Oceanside/Island Park Herald 09-21-2023

Friedberg JCC honors Harvey Weisenberg

Premieres ‘A Voice for the Voiceless’ documentary

By KEPHERD DANIEL kdaniel@liherald.com

Challah Bake supports Oceanside’s Melissa Hunter

Put on life support days after giving birth to second child

By KEPHERD DANIEL kdaniel@liherald.com

The Chabad of Oceanside hosted a Challah Bake on Sept. 11, to not only welcome the Jewish High Holy Days, but also to raise money for 2007 Oceanside High School alumna Melissa Hunter, 34.

Hunter gave birth to her second daughter, Zoey, on June 17, at Morristown Medical Cen-

a degree in marketing at American University in Washington, D.C. After college, she lived in Brooklyn, and then moved to Jersey City and, last year, to Randolph, New Jersey. She and her husband, Nick, were married in November 2019, and had their first child, a daughter, Nora, on Sept. 16, 2020.

A Randolph community member started a GoFundMe campaign for the Hunters, and as of press time it had raised more than $162,000. More than 150 women attended the Challah Bake, and all of the proceeds from the event and raffles were donated to the family as well. Hunter’s mother, Deborah Smith, and her husband, Dennis, are members of the Chabad, and have lived in Oceanside for 30

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The Friedberg JCC, in Oceanside, celebrated retired Assemblyman Harvey Weisenberg, and his support for those with developmental disabilities, by hosting a screening of the short film, “A Voice for the Voiceless,” on Sept. 13.

The film documents the 89-year-old Weisenberg’s life, his career in government and his relationship with his son Ricky, 65, who was born with cerebral palsy and suffered abuse at the Willowbrook State School on Staten Island, where he was being cared for. Ever since, Weisenberg has made it his mission to advocate for children and adults with disabilities and their caregivers.

“There should be more love in this world, and acceptance for people with disabilities,” Weisenberg’s daughter, Vicki Laufer, said. “People seem to just overlook them as if they’re not human. They don’t give people with special needs a chance, and they have so much

love to give.”

The film moves between Weisenberg’s hometown of Long Beach and the floor of the Assembly in Albany, where he served under five governors. While working in Albany, Weisenberg dedicated much of his energy to improving conditions for professionals who care for the developmentally disabled. Over the years he helped secure some $90 million for children with disabilities and their caregivers.

Chalkley Calderwood, a filmmaker from Brooklyn, directed, filmed and edited the documentary.

“I learned so many things about Harvey beyond what I read in his book,” Calderwood said, referring to “For the Love of a Child: My Life, My City and My Mission,” which Weisenberg wrote in 2018. “I think the most important thing I took away is just how beloved he is in his area, and how true it is that he has advocated for people with special needs and their caregivers for his entire

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Penny Lane closes out Island Park summer concert series

The Island Park Library concluded its summer concert series Sept. 1, with a performance from the popular Beatles cover band, Penny Lane.

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Penny Lane had many people dancing and having a great time.

Island Park Library parking lot gets full as the sunsets as Penny Lane plays Beatle songs that everyone sings along to.

Tom Christie plays drums and sings his favorite Beatle songs.

From one generation to another, young Jake Elfant loves the live music and Spiderman, as his father Bryan holds his son and with grandfather Bruce — all loving the Beatle songs being played live at the Island Park library.

‘Hey Jude’ was a favorite Beatle song for so many, as they sang, danced and swayed to the song.

From one generation to another, young Jake Elfant loves the live music and spiderman, as his father Bryan holds his son and with grandfather Bruce all loving the Beatle songs being played live at the Island Park library.

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Oceanside students participate in 9/11 ceremony

The Oceanside Fire Department, the Oceanside School District and local clergy marked the annual Sept. 11 memorial at a ceremony last week.

Many Oceanside Schools students participated, including School 4 and 9E choruses — directed by Erin Degnan — who sang “A Song of Peace.”

An Oceanside High School string ensemble, conducted by Stephanie Stagnitta, performed “Amazing Grace.” Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts presented the col-

ors and helped lead the Pledge of Allegiance. Two Oceanside High vocalists sang the national anthem, and a student representing the OHS Patriot Club helping to unveil the tribute wreaths along with teacher Todd Nussen, the club’s advisor.

The event, usually held at Schoolhouse Green, was moved indoors to the School 6 auditorium due to weather concerns. Former fire department captain Sean Brennan served as master of ceremonies.

Photos courtesy Oceanside School District

An Oceanside High School string ensemble performed ‘Amazing Grace’ at the annual Sept. 11 tribute ceremony last week at the School 6 auditorium.

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Sermone Frink of the

MARCIE IANNICO Hewlett Senior Soccer

A FIFTH-YEAR performer on the varsity pitch, Iannico enters the 2023 campaign in search of a third consecutive All-County award as she looks to help lead the Bulldogs into the playoffs. She started on the right foot, scoring twice Sept. 5 as Hewlett defeated Valley Stream North. Her second goal of the game was the 30th of her high school career. She had 12 goals as a sophomore and followed up with 13 tallies last season.

games to watch

Thursday, Sept. 21

Boys Soccer: East Meadow at Uniondale 5 p.m.

Boys Soccer: Oceanside at Freeport 5 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 22

Girls Soccer: MacArthur at Massapequa 5 p.m.

Football: Baldwin at Westbury 5 p.m.

Boys Soccer: V.S. South at Hewlett 5:30 p.m.

Football: Farmingdale at Freeport 6 p.m.

Football: Hicksville at Oceanside 6 p.m.

Football: Uniondale at Syosset 6:30 p.m.

Football: Bethpage at V.S. North 7 p.m.

Football: Garden City at MacArthur 7 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 23

Boys Soccer: Wantagh at Calhoun 9 a.m.

Boys Soccer: Long Beach at Freeport 10 a.m.

Football: Lynbrook at Hewlett 2 p.m.

Football: Plainedge at Wantagh 2 p.m.

Football: Mineola at South Side 2 p.m.

Football: North Shore at V.S. South 2 p.m.

Football: West Hempstead at Malverne 2 p.m.

Football: Sewanhaka at Calhoun 2 p.m.

Football: Carey at Long Beach 2 p.m.

Football: East Meadow at Massapequa 2 p.m.

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Oceanside hungry after finals run

By DAVID PATALANO sports@liherald.com

Last season the Oceanside boys’ soccer team made it to the Nassau Class AA championship game and in 2023, it is looking to take a county title home.

The season is off to a bit off a bumpy start after the Sailors dropped their first two matches against Baldwin and Farmingdale by one goal each. These were hard-fought games that could have swung either was so there is no cause for alarm.

Oeanside coach Patrick Turk is still confident in his squad and believes they can do great things this season.

“We’ve had some awesome games so far,” Turk said. “We play in what I like to call a power conference and almost every game turns into a nailbiter. There are no easy opponents in this league, but we’re steadily making improvements while coming together as a team.”

The captains for Oceanside are midfielder Luke Brosokas and forward Anthony Picillo.

“It’s great to have their leadership and to have both of them pushing the team to be better,” Turk said. “The guys, they’re really supportive of each other and it’s so easy to tell that everyone has bought in to what we’re trying to build here. Luke and Anthony are our captains, but I can easily name ten more guys that are interested in leadership positions and that’s what I love about this group.”

The Sailors have three stars returning to the pitch in Giacomo Vacchio, Brennan Murphy, and Dylan Was-

senbergh. Oceanside will rely on this trio’s skills and experience throught the entire season. Vacchio is the most prolific goalscorer on the team who will also add some assists when needed.

Vacchio “was a team leader in goals last year and finally got his first of the season in our second game,” Turk said. “There’s still some chemistry that’s being built with half of our team being new this year, but that’s no cause for concern. We know our opposition and we know that we can roll with them.”

Murphy and Wassenbergh both play in the midfield with Murphy helping lead the offensive charge while Wassenbergh is more of a defensive force.

Starting in goal is Joe Zweben with Lucas Natal and Alex Boller being the primary defenders in front of him.

Parker Roth, Sean Mahoney, Derek Gromling, Jesse Cohen round out the rest of the lineup and are key contributors all around the board. Roth, Mahoney and Gromling are offensive contributors up top with Vacchio and Picillo while Cohen is a bit of a utility man who can play on the offensive and defensive side of the ball.

“We’re excited to rotate guys in and showcase that we have more than eleven really good players,” Turk said. “This group is so talented and they’re all such hard workers. As the season progresses I think the rest of the league will look at us as a threat.”

Oceanside will look for their first victory when it takes on Westbury at home on Tuesday after press time.

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Brennan Murphy is one of only three returning starters for the Sailors, who played in last year’s Nassau Class AA title game.

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Hundreds attend East Meadow Senior Health Expo

The East Meadow Beth-El Jewish Center hosted the Herald’s Senior Health & Beyond Expo on Sept. 7, part of the company’s 2023 Expo series.

This community-favorite event featured more than 30 businesses and service providers sharing their expertise with Long Island residents. HearingLife conducted free hearing examinations, and HealthFirst provided music under a tent.

Amy Amato, executive director of corporate relations and events at Herald Community Newspapers and RichnerLive, expressed gratitude for what she described as a fantastic turnout and beautiful day. Attendees enjoyed panel discussions led by Lori Berger, the Heralds’ sales director, who cracked a few jokes.

Panelists included Katherine Reilly from CenterLight Health System, Christopher Demers of Aetna, Jill Wasser from the New York State Department of Public Service, and Pablo Rendon from Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care & Rehabilitation.

Guests received goody bags from Otsuka filled with event sections, keepsakes, and valuable take-home materials. Raffle prizes included tickets to “The Play that Goes Wrong,” gift certificates and Mary Kay gift baskets.

The Expo’s success was made possible by sponsors Gold and Gift Bag Sponsor Otsuka, as well as Silver Sponsors HearingLife, Atena, CenterLight Health System, Parker Jewish Health Care and Rehabilitation, Long Beach Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, and New York State Department of Public Service.

Both guests and vendors eagerly anticipate the next expo on Monday, Oct. 16, at The Mansion at Glen Cove, 200 Dosoris Lane, in Glen Cove. Register at RichnerLive.com/ seniorexpo.

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Tim Baker/Herald photos

Attendees visiting Senior Health & Beyond Expo vendors in the East Meadow Beth-El Jewish Center Ballroom.

Pablo Rendon, left, joins Dennis Perez and Carmen Quinones from Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation.

Miranda Velasquez from HearingLife, who also provided free hearing screenings to attendees.

Ana Arevalo, left, Debbie D’Amato and Katherine Reilly are all smiles at the Centerlight Health System table.

Nicola Prestano, left, and Courtney Webb at the Long Beach Rehabilitation and Assisted Living (Cassena Care) table.

Margaret Gonzalez, left, and panelist Christopher Demers engaging with attendee.

Dems urge Blakeman to deliver tax relief

By NICOLE WAGNER nwagner@liherald.com

As renting, utilities, and grocery costs rise not just all across the country, but also here at home, Democrats inside the Nassau County Legislature are urging County Executive Bruce Blakeman to deliver tax relief ahead of the budget proposal deadline last week.

Republicans, however, say that tax relief has already come — by eliminating proposed tax increases under Democrats.

They’ve cited a number of proposed cost increases affecting many locally, like Liberty Utilities wanting to hike rates by nearly 35 percent. The county’s Rent Guidelines Board voting to increase rents by up to 2 percent, excluding only the Village of Hempstead. And ongoing rising food prices — which were up nearly 5 percent over last year, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

The Democrats wanted Blakeman to deliver $128 million of tax relief, stemming from a 2021 campaign pledge from Blakeman promising to deliver property tax cuts “by over $128 million in a single year.”

Blakeman did not respond to the Herald’s requests for comment.

A $70-million tax cut included in the 2022 county budget, passed during the administration of Blakeman’s Demo -

cratic predecessor, Laura Curran administration, received unanimous legislative support, the Democratic legislators said during a news conference last week.

“Now is the time — as good students, as elected leaders — to come together,” County Legislator Siela Bynoe said.

“The entire legislature and this administration: Provide a tax break.”

While tax cuts were delivered between 2018 and 2022, Democrats say last year’s budget passed under Blake -

man included no tax cut.

But that’s not true, Republicans said.

Richard Nicolello, the legislature’s GOP presiding officer, added his body eliminated tax increases planned under Curran between 2023 and 2025. He disputes the claim last year’s budget delivered no tax cuts, and said that relief came from cutting out a planned $35 million tax increase proposed by Democrats while Curran was still in office.

Even if that were the case, Democrats don’t feel that is enough.

“At a time when the costs for various commodities are increasing across the board,” Bynoe said, “this budget provides us with an opportunity to embrace the principles of good government and deliver relief to taxpayers in a meaningful and impactful way.”

Projections show that the county is on track to end fiscal 2023 with a significant surplus. Giving that surplus back to taxpayers — including a “modest portion” of county reserves — would make that relief possible, Democrats said.

Monthly reports from the county’s budget management office indicates that another $100 million could be added to various reserves this year.

Democrats credited Curran’s administration with providing a “fiscally solvent” government that “eased the burden” on Blakeman.

“Unfortunately, because of poor government policies, we have two Nassau counties,” County Legislator Carrié Solages said.

“One Nassau County for the very rich, headed by Bruce Blakeman. And then the Nassau County in which everyone else is there. As a result, his budget reflects that.”

Everyday residents of Nassau need this relief, Bynoe said.

“We need a cut,” said the Uniondale representative. “We need a reduction. And we need it now. Families are suffering, now. They need the help, now.”

Courtesy Legislative Majority

Nassau County Legislators Debra Mulé, Delia DeRiggi-Whitton, Siela Bynoe, Carrié Solages, and Arnold Drucker called on their Republican Colleagues as well as and County Executive Bruce Blakeman to deliver $128 million in tax relief. Republicans say they’re already doing it.

District 21 unites to run for veterans ‘Run For Heroes’ 5K held at Baldwin Park

By BEN FIEBERT bfiebert@liherald.com

Close to 200 people were running, jogging or simply walking at Baldwin Park on Saturday to show their support for veterans.

Assemblyman Brian Curran held his annual 5K “Run For Heroes,” inviting residents from each of his District 21 communities to participate. The run’s proceeds went to the American Legion posts in Malverne, Rockville Centre, Lynbrook, Baldwin and Freeport, and to the Lynbrook VFW and East Rockaway VFW.

“Don’t stand with our veterans, run for them!” was the slogan for this year’s event, according to Curran, who added that he’s been a supporter of veterans’ issues for as long as he can remember.

“Veterans have always been a purpose for me,” Curran said. “You can never appreciate all of the service and sacrifice that they did.”

Curran has a son who attends West Point so the assemblyman said he understands the importance of taking care of veterans. He added that communities should continue to provide local homes for veterans to gather, have a good time with one another, and to feel comfortable. The 5K run was a way to make sure that these houses and organizations stay open, he said.

“Back in 2010, when I got elected, a lot of the veteran posts in the district were saying how they used to get an influx of grant money and full federal and state money to help keep their doors open,” Curran said. “All of these posts have the very same expenses, such as electric, plumbing, maintenance, and they weren’t able to keep up with it.”

Three veterans’ buildings have closed since 2010 because of financial issues, which is why, in 2011, Curran said he decided to start a run to support these houses.

“The way that this 5K works is that

each participating house gains sponsors, where if they pick up the sponsors, they get to keep all the sponsorship money,” Curran said.

“And then all the money is pooled amongst all of the houses at the end of the race with regards to the runner fees that come in the day of the race.”

The pooled money is then distributed equally throughout all the participating veterans’ buildings. Curran explained that some houses, such as in Lynbrook, do better than others. Veterans’ houses in smaller areas like East Rockaway and Baldwin don’t do as

well. However, each house gets some money from the run. Funding for the event also helps cover the cost of banners and medals for the winners. Each participating community usually raises anywhere from $5,000 to more than $10,000 for the veterans’ homes.

Curran pointed out that Vanta is one of the main sponsors of the event, hosting three of the races, as well as helping to provide food for the event.

“We have fun doing this event and the veterans really appreciate it,” Curran said.

Curran mentioned other ways that people can support veterans throughout the year. He said that they could participate in Veteran Stand Down, which is a one- to three-day event, during which people provide homeless veterans with supplies and services, including food, shelter, clothing and health screenings. Curran also urged his constituents to be very vocal in support of veterans’ issues.

“The percentage of veterans that are homeless is astounding and horrific at the same time, that somebody who served this country is out on the street,” Curran said. “So there are a lot of different ways that people can help our veterans and service members, and this run is just one of those ways.”

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From left to right, veterans Joe McCarthy, Ed Casazza, Walter Paruch watching participants run in the 5K ‘Run For Heroes’ race.

Monika Robak from Long Beach coming in second place. Keith Masso from Glen Cove running through the finish line, winning the 5K race.

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Island Park commemorates Patriot Day

Francis X. Hegarty Elementary students commemorated Patriot Day on the morning of Sept. 11.

Members of the school board, the senior leadership team, and Island Park firefighters joined the entire student body for a tribute honoring local heroes on the front lawn around the school’s American flagpole.

Under the direction of Principal Adam Frankel, the program started with the Pledge of Allegiance, and included a tribute recognizing everyday heroes through an introduction of the Island Park firefighters in attendance.

Frankel encouraged students to think about how they can be a hero by performing acts of service and good deeds within their families and school community.

Poems about heroes were shared by students, and the program concluded with everyone singing, “God Bless Ameri ca,” led by music teacher, Megan O’Connor.

The patriotic feeling continued as stu dents placed flags on the walkway leading to the entrance of the building.

Photos courtesy Island Park Public Schools

Francis X. Hegarty Elementary School commemorated Patriot Day on Sept. 11 with a visit by the Island Park firefighters.

Students at Francis X. Hegarty Elementary School paid a special tribute to everyday heroes by singing patriotic songs and reading poems.

The walkways at Francis X. Hegarty Elementary School were lined with flags.

Nassau remembers those taken on 9/11

By MICHAEL HINMAN mhinman@liherald.com

It’s been 22 years since our world changed forever when our nation was attacked. But for so many like Susan Hutchins, it still feels like Sept. 11, 2001 — the day she lost her son, West Hempstead’s Kevin Nathaniel Colbert, in the South Tower of the World Trade Center.

“Kevin was an amazing brother, nephew, godson, cousin and friend,” Hutchins told the crowd that gathered at Eisenhower Park’s Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre for Nassau County’s 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony.

“Today is so unsettling. And, quite frankly, as emotionally painful as it was that day. Aug. 26 was my son’s 46th birthday. That last time I saw him, he was 25. In the blink of an eye, another day. Another week. Another month. Another year. It’s all passed. It’s 2023, and most people here are stuck in 2001.”

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman put together the ceremony and musical tribute, which moved forward despite the threat of thunderstorms last week — which didn’t arrive until the ceremony was over. While the primary focus was remembering each of the 349 people from Nassau County who died as a result of 9/11, Blakeman also wanted Monday’s ceremony to be inspirational.

To help, he brought in internationally renowned classical singer Christopher Macchio, to perform everything from “Ave Maria” to Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah.”

“Remember them,” Blakeman said of those who were lost, including his own nephew, Thomas Jurgens. “Remember and comfort their families. And know, today, we stand together as a united county, regardless of race, religion, ethnicity, political party. Today, we are one — just as America was on Sept. 12, 2001, when our nation came together to fight terrorism.”

While many of the names read, like Colbert, worked in the World Trade Center towers, many more were first responders from the New York City Fire Department and the New York Police Department among others, trying to rescue as many people as they could.

“Remember those who made the supreme sacrifice,” Blakeman said. “It was first responders running in to save people’s lives. And also the time to realize that innocent people just going to work that day, minding their own business, were murdered by terrorists. We will never forget them, and we will never, ever stop comforting those families who lost their loved ones on that day.”

Not far from the ceremony stands two stainless steel towers set inside a fountain remember all who were lost in the World Trade Center. Two steel girders recovered from the twin towers site were added to the monument in 2021.

A memorial wall there bears the names of those lost. And next to Eisenhower Park’s Veterans Memorial is a separate memorial site featuring a red granite monument honoring county firefighters who died from illnesses because of their attempts to rescue people in the days following the terrorist attacks.

“Don’t take anyone for granted,” Hutchins said. “I don’t know if we have one life, or many lives. I’m not even sure if there’s life after death. What I do know is all the time with family and friends is important before they are gone, and you are gone.”

Additional reporting by Rachele Terranova

Michael Hinman/Herald photos

Members of the Nassau County Police Department remove their hats during one of several prayers shared during the Nassau County’s 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony and Musical Tribute at Eisenhower Park last week.

Nassau County law enforcement Explorers salute while Christopher Macchio sings the national anthem.

Members of the Nassau County Emerald Society Pipe & Drum Band march in front of County Executive Bruce Blakeman and other dignitaries like Nassau County legislator Rose Marie Walker, Nassau County comptroller Elaine Phillips and county legislator Laura Schaefer.

The Nassau County Police Department Color Guard and the Nassau County Sheriff’s Department Honor Guard present the colors for the ‘Star-Spangled Banner.’

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman told the crowd that gathered at Eisenhower Park’s Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre to remember those we lost on or because of Sept. 11, 2001, and to continue to remember and comfort those they left behind.

STEPPING OUT

Through the decades

Hofstra Museum turns60

By Karen Bloom

Hofstra University Museum of Art’s many treasures are grand in scope and scale. It’s been a proud transformation for the museum, which began with a single gallery space, constructed in 1963. Decades later, it’s among the region’s leading arts institutions.

“Hofstra Museum is the only nationally accredited public facing (university) museum on Long Island,” says Alexandra Giordano, the museum’s new director.

Martin Sexton

Take a musical cross country trip with Martin Sexton, whose latest album Mix Tape of the Open Road blazing through all territories of style. Critics liken it to a charm bracelet of 12 gems all strung together with the golden thread of what Rolling Stone calls his ‘soul-marinated voice.’ Growing up in Syracuse, uninterested in the music of the day, Sexton fueled his dreams with the timeless sounds of classic rock ’n’ roll. As he discovered the dusty old vinyl left in the basement by one of his big brothers, his musical fire was lit. He has infiltrated many musical worlds, performing at concerts ranging from pop (collaborating with John Mayer) to the Jam scene to classic rock (collaborating with Peter Frampton); from the Newport Folk Fest to Bonnaroo to New Orleans Jazz Fest to Carnegie Hall. Still fiercely independent, he’s influenced a generation of contemporary artists.

STEPPING

The museum reaches into its vast collection once again to open its fall exhibit season with “New Perspectives: The Museum of Art at 60.” It’s a sampling of the more than 5,200 works of art in the permanent collection, which date from 1500 B.C.E. to the 21st century. Painting, prints, drawings, photographs and sculpture — with an emphasis on American and European art — are all here. African, Asian, Melanesian, and Central and South American artifacts add to the strength of the collection.

Creative advocacy

“We like to think of ourselves as a learning lab for the campus, as well as hub for community enrichment and education,” Giordano says. That educational component also serves as foundation for arts education for students from pre-K through high school.

It’s all in keeping with the museum’s mission to facilitate rich and varied cultural and artistic explorations in an atmosphere promoting an open exchange of ideas. That’s certainly what this exhibit is all about.

By Karen Bloom

Can art change the world? It’s

New Perspectives is just that: a view of the museum’s collections through “new” eyes. Actually a showcase of 10 “mini exhibitions,” curated by what may seem unlikely individuals.

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“We invited campus and community members to bring us a new perspective and point of view. It’s an interdisciplinary approach that involved alumni, students, staff, administrative leadership and others,” Giordano says. “We have created a place where art intersects with the community.”

Top: Benny Andrews’ Chasty, 1961, is a mixed media, oil and collage on canvas, represents a playful portrait. A gift to the museum by Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Tucker.

Bottom: Dong Kingman’s Harlem Girl, Harlem Girl, undated oil and collage on masonite, captures the spirit and resilience of an African American woman in an urban environment. A gift to the museum by Dr. Alfred Brotman.

anniversary,” she shares.

WHERE WHEN

• Now through Dec. 15

Saturday, Sept. 23, 8 p.m. $49, $44, $39. Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington. (516) 767-6444 or LandmarkOnMainStreet.org.

• Emily Lowe Gallery, behind Emily Lowe Hall, Hofstra University’s South Campus

• Saturday and Sunday, noon-4 p.m.; Tuesday through Friday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

• Information available at Hofstra.edu/museum, or call (516) 463-5672

• Emily Lowe Hall Gallery, South Campus, Hempstead. For information and to RSVP, call (516) 463-5672, or visit Hofstra.edu/museum

“The experience was truly remarkable as the artworks I chose resonated with my soul on a profound level. Each piece exuded a powerful feminine energy that both motivated and inspired me, leaving an indelible mark on my heart and reaffirming the importance of celebrating art and culture in our academic community.”

Among her selections: The Dowayo peoples’ Namji Fertility Doll and George Gach’s sculpture, Maternity.

“When We All Stand,” Hofstra University Museum of Art’s new exhibition, examines the collective power of the arts in society.

Curated by Alexandra Giordano — the museum’s assistant director of exhibition and collection — the exhibit underscores artists’ civic responsibility and influence.

These “guest curators” reviewed the collection database, examined works in collection storage, and then made their selections. Their entries, of course, vary in style and content, depending upon their interests and focus.

Other highlights include Benny Andrews’ collage “Chasty,” selected by Margarita Lopez, a recent alumna, and Dong Kingman’s “Harlem Girl,” another pick by Darling.

Pat McGann is quickly rising as one of the sharpest stand-ups on the comedy scene. A relative latecomer to comedy, he began doing standup at 31 after realizing he was not very good at selling packaging. He hustled his way to become the house emcee at Zanies Chicago, where he distinguished himself as especially adept at working the crowd. A husband and father of three young children, McGann’s appeal stems from his quick wit and relatable take on family life and marriage. In 2017, McGann began touring as the opening act for Sebastian Maniscalco, moving with him from clubs to theater, to arenas, including four soldout shows at Madison Square Garden. McGann’s relatively short, but impressive resume, includes Montreal’s famed Just For Laughs Festival, Gilda’s LaughFest, The Great American Comedy Festival, and more. McGann still calls Chicago home.

Assemblywoman Taylor Darling is among those invited to participate.

“I’m deeply honored to be a part of Hofstra Museum 60th

“It highlights the vital role that artists have in activating democratic values that promise equality and freedom, encouraging civic engagement, and cultivating unity,” Giordano says. “Artists often lead the charge and expose truths that may otherwise be ignored. The artists in this exhibition take a stand and call out injustices through their art and activism on issues such as immigration, gender, reproductive rights, mass incarceration, voting rights, racial bias, gun violence, and promises unfulfilled. They all combine the making of art with public service that has a grassroots approach in the hope of mobilizing their communities and the nation to ignite movement, create awareness, and inspire others to stand with them.”

This exhibit, which runs through July 28, is in conjunction with Hofstra’s 13th presidential conference on the Barack Obama presidency coming up in April.

“We were interested in the idea that the artist has a civic responsibility,” says

“Their use of materials, oil on canvas, really captures their subjects,” Giordano adds. “Both artists complement each other well.”

As always, public programming enhances the exhibit experience. Upcoming events include a conversation with the curators, Oct. 4, at 6 p.m. The guest curators will discuss their selections and experiences, offering insight into this collaborative exhibition. Attendees will hear how they viewed the collection from their individual outlooks. Light refreshments will be available.

‘Easy come, easy go’ Queen-mania rocks on with Killer Queen’s homage to Freddie Mercury and his bandmates. Formed in the United Kingdom in 1993, Killer Queen played their first public shows at London University where Queen itself had its first shows 21 years earlier. Fronted by Patrick Myers, critics have described Myers’ resemblance to Mercury as ‘spooky;’ his uncanny likeness was further proven when he recorded a No. 1 hit single singing as Freddie Mercury on Fat Boy Slim’s record ‘The Real Life.’ Their expert musicianship, extraordinary energy, and accurate portrayal of beloved band has rightfully earned them the title of Queen Royalty. Combined with Myers’ powerful three-anda-half octave tenor range, expert musicianship and dynamic stage presence, Killer Queen continues to captivate audiences the world over.

Saturday, Sept. 23, 8 p.m. $49.50, $39.50, $35, $24.50. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. (800) 745-3000 or Ticketmaster.com or ParamountNY. com.

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

The Dowayo peoples’ Namji Fertility Doll, early 20th century, wood with patina, beads, leather, and metal, is a fascinating representation of feminine power and fertility, Gift to the museum by Dr. and Mrs. Pascal James Imperato.

Pat McGann

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that’s been at the focus of our collective culture for centuries. Now as society navigates the complexities of modern life, art as a path for social change is at the forefront of artistic expression.

Indie icon and National Symphony Orchestra Artistic Advisor Ben Folds visits The Paramount, on the heels of his recently released What Matters Most, Monday, Oct. 2, 8 p.m. Folds says his frst full-length studio album in eight year is his most “true” to date. “There’s a lifetime of craft and experience all focused into this one record,” explains Folds.

“Sonically, lyrically, emotionally, I don’t think it’s an album I could have made at any other point in my career.” One of the major music infuencers of our generation, Folds’ body of genre-bending music includes a string of classic albums with Ben Folds Five and a glorious mix of collaborations and special projects. Folds is known for hits like “You Don’t Know Me”, “Way to Normal” and “Landed” but as lead singer of the famous Ben Folds Five he spent much of the ‘90s generating his success with the band. After releasing no less than six solo albums, Folds really is his own entity, with a huge number of hit songs under his belt, fans are loyal to his unique sound and continue to follow him into his 4th decade of music. Ben has worked with handfuls of notable artists through the years, both collaborating with and writing for, including Nick Hornby, Ymusic and William Shatner, including performing with some of the world’s great symphony orchestras. He has also managed to ft in writing music for hit flms, proving time and again that he’s a man of many talents. he takes success in his stride and continues to be the humble musician he was been for so many decades. A self-confessed enigma, he prefers to stay out of the limelight except when touring, but can easily claim credit for some of music’s most unlikely trends. $99.50 $79.50, $69.50, $59.50, $39.50. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. (800) 745-3000 or Ticketmaster.com or ParamountNY.com.

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-defned 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 infuence on artists even in our own time is shown in a selection of Contemporary paintings by such important fgures 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.

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Legends of Hip-Hop concert

In celebration of the 50th anniversary of Hip-Hop, Mayor Waylyn Hobbs Jr. and The Village of Hempstead host a free concert featuring Hip-Hop legends The Sugar Hill Gang, Rob Base, Hempstead native A+ and Keith Murray, Friday, Sept. 29, 6 p.m., at Denton Green. The concert in Hempstead, one of the bedrocks of early and current Hip-Hop, ncludes vendors, food and activities. Dressing in early Hip Hop-era attire encouraged. 99 James A. Garner Way, across from Village Hall, Hempstead.

Leaf Peepers

Celebrate fall and all the colors of the season with the family at Long Island Children’s Museum, Saturday, Sept. 23, 12-2 p.m. Use your imagination to make animal art out of colorful leaf shapes, focusing on the seasonal shades of vibrant yellow, deep purple, and fery orange, at the dropin program. Suitable for ages 3 and up. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. (516) 224-5800 or LICM.org

Art classes

Nassau County Museum of Art welcomes those interested in improving their art skills or those who simply want to explore their creativity to participate in one of their many stimulating classes. The fall schedule includes Watercolor Florals: Beginner to intermediate levels (adults and teens 16+), Thursdays, 9:30 a.m.-noon, Nov. 2-Dec. 14. $300, $270 members. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. For information and to register visit NassauMuseum.org or call (516) 484-9338.

Fall Festival

Oceanside Community Warriors, VFW and Chamber of Commerce host a Fall Festival Saturday, Sept. 30 , noon-9 p.m. at Parking Field 6, Lawson Blvd. (between Weidner and Perkins avenues). With food trucks, vendors, games, beverage garden contest, raffles and live music featuring Permission to Launch, The Damn Good Time Band and DJ Place and other local talent.

Art talk

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, Oct. 19 , 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. 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. (516) 484-9337 or NassauMuseum.org.

Homecoming Parade

Oceanside High School’s homecoming parade is Saturday, Sept. 30, beginning at noon. Parade starts at the Schoolhouse green, exits on to Foxhurst Ave. heading east. Turns right on Oceanside Road. Left at Davison Avenue then turns right on to Brower Ave. and then makes a right at Skillman Ave.

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An inspired concert

Conductor-composer Steven Sametz directs The Princeton Singers in “Inspirations,” a program of diverse musical selections, Adelphi’s Performing Arts Center stage, Saturday, Sept. 30 , 4 p.m. They have captivated audiences and listeners for 40 years through their versatile musicianship. The ensemble is noted for their mastery of works from Bach to Schoenberg, with forays into unexplored and exciting realms such as Aboriginal and Native American ritual music, Igbe chanting, and ArabAndalusian muwashahat. Inspirations is a look at how contemporary composers take their inspiration from chant, carnival songs, and spirituals, including works by Josquin des Prez, Johann Sebastian Bach, Johannes Brahms, Steven Sametz, and Adelphi faculty member Sidney Boquire. $35. Adelphi University Performing Arts Center, 1 South Ave., Garden City. (516) 877-4000 or Adelphi.edu/pac.

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Westbury House Tour

For many years visitors to Westbury House at Old Westbury Gardens asked what was beyond the first floor corridor. Now beyond the door and discover “secrets of the service wing,” during a 60-minute guided tour, Friday, Sept. 22, noon-1 p.m.; Sunday, Sept. 24, 1:302:30 p.m. and 3:30-4:30 p.m.; Monday, Sept. 25, noon-1 p.m.; Wednesday and Thursday, Sept. 27-28, noon-1 p.m. Be introduced to the intensive labor required to create the lifestyle experienced by the Phipps family and their guests; tour the many 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 descend the 17 steps 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.

Soirée Under the Stars

Mount Sinai South Nassau hospital hosts its annual outdoor fundraiser event, Saturday, Sept. 23, at The Lannin at Eisenhower Park, starting at 7 p.m. This year’s event will honor Anthony Cancellieri, co-chair of the hospital board of directors and founder of RVC Blue Speaks, Dr. Matthew Rifkin, chair of South Nassau’s radiology department, and Dawn Keiley, senior director of nursing at the hospital. For more information call (516) 377-5360.

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) 705-2434 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.

Proceeds to fund JCC café for developmentally disabled

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The proceeds from the event will be used to relaunch the Friedberg JCC’s café, which has been closed since early in the pandemic. The facility will be used as a vocational training kitchen, and employ those with developmental disabilities. The proceeds will also be used to purchase new equipment and to renovate the café, bringing back a welcome amenity to JCC members.

The center’s executive director, Ronny Kleinman, recalled meeting Weisenberg. “I started my career at the JCC in Long Beach, and Harvey came into our old, dark auditorium, turned to my CEO at the time and said, ‘I’m getting you money — get this fixed,’” Kleinman recounted. “I’m not sure that everybody knows how many hats Harvey has worn, and truly how much Harvey has done for our community, from talking to politicians and communities and foundations. That’s who he is.”

The JCC has a program called the Special Advocacy Coalition, which gives adults with disabilities monthly opportunities to connect with and make positive changes in their community. The coalition’s founder and president, Ashley Gazes, created it six years ago, after being bullied in high school because of her learning disability. There she met Weisenberg, and learned about Ricky.

“Harvey Weisenberg is one of my biggest mentors and supporters,” Gazes

said. “I first met him in high school, and Harvey’s message that day was about self-advocacy and how important it is to lead by example. I took that message to heart, and have been making my voice heard ever since. The reason I think vocational training is so important, and why I want to see Harvey’s café become a reality, is because I believe that people with disabilities should have the same opportunities as everyone else.”

Marcy Hallerman, senior program director at the Friedberg JCC, also has a passion for inclusive programming, and giving everyone the opportunity to learn, grow and be productive members of the community.

“When I first started here, many of the people with disabilities that we started with were children who were a part of our after-school programs and our summer camps, and now they’re part of a larger JCC community,” Hallerman said. “Many of these individuals have a desire to work and to be paid for the work they do. However, this is not something that happened organically for them. There has long been a stigma in the workforce about hiring people with disabilities. The statistics are disheartening.”

In 2021, only 39.4 percent of New Yorkers with cognitive disabilities participated in the labor force, compared to 80.2 percent of New Yorkers with no disabilities.

“Our vision for this new effort was to

create a program where individuals with disabilities will not only learn about food preparation and safety, but will also be taught retail scouting,” Hallerman said. “They will be offered cooking classes and job training workshops, and the curriculum will allow them to prepare meals and to intern at the JCC café in Oceanside.”

Weisenberg said he hoped that people

could walk away from the film motivated to use their voices to speak out for what they believe in, spread positivity, and support those who help improve society.

“We have to get together and try to get the right people to do the right thing,” Weisenberg said.

“You have to participate. You have a voice, use it.”

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Ashley Gazes, president of the Special Advocacy Coalition for Adults with Disabilities, left, with Roni Kleinman, Friedberg JCC’s chief executive; former Assemblyman Harvey Weisenberg; Weisenberg’s daughter, Vicki Laufer; Alexis Pace, a candidate for the Nassau County Legislature; and James Hodge, a candidate for Long Beach City Council.

Island Park remembers 9/11

State and town officials join Island Park village leaders to remember the lives lost on Sept. 11, 2001.

Island Park Fire Department chief Eric Gorton tolls a bell in memory of the lives lost as Mayor McGinty, U.S. Rep. D’Esposito, Deputy Mayor Graci, and state Sen. Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick look on.

Photos courtesy John Byrne Island Park village officials hosted a ceremony remembering the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks by encircling the 9/11 monument on Parma and Long Beach Roads. Participating in the event included, from left, Hempstead Town Councilwoman Laura Ryder, state Sen. Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick, Deputy Mayor Matthew Graci, U.S. Rep. Anthony D’Esposito, Mayor Michael McGinty, Father George Kazoulis of Panaghia of Island Park Greek Orthodox Church, and trustees Barbara Volpe-Ried and Robert Tice.

Oceanside comes together to show support

years. Rabbi Levi Gurkov, the spiritual leader of the Chabad, and his wife, Soshie, have been monitoring the Hunters’ ordeal as well.

“We talked about the idea of doing this Challah Bake, and all these women getting together and using the power of a mitzvah and asking God to help Melissa on her journey to let her know that we really care about her,” Soshie said. “People who knew Debbie pitched in, and some people came who didn’t even know her but heard the story. It was elegant, classy, and all in support of Debbie and her daughter.”

Smith gave an emotional speech at the event, detailing her family’s experience over the past three months. After giving birth to Zoey, Melissa’s heart rate was high, her blood pressure was low, she was experiencing back pain and could not go to the bathroom when she was released from the hospital. On June 22, she went to a chiropractor, who diagnosed her with a rib flare, but that night she was rushed to the hospital for an emergency appendectomy and hysterectomy. There she went into septic shock, and doctors determined that her bodily systems were failing.

Septic shock is a life-threatening condition that occurs when a body-wide infection causes dangerously low blood pressure. It is the most severe complication of sepsis, when the body responds improperly to an infection.

The doctors said that Hunter was the sickest patient in the hospital, and she was on the EMCO machine for eight days, went through dialysis and spent a total of 68 days in the hospital. As a result of the septic shock, her extremities were severely damaged, and doctors had to amputate her right leg.

While Smith was in the hospital with her daughter, she was given an Intensive Care Unit, or ICU, diary, which helped her get through the traumatizing experience.

“I was just writing, and logging, and keeping (track of) everything that I could,” Smith recalled. “I realized the writing was keeping me focused, and we

would document things that were happening, like when she first spoke. She didn’t cry, basically, until Day 29, when she had her leg removed.”

Smith completed 22 ICU diary books while her daughter was in the hospital. Hunter is now home, and has a long road to recovery ahead of her, but she has the full support of her family and friends in Randolph and Oceanside.

She will be fitted for a prosthetic leg, and her extremities are still healing. Occupational therapy is helping her move her fingers.

“She’s able to brush her teeth and eat, but she still needs help going to the bath-

room, and she doesn’t have her prosthetic yet,” her mother said.

Smith added that her daughter has a positive mindset and will tell her story for years to come. “Melissa is filled with gratitude, and she’s still thankful she’s alive,” Smith said. “Whoever walked into that room in the ICU was very inspired by her. The message that she wants me to get out there is, you must listen to your body and my husband, and I feel like she’s the type who is going to champion this. We had such a turnout with the GoFundMe and Challah Bake, it’s unbelievable. They know she’s a survivor and she’s a warrior, and she’s a miracle.”

Courtesy Deborah Smith melissa Hunter — with husband nick, and daughters nora and Zoey — came home from the hospital on aug. 28. Her left leg and hands continue to heal.

Christine Rivera/Herald natalie rick, 7 of oceanside, baking challah.

Public Notices

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT

COUNTY OF NASSAU, U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDERS OF THE CSFB MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2004-CF2, Plaintiff, vs. ALAN MICHAEL BAER AND LESLIE DANA BAER, AS ADMINISTRATORS OF THE ESTATE OF STELLA ANN BAER, ET AL., Defendant(s).

Pursuant to an Order

Confrming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on June 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 October 4, 2023 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 103 Knight Street, Oceanside, NY 11572. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Oceanside, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 54, Block 452 and Lot 11. Approximate amount of judgment is $285,512.03 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of fled Judgment Index #004462/2009. 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.

David Lieser, Esq., Referee

Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, LLC, 10 Bank Street, Suite 700, White Plains, New York 10606, Attorneys for Plaintiff 141557

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REFEREE’S NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU CITIMORTGAGE, INC., Plaintiff - against - KERRY SARWAN, et al Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on February 3, 2022. I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. 11501 “Rain or Shine” on the 28th day of September, 2023 at 3:00 PM. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being at Island Park, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York.

Premises known as 3977 Long Beach Road, Island Park, (Town of Hempstead) NY 11558.

(SBL#: 43-187-85)

Approximate amount of lien $535,382.77 plus interest and costs.

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

Index No. 608704/2018.

Malachy P. Lyons, Esq., Referee. Davidson Fink LLP

Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 400 Meridian Centre Blvd, Ste 200 Rochester, NY 14618 Tel. 585/760-8218

For sale information, please visit Auction.com at www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832

Dated: July 26, 2023

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

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NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT

NASSAU COUNTY

U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE FOR VCC 2020MC1 TRUST, Plaintiff against 3876 CARREL LLC, et al Defendant(s)

Attorney for Plaintiff(s)

McMichael Taylor Gray, LLC, 7 Wells Street, Suite 205B, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered December 19, 2022, I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on October 10, 2023 at 2:30 PM. Premises known as 3876 Carrel Boulevard, Oceanside, NY 11572-5917.

Sec 60 Block 78 Lot 6. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Oceanside, in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York. Approximate

Amount of Judgment is $815,856.61 plus interest, fees, and costs. Premises will be sold subject to

provisions of fled Judgment Index No 606288/2021.

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 deposit and at any subsequent closing. Should a bidder fail to comply, the Referee may refuse to accept any bid, cancel the closing and hold the bidder in default. 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. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the Court Appointed Referee shall cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.”

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SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORKCOUNTY OF NASSAU DEUTSCHE BANK

NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE FOR INDYMAC INDX

MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST

2005-AR7, MORTGAGE

PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATE SERIES

2005-AR7, V. JENNIFER IADEVAIO, ET. AL.

NOTICE OF SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated February 02, 2017, and entered in the Offce of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein DEUTSCHE BANK

NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE FOR INDYMAC INDX

MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST

2005-AR7, MORTGAGE

PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES2005-AR7 is the Plaintiff and JENNIFER IADEVAIO, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the NASSAU COUNTY SUPREME COURT, NORTH SIDE STEPS, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on October 10, 2023 at 2:30PM, premises known as 61 MONTGOMERY AVENUE, OCEANSIDE, NY 11572: Section 43, Block 332, Lot 349:

ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATED, LYING AND BEING

AT OCEANSIDE, TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of fled Judgment Index # 019258/2009. Barton Slavin, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES.

141684

LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORKCOUNTY OF NASSAU

THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A., AS SUCCESSOR-IN-INTEREST TO ALL PERMITTED SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS OF BANK ONE, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, FOR CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF ACE SECURITIES CORP. HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST, SERIES 2003-HS1 ASSET BACKED PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, V. STEVEN MATSIL, ET. AL.

NOTICE OF SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated March 06, 2020, and entered in the Offce of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A., AS SUCCESSOR-IN-INTEREST TO ALL PERMITTED SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS OF BANK ONE, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, FOR CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF ACE SECURITIES CORP. HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST, SERIES 2003-HS1 ASSET BACKED PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES is the Plaintiff and STEVEN MATSIL, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction RAIN OR SHINE at the NASSAU COUNTY SUPREME COURT, NORTH SIDE STEPS, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on October 11, 2023 at 2:30PM, premises known as 3320 FREDERICK STREET, OCEANSIDE, NY 11572 A/K/A 3320 FREDERICK STREET, OCEANSIDE T/O HEMPSTEAD, NY 11572: Section 54, Block 151, Lot 29, 60, & 110: ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING AT OCEANSIDE, TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD,

COUNTY OF NASSAU

AND STATE OF NEW YORK

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of fled Judgment Index # 000311/2016. Malachy Patrick Lyons, Jr., Esq.Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES.

141846

LEGAL NOTICE

SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS AND NOTICESUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, COUNTY OF NASSAUFINANCE OF AMERICA REVERSE LLC, Plaintiff,against- ROLAND K ZIMATORE, AS PROPOSED EXECUTOR, HEIR, DEVISEE, DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF JOSEPH J. ZIMATORE; JOSEPH ANTHONY ZIMATORE III, AS HEIR, DEVISEE, DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF JOSEPH J. ZIMATORE; CAROLYN B. ZIMATORE, AS HEIR, DEVISEE, DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF JOSEPH J. ZIMATORE; BARBARA ZIMATORE, AS HEIR, DEVISEE, DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF JOSEPH J. ZIMATORE; ANY AND ALL KNOWN AND UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES AND ALL OTHER PARTIES CLAIMING AN INTEREST BY, THROUGH, UNDER OR AGAINST THE ESTATE OF JOSEPH J. ZIMATORE; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ACTING ON BEHALF OF THE SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ACTING ON BEHALF OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY - INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; DISTRICT COURT OF NASSAU COUNTY; PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK ; JOHN DOE (REFUSED NAME) AS JOHN DOE #1 THROUGH #3, Defendants - Index No. 604446/2023

Plaintiff Designates Nassau County as the Place of Trial. The Basis of Venue is that the subject action is situated in Nassau County. To the above named Defendants-YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the complaint is not served with this Summons, to serve a

notice of appearance, on the Plaintiff’s Attorney(s) within 20 days after the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within 30 days after the service is complete if this Summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York); and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. That this Supplemental Summons is being fled pursuant to an order of the court dated August 14, 2023.

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 fled this foreclosure proceeding against you and fling the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to the mortgage company will not stop the foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (FINANCE OF AMERICA REVERSE LLC) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. The foregoing summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an order of the Honorable David P. Sullivan, J.S.C. Dated:

August 14, 2023 Filed:

August 23, 2023. The object of this action is to foreclose a mortgage and covering the premises known as 17 Island Parkway N, Island Park, NY 11558. Dated:

September 5, 2023 Filed:

September 5, 2023 Greenspoon Marder LLP, Attorney for Plaintiff, By: Meir Weiss, Esq., 590 Madison Avenue, Suite 1800, New York, NY 10022 P: (212) 524-5000

F: (212) 524-5050 No Service by fax) Service purposes only: Trade Centre South 100 W. Cypress Creek Road, Suite 700, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309 P: (888) 491-1120

F: (954) 343-6982 141844

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC

HEARING BY THE BOARD OF APPEALS

Pursuant to New York State Town Law Article 16, New York State Public Offcers 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 9/27/23 at 9:30 A.M. & 2:00 P.M. to consider the following applications and appeals:

THE FOLLOWING CASES

WILL BE CALLED

STARTING AT 9:30 A.M. 572/23. OCEANSIDEWilliam & Linda D’Amico, Renewal of grant to maintain pool & 6’ high fence not permitted in front yard setback on Yost Blvd., S/W cor. Merrifeld Ave. & Yost Blvd., a/k/a 349 Merrifeld Ave. 585/23. - 586/23.

OCEANSIDE - Rick Landau, Variance, lot area occupied, maintain roofed over patio attached to dwelling; Maintain accessory structure (outdoor kitchen) with lot area occupied variance., S/s Dennis St., 711’ E/o Park Ave., a/k/a 358 Dennis St. THE FOLLOWING CASES WILL BE CALLED

STARTING AT 2:00 P.M. 592/23. - 593/23.

OCEANSIDE - John Kelly, Variances, front yard average setback, lot area occupied, construct 2nd story addition & wood deck, both attached to dwelling; Variance, front yard average setback, maintain 1-story addition & roof over porch, both attached to dwelling., S/s Johnson Pl., 267.56’ W/o Oceanside Rd., a/k/a 68 Johnson Pl. 594/23. OCEANSIDEKLG Oceanside Land LLC, Variance in off-street parking; insuffcient maneuvering aisle; Renovation to existing car wash building with installation of vacuum stations & restriping of parking., N/E cor. Atlantic Ave. & Rockaway Ave., a/k/a 332 Atlantic Ave. S.E.Q.R. determination not made.

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.

142019

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE

that pursuant to Article 9 of the New York State Constitution, the provisions of the Town Law and Municipal Home Rule of the State of New York, both as amended, a public hearing will be held in the Town Meeting Pavilion, Hempstead Town Hall, 1 Washington Street, Hempstead, New York, on the 3rd day of October, 2023, at 10:30 o’clock in the forenoon of that day to consider the enactment of a local law to amend Section 202-1 of the code of the Town of Hempstead to INCLUDE “PARKING OR STANDING PROHIBITIONS” at the following locations:

NORTH MERRICK

MERRICK AVENUE (TH 398/23) East SideNO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting north curbline of Larkspur Avenue, north for a distance of 65 feet.

OCEANSIDE

OCEANLEA DRIVE (TH 342/23) West SideNO STOPPING ANYTIMEstarting at a point opposite the south curbline of Irma Drive, south for a distance of 225 feet.

WOODMERE

CRAWFORD ROAD (TH 400/23) South SideNO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting at the west curbline of Neptune Avenue, west for a distance of 35 feet.

ALSO, to REPEAL from Section 202-1 “PARKING OR STANDING PROHIBITIONS” from the following locations:

OCEANSIDE

OCEANLEA DRIVE (TH 123/20) West SideNO STOPPING ANYTIME - starting at apoint opposite the south curbline of Irma Drive, south for a distance of 110 feet.

(Adopted 9/8/20)

WOODMERE

NEPTUNE AVENUE (TH 557/91) South SideNO PARKING ANYTIMEstarting 300 feet west of the west curbline of Crawford Road, west for a distance of 30 feet.

(Adopted 1/28/92)

ALL PERSONS INTERESTED shall have an opportunity to be heard on said proposal at the time and place aforesaid.

Dated: September 19, 2023

Hempstead,

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Richner Communications, publisher of Herald community newspapers has an excellent opportunity for a FT/PT Customer Service Clerk in our busy Circulation Department.

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Part Time & Full Time. The award-winning Herald Community Newspapers group, covering Nassau County's North and South Shores with hard-hitting news stories and gracefully written features, seeks a motivated, energetic and creative editor/reporter to join our dynamic (and awesome) team! 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. Salary range is from $20K to $45K To apply: Send a brief summary in the form of a cover letter describing your career goals and what strengths you can bring to our newsroom, along with a resume and three writing samples to mhinman@liherald.com

MAILROOM/ WAREHOUSE HELP

Long Island Herald has IMMEDIATE openings for a FULL-TIME & PART-TIME mailroom/warehouse helper in Garden City. We are a busy print shop looking for motivated and reliable individuals to assist in various duties in the shop. Forklift experience is a plus and heavy lifting is required. Hours vary, so flexibility is key. Salary Ranges fromo $15 per hour to $20 per hour. Email resumes or contact info to careers@liherald.com

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Looking for an aggressive self starter who is great at making and maintaining relationships and loves to help businesses grow by marketing them on many different advertising platforms. You will source new sales opportunities through inbound lead follow-up and outbound cold calls. Must have the ability to understand customer needs and requirements and turn them in to positive advertising solutions. We are looking for a talented and competitive Inside Sales Representative that thrives in a quick sales cycle environment. Compensation ranges from $31,200 + commissions and bonuses to over $100,000 including commission and bonuses. We also offer health benefits, 401K and paid time off. Please send cover letter and resume with salary requirements to ereynolds@liherald.com Call 516-569-4000 X286

OUTSIDE SALES

Richner Communications, One of the Fastest Growing Media, Event and Communications Companies on Long Island is Seeking a Sales/Marketing Candidate to Sell our Print Media Products and our Digital, Events, Sponsorships. Earning potential ranges from $31,200 plus commission and bonuses to over $100,000 including commissions and bonuses. Compensation is based on Full Time hours

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PRINTING PRESS OPERATORS

FT & PT. Long Island Herald has IMMEDIATE openings for Printing Press Operators in Garden City. We are a busy print shop looking for motivated and reliable individuals to assist in various duties in the shop. Hours vary, so flexibility is key. Salary Ranges from $20 per hour to $30 per hour. Email resumes or contact info to careers@liherald.com

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P/T CUSTODIAL WORKER FOR ISLAND PARK LIBRARY

Afternoon and evening shifts. MonSat. Drivers license req.. High school graduate. Able to lift 40 lbs., Cleaning inside and outside of library. Program set up. Snow removal, run errands, able to climb ladder. $16-$17 per hour. email: jkoenig@islandparklibrary.org..

RECEPTIONIST

Receptionist needed for Publisher and Self-Storage Facility located in Garden City. The ideal candidate should have excellent communications and customer service skills, be professional, dependable and have reliable transportation. Candidate should have computer knowledge and working knowledge of MS Office. Candidate MUST be reliable, punctual and be able to work a CONSISTENT schedule: Job Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Answering phones and greeting customers, assisting new customers by showing storage facility options and pricing, collecting payments from customers, contacting customers for late payments, applying payments and updating the customer files /data base and other general administrative responsibilities on an as needed basis. Hourly pay $15 to $17 plus eligible for Holiday Pay, PTO, Medical, Dental, 401k with company matching, plus other benefits. Qualified candidates should email their resume, cover letter and salary requirements. No phone calls please. Email your resume to: careers@liherald.com

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Q. I read your column about the color of roofs after I put a white roof on my building because the roofing company said it was required. I still believe it was the right choice, but the building isn’t done, and I saw moisture forming on the metal roof deck, just below the new roof. What is causing this problem, and how do I prevent it from continuing? The building still isn’t done, and already this is concerning me that something was done wrong. What can you tell me about this?

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A. It’s true that your white roof was a great choice because of its reflectivity, and throughout the industry there’s a lot of good information about the results from choosing a white roof over a black one. Studies show that the reflectivity has a significant effect on keeping cooling costs lower, but that’s not the whole story. As I have written many times, buildings are systems, and nature never fails to be consistent, taking all factors into account. In areas of the world that have low humidity and high temperatures, the white color responds better as a system, because the condensation from humidity is kept in check by indoor to outdoor conditions being balanced by lack of moisture getting in from the outside, and indoor humidity being controlled by consistent removal of moisture by air conditioning. This is not to say that air conditioning is actually doing the job of removing moisture from the interior, but the key to your problem is humidity control, and your description gave clues as to your current problem.

If your building is brand new, and the concrete poured floors over the steel decking are recent, then your building is still trying to dry out. The concrete and other fresh materials are still holding some of the water that helped mix the materials. The same happens with houses that have new lumber that is still losing moisture from its fibers, for example. Your building needs to be aired out with dehumidification, and you should consult the mechanical engineer and mechanical contractor to coordinate getting the moisture out of the building in a methodical way. Just opening the windows won’t help, since humid outdoor conditions can replenish lost moisture in every absorbent material, from finishes to wallboard, concrete and fabric.

CE da RHURST

This is one of the most misunderstood parts of building systems. You’re very observant to have seen the moisture and caught it in time. Over the lifespan of the building, you would have observed deterioration, mold and distortion of many of the products installed to make the building come together. This is why many materials don’t last as long as they’re supposed to, and it’s the No. 1 reason for movement and separations, cracking and discoloration.

Condensation is a silent beast that ruins buildings very slowly and steadily. Fortunately, we have better equipment to control humidity than ever before. Your white roof was a smart decision.

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Taxes: $14,286.97

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Taxes: $14,730

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Every few months there is a respected opinion poll that asks how much credibility Congress has. Poll after poll finds that the public’s faith in Congress is at an all-time low, and sinking lower by the week. As a former state official, I follow the daily events in Washington, and the more I read, the more I’m convinced that it may be time to have a recall election to sweep out some of the crazies who are wielding too much power in Washington.

Regrettably, there is no recall process, so there is no way to make the 535 members of the House and Senate accountable to voters other than regular elections.

It is hard to recite in one column all of the missteps that our elected federal officials are committing, but I’ll give it a try. Let’s start with Sen. Tommy Tuberville, an Alabama Republican. Tuberville, whose claim to fame is that he was a successful college football

coach, is holding up over 300 military promotions, including the vacancy of the joint chiefs of staff, because he doesn’t like the military’s abortion policy. Every officer in the Army, Navy, Air Force and Marines is affected by this holdup, but not one Republican senator has been able to get Coach Tommy to change his position.

The Senate is currently under the control of the Democratic Party, and New York’s Chuck Schumer is the majority leader. You’d think Schumer would try to force the Senate to act, but somehow the majority party refuses to try to break the logjam. It seems there’s a Senate rule that allows a member to stall a nomination, or a group of nominations, by placing a “hold” on them. This old-boy tradition is apparently too important to get the military promotions back on track.

Things aren’t much better in the case of Minority Leader Mitch McConnell. Sadly, last year Mc Connell suffered a bad fall at home, and since then he has been experiencing all kinds of problems that have affected his speech. He

has had two startling public incidents that have exposed his underlying issues. But McConnell has been encouraged to stay in the job, because both parties would rather have him as leader than anyone else. There are a few senators capable of taking over that job, but the party leaders prefer to have an ailing leader rather than some new minority boss.

The case of House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is probably the saddest of any Washington story. It took 15 rounds of voting for McCarthy to be elected speaker, and he holds on to his job so long as he can satisfy the Freedom Caucus, a group of far-rightwing zealots who came to Washington to burn down the government. Every day, the caucus members flex their muscles and the speaker jumps to placate them. Under rules that he agreed to, any member of the Republican Conference can move for his ouster, which would force an immediate vote on a new speaker.

McCarthy’s weakness poses a special problem for three members of the Long Island congressional delegation. Repre-

sentatives Nick LaLota, Anthony D’Esposito and Andrew Garbarino are faced with the possibility of a government shutdown on Sept. 30, and their votes, along with those of a few other moderate members, could keep that from happening. The votes of most members of Congress are often ignored by many voters, but there is no way the trio can avoid the wrath of Long Islanders who lose postal or passport service or some other government function if the shutdown happens.

At the same time that the House majority is wrestling with the crazy Freedom Caucus, they will also have to eventually take a vote on impeaching President Biden. I may be a registered Democrat, but I feel free to state that most of my readers tell me this is a a do-nothing House that should be spending its time on things like inflation, border security, migrants and helping less fortunate people survive on modest paychecks.

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

I’ll be choosing my words even more carefully

i’ll be seeing you, just not every week.

In June, when I wrote, “Column writing through hell and high water,” I told readers I was taking a leave from writing for a few months to help my husband through a serious health issue. Many of you reached out, with kind words and encouragement. I wasn’t surprised. You’re good people. My husband is doing well, but everything changes everything, and the time away from a weekly deadline made me realize that this is a good moment to take a step back and switch from writing weekly to writing once a month.

Now, I understand that for some of you this is excellent news. You can reduce your aggravation level and possibly lower your blood pressure. This summer, one of my favorite letters was from a reader who said that everything I wrote made her angry, but she would miss me. Well, Mary, I’m back.

As I go through my days, I think constantly of columns that need to be writ-

ten. What I’m happy to let go is the deadline that has been a boundary in my life, week in and week out, for 40 years. When we traveled, I either had to write two or three columns in advance or find Wi-Fi in the wilderness. I’m not complaining; I felt accountable to my readers.

As I wrote three months ago, this hasn’t just been a column; it has been a running memoir of our times. I wrote my heart out after 9/11, grieving with so many readers who lost loved ones in the towers. I scribbled my way through blackouts, epic blizzards, hurricanes and, for three years, the pandemic.

I wrote about how to sleep better and eat better and find friends and keep friends. Sometimes an idea landed on the page full blown, and sometimes it has been a struggle to compose a cogent piece. I spent my 750 words a week in wildly different ways, from warning folks off the road when my son got his license, to welcoming President Ronald Reagan to Congregation Ohr Torah, in North Woodmere, with a bust of his head in chopped liver, to sharing my grief for my darling girl, Zoe the dog, when she passed at 16. My work has been personal. I have written about my children’s lives, their

mitzvahs and their missteps. My breast cancer. My husband’s heart surgeries. I struggled for days trying to find just the right words to honor my parents when they died. In some ways the column has been a running story of all of our lives. After all, don’t we share the same hopes and dreams, worry about the threats to our Mother Earth and yearn for a safer world for our kids?

Many of my columns have suggested or reviewed books, the other love in my life. In return, many of you have pitched books my way that turned out to be thrilling and illuminating.

As politics got nasty and toxic in recent years, I jumped in, wanting to use my 750 words to rally support for our democracy, women’s rights, LGBTQ rights and laws that ensure equality for every community and every human being. I think these were words well spent, although at times the backlash has been fierce. That’s what opinion columns are for: to stir the pot, open the debate and disagree without getting too creepy. I love newspapering. Ink in my veins is how the expression goes. I will write my monthly column going forward with a renewed focus on our democracy. We

Randi is back, but beginning with this issue, she will appear in the Herald once per month.

have the votes to bring sane and serious people into office. Time to close the chapter on book banning in America. Translated, that means supporting equal justice for all as the former president and his cronies face the consequences of their transgressive, mean-spirited time in office.

Last week, David Ignatius, the respected columnist and longtime Biden friend, called for President Biden to withdraw his bid to run in 2024 because he’s too old. I agree; he is old. But there isn’t a qualified, experienced alternative who has the chops to run and win a national election.

Trump is old, too. He is also unfit in mind, body, temperament and demeanor. He has been criminally charged in four indictments. Biden has boosted our democracy and enhanced our reputation around the world. He has robust skills and a natural charm that can’t be learned or bought. His team is working well for America during a treacherous time in our history.

Run, Joe, run.

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

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i ’m happy to let go the deadline that has been a boundary in my life.

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A call for responsible boating

although it’s late in the season, boating safety should remain at the forefront for everyone on the water.

Whether boating off the South Shore of Nassau County or the North Shore’s Long Island Sound, having a safe and fun day on the water is the goal. And that includes personal watercraft operators and their passengers.

But boating can quickly turn treacherous without proper precautions, and a commitment to safety.

Every year, more than a dozen people die in boating accidents in New York — with 28 dying last year alone, according to the state parks department. These incidents are not mere statistics — they represent lives disrupted and ecosystems harmed.

To safeguard against such tragedies and to preserve the waterways, boat

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To the Editor:

operators and their passengers should be educated on fundamental seamanship and waterway rules, how to use their equipment properly, and basic first aid.

Knowing what navigational markings mean goes a long way in reducing hazardous situations such as running aground and passengers falling overboard. Equally crucial is the necessity for personal flotation devices. The majority of boating-related fatalities are caused by not wearing lifejackets. Twenty-one of the 28 people who died last year weren’t wearing them.

Boating under the influence is a grave danger. Just as drinking and driving are a hazardous combination, alcohol and boating do not mix. Impaired judgment and slower reaction times increase the risk of accidents, accounting for 21 percent of the boating fatalities in New

York between 2005 and 2022, according to the parks department. If needed, designate a sober operator and bring along a non-drinking crew member.

Weather conditions can change rapidly on the water. Check the forecast before heading out, and be prepared for unexpected changes. Even experienced boaters can forget to do something as basic as checking the weather before casting off.

Navigational aids such as charts, radios and GPS devices are invaluable tools. Knowing your location and having the means to call for assistance are critical components of safe boating. Making safety a priority can help ensure that every voyage is a memorable and safe experience. There are a couple of good months of boating weather remaining. That’s plenty of time to make good habits routine.

Re U.S. Rep. Anthony D’Esposito’s column “Congestion pricing will fuel further flight from New York” (Sept. 7-13): Congressman Esposito has it all wrong by opposing New York City’s proposed congestion pricing plan, which would charge drivers $23 during peak hours to drive south of 60th Street in Manhattan.

He claims it would create a heavy cost burden on Long Island drivers heading to the city. If you drive into New York, however, you have to look at all the costs.

First, Long Island parkways and surface streets in the city are in a constant state of gridlock. It feels like rush hour from early morning until evening. Once you get to Manhattan, you slow to a crawl, with delivery trucks blocking you on nearly every block. Every day, 700,000 cars, taxis and trucks stream into Lower Manhattan. The average speed is 7.1 mph, and each of those vehicles spews carbon into our heavily polluted environment. MTA bus speeds have declined 28 percent since 2010.

If you have a 75-mile round trip commute and you expense that, according to the IRS, you could write off roughly $48. That’s what the feds see as the wear and tear of putting miles on your car, insurance, maintenance and depreciation. And what about the price of gas, which is spiking at over $4.25 a gallon? If you make a 75-mile round trip five days a week, and your car gets 20 miles per gallon, it will cost you $160 a week.

Once you get to Manhattan, there’s parking. If you can even find an open lot, it’s very costly, $50 to $75 a day in Lower Manhattan. Street parking is almost impossible, since Covid created hundreds of restaurant extensions onto the streets. Couple that with Citi Bike racks, and thousands of parking spots have vanished.

The time we spend in our cars getting into Manhattan is intolerable. I used to broadcast the financial news on the ABC radio networks from BusinessWeek in Midtown. My commute at 4 a.m. took about 35 minutes. That same commute during rush hour can take 90 to 120 minutes. Plus, if you’re going to Lower Manhattan via the L.I. “Distressway,” you’re paying $17 a day, or $85 a week, for the Midtown Tunnel.

Bottom line, if you add up the costs of commuting by car, you’re paying more than $100 a day with parking. And don’t forget about precious time consumed. New Yorkers lose 117 hours on average each year sitting in traffic, costing them nearly $2,000 in lost productivity and other costs. We have the longest commute times of any

city in the country. Wouldn’t you rather see your kids than taillights?

The stress and cost of driving pushed me onto the LIRR and the subways. It’s a relief not to worry about being late for an appointment or sitting in stop-and-go traffic. The LIRR now gets you to the East Side at Grand Central Terminal as well as Penn Station and Atlantic Terminal in Brooklyn.

I do agree with Congressman D’Esposito that the MTA is mismanaged. It should be deconstructed and rebuilt to make it cost-effective, and to rid us of unconscionable overtime and featherbedding. It’s another unfair surcharge on Long Islanders and New Yorkers.

According to traffic engineers, congestion pricing will reduce traffic and pollu-

Searching the sky 2,000 miles from home

on clear summer evenings, I sit on the lawn of William L. Buck Elementary School in Valley Stream — a five-minute walk from my house — with a telescope I was given four years ago at my bat mitzvah. From my small corner of the universe in Valley Stream, peering upward, I see constellations and planets. My eyes travel farther than any landbound human has ever gone, exploring the cosmos through my glass lens. In these moments, I know I love space visible in the night sky, and the science that can describe it.

This summer, I spent six weeks pursuing this passion for astrophysics with the Summer Science Program in New Mexico.

Thirty-four other student scientists and I started by shooting photos of the night sky, using the telescope at Tortugas

Mountain Observatory, near Las Cruces. Then, in flipbook-like fashion, the captured images showed a small speck of an asteroid hurtling through space. From three simple images, we derived coordinates and calculations that could predict the position of the space rock and track its journey around the solar system for the next 50 million years.

Nightly discussions in the observing center with my peers began with thoughts of confusion and questions about how to decipher the symbols and numbers that haunted our whiteboards, but by the close of the program, we found understanding. We spent our days poring over problems and collectively devising solutions to what at first seemed unsolvable. The program allowed us to gain firsthand experience in the work of astrophysicists. Like them, we collaborated and questioned and watched calculations that once existed only in textbooks come alive in the surrounding sky.

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tion and persuade people to get back onto the trains. The new funding will hopefully close the MTA budget deficit and improve rail service.

Congestion pricing is now being used in advanced cities like Singapore, London, Milan and Stockholm. It makes those urban areas more livable, less congested and less polluted. Shouldn’t New yorkers make the choice to do the same? Or do we want to fall behind, pay more for commuting, inhale carcinogenic vehicle exhaust and be fatigued and stressed by the time we arrive at our Manhattan destination?

JIM PAyMAR Rockville Centre

D’Esposito’s opposition is ‘shortsighted’

To the Editor:

Congressman Anthony D’Esposito’s shortsighted attack on congestion pricing for drivers entering part of Manhattan misstates or omits key aspects of this much-needed plan.

Specific charges and exemptions from the tolls have yet to be determined. There is no factual basis for the congressman’s claim that “commuters would pay upward of $23 during peak hours.”

D’Esposito acknowledges that “increasing ridership on public transportation is a noble cause.” But this stance cannot be squared with his oppo-

sition to a plan designed to generate $1 billion a year to improve service on the region’s rail and bus lines. The congressman further implies that the MTA doesn’t deserve increased funding due to a “long history of mismanagement.” But he offers no evidence for this contention, and he ignores the impact of the pandemic, which cost the MTA nearly half its operating budget.

D’Esposito cites a “recent rash of violent crime” as a disincentive for drivers to use public transit. Incidents of major crime in the transit system actually decreased by nearly 9 percent in the first five months of 2023, according to the New york City Police Department. Plus, daily ridership is returning to prepandemic levels.

The congressman’s overall contention is that congestion pricing would serve as a tax that would spur an exodus from New york. But commuters could avoid this “tax” simply by choosing not to drive into one of the most congested areas in the country. And congestion pricing would in fact help make an iconic part of New york a more alluring place to work and play.

It’s important to note that driving a car, especially in a densely populated area, is not a benign activity. Pollutants emitted from tailpipes contribute to about 320 premature deaths each year, according to the New york City Health Department. An additional 225 people died as a result of vehicle crashes in the city in 2022. Driving likewise threatens our children by contributing greatly to climate change.

Congressman D’Esposito wishes to

Unlike a typical school day, our work was not accompanied by an unwelcome sense of stress. Instead I felt an exhilarating sense of opportunity, relishing the reality that a high school student like me could tap into the infinite world of space exploration.

As we made our discoveries in Las Cruces, the scientific community was making its own exploratory voyages. In just one summer, the James Webb Space Telescope continued peering further into the past with the infrared space images it produced; gravitational waves were collected using astronomical objects light-years away; and India landed a rover on the south side of the moon.

Working away in the New Mexico heat, I was inspired by the fact that these breakthroughs were applying the same fundamental scientific method we high school kids practiced daily. I felt connected to the greater scientific community, if only in a small way. The world was inno-

vating on a large scale, while our small class learned to develop the potential for our generation to follow in our greatest scientists’ footsteps.

Las Cruces was far from home. It didn’t have a pool or bike paths like the ones in Valley Stream’s Hendrickson Park — but across the mountain, 30 degrees above the horizon, we could see an asteroid moving across the sky through our 24-inch-diameter telescope. Though far from home, I felt comforted by the same sense of awe and passion I had experienced so many times while looking up at the night sky from my backyard.

I came home a few weeks ago, and have since gone back with my miniature telescope to Buck Elementary, to stare at the sky and think of how far civilization has come in understanding it, and how far we have traveled. And now I can appreciate the fact that whether I’m in Las Cruces or here in Valley Stream, I can explore it, too.

Ilana Greenberg is a Valley Stream resident and a junior at North Shore Hebrew Academy High School in Great Neck.

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force unfounded fears, nor does it justify threats to public health.

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