By MallorY WilsoN mwilson@liherald.com
Eleven people were murdered on Oct. 27, 2018, in the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh just for being Jewish. This one event changed synagogue life forever, Ian Brecher, executive vice president of the Oceanside Jewish Center, said.
Oceanside resident Zachary Allen was 23 when he died in a car crash on June 15, 2022. A year after his death, his friends plan to honor him at the Zachary Allen Classic Memorial Softball Tournament on Saturday, at 10 a.m., in Oceanside Park.
Alex Ducorsky and Jake Manyin, who were two of Allen’s best friends on the Oceanside Mariners travel softball team, decided to create an event that would pay tribute to him. They eventually decided on a softball tournament, to honor Allen by play-
ing the game he and his friends loved the most.
“We were all friends on that Mariners team, but one thing about Zach that brought the three of us closest is that we always wanted to hang out,” Manyin said. “It didn’t matter what we were doing, because we all had enough in common.”
Manyin and Ducorsky attended elementary school together, and the trio grew up three blocks from one another and played for the Mariners. They and other players have remained friends for the past 20 years.
“I don’t even think he could have imagined he had that much of an impact on people,”
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With Jewish communities on the South Shore and beyond seeing an uptick in antisemitism, seven local synagogues came together to host a seminar on how to properly handle and address any antisemitic acts and comments that people may be experiencing and to hopefully stop any more tragedies like the one at Tree of Life from happening again.
East Meadow Beth-El Jewish Center, Oceanside Jewish Center, Merrick Jewish Centre, South Baldwin Jewish Center, Congregation Beth Tikvah in Wantagh, Congregation B’Nai Sholom-Beth David in Rockville Centre, and Congregation Beth Ohr in Bellmore have always worked together when it came to the issues that each congregation was facing — and antisemitism is no different, Howard Tiegel, president of the Merrick Jewish Centre, said.
“Jews are a group of people
that have always dared to be different,” Scott Richman, the regional director for the New York/New Jersey Anti-Defamation League, said. “A series of conspiracy theories or tropes began to develop around us, and those conspiracy theories are what we still live with today.
“When you talk about why there is antisemitism, antisemitism is essentially just those conspiracy theories.”
Anybody can report incidents of antisemitism to the Anti-Defamation League, and someone from the office will respond and record the event. Richman said that 2022, after 43 years of doing audits on antisemitic acts, was the worst year recorded, and each year appears to be getting worse.
New York has the most recorded antisemitic acts, and 73 of 111 assaults across the nation in 2022 occurred in New York.
Attendees were invited to listen in and ask questions at three breakout sessions — rabbinic responses to antisemitism, preparing for antisemitism on the college campus, and antisemitism in public schools.
Sofie Glassman, an incoming junior at East Meadow High School, shared her in-school experiences with antisemitism. Continued on page 16
It’s been a quiet few months on the Equinor front, until now. The multibillion-dollar Norwegian broad energy company has begun surveying south shore waters for old munitions and will soon be collecting sediment samples. In addition, “the planned offshore wind transmission act” known as bill A.7764 has passed through the State Assembly and Senate. The bill is intended to expedite wind power plants, much to environmental and labor groups glee and Republican politician’s chagrin.
South Shore surveying
Equinor has begun the first of their surveying work, which will be done by geophysical survey contractors Ocean Infinity and Ordtek. The specific survey, which is a permitting requirement, is called the Munitions and Explosives of Concern survey, which will look for possible leftovers from the military. Equinor officials couldn’t say how many boats will be out on the water, but the surveyors will be working 24/7 going through the offshore lease area and cable route where they’ll be deploying subsurface equipment along the export cable corridor. This work began mid-June and will finish approximately December this year.
“We don’t expect that any of the work will affect wildlife,” said Brian Young, Equnior’s senior communications consultant, “We haven’t had to get any authorized takes from the government or anything on that. So, it’s pretty non disruptive, hopefully.”
Onboard, “there will be protected species observers just to watch the wildlife and be on the lookout just for extra care,” said Lauren Shane, senior communications manager. Explaining further that their job is to note if they see wildlife like whales and dolphins and to adjust their actions according to federal limits, such as changing the vessels proximity to the animal and shutting engines off.
The second survey to be conducted from either late June or early July until August 15 is a sediment sample survey. Some 35 samples will be taken along the cable route to be analyzed to see what type of soil there is. This will help determine if the ground could handle the cable to be put in.
“Basically, they just drive something down into the ground and pull it up,” said Young, “they get the sample, no dredging, no excavation or any of that stuff.” The closest point the surveying will reach the shore is at about 500 feet off between Edwards Blvd and Long Beach Blvd.
On Wednesday, June 21 the State Assembly approved “the Planned Offshore Wind Transmission Act” in an 85 to 50 vote. The Senate passed the bill earlier on June 9. The bill grants regulators the authority to establish uniform standards and facilitate efficient coordination regarding proposals and transmission
matters.
Environmental organizations Citizens Campaign for the Environment, Natural Resources Defense Council, New York League of Conservation Voters and the Sierra Club wrote a joint letter to the assembly to push through the legislation that’ll allow the project to advance without any further studies; something citizens and politicians have been asking for.
In the letter, the groups cite the critical need to reach New York’s climate goal of 9 gigawatts of energy produced by offshore wind. The Empire Wind 2 project is
expected to contribute over one-third of that goal, or what the groups liken to removing the emissions of 1.3 million cars from the road annually and powering over a million residentials homes.
They wrote, “The Assembly has long championed efforts to combat climate change – now it is crucial that the body demonstrates that commitment with action and passes this bill this session. Our future and our children’s future is at stake.”
While the outcome of the project is not in contention, how its being done is. U.S
Rep. Anthony D’Esposito, who hails from Island Park where the cable route will go through, has been vocal about his opposition to the project’s progress without further studies to quell community concerns.
His statement before the vote read, “Equnior has entered into an unholy alliance with Governor Hochul and her allies in the state legislature to push through this development against the wishes of nearby residents and elected officials entrusted with representing them. Governor Hochul has tasked a State Senator from Brooklyn with passing legislation that would effectively grant Equnior the right to advance this project despite calls for further study into potential impacts of such a large-scale offshore wind development.”
Assemblyman Ari Brown also put out a statement before the vote saying out-ofdistrict Democrat legislators and the governor are ignoring “home room” and the wishes of the communities affected, such as Island Park, Long Beach and other nearby areas.
He stated,” Offshore wind is not necessarily cost-effective, and the forecasts of rapidly declining costs through increasing economies of scale are unrealistic. These subsidies, along with the need for additional transmission infrastructure and backup sources of electricity are likely to increase the cost of electricity for consumers and reduce economic growth. A windfarm off of our beautiful south shore will also reduce property values for homes and other properties.”
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In the fall of 1990, some thirty plus years ago, your writer first heard of the proposition that if you set up a living trust your estate doesn’t have to go to court to settle – the so-called probate court proceeding for wills. Having spent the previous eleven years as a litigation attorney, and having faced numerous problems probating wills, this sounded too good to be true.
At the time, some of the best estate planning lawyers were in Florida. Perhaps you can guess why. In any event, off I went to Florida to train as an estate planning lawyer and, upon returning, closed the litigation practice and founded Ettinger Law Firm in April 1991, to keep people just like you, dear reader, out of probate court.
The reason I was so excited about the living trust, and continue to be so to this day, is the concept of taking back control from the courts and government and giving it back to you and your family. After all, who doesn’t want control over their affairs?
When you go to court, who’s in charge? The judge, right? Now tell me, does the judge always act in your best interest? Does the judge ever make a mistake? And when the judge says jump, you know what the answer is!
Not only do you pay considerably for this privilege, but it can take many months and often years to complete the probate court proceeding. Meantime, houses cannot be sold, bank accounts accessed, or investment portfolios managed – at least without the judge’s permission which involves additional time and resources to request. Of course, that permission may be denied as well.
With a living trust, your trustee (formerly your “executor” under the will) may act immediately upon death to sell the house, pay the bills and handle the investments – no permission required! An additional benefit is, in the event you become unable to handle your affairs later in life, your trustee may take over by simply getting a letter from your doctor showing you are incapacitated.
Essentially then, a living trust gives you back control.
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Some of the retiring staffers from the Oceanside School District included, from left, Alyssa Maltz, Vera Gallagher, Robert Schloth, Paula Cimaglia, Debra Finley, Beth Sporing, Jaye DePalma, Bonnie Schneider, Marie Barbella, Janet Otis, Lynne Garcia and Janice Harrington.
Oceanside School District said goodbye to a number of retiring teachers, administrators and district employees with the conclusion of the most recent academic year.
Starting the next phase of their lives are reachers Alyssa Maltz from School 5, Janet Otis from School 4, Lynne Garcia from the music department, and Janice Harrington from
the English-language arts department.
Also retiring are occupational therapist Vera Gallagher, IT assistant Paula Cimaglia, secretaries Debra Finley and Marie Barbella, facilities director Robert Schioth, administrative assistants Beth Sporing and Jaye DePalma, and receptionist Bonnie Schneider.
An Island Park woman was arrested for an assault that occurred on June 27
. Police reported the woman argued with another woman at a convenience store at 152 Long Beach Road.
Melissa Smith, 49, threw a hot cup of coffee into the woman’s face, and then folllowed that with a punch, according to
police.
The victim was taken to a local hospital, but her injuries are not life-threatening.
Smith is charged with assault, and was arraigned last week at First District Court in Hempstead.
— Kepherd Daniel
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The public is asked to call Crime Stoppers if they have any information about any crimes.
The term “mental health” is often misunderstood, with many often thinking it’s limited to having a mental illness or being mentally ill.
But mental health is about how good people feel emotionally, and the behaviors associated with them. It helps determine how people handle stress, relate to others, and make healthy choices.
Just like how people take care of their bodies, they also need to take care of their mind and emotions. More often than not, people don’t think of their mental health until it is something they must deal with.
In fact, a Truth in Medicine poll released last year by Oceanside’s Mount Sinai South Nassau, found that 36 percent of Long Island residents say they or their adult family member faced challenges accessing mental health services care, like simply getting an appointment.
Limited access to health insurance is often the biggest challenge in accessing such care, county officials said. A recent town hall by Nassau County’s mental health, chemical dependency and developmental disabilities services department held at Nassau Community College, shared some of the options people might have, health insurance or not.
The gathering outlined a plethora of resources available within the county beginning, of course, with calling 911 for medical, police, fire, or rescue emergencies. But there’s additional help available — 988 — for confidential emotional support involving thoughts of suicide or any other emotional distress.
For those seeking to seek help in-person, Nassau County offers more than 50 resources, organization that have pledged to help the community, even if paying for those services might be an issue.
One of those newest resources set to begin next year is with the Central Nassau Guidance and Counseling Services. Jaclyn McCarthy, the center’s division director, said there’s often a genetic component for poor mental health, where people may be predisposed to developing some of the inabilities to manage stress or difficult situations in their life. Environmental factors, as well as sleep deprivation, or social factors like unstable relationships or substance abuse, can influence someone’s need to seek treatment.
But McCarthy also notes people often don’t seek help because of the stigma associated with addressing mental health. For instance, cultural taboo can deter people who desperately want to better themselves.
“People don’t feel as though they are going to be perceived in the same way by family or friends — or their employer — if they say that they’re struggling,” McCarthy said. “So people don’t speak up about it, and people don’t access the resources. But part of what all of us here today are really here to talk about is how to stand up and talk about it, and allow people to feel more comfortable with it so that we can help reduce that stigma for everyone.”
Treatment is different for every person, but individual therapy is a standard practice for those seeking help. McCarthy notes treatment is assessed on a spectrum to cater to each person’s needs.
■ Central Nassau Guidance and Counseling Services
— Projected to open in early 2024
■ Family Treatment and Recovery Center — (516) 746-0350
■ Long Island Addiction Center — (516) 788-6449
■ Mercy Recover House — (516) 868-2244
■ The Charles Evans Center — (516) 622-8888
“We ask what do they want to get out of these sessions, and what are their biggest struggles so that we can help tailor intervention specifically for them,” she said. “Not everyone needs to take medication or is even encouraged to take it. It depends on their situation.”
Patients seeking treatment for substance use or behavioral issues hang on to the patterns and habits that don’t suit them because they’ve used them to cope with their stress,” McCarthy said. A major part of a patient’s treatment is to help them understand that relapse can potentially happen.
“We try to help them identify it before it happens so that they can put their coping skills in place prior to struggling with a relapse,” she said.
“We all want the same goal. We all want to make sure that individuals have help for whatever they need help within the moment, when they’re ready for that help.”
Oceanside middle and high school students were among the groups that participated in the nonprofit camp, Surf for All, where experienced surfers teach kids and teenagers how to ride the waves by surfing alongside them.
In the early summer weather, playing volleyball, picnicking on the beach, and simply hanging out on the boards were all proved to be great fun for Megan LaMarca and her students.
The organization, Skudin Surf, owner of a well-known surfing school and shops in Long Beach, created the successful camp where professional surfers are recruited as volunteers to teach students. Students can start off riding a board in tandem with instructors with the assurance that through practice, they will be able to navigate the waves on their own
The Oceanside High School Latino Culture Club took a well earned trip to a New York Mets ballgame on May 30. The club members raised money for the memorable night at Citi Field by holding bake sales at their school throughout the year.
The collaboration of club president Joseph Bermudez and OHS administra-
ing Francisco Lindor’s home run, which made the Mets’ apple rise, added even more to the evening’s excitement.
To everyone’s delight, the Mets went on to defeat the Phillies and by the end of the game, even the students who hadn’t understood much of anything about baseball had become loyal Mets supporters.
At this event, you will have the opportunity to speak with Hofstra faculty, and learn about services offered by Residence Life, Student Financial Services, and the Center for Career Design and Development. You can also virtually tour our beautiful 244-acre campus.
For event details and to RSVP, please visit hofstra.edu/gradoh.
No matter the industry, businesses around the world are undergoing dramatic changes to the way they operate. From technology and skills development, to cultural barriers, self-care and mental health, every organization must adapt and evolve, or risk being left behind.
As we navigate a time of pivotal change, the Herald’s 2023 WE Summit presented by Bank of America brings together thought leaders, innovators and barrier-breaking women for conversations around this year’s theme: The Future is Now.
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scHOOl teacher Julie Horowitz, the 2023 recipient of the Governor’s Empire State Excellence in Teaching Award.
Nate Walker, current student council president of School 4, and his fellow student council members staged a three-day pop-up wellness center in the school auditorium that catered to both students and staff.
Julie Horowitz, a social studies teacher at Oceanside High School, has received the Governor’s Empire State Excellence in Teaching Award, making her the second OHS teacher to be given this award.
The award is given to career learners and educational professionals who exemplify innovative teaching skills going
beyond New York standards and strive to attain success for all students.
Mitch Bickman, the school district’s K to 12 director of social studies, recognized Horowitz as “an outstanding teacher. We are lucky to have her,” he said as he presented the award at the Board of Education honors ceremony.
Lexi Mayo, School 4’s social worker, arranged for students to visit with wellness ambassadors at Oceanside High School and the school’s wellness center coordinator, Nina Weisenreder, for inspiration while setting up the event. The wellness center consisted of sensory stations, mindfulness activities, dog therapy, and informational brochures supporting wellness.
–Lauren MaggiorescHOOl 4’s student council led by Nate Walker held a pop-up wellness center for students and staff with a variety of activities supporting health and wellness.
By KEPHERD DANIEL kdaniel@liherald.com
The red carpets and luxury cars were out as Kravit Jewelers held a ribbon cutting to celebrate the grand opening of their new location at 3151 Long Beach Road in Oceanside. The company is known for its assortment of gemstones, watches and rare diamonds.
“Things are really popping in Oceanside, and this is the evidence right here,” said Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman. “This is the kind of boutique that you would see in San Francisco, Manhattan, Paris, and Milan. This is really first class and it’s something that is really going to help us elevate the bar here in Oceanside.”
Kravit Jewelers has welcomed many clients from Oceanside and beyond since 1976. Their old location at the Sands shopping center is only a short walk away from their new location where Capital One Bank once stood. In late June, the business took over and renovated the freestanding building.
Idayne Kaye, 54, of Lido Beach, co-owns the business with her brother, Bennett Kaye, 63, from Long Beach.
“It was a two-year search for the right spot and sometimes things are just right in front of your face,” said Idayne. “We always loved this bank, my father banked here, and as a little girl used to come here, so I just always had a good feeling about it.”
The new space features an entire boutique devoted to Rolex watches, a full bar on the showroom floor, a private diamond salon, and an outdoor event space. Kravit Jewelers has remained a family-owned and operated business.
“It is an honor to stand before you as torchbearers of a legacy that has withstood the test of time,” said Bennett to the crowd gathered for the grand opening.
The business was started in 1927 in New York City by their grandfather Samuel who emigrated from Argentina to the United States to better the lives of himself and his family. Samuel was a boxer and installed tiles in the city subway system. Idayne said he learned quickly that diamonds had “this special value and some trading value and that’s how the story started.”
In 1946, Idayne and Bennett’s father William “Willie” Kaye moved the store to Far Rockaway, where the siblings were born and raised. In 1976, William moved the business from Far Rockaway and moved to Oceanside. Lynn LaMarca, 81, retired from the jeweler 3 years ago after working for the business for 41 years. She worked for William Kaye and saw Bennett and Idayne continue the business after their father passed.
“It was a mom-and-pop store before when I worked there and Bennett and Idayne were kids when I started,” she said. “I watched them grow and to go from then, to now with this beautiful store, it’s magnificent.”
Neither Idayne nor Bennett planned to go into the jewelry business. Idayne had a career in set design, and Bennett was an established chemist. However, after their father became ill and later passed away in 1993 the two carried on the legacy.
“Our whole family on my father’s side are jewelers, it was like our first language,” said Idayne. “We ended up coming to help out our dad and then when he passed, we never left each other. We found a natural passion for this business.”
The siblings gravitate towards different sides of the business. Bennett is an expert gemologist and Idayne leans to the emotional side of connecting with clients and said together, the two form an incredible dynamic duo.
“30 years together, we’ve made it work from day one,” said Idayne.
GUEStS ExPLoRED tHE robust luxury collection Kravit Jewelers had to offer. tHE vIBES wERE immaculate during the grand opening of the family owned luxury jeweler store.
Car shows are a summertime staple. You’ll find them most everywhere.
One that certainly attracts attention — from locals and car enthusiasts from all over — is Cruise Night. The most popular car show on the North Shore is back, and folks from across Long Island have begun making their weekly pilgrimage to Oyster Bay each Tuesday to enjoy the sights and sounds of cars from every decade.
A vast range of vehicles are on display, from Ford Model Ts to 1960s Thunderbirds and exotic Maseratis and Lamborghinis. According to George Hanley — who has participated with his 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1 for more than a decade — it’s not just the cars that draw people, but the sense of community among the car lovers that makes Cruise Night unique.
“The cars are a good reason, but the old friends are also a fun thing to run into,” Hanley says. “It’s a nice night. It’s not rowdy. It’s a real good old-fashioned car show.”
Wandering through Audrey Avenue in the heart of the hamlet is something to behold. Visitors are surrounded by the beautifully refurbished and lovingly cared-for cars, with bright paint jobs and popped hoods. The aromas of beer from the local brewery and cigar smoke waft over. Music played on the street lends a lively backdrop.
The event, organized weekly by the Oyster Bay-East Norwich Chamber of Commerce, also puts the lovely and historic hamlet on display. From the classic architecture and smalltown feel, to the numerous restaurants and stores of all sorts, Cruise Night offers car enthusiasts — and those who drop by — to check out the scene. Not just the vintage cars, but an opportunity to enjoy the many amenities Oyster Bay has to offer.
By Karen Bloomchange the world? It’s a question at the focus of our collective centuries. Now as society the complexities of modern life, path for social change is at the artistic expression.
• Saturday and Sunday, noon-4 p.m.; Tuesday through Friday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
• Emily Lowe Hall Gallery, South Campus, Hempstead. For information and to RSVP, call (516) 463-5672, or visit Hofstra.edu/museum
Stand,” Hofstra University Museum of Art’s new exhibition, examines power of the arts in society.
Whether you want to take a break from the heat and pop into Theodore’s Books to browse their wide collection, or get a bite to eat at local favorites like Taby’s Diner or 2 Spring, the evening is not just a celebration of great cars, but a showcase of Oyster Bay itself. Ravin Chetram, vice president of the Oyster Bay-East Norwich chamber, says it doesn’t just put the hamlet on the map, but strengthens the many local businesses by drawing crowds to the community.
Alexandra Giordano — the museum’s assistant director of exhibition and exhibit underscores artists’ civic responsibility and influence. the vital role that artists have in activating democratic values that and freedom, encouraging civic engagement, and cultivating unity,” “Artists often lead the charge and expose truths that may otherwise be in this exhibition take a stand and call out injustices through their art issues such as immigration, gender, reproductive rights, mass incarceration, bias, gun violence, and promises unfulfilled. They all combine the making service that has a grassroots approach in the hope of mobilizing their the nation to ignite movement, create awareness, and inspire others to which runs through July 28, is in conjunction with Hofstra’s conference on the Barack Obama presidency coming up in April. interested in the idea that the artist has a civic responsibility,” says Karen Albert. “The initial idea for this exhibition was inspired by Administration White House briefing that took place on May 12, 2009, 60 artists and creative organizers met with administration officials to collective power of the arts to build community, create change, and chart national recovery in the areas of social justice, civic participation and unlike other recent exhibits that showcased the museum’s collection, Giordano reached out to contemporary artists who loaned selected works. Some 36 pieces are on view — representing Emma Amos, Molly Crabapple and the Equal Justice Initiative, Miguel Luciano, Michele Pred, Hank Willis Thomas, and Sophia climate is now, this exhibit could not be more timely than Albert adds.
“It’s such a great event, it really brings people out to enjoy Oyster Bay
Pat McGann
during the summer,” Chetram says. “Cruise Night is just one of those things that makes our community so special.”
This year also marks the first time that Cruise Night is partnering with Rallye BMW, which has taken on a more active role in the hamlet since the recent closure of Oyster Bay BMW. Nick Soldo, Rallye’s senior client advisor, and his team are on-site, pleased to be involved with the community.
“We’re here for everybody,” Soldo says. “We want to make a bigger presence in Oyster Bay for both the clients of BMW, and the residents of Oyster Bay.”
Top: Debbie Dugan and her 19-year old dog Sammy drove from Glen Head in her 1951 Chevy pick-up.
Bottom left: Danny Grella, right, and his son Donato came out from Glen Cove and had a great time at Cruise Night.
Bottom right: Cruise Night is Shangri-la for car enthusiasts.
Pat McGann is quickly rising as one of the sharpest stand-ups on the comedy scene. A relative latecomer to comedy, he began doing standup at 31 after realizing he was not very good at selling packaging. He hustled his way to become the house emcee at Zanies Chicago, where he distinguished himself as especially adept at working the crowd. A husband and father of three young children, McGann’s appeal stems from his quick wit and relatable take on family life and marriage. In 2017, McGann began touring as the opening act for Sebastian Maniscalco, moving with him from clubs to theater, to arenas, including four soldout shows at Madison Square Garden. McGann’s relatively short, but impressive resume, includes Montreal’s famed Just For Laughs Festival, Gilda’s LaughFest, The Great American Comedy Festival, and more. McGann still calls Chicago home.
Saturday, Feb. 11, 8 p.m. $40, $35, $30, $25. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. (800) 745-3000 or Ticketmaster.com or ParamountNY.com.
It’s always 5 p.m., somewhere, so get into the vibe with Jimmy Kenny and his band. They’Il provide the soundtrack for an evening of summer fun, playing the best of Jimmy Buffett, Kenny Chesney and Zac Brown, as well as country favorites, summer pop, yacht rock, reggae, and tropical classics. The Long Island-based band has been delighting audiences with their beach country sounds for more than 12 years. Popular up and down the Northeast coast — from Maine to Maryland — their appealing mix of singalong hits and feel-good, easy living vibes always gets everyone in the groove. Get that ‘toe-in-thesand while wasting away with a margarita’ feeling and party on with Paul C. Cuthbert (aka Jimmy Kenny) on lead vocals and acoustic guitar, Linn DeMilta (aka Lovely Linn) on lead and backing vocals, Luis Rios on lead guitar and backing vocals, Frank Stainkamp on keyboards and backing vocals, drummer Mike Vecchione, and Dan Prine on bass.
Saturday, July 8, 8 p.m. $35, $25, $20, $15. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. Tickets available at Ticketmaster.com or ParamountNY.com.
highlights, she points to the series of prints from the Freedoms. Their four large scale photos are based on 1943 oil paintings inspired by President Franklin D.
Now in its 18th year, Adelphi University’s ‘new music’ series welcomes Yarn/Wire. The intrepid New York-based piano-percussion quartet has forged a singular path with endlessly inventive collaborations, commissions and performances that have made a significant contribution to the canon of experimental works. The quartet features founding member Laura
Those vibrant sounds of the swing era can be heard at the Madison Theatre, when Swingtime returns with another high-octane concert. Since their 2012 debut performance here, Swingtime is proud to have become known as the Madison’s ‘house band.’ Their ‘homecoming’ includes a host of swingin’ hits from the Great American Songbook — all connected to the concept of ‘home.’ The band expertly recreates the music of Count Basie, Tommy Dorsey, Benny Goodman, Glenn Miller, Harry James, and Gene Krupa, along with their engaging vocalists saluting such legendary singers as Ella Fitzgerald, Peggy Lee, Nat King Cole, Dean Martin, and the immortal Frank Sinatra. Swingtime maintains its tradition of celebrating the 100th birthdays of the iconic musicians who created this quintessential American art form — their 2023 centennial spotlight is on the amazing trumpeter, composer/ arranger and bandleader Thad Jones.
Sunday, July 9, 3 p.m. $30-$40. Madison Theatre, Molloy University, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre. MadisonTheatrenNY.org or call (516) 323-4444.
Get your boogie on with The Disco Nights, appearing on The Paramount stage, Friday, July 7, 8 p.m.
If you like The Bee Gees, Donna Summer, Chic and the whole Studio 54 soundtrack, you’re going to love The Disco Nights. Everyone will feel like dancing at this tribute to an unforgettable era. Relive those “Saturday Night Fever” moments with this dynamic act, featuring vocalists Alessandra Guercio, Jerome Bell and Adam Bastien from “American Idol” and “The Voice.”
They’re backed by one of the tightest bands around, veterans of the New York City music scene. The band includes Musical Director and Billboard charting superstar JJ Sansaverino on guitar, Stanley Banks on the bass, Etienne Lytle and Patrick Firth on the keys, Damon DueWhite on the drums, and Danny Sadownick on percussion. Throw on top of that a load of super-fun choreography, audience participation, props and costumes — and you have a party that audiences don’t want to leave. The beat goes on and on, with overthe-top renditions of the decade’s most vibrant songs as Studio 54 comes to life once more. $35, $30, $25, $15. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. Tickets available at Ticketmaster.com or ParamountNY.com.
Join Nassau County Museum Director Charles A. Riley II, PhD, for a Director’s Seminar, Sunday, July 9, 3 p.m.
He’ll discuss “Oscar Wilde: The Critic and His Artists,” examining the endlessly fascinating author who was connected to a glittering circle of artists. His friends included Toulouse-Lautrec (who painted his portrait on the eve of his legal demise), the Pre-Raphaelites BurneJones, Morris and Millais, Whistler and Sargent (his neighbors on Tite Street in London’s Chelsea), and the naughty prodigy Aubrey Beardsley. Participation is limited; registration required. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. (516) 484-9337 or
Nassau County Museum of Art’s exhibition, “Eye And Mind: The Shin Collection,” highlights the extraordinary collection masterworks assembled by 31-year-old connoisseur Hong Gyu Shin, an internationally recognized figure in the global art world. He shares his treasures, including works by Whistler, Lautrec, Boucher, Daumier, Delacroix, Klimt, Schiele, Balthus, Warhol, de Kooning, Gorky and many other important names from art history provocatively juxtaposed with the painting and sculpture of our own time from both Asia and the West. On view through July 9. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. (516) 484-9337 or
Come support the inaugural Zachary Allen class memorial softball tournament, Saturday, July 8, at 10 a.m. 12 teams and over 150 players will be at Oceanside Park along with food trucks, basket raffles and a 50/50. For questions contact Alex Ducorsky at (516) 305-0368 or Jake Manyin at (516) 965-5007.
Hang out with some Long Island Children’s Museum’s “residents,” Saturday, July 8, 1:30-2 p.m. Join an animal educator in the Yellow Studio in the Feasts for Beasts Gallery to learn what goes into the care of LICM’s animals. Observe animal bath time. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. (516) 2245800 or LICM.org.
Oceanside Library offers a four week SAT prep course consisting of eight two hour sessions in both Math and English, starting Saturday, July 8, 10 to 11:45 a.m.; two hours in person and two hours virtually each week. The fee is $80 for the entire course checks made out to the Oceanside Library. 56 Atlantic Ave. Visit OceansideLibrary.org or call (516) 766-2360.
Mercy Hospital offers a peer to peer meeting for breastfeeding support and resources, facilitated by a certified breastfeeding counselor, every Thursday, 10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Bring your baby (from newborn to 1 year) to the informal group setting. All new moms are welcome, regardless of delivering hospital. Registration required. Call breastfeeding counselor, Gabriella Gennaro, at (516) 7052434 to secure you and your baby’s spot. Mercy Hospital, St. Anne’s Building, 1000 North Village Ave., Rockville Centre. For information visit CHSLI.org.
Looking for a relaxing place to hang out and meet new people? Drop by the Oceanside Library Community Room, every Friday, from 4 to 6 p.m. to make new memories. Come alone or with friends. Craft supplies, games and snacks will be available. 56 Atlantic Ave. Visit OceansideLibrary.com for info.
Stroll Old Westbury Gardens with Gabriel Willow, a New York Citybased urban naturalist and environmental educator, Saturday, July 8, 7:309:30 p.m. He will lead a walk through the gardens to listen and look for bats while discussing bat ecology and conservation. All ages are welcome. Space is limited and reservations are required. Rain date is Saturday, July 15. 71 Old Westbury Rd., Old Westbury. For information contact (516) 333-0048 or visit OldWestburyGardens.org.
Plaza Theatricals brings the iconic musical “Rent,” back to the stage, Friday, July 21, 7:30 p.m. The acclaimed reimagining of “La Vie Boheme,” loosely based on Puccini’s opera and set on East Village streets, fire escapes, tenements, and cafes. This groundbreaking roller coaster ride depicting the joys and sorrows of an eclectic, diverse group of young artists and activists is always captivating. It’s performed at the Elmont Library Theatre, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. $35, $30 seniors. Elmont. For tickets, call (516) 599-6870 or visit PlazaTheatrical.com.
Practice the “art” of looking at art at Nassau County Museum of Art, Thursday, July 27, 10-11 a.m., with NCMA Director of Education Laura Lynch. Mindful looking invites you to observe, question, and calmly reflect in a relaxed and supportive environment free of distraction. It’s an opportunity to experience and enjoy the art in the galleries or sculpture garden, together, making personal connection. $10. Space is limited and registration required. Also Aug. 3. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. (516) 484-9337 or NassauMuseum.org.
Enjoy a night of fun and wrestling supporting St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital. The second annual Michael Fischer Memorial Fundraiser, Saturday, July 8, 5 to 9 p.m., at Baldwin American Legion #246, includes the intercounty tag title match between “Wild Boyz” Papa Clout and Tristan Kyle vs. “The Professionals” Adam Baker and Sean Wokter. Also the ECPW Long Island title match with Marc Static vs. Robbie Rebel; NY WC title match, featuring The Big O vs. Brad Benson; Savage Shade and Splendid Bobby C, and more. With raffles, music, food, drinks. 2754 Grand Ave. $15 in advance; $20 at door. More information at ECPW1.com or call (516) 867-9873.
In the decade since Superstorm Sandy, Long Beach and the barrier island have struggled for additional medical facilities — until now.
Mount Sinai South Nassau debuted their new, state-of-the-art medical facility on Wednesday that will allow Long Beach residents and those who live in nearby towns to have access to an array of specialty services
The $35 million dollar facility lies on the remains of the old Long Beach Medical Center at 440 East Bay Drive. For Mount Sinai, the new pavilion represents a commitment to bringing health care to the city so residents don’t need to continue traveling elsewhere for medical help.
“We made a commitment to Long Beach, and today that vision becomes a reality,” said Anthony Cancellieri, cochair of Mount Sinai South Nassau’s Board of Directors. “The pavilion is an important milestone in the hospital’s mission to ensure that residents have access to the advanced health care that they need and deserve, without having to go over the bridge.”
The pavilion includes 15 new examination rooms, four new procedure rooms and a new X-ray room, in addition to other services. The facility will allow the barrier island to access numerous specialty services, including cardiology treatment, gastroenterology, urology and pain treatment.
“The facility will provide leading medical specialists who can care for a wide range of conditions,” said Adhi Sharma, president of Mount Sinai South Nassau. “We plan to expand services here over time as the need demands.”
Mount Sinai also announced that the pavilion will create approximately 30 new jobs, including medical assistants, front desk support, and X-ray techs, as well as physicians and lab techs.
“We are pleased to see these muchneeded medical services and employment opportunities return to Long Beach,” said Acting City Manager Ron Walsh. “The opening of the pavilion is also an impor-
tant step toward rebuilding what was once a thriving sector of Long Beach’s economy.”
Mount Sinai South Nassau is no stranger to Long Beach, as they have three other locations on the barrier island, including their freestanding emergency department at 325 East Bay Drive.
“Those of us that live here remember when Sandy hit, we lost our businesses, our homes, and our medical care in this city,” said City Council president John Bendo.
“Since then, we’ve rebuilt our homes, our businesses, and Mount Sinai has been our partner in rebuilding our medical services. This is the next big step in rebuilding our medical services here in Long Beach.”
Nassau County Legislator Denise Ford said she is certain that this medical pavilion will be an invaluable asset to the health, wellness and quality of life to the Long Beach community and residents. “In addition to offering barrier island residents convenient access to a wide range medical specialists and advanced diagnostic imaging and lab testing services, it will serve as a magnet to attract other essential medical specialists and healthcare services needed by the community,” she said.
LEGAL NOTICE
SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK
INDEX NO. 616678/2022 COUNTY OF NASSAU
BANC OF AMERICA
FUNDING CORPORATION
2007-6, U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE Plaintiff, vs. JANET GUSTAFERRI A/K/A JANET VAUGHAN, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF CHARLES GUSTAFERRI A/K/A CHARLES H. GUSTAFERRI; DANIEL GUSTAFERRI, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE TO THE ESTATE OF CHARLES GUSTAFERRI; LORI BRADY, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE TO THE ESTATE OF CHARLES
GUSTAFERRI; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DISTRIBUTEES OF THE ESTATE OF CHARLES GUSTAFERRI
A/K/A CHARLES H. GUSTAFERRI, any and all persons unknown to plaintiff, claiming, or who may claim to have an interest in, or general or specific lien upon the real property described in this action; such unknown persons being herein generally described and intended to be included in the following designation, namely: the wife, widow, husband, widower, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors, and assignees of such deceased, any and all persons deriving interest in or lien upon, or title to said real property by, through or under them, or either of them, and their respective wives, widows, husbands, widowers, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors and assigns, all of whom and whose names, except as stated, are unknown to plaintiff; ETR INC D/B/A EMPIRE TAX REDUCTIONS INC.; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA;
“JOHN DOE” (REFUSED NAME) AS JOHN DOE #1,
“JOHN DOE #2” through “JOHN DOE #12,” the last eleven names being fictitious and unknown to plaintiff, the persons or parties intended being the tenants, occupants, persons or corporations, if any, having or claiming an interest in or lien upon the premises, described in the complaint, Defendants.
Plaintiff designates
NASSAU as the place of trial situs of the real property SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS Mortgaged
Premises: 132 DAVISON AVENUE, OCEANSIDE, NY 11572 Section: 38, Block: 363, Lot: 85, 86 & 87
To the above named Defendants YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in the above entitled action and to serve a copy of your Answer on the plaintiff’s attorney within twenty
(20) days of the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service, or within thirty (30) days after service of the same is complete where service is made in any manner other than by personal delivery within the State. The United States of America, if designated as a defendant in this action, may answer or appear within sixty (60) days of service. Your failure to appear or to answer will result in a judgment against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. In the event that a deficiency balance remains from the sale proceeds, a judgment may be entered against you. NOTICE OF NATURE OF ACTION AND RELIEF
SOUGHT THE OBJECT of the above caption action is to foreclose a Mortgage to secure the sum of $312,900.00 and interest, recorded on March 06, 2007, in Liber M 31630 at Page 257, of the Public Records of NASSAU County, New York., covering premises known as 132 DAVISON AVENUE, OCEANSIDE, NY 11572. The relief sought in the within action is a final judgment directing the sale of the premises described above to satisfy the debt secured by the Mortgage described above. NASSAU County is designated as the place of trial because the real property affected by this action is located in said county. NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to the mortgage company will not stop the foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. Dated:June
5, 2023 ROBERTSON, ANSCHUTZ, SCHNEID, CRANE & PARTNERS, PLLC Attorney for Plaintiff Aric H. Peymann, Esq. 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310 Westbury, NY 11590 516-280-7675 140122
LEGAL NOTICE REFEREE’S NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., Plaintiff - againstRICHARD ALVAREZ, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on April 19, 2023. I, the
undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. 11501
“Rain or Shine” on the 20th day of July, 2023 at 2:00 PM. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvement thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the at Oceanside, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York.
Premises known as 3521 Anchor Place, Oceanside, New York 11572. (Section: 54, Block: 441, Lot: 24, 25, 27) Approximate amount of lien $1,229,169.25 plus interest and costs.
Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed judgment and terms of sale. Index No. 002678/2010. Michael Joseph Sepe, Esq., Referee. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 420 Lexington Avenue, Suite 840 New York, NY 10170 Tel. 347/286-7409 Dated: May 17, 2023 During the COVID-19 health emergency, bidders are required to comply with all governmental health requirements in effect at the time of 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. 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.
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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 25, 2023 at 3:30 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. #100476
140250
LEGAL NOTICE
SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORKCOUNTY OF NASSAU NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE
LLC D/B/A MR. COOPER, V. JAMES LOPEZ, ET. AL.
NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE
IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated April 26, 2023, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC D/B/A MR. COOPER is the Plaintiff and JAMES LOPEZ, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the NASSAU COUNTY SUPREME COURT, NORTH SIDE STEPS, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 11501 on July 25, 2023 at 2:30PM, premises known as 165 NASSAU LANE, ISLAND PARK, NY 11558: Section 43, Block 50, Lot 307: ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF ISLAND PARK, TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 611056/2019. Edward Andreas Vincent, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES.
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LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT NASSAU COUNTY
VELOCITY COMMERCIAL CAPITAL, LLC, Plaintiff against 3648 LORRIE DR CORP, et al Defendant(s) Attorney for Plaintiff(s) McMichael Taylor Gray, LLC, 7 Wells Street, Suite 205B, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered February 16, 2023, 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 25, 2023 at 2:00 PM. Premises known as 3648
Lorrie Drive, Oceanside, NY 11572. Sec 60 Block 87
Lot 9. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Oceanside, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $811,242.08 plus interest, fees, and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 610118/2020. The foreclosure sale will be conducted in accordance with 10th Judicial District’s Covid-19 Policies and foreclosure auction rules. The Referee shall enforce any rules in place regarding facial coverings and social distancing. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the Court Appointed Referee shall cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.” Peter Kramer, Esq., Referee (516) 5104020 23-000882-01 140297
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, PS FUNDING, INC., Plaintiff, vs. W HENRIETTA PROPERTIES LLC, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on October 3, 2022, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on August 1, 2023 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 307 West Henrietta Avenue, Oceanside, NY 11572. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Oceanside, in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 43, Block 345 and Lot 43. Approximate amount of judgment is $696,448.59 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 614017/2020. This foreclosure sale will be held on the north side steps of the Courthouse, rain or shine. COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed at the foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the Court Appointed Referee will cancel the sale. Mark Ricciardi, Esq., Referee Chartwell Law, One Battery Park Plaza, Suite 710, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff 140400
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 June 6th, 2023 , by the Town Board of the Town of Hempstead on the proposed adoption of Town of Hempstead Local Law No. 40-2023, and following the close of the hearing the Town Board duly adopted Town of Hempstead
Local Law No. 40-2023, amending Chapter 202 of the Code of the Town of Hempstead, to include and repeal “REGULATIONS & RESTRICTIONS” to limit parking at various locations. Dated: June 6, 2023 Hempstead, New York BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD DONALD X. CLAVIN, JR.Supervisor KATE MURRAY Town Clerk 140472
LEGAL NOTICE CASE NO. 21527RESOLUTION NO.715-2023
Adopted: June 6, 2023
Councilmember Dunne 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 AND THE REPEAL OF CERTAIN OTHER LOCATIONS, WHICH WERE PREVIOUSLY, SET ASIDE AS PARKING SPACES FOR PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED PERSONS. WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No.707-2023, adopted May 23rd, 2023, a public hearing was duly held on the 6th day of June, 2023, at the Town Meeting Pavilion, Hempstead Town Hall, 1 Washington Street, Hempstead, New York, on the proposed establishment and setting aside of 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, 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 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; 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: LEVITTOWN STRAIGHT LANE - north side, starting at a point 39 feet west of the west curbline of North Lane, west for a distance of 20 feet. (TH-172/23)
OCEANSIDE ANCHOR AVENUE - south side, starting at a point 84 feet east of the east curbline of Nassau Road, east for a distance of 20 feet. (TH168/23) WEST WINDSOR PARKWAY - north side, starting at a point 224 feet west of the west curbline of Messick Avenue, west for a distance of 17 feet.
(TH-169/23) WANTAGH McLEAN AVENUE - east side, starting at a point 319 feet south of a point opposite the South curbline of Kinloch Road, south for a distance of 20 feet. (TH-174/23) and on the repeal of the following locations previously set aside as parking spaces for physically handicapped persons: OCEANSIDE CORNWELL PLACE - east side, starting at a point 112 feet north of the north curbline of Foxhurst Road, north for a distance of 20 feet. (TH-599/22 - 2/17/23) (TH-599(D)/22) ; 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 in 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 Carini and adopted upon roll call as follows: AYES: SEVEN (7) NOES: NONE (0) 140482
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD
LOCAL LAW NO. 412023 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 June 6th, 2023, by the Town Board of the Town of Hempstead on the proposed adoption of Town of Hempstead Local Law No. 41-2023, and following the close of the hearing the Town Board duly adopted Town of Hempstead Local Law No. 41-2023, amending Section 202-1 of the Code of the Town of Hempstead, to include and repeal “PARKING OR STANDING PROHIBITIONS” at various locations. Dated: June 6, 2023 Hempstead, New York BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD
DONALD X. CLAVIN, JR.
Supervisor KATE MURRAY
Town Clerk
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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 7/12/23 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. 443/23. OCEANSIDE - Sharon Henriksen, Renewal of grant to maintain 10’ - 12’ high living fence forward of dwelling which may substantially obstruct line of sight., N/s Wrights La., 258.99’ E/o Oceanside Rd., a/k/a 177 Wrights La. 445/23. - 448/23.
OCEANSIDE - Michael Deserio, Special exception to maintain 2nd accessory structure (BBQ island) exceeding horizontal maximum; Special exception to maintain 3rd accessory structure (cabana) higher & larger than permitted with less than required side yard; Special exception to maintain 4th accessory structure (covered patio) higher & larger than permitted & exceeding horizontal maximum on both sides; Maintain 12’ high living fence forward of the dwelling which may substantially obstruct line of sight., W/s Illona La., 1815.53’ S/o Oceanside Rd., a/k/a 3836 Illona La. THE FOLLOWING CASES WILL BE CALLED STARTING AT 2:00 P.M. 456/23. OCEANSIDEKetline Augustin, Variance, rear yard, maintain addition attached to dwelling., E/s Nassau Rd., 96.68’ N/o Soper St., a/k/a 3057 Nassau Rd. 457/23. - 459/23.
NR ISLAND PARK - Ann Marie McTernan, Special exception to maintain pergola & outdoor kitchen (sink station & BBQ stations) higher & larger than permitted, exceeding horizontal maximum on all sides, with less than required side yard setback & lot area occupied variance; Variances, lot area occupied, side yard, side yards aggregate, maintain deck attached to dwelling; Variance, side yard, install gas generator attached to dwelling., S/s Kingston Blvd., 100’ E/o New York Ave., a/k/a 200 Kingston Blvd. ALL PAPERS PERTAINING TO THE ABOVE HEARING ARE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION AT THE BOARD OF APPEALS, TOWN HALL, 1 WASHINGTON STREET, HEMPSTEAD, NY 11550. This notice is only for new
Manyin said of Allen. “Guys don’t really talk about their problems that often, and he was the kid who would notice if someone was feeling off, and the kid that everyone would kind of turn to.”
The inaugural memorial tournament will feature 12 teams, and more than 150 players will take part. Allen’s close friends and family members will be the captains of all 12 teams.
Once the framework for the tournament was established, Manyin and Ducorsky began creating a scholarship to be presented at Oceanside High School in memory of Allen, who graduated in 2017 before going on to the University of Buffalo, where he earned a degree in 2021.
“We thought the softball tournament would be a good way to bring people together, and we know the scholarship can keep his name going, especially in our hometown, even when we aren’t in our hometown anymore,” Manyin said. “I think that that’s something that he would like, and we know his parents and his family are super appreciative.”
Ducorsky wrote a prompt for the scholarship and outlined its qualifications, which require the recipient to be a student with a GPA of 90 or above, with a passion for life, exuberant and ambitious, who plans to attend a four-year SUNY college.
“Throughout his life, Zachary had the
unique ability to light up the room with his sense of humor and vibrant personality, a feeling so palpable to those around him,” the prompt reads. “He leaves behind a legacy of demonstrating what it means to live life to the fullest.”
The scholarship was presented for the first time this year, to Oceanside High seniors Olivia Ormiston and Alexander Roemer. The proceeds raised during the
softball tournament will go directly to the scholarship fund.
“Nobody has to pay out of pocket to fund the scholarship,” Ducorsky said, “and with the tournament, it’s something where his friends can get together, have a good time and honor Zach, and we’re doing something good by raising money for the scholarship all in the same day.”
Manyin and Ducorsky were able to stick with baseball even after their Mariners softball days were over. Ducorsky works for the Mets’ marketing department, and Manyin is the assistant clubhouse manager and the assistant to the director of retail and merchandise for the White Sox triple-A team the Charlotte Knights. While the three friends took separate paths after high school — Ducorsky went to SUNY Cortland and Manyin, the University of South Carolina — they remained close.
“I have a younger sister, Alex has two younger brothers and Zach has two older brothers, but I’d say that we’re all each other’s brothers,” Manyin said. “I know it sounds a little corny, but I think we’ve known each other long enough.”
Manyin and Ducorsky are expecting anywhere from 350 to 500 people to attend this weekend’s tournament. It will include food trucks, raffles and T-shirt sales, and the expectation is that it will grow in the years to come.
“It kind of all came together quickly, and we didn’t have too much time to plan, so seeing how much support we’ve already gotten before this one has even started is amazing,” Manyin said. “I think that with this much time, once this tournament ends, we can even start planning for next year, and maybe even try to get it a whole weekend or a place where we can use more than three fields.”
“Antisemitism is something that I have faced since the start of elementary school when a girl on the playground told me that she didn’t want to play with me because I was Jewish,” Glassman shared. “I knew that it was wrong, but I never really understood why, and when I brought it up to my Hebrew school teacher a few months later, she told me that that was something called antisemitism, which is something that I didn’t even
know existed until then.”
Glassman, who is a congregant of East Meadow Beth-El, shared with the room that as she proudly displays her Jewish star necklace, it is usually met with a comment or two from classmates in the hallway.
She’s witnessed swastikas in her school’s bathrooms, and heard classmates make jokes about gas chambers.
“The issue is most Jewish students are very, very, very scared to be open about
cases in Island Park and Oceanside 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.
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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, NJCC-NYS COMMUNITY RESTORATION FUND LLC, Plaintiff, vs. JAMES J. ABRAHAM, JR, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee’s Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on January 21, 2020, 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 on August 9, 2023 at 2:30 p.m., premises known as 3857 Carrel Boulevard, Oceanside, NY 11572.
All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 60, Block 74 and Lot 8. Approximate amount of judgment is $734,531.84 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions
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their Judaism,” Glassman said. “A lot of that is very scary because every fiber of my being is being Jewish and that is something that comes first.”
In the rabbinic responses breakout session, Rabbi Ira Ebbin from Congregation Ohav Sholom in Merrick expressed that more needed to be done by Jewish people to help other Jewish people, and that Jewish unity needs to be strengthened.
“I’m going to criticize all of us because as mentioned today, antisemitism incidents have been on the rise for 10 years,” Ebbin said. “It’s been rising in incidents, every year and every day, and the problem has been, and I criticize myself, that we didn’t say anything.
“Where were we when there were Jews being beaten up in Williamsburg, where were we when every day in Crown Heights, there were Jews being punched, and their beards being pulled,” he continued. “We didn’t say anything until Jews who look like us and happen to be that there was a synagogue like us — that’s when we spoke out.”
Rabbi Joshua Dorsch from the Merrick Jewish Centre told the crowd that strengthening Jewish unity will help, but that Jewish communities need to make allies with other communities.
On college campuses, there are resources for Jewish students, Dave Siegel, executive director at Hofstra University Hillel, said. The breakout session featured Jewish students from various cam-
Sofie glaSSman, an incoming junior at East Meadow High School, shared her experiences with antisemitism during one of the breakout sessions at a South Shore seminar at which synagogue members discussed combating antisemitism. Scott Eckers, right, also from East Meadow, shared some insight from the point of view of an educator.
puses answering questions from parents in the audience on what they’ve experienced and how they’ve handled it.
“I think the biggest takeaway is strong Jewish identity,” Siegel said. “The idea that if we build a strong Jewish identity, we have the ability to understand what’s going on and be able to combat hate speech, because we have the information.”
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Q. We’ve been homeowners for three years, and from Day One we wanted to open the kitchen to this strange back room that steps down and has two different roofs with different angles. The room steps down from the kitchen, and then steps down again to the second half. Both roofs are very low pitched, with low ceilings, and we want to change the addition so we can make the kitchen bigger, and have an island and one floor level for everything. We have a lot of questions, like whether we need a permit (because the seller already got one), whether we can raise the roof to be close to the upstairs windows, how close we can go, and whether you would recommend a deck and sliding glass doors, or a patio with concrete stairs to the backyard?
A. It sounds like a mishmash of ideas and avoiding a professional went into this addition to begin with. It also sounds like the two rooms were built at different times, with different roofs. Saving money means doing things twice, and you’ll definitely need a permit for the work.
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The roofs have to come off, and I generally try to keep the roof approximately six inches below the window trim or frame. The key is to avoid average snow buildup at the windows, while allowing for snow clearing if the windows start to be blocked by deeper snow. Usually, snow will melt from heat escape at the windows, but deeper snow will turn to ice, and freeze you in from emergency escape, and create the potential for water leakage at the windowsill when the ice melts.
The foundation should be checked by digging at a corner to see if the foundation wall is at least to the frost line at three feet deep. If it isn’t, as part of the cheaply built construction you described, you may need to rebuild the entire addition. Not having a deep enough foundation will lead to movement that presents cracking where the one-story portion meets the two-story building.
The low-sloped roofs also present problems that must be prevented. Roofs should be sloped as much as possible to facilitate better rain runoff, and if a roof is below a 2-inch-high to 12-inch-horizontal ratio, referred to as a “2 in 12 pitch,” you’ll need a commercial membrane roll roof. This means that roofing material that comes in 3-foot-wide rolls, not regular shingles, must be used. The code is the bare minimum requirement, and I recommend not using shingles at less than 3 in 12 pitch, and even then putting down a self-adhering, flexible roof membrane, often referred to as ice and water shield, although that’s actually the name of a product made by W.R. Grace.
Work with an architect or engineer. Get the project done professionally with permits. I’ll have more about door sizes and decks vs. patios next week. Good luck!
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Sen. Daniel Patrick Moynihan famously said that “being Irish means knowing that somewhere, somehow, the world is going to break your heart.”
The sports world equivalent of this Irish fatalism is being a Mets fan. I say this with all the authority of someone who has stood with the Mets since their opening day of spring training in 1962. That inaugural Mets team went on to lose a modern-era record 120 games — a record that still stands, and that was immortalized by New York’s classic wordsmith and blue-collar raconteur, Jimmy Breslin, in his masterful work “Can’t Anybody Here Play This Game?”
In fairness to the ’62 Mets, however, there was no reason to expect an expansion team to do well, since its roster comprised players rejected by all the other teams in the major leagues. Just seven years later, the 1969 Mets, under the leadership of manager Gil Hodges, stunned the baseball world by defeating the heavily favored Baltimore Orioles in the World
Series. A dynasty was born!
Or so Mets fans thought.
Instead, what we hoped would be a dynasty came undone. Johnny Murphy, the Mets’ general manager and the chief architect of the championship team, died of a heart attack in 1970. Then, in April 1972, Hodges, the team’s heart, soul and unquestioned leader, suffered a massive heart attack and died.
Except for a late-season surge that got the Mets into the 1973 World Series, their fans had to endure more than a decade of mediocre, losing baseball. Nothing personified the fans’ frustration and despair during those uninspiring days and years more than the front-office decision in 1976 to trade away Tom Seaver, perhaps the greatest pitcher of his era, for nonentities. That was a white flag of surrender.
Our hopes rose again in the early 1980s, when Frank Cashen took over as general manager, creating an outstanding farm system that produced the likes of Dwight Gooden and Darryl Strawberry, and making trades for future Hall of Fame catcher Gary Carter and MVP first baseman Keith Hernandez. This time Mets fans were convinced that a dynasty had been created, as the squad, under
Manager Wally Backman, finished a close second in the National League East in 1985, won a classic World Series over the Red Sox in ’86, finished second again in ’87 and captured a division title in ’88.
But this bubble burst as well, with the precipitous decline of superstars Gooden and Strawberry, brought on by cocaine addiction.
oOur hopes soared yet again in 1992, when the Mets gave mega-dollar contracts to stars including Bobby Bonilla, Vince Coleman, Bret Saberhagen and Eddie Murray. Pre-season experts had the Mets winning it all. Instead, the “Best Team Money Could Buy” failed miserably, winning only 72 games and finishing in fifth place in the NL East.
Fast-forward to 2015 and 2016, when the team assembled a young pitching staff of Matt Harvey, Jacob deGrom, Noah Syndergaard and Steven Matz, which appeared to have unmatched and limitless potential. Once more, we Mets fans were thinking dynasty. Instead, the star hurlers were all beset by arm injuries, and now they are no longer even with the team.
This year it was all going to be different. Building off last season’s 101 wins, owner Steve Cohen added future Hall of
Fame pitcher Justin Verlander to a staff headed by another future Hall shoo-in, Max Scherzer, and the incomparable reliever Edwin Diaz. Combined with slugger Pete Alonso, batting champion Jeff McNeil and established stars Francisco Lindor, Brandon Nimmo and Starling Marte, this seemed to guarantee at least a solid playoff berth, if not a pennant and a World Series title. Expectations were the highest they have been in years.
Instead, Diaz wrecked his knee celebrating a victory by Puerto Rico in the World Baseball Classic, and Verlander and Scherzer were sidelined by injuries, and still aren’t pitching near what was expected of them. The team’s hitting has yet to get untracked, and the bullpen has no depth. Bottom line: As of last Friday, the Mets were in next-to-last place in the N.L. East, 17-1/2 games behind the firstplace Atlanta Braves.
I know the season is barely half over, and miracles happen. But it looks like another disappointing summer ahead of us. How many times can the Mets break their fans’ hearts? Pat Moynihan might as well have been talking about our team. As for me, I’m afraid I’ll never learn. I’m hanging in there.
Let’s go, Mets!
Peter King is a former congressman, and a former chair of the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Ihave begun to worry about malaria, and I’m taking malaria prophylaxis, even though I’m not about to leave for a safari or the wilds of Myanmar anytime soon.
I’ll wager, right now, that I am the only non-traveling person in our entire reading area who is taking malaria prophylaxis. The disease is not endemic to the U.S., so why take a preventive? (Explanation to follow.)
RANDI KREISS
Even those who don’t venture beyond the bridges and tunnels, and don’t fancy foreign travel, know there are places in this world where the Anopheles mosquito carries malaria.
It threatens 3.4 billion people, half the world’s population, almost all of whom live in developing countries. The disease killed some 650,000 people last year. You get a bite, a few days later your fever spikes and you begin to shake with bone-rattling chills. In many countries, there is no treatment available; people suffer and die.
Here on Long Island, we have relatively benign mosquitoes that crash our backyard barbecues, tormenting those who forget to use repellent. For decades they have been no more than a nuisance. But recent-
ly (and this is what got me thinking), there has been serious concern about the mosquitoes that carry West Nile virus, a disease the bugs contract from infected birds.
Last week, in an effort to mitigate that threat, Nassau County sprayed vast tracts of the South Shore during the overnight hours. Go, big government!
In the past, there have actually been small, isolated outbreaks of malaria in the U.S., caused by healthy mosquitoes biting sick people who carried the malaria parasites from their travels. The mosquitoes then bit other humans, spreading the disease. Those outbreaks were all easily contained, because we have a relatively efficient public health system.
While West Nile is a homegrown problem and our government is effectively addressing the threat, malaria is out of control in many areas of India, Southeast Asia and Africa.
We’re planning a trip to India and Africa later this year. Our doctor is adamant about requiring malaria prophylaxis. The best choice is Malarone, he says. Unfortunately, Malarone and I have a history. Several years ago, I took it when I traveled to Cambodia. On the fifth day of taking the pill, I got really sick. I figured it was the pill, and stopped taking it. I felt better with-
in hours, and I didn’t get malaria, although I traveled for two more weeks through India. This led me to the logically flawed conclusion that I don’t need protection from malaria.
The doctor believes I may have gotten sick from something other than the medication. So he suggested I take Malarone for 10 days while I’m home and safe in my own neighborhood. Thus, the malaria prophylaxis. So far, so good. If the test goes well, I’ll take the pills every day during the trip. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, even the prophylaxis is only 90 percent effective, and travelers who visit African game parks are advised to wear cover-up clothing and to use repellant with DEET.
All this anticipatory medication has made me rethink the entire enterprise of foreign travel these days, especially to places like India and Africa. Fear of mosquitoes, I realize, is a metaphor for all the dangers of such travel. When I read the newspaper, I realize that malaria is probably the least-worst thing that might happen on a trip to sub-Saharan Africa. Is there a vaccine against al-Shabaab?
It’s easy to make the argument for staying stateside. And some of our friends and
Randi is on a brief leave. This column was originally published Sept. 4-10, 2014.
family are urging us to reconsider our plans. Here at home we have clean food, pure water and relatively safe streets. There is good oversight of public services and infrastructure and transportation. Our doctors are well trained and available. There’s no Ebola.
On the other hand, you probably won’t see a rhino in the wild unless you travel, and you definitely won’t see Cape Horn or the lemurs of Madagascar.
I think the desire to travel beyond the I-95 corridor, the willingness to put up with inconvenience and risk and cost and medications, has to do with one’s basic philosophy of life. Or perhaps it’s just foolishness; I’m not sure which. Maybe it even has to do with one’s sense of mortality. We can play it safe, or we can seek out new experiences. I find myself thinking about people who live in Mumbai or Mombasa, and I want to see what their lives look like up close. I want to see the colors of another culture. I want to see the children’s faces.
After all, you and I won’t get to do this dance again. While we’re out on the floor, shouldn’t we kick up our heels?
Copyright 2023 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be reached at randik3@aol.com.
All this medication has me rethinking the entire enterprise of foreign travel.
nce again, a team with so much promise is near the bottom of the NL East.
Fireworks are a fun summer spectacle the whole family can enjoy. Millions across the country gathered to watch these colorful displays light up the night sky last weekend and on Tuesday, and similar shows will continue all summer.
Unlike some other parts of the country, however, New York does not allow the purchase or use of fireworks by anyone who is not a licensed professional with a permit.
Not that this law stops anyone, however. It may be illegal to buy, use, sell or transport fireworks in the state, but it’s not hard to make a quick run to a nearby state like Pennsylvania or Massachusetts, where buying them is legal, and simply bring them back home.
“I know many New Yorkers are eager to celebrate Independence Day this year, but we must ensure our celebrations are safe and fun,” New York Secretary of State Robert Rodriguez has said. “Around this holiday, the biggest threats to safety are very close to home. The Fourth of July is one of the holidays with the highest number of accidents.”
No matter how they’re obtained, these pyrotechnics can be extremely dangerous. Every year, nearly 10,000 people around the country — many between ages 20 and
To the Editor:
It’s no secret that over the last several years, Albany’s one-party rule has been taking the state in the wrong direction. Higher taxes, increased spending, new mandates, and policies that favor criminals over community safety are just some of the actions forced on Long Islanders by Gov. Kathy Hochul, the New York City politicians who control the State Legislature and their supporters in Albany.
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24 — are treated for fireworks-related injuries. That’s one every hour of every day. The injuries can range from minor to severe burns and lacerations to the loss of limbs and, in rare cases, even death. While the use of firecrackers, bottle rockets, roman candles, spinners and other fireworks is illegal and highly discouraged, there are still far too many people willing to take the risk. That’s why the state’s Division of Consumer Protection advises anyone handling fireworks take necessary safety precautions:
■ Follow instructions on the packaging.
■ Keep a supply of water nearby.
■ Light only one firework at a time.
■ Never attempt to relight a “dud.”
■ Never, under any circumstances, point or throw fireworks toward anything or anyone.
In some parts of the state, groundmounted and handheld sparklers — known for their shower of colored sparks and crackling sound — are permitted outdoors, provided they meet guidelines governing the amount of pyrotechnic material inside. But that doesn’t mean these sparklers are harmless and safe for children to use. They can heat up to 800
degrees — hot enough to melt gold — and can easily set fire to clothing or hair.
In Nassau County, it is illegal to use, possess or sell fireworks — including sparklers. Doing so without a permit can be punishable as a misdemeanor or felony, and can include fines of $1,000 or more, and possibly even jail time.
Not only are fireworks illegal to use and own, but they are also a nuisance for neighbors and pets. Loud noises can traumatize animals, and in some instances even set off car alarms. The incendiary devices can also lead to property damage and fires in addition to injuries.
Let’s face it, nobody wants to spend a summer night in the emergency room — or weeks of the summer in a hospital burn unit. Parents should talk with their children about the hazards that can occur when handling illegal fireworks.
To protect yourself and your family, celebrate responsibly by attending one of the dozens of licensed fireworks displays conducted by professionals across Long Island.
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman and Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder also remind all of us that in the event that illegal fireworks are taking place in your neighborhood, call your local police precinct.
each June, the LGBTQ+ community proudly celebrates our strength, unity and visibility during Pride month. From Hewlett to the Hamptons, Long Islanders joined their LGBTQ+ neighbors once again last month to honor our historic struggle for equality.
As usual, Long Island and New York showed up for Pride, but for many in our community, this year felt different.
A wave of bills targeting our rights have garnered widespread attention and outrage, sparking a dangerous rise in anti-LGBTQ+ incidents locally and nationally. According to the American Civil Liberties Union, nearly 500 such bills have been introduced in state legislatures so far this year.
In contrast, New York leaders are taking meaningful action on behalf of our community. Flanked by queer icons and elected officials from across the state, Gov. Kathy Hochul signed legislation into law that will safeguard protections for LGBTQ+ New Yorkers – just moments
before marching in one of the world’s largest Pride celebrations.
While state leaders remain steadfast in their support, a largely unknown fight over our rights is currently playing out in federal courts, and it could have a devastating impact on the health of LGBTQ+ people here on Long Island.
In March, a decision by a federal judge in Texas, in Braidwood Management v. Becerra, ripped away nocost preventive health care from over 150 million Americans. If the decision is allowed to stand, health insurers will no longer be required to cover preventive screenings for serious conditions including HIV, cancer and heart disease.
In particular, the decision struck down access to PrEP, a life-saving medication that reduces the risk of contracting HIV from sex by 99 percent. PrEP is a key prevention strategy for ending the HIV epidemic in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Siding with the plaintiffs — a group of anti-LGBTQ+ business owners — the judge found that the Affordable Care Act’s coverage of PrEP violates religious freedom, which will allow individual
insurers to deny access to it.
The Braidwood ruling came a month before the entire Long Island congressional delegation voted for a default plan that could have put 2.3 million New Yorkers at risk of losing access to Medicaid.
Both the Braidwood decision and the nation’s neardefault on its debt make clear that Long Islanders’ care is under attack. Unfortunately, when given the chance to show independence and protect vital health services, U.S. Reps. George Santos, Anthony D’Esposito, Nick LaLota and Andrew Garbarino instead fell in line with the House leadership’s devastating proposal.
This is a critical moment for the LGBTQ+ community, and the changes brought on by Braidwood present an existential crisis. Our community is disproportionately affected by HIV infections. Researchers at the Yale School of Public Health found that the ruling could result in more than 2,000 entirely preventable HIV infections in the next year.
Here on Long Island, access to PrEP is crucial. Recent reports show that Nassau and Suffolk counties have the highest suburban rates of HIV infection in the state. A staggering 5,300 Long Islanders
would also cut taxes for residents, control state spending, and create jobs by improving New York’s worst-in-the-nation business climate.
This plan is essential to change many of the factors that are leading New York in the wrong direction — reckless criminal justice policies, runaway spending, and high taxes — and we will continue to fight for its passage.
We protected our suburban quality of life and worked in a bipartisan manner to defeat Hochul’s plan to override local zoning laws and force the construction of high-density, highrise housing within a half-mile radius of Long Island Rail Road stations. Under this proposal, residents of single-family would have seen apartment buildings put up next to their houses, eliminating our communities’ ability to determine for themselves how they grow, and virtually destroying the suburban character of our neighborhoods — the very reason many of us decided to live here in the first place.
Faced with the latest state budget in 13 years and spending that has increased by 35 percent under one-party rule in just five years, we spoke out, and voted against some other completely misguided proposals that are moving the state in the wrong direction, including Hochul’s plan to ban natural gas in newly constructed homes; congestion pricing, which is just another tax on commuters; the Clean Slate Act, which enables convicted felons to hide their criminal backgrounds; public financing of campaigns; legislation providing free health care benefits to illegal immigrants; and radical changes in election laws and the way Long Islanders cast their votes in local elections.
We continued the fight for more affordable water for South Shore residents by introducing legislation to provide state funding for the South Nassau Water Authority to fulfill its mission to study, negotiate and report on a possible transition from Liberty Water, a private, for-profit company, to public water so voters can make an informed decision — just as the
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If the Braidwood ruling is allowed to stand, many LGBTQ+ Long Islanders, especially those struggling to make ends meet, people of color and people with disabilities, will instead decide to forgo basic preventive services like PrEP simply because they can no longer afford them. While 66 percent of eligible white people in America are prescribed PrEP, just 16 percent of eligible Hispanics and 9 percent of eligible Blacks are prescribed the lifesaving drug. The Braidwood ruling will inevitably worsen existing disparities in New York and on Long Island.
Legal experts have highlighted that the Braidwood case was brought on by opponents of the ACA. Despite 79 percent of Americans supporting no-cost preventive care, Republicans in Congress continue to wage a war against the ACA, even as 214,000 New Yorkers rely on it.
On Long Island, we need Santos, D’Esposito, Garbarino and LaLota to stand up against this dangerous and deeply unpopular ruling. If they don’t, LGBTQ+ Long Islanders and our families will have to fight for our right to access life-saving health care next Pride Month.
David Kilmnick, Ph.D., is the president and founder of the New York LGBT Network, and assistant professor and chair of the Online MSW Program at the University of South Florida.
state is already providing for the North Shore Water Authority for the same purpose.
We successfully delivered-much needed funding for local food banks to address food insecurity in our communities, a serious problem that is being worsened by sky-high inflation that is driving up food prices.
These are just a few of the actions we took this year
to put our state back on the right track. The session may be over, but our work isn’t done. We will continue standing up for the issues that matter most to our communities and hard-working taxpayers.
Rhoads, a Republican, represents the 5th Senate District
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