Nassau Herald 07-18-2024

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Eyes on the prize

At the annual Santa Marina Feast in Inwood last weekend, Franco Castellon, 7, from Hewlett, took aiming for the target at one of the games seriously. Story, more photos, Page 10.

Sidewalk sale draws a crowd

Shoppers make annual retail pilgrimage to Cedarhurst

By MELISSA BERMAN mberman@liherald.com

Not even a heat wave could deter the shoppers at Cedarhurst’s annual Summer Sidewalk Sale, a four-day event hosted by the village’s Business Improvement District July 10, 11, 12 and 14. Visitors crowded Central Avenue and several side streets, looking bargains at retail outlets and restaurants.

Known as the South Shore’s fashion center for over 100 years, central Cedarhurst saw the large crowds on Thursday, the sidewalk sale’s second day, with shoppers from the Five Towns, many surrounding communities and as far away as New Jersey and Connecticut roaming the

upscale shops and boutiques.

More than 80 stores took part. In all, there are more than 280 storefronts in Cedarhurst, according to the Village Business Improvement District.

“I’ve been doing the sidewalk sale for as many years as the sidewalk sale has been in effect,” said Judy Kalatsky, owner of David’s Den, a modest women’s dress store. “I’ve been in this spot in town over 35 years.”

Kalatsky said she knows the community is grateful for the sale, but those who travel a ways to take part appreciate it even more. Some annual returnees look forward to the event’s one-time bargains all year long.

“It definitely generates a

Equipment still high on list of IDF’s needs

How Hewlett is helping one of its own

By PARKER SCHUG pschug@liherald.com

Though she doesn’t often admit it, Sara Krown, an Israel Defense Forces “lone soldier” from the Five Towns, is always in need of support, and Hewlett organizations have consistently stepped up to help.

A lone soldier is an IDF member with no family in Israel.

“She’ll say they don’t need anything, but they do,” Esther Krown, Sara’s mother, said.

Now a member of an artillery unit, Sara, 26, was living in Israel when she was drafted into the IDF in 2017. She had grown up in Hewlett, where she and her family are 20-year members of Young Israel of Hewlett.

repeatedly extended her stay, deferring her enrollment at the University of Maryland for four years.

“My parents always tell me when they come to visit, ‘You were happy in America, but in Israel it’s different,’” Sara said.

Last Oct. 7, when she was in Jerusalem, she was called up to fight.

“It’s killing me that I’m sitting here,” she recalled thinking after Hamas attacked Israel. “It’s easier for me to be in the army when chaos is happening, to me. I feel like I’m contributing.”

SARA KRowN IDF soldier

Since then, Krown has been released and called up two more times. At this point she is on active duty.

She felt drawn to Israel when she was young, she recalled, after attending summer camp there, then she went to a seminary in Poland. Eventually she found herself back in Israel as part of the IDF, and

“Being in the army is really not easy,” she said on July 3. “I’ve been pulling all-nighters for five days now. It’s worth it.” When she’s not serving, she will volunteer, packing cookies and snacks for fellow soldiers,

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Fresh board in Hewlett Harbor reorganizes

By PARKER SCHUG pschug@liherald.com

For the first time in a decade and a half, Hewlett Harbor village has a new mayor, and there are fresh faces on the board of trustees as well.

Mayor Dominic Calandrella and new Trustees Igor Noble and Lori Rudister sat at the table for the first time, alongside incumbent Trustee Gil Bruh at the July 11 meeting.

“I want to start off by saying, thank you all residents and my family, friends for supporting us,” Calandrella said. “Here we are, I’m the new mayor, wonderful to be here. I look forward to helping the community and pushing forward to do whatever needs to be done to thrive.”

Calandrella appointed Nicole Giacopelli as the village clerk and treasurer position, Doreen Grace as deputy village clerk, Thomas Atkinson as village attorney, Calandrella will serve as village police commissioner, Bob Linsky as deputy police commissioner, Dominic Calandrella Jr. as police liaison and Amir Gal as public works commissioner. There were other appointments as well.

Bruh raised a question regarding Atkinson being the current village attorney for Lynbrook as well.

“We currently have open intermunicipal agreements with Lynbrook for gasoline, street cleaning and other items, does that pose any type of conflict?” Bruh said.

Atkinson said anything that was a conflict; he’d step away from.

Residents raised questions over the combination of the clerk and treasurer position.

“It’s actually common in New York state to combine the village clerk and treasurer position, and that’s what was contemplated by the mayor, and that’s what’s put forth,” Atkinson said.

Another agenda item included Calandrella’s ethics committee, which he put forth for the village, no vote was required Atkinson said.

Giacopelli read the police and security report, where numbers for moving and parking violations increased significantly, from zero to over 30 from June to July.

Calandrella addressed the beautifi -

cation of Auerbach Lane and East Rockaway Road.

“Basically planting shrubs and beautifying, that’s a main entry,” he said.

He added that Nelson and Pope, the land-surveying agency, would review and analyze village speed hump locations to possibly install additional ones.

“They need to come in and strategically place these speed humps where we need them, and they’ll tell us signage how many feet away from the speed hump, and so on and so forth,” Calandrella said.

Discussion stalled about a new website and the recently installed gates. Both issues will be addressed in the future.

Two lit up Stop signs will be installed in the village, instead of the proposed eight, for a trial run.

A minor controversy bubble when Bruh questioned the installed signs with Calandrella’s name that were paid for through a donation.

The last matter discussed at the reorganization meeting were the signs with Calandrella’s name, installed throughout the village by him.

“In the future, Mr. Mayor, I think even though it’s a donation, I understand that you paid for something, that has to be voted on, typically, even if it’s money given it’s usually voted on by the board as an installation,” Bruh said.

Calandrella turned to Atkinson, the village attorney asked the board to vote to accept the donation. The vote was 4-1 in favor with Bruh the lone no.

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Hewlett Harbor village met for the first time since the June 18 election on July 11. Newly elected Mayor Dominic Calandrella is at the head of the table.

Meets the Mets at Hillel Day Camp

By PARKER SCHUG pschug@liherald.com

Hebrew Academy of the Five Towns hits it out of the park with events for summer campers.

HAFTR’s Hillel Day Camp connected aspiring athletes with current New York Mets in Lawrence on July 12.

Right fielder DJ Stewart and third baseman Mark Vientos, joined secondand third- graders at the day camp, which runs from June 27 to Aug. 20, for conversation, photos and signatures.

“I think everybody’s into sports, boys, girls of all ages,” Michael Sheinfeld of MDM Sports Marketing in Cedarhurst, the coordinating company, said. “These are the current players of today, not retired, they all know them, everybody knows them (Vientos is] a very popular player (it’s) just a fun time.”

Raphael Rubinov, a junior camp counselor and former camper, said that the Mets visit is an exciting day for all.

“I think this is fun for the kids because famous, famous athletes come,” Rubinov said.

Brandon Nimmo, Mets left fielder, second baseman Jeff McNeil, Brett Baty, Mets third baseman, currently with the Triple-A Syracuse Mets and former Met Dominic Smith, former, now the Red Sox first baseman visited in years past.

Sisters, Brook and Maddie Sheinfeld were thrilled to meet Stewart, as they

both love the team.

“He’s one of my favorite players,” Brook said.

The special day at camp was not

their first go around, meeting the professionals.

“I like meeting the Mets players and going to all the games and getting the

ball signed,” Maddie said.

Stewart was happy to be there, despite the rainy weather, which subsided in time for the team’s game against the Colorado Rockies that night. The Mets won 7-6.

“I love giving back to the community,” Stewart said. “Obviously, I’m in New York playing and they support us, so I love coming back and supporting the kids and watching the future, future baseball players.”

Michael Malul, a camper, said one word came to mind when meeting Vientos, “boom.”

Issac Steinman, was star struck, he said.

“It felt amazing,” Steinman said.

Vientos eagerly welcomed campers to the folding table where he signed photos for them to bring home.

“I mean, this is awesome, especially because I was once a younger kid and I looked up to the athletes, especially baseball athletes,” Vientos said. “I feel like I enjoy doing this, because this is a once in a lifetime experience doing this, it means a lot to do that. It means a lot to the kids, it’s incredible to me too.”

Hillel Day Camp features various educational and entertainment based activities, some holiday themed. In the past, attendees have done arts and crafts, cooked and swam. Campers are part of sport clinics, celebrate Disney Day and Jersey day among other events.

Marino to retire from Hewlett-Woodmere district

By PARKER SCHUG pschug@liherald.com

Ralph Marino Jr. will say goodbye to the Hewlett-Woodmere school district next year.

The superintendent announced he would step down, effective Aug. 31, 2025, at the July 1 board meeting on July 1.

“On behalf of the Board of Education, I extend my deepest gratitude to Dr. Ralph Marino Jr. for steering our District with unwavering passion and dedication to education and our community,” Debra Sheinin, president of the Hewlett-Woodmere Board of Education said. “We are profoundly grateful for his service and wish him all the best in his welldeserved retirement.”

He has been a part of Hewlett-Woodmere since 2015, when he started as superintendent.

wrote in a news release. “I am so fortunate that my career in education provided me the opportunity to develop meaningful relationships with the students, staff, parents, community, and Boards of Education of Hewlett-Woodmere.”

Marino Jr. led the district through Covid-19.

“Together, we will navigate this storm and emerge once again as the unparalleled, compassionate, and extraordinary community of HewlettWoodmere,” Marino Jr. wrote in a 2020 letter to the community.

I look forward to spending my last year at the District being around our incredible students, working alongside our exceptional staff, and assisting the Board of Education in ensuring a smooth transition to a new Superintendent.

R AlPH MARIno JR. Superintendent, Hewlett-Woodmere schools

“It has been an honor and privilege to serve the Hewlett-Woodmere Public Schools as its Superintendent for what will be ten years,” Marino Jr.

Marino helped to bring the Microsoft Translation tool to Hewlett-Woodmere, to help bridge language gaps between teachers and district families.

“Our goal is to establish and simplify twoway communication between district staff and parents in languages other than English,” Marino wrote in a 2022 press release when the program launched.

He has held community round tables where he discusses district planning, gives updates on

Ralph Marino Jr., superintendent of Hewlett-Woodmere school district, said he would retirement effective Aug. 31, 2025 at the July 1 Board of Education meeting.

extra-curricular offerings and answers parent questions.

Marino, Jr. has 33 years of education experience. His previous roles included superintendent of Horseheads Central School District in Chemung County for nine years and Hunter-Tannersville Central School District in Greene County.

He held principal roles at HunterTannersville Middle School and High School. Marino was also summer school principal at the Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk Central School District in Ravena.

Before administration, Marino Jr. taught eighth grade and 12th grade social studies for three years and fourth grade for two.

“I welcomed the opportunity to join a high performing district, one that offers vast opportunities for students, regardless of their interests,” Marino Jr. said in 2015 when joining the district. “On a personal level, Hewlett-Woodmere is a great place to raise my youngest child. My Family is thrilled at the opportunity to live so close to both New York City and some of the best beaches on the East Coast.”

The district has started a nationwide search for the next district superintendent.

“For the next fourteen months, I will work alongside the District’s exceptional staff to continue to provide outstanding educational experiences for all students,” Marino wrote in a statement to the Herald. “I look forward to spending as much time as possible with our incredible students in their classrooms and at their activities and events throughout the 2024-2025 school year. I also plan to assist the Board of Education in ensuring a smooth transition for my successor.”

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New York Mets third baseman Mark Vientos visited Hillel Day Camp, in Lawrence, on July 12. Shai Nataov, left, Issac Steinman, Vientos and Michael Malul talked baseball.

Courtesy Hewlett-Woodmere Schools

Protecting Your Future

Second Marriage Planning

In second marriage planning, a co-trustee is sometimes recommended on the death of the first spouse. While both spouses are living and competent they run their trust or trusts together. But when one spouse dies, what prevents the other spouse from diverting all of the assets to their own children? Nothing at all, if they alone are in charge. While most people are honorable, and many are certain their spouse would never do such a thing, strange things often happen later in life. A spouse may become forgetful, delusional or senile or may be influenced by other parties. Not only that, but the children of the deceased spouse tend to feel very insecure when they find out their stepparent is in charge of all of the couple’s assets.

If you choose one of the deceased spouse’s children to act as co-trustee with the surviving spouse there is a conflict that exists whereby the stepchild may be reluctant to spend assets for the surviving spouse, because whatever is spent on that spouse comes out of the child’s inheritance. Then what if stepparent gets remarried? How will the stepchild trustee react

to that event? What if it turns out the stepchild liked the stepparent when his parent was living, but not so much afterwards?

Here is where the lawyer as co-trustee may provide an ideal solution. When one parent dies, the lawyer steps in as co-trustee with the surviving spouse. The lawyer helps the stepparent to invest for their own benefit as well as making sure the principal grows to offset inflation, for the benefit of the deceased spouse’s heirs. The stepparent in this case takes care of all their business privately with their lawyer. The trusts cannot be raided. These protections may also be extended for IRA and 401(k) money passing to the spouse through the use of the “IRA Contract”. Surviving spouse agrees ahead of time that they will make an irrevocable designation of the deceased spouse’s children as beneficiaries when the IRA is left to the surviving spouse, and further agrees that any withdrawals in excess of the required minimum distribution (RMD) may only be made on consent of the lawyer.

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New trustees Frohlinger and Livreri are sworn in

At the Village of Atlantic Beach’s annual reorganizational meeting on July 8, newly elected Trustees Barry Frohlinger and Anthony Livreri took the oath of office.

Frohlinger won election with 274 votes and Livreri garnered 215 votes, one more than incumbent Trustee Ed Sullivan, following a recount by the Board of Elections, after the two candidates who ran under the same party were tied on Election Night.

Mayor George Pappas, who ran unchallenged, gained re-election with 278 votes for his sixth two-year.

Frohlinger said he wants to fix the

mismanagement of the budget and why the settlement are being lead how they are, along with making sure the residents know what the money is being used for.

Livreri wants to help bring in more of a “community aspect” with yearround residents and make Atlantic Beach something more than “just a beach town in the summer” and a “unified community.”

Village of Atlantic Beach meetings are the second Monday of every month at 7:15 p.m., at Village Hall, 65 The Plaza, Atlantic Beach — Melissa Berman

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Newly elected Atlantic Beach Trustees Barry Frohlinger, left, and Anthony Livreri were sworn into office on July 8 at the village’s annual reorganizational meeting.

leather bags.

Hewlett’s Karen Cardoso designs fashionable handbags

By MELISSA BERMAN mberman@liherald.com

Before owning her own store, Karen Cardoso had quite the fashion and design history.

Cardoso went to the Fashion Institute of Technology and earned a degree in fashion illustration. After graduation the lack of jobs in her field made it difficult to find employment. She eventually found a job as a graphic designer for an accessory company.

“I kind of just moved my way up the ranks over the years to become a full handbag designer,” Cardoso said.

She worked for over 25 years in New York City as a ghost designer for major brands and headed up many teams and projects for major department stores.

“My name wasn’t on it, but I was actually designing it,” she said.

Cardoso opened up her own company — Bolsa Nova Handbags — seven years ago. She came up with the name Bolsa Nova because it means “new bag” in Portuguese, paying homage to her husband who is Portuguese and helped with the logo and brand development.

“It was a long process to get the name because so many names were taken and we really wanted to have a name that we owned,” Cardoso said. “It’s kind of what we ended up with, I thought it sounded chic and it had a connect to us so that was nice.”

Cardoso always knew she wanted her handbags to be leather, because she was fed up with the vegan leather trend.

“It’s all plastic and it didn’t really give the value that the customers were sold and I wanted to do a high quality bag for a good price,” she said.

Her first line was originally made in China and then she moved production to Italy, when she found Italian washed leather that she fell in love with.

Cardoso’s designs are inspired by comfort and wanting to have a soft bag

when you touch it.

“I like that the bag has a story, that it looks lived in a bit when you buy it, it has a lot of character the leather,” Cardoso said. “It’s the old world Italian leather you just don’t find anymore.”

She loves the business and wouldn’t know what to do without designing.

“It’s in my blood and I’m really proud of what we’ve done so far, it’s been a lot of fun,” Cardoso said.

Christine Rizzo, Bolsa Nova Handbags director of marketing, does everything from boxing up orders to sending out emails and supporting sales staff.

Rizzo really enjoys working for Cardoso and appreciates her boss.

“She’s super patient and never gets frustrated, she’s always thinking ahead and she’s always out to support other women owned businesses,” Rizzo said.

While only being there two years, Rizzo has learned many facets of owning a business from Cardoso.

“I had been a stay at home mom for quite a while before working with her and it got me back into the business world and it’s been great learning the wholesale business and what it takes the build a business from the ground up,” Rizzo said.

Rizzo mainly uses Instagram for publicity, the page is @BolsaNovaHandbags. She also sends out email blasts to customers.

“Karen is a great leader she is very inspirational, the product that she has developed and manufactured in Italy is something that you can not find everywhere,” Rizzo said. “It’s a unique product available right here on Long Island.”

Bolsa Nova Handbags has many five star reviews on their website, BolsaNovaHandbags.com from happy customers.

The store is open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday and by appointment. It is located at 8 New Street, Hewlett. (516)-286-8985

Courtesy Karen Cardoso

Bolsa Nova Handbags owner Karen Cardoso proudly displays a variety of her Italian

Ducks pursue second-half turnaround

By TONY BELLISSIMO tbellissimo@liherald.com

Gutted by roster departures and injuries, the Long Island Ducks completed the first half of the Atlantic League baseball season July 5 with a 30-33 record, 13 games behind the North Division-winning York Revolution.

First-year Ducks manager Lew Ford, the franchise’s all-time hits leader with 1,036 and a key member of three championship teams, witnessed plenty of second-half turnarounds in his 13 seasons and is hopeful for another.

“I try to look at the positives and so far we’ve helped eight guys sign to play either in a Major League organization or professionally overseas,” Ford said. “We’ve had a ton of turnover and some injuries, but I like our roster entering the second half.”

The offense, led by outfielder Tyler Dearden and first baseman Frank Schwindel, did its part through the first 63 games averaging 5.25 runs. Dearden and Schwindel finished first and third in the league in batting, hitting .361 and .353, respectively,

Dearden, who spent his first six professional seasons in the Boston Red Sox organization and played at the Triple-A level in 2023, appeared in 55 first-half games and cracked 12 homers with 46 RBIs and 37 runs. His contract was purchased July 2 by the Minnesota Twins organization.

Schwindel, who has 145 games of Major League experience, appeared in 39 games and belted 11 homers and drove in 38 runs in the first half.

“Those guys were our MVPs in the first half,” Ford said of Dearden and Schwindel.

The most accomplished player Ford has penciled into the lineup is outfielder Jackie Bradley Jr., who appeared in 1,182 MLB games and won a World Series with the Boston Red Sox in 2018. He totaled 109 homers, 449 RBIs and 69 stolen bases over an 11-yer career.

A lower body injury forced Bradley Jr. to miss 35 games thus far. When healthy, he’s raked to the tune of a .360 average, 7 homers and 22 RBIs.

Catcher Chance Sisco, with nearly 200 MLB games under his belt, hit a team-leading 14 homers in the first half. Ivan Castillo has been steady with the glove and batted .298 with 6 homers, 23 RBIs and 7 steals in 42 first-half games.

Improving a team ERA of 5.34 and a league-worst .280 opponents’ batting average will go a long way in the Ducks’ chances of getting back to the playoffs. By far their most impressive arm to date is reliever Ramon Santos, who carries a 0.71 ERA with 3 wins (one shy of team leader Stephen Woods Jr.) and 45 strikeouts in 25 innings.

“We have to pitch better and the staff knows that,” Ford said. “They’re all capable.”

Ducks reach 9 million fans all-time

The Ducks welcomed their record 9 millionth fan through the gates of Fairfield Properties Ballpark June 18 prior to their

Tyler Dearden, signed by the Minnesota Twins July 2, hit .361 with 12 homers and 46 RBIs in 55 games with the Ducks.

game against the Staten Island FerryHawks.

“This is another special day in the history of this great franchise,” Ducks General Manager Sean Smith said. “Reaching 9 million fans is a testament to the incredible support from our fan base since we first opened the gates in 2000 and to the fun and excitement Ducks baseball continues to provide Long Islanders every year.”

Five-year-old Ethan Oldham from Islip entered through the West Gate at 5:56 p.m. with his mother, Katie; father, Craig; and baby brother, Nolan. In doing so, Ethan became the 9 millionth fan in franchise history to attend a Ducks game in their home ballpark.

Long Island became the first club in Atlantic League history to reach the milestone attendance figure despite having begun play in the league’s third year of existence (2000). The Ducks are also currently the league’s all-time leader in sold out crowds with 707, have led the league in attendance 17 times and currently lead the league in 2024 attendance as well with an average of more than 4,500.

Ethan was recognized during a VIP onfield ceremony for being the 9 millionth fan. Sheldon Ellison, General Manager of the Levittown P.C. Richard & Son location, presented the lucky fan with a $1,000 gift card to use at any of the Ducks charter sponsor’s locations. In addition, the Ducks presented Ethan with a jersey featuring “9 Million” as the name on the back and the number “24”, representing this season. Ethan threw out a ceremonial first pitch, received a 2024 Ducks team-signed baseball, and he and his family were upgraded to VIP tickets for the night.

Photos courtesy Long Island Ducks

Reliever Ramon Santos pitched to a 0.71 ERA with 45 strikeouts in 25 innings through the season’s opening half.

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Registration dates won’t help Jewish voters

Two Saturdays in the fall — and one Thursday — will conflict with Shabbat and Rosh Hashana

By NICOLE FORMISANO nformisano@liherald.com

Voter registration programs aim to make voting more accessible for people, and to encourage them to participate in the democratic process. But a recent directive from the state Board of Elections has done just the opposite for Jewish constituents, county executive Bruce Blakeman says.

A statewide voter registration date — this year, Thursday, Oct. 3 — is required by state law. A second, local voter registration program also takes place in Nassau County, but the dates that program may take place is up to the state Board of Elections, rather than the county’s. The state gave the county board two options to choose from: Sept. 28 or Oct. 5. Both are Saturdays.

That makes the voter registration program inaccessible for observant Jewish people, as well as Seventh-Day Adventists, and is antithetical to the program’s purpose of diversity and inclusion, Blakeman said at a news conference last week.

Blakeman appeared with county legislators Bill Gaylor and Mazi Pilip; the Legislature’s presiding officer, Howard Kopel; Comptroller Elaine Phillips and Rabbi Yossi Lieberman, of the Chabad of West Hempstead, on July 11 at Halls

Pond Park, in West Hempstead, to urge Attorney General Letitia James to step in and take action to correct the state election board’s decision.

“We are here in West Hempstead, which has a very large Jewish population,” said Blakeman, who is the county’s first Jewish executive. “And quite frankly, Nassau County is home to probably the third-largest Jewish county in population in the United States, and we

have a very large population of SeventhDay Adventists, especially in the Elmont and Franklin Square areas. So we believe that the state is making a big mistake, and we would ask them to correct that mistake.”

“As we welcome a voter registration program and we encourage everyone to participate in an election, I would expect from our state leadership to be sensitive for Shabbat,” Pilip said. “Shab-

bat is a day for many Jewish people, they are resting, they are going to synagogue, they don’t work, they don’t use phones, they don’t do anything that typically they’d do on a regular day.”

Even the statewide voter registration date of Oct. 3 is problematic for Jewish constituents, Kopel said.

“Nobody’s saying it’s necessarily deliberate,” Kopel said, “but let’s also remember that not only is that Thursday date a workday, it is also, as it happens, the day after Rosh Hashana. It is a fast day. Some people don’t feel well — they’re fasting, they can’t get out, they’re not up to it.”

Because the Saturday dates for the county program were finalized by state legislation, they cannot be changed without legislative action. The state Board of Elections, however, has the power to change the statewide registration program from a Thursday to a Sunday, so it is not on a working day. Blakeman called on James to direct the state board to make that change.

“It should be a very simple thing to do,” Kopel said. “Just go ahead, make the change. And I would also urge our officials to be a little bit more sensitive and a little bit more careful, and think about what you’re doing before you go ahead and do it. Because this was just really careless.”

Courtesy Office of Bruce Blakeman

The State Board of Elections gave Nassau County two Saturdays to choose from for a local voter registration program, making the program inaccessible to observant Jews, County Executive Bruce Blakeman said at a July 11 news conference.

Continuing war means continuing needs

she said.

Krown and Noah Dure, another IDF solider from Young Israel of Hewlett, spoke at the shul on their time off.

“It was a really great tag team of telling our stories,” Krown said, as she focused on the emotional toll and Dure

shared more of the technical details.

YIH President Erik Rodgers described the two soldiers as “the sweetest, softest, kindest people.”

Rabbi Simcha Hopkovitz said that despite the distance, he speaks with Krown and Dure regularly.

“They’re not alone,” Hopkovitz said.

Courtesy Stephen Krown

Jeff Eisenberg, far left, co-founder of the Israel Chesed Center; Erik Rodgers, president of Young Israel of Hewlett; Stephen Krown, IDF Benefit Concert co-coordinator; Rabbi Simcha Hopkovitz, of Young Israel of Hewlett; Moshe Bodner, co-founder of the Chesed Center; and Avi Spielman, Benefit Concert co-coordinator, organized, and took part in, the July 11 concert.

“There’s absolutely people oceans away that have them on their mind.”

Though they were hesitant to ask, Krown and Dure requested that the community donate money for equipment. Before she received a new helmet, Krown was using an old U.S. Army model from the Vietnam War, her father, Stephen Krown, said.

“Even though she had a strap, the helmet would fall off, so she wouldn’t wear a helmet,” Stephen said.

Sara added that letters from Americans to the IDF have more power than supporters can imagine.

YIH’s Israel Emergency Fund and the Israel Chesed Center, which serves as a donation collection and distribution center for IDF needs, held a benefit concert at the Israel Chesed Center on July 11. There were performances by local musicians Richard Borah and Playing Dead, and money was collected and donated equipment was accepted, as the war in Gaza continues.

“As a father, being 5,000 miles away is very hard in general,” Stephen Krown, who helped organize the event, said. “When you get the stuff you need, they could be a little bit less in harm’s way.”

Marc Bodner, an Israel Chesed Center coordinator, said that the demand for funding and equipment is only increasing.

“The goal of the concert isn’t any different than the goal of having a soldier speak in the warehouse (at the Israel

Sara Krown, a 20-year member of Young Israel of Hewlett, is serving in the Israel Defense Forces, and like her fellow soldiers, is in need of adequate equipment.

Chesed Center) or having a comedy show, or anything else,” Bodner said.

“The goal is to get people in here. The goal is to is to raise some money and to also remind people that, you know, you can have fun.”

For information on how to donate to the Israel Emergency Fund at YIH, visit YIHewlett.org. For the Israel Chesed Center, go to IsraelChesedCenter.com.

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Santa Marina Feast brings the fun

For over 100 years, the Santa Marina Society in Inwood has been celebrating and honoring the patron saint Santa Marina.

The annual feast and mass is held to commemorate their ancestor’s immigration from Filandari, a small town in the Calabria region of Italy to Inwood. Their devotion to Santa Marina is what makes this feast special.

The four-day celebration party, this year on July 10 through 13,

included church masses and the two-day feast took place across the street from Our Lady of Good Counsel Church and included Italian food, games, rides and music.

The Santa Marina Society was founded in 1921, and carries on the same legacy over a century later. The feast raises money to help support Our Lady of Good Counsel.

— Jeffrey Bessen and Melissa Berman

Far Rockaway residents Santos, Greizly, 9, and Esmeralda Alvarado, 11, sowed the prizes won at the feast’s basketball shooting game.

Friends Madelina Longo, left, and Laureana Sastre, both from Hewlett, dancing to the music of Angelo Venuto Voices.

Tim Baker/Herald photos

Noel Berms manned the zeppole station at the Santa Marina Feast.

Twins Sarah and Priscilla Hernandez, 6, of Inwood, take a ride on the Ferris wheel at the feast.

A Mineola rededication for Nassau’s 125th

By ROKSANA AMID ramid@liherald.com

Despite pouring rain outside the Theodore Roosevelt Executive and Legislative Building in Mineola on July 12, there was a joyful rededication ceremony for the building, a highlight of Nassau County’s yearlong 125thanniversary celebration. Attendees reflected on the county’s journey from its separation from New York City, in 1899, to its present-day status as one of the bestknown, busiest, most vibrant and culturally diverse counties in the United States.

Moderated by County Executive Bruce Blakeman, the event brought together elected officials, local historians, and Tweed Roosevelt, the great-grandson of President Theodore Roosevelt, to honor the rich history and legacy of both the county and the former president.

“Today we reaffirm our commitment to the memory of Theodore Roosevelt, a great president, a great governor, a police commissioner, a state legislator,” Blakeman said. “Someone who was a war hero, and someone who overcame tremendous adversity to achieve so many great things.”

The county’s origin story was, in effect, an act of secession, according to historians. In 1898, when New York City annexed Queens County, its three eastern towns — Hempstead, North Hempstead and Oyster Bay — pushed to split away, drawing an invisible boundary between themselves and the newly expanded city. On Jan. 1, 1899, Nassau County was born, and its suburban future firmly secured.

The county building, designed by the architectural firm Shreve, Lamb & Harmon, best known for designing the Empire State Building, is historically significant, because then Gov. Teddy Roosevelt himself helped lay the cornerstone in 1900. When U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi was

Tim Baker/Herald

Tweed Roosevelt, President Theodore Roosevelt’s greatgrandson, honored the rich history and legacy of both the county and the former president.

serving as county executive in 2002, he announced that the building, a former county courthouse, would be renamed in honor of Roosevelt.

In 2005, a replica of a 17-foot statue of Roosevelt that stands on Theodore Roosevelt Island, in the Potomac River in Washington, D.C., was installed outside the building in Mineola. Now the statue’s plaque recognizes the county’s historic milestone.

Roosevelt’s legacy as a public servant and leader is extensive. He was born in New York City on Oct. 27, 1858, into a wealthy family. Though he was frail and asthmatic as a child, he was determined to pursue a vigorous lifestyle that would define most of his life.

Roosevelt’s education was a mix of private tutoring and formal schooling, culminating in his graduation

from Harvard in 1880. His political career began with his election to the State Assembly in 1882, where he earned a reputation as a reformer. As president of the New York City Board of Police Commissioners in 1895, he fought corruption and modernized the police force through hands-on inspections and reforms.

Appointed assistant secretary of the Navy in 1897, Roosevelt prepared the Navy for the Spanish-American War, and subsequent leading the Rough Riders, the first U.S. volunteer cavalry. His heroism propelled him to the governorship of New York in 1898, where he implemented significant labor, health care and conservation reforms.

Roosevelt’s New York-honed leadership led to the vice presidency in 1900, and the presidency just a year later, when William McKinley was assassinated. His progressive policies, including trust-busting and conservation efforts, were influenced by his New York experiences.

Roosevelt’s connection to New York remained strong throughout his life. His home at Sagamore Hill, in Oyster Bay, was his retreat as well as a hub of intellectual and political activity, and played a large role in his personal and political life. The name of the main house on the 150-acre estate, which he bought in 1880, is Native American for “chief,” and it was the scene of many milestones in Roosevelt’s life, from family moments to political decisions.

“He spent the better part of his life here,” his greatgrandson, Tweed Roosevelt, said during the event. “He’s reputed to have said on the day he died to his wife, ‘Dear, you have no idea how much I love Sagamore Hill.’”

“Teddy Roosevelt is a man that we all should try to emulate,” Scott Fairgrieve, president of the Nassau County Historical Society, said. “He was a family man. He was a great president of the United States, and he loved this country.”

Four days of sidewalk sales

a lot of business for the neighborhood,” Kalatsky said. “It definitely gets people out and gives them something to do on a hot day, because all the stores are air conditioned and it’s a fun thing to do.”

The clothing stores offer deals on a wide range of styles. Linor Azizian, 17, came to the sale expecting most “frum,” or religious, clothing, but instead was

surprised to see so many options.

“I see a variety of different types of clothing for how religious you want to be, and I like how it has a little bit of everything,” Azizian said.

Jeremy and Cindy Merrill, the owners of Dimples, a custom baby gift store, have taken part in the sidewalk sale for 18 years. “We created a gifting category, and it’s very much a part of babies being born in this neighborhood,” Jeremy said.

This was their last sale, because they were planning to close their business this week, in order to pursue a different path and send time with family. In the meantime, Dimples’ outside tables featured not only the usual baby items, but also offerings like magnets and baked goods that the proceeds were being donated to help Israel amid its ongoing war in Gaza. The Merrills have raised $100,000 for Israel in the past nine months.

“It’s a very emotional experience,” Cindy said of shutting the business down. “We’re getting rid of whatever we can and donating the rest. We always love the sidewalk sale.”

She added that she was blessed to have been part of such an extraordinary, welcoming community and to have seen all the babies in town grow up.

“It’s the best time of year,” she said of the sale. “You get to see all your amazing customers come, and you’re happy to be able to give them the deals.”

Melissa Berman/Herald photos Jeremy and Cindy Merrill, the owners of Dimples, a custom baby gift shop, have taken part in the sidewalk sale for 18 years.

Shoppers perused the sale table outside Midnight Bleu Bedding, which featured unique tabletop decor from the store’s home collection.

STEPPING OUT

Local musicians and

fans

gather in tribute to the beloved musician

By Karen Bloom

Harry Chapin’s tragic death is now many decades behind us, but his music and philanthropy remain forever enshrined in Long Island’s collective consciousness. Stuart Markus, a longtime fixture on the local folk-acoustic scene, cherishes his role as guardian of Chapin’s legacy, organizing the yearly memorial concert each summer. Markus, who is based in Malverne, remains just as passionate about Chapin’s music and his humanitarian zeal as when he began this tribute event — taking on the role of concert organizer — 21 years ago. It has now moved on from its longtime home at Chapin’s namesake theater in Eisenhower Park — following last year’s well-publicized kerfuffle with Nassau County officials — to the Chapin Rainbow Stage in Huntington’s Heckscher Park. Some 30 musicians will gather with fans on Sunday, July 21, regrouping for this year’s edition of “Just Wild About Harry.”

“I’ve long thought it would be wonderful and extremely appropriate to do the show in Huntington, where Harry and Sandy lived and raised their family,” Markus says. “Harry is still held in such beloved regard by residents of the town and public officials at all levels.”

Despite the years that have passed since Chapin’s shocking death on the Long Island Expressway en route to his ill-fated performance in Eisenhower Park in July 1981, the man and his music still resonates. In fact, several show regulars were among the crowd when what was supposed to be a joyous event turned into a vigil, according to Markus.

“Harry is so beloved in memory on Long Island,” Markus says. “You don’t have to look too hard to find someone who met him, whose school he did a benefit for, or someone who’s been helped by one of his charities. It’s so meaningful for the music community to come together and, in effect, do the concert he might have given.”

And come together they do — year after year. “I never expected it would go on this long,” Markus says. “When I first started doing the show I thought it would run its cycle. Instead, each year it keeps growing and keeps getting better. It’s such a wonderful concert and everyone has a great time, which is a tribute to what a great man he (Chapin) was.”

• Sunday, July 21, 7 p.m.

Admission is free.

• Heckscher Park, located off Main Street (Route 25A) and Prime Avenue, Huntington

• Long Island Cares’ staff and volunteers will be collecting donations of nonperishable food at a tent at the entrance to the Chapin Rainbow Stage

The troubadour’s song catalogue is creatively interpreted by each act, who make it their own, while honoring Chapin. “We’ve had some amazing arrangements, from folky to country, torch-song style to hard rock,” adds Markus. “Throughout the two decades that we’ve been presenting the show, I’ve always encouraged everyone to make the songs fresh, however they imagine them. They’re not just reproducing them the way Harry did.”

Markus is pleased to welcome Chapin’s daughter, singer-songwriter Jennifer Chapin, in her first performing appearance at this year’s concert. She’ll do “I Wanna Learn a Love Song,” which tells

story

“It means a lot to her and the family that we’re doing this in Huntington, where they grew up,” Markus adds.

In another first, the lineup also includes Cantor Lisa Wharton, of Temple Beth Emeth in Mount Sinai, who appears with her husband, percussionist Akiva Wharton, and Cantor Judy Merrick, of Plainview Jewish Center. They’ll perform “I Wonder What Would Happen,” which Markus describes as very appropriate as “it’s a spiritual, gospel feeling song.”

Also Cantor Talya Smilowitz, with Oyster Bay’s Congregation L’Dor V’Dor, also graces the stage; Markus accompanying her for “Saturday Morning.”

“She has an amazing voice and in the chorus melody it just soars,” he enthuses.

Also participating, as always, are stalwarts of the local music community — including returnees Roger Street Friedman, Frank Walker, Patricia Shih and Stephen Fricker, Robinson Treacher, MediaCrime, Judith Zweiman, Martha Trachtenberg, Robin Greenstein, Christine Solimeno, and Grand Folk Railroad. They are joined, of course, by Markus, who performs with his longtime trio Gathering Time.

As is their signature, Markus, with Gathering Time, arrive on stage at the end to conclude the concert. They’ll perform “Cat’s in the Cradle,” which marks its 50th anniversary this year; also on the “Verities & Balderdash” album. Then, as always, in the true spirit of Harry Chapin, Gathering Time is joined by the entire group for their annual rendition of “Circle,” Chapin’s traditional closing.

More than just a concert, the free event, of course, involves a food drive. Concertgoers are asked to bring donations of nonperishable items to support Long Island Cares, the regional food bank and humanitarian organization Chapin founded n 1980.

Bring seating to the concert, held rain or shine. It will also be livestreamed on Facebook and the Harry Chapin Foundation YouTube channel.

Courtesy Keith Rossin

Top photo: Gathering Time’s Stuart Markus leads his fellow musicians in the spirited tribute.

Courtesy Doug Otto

Bottom photo: Everyone gathers to salute Harry

Comic showcase

Laugh the night away at Mom’s Night Out, presented Long Island Comedy Festival. You’ll enjoy standup delivered by four clever comics. Talia Reese, (pictured) an Orthodox woman, is one of the edgiest comedians on the circuit. Also a lawyer and a mom, she’s more than capable of not only wearing many hats, but mixing offbeat comedy, motherhood and Orthodox Judaism together. She’s joined by Carla Ulbrich, a singersongwiting comedian known as a “professional smart-aleck, with a love of the absurdities of ordinary life; Rockville Centre’s own Laura Patton, who encourages everyone to laugh along with her as she lives her dream; and national headliner Maria Walsh, “America’s Naughtiest Mommy,”known for her quick wit.

Thursday, July 18, 8 p.m. $45. Madison Theatre, Molloy University, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre. Tickets available at MadisonTheatreNY.org or call (516) 323-4444.

His ‘New York State of Mind’

and their

during the rousing finale that closes the

Mike DelGuidice is, of course, forever known for his connection to Billy Joel. One of Long Island’s most celebrated singer/songwriters continues his “residency” on the Paramount stage, DelGuidice and his band always give it their all, especially when playing the iconic Billy Joel songs. Like his idol, DelGuidice has become one of the area’s most popular performers, balancing his schedule between doing his own thing and touring with Joel. DelGuidice, as with Joel, grew up mastering several instruments including bass guitar, guitar, piano, and drums. He’s renowned for his encyclopedic knowledge of the Joel catalog, which caught the attention of Joel himself, who ultimately brought him on stage with him. DelGuidice and his band pack hit after charttopping hit, along with his own tunes in a high energy show that’s always a crowd pleaser.

Friday and Saturday, July 19-20, 8 p.m. $60, $40, $25, $20. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. Tickets available at Ticketmaster.com or ParamountNY.com.

the

of Chapin meeting his future wife Sandy Cashmore in 1966

romance. It was included on his 1974 album “Verities & Balderdash.”

Chapin

concert.

‘Cold Beer on a Friday Night’

Jimmy Kenny and the Pirate Beach Band are back on the Paramount stage, Friday, July 26, 8 p.m., with their beachy vibe. With summer in full swing, keep the mood going with their “Ultimate Beach Party Tribute” to Kenny Chesney, Jimmy Buffett and Zac Brown Band. Parrotheads, No Shoes Nation and the Zamily: it’s 5 o’clock somewhere so let’s ‘raise ‘em up and sing along.

The Long Island based band — guided by Paul C. Cuthbert (aka Jimmy Kenny) on lead vocals/ acoustic guitar, with Linn DeMilta (aka Lovely Linn), lead and backing vocals, Luis Rio, lead guitar/ backing vocals, Frank Stainkamp, keyboard/backing vocals, Dan Prine, bass, and drummer Mike Vecchione, have been celebrating the beach country sounds of Buffett, Chesney and Zac Brown Band for over a decade, spreading their vibe up and down the Northeast. Everyone has a great time grooving to their lively mix of their popular sing-along hits and feel good, easy living flair. It’s a show that connects everyone to good times and good friends. And, of course, you’ll know all the tunes. If you like your toes in the sand, wasting away with a margarita or a cold beer, then you’ll surely have a great time with the Jimmy Kenny Band. $35. $25, $20, $15. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. Tickets available at Ticketmaster.com or ParamountNY.com. July 26

Dramatic Play

Theatre Playground returns to Long Island Children’s Museum with “Dramatic Play!,” Monday, July 22, 1 p.m., taught by Lisa Rudin, Director of Theatre Playground. In this interactive, theater-inspired workshop, children will act out an original story and help choose how it unfolds. Music, props, and sound effects create a theatrical world where participants are immersed in the story.

Children express themselves as they create characters, explore different worlds, stretch their imaginations and build selfconfidence. This week’s theme: Pirates and Princesses to the Rescue. Costumes encouraged. $5 with museum admission. Museum Row, Garden City. (516) 224-5800 or LICM.org.

Movie in the park

Enjoy a night at the movies with “Charlie & The Chocolate Factory” at North Woodmere Park, on Tuesday, July 30, during Nassau County’s Close To Home Tuesdays summer series. The movie begins at dusk and it weather permitting. This is a free event. For more information call (516)-572-0200.

Tunes in the garden

Enjoy the glorious grounds of Old Westbury Gardens and listen to some stirring sounds, as Old Westbury Gardens’ summer music series continues, Sunday, July 21, 3-4 p.m. The Cambiata Cello Duo performs compositions spanning styles and centures at the Barn. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Rd., Old Westbury. For information visit OldWestburyGardens.org or contact (516) 333-0048.

Friends of Rock Hall gardening workshop

Friends of Rock Hall welcomes all to Gardening: A Lesson in Life, Monday, July 22, 10-11 a.m. Learn how to cultivate, seed, plant and tend a vegetable and herb garden. Tools will be provided, bring your own gloves and a water bottle. This is a free event. For more information, call (516)-239-1157. Rock Hall, 199 Broadway, Lawrence.

Temple

Hillel’s

“Golden Age of Comedy”

Temple Hillel invites all to “Golden Age of Comedy,” Wednesday, Aug. 7, 7:30 p.m.

The evening, lead by popular lecturer and instructor Keith Crocker, features a multimedia presentation and a lively discussion about the great comedians on the Ed Sullivan Show. Discuss the comedic relief of Jackie Mason, George Carlin, Milton Berie, Joan Rivers, Rodney Dangerfield, Phyllis Diller and more. $8 members; $10 for non-members. With free refreshments. Temple Hillel, 1000 Rosedale Rd., Valley Stream. For more information call (516)-791-6344.

Hewlett Fire Department

Breakfast Connect

Hewlett Fire Department welcomes all to the weekly breakfast connect, Wednesday, July 24, 8-9 a.m. The breakfast meeting is free and open to everyone in the community. Benjamin J. Moleno Hall, 25 Franklin Ave., Hewlett. For more information and to reserve a spot, call or text Andrew Leibowitz at (516) 7904829.

Movie Night

Enjoy a family film outdoors on Eisenhower Park’s big screen, Wednesday, July 31, dusk, at the Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre.

See the recent 3D animated musical fantasy “Trolls 3: Trolls Band Together.”

The film serves as the threequel to Trolls, the sequel to Trolls World Tour, and the continuation of DreamWorks Trolls franchise. Eisenhower Park, Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow. For information, visit NassauCountyNY.gov.

Concerts Under the Gazebo

The Village of Cedarhurst for its 27th annual “Tuesday Nite Concerts Under the Gazebo series with the ‘80s Forever Show, Tuesday, July 23, at Andrew J. Parise Park. With kids pre-show including magicians. 235 Cedarhurst Ave.

Having an event?

Best of Broadway

Sounds of the Great White Way return to Eisenhower Park with Neil Berg’s “100 Years of Broadway,” Saturday, July 20, 7-9 p.m., at the Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre. The lively musical revue, hosted by Neil Berg, on piano, shares those dynamic showstopping tunes performed by a cast of Broadway actors and actresses. These energetic talents light up the stage with songs from the hit shows in which they starred.

Berg presents creatively revived arrangements of Broadway classics as well as thrilling numbers from some of the newest hits, along with his fascinating commentary and historical notes in between songs. Bring seating. Eisenhower Park, East Meadow. For information, visit NassauCountyNY.gov.

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On exhibit

Nassau County Museum of Art ‘s latest exhibition

“Seeing Red: Renoir to Warhol,” reveals the many meanings, connotations, and associations of this powerful color in art. Evoking strong emotion, red can represent the human condition. Its myriad variations have come to signify authority as well as love, energy and beauty. Red warns us of peril and commands us to stop, but it can also indicate purity and good fortune. Red boldly represents political movements and religious identities. From the advent of our appreciation for this color in antiquity to its continued prominence in artistic and popular culture, this exhibition will span various world cultures through a range of media. It features more than 70 artists, both established and emerging, ranging from the classical to the contemporary. American portraitists such as Gilbert Stuart imbued red in their stately paintings of prominent individuals to conjure authority. Robert Motherwell, Ad Reinhardt, and other major abstract painters displayed a deep fascination with red in their commanding compositions that evoke a sense of chromatic power. And, of course, Andy Warhol is known for his bold and imposing silkscreened portrait of Vladimir Lenin saturated in bright red to his signature Campbell’s Soup Cans. It opens July 20 and is on view through Jan. 5. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. (516) 484-9337 or NassauMuseum.org.

July 22

Friends of Rock Hall hosts a watercolor workshop in the garde, Monday, July 22, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. The class is taught by certified art teacher Linda Shedlock, Adult only, must bring your own supplies and pre-payment required. $90, $80 for members/seniors. Checks are payable to Friends of Rock Hall. Space is limited. Rock Hall, 199 Broadway, Lawrence. For more information/RSVP call (516)-239-1157 or email FriendsofRockHall@gmail.com.

Game Time

Play canasta, mah jongg or Scrabble during in-person game time, on Monday, July 22, 2-4:30 p.m., in the Bentley Room of Peninsula Public Library. 280 Central Ave., Lawrence. Seating limited. First come, first seated.

July 18,

LEGAL NOTICE

Public Notices

NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT

NASSAU COUNTY

NEWREZ LLC D/B/A

SHELLPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING, Plaintiff against JOSUE PAYES, et al

Defendant(s)

Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Stern & Eisenberg, P.C., 20 Commerce Drive, Suite 230, Cranford, NJ 07016 and 1131 Route 55, Suite 1, Lagrangeville, NY 12540.

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered May 28, 2024, I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on July 29, 2024 at 2:00 PM. Premises known as 2 Westcott St, Inwood, NY 11096. Sec 0040 Block 000506-00 Lot 00070. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $180,300.96 plus interest, fees, and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 614259/2022. For sale information, please visit www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832. 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.”

Jane Shrenkel, Esq., Referee File # NY202200000373-1 147656

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU

WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, D/B/A CHRISTIANA TRUST, NOT

INDIVIDUALLY BUT AS TRUSTEE FOR PRETIUM

MORTGAGE

ACQUISITION TRUST,

Plaintiff AGAINST JOSE C.

MARTINEZ, MARIA S. ALVARENGA,

ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered February 28, 2023, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on July 30, 2024 at 2:00PM, premises known as 102 Roger Avenue, Inwood, NY 11096. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in Inwood, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 40, Block 146, Lot 126-129. Approximate amount of judgment $824,643.25 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #604014/2020. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the NASSAU County COVID-19 mitigation protocols and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the court appointed referee will cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine”. Brian J. Davis, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 20-000073 81146 147621

LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU MASPETH FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, Plaintiffagainst- BENJAMIN RINGEL, YAEL RINGEL, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale dated January 25, 2019 and entered on January 28, 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, NY on July 29, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. premises situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Lawrence in the Town of Hempstead, Nassau County and State of New York, bounded and described as follows: BEGINNING at a point on the westerly side of Washington Avenue (Craft Avenue), distant 177.80 feet southerly from the corner formed by the intersection of the Westerly side of Washington Avenue and the southerly side of Broadway; RUNNING

THENCE Westerly on a line at right angles to Washington Avenue, 217.81 feet to land formerly belonging to the heirs of Gilbert Craft, deceased, at a point 210.7 feet southerly from Broadway as measured along said formerly of Craft; THENCE Southerly along said Craft’s land, 150.20 feet; THENCE Easterly, 225 feet 46 feet to Washington Avenue at a point 150 feet southerly from the point or place of BEGINNING; THENCE Northerly along Washington Avenue, 150 feet to the point or place of BEGINNING. Section: 41 Block: 87 Lot: 23

Said premises known as 15 WASHINGTON AVENUE, LAWRENCE, NY Approximate amount of lien $626,230.81 plus interest & costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment and Terms of Sale. Index Number 1482/2017. LAURIE HORZ, ESQ., Referee Law Office of Mark L. Cortegiano, Esq. Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 65-12 69th Place, Middle Village, NY 11379 {* NASSAU HER*} 147611

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE 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 ACQUISITION TRUST, Plaintiff, vs. ALBERT D. SUROWIECKI A/K/A ALBERT SUROWIECKI, ET AL., Defendant(s).

Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee’s Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on June 6, 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 August 6, 2024 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 966 Singleton Avenue, Woodmere, NY 11598. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, situate, lying and being at Woodmere, in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 41, Block 28, Lots 105 and 823. Approximate amount of judgment is $530,294.98 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #609151/2021. 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.

Peter J. Famighetti, Esq., Referee Knuckles & Manfro, LLP, 120 White Plains Road, Suite 215, Tarrytown, New York 10591, Attorneys for Plaintiff 147805

LEGAL NOTICE

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU

DEUTSCHE BANK

NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE REGISTERED HOLDERS OF ARGENT SECURITIES INC., ASSETBACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-W5, -againstDANIELLA JEAN-PIERRE

MOWETA A/K/A

DANIELLA JEAN-PIERRE

A/K/A DANIELLA JEAN

PIERRE, ET AL. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau on January 16, 2020, wherein DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE REGISTERED HOLDERS OF ARGENT SECURITIES INC., ASSETBACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-W5 is the Plaintiff and DANIELLA JEANPIERRE MOWETA A/K/A

DANIELLA JEAN-PIERRE

A/K/A DANIELLA JEAN

PIERRE, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction RAIN OR SHINE at the NASSAU COUNTY SUPREME COURT, NORTH SIDE STEPS, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on August 7, 2024 at 2:00PM, premises known as 862 STATION PLACE, WOODMERE, NY 11598; and the following tax map identification: 39-231-129. ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING AT WOODMERE, IN THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 006709/2010. Michael Cardello, 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. 147817

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR CREDIT SUISSE FIRST BOSTON MORTGAGE SECURITIES CORP., CSAB MORTGAGE-BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-2, Plaintiff AGAINST ELLIOT RINDENOW, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered May 15, 2024, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501, ‘Rain or Shine’ on August 6, 2024 at 2:30PM, premises known as 770 West Broadway, Woodmere, NY 11598. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being near Cedarhurst, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, and State of New York, Section 39, Block 197, Lot 72, and Section 39, Block 197, Lot 76, and Section 39, Block 197, Lot 82. Approximate amount of judgment $1,428,888.33 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #006374/2009. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the NASSAU County COVID-19 mitigation protocols and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the court appointed referee will cancel the foreclosure auction. Only Bank or Certified check payable to the Referee will be accepted for the downpayment. No endorsed/third-party check or cash will be accepted. David S. Zeidman, Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 00-143727 81197 147755

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION, Plaintiff AGAINST MOSHE MILNER, EUGENE MILLER, AHAVA SARAH MILLER, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered May 13, 2024, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501, ‘Rain

or Shine’ on August 6, 2024 at 2:00PM, premises known as 556 Church Avenue, Woodmere, NY 11598. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Woodmere, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 39 Block 163 Lot 25-27. Approximate amount of judgment $441,988.84 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #615229/2022. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the NASSAU County COVID-19 mitigation protocols and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the court appointed referee will cancel the foreclosure auction. Ronald J. Ferraro, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 22-003391 81304 147761

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LEGAL NOTICE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF HEWLETT HARBOR PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Zoning Appeals of the Incorporated Village of Hewlett Harbor will hold a public hearing at Village Hall on July 25, 2024 at 7:00PM. A ZOOM link to the meeting is available on our website at www.hewlettharbor.gov.

All interested parties will be given the opportunity to be heard on the following applications for variance relief: Simon and Tatiana Ilyaich – 1336 Boxwood Drive West Hewlett Harbor, NY 11557- (CONTINUED)are requesting to install a 24x44 inground pool, construct a new outdoor kitchen and legalize existing prefabricated gazebo. This dwelling is in a residential B district.

Applicant requests relief from Village Zoning Codes 145-19, and 145-49:

•Zoning code section 145-19 states: The maximum permitted lot coverage shall not exceed 23%. Applicant is requesting a 40.8 % lot coverage.

•Zoning code section 145-19 states: The maximum permitted front yard lot coverage shall not exceed 23%.

Applicant is requesting a 26.1 % lot coverage.

•Zoning code section 145-19 states: The minimum front yard setback is 25 ft. Applicant is requesting 16ft. (2 front yards)

•Zoning code section 145-49 states: No swimming pool or part thereof shall be constructed in the front yard.

David and Eryka Kadosh1181 Harbor Road Hewlett Harbor, NY 11557 – is requesting to complete a 1203 sq. ft. Interior Renovation; total will be 1501 sq. ft. addition to existing

• Zoning Code 145-10.2 states: a flat roof shall not exceed 28 ft.; plans propose 32.5 ft. (exceeds code by 4.5 ft)

• Zoning Code 145-19 states: maximum building area shall not exceed 30%; the plans propose 39.7%. Existing building area is 26.3%. Plans propose a 9.7% increase in building area.

• Zoning Code 145-19 states: side yard setback is 15ft.; plans propose 14.5 ft. (exceeds code by 6 inches)

• Zoning Code 145-19 states: side yard aggregate is 35 ft.; plans propose 29.5 ft. (exceeds code by 5.5 ft.)

Michael Roitman – 127 Lake Drive Hewlett Harbor, NY 11557 – is requesting to build an inground pool and cabana. Applicant requests relief from Village Zoning Codes 145-25 and 145-12. This dwelling is in a residential B district. It is a legal non-conforming lot with 10,900 sq ft where 14,500 is required. Applicant is seeking relief for a rear yard set-back.

•Zoning Code 145-25

Accessory Structures (swimming pool): 15ft is required for the rear yard setback; applicant is proposing 5.8ft which is encroaching 9.2 ft into the rear yard setback.

•Zoning Code 145-25

Accessory Structures (gazebo, pergola): 15 ft is required for the rear yard setback; applicant is proposing 5.8ft which is encroaching 9.2 ft into the rear yard setback.

•Zoning Code 145-25

Accessory Structures (pool equipment): 15 ft is required for the side yard setback; applicant is proposing 11.9ft which is encroaching 3.1ft into the side yard setback.

•Zoning Code 145-12

Building Area: maximum is 30% as per chart in 145-19; applicant is requesting 40.5% which is over 10.5%.

Anthony and Danielle Naso – 339 Pepperidge Road Hewlett Harbor, NY 11557 – (CONTINUED)is requesting to build a deck, replace the existing brick pool perimeter with pavers and add to existing patio, and add a walkway. This dwelling is in a residential B district. Applicants request relief from Village Zoning Code 145-19:

•Zoning Code 145-19 states: The maximum permitted lot coverage shall not exceed 25%.

Applicant is requesting a 39.96% lot coverage.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS OF THE VILLAGE OF HEWLETT HARBOR

DOREEN GRACE –DEPUTY VILLAGE CLERK

Dated: Hewlett Harbor, New York July 5, 2024 147923

LEGAL NOTICE INC. VILLAGE OF CEDARHURST LEGAL NOTICE

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT the Board of Zoning Appeals of the Village of Cedarhurst will hold a public hearing on 07/25/2024 at 7:00 PM in the Village Hall, 200 Cedarhurst Avenue, Cedarhurst, NY for the following: Petition of GUTTMAN MOSES

Premises: 319 PACIFIC AVE

Sec/Blk/Lot 39/349/207 Case # 2024-010

BUILDING ADDITIONS & INTERIOR RENOVATION

Variance from: 265-41 A Side Yards

A side yard is required along each side of a building.

A. The side yards along the sides of a building used exclusively as a single-family dwelling shall have an aggregate width of no less than 16 feet. Neither side shall be less than six feet in width, except on corner plots, the side yard shall be six feet

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that all interested persons will have an opportunity to be heard at said hearing.

Dated: July 17, 2024 Cedarhurst, NY Benjamin Weinstock

Mayor Salvatore Evola Village Clerk-Treasurer By Order of the Board Of Zoning Appeals 148027

LEGAL NOTICE INC. VILLAGE OF CEDARHURST LEGAL NOTICE

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT the Board of Zoning Appeals of the Village of Cedarhurst will hold a public hearing on 07/25/2024 at 7:00 PM in the Village Hall, 200 Cedarhurst Avenue, Cedarhurst, NY for the following:

Petition of YITZCHOK & SARAH SHAGALOW Premises: 401 BUCKINGHAM RD

Sec/Blk/Lot 39/334/106 Case # 2024-011

ATTACHED ONE CAR GARAGE W/2ND STORY ABOVE Variance from: 265-41A. Side yards. A side yard is required along each side of a building. The side yards along the sides of a building used exclusively as a singlefamily dwelling shall have an aggregate width of no less than 16 feet. Neither side shall be less than six feet in width, except on corner plots, the side yard shall be six feet.

* This property went for a Variance prior 2022-004

Five Towns departments respond to Woodmere overturn

Responding to a call on July 14 for an overturned vehicle with multiple injuries, the Woodmere Fire Department, under the command of Chief Evan Perlweig responded to the scene at Saddle Ridge Road and Peninsula Boulevard in Woodmere.

A vehicle was upside down but no one was trapped and another vehicle was damaged, however all six people involved in the accident were not seriously injured and were treated at the scene and then taken to local hospitals for evaluation, Woodmere department officials wrote in a Facebook post.

Hatzalah ambulance, the Inwood and Lawrence-Cedarhurst fire departments, Nassau County police and ambulances also responded to the scene.

— Jeffrey Bessen

Public Notices

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER

NOTICE that all interested persons will have an opportunity to be heard at said hearing.

Dated: July 17, 2024 Cedarhurst, NY Benjamin Weinstock Mayor Salvatore Evola Village Clerk-Treasurer By Order of the Board Of Zoning Appeals 148029

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BY THE BOARD OF APPEALS

Pursuant to New York State Town Law Article 16, New York State Public Officers Law Article 7, and the Town of Hempstead Building Zone Ordinance, NOTICE is hereby given that the BOARD OF APPEALS of the Town of Hempstead will hold a public hearing in the Old Town Hall, 350 Front Street, Room 230, Second Floor, Hempstead, New York on 07/24/2024 at 9:30 A.M. & 2:00 P.M. to consider the following applications and appeals:

THE FOLLOWING CASES WILL BE CALLED STARTING AT 9:30 A.M.

490/24. HEWLETT - Heidi Kreit, Renewal of grant to maintain 6’ high stockade fence & 6’ 4” high living fence on Union Ave. forward of dwelling which may substantially obstruct line of sight; maintain 4’ high picket fence, tree & 5’ high shrubs, all within clear sight triangle., N/E cor. Willard Dr. & Union Ave., a/k/a 200 Willard Dr. THE FOLLOWING CASES WILL BE CALLED STARTING AT 2:00 P.M.

508/24. WOODMEREDan Shekhtikhin, Variances, lot area occupied, side yard, side yards aggregate, construct addition, 2nd story addition & 2-story additions all attached to dwelling & interior alterations in excess of 50% (new c/o required)., E/s Green Pl., 96.46’ S/o Lakeside Dr. So, a/k/a 580 Green Pl. ALL PAPERS PERTAINING TO THE ABOVE HEARING ARE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION AT THE BOARD OF APPEALS, TOWN HALL, 1 WASHINGTON STREET, HEMPSTEAD, NY 11550. This notice is only for new cases in Hewlett & Woodmere within Town of Hempstead jurisdiction. There are additional cases in different hamlets, towns and villages on the Board of Appeals calendar. The full calendar is available at https://hempsteadny.gov/ 509/Board-of-Appeals

The internet address of the website streaming for this meeting is https://hempsteadny.gov/ 576/Live-Streaming-Video

Interested parties may appear at the above time and place. At the call of the Chairman, the Board will consider decisions on the foregoing and those on the Reserve Decision calendar and such other matters as may properly come before it. 148008

LEGAL NOTICE

VILLAGE OF ATLANTIC BEACH

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Hall of the Incorporated Village of Atlantic Beach, 65 The Plaza, Atlantic Beach, New York until 10:30 AM (prevailing time) on Monday, August 5, 2024 at which time all bids received will be publicly opened and read aloud and awarded as soon thereafter as practical.

Complete specifications may be obtained at the Village Hall,65 The Plaza, Atlantic Beach, New York during normal business hours 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM upon payment of $50 nonrefundable deposit, check payable to the Inc. Village of Atlantic Beach. The Inc. Village of Atlantic Beach reserves the right to waive any informalities in, or to accept or reject any or all bids or to award the contract to other than the lowest bidder, if it is deemed in the interest of said village.

BY ORDER OF MAYOR PAPPAS AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES

EMILY SINISCALCHI, VILLAGE CLERK July 8, 2024 148026

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LEGAL NOTICE

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU MORTGAGE ASSETS MANAGEMENT, LLC, -againstGERALDINE CASTROVILLA, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF ANTHONY T. CASTROVILLA, ET AL.

NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN

pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau on June 25, 2024, wherein MORTGAGE ASSETS MANAGEMENT, LLC is the Plaintiff and GERALDINE CASTROVILLA, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF ANTHONY T. CASTROVILLA, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction RAIN OR SHINE at the NASSAU COUNTY SUPREME COURT, NORTH SIDE STEPS, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on August 19, 2024 at 2:00PM, premises known as 1128 FULTON STREET, WOODMERE, NY 11598; and the following tax map identification: 39-209-23 & 24.

ALL THOSE TWO CERTAIN LOTS, PIECES OR PARCELS OF LAND SITUATE, LYING AND BEING AT WOODMERE, TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, IN THE COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 605283/2022. Brian J. Davis, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES. 148042

Ringing the ‘Silver Bells’ to celebrate birthdays

The Silver Bells, a group seniors run out of Trinity-St. John’s Church in Hewlett, celebrated the birthdays of two members last month.

Joan Connolly and Althea Thomas turned 97 and 87, respectively in June. Naval petty officers Baptiste Anisha, Cox Marris and Zheng Tieru joined in the celebration and brought gift for the two women.

Ann Seligson, who runs the Silver Bells group, has also had officers from

the 4th Precinct of the Nassau police department and the local fire department honor the women on their birthdays.

Originating out of a group called SPARK, the Silver Bells take part in chair yoga, arts and crafts, holiday parties, needlework and concerts.

To join in, you can attend the group’s noon get together at Trinity-St. John’s Church, 1142 Broadway, Hewlett or call 516-374-1415.

— Jeffrey Bessen

Courtesy Ann Seligson

The Silver Bells celebrated the birthdays of members Althea Thomas and Joan Connolly last month. From left were naval petty officers Cox Marris and Zheng Tieru, Thomas, Connolly and petty officer Baptiste Anisha.

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No serious injuries were reported after a vehicle overturned at Saddle Ridge Road and Peninsula Boulevard in Woodmere on July 14.

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Taxes: $13,862

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melting!

Q. We have a siding problem that nobody, so far, seems able to solve. We added a second floor three years ago, and redid all our siding. The siding representative came after the siding people couldn’t figure out why our siding began to distort and hang, almost as if it had melted. We don’t keep our barbecue near the house because we learned the hard way, after the siding melted, when the barbecue was too close. This is different, and nobody has any idea why our siding is sagging. The representative took pictures but hasn’t gotten back to us. Have you ever heard of this, and is there anything we can do to stop it? We did replace two sections, but after a year it began happening again. We even checked to see if maybe an appliance was overheating indoors, but there’s nothing nearby that could have caused this. Any ideas?

A. I can shed some light on this, literally, by confirming that your siding, is indeed, melting, but for a reason you didn’t mention: the sun. In the past, when there were mysteries like this, they created fear of the unknown, and your may have thought your home was possessed, but as long as the mortgage is paid, the house isn’t possessed, and it won’t be repossessed. I’ve only seen this problem three times over the 50 years I’ve been in the field, and each one was solvable, but with some rethinking and extra expenditure.

If you were to check to see the orientation of the house and monitor where the sun reflects in either the early morning or late afternoon — and I have seen both phenomena — you’d notice that the sun is especially intense at certain angles. In each case I’ve traced, the sun hit an upper window and reflected with great intensity — like holding a magnifying glass over an innocent bug — off a neighbor’s window and back onto the siding of the first house. This “house of mirrors” phenomenon was intense enough to melt the vinyl siding, which simply wasn’t able to resist the heat.

In one case, the solution was to add a trellis to the side of the house to shield it from the sunlight. This can be done with a freestanding trellis instead of puncturing the siding and causing potential leaks with invasive hardware. Ironically, in that case you could be solving one problem while creating another.

You could also add tall shrubs or short trees between the houses if you have the room. The most expensive way is to side the area with a different, more durable, siding material such as cement board, which looks like vinyl siding, brick or stone. As we experience more intense sunlight due to climate change, I anticipate seeing more of this problem, but it’s still rare, because the windows have to align just right, and it usually happens when the sun is oriented to the Earth just right, possibly only twice a year. Good luck!

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In a medical emergency, we were in experts’ hands

Iam writing this with the strong encouragement of my wife, Rosemary, who just underwent emergency surgery to remove her gallbladder. She believes it is important to express gratitude to the medical profession, and stress the benefits of early medical attention and detection.

Three Sundays ago, early in the morning, Rosemary began feeling mild but persistent stomach pain and discomfort, which continued into midafternoon. She wasn’t concerned, but she contacted our family physician, Dr. Eric Barth, in Wantagh, to see if he could prescribe something to address her discomfort. Even on a Sunday afternoon, Barth got back to her within minutes.

As she answered his questions, he told her this could well be a serious gallbladder issue, and that she should quickly go to an emergency room for an MRI and blood tests. (Interestingly, it was Barth’s brother, Dr. Michael Barth, a

gastroenterologist, who discovered a cancerous tumor in my stomach wall during a routine endoscopy last year.)

Still not overly concerned and having only mild pain, Rosemary calmly got dressed and sat down in the front seat of our car, which I was driving, joined by our 20-yearold grandson, Jack, who took the back seat. Barely five minutes into the drive to the North Shore University Hospital emergency room, we suddenly realized how accurate Barth’s diagnosis had been. Rosemary was struck with severe abdominal pains, causing her to scream and kick like she never had before, including during labor. At almost the same time, it started raining, and there was an accident on the LIE, which made Waze divert us off the expressway as I tried to maneuver through the rain and reassure Rosemary while Jack navigated from the back seat. When we arrived at North Shore, the doctors and nurses worked calmly but feverishly to relieve the pain and determine the course of treatment. Melissa Zimmerman, a retired police detective who was on my security detail when I was in Congress and has become a close

Ifamily friend, joined us in the emergency room and stayed with us at the ICU, where Rosemary was taken next and excellently cared for.

My wife initially wasn’t concerned about her mild but persistent stomach pain.

She was operated on late Tuesday afternoon by an outstanding surgeon, Dr. Geraldo Tamayo Enriquez, who had initially hoped to remove her gallbladder in a laparoscopic procedure rather than by opening her up. Several hours later, though, Enriquez was in the waiting room, explaining to my sister Barbara and me how complicated, difficult and extensive the surgery was and how it could not have been done laparoscopically. (Barbara is a retired nurse who is always there and invaluable to our family in stressful health care situations.)

The next few days were rough for Rosemary, but she received excellent care and is on her way to full recovery. I cannot begin to thank Barth for his initial diagnosis and the doctors, assistants, nurses and support staff at North Shore for all they did for Rosemary from the moment we arrived at the emergency room to the day of her discharge. She was truly fortunate.

Now that the crisis has passed, she

and I have the chance to appreciate what a teaching experience the surgery has been. There is no substitute for staying in contact with a trusted family physician and other doctors you deal with regularly and know you well. This was proven true this month with Rosemary and Dr. Barth, and last year with me, when his brother detected a stomach tumor when I had no symptoms whatsoever.

Just as important were the skilled medical professionals at North Shore, who began immediate emergency treatment and then conducted so many tests and procedures over the next several days, including the complicated surgery itself, to restore Rosemary to good health. I admit my bias as a consultant to Northwell Health, but I maintain that the American health care system and its hospitals do extraordinary work that could not have been imagined even several years ago. (I say this as someone who grew up in the old Irish tradition of avoiding doctors.)

We should be grateful to the medical profession, and diligent and attentive to our individual health.

Peter King is a former congressman, and a former chair of the House Committee on Homeland Security. Comments? pking@ liherald.com.

If you like horror stories, read Project 2025

don’t watch horror movies, and even if my friends recommend them to me, I take a pass. I try to avoid anything else that is gory, including news photos and some Facebook posts. But one horror story that has captured my attention is a political document known as Project 2025.

Project 2025 is a 922-page manifesto created by the Heritage Foundation. It has been described as a road map for any new Trump administration. It outlines, agency by agency, the federal programs and projects that should be eliminated, and what the policies of a second Trump administration would be.

Over the past few weeks, officials in former President Donald Trump’s campaign have attempted to disavow any connection between themselves and this recipe for a government revolution, but those denials do not have any substance. Florida Sen. Marco Rubio, who was willing to say anything or do anything to be Trump’s running mate, called Project 2025 “a bunch of recommendations by

scholars and has no substance.”

The facts belie all of the protestations by the Trump team. The Heritage Foundation is a conservative think tank that had enormous influence on the first Trump administration. It recommended all three of the justices whom Trump appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court. Foundation Chair Kevin Roberts has bragged that 64 percent of the organization’s 2016 recommendations were adopted by the administration. Roberts has attracted national attention with his recent statement that “we are in the process of a second American Revolution, which will remain bloodless if the left allows it to be.”

n o federal agency is spared from the Heritage Foundation’s governing plan.

There is much more to the Project 2025 blueprint. It recommends that upward of 50,000 federal civil service workers be reclassified so that they can become political appointees. It recommends that Medicare and Medicaid funding be reduced, and that the president take total control of the FBI, the Department of Justice, the Federal Trade Commission, the Department of Commerce and the Federal Communications Commission.

ernment is overlooked, Project 2025 advises that all climate-change regulations favor fossil fuel production, and that Medicare be banned from negotiating with pharmaceutical companies to lower drug costs. To make Medicare less costly, it calls for a new health insurance tax, and concludes by recommending that “Christian Nationalist policies be incorporated into the administration’s mission.”

Project 2025 is the work of a team composed almost exclusively of former Trump appointees, including the former chief of staff of the Office of Personnel Management, Paul Dans. Many of its planks are identical to speeches made by Trump on the campaign trail. They include instituting tariffs on all imported goods; setting up deportation camps for non-citizens and so-called Dreamers, even those married to American citizens; and deploying the military for local law enforcement.

No agency would be spared the wrath of Project 2025. It suggests that the Department of Education be abolished and reconstituted as a way of “enhancing parental rights in education and reclaiming the funds from students whose college loans were forgiven.” While it does not suggest that abortions be banned, it recommends that the abortion pill mifepristone be removed from the market. It urges that 100 current government workers have their names publicly posted so that citizens can comment on whether they will be loyal to the new administration. Parts of the document sound like they were written during World War II.

To make sure that no function of gov-

When questioned about Project 2025, Trump, who followed many of the Heritage Foundation’s previous government and court reform strategies, stated, “I have no idea who is behind it. I disagree with some of the things they are saying.” That’s not much of a denial. Trump campaign operatives can deny any connection to Project 2025, but the facts say otherwise. One of its loudest supporters has been Steve Bannon, a Trump confidant, who is currently in federal prison. “This is not empty rhetoric,” Bannon recently stated. “This will be the manifesto of the new administration. Take it seriously.”

Jerry Kremer was an Assemblyman for 23 years, and chaired the Assembly’s Ways and Means Committee for 12 years. He now heads Empire Government Strategies, a business development and legislative strategy firm. Comments about this column? jkremer@liherald.com.

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The key to safe swimming? Paying attention.

Last week we offered tips on fire safety, and this week we’re focusing on another summer activity that is usually fun, but nevertheless requires responsible behavior in order to keep it safe as well. There were three backyard swimming pool deaths on Long Island in just 24 hours earlier this month, and another incident a few days later in which a 2-year-old fell into a pool and, fortunately, was rescued.

Swimming pools are supposed to be places of joy, not tragedy. They offer respite from the summer heat, host family gatherings and are a place for those of all ages to play and exercise — but they also present significant potential dangers, especially for younger children and inexperienced swimmers.

The recent drownings — like those we hear about every summer across the country — underscore the absolute necessity of an annual focus on swimming pool safety. A study released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention last month reported that over 4,500 people drowned in pools or other waterways each year from 2020 to 2022.

The allure of a swimming pool is undeniable, but it is essential to recognize its inherent risks. Drowning is one of the leading causes of accidental death in children, and it usually happens not amid a flurry of attentionattracting splashing and shouting, but unnoticed and all but silently. Unlike the dramatic portrayals seen on TV or in

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movies, many real-life drownings are quick and quiet, making it all the more critical for adults to remain vigilant when their children are swimming. Lapses in supervision for even mere seconds at a time simply aren’t unacceptable.

A responsible adult should always be within arm’s reach of young children who are in or near the water. Designating a “water watcher” can ensure that there is always someone focused on the pool, free from distractions like phones or animated conversation. This simple yet effective practice can be a lifesaver.

Equally important are physical barriers and safety devices. A pool should be surrounded by a fence that is at least four feet high, with self-closing and selflatching gates. This is the first line of defense against accidental drownings, particularly for toddlers, who are naturally curious and drawn to water. Pool covers and alarms can add extra layers of security, alerting homeowners to potential dangers before they escalate.

Swimming lessons are another crucial component of pool safety. Teaching children to swim when they’re young — most can become comfortable in deep water at age 6 or 7 — not only equips them with the skills they need to stay safe, but also instills a sense of respect for a pool’s potential dangers. Community centers, clubs and other organizations offer swimming lessons, and investing in them brings lifelong benefits.

Do the math: There’s a better way to conserve water

To the Editor:

I applaud any effort endorsed by local government to conserve water, but I find the recent Town of Hempstead rain barrel campaign a bit of a stretch and, after careful analysis, downright foolish, shortsighted and inherently a waste of time and money.

A plastic container with a 50-gallon capacity and an overflow outlet requires installation by skillfully cutting your roof downspout pipe to position it on a firm and level base. If you have the tools, time and expertise, go for it.

In the spring and fall, when we get plenty of rain, it will fill quickly, just in time to water your plants that somehow don’t need watering because of all the rain. The surplus will simply overflow, with no benefit. In the hot, dry summer months, those 50 gallons will be used up in a few days with no replenishment in sight. Turn on the garden hose!

The math: The barrel costs you $65. For that price you can buy about 6,500 gallons of water from Liberty Water, or about 130 barrels full. And this water is available on demand when needed. My guess is that you’ll be lucky to end up collecting, storing and actually using

In addition, educating pool users about risks and safety protocols is essential. Training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation, or CPR, for adults and older children can mean the difference between life and death in the critical moments before emergency responders arrive in an actual emergency. Anyone whose regular summer routine includes time at the pool should know how to respond when someone is pulled unconscious from the water. CPR courses hosted by schools, public pools, and the offices of the American Red Cross and many other organizations, should be a regular part of teens’ and adults’ summer preparation in every community.

The recent deaths on Long Island serve as a stark reminder of the consequences of neglecting pool safety. Each represents not just a statistic, but a family shattered by an avoidable tragedy — emphasis on avoidable. Public-awareness campaigns can play a vital role in the effort to eliminate those tragedies altogether, and those efforts should involve local governments, schools, community centers, service clubs, health clubs and police and fire departments. Ultimately, the goal is to create an environment in which memories of joyfilled days in the pool will be the highlights of your children’s summer. Make sure they learn to swim — adding some incentive, perhaps, by taking a lesson or two yourself — and keep a close eye on them whenever they’re in the water.

about 10 full barrels per season. And don’t forget to drain, move and reattach that section of drainpipe before winter, or you’ll end up with a 50-gallon ice block that may well crack your

investment. Are there better alternatives? There most certainly are. It’s called a well-andpump system, connected to your lawn sprinkler — and most of us have one of

opinions NUMC is on the road to financial recovery

the treatment is working. For the past year, the leadership of Long Island’s largest safety-net hospital has buckled down to demonstrate that this beacon of hope for so many residents can survive, and thrive. That may not be the message of some politicians, Albany bureaucrats and media often content to push misinformation, but the facts tell a story of resilience. The Nassau Health Care Corporation and Nassau University Medical Center are demonstrating the power of strategic reform and unwavering dedication in the face of intense financial strain.

The comprehensive reforms implemented over the past year have been nothing short of transformative. We overhauled NUMC’s ancient billing and collections processes, updated financial standards and practices, strengthened quality controls, and upgraded our information technology systems. All were longstanding areas of deficiency in hospital management that needed reform.

Today NUMC boasts on-time budgets, comprehensive audits, greater transpar-

ency and daily financial reporting that have enabled us to identify more than $100 million in savings in the past year.

those, right?

The math: A well/pump system will pay for itself in about three years, from savings of metered water use. Ironically, a shallow well also actually recycles rainwater, storing it in a trillion-gallon natural aquifer rather than a 50-gallon molded plastic barrel. You decide.

GARY CAPARELLI Lawrence

Minimizing the risk of shark interactions

To the Editor:

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is promoting public safety at ocean beaches by educating the public to help minimize the risk of negative interactions between people and sharks.

The annual summer migration of sharks into New York’s coastal waters is underway, and sightings of shark activity in the nearshore ocean waters are expected to increase during the summer months through September.

DEC encourages New Yorkers to be aware of their surroundings in the water with the potential for sharkhuman interactions, and to follow DEC

The recent audit by Grant Thornton confirms that our reforms are working. NHCC is on a path to long-term fiscal sustainability. The numbers speak for themselves. Despite what has been reported by Newsday, our cash on hand increased from $23 million to $67 million in just the first six months of 2024.

we’ve identified more than $100 million in savings in the past year.

Net patient service revenue saw a significant boost, rising by $76 million to $536 million in 2023. We also managed to reduce our operating losses by $30 million, and reduced overtime costs by $4 million. These aren’t just dollar figures; they represent our commitment to responsible stewardship and our dedication to providing quality health care.

For 2023, NUMC was projected to have a $179 million budget gap. We’ve closed that projected deficit by more than half.

This remarkable progress underscores the efficacy of our Financial Sustainability Reform Plan, initiated last year, and highlights the potential for more success if health care is prioritized over political gamesmanship.

This dramatic reform program has

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guidelines to minimize the risk of negative interactions.

■ Avoid areas with seals.

■ Avoid areas with schools of fish, splashing fish, or diving seabirds.

■ Avoid swimming at dawn, at dusk or at night.

■ Avoid murky water.

■ Swim, paddle, and surf in groups.

■ Stay close to shore, where your feet can touch the bottom.

■ Always follow the instructions of lifeguards and park staff.

Sharks have existed in New York’s marine waters for millions of years. Today there are more than a dozen shark species that migrate through New York’s marine waters.

Each shark species has unique habitat and food preferences, and plays an important role in maintaining a healthy and balanced marine ecosystem. Sharks can prevent other species from monopolizing limited resources and degrading the marine environment. The presence of sharks in New York’s marine waters is a positive sign of a healthy marine ecosystem.

Humans assume risk whenever they enter any wild environment, whether on

been a team effort led on a daily basis by our interim president and CEO, Megan Ryan. Her leadership, combined with the tireless efforts of our new chief financial officer and the entire NHCC management team, has been pivotal in demonstrating that despite chronic challenges, the hospital can thrive, giving peace of mind to future generations.

It is important, however, to acknowledge that our journey is far from over. While the audit results are encouraging and key metrics are positive, there is an underlying and inescapable truth that seems inconvenient for some Albany leaders. As a safety-net hospital, NUMC cannot continue to serve its more than 275,000 patients per year without state aid and higher Medicaid reimbursement rates. We serve a diverse community, including Nassau’s most at-risk patients, many of whom cannot afford to pay for care.

Even though the Legislature just increased the state budget by $8 billion, there continues to be reticence to commit to ensuring that our hospital survives. Our progress shows clearly that our stated goal for NUMC of relying on less aid over time is achievable. But we still need help to provide care for those

who cannot afford to pay.

Claims that the state doesn’t have the money are nonsense. Claims that management isn’t making reforms are patently false. Cutting our staff by 90 percent, which was recommended by the Nassau Interim Finance Authority in 2020, would be an insult to the people who rely on us for care. Caring for our most vulnerable should be government’s top priority, not political jockeying for control over vital institutions.

Nassau needs NUMC. No other hospital can serve our patients. There simply isn’t enough capacity. Other local hospitals are disincentivized from treating Medicare and Medicaid patients and won’t treat the uninsured. While we wait for Albany to recognize that, our team will continue to protect this vital institution. We are determined to address the challenges we face head-on, with the same commitment and resilience that have brought us this far.

Despite what you’ve heard, the future of NHCC is indeed promising. The hospital is treating what has ailed it for decades. This success should be a rallying cry for bipartisan support now for a healthier tomorrow for all we serve.

Matthew J. Bruderman is chairman of the board of directors of Nassau Health Care Corporation, which operates Nassau University Medical Center and the A. Holly Patterson Extended Care Facility.

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land or in the water. Although it is impossible to eliminate risk altogether, ocean users can modify their behavior to minimize potential interactions with sharks and reduce overall risk. When in the ocean, follow DEC’s shark safety guidelines to minimize the potential for negative interactions with sharks.

Learn more about New York’s shark species at DEC.ny.gov.

CHRISTOPHER SCOTT Supervising biologist, Division of Marine Resources New York State Department of Environmental Conservation

Now this is what summer’s all about — Eisenhower Park, East Meadow