Oceanside/Island Park Herald 06-13-2024

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Shining a light on cancer victims

By KEPHERD DANIEL kdaniel@liherald.com

Oceanside High School’s Awards Night, on June 6, celebrated seniors who were presented with scholarships and awards, including the Susan Satriano Memorial Scholarship, which helps support students who have family members with cancer. The ceremony was followed by the Walk of Lights last Saturday, which had been postponed since October.

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Walk to support children with cancer draws record crowd

By RYAN DEMINO Intern

More than 3,000 participants joined Long Island’s 19th annual SunriseWALKS to support children with cancer on June 2, far surpassing any previous totals for the walk.

The walk took place in Wheatley Hights at the Sunrise Day Camp, though the Sunrise Association is based in Oceanside. The event had three different walk courses available at 0.75, 1.7, or 3.1 miles.

“Last year, we estimated between 2,000 to 2,200 people. From all accounts this was a record turnout,” Chris Strom,

chief marketing officer of Sunrise Association, which held the walk, said. “Everyone was just in such good spirits, and it was such a feel-good event.”

Besides the Long Island walk, the Sunrise Association has held walks in Staten Island, Atlanta, the Metro DC area, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Chicago.

Before the walk began at 10 AM, a complimentary breakfast was served for the walk’s participants and more than 100 corporate sponsors. The breakfast was sponsored by The Bristol assisted living, and by All Round Foods, a local bakery.

In addition, many different characters and companies were invited to attend the walk.

“We had Kismet Clowns, Star Wars characters, like the 501 Legion group were there, Mr. Met was there,” Suzanne Beck, national walks director of the Sunrise Association, said. “We had Magical Moments, a volunteer group that sends different Disney princesses out to events. The LIU dance team was there, cheering (the participants) on.”

At the end of the walk, participants were led through the “Heroes Alley” into a festival

with carnival games and inflatables, and a barbecue was held for the participants as well. Treats like cotton candy and popcorn were available, as well as a “swag section,” where the presenting sponsor, Nikon, gave away free merchandise.

Despite the huge turnout, SunriseWALKS has yet to meet its fundraising goal of $1.1 million, raising more than

$600,000 in donations for this year’s Long Island walk.

“Ever since Covid, the fundraising total hasn’t reached what it used to before the pandemic,” Strom said. “So we’re still building back. We’re very grateful for the funds raised, but we’re still encouraging our community and our participants to continue raising. If it

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The Oceanside High School track was filled with people who came to show support for those who have battled cancer.

Wonderful day for St.Anthony’s feast and 5k

This past weekend, Oceanside residents and visitors celebrated the return of the beloved St. Anthony’s Feast, which drew thousands of attendees over its four-day span from June 8 to June 11. The highlight of the event was the annual St. Anthony’s Feast 5K run, which saw record participation and community engagement.

St. Anthony’s Feast has long been a staple of the Oceanside community, and this year was no exception. The Feast offered a blend of homemade food, live entertainment, and family-friendly activities.

The 5K Family Fun Run/Walk, held on the morning of June 8, was a standout success. The event, which started as a special initiative for the Feast’s 50th anniversary in 2019, has grown significantly each year.

Participants ranged from serious runners aiming for their personal bests to families and individuals looking to enjoy a leisurely walk. The race course began at St. Anthony’s parish on Anchor Ave, winding through several local streets before looping back to the starting point.

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Friends from Oceanside School four gathered at St. Anthony Feast this past weekend for some fun times.

The first woman to win this past weekend was Cristin Delaney-Guille.

Many runners enjoyed another year of the St. Anthony’s 5K run.

Mike Sullivan buys a few raffles from Jane Magno-D’anna

JP Abrams has full control of his families fun at the St. Christiophers Feast. JP drove his car with his mother Christina Abrams and Cory Knopf.

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

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Ocean Financial gives students $8K scholarship

Ocean Financial Federal Credit Union announced the recipients of the annual Patrick McNeill Memorial Scholarship. This year, four graduating high school seniors will each receive $2,000 to support their college education. The scholarships aim to assist with school-related expenses and encourage the academic and community engagement of the recipients.

Sophia Green, a graduate of Mepham High School in Bellmore, will attend Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, Texas, to study biology.

“Seeing the value in children who are grateful, enlightened, and motivated through each of my experiences continues to motivate me to be steadfast in my journey of putting people first,” Green shared. “Helping others has taught me not only about gratitude but how individually and collectively in society, the immense power of how ‘people helping people’ makes all the difference in the world.”

Tara Steiger, from Oceanside High School will attend St. John’s University in Queens to study Education.

“It takes the slightest effort to put a vision into motion, and I truly believe

that compassion is contagious, especially when others see the results of your contributions,” Steiger noted in her scholarship essay. “Results that can only be achieved by people. People helping people.”

Vincent Dipalo, a graduate of Kellenberg Memorial High School in Uniondale, will attend Fairfield University in Fairfield, Connecticut to study nursing.

“Our world often emphasizes individual accomplishments, which can be discouraging and feel fragmented,” Dipalo said. “However, when ‘people help people,’ incredible strength emerges as teamwork and collective efforts form a united force.”

Karoline Bajda, a graduate of East Meadow High School will attend McGill University in Montreal, Quebec, Canada to study geography.

“I love giving back to my community, and volunteering is one of the most rewarding experiences,” Bajda expressed. “The ‘people helping people’ philosophy allows communities to come together to support each other and make a difference.”

— Kepherd Daniel

Courtesy Ocean Financial Credit Union

Student’s Karolina Bajda, left, with Sophia Green,Scholarship Committee Chairman chool and Oceanside school board trustee Donald Maresca, Lisa McGuinness, Ocean Financial board of directors chairwoman, Vincent Dipalo and Tara Steiger.

Bynoe says there is ‘more to be done’ in Albany

By DANIEL OFFNER doffner@liherald.com

Siela Bynoe has spent the past decade as a Nassau County legislator advocating for mental health services, police reform, affordable housing and education on Long Island.

“We have accomplished quite a few things, but there is so much more to be done,” Bynoe told reporters during a recent Herald Roundtable session.

Bynoe is ready to take that work to Albany, seeking the Democratic nomination in the June 25 primary to potentially succeed state Sen. Kevin Thomas in November.

Bynoe first won her county seat in a 2014 special election after serving two terms as a member of the Westbury school board. She also was the former executive director of the Huntington Housing Authority.

Currently, she is one of seven minority lawmakers who sit on the largely Republican-controlled legislature — a task which has required her to be more pragmatic in order to pass meaningful reform.

“I spend time being very informed by stakeholders and experts in the field,” Bynoe said. “Then I gain some support and consensus from others across the aisle.”

seat currently held by Kevin Thomas.

A firm believer in providing access to robust mental health resources, Bynoe helped pass legislation requiring county employees with frequent interaction with the public to receive mental health first aid training. She said she was also instrumental in creating land bank legislation, allowing the county to acquire, rehabilitate and sell blighted properties and “zom-

bie” homes for use.

Bynoe has also spearheaded efforts to require police officers wear body cameras, and increase access to mental health for schools. She also plans to deepen the trust between law enforcement and the community.

“We need to be able to ensure that these officers are trained at the highest level,” Bynoe said. “Far too often, we’re finding the same people are committing the majority of the crimes. So we need more funding and programming around that to make sure everyone is safe.”

Bynoe also said that health care and the sustainability of local hospitals are another major topic she hopes to tackle in the state arena.

“I know how important it is to be able to have direct communication with your doctor and make decisions for yourself,” she said. “So, I think that that should

apply across all women’s health issues. I want to be able to be on the first line to protect those interests.”

That also means saving Nassau University Medical Center by having the state “step-up and find a way to fund” the hospital.

“I think the state came up with a good corrective action plan,” Bynoe said. “I think it needs to be employed, and beyond that, I think we need to look at the sustainability of the hospitals in the future.”

State officials have said previously that in order for NUMC to receive emergency funds from the state it would have to agree to conduct a nationwide search for a new chief executive, among other conditions.

For now, Bynoe says she is working hard, pounding the pavement to get the word out about the June 25 primary, and is hoping to use the $352,000 she picked up in the New York State Public Campaign Finance program — the largest payout in the program — will help make that happen.

“I think this is going to be a really hard-fought battle,” Bynoe said. “Coming up on the general election there is a lot at stake. But, I never take anything for granted. Ever.”

Darling puts in work to move up to the Senate

By DANIEL OFFNER doffner@liherald.com

Taylor Darling announced her intentions to move up from the Assembly to the state Senate following Kevin Thomas’s announcement he wouldn’t be seeking re-election so he could pursue a campaign for Congress.

First, however, she needs to make it through the June 25 primary, to become the Democratic nominee for the seat.

Darling, who was first elected to the Assembly in 2018, says she plans to continue fighting for Long Island in the upper chamber, and to protect the integrity of its suburbs.

“Affordability and attainability are really huge issues across communities on Long Island,” Darling told reporters during a recent Herald Roundtable. “So, ensuring that, we are creating new policy and funding initiatives that are going to help ease the burden of everyday Long Islanders, who are working hard to pay their taxes and have a good semblance of life.”

She also wants to ensure access to quality health care by providing aid to safety-net hospitals like Nassau University Medical Center — the only public benefit hospital in Nassau County, which has seen a $160 million drop in state funding since 2017.

“I’m really interested in making sure Nassau University Medical Center feels

Herald file photo

Taylor Darling is confident in her ability to serve Long Island — ready to move from the Assembly level to the state Senate, with the first step coming in the June 25 Democratic primary, as she seeks to take on a bigger role in the state legislature.

supported,” Darling said, “and that maybe one day, the people who work there and people who frequent there, don’t have to fear that it’s closing.”

NUMC chair Matthew Bruderman has said the facility could close in July as it is in danger of running out of money. The hospital is in need of $83 million in emergency funds, which have been proposed by the state in order to preserve roughly 300 jobs and to continue to serve more than 270,000 patients a year.

“I mean, what kind of environment is that to work in, and what type of care do you expect those individuals to deliver?”

Darling asked. “Even though the individuals at Nassau University Medical Center, despite all the nonsense that surrounds that place, has been able to provide wonderful care to everyone who enters there.”

She also is a firm believer in being proactive when it comes to restoring roadways and infrastructure on Long Island. Darling, who has been affectionately

dubbed the “pothole princess,” has a history of fighting for much-needed repairs to hazardous roadways.

“Let’s not wait until things fall apart or they are in disrepair before we finally say we have to treat them,” she said. “We need clean water. We need more roads. These are things that we are always going to need and require. So, let’s make sure we’re being a lot more proactive, because proactivity saves tax dollars.”

Darling says her experience in public service has taught her to be transparent, approachable, and to embrace things with a collaborative spirit.

“I identify as a public servant, so I understand that I’m working for you, and I’m working with you,” Darling said. “That approach is very much appreciated by individuals who’ve been inconsistently served, at best.”

She also stressed the importance of being “human first” when it comes to connecting with constituents.

“We are charged to keep New Yorkers safe, first and foremost, and then find ways to make living in New York a really great experience,” Darling said. “We definitely have work to do, but I know how to get things done.”

Tim Baker/Herald Siela Bynoe hopes that her experience working across the aisle with the Nassau County Legislature and raising the most in matching campaign funds will give her the edge in the upcoming June primary for the state Senate

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Forecasters predict ‘extraordinary’ storm season

By BEN FIEBERT bfiebert@liherald.com

With at least 17 forecasted named storms, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration anticipates the most active hurricane season outlook ever.

The Atlantic hurricane season officially started June 1 when ocean temperatures are typically primed for storm development. Predicting that 17 storms will reach at least tropical storm status — with sustained winds of between 39 and 73 mph — is unusually high considering an average Atlantic hurricane season between 1991 and 2020 included 14 named storms — half of them hurricanes, and three of those major hurricanes.

“This season is looking to be an extraordinary one,” NOAA administrator Rick Spinrad told reporters during a news conference.

Nelson Vaz, a New York-based warning coordination meteorologist for the National Weather Service, noted the forecast calls for high activity in the Atlantic Ocean due to abnormally warm water temperatures and favorable wind conditions.

El Niño — a vast area of above-normal water temperatures in the east Pacific Ocean — is cooling down and forecasted to transition to La Niña by late summer. That means below-normal water temperatures creating what Vaz says is a recipe for more tropical development. But while meteorologists can focus on

how the storms will form, it’s tough to predict on where they will end up.

“The one thing that is not in the forecast is landfall,” Vaz said. “You can’t forecast where the storms are going to go, when they are going to occur. So, those are going to be shorter term forecasts based on shorter term weather patterns.”

The threat for a landfalling hurricane is higher than it would be in a typical season, Vaz emphasized. Even in a low-activity season, it’s important for people on Long Island to prepare, even though only a handful of storms ever make it this far north.

The best time to prepare, Vaz said, is now before the hurricane season starts to pick up in late July.

Jackie Bray, the commissioner of the

state’s homeland security and emergency services division, says that anyone living on the coast needs to know if they’re in an evacuation or flood zone. And that even includes people who live inland, as flooding could very much be an issue.

Residents should to prepare for potentially being trapped for a few days if local authorities can’t get to them.

“Prepare a ‘go’ bag,” Bray said. “Flashlights, batteries, bottled water, non-perishable food, extra medication for you and your pets, tarp, duct tape, and stuff that you just might need.”

Homeowners should make sure they know where electrical equipment is located at their residence, and find out what their drainage situation is like.

If a tropical system were to impact the

Preparing for hurricane season

■ Know if you’re in an evacuation or flood zone, or flood-prone area

■ Prepare a ‘go’ bag

■ Have supplies ready like flashlights, batteries, bottled water, nonperishable food, extra medication for you and your pets, tarp, duct tape

■ Take note of where your electrical equipment is located

Learn more at NOAA.gov.

–Ben Fiebert

area, Bray explained her department would set up an emergency operations center. From there, they would start tracking local needs, such as generators, light and crews to remove downed trees.

“And because all signs point to an incredibly active season, we’re really focused now on the tabletop exercises, training exercises, and making sure our stockpiles are full,” Bray said.

To stay up to date on the hurricane season, visit NOAA.gov. For information on how to get notified during weather emergencies, visit Alert.NY.gov.

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Courtesy National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Weather Service forecasters at the Climate Prediction Center expect an above-normal hurricane activity in the Atlantic basin this year.

Seniors are honored at OHS Awards Night

ed deeply with students, parents and educators alike. The Oceanside resident has devoted his life to honoring the memory of his wife, Susan, who lost her 13-yearlong fight against breast cancer in 2005. The couple had been married for 29 years when Susan died at age 53, despite having been in remission for five years.

While paying tribute to her, Joe has helped hundreds of students through the foundation, which has held a walk or a Beatles tribute concert by the band Strawberry Fields every year since 2011.

Ten seniors received Satriano scholarships, including Emma Cuffone and Claudia Gallagher, whose stories underscore the profound impact the foundation has made. Cuffone lost her mother to breast cancer when she only 8, and she described meeting Joe Satriano as a touching experience, especially because they had both lost loved ones to breast cancer.

“I was obviously very young, but it continues to affect me greatly to this day,” Cuffone said. “Having Joe there, as somebody who deals with students like this all the time, was great. It’s really nice to know you have somebody who understands the situation, because it doesn’t get easier.”

Cuffone has been involved in a number of activities at the high school. She is president of the Book Club, runs social media for the Model United Nations, and is vice president of the Robotics Club.

She will attend the University of Vermont in the fall, to study civil engineering.

Inspired by her mother, who worked for a nonprofit, Cuffone aims to do so as well — one like Habitat for Humanity or Engineers Without Borders. She hopes to use her engineering knowledge to build better communities around the world.

“A lot of what I do has to do with her,” Emma said of her mother. “My goals to work in a nonprofit are very largely inspired by her. I always try to keep her in mind with my goals for the future.”

The Walk of Lights was the first breast cancer walk Cuffone attended.

Gallagher’s story is equally compelling. Her mother was diagnosed with breast cancer this year.

“I had a feeling like something was wrong, because she was constantly on the phone and always at the doctor,” Gallagher recalled. “She told me and my brother that she was diagnosed with stage zero breast cancer, and I was unsure what this meant. I know that’s not such a high stage, but you hear the word cancer and your mind can go all different places.”

Gallagher said that her mother was faring well, and had made significant lifestyle changes since her diagnosis, including healthier eating habits and avoiding certain chemicals — all of which has influenced Claudia’s lifestyle as well.

She played soccer for three years in high school, and has been involved in the Oceanside Soccer Club since childhood.

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Placing their bags, which contained tea lights and displayed honorees names, along the track were, from left, Fran Skolnick, Lisa Stoecker, Victoria Johnson, 5-year-old David Johnson and Caroline Johnson, 9.

She was also active in a variety of extracurriculars, including the Key Club and the TALAT (take a look at teaching) Club, which focuses on aspiring teachers. Gallagher will head to SUNY Cortland in September, where she plans to major in inclusive childhood education, with the aim of becoming certified to teach both special education and general education.

“He told me a little bit about his story, and his story made me more interested in

everything that he went through, and how it relates to everything that I went through,” Gallagher said of Satriano. “I felt very touched by his story.”

The Susan Satriano Foundation has come a long way since its inception, and this year offered scholarships to 190 students from across the country, including 132 from Long Island. Before arriving at Awards Night, Satriano presented scholarships at high schools in Smithtown, Copiague and Seaford, and was scheduled to wrap up his awards assemblies for the year this week at Southside High School, in Rockville Center, East Meadow High School and RFK Community High School, in Flushing, Queens.

“It’s been a great season,” he said. “I love this stuff. I really do.”

While the scholarship season comes to an end, Satriano’s efforts continue throughout the year, with plans to organize book talks at libraries and potentially arrange another Strawberry Fields concert for the foundation in 2025. Saturday’s Walk of Lights was another resounding success, bringing the community together in a show of solidarity and support for those affected by cancer.

Satriano said that it captured the essence of the foundation’s mission: to light the path to a brighter future for the honored students,and the fight against cancer.

“The truth is that, to me, all I’m doing is the right thing,” he said. “That’s all I’m doing.”

RE-ELECT JOSEPH SAMOLES FOR OCEANSIDE SANITATION COMMISSIONER

Both Unions, CSEA and Teamsters endorse Joseph Samoles for a second term for Oceanside Sanitation Commissioner. ** The election will be on Thursday, June 20, 2024 at Oceanside Sanitation District 7 90 Mott Street, Oceanside, NY 11572 from 3-10 pm **

My name is Joseph Samoles, and I am seeking a second term as a Sanitation Commissioner in District #7 in Oceanside, New York. I have been an Oceanside resident for over forty years and retired from The Oceanside Sanitation Department after 25 years in 2015. In 2019 I ran for Sanitation Commissioner and have been part of the team that has implemented positive changes over the past five years.

I am proud to have helped add to a more positive working environment, and watching the camaraderie improve among the workers. I helped to balance out the budget along with my other board members.

I have taken the time to speak with the team weekly, and listen to their requests, encouraged the employees to be transparent and with the help and support of my fellow Commissioners we made changes.

I am an enthusiastic and persistent man. I am a proud Military Veteran, who served my country from 1976-1979. My family is my pride and joy. I moved to Oceanside in 1981 and have enjoyed raising my children here, and now my grandchildren. Working locally allowed me to be involved in their daily activities. Whether I was coaching my children’s sporting games or teaching religion, I always took pleasure knowing that I was helping the community. In addition, I am an active member of both The Knights of Columbus and Sons of Italy. My true passion is advocating for my son, who is differently able, and helping him to manage his autism. It was not easy, but I persevered and to this day, I continue to advocate for Autism throughout Nassau and Suffolk County. Lastly, I want to thank everyone who has supported me, and it would be an honor for me to continue as your Sanitation Commissioner.

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Some 3,000 walkers support children with cancer

weren’t for the community, we wouldn’t raise anything. It’s just really heartwarming that our mission resonates with the community so well.”

All the money raised through the donations goes directly to the Sunrise Day Camp, the Sunrise Association’s summer day camp for children with cancer and their siblings. The eight-week-long camp kicks off on June 27 and is offered to families free of charge. The donations also help support Sunrise on Wheels, a branch of the Sunrise Association that brings aspects of the camp to area hospitals.

“We wheel a tie-dye trunk full of toys and games into cancer wards,” Strom said. “We have volunteers and coordinators to just brighten up the day of kids that are in the hospital, in these cancer wings.”

Providing these services free of charge to young cancer patients and their families is extremely important. A pediatric cancer diagnosis could cost more than $800,000 for a family, taking into account treatments and other medical costs, transportation, and the possible loss of household income, if the parents become full-time caretakers.

“Sunrise Association’s mission is to bring the joys of childhood back to children with cancer and their siblings worldwide,” Strom said. “This mission is accomplished through the creation and oversight of welcoming, inclusive summer day camps, year round programs and in-hospital recreational activities.”

Sunrise on Wheels is especially important for the children who are unable to attend the day camp because they are immunocompromised or undergoing treatments that make them unable to enjoy all the camp has to offer.

“When they come to Sunrise Day Camp, it’s a world of ‘yes,’ when so many times they live in a world of ‘no,’” Beck said.

The camp features arts and crafts, swim time, a rock wall, mini golf, as well as a STEAM cabin and the Nikon photography cabins. If a camper isn’t quite feeling up to being active on a particular day, the camp also has designated “quiet spaces” where the children can relax and rest.

The services are made possible through the money raised by sponsors and participants of the Sunrise Association’s walk events as well as other donations made throughout the year.

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The beginning of the walk at Wheatley Heights on June 2.

Sean Turley,6, from Garden City, had a ball.

Melissa Curley and 8-month-old Henry Curley, of Oceanside.

Jennifer and 19-month-old Josie Mille, of Wantagh, enjoyed the Sunrise Walk.

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Nicolas Albarano (with Barry LeBron, music teacher), Rockville Centre

Mr. LeBron, since sophomore year, has encouraged me to do NYSSMA, jazz ensemble and Tri-M Music Honor Society. He’s helped me to develop my musical talent (piano) in and outside of school.

Stephen D’Amato (with Courtney Prestianni, guidance counselor), Wantagh

One person that stands out the most to me is my guidance counselor, Ms. Prestianni. She always helps me problem-solve and come to the best decisions. She treats me like one of her own kids.

Christian Auguste (with Arthur Ergistre, director of science), Uniondale

I approached Mr. Ergistre with an idea for a paid peer tutoring program and with his guidance, he pushed me in the right direction. He has always been super supportive of what I want to do, and he’s always encouraged me.

Camdresa Davis (with Peter Buckley, English teacher/track coach), Baldwin

During my sophomore year, I faced one of the most difficult challenges of my life, which was the loss of my mother. Mr. Buckley was always there for me I was able to talk to him and he helped me realize that even though I had lost someone close to me, I would never be alone.

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I had Ms. Falvo in middle school and high school. Even when I didn’t have her, she always made time for me. When I was struggling with my English class or problems personally, I went to her and she would give me advice.

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Sacred Heart Church’s annual pilgrimage celebrates faith

Sacred Heart Church in Island Park embarked on their second annual pilgrimage to St. Agnes Cathedral in Rockville Centre to honor the Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. The event on June 7 was a demonstration of the parishioners’ faith and devotion, highlighting the significance of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in Catholic belief.

Monsignor John Tutone, the pastor of Sacred Heart Church, concelebrated the Mass alongside Bishop John Barres of the Diocese of Rockville Centre and other diocesan priests. The Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus honors the heart of Jesus—a cornerstone of Catholic faith and the church’s namesake. The Mass, organized by the Diocese of Rockville Centre, was a pivotal part of the celebration.

Monsignor John Tutone,right, joins priests of the Diocese celebrating Mass with Bishop Barres.

“If we are serious about the things we pray for, we need to show God we are serious,” Tutone said. “We must show him how much our prayers and petitions mean to us, we need to inconvenience ourselves and sacrifice a little bit. Sacrifice is the language of love. That is what our pilgrimage is all about.”

The event saw a robust attendance, with a significant contingent from Sacred Heart Church. Altar servers and this year’s confirmation candidates joined the parish community to partake in the sacred celebration.

“I have to say, I was absolutely overwhelmed with the showing from our parish,” Tutone said. “It was wonderful to see especially how many of our children were in attendance. That really says a lot that they gave up their Friday evening.”

A special Sacred Heart Banner adorned with countless petitions placed by parishioners, graced the foot of the altar at St. Agnes Cathedral, underscoring the collective prayers and hopes of the community.

Reflecting on the event’s success, Monsignor Tutone elaborated on the deeper meaning of the Sacred Heart in Catholic faith.

“With any set of beliefs there is a lot to unpack, that is true with Catholics of course,” he said. “But we find in the Sacred Heart many if not all of the components of our faith, there is a God, who is deeply in love with all of us, and always ready to forgive. All of that is rolled up in the Sacred Heart”

Sacred Heart Church, located on Long Beach Road in Island Park, has been a spiritual home for Island Park Catholics since its establishment in 1938. Tutone has served as pastor for three decades. St. Agnes Cathedral in Rockville Centre serves as the Cathedral of the Diocese of Rockville Centre and is the seat of the Bishop. The annual pilgrimage and the Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus continue to be a testament to the enduring faith and unity of the Sacred Heart Church community, as they gather in reverence and celebration. Tutone redirected the success of the event to the parishioners,

“People are quick to point to the pastor, or even the Bishop when something like this is a massive success,” he said. “Truth is, it is the parishioners, who out of their faith and devotion inconvenienced themselves for God. I told them the time and place, and they showed up.”

–Kepherd Daniel

Photos courtesy John Byrne Parishioners join outside the Cathedral after Mass.

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Kayla Hansen, Shane Levine and Samantha Kahn, undergraduatenursing students from the Hofstra Northwell School of Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies.

nursing student finishes first year

Students in the inaugural class of undergraduate nurses from the Hofstra Northwell School of Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies began their clinical journey this past fall of 2023. As they wrap up their experience and prepare for their final year of undergraduate studies while making Hofstra history, they shared their reflections.

“Having the opportunity to be a part of such a special moment as a birth was truly a blessing,” said Oceanside resident Shane Levine said. “The entire staff, nurses, doctors, and even the new parents were so kind and welcoming to me as a student.”

The class of 2025, all credited their classroom involvement, specifically their work in the nursing simulation labs, for preparing them for this critical step in their educational journey.

Clinicals are an opportunity for the students to not only practice their skill set in a hospital setting but also to observe a team of healthcare professionals work together to provide the best care for their patients. From witnessing a

revascularization in an operating room to following a wound care nurse to watching a cesarean birth, these students thoroughly enjoyed the first year of their clinical learning experience.

While finishing up their first year of clinicals may be bittersweet, the nursing students agreed that they are beyond grateful for the opportunities, the experiences, and the memories. Most of all, the students say they value the support from their peers and faculty.

“Clinical experiences are the cornerstone of nursing education and I commend our students for completing their first year,” said Dr. Renee McLeod-Sordjan, dean and professor of nursing, Hofstra Northwell School of Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies.

Levine will begin his second and final year of clinicals in the Fall 2024 semester before graduation in May. His class was the first graduating class of the Hofstra undergraduate nursing program.

–Kepherd Daniel

Water main break causes local disruption

Liberty Water lifted the boil water order Sunday that affected five Long Island communities following a major water main break over the weekend. The incident, which occurred June 7 at the Baldwin and Oceanside border, prompted a precautionary boil water notice for residents of Baldwin, Island Park, Oceanside, Roosevelt, and South Hempstead.

The company explained that the break was quickly isolated, and water pressure was restored to all but 30 customers shortly after the incident. Those 30 customers had their water service restored by Saturday.

Despite the clear test results, Liberty Water advised residents to flush their faucets for a minimum of 3 to 5 minutes before drinking or using the water due to the previous low pressure. As a precaution, healthcare facilities, multi-story commercial buildings, and apartment buildings should flush every faucet for 10 to 15 minutes.

The Nassau County Department of Health had previously announced that the water main break was repaired and water service was restored to the affected customers. However, the boil water notice remained in effect pending water sample results and was expected to stay in place as of Saturday night.

The water main break caused significant disruptions, affecting around 30,000 Liberty Water customers and temporarily disrupting water pressure at Mount Sinai South Nassau Hospital. Despite the disruptions, the hospital ensured that patient care was not impacted.

The Nassau County Department of Health initially advised residents to boil water for one minute before using or using NYSDOH-certified bottled water. This advice was in place to ensure safety for drinking, making ice, brushing teeth, washing dishes, and food preparation.

–Kepherd Daniel

Courtesy Hofstra University

STEPPING OUT

Ripe for the

Venture forth to local strawberry fields

By Karen Bloom

June means … strawberries. Those luscious berries await during this precious — short-lived — season. So gather up your gang and venture out to one of the many u-pick growers for a day in the berry patch. The season reaches its peak here as spring transitions into summer, as the fruit grow and ripen throughout May and June.

Everyone can agree that local is always best, so skip those California and Florida supermarket berries and head out to one of the many farms nearby where you can pick your own. Then when you return with your bounty, be sure to whip up some yummy strawberry creations. These fresh gems are always terrific on their own, of course, but when used in a recipe, they’ll jazz up any meal.

Strawberry Shortcake

The quintessential summer treat never goes out of style.

• 3 baskets of fresh strawberries

• 1/2 cup sugar

• Whipping cream

• Vanilla

1. Remove the stems from the strawberries. Slice into thin (1/4- to 1/8-inch slices. Put into a large bowl. Add 1/4 cup to 1/2 cup of sugar (depending on how sweet the strawberries are to begin with) and mix into the strawberries. Set aside at room temperature to macerate (which means that the sugar will soften the strawberries and help release their juices).

2. After the strawberries have been sitting for 20 minutes or so, take a potato masher and mash them a little. Not too much, just enough to get more juice out of them.

3. Whip the cream, adding a drop or two of vanilla and a teaspoon of sugar.

4. To serve, break up one biscuit per person into big pieces into a bowl. Ladle strawberries over the biscuit (either scratch-made or Bisquick recipe). Add a dollop of whipped cream.

Biscuits from scratch:

• 3 cups all purpose flour

• 3 tablespoons granulated sugar

• 1 1/2 tablespoons baking powder

• 3/4 teaspoon salt

• 12 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces

• 1 1/2 cups heavy cream

• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1. Sift the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt into a large bowl. Toss with a fork to combine. Cut the butter into the flour mixture with a pastry cutter or a fork until the largest pieces of butter are the size of peas. (Or pulse several

times in a food processor.) 2. Combine the cream and vanilla in a liquid measure. Make a well in the center of the flour and pour the cream mixture into the well. Mix with a fork until the dough is evenly moistened and just combined; it should look shaggy and still feel a little dry.

3. Gently knead by hand five or six times to create a loose ball.

4. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured work surface and pat it into an 8-inch square, 3/4 to 1-inch thick. Transfer the dough to a baking sheet lined with parchment or silpat, cover with plastic and chill for 20 minutes in the refrigerator.

5. Heat the oven to 425º F. Remove the dough from refrigerator. Cut the dough into 9 even squares and spread them about 2 inches apart from each other on the baking sheet. Bake until the biscuits are medium golden brown, 18 to 20 minutes.

Makes 9 biscuits.

Classic Bisquick biscuits:

• 2 1/3 cups Bisquick baking mix

• 3 tablespoons butter, melted

• 1/2 cup milk

• 3 tablespoons sugar

1. Heat oven to 425° F. Stir baking mix, melted butter, milk, and sugar in a mixing bowl until soft dough forms.

2. Drop by 6 spoonfuls on to a greased cookie sheet. Bake 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.

Makes 6 biscuits.

Strawberry Tarts

All the sweet goodness of strawberry shortcake in a small bite.

• 6 2-1/2-inch tart shells

• 1 1/2 quart fresh strawberries

• 1 cup sugar

• 3 tablespoons cornstarch

• 2 tablespoons lemon juice

• Whipped cream

1. Wash and remove caps from the strawberries. Set aside the best half of the berries; combine the remaining berries, whole or cut, sugar and cornstarch in saucepan.

2. Cook, stirring frequently, 5-6 minutes or until the berry mixture is very thick. Stir in the lemon juice. Cook. Select a few of the reserved strawberries for garnish; add the rest, whole or cut, to the cooked mixture.

3. Pour into the baked pastry shells. Garnish with the whipped cream and remaining whole or cut berries.

Jessie’s Girl

Drag out that neon once again and give your hair its best ‘80s ‘do. Those crazy days are back — as only Jessie’s Girl can pull off, on the Paramount stage. So slip on some Jordache jeans, legwarmers, grab an extra-large bottle of Aqua Net, and get ready to dance the night away. There is no decade like the ‘80s, and no band that has mastered the music of the era like Jessie’s Girl. Hear all of your favorites by Prince, Madonna, Eddie Money, Duran Duran, Whitney Houston, Cyndi Lauper, Pat Benatar, Van Halen, J. Geils Band, The Police and many more. The show is led by New York City’s top rock and pop vocalists and backed by a phenomenal band, who get everyone into that ‘Back to the ‘80’ vibe. Throw in a load of super-fun choreography, audience participation, props, costumes bubbles and confetti — and you have a party that audiences don’t want to leave.

Friday, June 14, 8 p.m. $45, $37.50, $25. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. Tickets available at Ticketmaster.com or ParamountNY.com.

‘So Happy Together’

The Happy Together Tour is back with an evening of groovy tunes. The touring sensation that has crisscrossed the nation delighting audiences for more than a decade returns with a show full of ‘60s and ‘70s chart-toppers — an undeniable 61 Billboard Top 40 smashes. Surely an evening of hit after hit after hit that will have you heading home whistling the soundtrack of that beloved era. Returning favorites and new additions in this edition include The Turtles once again, the evening’s musical hosts. They are joined by Jay and the Americans, The Association, Badfinger, The Vogues and the Cowsills. The Turtles, of course, are best known for their harmony-heavy California pop sound. With such hits as ‘Elenore,’ ‘She’d Rather Be With Me,’ ‘It Ain’t Me Babe,’ ‘You Showed Me’ — and the title of the tour, ‘Happy Together’ — the band ruled the airwaves in the late ‘60s. Rewind time and groove to the classics as you see these legends live on the same stage.

Saturday, June 15, 8 p.m. Flagstar at Westbury Music Fair, 960 Brush Hollow Road, Westbury. Tickets available at LiveNation.com.

Strawberry Shortcake

Strawberry Tarts

Fab Faux

The Beatles live on — in the form of the Fab Faux. The acclaimed band brings out the best Beatles moments, appearing on the Paramount stage, Saturday, June 22, 8 p.m. With a commitment to the accurate reproduction of Beatles’ repertoire, The Fab Faux treat the seminal music with unwavering respect, known for their painstaking recreations of the songs (with emphasis on the later works never performed live by the Beatles). The musical virtuosity of The Fab Faux — in actuality five New York City-based musicians —upends the concept of a Beatles tribute band. Far beyond being extended cover sets, their shows are an inspired rediscovery of The Beatles’ musical magic.

The Fab Faux tackles the group’s most demanding material onstage in a way that has to be experienced to be believed. In addition to their note-for-note accuracy, the band is famous for blurring the lines slightly and injecting their own musical personalities into the performances. Imagine hearing complex material like “Strawberry Fields Forever” or “I Am the Walrus” performed in complete partperfect renditions; or such harmony-driven songs as “Because”, “Nowhere Man”, and “Paperback Writer,” reproduced with extra vocalists to achieve a double-tracked effect. That’s The Fab Faux experience. $55, $35, $30, $25. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. Tickets available at Ticketmaster.com or ParamountNY.com. June 22

Family theater

Families will enjoy another musical adventure, “Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!” ripped from the pages of Mo Willems’ beloved children’s books, on the Long Island Children’s Museum stage, Friday, June 14, 10:15 a.m. and noon; also Saturday, June 15, 2 p.m.; Sunday, June 9, 2 p.m.; Wednesday, June 19, 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Back by popular demand after a sold-out 2023 run, see Pigeon, Bus Driver, and some zany passengers sing and dance their way to help Pigeon find his “thing” in this upbeat comedy based on Willems’ popular Pigeon books.

Featuring a live band to bring the jazzy score to life, audiences will thoroughly enjoy singing and flapping along with The Pigeon and friends. The audience is part of the action, in this innovative mix of songs, silliness and feathers. It’s an ideal way to introduce kids to theater and the humorous stories from Willems’ books. $10 with museum admission ($8 members), $14 theater only. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. (516) 224-5800 or LICM.org.

On exhibit

Nassau County Museum of Art’s latest exhibition, “Urban Art Evolution,” is a comprehensive exhibit featuring a diverse range of compositions from the 1980s through the present by creators who were based in the rough and tumble downtown area of New York City known as Loisaida/LES (Lower East Side/East Village) and close surrounding neighborhoods.

Artists pushed the boundaries of what was considered “art” with a primary focus on street/graffiti art. The exhibit’s scope, guest curated by art collector/gallerist Christopher Pusey, offers an even broader view from other creative residents, who worked inside their studios but still contributed to the rich fabric of the downtown art scene from different vantage points and aesthetics.

Works include sculpture, paintings, photography, music, and ephemera from many noted and influential artists. On view through July 7. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. (516) 484-9337 or NassauMuseum.org.

Seasonal Sprouts

Bring the kids to Old Westbury Gardens for a Seasonal Sprouts session, Wednesday, June 19, 11 a.m.-noon. Children (ages 4 to 6) can explore the grounds on a guided walk within the formal gardens and informal woodlands. Families will enjoy activities and plant a flower to take home. $10 per child. Registration required. Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Rd., Old Westbury. For information, visit OldWestburyGardens.org or contact (516) 333-0048.

Flag Day

All are welcome attend Flag Day ceremonies at Island Park Public Library, Saturday, June 15, 10 a.m. Scouts BSA Troop 215B, Scouts BSA Troop 215G, and Cub Scout Pack 51 participate to raise a new flag at the library in honor of Flag Day. Following the ceremony, the library dedicates a new Automated External Defibrillator (AED) in memory of the late Edward “Doc” McGann. 176 Long Beach Road. Visit IslandParkLibrary.org for more.

Kiwanis Club of Oceanside fundraiser

Kiwanis Club of Oceanside hosts a fundraiser, Tuesday, June 25, 4-8 p.m., at Panera Bread in Rockville Centre. Order during the specified hours and 20 percent of sales will be donated Kiwanis. When ordering enter the promo code FUND4U at checkout, in the Panera app or at Panerabread.com to ensue the organization obtains a portion of the proceeds. 313 Merrick Road, Rockville Centre.

Library Study Hall

Oceanside Library will be open for students looking for a quiet place to study or study with a group of friends, Saturday, June 15, 5-9 p.m. The Library will be open after hours to accommodate students. 56 Atlantic Ave.

Summer Luau

Enjoy the 7th annual summer luau at Dox, Thursday, June 20, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Free food, live music, raffles and silent auction will be a part of the fun. General admission tickets are $50 pre-sale. Free admission for kids age 12 and under. 10 Broadway, Island Park.

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Marching through history

Step back in time and observe different eras of military history, at Old Bethpage Village Restoration, Saturday and Sunday, June 15-16, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. As you “march through history” be side by side with knowledgeable and welcoming reenactors from Long Island and numerous other states portraying soldiers, their uniforms and weaponry from Colonial America through more recent conflicts.

Wth firing demonstrations throughout the day, as well as tent and camp life displays. $15, $12 children, $12 seniors 60+. Old Bethpage Village Restoration, 1303 Round Swamp Road Old Bethpage. Visit OldBethpageVillageRestoration.org for more information or call (516) 5728409.

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Midsummer Jazz

Enjoy some summertime tunes at Old Westbury Gardens, Thursday, June 20, 7-9 p.m. Hear jazz standards and original compositions by musician and composer Glafkos Kontemeniotis and his trio Monk for President, with Vince “Kazi” McCoy on drums and Fred Berman on double bass. Before, during, or after, stroll the gardens decorated with floral arrangements and illuminated with lanterns. Drinks and appetizers provided; you’re welcome to bring a picnic dinner. $30. Reservations required. Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Rd., Old Westbury. For information, visit OldWestburyGardens.org or contact (516) 333-0048.

Summer sounds

Visit Eisenhower Park for its Noontime Concert series, Wednesday, June 26, noon-2 p.m. The Long Island Harmonizers perform four-part barbershop a cappella. Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, Eisenhower Park, East Meadow. Their repertoire ranges from traditional barbershop to the Great American Songbook and Elton John. Bring seating. For information, visit NassaucCountyNY.gov.

Celebrate Israel

Salute Israel, while welcoming Eisenhower Park’s summer concert season, at the annual Celebrate Israel concert, presented by Jewish Community Relations Council of Long Island, Sunday, June 30, 6 p.m. Israeli superstar Raviv Kaner performs. Bring seating. Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, Eisenhower Park, East Meadow. For more information, visit Facebook.com/jcrcli.

John Fabrizio Old Fashion Junior Firefighter’s Tournament

Check out the action at the annual John Fabrizio Old Fashion Junior Firefighter’s Tournament, Friday, June 28, 5 p.m., at Masone Beach in Island Park. It promises to be an evening filled with competitive spirit. Come out and support the junior firefighters as they showcase their skills.

Harbor Isle residents complete a masterpiece

By KEPHERD DANIEL kdaniel@liherald.com

Harbor Isle has a new symbol of unity and artistic excellence with the unveiling of a large-scale mural at Harbor Isle Beach. This mural, a colorful celebration of the community’s spirit, represents the culmination of months of collaboration, creativity, and dedication.

The mural project was led by the Harbor Isle artist, Stephanie Erdel-Laws who initiated the mural project in January, developing the concept and pitching it to the town of Hempstead in February. The painting began at the start of June and features contributions from six artists, all of who have local ties to the Island Park community. Working on the project was Stephanie Erdel-law who is the organizer, Frank Caprino,Diane Horn, Ronda Gale, Andrew Ricci, and Stephanie’s daughter Emma Taglianetti.

“I thought it’d be a good time in my life to give back to the community,” Erdel-Laws said. “We all are professional artists and I thought, let me give back in a way that I can, which is through art. When I started this project, I didn’t realize I would be able to bring together such an amazing team of artists.”

Erdel-Laws went to school for scientific illustration and painting and has painted a lot of birds and oil paintings. She is a creative director for a subsidiary of the company Xerox. Caprino

teaches paint and sip classes at Earth Arts in Long Beach.

Horn, a Baldwin resident who retired in 2020 after 37 years as an art teacher at Hegarty Elementary School, not only taught art but also inspired generations of students, many of whom have gone on to become artists themselves. Horn taught both Erdel-Law and Caprino when they were students at the school.

“They were very talented and they

loved art,” Horn said. “It’s really very rewarding. To see that some of the kids you taught continued.”

The mural features elements that highlight the beach’s natural beauty of its landscapes, and the birds that call Harbor Isle home. Visitors expressed their admiration for the mural and gratitude towards the artists.

“This is such a good community and I feel like other people don’t know we do

a lot here,” Erdel-Laws said. “There’s a lot of fun things that happened, a lot of community events and we’re trying to bring the community back together a little bit.”

The success of the mural project has sparked discussions about more public art initiatives and community-driven projects. Diane Horn, although retired from teaching, continues to be a figure in these conversations, lending her expertise and passion to new endeavors.

“We need more art programs in the school and more money towards the arts,” Horn said.

One of the standout features of the Harbor Isle mural, which will be added soon, is the inclusion of a QR code. Erdel-Laws, who also has a web design background, plans to add this modern touch as an interactive dimension to the traditional art form, offering visitors a more engaging experience. Erdel-Laws says she plans to build a website about Harbor Isle, which will have all the species of animals and the history of the community. Once the QR code is scanned visitors will see the name of each of the birds in the mural, give info about the species, and be directed to the website that will be set up in the near future.

“People can come to interact with the mural and come down to learn more about what’s naturally here, that’s the whole purpose,” Erdel-Laws said.

Kepherd Daniel/Herald

Stephanie Erdel-Laws,left and Frank Caprino with their former art teacher from Hegarty Elementary School Diane Horn along with other fellow local artist took their time to contribute a mural to Harbor Isle beach.

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Tedesco honored at Scholarship dinner

Joseph Tedesco, president and CEO of Ocean Financial Federal Credit Union, received recognition at the Hispanic Brotherhood Scholarship Dinner held on May 9.

The annual fundraising event aims to support deserving college students in the Rockville Centre School District. This year’s dinner celebrated various honorees for their leadership and exceptional service to Long Island’s Hispanic community. Four scholarships were awarded to local students, with Ocean Financial Federal Credit Union matching the funds for each scholarship.

“I am humbled and honored to be recognized by Hispanic Brotherhood,” Tedesco said. “At Ocean Financial, we believe in the credit union philosophy of ‘people helping people’, and our goal is to provide the Latino community of Long Island with the right financial tools that will lead them to success. We are happy to support the education of four local

students who I know will go on to do great things.”

Tedesco and Ocean Financial were commended for their contributions to the Hispanic Brotherhood’s initiatives in education, health, immigration, civic engagement, housing, and economic assistance. Last August, Ocean Financial announced a partnership with Hispanic Brotherhood to offer financial education, resources, and services to its members.

“We are so grateful to Joe for his support and generosity with this organization, and we are pleased to be recognizing him for his leadership” said Margarita Grasing, director of Hispanic Brotherhood. “After being a part of Hispanic Brotherhood for more than 46 years, it is so wonderful to see people that care and really mean that care about the situations of many families across Nassau County.”

–Kepherd Daniel

Island

Island Park’s star students are celebrated

Several students were recognized as April Students of the Month at the May 7 Island Park Board of Education meeting, The learner profile attribute for March was “Risk-Takers,” which describes students who approach uncertainty with forethought and determination.

They work independently and cooperatively to explore new ideas and innovative strategies. They are resourceful

Public Notices

LEGAL NOTICE CASE NO. 21527

RESOLUTION NO. 549-2024

Adopted: May 21, 2024

Councilmember Muscarella offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING AND SETTING ASIDE CERTAIN PARKING SPACES FOR MOTOR VEHICLES FOR THE SOLE USE OF HOLDERS OF SPECIAL PARKING PERMITS

ISSUED BY THE COUNTY OF NASSAU TO PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED PERSONS.

WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 534-2024, adopted May 7th, 2024, a public hearing was duly held on the day of May 21st , 2024, at the Town Meeting Pavilion, Hempstead Town Hall, 1 Washington Street, Hempstead, New York, on the proposed establishment and setting aside of a certain parking space for motor vehicles for the sole use of holders of special parking permits issued by the County of Nassau to physically handicapped persons, in accordance with Section 202-48 of the Code of the Town of Hempstead, all as set forth in said resolution; and WHEREAS, after due consideration, this Town Board finds it to be in the public interest to establish and set aside a certain parking space for motor vehicles for the sole use of holders of special parking permits issued by the County of Nassau to physically handicapped persons; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that in accordance with Section 202-48 of the Code of the Town of Hempstead, the following parking spaces be and the same hereby is set aside for the sole use of holders of special parking permits issued by the County of Nassau to physically handicapped persons:

ELMONT

M STREET - north side, starting at a point 64 feet west of the west curbline of Arcadian Street, west for a distance of 20 feet.

(TH-128/24)

CLEMENT AVENUE - east side, starting at a point 50 feet south of the south curbline of Theodora Street, south for a distance of 20 feet.

(TH-124/24)

and resilient in the face of challenges and change.

Students honored for the learner profile attribute were Lucy Fitzgerald, Dax Palermo), Kieran Harper, Francis Brescio, Melina Pothos, Cooper Gottlieb, Anthony Arcario, Alex Michaels and Gianna Olshwitz.

–Kepherd Daniel

physically handicapped persons: ELMONT LITCHFIELD AVENUEwest side, starting at a point 43 feet south of the south curbline of Langdon Street, south for a distance of 20 feet.

(TH-99/10 - 6/8/10) (TH-160/24) ; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk shall enter this resolution in the minutes of the Town Board and shall publish a copy of this resolution once a newspaper having a general circulation in the Town of Hempstead and shall post a copy hereof on the signboard maintained by her, and file in her office affidavits of such publication and posting. The foregoing resolution was seconded by Councilmember Ryder and adopted upon roll call as follows:

AYES: SEVEN (7) NOES: NONE (0) 147348

of the New York State Constitution, the provisions of the Town Law and the Municipal Home Rule Law of the State of New York, both as amended, a public hearing was duly called and held May 21st, 2024, by the Town Board of the Town of Hempstead on the proposed adoption of Town of Hempstead Local Law No. 32-2024, and following the close of the hearing the Town Board duly adopted Town of Hempstead Local Law No. 32-2024, amending Section 202-1 of the Code of the Town of Hempstead, to include and repeal “PARKING OR STANDING PROHIBITIONS” at various locations.

Dated: May 21, 2024

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

DONALD X. CLAVIN, JR. Supervisor

KATE MURRAY Town Clerk 147341

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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. John G. Kennedy, Esq., Referee Knuckles & Manfro, LLP, 120 White Plains Road, Suite 215, Tarrytown, New York 10591, Attorneys for Plaintiff 147362

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FOURTH STREET - east side, starting at a point 41 feet north of the north curbline of Hoffman Avenue, north for for a distance of 20 feet.

(TH-156/24)

OCEANSIDE

LOFTUS AVENUE - east side, starting at a point 62 feet south of the south curbline of Allen Avenue, south for a distance of 20 feet.

(TH-165/24) and on the repeal of the following locations previously set aside as parking spaces for

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD LOCAL LAW NO. 33-2024

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that, pursuant to Article 9 of the New York State Constitution, the provisions of the Town Law and the Municipal Home Rule Law of the State of New York, both as amended, a public hearing was duly called and held May 21st, 2024, by the Town Board of the Town of Hempstead on the proposed adoption of Town of Hempstead Local Law No. 33-2024, and following the close of the hearing the Town Board duly adopted Town of Hempstead Local Law No. 33-2024, amending Section 197-5 of the Code of the Town of Hempstead, to include “ARTERIAL STOPS” at various locations.

Dated: May 21, 2024

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

DONALD X. CLAVIN, JR. Supervisor

KATE MURRAY Town Clerk 147344

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD LOCAL LAW NO. 32-2024

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR THE RMAC TRUST, SERIES 2016-CTT, Plaintiff, vs. COLLEEN MULVEY A/K/A COLLEEN MULVY, Defendant(s). Pursuant to an Order Discharging the Guardian Ad Litem and Military Attorney, Confirming Referee’s Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on June 7, 2023, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on July 16, 2024 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 37 Deal Road, Island Park, NY 11558. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in Island Park, Long Beach, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 43, Block 36 and Lots 325 & 328. Approximate amount of judgment is $250,240.69 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #012873/2013. Cash will not be accepted. This foreclosure sale will be held on the north side steps of the Courthouse,

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT. NASSAU COUNTY. TOORAK CAPITAL PARTNERS, LLC, Pltf. vs. INTERCONTINENTAL AMERICA FREIGHT SERVICES, INC S/H/A INTERCONTINENTAL AMERICA FREIGHT SERVICES INC., et al, Defts. Index #613354/2021. Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale entered May 16, 2023, I will sell at public auction on the North Side Steps of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on July 11, 2024 at 2:30 p.m. premises k/a 1010 California Place S., Island Park, NY 11558 a/k/a Section 43, Block 100, Lots 26-27, 68-70 and 127. Said property designated on Map of Island Park, Long Beach, shown part of holdings of Island Park Long Beach Inc., Sheet 14, W.E. Howard, C.E., dated December 29, 1925 and filed in the Nassau County Clerk’s Office on Dec. 29, 1925 as Map No. 587 and also shown on Map No. 572 as and by Lots 26, 27 and 27A and dock plots 26, 27 and 28 in Block 106. Approximate amount of judgment is $570,956.30 plus costs and interest. Sold subject to terms and conditions of filed judgment and terms of sale. PETER KRAMER, Referee - (516) 510-4020. MARGOLIN, WEINREB & NIERER, LLP, Attys. for Pltf., 165 Eileen Way, Ste. 101, Syosset, NY 11791. #101510 147356

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The neighbors won’t leave us alone

Q. My neighbors from hell have been harassing me at every step of my construction, and I don’t know what to do. They tried to stop our permit, and have continued to try to have it revoked for several reasons, such as false claims that my contractor is unlicensed, that they start work before the allowed work times, that they work too late, that my permit wasn’t posted properly, that the simple deck we’re having built is in the wrong place, that our dog isn’t licensed … How can we stop this harassment? They are both attorneys who aren’t working, and have plenty of time to bother us.

A. George Herbert, a 17th-century poet, said, “Living well is the best revenge.” Apparently he had neighbors like yours, and he didn’t want to use all the other much more vindictive and possibly illegal means to stop them. After a while, like the story of the boy who cried wolf, the authorities will stop believing them and may even turn their attention to them, looking for issues to keep your neighbors busy with their own issues.

I have heard many stories about vindictive neighbors over the years, and although it is puzzling what motivates people to behave this way, to not just live and let live, they have to be either dealt with or ignored. It’s hard to ignore some of the more dastardly things people can do to harass, but it has to be done. Being attorneys indicates that they understand how to manipulate the system, which was put in place for justice, to create an injustice.

In some cases I have knocked on a door on behalf of a client to ask what the problems are, with the best of intentions, to assure the neighbor that their concerns are being dealt with and everything will work out. The lesson I learned from this is that there are people put on this planet for the sole purpose of ruination, destruction, intimidation and harassment. It appears to give them a level of satisfaction that cannot be attained by some more meaningful method. It reminds me of what many people have told me when we hear about a criminal who went to great lengths to figure out how to commit the crime, that had that same individual put their energy into solving a positive, constructive problem, like curing cancer or helping those less fortunate, they may have had a productive life instead of creating the misery they thrive on.

I suggest writing down, in detail, your neighbors’ actions, compiling a book on how pathetic some people can be, selling the book, and living well off the royalties from the neighbors’ contribution to your making lemonade out of the lemons they keep hurling at you. I’m hesitant to write about the worst thing that a neighbor once did just to be difficult, because it really did cause lasting pain for a family whose small children were scared for life by what that neighbor did.

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This is the best part: All of summer lies ahead

Hardly any summer lives up to its hype.

How could it, when we’ve waited nine months for school to be out, slogging through dark, snowy days and freezing weeks? We’ve waited for the warming breeze, the gentle waves, the fresh cherries and soft-shell crabs. We waited, and here it is … now! All this freedom is too wonderful to grasp. Our vacation time from work lies ahead, too, and we want our adventures, and our kids’ camps, and the rentals in the mountains or by the shore to be restorative and fun. In June it’s still possible that the big family reunion in the Poconos will be a life-altering love fest. In June, the outdoor concerts are still anticipatory joy. These are the best days of summer, when everything is possible. Here, pinned to this spot in time, there are no rampaging wildfires, no floods, no hurricanes, no Covid surge, no family feuds. Yup, the dangerous possibilities all lie ahead. Pre-summer is the golden window of

Tgood weather and unlimited expectations. That’s why people keep booking weekends in Maine, forgetting that last year they waited on line in the 95-degree heat for a $30 Kennebunkport lobster roller. These are the days of anticipatory dreaming.

BOn summer weekends, families head to our beaches, the Berkshires, the Jersey Shore or out East. Everyone is trying to recapture summer memories while forgetting the kids’ rainy-day tantrums or the traffic in the Hamptons or the prices at the farm stands that used to be a bargain. This is the time of dreaming and planning; there will be enough time in September to absorb the realities that subvert these fantasies.

in their hair. It was a significant cultural shift, which led to the end of the war and the beginning of a real push for civil rights, women’s rights and racial equality.

eaches? Trails?

Farm stands?

This is the time of dreaming and planning.

My big regret is that I didn’t go; I wasn’t part of history. I was planning my wedding and looking for a job. I didn’t go to Woodstock, either, in the summer of 1969. My heart and mind were with the progressive causes, but the path I saw for myself was fixed and somewhat narrow.

read “War and Peace,” all 1,200 pages. Truth? The last 50 summers have been my summer to read “War and Peace.” Never cracked the cover, but it doesn’t matter; I hold on dearly to the possibility.

In the big picture, we don’t know yet what kind of summer this will be historically, meteorologically or politically. Will it leave an indelible mark? Will our collective destinies stay the course or take a detour?

I remember the summer of 1967, when some 100,000 young people, widely known as hippies, descended on San Francisco, specifically the Haight, and protested the war in Vietnam, lived in casual encampments, did some drugs and wore flowers

So, young folks, this summer, get out there and live your days. Summer 2024 will not come around again. The calendar from midJune to Sept. 21 is blank. The summer could sweep in dramatic change. Anything can happen. The days are hot already and very long; worry is in the air about drought and wildfire and political unrest.

On an individual level, this is the time to plan our downtime activities. Is this the summer you get out on the kayak? Learn to surf? Start hiking the Appalachian Trail? Rescue a puppy and use the summertime to train it? Maybe send the kids off to camp and get reacquainted with your partner?

For me, this is the summer to finally

The freedom of some unstructured time allows us to prepare for the upcoming election. A minefield covers the ground between June and November. It seems unlikely to me that any of the legal cases against Donald Trump will be resolved in time to make a difference. We have, as individuals who are citizens of a great democracy, the time to think about what kind of man we want to be president. I will be casting my vote for Joe Biden, the sitting president who has displayed decency and solid, pro-American, forward-thinking policies. I hope that others who have the time and inclination will seriously weigh the kind of America we want to live in.

We don’t want to get terribly serious because, after all, it’s about to be summer. Put your feet up. Grab a bowl of Washington State cherries, and if “War and Peace” seems daunting, pick up a National Geographic and learn the important stuff, like “Do Spiders Dream?”

Relax with one eye open. The summer of 2024 is about to unfold.

Copyright 2024 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be reached at randik3@aol.com.

Why all history is good history

he other week, I attended an extraordinarily interesting lecture at Raynham Hall Museum, in Oyster Bay, by Megan Rhodes Victor, about bars and meeting places for gendernonconforming people in the 1700s. During Dr. Victor’s lecture, I was struck not only by the fascinating cultural history of so-called molly houses — the 18th- and 19th-century term for places where gay men and others with nontraditional gender preferences could slip away from a society that refused to accept them — but also by how recent the research on this topic was. For most of the 200 years following the end of the molly house era, the historical records, and even the existence, of such establishments were suppressed and denied, out of fear of “poisoning” the morals of society.

This got me thinking: How much history has been lost, ignored or forgotten simply because it didn’t conform with societal norms, or made people uncomfortable, or didn’t fit a political narrative. Only in the past 20 years or so have historians and archaeologists been able to explore so many fascinating examples of

different cultures, minorities and characteristics of historical figures without the weight of societal pressure, and expectations of what is “good history,” holding them back.

Because all history is good history. The more we learn about our past, the better understanding we’ll have of how we got where we are today, and where we’re headed tomorrow. And the more we learn about historically marginalized communities and the fascinating roles their members played in our world story, the more we will learn to accept others who are different from us.

How much history has been lost because it didn’t conform to societal norms?

To quote a random poster on the internet: “Studying history will sometimes make you uncomfortable. Studying history will sometimes make you feel deeply upset. Studying history will sometimes make you feel extremely angry. If studying history always makes you feel proud and happy, you probably aren’t studying history.”

Such scholarship is also essential in challenging jingoistic, nationalistic and downright bigoted conceptions of history. For example, most people are likely unaware that several of our American Founding Fathers were gender-nonconformers. Baron Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben, the Prussian-American military

officer who molded the Continental Army into a professional fighting force at Valley Forge, never married, and had close, intimate relationships with male aides-decamp and secretaries throughout his life. Alexander Hamilton, who was probably what we would call bisexual today, and his “particular friend,” John Laurens, were also likely lovers, because the language they used when writing to each other was practically drowning in romantic and sexual innuendo, even when a reader today takes into consideration the overtly flowery and dramatic language of the times. Indeed, the letters they exchanged were so spicy that when Hamilton’s son was writing his father’s biography and publishing his correspondence, he blanked out entire sections of the letters, and on one letterhead even wrote, “I must not publish the whole of this.”

Beyond the gender-nonconforming community, there is also the fascinating history of the Muslim-Americans who fought for our country in the American Revolution. Muster rolls listing men with Muslim names, such as Bampett Muhamed, Yusuf Ben Ali and Joseph Saba, who were probably of West African descent, show that as far back as the United States has existed, Islam has been a

proud and essential ingredient in our cultural melting pot.

When people argue against gay people being allowed to serve in the military, or that a woman’s place is only in the home, or that transgender people don’t actually exist and are an excuse for predatory behavior, they’re not just being closeminded, they’re also rejecting historical precedents. If gay people aren’t right for the military, how do you explain the conquests of Alexander the Great, whose best friend, Hephaestion, was also his lover? If women only belong in the home, then explain the breathtaking intelligence of Marie Curie. And if being trans is a recent phenomenon, then why do records of transgender or gender-nonconforming people exist in various cultures since before the Vikings?

History shows that our biases against these and other minorities is not only shortsighted, ugly and, frankly, idiotic, but also plain wrong. Which is why it is so important that aspects of historical study that have been suppressed for centuries be allowed to see the light of day. To quote Capt. Raymond Holt from the Fox/NBC series “Brooklyn 99” — played by the late, incomparable Andre Braugher — “Every time someone steps up and says who they are, the world becomes a better, more interesting place.”

Will Sheeline is a senior reporter covering Glen Cove, Glen Head, Oyster Bay and Sea Cliff.

RAnDi KREiss

HeraLd editoriaL

We are all

champions

Nassau county truly is the home of champions.

It’s where you can find the four-time Stanley cup champion New York Islanders. For more than a century, it’s where the Belmont Stakes thoroughbred horse race was held — and where it will return, bigger and better than ever, in 2026, when renovations are completed at Belmont park.

There’s also the four-time atlantic League of professional Baseball champion Long Island Ducks. and, for the past couple weeks, anyone trying to make their away around Eisenhower park, in East Meadow, couldn’t help but get caught up in the excitement of the International cricket council Men’s T20 World cup, in which India upended pakistan in a highly anticipated international rivalry.

But our true champions are much closer to home. In fact, they are in our own backyards, if not in our own homes. They are our school athletes — young men and women who spend hours conditioning, training and drilling to step out on a baseball diamond, a track, a tennis court, a football field, a basketball court, a lacrosse field, or a soccer or rugby pitch to try to win it all in front of their families, friends, neighbors and peers. and then, after all that, they go back to their studies, so they can have the best shot at a successful future.

We are proud of every one of them for what they accomplish. and we support

Letters

Thank you, Gov. Hochul

To the Editor:

Thank you to Gov. Kathy Hochul and the State Legislature for increasing funding for libraries in the fiscal year 2025 state budget! We deeply appreciate the strong support of our work. Hochul’s action brings much-needed relief to the operating budget of the Nassau Library System, a cooperative that provides shared services to the county’s 54 public libraries, and an additional $500,000 to local libraries for building improvements. Nassau’s public libraries serve hundreds of thousands of patrons each year.

Voters deserve thanks, too. Every library budget vote in Nassau passed this spring, with an average approval rate of 77 percent! Over 5,000 Nassau residents signed up for new library cards last month. Libraries truly have something for everyone, and we invite all to check us out this summer.

JOHN ScaparrO President, Nassau Library System board of trustees

them as they look for ways to win, and cheer them when they do so.

They always give us reason to cheer for them, and even more when they win titles — like the South Side High School boys’ lacrosse team taking home the state class B boys championship in a thrilling overtime win over Victor.

and they are hardly alone. The boys’ track and field team from Baldwin High captured its first county championship in more than a decade, while the girls’ track and field team from Oceanside did the same, over rival Syosset.

The boys from Malverne won a county championship of their own in track and field, while the Valley Stream North girls celebrated a number of individual county champions, like Moanna Thelusca in discus, Nattaly Lindo in shot put, and the Fessler sisters, paige and Brooke, finishing first and second, respectively, in the high jump. We also have to mention the amazing work of the North Shore girls’ track and field squad, which came away with the class a championship.

and don’t even get us started on the excellence in softball from the previous week, with Kennedy and South Side winning Long Island championships, while Oceanside took home the class aaa crown.

Then there was the Wantagh girls’ lacrosse team beating Manhasset for the Nassau class c championship, while the Lynbrook boys’ tennis team won a con-

ference title.

We could go on. There is a lot to celebrate — no matter what the scoreboard shows.

These young men and women are learning teamwork, leadership and resilience. as they work together to achieve common goals, they learn the value of collaboration and mutual support. The highs of victory and the lows of defeat provide lessons in handling success with grace, and the rest with dignity.

These experiences are invaluable as these athletes prepare to face the myriad challenges of adult life with a balanced and determined mindset. They also provide opportunities for college scholarships and career advancement, opening doors to higher education that might not have otherwise been available for many. Their journeys also serve as a powerful unifying force within communities. On Long Island, where villages and hamlets have distinct identities, high school sports can bridge divides and create a sense of shared purpose.

High school sports are much more than a venue for cheering on the home team. They are a cornerstone of physical health, personal development, academic excellence and community cohesion. By supporting and investing in them, we are nurturing the next generation of leaders, scholars and community members, ensuring a vibrant and dynamic future for Nassau county.

opinions

Hello, Harrison Butker? Women can

be heroes, too

if history has proven anything, it’s that the world wasn’t set up for women to succeed.

Countless trailblazers have incited change, but there is still an overarching prejudice against us. The struggle that we internalize may vary, but I think we can agree that some days, it’s just hard to be a woman.

Every time our gender makes strides, it’s easy to be humbled — by something someone says, by something someone does. And it’s easy for us to deflect, and say, “Well, that’s just the way things are.” But why are we oK with the way things are?

A few weeks ago, as universities around the United States began holding commencement ceremonies, a well-known athlete spoke to the graduates of Benedictine College, a Catholic institution in Atchison, Kansas.

Harrison Butker, the kicker for the Kansas City Chiefs, addressed the crowd of young men and women. And it wasn’t

his presence, but rather what he said, that created an aura of polarity.

“For the ladies present today,” Butker said, “congratulations on an amazing accomplishment. you should be proud of all that you have achieved to this point in your young lives. I want to speak directly to you briefly because I think it is you, the women, who have had the most diabolical lies told to you.”

Butker went on to say that while “some” of the graduating women might lead successful careers, he’d “venture to guess” that the majority of them were excited about marriage, and the children they will bring into the world.

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that it’s more likely that she’s looking forward to a life of marriage and motherhood.

The concepts of modern feminism are broadly misunderstood, by men and women alike. A true feminist would support a woman on any path she chooses, whether it be a career, a home life or something in between, and it was insulting and ignorant of Butker to project that most women in the audience would want to devote themselves to their partner and their future children.

ll that comes to mind when I reread the Chiefs’ kicker’s words is, really?

I have nothing against opinions, and I respect everyone’s right to voice their own. But all that comes to mind as I reread Butker’s words is, really?

The internet jumped to his defense, but let me riddle you this: He chose to single out “the women.”

Imagine being a young woman in Benedictine’s graduating class, who at the very least just completed four years of college. She deserves to be celebrated for her degree, and instead she’s told

Letters

Abortion, women’s equity loom large in November

To the Editor:

As the presidential election approaches, understanding the opinions of both President Biden and Donald Trump is pivotal when thinking about which candidate to vote for. Specifically, when it comes to abortion rights and women’s equity on both a national and global scale, the two candidates have differing opinions and differing degrees of action, and it is hyper-important for women to be informed about their standpoints, so they understand who to vote for in November.

In terms of abortion rights, Trump and Biden have starkly different opinions. Although Biden has stated that he is a practicing Catholic who doesn’t necessarily personally support abortion, he has avidly stated that women deserve the right to choose, no matter where they live, and that abortion care should be a human right. Trump, on the other hand, wants to leave abortion rights up to the states, meaning that each state can choose whether or not abortions should be legalized, potentially taking away that right to choose.

In terms of the international policy surrounding women’s equity, Biden and

Trump have similar policies, but their commitment to those policies is of varying degrees, and they have different motives for supporting women’s equality. They have both tried to combat women’s inequity through financial support of efforts in other countries, but Biden has directed hundreds of millions more dollars to those efforts than Trump.

Biden also states that women’s equality is a moral issue, something that should be intrinsically guaranteed to populations around the world. Trump, however, mainly sees women’s equality as an opportunity for economic growth. Biden also claims to aid specific countries that may need help promoting gender equity, making Trump’s policy appear weaker and less specific. These differences must be recognized by the people they would affect the most: the voters.

We reach out with the hope that you are aware of the stakes of this election, and that you share our concern for its possible outcomes. We strongly feel that in a world where information is hidden, falsified, misconstrued and polarized, it is important that our reputable local media outlets continue being dedicated to the truth — now more than ever.

HENry SPINA, SoPHIA MArCHIolI and CHArloTTE MArCHIolI

North Shore High School Class of 2024 Glen Head

on the days when women feel the most unsupported, by people in their lives or public figures like Butker, they should remember that there are always things to turn to. I find it exceedingly important to read and watch content that is created with the best intentions for people just like us.

For women.

What do I mean?

A few months ago, as I enjoyed some time off from work in Florida, sitting poolside at my cousin’s house on International Women’s Day, I picked up “The Women,” a novel by Kristin Hannah, released earlier this year. Hannah is an

extraordinary writer who has been telling the tales of important women for decades, and this book is no different. I’ve read several of her novels over the past year, and I’ve come to love the way Hannah crafts stories of inspiring women, and the positive effect she has on my self-worth, every time I finish one of them. “The Women” offers readers an in-depth look at what it was like to be a nurse during the Vietnam War, and what it was like to return home afterward. If you love history, this read is for you.

In the first few pages, you’ll stumble across a striking notion. Women can be heroes.

So, to the women reading this — and the men — internalize that. All of us can be heroes.

And while people like Harrison Butker may continue to make speeches that threaten to strip us of everything we’ve worked for, remember that what we choose to do, in every walk of life, matters. our accomplishments and choices, at home or in the workplace, matter. And our feelings, and the way we view ourselves, matter, too.

Jordan Vallone is a senior editor who writes for the Bellmore, East Meadow and Merrick Heralds. Comments? jvallone@liherald.com.

Framework by Ellen Jaret

At the National Monument atop Calton Hill — Edinburgh, Scotland

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