Old Dog, New Tricks run sound check before their big performance at the Playing on the Porch music festival. Vince Anello, lead singer of the band Blame It On Ed, wails on the mic during the group’s performance on Saturday afternoon.
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The school year is in full swing, and for students and teachers in the Rockville Centre school district, that means a fresh start — new faces, classrooms and courses.
For the district’s central administration and Board of Education, on the other hand, it’s time to prepare for the year ahead.
At the first board meeting of the year on Sept. 7, Superintendent Matt Gaven said that he had met with board members over the summer break to draft five key objectives that they hope to accomplish this year.
“Our goal for this year is to build upon some of the work we did last year,” Gaven said. “It’s really important that we don’t just do five new things every single year and throw out the stuff we did the year before.”
The first goal is for the board to establish a five-year curriculum-review cycle for all major
subjects. Last year, trustees focused much of their attention on reviewing the English Language Arts curriculum, to make sure that it conformed to existing standards.
“This year we’d like to look at math as our goal — but that doesn’t mean ELA goes away,” Gaven said. “We still have more work to do. We have units to create with English Language Arts.”
In addition to the math curriculum, the district will continue to design and develop new ELA units across different grade levels.
The second goal is a continuation of the school board’s discussion of MultiTiered Support Service. In May, a committee composed of administrators, faculty members and service providers from all seven schools in the district created a framework for a new approach to academic support programs. In the coming months, trustees will discuss ways to design and implement a progress-monitorContinued
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Close to 200 people were running, jogging or simply walking in a show of support for local veterans organizations.
Assemblyman Brain Curran held the annual 5k “Run for Heroes” event at Baldwin Park on Saturday morning to help raise money to support VFW and American Legion posts in each of his District 21 communities including Rockville Centre, Malverne, Lynbrook, Baldwin, Freeport and East Rockaway.
“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 the United States Military Academy at West Point, which is why the assemblyman said he understands the importance of taking care of veterans.
He also expressed the importance of providing a place in the community where veterans can gather, have a good time with one another, and feel comfortable. The 5k run was a way to make sure that these locations 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 organizations.
“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 veterans’ organizations, such as those in Lynbrook, do financially better than others, while others 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.
Frank Colón, commander of the American Legion Post No. 303 in Rockville Centre, said he was grateful for the show of support for local veterans organizations. During the race, he helped pitch in at the finish line, holding the ribbon as the first
place runners completed the course.
“It was a great event,” Colón said. “Hats off to Brian Curran for supporting the veterans and for all of the great work he does for the veterans and the community.”
Colón also thanked Paul Casazza of American Legion Post 303 for his work to help organize the event as chairman of the race committee, and local elected officials including Lynbrook Mayor Alan Beach, East Rockaway Mayor Gordon Fox, Malverne Mayor Tim Sullivan and Nassau County Legislator William Gaylor for their participation this year.
Curran also mentioned other ways that people can support local 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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A customer at Dark Horse Tavern reported on Sept. 4 that she was slapped in the face by an acquaintance.
A juvenile from Brower Avenue reported on Sept. 6, she was pushed and punched by two juveniles known to her on the way home from school.
The principal of South Side High School reported on Sept. 6, a 20-yearold student at the high school’s Greenhouse may have access to a firearm. Police detectives said after a through investigation, it was determined that there is no evidence of the student having access to a firearm.
Police officers located a motor vehicle parked in the parking lot of a N. Forest Avenue apartment building on Sept. 4 that was reported stolen from Hempstead. The vehicle was unoccupied at the time of discovery.
A resident of Heyward Lane reported
on Sept. 4, someone stole her vehicle while parked in her driveway.
A resident of Morris Avenue reported on Sept. 4, someone stole her vehicle while parked in her driveway.
A resident of N. Centre Avenue reported on Sept. 7, someone stole her pocketbook from her cart while shopping at Rite Aid.
The manager of Rockville Centre GMC reported on Sept. 9, someone stole a vehicle while parked in the parking lot.
A motorist reported on Sept. 9, someone broke the window on his vehicle while parked on N. Long Beach Road.
A resident of Woodland Avenue reported on Sept. 7, someone altered a check he mailed through the US Postal Service.
Francis Cordeira, 60, of East Pine Street in Long Beach was arrested on Sept. 5, and has been charged with assault during an investigation on Merrick Road.
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.
The Village of Rockville Centre experienced a widespread power outage on Tuesday afternoon, which impacted traffic signals, businesses and residences across the community. Outages were reported from Molloy University down to residential areas along Park Avenue, to the downtown area from Front Street to Lincoln Avenue.
Mayor Francis Murray said that the exact cause of the outage is still unknown as of press time on Tuesday.
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“All of the electricity is back on,” Murray said. “It was quite an undertaking by
our electric department … our crews worked diligently, as they always do, to resolve the issue.”
Thanks to the hard work of the village electric department, power was quickly restored to the area within an hour.
Murray said that thanks to the swift response by the village fire department and police department there were no car accidents reported and no pedestrian incidents.
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A DUAL-THREAT quarterback coming off an AllCounty season, Gordon will look to lead the third-seeded Red Devils deep into the Nassau Conference I playoffs following a first-round exit in 2022. Gordon, a three-year starting signal-caller and defensive back, threw for 1,061 yards and 5 touchdowns and rushed for 910 yards and 12 scores last season. He also led the defense with 70 tackles to go with 4 sacks.
Thursday, Sept. 14
Football: Elmont at Sewanhaka 1:30 p.m.
Football: Carey at New Hyde Park 3 p.m.
Football: Calhoun at Mepham 3 p.m.
Football: Hicksville at Uniondale 3:30 p.m.
Football: V.S. South at West Hempstead 3:30 p.m.
Football: Freeport at V.S. Central 4:30 p.m.
Football: V.S. North at Lynbrook 4:30 p.m.
Football: Wantagh at Clarke 4:30 p.m.
Football: Long Beach at Garden City 4:30 p.m.
Boys Soccer: Hewlett at Lawrence 5 p.m.
Boys Soccer: Farmingdale at Oceanside 5 p.m.
Boys Soccer: Hicksville at Freeport 5 p.m.
Boys Soccer: Westbury at Malverne/East Rock 5 p.m.
Girls Soccer: Uniondale at Sewanhaka 5 p.m.
Girls Soccer: Wantagh at Long Beach 5 p.m.
Girls Soccer: Seaford at Calhoun 5 p.m.
Football: South Side at Bethpage 6 p.m.
Football: North Shore at Seaford 6 p.m.
Football: Locust Valley at Malverne 6 p.m.
Football: Baldwin at Massapequa 6:30 p.m.
Football: Oceanside at Plainview 6:30 p.m.
Football: Kennedy at Glen Cove 7 p.m.
Football: Hewlett at Mineola 7 p.m.
Football: Roslyn at MacArthur 7 p.m.
Football: Lawrence at Cold Spring Harbor 7 p.m.
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The South Side boys’ soccer team is extra fueled for a deep postseason run this fall after falling in penalty kicks in the round of 16 for a second straight season last year.
The Cyclones dominated the two overtime sessions against Floral Park in an opening round playoff game, but were unable to find the back of the net before falling in a marathon penalty kick dual, 9-8. The heartbreaking season-ending defeat was eerily reminiscent of a round of 16 penalty kick setback to Long Beach in 2021 after South Side went 11-0-1 league play.
Twelve seniors graduated from the 2022 team finished one point away from a Conference A Central title with a 9-2-1 mark, but half of the starting lineup returns motivated to script a far better ending in 2023.
“Our team motto this year is run as one and this group seems very united,” said third-year South Side coach Patrick Corvetti. “They have been practicing and training all summer and are very self motivated.”
The South Side defense, which posted seven shutouts last season, returns three of four starters in seniors Ryan Walsh, Ryan Curtis and Matt Buglione. Junior TJ Brull will also aid the backline this year in front of senior goalie Ryan Coico, who was a backup last year.
The offense returns senior forward/ midfielder Stephen Nelson, who missed much of last season due to injury. Nelson, who is committed to play collegiate soccer at the U.S. Naval Academy, brings leadership on and off the field to the Cyclones.
“He is very locked in and a very special person,” said Corvetti of Nelson. “He is the whole package.”
Junior central midfielder Mike Benfante will be another key part of the offense after tallying three goals as a sophomore. Luca Tarulli and Ronan Tarpey will also look to add an offensive spark at midfield.
The Cyclones kicked off the new season last Friday with a commanding 7-1 home win against Malverne-East Rockaway led by three goals from junior forward Connor Fernandez. Joandi FalconBeltre, Jack Darlington, Benfante and Nelson also tallied goals in a game where South Side jumped out to a 6-0 lead at halftime. Travis Rose, Tarpey and Walsh recorded assists while Coico recorded five saves in net.
After road matches with Roosevelt and Carey this week, South Side will visit Sewanhaka Monday for a 5 p.m. kick off. The Cyclones’ next home match is slated
Matt Buglione is part of a South Side defense that posted seven shutouts in 2022 on the way to winning a conference title.
for Wednesday against Garden City at 5 p.m. before hosting Floral Park on Saturday at 9 a.m.
South Side competes in Conference AA3 Central this season with Garden City, New Hyde Park, Carey, Elmont Malverne-East Rockaway, Roosevelt and Sewanhaka. The Cyclones can once again qualify for the playoffs with a .500 or better conference record, but are shooting for far more.
“We will hopefully be battling for the conference title and go deep in the playoffs,” Corvetti said. “I feel really positive about this team.”
In remembrance of the 22nd anniversary of the attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, Rockville Centre officials announced that the village is going to add seven names to the Sept. 11 memorial wall for those who died due to 9/11-related illnesses.
Rockville Centre Mayor Francis Murray said that the names being added to the wall include Charles F. Kerrigan, Robert E. Sullivan, Michael J. Schnitzer, FDNY Battalion Chief Stephen J. Geraghty, Daniel P. Morrissey, FDNY Battalion Chief Richard E. McGuire, and NYPD Lt. Zachary A. Slavin — all of whom were impacted by illness related to the toxins in the dust from the burning buildings.
These names will be read aloud during the 22nd Year of Remembrance ceremony on Sunday, Sept. 17, along with the names of the 49 residents who lost their lives on that fateful morning.
The ceremony will be held at 7 p.m. in front of the 9/11-memorial wall on the Village Green, at the corner of Maple and Lee avenues in Rockville Centre. The service will begin with opening remarks by Mayor Francis Murray, followed by an invocation from Father Michael Duffy of St. Agnes Cathedral and Rabbi David Lerner of Congregation B’nai Sholom-Beth David.
Families who lost a loved one due to a 9/11 related injury can still fill out an application on the village website or call Village Hall at (516)-678-9260, to request a name be added to the memorial next year.
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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 — 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.”
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Rockville Centre’s fourth annual Playing on the Porch music festival returned on Saturday afternoon with more than 30 musical acts spread out across the front porches, lawns and driveways of homes throughout the community.
Festival founder Iyna Caruso said that the concept behind the community-wide roving concert series first originated in Ithaca, New York.
“We were the first ones to bring it to Long Island,” Caruso said. “The idea came about because Rockville Centre is architecturally perfect for it. A lot of people in the community have porches and big front lawns.”
Each of the performances pulled in quite a crowd as members of the community walked, biked and drove through the residential streets to see different performances.
“I love the lineup this year,” Caruso said. “We have a lot of returning bands which we love to see.”
This year’s musical showcase went on for three hours and featured more than 32 different bands and soloists, each performing a variety of different styles and genres of music including reggae, jazz, classical, Irish, pop and classic rock.
“Musicians are really enthusiastic about it. They really go all out to make this a fun event,” Caruso said. “I don’t have favorites. I just try to get to as many performances as I can to support all the bands and make sure things are going smoothly.”
Presented by the Rockville Centre Chamber of Commerce, the Playing on the Porch music festival is held every September with the additional support from the local business community, which helps by organizing “porch patrons” that sponsor the different home venues.
Caruso said that as the festival organizer, she is constantly looking at new ways to tweak the event and make it better, and as a member of the Chamber, she wants to continue to see the business community support the festival in a big way and hopes to add a lot more sponsors in the future.
“We always wanted it to be a community event,” she said. “I think that will always affect how we see it changing in the future.”
While the event is always free to attend, suggested donations can be made online via the “virtual tip jar” at RockvilleCentreChamberofCommerce.com. Merchandise is also available online for purchase. All of the proceeds raised during this year’s event will go to benefit the Rockville Chamber of Commerce’s South Side High School Scholarship program.
To try and teach kids who were too young to have witnessed the events that took place on 9/11, teachers at Wilson Elementary School in Rockville Centre are educating students about what took place with lessons focused on the community and those who helped, their service, and the reason why we come together to honor those we lost on that fateful morning 22 years ago.
Kara Spinelli, a fifth-grade teacher at Wilson, told the Herald that Spirit Day began with an announcement over the loudspeaker one year after the tragic events of Sept. 11, 2001.
Since then it has grown into an annual tradition for the school, where students gather outside to honor local heroes in the community for their hard work, bravery, and dedication.
As part of the lesson, students will also read, write, and speak with community members about that day and why it is so important we continue to remember the attacks that took place on Sept. 11.
Following the ceremony, students in Spinelli’s class were given a sneak peek at the fire engine, and the many names displayed all across it, which include the many brave FDNY firefighters who rushed into danger on that fateful morning 22 years ago.
–Daniel Offner
Village officials join school administrators, teachers, and Wilson Elementary students for the 9/11 Spirit Day event on Monday.
ing system for these new support services.
“If we’re trying to provide support for students, we want to monitor their progress with their support so we can make appropriate, time-based adjustments to instructional programs,” Gaven said. “For example, a typical time frame might be six weeks, where we try to start intervention.”
The administration’s third objective is to introduce integrated co-teaching at the secondary level, which is already under way at South Side middle and high schools. Last year, each of the district’s five elementary schools set up a full-day integrated co-teaching model, with both a general- and special-education teacher working in tandem. The program was initially tested for two periods a day at one of the schools. Based on the overwhelmingly positive results, the full-day model was rolled out at all five.
At last week’s meeting, Gaven indicated that the district would continue to provide professional development for integrated co-teaching at the elementary level.
The board’s fourth goal for the new school year is to identify and implement capital improvements that support innovative educational and extracurricular program enhancements that reflect stakeholder feedback. Last year, the board established a strategic list of priorities as part of a five-year capital
improvement plan.
“The other piece that we want to do is establish that second cyclical system of repairs and maintenance with a budget cycle,” Gaven said. He explained that this also means keeping tabs on facilities and existing infrastructure to see if any of it is in need of repair or replacement.
“As the board knows, it’s super important for all of us to listen to our stakeholders as we try to find a way forward,”
Two overriding questions govern your choices in an elder law estate plan. First, what will happen to your assets when you pass away? Second, what will happen to your assets if you need long-term care? A comprehensive plan covers both issues. You must protect assets from going to long-term care costs so that the assets may transfer to your beneficiaries instead.
Plan A, and the best protection from longterm care costs, is long-term care insurance. Factors to consider include the daily benefit amount and an inflation rider that keeps pace with the increasing cost of nursing homes. Long-term care insurance also pays for home health aides, which allows you to “age in place,” rather than go to a facility.
If you don’t have, or cannot get, long-term care insurance, Plan B is the Medicaid Asset Protection Trust (MAPT). Assets that have been in the MAPT for a minimum of five years are protected from nursing home costs and, under upcoming laws, two and a half years for home care.
Consider the use of trusts, as opposed to wills, to avoid probate, a court proceeding that occurs when you die with assets in your name alone. It is also much easier to contest a will than a trust. If you are disinheriting a child, it makes sense to use a trust to avoid potential litigation. Generally, trusts save time and money in settling your estate.
You may want to leave your assets to your children in their own Inheritance Protection Trusts, rather than as outright distributions. These trusts protect the inheritance from your children’s divorces, and, when the child passes away, the inheritance goes to your grandchildren, not to your son-in-law or daughter-in-law.
To sum up, an elder law estate plan (1) protects assets from the costs of long-term care, (2) passes assets to your heirs, with the least amount of taxes and legal fees possible, and (3) keeps assets in the bloodline for your grandchildren and protects the inheritance from your children’s divorces.
Gaven continued. “That will require us talking with parents. That will require us having focus groups with teachers and with students so that we’re asking these questions over the course of this year.”
The final goal for the board in the year ahead is to design and develop a communication plan designed to foster increased community engagement and collaboration.
“One of our goals as a district is to always make sure that the message that we want to get to parents about the things that we do is timely, informative and not annoying,” Gaven said. “We don’t want the information that comes from the district about the programs that we do to go into the 347,000 unopened emails.”
By creating a strategic plan, the district hopes to better engage parents with relevant communications from the schools.
Donna Downing, vice president of the school board, thanked Gaven for articulating many of the district’s objectives for the year ahead.
“When we started talking about our goals over the summer at our retreat, we all had a lot of thoughts,” Downing said. “It’s a process. Making it understandable. Making it organized. And really making sure that we’re keeping our eye on the ball of the children in our district.”
Trustee Erica Messier stressed the importance of looking toward the future when compiling a list of objectives. “I think it’s really important that we’re not only just focusing on now, but that we also have our focus forward,” Messier said. “That we’re looking at what’s to come, and not just content per se, but also really kind of focusing on skills, the dispositions that we hope our students will have when they graduate.”
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Oysters anyone?
Across the island and in numerous communities, oyster fests are a big deal. Of course, the big one that most people think of is the Oyster Festival in Oyster Bay each year. But Long Beach has a big one of its own, and it’s coming up soon.
About 10 years ago, Long Beach resident Terence Mulligan took a trip to the festival in Oyster Bay. He waited nearly 45 minutes to get some oysters. That made him think two things: that’s too long to wait and it’s a great event.
So, he created one in Long Beach.
“One of the cool things about the oyster festival is that it’s always been about beer, music and oysters,” Mulligan said. “It obviously primarily focuses on the oysters, though. We work with three local oyster farmers.”
TERENCE Mullig AN fest founderHe said getting oysters from three different farmers makes the Long Beach fest unique. It helps draw in people from other areas as well, such as Oceanside, Island Park, the Five Towns and more. Something else that makes this specific fest unique is a partnership with the
“The Town of Hempstead is proud to partner with the Long Beach Oyster Festival in recycling oyster shells for the purpose of returning them to the ocean. It’s a fascinating process that is handled internally by our town’s Department of Conservation and Waterways at the shellfish hatchery location in Lido Beach,” Town Supervisor Don Clavin Said. “After collecting the leftover shells from the festival, we leave them out to cure for about a year. After the curing process is finished, we introduce oyster larvae to the shells and make note of when a larva latches to a shell. The shell is then returned to the ocean to help further the barrier reef ecosystem we have in place to protect our barrier islands from flooding and storm surges. What’s more, as the mollusks grow, they naturally filter ocean water – helping to keep our waterways clean. This partnership is a win-win for lovers of oysters and the ocean.”
The Town of Hempstead’s shellfish restoration program began with the construction of its first clam nursery in 1983. With additional grant funds from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and New York
State Department of State, the Town’s aquaculture facility has grown to include eastern oyster and sugar kelp production. A new continuous algae production system, expanded larvae rearing tank room, and the addition of five axial flow floating upweller systems have significantly increased the capacity and capabilities of the shellfish program.
This year, Mulligan expects between 2,500 and 3,000 oysters to be eaten with
the shells donated to them. The shells help the marsh and protect the reefs when implemented.
“Food festivals have an ecological component,” Mulligan said. “So, this makes it a zero-waste event.”
The sixth year of the event will be taking place next month, September 16, at Jetty Bar and Grill, 832 W. Beech St. It will cost $60 per person and will run from 3 to 6 p.m.
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From 3 to 6 p.m. on Sept. 16 for $60, gets you unlimited oysters.
Catholic school students at the St. Agnes Cathedral School in Rockville Centre returned to the classroom on Wednesday, Sept. 6, beaming with excitement for the start of the 2023 –2024 school year.
Teachers and school administrators welcomed several new students to the school for the first day of
their academic journey, and assisted them to their new classroom environment.
Returning students were also excited to reconnect with their friends, share stories, and catch up on all the summertime fun they had.
–Daniel Offner
Photos courtesy St. Agnes Cathedral School St. Agnes school principal Cecilia St. John joins students on the steps outside the building at 70 Clinton Ave. in Rockville Centre.
elcome to the short-lived delights of the season: juicy, crisp apples, sweet cider, fairs. And, of course, some pumpkins along the way. Yes, that harvest time of year approaches, and with it, apple picking awaits, underway at Long Island’s ‘u-pick’ orchards.
Growers are producing more of the varieties that everyone loves. Think beyond the classics (McIntosh and Empire) and enjoy returning favorites Gala and Honeycrisp, along with popular choices Zestar, Jonamac and Macoun. Zestar is considered an early-season apple that’s juicy, with a light and crisp texture.
Also check out the newer varieties such as RubyFrost, SnapDragon and SweeTango. The RubyFrost’s blend of sweet and tart flavors and its crisp texture make it a great choice for eating as-is and in for use in baking, salads and sauces. The sweet juicy SnapDragon is known for a “monster crunch.” One of its parents is the Honeycrisp — it’s characterized by a spicy/sweet flavor. Honeycrisp has also given us SweeTango, with its crunchy sweet flavor.
Once home with your treasures, make some delicious apple treats.
Crust:
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon shortening
• 2 to 3 tablespoons cold water
Filling:
• 8 cups sliced cored peeled apples
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Topping:
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2/3 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
In medium bowl, mix 1 cup flour and the salt. Cut in shortening, using pastry blender (or pulling 2 table knives through ingredients in opposite
directions), until particles are size of small peas. Sprinkle with cold water, 1 tablespoon at a time, tossing with fork until all flour is moistened and pastry almost leaves side of bowl (1 to 2 teaspoons more water can be added if necessary). Gather pastry into a ball. Shape into flattened round on lightly floured surface. Wrap flattened round of pastry in plastic wrap, and refrigerate about 45 minutes, or until dough is firm and cold, yet pliable. This allows the shortening to become slightly firm, which helps make the baked pastry more flaky. If refrigerated longer, let pastry soften slightly before rolling.
Heat oven to 400° F. On surface sprinkled with flour, using floured rolling pin, roll pastry dough into circle 2 inches larger than 9-inch pie plate. Fold pastry into fourths; place in pie plate. Unfold and ease into plate, pressing firmly against bottom and side and being careful not to stretch pastry, which will cause it to shrink when baked. Trim overhanging edge of pastry 1 inch from rim of pie plate. Fold and roll pastry under, even with plate; flute as desired.
In large bowl, toss filling ingredients. Pour into pie plate, mounding apples toward center.
In medium bowl, use pastry blender or fingers to mix butter, 1 cup flour and the brown sugar until a crumb forms. Sprinkle evenly over top of pie. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon granulated sugar on top.
Bake 45 to 55 minutes or until pie crust and crumb topping are deep golden brown and filling begins to bubble. Transfer to cooling rack to cool.
That crew from ‘down under’ is back, ready to entertain the pre-school set with their first U.S. tour since 2019. Ready, Steady, Wiggle! delivers all the fun and escapades fans have come to expect — a high-energy celebration of music and dance that captivates young audiences. Featuring all the Wiggly classics, such as ‘Fruit Salad,’ ‘Hot Potato’ and ‘Rock-a-bye Your Bear,’ as well as new songs from the group. It’s the ultimate family party. And perhaps best of all, there are more Wiggles than ever. This is the first opportunity to see the new Wiggles lineup live. That means double the fun with eight Wiggles: two Wiggles for each jersey color on stage (and on TV), including Anthony, Simon, Tsehay, Lachy, Caterina, Lucia, John, and Evie. Enjoy an even more interactive, and engaging experience, with, of course, appearances by those beloved characters Dorothy the Dinosaur, Wags the Dog, Henry the Octopus, and Captain Feathersword.
Sunday, Sept. 17, 11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. NYCB Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Road, Westbury. For information/tickets, visit WestburyMusicFair.org, LiveNation. com or TheWiggles.com.
• 2 cups sliced, finely chopped green cabbage
• 1 cup sliced, finely chopped red cabbage
• 1 medium red apple, sliced thin and cut into small matchsticks
• 1 medium green apple, sliced thin and cut into small matchsticks
• 1 cup grated carrot
• 1/4 cup shelled, roasted pistachios
• Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Sweet and Sour Cider Dressing
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon country dijon mustard (such as Grey Poupon)
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon celery seed
• 2 tablespoons apple cider
In a cruet or jar, combine dressing ingredients and shake well. Set aside. Combine cabbage, carrot and apples into a large bowl. Chop pistachios with a knife or use a chopper. Add chopped pistachios to the bowl.
Add dressing, salt and pepper to taste, and stir well. Refrigerate for at least 20 minutes; stir again before serving.
Old Westbury Gardens is the setting for a showcase of some the world’s finest cars. The Great Marques Concours D’Elegance — presented by Mercedes-Benz and BMW Car Clubs of America — features an outstanding array, along with Ferrari and other exotics. They’re arranged on the great lawn — to the delight of luxury car aficionados from throughout the region. In fact, this is considered the northeast’s premier Concours event. This edition celebrates 50 years of Mercedes Motorsport with special AMGs on display. See over 700 European cars that are representative of the best of their class, including some of the most historic and coveted vehicles.
Sunday, Sept. 17, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Free with an Old Westbury Gardens general admission ticket. $15, $13 seniors (62+) and students, $8 ages 7-17, under 6 and members free. 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury. Visit OldWestburyGardens.org, or contact (516) 333-0048.
Remember that mix tape your friend made you way back when — the one that’s etched in your soul? Martin Sexton’s new album Mix Tape of the Open Road is that musical cross-country trip, blazing through all territories of style. It’s a charm bracelet of 12 gems all strung together with the golden thread of what Rolling Stone calls his “soul marinated voice.” He perform tunes from Mix Tape as well favorite Martin classics on the Landmark stage, Saturday, Sept. 23, 8 p.m. Growing up in Syracuse, N.Y., 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 his big brothers, his musical fire was lit. Sexton eventually migrated to Boston, where he began to build a following singing on the streets of Harvard Square, gradually working his way through the scene. He launched his own label, KTR, in 2002. Since then 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 a performance at Carnegie Hall. Still fiercely independent and headlining venues from The Fillmore to Carnegie Hall, he has influenced a generation of contemporary artists. Regardless of his reputation as a musician’s musician, Sexton can’t keep Hollywood away. His songs have appeared in television series such as “Scrubs,” “Parenthood,” “Masters of Sex,” “Sprung,” and in numerous films, though it’s his incendiary live show, honest lyrics, and vocal prowess that keep fans coming back for a new experience every time. $49, $44, $39. Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington. (516) 767-6444 or LandmarkOnMainStreet.org.
View the landmark exhibition “Modigliani and the Modern Portrait,” at Nassau County Museum of Art. Devoted to the way that Modigliani powerfully re-defined the art of portraiture, the show includes his masterworks along with paintings and drawings by his Parisian contemporaries (Picasso, van Dongen, Laurencin). Modigliani’s enduring influence on artists even in our own time is shown in a selection of Contemporary paintings by such important
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 kicks off a year of activities in Hempstead, one of the bedrocks of early and current Hip-Hop. The event also will include vendors, food and activities. Dressing in early Hip Hop-era attire encouraged. 99 James A. Garner Way, across from Village Hall, Hempstead.
Celebrate fall and all the colors of the season with the family
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.
Members of the Village Art Club of Rockville Centre have their artwork on display and for sale at the Barnes Gallery in Garden City South. The gallery is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. An artists’ reception will be held Saturday, Sept. 23, 5:30-7:30 p.m., with music and refreshments. 2 Nassau Blvd. For more information, call (516)-538-4503.
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 indepth 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.
The 5th annual bake sale in memory of Jamison Novello is on Saturday, Sept. 16 , starting at 9:30 a.m. All funds raised will help benefit the Jamison Novello Scholarship Fund at Broadway Dance Center and the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. 35 Burtis Ave., Rockville Centre.
This year marks the 22nd anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks. In tribute to all the victims and first responders who lost their lives, the Village of Rockville Centre will hold a remembrance memorial on the Village Green, Sunday, Sept. 17 , at 7 p.m. Corner of Lee and Maple avenues. St. Agnes Parish welcomes the community to join for a 5 p.m. Mass prior to the
Find all sorts of goodies at the Rockville Centre Farmer’s Market, every Sunday, from 7 a.m. to noon. LIRR parking lot between Long Beach Road and Sunrise Highway. Through Dec. 24. Info at LongIslandGrowersMarket. com.
Items on The Scene page are listed free of charge. The Herald welcomes listings of upcoming events, community meetings and items of public interest. All submissions should include date, time and location of the event, cost, and a contact name and phone number. Submissions can be emailed to thescene@liherald.com.
Nassau BOCES, in partnership with Nassau County School Districts, holds a Job Fair, Wednesday, Sept. 20, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Freeport Recreation Center. It promises to be an exceptional opportunity for job seekers.
Representatives from Nassau BOCES, SCOPE Education Services and several school districts will offer an exclusive platform for candidates to explore a wide range of exciting career opportunities within the field of education. Attendees can look forward to engaging with representatives from the participating school districts. Job seekers, whether seasoned professionals or fresh graduates, are encouraged to attend this event to explore positions as Teacher Aides, Bus Drivers, Security Personnel, Naturalists, Bus Dispatchers, Registered Professional Nurses, Maintainers, Food Service Personnel, Cleaners/Laborers, HVAC and Electrical technicians, Groundskeepers, Monitors and more. Each participating district, offering insights into their educational programs, work culture, and career advancement opportunities; face-to-face interactions with district representatives, allowing candidates to ask questions, discuss job openings, and showcase their skills; networking opportunities and on-site resources and workshops to help attendees refine their job search strategies, improve interview techniques, and create effective resumes. Attendees are encouraged to dress professionally, bring copies of their resumes, and prepare to make an impression.130 E. Merrick Road, Freeport. Visit NassauBoces.org/jobfair for information.
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.
BEST CHINESE FOOD: Little Fu’s 1739 Peninsula Blvd, Hewlett (516) 295-2888
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Local restaurant Little Fu’s offers meat and vegan options, but not just a veggie dish — mock meats from chicken to duck — within their full vegetarian menu. Enjoy large portions of tasty chinese cuisine for take out, delivery or eat in their sizable dining area perfect for a lunch or dinner with family, friends or a date. Japanese cuisine is also available on their ample menu.
BEST GREEK FOOD: GREEKTOWN
90 N Village Ave, Rockville Centre (516) 678-4550
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Just like owner Niko Vasilopolous’ family in Greece makes it, the food at GREEKTOWN is made from scratch using fresh ingredients. They strive to create and serve food to Long Islanders that their families would be proud of. The colorful bright plates of food, including chicken souvlaki and gyros, spanakopita and so much more, are sure to satisfy taste buds. Established in 1996, this authentic greek kitchen offers catering and delivery in Rockville Centre.
BEST LATIN FOOD: Island Empanada of Merrick
2142 Merrick Ave, Merrick (516) 608-2663
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Island Empanada, owned and operated by Roy and Kathy Pelaez, is the Long Island dream turned reality offering authentic empanadas with his crafted secret sofrito seasoning. Roy, self taught cook, trained in the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico and now has two food trucks and multiple locations. Order for lunch or dinner, food truck catering, delivery and more.
BEST JAPANESE FOOD: Himawari
116 E Park Ave A, Long Beach (516) 431-4768 himawarilb.com
Manager Jimmy Lin and his family moved here for a better life. They brought with them their taste for food and love of people. Himawari is a family-style restaurant, specializing in traditional sushi and Japanese cuisine. Their always use the freshest seafood and top quality ingredients in every dish we make. Their highly-trained staff will create and serve magnificent dishes, which are pleasing to the eye as well as the palette.
BEST INDIAN FOOD: Raagini
924 Atlantic Ave, Baldwin (516) 608-5578 raagininy.com
Ram Bisht, owner and food enthusiast, has crafted the robust flavors and delicacies of India as a child in his mother’s kitchen. Ram, born in the Himalayas of Nepal and famous for its Medieval India food concept of ‘Byanjana’ that influenced the royal kitchens of India, learned from these concepts. From preparation to menu planning, Ram takes special care and mentors his staff to continue to provide the community with delectable and authentic culinary dishes and experience great Indian hospitality. Dive into foods like vegetable samosas, chicken tikka masala and coconut lemon rice and taste the spices of life.
BEST GERMAN FOOD:
Oak Chalet
1940 Bellmore Ave, Bellmore (516) 826-1700 oakchalet.net
Oak Chalet is a the family-owned and operated restaurant serving up homemade German, European and American cuisines was established in 1981. Join them at their cozy indoor or spacious outdoor seating. Oktoberfest begins Thursday, Sept. 12 from 6-9 pm until Oct. 26 – enjoy German specialists along with festive music from accordionist Frank Rappuano.
BEST MEXICAN FOOD:
The Cabana Mexican American Restraraunt 1034 W Beech St, Long Beach (516) 889-1345
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Long Beach is serving up specialty tacos and other Mexican dishes at The Cabana. They also offer soups, wraps, sandwiches and salads to suit everyone’s taste. There’s nothing like good food and a great time; and with their numerous events from discounted drink deals, live music and pop-up food vendors every monday — there will always be something new to come back to.
BEST ITALIAN FOOD:
Friendler 76
1006 Railroad Ave, Woodmere (516) 569-5373 friendlier76.com
Originally opened in 1976, the business continues today with enthusiasm. Ensuring each dish is prepared with the freshest product, ingredients, and extra virgin olive oil. Celebrating 44 years in the same location, Friendlier 76 of Woodmere, New York accomplishes ongoing delights for its patrons providing both a health-conscious and classic Italian menu. Upon the 1991 addition of the dining room, Friendlier offers the opportunity to enjoy a casual, quiet ambiance, fine viticulture, and always a special culinary experience. From familiar and efficient service, Friendlier 76 is ideal for any occasion including private parties. Most importantly, please prepare to be treated like Family. Friendlier 76 is dedicated to providing a personalized and intimate approach to event planning and design.
BEST THAI FOOD:
Thai Table Restaurant
88 A N Village Ave, Rockville Centre (516) 678-0886
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Take a seat at the Thai Table Restaurant and immerse yourself in the true culinary art of native Thai cuisine. Enjoy a number of dishes, from Asian, Asian Fusion and Thai to seafood, soup and noodles. There are vegetarian and vegan options as well. Relax over a meal with family or friends in their modern atmosphere and cozy ambiance or order in during their delivery hours.
September starts a season of beginnings. A cool crispness returns to the air as the schools open once again and Jewish communities around the world enter the High Holidays, starting with the holiday that celebrates the Jewish New Year — Rosh Hashana.
Rosh Hashana, in Hebrew, translates as “Head of the Year.” It is a time of reflection, repentance, and renewal — a time to get our ‘heads back in the game’ and to reengage with ourselves, with our families, and with our communities.
It is also a time to heed an ancient call to come together in temple and blow a ram’s horn known as the shofar — a symbol of awakening and spiritual reconnection. The shofar’s blast is like a loud trumpet, and serves as a call to action. It wakes us from our metaphorical slumber to engage in self-analysis and societalanalysis, and to think about the role of teshuvah, or returning, in our lives. We are charged with returning to the essential goodness within our hearts that radiates out into our personal relationships: our family, friends and neighbors.
Rosh Hashana is therefore a call to all of us to recommit ourselves to building and nurturing our communal fabric. In the bible we are taught, “Love your neighbor as yourself” (Leviticus 19:18). This commandment is a cornerstone of
Judeo-Christian ethics, transcending religious denominations. It reminds us that our interconnectedness is not limited to our own individual faiths, but it extends to all of humanity.
As we enter a new, fresh year, let us seek opportunities for dialogue and understanding with those of different backgrounds and beliefs. Just as in the Book of Joshua where the blasts of the shofar break down the walls of Jericho, may the new year inspire us to break down the walls we have built between us, and around us –such as those between us and those who may not share our point of view, or those who may not worship or connect to the world in the same way we do. Let us actively pursue bridges of reconciliation, recognizing that a more united world is a stronger world. Together, we can address the challenges that face our society, and together, we can build a more hopeful future.
May this Rosh Hashana mark the beginning of a year filled with compassion, understanding, and healing. May we all strive to be agents of positive change in our world, and may we merit a year of unity, peace, and shared blessings.
L’shanah tovah u’metukah — a good and sweet year to all.
Molloy University recently debuted its newest project, “Communiversity,” a collaborative initiative that finds ways for Molloy to build strong relationships with local merchants, organizations and schools throughout Rockville Centre.
The project was born after James P. Lentini was appointed Molloy University’s seventh president in 2020. When Lentini and his family arrived in Rockville Centre, the COVID-19 pandemic was in full force and local businesses were struggling. After building personal friendships with local business owners, Lentini and his wife, Dana inquired about how Molloy can better support local businesses and vice versa.
“For nearly 70 years, Molloy University has benefited from its collaborative and supportive relationship with the Rockville Centre community,” said President James P. Lentini, in a letter announcing the project. “Our mission as a ‘Communiversity’ is to promote each other by supporting our local merchants, organizations, schools, and hometown university.”
Each participating business
was given a Molloy University decal, with QR code links to Molloy’s athletics’ team schedules and Madison Theatre programming, to place in their store’s windows.
In addition, participating businesses were encouraged to donate one product, coupon or gift certificate that was placed in “movein” bags and given to Molloy University’s incoming freshman class on move-in day on September 4.
Businesses are also listed on Molloy’s parent portal for parents to connect with businesses and purchase items for their college student.
Throughout Rockville Centre, 96 organizations have agreed to participate in “Communiversity”, including Front Street Bakery, George Martin’s Burger Bar, and Jeannine’s Gifts, which is owned by Molloy alumnus and member of Rockville Centre Chamber of Commerce, Jeannine Palladino.
“Molloy is the kind of place where you get a lot of attention, attention you wouldn’t get at a really big school”, said Palladino. “I’m excited to see how ‘Communiversity’ takes off and to help make sure it does.”
Rabbi David Lerner Congregation B’nai Sholom—Beth David
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KIMON BEKELIS, MD
Chairman
Neurointerventional Services at Catholic Health
Director
Stroke and Brain Aneurysm Center of Long Island
JOSEPH BENDEN LMSW, LNHA
Administrator
The Five Towns Premier Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
FLORA BIENSTOCK
Chief Clinical Officer
New Horizon Counseling Center
JORDAN BRODSKY, MD
Medical Doctor & Rheumatologist
Rheumatology Consultants
MATTHEW J. BRUDERMAN
Chairman, Board of Directors
Nassau University Medical Center
TARA BUONOCORE-RUT
President & CEO
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CRISTINA CELLUCCI, MSN, RN, SAFE
Director of Nursing, Emergency Department
Mount Sinai South Nassau
STACEY CONKLIN, MSN, RN-BC, MHCDS, NE-BC
Senior Vice President & Chief Nursing Officer
Mount Sinai South Nassau
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Nurse Practitioner St. Francis Hospital
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Licensed Practical Nurse
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ABC Certified Prosthetist, Orthotist
Complete Orthopedic Services, Inc.
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Medical Director
Hospital For Special Surgery
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CEO
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CAROL GOMES, MS, FACHE, CPHQ
CEO, Stony Brook University Hospital
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Chair of Department of Emergency Medicine
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Mount Sinai South Nassau
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Executive Director
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Association for Mental Health and Wellness
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Dual-board certified Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon
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Nassau County Medical Society
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Mount Sinai South Nassau
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President & CEO
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Executive Director
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Shanah Tovah!
For Jews, Rosh Hashana serves as a poignant reminder of the cyclical nature of time and the perpetual opportunity for renewal. In the Jewish tradition, this is a period of deep introspection; we appraise the past year’s actions, make amends, and set intentions for the year ahead.
Yet, the idea of taking stock of one’s life, of pausing to reflect on our ethical and personal choices, is a universally resonant concept. It’s a reminder that each of us, regardless of our faith or cultural background, can benefit from a moment of pause to consider where we’ve been and where we are going.
Thus, even if you are not observing Rosh Hashana in a religious sense, the season invites you to engage in your own form of reflection. How have you impacted your community, your neighbors, your loved ones, and what plans can you make to enrich those connections in the future?
At Central Synagogue — Beth Emeth, we commit to various programs and initiatives aimed at building a just and caring community. We welcome all residents of Rockville Centre to join us, either in these endeavors or in parallel efforts within your own faith and social communities. However we choose to mark time, as we venture into this New Year, this new season, or this new school year, let us collectively amplify our impact through acts of charity, civic engagement, and social justice initiatives.
The efficacy of individual actions is amplified when performed in unison with others. Community isn’t merely about
geographic proximity — it’s about shared values, collective responsibility, and mutual support.
In Rockville Centre, we are fortunate to have a rich tapestry of cultures, beliefs, and community groups. This diversity is not a point of division but a source of strength that we can tap into.
The Jewish New Year beckons each of us to contribute to the well being of our broader community. Whether through volunteering, supporting local businesses, attending town hall meetings, or simply looking out for one another, the possibilities are endless, and the need is great.
As we stand at the threshold of a New Year in the Hebrew calendar, it seems apt to envision a future for Rockville Centre that embodies the essence of community, justice, and collective well being. These are not ideals limited to any single faith or tradition; they are universal aspirations that we can all work toward realizing.
So let us take the spirit of Rosh Hashana — the spirit of reflection, moral commitment, and shared responsibility — to heart. Regardless of our various beliefs and traditions, let us come together to make Rockville Centre a more equitable, compassionate, and vibrant place for all.
Shanah Tovah to those observing Rosh Hashana, and a heartfelt wish for a year filled with peace, fulfillment, and community engagement for everyone in Rockville Centre.
Sincerely,
Rabbi Michael G. Cohen Central Synagogue — Beth EmethThe Rockville Centre water department will be conducting routine hydrant flushing from Oct. 18 to Oct. 24.
Hydrant flushing is vital for the general maintenance of the village’s water services and is performed twice a year — once in the spring and once in the fall. It ensures performance of fire hydrants for firefighting purposes and quality water for residents and businesses.
While the flushing program is underway, customers may experience a slight drop in water pressure or temporary water discoloration. Although this water is perfectly safe to drink, it may stain laundry. Customers should refrain from doing laundry during the time of day the flushing program is taking place in or near their neighborhood. If tap water is discolored, it is recommended to run coldwater faucets for a short time until the
water runs clear. Using more than one faucet allows the water to clear faster.
Flushing will begin on Wednesday, Oct. 18, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., in the area of the village north of DeMott Avenue. It will continue on Thursday, Oct. 19, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., in the area between Lakeview and DeMott avenues, west of Long Beach Road, and Friday, Oct. 20, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., in the area between Sunrise Highway and DeMott Avenue, east of Long Beach Road.
The program will resume on Sunday, Oct. 22 and Monday, Oct. 23 between midnight and 8 a.m. in the area between Lakeview Avenue and Merrick Road, and will conclude on Tuesday, Oct. 24, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., in the rest of the village south of Merrick Road.
If you have any questions, please contact the Water Department at (516)-678-9301.
LEGAL NOTICE
STATE OF NEW YORK SUPREME COURT: COUNTY OF NASSAU WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., Plaintiff, v. LANA FRISCH A/K/A LANA EMERICK-FRISCH A/K/A LANA E. EMERICK FRISCH, BRANDON H. FRISCH A/K/A BRANDON FRISCH, ET AL.
Defendants.
NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE
THAT
In pursuance of a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the Office of the County Clerk of Nassau County on June 27, 2023, I, Edward A. Vincent, Esq. the Referee named in said Judgment, will sell in one parcel at public auction on October 3, 2023 at North Side steps of the Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Ct. Dr., County of Nassau, State of New York, at 2:00 PM the premises described as follows: 611 Lakeview Avenue Rockville Centre, NY 11570
SBL No.: 54/60-2/31
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.
The premises are sold subject to the provisions of the filed judgment, Index No. 007154/2016 in the amount of $563,729.56 plus interest and costs.
The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the Court System’s COVID-19 mitigation protocols and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale.
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Attorneys for Plaintiff 500 Bausch & Lomb Place Rochester, NY 14604 Tel.: 855-227-5072 141600
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR RCF 2 ACQUISITION TRUST, Plaintiff, vs. CHERYL L. JENKINS INDIVIDUALLY AND AS SURVIVING JOINT TENANT WITH RIGHTS OF SURVIVORSHIP OF FLORENCE M. MATHIES, ET AL., Defendant(s).
Pursuant to an Order
Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on July 26, 2023, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on October 3, 2023 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 408 Clinton Avenue, Rockville Centre, NY 11570. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 38, Block 107 and Lots 323 & 324. Approximate amount of judgment is $415,033.15 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 610620/2020. 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.
Peter J. Famighetti, Esq., Referee Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Firm File No.: 212994-1 141592
LEGAL NOTICE
Notice of Public Meeting
Nassau County, New York
Meeting Date: September 19, 2023
Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 330
Rockville Centre Village Code
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Board Of the Village of Rockville Centre will hold a hearing in the Eugene J. Murray Village Hall 1 College Place, Rockville Centre at 7:00 p.m.
LEGAL NOTICE
September 19, 2023 at 7:00 PM
Case No.: 07-2021
WMG Acquisitions LLC
To construct an interior second story without increasing the existing building height and to convert the entire building to a mini storage warehouse use in a “Business A-1 District”,.
Property Location: 117 North Long Beach Road Incorporated Village of Rockville Centre Nassau County, New York
Case No.: 01-2023 700 Sunrise Realty LLC
Exterior renovations
Property Location: 700 Sunrise Highway Incorporated Village of Rockville Centre Nassau County, New York
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on this specific date, the Rockville Centre Planning Board will conduct a public hearing to conduct a Site Plan and Exterior Design review for these subject properties. Anyone interested shall have an opportunity to be heard on the application.
Dated: August 29, 2023
PLANNING BOARD OF THE VILLAGE OF ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NEW YORK
Donna Joyce, Chairperson Casey Murphy, Esq, Board Counsel
Patrick D. O’Brien, Corresponding Secretary Information and records for Planning Board Cases are available at 110 Maple Ave, RVC 141863
LEGAL NOTICE
Notice of Formation of a Limited Liability Company (LLC). The name of the LLC is: 111 BRINY AVE #2503, LLC Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) office on: May 15, 2023
The County in which the Office is to be located:
NASSAU The SSNY is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The address to which the SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC is: George
Conforti, 97 Brower Avenue, Rockville Center, NY 11570-3037 Purpose: any lawful activity. 141875
LEGAL NOTICE
Notice of Formation of a Limited Liability Company (LLC). The name of the LLC is: 13 YARMOUTH RD LLC Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) office on: February 24, 2020 The County in which the Office is to be located: NASSAU The SSNY is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The address to which the SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC is: George Conforti, 97 Brower Avenue, Rockville Center, NY 11570-3037 Purpose: any lawful activity
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LEGAL NOTICE
Notice of Formation of a Limited Liability Company (LLC). The name of the LLC is: 3852 APPLEGATE LANE, LLC Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) office on: May 15, 2023
The County in which the Office is to be located:
NASSAU The SSNY is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The address to which the SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC is: George Conforti, 97 Brower Avenue, Rockville Center, NY 11570-3037 Purpose: any lawful activity.
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LEGAL NOTICE
Notice of Formation of a Limited Liability Company (LLC). The name of the LLC is: 225 E. 86TH STREET #302, LLC Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) office on: May 15, 2023
The County in which the Office is to be located: NASSAU The SSNY is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The address to which the SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC is: George Conforti, 97 Brower Avenue, Rockville Center, NY 11570-3037 Purpose: any lawful activity.
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Q. Can you explain why I have to go back through a whole repeat of applying for a permit that has already been approved twice in the past 10 years for the same thing? I bought a property that I was told could be developed for multiple families. I looked up the records and found that it had been approved as recently as 10 years ago, but the person who was getting the permit must have run out of money or something. I applied for the exact same thing and was told I would have to go through applying for the permit, getting a denial, going through a board meeting with the council, and if approved, would still need to get a zoning variance that has already been given approvals twice before. I was also warned that this whole process could take three to four years. How does anybody want to do business here? Buying a property, paying the taxes, getting nothing, just shelling out loads of money on the assumption that the whole thing will be approved hardly makes it worth it. Is this avoidable? Is there another way?
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A. Not every municipality has this long a process, but the process is generally the same in every government, no matter the size. The only way through it is to promptly apply at each stage but, unfortunately, the procedures and rules make the process extremely drawn out. In theory, each phase of approval is intended as a “checks and balances” procedure, and as long as you are writing the checks and keeping the local government’s balances, they rarely try to streamline unless you cooperate.
I did recently experience an exception worthy of recognizing Long Beach for its wisdom and compassion toward a homeowner. The person had a deck built that had columns running right along the property line, which is not allowed in the zoning regulations. The owner went through the building permit and zoning variance process, but the contractor deviated from the plans once the permit was issued.
Instead of putting all the columns right along the property line, even though the second floor deck was set back the required 5 feet, the contractor only put the first two front columns on the property line, and then installed the remaining three columns 5 feet in, so that a car couldn’t park under the deck. It made no sense, but the owner can’t read plans, and didn’t know what was happening until it was too late. They questioned this with their building department, and an official looked at the problem, but instead of forcing the owner to go back through the whole process, the official recognized that this problem had a simpler solution, and only required a letter of explanation from a licensed professional, and the problem will be solved without the expensive and time-consuming burden to the owner.
So it can be done, if only compassion prevailed. Good luck!
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For all Americans, and particularly Long Islanders, who recall the horror of Sept. 11, 2001, reliving those tragic moments each year is devastating, and yet, at the same time, gratifying and reassuring. Devastating because we think of the friends, neighbors, family members and the so many innocents we never knew who perished that fateful day at the World Trade Center and the Pentagon and in Shanksville, Pennsylvania, and the many thousands who have subsequently died or are suffering from 9/11-related illnesses. Gratifying and reassuring because we saw Americans stand together united and strong as never before in our lifetimes. The enemy who had intended to break us instead generated a rebirth of patriotism and community spirit.
I distinctly recall being at ground zero on Sept. 14, just three days after the attacks, when President George W. Bush stood amid the ruins of the twin towers with his arm around the shoulder of retired FDNY firefighter Bob Beckwith, from Baldwin, pledging through a bullhorn that the terrorists would “hear all of us soon.” Inspiring as were the presi-
dent’s words, so, too, were the looks of determination and strength on the faces of the cops, firefighters, EMS and construction workers searching for remains among the tons of debris and twisted steel.
Then there were the endless funerals, wakes and memorial services to attend, beginning for me the morning of Sept. 15, at St. Killian’s Church in Farmingdale, where mourners lined the streets and filled the church to bid farewell to FDNY Chief of Department Pete Ganci. The services at which I was asked to speak included those for firefighters Tim and Tommy Haskell, of Seaford; George Cain, of Massapequa; and Michael Boyle and Dave Arce, of Westbury. It was agonizing to see the anguished looks on the faces of the spouses, children and parents of these brave men, brought down so unexpectedly in the prime of their lives.
The following several months saw federal legislation passed, and then tense public meetings and behind-the-scenes negotiations attempting to devise formulas for providing fair and adequate compensation for families of 9/11 victims. In short, play God and try to determine the value of a human life.
Significant changes were made in the federal government, with the creation of
the Department of Homeland Security as well as House and Senate committees on Homeland Security, while the New York City, Nassau and Suffolk County police departments formed and deployed sophisticated counterterrorism units. Because of those efforts, a number of terrorist attacks against New York have been prevented, and no large-scale attack has been successful since 9/11.
I was appointed to the House Homeland Security Committee when it was initially formed as a temporary committee, and then was named chairman soon after it became a permanent committee in 2005. I remained in a leadership position on the committee, as chairman or ranking member, until 2012, when term limits required me to assume subcommittee leadership roles. As chairman, I passed comprehensive chemical plant and port security legislation, and fought hard for adequate homeland security funding for New York City and Long Island. More controversially, I conducted a series of hearings on Islamist radicalization.
Separate from my committee work, there was a long, hard fight to finally get 9/11 health care legislation passed in 2010, and then subsequently to have it extended. Unfortunately, much of the unity of purpose that existed in Congress
after Sept. 11 dissipated over the years, and the lasting consequences and needs created by that day — health care, family compensation and added security and counterterrorism programs — came to be seen as New York problems rather than national responsibilities.
What has not changed, however, is the courage and determination of those who lost loved ones that day, or of the first responders who worked so hard and risked so much by working at ground zero in the days, weeks and months after 9/11. So many of those good people unfailingly attend one or more of the commemorative events at the World Trade Center site; at Point Lookout; at Seaford High School; at Burns Park, in Massapequa; at the Wall of Remembrance at the Brooklyn Cyclones ballpark, in Coney Island, or the other commemorations throughout New York and Long Island.
It is vitally important that the events of Sept. 11 be remembered from generation to generation, first and foremost to honor the memory of those who perished, but also as a strong warning that we must never let our guard down. Finally, 9/11 should be a lasting reminder to Americans that no matter what our political differences might be, we must make every effort to stand united, because we are still the greatest country in the world. God bless America.
Peter King is a former congressman, and a former chair of the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Last week I had dinner with Jack, an old friend. We’ve known each other for 30 years, and he was my friend by extension, since his wife and I were best buddies for decades. She died about eight years ago. Since then, he and I have met up once or twice a year. Because we both loved her, we have woven together a new fabric of friendship from loose threads.
This time he told me that he was feeling seriously stressed about keeping his friendships going.
him and his new toys and his kvetches and his worries. I go because we share memories of Margaret. We both miss her. A tough guy, he surprises me sometimes with a candid revelation. Last week he said, “I know it’s foolish, but I wonder if Margaret knows what I’m doing and if she would approve of my life now.”
ple in our day-to-day lives.
Randi is on a brief leave. This column was originally published March 12-18, 2020.
RAnDi KREiss
At age 80, living alone, in a new relationship with a woman he likes a lot, he said he is frightened of being alone. He feels as if it’s a full-time job to keep up with friends, follow their life events, make dinner plans and generally say yes to any invitation, even when it’s something he doesn’t want to do. The planning is burdensome, yet it’s his lifeline.
My dinners with Jack are just OK. He is still the unapologetic, self-centered man he always was. We mostly talk about
“I know she would,” I said, and I sensed that my words mattered. He said he is thinking about whether and how to financially provide for his new partner. He said he isn’t sure if the new relationship will last. I suggested that he not think about how it will end, but how wonderful it has been these past few years. I suggested he be generous. More than generous.
I was glad I joined him for dinner, because we had a real conversation and an emotional connection.
Also, his anxiety about the need to keep his friendships fresh and alive resonated with me big time. It confirmed my sense that friends are the saviors of our senior years. As we get older, if we live geographically distant from family, friends become the most important peo-
Much has been written about the connection between loneliness and depression and cognitive loss. The antidote to being lonely is being a friend and having friends, but it doesn’t just happen. Especially as one gets older, friendships require more tolerance and good nature and forgiveness. Good pals sometimes forget a lunch date or don’t call when we’re sick or make a plan that excludes us when we wanted to be included. So, to keep our relationships viable, we have to be forgiving.
This one doesn’t hear so well, that one can’t drive at night, another one clearly is drinking too much. We have to turn the other cheek and turn the other way because we all live in glass houses.
Even more, we have to keep reaching out to people, accepting their bids to get together or share an activity. We have to get out of the house because no one knows we’re inside, feeling alone. We need to make the call, plan the dinner, send the email and be open to social connection.
As young parents it was easy for us to
become friendly with our children’s friends. During our working years, it was easy for a business friend to become a personal friend. As older people, we have to work harder to tend the ties that keep us bound to one another, responsible for one another and in touch with one another.
The thing is, not every friend meets all of our standards or fills all of our needs, and neither do we hit the mark every time with the people who call us friends. But everyone can offer something.
When we were young and when we were working and parenting, friends were our distraction, our biking buddies and our carpool partners. Now friends are vital to our health and well-being.
Friendship-building is the new work of the over-70 crowd. Some friends, like Jack, you see twice a year. Some friends are evergreen, and some are seasonal. No matter. Boomers need to tend that garden.
Copyright 2023 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be reached at randik3@aol.com.
As older people, we have to work harder to tend the ties that bind us.
i ’ll never forget the looks of determination at ground zero three days after the attacks.
some 158 million Americans voted in the 2020 U.S. presidential election, but 63 million eligible people could not because they weren’t even registered to vote.
That’s disturbing.
In new york, there are some 13 million registered voters, and another 2 million people of voting age who aren’t registered. Voter turnout has increased in recent years, but voter registration has declined slightly.
Americans who neglect their civic duty to vote are roundly chastised every november, but the emphasis must be put on persuading unregistered people to register — and helping them to do so.
Education is a huge part of increasing voter registration.
Municipalities must continue to partner with nonprofits like the league of Women Voters to help people understand the importance of voting, and how simple it is to legally register. There are many websites that offer you help to register to vote. Perhaps the easiest is Vote411.org.
next Tuesday, Sept. 19, is national Voter Registration Day, which, since its
To the Editor:
Re the editorial “Why supporting local news is so important” (Aug. 31-Sept. 6): The story of what happened at the Marion County Record is an example of how political speculation can superficially justify police intervention to stifle inconvenient reportage. It happens a lot — it could happen here — and we can only hope it does not.
It’s too soon to assess the damage in Kansas. Will the Record become more “careful”? Will Marion’s officials become more clever? Some say the Fourth Estate, born before electricity, is outdated and deservedly fading into obscurity. That trend must be fought, because TV, with its entertainment bias and its preference for network and national news, and the internet, with its algorithmic distortions, do not — save for scandal/lurid crime/disaster — report on our towns, our actual “homeland,” or their problems and the officials we hope can solve them.
The answer to the ancient “Who watches the watchmen?” question is, today, our newspaper reporters. The scope of press freedom is disputed territory, besieged by many seeking redefinition. Each attack must be noted — as in the editorial — repulsed and condemned. Consider the local papers our “eyes,” and maybe we’ll take good care of them.
BRIAn KElly Rockville Centreinception in 2012, has helped register more than 5 million Americans to vote. The West Hempstead Public library is holding an event that day to help people do so. More events will be held across long Island.
Clearly, voting is an important issue. The health of a representative democracy depends on people voting. It also depends on constant outreach to get people registered to vote.
In new york, citizens who are 16 or 17 can pre-register, an important first-step in joining the voting public. Civics classes in high schools often provide voter registration forms to students of eligible age to start the process. These students are educated about the history of voting rights, and the importance of exercising the right.
For those concerned about voter registration fraud, providing false information when registering to vote is a crime (and there is a notice on the form itself). The number of illegally registered voters is minuscule in reality.
Celebrate national Voter Registration Day next Tuesday by registering to vote yourself, or talking about the impor-
tance of voting with family and neighbors. Spread the word, and more people will see how important voting is to a strong America.
And while you’re registering to vote
Becoming an organ donor is a personal decision. no one should intrude on a person’s right to decide to become an organ donor. We do, however, encourage people to learn more about the need for organ donors — especially in new york.
According to ny.gov, there are 8,500 people in new york state who need lifesaving organ transplants. Just under half of adults 18 and older in the state are registered as organ donors. Some 3,400 new york patients received lifesaving organ transplants in 2022, according to SUny.edu, and 1,002 new yorkers donated last year.
Becoming an organ donor is your decision. If you wish to do so, the process is simple, and can be done at the state motor vehicle department — or while you register to vote. Take time to educate yourself about the need for more organ donors, and what you can do to help.
To the Editor:
I found the letter last week from State Sen. Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick, “The ongoing migrant crisis,” to be purely partisan bashing of the Democrats and Presi -
dent Biden. The senator seems to imply that the immigration crisis is new, when it is, in fact, not at all new.
For at least the last 40 or 50 years, the two parties have been unable and unwilling to come up with any significant immigration reform legislation, and Republicans have mastered the art of using the immigration issue as a cudgel against the other party. The issue is a complex one that
today, everyone is conscious of pollution and its detrimental effects on our environment and health. The most common forms are water, air and plastic pollution, but there is another type of pollution that is severely affecting area residents’ quality of life, and that is noise pollution. Most Nassau County communities must contend with the noise of motor vehicles and trains. But the pollution that has made the quality of life in my 21st Assembly District unacceptable is airplane noise.
The Federal Aviation Administration recently released the tracking data for Kennedy Airport for July. Runway 22L, the runway for arriving flights that fly directly over East Rockaway, Lynbrook, Malverne, Rockville Centre and Valley Stream, received 14,088 flights in July alone — 70 percent of all arriving flights for the month, and close to double the number in July in previous years. Additionally, 22L was the most-used runway at JFK in six of the eight preceding months. While weather conditions or runway repairs may cause the airport to rely more heavily on one runway, there
is no reasonable explanation for 22L’s overuse in that nine-month period.
The tracking data demonstrates that the current FAA traffic control system does not fairly distribute runway use at JFK. With 70 percent of all arriving flights, it is impossible to argue that 22L is not being overused while the other runways are being underutilized — to the detriment of 21st District residents. Furthermore, inherent in the data is the fact that a sizable portion of those arriving flights are violating FAA guidelines for the altitude of approaching planes, and increasing the noise experienced by residents.
As a result of the tracking data, my office, along with Mayors Gordon Fox, of East Rockaway; Alan Beach, of Lynbrook; Francis Murray, of Rockville Centre; and Ed Fare, of Valley Stream, sent a letter to the FAA demanding a more equitable distribution of runway use at JFK. The letter not only notes the negative effects on residents’ quality of life, but also the serious health effects of constant airplane noise.
Clearly, a letter to the FAA alone is not enough to address this problem. Additional actions must be taken on the federal, state and local levels to reduce noise pollution. Congress must pass the
requires thoughtful minds — not buoys, cages and busing unsuspecting migrants from red to blue states.
Want to solve the immigration problem quickly? Easy. Let’s get rid of the enormous “Help Wanted” sign at our border. Let’s fine and prosecute the employers. But that isn’t going to happen. We love paying substandard wages, and it is so much easier to blame.
We can only hope that more of us, including Sen. Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick, become politically engaged and more informed about the issues. Only then will we find humane solutions that are acceptable to most of us.
NANCy GOLDMAN East RockawayTo the Editor: The Long Island Rail Road still needs to reach a state of good repair for the existing fleet, stations, elevators, escalators, signals, interlockings, track, power, yards and shops. That also includes
more stations reaching compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. All maintenance programs for all operating assets also need to be fully funded and completed on time to ensure riders safe, uninterrupted and reliable service.
Since its creation in 1964, the Urban Mass Transit Administration (known since 1991 as the Federal Transit Administration) has provided billions of dollars to pay for many of these capital improvements. The LIRR’s share of annual FTA grants to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority averages 15 percent. In 2023, this should mean $270 million of $1.8 billion in federal grant funding. The State Department of Transportation provides Statewide Transportation Operating Assistance on an annual basis to the MTA and LIRR.
Let’s give thanks to both Washington and Albany for continued financial support for our LIRR, the nation’s largest commuter railroad.
bipartisan Quiet Communities Act, which would require the Environmental Protection Agency to take over efforts to mitigate aircraft noise over communities near airports. Under this legislation, the Office of Noise Abatement and Control would be reopened.
U.S. Rep. Anthony D’Esposito is a co-sponsor of this legislation, and is fighting for its passage.
On the state level, the Department of Health is in the early stages of conducting a study of the health impacts of the noise of air traffic at JFK and LaGuardia airports. Under Chapter 92 of the Laws of 2022, the health department is to provide a report detailing its findings to the Legislature in 2024. Should the study results reveal serious health ramifications for communities near JFK and/or LaGuardia, I will fight to make the Legislature use the report as a foundation to force the FAA to alter its air traffic system, and to be more accountable to the general public.
Specifically, the report could force the FAA to enforce existing glide path altitudes of arriving airplanes, which are consistently being violated without penalty. The report could also reinforce the need for additional federal and state funding for the installation of noise-mitigation equipment, as well as sound-
recording stations at and around the airports.
Locally, Hempstead Town Supervisor Don Clavin and the Town-Village Aircraft Safety and Noise Abatement Committee are continuing to pressure the FAA to release unfiltered information, through the Freedom of Information Act, on additional airplane tracking data, sound levels, compliance with FAA guidelines by airplanes on glide-path altitudes and detailed explanations of runway over- or underuse. There are also several local community groups that focus on airplane noise. One, Plane Sense 4 Long Island, provides residents with information on the fight to reduce airplane noise. As well, there are several downloadable apps that allow you to see live flight paths, as well as the altitude of a given flight or the noise level of a landing plane.
We can’t ignore this problem in the hope that it will improve on its own. “Calling noise a nuisance is like calling smog an inconvenience,” former U.S. Surgeon General William H. Stewart once said. “Noise must be considered a hazard to the health of people everywhere.” The current level of airplane noise over our local communities should not be tolerated. It is a significant contributor to a lower standard of living, and is endangering residents’ health.
Framework by Steven WardLocal communities are being bombarded by the noise of JFKbound planes.Brian CUrran Larry Penner is a transportation advocate, historian and writer who previously worked for the Federal Transit Administration Region 2.
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