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RVC Fire Department pays respects to Charles Elmore Charles Elmore, who died on June 24 at age 89, was remembered for his years of military service and his dedication to the Rockville Centre Fire Department for more than 50 years.

Shortly after Elmore and his wife, Gail, were married in 1964 and settled down in the village, he decided to join Floodlight Rescue Company

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vices and invest in infrastructure to provide patients with access to the best and most stateChristopher Ruppert has of-the-art health care available. been named the new chief nursDuring the past year, the hosing officer and vice president of pital has celebrated the opening patient care services at Catholic of its new Center for Pain ManHealth Mercy Hospital in Rock- agement, and it plans to soon ville Centre. unveil a new Joseph Manopel16,000-square-foot la, the hospital’s Ambulatory and president, said he Family Care Center. was thrilled with the Ruppert, a regisappointment. tered nurse with 17 “It’s an exciting years of experience time at Mercy as we in hospital operaare in the midst of a tions, leadership, renaissance,” Manoeducation, emergenpella said in a statecy management and ment. “I am confimedicine, is a weldent that Chris’ Christopher ruppert come addition to expertise, hands-on Mercy, officials said, experience and comthanks to his many years of mitment to delivering high-qual- experience working with both ity patient care, while support- patients and staff. ing and collaborating with our “I am here to help fulfill Cathexceptional nurses, will lend to olic Health Services’ mission,” increasing outcomes and overall Ruppert said. “We want to proclinical excellence.” vide a good experience for the Since 1913, when the nursing staff, an excellent experience for sisters of the Congregation of the patients, lower costs where the Infant Jesus founded the hos- we can, while providing the best pital, it has grown into a 42-acre quality outcomes.” campus, providing a wide range Ruppert most recently spent of different health care services. over six years at Lenox Hill HosNow, nearly 110 years later, pital on the Manhattan’s Upper hospital administrators said East Side, where he served as they are working to expand serContinued on page 6

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HoNorarY CHieF SteVe Rakeman of the Rockville Centre fire department gives Charles Elmore a proper sendoff.

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No. 1. “He was an absolute gem to have in your company,” Lou Milone, a longtime friend and colleague in the department, said. “He was an individual who, if we ever had a technical problem with re s c u e e q u i p m e n t , w a s always willing to help. If he could do it, he would do it.

And if he couldn’t, he would find a way to do it.”

Elmore was given the title of honorary chief of the Fire

Department in 2010, and two years later transferred to Eureka Hook, Ladder and Bucket Company No. 1.

“He was the type of individual who would do something that might be considered outstanding or remarkable for someone else, but for him it was nothing,” Milone said. “That was the kind of person he was. He went over and above without ever being Continued on page 20

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Living With the Bay project complete at Hempstead Lake Park

By MARK NOLAN mnolan@liherald.com

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uperstorm Sandy caused immeasurable grief and destruction nearly 13 years ago. That devastation, however, has spurred a few positives.

State officials last week announced the completion of a vast $47 million improvement project at Hempstead Lake State Park in West Hempstead that will reduce flood risk and improve access to the 737acre park.

The project includes two miles of new Americans with Disabilities Act-compliant trails and observation deck. In addition, the 150-year-old Hempstead Lake Dam was repaired and renovated to protect against future storm damage.

Officials said it was one of the largest wetlands projects ever completed by New York State Parks.

“Our parks are some of our greatest resources for relaxation, restoration, and connecting with our families,” said Town of Hempstead Deputy Supervisor Dorothy Goosby in a release. “I am happy that the improvement project has been completed; it was worth the wait.”

The $4 million renovation of the only high-hazard dam on Long Island, built in 1873, was a priority. Officials said the repaired dam would help maintain water levels of the lake, particularly if another hurricane like Sandy strikes. Officials had determined that if the dam were to fail, the damage would include highway flooding, water supply issues, and possible fatalities.

The state received a $35 million grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and another $12 million in State Parks capital money was used.

The project was part of the Living with the Bay Initiative, created in the wake of Sandy to strengthen South Shore waterfront communities in Nassau County along Mill River. The state committed $125 million to fortify East Rockaway, Bay Park, Lynbrook, Malverne, Oceanside, and Rockville Centre from future stormwater damage.

The final phase of the project, recently finished, was making the 144-acre Northern Ponds complex better able to handle stormwater runoff into Hewlett Bay while reducing flood risks on Mill River.

Parks officials said they built eight acres of wetlands to allow runoff from Southern State Parkway to slowly filter before entering Northeast Pond. Smith Pond, a 22-acre freshwater pond in Rockville Centre, was upgraded with dredging and a floodwall.

“The culmination of these vital infrastructure projects will help make the Hempstead Lake State Park and surrounding communities safer and more resilient to future storms, while improving access to outdoor recreation in the community,” New York State Parks Commissioner Erik Kulleseid said in a release.

Other upgrades to the park include a new Eagle Avenue parking lot; an obser-

Photos courtesy New York State Parks

A view Of the Northern Ponds area of Hempstead Lake State Park with new wetlands.

vation deck overlooking Northeast Pond; and removal of invasive plant species and replanting native species. Officials said it took one year to remove by hand more than 100 tons of decades-old trash in the Northern Ponds areas.

“We want everyone to enjoy our New York State Parks, especially those in District 18, the addition of new and better accessible trail ways open up the opportunity for all New Yorkers to enjoy the gorgeous trails, lake, and wildlife that Hempstead Lake State Park offers,” said Assemblywoman Taylor Darling in a release. “As a member of the Committee on People with Disabilities, improving accessibility is incredibly important to me.”

A new 10-foot wide stone dust greenway trail was built to provide a continuous north-to-south trail system through the park. An 8-foot wide stone dust wetlands trail and two pedestrian bridges were built to allow emergency and main-

tenance vehicles access.

With an eye to the possibility of future storms, sluice gates were installed to allow control of lake levels prior to and during flooding. There is a new water level monitoring and lake temperature gauge system so officials can manage conditions in realtime and track data over time.

The 8,000-square-foot Environmental Education and Resiliency Center was built in 2021 at a cost of $8.3 million. The center features hands-on learning about storms and environmental management, and will serve as an emergency coordination center during disaster response, officials said.

“Through its multiyear investment, New York State has safeguarded the natural treasures contained within Hempstead Lake State Park and made them accessible for every resident in the surrounding communities to enjoy,” Nassau County Legislator Siela A. Bynoe said in

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New ANd upgRAded trails provide greater access throughout the park. a release.

Hempstead Lake State Park is a sprawling multiuse facility with 18 tennis courts, six pickleball courts, playgrounds, basketball courts, softball field, bridle trails for horseback riding, biking and hiking trails, shaded picnic areas, and a historic hand-carved wooden carousel.

There are also three bodies of freshwater that are accessible for fishing. The 167acre Hempstead Lake is the largest freshwater lake on Long Island.

For more information, call (516) 7661029 or visit the New York State Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation website at Parks.ny.gov.

Crime watCh

News brief

Larceny

June■27,■someone■used■his■personal■information■to■open■a■credit■card■in■his■name.■

■■ A■ Berkshire■ Road■ resident■ reported■ on■ June■ 26,■ someone■ stole■ her■ vehicle■ from■her■driveway.■The■vehicle■was■later■ seen■ by■ police■ in■ Monmouth■ County,■ New■Jersey■at■7:54■a.m.

■■ A■Roxbury■Road■resident■reported■on■ June■27,■someone■withdrew■money■from■ his■ bank■ account■ using■ fraudulent■ checks.

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■■ A■Burtis■Avenue■resident■reported■on■ June■ 26,■ someone■ approached■ her■ house■ at■ 2:27■ a.m.■ and■ attempted■ to■ open■ the■ front■door.

■■ Charlotte■Parker,■53,■of ■Maple■Avenue■ in■Rockville■Centre■was■arrested■on■June■ 27,■ and■ charged■ with■ criminal■ mischief,■ criminal■ tampering,■ and■ larceny■ during■ an■investigation■on■Maple■Avenue.■

Leaving the scene of an accident ■■ A■ motorist■ reported■ on■ July■ 2,■ his■ vehicle■ was■ struck■ by■ a■ car■ that■ left■ the■ scene■while■driving■on■Sunrise■Highway.

Criminal Mischief ■■ An■ employee■ of ■ U-Haul■ reported■ on■ July■ 2,■ someone■ damaged■ the■ walls■ of ■ a■ storage■unit■inside■the■building.

Unusual Incident ■■ A■Riverside■Drive■resident■reported■on■

■■ Bernard■Gerald,■21,■of ■Hayes■Place■in■ Baldwin■ was■ arrested■ on■ June■ 28,■ and■ charged■ with■ robbery■ during■ an■ investigation■of ■an■incident■at■Speedway.■ ■■ Bryant■Negrete,■37,■of ■Lincoln■Avenue■ in■Rockville■Centre■was■arrested■on■June■ 28,■ and■ charged■ with■ criminal■ mischief,■ harassment,■ obstruction■ of ■ governmental■ administration,■ and■ endangering■ the■ welfare■ of ■ a■ child■ during■ an■ investigation■at■his■residence.■ ■■ Anthony■ Ciullo,■ 28,■ of ■ Banks■ Avenue■ in■Rockville■Centre■was■arrested■on■July■ 2,■ and■ charged■ with■ assault■ during■ an■ investigation■at■his■residence.■

People named in Crime Watch items as having been arrested and charged with violations or crimes are only suspected of committing those acts of which they are accused. They are all presumed to be innocent of those charges until and unless found guilty in a court of law.

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Rockville centRe Police Commissioner James Vafeades receives a heartfelt goodbye from Mayor Francis Murray, police officials, and members of the community.

Commissioner Vafeades bids farewell to RVC Rockville■Centre■Police■Commissioner■ James■Vafeades,■after■33■years■of ■service■ with■ the■ department,■ said■ his■ final■ farewell■to■Mayor■Francis■Murray,■the■village■ board,■first■responders,■colleagues,■family,■ friends■ and■ residents■ in■ the■ community■ on■June■29.■ Vafeades,■a■graduate■of ■St.■John’s■and■ Molloy■ universities,■ joined■ the■ department■ as■ a■ patrol■ officer■ in■ 1990.■ Through■ his■hard■work■and■dedication■he■was■promoted■to■Sergeant■in■2002■and■Lieutenant■ in■ 2010,■ before■ being■ appointed■ as■ Commissioner■of ■the■department■in■2018.■ As■ the■ Police■ Commissioner,■ he■ has■ been■ responsible■ for■ planning,■ organizing,■supervising,■and■directing■the■activities■ of ■ all■ personnel■ for■ the■ department■

comprised■of ■58■officers■and■more■than■36■ civilian■ employees.■ He■ has■ also■ been■ involved■ in■ all■ aspects■ of ■ the■ department’s■inner■workings■including■supervision■of ■the■patrol,■in■addition■to■working■ closely■ with■ the■ anti-gang,■ anti-crime,■ juvenile,■and■traffic■units.■ During■his■tenure,■he■played■a■critical■ role■ in■ building■ the■ new■ state-of-the-art■ police■ headquarters■ on■ Maple■ Avenue,■ and■ was■ instrumental■ in■ overseeing■ the■ annual■ budget,■ grant■ opportunities,■ and■ working■with■the■village■to■keep■costs■low■ while■ providing■ tools■ and■ training■ for■ police■ to■ keep■ Rockville■ Centre■ a■ safe■ place■to■live,■work,■and■raise■a■family.■ –Daniel Offner

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Getting mental health help when needed most For those seeking to seek help in-person, Nassau County offers more than 50 resources, organization that have pledged to help the community, even if paying for The term “mental health” is often misunderstood, those services might be an issue. with many often thinking it’s limited to having a mental One of those newest resources set to begin next year illness or being mentally ill. is with the Central Nassau Guidance and Counseling But mental health is about how good Services. Jaclyn McCarthy, the center’s people feel emotionally, and the behaviors division director, said there’s often a genetassociated with them. It helps determine ic component for poor mental health, how people handle stress, relate to others, where people may be predisposed to develand make healthy choices. oping some of the inabilities to manage Just like how people take care of their stress or difficult situations in their life. bodies, they also need to take care of their Environmental factors, as well as sleep mind and emotions. More often than not, deprivation, or social factors like unstable people don’t think of their mental health relationships or substance abuse, can until it is something they must deal with. influence someone’s need to seek treatIn fact, a Truth in Medicine poll ment. released last year by Oceanside’s Mount But McCarthy also notes people often Sinai South Nassau, found that 36 percent don’t seek help because of the stigma assoof Long Island residents say they or their ciated with addressing mental health. For adult family member faced challenges instance, cultural taboo can deter people Jaclyn McCarthy accessing mental health services care, like who desperately want to better themsimply getting an appointment. selves.

Limited access to health insurance is often the biggest “People don’t feel as though they are going to be perchallenge in accessing such care, county officials said. A ceived in the same way by family or friends — or their recent town hall by Nassau County’s mental health, employer — if they say that they’re struggling,” McCarchemical dependency and developmental disabilities ser- thy said. “So people don’t speak up about it, and people vices department held at Nassau Community College, don’t access the resources. But part of what all of us shared some of the options people might have, health here today are really here to talk about is how to stand insurance or not. up and talk about it, and allow people to feel more comThe gathering outlined a plethora of resources avail- fortable with it so that we can help reduce that stigma for able within the county beginning, of course, with calling everyone.”

911 for medical, police, fire, or rescue emergencies. But Treatment is different for every person, but individuthere’s additional help available — 988 — for confidential al therapy is a standard practice for those seeking help. emotional support involving thoughts of suicide or any McCarthy notes treatment is assessed on a spectrum to other emotional distress. cater to each person’s needs.

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“Not everyone needs to take medication or is even encouraged to take it. It depends on their situation.”

Patients seeking treatment for substance use or behavioral issues hang on to the patterns and habits that don’t suit them because they’ve used them to cope with their stress,” McCarthy said. A major part of a patient’s treatment is to help them understand that relapse can potentially happen.

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Eleven people were murdered October 27, 2018 in the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh just for being Jewish. It was the event that changed synagogue life forever, according to Ian Brecher, executive vice president of the Oceanside Jewish Center.

With Jewish communities on the South Shore and beyond seeing an uptick in antisemitism, seven synagogues from local communities came together to host a seminar on how to properly handle and address any antisemitic acts and comments that people may be experiencing and to hopefully stop any events like the mass murder at the Tree of Life synagogue from happening again.

East Meadow Beth-El Jewish Center, Oceanside Jewish Center, Merrick Jewish Centre, South Baldwin Jewish Center, Congregation Beth Tikvah in Wantagh, Congregation B’Nai Sholom-Beth David in Rockville Centre, and Congregation Beth Ohr in Bellmore have always worked together when it came to the issues that each congregation was facing — and antisemitism is no different, Howard Tiegel, president of the Merrick Jewish Centre, said.

“Jews are a group of people that have always dared to be different,” Scott Richman, the regional director for the New York/New Jersey Anti-Defamation League, said. “A series of conspiracy theories or tropes began to develop around us, and those conspiracy theories are what we still live with today.

“When you talk about why there is antisemitism, antisemitism is essential-

Want to report an act of antisemitic?

The Anti-Defamation League has 25 regional offices operating in local communities and through programs and advocacy in Europe and Israel, according to its website. Each office focuses on reporting and responding to antisemitic and hate incidents, speaking out against all forms of bias and bigotry, engaging elected officials, educating, and partnering with and training local law enforcement.

To make a report visit, NYNJ.adl. org. ly just those conspiracy theories.”

Anybody can report incidents of antisemitism to the anti-defamation league, and someone from the office will respond and record the event. Richman said that 2022, was the worst year of recorded incidents and each year appears to be getting worse.

New York has the most recorded antisemitic acts, and out of 111 assaults across the nation in 2022, 73 in New York.

Attendees were invited to listen and ask questions at three breakout sessions — rabbinic responses to antisemitism, preparing for antisemitism on the college campus, and antisemitism in public schools.

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Hempstead Village mayor Waylyn Hobbs Jr. joins members of the Spinelli and Hunter family in presenting a check for $20,000 to Tunnel to Towers representative and Gold Star spouse, Mecca Nelson.

Firefighters race in memory of Joe Hunter Tournament organizers donate $20,000 to Tunnel to Towers foundation By daNiel oFFNer doffner@liherald.com

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he top fire department drill teams in the state gathered at Fireman’s Memorial Park in Hempstead on June 28, for the 20th annual Joseph G. Hunter Memorial Tournament.

Hunter was a volunteer member of the South Hempstead Fire Department and a FDNY firefighter with squad 288, who selflessly sacrificed his life to try and help save others during 9/11.

In his memory, Matt Spinelli, one of his close childhood friends and a colleague with the South Hempstead Fire Department helped organize the tournament with the help of the Hunter family in 2003.

“We wanted to do something to keep his memory alive,” Spinelli said.

Each year, proceeds from the event are donated to provide two scholarships in his name — one at South Side High School in Rockville Centre, where he graduated in 1987, and one at Hofstra University, where he received a bachelor’s in business management in 1994. A portion of the proceeds also goes to help families in need who are connected with the volunteer fire departments and FDNY. “We’ve raised a good amount of money over the years,” Spinelli said.

“This year, we wanted to do something bigger so we’re donating $20,000 to the Tunnel to Towers foundation.”

Before the start of the event on Thursday evening, a check was presented to Gold Star spouse Mecca Nel-

son, whose husband US Army Sgt. Mario Nelson was killed in Iraq, on behalf of the Tunnel to Towers organization.

Tunnel to Towers is a charitable organization founded in tribute to FDNY firefighter Stephen Siller, who died during the 9/11 attacks in 2001.

Each September the organization hosts a 5K run from the Battery Tunnel to the Twin Towers in homage to the 343 FDNY firefighters, law enforcement officers and the thousands of civilians who lost their lives on September 11, 2001.

The competition consists of eight different skill-based events, which include three-man ladder, B ladder, C ladder, B hose, C hose, efficiency, motor pump, and buckets. The scores in each race are then combined to determine the winning fire department.

This year’s winners were the Central Islip Hoboes with 27.5 points overall. In second place were the Islip Wolves with 21.5 points, and the North Lindenhurst Piston Knockers with 17 points.

Also participating in this year’s tournament were the North Bellmore Rinky Dinks, the West Hempstead

Joe spiNelli perForms the Star Spangled Banner to open the annual Joe Hunter Memorial Tournament on Thursday night. memBers oF tHe South Hempstead Rascals compete in the ladder competition during the 20th annual Joe Hunter Memorial Tournament on June 28.

Westerners, the South Hempstead Rascals, the Farmingville Bandits, West Sayville Flying Dutchmen, Spencerport Red Onions, Hagerman Gamblers, the Bay Shore Redskins, the Copiague Yellowbirds, and the Carle Place Frogs.

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hich runs through July 28, is in conjunction with Hofstra’s onference on the Barack Obama presidency coming up in April. ested in the idea that the artist has a civic responsibility,” says aren Albert. “The initial idea for this exhibition was inspired by tration White House briefing that took place on May 12, 2009, 0 artists and creative organizers met with administration officials to e power of the arts to build community, create change, and chart onal recovery in the areas of social justice, civic participation and

like other recent exhibits that showcased the museum’s on, Giordano reached out to contemporary artists who loaned elected works. Some 36 pieces are on view — representing mma Amos, Molly Crabapple and the Equal Justice Initiative, uel Luciano, Michele Pred, Hank Willis Thomas, and Sophia

limate is now, this exhibit could not be more timely than lbert adds. hlights, she points to the series of prints from the oms. Their four large scale photos are based on 1943 oil paintings inspired by President Franklin D.

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It’s always 5 p.m., somewhere, so get into the vibe with Jimmy Kenny and his band. They’Il provide the soundtrack for an evening of summer fun, playing the best of Jimmy Buffett, Kenny Chesney and Zac Brown, as well as country favorites, summer pop, yacht rock, reggae, and tropical classics. The Long Island-based band has been delighting audiences with their beach country sounds for more than13 12 years. Popular up and down the Northeast coast — from Maine to Maryland — their appealing mix of singalong hits and feel-good, easy living vibes always gets everyone in the groove. Get that ‘toe-in-thesand while wasting away with a margarita’ feeling and party on with Paul C. Cuthbert (aka Jimmy Kenny) on lead vocals and acoustic guitar, Linn DeMilta (aka Lovely Linn) on Pat McGann Pat McGann is quickly rising as one lead and backing vocals, Luis Rios on of the sharpest stand-ups on the lead guitar and backing vocals, Frank Stainkamp on keyboards and backing comedy scene. A relative latecomer vocals, drummer Mike Vecchione, and to comedy, he began doing standDan Prine on bass. up at 31 after realizing he was not very good at selling packaging.

Saturday, July 8, 8 p.m. $35, $25, He hustled his way to become the $20, $15. The Paramount, 370 house emcee at Zanies Chicago, New York Ave., Huntington. Tickets where heone distinguished himself as available at Ticketmaster.com or during the summer,” Chetram says. “Cruise Night is just of those things especially adept at working the that makes our community so special.”

ParamountNY.com. husband with and father of This year also marks the first time that Cruise crowd.

Night isApartnering children, Rallye BMW, which has taken on a more active three role inyoung the hamlet sinceMcGann’s the appeal senior stems client from his quick wit recent closure of Oyster Bay BMW. Nick Soldo, Rallye’s advisor, and his team are on-site, pleased to be involvedand withrelatable the community. take on family life “We’re here for everybody,” Soldo says. and marriage. In 2017, McGann “We want to make a bigger presence in Oysterbegan Bay fortouring both the of asclients the opening act BMW, and the residents of Oyster Bay.” for Sebastian Maniscalco, moving with him from clubs to theater, to arenas, including four soldout shows atKimMadison Square Mancuso/Herald photos Garden.

McGann’s relatively Top: Debbie Dugan and her 19-year old dog Sammy drove from Glen Head short, but impressive resume, includes in her 1951 Chevy pick-up.

Montreal’s famed Just For Laughs Swingtime Big Band Bottom left: Danny Grella, right, and his son Donato came out from Glen The Festival, Gilda’s LaughFest, Cove and had a great time at Cruise Night.

Great American Comedy Festival, Those vibrant sounds of the swing era can be heard at the Madison Theatre, and more. McGann still calls Bottom right: Cruise Night is Shangri-la for car enthusiasts. when Swingtime returns with another Chicago home. high-octane concert. Since their 2012 Saturday, Feb. 11, 8 p.m. $40, $35, debut performance here, Swingtime is proud to have become known as $30, $25. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. (800) the Madison’s ‘house band.’ Their 745-3000 or Ticketmaster.com or ‘homecoming’ includes a host of ParamountNY.com. swingin’ hits from the Great American Songbook — all connected to the concept of ‘home.’ The band expertly recreates the music of Count Basie, Tommy Dorsey, Benny Goodman, Glenn Miller, Harry James, and Gene Krupa, along with their engaging vocalists saluting such legendary singers as Ella Fitzgerald, Peggy Lee, Nat King Cole, Dean Martin, and the immortal Frank Sinatra.

Swingtime maintains its tradition of celebrating the 100th birthdays of the iconic musicians who created this Yarn/Wire quintessential American art form — Now in its 18th year, Adelphi their 2023 centennial spotlight is on University’s ‘new music’ the amazing trumpeter, composer/ series welcomes Yarn/Wire. arranger and bandleader Thad Jones.

The intrepid New York-based piano-percussion quartet has Sunday, July 9, 3 p.m. $30-$40. forged a singular path with Madison Theatre, Molloy University, endlessly inventive collaborations, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville commissions and performances Centre. MadisonTheatrenNY.org or that have made a significant call (516) 323-4444. contribution to the canon of experimental works. The quartet features founding member Laura

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Car shows are a summertime staple. You’ll find them most everywhere.

One that certainly attracts attention — from locals and car enthusiasts from all over — is Cruise Night. The most popular car show on the North Shore is back, and folks from across Long Island have begun making their weekly pilgrimage to Oyster Bay each Tuesday to enjoy the sights and sounds of cars from every decade.

A vast range of vehicles are on display, from Ford Model Ts to 1960s Thunderbirds and exotic Maseratis and Lamborghinis. According to George Hanley — who has participated with his 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1 for more than a decade — it’s not just the cars that draw people, but the sense of community among the car lovers that makes Cruise Night unique.

“The cars are a good reason, but the old friends are also a fun thing to run into,” Hanley says. “It’s a nice night. It’s not rowdy. It’s a real good old-fashioned car show.”

Wandering through Audrey Avenue in the heart of the hamlet is something to behold. Visitors are surrounded by the beautifully refurbished and lovingly cared-for cars, with bright paint jobs and popped hoods. The aromas of beer from the local brewery and cigar smoke waft over. Music played on the street lends a lively backdrop.

The event, organized weekly by the Oyster Bay-East Norwich Chamber Bylovely Karen of Commerce, also puts the andBloom WHERE historic hamlet on display.

From the classic architecture and smallange the world?

It’s a question WHEN town feel, to the numerous restaurants stores of sorts, Cruise Night offers ••Every Tuesday, through n at the and focus ofall our collective Saturday and Sunday, noon-4 car enthusiasts — and those who drop Sept.

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Now asthesociety 11sunset a.m.-4 p.m. the vintage cars, but an opportunity to ••Free Emilyentry Lowe Hall Gallery, enjoy the many amenities Oyster Baylife, has he complexities of modern • Audrey Avenue,Hempstead.

Oyster Bay South Campus, to offer.

For information and to RSVP, th for social change istake ata the Whether you want to break call (516) 463-5672, or visit from the heat and pop into Theodore’s Books to browse their wide Hofstra.edu/museum f artisticcollection, expression. or get a bite to eat at local favorites like Taby’s Diner or 2 Spring, the evening is not just a celebration of great cars, but a showcase of Oyster Bay itself. Ravin Chetram, vice president of the Oyster Bay-East Norwich Stand,” Hofstra University Museum of Art’s new exhibition, examines chamber, says it doesn’t just put the hamlet on the map, but strengthens r of the arts inthe society. many local businesses by drawing crowds to the community. xandra Giordano — museum’s assistant director of exhibition “It’sthe such a great event, it really brings people outand to enjoy Oyster Bay hibit underscores artists’ civic responsibility and influence. he vital role that artists have in activating democratic values that d freedom, encouraging civic engagement, and cultivating unity,” tists often lead the charge and expose truths that may otherwise be in this exhibition take a stand and call out injustices through their art ues such as immigration, gender, reproductive rights, mass incarceration, bias, gun violence, and promises unfulfilled. They all combine the making ervice that has a grassroots approach in the hope of mobilizing their he nation to ignite movement, create awareness, and inspire others to

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Get your boogie on with The Disco Nights, appearing on The Paramount stage, Friday, July 7, 8 p.m.

If you like The Bee Gees, Donna Summer, Chic and the whole Studio 54 soundtrack, you’re going to love The Disco Nights. Everyone will feel like dancing at this tribute to an unforgettable era. Relive those “Saturday Night Fever” moments with this dynamic act, featuring vocalists Alessandra Guercio, Jerome Bell and Adam Bastien from “American Idol” and “The Voice.”

They’re backed by one of the tightest bands around, veterans of the New York City music scene. The band includes Musical Director and Billboard charting superstar JJ Sansaverino on guitar, Stanley Banks on the bass, Etienne Lytle and Patrick Firth on the keys, Damon DueWhite on the drums, and Danny Sadownick on percussion.

Throw on top of that a load of super-fun choreography, audience participation, props and costumes — and you have a party that audiences don’t want to leave. The beat goes on and on, with overthe-top renditions of the decade’s most vibrant songs as Studio 54 comes to life once more. $35, $30, $25, $15. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. Tickets available at Ticketmaster.com or ParamountNY.com.

On exhibit

Art talk Join Nassau County Museum Director Charles A. Riley II, PhD, for a Director’s Seminar, Sunday, July 9, 3 p.m.

He’ll discuss “Oscar Wilde: The Critic and His Artists,” examining the endlessly fascinating author who was connected to a glittering circle of artists. His friends included Toulouse-Lautrec (who painted his portrait on the eve of his legal demise), the Pre-Raphaelites BurneJones, Morris and Millais, Whistler and Sargent (his neighbors on Tite Street in London’s Chelsea), and the naughty prodigy Aubrey Beardsley. Participation is limited; registration required.

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

Nassau County Museum of Art’s exhibition, “Eye And Mind: The Shin Collection,” highlights the extraordinary collection masterworks assembled by 31-year-old connoisseur Hong Gyu Shin, an internationally recognized figure in the global art world. He shares his treasures, including works by Whistler, Lautrec, Boucher, Daumier, Delacroix, Klimt, Schiele, Balthus, Warhol, de Kooning, Gorky and many other important names from art history provocatively juxtaposed with the painting and sculpture of our own time from both Asia and the West. On view through July 9. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. (516) 484-9337 or NassauMuseum.org.

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Mindful mornings Practice the “art” of looking at art at Nassau County Museum of Art, Thursday, July 27, 10-11 a.m., with NCMA Director of Education Laura Lynch.

Mindful looking invites you to observe, question, and calmly reflect in a relaxed and supportive environment free of distraction. It’s an opportunity to experience and enjoy the art in the galleries or sculpture garden, together, making personal connection. $10. Space is limited and registration required.

Also Aug. 3. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. (516) 484-9337 or NassauMuseum.org.

Old Fashioned Drill Rockville Centre Volunteer Fire Department hosts the old fashioned drill, Friday, July 14, starting at 6 p.m., at Fireman’s Field. Adjacent to South Side High School at 140 Shepherd St.

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Family Bat Walk Stroll Old Westbury Gardens with Gabriel Willow, a New York Citybased urban naturalist and environmental educator, Saturday, July 8, 7:309:30 p.m. He will lead a walk through the gardens to listen and look for bats while discussing bat ecology and conservation.

All ages are welcome.

Space is limited and reservations are required.

Rain date is Saturday, July 15. 71 Old Westbury Rd., Old Westbury. For information contact (516) 333-0048 or visit OldWestburyGardens.org.

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Plaza Theatricals brings the iconic musical “Rent,” back to the stage, Friday, July 21, 7:30 p.m. The acclaimed reimagining of “La Vie Boheme,” loosely based on Puccini’s opera and set on East Village streets, fire escapes, tenements, and cafes. This groundbreaking roller coaster ride depicting the joys and sorrows of an eclectic, diverse group of young artists and activists is always captivating. It’s performed at the Elmont Library Theatre, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. $35, $30 seniors. Elmont.

For tickets, call (516) 599-6870 or visit PlazaTheatrical.com.

RVC Fireworks The Village of Rockville Centre will hold its annual Fireworks Celebration and Concert on Saturday, July 8, at Pette and Barasch Fields at 7:30 p.m.

Please note viewing will not be permitted on Lister or Tighe Fields. Rain date: Sunday, July 9.

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The Art Studio RVC invites all try something new. Learn a variety of art mediums and techniques, including drawing, sculpture, watercolor, painting, collage, mixed media, and more.

Half-day sessions are 9 a.m. to noon and 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. 221 N. Long Beach Road, in Rockville Centre Visit TheArtStudioRVC.com for more information.

Bike locker lottery Village of Rockville Centre holds a lottery to rent one of eight bike lockers adjacent to the LIRR for a year on Tuesday, July 11. Price is $100 for a rental fee and $40 key deposit. To register email GFeiner@RVCNY.us or call (516)-678-9288 for more information.

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Hang out with some Long Island Children’s Museum’s “residents,” Saturday, July 8, 1:30-2 p.m. Join an animal educator in the Yellow Studio in the Feasts for Beasts Gallery to learn what goes into the care of LICM’s animals. Observe animal bath time. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City.

(516) 224-5800 or LICM.org.

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.

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The Rockville Centre Education Foundation’s 31st Annual Fundraising Gala honoring Rena Riback & Sharon Sheppard Co-Founders of Sharon’s Pantry hosted at the RVC Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center was a great success. We thank our sponsors for sharing in our vision and supporting us with their generosity, to date, the Foundation has raised nearly $1,000,000! Through the contributions and efforts of our supporters, we continue to be able to raise funds to enrich the education of our Community’s greatest resource —our children.

We are extremely grateful for all your help making the 2023 Gala a memorable event.

Platinum Sponsors David Hume Kennerly Pulitzer Prize Winning Photographer

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Gold Sponsors BBS Architects, Landscape Architects & Engineers, PC Better Home Health Care Agency Central Office Administrators of RVC School District Crown Ford Debra Weiner, Weiner Wealth Mgmt Grp Dr. Denise L. Emma, DDS John Scala Photography

Lamb & Barnosky, LLP Lorrie and Dennis Brady Madison Theatre at Molloy University Masters & Company Florist Peg McDonald Landscape Design The Quilty Family

Raymar Children’s Fund Rockville Centre Board of Education Rosemary Talkin and Theresa Brown, Daniel Gale Realty RVC Friends of MLK Inc. South Side High School Class of 1959

Silver Sponsors Adelphi University Advance Formal Wear Alka Yoshi, Author -The Henna Artist Anti-Racism Project Charles Schwab Corporation CrossFit Seize the Day Curvebreakers

Dee and Cee Craft Inc - General Contractors Donna and Matt Downing Howard Wechsler Photography Karen and Wayne Lipton Liz and Peter Dion Michael Lucchesi NY Islanders Rockville Centre Teachers Association

Rockville Links Club St. John's University Surface Grooves Tara Hackett and Family The Hendry Family Total Wine & More VDLT Wine Community

Bronze Sponsors Artfull Image Photography Assisi Veterinary Hospital Barkville Centre & The Cassidy Family Central Synagogue Beth-Emeth Chester J Palmieri, DMD Christine Ferramosca, SRS, RENE Douglas Elliman Club Pilates Oceanside Cohen's Fashion Optical Crossroads Auto Leasing Defusion Hair Salon DeLutri Landscaping Ellen Gerstein - Actor, Director Emilia

Evelyn Avila Familius.com Ferring Delicatessen & Caterers Front Street Bakery George Martin Group Hawkins Delafield & Wood Hofstra University Judy Sings Daily King Kullen Legacy Landscaping Living Legends Memorabilia & Collectibles, Inc. Livits Ayass Baskin PLLC

Louise Sattler - SigningFamilies.com Sisterhood of Central Synagogue Lynne Lewis Cosmetics -Beth Emeth Margaret McSweeney - Kitchen Chat TV Soggy Dollar Bar Jost Van Dyke McDonough Electric, Inc. Sons Of A Butcher Molloy University South Side High School DECA Mur-Lee's South Side High School PTA Music Together/whiletheyrelittle The Anderson Agency Allstate Insurance Nancy and Stuart Richner Tom Hanley - Fidelity Charitable DonorAdvised Fund Natasha Sattler -Ethos Productions Trivia Hub O'Brien Family Valenti Pharmacy Paradiso Pizzeria & Restaurant Watson Elementary PTA Ridge Abstract Corp.

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A very special thank you to the South Side High School Jazz Band who entertained us that evening and the student photographers who captured the evening in pictures.

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The Rockville Centre Education Foundation Board of Directors appreciates the continued support of our many friends and patrons. Please support them with your patronage.

Patrons Academic Cloud Tutoring Aesthetically Yours Amin Tehrani Associated Supermarket Beautycounter - Karen Glynn Blow Dye Salon Chris Becconsall Coquette Rockville Centre Curbside Mexican Grill Dara Blaker Piano Teacher, Music Composer, Entrepreneur Dario's Delia Garrity

Diamond Vision Eat Better Meals EFPR Group, CPAs, PLLC Elements Therapeutic Massage Flour Shoppe Cafe Frasada Salon Gabriela Guizzo Gatsby on the Ocean Grainne & Co. H2O Nail & Spa Heather Paccione - Pampered Chef Consultant

Jennifer Gilchrist-Fuentes Krell & Associates, CPA PC Leder's Jewelers Liz Pryke Long Island Children's Museum Mad for Chicken Maika Daughters Furniture Transfers Maple Lanes RVC Melissa Barrett, PT Orly Gadon Pinnacle Golf Club

Rockville Camera Roman Nails Sophia Grillo - SG Creative South Side High School Wood Design T & V Automotive Concepts, Inc. Tavora Buchman Thai Table The Dover Group The Village Framer Trapeze School NY Wild Ginger

Friends of the Foundation Dodici's Dova Marder Eden Total Skin Care Edible Arrangements EGP Oceanside George Martin The Original Giftologist Gino's GM Burger Bar Greektown Greystone Delicatessen Karen Putz Kathleen Gonzalez Kollner's Prime Meats, Inc.

Kookaburra Coffee Company La Parma III Matty's Toy Stop Meta Osteria Monaghan's Naples Street Food One Bead at a Time Panera Press 195 Radiant Skin and Laser Richard Cruse Photographer Rockville Bagels Rockville Centre Recreation Center Roman Nails

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Rep. AndRew GARbARino, second from left, has introduced a bill — named for the young victim of a 2005 boating accident — aimed at boating safety education and training. His colleagues, Reps. Nick Lalota, far left, and Anthony D’Esposito, far right, have cosponsored the bill. dents nationwide. The Brianna Lieneck Boating Safety Act of 2023 will help eliminate these incidents and keep boaters on Long Island and around the country safe through education and training programs.”

According to Coast Guard statistics, there have been over 6000 boating deaths between 2012 and 2021, averaging between 560 and 760 deaths per year.

Rep. Anthony D’Esposito, a former

police officer and firefighter who represents New York’s fourth congressional district, has cosponsored the bill.

“Boating has long been a favorite pastime of Long Islanders as well as Americans across the country, and it is imperative that the federal government does more to ensure the safety of boaters,” Rep. D’Esposito said. “Regretfully, we have seen far too many preventable deaths caused by boaters operating ves-

sels under the influence of drugs or alcohol. In light of this history of tragedies, I am proud to co-sponsor the Brianna Lieneck Boating Safety Act of 2023, legislation that musters the capabilities of the federal government to review the current landscape of boater education programs which is an important step towards improving the programs and enhancing safety on the water.”

Rep. Nick LaLota, a Navy veteran who represents the first congressional district, also cosponsored the bill.

“As a Navy man, boater, and Long Islander, I understand that increasing boating education and safety training will go a long way to preventing injuries and fatalities like what happened to Brianna Lieneck,” Rep. LaLota said. “Our legislation will save lives and ensure that families can safely enjoy our waters. I am proud to join my Long Island colleagues in introducing this bill to keep more Americans safe.”

Elements of the bill would require the secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating to study and report to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure as well as the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation regarding recreational vessel operator training.

The full text of Rep. Garbarino’s bill can be found at tinyurl.com/GarbarinoBoatingBill.

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U.S. Representative Andrew Garbarino, who represents New York’s second congressional district — one of the four districts on Long Island — has introduced a bill to help ensure the safety of boaters on and around Long Island.

The legislation, called the Brianna Lieneck Boating Safety Act of 2023, directs the United States Coast Guard to study and submit to Congress a report on recreational vessel operator education and training in order to improve boating safety and reduce the number of boating accidents that occur due to untrained boat operators.

The bill is named in honor of an 11-year-old girl — Brianna Lieneck — who was killed in a boating accident in 2005, when a boat driven by Steven Fleisher collided with Lieneck’s family’s boat in the Great South Bay. According to a news release from Garbarino’s office, Fleisher did not have a boating license when the event occurred. Brianna’s mother, Gina Lieneck, was injured in the accident and has since advocated for mandatory licenses for boaters.

“Many Long Islanders spend their summers enjoying boating and other water activities, but if we don’t proactively prioritize safety that’s when tragedies, like the one that befell the Lieneck family, happen,” Rep. Garbarino said in a statement. “According to a 2020 USCG report, boat operators who did not receive boating safety instruction were involved in 77% of fatal recreational boating acci-

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Help the Pints for Petro blood drive on July 7 Anthony Petrocelli never got to finish his senior year at South Side High School.

He was first diagnosed with Ewing Sarcoma, a rare form of bone cancer, in 2017 and received treatment at the Stony Brook Children’s Hospital Oncology Department.

Sadly, he lost his battle with cancer and died prematurely in 2019, at the age of 16.

In his memory, his friends are hosting a blood drive on July 7 at the New York Blood Center, 290 Sunrise Highway in Rockville Centre, between 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. to help raise awareness and support against this disease.

Petrocelli, who would have turned 21 next week, was a vibrant part of the South Side High School and Rockville Centre community. He loved spending time at the beach in Quogue, where he could usually be found surfing the waves. Above all, he loved spending time with his family and friends.

He never let his diagnosis interfere with his life as a teenager. He developed a strong bond with his friends, who lovingly called him, “Petro,” and were always by his side.

In his memory, many of his close friends have been putting in work towards turning years of grief into something more productive and meaningful. Inspired to take action to keep Petrocelli’s memory alive, his friends wanted to relish the things he loved most while increasing awareness of Ewing Sarcoma.

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While it is treatable and can be cured surgically in some cases, or through chemo and radiation therapy, teens between ages 15 and 19, have a lower survival rate of about 56 percent.

During his treatment, Petrocelli received many blood transfusions, which is what helped inspire his friends to create, “The Pints for Petro” blood drive event on July 7, which aims to try and help bring people together in memory of an amazing young man while increasing the blood bank supply.

In the United States, someone needs blood or platelets every two seconds, according to the American Red Cross, which encourages donations to help meet patient demands.

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MeMbers of the Rockville Centre Fire Department’s Eureka Hook, Ladder and Bucket Company No. 1 pay their respects to Charles Elmore following the funeral service.

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LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Qualification of SureLock Safety, LLC. Authority filed with NY Dept. of State: 6/1/23.

Office location: Nassau County. LLC formed in DE: 2/1/23. NY Sec. of State designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and shall mail process to: FisherBroyles, LLP, 41 Front St., 2nd Fl., Rockville Centre, NY 11570. DE address of LLC: Cogency Global Inc., 850 New Burton Rd., Ste. 201, Dover, DE 19904. Cert. of Form. filed with DE Sec. of State, 401 Federal St., Dover, DE 19901. Purpose: any lawful activity.

140096 LEGAL NOTICE REFEREE’S NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE ON BEHALF OF HSI ASSET SECURITIZATION CORPORATION TRUST 2006-HE2, Plaintiff against - MATTHEW P. ROBERTI A/K/A MATTHEW PAUL ROBERTI, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on June 19, 2019. 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 19th day of July, 2023 at 2:00 PM. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Rockville Centre, Town

of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York. Premises known as 30 Fonda Road, Rockville Centre, New York 11570. (Section: 36, Block: 363, Lot: 202) Approximate amount of lien $1,060,130.14 plus interest and costs.

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed judgment and terms of sale. Index No. 608735/2018.

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McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 420 Lexington Avenue, Suite 840 New York, NY 10170 Tel. 347/286-7409 Dated: May 15, 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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All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in the Village of Rockville Centre, County of Nassau and State of New York.

Approximate Amount of Judgment is $874,966.22 plus interest, fees, and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 614354/2018. The foreclosure sale will be conducted in accordance with 10th Judicial District’s Covid-19 Policies and foreclosure auction rules. The Referee shall enforce any rules in place regarding facial coverings and social distancing. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the Court Appointed Referee shall cancel the foreclosure auction.

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LEGAL NOTICE Village of Rockville Centre Nassau County, New York Notice of Board of Zoning Appeals Hearing Date: July 12, 2023 Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 340 Rockville Centre Village Code NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Appeals of the Village of Rockville Centre will hold a Zoning Appeals

Hearing at the Eugene J. Murray Village Hall 1 College Place, Rockville Centre at 7:00 p.m. LEGAL NOTICE July 12, 2023 at 7:00 PM Case # 11-2023 - Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Mulry - Continued from May 3rd, 2023 To construct a one-story rear and side additions, second story rear addition and relocate one car attached garage with interior alterations with a side yard setback of 5.0 feet where 8.0 feet is the minimum required within a Residence A district. Premises known as 80 Roxen Road Case # 182023 - Peter & Jacqueline Agresta To construct a one-story side addition with proposed aggregate side yard setbacks 23.18 feet where 26.9 feet is the minimum required within a Residence A district lot.

Premises known as 461 North Village Avenue Case # 19-2023 - Henry & Alyssa Davoli To construct a deck with a proposed lot coverage of 33.6% where 30.0% is the maximum allowable, impervious surface coverage of 46% where 45% is the maximum allowable, and a side yard setback of 6 feet 5 inches where 8.0 feet is the minimum required within a Residence A district. Premises known as 41 Powell Avenue Dated: June 28, 2023 BOARD OF APPEALS OF THE VILLAGE OF ROCKVILLE CENTRE, Rockville Centre, New York J. Robert Schenone, Chairman Patrick D. O’Brien, Secretary Information and records for appeals cases are available at the Office of the Secretary of the Board of Appeals, 110 Maple Avenue, RVC, NY 140539

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elMore’s casket was escorted to Calverton National Cemetery in Wading River.

Remembering firefighter, veteran Charles Elmore continued from front page asked. If something needed to be built, he would do all the work single-handedly, and he didn’t accept or expect money or accolades. He didn’t do it to get acknowledgement.”

Elmore enlisted in the Army when he was 18 and spent time in the reserves before joining the Air Force. After he moved to New York from his hometown in Kentucky, he joined the Navy as a craftsman with the Naval Construction Battalion. He spent a good deal of time on aircraft carriers, where he learned welding and carpentry.

When Elmore returned to civilian life, he joined the carpenters’ union and went to work for a company based outside the New York metropolitan area. He worked there until he was injured on the job in

1975. Following the injury, he worked for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority Bridges and Tunnels until he retired in 2000.

He was predeceased by Gail, his wife of 52 years; his parents, Edward and Lilly; sisters Frances Lyons and Patsy Sager; and a brother, Bobby. He is survived by two siblings, Shirley and Louis; two children, Charles (Kami) and Nancy DiCeglio (Doug); and a grandson, Gavin.

Fire Department services were held on June 28 at the Thomas A. Glynn & Son Funeral Home, followed by a funeral service on June 29. After the services, Elmore was escorted to the Calverton National Cemetery in Suffolk County.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation in his honor.

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A. It sounds like a mishmash of ideas and avoiding a professional went into this addition to begin with. It also sounds like the two rooms were built at different times, with different roofs.

Saving money means doing things twice, and you’ll definitely need a permit for the work.

The roofs have to come off, and I generally try to onte eeper keep the roof approximately six inches below the window trim or frame.

The key is to avoid average snow buildup at the windows, while allowing for snow clearing if the windows start to be blocked by deeper snow.

Usually, snow will melt from heat escape at the windows, but deeper snow will turn to ice, and freeze you in from emergency escape, and create the potential for water leakage at the windowsill when the ice melts.

The foundation should be checked by digging at a corner to see if the foundation wall is at least to the frost line at three feet deep. If it isn’t, as part of the cheaply built construction you described, you may need to rebuild the entire addition. Not having a deep enough foundation will lead to movement that presents cracking where the one-story portion meets the two-story building.

The low-sloped roofs also present problems that must be prevented. Roofs should be sloped as much as possible to facilitate better rain runoff, and if a roof is below a 2-inch-high to 12-inch-horizontal ratio, referred to as a “2 in 12 pitch,” you’ll need a commercial membrane roll roof. This means that roofing material that comes in 3-foot-wide rolls, not regular shingles, must be used. The code is the bare minimum requirement, and I recommend not using shingles at less than 3 in 12 pitch, and even then putting down a self-adhering, flexible roof membrane, often referred to as ice and water shield, although that’s actually the name of a product made by W.R. Grace.

Work with an architect or engineer. Get the project done professionally with permits. I’ll have more about door sizes and decks vs. patios next week.

Good luck!

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Q. We’ve been homeowners for three years, and from Day One we wanted to open the kitchen to this strange back room that steps down and has two different roofs with different angles. The room steps down from the kitchen, and then steps down again to the second half. Both roofs are very low pitched, with low ceilings, and we want to change the addition so we can make the kitchen bigger, and have an island and one floor level for everything. We have a lot of questions, like whether we need a permit (because the seller already got one), whether we can raise the roof to be close to the upstairs windows, how close we can go, and whether you would recommend a deck and sliding glass doors, or a patio with concrete stairs to the backyard?

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en. Daniel Patrick Moynihan famously said that “being Irish means knowing that somewhere, somehow, the world is going to break your heart.”

The sports world equivalent of this Irish fatalism is being a Mets fan. I say this with all the authority of someone who has stood with the Mets since their opening day of spring training in 1962. That inaugural Mets team went on to lose a modern-era record 120 games — a record that still stands, and that was immortalized pETER

by New York’s classic wordsmith KING and blue-collar raconteur, Jimmy Breslin, in his masterful work “Can’t Anybody Here Play This Game?”

In fairness to the ’62 Mets, however, there was no reason to expect an expansion team to do well, since its roster comprised players rejected by all the other teams in the major leagues. Just seven years later, the 1969 Mets, under the leadership of manager Gil Hodges, stunned the baseball world by defeating the heavily favored Baltimore Orioles in the World

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Series. A dynasty was born!

Or so Mets fans thought.

Instead, what we hoped would be a dynasty came undone. Johnny Murphy, the Mets’ general manager and the chief architect of the championship team, died of a heart attack in 1970.

Then, in April 1972, Hodges, the team’s heart, soul and unquestioned leader, suffered a massive heart attack and died.

Except for a late-season surge that got the Mets into the 1973 World Series, their fans had to endure more than a decade of mediocre, losing baseball. Nothing personified the fans’ frustration and despair during those uninspiring days and years more than the front-office decision in 1976 to trade away Tom Seaver, perhaps the greatest pitcher of his era, for nonentities. That was a white flag of surrender.

Our hopes rose again in the early 1980s, when Frank Cashen took over as general manager, creating an outstanding farm system that produced the likes of Dwight Gooden and Darryl Strawberry, and making trades for future Hall of Fame catcher Gary Carter and MVP first baseman Keith Hernandez. This time Mets fans were convinced that a dynasty had been created, as the squad, under

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Manager Wally Backman, finished a close second in the National League East in 1985, won a classic World Series over the Red Sox in ’86, finished second again in ’87 and captured a division title in ’88.

But this bubble burst as well, with the precipitous decline of superstars Gooden and Strawberry, brought on by cocaine addiction.

Our hopes soared yet again in 1992, when the Mets gave mega-dollar contracts to stars including Bobby Bonilla, Vince Coleman, Bret Saberhagen and Eddie Murray. Pre-season experts had the Mets winning it all. Instead, the “Best Team Money Could Buy” failed miserably, winning only 72 games and finishing in fifth place in the NL East.

Fast-forward to 2015 and 2016, when the team assembled a young pitching staff of Matt Harvey, Jacob deGrom, Noah Syndergaard and Steven Matz, which appeared to have unmatched and limitless potential. Once more, we Mets fans were thinking dynasty. Instead, the star hurlers were all beset by arm injuries, and now they are no longer even with the team.

This year it was all going to be different. Building off last season’s 101 wins, owner Steve Cohen added future Hall of

nce again, a team with so much promise is near the bottom of the NL East.

Fame pitcher Justin Verlander to a staff headed by another future Hall shoo-in, Max Scherzer, and the incomparable reliever Edwin Diaz. Combined with slugger Pete Alonso, batting champion Jeff McNeil and established stars Francisco Lindor, Brandon Nimmo and Starling Marte, this seemed to guarantee at least a solid playoff berth, if not a pennant and a World Series title. Expectations were the highest they have been in years.

Instead, Diaz wrecked his knee celebrating a victory by Puerto Rico in the World Baseball Classic, and Verlander and Scherzer were sidelined by injuries, and still aren’t pitching near what was expected of them. The team’s hitting has yet to get untracked, and the bullpen has no depth. Bottom line: As of last Friday, the Mets were in next-to-last place in the N.L. East, 17-1/2 games behind the firstplace Atlanta Braves.

I know the season is barely half over, and miracles happen. But it looks like another disappointing summer ahead of us. How many times can the Mets break their fans’ hearts? Pat Moynihan might as well have been talking about our team. As for me, I’m afraid I’ll never learn. I’m hanging in there.

Let’s go, Mets!

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

Malaria, mobs and other travel buzz-kills

have begun to worry about malaria, and I’m taking malaria prophylaxis, even though I’m not about to leave for a safari or the wilds of Myanmar anytime soon.

I’ll wager, right now, that I am the only non-traveling person in our entire reading area who is taking malaria prophylaxis.

The disease is not endemic to the U.S., so why take a preventive? (Explanation to follow.)

Even those who don’t venture beyond the bridges and tunnels, and don’t fancy foreign travel, know there are places in this world where the RANDI Anopheles mosquiKREISS to carries malaria.

It threatens 3.4 billion people, half the world’s population, almost all of whom live in developing countries. The disease killed some 650,000 people last year. You get a bite, a few days later your fever spikes and you begin to shake with bone-rattling chills. In many countries, there is no treatment available; people suffer and die.

Here on Long Island, we have relatively benign mosquitoes that crash our backyard barbecues, tormenting those who forget to use repellent. For decades they have been no more than a nuisance. But recent-

ly (and this is what got me thinking), there has been serious concern about the mosquitoes that carry West Nile virus, a disease the bugs contract from infected birds.

Last week, in an effort to mitigate that threat, Nassau County sprayed vast tracts of the South Shore during the overnight hours. Go, big government!

In the past, there have actually been small, isolated outbreaks of malaria in the U.S., caused by healthy mosquitoes biting sick people who carried the malaria parasites from their travels. The mosquitoes then bit other humans, spreading the disease. Those outbreaks were all easily contained, because we have a relatively efficient public health system.

While West Nile is a homegrown problem and our government is effectively addressing the threat, malaria is out of control in many areas of India, Southeast Asia and Africa.

We’re planning a trip to India and Africa later this year. Our doctor is adamant about requiring malaria prophylaxis. The best choice is Malarone, he says. Unfortunately, Malarone and I have a history. Several years ago, I took it when I traveled to Cambodia. On the fifth day of taking the pill, I got really sick. I figured it was the pill, and stopped taking it. I felt better with-

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in hours, and I didn’t get malaria, although I traveled for two more weeks through India. This led me to the logically flawed conclusion that I don’t need protection from malaria.

The doctor believes I may have gotten sick from something other than the medication. So he suggested I take Malarone for 10 days while I’m home and safe in my own neighborhood. Thus, the malaria prophylaxis. So far, so good.

If the test goes well, I’ll take the pills every day during the trip. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, even the prophylaxis is only 90 percent effective, and travelers who visit African game parks are advised to wear cover-up clothing and to use repellant with DEET. All this anticipatory medication has made me rethink the entire enterprise of foreign travel these days, especially to places like India and Africa. Fear of mosquitoes, I realize, is a metaphor for all the dangers of such travel. When I read the newspaper, I realize that malaria is probably the least-worst thing that might happen on a trip to sub-Saharan Africa. Is there a vaccine against al-Shabaab?

It’s easy to make the argument for staying stateside. And some of our friends and

ll this medication has me rethinking the entire enterprise of foreign travel.

Randi is on a brief leave.

This column was originally published Sept. 4-10, 2014. family are urging us to reconsider our plans. Here at home we have clean food, pure water and relatively safe streets.

There is good oversight of public services and infrastructure and transportation.

Our doctors are well trained and available.

There’s no Ebola.

On the other hand, you probably won’t see a rhino in the wild unless you travel, and you definitely won’t see Cape Horn or the lemurs of Madagascar.

I think the desire to travel beyond the I-95 corridor, the willingness to put up with inconvenience and risk and cost and medications, has to do with one’s basic philosophy of life. Or perhaps it’s just foolishness; I’m not sure which. Maybe it even has to do with one’s sense of mortality. We can play it safe, or we can seek out new experiences. I find myself thinking about people who live in Mumbai or Mombasa, and I want to see what their lives look like up close. I want to see the colors of another culture. I want to see the children’s faces.

After all, you and I won’t get to do this dance again. While we’re out on the floor, shouldn’t we kick up our heels?

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

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ireworks are a fun summer spectacle the whole family can enjoy.

Millions across the country gathered to watch these colorful displays light up the night sky last weekend and on Tuesday, and similar shows will continue all summer.

Unlike some other parts of the country, however, New York does not allow the purchase or use of fireworks by anyone who is not a licensed professional with a permit.

Not that this law stops anyone, however. It may be illegal to buy, use, sell or transport fireworks in the state, but it’s not hard to make a quick run to a nearby state like Pennsylvania or Massachusetts, where buying them is legal, and simply bring them back home.

“I know many New Yorkers are eager to celebrate Independence Day this year, but we must ensure our celebrations are safe and fun,” New York Secretary of State Robert Rodriguez has said. “Around this holiday, the biggest threats to safety are very close to home. The Fourth of July is one of the holidays with the highest number of accidents.”

No matter how they’re obtained, these pyrotechnics can be extremely dangerous.

Every year, nearly 10,000 people around the country — many between ages 20 and

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letters Our work continues in Albany To the Editor: It’s no secret that over the last several years, Albany’s one-party rule has been taking the state in the wrong direction.

Higher taxes, increased spending, new mandates, and policies that favor criminals over community safety are just some of the actions forced on Long Islanders by Gov. Kathy Hochul, the New York City politicians who control the State Legislature and their supporters in Albany.

Fighting for our communities and standing up for the issues that matter most to us is exactly why I wanted to serve as a state senator. Throughout the 2023 legislative session, that’s exactly what our team did.

We began the year by introducing the Rescue New York agenda — a comprehensive plan that provides sensible, commonsense solutions to fix the serious problems confronting our state. The plan would make New York safer, stronger, more affordable and more free. It would repeal the disastrous, broken cashless bail law that created a revolving door for criminals and prioritized them over law-abiding residents. It

24 — are treated for fireworks-related injuries. That’s one every hour of every day. The injuries can range from minor to severe burns and lacerations to the loss of limbs and, in rare cases, even death.

While the use of firecrackers, bottle rockets, roman candles, spinners and other fireworks is illegal and highly discouraged, there are still far too many people willing to take the risk. That’s why the state’s Division of Consumer Protection advises anyone handling fireworks take necessary safety precautions: ■ Follow instructions on the packaging.

■ Keep a supply of water nearby.

■ Light only one firework at a time.

■ Never attempt to relight a “dud.”

■ Never, under any circumstances, point or throw fireworks toward anything or anyone.

In some parts of the state, groundmounted and handheld sparklers — known for their shower of colored sparks and crackling sound — are permitted outdoors, provided they meet guidelines governing the amount of pyrotechnic material inside. But that doesn’t mean these sparklers are harmless and safe for children to use. They can heat up to 800

degrees — hot enough to melt gold — and can easily set fire to clothing or hair.

In Nassau County, it is illegal to use, possess or sell fireworks — including sparklers. Doing so without a permit can be punishable as a misdemeanor or felony, and can include fines of $1,000 or more, and possibly even jail time.

Not only are fireworks illegal to use and own, but they are also a nuisance for neighbors and pets. Loud noises can traumatize animals, and in some instances even set off car alarms. The incendiary devices can also lead to property damage and fires in addition to injuries.

Let’s face it, nobody wants to spend a summer night in the emergency room — or weeks of the summer in a hospital burn unit. Parents should talk with their children about the hazards that can occur when handling illegal fireworks.

To protect yourself and your family, celebrate responsibly by attending one of the dozens of licensed fireworks displays conducted by professionals across Long Island.

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman and Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder also remind all of us that in the event that illegal fireworks are taking place in your neighborhood, call your local police precinct.

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ach June, the LGBTQ+ community proudly celebrates our strength, unity and visibility during Pride month. From Hewlett to the Hamptons, Long Islanders joined their LGBTQ+ neighbors once again last month to honor our historic struggle for equality.

As usual, Long Island and New York showed up for Pride, but for many in our community, this year felt different.

A wave of bills targeting our DaViD rights have garkiLmniCk nered widespread attention and outrage, sparking a dangerous rise in anti-LGBTQ+ incidents locally and nationally. According to the American Civil Liberties Union, nearly 500 such bills have been introduced in state legislatures so far this year.

In contrast, New York leaders are taking meaningful action on behalf of our community. Flanked by queer icons and elected officials from across the state, Gov. Kathy Hochul signed legislation into law that will safeguard protections for LGBTQ+ New Yorkers – just moments

before marching in one of the world’s largest Pride celebrations.

While state leaders remain steadfast in their support, a largely unknown fight over our rights is currently playing out in federal courts, and it could have a devastating impact on the health of LGBTQ+ people here on Long Island.

In March, a decision by a federal judge in Texas, in Braidwood Management v.

Becerra, ripped away nocost preventive health care from over 150 million Americans. If the decision is allowed to stand, health insurers will no longer be required to cover preventive screenings for serious conditions including HIV, cancer and heart disease.

In particular, the decision struck down access to PrEP, a life-saving medication that reduces the risk of contracting HIV from sex by 99 percent. PrEP is a key prevention strategy for ending the HIV epidemic in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Siding with the plaintiffs — a group of anti-LGBTQ+ business owners — the judge found that the Affordable Care Act’s coverage of PrEP violates religious freedom, which will allow individual

Letters would also cut taxes for residents, control state spending, and create jobs by improving New York’s worst-in-the-nation business climate.

This plan is essential to change many of the factors that are leading New York in the wrong direction — reckless criminal justice policies, runaway spending, and high taxes — and we will continue to fight for its passage.

We protected our suburban quality of life and worked in a bipartisan manner to defeat Hochul’s plan to override local zoning laws and force the construction of high-density, highrise housing within a half-mile radius of Long Island Rail Road stations. Under this proposal, residents of single-family would have seen apartment buildings put up next to their houses, eliminating our communities’ ability to determine for themselves how they grow, and virtually destroying the suburban character of our neighborhoods — the very reason many of us decided to live here in the first place.

Faced with the latest state budget in 13 years and spending that has increased by 35 percent under one-party rule in just five years, we spoke out, and voted against some other completely misguided proposals that are moving the state in the wrong direction, including Hochul’s plan to ban natural gas in newly constructed homes; congestion pricing, which is just another tax on commuters; the Clean Slate Act, which enables convicted felons to hide their criminal backgrounds; public financing of campaigns; legislation providing free health care benefits to illegal immigrants; and radical changes in election laws and the way Long Islanders cast their votes in local elections.

We continued the fight for more affordable water for South Shore residents by introducing legislation to provide state funding for the South Nassau Water Authority to fulfill its mission to study, negotiate and report on a possible transition from Liberty Water, a private, for-profit company, to public water so voters can make an informed decision — just as the

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insurers to deny access to it.

The Braidwood ruling came a month before the entire Long Island congressional delegation voted for a default plan that could have put 2.3 million New Yorkers at risk of losing access to Medicaid.

Both the Braidwood decision and the nation’s neardefault on its debt make clear that Long Islanders’ care is under attack. Unfortunately, when given the chance to show independence and protect vital health services, U.S. Reps.

George Santos, Anthony D’Esposito, Nick LaLota and Andrew Garbarino instead fell in line with the House leadership’s devastating proposal.

This is a critical moment for the LGBTQ+ community, and the changes brought on by Braidwood present an existential crisis. Our community is disproportionately affected by HIV infections. Researchers at the Yale School of Public Health found that the ruling could result in more than 2,000 entirely preventable HIV infections in the next year.

Here on Long Island, access to PrEP is crucial. Recent reports show that Nassau and Suffolk counties have the highest suburban rates of HIV infection in the state. A staggering 5,300 Long Islanders

ur state leaders are supportive, but it’s another story in the federal courts.

live with an HIV/AIDS diagnosis.

If the Braidwood ruling is allowed to stand, many LGBTQ+ Long Islanders, especially those struggling to make ends meet, people of color and people with disabilities, will instead decide to forgo basic preventive services like PrEP simply because they can no longer afford them. While 66 percent of eligible white people in America are prescribed PrEP, just 16 percent of eligible Hispanics and 9 percent of eligible Blacks are prescribed the lifesaving drug. The Braidwood ruling will inevitably worsen existing disparities in New York and on Long Island.

Legal experts have highlighted that the Braidwood case was brought on by opponents of the ACA. Despite 79 percent of Americans supporting no-cost preventive care, Republicans in Congress continue to wage a war against the ACA, even as 214,000 New Yorkers rely on it.

On Long Island, we need Santos, D’Esposito, Garbarino and LaLota to stand up against this dangerous and deeply unpopular ruling. If they don’t, LGBTQ+ Long Islanders and our families will have to fight for our right to access life-saving health care next Pride Month.

David Kilmnick, Ph.D., is the president and founder of the New York LGBT Network, and assistant professor and chair of the Online MSW Program at the University of South Florida.

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Well over a century old and still going strong — the Mansion at Glen Cove

state is already providing for the North Shore Water Authority for the same purpose.

We successfully delivered-much needed funding for local food banks to address food insecurity in our communities, a serious problem that is being worsened by sky-high inflation that is driving up food prices.

These are just a few of the actions we took this year

to put our state back on the right track. The session may be over, but our work isn’t done. We will continue standing up for the issues that matter most to our communities and hard-working taxpayers.

STATE SEN. STEVE RHOADS Rhoads, a Republican, represents the 5th Senate District

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