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Lennon/Herald Friedberg JCC board members were sworn in at the JCC’s annual meeting and honorees night on June 25.
Reflecting on a successful year at Oceanside’s Friedberg JCC
By KEPHERD DANIEL kdaniel@liherald.com
Leaders of the Friedberg JCC, in Oceanside, recently reflected on a successful year, and handed out awards to longstanding members and others who have made significant contributions to the organization.
At its annual meeting on June 25, Roni Kleinman, the organization’s chief executive, praised JCC staff members, emphasizing their role in delivering several key programs throughout the year.
From diverse camping experiences for more than 500 children last summer, to the JCC Ezra Center for people with disabilities hosting of a talent show for those with disabilities on April 26, to events like the red carpet gala, featuring participants in the Special Advocacy Coalition, the JCC
demonstrated its commitment to being inclusive.
“Hearing children’s laughter and singing in our play areas and filled with activity is uplifting and joyous for us all,” Kleinman told the attendees. “Close to hundreds of members continue reaping the benefits from the amazing array of programs we offer weekly.”
The organization also expanded its dementia care services, supporting more than 140 seniors, and launched Maintain Your Brain sessions to promote brain health. And the Merrick branch moved to its new site, at Congregation Beth Ohr, in South Bellmore, last September.
The JCC’s child care services flourished, with more than 900 children enrolled in day care, nursery and aftercare programs. And many community members took part in fitness and recre -
Zach Allen tournament set for July 13
By KEPHERD DANIEL kdaniel@liherald.com
Oceanside is gearing up for the second annual Zachary Allen Classic Memorial Softball Tournament, which is set to take place at Oceanside Park on July 13 at 10 a.m.
The event was created last year to honor the memory of Allen, the 23-year-old Oceanside resident who died in a car crash on June 15, 2022. Last year’s inaugural tournament was a success due to the dedication of Allen’s long-time friends, Alex Ducorsky and Jake Manyin, who spearheaded the event.
honor Allen by playing the game he and his friends loved the most.
The 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.
I t’s not just this event that brings us together, it’s him
Ducorsky and Manyin were two of Allen’s best friends on the Oceanside Mariners travel softball team, and the duo decided to create an event that would pay tribute to him. Manyin and Ducorsky attended elementary school together in Oceanside, and the trio grew up three blocks from one another.
JAKE MANYIN Tournament organizer
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 from there in 2017 before attending the University of Buffalo, where he earned a degree in 2021. The preparations for this year’s tournament began almost immediately after last year’s tournament ended.
Some of the players on the team have remained friends for the past 20 years, and they decided on a softball tournament to
“We started planning about a week after the first tournament,” Manyin said. “From securing the park to improving logistical aspects like food truck placements and raffle quality, we’ve been in constant communication to ensure this year is even better.”
The duo has been keen to
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incorporate lessons learned from last year. Last year’s tournament raised $16,000. This year, the number of raffles has been reduced, but the quality of the prizes has increased significantly, offering more high-end prizes. Ducorsky, who’s handling much of the technological and design aspects, has updated the tournament’s logo and shirt colors to keep the event fresh and engaging.
“Starting from scratch was challenging,” Ducorsky said. “But the support from the community and the positive feedback from the participants and even the umpires made it all worthwhile.”
The response from the community has been overwhelmingly positive, the event’s organizers added. All 12 teams from the previous year are returning, and the excitement continues to build. Manyin, who now resides in North Carolina, said he frequently receives messages from participants expressing their anticipation.
“People are excited and looking forward to it,” Manyin said. “It’s not just a tournament, it’s an event that brings everyone together.”
This sense of community is further reflected in the support for the scholarship fund established in Allen’s name. The money raised from the tournament goes to two Oceanside seniors. Last year, the recipients were Olivia Ormiston and Alexander Roemer.
This year’s recipients of the Zachary
Allen Memorial Scholarship Fund were seniors Gabriella Cutrone and Steven Plesser. The scholarship is awarded in Allen’s memory to students who exhibit a strong GPA of 90 or above, a passion for life, and an ambitious character, and plan to attend a four-year SUNY college in the fall.
Ducorsky said Plesser even wrote a heartfelt letter expressing his gratitude and desire to learn more about Allen and the organizers of the scholarship fund.
“We’re taking it upon ourselves to invite him to the tournament, introduce ourselves, and show our appreciation that he was appreciative of the scholarship,” Ducorsky said. “To me, that’s really what it’s all about.”
Ducorsky and Manyin have ambitious plans for the tournament. Beyond the logistics and planning, the tournament is a time for friends and family to come together and share memories of Allen. Manyin and Ducorsky have fond recollec-
tions of him from their time playing softball together on the Oceanside Mariners. A standout memory for Ducorsky was the time they spent together at Cooperstown Dreams Park, during a weeklong baseball tournament that fostered deep bonds among teammates.
“Living together in close quarters for a week was a unique experience that brought us even closer,” Ducorsky recalled.
Manyin singled out a poignant moment from last year’s tournament when Allen’s father, Bob, addressed the crowd.
“Obviously it’s an emotional day, it’s the first annual memorial tournament for his son, and he held it together like a rock and even cracked jokes,” Manyin said. “Everybody laughing and being together was what stood out to me.”
Through the tournament and scholarship fund, Ducorsky and Manyin, along with the Oceanside community, are committed to ensuring that Allen’s legacy continues to inspire and bring people together for years to come.
“I think he would be proud that we’re all staying close, and that we’ve become friends with his Buffalo friends, and our baseball friends are still in the loop,” Manyin said. “It’s not just this event that brings us together, it’s him, and himself that has brought us together. And I think that he would have loved that.”
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Last year’s Zach Allen Memorial Softball Tournament was a big success, and Alex Ducorsky and Jake Manyin hope it becomes an annual tradition that brings the community together.
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Oceanside celebrates July 4 with a BBQ
The Kiwanis Club of Oceanside and the Oceanside Library celebrated the 18th annual Summer gazebo readings at Schoolhouse Green, with an Independence Day free barbecue and patriotic readings on July 1. The event was ripe with delicious barbecue food, followed by volunteer readings.
Audience members, including families and friends, gathered with their lawn chairs to enjoy a range of readings
from American history.
Volunteers from the crowd read excerpts from the Declaration of Independence, famous speeches, comedic writings, and letters from notable figures such as JFK, Martin Luther King Jr., Mark Twain, Patrick Henry, Thomas Jefferson, Teddy Roosevelt, and Will Rogers.
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Daniel Tommasino/Herald Biagio Rosano lights up the grill with Oceanside Kiwanis club president Michael D’Ambrosio and club member Keith Pearsall at the Independence Day reading and Barbecue.
It was fun time for all at the Independence Day barbecue on the Schoolhouse Green.
The Kiwanis club and Oceanside Library celebrated community and patriotism ahead of July 4.
Oceanside Kiwanis Club President Micahel D’Ambrosio and Oceanside Library Assistant Director Tony Iovino addressed the crowd ahead of the holiday.
Oceanside Pool in Oceanside.
The Oceanside Pool is officially open
Amid a sweltering heat wave, Town of Hempstead Supervisor Don Clavin announced on Monday the re-opening of Oceanside Pool. The popular Town facility, which is a half-century old, recently underwent extensive electrical work that was necessary for the safety and continued operation of the pool.
“The Town of Hempstead is proud to announce the re-opening of Oceans-
I.P. Greek Church host a summer night bonfire News brief
ide Pool,” said Clavin. “With temperatures topping 90 degrees today, we encourage all local residents to take advantage of this beloved facility to help beat the heat.”
For more information about Oceanside Pool, please visit hempsteadny.gov or call (516)763-0700.
–Kepherd Daniel
The Panaghia Greek Church of Island Park hosted a lively bonfire party for young adults and professionals at the church’s parking lot on June 29. The event kicked off at 7 p.m and was a night filled with fun activities, music, and great food.
Attendees enjoyed karaoke sessions, live music, and the warmth of the bonfire. The atmosphere was festive as people sang along, played instruments, and mingled with
friends and new acquaintances.
The BBQ featured hamburgers, hotdogs, and souvlakia, with smores to satisfy everyone’s sweet tooth. The event was free of charge, and participants were encouraged to bring their own instruments, adding to the communal and interactive spirit of the evening.
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Arianna Cavallino, left, Jessica Castro, Argyro Papathanasiou, Eleni Papathanasiou sang their heart out at the bonfire karaoke session.
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It was a night of laughs and roasting marshmallows in Island Par on June 29.
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The Oceanside pool is officially open. Hempstead Town Supervisor Don Clavin right, and Councilwoman Laura Ryder invite everyone to make a splash at the recently opened
Is AI on its way to taking over education?
School districts explore methods of preventing artificial intelligence from compromising learning
By Charles Shaw, Parker Schug & Brendan Carpenter
Continuing a series exploring the presence of artificial intelligence in our schools — and, over time, in society as a whole. Thoughts? Questions? Ideas? Email us at execeditor@liherald.com.
Artificial intelligence is changing the education system in almost every way, but what about students who are trying to use it to get an unfair advantage, or to skip work that would otherwise help them learn?
In these uncertain times, school districts throughout Nassau County are looking for answers to prevent AI’s overreach in the classroom. In the Wantagh School District, an Artificial Intelligence Committee, composed of administrators, principals, directors and teachers, was formed last year to initially focus on understanding AI, but developed into discussing how it can be used responsibly.
Carol-Ann Winans, a committee member and the district’s executive director of curriculum and instruction, said that it is focused on making sure students aren’t relying on AI technology to think for them, while at the same time using it as a tool to enhance the way they learn.
knowledge is key in preventing overreach. James Widmer, the school’s deputy superintendent and chief operating officer, said that several staff groups have been given training on how AI operates and the range of tools that are available.
“Generative AI has the potential to enhance teaching, learning and operations greatly,” Widmer wrote in a statement. “At Nassau BOCES, we have been closely monitoring its evolution and adding uses as it makes sense.”
“Our goal,” he added, “is to implement generative AI solutions that enhance our ability to support our component school districts, fostering environments where every student can maximize their potential.”
“I would want to help the students use this tool to further their learning,” Winans said, “and not turn it into something that becomes a shortcut.”
When AI tools such as ChatGPT, began making headlines, Winans saw it as a way to help organize data and find original sources of information, but discussions in the committee opened her eyes to the challenges it could pose in the area of writing. Concerns that students might no longer value the understanding of writing structure, vocabulary and thought because of AI prompted the committee to craft instructions for the students.
At first, some teachers were hesitant to discuss AI, according to Winans, but the committee realized that it was unavoidable, because colleges, such as Stony Brook University, are creating policies on how students can use it appropriately in classrooms.
“If I’m preparing my child for an essay, if they’re going to be able to use AI tools in college and I’m not allowing them to use it in high school, am I truly preparing them for the world that they’re going in?” she said.
According to Winans, educators must have clear instructions on when AI can be used in completing assignments. “We do need to provide explicit instructions to the students,” she said, “so that they know their expectations.”
At Nassau BOCES, in Garden City,
Kenneth Kroog, assistant director for special education at Nassau BOCES, said in a statement that AI’s purpose there is still evolving.
“We are exploring the possibility of acquiring an AI tool to assist teachers with lesson planning, differentiating instruction, and personalizing learning content and goals,” Kroog said.
The Wantagh committee, Winans said, is now in the process of crafting a policy for students next year, which will address the appropriate use of AI tools.
Dependence on technology, instead of a student’s thinking, and protection of intellectual property are two of the committee’s biggest concerns, she said, adding that most AI generators, such as ChatGPT, are not compliant with state education law, and therefore are not allowed in classrooms. But there is little to stop students from accessing AI tools elsewhere.
“We just can’t ignore that the students may or may not be using these tools at home,” Winans said.
Why ChatGPT is not compliant with state education law
According to the State Education Department, ChatGPT does not comply with Education Law 2-D, which requires schools that use technology tools that will have access to students’ personal information, such as their names, they must have a data-protection agreement, which ChatGPT is unwilling to do with any school, according to the department. So the department does not recommend students’ use of it in schools.
Compliance also requires that information such as the names of students’ parents or other family members, home addresses, Social Security numbers, student numbers and biometric records be kept private.
“There are a host of issues in ChatGPT’s terms of service that would not allow New York students to use the
product, including the ability to use student data for advertising purposes,” the education department said in a statement.
Additionally, ChatGPT’s terms of service state that users must be at least 13, and have parental consent if they are under 18. Thus, at minimum, the state department says that schools cannot use the product without written parental consent and knowledge.
“Generative AI products have been created with schools, and privacy, in mind,” the department statement added. “Schools should only use those products — and only after entering into a data protection agreement with the vendor.”
At BOCES, privacy is monitored, Widmer said. “We are also keenly aware of data privacy, and are ensuring that any tools we use are in compliance with state and federal laws,” he said.
Jennifer Gallagher, superintendent of Long Beach Public Schools, said ChatGPT is blocked in the schools.
“There are some legal privacy issues with the platform that make it difficult for schools to allow students to access it,” Gallagher said.
Newer software, called Magic School AI, was made specifically for educators to use, and is utilized by over 3,000 districts and schools worldwide. Another recent launched is MagicStudent, in the hope of building students’ AI literacy
and bringing responsible AI use to schools. Canva also has compliant AI software.
“Because ChatGPT is not (education law) compliant, many districts do not have access to (it) during the school day,” Long Beach’s director of literacy, Dr. Lorraine Radice, said. “There are other platforms like Magic School, and Canva has an artificial intelligence component that I introduced to teachers this year in the fall, that is compliant. So one of the hurdles that educators, and especially those folks in the technology department, (have) is to make sure that we can use some of these tools in our schools, and to protect the privacy of students and adults that work in the district.”
Using AI as a tool, and not as a shortcut
Winans said that ideas have been bounced around the Wantagh committee to assess how students can approach AI, which value original thought, protection of students’ intellectual property, and the need to maximize opportunities and improve learning in an ever-changing technological world. She added that the district acknowledges that AI presents both challenges and opportunities.
“If you tell a child not to do something, they’re probably going to do it anyway,” Winans said, “so how can we
Parker Schug/Herald Declan Schug, a Bayport-Blue Point High School sophomore, uses artificial intelligence and other tools, such as an Apple Watch, a calculator and a laptop, while working on a homework assignment.
State education law will affect use of AI
maximize the opportunity to use this new technology to improve the learning process?”
At an East Meadow School District meeting last November, Jim Mendonis, the district’s director of social studies and 21st century learning, gave a presentation on AI in Education, which discussed how it works and how its misuse can be prevented in classrooms.
Mendonis spoke of activities in the class that help teachers see their students’ thinking process, such as discussions, debates, collaborative work and other activities that do not require plugging into a device or writing a paper.
He added that writing is still critical for education, but students need to know how to write responsibly, without relying on AI in the wrong way. AI, according to Mendonis, is changing day to day, and we don’t know what jobs will exist in the future, when students graduate, making it essential to inform students and teachers about responsible AI use.
“Progress has become so quick that we would be doing our students a disservice if we didn’t include this somehow,” Mendonis said.
For appropriate use, Winans suggested using generative AI as a tool for research, such as finding articles to cite or suggestions on how to write effectively. When it comes to identifying whether a paper was written by AI or a human, Winans said that it’s diffi-
cult, but there are ways to tell.
“Teachers know their students,” she said. “Teachers know their writing styles. Teachers know how they speak in class. It’s amazing how well teachers get to know their children.”
At Lawrence High School, in Cedarhurst, both ChatGPT and MagicSchool are used by students and teachers, Principal Jennifer Lagnado-Papp wrote in an email.
Teachers at LHS look for specific words and consistency in writing style, to prevent overreach of AI in students’ work and to promote integrity.
“It is obvious when something was written by ChatGPT without further editing,” Lagnado-Papp wrote. “There are certain words that ChatGPT uses regularly, such as ‘underscores,’ ‘firstly,’ ‘secondly,’ ‘thirdly.’ These formulaic constructions are not typically used by high school students.”
Lagnado-Papp acknowledged that at times it is hard to detect AI, but Lawrence High teachers try to push students to produce unique, personal work.
“We want our students to recognize that AI is not a panacea, and they will need to think for themselves in their future endeavors,” she wrote.
As for the future of AI, Winans said she didn’t know where it was going, but added that students will ultimately dictate how the tool will be used. The situation is similar to when Wikipedia became popular, she said,
ai’s
impact in the classroom
■ In public K-12 classrooms, 25 percent of teachers believe AI is doing more harm than good.
■ High school teachers view AI most negatively — unlike many middle school and elementary teachers.
■ Over 66 percent of American teens know of ChatGPT.
■ Nineteen percent of U.S. teens use ChatGPT for school work.
Pew Research Center, 2023 survey of the American Teacher Panel and KnowledgePanel teens
and everyone was nervous about where information was coming from. While Wikipedia presents a quick resource for information, Winans said, students still have to be able to seek out original sources.
“I think that there’s always a hesitation when a new technology moves forward,” she said. “And I think that there’s always a balance.”
The balancing factor, Winans said, is the importance of original thought, and students’ ability to produce something on their own.
“There’s also something exciting,” she said, “about having a tool that might further a student’s ability to explore something and get new ideas.”
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Towns threaten FAA with lawsuit over noise
By KEPHERD DANIEL kdaniel@liherald.com
Standing in front of a Floral Park home and alongside Nassau County officials on July 3, Hempstead Town Supervisor Don Clavin announced a joint petition against the Federal Aviation Administration on behalf of residents living near airports who constantly contend with the noise of low-flying planes and air pollution.
With both Kennedy and LaGuardia airports abutting residential neighborhoods, the air traffic has been a longstanding headache for homeowners.
The Towns of Hempstead and North Hempstead and county officials have filed a petition urging the FAA to study and explore alternative air routes. If the agency doesn’t respond to the petition within 90 days, the group, led by Clavin and North Hempstead Town Supervisor Jen DeSena, plans to file suit against it.
“Every 90 seconds, we get the pleasure of having planes flying anywhere from 3,000 to 2,000 feet over our heads,” Clavin said. “The FAA has taken the towns of North Hempstead and Hempstead for granted. Over a million residents are suffering the burden of constant flights coming over the area.”
The problem, according to Clavin and DeSena, is not just noise, but also the significant health risks posed by constant air traffic. Clavin detailed how
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State Sen. Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick joined county officials to announce a petition and potential lawsuit against the Federal Aviation Administration for excessive noise pollution at nearby airports.
low-flying planes contribute to increased levels of carbon monoxide, hydrocarbons and sulfur dioxide in the air in communities near the airports.
He also cited studies showing a 50 percent increase in flights since 2017, and pointed out that the FAA has not conducted the necessary environmental reviews mandated by the National Defense Authorization Act.
County officials retained legal counsel to draft a petition to the FAA, demanding compliance with existing regulations and a thorough environ -
mental review. Melville attorney Nick Rigano is spearheading the legal effort.
In a statement in response to the news conference, the FAA said, “Addressing this concern requires collaboration among the FAA, air carriers, airports, aircraft manufacturers, research universities, local communities and elected officials. If a community is concerned about aircraft noise, the best course of action is to contact their local aviation community roundtable or airport operator. The FAA can then work with airport operators to deter-
mine if the aircraft noise can be mitigated through changes in air traffic procedures.”
At the gathering, U.S. Rep. Anthony D’Esposito highlighted his legislative efforts to address the issue, including co-sponsoring bills aimed at mitigating air traffic noise and pollution.
“The FAA has been ignoring community concerns for far too long,” D’Esposito said. “We are working on legislative solutions, but the FAA has been non-responsive on the federal level as well. We need change, and we need it now.”
Floral Park resident Don Monroe, whose home was the site of the news conference, noted one way in which the noise of air traffic regularly impacts his life. “Sometimes I have to stop mid-conversation because the planes are so loud,” Monroe said.
While the issue is far from a new one, the officials’ message is clear: The time for patience has passed. With the TSA estimating over 315,000 noise complaints from residents of Hempstead and North Hempstead who live beneath JFK’s Flight Path 22 this year alone, those residents and officials are more than ready to demand immediate action.
“People expect this when they live in an area where they are near an airport, but not to this extent,” Clavin said. “The FAA must follow the rules and regulations. Enough is enough.”
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D.A. looking into parkway dog abandonment
By CHARLES SHAW cshaw@liherald.com
She was left alone, tied to a light pole on the westbound Southern State Parkway, near Exit 21, in Uniondale.
All she had was a water bowl, and a note that read, “This is Roxi. A trained American Bullmastiff. She is four years old. She has been fed and given a flea bath, she may still have issues with them. See that she gets good care.”
Roxi, later more accurately identified as an English mastiff, was abandoned on the parkway on the morning of July 1. State troopers retrieved her after responding to a call reporting a dog tied to a pole at around 5:30 a.m. They dropped her off at the Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter in Wantagh, where she was examined by veterinarians who found her to be hungry and underweight, but otherwise in good health.
“She’s nervous, but she’s very sweet,” Ashley Behrens, the acting director of the shelter, said. “Obviously it’s traumatic what she went through, so nervousness is to be expected.”
Now Roxi is looking for a home, and law enforcement officers are looking for whoever left her on the side of the road.
“We’re going to find a home for this dog and, working with our Nassau D.A., we’re going to find these culprits and hold them accountable,” Town Supervi-
sor Don Clavin said at a July 3 news conference outside the shelter.
Joining Clavin were county District Attorney Anne Donnelly and State Police Capt. Timothy Gleason. Donnelly said that her office and investigators were working with State Police to help find the person who abandoned Roxi, adding that anyone who recognized her should contact the State Police or the D.A.’s office.
The charges, according to Donnelly, could include abandoning an animal, a misdemeanor, or aggravated cruelty, a felony.
“Where we are able, we will prosecute them aggressively,” she said.
Dog abandonment is not uncommon, Donnelly noted, but what happened to Roxi was especially dangerous, because the Southern State is one of the most heavily traveled, and treacherous, highways on Long Island.
“It is no place to abandon a 4-year-old puppy,” Donnelly said. “It is unacceptable, and leaving a note with well wishes just doesn’t cut it. There is no excuse for dumping a dog on the side of a major highway.”
Gleason said that if Roxi had broken away from her leash, she would have put herself and motorists on the parkway in harm’s way. He added that people can fall on hard times, leaving them unable to afford to care for a pet, but abandoning an animal beside a highway is nei -
ther acceptable nor a safe option.
“While it appears that the owner may have had good intentions,” Gleason said, “if a person is unable to care for a dog, there are better ways of handling such a situation.”
Donnelly explained that dog owners who cannot continue to care for their pets should take them to an animal shelter or a veterinarian’s office, which will help find them a new home.
“Any of those options are better than tying a defenseless creature to a pole on a roadway where cars are going 60 miles an hour past it,” she said.
Donnelly added that Long Island is now experiencing the hottest weather of the year, when pets should not be left outside for extended periods, or in hot cars. A few minutes in a hot vehicle in extreme high temperatures, she said, can be deadly for an animal.
“Leaving an animal to bake in the sun is nothing short of cruel,” Donnelly said.
While Roxi’s situation was heartwrenching, Clavin said he had seen good come from the incident. The town had received over 50 phone calls, locally and from as far away as California and Washington, from people looking to adopt or find a home for her.
Charles Shaw/Herald Roxi, a 4-year-old English mastiff, was abandoned on the Southern State Parkway on July 1. The Town of Hempstead and Nassau County District Attorney Anne Donnelly are investigating.
“With the tragedy of what’s happened, you do see the goodness of people,” Clavin said. “You see the goodness of people who want to find a loving home for this animal.”
The investigation was continuing at press time, and anyone with information was encouraged to call the State Police, at (631) 756-3300. Gleason said that callers could remain anonymous.
Members, employees honored for service
ation programs, most notably in swimming and basketball. Additionally, the JCC conducted 22 successful food, clothing and book drives, aiding more than 500 people in need.
“It’s been an amazing year, and together we anticipate 2024-25 filled with even bigger measures of growth, innovation and excellence,” Kleinman said.
JCC employees Amanda Ciociano and Jose Quimbay were presented with the Nathan and Muriel Glanz Awards for their dedication to the organization. Quimbay was honored for his work in the Buildings and Grounds Department, and Ciociano was recognized for her dedication to early childhood education.
“I’ve worked at the JCC for nine years, and it has always been my second home,” Ciociano said. “This award means a lot to me, and I’m thankful for the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of children and their families.”
Liron Filiby, Lloyd Baum and Mildred Cohen were given community awards, recognizing their contributions to the JCC. Filiby was commended for his work with the Community Security Initiative, enhancing safety at JCC facilities, and Baum for his volunteer efforts in various programs,
including cooking classes and community events.
“Without the unwavering support of members and volunteers like Lloyd, many of the wonderful things we accomplish here would not be possible,” Sabrina Viscardi, the organization’s special events manager, said. “We appreciate Lloyd’s dedication to the meaning of community and the
spirit of generosity at the Friedberg JCC.”
“I don’t look at volunteering as work, even though I can always consider this as a second career,” Baum said. Looking back I volunteered at something or other for most of my life.”
Cohen, a JCC member for more than 30 years who will soon turn 100, was honored for her vibrant participa-
tion and dedication.
“The JCC has been my home away from home for over 30 years,” she said, “and I’ve had a wonderful time — and I hope to continue for a while.”
Long-serving staff members whose dedication has been instrumental in the JCC’s success, were also honored. Among them were 10-year staffers Isamar Chevere, Roni Jimenez, Jose Reynoso, John Robbins, Jessica Rodriguez and Rachael Trigona. Valarie Schneider and Quimbay were recognized for 15 years of service, Lisa Charschan for 20 years, and Shlomit Perlmuter for 25 years.
Charschan, a Lido Beach resident, started at the JCC as a personal trainer, and worked primarily with the senior population for about 10 years before transitioning to the Adult Services Department. Over the years, she said, she has witnessed many changes, and continuous improvements in programs and member engagement.
“It’s an honor and a privilege to work here,” Charschan said. “I love the friends that I’ve made. The staff is amazing. The people, the members, they just keep me going every day. They’re wonderful to be around, and I love planning events for them, and when you love what you do, it’s not a job. It’s fun to come to work every day.”
Orlando Ariza, left, presented the Glanz Award to Jose Quimbay.
Maureen Lennon/Herald photos Lisa Charchan was honored for her 20 years of service at the Friedberg JCC.
Mildred Cohen, 99, has enjoyed being a part of the Friedberg JCC community for the past 30 years.
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The Empire State Fair is in full swing
By Danielle Schwab
Step right up, step right up! The Empire State Fair has returned with jaw-dropping rides, games and shows — welcoming all to enjoy some thrills at Nassau Coliseum. The summertime staple once again takes over the arena grounds, now through July 14.
As always, there’s plenty to see and do. Where else can you find farm animals, “pirate” acrobatics, a giant Ferris Wheel, and a transforming robot — all in one place?
This year, the swashbuckling, “Pirates of the Colombian Caribbean Thrill Show” takes to the tightrope in a fearless display of aerial highwire feats.
Alex Murcia, who’s involved with the acrobatic act as both a performer and owner of his family’s Sensational Murcia Productions, says the show, free with admission, is not to be missed.
“We took our strongest circus and thrill acts — the highwire tightrope walking and the Wheel of Death — and we created a pirate-themed production. So there’s sword fighting, good characters, bad characters, and they’re searching for the treasure map.”
You may even spot a mermaid. And, of course, it wouldn’t be a pirate thrill show without a hint of danger.
“All of that’s happening 25 feet in the air on a quarter-inch cable,” he adds.
The Murcia family goes back 10 generations of performers. This show is a tribute to their Colombian heritage.
“My father is from Colombia. It’s where they have the specialty act of high-wire tightrope walking performance,” Murcia says.
• Nassau Coliseum, Uniondale
• Now through July 14, 5-11 p.m. weekdays; noon-11 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
• $10 (free for kids under 36” tall with paying adult); unlimited ride wristbands (for riders 36” and taller) are $40 Friday - Sunday.
• Ride tickets are also available at the carnival for $1.50 each, $30/20 tickets, or $60/50 tickets plus 1 free ride (rides take 2 or more tickets each)
• More information available at EmpireStateFair.com
The many tricks are sure to elicit an enthusiastic response from fairgoers.
“The performers balance on chairs while on the high wire. They’ll stand up on the chair. People are like ‘wow, I can’t stand on a chair on the ground, and these guys are doing it up on the tightrope’,” he says.
Visitors can move from the high seas to high-tech with another Murcia family “wonder”: the Big Bee transforming robot car.
“It’s built to be like a life-size Camaro, but inside, instead of having seats, it has a system of hydraulics and different motors that make it lift and open up,” explains Murcia.
“The car goes up and down and transforms from what looks like a regular Camaro to a big, giant robot, Big Bee.”
The kids will want to stop by the Cowtown USA petting zoo run by the Sandlofer family. Here
everyone can pet and feed animals that helped shape America, including some that are unexpected.
“We have a domedary camel, Henry. Few people know that camels played an important part in our history. They were part of building the Transcontinental Railroad going through the deserts where horses couldn’t go,” says Sadie Sandlofer, who helps run the family business.
Other animals to see include a Scottish Highlander cow, oxen, baby goats, and sheep. Families can even simulate “milking a cow” as part of the experience.
The carousel of activities also includes the Anastasini Circus, which has been entertaining audiences since 1877, along with a test of wits at the interactive Kidbucks Game Show. To end the day, fireworks light up the night sky on Saturdays.
And of course, the rides and delicious foods — staples of the fair experience — beckon.
“There’s so many attractions that if you went to go see these shows, you would pay more in (individual) admission than you do at the fair to see all of them. So I would say check the website, check the schedule, and obviously don’t miss the shows, because once you’re inside all those shows are free with admission. Take advantage of that,” reminds Murcia.
Grab your tickets, eat some funnel cake and catch the summer breeze. A day of adventure awaits.
L.I. International Film Expo
Lights, camera, action. Bellmore rolls out the red carpet once again for the Long Island International Film Expo, now in its 27th year. LIIFE is proud to feature over 120 films, including 19 world premieres. From short to feature-length, moviegoers can partake of a diverse group of independent films. Special screenings of note include “Child Machine,” a fun sci–fi comedy; the thriller “Lady Of The Lake” about native Ronkonkoma’s Maria Capp, starring Seth Gilliam (“The Walking Dead”), Nia Sioux and Emery Kelly. Also enjoy Super Mega Trivia Slam trivia and the documentary on former New York State Assembleyman and longtime Long Beach resident Harvey Weisenberg, entitled “Harvey: The Voice for The Voiceless.”
Now through Sunday, July 14. Bellmore Movies, 222 Pettit Ave., Bellmore. Tickets and information available at LongIslandFilm.com.
Disco daze
Step into a time warp back to the glittering era of Studio 54 with The Disco Nights. Immerse yourself in a nostalgic celebration of the disco age. From the Bee Gees, to Gloria Gaynor, to Donna Summer, Chic, and so much more, it’s Saturday Night Fever all over again! Led by the Billboard-charting superstar JJ Sansaverino on guitar, The Disco Nights boast a lineup of top-tier musicians straight from the heart of New York City’s music scene. Every note is meticulously crafted to deliver the authentic sound of disco’s greatest hits. The band is joined by vocalists Alessandra Guercio, Jerome Bell and Adam Bastien of “American Idol” and “The Voice” fame. Dress to impress in your finest disco attire —think flared pants, crop tops, mini dresses, crystals, sequins, and psychedelic colors as the Paramount stage transforms into a glittering disco haven.
Photos courtesy Empire State Fair
From circus spectacle to daring side show acts and everyone’s favorite rides, plus new enticements, plenty of summer amusements are in store at the latest edition of the Empire State Fair.
Friday, July 12, 8 p.m. $45, $35, $30, $20. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. Tickets available at Ticketmaster.com or ParamountNY.com.
Mike DelGuidice
July 19
Mike DelGuidice is forever known for his connection to Billy Joel. One of Long Island’s most celebrated singer/songwriters continues his “residency” on the t Paramount stage, Friday and Saturday, July 19-20, 8 p.m. Mike DelGuidice and his band always give it their all, especially when playing the iconic Billy Joel songs. DelGuidice leads his band, in a rousing concert that highlights the Piano Man’s decades of hits. Like his idol, DelGuidice has become one of the area’s most celebrated performers, balancing his schedule between doing his own thing and touring with Joel all over the world.
DelGuidice, as with Joel, grew up mastering several instruments including bass guitar, guitar, piano, and drums. He’s renowned for his encyclopedic knowledge of the Joel catalog, which caught the attention of Joel himself, who ultimately brought him on stage with him. DelGuidice and his band pack hit after chart-topping hit, along with his own tunes in a high energy show that’s always a crowd pleaser. He is the author of two albums “My Street” and “Miller Place” numerous single releases, which are currently under consideration for film soundtracks. And his tune “Ordinary Guy” is the theme song for the Kevin James sitcom, “Kevin Can Wait.” DelGuidice is always moving and grooving, with plenty of projects ahead. $60, $40, $25, $20. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. Tickets available at Ticketmaster.com or ParamountNY.com.
Dramatic Play
Theatre Playground returns to Long Island Children’s Museum with “Dramatic Play!,” Monday, July 1, 1 p.m., taught by Lisa Rudin, Director of Theatre Playground. In this interactive, theater-inspired workshop, children will act out an original story and help choose how it unfolds. Music, props, and sound effects create a theatrical world where participants are immersed.
Children are encouraged to express themselves as they create characters, explore different worlds, stretch their imaginations and build self-confidence. s and build self-confidence. This week’s theme: Silly Monsters! Costumes encouraged. $5 with museum admission. Museum Row, Garden City. (516) 224-5800 or LICM.org.
Island Park Fire Department 100-Year Celebration
Join the Island Park Fire Department in celebrating 100 years of service with a parade and block party, Saturday, Aug. 10. The parade will step off from Warwick Road in Harbor Isle, featuring departments from across Nassau County. A large crowd is expected, and citations will be presented.
In the garden
Enjoy the glorious grounds of Old Westbury Gardens and listen to some stirring sounds, with Old Westbury Gardens’ artist-in-residence Cross Island, Sunday, July 14, 3-4 p.m.
Clarinetist Joseph Rutkowski, cellist Suzanne Mueller, and pianist Elinor Abrams Zayas open the annual summer series at The Barn.
The program comprises duets and trios spanning centuries and styles, seamlessly blending beloved favorites and intriguing discoveries. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Rd., Old Westbury. For information visit OldWestburyGardens.org or contact (516) 333-0048.
Outdoor movie night
Island Park Library hosts a showing of “Migration,” Tuesday, July 30, 7:45 p.m., in the Library parking lot. Take flight into the thrill of the unknown with a funny, feathered family vacation like no other in 2023’s actionpacked animation comedy, from the creators of the blockbuster “Minions.” Bring beach chair or blanket. 176 Long Beach Road. Visit IslandParkLibrary.org or call (516) 432-0122 for more information.
Summer Gazebo Readings
Published authors and poets read from their works at the annual Summer Gazebo Readings series, Mondays, through Aug. 26, 7 p.m., at School House Green Bring a chair and enjoy a relaxing literary evening. Foxhurst Road across from Oceanside Fire Department headquarters.
Pet Adoption Program
Adopt your “fur-ever” friend this summer. There’s no better time to adopt a new pet than during the ”summer of love” at the Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter. Now through Sept. 1, all pet adoption fees are waived and include free spaying/neutering, vaccinations and microchipping. There is a $10 license fee for dogs. Check out the friendly faces of the dogs and cats before stepping foot in the shelter online at HempsteadNY. gov/179/Animal-Shelter or on the shelter’s Facebook page at Hempstead Town Animal Shelter. For more information, contact (516) 785-5220.
Afternoon tunes
Visit Eisenhower Park’s Field #1 for its Noontime Concert series, Wednesday, July 17, noon-2 p.m. Relax and enjoy the styling of vocalist-dancer Louis Del Prete, known as the “ultimate entertainer.” Bring seating. For information, visit NassauCountyNY.gov.
Island Park Kiwanis Lobster Bake
Participate in the annual Island Park Kiwanis Club Lobster Bake, Friday, July 26, 5:30-8:30 p.m., at Masone Beach Park. $50 per person. Payments must be received by July 20. Waterford Road. For more information call Karen at (516) 425-2579.
Having an event?
Passport Day
Hempstead Town offers its One-Stop Passport Shop, Saturday, July 13, 9 a.m.3 p.m. This event offers residents a convenient weekend date to apply for a passport. The passport shop is also open weekdays by appointment only during normal business hours, with extended hours on Thursday. It is recommended to download the appropriate application prior to appointment. By appointment only. Hempstead Town Hall, 1 Washington St., Hempstead. Call (516) 812-3100 with questions or to schedule an appointment. Visit HempsteadNY.gov/436/ Passport-fee for fees and accepted forms of payment.
Summer sounds
Enjoy an electrifying performance by Hard Knocks, Saturday, July 13, 7:30 p.m. at Masone Beach in Island Park.
Items on The Scene page are listed free of charge. The Herald welcomes listings of upcoming events, community meetings and items of public interest. All submissions should include date, time and location of the event, cost, and a contact name and phone number. Submissions can be emailed to thescene@liherald.com.
On exhibit
Nassau County Museum of Art ‘s latest exhibition “Seeing Red: Renoir to Warhol,” reveals the many meanings, connotations, and associations of this powerful color in art. Evoking strong emotion, red can represent the human condition. Its myriad variations have come to signify authority as well as love, energy and beauty. Red warns us of peril and commands us to stop, but it can also indicate purity and good fortune. Red boldly represents political movements and religious identities. From the advent of our appreciation for this color in antiquity to its continued prominence in artistic and popular culture, this exhibition will span various world cultures through a range of media. It features more than 70 artists, both established and emerging, ranging from the classical to the contemporary. American portraitists such as Gilbert Stuart imbued red in their stately paintings of prominent individuals to conjure authority.
Robert Motherwell, Ad Reinhardt, and other major abstract painters displayed a deep fascination with red in their commanding compositions that evoke a sense of chromatic power. And, of course, Andy Warhol is known for his bold and imposing silkscreened portrait of Vladimir Lenin saturated in bright red to his signature Campbell’s Soup Cans. It opens July 20 and is on view through Jan. 5. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. (516) 484-9337 or NassauMuseum.org.
Long Island International Film Expo
Moviegoers can screen varied films at this year’s 27th Annual Long Island International Film Expo, through Sunday, July 4, at Bellmore Movies & Showplace. Over 120 independent films will be shown. The film block will include 19 world premieres, dozens of New York and Long Island Premieres, and 23 films shot locally. 222 Pettit Ave. Visit LongIslandFilm. com for more information.
Watermelon 5k
Participate in the tastiest race of the summer, The Watermelon 5k, at Eisenhower Park Field 2, on Sunday, July 14, 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Enjoy snacks and drinks at the end of the race courtesy of All Round Foods and Waterloo Sparkling Water. Tickets cost $30 to participate. Proceeds benefit the Never Stop Running Foundation. Call (516) 531-3323 for more information.
Former MSSN intern heads to Yale this Fall
By BRENDAN CARPENTER bcarpenter@liherald.com
Samantha Feingold is only 17, but she’s already making quite the impact. She’s been involved in clubs, can play multiple instruments, has fundraised, just graduated from Long Beach High School on June 15 with an IB Diploma, and will attend Yale in the fall.
On top of it all, she was awarded the Future Female Leader Scholarship by the National Society of High School Scholars.
The scholarship recognizes young women who are leaders in their schools and communities and empowers them to become mentors for the young women following in their footsteps. To be considered, Feingold had to apply with letters of recommendation and an essay about leadership opportunities she did in school.
“I talked about this webinar that I hosted over the summer about the relationship between social media and how it affects the brain,” she said. “I also talked about my internship at Mount Sinai South Nassau Hospital that I did my junior year because I want to go pre-med in college and I’m planning on majoring in neuroscience.”
As an intern, she assisted hospital personnel with tasks like creating patient admitting packets in the Ambulatory Surgical Unit and answering calls in the Maternity Department. She also interned at the Hagedorn Little Village School in Seaford. These inspired her to create her think tank.
“It’s a special needs school and they deal with neurological afflictions as well,” she said of Hagedorn, “which is part of why I want to major in neuroscience and college.”
Her think tank is called “Fight the Phobia,” provides an outlet with possible solutions to the public health issue of personal medical negligence that has been a direct result of “hospital phobias.” She discusses nosocomephobia, which is the fear of hospitals.
“In healthcare, there was a current issue with personal medical negligence, because there are many people who are afraid to go into hospitals,” Feingold said. “They would rather forego medical treatment instead of going into the hospital where they’re afraid to go. So, my think tank basically talked about the causes of hospital related phobias and proposed possible solutions about how doctors can make hospitals more friendly environments.”
Her think tank is online at FightThePhobia.com.
Feingold’s interest in science and the medical field sprouted when she was young. She used to watch shows on TLC like Botched and Dr. Pimple Popper. Also, her father and grandmother are psychologists, so seeing them help others also aided in her interest in healthcare.
The interest led her to complete the IB Diploma, the highest diploma possible in Long Beach High School. She took classes such as IB Psychology and Biology. The
latter really immersed her in college-level science, deepening her interest and influencing her. Feingold also loved that biology teacher, Robyn Tornabene,
“She was my IB Biology teacher for year one,” she said of Tornabene. “She was just extremely intelligent. I actually had her for science research one year also, and I just learned so much from her.”
Feingold doesn’t only want to continue the path to her career in healthcare, though. She also wants to continue helping others, which she’s done for some time. She fundraised for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society each year and was the co-captain of the Long Beach School District’s fundraising team, Sea the Cure. In that role, she led a team of over 20 fellow students in raising money to help fight blood cancers.
“I was able to lead a team of students from my high school and this year we did really well, we raised over $20,000,” she said.
When she begins attending Yale in the fall, she plans to continue her volunteer efforts and activism through various student organizations. As a prospective neuroscience major, she wants to empower high school students in New Haven to pursue careers in STEM through Yale’s Ventures in Science outreach program.
“They have this program where you basically teach high school students about science and get them interested in science,” she said. “I don’t want to be a professor when I grow up, but I enjoy teaching others and helping others. So, that’s something I would like to do for community service in the future.”
Courtesy Samantha Feingold Samantha Feingold just graduated from Long Beach High School, but is already looking toward her next stop: Yale.
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF SALE
SUPREME COURT
COUNTY OF NASSAU, U.S. BANK NATIONAL, ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO LASALLE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF BEAR STEARNS ASSET
BACKED SECURITIES I LLC, ASSET BACKEDCERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-EC2, Plaintiff, vs. OMWANTIE SOOKNANDAN, ET AL., Defendant(s).
Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on November 9, 2023, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on August 2, 2024 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 3834 Carrel Boulevard a/k/a 3824 Carrel 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, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 0060, Block 00040-000 and Lot 00020. Approximate amount of judgment is $1,375,942.95 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #008588/2013. 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. Pallvi Babbar, Esq., Referee
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Davidson Fink LLP
Attorney(s) for Plaintiff
400 Meridian Centre Blvd, Ste 200 Rochester, NY 14618
Tel. 585/760-8218
For sale information, please visit Auction.com at www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832
Dated: May 15, 2024
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. 147751
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NOTICE OF SALE
Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, LLC, 10 Bank Street, Suite 700, White Plains, New York 10606, Attorneys for Plaintiff 147778
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE
SUPREME COURT
COUNTY OF NASSAU
MORTGAGE ASSETS MANAGEMENT, LLC
F/K/A REVERSE
MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS, INC., Plaintiff AGAINST UNKNOWN HEIRS OF SAMUEL CARATTINI IF LIVING, AND IF HE/SHE BE DEAD, 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; ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of
Foreclosure and Sale duly entered May 8, 2024, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501on August 6, 2024 at 2:30PM, premises known as 2922 Oceanside Road, Oceanside, NY 11572. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Oceanside (an unincorporated area), Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, District: 11, Section: 38, Block: 365, Lot: 107-108. Approximate amount of judgment $384,370.77 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #603698/2022. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the NASSAU County COVID-19 mitigation protocols and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the court appointed referee will cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine”. Linda S. Agnew., Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 21-000177 81161 147759
LEGAL NOTICE REFEREE’S NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU CITIMORTGAGE, INC., Plaintiff - against - KERRY SARWAN, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on February 3, 2022. 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 1st day of August, 2024 at 2:00 PM. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being at Island Park, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York.
Premises known as 3977 Long Beach Road, Island Park, (Town of Hempstead) NY 11558. (SBL#: 43-187-85) Approximate amount of lien $535,382.77 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed judgment and terms of sale.
Index No. 608704/2018.
Malachy P. Lyons, Esq., Referee.
SUPREME COURT. NASSAU COUNTY. L&L ASSOCIATES HOLDING CORP., Pltf. vs. NANCY M. NATOLI, et al, Defts. Index #617880/2022.
Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale entered April 30, 2024, I will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on August 15, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. premises k/a Section 43, Block 212, Lots 28-30. Sold subject to terms and conditions of filed judgment and terms of sale. CHRISTY DEMELFI, Referee. LEVY & LEVY, Attys. for Pltf., 12 Tulip Dr., Great Neck, NY 11021. #101575 147900
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SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORKCOUNTY OF NASSAU INDEX # 609404/2022 FILED: 07/18/2022
SUMMONS
Plaintiff designates Nassau County as the place of trial based on the location of the mortgaged premises in this action.
Plaintiff’s principal place of business is c/o Celink, 3900 Capital City Boulevard, Lansing, Michigan 48906. FINANCE OF AMERICA
REVERSE LLC, Plaintiff, against JOHN ARLO AS HEIR AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN TO FRANK ARLO; JOHN DOE AND JANE DOE 1 THROUGH 50, INTENDING TO BE THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, DISTRIBUTEES, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, TRUSTEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, AND ASSIGNEES OF THE ESTATE OF FRANK ARLO, WHO WAS BORN IN 1951 AND DIED ON FEBRUARY 10, 2022, A RESIDENT OF NASSAU COUNTY, WHOSE LAST KNOWN ADDRESS WAS 82 CALIFORNIA PLACE S,
ISLAND PARK, NEW YORK 11558, THEIR SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST IF ANY OF THE AFORESAID DEFENDANTS BE DECEASED, THEIR RESPECTIVE HEIRS AT LAW, NEXT OF KIN, AND SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST O THE AFORESAID CLASSES OF PERSON, IF THEY OR ANY OF THEM BE DEAD, AND THEIR RESPECTIVE HUSBANDS, WIVES OR WIDOWS, IF ANY, ALL OF WHOM AND WHOSE NAMES AND PLACES, ARE UNKNOWN TO PLAINTIFF; SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; LVNV FUNDING LLC; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA O/B/O INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE; “JOHN DOE #1” to “JOHN DOE #10,” the last 10 name being fictitious and unknown to plaintiff, the persons or parties intended being the persons or parties, if any, having or claiming an interest in or lien upon the mortgaged premises described in the complaint, Defendants. To the above-named defendants: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the complaint is not served with this summons, to serve a notice of appearance, on the plaintiff’s attorneys within twenty (20) days after the service of this summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within thirty (30) days after the service is complete if this summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York); and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the complaint. 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 YOUR MORTGAGE COMPANY WILL NOT STOP THIS FORECLOSURE ACTION. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (FINANCE OF
Oceanside Fire Department
A fire across from the Oceanside Kohl’s parking lot jammed Long Beach Road.
O’Side car fire breaks outside of Kohl’s
A vehicle fire in Oceanside on June 29 led to a significant emergency response involving multiple fire engines and personnel. The incident occurred shortly after 10:30 a.m. across the Kohl’s store on 3600 Long Beach Road in O. First Assistant Chief Sean Costigan directed the response, which included three engines, a utility truck, and 25 firefighters. The fire, involving a brandnew truck, required the use of both
AMERICA REVERSE LLC) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. MCCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, LLC, Attorneys for Plaintiff, One Huntington Quadrangle, Suite 4N25, Melville, NY 11747. (631) 812-4084 (855) 845-2584 facsimile. File # 22-301016. HELP FOR HOMEOWNERS IN FORECLOSURE NEW YORK STATE LAW REQUIRES THAT WE SEND YOU THIS NOTICE ABOUT THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY. SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME. IF YOU FAIL TO RESPOND TO THE SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT IN THIS FORECLOSURE ACTION, YOU MAY LOSE YOUR HOME. PLEASE READ THE SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT CAREFULLY. YOU SHOULD IMMEDIATELY CONTACT AN ATTORNEY OR YOUR LOCAL LEGAL AID OFFICE TO OBTAIN ADVICE ON HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF. SOURCES OF INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE The State encourages you to become informed about your options in foreclosure. In addition to seeking assistance from an attorney or legal aid office, there are government agencies and non-profit organizations that you may contact for information about possible options, including trying to work with your lender during this process. To locate an entity near you, you may call the toll-free helpline
maintained by the New York State Department of Financial Services at 1-800-342-3736 or visit the Department`s website at www.dfs.ny.gov RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS YOU ARE NOT REQUIRED TO LEAVE YOUR HOME AT THIS TIME. You have the right to stay in your home during the foreclosure process. You are not required to leave your home unless and until your property is sold at auction pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and sale. Regardless of whether you choose to remain in your home, YOU ARE REQUIRED TO TAKE CARE OF YOUR PROPERTY and pay property taxes in accordance with state and local law.
FORECLOSURE RESCUE SCAMS Be careful of people who approach you with offers to “save” your home. There are individuals who watch for notices of foreclosure actions in order to unfairly profit from a homeowner`s distress. You should be extremely careful about any such promises and any suggestions that you pay them a fee or sign over your deed. State law requires anyone offering such services for profit to enter into a contract which fully describes the services they will perform and fees they will charge, and which prohibits them from taking any money from you until they have completed all such promised services. § 1303
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water and foam to control due to a leaking gas tank.
The event, which lasted about an hour and a half, also necessitated the assistance of the Nassau County Fire Marshals Hazmat team to manage the hazardous materials involved. Long Beach Road experienced considerable disruption during the incident.
–Kepherd Daniel
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LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU. CITIBANK, N.A., Plaintiffagainst- HEIDI LIPPACHERAND, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered herein and dated May 6, 2024, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court “Rain or Shine” located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on August 13, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. premises situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Island Park, Nassau County, New York, bounded and described as follows: BEGINNING at a point on the northerly side of Quebec Road, distant 110 feet easterly from the intersection of the northerly side of Quebec Road with the easterly side of the basin; being a plot 100 feet by 34 feet by 100 feet by 34 feet. Section: 43 Block: 41 Lot: 107
All bidders must wear a face mask/shield at all times and social distancing must be observed by all bidders at all times. Bidders who do not comply with the face mask and/or the social distancing mandate will be removed from the auction. Said premises known as 10 QUEBEC ROAD, ISLAND PARK, NY 11558 Approximate amount of lien $193,383.08 plus interest & costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of
filed Judgment and Terms of Sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Index Number 604145/2018.
SCOTT SILLER, ESQ., Referee
David A. Gallo & Associates LLP Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 47 Hillside Avenue, 2nd Floor, Manhasset, NY 11030 File# 5025.2937 {* OCEAN ISLAND*} 147874 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: Accomando Design & Manufacturing LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York, (SSNY) on 04/07/2024. NY Office location: Nassau County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of the process to: 2870 Lenox Rd, Oceanside, NY 11572 Purpose: To engage in any lawful act or activity.
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Permits?
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permits?
Q. I read your column all the time and am aware that you always recommend getting permits, but I realize that nobody around me has one for any of the things you mention, and I want to put in a low deck, just two steps off the ground. It seems like a lot of extra expense to have plans and pay for a permit, especially because my neighbors have a two-story deck, a hot tub and a pool and no permits. I’m weighing this out because I wonder if a building inspector will notice everyone else’s work and catch them. I don’t want to be the one they all suspect of being the tattletale. What advice can you give?
A. Yes, by law, we are obligated to do any work in the prescribed legal manner, which, as licensed professionals, includes informing people that they are required to follow building codes, zoning restrictions and general law. Anything else would be aiding someone in the commission of a crime. It would be like asking your attorney to advise you in the planning of a bank robbery, even though that is probably an extreme example. It is still a crime, too.
Your proposed deck seems simple enough, but may be full of problems if not built to code, including not putting in the right depth footings, the correct connections or the correct structure. I once had a situation with an examiner who insisted that the main support beam — sitting on the ground, no less — didn’t pass the test of calculations as a main beam. (Yes, they actually check the strength of beams, in some cases by doing their own calculations.) The owner was appalled that the beam, sitting right on the ground, wouldn’t pass. The examiner explained that the beam has to be supportive on its own, in case the ground washes out from underneath.
I know that you just want to hire someone you assume knows all the rules, but I can tell you that I spend 50 percent of my time trying to undo or rethink how to solve a bad decision by someone who guessed that what they were doing would be all right. This usually happens when no plans were done by a professional, and there was no review, and the owner is desperate to get through a process either because they got caught or have a sale pending, awaiting this problem to be solved.
Check to see if your jurisdiction is one that lets you draw the plans yourself, because the deck is so close to the ground and under the 3-foot limit that requires a professional. As for the inspector, I can only recommend that you follow the procedures. The inspector has to follow their best judgment. Many have told me they generally only respond to complaints, and that they often don’t issue violations unless the problem is really obvious, and not one where they’re thought to be peeking over fences. Good luck!
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America is at a critical juncture — our last stand
As we gathered to celebrate the Fourth of July, we reflected on the remarkable journey that has shaped the United States into the beacon of freedom and justice it is today. Our nation’s Founding Fathers, many of whom were young men in their 20s, possessed a wisdom and vision that transcended their years. They laid the groundwork for a nation founded on Godfearing principles, justice, and liberty for all.
The Declaration of Independence, signed in 1776, was more than just a document; it was a bold proclamation of a new era in which the inherent rights of individuals were recognized and protected. These brave men, aware of the monumental task before them, crafted a system of governance that was revolutionary. They established a framework of checks and balances designed to prevent tyranny and ensure justice for all. This system has been a guiding light for nearly
two and a half centuries, a testament to their foresight and their understanding of human nature.
This story is true. The names have been changed to protect the innocent, the guilty and the woefully inexperienced. That’s because I’m related to all the players and, in fact, am a character in the story myself.
Please don’t judge.
RAnDi KREiss
Our founders envisioned a nation that would be a sanctuary for the oppressed and a defender of the weak. They created a government that was accountable to its people, and that derived its powers from the consent of the governed. The United States was to be a place where individuals could pursue their dreams without fear of oppression, where the rule of law would prevail, and where liberty and justice were more than mere ideals — they were a way of life.
november’s election is a make-or-break moment. The stakes have never been higher.
Today, however, we face a grave challenge to these founding principles. There is a political faction that has strayed from the path laid out by our forefathers, weaponizing our justice system and compromising the integrity of our institutions. This departure from foundational values threatens the very fabric of our society, undermining the principles of fairness and accountability that have long been the hallmark of our great nation.
The U.S. has always been a beacon of
light, a protector against evil and a defender of the weak. From the shores of Normandy to the mountains of Afghanistan, American soldiers have fought and died to preserve the freedoms we hold dear. Our country has been a refuge for those fleeing tyranny, a land where the oppressed can find sanctuary and hope. Yet today our government appears to be turning its back on these principles, aligning itself more closely with European and global economic agendas rather than upholding the unique values that set us apart.
The story of my own family reflects the quintessential American dream. My mother and grandmother emigrated from Italy with the hope of building a better life in a land of opportunity. They learned the language, embraced American culture, and worked tirelessly to achieve their dreams. This spirit of determination and aspiration is what makes America exceptional.
Our current immigration system is in disarray, however. While professionals from around the world who follow
legal channels face rejection and bureaucratic hurdles, our borders remain vulnerable to illegal immigration. This chaos not only threatens our sovereignty, but also undermines the rule of law that our country is built on. We must restore order to our immigration system, ensuring that those who seek to contribute to our society through legal means are given the opportunity to do so.
As we look toward the future, the election in November stands as a critical juncture for our nation. It is a makeor-break moment, a last stand to defend the principles that have made America a beacon of hope and freedom. We must choose leaders who will uphold the values enshrined in our Constitution, who will protect our justice system from political weaponization, and who will restore integrity to our immigration policies.
The stakes have never been higher. Independence Day celebrations my be behind us, but let us remember the sacrifices of those who came before us, and let us commit ourselves to preserving the legacy of liberty, justice and freedom for generations to come.
Ari Brown represents the 20th Assembly District.
Cars, vintage and new, test the young and old
where she might be seen. The shame of it was too much.
They grew up. They got smart. They had kids of their own.
As you may know, since you were probably a teenager yourself at some point, there comes a time, after your last Big Wheel, after driver’s ed and before your brain matures, when you want to drive. You burn with the desire to hit the road.
In our family, it has been a tradition to help the younger generation get their first cars. Our son got our old Oldsmobile when he was 17, which he drove without incident — except for the very first day, when he got out at a railroad crossing to check a tire and forgot to put the car in park. He got lucky.
Next, we gave our daughter our aging powder-blue Chevy Nova, but she refused to drive the “Mom car” any-
Some weeks ago, as one of the grandkids approached their time to hit the road, a related party, not to be named, gifted said child with a fancy-shmancy automobile so that they “would be safe” on the road, you know, surrounded by tons of metal. First day out, the kid stopped at a light and another driver slammed into them, totaling the car, but thankfully causing no injuries. It was a traumatic launch to a driving career.
out to find where the kid was stuck, realized the problem, and explained: Cars of a certain vintage had hand brakes that had to be released. Brake was released. Car moved. Problem solved.
W hat we learned: Don’t get your emergency driving tips from Instagram.
Said teen now had no car, and needed to get to school and sports and such. So we stepped up and gave the kid our 15-year-old Honda sedan — not very cool, not fancy, but a helpful gift for which the teen was grateful.
We drove our two cars to our son’s home, turned the Honda over to the grandchild and watched as they drove off for the inaugural ride. A half hour later they called to say the car was stuck, making groaning noises and lights were blinking. My husband drove
That night, second time out with the Honda, the grandkid, who was sleeping at a friend’s house, called home at 2 a.m. and told their dad the teens at the sleepover had decided to go out for pizza at midnight. Again, the car was dead. Had the teen left the lights on? We’ll never know.
But teen and friends, ever resourceful, looked up what to do on Instagram, and read that you can push a car down the road and it will start. Somehow, in the magical world of automotive miracles, the engine will just engage.
But that wasn’t what happened. Because it can’t happen with an automatic transmission. They pushed the car down the road and it didn’t start, but it did take off like a rocket and crashing into another car that belonged to one of the other kids’ parents.
Major damage.
Full confessions and remorse all
around. We realized we had some responsibility for not giving the grandkid a lesson in how to drive an old car with no automatic anything. Contrition abounded, and financial arrangements were made for kids to pay for damages from their jobs. For the next decade. Remarkably, none of the adults stroked out.
Next day, still visiting our son, I had no car to drive to the market, so he gave me the key to his new fancy-shmancy automobile. I opened the door and slid behind the wheel, and that’s where my outing ended. The seat and mirrors started adjusting themselves, and I had no idea where to stick the key, how to turn on the car, or what the humming noise was telling me. I couldn’t even find the A.C. This car was so space-age that, for me, it was functionally undrivable.
Is there something to learn from this? Not much, I guess, except that no one, young or old, should get behind the wheel of an automobile unless they know how to start, stop, turn on the lights, and put it in park. Also, if the car is older than 10, mind the handbrake. And never, ever get your emergency driving tips from Instagram.
Copyright 2024 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be reached at randik3@aol.com.
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Summer brings a greater risk of fires
With summer in full swing, Long Islanders are enjoying warm, sunny weather and creating memories with barbecues, lazy afternoons by the pool and gatherings of family and friends. Summer weather, however, also brings an increased risk of fires. Whether it’s a backyard grill or a campfire, fire hazards are more prevalent at this time of year, which is why it’s critical to be aware of fire safety practices.
Barbecuing is one of the most popular summertime activities, but grilling outdoors can pose risks if not done properly. Use common sense and fire up propane, charcoal or wood pellet grills outside only — and resist the urge to do so in a garage, even with the garage door open — to avoid any possibility of carbon monoxide poisoning. Grilling should be done a safe distance from your home, deck railings or any overhanging tree branches, and you should maintain a three-foot safe zone around the grill to keep kids and pets safe.
Make sure your grill is on a level, stable surface to prevent tipping. Never leave a lit grill unattended, and keep a close eye on what’s cooking, especially when there are children or pets nearby. After the meal, when using charcoal,
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To the Editor:
This year, patriotism plays a larger role than ever before in my life. The events of Jan. 6, 2021, and the radical Supreme Court made me realize how fragile our democracy really is. Funny, but just like life. You take relationships for granted. You don’t realize how good you have it until they’re gone. Same thing with our constitutional democratic republic. The Greatest Generation understood that. Thousands went to Normandy to fight for democracy abroad. In contrast, we sound like spoiled brats who don’t appreciate the freedoms our ancestors fought and died for. Some want a dictator in office, a “unified Reich,” as a Trump video suggested. I fear, as does the entire world, that we may no longer be that “city on a hill.” That unpatriotic Americans either do not understand what is at stake, or want the authoritarian regime that Donald Trump promises to rule. Now, substantial immunity and the Heritage Foundation’s Project 2025 would give a president free reign to destroy the
once the coals have cooled, put them in a metal can with a lid.
It’s important to clean your grill to prevent a buildup of grease, which can lead to flare-ups and larger grease fires. In case of a grease fire, don’t attempt to put it out with water. The best method is to cover the flame with a metal lid to eliminate the oxygen that fuels it. If a lid isn’t handy, two other alternatives you can reach for to help douse a grease fire are baking soda and salt.
Fireworks are a quintessential part of summertime fun, but they are also extremely dangerous — and illegal in the hands of private citizens. They are also one of the leading causes of summer fires and injuries, as many of us read and heard last weekend, as we do after every Fourth of July. Instead of putting yourself, your family or your friends at risk, attend a public fireworks display conducted by professionals.
Fire pits are another summertime tradition. In your backyard, proper fire safety practices are essential. Check for local regulations on the legality of fire pits, and obtain a permit if you risk violating them.
Keep the fire in a fire pit small and manageable, and clear the area around
it of anything flammable, including leaves, dry grass and extra firewood. Never leave a fire unattended, and before you go inside for the night, make sure the fire is completely extinguished by pouring water or sand on it and stirring the ashes until they are cold to the touch.
Check the weather forecast the day you’re planning to use a fire pit, and if there’s any mention of wind, wait for another night. Flying embers can endanger other parts of your property, to say nothing of your house, or your neighbors’ homes.
Finally, summer heat can also increase the risk of fires in your home. Test your smoke alarms, and replace their batteries if needed. Make sure fire extinguishers are accessible and in good working order. Avoid overloading electrical outlets with air conditioners, fans and other seasonal appliances, and don’t run extension cords under rugs or furniture. Outside, trim trees and shrubs regularly, and dispose of yard waste properly.
Common-sense precautions will go a long way when it comes to preventing fires and ensuring that your summer activities will be memorable for all the right reasons. Be safe this season.
opinions Like President Reagan said, trust but verify
iconfess that once you’re in your 80s, you suffer from a variety of ills, major and minor. I’m lucky that the major ones are under control and that I am happily dealing only with a few minor ones, such as an arthritic knee. It’s that knee that triggers this discussion about knees, and fantasies.
a few weeks ago, I crossed paths with an old friend from my long Beach days. he noticed me limping down a nearby flight of stairs and asked about my health. I told him that I was dealing with the pain of arthritis in the knee, and was undergoing some treatment. I thought that was the end of the discussion until two weeks later, when I met a friend who happens to be in the same business as my old long Beach buddy.
The first words out of his mouth were, “I heard you were in a wheelchair because of some knee issue.” I assured
him that the rumor was just that, but for that instant I felt sorry for President Biden, who on a daily basis is dealing with these types of gross exaggerations. In my case, my ailments will in no way interfere with my political career, because it is long gone. But poor Biden must deal with this stuff and it isn’t funny.
JIn the course of one week — well before last week’s debate with donald Trump — Biden had to face multiple false claims about his sanity, made by a political underground that thrives on destroying reputations to help Trump. during his trip to Normandy, France, to mark the 80th anniversary of d-day, Biden, surrounded by european officials, left the group to greet some paratroopers, and the opposition cropped his photo and claims he wandered off in some type of lost moment.
By now, the much-heralded first presidential debate will have taken place, so I am in no position to have handicapped that event to determine who came off the worst. I leave that decision to the political pundits.
oe Biden has had to face multiple false claims about his sanity. And Trump?
In another photo of the president that got the attention of the opposition, he stood in a crowd swaying to music, and because he didn’t sway, he must have be caught in some type of moment.
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decency and democracy. I hope we celebrated our love of this country on July Fourth, and never take it for granted again!
ClaudIa BoreCky President, Bellmore Merrick Democratic Club
Laura Gillen employs the usual euphemisms
To the editor:
reading laura Gillen’s pro-abortion op-ed, “I’m running to fight for women’s freedoms” (June 27-July 3), I’m struck by the question of why we use such euphemisms when it comes to abortion. “Women’s freedoms,” “ reproductive health care,” “bodily autonomy.” Is it possible that, deep down, we know how unspeakably wrong abortion is, and we use these slogans to ease our consciences, or to convince ourselves that it is noble?
When a woman wants to have a child, she celebrates the life growing within her from the moment she gets her first positive test. our daughter told us she was pregnant by showing us an ultrasound image taken just weeks into her pregnancy. She was so excited about this new life. What changes if the child is unwanted? Is it no longer a life just because it is unwanted? Is it not still a
developing human child?
We are constantly lectured by the left to “follow the science,” but that argument seems to disappear when it comes to abortion. o ther than conception, there is nothing that happens during the pregnancy that is anything other than a matter of development. o f course a baby is not “viable” at 10 or 12 weeks gestation, but a newborn infant is not viable, either. They both need considerable development before they are selfsufficient to any degree.
Women have all the “freedom” in the world — before another life comes into play. Where else in our society do we allow one person to take the life of another with impunity? If that’s “freedom” or “autonomy,” we should have none of it.
What bothers me most about abortion is that we would not treat our pets that badly. Surely we spay and neuter our pets, but if there was a clinic where vets were cutting open those poor unfortunate dogs and cats that found themselves in the midst of unwanted pregnancies and destroying the litters, there would be a public outcry against such a place. That vet would find him or herself in jail before they could blink an eye.
Why do we not do that for our children?
PhIlIP PreSTamo Pastor, Cornerstone Church Freeport
Which leads me to the case of Trump. In recent weeks he has made more than his share of missteps, but somehow his acolytes can see no wrong. he can rant endlessly about washing machines, electric submarines and sharks and it attracts no criticism from his supporters. he recalls beating President Barack obama in the 2016 election and his defenders claim it’s just donald being donald. he recently spoke about getting migrants to take part in a “migrant league of fighters,” and suggested that the champion might beat the champion of the ultimate Fighting Championship. his remarks do bring back memories of his involvement in the World Wrestling Federation, which became World Wresting entertainment, but that’s just more word salad from the
master word chef.
Trump’s repeated call for Biden to take the montreal Cognitive assessment, which Trump claims he “aced,” are totally off base, because, according to dr. daniela lamas of Boston’s Brigham and Women’s hospital, it isn’t an aptitude test, but rather a screening test for dementia or other cognitive decline. Picking out a whale a dog or a cow doesn’t reflect genius.
There are countless other examples of the gotchas that the candidates can roll out to cut the legs off of their opponents. Some observers claim that Trump’s missteps far outweigh and outnumber Biden’s. To his credit, Biden has not taken on the strange Trump antics, leaving that to the media police.
We still have months to go before Nov. 5, so for now, don’t swallow everything you see on the political scene. In the words of the great President ronald reagan, “Trust, but verify.”
Jerry Kremer was an Assemblyman for 23 years, and chaired the Assembly’s Ways and Means Committee for 12 years. He now heads Empire Government Strategies, a business development and legislative strategy firm. Comments about this column? jkremer@liherald.com.
Framework by Tim Baker
We can feel the cool breeze from here — Pryibil Beach, Glen Cove
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