Oceanside/Island Park Herald 07-18-2024

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Zach Allen Softball Classic raises $10,000

The second annual Zachary Allen Classic Memorial softball tournament was a hit at Oceanside Park last Sunday. The tournament was organized to memorialize Zachary Allen, the 23-year-old Oceanside resident who died in a car crash in 2023. Story, more photos, Page 3.

Exhibit explores the relaxing world of O’side artist Patricia Southard

By JOSEPH D’ALESSANDRO jdalessandro@liherald.com

Retirement has provided an opportunity for some to pursue their passions they had little time for previously — and Oceanside resident Patricia Southard is no exception.

An artist who’s perfected her craft over the last 10 years, Southard’s paintings will be on display at the Bellmore Memorial Library throughout the month of July.

This marks Southard’s first exhibit, featuring pastel, acrylic and watercolor paintings of her favorite subjects and slice-of-life moments. Southard worked in the recreation department for the Village of Rockville Centre for 45 years. After retiring a decade ago, she began taking part in senior enrichment programs through local

municipalities, which provided a supportive environment that connected her with fellow artists.

“I seem to enjoy landscapes, and a lot of things dealing with children from when I worked in Rockville Centre,” Southard said. “I’ve enjoyed doing paintings of children fishing at the beach, or I have a couple of paintings of kids boogieboarding at the beach — my kids used to do that when they were little, and we live right by the water.”

Her library exhibit features seaside landscapes, portraits and wildlife — an assortment of relaxing paintings, Southard said. She discovered her

of painting through public art classes, offered by the Town of Hempstead and Village of Lynbrook.

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Island Park rallies around Joey Olshwitz

By KEPHERD DANIEL kdaniel@liherald.com

The Island Park community is rallying behind resident Mary Olshwitz after her 16-year-old son Joey suffered a traumatic brain injury when he was hit by a car while riding his bike in Long Beach on July 2.

Police said Joey was riding his bike to his friend’s house from his home in Island Park when just before 7:30 p.m. he was struck by a car at the intersection of Long Beach Road and East Beach Street. Doctors said the teenager suffered severe injuries, including a fractured skull, whiplash and multiple head wounds.

The driver remained on the scene following the accident. The event was deemed an accident and no charges were filed

Joey was immediately rushed to Mount Sinai South Nassau but was quickly transferred to Cohen Children’s Medical Center for advanced care.

Mary Olshwitz, 47, who works full-time as a respiratory

therapist at Northwell HealthLIJ Valley Stream, has taken a three-month leave of absence from her job to help care for her son. She is also a single mother who attends Molloy University to earn her dual MBA in healthcare administration and marketing. In addition, she has a 14-year-old daughter, Gianna, who is said to be devastated by everything that’s happening.

Doctors told Olshwitz that Joey, who is in a cervical collar due to the severe whiplash, is recovering faster than expected. Despite the severity of his injuries, Joey has shown remarkable progress, including being able to use his phone and passing a speech evaluation test and was discharged from the hospital on Saturday.

Doctors said the teenager, who is a rising junior at Long Beach High School, would require outpatient rehabilitation. Social media has united friends and even community members in an overwhelming outpouring of support for Joey’s Continued on page 15

Registration dates won’t help Jewish voters

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

By NICOLE FORMISANO nformisano@liherald.com

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Second annual Zach Allen Softball Classic was a home run

Oceanside Park buzzed with excitement on Sunday, July 14, as softball enthusiasts gathered for the second annual Zachary Allen Classic Memorial softball tournament. The tournament was rescheduled from Saturday due to the weather.

The event was organized to memorialize Zachary Allen, the 23-year-old Oceanside resident who died in a car crash in 2022.

The tournament in Oceanside Park raised $10,000. Team Ferko emerged victorious over Team Steimel in a thrilling competition. Proceeds go directly to the Zachary Allen Memorial Scholarship Fund, which will be given to graduating

and Steven

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.

Two of Allen’s best friends — Alex Ducorsky and Jake Manyin — organized the tournament.

A dozen teams captained by those who were close friends and family of Allen participated in friendly competition in a fun day of softball.

— Kepherd Daniel

Oceanside High School students Gabriella Cutrone

Plesser.

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150 players were on the fields playing ball at the annual tournament in memory of Oceanside’s Zachary Allen.

Bob Allen, left, father of Zach Allen enjoyed all the efforts put in to the event for his son Zach. He shared a moment with him Sal Dilorenzo.

Lydia Camileri, Halley Manyin and Mackenzie Manyin, raffled off multiple fun prizes.

Joe Tommasino, who was a part of the winning team Ferko, makes a run to next base.

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Oceanside’s Leo Bonacasa dies at 62

Leo Anthony Bonacasa, a lifelong resident of Oceanside and beloved community member, died on July 10. He was 62 years old. He is survived by his wife of 34 years Jill, as well as his children Leo, Matthew, Julia and Melanie. He spent much of his life in service to his community, working with the local Kiwanis organization, serving as President of the Oceanside Soccer Club, Oceanside Community Service, as well as being a fixture at Oceanside High School.

from when we were children, and volunteering with the Oceanside United Soccer club. He just gave all the free time he had to the town, community, and his family, which was incredible,” Leo’s son Matthew said.

Leo’s heart was always with the people of Oceanside. When it came to Leo’s community work, Matthew said his father felt it was never enough, and that he could always be doing more.

“One of his greatest qualities was his care for everybody within the community. From handling Covid, going out with Oceanside community service

Leo’s dedication, generosity, and kindness will be remembered by both his family and the people of Oceanside forever.

–Ryan

News briefs

Oceanside VFW hosts St. Albans vets

The Oceanside Veterans of Foreign Wars hosted a dinner for a number of veterans from St. Albans Veterans Home on June 30.

Oceanside VFW hosts a dinner for the veterans group annually. The St. Albans Veterans Home is a state-operated facility dedicated to providing care and support to veterans.

Located in St. Albans, Queens and the home offers a range of services including medical care, rehabilitation, and

long-term residential care for veterans who served in the U.S. military. In addition to health care services, the St. Albans Veterans Home offers various programs and amenities designed to enhance the quality of life for its residents. These can include social activities, educational programs, and community events.

–Kepherd Daniel

Second Marriage Planning

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

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

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

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

Second marriage planning offers numerous traps for the unwary.

Kiwanettes lend a hand to the Senior club

The Kiwanettes of Oceanside provided a luncheon on June 19, to the Senior Club that meets at St. Anthony’s Church in Oceanside. Over 50 people were served lunch catered by Delicious Moments of Baldwin and which was donated by The Kiwanettes of Oceanside . All with a few rounds of Bingo also made for a fun time.

–Kepherd Daniel

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Oceanside VFW hosted St. Albans veterans on June 30.

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The Kiwanettes treated the senior club to a nice meal and bingo.

A rare catch at Jordan’s Lobster Farms

By KEPHERD DANIEL kdaniel@liherald.com

In a rare event, Jordan’s Lobster Farms, a cornerstone of the seafood industry in Island Park for over 70 years, welcomed five rare orange lobsters.

Fishermen pulled five orange lobsters in one trap in Boothbay Harbor in Maine, which were transported to the Island Park Lobster eatery. The addition of the orange lobster family has brought a surge of interest to Jordan’s Lobster Farms. This rare display comes just two weeks after the restaurant received a shipment of a 20-pound and the rarities serve as an educational opportunity for the public.

Orange lobsters are an extraordinary rarity in the wild, occurring at a rate of about one in 30 million. Their vibrant hue is caused by a genetic mutation that affects the pigmentation of their shells. Typically, lobsters are a dark bluishgreen to greenish-brown color, which camouflages them from predators.

The discovery of one, let alone five such lobsters at once is an extraordinary feat. Co-owner Stevie Jordan decided to donate the rare catch, which will be on display at the New York Aquarium in Coney Island.

“You don’t want to cook it,” Jordan said. “Hopefully, the aquarium will be able to take care of them and put them back in some type of natural environ -

ment. They know what you’re doing.”

Jordan’s Lobster Farms, established in 1938 by William Jordan, has weathered numerous challenges over the decades, from economic downturns to environmental changes. Stevie Jordan, the current co-owner and grandson of the founder, has continued to adapt the business to meet modern demands while maintaining the legacy of quality and community engagement.

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Island Park location has evolved from a wholesale operation into a retail and dining destination. The complex includes outdoor decks, a clam bar, and a fish market, offering visitors a unique culinary experience. Diners can enjoy a variety of seafood dishes, from classic lobster rolls to innovative sushi, amidst the scenic backdrop of the channel.

“They’re rare number one, and then to get five and one delivery is unheard of,” explained chef Brian Glennon, who grew

up in Island Park and initially worked at Jordan Lobster Farms when he was a teenager. He has been working at the restaurant for the past five years.

“I’ve seen electric neon blue ones here before, maybe once every three to five years. I’ve seen white albino ones. But to have five of those at once is unbelievable. Nobody wants to buy that and cook it up and eat it so donating makes sense. If you put them in the biggest tank you can give them a nice survival chance.”

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Jordan’s Lobster Farms co-owner Stevie Jordan will be donating the rare lobster catch to New York Aquarium in Coney Island.

The rare orange lobster catch side by side with a typical lobster. A lobster is normally only orange after being cooked.

HERALD SPORTS

Ducks pursue second-half turnaround

By TONY BELLISSIMO tbellissimo@liherald.com

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

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

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

The offense, led by outfielder Tyler Dearden and first baseman Frank Schwindel, did its part through the first 63 games averaging 5.25 runs. Dearden and Schwindel finished first and third in the league in batting, hitting .361 and .353, respectively, Dearden, who spent his first six professional seasons in the Boston Red Sox organization and played at the Triple-A level in 2023, appeared in 55 first-half games and cracked 12 homers with 46 RBIs and 37 runs. His contract was purchased July 2 by the Minnesota Twins organization.

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

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

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

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

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

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

“We have to pitch better and the staff knows that,” Ford said. “They’re all capable.” Ducks reach 9 million fans all-time

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

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

game against the Staten Island FerryHawks.

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

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

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

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

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

A Mineola rededication for Nassau’s 125th

By ROKSANA AMID ramid@liherald.com

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Town’s senior enrichment program is thriving

the teachers have been very encouraging, and they were of good value,” Southard said. “I appreciate classes that are given by different municipalities, and now that I am retired. I am able to take part in them.”

Her art teacher, Joan Lazarus, who has taught art for 30 years with the Town of Hempstead Department of Senior Enrichment, has seen remarkable growth in Southard’s artwork.

“She’s got an interesting edge, and her paintings are mostly realistic, and they’re all very, very, very beautiful,” Lazarus said.

The town’s senior enrichment programs often accommodate other hobbies and interests as well.

“The program is open to any seniors that are in the vicinity, and they have a lot of activities,” Lazarus said. “They have dancing, they have exercise, they have painting, they have bingo, and they have a writing class, and some of them come to my painting class.”

Lazarus instructs two art classes with the Town of Hempstead — at the Bellmore Senior Center and the Levittown Senior Center. Before the pandemic struck, she had taught even more art classes — which are designed for all skill levels.

“The program is very, very welcoming,” Lazarus said. “Nobody should feel uncomfortable if they want to come to

the classes. My theory is anybody can paint and enjoy it. There’s all levels of accomplishment, and many of my students have different stresses from life with their families and all. It just takes you out, and into a wonderful realm for whatever time you’re painting.”

Lazarus connected with the Bellmore library last year to set up an exhibit for one of her other class mem-

bers, artist Rosemarie Zanetto, whose exhibit was on display throughout November. The positive reception then led to other exhibits being held by the members of Lazarus’s class.

“It turned out that the Bellmore library is wonderful,” Lazarus said. Christopher Ham, adult program coordinator at the library, is responsible for making community events like

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“We often exhibit artists from all around Long Island and New York in our community room — that is the room where the majority of our programs that we do for the public take place,” he said. “That can include anything from art classes to cooking classes, to exercise lectures and movies. We feel that the library has definitely become a center for the community that it serves and, for us, that’s Bellmore.”

Bellmore library’s role as a community center is important because it provides a high degree of accessibility for the public, Ham said.

“We really strive to serve everybody,” Ham said. “I definitely want to make sure that these programs have things for people to do. I know that there’s so many options, or sometimes there’s a lack of options, for seniors and vulnerable populations to get out and do stuff. So here at the library, we offer a wide range of programs.”

For seniors around the area, exhibits by members of senior enrichment programs carry a theme of lifelong learning.

“When we’re designing programs and we’re crafting our calendar, we definitely make sure to keep these things in mind, while also giving people an outlet to enjoy themselves and have fun and learn something new,” Ham said.

Courtesy Joan Lazarus

Patricia Southard, of Oceanside, is holding her first art exhibit at the Bellmore Memorial Library through the end of the month. Above, Southard with one of her paintings.

Los Ciegos del Barrio performance mesmerizes Island Park

The Island Park Library was filled with the vibrant sounds of Latin music as Los Ciegos del Barrio took the stage on July 8,

The crowd experienced a unique blend of salsa, bachata, and merengue that the band is known for. Los Ciegos del Barrio, consisting of Alvin and Derek Suarez, Jimmy Fontanez, A.J. Vargas, Keith Rosello and Armando Duschene, delivered a spirited performance. The band’s story is one of lifelong friendship, as almost all members

are visually impaired.

Throughout the evening, the band’s passion for music and their cultural heritage shone through. From their renditions of classic Latin hits to their original compositions, Los Ciegos del Barrio kept the audience engaged and entertained. The crowd responded enthusiastically, dancing and singing along to the infectious rhythms.

— Kepherd Daniel

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Los Ciegos del Barrio featuring Derek Suarez, Keith Rosello and Alvin Suarez saved a great performance for Island Park.

Los Ciegos del Barrio members Derek Suarez, Keith Rosello and Alvin Suarez on stage alongside them was Island Park Library board president Joe Ponte, State Sen. Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick, Island Park Library board member John Byrne and assistant library director Ian Smith.

Deborah Berardino Arden with family and friends gathered together at Island Park library to dance together.

Los Ciegos del Barrio a bilingual Latin Band from New York City plays Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, Cumbia, Bolero, Reggaeton and Rock. Twin blind brothers Derek and Alvin Suarez with Keith Rosello on percussions played the beats that got everyone out of their seats.

STEPPING OUT

Local musicians and fans gather in tribute to the beloved musician

By Karen Bloom

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

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

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

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

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

• Sunday, July 21, 7 p.m.

Admission is free.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Courtesy Keith Rossin

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

Courtesy Doug Otto

Bottom photo: Everyone gathers to salute Harry

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Comic showcase

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

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

His ‘New York State of Mind’

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

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

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of Chapin meeting his future wife Sandy Cashmore in 1966 and their romance. It was included on his 1974 album “Verities & Balderdash.”

Chapin during

rousing finale that closes the concert.

‘Cold Beer on a Friday Night’

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

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

WRONGEST RUNNING COMEDY!

Dramatic

Play

Theatre Playground returns to Long Island Children’s Museum with “Dramatic Play!,” Monday, July 22, 1 p.m., taught by Lisa Rudin, Director of Theatre Playground. In this interactive, theater-inspired workshop, children will act out an original story and help choose how it unfolds. Music, props, and sound effects create a theatrical world where participants are immersed. Children express themselves as they create characters, explore different worlds, stretch their imaginations and build selfconfidence. s and build selfconfidence. This week’s theme: Pirates and Princesses to the Rescue. Costumes encouraged. $5 with museum admission. Museum Row, Garden City. (516) 224-5800 or LICM.org.

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.

Tunes in the garden

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

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.

July 22

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.

Summer Party 5K

Cherish summer’s last moments at EliteFeats’ Summer Party & 5K Run at Eisenhower Park, Field #2, Thursday, Aug. 22, starting 6:30 p.m. The party will include food, drinks, and music. Check-in for the race begins at 5:30 p.m. $15 for the general public; free for club and staff members. It is asked that all attendees meet near the Duck’s Red Shed. It is also suggested that those who are interested in staying for the after-party bring a change of clothes. Eisenhower Park, East Meadow. For more information, visit Events. EliteFeats.com.

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?

Best of Broadway

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

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

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On exhibit

Nassau County Museum of Art ‘s latest exhibition “Seeing Red: Renoir to Warhol,” reveals the many meanings, connotations, and associations of this powerful color in art. Evoking strong emotion, red can represent the human condition. Its myriad variations have come to signify authority as well as love, energy and beauty. Red warns us of peril and commands us to stop, but it can also indicate purity and good fortune. Red boldly represents political movements and religious identities. From the advent of our appreciation for this color in antiquity to its continued prominence in artistic and popular culture, this exhibition will span various world cultures through a range of media. It features more than 70 artists, both established and emerging, ranging from the classical to the contemporary. American portraitists such as Gilbert Stuart imbued red in their stately paintings of prominent individuals to conjure authority.

Robert Motherwell, Ad Reinhardt, and other major abstract painters displayed a deep fascination with red in their commanding compositions that evoke a sense of chromatic power. And, of course, Andy Warhol is known for his bold and imposing silkscreened portrait of Vladimir Lenin saturated in bright red to his signature Campbell’s Soup Cans. It opens July 20 and is on view through Jan. 5. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. (516) 484-9337 or NassauMuseum.org.

Movie Night

Enjoy a family film outdoors on Eisenhower Park’s big screen, Wednesday, July 31, dusk, at the Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre. See the recent 3D animated musical fantasy “Trolls 3: Trolls Band Together.” The film serves as the threequel to Trolls, the sequel to Trolls World Tour, and the continuation of DreamWorks Trolls franchise. Eisenhower Park, Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow. For information, visit NassauCountyNY.gov.

Humane Long Island fundraiser

Barrier Brewery in Oceanside hosts Animal Lovers Night, Wednesday, July 31. The event is a fundraiser for Humane Long Island includes entertainment, arts and crafts merchants, and pop-up vegan food vendors. 3001 New St., Oceanside. Visit BarrierBrewing.com for more.

July 18, 2024

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE

Public Notices

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

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.

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

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE

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

LEGAL NOTICE

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

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

NOTICE 147907

LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU. CITIBANK, N.A., Plaintiffagainst- HEIDI LIPPACHER 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.

147884

LEGAL NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that in accordance with Town Law Section 181-a (1) and pursuant to General Municipal Law Section 35, (2a) the fiscal affairs of the Oceanside Fire District in the Town of Hempstead, Nassau County, New York, for the period beginning on January 1, 2023 and ending on December 31, 2023, have been examined by Independent Certified Public Accounting firm of Craig, Fitzsimmons & Meyer, LLP - Smithtown, NY. A copy of their independent audit report has been filed with the New York Office of the State Comptroller where it is available as a public record for inspection by all interested persons. In accordance with Town Law Section 181-a(4) the Board of Fire Commissioners of the Oceanside Fire District in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York, has made this audit available for inspection by all interested persons at the Oceanside Fire District Office, 65 Foxhurst Road, Oceanside, New York, 11572.

Tricia Schields Secretary For the Board of Fire Commissioners Oceanside Fire District 148011

LEGAL NOTICE

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT,

The Board of Fire Commissioners (BOFC) of the Oceanside Fire District of the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York, on the 9th day of July, 2024, has adopted a Resolution, published herewith and this resolution shall not take effect until thirty (30) days after its adoption, nor until approved by the affirmative vote of a majority of electors of such Fire District affected, qualified to vote at the Annual Election of Fire District Officers, voting on such proposition, if within thirty (30) days after its adoption and publication there is filed a petition signed and acknowledged, or proved in the same manner as a deed to be recorded, by resident taxpayers of said Fire District, owning taxable real property aggregating at least onequarter (1/4) of the assessed valuation of all taxable real property of the Fire District, as such

valuation appears on the latest completed assessment roll of the Town of Hempstead, in which the Fire District is located, protesting against such resolution and requesting that it be submitted to the qualified electors of the Fire District affected, for approval.

THE BOFC OF THE OCEANSIDE FIRE DISTRICT OF THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU, STATE OF NEW YORK, HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS; WHEREAS the BOFC has determined it to be in the best interest of the Fire District to purchase Two New Red Chevy Tahoe’s to be used as Chief’s Vehicles.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the net sum of $190,000 be withdrawn from the Capital Reserve Fund established for the purpose of such expenditures and that such expenditure is subject to permissive referendum. The unencumbered balance in that account as of July 9, 2024 was approximately $762,576.00.

Dated: July 9, 2024 BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS OCEANSIDE FIRE DISTRICT TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD ATTEST: TRICIA SCHIELDS District Secretary OCEANSIDE Fire District 148010

LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE FOR INDYMAC INDX MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2005-AR7, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2005-AR7, -againstJENNIFER IADEVAIO, ET AL.

NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau on February 14, 2017, wherein DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE FOR INDYMAC INDX MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2005-AR7, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2005-AR7 is the Plaintiff and JENNIFER IADEVAIO, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction RAIN OR SHINE at the NASSAU COUNTY SUPREME COURT, NORTH SIDE STEPS, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on August 20, 2024 at 2:00PM, premises known as 61 MONTGOMERY AVE, OCEANSIDE, NY 11572; and the following tax map identification: 43-332-349.

Joey is expected to make full recovery

“He doesn’t remember the accident,” Olshwitz, a 12-year resident of Island Park, said. “He doesn’t even remember riding to his friend’s (house). He feels overwhelmed with so much love and support from all, you know, his friends, family and the community. We’re just also thankful and appreciative of all of this.”

Following the accident, Joey’s godmother, Dawn Marie Powers, launched a GoFundMe campaign to help cover his extensive medical bills and support his long-term rehabilitation. As of press time, the community has raised $19,333 through 269 donations.

“He’s just a really good all-around person,” Powers said. “Everybody wants their son to be like Joey. The way he respects his sister, his mom, women, and just life, is just incredible. If anybody were to see the video of the accident and see where he’s at right now, it’s a miracle he is alive. What everybody in the community has done, I don’t know if you expected it to spread this much.”

Tragedy also struck the Olshwitz family two years ago, when Joey’s grandmother died after suffering a heart attack during a family visit — which traumatized both Joey and Gianna.

Now, Joey’s accident has galvanized the community to rally behind him.

“They’ve been through a lot,” Powers said. “The goal was that she just didn’t have to worry about any kind of financial hardships that may come their way.”

Tara Byrne, an Island Park school board trustee and a family friend, has also garnered widespread support for Joey. Byrne knows Olshwitz through PTA and Island Park school activities and their community involvement, particularly the Great Stride walks for cystic fibrosis, since both their sons are afflicted with the disease.

Byrne has started a “Take Them a Meal” initiative for Joey’s family following his accident. But, instead of meals, gift card donations have been suggested, offering more flexibility to the family. This would allow the Olshwitz family to cater to their specific needs during her leave of absence from work. In addition, gift cards are more practical due to the family’s inability to cook while spending time at the hospital.

Byrne has provided a list of suggested gift cards, including options for local restaurants, grocery stores and various retailers, covering a range of needs from meals to everyday essentials.

“She’s tired and she’s not working, so,

you know, she needs help,” Byrne said. “That’s why I started the meal chain. She’s got a lot going on, but she did say she was so thankful for the community.”

Despite the overwhelming support, Joey’s journey to recovery is just beginning. The donations raised through the GoFundMe are crucial in covering his immediate medical expenses, but the road ahead remains long.

“He’s wearing a cervical collar for six weeks, and he could have potentially broken his neck, so he has a long road ahead,” Joey’s mom said. “If it was any closer to his spine… This was a hard impact. We didn’t even know if he was going to wake up. I feel like my mom was watching over us. He’s such, such a smart kid, and he could do great things in this life. I don’t think he was meant to go anywhere. I thank everyone from the bottom of my heart.”

To contribute, visit the gofundme. com/f/6wg42-support-joeys-journey-torecovery or takethemameal.com/ BFAP6476

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Joey, 16, his mother, Mary, and his 14-year-old sister, Gianna, are grateful for the outpouring of support from the community.

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

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

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

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

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

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In a medical emergency, we were in experts’ hands

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

When we arrived at North Shore, the doctors and nurses worked calmly but feverishly to relieve the pain and determine the course of treatment. Melissa Zimmerman, a retired police detective who was on my security detail when I was in Congress and has become a close

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

Now that the crisis has passed, she

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

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

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

If you like horror stories, read Project 2025

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

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

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

scholars and has no substance.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

To make sure that no function of gov-

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

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

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The key to safe swimming? Paying attention.

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

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

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

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

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

A responsible adult should always be within arm’s reach of young children who are in or near the water. Designating a “water watcher” can ensure that there is always someone focused on the pool, free from distractions like phones or animated conversation. This simple yet effective practice can be a lifesaver. Equally important are physical barriers and safety devices. A pool should be surrounded by a fence that is at least four feet high, with self-closing and selflatching gates. This is the first line of defense against accidental drownings, particularly for toddlers, who are naturally curious and drawn to water. Pool covers and alarms can add extra layers of security, alerting homeowners to potential dangers before they escalate. Swimming lessons are another crucial component of pool safety. Teaching children to swim when they’re young — most can become comfortable in deep water at age 6 or 7 — not only equips them with the skills they need to stay safe, but also instills a sense of respect for a pool’s potential dangers. Community centers, clubs and other organizations offer swimming lessons, and investing in them brings lifelong benefits.

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

To the Editor:

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

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

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

The math: The barrel costs you $65. For that price you can buy about 6,500 gallons of water from Liberty Water, or about 130 barrels full. And this water is available on demand when needed. My guess is that you’ll be lucky to end up collecting, storing and actually using about 10 full barrels per season.

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

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

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

Are there better alternatives? There

most certainly are. It’s called a welland-pump system, connected to your lawn sprinkler — and most of us have one of those, right?

The math: A well/pump system will pay for itself in about three years, from

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Only our police officers should be doing police work

on June 25, my classmates and i became the latest class of graduates from the Nassau County police Department Foundation’s Civilian police academy — a program i encourage all Nassau residents to enroll in.

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although i have been involved with many aspects of the criminal justice system during my legal career as a Queens County assistant district attorney and as a private practitioner, the academy was an eye-opening and enlightening experience that i believe would give any Nassau resident vital insights into the daily activities of our law enforcement professionals. starting on March 7 and continuing every thursday evening from 7 to 10 p.m., we delved into key aspects of criminal procedure and penal law as well as the department’s policies governing the use of force. Guest speakers from various units presented to our class of civilian students, giving us first-hand insights into the operations of the Detectives squad, the Bomb squad, the K-9, horseback mounted and aviation units and more; demonstrations included the

landing and takeoff of a police helicopter and a simulated high-speed chase in a Nassau police car.

the Civilian police academy was a pared-down version of the extensive training that our Nassau County police Department professionals receive. it gives participants insights into the decisions officers make and what they go through on a daily basis. this experience further elevated my tremendous respect for our law enforcement professionals and appreciation for the department’s commitment to training and professionalism.

tBlakeman administration’s proposal was reckless, misguided and unlawful. as i completed the Civilian academy, i grew even more steadfast that the provisional special deputy sheriff program — also known as the “militia” — is a recipe for disaster.

he county’s proposal to mobilize ‘provisional sheriffs’ was reckless.

Moreover, my experience in the Civilian police academy, as a county legislator, provided me with a unique perspective that i can apply to critical law enforcement and public safety policy decisions. it was a tremendous experience, personally and professionally.

Earlier this spring, the administration of County Executive Bruce Blakeman solicited applications for “provisional sheriffs.” as a predicate to applying, each of these citizens required a valid pistol permit. provisional sheriffs could be mobilized to guard public spaces, utilities and infrastructure during vaguely defined “states of emergency.”

From its inception, i believed that the

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savings of metered water use. ironically, a shallow well also actually recycles rainwater, storing it in a trillion-gallon natural aquifer rather than a 50-gallon molded plastic barrel. You decide.

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Minimizing the risk of shark interactions

to the Editor:

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

t he annual summer migration of sharks into New York’s coastal waters is underway, and sightings of shark activity in the nearshore ocean waters are expected to increase during the summer months through september.

DEC encourages New Yorkers to be aware of their surroundings in the water with the potential for shark-human interactions, and to follow DEC guidelines to minimize the risk of negative interactions.

■ avoid areas with seals.

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

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

■ avoid murky water.

■ swim, paddle, and surf in groups.

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

■ a lways follow the instructions of lifeguards and park staff.

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

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

humans assume risk whenever they enter any wild environment, whether on land or in the water. a lthough it is impossible to eliminate risk altogether, ocean users can modify their behavior

i respect the fact that several of the participants in Blakeman’s program may be retired law enforcement professionals and members of our armed forces, and i thank them for their prior service. Nevertheless, the 30-day training crash course that these civilians received is woefully insufficient to get anyone prepared to act in any law enforcement capacity. it becomes more troublesome when you consider that NCpD officers receive seven months of intense basic training before being permitted to function as police officers.

By comparison, my classmates in the Civilian police academy and i completed 14 weeks of instruction by the NCpD. Logically, wouldn’t we be better trained than other civilians who received only 30 days of training? For some reason the Blakeman administration believes that provisional sheriffs need a mere 30 days of vaguely defined training before being activated in potentially chaotic, emergency situations.

i have always believed that only police officers should be doing police work. if what i learned in a 14-week police course does not qualify me to act in a law enforcement professional’s capacity, why should these provisional sheriffs be given authority to insert themselves, and their firearms, into emergency situations? these are situations in which residents are already stressed, confused and seeking clarity.

Nassau County doesn’t need this. Nassau County doesn’t want this. We have more than 2,600 well-trained officers already at the ready, not to mention state, village and city police departments that can provide mutual aid. We also have the National Guard, FEMa and other agencies that are far better equipped to assist than a handful of provisional special deputy sheriffs. there is plenty to do in Nassau — we should be devoting our attention to addressing real issues like fixing our broken assessment system, investing in our aging infrastructure, getting lifesaving opioid settlement funds onto the front lines of the addiction crisis, and saving Nassau University Medical Center and Nassau Community College. this “militia” is yet another example of wasted time, resources and energy by the Blakeman administration, which focuses on finding solutions to problems that don’t exist.

Seth I. Koslow represents Nassau County’s 5th Legislative District.

Framework by Tim Baker

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

to minimize potential interactions with sharks and reduce overall risk. When in the ocean, follow DEC’s shark safety guidelines to minimize the potential for negative interactions with sharks.

Learn more about New York’s shark

species at DEC.ny.gov.

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