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Sinkholes unite neighbors and local electeds

The issues earn a meeting with a county legislator

ture crisis,” Nassau County Legislator Debra Mulé said in a release. “The current state of In response to a trio of subter- Nassau County’s aging sewer mains, water pipes, and other ranean collapses in the span of just over eight weeks, County vital infrastructure demands an Legislator Debra Mulé and other immediate response from leadmembers of the Legislature’s ers at all levels of government if minority caucus met with Bald- we are to adequately safeguard win community leaders and resi- the welfare of our communities dents at the Theodore Roosevelt and protect the environment Executive and Legislative Build- from further harm. I am committed to making the implementaing in Mineola on Aug 7. tion of those necesOn July 30, Nassary short- and longsau County Police term solutions my responded to Foxtop priority in the h u r s t Ro a d i n days ahead.”

Oceanside, where a Long Beach and sinkhole made the Lido Beach resire s i d e n t i a l ro a d dents won’t soon forimpassible for severget the 20-foot-deep al hours. Officials sinkhole that stated that the issue opened up on Lido was caused by the Boulevard at the end eruption of an of May. For two underground water weeks, lanes were main pipe, which ERIkA FLORESkA closed, traffic was at caused the road Baldwin a near standstill, the above to buckle.

“This latest sinkhole – the Lido Beach Fire Department had third in just two months’ time — to set up temporary headquarmakes it clear that we are in the ters elsewhere and Lido Elemenmidst of a growing infrastrucContInued on PAge 11

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Island Park resident Pete Adams downed lots of clams at Peter’s Clam Bar as part of the Beyond the Badge fundraiser this year.

Chowing down on clams Eating contest raises $25K for Beyond the Badge

By REI WOLFSOHN Correspondent

Many hungry competitors were clamming up for a worthy cause in Island Park last Sunday.

The Island Park Fire Department and Peter’s Clam Bar, on Long Beach Road, hosted the annual clam-eating contest, and almost everyone was wearing blue and crowding in to

watch. The contestants kept smiling as the crowd cheered them on.

This year, the event raised about $25,000, which will go to Beyond the Badge New York, an organization that supports those with posttraumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, and mental health care for first responders.

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irst, we lost access to Grand Avenue when the sinkhole happened.

Come to the Greek Festival this weekend

By KEPHERD DANIEL

Schedule for the Island Park Greek Festival

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The Greek Orthodox Panaghia Church of Island kicks off its annual Island Park Greek Festival on Thursday from 5 to 10 p.m.

It continues Friday from 5 to 11 p.m., Saturday from noon to 11 p.m., and Sunday from noon to 9 —Kepherd Daniel p.m.

Courtesy Joe Pontecorvo

Members of the Panaghia Church of Island Park have planned the festival for weeks.

From left are Penny Apsilos, Antonis Dimitrakakis and Georgia Papathanasiou. tions from our parishioners,” he said.

“Our neighbors look forward to our festival every year, they enjoy the food,

shopping desserts, rides, music, and hospitality.”

The Parish Priest, Parish Council,

sponsors, Festival administrator Georgia Papathanasiou and family volunteers have helped organize this year’s festival. Based on the work the church has put in this year to organize the festival they expect larger numbers from last year.

“It’s hard work but because it’s for a good cause everyone works hard,” said Kazoulis.

“We thank the Village of Island Park and our Mayor Michael McGinty for all their support. We also would like to thank the Island Park Fire De par tment for their assistance.

Island Park and our neighbors look forward to the festival, they enjoy our culture, music, and food. The Greek community enjoys the nostalgia the festival brings of their homeland.”

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T he Greek Or thodox Pana ghia Church of Island Park hosts a Greek food and music festival from Aug. 17 to 20. The festivities will include games, food, dancing raffles, and music including live music from Melodia Band a progressive band that performs modern and traditional Greek, Italian, and English music.

The Greek cuisine will be on full display including Chicken and Pork Souvlaki sandwiches, Gyro Sandwiches, Greek Salad, Spinach pies, Shrimp Santorini, Greek Honey Balls, Baklava, and many more Greek pastries.

Money raised from the festival will go towards various programs within the Island Park community, such as Senior Citizen programs, Youth programs, Yo u n g A d u l t s a n d P r o f e s s i o n a l s groups, Greek Language School, and Sunday school.

Panaghia of Island Park Greek Orthodox Church also has a large Lady’s Philanthropy Group that raises money for many various charities and raises money for over 30 worldwide organizations. Due to Covid, the attendance for the festival had gone down drastically but Father George Kazoulis of the Greek Orthodox Church had a very successful festival in 2022.

“The Church Festival did very well due to our generous sponsors and dona-

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Swingtime Big Band takes to Eisenhower stage There’s not many ensembles left that play “big band” music — jazz music, made popular in the early 1900s. But in New York, there’s the Swingtime Big Band, a Long Island-based, 20-piece music group that brings the Swing Era of music back to life.

The Swingtime Big Band hit the stage at Harry Chapin’s Lakeside Theatre in Eisenhower Park in East Meadow on Aug. 10. Despite the afternoon rain, the performance still attracted dozens of Nassau residents, who came out to watch the show, all part of the county’s free summer concert series.

Swingtime’s band is known for its high energy performances that resonate nostalgia with audiences that know the classical recordings. Big band music includes popular tunes like “In the Mood,” by the Glenn Miller Orchestra, “All or Nothing at All” by Frank Sinatra, and “At Last,” by Ella Fitzgerald — among countless other examples.

The band also hopes to inspire a new generation of listeners with the discovery of classic swing music.

Its lead female vocalist, Bobbie Ruth, recreates the vocal styles of legendary artists like Peggy Lee, Rosemary Clooney, Bette Midler and Judy Garland, among many others. Swingtime’s male vocalist, Zack Alexander emulates the sounds of Nat King Cole, Dean Martin, and of course, Frank Sinatra.

Performances are conducted by its artistic director Steve Shaiman, an accomplished musician himself, known for his animated leadership style on stage, and vast knowledge of big band music.

There’s was plenty of entertainment to go around — and of course, many hits from the “Great American Songbook.”

For more on the Swingtime Big Band, visit SwingtimeNY.com.

For more on Nassau County’s upcoming summer events, visit NassauCountyNY.gov.

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Jazz music group plays hits from the ‘Great American Songbook’

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The Swingtime Big Band hit the stage at Eisenhower Park’s Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre on Aug. 10.

Male vocalist Zack Alexander serenaded the audience during the performance. He’s known for emulating famous artists like Nat King Cole, Dean Martin and Frank Sinatra.

The group is known for its animated performances, under the leadership of conductor Steve Shaiman, far right.

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Bobbie Ruth, Swingtime’s female lead, recreates the vocal styles of vocalists like Peggy Lee and Rosemary Clooney, among many others.

Greg Lisi to lead Nassau bar association committee

By KEPHERD DANIEL

Greg Lisi of Oceanside has been appointed chair of the lawyer referral committee and the nominating committee of the Nassau County Bar Association in Mineola.

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Lifelong Oceanside resident Greg Lisi has been appointed chair of the lawyer referral committee and the nominating committee of the Nassau County Bar Association in Mineola.

The nominating committee selects coming members of the board of directors and the executive committee, the secretary to the board of directors, and the President. The Lawyer Referral Committee is a service that the Bar Association provides for free to the general public. Anyone who needs a nonpro bono attorney can call the Bar Association and the committee will recommend several attorneys who handle a specific area of law. Lisi is a past President of the Nassau County Bar Association, where he has also served on the Board of Directors, is a past chair of the Labor & Employment Law Committee, and is a member of the Commercial Litigation and Federal Courts committees.

“Being the president of the Nassau County Bar Association was one of the greatest honors of my life,” Lisi said.

“They are wonderful people. I became president during Covid and to get us through Covid and out the other side, and to be able to do all the great things that we are doing now is absolutely one of the great honors of my life.”

Lisi, 56, is the Head of the employ-

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ment and labor practice group at the Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP firm. He handles claims for businesses on Long Island and in New York City, including sexual harassment, discrimination, wage and union issues, and civil rights cases.

Lisi has been a member of the association for about 25 years. He lives in Oceanside and has three children, Jessica, 21, Dylan, 19, and Ethan, 16. In Oceanside, he is the coach of the Stallions roller hockey team and a member

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of the Kiwanis Club. Lisi is a graduate of Oceanside High School and earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Buffalo and his juris doctorate from Georgetown University Law Center in Washington, D.C. The Bar Association is an organization of more than 4,500 attorneys that has been in existence since 1899, and it represents the interests of attorneys in Nassau. Lisi serves on the board of directors for the Bar Association and worked his way up from secretary to

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treasurer to president.

The bar association provides a mortgage foreclosure clinic where people who are being foreclosed upon can either get an attorney or receive advice on how to handle foreclosure.

The bar leads a Hurricane Sandy clinic for community members who have issues related to the disaster and also provides a pro bono clinic twice a year where anybody can come to the bar association and sit down with a pro bono attorney to help with specific legal issues free of charge. The Bar also works with Nassau Suffolk Law Services and other pro bono groups to help provide attorneys to people who need them.

The bar provides dinners for seniors during Thanksgiving and collaborates with the Tunnels to Towers Foundation.

The bar association buses people from Nassau County into Brooklyn to participate in the Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk in New York City, held each year on the last Sunday of September. Going forward Lisi wants to continue the good work the Bar does for the Nassau community.

“I’m still extremely active and the goal is really to help the bar help the Nassau County community as a whole,” he said. Attorneys and also the general public. It’s a wonderful association that really does help the people of Nassau County.”

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Fighting fires — with a side of french fries

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By KEPHERD DANIEL kdaniel@liherald.com

The McDonald’s restaurant on 31-35 Atlantic Avenue in Oceanside helped out the Oceanside Fire Department in their recruiting campaign.

The restaurant began to display recruitment flyers by the restaurant drive-thru and on restaurant placemats Tuesday, Aug. 1st encouraging residents to volunteer. Volunteer firefighter recruitment has become difficult for many Fire departments over the past several years, for several factors.

Former Department chief Ed Scharfberg discussed some of the benefits of becoming a volunteer firefighter to educate residents about what it takes and the benefits of being a volunteer firefighter or emergency medical technician.

Along with the networking opportunities, the Fire department offers volunteers life insurance and a reduction in property taxes. The Oceanside department recently revamped its junior firefighter program, for anyone between 14 and 17 can join and learn about the responsibilities of firefighters and EMTs. “It’s a good place for a kid who doesn’t fit in anywhere and it’s a great place for a teenager who doesn’t know what they want to do in life,” Scharfberg said.

“We’re going to give them training, get them gear, they’re going to be able to participate in parades. They learn life skills

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Oceanside Fire Department teamed up with McDonald’s on Atlantic Avenue to assist in volunteer fire department recruitment efforts. and we have so many people from different walks of life, if they need a job, we can help them.”

With the dip in volunteer firefighting over the years, Scharfberg believes that young people have much to benefit from and said volunteer firefighting can serve as a positive experience for those young and old.

Several Colleges throughout New York State and other states will offer up to 25

percent off a four-year program’s tuition and fees or offer a bunk-in program that provides students the opportunity to train and respond to calls if they are Class A firefighters from their local municipality.

In exchange for serving as volunteers, including some required on-call shifts; students can live dormitory-style within a local firehouse near their university where they can use the department kitchen and other facilities free of financial

charge. If they are not in class, they can study, sleep and relax. SUNY Cortlandt, Syracuse University, New York Institute of Technology, and SUNY Purchase are among the New York schools that coordinate with local departments to offer the program.

“We’re talking 12,000 to 15,000 you are going to save and there are many two year colleges that do this in upstate New York,” Scharfberg said.

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Music with a side of doughnuts Music was brewing at the Oceanside Dunkin’ on 3151 Lawson Blvd., as the store held an outdoor karaoke open free to the public on Aug. 7. Every day Dunkin’ customers got a chance to show off their vocal talents.

“It was a great gift to the business and the community,” said Island Park trustee Joe Pontecorvo, who was in attendance.

“If you were coming to Dunkin’ Donuts or driving by the area,” he said, “you could pull over and have fun.”

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group that has been performing since 1959, were special guests on the night, adding to the festivities.

Jim LaMarca, 81, of Oceanside, organized the event and was master of ceremonies. He said a good time was had by all with plenty of sweet treats served by the restaurant.

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Lawmakers push for anti-hate reporting awareness

By JORDAN VALLONE jvallone@liherald.com

When antisemitic graffiti was found at Merrick’s Chatterton Elementary School, a hotline was available to report the incident to the proper authorities.

But unlike 911 or 988 — well-known numbers to report emergencies or seek immediate mental health assistance — how to reach the bias hotline is not so well-known.

And Nassau County Democrats are pushing their colleagues to change that.

Anyone can text messages and photos, or even call (516) 500-0657 if they see hate anywhere in their communities, All calls are returned during business hours, police said. And for those who prefer email, it’s combatbias@pdcn.org.

Siela Bynoe commended the Nassau County Police department for rolling out technology that allows people to quickly and confidentially report incidents of hate.

“But access is not awareness,” the county legislator told reporters outside of Chatterton School last week.

“Access without awareness does not get what’s intended.”

Nassau County police officials say two swastikas as well as anti-police sentiments were spray painted at the Chatterton playground July 30.

That prompted an emergency meeting a week later by the South Merrick Community Civic Association, intended to be an open discussion with police, detectives, school superintendents and rabbis about how the community can combat hate.

The following day, police arrested a 14-year-old Freeport boy, charging him with two felonies and a pair of misdemeanors.

But the number of people across Nassau County who even know this hotline exists is small, Bynoe said. A public awareness campaign is needed to get that word out, because if more instances are reported, the county can

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Rabbi Ira Ebbin of Merrick’s Congregation Ohav Sholom, spoke out about antisemitism during a recent news conference in Merrick, but also shared some of the technology available to combat it. map out where there is an influx of bias incidents and direct resources to those communities.

“We must pull out all the stops and find and implement as many tools as possible to stem the tide of this wave of hatred we are witnessing,” said County Legislator Arnold Drucker, who added he’d also like to work with state officials to ensure justice is served when people are arrested for hateful acts.

“I intend to collaborate with our partners in state government to take a renewed look at our hate crime laws and evaluate the classification of these hate crimes,” Drucker said. That way, “they can be prosecuted as a standalone offense, and have them automatically charged as a felony — rather than a misdemeanor — to ensure that these individuals get more than a slap on the wrist.”

Putting a complete end to antisemitic acts is not an easy task at all, according to Rabbi Ira Ebbin.

“If you look at any Jewish history book — or any history book — you’ll know that it’s impossible,” the spiritual leader of Congregation Ohav Sholom in Merrick, told reporters last week. “Since Jews have existed, there has been antisemitism. Since humans have existed, there has been hatred. Those who want to hate will always find ways to hate, and they do it in the most invasive way.”

Technology such as the hotline, Ebbin said, is incredibly important.

“It opens the opportunity and the portals of entry for people who see something, then they need to say something,” the rabbi said. “Our legislators, our leaders respond to data, and unless its reported, the reality is silence is compared to complicity. If you don’t say anything, nothing gets done.”

Education is key, according to County Legislator Michael Giangregorio, a Republican who represents Merrick and surrounding communities. Children, for instance, may not understand the seriousness of their actions when they commit acts of hate.

“I would like to use this latest example as a teaching moment, especially for our children, to better educate them on the dangers of these type of behaviors, and to re-emphasize that hate speech or any actions in that regard are not tolerated or accepted,” he said, in a statement. “Together, as a community, we must do what we can to stand together against this growing scourge.”

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The Island Park Public Library celebrated its summer reading club finale with a party Aug. 10, where some 120 attendees enjoyed the fun and magic of Petra Puppets, followed by a celebration that included ice cream.

Photos courtesy Island Park Library

Margaret and Veronica Breidenbach had a magical time at the summer read— Kepherd Daniel ing club finale with the magician’s assistant Johanna Revello.

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Island Park Kiwanis hosts lobster bake fundraiser The Island Park Kiwanis Club hosted its annual lobster and steak dinner at Masone Beach Aug 4. The dinner serves as a fundraiser for the club, Island Park Kiwanis. All told, between $2,600 and $2,800 was raised. The money raised will benefit children and families of Island Park and beyond. The club will vote to see where these funds will go and plan to use some of the funds raised to award a scholarship this year to a graduating senior from Island Park.

In the past, the funds have gone towards sending local children from low-income families to Camp Kiwanis, pediatric trauma units donated to the fire department, and The Eliminate Project, which provides tetanus shots for pregnant mothers in countries abroad.

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From left is Johanny Rodriguez, Doris the Florist, Joann Scully, Roxanna DeJong, Tina Johnson.

Diana Caracciolo sells a raffle ticket to Dianne Jones.

Serving dinner for the Island Park Kiwanis fundraiser from left are Dean Bacigalupo, Kiwanis president Karen Davis and Ed Caracciolo. The grill was firing hot at the annual steak and lobster dinner hosted by Island Park Kiwanis, and enjoyed by a goodsized crowd, at right.

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Nassau County Legislator Debra Mulé joined Baldwin community leaders and colleagues in Mineola on Monday Aug 7, to call for action to upgrade infrastructure after three sinkholes opened in Nassau County. it can be used for this purpose.”

Mulé said she had also contacted Gov. Kathy Hochul about speeding up the delivery of those funds to meet the coun-

ty’s needs. Additionally, she sent a letter to County Executive Bruce Blakeman, asking for a renewed focus on infrastructure problems in this year’s financial

plan.

She cited studies conducted by Suez, the county’s sewage treatment partner, on the sewer pipes, as data to consider. Similarly, she acknowledged the need for information on water pipelines in order for legislators to make realistic and proactive decisions.

“We as a legislature need to have accurate information to inform our decisions in what locations are the sewer and water pipeline the most fragile,” Mulé said.

Erika Floreska, of Baldwin, shared her experience with the sinkhole on Monday.

“First, we lost access to Grand Avenue when the sinkhole happened,” she recounted.

“Then they had to reroute the sewer, and they added a pump towards the top end of the street, and a number of houses were cut off from there — from cars being able to get there. They ended up closing off the whole road. They added a second pump in the middle of the street, a third pump down towards the creek.”

According to Floreska, the continuous noise of the pumps was a constant disturbance, disrupting residents’ sleep at night. The vibrations shook their homes.

They had to make their way over temporary wooden bridges that spanned the damaged pipes, which made navigating the area challenging and inconvenient.

Mulé and her fellow legislators urged federal, state and county partners to collectively work towards restoring and improving the county’s infrastructure.

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Problems with infrastructure are increasingly impacting daily life in hightraffic areas of Nassau County. On Lido Boulevard, a manhole failed 20 feet below ground. In Baldwin, sewage was seeping up from a broken 36-inch pipe below Grand Avenue. In Oceanside, an underground water pipe burst on Foxhurst, between Oceanside Road and Locust Avenue.

Each required weeks to fix, and the emergency use of millions of dollars.

Members of the County Legislature’s Public Works, Finance and Rules committee voted unanimously in July to approve amendments to the 2023-26 capital plan to dedicate additional resources to the “lateral sewer repair” capital budget line. But funds had been tapped from that category for the repairs.

Before the Aug 7 meeting, Mulé appealed to U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, advocating for the release of funds meant for Nassau County in recent federal infrastructure deals.

“No one was injured or lost their life, (but) we may not always be so lucky in the future,” Mulé said of the sinkholes. “I have already written letters to our federal representatives to release that money as quickly as possible, and to make sure that

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Everyone can be a Scot for the day at L.I.

ld Westbury Gardens will fill its lush grounds with the sounds of bagpipers and Scottish revelry as it welcomes the latest edition of the Scottish Festival and Highland Games. The annual spectacle on Saturday, Aug. 26, brings plenty of Scottish flair to the storied estate, presented by the Long Island Clan MacDuff.

With those bagpipes, traditional strength competitions and highland dancing — along with plenty of entertainment and assorted activities for lads and lasses — there’s plenty end-of-summer revelry for all ages. According to Scottish lore, the games were begun by the ancient highland chieftains to help them select the strongest men for their armies. Those ancient traditions continue today in the form of caber tossing, Putting the Stone, Putting the Sheaf, and arm wrestling competitions, piping and drumming.

“When the Clan MacDuff first came here in 1977, they knew they had found a home,” says Paul Hunchak, director of visitor services and public programs at Old Westbury Gardens.

And they’ve been back every year Karen since — except those two yearsBy during theBloom WHERE pandemic.

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Island had once home to changefivethe It’sbeen a question WHEN Scottish clans. Today only Clan MacDuff remains.

••Saturday, Aug.Sunday, 26, noon-4 een at the focus of our collective Saturday and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Now asMacDuff’s society 11 a.m.-4 p.m. $12 children Burnside Sr. “This is what they used to do •71 Emily Lowe Hall Gallery, • Old Westbury Road, in Scotland all those years Groups oflife, es the complexities of ago. modern South Campus, Hempstead.

Old Westbury families would come together for games and For information and to RSVP, • Free parking is available at path forfood social changeWe’re is replicating at the and companionship.

Westbury High School, with call (516) 463-5672, or visit that. People come from all over to meet their shuttle bus service to and Hofstra.edu/museum t of artistic familiesexpression. here. It’s the end of summer, a good from the festival time for everyone to gather.”

• Tickets and information available at Now in its 61st year, it has evolved into e All Stand,” Hofstra University Museum of Art’s new exhibition, examines OldWestburyGardens.org, a family festival as much as a cultural event. power of the arts in society. or (516) 333-0048 “There really is something for everyone,” y Alexandra Giordano the“You museum’s assistant Hunchak— says. can explore thedirector gardens,of exhibition and he exhibit underscores responsibility and influence. and then artists’ there’s civic this whole other dimension. hts the vital role thatfolks artists have democratic values thatlawn with their picnic Many settle in in foractivating the day. They camp out on the andencouraging connect withcivic family and friends.and It’s almost like unity,” a reunion. This is something ity and freedom, engagement, cultivating people putcharge on theirand radar year truths after year. enjoy hosting it.” . “Artists often lead the expose thatAnd maywe otherwise be Whiletake it has become broad-based family affair — with artists in this exhibition a stand anda call out injustices through their artbirds of prey, vintage gender, car show, Scottish dog parade, vendors offering Scottish on issues such falconry, as immigration, reproductive rights, mass incarceration, wares, and so much more — those traditional elements continue racial bias, gun violence, and promises unfulfilled. They all combine the makingto be a main attraction, especially the caber toss and pipe bands. blic service that has a grassroots approach in the hope of mobilizing their The caber is a long, tapered pine pole or log. The “tosser” balances it and the nationvertically to ignitebymovement, awareness, others to holding thecreate smaller end, and and theninspire runs forward and tosses it so that em.” it turns in the air with the larger end striking the ground first. Ideally, the pole it, which runs strikes through 28, isvertical in conjunction Hofstra’s in aJuly strictly position, with and the athletes are scored based on how tial conferenceclosely on thethe Barack coming up in April. throwObama lands atpresidency a 12 o’clock position. caber is always popular,” Burnside says. interested in the “The idea that thetoss artist has a civic responsibility,” says “People love to watch the strong men — and tor Karen Albert.

“The initial ideastrong for thiswomen.” exhibition was inspired by athletes arethat generally the ones up to the challenge, the public is ministration WhiteWhile House briefing took place on May 12, 2009, invited to participate.

Keep in mind that pole is 150 han 60 artists and creative organizers met with administration offipounds cials to and 25 feet long, Competitors alsocommunity, can try theircreate skills with Tossing Sheaf, and Putting the llective power of the arts to build change, and the chart Stone. Tossing the Sheaf involves flinging a bale of hay over a horizontal pole national recovery in the areas of social justice, civic participation and with a large pitchfork. Putting the Stone is similar to the traditional Olympic-style shot put, but uses a large stone in which the weight varies. d, unlike other recent exhibits that showcased thea museum’s While the games are going on, lively lineup of bands and dance ensembles llection, Giordano reachedthose out toassorted contemporary artists who loaned — including bagpipers — provide a musical backdrop throughout heir selected works.

36 piecesceremony are on view — representing the day.Some The opening at 12:30 is quite special, with a grand march downMolly the North Lawn,and andthe notEqual to beJustice missed. om Emma Amos, Crabapple Initiative, This year’s entertainment alsoand includes the high-energy Scottish Band, Miguel Luciano, Michele Pred, Hank Willis roster Thomas, Sophia Albannach, with its heavily percussive sound. There’s also the Celtic rock band Mash, withnot their Celticthan rock, southern Rock and folk. And, our climate isBangers now, thisand exhibit could beblend moreof timely of course, dancers doing varied interpretations of traditional highland dance and nt,” Albert adds. step dancing, among others. e highlights, she points to the series of prints from the Kids can find many activities just for them. They can try their skill at their Freedoms. Their four large of scale photos arewith based oncabers (actually tubes), participate in sack own version a caber toss, light well’s 1943 oilraces, paintings inspired by President Franklin and an old-fashioned tug of war. D. 41 State of the Union address that When it’s time foroutlined a break, what checkhe out the Scottish products available for e essential fourpurchase democratic of speech, andvalues samplefreedom such Scottish delights as meat pies and haggis. orship, freedom from want, and freedom from fear. For interpreted these iconic works for our era. ame composition,” Albert says. “From 1940s America,

ative advocacy

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Boogie along with Disco Unlimited as summer winds down. When Disco Unlimited hits the stage, you are instantly transported to a time when Saturday nights meant white suits, platform shoes, and your very best 13 And dance you will dance moves.

— when you experience the magic created when the boogie begins.

Capturing a time in music that to this day has not been matched, this lively band will exhilarate you with their powerful vocals, tight harmonies and dance grooves — all coupled with a synchronized stage and light show. Close your eyes and you will truly believe you are listening to Pat McGann the original artists. Hear the best of Pat McGann is quickly rising as one Tavares, France Jolie, The Trammps, of the sharpest stand-ups on the Harold Melvin’s Blue Notes, Yvonne comedy scene. A relative latecomer Elliman, Anita Ward, Deney Terrio, to comedy, he began doing standGeorge McCrae, Bonnie Pointer, up at 31 after realizing he was Melba not Moore, Maxine Nightingale, very good at selling packaging.Carol Douglas, and so much more.

He hustled his way to become the Joe Cool, Sista Soul, Funky Sista, Strat house emcee at Zanies Chicago, Cat, Wild Jerry and The MacDaddy where he distinguished himselfcomprise as this group of unique and especially adept at working theexperienced musicians who love and crowd. A husband and father of live this era. three young children, McGann’s appeal stems from his quick witFriday, Aug. 18, 8 p.m. As always, Photosand courtesy Old Westbury relatable takeGardens on family lifebring seating. Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, Eisenhower Park, Colorful pipers and drummers prepare to step proudly the In 2017, McGann andaround marriage.

East Meadow. For information, visit grounds of Old Westbury Gardens honoring a cherished heritage. began touring as the opening act NassauCountyNY.gov/parks. for Sebastian Maniscalco, moving with him from clubs to theater, to arenas, including four soldout shows at Madison Square Garden. McGann’s relatively short, but impressive resume, includes Montreal’s famed Just For Laughs Festival, Gilda’s LaughFest, The Great American Comedy Festival, and more. McGann still calls Chicago home.

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Saturday, Feb. 11, 8 p.m. $40, $35, $30, $25. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. (800) 745-3000 or Ticketmaster.com Brit or Floyd ParamountNY.com.

From those moments when the needle drops on side one with ‘Speak to Me,’ the alarm clock of ‘Tim,’ that sensuous vocal on ‘Great Gig in the Sky,’ the lunatics on the grass in ‘Brain Damage,’ and finally, the final A competitor prepares to toss that caber. heartbeats of ‘Eclipse,’ The Dark Side of the Moon pulls you in. Brit Floyd is back on the concert circuit with a new show celebrating 50 years of that ground-breaking and iconic musical masterpiece. Brit Floyd has become a phenomenon, widely regarded as the world’s greatest rock tribute Yarn/Wire Now in its 18th year, Adelphi show — faithfully recreating the scale and pomp of the final 1994 Pink University’s ‘new music’ series welcomes Yarn/Wire. Floyd tour, complete with a stunning The intrepid New York-based light show, iconic circular screen, piano-percussion quartet has lasers, inflatables and theatrics. The forged a singular path with nearly three-hour set list also includes other highlights from Pink Floyd’s endlessly inventive collaborations, commissions and performancesmagnificent catalogue of albums. that have made a significant Saturday, Aug. 19, 8 p.m.; Sunday, contribution to the canon of Aug. 20, 7:30 p.m. $149.50, experimental works. The quartet $89.50. $79.50, $59.50, $49.50, features founding member Laura $39.50, $25. The Paramount, 370 Barger and Julia Den Boer on New York Ave., Huntington. Tickets piano and Russell Greenberg, available at Ticketmaster.com, or Competitions for the kids include an old favorite, a tug war. alsoof a founding member, and Sae ParamountNY.com Hashimoto playing percussion.

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The Journey tribute band visits The Paramount, Friday, Aug. 25, 8 p.m. The popular band takes everyone back to the ‘80’s when Journey’s timeless music ruled the airwaves. Hailed by fans and critics alike as the world’s top Journey tribute band, this group performs their music with chilling accuracy. Fronted

by Hugo — a dead ringer for Steve Perry, both visually and vocally — he continues to delight fans with his miraculous resemblance, exact mannerisms and identical voice to Steve. Fans agree that Voyage delivers an experience to the original Steve Perry-fronted lineup. The band also features world class New York musicians; Robby Hoffman, Greg Smith, Lance Millard and Dana Spellman who along with Hugo have brought the show to critical acclaim through the many sold out shows as well as private and corporate events throughout America. The talent of these five guys together has brought the meaning of tribute to a whole new level. See it to believe it! Playing all the hits including: “Don’t Stop Believin’,” ”Faithfully,” “Separate Ways,” “Anyway You Want It,”, “Open Arms,” “Wheel in the Sky,” “Lights,” “Oh Sherrie,” “Stone in Love,” “Send Her My Love,” “Lovin’ Touchin’ Squeezin’,” “Who’s Crying Now,” “Only The Young,” and more. $40, $35, $30, $25. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. (800) 745-3000 or Ticketmaster.com or ParamountNY.com.

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On exhibit View the landmark exhibition “Modigliani and the Modern Portrait,” at Nassau County Museum of Art. Devoted to the way that Modigliani powerfully re-defined the art of portraiture, the show includes his masterworks along with paintings and drawings by his Parisian contemporaries (Picasso, van Dongen, Laurencin). Modigliani’s enduring influence on artists even in our own time is shown in a selection of Contemporary paintings by such important figures as David Hockney, Eric Fischl, Elizabeth Peyton and others. The exhibition is being curated by Dr. Kenneth Wayne, founder of The Modigliani Project, which authenticates paintings and drawings (two of the works in the show have been recently approved by the committee). Through Nov. 5.

Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. (516) 484-9337 or NassauMuseum.org.

On stage

Plaza Theatricals presents a tribute to the one and only Barbra Streisand, Saturday, Aug. 19, 7:30 p.m. Sharon Owens performs her acclaimed interpretations of Streisand’s songbook. It’s performed at the Elmont Library Theatre, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. $33, $35. Elmont. For tickets, call (516) 599-6870 or visit PlazaTheatrical.com.

Dramatic Play Theatre Playground returns to Long Island Children’s Museum with “Dramatic Play!,” Monday, Aug. 14, 1 p.m., taught by Lisa Rudin, Director of Theatre Playground (who visitors may already know from her role as “Piggie”!). In this interactive, theater-inspired workshop kids will act out an original story and help choose how it unfolds.

Music, props, and sound effects create a theatrical world where participants are immersed in the story. Children are encouraged to express themselves as they create characters, explore different worlds, stretch their imaginations and build self-confidence. This week’s theme: The Amazing World of Bugs and Butterflies. Costumes encouraged. Museum Row, Garden City. (516) 224-5800 or LICM.org.

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Teen drop-in

Plaza Theatricals continues its tribute series, Sunday, Aug. 20, 2:30 p.m. The hits never stop with Tommy Lynn and his 10-piece band performing such classics as “Sweet Caroline,” “Song Sung Blue,” “Hello Again,” “America”, “Mr. Bojangles,” and “So Good!” It’s performed at the Elmont Library Theatre, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. $33, $35. Elmont. For tickets, call (516) 599-6870 or visit PlazaTheatrical.com.

Busy Bees Bring the kids to Long Island Children’s Museum to learn about hardworking bees, Saturday, Aug. 19. We all know that bees are amazing. While we often think of only the honeybee, Long Island’s native mason bee is an impressive little insect. Make a bee habitat to welcome them to your garden, at the drop-in program, suitable for ages 3 and up. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. (516) 224-5800 or LICM.org.

For many years visitors to Westbury House at Old Westbury Gardens asked what was beyond the first floor corridor.

Now go beyond the door and discover “secrets of the service wing,” during a 60-minute guided tour, Friday, Aug. 18, noon; Sunday, Aug. 20,1:30 p.m.; Monday, Aug. 21, noon; Wednesday, Aug. 23, noon. Be introduced to the intensive labor required to create the lifestyle experienced by the Phipps family; tour the rooms that were “behind the scenes” to create the formal dining experiences of early 20th century. Go along the corridors to the butler’s pantry and silver cleaning room then descends to the kitchen, scullery, and wine storage rooms located on the ground floor. Reservations required. 71 Old Westbury Rd., Old Westbury. For information contact (516) 333-0048 or visit OldWestburyGardens.org.

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Breastfeeding Support Group Mercy Hospital offers a peer to peer meeting for breastfeeding support and resources, facilitated by a certified breastfeeding counselor, every Thursday, 10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Bring your baby (from newborn to 1 year) to the informal group setting. All new moms are welcome, regardless of delivering hospital. Registration required.

Call breastfeeding counselor, Gabriella Gennaro, at (516) 7052434 to secure you and your baby’s spot. Mercy Hospital, St. Anne’s Building, 1000 North Village Ave., Rockville Centre.

For information visit CHSLI.org.

Bug Safari Bring the kids to Old Westbury Gardens for a buggy adventure, Saturday, Aug. 19, 11 a.m. Hunt elusive grasshoppers, butterflies, predatory insects and other crawly creatures in the gardens. Bring a butterfly net and collecting jars. All ages.

Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Rd., Old Westbury.

For information visit OldWestburyGardens.org or contact (516) 333-0048.

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9/11 Essay Contest Oceanside Fire Department is looking to inspire local high school students to strengthen their appreciation of the historical importance of the attacks on Sept. 11, 2001 and encourage Oceanside students to participate in the essay contest. First place will be awarded $500 and second place will earn $250. Awards will be presented to essay contest winners at the 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony at the School House Green on Monday, Sept. 11, 2023. The first-place essay will be read during the event, by the author if they so choose. Winners will be notified by Sept. 1, 2023. Applicants must be entering grades 9,10, 11 or 12 during the 2023-24 school year and attend the Oceanside School District. Submit an original essay on the topic: “Why We Should Never Forget 9/11.” Submission deadline is Aug. 20 at 5 p.m.; submit in Word or pdf format to: 9-11 essaycontest@oceansidefd.net.

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Grab your lunch and join Nassau County Museum of Art Docent Riva Ettus for her popular “Brown Bag Lecture,” now back on-site at Nassau County Museum of Art, Thursday, Sept. 7, 1 p.m. Enjoy an in-depth presentation on the current exhibition “Modigliani and the Modern Portrait.” Participants are invited to ask questions at the end of the program and to join the 2 p.m. public tour of the exhibit. Also Oct. 19. 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. (516) 484-9337 or NassauMuseum.org.

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Herald Women’s executive summit

Networking, negotiating, keeping life on track

By Parker Schug They were women from all kinds of backgrounds, but had one thing in common: They are the leaders of today — and tomorrow — and were all part of the Herald Woman’s Executive Summit, presented by Bank of America, Aug. 7 at The Crescent Beach Club in Bayville.

There — among coffee, breakfast and meditation — speakers with various areas of expertise shared how they reached their career milestones, and how those attended could reach them, too.

Among those sharing that wisdom were Liz Bentley, chief executive and founder of Liz Bentley Associates, as well as Aimee Kestenberg Elan, chief creative officer and co-founder of Affordable Luxury Group.

There was also Melissa Negrin-Wiener, a senior partner at Cona Elder Law, teaching attendees the importance of knowledge surrounding your assets.

“You’re never too young, you’re never too old, you’re never too rich and you’re never too poor to plan,” Negrin-Wiener said. “People think it’s just for millionaires and it’s not.”

Erin Ley, an award-winning speaker, best-selling author, and growth and success coach for Onward Productions, led the “Life on Track” workshop.

“Celebrate life and you’ll have a life worth celebrating,” she said.

Edwin Chavez/Herald photos Megan Ryan, executive vice president and The Power Brunch Panel and keynote speakers at the Herald Women’s Executive Summit included, from left, Reena Jana, chief legal officer of NuHealth/NUMC led a sesTalisa Flatts, Kristin Thorne, Jodi Seitler, Liz Bentley, Aimee Kestenberg Elan and Retha Fernandez. sion on minority and women-owned business enterprise.

Another round of workshops featured Mimi Bishop and Jackie Ghedine discussing negotiations and knowing your worth. The two leadership coaches and consultants co-founded Modern Gen X Woman & MGXW, where they lead women who primarily grew up in the 1980s and 1990s to fulfilling careers.

“Stop waiting to be noticed and waiting patiently to get paid,” Ghedine said. “Go after and ask for what you want.”

Kenia Nunez-Leon shared how losing her husband to cancer helped her recognize the 4M system she used to sustain his life — which stands for mindset, mentorship, motivation and money.

Nunez-Leon also showed how these connect to other facets of life, like sitting on the board for the development of a new city.

The last round of workshops featured Valerie Workshop host Melissa Negrin-Wiener from Nifora, a global marketing leader, branding expert and award-winning author, who spoke about Cona Elder Law. embracing individual qualities.

“I just want you to know who you are and what makes you incredible and why you’re here on the planet,” Nifora said.

The Value of Volunteering & Mentorship Panel moderated by Christine “I want you to be that, unapologetically, all the Buscarino included, from left, Rande Bynum, Beth Meixner, Davi time.”

Donna Stefans of Wealth Advisory Associates, Tserpelis and Tammy Severino. lead attorney and founder of Stefans Law Group, times. emphasized the idea that women need financial “Tell your employees, anytime you come to my office knowledge. with a problem, challenge, struggle or issue, you have to “I don’t hear people sitting around talking about their either present a solution, an opportunity or some idea — portfolios — it’s just not a fun, sexy topic,” Stefans said. regardless of how zany,” Paisley said.

“If they’re having the conversations, they’re learning The event closed with giveaway prizes, cocktails and from each other.” networking. A portion of proceeds will benefit Moxxie Lisa Mirabile, chief executive and founder of Vertigo Mentoring Foundation.

Media Group, advised on how to present digital informa“Everyone left really inspired and ready to tackle tion in a more effective manner, while closing keynote speaker Paisley Demby shared his experience going from some tough conversations in the workforce, but really homelessness to the state’s deputy secretary of economic energized and powered to have success in their careers,” Workshop host Donna Stefans from Wealth said Jennifer Porti, vice president and community reladevelopment. It was through positivity he was able to Advisory Associates. tions manager for Bank of America. bring himself — and now others — back up from hard

Summit attendees learn ‘work is love made visible’

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By Ana Borruto

OCEANSIDE/ISLAND PARK HERALD — August 17, 2023

Breaking barriers, shattering glass ceilings and stepping into their power are just some of the empowering traits the nearly 300 trailblazers had in common at the inaugural Herald Women’s Executive Summit, presented

by Bank of America.

Although it was a gloomy day outside of The Crescent Beach Club in Bayville, the spirit of girl power shined through as thought leaders, innovators and other extraordinary women shared their take on the event’s theme — “The Future is Now.” “When my parents, Robert and Edith Richner, founded Richner Communications at a time when female executives were a rarity, my mother broke those norms,” said Stuart Richner, the chief executive of the company that is the parent to Herald Community Newspapers.

“We are not just celebrating the successful professional women amongst us, but we are also acknowledging the pioneering spirit of women like my mother — women who dared to pave the way in times less hospitable to their ambitions.”

Suelem Artzt, vice president and consumer banking market leader for Bank of America, shared how she faced many challenges along the way of her career since moving from Brazil in 2007, but still persevered.

“We all have different backgrounds and journeys that helped us all get here,” Artzt said. “But one thing we have in common is we’ve earned this seat here today. I think that it’s important for all of us to have strong women in our lives because they’re going to help you have that vision and really see what is possible.”

Keynote speaker Liz Bentley, chief executive of Liz Bentley Associates, broke down the ways women must override their “imprinted instincts” in order to step into their power.

For example, she said gender stereotypes are engrained into women as early as age 10. This includes being taught their key asset is their physical appearance, and that men are more successful, women are perceived as more vulnerable, weaker and in need of protection.

“These imprinting years are things you need to get over in order to go to the next level,” Bentley said.

Women “don’t see themselves as equals. When they walk in the room — if you want to be equal, if you want more power, if you want to step into your power — you have to own it inside your body. It starts with you.”

The Power Brunch Panel featured five accomplished leaders — Google’s Reena Jana, Estée Lauder Cos.’ Jodi Seitler, National Grid Venture’s Retha Fernandez, AARP New York’s Beth Finkel and Amazon’s Talisa Flatts — shared how their lives were very much like anyone else attending the conference. Getting passed over for promotions. Learning from failure. Carving out their own opportunities. Or making sure to create a work-life-balance. It was moderated by WABC-7 investigative reporter Kristin Thorne, Finkel, AARP’s state director, said one in every three women have felt discrimination in the workplace, and 92 percent of all women have been told how to act, how to dress, or what to say.

“I was told early on in my career that I talk too much like a New Yorker,” Finkel said. “What they were really saying was, ‘You’re too competitive.’ I didn’t change who I was. I just kept going.”

Flatts, a human resources business partner at Amazon, explained how building relationships is key — no one can do it alone. Seitler, a global crisis and issue management vice president at Estée Lauder, said no matter how old you are, the learning process never ends.

Jana, head of content and partnership as well as responsible innovation at Google, urged others to get involved in causes they believe in.

Fernandez — who strategic engagement manager at National Grid — encouraged the women in the crowd to trust their personal power.

“Don’t let anyone tell you that you aren’t qualified,” she said.

“Be around people who bring you joy. Work is love made visible.”

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Summit attendees in the ballroom during the Power Brunch Panel.

Megan C. Ryan of Nassau University Medical Center speaks at her WE Summit workshop.

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR CVI CGS MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 1, Plaintiff, vs. FRANK MORIZIO, JR. A/K/A FRANK MORIZIO, ET AL., Defendant(s).

Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on July 3, 2018 and an Order Extending Sale Deadline and Other Relief duly entered on February 9, 2022, 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 28, 2023 at 2:30 p.m., premises known as 84 Virginia Avenue, Oceanside, NY 11572. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 43, Block 387 and Lot 21.

Approximate amount of judgment is $636,601.18 plus interest and costs.

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 007051/2015.

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.

Thomas McNamara, Esq., Referee Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff Firm File No.: 213045-2 140905 Search for notices online at: www.newyorkpublicnotices.com

LEGAL NOTICE REFEREE’S NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU MIDFIRST BANK, Plaintiff - against - ANTHONY MAZZA, et al Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on May 24, 2023.

I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. 11501 “Rain or Shine” on the 29th day of August, 2023 at 2:00 PM. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being at Oceanside, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York.

Premises known as 3 Mahland Place, Oceanside, (Town of Hempstead) NY 11572.

(SBL#: 43-124-215) Approximate amount of lien $591,178.12 plus interest and costs.

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed judgment and terms of sale.

Index No. 615893/2021.

Mark S. Ricciardi, 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: June 21, 2023 During the COVID-19 health emergency, bidders are required to comply with all governmental health requirements in effect at the time of sale including but not limited to, wearing face coverings and maintaining social distancing (at least 6-feet apart) during the auction, while tendering deposit and at any subsequent closing. Bidders are also required to comply with the Foreclosure Auction Rules and COVID-19 Health Emergency Rules issued by the Supreme Court of this County in addition to the conditions set forth in the Terms of Sale.

140845 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU OCEAN FINANCIAL FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, Plaintiff -againstSHANNON GERARDI a/k/a SHANNON JAKE GERARDI, BETH GERARDI, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale dated June 8, 2023 and entered on June 9, 2023, 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 29, 2023 at 2:30 p.m. the premises situate, lying and being at Oceanside, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, bounded and described as follows: BEGINNING at a corner formed by the intersection of the westerly side of Fulton Avenue and the southerly side of Montgomery Avenue; being a plot 80 feet by 100 feet by 80 feet by 100 feet.

S/B/L: 43/325/20-23 During the COVID-19 health emergency, bidders are required to comply with all governmental health requirements in effect at the time of the sale, including but not limited to, wearing face

coverings and maintaining social distancing (at least 6-feet apart) during the auction, while tendering the deposit and at any subsequent closing.

Bidders are also required to comply with the Foreclosure Auction Rules and any other applicable rules issued by the Supreme Court.

Said premises known as 3230 FULTON AVENUE, OCEANSIDE, NY Approximate amount of lien $595,398.11 plus interest, costs, additional allowances and attorneys’ fees.

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment and Terms of Sale.

Index Number 611613/2018.

MARK RICCIARDI, ESQ., Referee CULLEN AND DYKMAN LLP Attorney(s) for Plaintiff One Battery Park Plaza, 34th Floor, New York, NY 10004 {* OCEAN ISLAND*} 140726

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Trustee for Option One Mortgage Loan Trust 2005-1, Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2005-1, Plaintiff AGAINST Satwinder Singh; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered July 12, 2023 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on September 12, 2023 at 2:00PM, premises known as 627 Pearl Street, Oceanside, NY 11572. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Rockville Centre, in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York, Section 38 Block 531 Lots 22 and 26.

Approximate amount of judgment $947,712.56 plus interest and costs.

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 010269/2015.

The auction will be conducted pursuant to the COVID-19 Policies Concerning Public Auctions of Foreclosed Property established by the Tenth Judicial District.

Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.”

John G. Kennedy, Esq., Referee LOGS Legal Group LLP f/k/a Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard

Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 430-4792 Dated: July 27, 2023 141171

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee, for Carrington Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2005-NC5 AssetBacked Pass-Through Certificates, Plaintiff AGAINST Joseph Mosey; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered March 15, 2017 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on September 7, 2023 at 2:30PM, premises known as 224 Pennsylvania Avenue, Island Park, NY 11558. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Hempstead, at Island Park, Long Beach, County of Nassau, State of New York, Section 43 Block 92 Lots 19-21. Approximate amount of judgment $422,368.13 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 004383/2014.

The auction will be conducted pursuant to the COVID-19 Policies Concerning Public Auctions of Foreclosed Property established by the Tenth Judicial District.

Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.”

Janine T. Lynam, Esq., Referee LOGS Legal Group LLP f/k/a Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 430-4792 Dated: July 26, 2023 141173 LEGAL NOTICE REFEREE’S NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff against SUSANA BARROS, et al Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on March 2, 2023. I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. 11501 “Rain or Shine” on the 12th day of September, 2023 at 3:00 PM. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being at Oceanside, in the Town of

Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York.

Premises known as 3869 Carrel Boulevard, Oceanside, NY 11572.

(Section: 60, Block: 74, Lot: 11) Approximate amount of lien $464,470.75 plus interest and costs.

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed judgment and terms of sale.

Index No. 604695/2019.

Peter L. Kramer, Esq., Referee. (516-510-4020) McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 420 Lexington Avenue, Suite 840 New York, NY 10170 Tel. 347/286-7409 For sale information, please visit Auction.com at www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832 Dated: July 6, 2023 During the COVID-19 health emergency, bidders are required to comply with all governmental health requirements in effect at the time of sale including but not limited to, wearing face coverings and maintaining social distancing (at least 6-feet apart) during the auction, while tendering deposit and at any subsequent closing. Bidders are also required to comply with the Foreclosure Auction Rules and COVID-19 Health Emergency Rules issued by the Supreme Court of this County in addition to the conditions set forth in the Terms of Sale.

141158 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, D/B/A CHRISTIANA TRUST, NOT INDIVIDUALLY BUT AS TRUSTEE FOR PRETIUM MORTGAGE ACQUISITION TRUST, Plaintiff, vs.

VICTOR RIVERA, ET AL., Defendant(s).

Pursuant to an Order Granting Nunc Pro Tunc Relief, Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on July 30, 2019 and a Short Form Order duly entered on May 16, 2022, 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 September 14, 2023 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 4050 Massachusetts Avenue, Island Park, NY 11558.

All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 43, Block 70 and Lots 53-55.

Approximate amount of judgment is $551,621.55

plus interest and costs.

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 000028/2017. Cash will not be accepted. This foreclosure sale will be held on the north side steps of the Courthouse, rain or shine. COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed at the foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the Court Appointed Referee will cancel the sale.

Joy S. Bunch, Esq., Referee Knuckles, Komosinski & Manfro, LLP, 565 Taxter Road, Suite 590, Elmsford, NY 10523, Attorneys for Plaintiff 141167 To place a notice here call us at 516-569-4000 x232 or send an email to: legalnotices@liherald.com

LEGAL NOTICE CASE NO. 21527 RESOLUTION NO.897-2023 Adopted: August 1, 2023 Councilmember Miller offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING AND SETTING ASIDE CERTAIN PARKING SPACES FOR MOTOR VEHICLES FOR THE SOLE USE OF HOLDERS OF SPECIAL PARKING PERMITS ISSUED BY THE COUNTY OF NASSAU TO PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED PERSONS. WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 888-2023, adopted July 11th, 2023, a public hearing was duly held on the 1st day of August, 2023, at the Town Meeting Pavilion, Hempstead Town Hall, 1 Washington Street, Hempstead, New York, on the proposed establishment and setting aside of a certain parking space for motor vehicles for the sole use of holders of special parking permits issued by the County of Nassau to physically handicapped persons, in accordance with Section 202-48 of the Code of the Town of Hempstead, all as set forth in said resolution; and WHEREAS, after due consideration, this Town Board finds it to be in the public interest to establish and set aside a certain parking space for motor vehicles for the sole use of holders of special parking permits issued by the County of Nassau to physically handicapped persons; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that in accordance with Section 202-48 of the Code of the Town of Hempstead, the following parking spaces be and the same hereby is set aside for the sole use of holders of special parking permits issued by the County of Nassau to physically handicapped persons: ELMONT

LANDAU AVENUE - west side starting at a point 28 feet south of the south curbline of Madison Street, south for a distance of 20 feet.

(TH-237/23) AMERICAN AVENUE south side, starting at a point 191 feet east of the east curbline of Meacham Avenue, east for a distance of 14 feet.

(TH-248/23) GOTHAM AVENUE - west side, starting at a point 25 feet south of the south curbline of Murray Hill Street, south for a distance of 18 feet.

(TH-263/23) INWOOD DAVIS AVENUE - south side, starting at a point 52 feet east of the east curbline of Chestnut Road, east for for a distance of 16 feet.

(TH-254/23) OCEANSIDE OCEANSIDE PARKWAY north side, starting at a point 25 feet west of the west curbline of Rugby Road, west for a distance of 19 feet.

(TH-276/23) ROOSEVELT DELISLE AVENUE - east side, starting at a point 284 feet north of the north curbline of Oak Street, north for a distance of 25 feet.

(TH-166(B)/23) SEAFORD MARTIN COURT - south side, starting at a point 25 feet west of the driveway apron of house number 2839 Martin Court, west for a distance of 20 feet.

(TH-236/23) SOUTH HEMPSTEAD MAUDE STREET - north side, starting at a point 204 feet east of the east curbline of Long Beach Road, east for a distance of 20 feet.

(TH-186/23) and on the repeal of the following locations previously set aside as parking spaces for physically handicapped persons: OCEANSIDE WEST WINDSOR PARKWAY - north side, starting at a point 224 feet west of the west curbline of Messick Avenue, west for a distance of 17 feet.

(TH-169B/23 - 6/06/23) ROOSEVELT DELISLE AVENUE - east side, starting at a point 310 feet north of the north curbline of Oak Street, north for a distance of 20 feet.

(TH-166(B)/23 - 5/23/23) ; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk shall enter this resolution in the minutes of the Town Board and shall publish a copy of this resolution once a newspaper having a general circulation in the Town of Hempstead, and shall post a copy hereof on the signboard maintained by her, and file in her office affidavits of such publication and posting.

The foregoing resolution was seconded by

Councilmember Ryder and adopted upon roll call as follows: AYES: SIX (6) NOES: NONE (0) 141334 Place a notice by phone at 516-569-4000 x232 or email: legalnotices@liherald.com

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD LOCAL LAW NO. 56-2023 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that, pursuant to Article 9 of the New York State Constitution, the provisions of the Town Law and the Municipal Home Rule Law of the State of New York, both as amended, a public hearing was duly called and held August 1st, 2023, by the Town Board of the Town of Hempstead on the proposed adoption of Town of Hempstead Local Law No. 56-2023, and following the close of the hearing the Town Board duly adopted Town of Hempstead Local Law No.56-2023, amending Section 197-5 of the Code of the Town of Hempstead, to include “ARTERIAL STOPS” at various locations Dated: August 1, 2023

BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD DONALD X. CLAVIN, JR. Supervisor KATE MURRAY Town Clerk 141332 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

BY THE BOARD OF APPEALS Pursuant to New York State Town Law Article 16, New York State Public Officers Law Article 7, and the Town of Hempstead Building Zone Ordinance, NOTICE is hereby given that the BOARD OF APPEALS of the Town of Hempstead will hold a public hearing in the Old Town Hall, 350 Front Street, Room 230, Second Floor, Hempstead, New York on 8/23/23 at 9:30 A.M. to consider the following applications and appeals: --------------------------------THE FOLLOWING CASES WILL BE CALLED STARTING AT 9:30 A.M. 520/23. OCEANSIDE Daniel I. & Heidi B. Ocner, Variance, lot area occupied, construct addition & roofed over open porch both attached dwelling., W/s Sylvan Ct., 68.64’ N/o Sunnyside Rd., a/k/a 2890 Sylvan Ct. 530/23.

532/23.

OCEANSIDE - Doreen McLarney, Variances, lot area occupied, front yard average setback, construct roof over existing decks both attached to dwelling; Variances, lot area occupied, percentage of the rear yard occupied, construct roofed over patio attached to detached garage; Variance, lot area occupied, maintain deck with stairs attached to

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Dina Ewashko/Herald photos

Joe Merchetti of Cheshire, Connecticut, won first place at the clam eating contest.

With him, from left, were U.S. Rep. Anthony D’Esposito, Chris Panetta, Butch Yamali and Michelle Panetta.

Public Notices

dwelling., N/s Davis St., 439.59’ W/o Stewart Ave., a/k/a 2964 Davis St. ALL PAPERS PERTAINING TO THE ABOVE HEARING ARE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION AT THE BOARD OF APPEALS, TOWN HALL, 1 WASHINGTON STREET, HEMPSTEAD, NY 11550.

This notice is only for new cases in Oceanside within Town of Hempstead jurisdiction.

There are additional cases in different hamlets, towns and villages on the Board of Appeals calendar. The full calendar is available a t https://hempsteadny.gov/ 509/Board-of-Appeals The internet address of the website streaming for this meeting is https://hempsteadny.gov/ 576/Live-Streaming-Video Interested parties may appear at the above time and place. At the call of the Chairman, the Board will consider decisions on the foregoing and those on the Reserve Decision calendar and such other matters as may properly come before it.

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LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF NEW YORK SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU ___________________ CITIBANK N.A., Plaintiff, vs. Any unknown heirs to the Estate of FRED J. FIGGS A/K/A FRED FIGGS, next of kin, devisees, legatees, distributees, grantees, assignees, creditors, lienors, trustees, executors, administrators or successors in interest, as well as the respective heirs at law, next of kin, devisees, legatees, distributees, grantees, assignees, lienors, trustees, executors,

administrators or successors in interest of the aforesaid classes of persons, if they or any of them be dead, all of whom and whose names and places of residence are unknown to the plaintiff; NANCE HERWOOD A/K/A NANCY HENWOOD; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA/IRS; Defendants. ___________________.

Filed: 7/25/2023 Index No.: 614447/2018 SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS Mortgaged Premises: 231 Elizabeth Avenue Oceanside, (Town of Hempstead) NY 11572 TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in the above entitled action and to serve a copy of your Answer on Plaintiff’s attorney within twenty (20) days after the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service, or within thirty (30) days after completion of service where service is made in any other manner than by personal delivery within the State. The United States of America, if designated as a Defendant in this action, may answer or appear within sixty (60) days of service hereof. 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 OF NATURE OF ACTION AND RELIEF SOUGHT THE OBJECT of the above captioned action is for the foreclosure of: Mortgage bearing the date of September 16, 2003, executed by Fred J. Figgs

and Judith Figgs, his wife to Citibank, N.A. to secure the sum of $100,000.00, and interest, and recorded in the Office of the Clerk of Nassau County on January 8, 2004 in Liber Book: M 25742 Page: 149. The relief sought in the within action is a final judgment directing the sale of the Mortgaged Premises described above to satisfy the debt secured by the Mortgage described above. Plaintiff designates Nassau County as the place of trial. The basis of venue is the County in which the Mortgaged Premises is situated. Section: 54 Block:238 Lot:57, 58 and 59 DATED: March 7, 2023 Rochester, New York 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 (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY

INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. SCHEDULE A LEGAL DESCRIPTION ALL that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being at Oceanside, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, known and designated as Lot Nos. 57, 58 and 59 in Block No. 8 on a certain map entitled, “Map of Foxhurst Park, situated at Oceanside, New York, surveyed on October 1925 by Smith and Malcomson, Inc., C.E. Freeport, Long Island and filed in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau May 10, 1926 as Map No. 603, bounded and described as follows; BEGINNING at a point on the Northerly side of Elizabeth Avenue, distant 60 feet Easterly from the corner formed by the intersection of the Northerly side of Elizabeth Avenue and the Easterly side of Carter Avenue and from said point of beginning; RUNNING THENCE Northerly and at right angles to the Northerly side of Elizabeth Avenue, 100 feet; THENCE Easterly and parallel with the Northerly side of Elizabeth Avenue, 60 feet; THENCE Southerly and again at right angles to the Northerly side of Elizabeth Avenue, 100 feet to the Northerly side of Elizabeth Avenue; THENCE Westerly along the Northerly side of Elizabeth Avenue, 60 feet to the point or place of BEGINNING. 141271

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lenge.

The first responders’ challenge required no entry fee, but contestants must be firefighters, police, EMS or emergency managers. Cash prizes from that contest are split between the first responder’s home agency and that year’s charity. This year, Pete Adams won $2,500 for first place for Island Park Fire Department after eating 174 clams in seven minutes.

The open public challenge requires a $50 entry fee and the cash prizes, which go directly to the winner, are smaller than the prizes in the first responders’ challenge.

The contestants include competitive eaters from as far away as Florida. Joe Merchetti from Cheshire, Conn. won $1,000 for first place this year after eating 151 clams in five minutes.

“There’s no better feeling in the world,” Merchetti said.

Butch Yamali, owner of Peter’s Clam Bar, donates the $6,250 in winnings and the thousands of clams needed.

“I have known Butch since we were teenagers,” Adams, an Island Park resident, said.

“He’s a really great guy. I’ve known Butch for 50 years. He does so much for the community, for all the organizations he belongs to.”

At last year’s contest, Michael Fischer, a firefighter, collapsed just after he had arrived, and died of a heart attack. He was later posthumously promoted to honorary chief. At this year’s contest, a moment of silence was held for Fischer.

“Mike would have wanted traditions like this to continue,” said Congressman Anthony D’Esposito, who is also an ex-

chief and current member of the Island Park Fire Department and a retired New York Police Department detective.

D’Esposito and Yamali started the clam-eating contest in 2014. D’Esposito, who serves as the emcee and organizer of the event, has not missed the contest once during these past nine years, but has never been a contestant.

“It’s a great community organization, where people come together and support their community,” D’Esposito said.

The initial goal in 2014 was to raise money to replace equipment that the local area fire departments lost during Hurricane Sandy.

The Island Park “firehouse was wrecked, and I wanted to do everything I could to help them and the families of first responders,” said Yamali, who was raised in Island Park.

In recent years, proceeds have gone to the Nassau County Firefighter Burns Center and the Nassau County Firefighters Museum and Education Center.

Proceeds from last year’s contest went to Cooper Graham, the Oceanside Fire Department commissioner’s young son, who developed a rare form of juvenile cancer.

Each year, the contest draws 20 or more first responders and, on average, 20 members of the public to see who can eat the most clams.

Peter’s Clam Bar has been part of the community for 84 years. In 2024, the Island Park Fire Department will celebrate its 100th year.

Yamali said it’s the biggest clam-eating contest in the northeast.

“It’s sloppy, too — a lot of people, with clams all over the place,” Yamali said.

“It’s a lot of fun.”

Merchetti, Meredith Wong, Cynthia Lam and Eric Schlittner were focused on clearing full plates.

Phil Kraese, Darren Eberhart, Doug Eberhart, Anthony Martino, Scott Ballard and Pete Adams chow down on some clams for charity.

OCEANSIDE/ISLAND PARK HERALD — August 17, 2023

Island Park first responders show off clam-eating skills

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This education and general assignment reporting position offers a unique experience to learn from some of the best in the business. Historically, reporters who have launched their careers with us have gone on to The New York Times, Newsweek, Newsday, the New York Daily News, New York Post, CNN, BBC, NBC News and The Daily Mail, among many others. We look for excellent writers who are eager to learn, enhance their skills, and become well-established and respected journalists in our industry.

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Are columns made in pieces?

Q. Our front porch is falling apart and we want to replace it, just as it is. The original columns are rotted at the bottoms and there are cracks where the columns were put together, vertical joints that appear as if the columns were made from many pieces. Is that common, that columns are made from many pieces?

Do you have a recommendation for who can make new columns and what kind of wood is best? I’m not choosey, because they will be painted. What do you suggest? Also, I know you recommend getting permits, but I want to do the work myself, and it’s a direct replacement, so I want to just dismantle it and put it back. The roof concerns me most, so I plan to take a lot of pictures. Do you think this is as much of a problem as it would be if the porch were new?

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estled in the heart of the Westholmes area of Long Beach, a mere 1600 feet away from the enchanting ocean, this classic two-family dwelling exudes timeless charm and elegance. With seven spacious bedrooms and five full baths, this home offers ample room for all your desires and needs. As you step inside, you'll be greeted by the first floor's fantastic open concept layout of living room, kitchen and dining room, all adorned with beautiful hardwood floors, abundant natural light, and soaring 9-foot ceilings, creating an ambiance of openness and grandeur. The amenities are many, including central air throughout the house, a generously sized back yard, all new windows, doors, gutters and stucco, a beautiful outside porch, and an oversized driveway with garage. This property is a gem!

A. So this is a column about columns. I remember working in a firm 40 years ago, when a renowned surgeon from Texas purchased 100-plus acres with a mansion on Long Island Sound, and I was assigned to design the additions and redesign the exteriors to be a modernized traditional shingle-style home. I was called into the firm’s prinonte eeper cipal, who chastised me for recommending synthetic trim and engineered shingles. The shingles I chose were pre-finished, and would still be performing well today, but instead, the house was finished in traditional wood, necessitating the expenditure of over $100,000 every three to four years for staining and painting. It was such a large expense that when I coincidently showed up 30 years later on that estate, to redesign for the new owner, they told me the surgeon grew tired of all the maintenance.

Wood columns are made in sections and bonded together at vertical seams. The sections are made from either steam-curved or shaped planks, cut to develop the rounded segments. You will notice that there has to be a space at the bottom to allow humidity and rain to drain and evaporate. Without that air space, the rotting is accelerated.

Because the columns will be painted, you’re better off with fiberglass columns, which come in a variety of shapes, lengths and styles. They are structural, and you’ll never need to replace them.

Due to their stability, they hold a painted finish much longer, requiring painting only once a decade or two, but they still require an air space at the base.

The main reason for a permit isn’t just to have a piece of paper or cover the local government for liability should anyone get hurt. The permit process also confirms the replacement construction is safe and will last. The roof attachment, porch floor, foundation and how columns are spaced to transfer loads is critical. Incorrectly placed fastening, and a lack of structural checking and code compliance can create water problems and cause the replacement porch to require premature replacement. Just do things safely. Good luck!

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OPEN HOUSES SUNday, 8/20/23 LyNBROOK 239 Rocklyn Ave, BA, FIRST TIME ON MARKET! Move Right Into This Beautiful, Totally Renovated 3 BR, 2.5 Bth Colonial on Magnificently Manicured .35 Acre Property. Open Layout. Fin Bsmt, 2 Car Det Gar. Pavered Patio, Front porch. CAC. SD#209 Lynbrook. Won’t Last! .. $949,000

HEWLETT Bay PaRK

HEWLETT 1390 Broadway #102, BA, NEW! Move Right Into This Magnificent Newly Renovated 2 BR, 2 Bth Coop in Prestigious Hewlett Townhouse.Open Layout. NEW State of the Art Kitchen & Bths, HW Flrs, Windows, HVAC, Recessed LED Lights, Doors, W/D. Community Pool. Full Service 24 Hr Doorman, Valet Pkg, Elevator, Priv Storage. Gar Pkg. Near Shops, Trans & Houses of Worship ........................................................................ $579,000 1534 Broadway #205, BA, Extra Large 2000 Sq Ft, 2 Bedroom (Originally 3 BR), 2 Bath Condo in Prestigious Jonathan Hall with Doorman & Elevator. Updtd Wood/Quartz Kit, LR & DR. Washer/Dryer in Unit.

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Sprawling 1.3 Acre Prop with IG Gunite Pool. SD#14. Near All. Must See This Unique Home! .................................................. REDUCED $2,700,000

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et me state up front that I was critical from the start of former President Donald Trump’s refusal to accept the result of the 2020 election, and strongly condemned his failure, until it was too late, to speak out against the disgraceful attack on the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. Trump’s shameful silence, inaction and seeming acquiescence during that horrific siege against the cathedral of democracy, and the brutal attacks that caused so many police officers to be injured and hospitalized, can never be explained pETER away or defended.

It will be a lasting KinG shame and a blot on his record and legacy.

While I remain as outraged now as I was then by Trump’s dereliction of duty, which could well have warranted impeachment, I strongly believe that his recent federal indictment arising out of Jan. 6 and the events preceding that day is misguided, an abuse of prosecution and a threat to democracy.

Before the usual suspects accuse me of blind partisanship, I remind everyone that I voted against every article of impeachment against President Bill Clinton, incurring the wrath of many Republicans, some even to this day. I do not believe the Constitution or the criminal justice sys-

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tem should ever be weaponized against political opponents. For democracy to survive and thrive, political struggles and battles should be fought in the political arena, not in the criminal courtroom.

What is being lost in much of the heated discussion about the Jan. 6 indictment is that Trump is not being charged with inciting violence against the Capitol or for failing to act to halt that violence.

Instead, the indictment reads more like a political screed than a legal document.

It charges Trump with attempting to undo the results of the election through a series of lies, exaggerations and distortions. Assuming the validity of any or all of those allegations, they should be debated politically, not as a matter to be presented to a grand jury or a criminal trial jury.

Pursuing indictments on this basis will have a chilling effect on the political process. The First Amendment guarantees freedom of speech unless there is incitement to violence or riot. Yet Trump is not charged with incitement to violence or riot. As indefensible as lying or gross exaggerating may be, they are not crimes.

And if they were, how would Trump’s statements be anywhere near as egregious as the lies perpetrated by Obama administration officials and so many leading Democrats who falsely charged that Trump’s 2016 campaign colluded with the Russians

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— basically accusing the winner of the 2016 election to be a Russian operative?

I distinctly recall, as a member of the Intelligence Committee, sitting through endless closed hearings, and listening to testimony from numerous witnesses offering no evidence of collusion.

Yet I would see on the news, especially CNN and MSNBC, Democrats such as Rep. Adam Schiff racing to the microphones to breathlessly state that clear evidence of collusion had been revealed to the committee.

In fact, the only evidence of collusion was the Clinton campaign’s role in initiating the now discredited Steele dossier, which was based on misinformation provided to a retired British spy by a former Russian intelligence operative.

Even worse was the FBI and CIA’s use of the dossier to justify their finding of Russia-Trump collusion.

Similarly, Democrats made a folk hero and martyr of Stacey Abrams, who claimed for several years, with no credible evidence, that victory was stolen from her in the 2018 gubernatorial race in Georgia.

For Special Counsel Jack Smith to win a conviction of Trump, he must prove that Trump did not believe the election was stolen. This puts the prosecutor in the dangerous position of reading a candidate’s mind — not proving that Trump was wrong or mistaken, but that he knew he had lost. I believed then, and do now,

remain outraged at his dereliction of duty, but his indictment is misguided.

that while there were irregularities arising from the use of so many absentee and mail-in ballots because of Covid, Joe Biden was the lawful winner. But lawyers and advisers on whom Trump relied assured him he had won and that the election was stolen. Though misguided, reliance on that advice does not constitute a crime.

A presidential election is the ultimate expression of American democracy. It was wrong for Trump to cast doubt on the results in 2020. It is also wrong and dangerous for a special counsel appointed by the Biden administration to base a criminal indictment of Biden’s leading opponent in 2024 on a tortured, attenuated interpretation of statutes that require a reading of Trump’s mind. This can only lead more Americans to doubt our democratic process, especially at a time when there is mounting evidence that the Biden Justice Department is failing to fully investigate allegations of Biden family corruption.

Donald Trump may not be a sympathetic defendant or victim. But the Constitution and its protections apply to all Americans, popular and unpopular, sympathetic and unsympathetic. That is the essence of our democracy, which we should not further threaten or jeopardize by replacing the political arena with the threat of criminal prosecution. That is not what America is about.

Peter King is a former congressman, and a former chair of the House Committee on Homeland Security.

President Obama sits out a dance with ISIS

nstead, he dances the tango in Buenos Aires.

On a trip to Argentina last week, the president and Michelle Obama attended a state dinner in their honor, where they enjoyed a tango performance and were then invited onto the dance floor.

Unfortunately, the long-planned trip last week to Cuba and Argentina coincided with a deadly ISIS attack in Brussels that killed 35 people and wounded some 300 others.

No sooner had word of the attacks hit the media than critics began huffing and puffing about the presiRAnDi dent’s trip, his KREiss attendance at a baseball game in Cuba and particularly his tango debut as proof that he is too removed from world events that impact America and its allies.

Talking heads on multiple news outlets questioned the “optics” of the situation — how it looked for an American president to be seen having a good time when friends near and far were hurting.

I didn’t hear anyone complaining when Obama put on his game face, and his tux, went to the 2011 White House Correspondents Dinner and delivered a really funny stand-up routine, even as our Navy SEALs were preparing for their raid on Osama bin Laden’s compound in Pakistan. The president had given the “kill” order before the dinner. There was no hint of tension or stress in his demeanor that night.

The man was completely cool and composed. He is a master of optics when he needs to be, but he is not a poseur.

The trip to Havana marked the first visit by a U.S. president in nearly 90 years, a remarkable gesture of friendship and a real beginning of political and economic rapprochement. The idea that the president should not appear to have a good time when he is on a political mission is absurd.

He delivered exactly the right message.

ISIS will not stop our lives or our travel or our laughter or our fun. We will deal with the terrorists here and abroad, but we will not allow them to alter our lives more than we have to. We will not give them that vali-

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dation or power.

In fact, as he was gliding across the dance floor, orders were already in place to launch a U.S. commando raid in Syria that took out ISIS’s second-in-command last week.

In Cuba, the president commented on the Brussels attack. He commiserated and, more important, offered Americans support in the fight. And then he flew to Argentina, sticking to his itinerary, and he ended his visit not with the tango, but with a stop at a memorial for the tens of thousands of Argentines killed and “disappeared” during the brutal military dictatorship of the 1980s.

This was a diplomatic coup. This is what good presidents do.

They don’t worry about optics, as defined by their critics. Had Obama abandoned his trip and headed home when the terrorists hit Brussels, it would have conferred a great deal of power on ISIS. They would know they can change world events, even the travel plans of an American president.

It would have sent a terrible message.

But I get it. Every hour of every day, the

ood presidents don’t worry about optics, as defined by their critics.

Randi is on a brief leave.

This column was originally published March 31, 2016. president is forced to make impossible choices. He is required to make decisions that everyone else working for him cannot.

He hears all the awful news from every available source around the world. With it all, he is still just one man, living one life.

I don’t for a minute believe that his baseball outing in Cuba or his dance in Buenos Aires deliver any message except that he is emotionally tough and able to compartmentalize sorrow and move on with the responsibilities of his office. I wonder what all those optics watchers would prefer. That he fly away home to D.C. and keen over the dead? Give ISIS the satisfaction of stopping the American president in mid-stride?

Obama can multitask. He can do standup while worrying about a high-risk mission to kill bin Laden. And it is my belief that he can dance the tango while carrying the worries of the world in his head and his heart.

Copyright 2023 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be reached at randik3@aol.com.

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nterpreting the U.S. Constitution and applying the results to today’s America is like taking a tired and hungry toddler to a Disney store — no matter how many times you give in, the youngster will never be happy.

How do we “get” the Constitution right?

Do we rely on the document itself, as originalists do? Should we consider the voluminous writings of the framers, such as the Federalist Papers? Do we pretend to surmise the intent of people who lived before the advent of canned food and apply it to our 21st-century society?

There is no easy answer. We must be able to hold conflicting ideas simultaneously to continue to rely on a document written by men from an era alien to us today.

So, to discuss the Constitution’s intent applied to elections and appointments to vacant political offices is inherently contentious. Should the Appointments Clause of the Constitution — which empowers the president to nominate public officials — be applied to state and even local governments? Are those appointments limited to certain situations, or do they include all vacancies?

And should a governor or supervisor — or even a mayor — be able to appoint legislators or trustees normally elected to office by the public?

The variations among how each state fills a U.S. Senate vacancy show how subjective the process is, even at the federal level. Most states permit the governor to appoint a temporary senator until a special election is held. Eleven states put restrictions on that appointment. And four states mandate that a vacancy be filled only by special election.

And there are further discrepancies between states when special elections are

held.

At the local level — especially in villages — it makes little sense beyond political considerations to favor appointments over special elections. The era of waiting weeks for votes from across the state to arrive via dirt roads is long gone. Villages consist of much smaller electorates and geographical areas. Election results for villages are usually available an hour after polls close.

Many villages need but one polling location. Those that are large enough to warrant several locations don’t necessitate saving several thousand dollars at the expense of voters’ rights.

Sitting elected officials and political power brokers cite the cost of holding a special election as prohibitive, thus the need for appointments. That’s a false argument designed to distract the public from the real issue — elections are a gamble, and political parties don’t want to risk losing power.

The power of incumbency is difficult to overcome. Sitting elected officials benefit from mailings, photo ops and name recognition. They are often given special assignments to boost their profile. And they are not referred to as “acting” or “appointed.”

State law dictates that villages must elect a mayor, trustees and justices. All other positions are appointed by the mayor and approved by the trustees. The same concept applies to towns and even counties in New York.

Clearly, the intent is to let the public vote to select its representatives, while giving those elected officials the authority to make appointments to avoid bogging down government business with elections for every position.

But state and local laws are occasional-

Letters Kremer is off-base on presidential relatives To the Editor: In his column last week, “Two very hot political subjects,” Jerry Kremer failed to acknowledge that unlike Billy Carter and Jared Kushner, Hunter Biden broke the law and was about to be given a free pass by U.S. Attorney David Weiss. Weiss, who ignored whistle blowers and who cut Hunter’s “sweetheart” deal, which has fallen apart, is now special counsel in the case, which will probably change nothing, but prolong it.

Mr. Kremer shouldn’t accuse those of us who seek truth and justice, and hate corruption in government, of being “way too focused” and talking “night and day” about the Hunter Biden case. That’s insulting.

Furthermore, juxtaposing climate change in the Biden conversation, as if to imply that we think cli-

ly written to favor incumbents. The U.S. Supreme Court acknowledged this in its 1995 decision in U.S. Term Limits v.

Thornton, stating that the Elections Clause is “a grant of authority to issue procedural regulations, and not as a source of power to dictate electoral outcomes, to favor or disfavor a class of candidates.”

This is not an issue that favors a particular political party. Across the country, all parties are guilty in some way of having rigged the system. Parties, by their nature, don’t yield power. Four of the six Hempstead Town Board members were first appointed to the position. Throughout much of Nassau County, elected officials appear to lean heavily toward appointing colleague rather than letting the public elect someone to fill a vacancy.

Americans crave local control over our government through elections. We don’t like being told by a faceless administrator halfway across the state how we should live our lives.

Appointments take that local control out of our hands. Yes, there are times when an appointment is necessary. Yes, those appointed to fill vacancies must still face the electorate in the next general election.

But there are ripe opportunities for political operatives to game the system and make it easier for their people to gain control.

What is the purpose of an election?

What is the purpose of an elected official?

Do Americans pay for levels of government so we can elect representatives, or do we submit to rule by proxy?

It’s time for Nassau County, at all levels of government, to move to hold special elections instead of appointing people to elected offices.

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first-of-its-kind nationwide study by the Alzheimer’s Association revealed that approximately one-eighth of the senior citizens living in nassau County are afflicted with Alzheimer’s disease. This distressing revelation illustrates that our county is among the localities most heavily impacted by a horrific and heartbreaking disorder that robs its victims of their memory and cognition. I have witnessed firsthand the heartbreak and devastation that cognitive illnesses like Alzheimer’s bring sieLa a. to our community.

In november BYnoe 2021, Chesnel Veillard, a resident of new Cassel who suffered from dementia, wandered from his home. I first learned of Mr. Veillard’s disappearance and condition when his daughter, Sendy, who had worked as an intern in my office, called to ask for help in finding him. Tragically, Chesnel died after he wandered onto railroad tracks and was struck by a train. His death was devastating to his family and his neighbors in new Cassel. As we approach two

years since it happened, I remain as convinced as ever that his death was preventable.

A key stated purpose of the Alzheimer’s Association study was to provide resources and data to local municipalities that can guide them in apportioning and allocating resources to optimally serve and protect their constituents. The fact that approximately 31,300 nassau seniors have been identified as suffering with Alzheimer’s must be a clarion call for local leaders to marshal the necessary resources to aid this sizable — and likely growing — population of atrisk adults. nassau County currently utilizes Project lifesaver, in conjunction with its Silver Alert System, to help safely return cognitively impaired people who have wandered away from caregivers.

This internationally regarded search-andrescue program is a powerful tool for protecting the safety and welfare of impaired individuals. under the current county program, however, participants must pay $325 to enroll, and that can make access to this potentially life-saving resource costprohibitive for working-class families.

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any county residents need cost-free access to Project Lifesaver.

Letters mate change is irrelevant, is absurd.

As concer ned citizens, we worry about both issues, and seek truth and pray for solutions to each.

Mel Young Lawrence

For Hunter Biden, it’s about time To the editor: I respectfully disagree with Mr. Kremer’s opinion in “Two very hot political subjects.” In my opinion, this is not a Republican fixation on the president’s son. This is a threat to our democracy when the blindfold of lady justice is removed to create a two-tier justice system. We end up prosecuting whom we dislike and favor whom we choose.

As a citizen of this country, am I to feel comfortable when someone with the right last name can use his influence to evade taxes, lie on an application to own a firearm, and get an unprecedented sweetheart deal to not only walk away from this, but to have future immunity from other investigations? Thank god for the judge who saw through this sham.

By the way, where is the curiosity

sponsored legislation, introduced in January 2022 and refined and refiled last September, to create the Chesnel Veillard Program, an initiative in which the county would fund cost-free access to Project lifesaver for clinically eligible people and families whose household income is less than $76,050 per year.

To maximize the benefits of the Project lifesaver technology, anyone who enrolled in the Chesnel Veillard Program would also be entered in the county’s Return every Adult and Child Home, or ReACH, registry, a database of children and adults with Alzheimer’s, dementia and other conditions that potentially limit their ability to communicate.

The Veillard program is designed to serve income-eligible people who do not currently live in a nursing home, long-term care facility, Alzheimer’s special-care unit, or similar facility that would have programs in place as part of its operation to protect cognitively vulnerable residents.

Increasing the use of Project lifesaver would help law enforcement and first responders more quickly locate cognitively vulnerable individuals who wander,

which would simultaneously save taxpayer resources and give families the peace of mind they need. not only would the Veillard program proactively aid in safeguarding vulnerable nassau residents, but its implementation would also be the embodiment of the wise stewardship of municipal resources.

As of this writing, the measure has not been brought to the floor by the legislative majority for a public hearing or vote. This delay in acting on a cost-effective, common-sense proposal to protect our most vulnerable citizens is truly regrettable.

Yet I remain hopeful that the findings of the Alzheimer’s Association’s rigorous nationwide study will spur my colleagues into action so that we can adopt this measure next month, which, as it happens, is World Alzheimer’s Month.

The crisis of Alzheimer’s is already here in nassau County, and I anticipate that the number of our residents suffering from this and other debilitating cognitive ailments will only grow in the coming years. now is the time to take decisive, proactive action so that we can bring comfort to those who are already suffering, and prepare ourselves to respond to future needs.

Siela A. Bynoe, of Westbury, has represented Nassau County’s Second Legislative District since 2014.

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of the mainstream media? They once had a reputation of feasting on this type of story.

This is not favoring one party over another. This is about upholding what we are as a country. Attorney general Merrick garland has now appointed u.S. Attorney David Weiss as special counsel. garland did what he should have done a long time ago.

The problem is, he chose the wrong person. Weiss has been part of this mess, and has shown he is anything but independent. He was part of the aforementioned sweetheart deal that a citizen like you or me would never be offered.

TonY gIAMeTTA Oceanside

Where are we, and AI, headed?

To the editor: Re Mark nolan’s essay “We don’t have much time — AI is coming!” in the Aug. 3-9 issue: The column was perfect. We need to talk about the future. If AI wrote nolan’s piece, maybe it wrote this email!

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