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Union vote may be on horizon for Starbucks and paid time off. Jake McAvoy, a shift supervisor and union campaign organizTo unionize or not to union- er at the 1143 Wantagh Ave., locaize? That’s the question facing tion, said that the coronavirus employees at a Wantagh Star- pandemic had swiftly and drabucks, which became the fifth matically brought to the surface location on Long underlying labor Island to put the issues that plagued question up for an Starbucks workers employee vote last fo r s o m e t i m e. month. “While there were Starbucks workproblems before,” he ers filed a petition said, “the pandemic with the National really brought into L a b o r Re l a t i o n s focus many of the Board to unionize problems we had under Starbucks encountered.” Wo rke r s U n i t e d , The 27-year-old which is affiliated McAvoy, who began with the Service working at the store Employees Internain November 2018, tional Union. The said that while he original union vote, and his co-workers scheduled for this were manning the month, will instead store during the panbe a mail-in ballot demic as front-line JaKe McaVoY ending Sept. 2. workers late last The move is part Starbucks employee year, regularly putof a nationwide ting their health at workplace tug of risk, management war between Starbucks and its often pushed them to endure employees that is now brewing alarming levels of workplace here. By unionizing, employees stress. Employees were often are hoping to have a bigger say pressured to come to work even in their working conditions, when they had been in contact including more consistent work with others who tested positive hours, higher wages, and better for Covid-19, McAvoy said. safeguards of their sick leave Continued on page 9

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THe WaNTagH PreserVaTioN Society hosted an Antique Car Show on July 16.

Wantagh Preservation Society puts on a vintage car show By KariNa KoVaC kkovac@liherald.com

The Wantagh Preservation Society had a jam-packed day on Saturday, hosting its first Antique Car Show and dedicating roughly onethird of an acre of land that it has acquired next to the Wantagh Museum. Tom Watson, the society’s president, said the land used to be a backyard, but the museum can now use it as a “passive park,” which will give the car show room to grow. “Because we got the new piece of land, it gave us a little more elbow room,” Watson said. “Because this was our first show, we weren’t sure how many cars would show up. So we definitely had about 40 cars we were able to fit. If we had gotten 50 or 55 cars that showed up, we wouldn’t have room. Next year, as the event gets

more popular, we’ll probably get more cars in front and cars in back.” Not a car guy necessarily, Watson learned how big the car culture on the South Shore is when he was putting the show together. “Organizing this event, I realized there are a lot of people in Seaford, Massapequa, Wantagh, Bellmore that have old cars,” he said. “I’d say of the 40 here, there are about 30 locals from Wantagh.” Frank Martucci, of Bellmore, was happy to talk to passersby about his “Bugmobile,” a 1958 Oldsmobile Super 88 decked out with plastic bugs and information on critters like the “bug of the week,” something Martucci changes up at each car show he attends. This time, the bug was a Japanese garden spider. “The Bugmobile is a memory of a day in JerContinued on page 4

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What’s up next door and around the corner

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Nassau CouNty LegisLator Steve Rhoads and Town of Hempstead Councilman Christopher Carini were in attendance.

Christmas in July at the Seaford Station On July 16, the Seaford Chamber of Commerce hosted a “Christmas in July” party at the Seaford train station. The event was exactly what it sounds like – winter holiday-themed with a summer twist. In attendance were Nassau County Legislator Steve Rhoads and Town of Hempstead Councilman Christopher Carini, who were all smiles the whole time. Chamber President Margaret Grub and Vice President Donna Jebaily organized the event, with help from resident Celia Carlson. The band “T-Minus Ten” performed

at the event, playing both summer-related and holiday-related songs. Up to 40 vendors also attended, and sold handcrafted items and clothing in bags. A number of restaurants send food trucks, including Iron Chef Mobile, B Bistro, Mama’s Cuban, Extreme Empanadas, Crepes & Bakes, and Authentic Greek. For the kids in attendance, there was a Metrocade game truck, a Gaga pit, complimentary face painting, and a holiday craft table. Also in attendance – and dressed down only slightly for July as opposed to December – was Santa Claus.

the Chamber’s Christmas in July was very popular, and attracted a ton of residents from the Wantagh-Seaford area.

seaford resideNts eNjoyed many fun activities, including face painting, at this event.

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Mangano ordered to pay $10M in restitution Former Nassau County executive Ed Mangano is on the hook for $10.6 million he will have to deliver to a pair of Connecticut insurance companies. U.S. District Cour t judge Joan Azrack ordered the restitution last week in connection with his bribery conviction from earlier this year that will cost him the next 12 years behind bars. In that case, a jury found Mangano used his position as county executive to influence the Town of Oyster Bay to guarantee loans for a concessionaire in exchange for several bribes, including a $450,000 “no-show” job for his wife Linda, along with free meals, vacations, luxury chairs, and flooring for the couple’s bedroom, as well as a $7,500 watch for one of their sons. “The trial evidence was unambiguous that Ed Mangano had zero involvement in these loans and was unaware of their existence,” said Mangano’s attorney, Kevin Keating, in a statement. “We look forward to addressing those issues on appeal. Mangano is scheduled to begin his prison sentence July 27, unless the

judge allows him to remain free pending his appeal. His wife also seeks to remain free while she appears a 15-month sentence for lying to the FBI. Mangano will be required to pay $25 every three months while he is in jail — accounting for just $1,200 if the 60-yearold serves the full sentence — and 10 percent of his gross monthly income after he is released. Prosecutors claim loans were made with two insurance companies — Phoenix Life Insurance and PHL Variable — by Purchase-based NDH Capital Corp. Both claimed to the court they lost $10 million after the loans defaulted. A jury found Mangano pushed for $20 million in loans for Harendra Singh, a longtime Mangano friend and a former restaurateur. Singh became the star witness for the prosecution after pleading guilty to bribery, conspiracy and tax evasion. He testified he had lavished the Manganos with gifts in exchange for favored treatment by the county executive. –James Bernstein

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ON THE AGENDA Saturday in addition to the car show was a dedication of land next to the Wantagh Museum to be used as a ‘passive park,’ should the cars in front of the museum shown here need to spill into the back of the area.

Car culture is alive and well at inaugural show continued from front page sey when I first got the car 40 years ago,” Martucci said. “I took a ride to New Jersey and met the Oldsmobile Club of Jersey, which was right by a horse farm by a field, and we sat down at some broken-down picnic table and we opened our lunches and you know what happened next: bugs everywhere.” Two decades later, Martucci was inspired to get a food tray, with fake hamburgers and fake bugs, to present alongside his ride. “I started out with a spider, and I’ve got like 40 of them now,” he said. “The last one I had on display was a Manchurian golden scorpion.” The Bugmobile has been Martucci’s ride since he first bought the car in 1977, at the suggestion of his father, who said that an automatic would make it easier for him to take his road test. “Everybody’s preserving the history,” he said of the event. “It’s a good takeaway.” One of the newer cars was a 1981 Checker A-11, known by many New Yorkers as the stereotypical checkered cab. Owner Barbara Kiss told the Herald about the specific feature that made the cars so iconic. “People remember them fondly, mostly they remember the jumpseats,”

Kiss said. “I can’t tell you how many people would argue with their sibling over sitting on the jumpseat, It’s just the experience of being in it, because it’s very different. It’s special.” A jumpseat back in the day allowed the taxi to fit five in the back, three on the bench seat and two on the round seats that would be popped into place by the cabbie. The hobby of collecting antique cars started for Kiss when she met her husband, Larry, “When I met my husband, and we’ve been married 33 years, he had a few antique cars, and we had a few different ones over time, and then we got our first Checker and got hooked.” The appeal of the now novelty car comes from a time when more “style” was put into what people drove. “When you think of the late ’50s, when they went crazy with the fins and the chrome, the younger people are missing out.” Barbara and Larry enjoyed the first car show, appreciating the quaintness and relaxing atmosphere. The Preservation Society, she said, is “doing a very good job — it’s a nice show, it’s not huge, the music’s not overly loud, they have food, a sitting area, and a real bathroom.”

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The Seaford InmaTeS show off the trophies they collected at the Nassau County Drill earlier this month.

Fire Department captures first place In what is called old-fashioned drill events the Seaford Inmates representing the Seaford Fire Department took the spot over the Bayville Oak Neckers, Lynbrook Tumblers, Albertson Slo Pokes and the Point Lookout Smokin Seagulls at the Nassau County Drill at the Four Towns Fireman’s Training Center in Merrick on July 9. The North Merrick Fire Department were the event hosts. From Bellmore-Merrick, the North Bellmore Rinky Dinks, the Bellmore Ballbreakers, and the North Merrick Stump Jumpers participated in the festivities. In the motorized drill events, the North Bellmore Rinky Dinks took first place. In second through fourth place were the

Oyster Bay Teddy’s Boys, West Hempstead Westerners and Westbury Turtles, respectively. The South Hempstead Rascals and Carle Place Frogs tied for fifth. The fire departments are preparing for the 2022 New York State Parade and Drill in August, hosted by the North Bellmore Fire Department. The drill will take place on Aug. 20, and the parade on Aug. 21. Admission will be $10 for adults and $7 for children — drill festivities will startat the Four Town’s Training Facility, and the parade will take place on the streets of Bellmore. –Jeffrey Bessen and Jordan Vallone

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LocaL waterways, Like Cold Spring Harbor, can be susceptible to outbreaks of harmful algal blooms — more commonly known as ‘red tides’ — during the summer months.

Summer’s in bloom, but ‘red tide,’ too? Harmful algal blooms threaten marine life, but is preventable Island Sound, environmentally speaking,” said Peter Linderoth, director of water quality for Save the Sound. “HowevThe summer season is well underway, er, a large algal bloom can have detrimenand with it comes sun, heat, visits to the tal effects on the ecosystem, whether it’s beach, and harmful algal blooms. considered ‘harmful’ or not.” These blooms, more commonly The effects of these blooms can vary — referred to as “red tide,” are caused by the in the best case, merely causing minor unchecked growth of certain inconveniences to marine types of algae, according to life. However, blooms can kill scientists, which can poison off a large number of inversea life and prove debilitating tebrates like shrimp and — in some cases even fatal — crabs, even dolphins and turto people, as well. tles. While people can still Blooms are created when swim in such booms, they algae colonies clump together can suffer from skin irritaand grow out of control, usution and stomach issues such ally fueled by a large amount as nausea and vomiting. of nitrogen in the water, causMany blooms are quite ing the algae population to visible, so any public beach spike uncontrollably. Normalblooms are found will often ly algae, a simple plant found be shut down before any in salt and freshwater, is swimmers are put at risk. harmless and actually proDespite that, people living vides an essential source of near the water are still at nutrients and energy for the risk, as blooms can affect aquatic ecosystem. shellfish such as oysters, Peter The blooms occur predomimussels and clams. nately during the summer, LiNderotH Luciana Santoferrara, a when the water is warmest Director, biology professor at UConn, and provides a fertile breedsays that it’s this danger of Save the Sound ing ground. According to a ingesting contaminated shellUniversity of Connecticut fish which poses the greatest study, the Long Island Sound water tem- risk to people living near the water. perature is rising roughly 33 degrees “Usually the problem for humans Fahrenheit per decade. That’s four times doesn’t come directly from contact with faster than the Atlantic Ocean, which also the water, but from contaminated seasuffers from more of these harmful algal food,” Santoferrara said. “The risk is blooms. related to specific toxins, as these microA number of local conservation scopic organisms that can cause red tide groups have made an effort to study and produce toxins that can harm different track the water quality and toxicity levels parts of the body, from the liver to the of Long Island Sound, especially when it brain.” comes to “red tide” blooms. Yet, scientists say many of these “We want some algae in the water blooms are ultimately man-made, and since it’s necessary for a healthy Long largely preventable. High nitrogen levels

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HarmfuL aLgaL BLooms — more commonly known as ‘red tide,’ like this created under the Astoria Bridge in Oregon in 2008 — can cause a number of ecological issues, from killing nearby marine life to creating problems for swimmers. in the water are often caused by runoff from human waste and produce infecting water ways along Long Island, ultimately making their way to the sound. This extra nitrogen typically comes from poorly maintained septic systems and cesspools, which leak into the soil and corrupt rivers and other waterways that feed the sound, scientists have said. Fertilizer runoff is another major issue, exacerbated by what are otherwise picturesque golf courses near the water, that typically require thousands of tons of fertilizer. But with just a little effort, Long Island could easily identify — and maybe even eliminate — some of these environmental threats. At least according to Michelle Lapinel McAllister, programs director

and environmental monitor for the Coalition to Save Hempstead Harbor. Understanding what causes nitrogen buildups, and implementing methods of prevention can go a long way in protecting not only swimmers and shellfish-eaters, but also the sound itself. “Any efforts to reduce nitrogen help,” McAllister said, “from maintaining septic systems and cesspools so that they’re not leaking into the ground and making their way into the water ways, reducing or eliminating fertilizer use, picking up after your pet after they go to the bathroom outside, (and) upgrading treatment plants. “Any of those are going to be a benefit to reducing nitrogen from entering the waterways.”

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Growing good eats in the neighborhood Cornell Cooperative Extension wants to expand local agriculture By MALLORY WILSON mwilson@liherald.com

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resh food is important not only to health, but also the local economy — something leaders of the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Nassau County are committed to making available to everyone. The cooperative extension, with its main office at Eisenhower Park and a farm located on Merrick Avenue, focuses heavily on selling goods produced by locals all over Long Island. It even runs farmers market every Saturdays through October in Eisenhower Park, kicking off the latest season just a couple weeks ago. The farmers market is a part of the cooperative extension’s food systems and agriculture program, something Cornell University upstate has championed through this century-old nonprofit located in every county and every New York City, with more than 50 offices statewide. Working with county, state and federal officials, the Cornell Cooperative Extension also leads programs involving 4-H, as well as allowing young people to explore areas in science, technology, engineering, and math. The cooperative extension also focuses on health, wellness and nutrition, offering education workshops and information about food-related topics. The organization also spends time on natural resources, providing knowledge on sustainable energy and horticulture, like that at the East Meadow farm, creating gardens that teach people how to properly grow their own goods. The cooperative extension also runs a mobile market — a van of fresh produce services — that makes its round to senior citizen and community centers. And then there’s the Taste NY market, located at the Long Island Welcome Center, between exits 51 and 52 on the eastbound side of the Long Island Expressway. The market opened in 2016, selling goods from vendors all over Long Island and New York state. It’s “an extension of Cornell University, so obviously, we’re really proud of that, to take the research and work that’s been done at the university level and put it to work for the residents here in Nassau County,” said Greg Sandor, the executive director of Nassau’s cooperative extension. Established in 1914, the Nassau cooperative extension has always had a farm stand, which moved to Eisenhower Park in 2020. “There were a couple of guests vendors and it was small, but it was a great way to get in touch with the community,” said Jennifer Hochuli, who coordinates the office’s food systems and agriculture. “It was an all-hands-on-deck with staffing.” And that’s a big need in Nassau, Sandor said — build a local sustainable food system. “In Eisenhower Park we’re trying to create more access to fresh grown produce,” he said. “Eisenhower Park has high visibility, and you’ve got all different

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The CORNeLL COOpeRATIve Extension of Nassau County hosts its farmers markets on Saturdays in Eisenhower Park. It features fresh produce from a number of vendors across Long Island.

walks of life coming around here on weekends. It’s a great mix of community members, and you never know why they’re swinging by Eisenhower.” The farmers market accepts cash, credit/debit, along with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program cards and coupons from those who are a part of the Farmers Market Nutrition Program. “Everybody should have access to fresh food, it’s so good for you and your body,” Hochuli said. “Supporting locally grown food, locally grown produce, as well as local businesses — it’s good for the economy, it’s good for your area, and at the end of the day, I like to think that it’ll come back and help you out.” Dara Myers is spending her first year at the farmers market. She sells fresh juices and tea from her store, Jolistic Organics Health Store in Baldwin, which opened last month.

FReSh pROduCe, LIke these from Schneider’s Farm in Melville, is available to anyone who stops by farmers markets like the one the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Nassau County hosts in Eisenhower Park. All goods sold at the farmers market are from local businesses, and the variety changes throughout the season.

“This has been something I’ve wanted to do since 2017, but I put it on hold because of Covid,” Myers said. “My mom passed away from lung cancer, and ever since then, I wanted to steer away from Western medicine and more The FARMeRS MARkeT like this one at toward natural ingredients.” Eisenhower Park is open to public, and is just one If the community wants farmof the pillars of Nassau County’s Cornell ers to be a part of the economy, Sandor said, then it’s something Cooperative Extension. they must invest in. “We were seeing a trend people how to grow their own produce at toward not supporting local agriculture home, too. and farmers, and it’s really tough for “Your garlic is so big, how can I do farmers to stay in business,” he said. “But that? How can I grow lettuce like that in during Covid, we saw an uptick, so we my yard? And just learning about how saw people coming out and supporting their food is grown is something that peothis.” ple are interested in,” Hochuli said. “Part But going to the farmers market of the history and the reason and the sigdoesn’t mean you have to drive by the nificance of farmers markets is that peolocal grocery store. It also can help teach ple can find that information out.”

Starbucks workers join growing union push He recalled that a co-worker – referred to as a “partner” in Starbucks corporate lingo — “once had a 103-degree fever and was told that they either needed to get to work or find someone to cover their shift.” Partners have been slighted by the company in other ways, McAvoy contended, including facing major cuts in hours, a continuing culture of guilt surrounding sick leave, and a refusal by management to bump wages to more than slightly above minimum wage. Murmurings about starting a union began in February, but McAvoy and some of his co-workers began working hard to recruit members in April. “We just talked to our co-workers and shared our beliefs with them,” he said. “Most were able to see how things would be better with a union. We’ve been open and honest with all of our fellow employees — whether they support the union or not. We firmly believe that the benefits of unionization outweigh the very few disadvantages.” Starbucks has been less than thrilled about the latest developments. “We are listening and learning from the partners in these stores, as we always do across the country,” spokeswoman Elana Edelman said in a statement. “From the beginning, we’ve been clear in our belief that we are better together as partners, without a union between us, and that conviction has not changed.”

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A WAntAgh StArbuckS became the fifth location on Long Island to petition to unionize under Starbucks Workers United last month. For workers, seeking a seat at the bargaining table hasn’t come easily. The coffee giant has pushed back hard against its employees’ unionizing efforts here and across the country. Union organizers have shared stories of facing a steady stream of resistance from company executives. McAvoy said that the Wantagh store is no dif-

ferent. While Edelman said in the statement that “we’ve also been clear that we respect our partners’ legal right to organize,” McAvoy claims that he has seen “quite a few union-busting strategies” on the floor. Since his team has filed for an election, the manager and district manager have

regularly been scheduling one-on-one meetings with workers, even on their days off, to give them the “facts” about unionization. “These ‘facts’ have been, in some cases, thinly veiled threats about the loss of benefits and hours,” said McAvoy. “Management has also been trying to identify partners that are on the fence and use them to convince other partners to vote against the union by telling them that we are lying to them about everything.” McAvoy alleged he has also witnessed a spike in the number of “coaching conversations” and “corrective actions” to intimidate potential union members. “Just the other day,” he said, “I was pulled aside to be warned that I was out of the dress code for wearing the same shoes that I had been wearing every day for several months.” Starbucks executives have taken company-wide actions to entice workers away from unionization. In May, interim chief executive Howard Shultz announced promised wage bumps for non-unionized workers and non-unionizing stores, a move that has come under fire from union organizations and labor legal experts. While McAvoy is not happy with the long delay of the vote, he is cautiously optimistic about its prospects. “We had over 60 percent of our partners sign union cards,” he said, “and have had even more commit to voting for a union since the petition was filed.”

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Returning to LIIFE on the big screen Bellmore Movies hosts 25th year of Long Island International Film Expo By JORDAN VALLONE jvallone@liherald.com

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tight-knit community, of neighbors supporting neighbors means everything to independent filmmakers. That feeling was abundantly clear last week at the Bellmore Movies & Showplace with the Long Island International Film Expo. Now in its 25th year, the expo returned to the 107-year-old cinema on Bellmore’s Pettit Avenue on July 13, having already established itself as a well-respected festival in the independent film community. The expo — more commonly known as LIIFE — was co-created by Debra Markowitz and Henry Stampfel from the Long Island Film/TV Foundation, along with Stampfel’s wife, Anne. The Stampfels own Bellmore Movies as well as a sister theater, Malverne Cinema. Nassau County officials sponsor the expo each year, prompting Markowitz to thank not only County Executive Bruce Blakeman, but also Richard Kessel from the county’s Industrial Development Agency. “We’re so proud of what we put together,” Markowitz said, “and how it’s grown.” The expo featured more than 120 films — some produced by Long Island filmmakers — as well as many more from across the country and around world. Films and documentaries of all genres were shown through July 16. The expo has been hosted at various venues since its inception at Hofstra University, Nassau Community College, and even Malverne Cinema on Hempstead Avenue. For the past 15 years — with the exception of 2020 because of the coronavirus pandemic — Bellmore Movies has hosted the expo. First opened in 1915 at 222 Pettit Ave., Bellmore Movies boasts a single screen with a stage, proving a cozy venue for filmmakers to interact with audiences during post-screening Q-and-As. Directly north of the Bellmore Long Island Railroad station, film buffs travel in from New York City and other parts of the island just to attend, Markowitz said. The expo also attracts celebrities — actors from films and television series who are not only supporters of LIIFE, but filmmakers themselves. Lukas Hassel, best known for his role as Elias VanDyke on NBC’s “The Blacklist,” was in attendance this year, speaking about the importance of movie festivals like LIIFE. “Filmmaking is hard,” he said. “It’s one thing if you have a studio backing you with $200 million and celebrity actors, but independent filmmaking is really hard. It’s all about reaching out to your colleagues, to your friends, to your community. This festival — the Long Island International Film Expo — is an example of how important it is to build a community.” For filmmakers like Michael Scully — who created the dramedy “Montauk 77” with his 15-year-old daughter Michayla — being back on Long Island was the perfect way to wrap up nearly a year’s worth of

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BELLmORE mOViEs & Showplace hosted the 25th year of its Long Island International Film Expo, attracting filmmakers and audiences from across Nassau County and beyond.

How you can watch ‘montauk 77’ ‘Montauk 77,’ a dramatic comedy by Michael and Michayla Scully, was picked up by Gravitas Ventures, an independent film distributor, and will be released Aug. 30 through video on demand as well as streaming platforms like iTunes and Amazon Prime Video. To learn more about the film that was featured at the recent Long Island International Film Expo, visit Montauk77Film.com. Anyone interested in submitting a film to be considered for next year’s festival, visit LongIslandFilm.com. HENRy AND ANNE Stampfel, owners of the Bellmore Movies & Showplace — and co-creators of the Long Island International Film Expo — said they were grateful to see the event come together once again. festivals. Scully, who lives in Levittown, says he’s been making short films for nearly 20 years, and was encouraged by his daughter to take the plunge into creating a feature film — which they ended up writing and starring in together. “Montauk 77” — featuring Michael as a “down-on-his-luck” ride-hailing driver, and Michayla has his snarky teenaged passenger — premiered last October at the New York Long Island Film Festival in Lindenhurst. “What I’ve learned over the last year is that you need communities like this to reach out and put these events together,” Scully said. “They’re very important to young artists. And older artists like myself.” Filming during the pandemic was a challenge, Scully noted, but it was his neighbors and friends that helped bring the film together. “We had a lot of community members come out, businesses saying, ‘Sure you

can shoot it at our diner, you can shoot it at our bank, you can shoot it at our town library,’” he said. “We’re here for the 25th anniversary — back home on the island. It means so much for us — and our film — to be here.” The Stampfels, who say they work nearly every day of the year to plan the expo, were grateful to host it once again in a building many moviegoers have come to love. “It’s not an official historic site, but it is to us,” Henry said. “This takes an entire year. When we’re done with this, we take a break for like 30 days, and then we go back to plan on our next one. This is the 25th year, and we hope to go another 25 years.”

DEBRA mARkOwitz, cO-cREAtOR of the Long Island International Film Expo, said she was thankful for the support the program receives annually from sponsors.

–Jordan Vallone

SEAFORD HERALD — July 21, 2022

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Antigone Rising

The all female, alt-country rock band is ready to entertain their audience with soaring three-part harmonies and vivacious show, Friday, July 22, at 8 p.m., at Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, Eisenhower Park, East Meadow. Catapulted into the national spotlight in 2005 with a groundbreaking major label debut that landed them in the top 20 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart, the ladies have boldly staked their place as a rock/country force. As always, bring seating. For information, visit NassauCcountyNY.gov/parks.

July 24 Seasonal Sounds Enjoy the glorious grounds of Old Westbury Gardens and listen to some stirring sounds with the duo of guitarist Christopher Gotzen-Berg and cellist Suzanne Mueller, Sunday, July 24, 3 p.m. They present an eclectic program of classical and contemporary duets and solos. Free with Gardens’ admission. The Barn at Orchard Hill, Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Rd., Old Westbury. For information contact (516) 333-0048 or visit OldWestburyGardens.org.

Music and movement blend together for a funky learning experience for children. A singing and songwriting duo offer a unique kids’ program with original and classic songs, Wednesday, July 27, 2:30-3:30 p.m. It’s outside the Seaford Public Library, 2234 Jackson Ave., Seaford. For more information, contact (516) 221-1334 ext. 3212 or childrens@seafordlibrary.org.

Evening Hike BenAnna Band

Precious Pollinators

The BenAnna Band, a highenergy musical duo of a guitarist and singer performs, Monday, July 25, 10:30-11:15 a.m Hear pop, classic covers and traditional children’s songs, outside the Seaford Public Library, 2234 Jackson Ave., Seaford. All ages. No registration. Bring lawn chairs or towels to sit on. For more information, contact (516) 221-1334 ext. 3212 or childrens@seafordlibrary.org.

Bring the kids to Long Island Children’s Museum to learn about the pollinating so important to our natural word, Saturday, July 23 12-2 p.m. Among the fascinating facts to be discovered: More than 75 percent of flowering plants and 150 varieties of common food crops on on pollinators. make a beautiful garden scene, complete with a busy pollinator of your own. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. (516) 224-5800 or LICM.org.

Beach Party Enjoy a beach party with Jimmy Kenny and the Pirate Beach Band playing the music of Jimmy Buffett, Kenny Chesney and the Zac Brown Band, Friday, July 29, 8 p.m. Forest City Community Park, 3099 Morgan Dr., Wantagh.

The Jester Jim Show

Mindful mornings Practice the “art” of looking at art at Nassau County Museum of Art, Wednesday, July 27, 10:30-11 a.m. Mindful looking invites you to observe and calmly reflect in a relaxed and supportive environment free of distraction. Join an educator for a new opportunity to experience and enjoy the art in the galleries or sculpture garden, together. Registration required. Also Aug. 3. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. (516) 484-9337 or NassauMuseum.org.

With a trunk full of props and a looping machine, Jester Jim entertains young and old with wild antics of a unique juggling show, Friday, July 22, 1:30 p.m., at Seamans Neck Park, 2700 S. Seamans Neck Park Rd., Seaford Free admission. Sponsored by the Town of Hempstead.

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For adults and adolescents 12 and over, join a Jones Beach & Energy Nature Center educator for a hike on the West End of the beach, Thursday, July 28. In the dusk light explore the beach’s ecosystem and how it changes during this time. Dress appropriately. If cancelled because of bad weather, participants will be notified by email Sign up at OnesBeachEnc.org/events/ evening-hike-july-28. The center is at 150 Bay Parkway, Wantagh.

Movie night See Hugh Jackman, Zac Efron and Zendaya in “The Greatest Showman,” Aug. 9, at dusk, at Cedar Creek Park, 3340 Merrick Rd, Seaford, Sponsored by the Nassau County Parks, Recreation and Museums Department. For more information, call (516) 572-0201.

Beach Cleanup Cleaning up the shoreline at the Jones Beach & Energy Nature Center, 150 Bay Parkway, Wantagh, Saturday, July 23, 7:45-10:30 a.m. For ages 6 and up; all children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Materials will be provided and work with a staff member to tidy up areas that need TLC.

Tackapausha Museum Visit Tackapausha Museum and Preserve, a Nassau County museum with more than 100 different live animals. Birthday parties, community service projects, Boy and Girl Scout programs to earn badges and educational programs are part of the activities. Admission: adults: $5, children 5 to 12: $3 and senior citizens: $3. 2225 Washington Ave. in Seaford, (516) 571-7443.

Seaford Farmers Market The Seaford Farmers Market takes place on Railroad Street, the east end of the parking lot at the Seaford Long Island Rail Road station, at the intersection of Washington Avenue and Sunrise Highway, from 7 a.m. to noon through Nov. 19.

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By Karen Bloom

irque du Soleil is acclaimed for pushing the boundaries of performance. Now they’re doing it on the ice, blending circus arts and ice skating. Their latest tour, which arrives at UBS Arena in Elmont this weekend — Thursday, July 21 through Sunday, 24 — is a first for Cirque du Soleil, which has been creating spectacles for over 40 years. “Crystal,” as the show is called, takes audiences on a journey into a whimsical frozen playground where skating mingles with acrobatics and aerial feats. The narrative follows the heroine — Crystal — who feels misunderstood and out of sync with herself, in this coming-of-age tale from Cirque’s creative team, developed by Shana Carroll and Sébastien Soldevila. “There are many layers within it,” Artistic Director Rob Tannion says. “It’s not an outcome where everything is happy, but it’s fulfilling in that we go on a journey with her. There’s a beautiful message within the show and at the same time, visually stunning, and if you’re looking to be thrilled by the acrobatics and technical precision of the skaters, you will be.” It was a challenging production for the company, which began rehearsing in 2017, to translate the acrobats’ movements from their usual surface to the ice, while adding skaters into the mix. “Our goal was to engage the Cirque people and cross over and bring in skating of all forms. And at the same time maintain our style,” says Tannion. “We were going from our world on a hard floor to bring the same skill set on ice. And we did that to great success. We’ve been able to combine multiple genres and put on a show that has a lot of life and breadth.” All with Cirque du Soleil’s trademark aesthetic: Extravagant visuals, costuming and a lively soundtrack that seamlessly blends popular music like Béyonce’s ‘Halo,’ U2’s ‘Beautiful Day’ and Sia’s ‘Chandelier’ with Cirque’s signature sound. The 43-person cast features 19 skaters, including former Olympians and extreme skaters. “There’s much to enjoy on

multiple levels,” Tannion adds. No matter how clichéd it sounds, he says,” it’s a show for everyone.” Audiences experience what Tannion describes as many “hold your breath” moments throughout the two-and-halfhours: pole and trapeze acts, juggling, singles and pairs figure skating, fastpaced speed skating, and even some hockey action. “It all comes together with what Cirque does so well, playing with the sensation of risk,” says Tannion. “It’s a really action-packed, visually-packed, emotion-packed couple of hours.” For additional information and to purchase tickets, visit UBSArena.com.

Kids can make, view and talk about art all summer long with four Indigenous artists at Long Island Children’s Museum. Toyuskanash, the Algonquin word for ‘bridges,’ brings together artists from the Shinnecock Nation to explore how they bridge traditional and contemporary culture and bridge gaps in history and knowledge with surrounding communities. The exhibit showcases the artwork of fine art photographer Jeremy Dennis, painter and tradition bearer Denise Silva-Dennis, beadwork appliqué and ribbon work artist Tohanash Tarrant and painter David Bunn Martine. Each artist’s creative process is highlighted during two-week residencies including artist-led workshops and daily activities for visitors led by museum staff members. Through Sunday, Sept. 4. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. For more information, call (516) 224-5800 or visit LICM.org.

Music of Impressionism Join Maestro David Bernard and his virtuoso musicians for an art-inspired performance at Nassau County Museum of Art. They present works by Debussy, Ravel, Franck and other French composers who were part of the Impressionist group, often creating compositions with specific paintings in mind. The lush orchestral sound of these beloved works, performed outdoors (or in the tent if the weather does not cooperate) are the perfect complement to the colorful paintings inside the building. Also take the time to explore ‘Other Worlds Than This,’ the just-opened exhibition, and, of course, stroll the grounds, including the Sculpture Garden.

Photos courtesy Matt Beard

Top left: Crystal, the eccentric heroine, sees a reflection of herself. Top right: Wearing mics on their skates, four skaters showcase their technical prowess. Bottom right: The jugglers are joined by groups of skaters and acrobats.

Sunday, July 24, 3 p.m. Free for members; $20 for nonmembers, includes museum admission. Nassau County Museum of Art, One Museum Drive, (off Northern Boulevard), Roslyn Harbor. For information call (516) 484-9338 or visit NassauMuseum.org.

SEAFORD HERALD — July 21, 2022

CIRQUE DU SOLEIL

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THE WEEKLY LIST: LONG ISLAND’S BEST BARS, BREWS, BURGERS & BBQ W IN NER

Visit www.lichoiceawards.com to view all winners and finalists of the 2021 Herald Long Island Choice Awards presentd by PSEG Long Island. Check back September 1 to nominate your favorite businesses for 2022.

BEST SPORTS BAR: Michael’s Billiards 4310 Austin Blvd, Island Park, NY 11558 (516) 548-7707 www.michaelsbilliardsny.com

BEST BREWERY: Barrier Brewing Co. 3001 New St, Unit A2, Oceanside, NY 11572 (516) 594-1028 www.barrierbrewing.com

BEST BBQ: Backyard Barbeque 300 Woodcleft Ave, Freeport, NY 11520 (516) 771-4227 www.bbqonthemile.com

Pool, darts, food, drinks, and big screens — all the ingredients for a good time. Michael’s Billiards is the perfect location to catch the game or be a part of one by joining an APA league or dart team. You can even start your own league with friends or family and make it a tradition. Have a classic night and make great memories!

South Shore’s Barrier Brewing Co. made their first batch in June 2010 and since then have grown to produce numerous brands and styles of beer available in cans, bottles, or draft. Plus, they offer specialty releases exclusive only to the brewery’s tasting room. Discover the art of brewing beer with each sip, and admire the incredible, colorful artwork that goes with each label. The beer garden, and 3rd Rail Food Truck is open from Wednesday to Sunday; but Barrier Tap Room is open daily for curbside or takeout.

Specialty summer frozen lemonade cocktails, BBQ, and blues, the Backyard Barbecue is a place for adults to wind down, have fun, and enjoy this wild ride we call life. Fresh ingredients, house-made pickled products, and a whole lot of love, passion, and dedication goes into their home-style cooking. Come in for events, happy hours, sports viewing, or just for a good time and great food.

BEST PUB: Shine’s Bar 55 California St, Long Beach, NY (516) 432-9248 www.shinesbar.com

BEST BAR/BEST HAPPY HOUR: Brixx and Barley 152 W Park Ave, Long Beach, NY 11561 (516) 544-4511 www.brixxandbarley.com

BEST PRETZEL: Philly Pretzel Factory 2647 Jerusalem Ave, Bellmore, NY 11710 (516) 679-3000 www.phillypretzelfactory.com

Shine’s has been around since 1912, continuously serving its customers. Considered the oldest bar on the beach, Shine’s is a part of the stunning Long Beach community and treats everyone like family. This familyfriendly pub welcomes all for laughs, drinks, and food. Participate in one of the many events they host such as toy drives. Stop in, grab a beer, snatch some Shine’s merch, and relax.

Established in 2014, Brixx and Barley is the gastro-pub dream turned reality for Frank and Rich Cammarata and Anthony Millwater. Brixx represents the brick oven used to make pizza and barely represents craft beer, which is in constant rotation to accommodate each guest’s differing preferences. Try Brixx and Barley’s high-end healthy pub food, come in for lunch, dinner, brunch, or the bar and pizza — open late. They also have a full vegan menu, support local farmers and sustainable seafood year round.

Fluffy, salty, warm pretzels, with cheesy sauce, but that’s not all! They’ve taken a fun twist on American classics: Philly Pretzel Factory offers mini cheeseburgers and minidogs, wrapped in their buttery pretzel dough. Get dippin’ in spicy mustard, nacho cheese, honey mustard and more; or to satisfy that sweet tooth try buttercream or brownie batter dip. What better combo than pretzels and beer, so grab a tray for your parties or summer gatherings.

BEST PLACE TO BUY BEER/BEVERAGE CENTER: McBreen’s Beverage 79 Sunrise Hwy, Lynbrook, NY 11563 (516) 887-7658 www.mcbreensbeverage.com

BEST LONG ISLAND CRAFT BEER: Bright Eye Beer Co. 50 W Park Ave, Long Beach, NY 11561 (516) 543-5736 www.brighteyebeerco.com

BEST BURGER: American Burgers 326A Sunrise Hwy, Rockville Centre, NY 11570 (516) 766-2227 www.americanburgersrvc.com

Located on the Lynbrook and Rockville Centre border, this is your one-stop-shop for all your liquor, beer, wine, and more! With so many selections, you’ll find something to suit everyone’s taste and with great discounts and prices, you’ll be able to stock up. They also offer delivery and curbside pickup for your convenience. Whether you’re looking to fill the cooler for the beach or hit the club with a bottle, McBreen’s has got you covered.

Long Beach’s first craft brewery and taproom, Bright Eye Beer Co., has been happily serving the community since 2020! They host fun events such as live music, beer releases, tie dye nights and so much more in addition to their tasty craft brews. View their art gallery with delightful works of art available for purchase. Order online and pick up Tuesday-Sunday during select times so you can take the fun home!

For over 22 years, family-owned American Burgers of RVC hasn’t changed their burger-style that the community has grown to love. The old school ambiance of the restaurant takes you back in time, admiring the celebrity photos and car license plates from each U.S. state. When they first opened in 1998, there were four kinds of burgers; now, there are over 50 different styles of burger to choose from — with vegetarian options on the menu as well such as veggie burgers and more!

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Public Notices Each Bidder shall agree to hold his/her bid price for forty-five (45) days after the formal bid opening. By order: Boards of Education Island Trees U.F.S.D. Levittown U.F.S.D. Hicksville U.F.S.D. Massapequa U.F.S.D. Plainedge U.F.S.D. Plainview-Old U.F.S.D

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Seaford U.F.S.D. Wantagh U.F.S.D. 132885 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BY THE BOARD OF APPEALS Pursuant to New York State Town Law Article 16, New York State Public Officers Law Article 7, and the Town of Hempstead Building Zone Ordinance, NOTICE is hereby given that the BOARD OF APPEALS of the Town of Hempstead will hold a public hearing in the Town Meeting Pavilion, Town Hall Plaza, One Washington Street, Hempstead, New York on 7/27/22 at 9:30 A.M. to consider the following applications and appeals: --------------------------------THE FOLLOWING CASES WILL BE CALLED STARTING AT 9:30 A.M. 535/22. SEAFORD - Tracie & Michael Meyers, Variances, lot area occupied, side yards aggregate, construct 1-story addition attached to dwelling (demolish existing sunroom)., N/s Saddle Path, 363.26’ W/o Locust Ave., a/k/a 2111 Saddle Path N.C.P.C. Local determination. ALL PAPERS PERTAINING TO THE ABOVE HEARING ARE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION AT THE BOARD OF APPEALS, TOWN HALL, 1 WASHINGTON STREET, HEMPSTEAD, NY 11550. This notice is only for new cases in Seaford within Town of Hempstead jurisdiction. There are additional cases in different hamlets, towns and villages on the Board of Appeals calendar. The full calendar is available a t https://hempsteadny.gov/ 509/Board-of-Appeals The internet address of the website streaming for this meeting is https://hempsteadny.gov/ 524/Live-Streaming-Video Interested parties may appear at the above time and place. At the call of the Chairman, the Board will consider decisions on the foregoing and those on the Reserve Decision calendar and such other matters as may properly come before it. 132876 To place a notice here call us at 516-569-4000 x232 or send an email to: legalnotices@liherald.com

LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU ELIZON MASTER PARTICIPATION TRUST I, U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS OWNER TRUSTEE, Plaintiff -against- RUSSEL CALAUTTI; JENNIFER CALAUTTI, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale dated April 18, 2018 and entered on April 25, 20218, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on August 4, 2022 at 2:30 p.m. premises situate, lying and being at Wantagh, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, bounded and described as follows: BEGINNING at a point on the northerly side of Bayside Court, distant 41.00 feet easterly from the corner formed by the intersection of the easterly side of Riverside Drive with the northerly side of Bayside Court; being a plot 100.00 feet by 60.00 feet by 100.00 feet by 60.00 feet. S/B/L: 63-239-1578 All bidders must wear a face mask/shield at all times and social distancing must be observed by all bidders at all times. Bidders who do not comply with the face mask and/or the social distancing mandate will be removed from the auction. Said premises known as 2935 BAYSIDE COURT, WANTAGH, NY Approximate amount of lien $459,696.72 plus interest & costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment and Terms of Sale. Index Number 001273/2016. JENNIFER ETTENGER, ESQ., Referee Kosterich & Skeete, LLC Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 707 Westchester Ave, Suite 302, White Plains, NY 10604 {* SEAFORD*} 132369

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT NASSAU COUNTY SANTANDER BANK, N.A., Plaintiff against WAYNE FADER, et al Defendant(s) Attorney for Plaintiff(s) McMichael Taylor Gray, LLC, 7 Wells Street, Suite 205B, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered December 22, 2016, I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on August 17, 2022 at

3:00 PM. Premises known as 2581 Harvard Lane, Seaford, New York 11783. Sec 65. Block 257 Lot 0014.0. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Seaford, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $678,433.41 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 000244/2014 a/k/a 14-000244. The foreclosure sale will be conducted in accordance with 10th Judicial District’s Covid-19 Policies and foreclosure auction rules. The Referee shall enforce any rules in place regarding facial coverings and social distancing. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the Court Appointed Referee shall cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.” Ralph Madalena, Esq., Referee NY2022-00090 132768

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, NJCC FUND #5 TRUST, Plaintiff, vs. JOSEPHINE VALLETTA, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to an Order Vacating Prior Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, Amending the Caption, Confirming Referee’s Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on October 30, 2019, 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 on August 16, 2022 at 2:30 p.m., premises known as 47 Crescent Cove, Seaford, NY 11783. 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 65, Block 276 and Lot 0047.0. Approximate amount of judgment is $1,566,491.06 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #0011493/2013. Cash will not be accepted. This foreclosure sale will be held on the north side steps of the Courthouse, rain or shine. COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed at the foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot

SEAFORD HERALD — July 21, 2022

LEGAL NOTICE SOUTHEAST NASSAU TRANSPORTATION CO-OPERATIVE Island Trees, UFSD Plainview-Old Bethpage CSD Levittown UFSD Seaford UFSD Massapequa UFSD Wantagh UFSD Plainedge UFSD Hicksville UFSD ================ NOTICE TO BIDDERS In accordance with the provision of Section 103 of the General Municipal Law, the Boards of Education of the Southeast Nassau Transportation Co-Operative, consisting of Island Trees UFSD, Levittown UFSD, Massapequa UFSD, Plainedge UFSD, Hicksville UFSD, Wantagh UFSD and Plainview-OldBethpage CSD, Seaford UFSD, hereby invites the submission of sealed bids for: 2022-2023 School Year Transportation On behalf of the Southeast Nassau Transportation CoOperative, Plainedge Public Schools hereby gives public notice that SEALED BIDS will be received until 11:00 AM prevailing time on Wednesday, July 27, 2022 at the Plainedge Public Schools-Innovation Learning Center located at 241 Wyngate Drive, N. Massapequa NY 11758 at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud in-person. Sealed bids are to be addressed to the attention of Justine Stringer, School District Auditor, Plainedge Public Schools 241 Wyngate Drive, N. Massapequa NY 11758. Bid Specifications and all applicable terms and conditions forms can be obtained by emailing justine.stringer@plainedg eschools.org or by calling (516) 992-7458. The Boards of Education reserve the right to waive any informality in or to reject in whole or in part all bids or to accept any bid, which in its judgment is in the best interest of the school district. All proposals received after the time stated in the Notice to Bidders will not be considered and will be returned unopened to the bidder. The bidder assumes the risk of any delay in the mail or in the handling of the mail by employees of the School District. Whether sent by mail or by means of personal delivery, the bidder assumes responsibility for having his bid deposited on time at the place specified. Bids must be in a SEALED ENVELOPE clearly marked on the outside, “SENTCO - 2022-2023 SCHOOL YEAR TRANSPORTATION, and the envelope must bear on the outside, the complete name & address of the bidder.

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Lisa Herbert and Heather Umhafer were both elected in May of 2022 to three year terms as trustees on the Seaford Board of Education. They both took their oaths of office on the July 6 reorganizational meeting.

Seaford Board of Education reorganizes In the first board meeting ofthe 20222023 school year on July 6, the Seaford School District Board of Education reorganized its membership. Lisa Herbert and Heather Umhafer, both of whom were elected for full three-year terms in May, were officially welcomed to the

board. Andrea Parisi and Stacie Stark were elected to serve as president and vice president, respectively, for the 20222023 school year. –Michael Malaszczyk

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be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the Court Appointed Referee will cancel the sale. Jane P. Shrenkel, Esq., Referee Knuckles, Komosinski & Manfro, LLP, 565 Taxter Road, Suite 590, Elmsford, NY 10523, Attorneys for Plaintiff 132753 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to Article 9 of the New York State Constitution, the provisions of the Town Law and Municipal Home Rule of the State of New York, both as amended, a public hearing will be held in the Town Meeting Pavilion, Hempstead Town Hall, 1 Washington Street, Hempstead, New York, on the 2nd day of August, 2022, at 10:30 o’clock in the forenoon of that day to consider the enactment of a local law to amend Section 197-5 of the code of the Town of Hempstead to INCLUDE “ARTERIAL STOPS” at the following locations: ELMONT EMPORIA AVENUE (TH 255/22) STOP - all traffic traveling eastbound on Atherton

Avenue shall come to a full stop. EMPORIA AVENUE (TH 255/22) STOP - all traffic traveling westbound on Atherton Avenue shall come to a full stop. DEPAUL STREET (TH 279/22) STOP - all traffic traveling northbound on Robert Avenue shall come to a full stop. DEPAUL STREET (TH 279/22) STOP - all traffic traveling northbound on John Avenue shall come to a full stop. ISLAND PARK ISLAND PARKWAY SOUTH (TH 282/22) STOP all traffic traveling southbound on Washington Avenue shall come to a full stop. ISLAND PARKWAY SOUTH (TH 282/22) STOP All traffic traveling southbound of Jefferson Avenue shall come to a full stop. ISLAND PARKWAY SOUTH (TH 282/22) STOP all traffic traveling northbound on Sheridan Place shall come to a full stop. LEVITTOWN SWAN LANE (TH 268/22) STOP - all

traffic traveling northbound on Water Lane north shall come to a full stop. MERRICK MEADOWBROOK ROAD (TH 269/22) STOP all traffic traveling eastbound on James Street shall come to a full stop. NORTH BELLMORE NEW YORK AVENUE (TH 254/22) STOP all traffic traveling eastbound on Lincoln Boulevard shall come to a full stop. NEW YORK AVENUE (TH 254/22) STOP all traffic traveling westbound on Lincoln Boulevard shall come to a full stop. LINCOLN BOULEVARD (TH 254/22) STOP all traffic traveling northbound on Roosevelt Avenue shall come to a full stop. OCEANSIDE ROYAL AVENUE (TH 277/22) STOP - all traffic traveling westbound on Anchor Avenue shall come to a full stop.ROYAL AVENUE (TH 277/22) STOP - all traffic traveling eastbound on River Street shall come to a full stop. SEAFORD LAWRENCE ROAD (TH 260/22) STOP - all

traffic traveling northbound on Harriad Drive west shall come to a full stop. SOUTH HEMPSTEAD BEECH STREET (TH 253/22) STOP - all traffic traveling southbound on Maple Avenue shall come to a full stop. BEECH STREET (TH 253/22) STOP - all traffic traveling northbound on Maple Avenue shall come to a full stop. WESTBURY FIELD LANE (TH 276/22) STOP - all traffic traveling eastbound on Murray Drive shall come to a full stop. FIELD LANE (TH 276/22) STOP - all traffic traveling westbound on Murray Drive shall come to a full stop. ALL PERSONS INTERESTED shall have an opportunity to be heard on said proposal at the time and place aforesaid. Dated: July 19, 2022 Hempstead, New York BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD DONALD X. CLAVIN, JR. KATE MURRAY Supervisor Town Clerk 132895

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Business Intelligence Analyst is wanted in Oyster Bay, NY to Collect business intelligence data; Analyze competitive market strategies; Synthesize current business intelligence, Create, Maintain and Update business intelligence tools or systems. A minimum bachelor’s degree in Business Intelligence and Analytics or related fields is required. Please send cover letter, transcripts, and resume to Attn: Job 2022, New York International Management Inc. 2 Centre View Drive, Oyster Bay, NY 11771.

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Needed For Garden City Law Firm. Responsibilities Include Filing, Ordering And Stocking Office Supplies, Mail Distribution, Photocopying, Scanning, And Errands To Banks, Post Office And Courts. Must Have A Vehicle And Valid N.Y. Driver License. Please Email Resume To mjagnandan@albaneselegal.com

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Experience A Plus Good Work Ethic Required If interested, please email resume to our Personnel Office at jcentrella@franklinsquare.k12.ny.us

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A nonprofit organization in Long Island is seeking sealed bids for sales and installation of security related enhancements. This is aNew York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Servicesgrant funded project. The project includes (i) installation of one or more: technology (such as CCTV, access control, alarms, sensors, X-ray machines, magnetometer), security film, doors, locks, windows, bollards, planters, barriers, lighting, fencing, privacy fencing, gates, booth, (ii) training programs, and (iii) security personnel. Bids will be accepteduntil 5:00 PM on July 11th, 2022. Work is expected to commence by the week of July 18th and be completed by August31, 2022. All interested vendors will be required to demonstrate preliminary qualifications and licensing for this work, acknowledge receipt of the proposal documents, and provide company name, business address, telephone, fax and email address, and primary contact name. Selection criteria will be based on knowledge of surveillance and security, adherence to projected work schedule, prior experience, references, and cost. Specifications and bid requirements can be obtained by contacting us atgrantbidrequest@gmail.com.

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REQUIREMENTS: Experience as an Accounts Payable and/or Accounts Receivable Clerk. Accounting software, MS Office and office machines including Copier, Scanner, etc. Associates degree in Accounting and 2 years’ experience or High School Diploma and 5 years bookkeeping experience Experience working for a government agency a plus The Long Beach Housing Authority, 500 Centre Street, Long Beach Please email resume to the Executive Director, Mike Cruz, at MCruz@lbhany.org

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Franklin Square UFSD c SchOOl BUS DrIverS WAnTeD Must Have B License With PS Endorsement And NYS Fingerprints Required. Guaranteed 6 Hours/Day. 10 Month Position. Offering Benefits, Retirement Fund And Holiday Pay. $25.35/Hour With Contractual Increases. If interested, please email resume to our Personnel Office at

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his totally renovated home is located in the Village of Atlantic Beach; it has all the bells and whistles and is pristine. Enjoy 3 floors of living space. You will love the true chef's kitchen with a center island with a second sink which adds the perfect touch. The sliding doors lead to a beautiful backyard with an in-ground swimming pool and large stone pavers. Great care was taken to design a home that flows seamlessly. There are modern glass railings and full bathroom on the main level. Upstairs you find a large Main Suite with deck where you can hear the ocean. Plus 2 more bedrooms and full bathroom. A finished basement with den, office/gym, laundry and a full bath are also featured in this home. Enjoy coastal living at its finest...

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ence started when I began working with panels in 1977. The new president, Jimmy Carter, had solar panels installed on the White House, and I naively thought we were moving toward energy independence after the terrible years of the early-’70s oil embargo, with long lines at gas pumps. But it didn’t last. Carter’s suconte eeper cessor, President Ronald Reagan, had the solar panels removed because of a roof leak, and that ended the recognition of alternate-energy sources for many years. There’s a picture in my office of me standing with Gov. George Pataki after I gave him a tour of the first residential solar panel installation on Long Island. It became part of the Lilco energy program, in which you could get a $1,000 reduction on your annual electric bill, and the state rebate was signed into law at that event. Because I was there at the beginning, I have a foundation of belief in solar, but my realistic vantage point may not sit well with solar consumers or sellers. I was the one who sat in meetings with Lilco research-and-development personnel, and sold the idea that solar investment made sense, because they could buy generated power for less than 10 cents on the dollar from people’s solar panels and still sell it back for $1 and not have to spend tons of money on new power plants. Let the people generate the power for them. They loved the idea when I explained it that day. Unfortunately, most people don’t realize they’re not generating power for their own homes. The inverter that comes with your system sends the power from your roof right back on to the power grid, to be distributed back through your meter for you to pay for what your system produced for free. The maximum discount is still the $1,000 off, so that’s why it takes many years to pay for an average system, which costs around $18,000. If you lease, then the rebate that can reduce the cost by as much as $5,000 goes directly to the leasing company, not you. Nice profit up front for the leasing company, while you accumulate the savings over a much longer time period. Even though more burdened systems, like California and Massachusetts utilities, have policies that rebate and encourage utilizing your own battery backup power in an essentially off-the-grid manner that allows the utility to avoid major power failures, your local utility, so far, has no such program that I’m aware of. At $8,000 to $10,000 for each pack, I have yet to see one installed locally. Good luck!

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ith all the media hype about sharks these days, our thoughts went to the late Peter Benchley, who wrote many books during his life, but who will be best remembered for his best-seller, “Jaws,” about a series of shark attacks in the small beach town of Amity, whose residents became terrified of the big fish. The film also frightened audiences around the world, becoming the blockbuster summer movie of 1975. Benchley, who had quit his job as a speechwriter for JAMEs President Lyndon when he BERnsTEin Johnson was in his late 20s, became a millionaire after “Jaws” was published and became a movie starring Roy Scheider as Sheriff Martin Brody, a good guy who wants to warn the town about the roving shark, and Murray Hamilton as Mayor Larry Vaughn, who worries more about losing tourist revenue than about sharks. Movie theaters were packed and sharks were the talk of that long-ago summer. Benchley became something of

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a folk hero. The book sold more than 10 million copies. What did Benchley think? He regretted writing the book. In 2000, in an interview with the Animal Attack Files, Benchley said, “What I now know, which wasn’t known when I wrote ‘Jaws,’ is that there is no such thing as a rogue shark which develops a taste for human flesh.” “No one appreciates how vulnerable they are to destruction,” he added. Benchley’s shark-hunter character, Quint, is thought to have been based on the career of Frank Mundus, a Montauk-based charter captain who killed whales merely for chum and harpooned sharks, a practice that is outlawed today. In the last few years of his life, Mundus became a shark conservationist. So did Benchley, who spent his later years trying to persuade people that sharks weren’t necessarily out to get them, that they had a purpose in nature, and that, most of all, shark attacks were extremely rare, despite all the television broadcasts about them, which often borrowed the theme from “Jaws.” In another interview, Benchley said,

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“For all their power, they are amazingly fragile. Sharks are no longer the villains. They are the victims.” According to Ocearch, a nonprofit that is dedicated to researching great white sharks and other large sea predators, the odds of dying in a shark attack are 1 in 3.7 million. Hundreds of sharks are killed each year, according to the organization. Christopher Paparo, manager of the school of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences at the State University at Stony Brook, noted that there are more than 1,000 fatal car accidents in New York state per year. There is a better chance of being injured in an auto accident, Paparo said, than of even seeing a shark. Still, all the experts warn that sharks are not to be taken lightly. Beachgoers are warned to swim only in waters where there is a lifeguard, to always swim with others, to avoid wearing shiny objects in the water that may attract sharks and, if they see bunker, which sharks eat, to stay out of the water until the bunker pass. “I wouldn’t like to be bit by a shark,” Paparo said.

e later learned that there’s no such thing as a rogue humanseeking shark.

There have been reports of several shark bites and sightings off Nassau County’s South Shore. The television and radio reports tend toward the dramatic. In a paper in 2020 by Janey Sellars, a marine biology graduate from Exeter University, the media take a big hit for their coverage of sharks. “With recent technological advances,” Sellars wrote, “the media is now able to reach more people and influence the relationship (between human and sharks) by framing stories and twisting the truth to give sharks a bad name.” “Once regarded as a valuable and elusive creature, they are now perceived as ocean monsters,” Sellars added. “It is an issue that has only increased with time and is likely to continue as human and shark populations continue to overlap.” Benchley, who was the first-ever host of “Shark Week,” Discovery Channel’s celebration of the big fish, may have put it best: “The shark in an updated ‘Jaws’ could not be the villain; it would have to be written as the victim, for worldwide, sharks are much more the oppressed than the oppressors.” James Bernstein is the editor of the Long Beach Herald. Comments? JBernstein@ liherald.com.

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he screams and cursing coming from the Oval Office on Dec. 18, 2020, were the sound track to an attempted coup. According to former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson and other witnesses who have testified before the Jan. 6 congressional committee, various fringe Trump supporters, including Sydney Powell, Rudy Giuliani and Michael Flynn, gathered to encourage the soon-to-be former president to keep contesting the election results, maybe commandeer the voting RAnDi machines, maybe KREiss declare a national emergency. Trump was all ears. White House aides, some of whom have testified, were appalled by the spectacle of screaming, foul language and bizarre conspiracy theories bouncing off the walls. Alcohol flowed. That was Dec. 18. A few hours later, when the meeting broke up, Trump tweeted about an upcoming gathering at the Capitol on Jan. 6 that promised to be “wild.” According to published reports and testimony at the Jan. 6 hearings, Giuliani had to be escort-

ed out the White House to be sure he actually left. Apparently when the president breaks all the rules, it gives others permission to exceed their power, cross boundaries, pander to violent fringe groups and traffic in disinformation. The Trump presidency was rotten, and the stench came from the top. I think about the disgrace of it all, the absence of decorum and respect for the office of the president. I think, too, of the principled, high-minded individuals who have walked those halls and sat at the president’s desk. Trump and his extremist pals have sullied the space in an unprecedented way. If their delusional and illegal suggestions had been taken, it could have brought down our government. It certainly has changed our America. I think about all this from an Airbnb house in Maine, down the block from a small cemetery dating back to 1792. That was 16 years after the signing of the Declaration of Independence; the Revolutionary War had ended just nine years earlier. The Constitutional Convention took place in the summer of 1787, so in 1792, when people were settled in this area, the Con-

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stitution was a freshly minted document, only 5 years old. This area feels like early America, plain clapboard houses flying the Stars and Stripes, simple plantings and rock walls and stone boundaries. It isn’t difficult at all to walk down this road and imagine how it looked over 200 years ago. I feel connected here to all that is basic and good about our beginnings. It didn’t take long, however, for news of the “unhinged” meeting in the Trump White House in December 2020, to reach me. We’re on vacation, but I can’t tune out the Jan. 6 hearings, which are investigating the attempted insurrection. It feels like a civic responsibility. As witnesses come forward and speak to the misinformation, erratic behavior and unprincipled tactics of Trump’s coterie, I realize it isn’t just the rules and laws of democracy that are being undone — it is its very spirit. The people Trump brought into the Oval Office to advise him in December 2020 are the misfits, the pardoned felons, the purveyors of disproved conspiracy theories. They are the dregs, and they sat where, over time, Churchill and de Gaulle

hat might’ve happened on Dec. 18, 2020, if we’d been attacked?

and popes and the king and queen of England and Gorbachev and Rabin once sat. Other presidents sat there, too, some better than others, but no one as amoral and undignified as Trump. That the likes of Giuliani and Powell and Flynn could have access to a president is unconscionable. That they could proffer unproven conspiracy theories and advocate against a legitimately elected new president speaks to the unraveling of our democracy. The “unhinged” Dec. 18 meeting in the Oval Office went on for hours, according to witnesses. I wonder what would have happened if, while theories of Venezuelan interference in the election were being discussed, our country had been attacked. What if a missile had taken out New York City or a cyberattack had brought down our electrical grid? What if our water supplies had been poisoned or a killer bug had been let loose in the subways? What if ? Who would have made the decisions that would lead us in a moment of crisis? Who would have inspired the faith of the people and demonstrated the gravitas and good sense to find a path forward? That Dec. 18 meeting was gross and shocking and dangerous in so many ways. I hope the Biden team cleaned the carpets and aired out the room. Copyright 2022 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be reached at randik3@aol.com.

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road trip in a yellow Volkswagen Microbus so a young girl, played by Abigail Breslin, could compete in a beauty pageant. The plight of a man looking for his wife’s murderer, while unable to make long-term memories, in a story told in reverse, starring Guy Pearce. What it was like to grow up in Texas, a story told over nine years, allowing its young protagonist, played by Ellar Coltrane, to literally grow up in front of the cameras. Racial tensions at a fictional Ivy League school exposed, thanks to an extraordinary, can’t-miss performance by Tessa Thompson. We’ve seen, or at least heard of, all these films — “Little Miss Sunshine,” “Memento,” “Boyhood,” “Dear White People.” They have joined countless others that have not only provided a little bit of escape from our daily lives, but have stayed with us. And maybe even made us think. But none of these films would have even been part of the conversation if it weren’t for film festivals. It’s not Cannes or Sundance, but the Long Island International Film Festival — or LIIFE, as we all know it — is one of hundreds of such festivals across the

country and around the world that give filmmakers from all walks of life a chance to be seen. And maybe even to be remembered. And it’s that very reason why it’s important that we continue to support such festivals, not just with some of our county dollars, but maybe a few of our own, too. You don’t have to look any further than Michael and Michayla Scully, the fatherdaughter team that pieced together the dramedy “Montauk 77” with nothing more than $30,000 and a dream. They put together a small crew to film the pair as a ridehail driver and young teenaged passenger at the height of the coronavirus pandemic, and put together a film that delighted audiences at Bellmore Movies & Showplace last week. Their dream is to have their film available on a streaming service near you (and they will) — something that wouldn’t even be remotely possible if it weren’t for film festivals like LIIFE. American film studios produce several hundred movies every year, but when you include independent filmmakers who have nowhere near the financial resources of these behemoths, we get well over a thousand — maybe two. Each year. Film festivals like LIIFE are labors of

love, with the only real reward to put productions on the screen we may not otherwise see. The hard work of people like Debra Markowitz and both Henry and Anne Stampfel can’t be — and shouldn’t be — ignored. When LIIFE started 25 years ago, most filmmakers had to choose between making a run for theaters or going directly to DVD. Today the distribution model is wide, from streaming to cable to just about anything. And it’s exciting. In fact, one might say, why do we need film festivals when someone with something worth seeing could turn to something like YouTube to get exposure on their own? But it’s really not that easy. Even after the long hours, days, weeks and months that went into making a film are over, their creators are tasked with finding venue after venue to showcase their work, hoping they can poke their head above so many others seeking the same thing. LIIFE is over for this year, but in just a few weeks, Markowitz and the Stampfels will be back at it again, planning for next year. And they’ll be waiting for you — maybe with the next “Blair Witch Project.” Or the next “Precious.” Or maybe even the next “Montauk 77.”

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letters Island Park Mayor Michael McGinty To the Editor: I write today to give an update on our Island Park Fire Department resiliency and hardening project. This important project was funded through the New York State Governor’s Office of Storm Recovery in the amount of a 1.65 Million dollar grant. The project includes the installation of an elevator, raising and updating the plumbing, and includes an addition of another Bay to the North. This is the first reconstruction and rehabilitation effort for the Island Park Fire Department since 1976. My Board of Trustees stand with me, and stand with our community knowing the Island Park Fire Department is the soul of our great Village and I would like to thank Deputy Mayor Matthew Graci, Trustee Barbara VolpeRied, Irene Naudus, and Robert Tice for their valiant efforts on behalf of the Island Park Fire Department. Securing these grants has been an enormous and challenging effort. Super Storm Sandy changed the landscape for us, it was an absolute necessity to ensure our Fire Department had every resource possible which is vital to protect and serve our village and her residents. There has never been a time when the Island Park Fire Department didn’t answer the call to serve and protect.

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everal years ago, the board of directors of Nassau University Medical Center approved spending nearly $8 million to build new executive offices on the 19th floor of the hospital, with unobstructed views of the Manhattan skyline. Today, that infamous decision serves as a reminder that a hospital doesn’t exist to serve politicians and executives. Everything we do must be focused on the needs of our patients, their families, and employees. NUMC is Long Island’s only Level One trauma cenMatthew J. ter, and with that comes BRUDeRMaN distinction a responsibility to serve the most diverse patient population in our area. Our goal must be to ensure that everyone who walks through the doors of our facility is treated with the dignity, respect and care they deserve. No matter what community or background patients come from, they should have confidence that NUMC will provide them with the best possible care. Everyone should be a VIP. For too long the hospital’s reputation suffered because of poor planning and decision-making. Our fantastic doctors

and exceptional staff have long needed better support. County Executive Bruce Blakeman selected me not just to lead NUMC but also to fix this critically important institution for our community. Together with CEO Dr. Anthony Boutin and our outstanding team, we’re doing it. We’re putting people and patients first again. In just the past three months, we’ve begun plotting a new course for the hospital. We’ve reopened Long Island’s only multichamber hyperbaric unit to treat burn victims, carbon monoxide poisoning and decompression sickness — the bends. The unit can also be used for wound management, bone infections, and radiation tissue damage. It was closed for years due to red tape, but was recertified, and it is again available 24/7 for emergency use as well as regular patient treatment. Community members have asked for a cardiac catheterization lab at the hospital for some time now, and we should have some exciting news on that front soon. Cardiac catheterization services are critically important to our ability to handle emergency conditions and save lives. Their addition will be a significant benefit for the community. NUMC cares for patients regardless of their ability to pay, but that doesn’t mean

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Which prayers are protected? To the Editor: On June 27, in a 6-3 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the Constitution protects the right of a school coach to pray in public on an athletic field during the school day in the presence of students — members of the team he coaches. Writing for the majority — the court’s six conservative members — Justice Neil M. Gorsuch asserted that the First Amendment offers that protection. “respect for religious expressions is indispensable to life in a free and diverse republic — whether those expressions take place in a sanctuary or on a field, and whether they manifest through the spoken word or a bowed

the hospital can’t have cutting-edge technology and treatment. In May, NUMC hired neurosurgeon Dr. David Weintraub, formerly of Northwell Health, who will head a new department of neurosciences. This will be a major growth area for NUMC, expanding our capabilities to include first-class treatments for spine, brain and nerve conditions. Also, in the coming weeks, we’ll begin renovating a number of key patient and visitor-facing spaces that have long needed upgrading. We are redesigning our emergency room entrance to improve access for ambulances. We’re going to do a better job of communicating with residents about our services and preventive care as well. Starting this summer, we’ll be launching a social media campaign in both English and Spanish that will involve every department at the hospital to inform the public about living healthier. We’ve named a new interim chief medical officer, Dr. Grace Ting, whose more than 30 years of experience will help improve patient care and better advocate for our physicians’ needs. We’re also putting a new emphasis on our extraordinary employees, working to attract outstanding new talent, and recognizing the care provided by our staff every day. Our

new employee recognition program begins this month. Another way we are putting people first is by ensuring the hospital’s longterm financial sustainability, with a comprehensive review of all financial standards and practices. In just its first week, our review uncovered more than $12 million in outstanding revenue the county owed the hospital. County Executive Blakeman promptly presented us with a check that cut our previous budget deficit significantly. We will announce a new financial management plan shortly. Our reviews have also uncovered potential fraud that led to the arrest of a former employee. While this kind of abuse is reprehensible, it underscored the need for a totally new approach to running the hospital. We launched a national search for a new chief financial officer, and will be making new efforts to increase revenue. A sound financial future for NUMC will mean more resources to reinvest in the hospital, its facilities, services and personnel. It’s an exciting time for us. With priorities that truly put patients and their families first, we’re going to make NUMC an even better, more modern medical center that people can trust for generations to come. Matthew J. Bruderman is the chairman of the Nassau University Medical Center board of directors.

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head,” he wrote. Justice Sonia Sotomayor, in her dissent, wrote that in such a situation, many students would undoubtedly feel pressure not only to listen to the coach’s prayers, but in some cases feel compelled to act as if they are in total agreement with his words. The coach in the case, Kennedy v. Bremerton School District, is a devout Christian. Because of his insistence on continuing his public prayers, the Bremerton, Washington, public school where he coached did not renew his contract, and his termination as a coach ultimately led to his case being heard by the Supreme Court. Would the court have agreed to hear the case if the coach had been a Muslim, intoning Muslim prayers on the athletic field? A Hindu, intoning Hindu prayers on the athletic field? A Buddhist? A Jain? A Sikh? A member of the Baha’i faith? A Druze? A follower of Confucius? A believer in Shintoism? A member of the Native American Church? I wonder. MIrIAM LEVINE HELBOK Bronx

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