Rockville Centre Herald 09-28-2023

Soirée honors hospital co-chair and philanthropist

Local hockey teams join forces

RVC, Hewlett, East Rockaway compete as one

By HERNESTo GAlDAMEZ hgaldamez@liherald.com

Three teams have become one, as hockey players in Rockville Centre, East Rockaway and Hewlett have joined forces on the ice.

Rockville Centre resident Alli Johnson, who has two sons in the High School Hockey League of Nassau County, one on the Rockville Centre Cyclones’ varsity team and the other on the middle school squad, said she saw the merger of the three school districts as a way for more kids to have access to the sport.

“It’s a great sport, and I know other kids who’ve done other sports, but there’s just something special about hockey,” Johnson said. “I think it’s great that they merged and can have a

South Side dominates on the gridiron

By DANIEl oFFNER doffner@liherald.com

The South Side High School Cyclones displayed indomitable spirit as they squared off against Mineola in what turned out to be a Homecoming mismatch last Saturday.

Less-than-favorable weather conditions prompted the cancellation of the Homecoming parade, scheduled for Saturday morning, but they weren’t a factor on the field. Entering the game on the heels of back-toback blowout wins over Hewlett (34-0) and Bethpage (38-0), the Cyclones charged onto the grid-

iron, eager to keep the momentum going.

Within the opening three minutes of the game, South Side executed an electrifying 65-yard touchdown run as the team jumped out to an early lead and set the tone for a onesided contest. The Cyclones were firmly in control by the end of the first quarter with a 21-0 margin, thanks to a third touchdown with just under two minutes remaining.

South Side took control of the second quarter with the same precision and tenacity, almost effortlessly scoring

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team. It’s all about the kids wanting to play and having fun.”

The need for the merger dates back to the league’s 2019-20 season. At the time, a team of Lynbrook, East Rockaway and Hewlett-Woodmere middle school players was making a big push for the playoffs. But when the coronavirus pandemic hit, the season shut down just as the first round of playoffs was about to start.

Two years later, as the pandemic slowly faded and the league began preparing for the 2022-23 season, the Hewlett-Woodmere- based team didn’t have enough players to compete. The problem started when Lynbrook district players left and joined another team, with students from Valley Stream and Sewanhaka, leaving Hewlett-

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Soirée Under the Stars guests including Dr. Adhi Sharma, president of Mount Sinai South Nassau, celebrate hospital honoree Anthony Cancellieri of Rockville Centre and award recipients Dr. Matthew Rifkin, and Dawn Keiley. Photos, story Page 10.

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Running back Justin Singh carrying the ball past the Mineola defense.

South Side hosts fair for higher education

South Side High School hosted a college and post-secondary school fair on September 18. Admissions counselors from more than 85 colleges, trade schools and vocational programs were in attendance to speak with students and their families to help them learn more about their choices.

Before the event, school counselors gave a presentation on the college application process to help inform and prepare seniors for what they can expect in the months ahead.

“Every student has a unique path to follow, both through high school and after. We are happy to provide an opportunity for our students to explore different possibilities and options for their life after graduating South Side,” Kelly Ramsey, the director of school counseling, said. “It’s exciting to be a part of this important process with our students and families.”

South Side High School Principal Patrick Walsh said that one of the highest priorities is ensuring that students and families feel supported in the transition between high school and post-secondary.

“The Post-Secondary Fair is one step in that process,” Walsh said. “I would encourage all of our families to avail themselves of the various opportunities and resources offered by the Counseling Center as our students experience this exciting time in their lives.”

Local bake sale raises $15,000 for a cause

By DANIEL OFFNER doffner@liherald.com

Family, friends and members of the community gathered at Kimberly McGuigan’s home in Rockville Centre on September 16 for the fifth annual bake sale fundraiser in memory of her daughter, Jamison Novello.

Novello, a passionate dance student and sophomore at South Side High School, tragically died from suicide in 2019. As a poignant tribute to her daughter, McGuigan wanted to help raise money for suicide prevention and awareness and decided to start a bake sale.

The annual tradition takes place every September, just before Jamison’s birthday, to honor her memory — and her love for sweets. This year’s event proved to be especially meaningful, as it helped raise more than $15,000 for two worthy causes.

Every dollar collected from the bake sale will go to benefit the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, a nonprofit dedicated to mental health research, improving interventions, suicide prevention training, and advocacy for life-changing policies, and the Jamison Novello Scholarship Fund, which was established at the Broadway Dance Center in 2019.

The scholarship aims to help inner-city children who lack the financial means with an opportunity to participate in programs offered by the Broadway Dance Center. Its goal is to help these aspiring young dancers to pursue this dream and refine their skills under the guidance of the center’s world-renowned choreographers.

McGuigan expressed her gratitude for everyone who participated in this year’s fundraiser — whether they came to purchase or help sell baked goods for the cause. Thanks to their generous support, she has been able to donate more than $100,000 towards the scholarship in Jamison’s memory thus far.

She said that each year, the money raised from the bake sale has increased incrementally, even amid the challenges posed during the Covid-19 pandemic, which disrupted several events and community gatherings.

When the fundraiser began five years ago,

McGuigan had the additional support of Novello’s core group of friends, however, since many of them are now away at college, she must rely on the support and dedication of her own friends and colleagues to help keep the fundraiser alive.

She said that it is thanks to these dedicated volunteers, who generously contribute their time and energy to help craft and sell delectable baked goods to the community, that she is able to continue to help raise money for the scholarship and prevention-based programs.

In addition to the September bake sale, McGuigan also helps organize a Casino Night fundraiser, every March, to raise money for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and other mental health initiatives.

To learn more about the fundraisers, the scholarship fund, and the Jamison Novello Still Sparkling Foundation visit JamisonsDream.com.

Sky Margies/Herald photos

Mary Beth Brown, left, Melissa Guseynov, Bianca Macaluso, Kim McGuigan, Amy Morovich, and Elizabeth Carnaval.

Brooks McGuigan, 8, left, with his mom, Kim McGuigan, Robert Walsh and Jamison’s father, Anthony Novello.

Barbara Kunkel with Jamison Novello’s brother, Brooks McGuigan, 8.

Maeve Moreback, left, Carter McGuigan, and Natalie Kunkel participate in the 5th annual bake sale for Jamison Novello.

Jane Sheppard, 7, enjoys shopping for sweet snacks during the 5th annual bake sale for Jamison Novello.

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Crime watCh

Fraud

An employee of P&P Liquors reported on Sept. 18 someone purchased items with a counterfeit $100 bill.

LarCeny

The manager of Rite Aid on N. Village Avenue reported on Sept. 18 that merchandise was stolen from the store.

An employee of Home Goods on N. Village Avenue reported on Sept. 21 that merchandise was stolen from the store.

The manager of Shing Wong Kitchen reported on Sept. 24 that someone stole a tip jar containing money from the restaurant.

CriminaL misChieF

A resident of Ozone Park, Queens, reported on Sept. 18 that an unknown

person opened the door to gain access to their vehicle, causing damage to her door while parked in the Home Goods parking lot.

Leaving the sCene oF an aCCident

A motorist reported on Sept. 22, her vehicle was struck by a car that left the scene while she was driving on Lakeview Avenue. The other vehicle was located a short while later and a ticket was issued to the driver for leaving the scene of an accident.

arrest

Michael D. Scalere, 33, of Patricia Lane in the Bronx, was arrested on Sept. 20 at Municipal Parking Field No. 12 for aggravated unlicensed vehicle operation.

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Three communities unite to play ice hockey

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Woodmere and East Rockaway athletes unable to play.

“The whole program basically fell apart,” Hewlett resident Lauren Sobel said. “Kids aged out, and the dads who volunteered moved on, and it took a little while, due to Covid, for everything to get back up.”

The High School Hockey League of Nassau County, established in 1995, is a nonprofit organization that helps young men and women in middle and high school develop good sportsmanship, self-discipline, self-confidence and positive decision-making skills through hockey. Its members are public and private schools with enrollments of roughly 800 students, and there are some 50 teams in three divisions: varsity, junior varsity and middle school.

One mother who is close to the Rockville Centre based teams, the Cyclones, put Sobel in contact with the president and head coach of the junior varsity team, George Barrett, to discuss the possibility of merging Hewlett-Woodmere with the Cyclones before the season started.

“We had a lot of hockey players in the district, from my sons, who both play, and their friends, that they were in school with,” Sobel said. “I knew they wanted to get back into it.”

Her oldest son, Nathan, a Hewlett High School freshman, played on the Lynbrook/Hewlett/East Rockaway middle school team the last year it competed. Although he plays on a travel team, too, Nathan took great pride in playing on the middle school team, representing his neighborhood with his friends.

Barrett heeded the call for help from the neighboring district.

“Hockey has always been a passion of mine,” said Barrett, who played hockey at Stony Brook University. “It is always nice to extend to other people. Now we can

grab a bunch of players from Hewlett, which is great.”

Nathan now plays on the Cyclones’ JV squad, and his younger brother, Sammy, a seventh-grader, plays on the middle school team.

In its first year, Sammy’s team made it all the way to the league finals before losing to the Bellmore Merrick Bulldogs.

This year, the East Rockaway district will also join the Cyclones, so there will be one Rockville Centrebased team in each age division representing three districts.

“We’re going to be able to have a super competitive team this year,” Barrett said.

Sobel said she credits Barrett for bringing along children from her district and East Rockaway to keep the sport alive in both communities.

“He really got right on it, and did whatever it was that he needed to do to talk to the league and get it going,” Sobel said. “He’s like most people in hockey — he’s really invested in growing the game and making sure that kids have access to it if they want to play. He was a hugely instrumental in making it happen.”

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Road, Rockville Centre, NY

Courtesy Lauren Sobel

the Cyclones junior varsity team huddled during a game against the massapequa Chiefs last season at uBS arena.

AvERy TESTA South Side Senior Soccer

IN HER FOURTH year as South Side’s starting goalkeeper, Testa is looking to add to an already impressive resume that includes a pair of county championships, a Long Island title, and a trip to the NYS finals. She was voted team MVP in 2021 when the Cyclones defeated East Islip for the LIC. She has earned Honorable Mention All-County as well as AllConference recognition, and has 20 career shutouts with a goals against average of 0.9.

games to watch

Thursday, Sept. 28

Boys Soccer: Kennedy at MacArthur 5 p.m.

Boys Soccer: South Side at Elmont 5 p.m.

Girls Soccer: V.S. North at V.S. South 7 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 29

Boys Soccer: V.S. South at Lawrence 5 p.m.

Boys Soccer: Hewlett at V.S. North 5 p.m.

Boys Soccer: Wantagh at Clarke 5 p.m.

Girls Soccer: V.S. Central at East Meadow 5 p.m.

Girls Soccer: Malverne/East Rock at Sewanhaka 5 p.m.

Girls Soccer: Carey at Hewlett

Football: Baldwin at Syosset

Football: Seaford at Cold Spring Harbor 7 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 30

Football: Westbury at Uniondale 2 p.m.

Football: Freeport at Hempstead

Football: Massapequa at Oceanside

Football: East Rockaway at North Shore 2 p.m.

Football: Carey at Garden City 2 p.m.

Football: Mepham at Manhasset 2 p.m.

Football: Wantagh at Lynbrook 2 p.m.

Football: Long Beach at Sewanhaka 2 p.m.

Football: Elmont at New Hyde Park 2 p.m.

Nomimate a “Spotlight Athlete”

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South Side makes early statement

By MARC BERMAN sports@liherald.com

The South Side girls’ volleyball team is aiming for the highest goal after an 11-2 record last season and loss in the Nassau County finals.

It has a new coach in veteran Steve Mariano but has not missed a beat in romping to a 4-0 start – all in straight-set victories. It won all 12 sets so far in routs of Manhasset, Mepham, Long Beach and Mineola.

Mariano was expecting his toughest test Sept. 21 versus Mineola but the Cyclones eked out all three sets – 25-22, 25-18, 25-13. “We successfully attacked from all areas across the net and served strong,’’ Mariano said.

After not losing any starters from last season’s powerhouse, the new coach is brimming with bravado. He boasts six seniors.

“This team has the ability to go further than the finals if they really work hard and stay driven,’ Mariano said. “The team is out for redemption. They know what their ability level is. This team has a ton of potential to go far.’’

Far as in the Long Island championship and states. Mariano has such experience. A coach on various levels for 15 years, his latest stint was at Massapequa, where he guided the Chiefs boys to a L.I. title in 2012.

South Side is solid throughout the lineup but nobody’s star has shone brighter than junior middle hitter Abby Magness. “She has a great attitude,’ Mariano said. “A really great work ethic that’s contagious to the rest of the girls.’’

And the 6-foot-1 standout’s statistics are otherworldly. Beyond 30 kills and 40 block kills in the first four matches, Magness’ hitting percentage is .600. The coach called that an “insane’’ number, believes it could be highest rate in the county.

“Anything over .300 is great,” Maria-

no said. “She’s my most consistent, very efficient hitter. She’s a presence at the net and makes people alter their shots.’’

The senior right-side setter, Keira Birk, is starting to look as dangerous. In the Long Beach sweep on Sept. 20, 5-11 Birk registered 5 block/kills, 5 aces, 9 assists and 11 digs in just three sets.

“She had a really nice all-around game,’’ Mariano said.

Then Birk almost bettered that performance against Mineola (14 assists, 11 digs, 5 kills, 2 aces) in what the coached called “another incredible performance.”

Senior outside hitter Sofia Vargas is another elder statesman who gives the Rockville Centre school depth and she was a big performer against Mineola

with 9 kills and 11 digs.

And the Cyclones have a star libero in Delia Ryan, who wears the off jersey with pride. Ryan has 40 digs and 8 aces.

Cate Bradley is also a steady rock and posted 60 assists in the first four. Mariano brought up three sophomores, including one starter in Keira Mullaney, who excels as a passer and defense.

Mariano hadn’t coached in 10 years as he looked to raise his family. “I took a hiatus,’’ he said. “This is my return.’’

And it might turn out to be a glorious one.

“They’re a driven group of girls who are genuinely great kids and extremely coachable,’’ Mariano said. “They just soak up the feedback and apply it to the game.’’

Eric Dunetz/Herald Senior captains, from left, Keira Birk, Sofia Vargas and Delia Ryan, lead a talented and experienced South Side roster.

Homecoming blowout puts Cyclones on top

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three more touchdowns to make the score 42-0 before the first half ended, leaving fans, teammates and coaches — to say nothing of the Mustangs — in awe of the team’s domination.

In the second half, the Cyclones refused to relent, tacking on two more touchdowns in the third quarter while not giving up a point to Mineola, and completing a 56-0 drubbing.

South Side is now neck-andneck with Wantagh for the top spot in the Section 8 Conference III league.

The excitement from fans is palpable as they eagerly await the team’s next challenge on Saturday, when it will hit the road to face off against the formidable Roosevelt Roughriders. That will be followed by a highly anticipated home game against Wantagh on Oct. 6.

The Cyclones’ performance last weekend not only solidified their position atop the conference standings, but also left the South Side faithful eagerly anticipating the team’s showdowns in the coming weeks.

Wide receiver michael melkonian (22) and quarterback owen West (4) celebrating a dominating win over mineola, 56-0.

the Cyclones were on the warpath on Saturday.

Tim Baker/Herald photos Cyclones wide receiver Brendan Vetter (17) was overcome with excitement during the homecoming game.

election Preview

Two candidates vie for new legislative district

By DANIEL OFFNER doffner@liherald.com

Two political hopefuls are looking to stake their claim to a new seat on the Nassau County Legislature. Due to the recent redistricting, the lines have been redrawn for Legislative District 1, which now includes all of Rockville Centre and most of Hempstead.

Both candidates have been hard at work since April to campaign for the upcoming elections. Ultimately, however, it will be up to the voters to decide who will represent this new district when they go to cast their ballots this November.

Candidate Profile: Michael Lucchesi

Republican candidate Mike Lucchesi, 39, is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services, where he has worked for the last 15 years. Some of his past experience includes his work as a Rockville Centre Public Library Trustee and a past board member of the Rockville Centre Lacrosse Club.

Lucchesi said that he has been canvassing door-to-door for the last three months to connect with people living in the district about his platform, which seeks to reduce crime, lower taxes, improve county infrastructure and pro-

tect local zoning ordinances.

“This election is a local one and I have been making a point to meet with Democrats, Independents and Republicans. I have been talking with first responders and village workers who serve the two villages that make up the new District 1. I have spent time with Supervisor Don Clavin as well as village officials, discussing how we can develop synergies to perform municipal tasks more efficiently and in the most cost-effective manner,” Lucchesi said in an email. “I am focused on a community-based approach to government. I have reached out to neighbors in both villages in my district to identify priorities and develop strategies to address areas of need — from social service programs, day care, health services as well as recreation and senior citizen services. I am committed to enhancing the lives of all residents in my district.”

One of his primary goals, if elected, is to utilize his financial experience to control county spending and freeze taxes while pursuing grant opportunities for economic development and infrastruc -

ture upgrades, including roadway repairs and safety enhancements.

He is also a staunch supporter of local law enforcement, and is endorsed by the Rockville Centre Police PBA, the Nassau County DAI, and the Nassau County Superior Officers Association for his commitment to help keep Nassau communities safe by providing the necessary resources to increase patrols and reduce crime.

“Nassau County is coping with the extreme legislation that has come out of Albany, especially in the area of socalled ‘criminal reforms,” Lucchesi said. “The dangerous ‘cashless bail’ laws have set free killers, rapists and drug dealers. The police arrest dangerous repeatoffenders only to watch them be turned loose because of the ‘cashless bail’ laws.”

Lucchesi said that in addition to fighting back against the policies of state lawmakers, he also intends to fight back against New York State Governor Kathy Hochul’s Urban Housing Plan, which was initially proposed in January as a budget mandate that would have granted

the state authority to overrule local zoning codes and build high-rise apartment buildings in residential areas located near a LIRR train station.

“The Governor’s Urban Housing Plan is an unmitigated assault on the suburbs,” Lucchesi stated. “Her attempt to cram high rise apartment houses next to single-family homes would destroy the suburban quality-of-life that neighbors have moved to the suburbs to enjoy. I will continue to fight this unwelcome overreach by Albany’s administration.”

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MIchAEL LucchEsI

I am focused on a communitybased approach to government

MIchAEL LucchEsI

Republican candidate for Nassau County Legislator

Soirée raises single-event record $1 million

By RACHELE TERRANOVA rterranova@liherald.com

It was about raising money while celebrating three outstanding community members. But above all else, this past weekend’s Soirée Under the Stars at The Lannin at Eisenhower Park was all about ensuring a strong, healthy future for all those within the reach of the Mount Sinai South Nassau hospital.

Mount Sinai South Nassau board of directors co-chair Anthony Cancellieri, radiology department chair Dr. Matthew Rifkin, and Dawn Keiley — the hospital’s senior director of nursing — were honored not just by the crowd joining them on a damp Eisenhower Park weekend, but also by many family and friends who sent their congratulations through video.

Cancellieri was singled out by the hospital for his endless dedication, leadership and selfless service he has brought to Mount Sinai ever since he first joined the board of directors in 2009. A former lieutenant with the New York Police Department, Cancellieri is also a member of the Mount Sinai Health System’s board of trustees. He has dedicated countless hours to securing and overseeing major donations to the hospital, including Mount Sinai’s $500 million capital campaign.

In addition, he is known for volunteering his time to this very event in years past, and has been just as involved with the hospital’s annual golf outing.

“Everything, everything that they promised us and more, they have delivered.” Cancellieri says of the partnership with Mount Sinai Health System.

And Cancellieri knows firsthand the importance of having a strong local hospital like Mount Sinai South Nassau right in everyone’s backyard. When a car struck his daughter more than two decades ago, the ambulance rushed her to Mount Sinai.

“They were supporting me not as nurses, but almost like they were parents, too,” Cancellieri said. “They understood what I was going through.”

Rifkin received the Mary Pearson Award, named for the hospital’s founding administrator, and is presented to an individual who exemplifies selflessness and extraordinary effort in advancing the hospital’s commitment to its mission of compassion and service in the community.

Rifkin is a radiology professor at Icahn School of Medicine Mount Sinai, and has nearly 50 years of medical experience. His mission has been to expand the hospital’s radiology department, improve imaging services, and include better interventional radiology services in order to help catch diseases earlier and save more lives.

A bi-plane imaging system — where two cameras rotate around a patient to provide front and side views simultaneously — is just one example Rifkin has played a key role in obtaining. The imaging system is expected to begin its service this fall.

Keiley earned the hospital’s Cupola Award, established in 2015 to be given to

a hospital employee who not only lives by the hospital’s mission, but who consistently goes above and beyond the call of duty to deliver excellence for patients.

In her 38-year nursing career, Keiley has climbed the ranks from staff nurse, to assistant nurse manager, to assistant nurse director, to where she stands today: senior nursing director. She has been with the hospital since it was called South Nassau Communities Hospital, and remains under its current Mount Sinai South Nassau moniker.

“When I first started out at South Nassau, I was asked on my interview day, what was my philosophy of nursing?” Keiley said. “I was thinking — I didn’t think I had one. But today, I truly say it’s my three C’s. Be compassionate, care, and always connect.

“You can never miss an opportunity

if you connect with heart.”

Like Cancellieri, Keiley, too, has had personal experience with Mount Sinai, when she was treated for a brain aneurysm at the hospital’s Manhattan campus. Though the commute for treatment took a toll on her and her family, the South Shore hospital will now be equipped with a new comprehensive stroke program so Keiley and her neighbors won’t have to travel so far in the future.

The cocktail event included a performance by the NYPD Pipes & Drums, as well as musical entertainment by Broadway stars Kate Baldwin and Tony

Next month, after a five-year integration period, Mount Sinai South Nassau will finalize its partnership with Mount Sinai Health System.

Yazbeck.

Tim Baker/Herald photos Steven Gold, left, Terri Gold, Karen Lipton and Wayne Lipton were among those who enjoyed the new Lannin at Eisenhower Park as part of Mount Sinai South Nassau’s annual Soirée Under the Stars.

Broadway stars Tony Yazbeck and Kate Baldwin lit up the stage at the Soirée Under the Stars, held last weekend to raise money and honor some of Mount Sinai South Nassau’s best at Eisenhower Park.

Blair Paltrowitz, a registered nurse at Mount Sinai South Nassau, sings the national anthem ahead of the hospital’s annual Soirée Under the Stars, held for the first time this year at The Lannin at Eisenhower Park.

Anthony Cancellieri, co-chair of the Mount Sinai South Nassau board of directors — and a longtime volunteer with the hospital system — was named the 2023 honoree of the hospital’s Soirée Under the Stars fundraiser event at Eisenhower Park.

The Mary Pearson Award was given to Mount Sinai South Nassau radiology department chair Dr. Matthew Rifkin for his selfless and extraordinary effort in advancing the hospital’s commitment to compassion and service in the community.

District 1 seat encompasses RVC, Hempstead election

Thus far, he has raised close to $40,000 towards his campaign and plans to raise more to help him communicate his message to the public.

Candidate Profile: Scott Davis

Democratic candidate Scott Davis, 61, is a registered attorney with a law office in Forest Hills, Queens, where he has worked for the last 30 years. He is also an avid marathon runner, a former member of the Nassau County Assessment Review Commission, and a founding member of the RVC Friends of MLK, a non-profit organization that provides funding to support youth, adult, senior and community programs at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center. Davis also brings to the table an intimate familiarity with both communities in the district. He grew up in the Village of Hempstead and currently resides in the Village of Rockville Centre, where he has lived for the last 17 years. During that time he has also been involved in coaching youth sports, mentoring and outreach in both communities and has provided internships and employment opportunities for high school students as well as pro-bono legal services.

“These communities have meant a great deal to me and my family. That is

the reason I have chose to run as a firsttime candidate. I have always been community-minded and this is great opportunity to give back,” Davis said in an email.

He said that best part of the campaign has been having the opportunity to meet and speak to residents, local elected officials, members of law enforcement, community organizers, youth mentoring organizations, religious leaders, and various civic and block associations across the two villages about his platform.

“It has confirmed my belief that the district is comprise of residents who have more in common than most would imagine,” Davis said. “Most are exhausted with the current political climate and are eager for sensible, transparent, and reasonable representation.”

His platform focuses on a number of different issues both at the local level, with targeted goals for both communities, and at the broader countywide level. Among the key issues he hopes to address, if elected, are the affordability crisis in Nassau County, the Sands Casino development project, and

the opioid crisis on Long Island.

“An overwhelming majority of county resident are suffering from the tremendous tax burden of living in Nassau County,” Davis explained. “For many, including the younger generation, it is becoming unrealistic to live (here).”

Davis said that on a local level, public safety is a key issue for both communities, which he hopes to improve by fostering a good working relationship between residents and local law enforcement through community outreach, and provide additional resources for police as they may become available.

In Hempstead specifically, he would like to prioritize infrastructure development and coordinate with existing country resources to ensure that residents are aware of youth programs and mental health services available, and in Rockville Centre, he hopes to promote responsible development downtown, maintain open spaces and work with state agencies to investigate and resolve concerns of “brown water.”

Davis has also acquire the endorse-

ments of several unions and advocacy groups including 1199 SEIU, Local 28 Sheet Metal Workers, the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees and Moms Demand Action.

Thus far, he has raised close to $30,000 for his campaign and said that he intends on raising more through solicitation, campaign contributions, endorsements and fundraisers in the coming weeks leading up the election in November.

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Long Island Heroes Celebration

From the desk of Police Commissioner Randy Dodd

As car thefts soar across our nation, the Rockville Centre Police Department has remained vigilant to protect our residents and their property. While we have had few cases here in our village, a recent incident occurred where a criminal entered a resident’s home to retrieve car keys before stealing a vehicle.

Our department continues to aggressively investigate this incident and is utilizing camera footage and Automated License Plate Readers along with other policing tools to apprehend the subjects. As always, our officers will continue to actively patrol our neighborhoods at night, specifically searching for suspicious vehicles and individuals in hopes of preventing any future thefts.

This recent burglary serves as an important reminder for all residents to take preventative steps to secure your homes, garages, and motor vehicles.

The following burglary prevention tips will help to make you and your family safe while also showing you how to become a part of the Rockville Centre Police team, so that we may serve and protect our Village, together:

Lock all windows, and exterior doors, gates, or garage doors that provide entry into your property. No lock, regardless of its quality, can be 100 percent effective. Ask a locksmith for advice on your situation.

Do not leave car keys, purses, money, or valuables in sight of any windows. While at home, store your key fob in a metal box to block the electromagnetic field.

A Baker’s Dozen Reasons to Use a Trust

1. Trusts can shield your assets from the high cost of home care making you eligible for home health aides through the Medicaid program.

2. Trusts start the five year “look-back” for institutional care, making you eligible for Medicaid benefits to pay for a nursing home.

3. Trusts can ensure the inheritances you leave will stay in the bloodline for your grandchildren and not end up with in-laws and their families.

4. Trusts can provide who takes over if you become disabled – guaranteeing you get the person you choose instead of a court-appointed legal guardian.

5. Trusts can avoid a will contest from heirs you leave out or ones that receive less than they think they are entitled to.

6. Trusts give you immediate access to assets on death unlike wills which can take months and sometimes years to probate.

7. Trusts can provide supervision and protection for special needs and other children who have issues with handling financial matters.

8. Trusts can reduce and often eliminate estate taxes for couples with taxable estates.

9. Trusts can avoid guardianship proceedings for gifts made to grandchildren.

10. Trusts can avoid the problems of locating unknown heirs or dealing with heirs abroad.

11. Trusts can move assets out of your estate for income and estate purposes.

12. Trusts can avoid the expense, delay and publicity of a probate court proceeding for your property in New York and out of state.

13. Trusts can protect the inheritances you leave from your children’s divorces, lawsuits and creditors.

Have adequate exterior lighting. A motion-sensitive light is recommended. Ensure your exterior lights are mounted out of reach, so a burglar can’t easily unscrew a light bulb. Use a timer to switch lights on and off at various hours during the day and night, to make it look like someone is home when you

are away.

Drill a 3 x 16-inch hole on a slight downward slant through the inside window frame and hallway into the outside frame. Next, place a nail in the hole to secure any window that you do not typically open.

Be a good neighbor. If you notice anything suspicious in your neighborhood, call 911 immediately.

Consider getting a monitored alarm system with audible warnings to scare intruders away. With a monitored alarm system, you would get a phone call from your alarm company first to assess the situation and, if the situation warrants, the police would be called to the scene.

Don’t allow daily deliveries of mail, newspapers, or flyers to build up while you are away. Arrange with the Post Office to hold your mail or arrange for a friend or neighbor to take them regularly.

Keep your vehicle locked at all times, even while driving. Unlocked doors are easy targets. When parked, never leave your keys in the car. Insure windows are fully closed to prevent a thief from trying to open the door from the inside. Never leave your car running and unattended. Even if your doors are locked, a carjacker only has to break a window to get in.

Avoid leaving valuables inside your vehicle. Keep high-value items like phones, purses, or other valuables hidden. Put valuables in your trunk before you get where you’re going. Do not leave your vehicle title in the car.

Install an anti-theft system in your vehicle if it doesn’t have one. Thieves are reluctant to steal vehicles if they know the cars can be recovered quickly. Thieves prefer to work in the dark. Be particularly cautious at night about where you park your car. Park it in a well-lit area if possible.

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STEPPING OUT

Momix’s Alice

He’s king of the neighborhood

Leaps from screen to stage

See Alice in Wonderland as you never have before. Seamlessly blending illusion, acrobatics, magic, and whimsy, Momix Dance Co., will send you flying down the rabbit hole in Moses Pendleton’s newest creation, Alice. You’ll be taken on a mind-bending adventure inspired by Lewis Carroll’s classic, ‘Alice in Wonderland.’ Alice encounters time-honored characters, including the undulating Caterpillar, a lobster quadrille, frenzied White Rabbits, a mad Queen of Hearts, and a variety of other surprises. Filled with visual splendor and startling creative movement, Alice reveals that nothing in Momix’s world is as it seems. As with every Momix production, you never quite know what you are going to get. Audiences will be taken on a journey that is both magical, mysterious, fun, eccentric, and much more. As Alice falls down the rabbit hole and experiences every kind of transformation, so will you.

STEPPING OUT

By Karen Bloom

Creative advocacy

Saturday, Sept. 30, 8 p.m. Tickets start at $45. Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, LIU Post campus, 720 Northern Blvd., Brookville. (516) 299-3100, or TillesCenter.org.

t always turns out to be a beautiful day in the neighborhood when Daniel Tiger and his friends welcome families into their world. The latest stage show, based on PBS’s acclaimed long running hit series “Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood,” arrives at Tilles Center on Oct. 14. For those who may need a refresher, the pint-sized tiger in the familiar red sweater is actually the “son” of the original Daniel the Tiger who appeared on the beloved “Mister

The stage production, along with the PBS series, certainly resonates with families, just as the original Mister Rogers did for so many parents now sharing the “neighborhood” with their kids. Many of the same (or similar) characters — including King Friday, O the Owl (X the Owl’s “nephew”) Mr. McFeely — and songs continue to delight.

“Anyone who watched Mister Rogers as a kid will feel right at home,” Lupacchino says. “Yet, it’s also thoroughly modern for today’s generation. In this tale, the audience follows along with Daniel and his friends through a school day, their lessons, and different activities.”

Pat McGann

Ben Folds

the

Roger’s Neighborhood.” day.

By Karen Bloom

In this modern makeover, Daniel and his friends are involved in a new adventure in the Neighborhood of Make-Believe, where Daniel learns just what it takes to be king. New songs, a lively story, and surprise guests captivate the preschool set as Daniel finds out there’s more to being king than being powerful. In this tale, goodness and friendship rule the day.

“Our story is all about kindness, and we need that now more than ever — especially after the last three years,” says Amanda Lupacchino, who commands the show as Daniel. “This is a wonderful honor to Mister Rogers, and I’m so

It ends with a “school performance” with all the characters — What Lupacchino describes as her favorite moment.

• Saturday, Oct. 14, 2 p.m.

• Tickets start at $30.60; available at DanielTigerLive. com or TillesCenter.org

• Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, LIU Post

• 720 Northern Blvd., Brookville

“Daniel and his classmates put on a ‘play within a play.’ It takes pieces of their journey and brings everything together in a way that’s joyous and meaningful. I walk away with a lot of joy.”

In fact, more than joy. Her character’s relationship with her young audience brings her to tears.

proud to be a part of it. and collaboration.”

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

“I love experiencing it all with the kids. At the end of every show, I‘m crying. The kids sing with me and blow me kisses. I just live for that. My connection with them all is truly special.”

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

“Fred Rogers left behind a legacy that’s incomparable. One of inclusivity, kindness, love Lupacchino, 32, caught on to Mister Rogers as a child.

From the moment everyone hears “Do you want to make-believe with me?” you know you’ve arrived in that special Neighborhood of Make-Believe.

Pat McGann is quickly rising as of the sharpest stand-ups on the comedy scene. A relative latecomer to comedy, he began doing standup at 31 after realizing he was very good at selling packaging. He hustled his way to become house emcee at Zanies Chicago, where he distinguished himself especially adept at working the crowd. A husband and father three young children, McGann’s appeal stems from his quick wit and relatable take on family life and marriage. In 2017, McGann began touring as the opening for Sebastian Maniscalco, moving with him from clubs to theater, to arenas, including four soldout shows at Madison Square Garden. McGann’s relatively short, but impressive resume, includes Montreal’s famed Just For Laughs Festival, Gilda’s LaughFest, The Great American Comedy Festival, and more. McGann still calls Chicago home.

Dancing and performing since she’s been young, she’s come full circle now.

“I truly feel the connection,” she says. Based in New York City, she’s been charming audiences as Daniel since she joined the show in December 2018.

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

“Expect a lot of singing and dancing, and interactive moments with all the characters,” Lupacchino says. “Plus you’ll leave in good spirits — and filled with love.”

Indie icon and National Symphony Orchestra artistic advisor Ben Folds visits Long Island on the heels of his recently released What Matters Most. Folds says his first full-length studio album in eight years is his most ‘true’ to date. ‘There’s a lifetime of craft and experience all focused into this one record,’ Folds explains. ‘Sonically, lyrically, emotionally — I don’t think it’s an album I could have made at any other point in my career.’ One of the major music influencers of our generation, Folds’ body of genrebending music includes a string of classic albums with Ben Folds Five and a glorious mix of collaborations and special projects. He takes success in stride and continues to be the humble musician he was been for so many decades. A self-confessed enigma, he prefers to stay out of the limelight, except when touring — but can easily claim credit for some of music’s most unlikely trends.

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

Monday, Oct. 2, 8 p.m. $99.50 $79.50, $69.50, $59.50, $39.50. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. (800) 7453000 or Ticketmaster.com or ParamountNY.com.

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

Courtesy Mills Entertainment Daniel Tiger, O the Owl, Miss Elaina, Katerina Kittycat, Prince Wednesday, and more familiar friends welcome everyone join them as Daniel becomes King for a Day.

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

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

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

THE

Suzanne Vega

Acclaimed as a masterful storyteller, the singersongwriter visits the Landmark stage, Friday, Oct. 6, 8 p.m., for “An Intimate Evening of Songs and Stories.” She will be joined on stage by her longtime guitarist, Gerry Leonard, performing a career-spanning show including favorites like Tom’s Diner, Luka, and more. Vega emerged as a leading figure of the folk-music revival of the early 1980s when, accompanying herself on acoustic guitar, she sang what has been called contemporary folk or neo-folk songs of her own creation in Greenwich Village clubs. Since the release of her self-titled, critically acclaimed 1985 debut album, she has given sold-out concerts in many of the world’s best-known venues. Known for performances that convey deep emotion, Vega’s distinctive, “clear, unwavering voice” (Rolling Stone) has been described as “a cool, dry sandpaper-brushed near-whisper” by The Washington Post, with NPR Music noting that she “has been making vital, inventive music” throughout the course of her decades-long career. Bearing the stamp of a storyteller who “observes the world with a clinically poetic eye” (The New York Times), Vega’s songs have tended to focus on city life, ordinary people and real-world subjects. Notably succinct and understated, her work is immediately recognizable — as utterly distinct and thoughtful $195 and $99 premium VIP packages, $61, $51, $41. Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington. (516) 767-6444 or LandmarkOnMainStreet.org.

On exhibit

View the landmark exhibition “Modigliani and the Modern Portrait,” at Nassau County Museum of Art. Devoted to the way that Modigliani powerfully re-defined the art of portraiture, the show includes his masterworks along with paintings and drawings by his Parisian contemporaries (Picasso, van Dongen, Laurencin). Modigliani’s enduring influence on artists even in our own time is shown in a selection of Contemporary paintings by such important figures as David Hockney, Eric Fischl, Elizabeth Peyton and others. The exhibition is being curated by Dr. Kenneth Wayne, founder of The Modigliani Project, which authenticates paintings and drawings (two of the works in the show have been recently approved by the committee). Through Nov. 5. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. (516) 484-9337 or NassauMuseum.org.

Sept. 29

Legends of Hip-Hop concert

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

Art talk

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

Art classes

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

Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. For information and to register visit NassauMuseum.org or call (516) 484-9338.

On ‘The Piazza’

Join Rockville Centre Library

Friends, Thursday, Oct. 5, 6:30 -9 p.m., for an evening with author Bob Brush, the Emmy Award-winning writer/producer of “The Wonder Years,” and Mel Harris, star of the hit series “thirtysomething,” at Chat Noir. This special evening features a reading from Brush’s new novel, “The Piazza.” Tickets are $100 and are available online via Eventbrite. com. 230 Merrick Road.

An inspired concert Conductor-composer

Steven Sametz directs The Princeton Singers in “Inspirations,” a program of diverse musical selections, Adelphi’s Performing Arts Center stage, Saturday, Sept. 30, 4 p.m. They have captivated audiences and listeners for 40 years through their versatile musicianship.

Inspirations is a look at how contemporary composers take their inspiration from chant, carnival songs, and spirituals, including works by Josquin des Prez, Johann Sebastian Bach, Johannes Brahms, Steven Sametz, and Adelphi faculty member Sidney Boquire.

$35. Adelphi University

Performing Arts Center, 1 South Ave., Garden City. (516) 877-4000 or Adelphi. edu/pac.

Having an event?

Tribute concert

Plaza Theatricals continues its tribute series, Saturday, Sept. 30, 7:30 p.m., with “Portrait of Aretha.” CeCe Teneal honors the legacy of the Queen of Soul with personalized interpretations of both popular and lesser-known songs from this 18-Grammy-Awardwinning icon’s 50-year career, including “Chain of Fools,” “You Make Me Feel Like A Natural Woman,” “Rock Steady,” and “Until You Come Back to Me (That’s What I’m Gonna Do).” It’s performed at the Elmont Library Theatre, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. $40, $35 seniors. Elmont. For tickets, call (516) 599-6870 or visit PlazaTheatrical.com.

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Westbury House Tour

For many years visitors to Westbury House at Old Westbury Gardens asked what was beyond the first floor corridor. Now beyond the door and discover “secrets of the service wing,” during a 60-minute guided tour, Friday, Sept. 29, noon-1 p.m.; Sunday, Oct. 1, 1:30-2:30 p.m. and 3-4 p.m.; Monday, Oct. 2, noon-1 p.m.; Wednesday and Thursday, Oct. 4-5, noon-1 p.m. Be introduced to the intensive labor required to create the lifestyle experienced by the Phipps family and their guests; tour the many rooms that were “behind the scenes” to create the formal dining experiences of early 20th century. Go along the corridors to the butler’s pantry and silver cleaning room then descend the 17 steps to the kitchen, scullery, and wine storage rooms located on the ground floor. Reservations required. 71 Old Westbury Rd., Old Westbury. For information contact (516) 333-0048 or visit OldWestburyGardens.org.

Spooky Fest is back

A Halloween experience not to be missed, Spooky Fest is an outdoor adventure perfect for families who don’t want to be scared — or maybe just a little. Join in the fun at the Center for Science, Teaching and Learning, every Friday, Saturday and Sunday throughout October. Along the way in the updated and beautifully lit up, Enchanted Walk you will see dinosaurs, aliens and friendly witches, costumed characters and more. Get your fortune told, make a craft and danceg with the Halloween DJ, along with face painting and the new Amazing Glow tent. For those who want to get a little scared, venture into the Dino Woods. Be on the lookout for the Zombie Robotic Dinosaurs. 1450 Tanglewood Road, Rockville Centre. Visit CSTL.org for more information.

Farmer’s market

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.

Honoring heroes with ‘humanitarian spirit’

By ROKSANA AMID ramid@liherald.com

The American Red Cross is known for being there when people need them most, but even those heroes have heroes of their own. And on Thursday, Oct. 26, the Long Island chapter will celebrate those who have taken extraordinary actions to save lives and perform unselfish and extraordinary acts to help their communities.

It’s all part of the Long Island Heroes Celebration, set to begin at 6:30 p.m., at the Cradle of Aviation Museum in Garden City. There, the Red Cross will honor Kevin Rivera of Uniondale, Barbara and Robbie Donno of Plandome Manor, and First Quality Enterprises.

Headquartered in New York City, the Greater New York Region of the American Red Cross has served more than 12 million people for a century not just in the city and on Long Island, but also in Rockland and Westchester counties, as well as Greenwich, Connecticut.

“The Long Island Heroes Celebration is an opportunity for us to recognize members in the community who really reflect the humanitarian spirit of the Red Cross,” said Desiree Ramos Reiner, the chief external affairs officer for the Greater New York Region. “We like to take this moment to really recognize people who live on Long Island, or who have companies on Long Island, and really make a difference in people’s lives every day.”

Rivera, a former Amazon driver from Uniondale, is being hailed a hero for coming to the rescue of a Syosset family during a house fire last year. He had just made his final delivery and was driving away when he noticed a small fire near the front entrance of a neighboring home.

He pulled over to call 911, but when he took a closer look, he saw a woman holding a child inside the house — completely unaware of the danger that was quickly spreading. When Rivera got to the front entrance, he

frantically knocked before breaking the door down.

Once inside, Rivera realized the woman and child were not alone, so he rushed to pull everyone outside. Despite a language barrier, Rivera led the six occupants and two dogs to safety through thick black smoke, and the sounds of windows breaking and wood cracking around them.

Rivera — who will be awarded a Good Samaritan Hero — said he hopes to one-day contact the family to see how they’ve been since the fire.

First Quality — a manufacturer of household paper,

Want to go?

The Long Island Heroes Celebration takes place Thursday, Oct. 26 at 6:30 p.m., at the Cradle of Aviation Museum, on Charles Lindbergh Boulevard, in Garden City. Tickets start at $300. For more information, visit tinyurl.com/LIHeroes.

adult, feminine, and baby care products — has been a committed Red Cross supporter for more than a decade, contributing to unprecedented disasters such as Hurricane Sandy and Hurricane Harvey, and recently supporting communities impacted by Hurricane Ida in 2021 and Hurricane Ian in 2022.

The Donnos reflect the humanitarian spirit of the American Red Cross because they have dedicated their lives to service. They serve the community through elected office and also through the education system.

Prior to her tenure as mayor, Barbara was a member of the Manhasset School District education board, leading as its president for four years. She is also a former elementary school teacher.

Robbie is the co-founder and chair of Gift of Life, which provides life-saving operations for more than 2,000 people each year. The couple also helps treat children with health ailments in 80 countries, and have a partnership with more than 300 Rotary clubs in order to support these children.

“They really have such a deep commitment to the community and to bringing people together to make a difference,” Reiner said. “They personify the work of the Red Cross.”

Courtesy American Red Cross, Long Island chapter Kevin Rivera of Uniondale rescued people from a burning house. He is one of three honorees who will be celebrated by the Long Island chapter of the American Red Cross at its Long Island Heroes Celebration.

Lung Force walk debuts on Long Island

By KEPHERD DANIEL kdaniel@liherald.com

More than 500 walkers are expected to test their lungs — and help others by defeating lung disease and improving lung health — with the inaugural Lung Force Walk on Long Island.

Set for a 9:30 a.m., start at Eisenhower Park, the American Lung Association-sponsored event is intended to raise awareness — and funds — for vital lung disease research, education and advocacy.

There also will be a range of activities and informational tents set up around Lot 6 to learn about lung health and lung disease. An opening ceremony will kick off the walk at 11 a.m., with routes of a mile and three miles. Afterward, walkers will be welcomed back with a barbecue in the park.

Since the campaign began in 2014, it has grown into a larger awareness and communication project, culminating in walks across the country. Participants walk for all impacted by chronic lung diseases — from cancer, to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, to asthma and pulmonary fibrosis.

For the Eisenhower Park event, the local band from Acoustic Overlook will perform live music. Event speakers include Dr. Nagashree Seetharamu of Northwell Health, and lung cancer survivor Carol Silva.

Funds from the Lung Force Walk will support the lung association’s annual work in research, educational initiatives, and its advocacy work on state and federal levels.

Emily Amitin, a development director with the lung association’s metro New York and Northern/Central New Jersey area, says the Lung Force Walk came about when organizers realized many people didn’t know how dangerous some lung inflictions — especially cancer — are.

“Through a lot of our surveying, we realized that

while cancer was top of mind for individuals, people don’t know that it’s the number one cancer killer nationwide of both men and women,” Amitin said. “Anyone with lungs can get lung cancer. It’s not just a smoker’s disease.”

Next year, New York City will host its 10th annual Lung Force Walk. Its debut on Long Island came after the organizers noticed a large number of participants from the Manhattan event actually came from Long Island.

“It only makes sense to bring the community that brings a groundswell of support their own event,” Amitin said. “We see participation in these events from a range of people who’ve been affected by lung cancer, COPD, asthma, and a range of health conditions — or people that simply care about clean air.”

Touching on awareness about healthy lungs, Hewlett High School students Daniel Tkach and Ryan Weinman started their own New York chapter of the organization For Future Lungs last spring. The parent organization seeks to promote the risks associated with smoking and tobacco use for teens, and promote events dedicated to discussing the risks of tobacco.

Throughout the summer, the two 16-year-olds actively collaborated with an array of organizations, including the American Lung Association. They worked together to create a website, and got involved with a fundraiser that will ultimately benefit the lung association.

They also host a podcast online intended to help spread awareness about the harms of smoking, and how it affects mental health.

Tkach and Weinman will bring a representative from the Nassau County health department to the Lung Force Walk, educating participants about the detrimental effects of smoking.

Suzanne Vo is the development coordinator locally for the lung association, and was the Tkach and Weinman’s

Want to go?

Registration for the inaugural Lung Force Walk Long Island — set for Saturday, Oct. 7 at Eisenhower Park — is free. To learn more, visit LungForce.org/longisland.

first contact when they sought to collaborate.

“Ryan and Daniel email me every day,” Vo said. “Since it’s a larger organization that was started on the west cxoast, they wanted to bring it to the east coast and into their high school to get more students involved.”

In the meantime, the teen duo are working with the lung association to plan a school presentation after the Lung Force Walk about vaping and other lung diseases.

“It takes some time out, but we’re doing it for a good cause,” Tkach said. “If it’s going to result in us staying up an extra hour or two in addition to our schoolwork and everything else we have going on in our lives, that’s totally fine.”

The New York City walk saw 1,000 people participate, raising $275,000. The Long Island walk wants to raise $110,000, and is on track to exceed that goal.

It’s not very often students reach out directly, and Amitin commends the Hewlett teens for taking the lead on these important health issues.

“Within schools, requests to come into and work with students usually come from the administration,” Amitin said. “The fact that these students are taking it upon themselves is unique for us, at least for the metro New York program. I think it’s very encouraging to see people taking action and recognizing the issue.”

Veterans show thanks to local businesses

During the month of May, members of the American Legion Post No. 303 in Rockville Centre help raise money to fund programs that support veterans, the military community and their families, by selling red poppies.

Poppies are the nationally recognized symbol of sacrifice that is worn to honor those who served and died for our country in all wars.

In a show of gratitude, American Legion members Walter Paruch and Jim Keane presented plaques to four local businesses — The Golden Reef Diner, Associated Supermarkets of Rockville Centre, Front Street Bakery and King Kullen Grocery — in recognition of their continued support of veterans.

–Daniel Offner

Walter

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Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered August 18, 2023, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on November 1, 2023 at 2:00PM, premises known as 310 PINE STREET, SOUTH HEMPSTEAD, NY 11550. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 36, Block 282, Lot 84. Approximate amount of judgment $368,233.40 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #603380/2019. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the NASSAU County COVID-19 mitigation protocols and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the court appointed referee will cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine”. Referee’s phone number 516-510-4020. Peter L. Kramer, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 19-001285 77829 142108

Walter Paruch and Jim Keane with American Legion Post 303 present a plaque to Jimmy Trahanas at the Golden Reef Diner.

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Paruch and Jim Keane with American Legion Post 303 thank John Calo of Associated Supermarkets of Rockville Centre for allowing them to set-up and solicit donations during the poppy drive.

Veteran Jim Keane, left, and Walter Paruch, right, present John Kharetzian of King Kullen with a plaque.

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A. Home sprinklers are required for homes over 2½ stories tall, and were partly the reason that insulation became required in attic ceilings instead of just floors. The piping needs to be on the warm side of insulation. Water stagnates in pipes over time, and putrid water, in a stand-alone system, must have a backflow device to prevent stagnant water from getting into the municipal system.

Stand-alone water testing and back-flow device testing was nixed by most water authorities, because homeowners had the responsibility to arrange for tests (and they could not be relied on to do so), and neglected systems could end up poisoning the neighbors. You’ll need to contact a residential fire sprinkler installer for testing to avoid property or system damage.

Local water departments in many municipalities have higher authority than building codes when it comes to domestic sprinklers. The latest arrangement is a mix of multi-purpose fixtures and a stand-alone system in which the water supply branches after the water service enters the home, directed to the most used toilet water lines (the master bathroom toilet). It is connected to the sprinkler line, where flushing regularly advances enough water to purge standing water in the sprinkler line to keep it from becoming putrid and dangerous, which may preclude testing. A certified installer can look at your installation and see right away if this was done.

Water departments still weren’t satisfied, and insisted on a check valve in the fire sprinkler pipeline as a backup solution to protect the domestic water if the passive solution of water flow and purging to the most used fixture didn’t work as planned. This device ends up in a location where the water company can check your system’s function annually, and certify its continued use. New homeowners might be surprised when they see that the water bill has an additional fee for “backflow prevention device certification.”

Some people don’t disclose the particulars, and it’s good that you’re asking questions. If there is anything faulty about your system or its operation, it could be a serious problem for your household and for neighbors who share the water supply in your immediate area. A negative pressure backup from purging the street lines or any other malfunction could be deadly. Be sure to follow up and ask more questions of your water department and an installation and testing company. Good luck!

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Taxes: $14,637

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We’ve had great people working for us at the U.N.

Every September, the annual opening of the United Nations General Assembly wreaks havoc, confusion and congestion for everyone who must travel to and from Manhattan. I was reminded of this when it took me a half-hour in mid-afternoon to drive the five and a half blocks from the FDR Drive’s 49th Street exit to a parking garage on 48th Street on my way to co-hosting “Cats and Cosby” at the WABC-AM studio.

Arriving at the studio, however, I received no sympathy or compassion from station employees, who told me about their experiences earlier in the day with endless gridlock or being unable to call an Uber or hail a taxi.

All of this made me think back on some of my experiences with the United Nations during my time in Congress and the question of the efficacy of this international body.

The General Assembly is a security nightmare for New York, as world leaders from far and wide descend on Manhattan. They include friends and foes; democratically elected leaders and tyrannical despots; serious players and dilettantes. It

takes carefully coordinated efforts by all levels of law enforcement, including the FBI, the Secret Service and, most significantly, the NYPD, to provide the necessary security and transportation arrangements for all these leaders.

Not surprisingly, the one who generates the most attention is the president of the United States. I have been at General Assembly events for Presidents Clinton, Bush 43 and Trump. No matter how jaded you might become after years in politics and government, and no matter the president’s political party, it is always exhilarating to watch our president on the world stage.

I had significant interactions with several of the American ambassadors to the U.N., beginning with Madeline Albright, in the first Clinton administration. Albright and I developed a friendly relationship from the start, sharing memories of Long Island, where she lived in Garden City during the early years of her marriage.

She was a true foreign policy expert, and I distinctly recall her comparing the successful Irish peace process with the inability to get Balkan leaders to follow that example. My last in-depth meeting with Albright was on a visit to Sarajevo with Clinton in 2015, when we reminisced

about bipartisan foreign policy efforts.

Albright was succeeded by New Mexico Congressman Bill Richardson, who had an international reputation as a hostage negotiator. I got to know Richardson well when we were in Congress together, particularly when we traveled to Ireland, Britain and Israel. Bill combined educational knowledge with solid street smarts to find ways to work through insoluble problems and achieve common-sense results.

My wife, Rosemary, and I have a great memory of when we and our daughter, Erin, had dinner with Bill and his wife, Barbara, at his ambassador’s residence in the Waldorf-Astoria. He went on to become governor of New Mexico, and then continued his work as a hostage negotiator until he died on Sept. 1.

Richard Holbrooke, a career diplomat who served as Clinton’s second-term U.N. ambassador, was a larger-than-life force who took no prisoners. I met Holbrooke when he was ambassador to Germany, and then he was assistant secretary of state for Europe, where I saw up close his efforts to resolve the wars in the Balkans, first in Bosnia and then in Kosovo. As a member of the Foreign Affairs Committee, I accompanied him to Sarajevo in 1996 to observe Bosnia’s first free elections.

Holbrooke brought the same energy and drive to the United Nations. He was later appointed special representative to Afghanistan and Pakistan by President Obama. Holbrooke died during heart surgery in 2010.

I have great regard for Trump’s first U.N. ambassador, Nikki Haley. A former governor of South Carolina, she was a tough, strong and articulate defender of the U.S. at the U.N., unafraid to face down America’s adversaries such as Russia and China. Haley was particularly effective in defending Israel, our strongest ally and the only real democracy in the Middle East, from hypocritical, biased resolutions. I visited her at her U.N. office with my family, and she couldn’t have been more gracious. Haley is currently running for president, and I wish her well. If elected, she would do an outstanding job. Our presidents have appointed very able and dedicated Americans to represent us at the U.N. Unfortunately, while the U.N. has done effective humanitarian work, it has never fulfilled its potential as a force for peace because Russia and China have veto power, and have prevented meaningful action. Nonetheless, our ambassadors have used the U.N. as a forum for defending American values.

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

No more delays in distributing opioid settlement funds

With our children back in classrooms and the leaves beginning their autumnal change, the nation is highlighting another vital milestone as we observe September as National Recovery Month.

Since being established in 1989 by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, National Recovery Month has become a powerful vehicle for promoting and supporting new treatment and prevention practices, honoring the hard work and courage of Americans in recovery, and recognizing the countless service providers, communities and organizations that make recovery available for all who seek it.

In Nassau County and across the country, the perils posed by the disease of addiction are more severe than I can ever remember. As if the fentanyl crisis wasn’t frightening enough, drugs like “tranq” are adding a new kind of danger. Formally known as xylazine, tranq is an animal

tranquilizer that is increasingly being used as an additive to heroin, cocaine and fentanyl. It’s beginning to appear in drug tests at Nassau County treatment centers, and its effects on users are truly horrific. Worse yet, we’re learning of an emerging group of synthetic opioids that may be even more powerful than fentanyl.

In two major recent drug busts in our region, 30 people were arrested in Suffolk County, and illegal guns, two kilograms of cocaine and one kilogram of fentanyl — enough to kill 380,000 people — were seized. A day later, a dozen more people were indicted for their alleged involvement in a South Shore Nassau drug ring. There, three kilograms of cocaine and 430 grams of fentanyl were recovered and confiscated.

All of these disturbing new developments illustrate how high the stakes are in the ever-evolving battle against addiction. Now more than ever, if there is a potentially life-saving resource that we can add to our toolkit, we must avail ourselves of it. That’s why my office was one of the first in Nassau County to begin hosting Narcan training sessions years ago, and I have continued to work closely

with stakeholders since then to expand on these tools.

During this legislative term, my minority caucus colleagues and I have cosponsored legislation that would require the county to add fentanyl-detecting test strips to all Narcan kits that we distribute. A second proposed law would facilitate the distribution of kits that safely destroy and dissolve unwanted prescription drugs at home. While I’m disappointed that the legislative majority hasn’t even held a public hearing on these proposals, I won’t give up in the fight to enact common-sense, low-cost and, most important, potentially life-saving policies.

I also remain concerned about the manner in which the county is distributing tens of millions of dollars that we have received from various settlements with opioid manufacturers, distributors and sellers. While significant sums have been earmarked for an array of worthwhile entities that are serving on the front lines of the addiction crisis, we have received little, if any, information from the administration on whether the county has distributed the funds. In fact, our most recent available budget data

shows that only $2.24 million of the $30 million appropriated for the last two years — and nearly $83 million overall — has been delivered. With so many threats on the horizon, it is essential for these resources to be delivered in as expeditious and transparent a manner as possible.

As new proceeds arrive from future settlements, I believe that Nassau County would be well served by using those funds to expand Nassau University Medical Center’s detox and in-patient rehab facilities to ensure that no one is ever prevented from getting treatment for addiction because there isn’t a bed available. Our unique relationship with NUMC offers the county a golden opportunity to establish ourselves as a regional leader in the delivery of recovery opportunities, and it is one we should take full advantage of.

Never forget that people who are in recovery very seldom do it alone — and if you are struggling as you read this, I want you to know that there are people out there who care about you and are eager to extend a helping hand. If you need assistance with substance abuse or a mental health crisis, I encourage you to call the Nassau County Crisis Helpline, at (516) 227-8255, and take that first step toward reclaiming your life.

Delia DeRiggi-Whitton represents Nassau County’s 11th Legislative District.

How about using some of them to fund NUMC’s detox and inpatient rehab?

But traffic, security challenges, and Russia and China work against us.

HERALD

Deadly Wild West in our backyard

drive a mere exit or two on any of long Island’s main thoroughfares, and you are sure to see at least one roadside shrine remembering the victim of a fatal car crash.

These memorials — already too commonplace — will only become more ubiquitous if nothing is done to stem the rising tide of dangerous drivers on these roads. In fact, just last week, Peninsula Boulevard was sadly the site of two separate fatal accidents. On the same day.

We all have seen the tricked-out cars and motorcycles that zig and zag through traffic — exceeding the speed limit in spades — with no concern about repercussions from law enforcement or consequences to the lives of others.

That sickening feeling you get when your heart skips a beat and you thank heaven to be alive because yet another vehicle comes out of nowhere at 100

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mph to cut you off, and then does the same thing to the next car? And the next car? All of us, especially on long Island, know this feeling all too well.

reckless (and noisy) drivers — threatening both public safety and community tranquility — are operating with impunity. And they know it.

Their cars are hard to miss with their illegally modified mufflers that can be heard miles away at all hours of the day and night. Illegal license plate covers and fake temporary tags protect their callous disregard for law and order by making it impossible for anyone to catch their plate, including law enforcement tools like speed cameras. And their friends are now sometimes even setting up lawn chairs on the side of the road to watch cars race in broad daylight — missing the irony that a crash victim’s memorial is often just over their shoulders.

More than 75 people lost their lives

and another 13,000 were injured in nearly 37,000 traffic accidents in our county last year. Those are unacceptable numbers.

It’s difficult to find law enforcement on these central thruways. We need more — not less — patrolling of our roads.

We need more — not less — enforcement of sensible laws already on the books.

We need more — not less — coordination between state and local law enforcement.

And we need more stringent laws and harsher penalties coming out of Albany so that we can make these reckless drivers as scared to continue these dangerous activities as we are to witness them. We implore all jurisdictions to work together to reign in the scourge of irresponsible, dangerous and selfish drivers. Because even one more roadside shrine is one too many.

In his column “Sometimes you just may be guilty until proven innocent,” Jerry Kremer is, I fervently hope, correct in his conclusion that all the facts in the Trump indictments go against him, so he will not escape conviction by some “Houdini” trick. I agree that inside the courtroom, with its rational procedures, Trump’s lawyers will not save him. However, he is not there yet, and outside there is latitude, and time, for manipulation, and for many of his allies to assist. My concerns include:

■ The “delay” escape. It’s temporary, but it allows other interventions to ripen. It’s in the attorneys’ motions.

■ The “electoral” escape. Should Trump, or any MAGA candidate, become president, the get-out-ofjail-free card will be played. This is well under way, from the Freedom Caucus to the Wisconsin legislature to the intimidation tactics of the NY Citizens Audit Civil Fund and Trump’s busy campaign.

■ The “hung jury” escape. It only needs one to succeed. Trump’s “colossal chutzpah” does not shrink from gangsterism, intimidation, bribery, extortion or falsehood. We have seen it. Trump’s recent speeches invite volunteers, his militia-trained thugs remain loyal, deluded acolytes persist, and polls indicate large reservoir of fervent ideologues. These too, are facts — less rational than Mr. Kremer’s, but active for years now, and thus well-practiced. The Houdinis are busy.

Sometimes you may be guilty, but just not convicted.

BrIAN KEllY Rockville Centre

Trump’s guilty?

What about Biden?

To the Editor:

As long as we still have free speech in this country, I would like to address Jerry Kremer’s accusations against Donald Trump in “Sometimes you just may be guilty until proven innocent.” The Democratic Party has put up a strong

smokescreen to avoid the bigger and more important issue of how ineffective Joe Biden has been as leader of our country.

Biden undid everything Trump achieved as an act of spitefulness. He opened the borders, millions of unvetted illegals are here, and the schools are inundated with non-English-speaking children. He shut down the Keystone Xl pipeline, many people lost their jobs, and the price of gas soared to over $4 per gal-

In D.C., the inmates are running the asylum

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

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

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

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

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

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

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lon. He ran out of Afghanistan and gave the Taliban a gift of billions of dollars of equipment to use against us, and left soldiers and civilians to die.

Trump was accused of colluding with Russia, and was exonerated, but where is the outcry? He recognized Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and moved our embassy from Tel Aviv, as other previous presidents failed to do. He kept North Korea at bay, and kept Putin from invading Ukraine. Now look at the mess we’re in!

As Teddy Roosevelt said, “Walk softly and carry a big stick.”

PAT KING Merrick

We’re weary of ‘dense housing’ proposals

To the Editor:

Re Alan Singer’s column, “New housing on L.I.? Not in my backyard” (Sept. 7-13): Greedy developers and passive local government have resulted in Long Island being bulldozed over for nearly 100 years. Nassau County is now vir-

tually devoid of open fields, natural woodlands and marshes, and the working farms I remember as a child. Traffic clogs our roadways, and critical aquifers are being depleted. For example, one mega-development, Riverside Rediscovered, in Suffolk County, is being held up due to a lack of sewage capacity.

These are just some of the reasons many are weary of “dense housing” proposals — not because all Long Islanders are inherently racist, as Mr. Singer quickly concludes. It’s true that most low-cost housing is being constructed in Black and Latino locations. It’s also true that those areas have the greatest need for housing of this kind.

Long Islanders are tired of the false choice being foisted upon us by non-residents: giant multi-story structures that no one here wants, or no affordable housing, period. Our residents, elected officials and developers should work together to find forward-looking, creative solutions to our housing crisis that are scaled appropriately. “Build, baby, build” just doesn’t cut it anymore.

ROBERT KENNEY Sea Cliff

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

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

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

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

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

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

speaker McCarthy’s weakness poses a problem for three Long Island representatives.

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