog can bring to a veteran’s life, Waxman wants to help as many veterans as possible have that experience. The remaining $500 will fund freedom flights, which flies veterans to D.C. to visit memorials built on honor of their service.

Waxman’s checks to all six organizations were presented publicly during the race and the June 7 Village of Malverne meeting because he believes in transparency, he said. He felt it was important that those who participated in the race or donated to its cause see where their money went.

Waxman’s support of local heroes is nothing new. He became known as “Patriot Man” for running through Malverne with the American flag during Covid-19 lockdown. Last year he ran 50 miles with famous wheelchair racer Peter Hawkins in Operation Hero, and together they raised $7,500 for veterans and first responders. Residents were very supportive of this year’s Freedom on the Farm, he said.

“I was going door to door on the route and telling the people about the street closures, and raising money,” Waxman

Waxman’s donations

$6,000 to American Legion Post 44

$3,000 to Crossroads Farm

$3,000 to the PBA

$1,000 to the Steven McDonald Foundation

$1,000 to Paws of War

$1,000 to the Malverne Fire Department

said. “When I run with the flag, people would stop me and give me donations while I run. So the town was really behind me with this.”

This year’s Freedom on the Farm 5k raised double the funds for charity compared to last year’s race — a trend Wax-

man hopes to continue next year as Freedom on the Farm becomes annual.

To Waxman, running is his way of serving those who have sacrificed.

“To me, it’s about your actions,” he said. “To move forward, you have to give back.”

day during Covid19 lockdown.

Nicole Formisano/Herald photos

GREG WAxMAN dONAtEd $6,000 to the American Legion Post 44. $5,500 will help veterans get service dogs. $500 will fund honor flights, which allows veterans to visit memorials created in their honor.

GREG WAxMAN pRESENtEd a check to PBA Vice President Joseph Falanga. GREG WAxMAN ANd fellow Operation Hero racer Peter Hawkins with the American flag after the inaugural Freedom on the Farm 5k. Waxman first became known in Malverne by running outside with the American flag every

Garbarino’s bill aimed at bolstering boating safety

U.S. Representative Andrew Garbarino, who represents New York’s second congressional district — one of the four districts on Long Island — has introduced a bill to help ensure the safety of boaters on and around Long Island.

The legislation, called the Brianna Lieneck Boating Safety Act of 2023, directs the United States Coast Guard to study and submit to Congress a report on recreational vessel operator education and training in order to improve boating safety and reduce the number of boating accidents that occur due to untrained boat operators.

The bill is named in honor of an 11-year-old girl — Brianna Lieneck — who was killed in a boating accident in 2005, when a boat driven by Steven Fleisher collided with Lieneck’s family’s boat in the Great South Bay. According to a news release from Garbarino’s office, Fleisher did not have a boating license when the event occurred. Brianna’s mother, Gina Lieneck, was injured in the accident and has since advocated for mandatory licenses for boaters.

“Many Long Islanders spend their summers enjoying boating and other water activities, but if we don’t proactively prioritize safety that’s when tragedies, like the one that befell the Lieneck family, happen,” Rep. Garbarino said in a statement. “According to a 2020 USCG report, boat operators who did not receive boating safety instruction were involved in 77% of fatal recreational boating acci-

dents nationwide. The Brianna Lieneck Boating Safety Act of 2023 will help eliminate these incidents and keep boaters on Long Island and around the country safe through education and training programs.”

According to Coast Guard statistics, there have been over 6000 boating deaths between 2012 and 2021, averaging between 560 and 760 deaths per year.

Rep. Anthony D’Esposito, a former

police officer and firefighter who represents New York’s fourth congressional district, has cosponsored the bill.

“Boating has long been a favorite pastime of Long Islanders as well as Americans across the country, and it is imperative that the federal government does more to ensure the safety of boaters,” Rep. D’Esposito said. “Regretfully, we have seen far too many preventable deaths caused by boaters operating ves-

sels under the influence of drugs or alcohol. In light of this history of tragedies, I am proud to co-sponsor the Brianna Lieneck Boating Safety Act of 2023, legislation that musters the capabilities of the federal government to review the current landscape of boater education programs which is an important step towards improving the programs and enhancing safety on the water.”

Rep. Nick LaLota, a Navy veteran who represents the first congressional district, also cosponsored the bill.

“As a Navy man, boater, and Long Islander, I understand that increasing boating education and safety training will go a long way to preventing injuries and fatalities like what happened to Brianna Lieneck,” Rep. LaLota said. “Our legislation will save lives and ensure that families can safely enjoy our waters. I am proud to join my Long Island colleagues in introducing this bill to keep more Americans safe.”

Elements of the bill would require the secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating to study and report to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure as well as the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation regarding recreational vessel operator training.

The full text of Rep. Garbarino’s bill can be found at tinyurl.com/GarbarinoBoatingBill.

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In the fall of 1990, some thirty plus years ago, your writer first heard of the proposition that if you set up a living trust your estate doesn’t have to go to court to settle – the so-called probate court proceeding for wills. Having spent the previous eleven years as a litigation attorney, and having faced numerous problems probating wills, this sounded too good to be true.

At the time, some of the best estate planning lawyers were in Florida. Perhaps you can guess why. In any event, off I went to Florida to train as an estate planning lawyer and, upon returning, closed the litigation practice and founded Ettinger Law Firm in April 1991, to keep people just like you, dear reader, out of probate court.

The reason I was so excited about the living trust, and continue to be so to this day, is the concept of taking back control from the courts and government and giving it back to you and your family. After all, who doesn’t want control over their affairs?

When you go to court, who’s in charge? The judge, right? Now tell me, does the judge always act in your best interest? Does the judge ever make a mistake? And when the judge says jump, you know what the answer is!

Not only do you pay considerably for this privilege, but it can take many months and often years to complete the probate court proceeding. Meantime, houses cannot be sold, bank accounts accessed, or investment portfolios managed – at least without the judge’s permission which involves additional time and resources to request. Of course, that permission may be denied as well.

With a living trust, your trustee (formerly your “executor” under the will) may act immediately upon death to sell the house, pay the bills and handle the investments – no permission required! An additional benefit is, in the event you become unable to handle your affairs later in life, your trustee may take over by simply getting a letter from your doctor showing you are incapacitated. Essentially then, a living trust gives you back control.

Michael Malaszczyk/Herald file photo Rep. AndRew GARbARino, second from left, has introduced a bill — named for the young victim of a 2005 boating accident — aimed at boating safety education and training. His colleagues, Reps. Nick Lalota, far left, and Anthony D’Esposito, far right, have cosponsored the bill.

Bascombe takes over for Romano at Malverne H.S.

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just try and do something a little different, because I think that once they hone into trying different things, you can find your passion,” Bascombe said. “You have to have some kind of adventure in part of your life to see that, ‘You know what, I didn’t know I could do this.’ It’s so much more rewarding when you realize, ‘I didn’t limit myself.’”

Bascombe said she has big shoes to fill in replacing Dr. Romano, who was named the district’s new assistant superintendent of educational services after serving as principal of Malverne High for 10 years. But she said she’s more than ready to face the challenge head-on.

“Dr. Romano has left a legacy,” Bascombe said. “He has left an imprint on Malverne High School.”

She added that her goal now is to “make sure I can continue what he has set forth and just put my own spin on it.”

Bascombe said she hoped to build on Romano’s strong foundation by promoting more diverse and rigorous courses. The high school will add Advanced Placement courses like precalculus and African American Studies, she said.

“We do have a lot coming down the pipeline, where kids will have more areas to explore, to learn a little differently and just to challenge themselves,” she said.

Bascombe said she wanted to nurture the maturity and confidence of her stu dents by encouraging them to become

Kesha BascomBe, an educator for 23 years, is stepping into the role of principal at Malverne High School, where she has been assistant principal since 2013. Vincent Romano, who served as principal for 10 years, has been named assistant superintendent of educational services for the district.

more active voices in the forum of the high school. They could become the next president, poet laureate or tech CEO, she said. By giving them the space to be leaders in the district, she hoped to provide them with the foundation to become the leaders of the next generation.

“Part of it is to be a little more student-

Romano is appointed assistant superintendent of educational services

After 19 years with the Malverne School District — 10 of them as principal of Malverne High School — Vincent Romano has been named the district’s assistant superintendent of educational services. The Malverne Board of Education unanimously appointed him to the post.

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future leaders. They should have more of a voice in the input of what they want to do, with our guidance.”

Malverne High students have warmly welcomed Bascombe, who is already a fixture in the school, into her new role, she said. “I think it’s a smooth transition — I get to hit the ground running,” she said.

“Stepping into the role of assistant superintendent, I am filled with enthusiasm and a deep sense of purpose,” Romano said. “Malverne has made tremendous strides over the years, establishing itself as an outstanding place to learn, grow and succeed. However, we must acknowledge that our work is not yet complete, and I am committed to collaborating closely with my esteemed colleagues to ensure an atmosphere of excellence and equity for all students.”

Tuesday, July 11, 2023, 6 p.m.

At this event, you will have the opportunity to speak with Hofstra faculty, and learn about services offered by Residence Life, Student Financial Services, and the Center for Career Design and Development. You can also virtually tour our beautiful 244-acre campus.

For event details and to RSVP, please visit hofstra.edu/gradoh.

Photos courtesy Malverne School District

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Getting mental health help when needed most

By ROKSANA AMID ramid@liherald.com

The term “mental health” is often misunderstood, with many often thinking it’s limited to having a mental illness or being mentally ill.

But mental health is about how good people feel emotionally, and the behaviors associated with them. It helps determine how people handle stress, relate to others, and make healthy choices.

Just like how people take care of their bodies, they also need to take care of their mind and emotions. More often than not, people don’t think of their mental health until it is something they must deal with.

In fact, a Truth in Medicine poll released last year by Oceanside’s Mount Sinai South Nassau, found that 36 percent of Long Island residents say they or their adult family member faced challenges accessing mental health services care, like simply getting an appointment.

Limited access to health insurance is often the biggest challenge in accessing such care, county officials said. A recent town hall by Nassau County’s mental health, chemical dependency and developmental disabilities services department held at Nassau Community College, shared some of the options people might have, health insurance or not.

The gathering outlined a plethora of resources available within the county beginning, of course, with calling 911 for medical, police, fire, or rescue emergencies. But there’s additional help available — 988 — for confidential emotional support involving thoughts of suicide or any other emotional distress.

For those seeking to seek help in-person, Nassau County offers more than 50 resources, organization that have pledged to help the community, even if paying for those services might be an issue.

One of those newest resources set to begin next year is with the Central Nassau Guidance and Counseling Services. Jaclyn McCarthy, the center’s division director, said there’s often a genetic component for poor mental health, where people may be predisposed to developing some of the inabilities to manage stress or difficult situations in their life. Environmental factors, as well as sleep deprivation, or social factors like unstable relationships or substance abuse, can influence someone’s need to seek treatment.

But McCarthy also notes people often don’t seek help because of the stigma associated with addressing mental health. For instance, cultural taboo can deter people who desperately want to better themselves.

“People don’t feel as though they are going to be perceived in the same way by family or friends — or their employer — if they say that they’re struggling,” McCarthy said. “So people don’t speak up about it, and people don’t access the resources. But part of what all of us here today are really here to talk about is how to stand up and talk about it, and allow people to feel more comfortable with it so that we can help reduce that stigma for everyone.”

Treatment is different for every person, but individual therapy is a standard practice for those seeking help. McCarthy notes treatment is assessed on a spectrum to cater to each person’s needs.

Five Mental Health Resources in Nassau

■ Central Nassau Guidance and Counseling Services

— Projected to open in early 2024

■ Family Treatment and Recovery Center — (516) 746-0350

■ Long Island Addiction Center — (516) 788-6449

■ Mercy Recover House — (516) 868-2244

■ The Charles Evans Center — (516) 622-8888

“We ask what do they want to get out of these sessions, and what are their biggest struggles so that we can help tailor intervention specifically for them,” she said. “Not everyone needs to take medication or is even encouraged to take it. It depends on their situation.”

Patients seeking treatment for substance use or behavioral issues hang on to the patterns and habits that don’t suit them because they’ve used them to cope with their stress,” McCarthy said. A major part of a patient’s treatment is to help them understand that relapse can potentially happen.

“We try to help them identify it before it happens so that they can put their coping skills in place prior to struggling with a relapse,” she said.

“We all want the same goal. We all want to make sure that individuals have help for whatever they need help within the moment, when they’re ready for that help.”

Jaclyn McCarthy

Scouts participate in cleanup despite downpour

By NICOLE FORMISANO nformisano@liherald.com

Despite a torrential downpour getting in the way of their weekend, the Boy and Girl Scouts at this year’s “Camporee” still gave back to the community.

Troops from across Nassau County gathered at Hempstead Lake State Park on May 20 for a three-day weekend of learning, team building, and fun. However, plans had to change when the skies opened up.

“These kids, let me tell you, they were not discouraged by the rain at all,” said Councilwoman Laura Ryder. “It’s a learning lesson to persevere, to go forward and do it as planned. Life gives us the opportunity to either back out or step up. And this was a perfect example of them stepping up.”

The annual Camporee kicked off on May 20th with scouts from Malverne, West Hempstead, Lynbrook and East Rockaway. The plan was a three day weekend jam packed with games, obstacle courses, barbecues and more where young boys and girls develop teamwork

skills. Unfortunately, the rain became simply too much for the outdoor activities. But despite the weather, troops still spent their morning cleaning up Hempstead Lake State Park.

“It’s part of what we do,” said Lawrence Vodopivec, leader of Troop 824. “The biggest thing of all the troops within our area is to give back to the community.”

“The purpose of the camps is to help all kids in the scouting program to build their self confidence, leadership skills, citizenship skills, and character,” said Legis-

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Courtesy the office of Bill Gaylor

DESpItE thE RAIN, the morning kicked off with a color guard and national anthem. Ryder said that the Scouts do a ‘phenomenal job’ teaching patriotism.

Students earn Seal of Biliteracy distinction

Twenty-one students from Malverne High School received the New York State Seal of Biliteracy medallion for high achievement in State and National Language world language exams.

Students achieving the recognition for their proficiency in Spanish were: Emilio Banchón, Gerard Bernabé, Timothy Bernabé, Raymond Cecere, Javier Figueroa, Brianna Flores, Montserrat Flores, Wilber Gálvez, Brian Guardado, Hanai Guamán, Parisa Hassan, Marissa Haye, Kolton Kimanen, Edgar Medina, John Najera, Jasmine Peguero, Julie Rodriguez, Jonathan Singh, Raul Suazo, and Cyrus Villanueva. Ronlie Pierre was recognized for proficiency in Italian.

The Seal of Biliteracy recognizes high school graduates who have proven a high level of aptitude in English and one or more world languages. The seal appears on the student’s diploma and a medallion worn at graduation.

Malverne school celebrates two new doctors

Davison Avenue Intermediate School in Malverne now has two new doctors in the house as Principal Rachel Yudin and social worker Martine Laventure received their doctorates.

Principal Rachel Yudin received her Doctor of Education with a specialization in the mind, brain and teaching from Johns Hopkins University.

Davison social worker Martine Laventure received her Doctor of Social Work with a specialization in adolescent trauma and suicide prevention from

Davison avenue inTerMeDiaTe School now has two doctors in the house as Principal Rachel Yudin, right, and social worker Martine Laventure both received their doctorates.

Courtesy Malverne school district

TwenTy-one Malverne HigH School students proudly display the New York State Seal of Biliteracy medallion, a testament to their proficiency in world languages, during their graduation commencement on June 23.

Courtesy Malverne school district

STEPPING OUT

Cruising through summer OysterBay welcomes back

By Will Sheeline

Car shows are a summertime staple. You’ll find them most everywhere.

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One that certainly attracts attention — from locals and car enthusiasts from all over — is Cruise Night. The most popular car show on the North Shore is back, and folks from across Long Island have begun making their weekly pilgrimage to Oyster Bay each Tuesday to enjoy the sights and sounds of cars from every decade.

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A vast range of vehicles are on display, from Ford Model Ts to 1960s Thunderbirds and exotic Maseratis and Lamborghinis. According to George Hanley — who has participated with his 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1 for more than a decade — it’s not just the cars that draw people, but the sense of community among the car lovers that makes Cruise Night unique.

“The cars are a good reason, but the old friends are also a fun thing to run into,” Hanley says. “It’s a nice night. It’s not rowdy. It’s a real good old-fashioned car show.”

Wandering through Audrey Avenue in the heart of the hamlet is something to behold. Visitors are surrounded by the beautifully refurbished and lovingly cared-for cars, with bright paint jobs and popped hoods. The aromas of beer from the local brewery and cigar smoke waft over. Music played on the street lends a lively backdrop.

The event, organized weekly by the Oyster Bay-East Norwich Chamber of Commerce, also puts the lovely and historic hamlet on display. From the classic architecture and smalltown feel, to the numerous restaurants and stores of all sorts, Cruise Night offers car enthusiasts — and those who drop by — to check out the scene. Not just the vintage cars, but an opportunity to enjoy the many amenities Oyster Bay has to offer.

By Karen Bloom

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

WHERE WHEN

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

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

Stand,” Hofstra University Museum of Art’s new exhibition, examines power of the arts in society.

Whether you want to take a break from the heat and pop into Theodore’s Books to browse their wide collection, or get a bite to eat at local favorites like Taby’s Diner or 2 Spring, the evening is not just a celebration of great cars, but a showcase of Oyster Bay itself. Ravin Chetram, vice president of the Oyster Bay-East Norwich chamber, says it doesn’t just put the hamlet on the map, but strengthens the many local businesses by drawing crowds to the community.

Alexandra Giordano — the museum’s assistant director of exhibition and exhibit underscores artists’ civic responsibility and influence. the vital role that artists have in activating democratic values that and freedom, encouraging civic engagement, and cultivating unity,” “Artists often lead the charge and expose truths that may otherwise be in this exhibition take a stand and call out injustices through their art issues such as immigration, gender, reproductive rights, mass incarceration, bias, gun violence, and promises unfulfilled. They all combine the making service that has a grassroots approach in the hope of mobilizing their the nation to ignite movement, create awareness, and inspire others to which runs through July 28, is in conjunction with Hofstra’s conference on the Barack Obama presidency coming up in April. interested in the idea that the artist has a civic responsibility,” says Karen Albert. “The initial idea for this exhibition was inspired by Administration White House briefing that took place on May 12, 2009, 60 artists and creative organizers met with administration officials to collective power of the arts to build community, create change, and chart national recovery in the areas of social justice, civic participation and unlike other recent exhibits that showcased the museum’s collection, Giordano reached out to contemporary artists who loaned selected works. Some 36 pieces are on view — representing Emma Amos, Molly Crabapple and the Equal Justice Initiative, Miguel Luciano, Michele Pred, Hank Willis Thomas, and Sophia climate is now, this exhibit could not be more timely than Albert adds.

“It’s such a great event, it really brings people out to enjoy Oyster Bay

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during the summer,” Chetram says. “Cruise Night is just one of those things that makes our community so special.”

This year also marks the first time that Cruise Night is partnering with Rallye BMW, which has taken on a more active role in the hamlet since the recent closure of Oyster Bay BMW. Nick Soldo, Rallye’s senior client advisor, and his team are on-site, pleased to be involved with the community.

“We’re here for everybody,” Soldo says. “We want to make a bigger presence in Oyster Bay for both the clients of BMW, and the residents of Oyster Bay.”

highlights, she points to the series of prints from the Freedoms. Their four large scale photos are based on 1943 oil paintings inspired by President Franklin D.

It’s always 5 p.m., somewhere, so get into the vibe with Jimmy Kenny and his band. They’Il provide the soundtrack for an evening of summer fun, playing the best of Jimmy Buffett, Kenny Chesney and Zac Brown, as well as country favorites, summer pop, yacht rock, reggae, and tropical classics. The Long Island-based band has been delighting audiences with their beach country sounds for more than 12 years. Popular up and down the Northeast coast — from Maine to Maryland — their appealing mix of singalong hits and feel-good, easy living vibes always gets everyone in the groove. Get that ‘toe-in-thesand while wasting away with a margarita’ feeling and party on with Paul C. Cuthbert (aka Jimmy Kenny) on lead vocals and acoustic guitar, Linn DeMilta (aka Lovely Linn) on lead and backing vocals, Luis Rios on lead guitar and backing vocals, Frank Stainkamp on keyboards and backing vocals, drummer Mike Vecchione, and Dan Prine on bass.

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Saturday, July 8, 8 p.m. $35, $25, $20, $15. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. Tickets available at Ticketmaster.com or ParamountNY.com.

Kim Mancuso/Herald photos

Top: Debbie Dugan and her 19-year old dog Sammy drove from Glen Head in her 1951 Chevy pick-up.

Bottom left: Danny Grella, right, and his son Donato came out from Glen Cove and had a great time at Cruise Night.

Bottom right: Cruise Night is Shangri-la for car enthusiasts.

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

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

Yarn/Wire

Now in its 18th year, Adelphi University’s ‘new music’ series welcomes Yarn/Wire. The intrepid New York-based piano-percussion quartet has forged a singular path with endlessly inventive collaborations, commissions and performances that have made a significant contribution to the canon of experimental works. The quartet features founding member Laura

Swingtime Big Band

Those vibrant sounds of the swing era can be heard at the Madison Theatre, when Swingtime returns with another high-octane concert. Since their 2012 debut performance here, Swingtime is proud to have become known as the Madison’s ‘house band.’ Their ‘homecoming’ includes a host of swingin’ hits from the Great American Songbook — all connected to the concept of ‘home.’ The band expertly recreates the music of Count Basie, Tommy Dorsey, Benny Goodman, Glenn Miller, Harry James, and Gene Krupa, along with their engaging vocalists saluting such legendary singers as Ella Fitzgerald, Peggy Lee, Nat King Cole, Dean Martin, and the immortal Frank Sinatra. Swingtime maintains its tradition of celebrating the 100th birthdays of the iconic musicians who created this quintessential American art form — their 2023 centennial spotlight is on the amazing trumpeter, composer/ arranger and bandleader Thad Jones.

Sunday, July 9, 3 p.m. $30-$40. Madison Theatre, Molloy University, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre. MadisonTheatrenNY.org or call (516) 323-4444.

Barger and Julia Den Boer on

THE Your Neighborhood

Those disco nights

Get your boogie

on with The Disco Nights, appearing on The Paramount stage, Friday, July 7, 8 p.m.

If you like The Bee Gees, Donna Summer, Chic and the whole Studio 54 soundtrack, you’re going to love The Disco Nights. Everyone will feel like dancing at this tribute to an unforgettable era. Relive those “Saturday Night Fever” moments with this dynamic act, featuring vocalists Alessandra Guercio, Jerome Bell and Adam Bastien from “American Idol” and “The Voice.” They’re backed by one of the tightest bands around, veterans of the New York City music scene. The band includes Musical Director and Billboard charting superstar JJ Sansaverino on guitar, Stanley Banks on the bass, Etienne Lytle and Patrick Firth on the keys, Damon DueWhite on the drums, and Danny Sadownick on percussion. Throw on top of that a load of super-fun choreography, audience participation, props and costumes — and you have a party that audiences don’t want to leave. The beat goes on and on, with overthe-top renditions of the decade’s most vibrant songs as Studio 54 comes to life once more. $35, $30, $25, $15. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. Tickets available at Ticketmaster.com or ParamountNY.com.

Art talk

Join Nassau County Museum Director Charles A. Riley II, PhD, for a Director’s Seminar, Sunday, July 9, 3 p.m.

He’ll discuss “Oscar Wilde: The Critic and His Artists,” examining the endlessly fascinating author who was connected to a glittering circle of artists. His friends included Toulouse-Lautrec (who painted his portrait on the eve of his legal demise), the Pre-Raphaelites BurneJones, Morris and Millais, Whistler and Sargent (his neighbors on Tite Street in London’s Chelsea), and the naughty prodigy Aubrey Beardsley. Participation is limited; registration required. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. (516) 484-9337 or NassauMuseum.org.

July 8

Splish Splash… Animal Baths

Hang out with some Long Island Children’s Museum’s “residents,” Saturday, July 8 , 1:30-2 p.m. Join an animal educator in the Yellow Studio in the Feasts for Beasts Gallery to learn what goes into the care of LICM’s animals. Observe animal bath time. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. (516) 224-5800 or LICM.org.

Sunday Stroll

Enjoy a pleasant stroll through Hempstead Lake State Park, every Sunday ,10-11:30 a.m. Participants will set out for a new destination in the park each week to xplore the natural and recreational wonders that make up Hempstead Lake State Park and enjoy the seasonal changes. Each walk will be accessible on paved trails. Families are welcome. 1000 Lake Drive, West Hempstead. Visit Eventbrite.com. to register or call (516) 766-1029 for more information.

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‘Macbeth’

Malverne Community Theatre presents “Macbeth,” Friday though Sunday, July 7-9, at Crossroads Farm at Grossmans. The one-hour adaption of Shakespeare’s classic tragedy of ambition and guilt starts at 8 p.m. The performance is preceeded by farm-totable appetizers, beer and wine. $3. 480 Hempstead Ave., Malverne. Call (516) 881-7900 for more information.

On exhibit

Nassau County Museum of Art’s exhibition, “Eye And Mind: The Shin Collection,” highlights the extraordinary collection masterworks assembled by 31-year-old connoisseur Hong Gyu Shin, an internationally recognized figure in the global art world. He shares his treasures, including works by Whistler, Lautrec, Boucher, Daumier, Delacroix, Klimt, Schiele, Balthus, Warhol, de Kooning, Gorky and many other important names from art history provocatively juxtaposed with the painting and sculpture of our own time from both Asia and the West. On view through July 9. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. (516) 484-9337 or NassauMuseum.org.

70th Year Reunion

West Hempstead Class of 1953 will celebrate its 70th reunion, Saturday, Sept. 30, 5-9 p.m. at Plattduesche Park Restaurant in Franklin Square. Tickets are $95 per person. With dinner, dessert, coffee and a DJ. For more information, contact Karl Riesterer at Karl282@ aol.com or (516) 315-1312. Payment must be made by June 1. Checks should be made payable to Charles Riesterer, 210 Bedell Terrace, West Hempstead.

Having an event?

Family Bat Walk

Stroll Old Westbury Gardens with Gabriel Willow, a New York City-based urban naturalist and environmental educator, Saturday, July 8, 7:30-9:30 p.m. He will lead a walk through the gardens to listen and look for bats while discussing bat ecology and conservation. All ages are welcome. Space is limited and reservations are required. Rain date is Saturday, July 15. 71 Old Westbury Rd., Old Westbury. For information contact (516) 333-0048 or visit OldWestburyGardens.org.

Teen Tuesdays

Need something fun to do now that school is out? Come to the Lakeview Public Library on Tuesdays, from 4:30-6 p.m., for snacks, music, art, games, crafts. Register prior to each session so library staff have enough supplies for everyone. 1120 Woodfield Road. Rockville Centre. Visit LakeviewLibrary.org or call Jennifer Dunlop at (516) 536-3071.

Items on The Scene page are listed free of charge. The Herald welcomes listings of upcoming events, community meetings and items of public interest. All submissions should include date, time and location of the event, cost, and a contact name and phone number. Submissions can be emailed to thescene@liherald.com.

On stage

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

July 27

Mindful mornings

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

Breastfeeding Support Group

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

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THEATRE CONCERTS

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lator Bill Gaylor, who joined Ryder in commending the scouts on May 20th. “It’s a great opportunity for the scouts to build closer friendships and develop character, which is what it’s all about.”

Ryder said that it’s these kinds of group activities that set a foundation for these kids to become successful adults — working together toward a common goal.

“They have to work together, rely on each other and support each other throughout all of the activities,” she said. “They are looking at it as just having fun, but it’s instilling those positive character traits which will carry these children through their lives.”

more importantly, they’re learning good citizenship skills that will influence their adult lives,” Gaylor said. “An Eagle Scout is usually destined for nothing but good things in life.”

He noted that many presidents, astronauts, businessmen, and more have been Eagle Scouts. Gaylor served 24 years in active duty, and said that the Scouting program develops many fine men and women who go on to join the military.

All concerts 8:00-10:00pm unless otherwise noted. All events weather permitting, call 516-572-0201 for up to date information.

Ryder was especially moved by watching the scouts start the morning with a color guard and the national anthem. Even in the rain, the kids took a moment to pay respect to their community and the nation as a whole.

“To build that foundation of love of our country, and respect for our flag, is so important,” she said. “And both Boy and Girl Scouts do a phenomenal job teaching that to our kids.”

BiLL gayLor Nassau Legislator

“We know how important scouting can be to the future of our nation,” he said. With a generation of young people who would spend hours in the rain cleaning up a beloved community park — even knowing their long-awaited weekend of fun would have to wait until next year — it’s easy to have faith in the future. Ryder said that the good deeds and perseverance of the kids that weekend is exactly what makes the Boy and Girl Scouts great, and why she wants them to know they are acknowledged and supported.

“They’re learning how to be good young men and women, good scouts, but

“What the scouts do — teaching respect and leadership skills and courage — it’s just terrific,” Ryder said. “It was really a pleasure to be there, even in the rain. It was well worth it.

Courtesy the office of Bill Gaylor

LegisLator BiLL gayLor and Councilwoman Laura Ryder were joined by State Senator Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick, Councilwoman Dorothy Goosby and Town Clerk Kate Murray to commend the Boy and Girl Scouts at the Camporee.

they’re learning how to be good young men and women, good scouts, but more importantly, they’re learning good citizenship skills that will influence their adult lives.

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As we navigate a time of pivotal change, the Herald’s 2023 WE Summit presented by Bank of America brings together thought leaders, innovators and barrier-breaking women for conversations around this year’s theme: The Future is Now.

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Public Notices

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME

COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, U.S. BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION

AS LEGAL TITLE TRUSTEE FOR TRUMAN 2016 SC6

TITLE TRUST, Plaintiff, vs. SHEIKH S. HOSSAIN A/K/A

SHEIKH HOSSAIN A/K/A

SHEIKH N. HOSSAIN, ET AL., Defendant(s).

Pursuant to an Order

Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale

duly entered on April 13, 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 July 17, 2023 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 771 Maple Place, West Hempstead, NY 11552. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at West Hempstead, in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 35, Block 269 and Lot 47. Approximate amount of judgment is $1,113,780.84 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 610562/2020. 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. Heather

D. Crosley, Esq., Referee Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Firm File No.: 193351-1 140132

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME

COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, Plaintiff AGAINST Lisa Pearce a/k/a Lisa Williamson; Robin Williamson; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered June 4, 2019 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on July 20, 2023 at 3:00PM, premises known as 480 Hopatcong Avenue, West Hempstead, NY 11552. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Lakeview, near Rockville Center, in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York, Section 35 Block 460 Lot 853. Approximate amount of judgment $287,760.20 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold

subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 602518/2018. The auction will be conducted pursuant to the COVID-19 Policies Concerning Public Auctions of Foreclosed

Property established by the Tenth Judicial District.

Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.”

Russell S. Burman, Esq., Referee LOGS Legal Group LLP f/k/a Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 430-4792

Dated: May 12, 2023 For sale information, please visit www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU CMG MORTGAGE, INC.

Plaintiff, Against JANICE COGHLAN, AS EXECUTRIX OF THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM S. GROOMS A/K/A WILLIAM GROOMS, et al., Defendant(s)

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 04/11/2019, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction, on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. 11501. This Auction will be held rain or shine on 7/17/2023 at 2:00 PM, premises known as 17 Hopatcong Avenue, West Hempstead, New York 11552 and described as follows ALL that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York Section 35 Block 462 Lot 508 The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $274,404.81 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 17-001008 If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the then Court Appointed Referee will cancel the Foreclosure

Crime watCh

18, 2008, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR SECURITIZED ASSETBACKED RECEIVABLES

LLC 2005-FR5 MORTGAGE

PASS THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES

2005-FR5 is the Plaintiff and BERNICE WALTER, ET AL. are the Defendant(s).

I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the NASSAU COUNTY SUPREME COURT, NORTH SIDE STEPS, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on July 25, 2023 at 2:30PM, premises known as 1090 PINEBROOK COURT, WEST HEMPSTEAD, NY 11552: Section 38, Block

K, Lot 750: 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 Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 012241/2007. Jaime

D. Ezratty, Esq, Esq.Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES.

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sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 615753/2021. 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. The original sale was scheduled for June 15, 2023 at 2:30 p.m. at the same location.

Scott H. Siller, Esq., Referee Knuckles, Komosinski & Manfro, LLP, 565 Taxter Road, Suite 590, Elmsford, NY 10523, Attorneys for Plaintiff 140462

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF ARCHITECTURAL & SITE

■ A man told police that his trailer hitch was removed from his vehicle while parked in the Stop & Shop parking lot on Cherry Valley Avenue in West Hempstead on June 22 at 4 p.m.

■ On June 26, a woman told police at 10:45 a.m. that assorted items were taken from her vehicle while parked outside the Crescent Apartments on Atlantic Avenue in East Rockaway.

■ Police said a person told them $300 was taken from the Capri Motor Inn on Hempstead Turnpike in West Hempstead on June 23 between 2-5 a.m.

Arrests

■ An East Rockaway woman was arrested for allegedly shoplifting on June 22. Police said 35-year-old Eliza Ferko was arrested for shoplifting at the Macy’s on Old Country Road in East Garden City on June 22 at 9:03 p.m.

■ Police arrested a Lynbrook man for allegedly shoplifting on June 28. According to Nassau County police, 33-year-old Mario Papadoniou was arrested at 4:02 for allegedly shoplifting from JCPenney on Old Country Road in East Garden City.

People named in Crime Watch items as having been arrested and charged with violations or crimes are only suspected of committing those acts of which they are accused. They are all presumed to be innocent of those charges until and unless found guilty in a court of law.

Hempstead offers jet ski safety courses

Auction. Ralph Madalena , Esq., Referee. McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, LLC, 10 Midland Avenue, Suite 205, Port Chester, NY 10573

Dated: 5/3/2023 File

Number: 16-303695 LD 140148

LEGAL NOTICE

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORKCOUNTY OF NASSAU

WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR SECURITIZED ASSETBACKED RECEIVABLES LLC 2005-FR5 MORTGAGE PASS THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES

2005-FR5, V. BERNICE WALTER,

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF LEGAL POSTPONEMENT OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR RCF 2 ACQUISTION TRUST C/O U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff, vs. LVNV FUNDING LLC, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee’s Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on March 28, 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 July 10, 2023 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 381 Oakford Street, West Hempstead, NY. 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 35, Block 407 and Lot 10. Approximate amount of judgment is $160,633.96 plus interest and costs. Premises will be

PLAN REVIEW BOARD HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE BOARD OF ARCHITECTURAL & SITE PLAN REVIEW of the Inc. Village of Malverne will hold a PUBLIC HEARING at the Malverne Village Hall, 99 Church Street, Malverne, New York 11565 on Thursday, July 20, 2023, at 7:30 pm to hear the following cases: John & Barbara DeGrace 102 N. Cambridge St.: Residential “B” District Permit Application No.: 20230188 Proposes to demolish 9.0 ft. x 12.0 ft. rear porch and additional roof area over existing onestory rear structure and construct new 9.0 ft. x 12.0 ft. one story structure over crawl space for habitable space and new roof over existing rear one story area. Steven & Elizabeth McDonald 14 Johnson Ave.: Residential “A” District Permit Application No.: 2023-0312 Proposes to construct new 8.0 ft. x 20.0 ft. one story addition over crawl space for mud room with rear landing and steps to grade. All interested parties should appear at the above time and place. The Architectural & Site Plan Review Board Meeting will be immediately followed by a work session of the Board of Trustees. BY ORDER OF THE MALVERNE BOARD OF TRUSTEES INC.

VILLAGE OF MALVERNE

Averil Smith, Village Clerk June 29, 2023 140561

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the BOARD OF TRUSTEES of the Inc. Village of Malverne will hold a PUBLIC HEARING at Malverne Village Hall, 99 Church Street, Malverne, New York 11565 on Thursday, July 20, 2023, at 7:15 PM to hear the following cases: Rey Franco Ragasa 41 Cedar Rd.: Residential “A” District Building Permit Application #2022-1130 Proposes to construct an exterior basement entry with concrete stair

Hempstead Town Supervisor Don Clavin, second from right, announced additional Jet Ski & Boating Safety Courses in the upcoming summer weeks. He was joined by Receiver of Taxes Jeanine Driscoll, far left, Councilwoman Melissa “Missy” Miller, Councilwoman Laura Ryder, Bay Constable Sgt. Matthew Sohm, far right, and a Town of Hempstead lifeguard.

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and landing bulkhead to single family dwelling. All interested parties should appear at the above time and place. BY ORDER OF THE MALVERNE BOARD OF TRUSTEES INC.

VILLAGE OF MALVERNE

Averil Smith, Village Clerk

Dated: June 29, 2023 140562

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT NASSAU COUNTY WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB D/B/A CHRISTIANA TRUST, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS THE TRUSTEE FOR THE BROUGHAM FUND I TRUST, Plaintiff against MAX NOEL, et al Defendant(s)

Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Stern & Eisenberg, P.C., 20 Commerce Drive, Suite 230, Cranford, NJ 07016.

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered February 6, 2014, 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 8, 2023 at 2:00 PM. Premises known as 88 Wolf Avenue, Malverne, NY 11565. Sec 35 Block 233 Lot 91. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Malverne, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of

New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $757,222.29 plus interest, fees, and costs.

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 006044/2008. During the COVID-19 health emergency, Bidders are required to comply with all governmental health requirements in effect at the time of the sale including but not limited to wearing face coverings and maintaining social distancing (at least 6-feet apart) during the auction, while tendering deposit and at any subsequent closing. Should a bidder fail to comply, the Referee may refuse to accept any

bid, cancel the closing and hold the bidder in default. Bidders are also required to comply with the Foreclosure Auction Rules and COVID-19 Health Emergency Rules issued by the Supreme Court of this County in addition to the conditions set forth in the Terms of Sale. 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.” Gerald Wright, Esq., Referee NY52600060-16 140529

Courtesy Town of Hempstead

CIRCULATION ASSOCIATE Full Time/Part Time Richner Communications, publisher of Herald community newspapers has an excellent opportunity for a FT/PT Customer Service Clerk in our busy Circulation Department. Basic customer service and administrative responsibilities include: heavy computer work, answering phones, making phone calls, entering orders, faxing, filing, etc.

STRONG knowledge of EXCEL a must! Knowledge of DATABASE maintenance or postal regulations a big plus. Qualified Candidates must be computer literate, able to multitask, dependable, reliable, organized, energetic, detail oriented and able to work well under deadlines. For consideration, please send resume & salary requirements to: careers@liherald.com

CLERK FULL TIME

Needed For Garden City Law Firm. Responsibilities Include Filing, Ordering And Stocking Office Supplies, Mail Distribution, Photocopying, Scanning, And Errands To Banks, Post Office And Courts.

Must Have A Vehicle And Valid N.Y. Driver License.

Please Email Resume To mjagnandan@albaneselegal.com Or Call 516-248-7000 Ext.2212

DRIVERS WANTED

Full Time and Part Time Positions Available! Busy Print Shop in Garden City is Hiring Immediately for Full Time and Part Time Drivers.

Must Have a Clean License and BoxTruck Driving Experience. Hours Vary, Night Availability is a Must.

Please Email Resume to careers@liherald.com or Call (516)569-4000 x239

OUTSIDE SALES

Richner Communications, One of the Fastest Growing Media, Event and Communications Companies on Long Island is Seeking a Sales/Marketing Candidate to Sell our Print Media Products and our Digital, Events, Sponsorships. Salary, Commission, Eligible for Health Benefits, 401k and Paid Time Off.

Will Consider Part Time.

Please Send Cover Letter and Resume with Salary Requirements to rglickman@liherald.com or Call 516-569-4000 X250

PRESS-ROOM/WAREHOUSE HELP

Long Island Herald has IMMEDIATE openings for a FULL-TIME Pressroom/warehouse helper in Garden City. We are a busy print shop looking for a motivated and reliable individuals to assist in various duties in the shop. Forklift experience is a plus and heavy lifting is required. Hours vary, so flexibility is key. Email resumes or contact info to careers@liherald.com

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The roofs have to come off, and I generally try to keep the roof approximately six inches below the window trim or frame. The key is to avoid average snow buildup at the windows, while allowing for snow clearing if the windows start to be blocked by deeper snow. Usually, snow will melt from heat escape at the windows, but deeper snow will turn to ice, and freeze you in from emergency escape, and create the potential for water leakage at the windowsill when the ice melts.

The foundation should be checked by digging at a corner to see if the foundation wall is at least to the frost line at three feet deep. If it isn’t, as part of the cheaply built construction you described, you may need to rebuild the entire addition. Not having a deep enough foundation will lead to movement that presents cracking where the one-story portion meets the two-story building.

The low-sloped roofs also present problems that must be prevented. Roofs should be sloped as much as possible to facilitate better rain runoff, and if a roof is below a 2-inch-high to 12-inch-horizontal ratio, referred to as a “2 in 12 pitch,” you’ll need a commercial membrane roll roof. This means that roofing material that comes in 3-foot-wide rolls, not regular shingles, must be used. The code is the bare minimum requirement, and I recommend not using shingles at less than 3 in 12 pitch, and even then putting down a self-adhering, flexible roof membrane, often referred to as ice and water shield, although that’s actually the name of a product made by W.R. Grace.

Work with an architect or engineer. Get the project done professionally with permits. I’ll have more about door sizes and decks vs. patios next week. Good luck!

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Sen. Daniel Patrick Moynihan famously said that “being Irish means knowing that somewhere, somehow, the world is going to break your heart.”

The sports world equivalent of this Irish fatalism is being a Mets fan. I say this with all the authority of someone who has stood with the Mets since their opening day of spring training in 1962. That inaugural Mets team went on to lose a modern-era record 120 games — a record that still stands, and that was immortalized by New York’s classic wordsmith and blue-collar raconteur, Jimmy Breslin, in his masterful work “Can’t Anybody Here Play This Game?”

In fairness to the ’62 Mets, however, there was no reason to expect an expansion team to do well, since its roster comprised players rejected by all the other teams in the major leagues. Just seven years later, the 1969 Mets, under the leadership of manager Gil Hodges, stunned the baseball world by defeating the heavily favored Baltimore Orioles in the World

Series. A dynasty was born!

Or so Mets fans thought.

Instead, what we hoped would be a dynasty came undone. Johnny Murphy, the Mets’ general manager and the chief architect of the championship team, died of a heart attack in 1970. Then, in April 1972, Hodges, the team’s heart, soul and unquestioned leader, suffered a massive heart attack and died.

Except for a late-season surge that got the Mets into the 1973 World Series, their fans had to endure more than a decade of mediocre, losing baseball. Nothing personified the fans’ frustration and despair during those uninspiring days and years more than the front-office decision in 1976 to trade away Tom Seaver, perhaps the greatest pitcher of his era, for nonentities. That was a white flag of surrender.

Our hopes rose again in the early 1980s, when Frank Cashen took over as general manager, creating an outstanding farm system that produced the likes of Dwight Gooden and Darryl Strawberry, and making trades for future Hall of Fame catcher Gary Carter and MVP first baseman Keith Hernandez. This time Mets fans were convinced that a dynasty had been created, as the squad, under

Manager Wally Backman, finished a close second in the National League East in 1985, won a classic World Series over the Red Sox in ’86, finished second again in ’87 and captured a division title in ’88.

But this bubble burst as well, with the precipitous decline of superstars Gooden and Strawberry, brought on by cocaine addiction.

oOur hopes soared yet again in 1992, when the Mets gave mega-dollar contracts to stars including Bobby Bonilla, Vince Coleman, Bret Saberhagen and Eddie Murray. Pre-season experts had the Mets winning it all. Instead, the “Best Team Money Could Buy” failed miserably, winning only 72 games and finishing in fifth place in the NL East.

Fast-forward to 2015 and 2016, when the team assembled a young pitching staff of Matt Harvey, Jacob deGrom, Noah Syndergaard and Steven Matz, which appeared to have unmatched and limitless potential. Once more, we Mets fans were thinking dynasty. Instead, the star hurlers were all beset by arm injuries, and now they are no longer even with the team.

This year it was all going to be different. Building off last season’s 101 wins, owner Steve Cohen added future Hall of

Fame pitcher Justin Verlander to a staff headed by another future Hall shoo-in, Max Scherzer, and the incomparable reliever Edwin Diaz. Combined with slugger Pete Alonso, batting champion Jeff McNeil and established stars Francisco Lindor, Brandon Nimmo and Starling Marte, this seemed to guarantee at least a solid playoff berth, if not a pennant and a World Series title. Expectations were the highest they have been in years.

Instead, Diaz wrecked his knee celebrating a victory by Puerto Rico in the World Baseball Classic, and Verlander and Scherzer were sidelined by injuries, and still aren’t pitching near what was expected of them. The team’s hitting has yet to get untracked, and the bullpen has no depth. Bottom line: As of last Friday, the Mets were in next-to-last place in the N.L. East, 17-1/2 games behind the firstplace Atlanta Braves.

I know the season is barely half over, and miracles happen. But it looks like another disappointing summer ahead of us. How many times can the Mets break their fans’ hearts? Pat Moynihan might as well have been talking about our team. As for me, I’m afraid I’ll never learn. I’m hanging in there.

Let’s go, Mets!

Peter King is a former congressman, and a former chair of the House Committee on Homeland Security.

Malaria, mobs and other travel buzz-kills

Ihave begun to worry about malaria, and I’m taking malaria prophylaxis, even though I’m not about to leave for a safari or the wilds of Myanmar anytime soon.

I’ll wager, right now, that I am the only non-traveling person in our entire reading area who is taking malaria prophylaxis. The disease is not endemic to the U.S., so why take a preventive? (Explanation to follow.)

Even those who don’t venture beyond the bridges and tunnels, and don’t fancy foreign travel, know there are places in this world where the Anopheles mosquito carries malaria.

It threatens 3.4 billion people, half the world’s population, almost all of whom live in developing countries. The disease killed some 650,000 people last year. You get a bite, a few days later your fever spikes and you begin to shake with bone-rattling chills. In many countries, there is no treatment available; people suffer and die. Here on Long Island, we have relatively benign mosquitoes that crash our backyard barbecues, tormenting those who forget to use repellent. For decades they have been no more than a nuisance. But recent-

ly (and this is what got me thinking), there has been serious concern about the mosquitoes that carry West Nile virus, a disease the bugs contract from infected birds.

Last week, in an effort to mitigate that threat, Nassau County sprayed vast tracts of the South Shore during the overnight hours. Go, big government!

In the past, there have actually been small, isolated outbreaks of malaria in the U.S., caused by healthy mosquitoes biting sick people who carried the malaria parasites from their travels. The mosquitoes then bit other humans, spreading the disease. Those outbreaks were all easily contained, because we have a relatively efficient public health system.

While West Nile is a homegrown problem and our government is effectively addressing the threat, malaria is out of control in many areas of India, Southeast Asia and Africa.

We’re planning a trip to India and Africa later this year. Our doctor is adamant about requiring malaria prophylaxis. The best choice is Malarone, he says. Unfortunately, Malarone and I have a history. Several years ago, I took it when I traveled to Cambodia. On the fifth day of taking the pill, I got really sick. I figured it was the pill, and stopped taking it. I felt better with-

in hours, and I didn’t get malaria, although I traveled for two more weeks through India. This led me to the logically flawed conclusion that I don’t need protection from malaria.

The doctor believes I may have gotten sick from something other than the medication. So he suggested I take Malarone for 10 days while I’m home and safe in my own neighborhood. Thus, the malaria prophylaxis. So far, so good. If the test goes well, I’ll take the pills every day during the trip. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, even the prophylaxis is only 90 percent effective, and travelers who visit African game parks are advised to wear cover-up clothing and to use repellant with DEET.

All this anticipatory medication has made me rethink the entire enterprise of foreign travel these days, especially to places like India and Africa. Fear of mosquitoes, I realize, is a metaphor for all the dangers of such travel. When I read the newspaper, I realize that malaria is probably the least-worst thing that might happen on a trip to sub-Saharan Africa. Is there a vaccine against al-Shabaab?

It’s easy to make the argument for staying stateside. And some of our friends and

Randi is on a brief leave. This column was originally published Sept. 4-10, 2014.

family are urging us to reconsider our plans. Here at home we have clean food, pure water and relatively safe streets. There is good oversight of public services and infrastructure and transportation. Our doctors are well trained and available. There’s no Ebola.

On the other hand, you probably won’t see a rhino in the wild unless you travel, and you definitely won’t see Cape Horn or the lemurs of Madagascar.

I think the desire to travel beyond the I-95 corridor, the willingness to put up with inconvenience and risk and cost and medications, has to do with one’s basic philosophy of life. Or perhaps it’s just foolishness; I’m not sure which. Maybe it even has to do with one’s sense of mortality. We can play it safe, or we can seek out new experiences. I find myself thinking about people who live in Mumbai or Mombasa, and I want to see what their lives look like up close. I want to see the colors of another culture. I want to see the children’s faces.

After all, you and I won’t get to do this dance again. While we’re out on the floor, shouldn’t we kick up our heels?

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

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All this medication has me rethinking the entire enterprise of foreign travel.

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Summer traditions aren’t always safe traditions

Fireworks are a fun summer spectacle the whole family can enjoy. Millions across the country gathered to watch these colorful displays light up the night sky last weekend and on Tuesday, and similar shows will continue all summer.

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Unlike some other parts of the country, however, New York does not allow the purchase or use of fireworks by anyone who is not a licensed professional with a permit.

Not that this law stops anyone, however. It may be illegal to buy, use, sell or transport fireworks in the state, but it’s not hard to make a quick run to a nearby state like Pennsylvania or Massachusetts, where buying them is legal, and simply bring them back home.

“I know many New Yorkers are eager to celebrate Independence Day this year, but we must ensure our celebrations are safe and fun,” New York Secretary of State Robert Rodriguez has said. “Around this holiday, the biggest threats to safety are very close to home. The Fourth of July is one of the holidays with the highest number of accidents.”

No matter how they’re obtained, these pyrotechnics can be extremely dangerous. Every year, nearly 10,000 people around the country — many between ages 20 and

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It’s no secret that over the last several years, Albany’s one-party rule has been taking the state in the wrong direction. Higher taxes, increased spending, new mandates, and policies that favor criminals over community safety are just some of the actions forced on Long Islanders by Gov. Kathy Hochul, the New York City politicians who control the State Legislature and their supporters in Albany.

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24 — are treated for fireworks-related injuries. That’s one every hour of every day. The injuries can range from minor to severe burns and lacerations to the loss of limbs and, in rare cases, even death. While the use of firecrackers, bottle rockets, roman candles, spinners and other fireworks is illegal and highly discouraged, there are still far too many people willing to take the risk. That’s why the state’s Division of Consumer Protection advises anyone handling fireworks take necessary safety precautions:

■ Follow instructions on the packaging.

■ Keep a supply of water nearby.

■ Light only one firework at a time.

■ Never attempt to relight a “dud.”

■ Never, under any circumstances, point or throw fireworks toward anything or anyone.

In some parts of the state, groundmounted and handheld sparklers — known for their shower of colored sparks and crackling sound — are permitted outdoors, provided they meet guidelines governing the amount of pyrotechnic material inside. But that doesn’t mean these sparklers are harmless and safe for children to use. They can heat up to 800

degrees — hot enough to melt gold — and can easily set fire to clothing or hair.

In Nassau County, it is illegal to use, possess or sell fireworks — including sparklers. Doing so without a permit can be punishable as a misdemeanor or felony, and can include fines of $1,000 or more, and possibly even jail time.

Not only are fireworks illegal to use and own, but they are also a nuisance for neighbors and pets. Loud noises can traumatize animals, and in some instances even set off car alarms. The incendiary devices can also lead to property damage and fires in addition to injuries.

Let’s face it, nobody wants to spend a summer night in the emergency room — or weeks of the summer in a hospital burn unit. Parents should talk with their children about the hazards that can occur when handling illegal fireworks.

To protect yourself and your family, celebrate responsibly by attending one of the dozens of licensed fireworks displays conducted by professionals across Long Island.

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman and Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder also remind all of us that in the event that illegal fireworks are taking place in your neighborhood, call your local police precinct.

Threats to LGBTQ crowd loomed large this Pride month

each June, the LGBTQ+ community proudly celebrates our strength, unity and visibility during Pride month. From Hewlett to the Hamptons, Long Islanders joined their LGBTQ+ neighbors once again last month to honor our historic struggle for equality.

As usual, Long Island and New York showed up for Pride, but for many in our community, this year felt different.

A wave of bills targeting our rights have garnered widespread attention and outrage, sparking a dangerous rise in anti-LGBTQ+ incidents locally and nationally. According to the American Civil Liberties Union, nearly 500 such bills have been introduced in state legislatures so far this year.

In contrast, New York leaders are taking meaningful action on behalf of our community. Flanked by queer icons and elected officials from across the state, Gov. Kathy Hochul signed legislation into law that will safeguard protections for LGBTQ+ New Yorkers – just moments

before marching in one of the world’s largest Pride celebrations.

While state leaders remain steadfast in their support, a largely unknown fight over our rights is currently playing out in federal courts, and it could have a devastating impact on the health of LGBTQ+ people here on Long Island.

In March, a decision by a federal judge in Texas, in Braidwood Management v. Becerra, ripped away nocost preventive health care from over 150 million Americans. If the decision is allowed to stand, health insurers will no longer be required to cover preventive screenings for serious conditions including HIV, cancer and heart disease.

In particular, the decision struck down access to PrEP, a life-saving medication that reduces the risk of contracting HIV from sex by 99 percent. PrEP is a key prevention strategy for ending the HIV epidemic in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Siding with the plaintiffs — a group of anti-LGBTQ+ business owners — the judge found that the Affordable Care Act’s coverage of PrEP violates religious freedom, which will allow individual

insurers to deny access to it.

The Braidwood ruling came a month before the entire Long Island congressional delegation voted for a default plan that could have put 2.3 million New Yorkers at risk of losing access to Medicaid.

Both the Braidwood decision and the nation’s neardefault on its debt make clear that Long Islanders’ care is under attack. Unfortunately, when given the chance to show independence and protect vital health services, U.S. Reps. George Santos, Anthony D’Esposito, Nick LaLota and Andrew Garbarino instead fell in line with the House leadership’s devastating proposal.

This is a critical moment for the LGBTQ+ community, and the changes brought on by Braidwood present an existential crisis. Our community is disproportionately affected by HIV infections. Researchers at the Yale School of Public Health found that the ruling could result in more than 2,000 entirely preventable HIV infections in the next year.

Here on Long Island, access to PrEP is crucial. Recent reports show that Nassau and Suffolk counties have the highest suburban rates of HIV infection in the state. A staggering 5,300 Long Islanders

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This plan is essential to change many of the factors that are leading New York in the wrong direction — reckless criminal justice policies, runaway spending, and high taxes — and we will continue to fight for its passage.

We protected our suburban quality of life and worked in a bipartisan manner to defeat Hochul’s plan to override local zoning laws and force the construction of high-density, highrise housing within a half-mile radius of Long Island Rail Road stations. Under this proposal, residents of single-family would have seen apartment buildings put up next to their houses, eliminating our communities’ ability to determine for themselves how they grow, and virtually destroying the suburban character of our neighborhoods — the very reason many of us decided to live here in the first place.

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live with an HIV/AIDS diagnosis.

If the Braidwood ruling is allowed to stand, many LGBTQ+ Long Islanders, especially those struggling to make ends meet, people of color and people with disabilities, will instead decide to forgo basic preventive services like PrEP simply because they can no longer afford them. While 66 percent of eligible white people in America are prescribed PrEP, just 16 percent of eligible Hispanics and 9 percent of eligible Blacks are prescribed the lifesaving drug. The Braidwood ruling will inevitably worsen existing disparities in New York and on Long Island.

Legal experts have highlighted that the Braidwood case was brought on by opponents of the ACA. Despite 79 percent of Americans supporting no-cost preventive care, Republicans in Congress continue to wage a war against the ACA, even as 214,000 New Yorkers rely on it.

On Long Island, we need Santos, D’Esposito, Garbarino and LaLota to stand up against this dangerous and deeply unpopular ruling. If they don’t, LGBTQ+ Long Islanders and our families will have to fight for our right to access life-saving health care next Pride Month.

David Kilmnick, Ph.D., is the president and founder of the New York LGBT Network, and assistant professor and chair of the Online MSW Program at the University of South Florida.

state is already providing for the North Shore Water Authority for the same purpose.

We successfully delivered-much needed funding for local food banks to address food insecurity in our communities, a serious problem that is being worsened by sky-high inflation that is driving up food prices.

These are just a few of the actions we took this year

to put our state back on the right track. The session may be over, but our work isn’t done. We will continue standing up for the issues that matter most to our communities and hard-working taxpayers.

STATE SEN. STEVE RHOADS

Rhoads, a Republican, represents the 5th Senate District

Well over a century old and still going strong — The Mansion at Glen Cove

our state leaders are supportive, but it’s another story in the federal courts.

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