Uniondale Herald 06-13-2024

HERALD UNIONDALE

Gov. Kathy Hochul indefinitely paused a congestion-pricing plan that was set to go into effect on June 30. The Town of Hempstead opposed the plan, and Supervisor Don Clavin, center above, said that for now, Long Islanders can claim victory.

By JORDAN VALLONE jvallone@liherald.com

Town of Hempstead officials claimed victory last week after Gov. Kathy Hochul put an indefinite pause on a congestionpricing plan that was set to go into effect on June 30.

The plan aimed to reduce traffic and travel time, create safer streets and cleaner air, reduce emissions and overall improve the quality of life in New York City — but the cost was high. It sought to tax car drivers $15 to enter Manhattan below 60th street, and charge truck drivers anywhere from ConTInueD on paGe 7

Domestic waterfowl struggling to survive in the wild

By CHARLES SHAW cshaw@liherald.com

John Di Leonardo wants you to know that releasing domestic waterfowl into the wild doesn’t save them, but is instead a death sentence.

Last month, Humane Long Island, a nonprofit animaladvocacy organization, received a call that two domestic ducklings had been spotted wandering around Mill Pond in Wantagh. Di Leonardo, the group’s executive director, said that it managed to retrieve only one of the ducklings.

“I assume one died in short order, and then we were able to

rescue the other one,” he said. “So we already adopted that one out to a home on Shelter Island.”

Every year, Di Leonardo said, his organization rescues hundreds of domestic waterfowl, such as ducks and geese, that are released into the wild on Long Island. He explained that these animals are not prepared to live on their own: They can’t fly, they don’t have natural camouflage and they lack the instincts necessary for survival.

Abandoned waterfowl, Di Leonardo said, are a problem particularly in the Town of Hempstead, where he and other

Humane Long Island volunteers have rescued hundreds of birds in waterways, parks and preserves from Baldwin to Wantagh and Seaford.

“Unfortunately, these animals have very low survivability there,” he said. “The ones we’ve rescued there, they’ve been in bad shape. We’ve rescued ones with shattered wings, we rescued ones with bacterial infections, staph infections, eye infections. They cannot survive without human care.”

The spring and summer months are the worst, according to Di Leonardo, because ducks are purchased as Easter

gifts or used for hatching projects in classrooms, where, after the eggs hatch, students release the ducklings into the wild. Caring for waterfowl is a longterm commitment, he said. Ducks can live up to 10 years, and geese can live as long as 50 years. It is illegal to own waterfowl in parts of Long Island, includ-

ing the Town of Hempstead, according to Di Leonardo, and state law prohibits the abandonment of animals in public areas such as parks. Those who are caught releasing animals in the wild can be charged with a misdemeanor, which is punishable by a fine of up to $1,000 and, potentially, jail time.

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‘STEAMing’ toward science learning at Uniondale

More than 45 interactive, hands-on science, technology, engineering, arts, math activity stations manned by Uniondale High School’s Science Honor Society students were the stars of the annual school district-wide STEAM Fair on June 1.

Supported by the district’s teachers, the students had the opportunity to take part in educational activities in a variety of STEAM disciplines. The event attracted students, family members and neighbors for a Saturday full of creativity, exploration and learning.

“The fair provided an opportunity for students to showcase their talents and passion for STEAM subjects,” Superintendent Monique Darrisaw-Akil said in a news release. “Through hands-on activities and interactive exhibits, participants gained a deeper understanding of STEAM concepts while building necessary critical thinking and problemsolving skills.”

There was an augmented reality sandbox, blood pressure monitoring was performed by pre-nursing students, there was DNA extraction, do-it-yourself bath bombs, edible play dough, liquid nitrogen ice cream, live animal exhibits, a photography contest, robotics demonstrations and slime.

Tie-dye T-shirts were available for purchase, and food and snacks provided by the Science Honor Society. The tiedye station offered people the chance to create unique souvenirs to remember the day.

“We are immensely grateful to our volunteers and community partners whose support made this event possible,” Arthur Registre, science director at Uniondale school district said in the release. “Their dedication and commitment to education have enriched this experience for all participants and con-

tributed to the overall success of the fair.”

With a renewed commitment to fostering STEAM education and environmental awareness, district officials said that they look forward to continuing to empower the community through innovative programs.

— Jeffrey Bessen

Second-graders Emiliana Marte had her forehead decorated by Uniondale High junior Kyle Cadillo.

Whatever the sounds were emanating from the ‘musical glasses’ appeared to be a hit with the kids at the STEAM Fair.

Uniondale High technology teacher Jack Drevnyak and seventh-grader Joseph Levine took the robots out for a spin at the STEAM Fair.

Herarado Carranzo had his blood pressure taken by fellow Uniondale High School junior Ashton Eloi.

Brittany Krilov/Herald Photos

At the Making Claw Toys station, teacher Joan Jecewiz helped second-grader Jace Royal along with sixth-grader Jayden Royal at the Uniondale school district STEAM Fair on June 1.

Pride Gala unites LGBTQ+ community on Long Island

By Jordan Vallone jvallone@liherald.com

PFY, the organization formerly known as Pride For Youth, hosted its annual Pride Gala on June 6. The event was dubbed “Power of Pride: Raising LBGTQ+ Voices to Benefit PFY,” and it brought together and honored trailblazers that work day in and day out to ensure that individuals that identify as LGBTQ+ feel supported on Long Island.

The annual gala celebrates the work of PFY, which is a leading, nonprofit, grassroots organization. It operated as subsidiary of the Long Island Crisis Center, and has headquarters in Bellmore, as well as a location in Deer Park. Founded in 1993 as an organization meant specifically for youth, grant funding last year allowed PFY to expand the breadth and reach of its services.

This year’s gala honored three important figures in the LGBTQ+ community on Long Island. Michael Caputo, of the LI Pride Lions, the Rev. Lana Hurst, the first openly transgender pastor to practice on Long Island, and Sarah Kate Ellis, president and chief executive of GLAAD, were among this year’s honorees.

Over the last few months, the LGBTQ+ community has faced a lot of prejudice on Long Island — and in Nassau County specifically — which is why PFY chose to honor individuals from Long Island who are fighting back

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against hate, and making a difference in the lives of others.

“We really looked at people who we feel embody that sort of presence within the LGBTQ community,” Tawni Engel, the associate director of the crisis center and PFY said.

Engel leads the pride gala committee, and said the event did not get into politics — but rather focused on what work can be done to further empower the LGBTQ+ community.

“We just want to talk about what the social climate has looked like,” Engel said, “and what we can do collectively to hopefully turn that around.”

Bruce Castellano, who chairs the gala committee with Engel, said PFY is a “boots on the ground organization.”

A former teacher in the Mineola School District, Castellano said he and his husband have worked with various LGBTQ+ organizations for many years on Long Island and beyond. The attitude towards the LGTBQ+ population has shifted drastically in recent years, and Castellano said “the backlash is devastating.”

Fighting against complacency — the concept of being alright with the ways things are — is exceedingly important, and groups like PFY are doing just that.

“We have to be vigilant and defend and protect the people who are marginalized, especially youth,” Castellano said.

The event at Westbury Manor saw a tremendous turnout. PFY met and surpassed its fundraising goals, raising just over $84,000. PFY is still accepting donations at TinyURL.ocm/ PFYEvent2024.

For more information on PFY and the Long Island Crisis Center, visit LICCPFY.org.

Tim Baker/Herald photos

PFY hosted

Pride Gala at

Westbury Manor on June 6, drawing a large crowd that came out to reflect on Pride Month, and the work PFY does year round.

Tawni Engel, associate director of PFY and the Long Island Crisis Center spoke led attendees through the evening’s celebrations.

The Westbury Manor was transformed into a welcoming space for the Pride Gala.

Michael Caputo, of the LI Pride Lions, accepted a citation for Nassau County Legislator Arnold Drucker.

Honoree Sarah Kate Ellis, president and chief executive of GLAAD, spoke during the event.

Courtesy Nassau BOCES

Nassau BOCES helps 1,400 people find jobs, learn trades

By MELISSA BERMAN mberman@liherald.com

There is more to the Nassau BOCES program than meets the untrained eye. It is not just a program to send troubled students or special education students, but a trade school offering more than 100 programs to children and adults.

Established in 1967, as the Board of Cooperative Educational Services of Nassau County It is the largest BOCES in the state, serving 56 school districts.

The mission is to “enhance public education and the opportunities available to students of all ages and abilities by providing access to innovative and cost-effective services,” according to nassauboces.com.

With nearly three-dozen locations, the largest education facility is the Joseph M. Barry Career & Technical Education Center in Westbury. It serves as a high school by day, and adult education center by night.

Nassau BOCES is the premier provider of special education services in the region delivering individualized instruction to over 1,800 students at 10 special education schools throughout the country, according to nassauboces. com.

The adult education program is not nearly as well known as the students program, but Assistant Principal of BOCES Adult Education Program, Brad Slepian is changing the narrative.

“We have a number of different training programs, some as short as three months and some as long as a year and a half,” Slepian said. “But we have a total student enrollment of over 1,400 in our program this year.”

In November 2023, Lawrence school district launched their first vocational school fair to help promote the opportunities from within with assistance from the school’s guidance team.

“We promote the vocational pro -

grams offered through BOCES after students graduate from high school via emails to the families,” Ann Pedersen, superintendent of Lawrence school district said. “These online presentations from Mr. Slepian are what helps provide information and education about the programs.”

Nassau BOCES provides a career counselor to help build resumes, give interview advice and help the students find jobs that fit their qualifications.

“Our enrollment is through the roof, in a good way, we’re up about 50 percent in our enrollment since the pandemic,” Slepian said. “I think people see the trades as job security and there’s a feeling of contentment for the students knowing that they are able to earn a credential and provide for their family without an absorbent amount of student loan debt and getting right to work.”

While the Lawrence district currently only has a handful of special education students attending BOCES, students and family members are taking advantage of their English Second Language and high school equivalency courses. These classes are completely free to the students.

The ESL courses are for students whose native language is not English and want to improve their speaking, reading and writing skills. The high school equivalency/GED program helps prepare the student to earn a New York Equivalency Diploma by passing the New York State Testing Assessing Secondary Completion exam.

“It’s really helpful to launch yourself with a low cost training program like ours, before you commit and sign off for large tuition dollars and a four year commitment,” Slepian said. “Come and give it a try!”

Enrollment for the 2024-2025 school year is now open. For more information visit NassauBoces.com.

NOAH HAS THE EXPERIENCE WE NEED TO DELIVER FOR OUR FAMILIES.

As a 20-year educator, Noah will deliver the funding our public schools and colleges need and deserve.

As founder of Time Foundation, Noah is passionate about delivering safer communities for all.

As a legislative leader for Hempstead housing, Noah will fight for housing that seniors and families can afford.

VOTE EARLY JUNE 15TH - 23RD, OR ON ELECTION DAY, JUNE 25TH

DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY

Gerard Romaine of Lawrence graduated from Nassau BOCES Entry-Level Career Training course in building maintenance in January 2022.

Burroughs ready to jump from trustee to Assembly

By MOHAMMAD RAFIQ mrafiq@liherald.com

Noah Burroughs has, through the course of his life, lived in Hempstead — of which he is currently a village trustee — Freeport and Roosevelt, making him more than familiar with the communities he would serve on the Assembly. At least as far as he sees it.

Burroughs is seeking the Democratic nomination to succeed Taylor Darling, the incumbent Assemblywoman who is now running for state Senate.

A Nassau County Community College and University of Buffalo graduate, retired the New York Jets — including during a time when the NFL team practiced nearby at Hofstra, Burroughs has spent the last 20 years teaching history at Hempstead schools.

“Playing football you always have your organization,” Burroughs told reporters during a recent Herald Roundtable session.

“If (your organization is) good, (they will) usually always reach out to the community and service the community. That was something that was big that I really appreciated.”

Burroughs credits his father — who was deeply involved in the integration efforts in the South during the Civil Rights era — for instilling that interest in community service, His father was arrested on a variety of occasions, and would tell stories to a young Burroughs

Tim Baker/Herald

Noah Burroughs was inspired to do community service through his father — a man who worked under Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during the Civil Rights era. Now he’s looking to give back on his own, with a view to expand his community service from Hempstead village trustee to the Assembly currently held by Taylor Darling.

about being sent out on jobs by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. himself.

“I grew up with my dad explaining to us the importance of being involved in

the community,” he said. “My mom was (the) one who was big on education, but also big on doing things for the right reasons.”

But Burroughs also had a passion for sports, coaching football — first at Hempstead High School, and then Nassau Community College, having felt inspired to guide and assist young athletes as they traversed similar obstacles as what he had faced as a younger man.

“I just wanted to make it easy for as many as (I) could,” Burroughs said.

“My philosophy always became, how can I help more? How can I help more? How can I help more?”

Eventually this philosophy led him to start the Time Foundation with his family, which has partnered with churches and other local organizations to give back, and which holds book bag drives, sports camps and more.

But it still wasn’t enough. Burroughs and his father devised a plan to break into local politics so he could help on a grander scale. In 2021, he ran for — and became — a Hempstead village

trustee.

“My first year I got my feet wet,” Burroughs said. “My third year — which is now — I’ve become very clear on what I want to do, and how to get things done.”

So, what does that mean for him joining the Assembly?

“Why am I doing this?” Burroughs asked. “Because I want to continue to grow … and try and help more people in my community. What way to do that better (than) on the state Assembly?”

One way he hopes to begin is with infrastructure.

“Our sewer and water needs a lot of improvement,” Burroughs said. “Our infrastructure and businesses kind of go hand-in-hand.

“Uniondale and Roosevelt don’t even have a semblance of what a downtown area looks like at all. Down Nassau Road, it’s not pleasant. Down Uniondale Avenue, it’s not pleasant. You may not have a complete, thriving downtown, but you still want to modernize it and have your businesses look beautiful.”

Freeport, however, needs to just “continue an upward trend.”

The primary election is set for June 25, with early voting running between June 15 and June 23.

Ortiz already doing job, now wants to keep doing it

By NICOLE FORMISANO nformisano@liherald.com

She’s a newcomer to the political arena, but not to serving her community.

Now Lisa Ortiz wants to serve on a larger scale — running for Assemblywoman Taylor Darling’s seat. But first, she needs to win the Democratic primary on June 25.

“I’ve already been doing the work,” Ortiz told reporters during a recent Herald Roundtable session. “Being able to serve as an elected official just gives a title. It would give me a title and be able to allow me to be a little more impactful to a larger community.”

The Lakeview resident wants to succeed Darling, who is running for state Senate. She’s spent the past months attending events and meeting civic leaders in all the different communities of the Assembly district. That way, Ortiz said, if she wins the seat, she can hit the ground running and be impactful.

The position, Ortiz adds, would require the exact skills that her past experiences have prepared her for She was elected to the Lakeview Public Library board in 2017, and now serves as its president. Being on the library board taught Ortiz “to understand how to create policy.”

“It gave me an opportunity to really understand how a budget is prepared,” Ortiz said, “how the funds are allocated,

Tim Baker/Herald

Lisa Ortiz says her experience as a longtime community advocate — especially with the Lakeview Civic Association — will make her the effective representative Assemblywoman Taylor Darling’s district needs. She hopes to represent Democrats in November to succeed her.

making sure that I was able to understand how we could reduce wasteful spending, and make sure that we had adequate funds to service or provide programming that would benefit our community, as well.”

One of her biggest accomplishments in that role, she said, was helping to secure a $900,000 grant to offset the cost

of the library’s renovations.

Ortiz also is an executive member of the Lakeview chapter of the NAACP, and was one of the seven neighbors who came together in 2020 to create the Lakeview Civic Association, which focuses on supporting and advocating for the community in lieu of a local village government.

“Through the civic association, I’ve been able to pull in a lot more resources and make sure that the concerns for the community were addressed,” Ortiz said. “I really enjoyed engaging with the community and hearing and learning their concerns, so that way I could ensure that our community was being protected, and the services were being implemented and restored.

“And from there, I started to realize — if I were able to do this as a community organizer or a community advocate, I could do so much more if I were given an opportunity to represent larger

districts. I started to develop this burning desire to run for office.”

Professionally, she spent a decade as a portfolio analyst for a real estate company, and she now owns a small local business called Creative Little Learners, a day care center. Public school funding — and helping provide constituents access to high-quality child care — are also priorities of hers.

Neighbors also need access to quality water — a particular problem in this district, she said — and better infrastructure and roads. Perhaps most pressing, Ortiz said, is the unaffordability of Long Island.

“If we don’t start to ensure that residents that currently live on Long Island can stay on Long Island, we’ll continue to have a mass exodus out of the state,” Ortiz said.

The answer, she said, is to make sure small business owners have access to the county resources that will help them keep their doors open.

“I really care about the community, what it looks like,” Ortiz said. “I want to make sure that we’re not only addressing the concerns for right now, but we’re creating a better future for generations to come.”

Hempstead town officials happy pricing plan on pause

$24 to $36, depending on the size of the vehicle. The toll would have also applied to motorcycles, taxis and ride-share vehicles.

The plan was first discussed in June of last year, and Hochul faced immediate pushback across the tri-state region from representatives, who expressed concern about the burden the high costs could place on travelers.

“Let’s be real — a $15 charge may not mean a lot to someone who has the means, but it can break the budget of a working- or middle-class household,” Hochul said in announcing a pause in the plan on June 5. “It puts the squeeze on the very people who make this city go: the teachers, first responders, small business workers, bodega owners. And given these financial pressures, I cannot add another burden to working- and middle-class New Yorkers — or create another obstacle to continued recovery.”

Hempstead town officials, who openly disagreed with the pricing plan, said while the victory is great for now, it is only temporary.

“Yesterday, we saw the governor finally acquiesce to the will of residents throughout Long Island and the tri-state region in pausing congestion pricing, not eliminating it,” Hempstead Town Supervisor Don Clavin said at a news conference on June 6. “Those are very key words we need to remember because when you pause something, you

pause it with the intention of bringing it back.”

Town leaders were adamant that the congestion-pricing plan would’ve hurt the average middle-class resident who needs to drive into the city for work — people like teachers, firefighters and police officers.

“This was literally nothing but a money grab,” Clavin said.

The area where tolls would’ve been implemented was referred to as the Congestion Relief Zone in Manhattan. It was estimated the congestion pricing plan would’ve raised $1 billion a year, which would cover the interest and principal payments for capital improvement projects to the city’s subways, buses and regional train lines.

However, town officials called out the MTA on past spending failures, leading them to feel doubtful that congestion pricing revenue would’ve made a difference.

“Everyone across the island knows that this was not about good government,” Clavin said. “This was not (about) investing in the rail systems.”

The Town of Hempstead filed a federal lawsuit last month, making it the first on Long Island to take legal action against the congestion-pricing plan.

Clavin said even though there’s a temporary pause on the plan, it’s important that residents continue to fight its possible reenactment.

“We need to stay vigilant,” he said.

June 1. County Legislators

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seated, with state Attorney General Letitia James, with a Nassau County Legislature citation.

Hempstead says thank you and goodbye to Mayor Garner

New York state’s first Black mayor — James Garner — had a rousing send off at Kennedy Memorial Park in the Village of Hempstead on June 1.

Garner served the municipality from 1988 to 2005 and took a leading role on the village’s redevelopment, revitalization and housing issues. He served as a panelist on the 2002 White Conference on Minority Homeownership. A year later, Garner was elected as the 61st president of the United States Confer-

U.S. Rep. Anthony D’Esposito also opposed congestion pricing, and worked with New Jersey Democrats to put a halt to Gov. Kathy Hochul’s efforts.

“We need to keep up this fight. We’re not eliminating our lawsuit.

“This isn’t a Republican issue — this isn’t a Democrat issue,” he added. “This is a taxpayer issue, and the overburdened, overtaxed residents can’t afford this anymore.”

Congressman Anthony D’Esposito, who represents New York’s Fourth Congressional District, said the issue of congestion pricing was not only talked about on Long Island, but in the halls of Congress.

“This is an issue plaguing hardworking New Yorkers, and people in the tristate area, that come to and from Manhattan,” he said. “Congestion pricing could cost the average commuter over $4,000 a year.”

D’Esposito said he worked with Congressman Josh Gottheimer, a Democrat from New Jersey, who also opposed congestion pricing, to enact legislation that would’ve put a stop to Hochul’s plan.

“We should claim victory because everyone here raised their voices,” D’Esposito said. “But we must keep pressure on. This shouldn’t be a pause — it should be an absolutely never going to happen.”

As of now, it is unclear if and when Hochul may reinstate the plan.

“Congestion pricing would have been another hit on hard working New Yorkers,” Town Councilman Chris Carini said. “I am proud to help champion the fight against an egregious tax that would have crippled residents and small businesses. Every day, more New Yorkers are leaving the state due to high taxes and unsafe neighborhoods. Albany’s leadership continues to produce out of control spending and has failed to rein in costs — let’s hope congestion pricing never rears its ugly head again.”

“This is a small victory in the long battle against congestion pricing,” Councilman Dennis Dunne said. “We are committed to fighting against unfair taxes on the back of Long Islanders.”

ence of Mayors, a post he held for one year.

Among the guests at the sendoff soiree were State Attorney General Letitia James, County Legislators, Siela Bynoe and Scott Davis, North Hempstead Cou8ncilman Robert Troiano and NAACP President Bobbie Powell.

Garner, a Vietnam-era Army veteran, will spend his retirement in North Carolina.

— Jeffrey Bessen

Courtesy Rodney Lawrence

Former Hempstead mayor James Garner was celebrated with sendoff at Kennedy Memorial Park in the village on

Scott Davis

Siela Bynoe presented Garner,

By Danielle Schwab & Tim Baker

Nicolas Albarano (with Barry LeBron, music teacher), Rockville Centre

Mr. LeBron, since sophomore year, has encouraged me to do NYSSMA, jazz ensemble and Tri-M Music Honor Society. He’s helped me to develop my musical talent (piano) in and outside of school.

Is there a teacher, mentor, or friend who impacted you throughout your high school experience?

Christian Auguste (with Arthur Ergistre, director of science), Uniondale I approached Mr. Ergistre with an idea for a paid peer tutoring program and with his guidance, he pushed me in the right direction. He has always been super supportive of what I want to do, and he’s always encouraged me.

Camdresa Davis (with Peter Buckley, English teacher/track coach), Baldwin During my sophomore year, I faced one of the most difficult challenges of my life, which was the loss of my mother. Mr. Buckley was always there for me I was able to talk to him and he

Rodriguez (with Briar

English

East Rockaway I had Ms. Falvo in middle school and high school. Even when I didn’t have her, she always made time for me. When I was struggling with my English class or problems personally, I went to her and she would

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teacher),

Forecasters predict ‘extraordinary’ storm season

By BEN FIEBERT bfiebert@liherald.com

With at least 17 forecasted named storms, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration anticipates the most active hurricane season outlook ever.

The Atlantic hurricane season officially started June 1 when ocean temperatures are typically primed for storm development. Predicting that 17 storms will reach at least tropical storm status — with sustained winds of between 39 and 73 mph — is unusually high considering an average Atlantic hurricane season between 1991 and 2020 included 14 named storms — half of them hurricanes, and three of those major hurricanes.

“This season is looking to be an extraordinary one,” NOAA administrator Rick Spinrad told reporters during a news conference.

Nelson Vaz, a New York-based warning coordination meteorologist for the National Weather Service, noted the forecast calls for high activity in the Atlantic Ocean due to abnormally warm water temperatures and favorable wind conditions.

El Niño — a vast area of above-normal water temperatures in the east Pacific Ocean — is cooling down and forecasted to transition to La Niña by late summer. That means below-normal water temperatures creating what Vaz says is a recipe for more tropical development.

But while meteorologists can focus on

how the storms will form, it’s tough to predict on where they will end up.

“The one thing that is not in the forecast is landfall,” Vaz said. “You can’t forecast where the storms are going to go, when they are going to occur. So, those are going to be shorter term forecasts based on shorter term weather patterns.”

The threat for a landfalling hurricane is higher than it would be in a typical season, Vaz emphasized. Even in a low-activity season, it’s important for people on Long Island to prepare, even though only a handful of storms ever make it this far north.

The best time to prepare, Vaz said, is now before the hurricane season starts to pick up in late July.

Jackie Bray, the commissioner of the

state’s homeland security and emergency services division, says that anyone living on the coast needs to know if they’re in an evacuation or flood zone. And that even includes people who live inland, as flooding could very much be an issue.

Residents should to prepare for potentially being trapped for a few days if local authorities can’t get to them.

“Prepare a ‘go’ bag,” Bray said. “Flashlights, batteries, bottled water, non-perishable food, extra medication for you and your pets, tarp, duct tape, and stuff that you just might need.”

Homeowners should make sure they know where electrical equipment is located at their residence, and find out what their drainage situation is like.

If a tropical system were to impact the

Preparing for hurricane season

■ Know if you’re in an evacuation or flood zone, or flood-prone area

■ Prepare a ‘go’ bag

■ Have supplies ready like flashlights, batteries, bottled water, nonperishable food, extra medication for you and your pets, tarp, duct tape

■ Take note of where your electrical equipment is located

Learn more at NOAA.gov.

–Ben Fiebert

area, Bray explained her department would set up an emergency operations center. From there, they would start tracking local needs, such as generators, light and crews to remove downed trees.

“And because all signs point to an incredibly active season, we’re really focused now on the tabletop exercises, training exercises, and making sure our stockpiles are full,” Bray said.

To stay up to date on the hurricane season, visit NOAA.gov. For information on how to get notified during weather emergencies, visit Alert.NY.gov.

Courtesy National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

National Weather Service forecasters at the Climate Prediction Center expect an above-normal hurricane activity in the Atlantic basin this year.

Cricket fever reaches across Nassau County

Despite a rain delay, crowds gathered at Cedar Creek Park in Seaford — including some from Uniondale — to witness one of the most anticipated games in the International Cricket Council Men’s T20 World Cup.

The T20 Cricket Watch Party, held on June 9, saw fans arrive with jerseys and flags to watch India take on Pakistan in one of the most intense and storied rivalries in sports. The game itself was played at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in East Meadow’s Eisenhower Park, where India won by 6 runs. Fans that didn’t purchase a ticket to the stadium were welcomed to the watch party at Cedar Creek Park.

According to Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, the goal of the watch party was to create a festive atmosphere for attendees. Food trucks provided meals as fans watched their team on one of three large screens at the park.

During a news conference at Cedar Creek Park on June 6, Blakeman noted that fan participation for the cricket World Cup has exceeded expectations. The tournament, he added, is expected to bring significant economic benefits to the county, including increased sales tax revenue and foot traffic in nearby shopping areas.

“The excitement, the fun that people are having has been enormous,” Blakeman said.

Gary Slavin, treasurer of the Nassau Council of Chambers of Commerce, said chamber members love how much the cricket event has helped local businesses. Cricket enthusiasts, he added, are everywhere in Nassau County, and have supported businesses by spending money in stores, restaurants, and hotels.

“Small businesses are the backbone of our local and national economy,” Slavin said.

“The cricket event has helped all of them.”

Umar Zaidi, general manager of Watch Stream Inc., a luxury products company based in East Rockaway, said the cricket tournament has been a great moment for his business.

He expressed pride in being based in Nassau County.

“We have seen a great increase in business from these events,” Zaidi said, “and we would like to thank Nassau County for their efforts.”

— Charles Shaw

Tim Baker/Herald photos

Fans from Valley Stream, Woodbury, Bethpage, Uniondale, Levittown, Hicksville, and even upstate, stopped by Cedar Creek Park cricket watch party for the India versus Pakistan game.

Father and son from Babylon Rohan, left, and Raghu Chintarlapalli show just how intense cricket rivalries can be.

Jatin Tandon from East Meadow ready to see a high scoring game.

Fans at the T20 Cricket Watch Party watched India versus Pakistan on three giant screens placed around Cedar Creek Park.

Merrick residents Muhammad Yusuf, left, and Muhammad Yunus cheer for their team at the watch party.

Uniondale resident Atiq Qadri showing his support for team Pakistan at the cricket watch party at Cedar Creek Park in Seaford.

STEPPING OUT

Ripe for the

Venture forth to local strawberry fields

By Karen Bloom

June means … strawberries. Those luscious berries await during this precious — short-lived — season. So gather up your gang and venture out to one of the many u-pick growers for a day in the berry patch. The season reaches its peak here as spring transitions into summer, as the fruit grow and ripen throughout May and June.

Everyone can agree that local is always best, so skip those California and Florida supermarket berries and head out to one of the many farms nearby where you can pick your own. Then when you return with your bounty, be sure to whip up some yummy strawberry creations. These fresh gems are always terrific on their own, of course, but when used in a recipe, they’ll jazz up any meal.

Strawberry Shortcake

The quintessential summer treat never goes out of style.

• 3 baskets of fresh strawberries

• 1/2 cup sugar

• Whipping cream

• Vanilla

1. Remove the stems from the strawberries. Slice into thin (1/4- to 1/8-inch slices. Put into a large bowl. Add 1/4 cup to 1/2 cup of sugar (depending on how sweet the strawberries are to begin with) and mix into the strawberries. Set aside at room temperature to macerate (which means that the sugar will soften the strawberries and help release their juices).

2. After the strawberries have been sitting for 20 minutes or so, take a potato masher and mash them a little. Not too much, just enough to get more juice out of them.

3. Whip the cream, adding a drop or two of vanilla and a teaspoon of sugar.

4. To serve, break up one biscuit per person into big pieces into a bowl. Ladle strawberries over the biscuit (either scratch-made or Bisquick recipe). Add a dollop of whipped cream.

Biscuits from scratch:

• 3 cups all purpose flour

• 3 tablespoons granulated sugar

• 1 1/2 tablespoons baking powder

• 3/4 teaspoon salt

• 12 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces

• 1 1/2 cups heavy cream

• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1. Sift the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt into a large bowl. Toss with a fork to combine. Cut the butter into the flour mixture with a pastry cutter or a fork until the largest pieces of butter are the size of peas. (Or pulse several

times in a food processor.) 2. Combine the cream and vanilla in a liquid measure. Make a well in the center of the flour and pour the cream mixture into the well. Mix with a fork until the dough is evenly moistened and just combined; it should look shaggy and still feel a little dry.

3. Gently knead by hand five or six times to create a loose ball.

4. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured work surface and pat it into an 8-inch square, 3/4 to 1-inch thick. Transfer the dough to a baking sheet lined with parchment or silpat, cover with plastic and chill for 20 minutes in the refrigerator.

5. Heat the oven to 425º F. Remove the dough from refrigerator. Cut the dough into 9 even squares and spread them about 2 inches apart from each other on the baking sheet. Bake until the biscuits are medium golden brown, 18 to 20 minutes.

Makes 9 biscuits.

Classic Bisquick biscuits:

• 2 1/3 cups Bisquick baking mix

• 3 tablespoons butter, melted

• 1/2 cup milk

• 3 tablespoons sugar

1. Heat oven to 425° F. Stir baking mix, melted butter, milk, and sugar in a mixing bowl until soft dough forms.

2. Drop by 6 spoonfuls on to a greased cookie sheet. Bake 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.

Makes 6 biscuits.

Strawberry Tarts

All the sweet goodness of strawberry shortcake in a small bite.

• 6 2-1/2-inch tart shells

• 1 1/2 quart fresh strawberries

• 1 cup sugar

• 3 tablespoons cornstarch

• 2 tablespoons lemon juice

• Whipped cream

1. Wash and remove caps from the strawberries. Set aside the best half of the berries; combine the remaining berries, whole or cut, sugar and cornstarch in saucepan.

2. Cook, stirring frequently, 5-6 minutes or until the berry mixture is very thick. Stir in the lemon juice. Cook. Select a few of the reserved strawberries for garnish; add the rest, whole or cut, to the cooked mixture.

3. Pour into the baked pastry shells. Garnish with the whipped cream and remaining whole or cut berries.

Jessie’s Girl

Drag out that neon once again and give your hair its best ‘80s ‘do. Those crazy days are back — as only Jessie’s Girl can pull off, on the Paramount stage. So slip on some Jordache jeans, legwarmers, grab an extra-large bottle of Aqua Net, and get ready to dance the night away. There is no decade like the ‘80s, and no band that has mastered the music of the era like Jessie’s Girl. Hear all of your favorites by Prince, Madonna, Eddie Money, Duran Duran, Whitney Houston, Cyndi Lauper, Pat Benatar, Van Halen, J. Geils Band, The Police and many more. The show is led by New York City’s top rock and pop vocalists and backed by a phenomenal band, who get everyone into that ‘Back to the ‘80’ vibe. Throw in a load of super-fun choreography, audience participation, props, costumes bubbles and confetti — and you have a party that audiences don’t want to leave.

Friday, June 14, 8 p.m. $45, $37.50, $25. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. Tickets available at Ticketmaster.com or ParamountNY.com.

‘So Happy Together’

The Happy Together Tour is back with an evening of groovy tunes. The touring sensation that has crisscrossed the nation delighting audiences for more than a decade returns with a show full of ‘60s and ‘70s chart-toppers — an undeniable 61 Billboard Top 40 smashes. Surely an evening of hit after hit after hit that will have you heading home whistling the soundtrack of that beloved era. Returning favorites and new additions in this edition include The Turtles once again, the evening’s musical hosts. They are joined by Jay and the Americans, The Association, Badfinger, The Vogues and the Cowsills. The Turtles, of course, are best known for their harmony-heavy California pop sound. With such hits as ‘Elenore,’ ‘She’d Rather Be With Me,’ ‘It Ain’t Me Babe,’ ‘You Showed Me’ — and the title of the tour, ‘Happy Together’ — the band ruled the airwaves in the late ‘60s. Rewind time and groove to the classics as you see these legends live on the same stage.

Saturday, June 15, 8 p.m. Flagstar at Westbury Music Fair, 960 Brush Hollow Road, Westbury. Tickets available at LiveNation.com.

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Fab Faux

The Beatles live on — in the form of the Fab Faux. The acclaimed band brings out the best Beatles moments, appearing on the Paramount stage, Saturday, June 22, 8 p.m. With a commitment to the accurate reproduction of Beatles’ repertoire, The Fab Faux treat the seminal music with unwavering respect, known for their painstaking recreations of the songs (with emphasis on the later works never performed live by the Beatles). The musical virtuosity of The Fab Faux — in actuality five New York City-based musicians —upends the concept of a Beatles tribute band. Far beyond being extended cover sets, their shows are an inspired rediscovery of The Beatles’ musical magic.

The Fab Faux tackles the group’s most demanding material onstage in a way that has to be experienced to be believed. In addition to their note-for-note accuracy, the band is famous for blurring the lines slightly and injecting their own musical personalities into the performances. Imagine hearing complex material like “Strawberry Fields Forever” or “I Am the Walrus” performed in complete partperfect renditions; or such harmony-driven songs as “Because”, “Nowhere Man”, and “Paperback Writer,” reproduced with extra vocalists to achieve a double-tracked effect. That’s The Fab Faux experience. $55, $35, $30, $25. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. Tickets available at Ticketmaster.com or ParamountNY.com. June

Family theater

Families will enjoy another musical adventure, “Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!” ripped from the pages of Mo Willems’ beloved children’s books, on the Long Island Children’s Museum stage, Friday, June 14, 10:15 a.m. and noon; also Saturday, June 15, 2 p.m.; Sunday, June 9, 2 p.m.; Wednesday, June 19, 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Back by popular demand after a sold-out 2023 run, see Pigeon, Bus Driver, and some zany passengers sing and dance their way to help Pigeon find his “thing” in this upbeat comedy based on Willems’ popular Pigeon books.

Featuring a live band to bring the jazzy score to life, audiences will thoroughly enjoy singing and flapping along with The Pigeon and friends. The audience is part of the action, in this innovative mix of songs, silliness and feathers. It’s an ideal way to introduce kids to theater and the humorous stories from Willems’ books. $10 with museum admission ($8 members), $14 theater only. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. (516) 224-5800 or LICM.org.

On exhibit Nassau County Museum of Art’s latest exhibition, “Urban Art Evolution,” is a comprehensive exhibit featuring a diverse range of compositions from the 1980s through the present by creators who were based in the rough and tumble downtown area of New York City known as Loisaida/LES (Lower East Side/East Village) and close surrounding neighborhoods.

Artists pushed the boundaries of what was considered “art” with a primary focus on street/graffiti art. The exhibit’s scope, guest curated by art collector/gallerist Christopher Pusey, offers an even broader view from other creative residents, who worked inside their studios but still contributed to the rich fabric of the downtown art scene from different vantage points and aesthetics.

Works include sculpture, paintings, photography, music, and ephemera from many noted and influential artists. On view through July 7. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. (516) 484-9337 or NassauMuseum.org.

A busy May for Sands New York

From the Long Island Marathon to Nassau County’s 125th Anniversary celebration, the Sands New York team has been busy in the Long Island community throughout the kick off of summer.

Here are just some of the events members from the Sands New York team attended and supported in May.

Sands New York Cheers On Runners at Long Island Marathon

The Jovia Long Island Marathon took place on May 3-5, 2024, from Charles Lindbergh Blvd. in Uniondale to Eisenhower Park in Meadow. The Sands New York team was proud to sponsor the event, and excited to have a team of runners in the race.

“The Long Island Marathon is a signature event for the region, and one that reaches people of all ages and abilities while raising awareness and funds for critically important causes,” said Sands Senior Vice President, Governor David Paterson. “Our team was excited and proud to cheer on all of the participants and we thank all of the event’s partners for creating a truly memorable weekend for Long Island families.”

Sands celebrates Mother’s Day at events with ABBA Leadership Center

The race’s starting line was on Charles Lindbergh Blvd next to the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. From there the route heads westward, passing many local landmarks such as RXR's Omni Building, the Mitchel Athletic Complex, the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum and Museum Row. The route loops around Nassau County and eventually leads back to the finish line in Eisenhower Park.

The Long Island Marathon was first run in the 1970s and was originally known as the "Earth Day Marathon." The 50th annual marathon weekend saw close to 12,500 people attending the weekend-long festivities. The final day of the marathon weekend featured a 1K Kids Fun Run, 5K Family Fun Run, 10K Race, Half Marathon and Marathon.

Sands New York sponsored the Able Body of Believers Alliance (ABBA) Annual Mother’s Day Celebration which honors the “SHE-ROES” of Hempstead. This year, honorees included Candace Aguirre-Holley, MelRose B. Corley, Biena Depena, Clarion Griffith, and Lashawn Lukes, with special keynote speaker Dr. Juliet S. McBride. The Mother’s Day event recognized mothers and wives of partners, sons and daughterswho are incarcerated. It aims to increase community awareness of the effects of imprisonment on families. Mothers were treated to a fun day of lunch, gifts, flowers, entertainment and much more.

“We are so proud to support the incredible work of ABBA, and we feel privileged to be here cheering on this community of mothers,” said Tracey Edwards,

Senior Vice President and Corporate Social Responsibility Officer for Sands New York. (ABBA) is a 501(C) (3) not-forprofit, faith-based organization that is located in Hempstead, New York. ABBA is dedicated to reaching out to individuals, both men and women, who find themselves caught within the complexities of the criminal justice system. Their primary goal is to combat the rate of recidivism by actively instilling hope and facilitating restoration among those affected by the pervasive cycles of multi-generational adversity and struggle. They diligently work to bring about hope and renewal to individuals impacted by long standing challenges, fostering a pathway towards positive change.

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Touching Hearts, Changing Lives Together Luncheon for Variety Child Learning Center

The Touching Hearts, Changing Lives Together Luncheon for Variety Child Learning Center (VCLC) at Crest Hollow Country Club brought together caretakers, parents, extended families, and community leadership to celebrate retired VCLC CEO Janice Friedman and retired VCLC CFO Andrea Rieger. Sands New York was

proud to sponsor the event and to support the mission of VCLC, which is to “promote the development, education, and inclusion of children with or at risk of disabilities in both the school setting and community.”

Sands wishes a big congratulations to Janice and Andrea, and the entire team at Variety Child Learning Center.

Long Island Hispanic Chamber of Commerce 18th Annual Latina Hat Luncheon

Tracey Edwards, Senior Vice President and Corporate Social Responsibility Officer for Sands New York was recognized with the Trailblazer Award at the Long Island Hispanic Chamber of Commerce 18th Annual Latina Hat Luncheon. The event celebrates Latina women who have made contributions to the community.

“The Long Island Hispanic Chamber of Commerce has been an instrumental organization to our region, working to ensure

that the voices of the Latino community are heard. Our values at Sands are deeply connected and closely aligned with the Chamber’s and we are committed to making sure that the opportunities that will come from this transformational development will be available and accessible to all,” said Edwards. “I am honored by today’s award, and am grateful to be here to celebrate so many incredible Latina women in our community.”

Sands New York Joins Nassau County to Celebrate 125 Years

The Sands New York team, led by Senior Vice President of Las Vegas Sands, and Former New York Governor David A. Paterson joined elected officials, community organizations, non-profit leaders, and County Executive Bruce Blakeman to celebrate the 125th Anniversary of Nassau County. Also in attendance were several Nassau Celebrities including pop icon Taylor Dayne.

Paterson said, “As someone who grew up in Nassau County - I am extraordinarily proud to join with our community to celebrate this milestone. We have made much progress, and we continue to strive for greatness each and every day. Thank you to all of our public servants and community advocates who continue to make Nassau a wonderful place to live.”

Roosevelt Chamber's Annual Unity Gala

The Roosevelt Chamber of Commerce Unity Gala Dinner, on May 17, was a true celebration of local business owners and all that they do for our community. The Sands New York team was honored to be on-site to recognize the impactful work achieved by the Chamber, and all of its members.

John Boyd, President of the

Roosevelt Chamber of Commerce said, “Congratulations to all the honorees who inspire us with their dedication and hard work. We are grateful to all of our partners, including Sands New York, for making the event a success—and we look forward to continuing the tremendous legacy of unity and progress in the Roosevelt community.”

Círculo de la Hispanidad 44th Anniversary Spring Gala

Sands New York was proud to support the Spring Gala for the 44th Anniversary of Círculo de la Hispanidad on May 17. Círculo de Hispanidad has been advocating for some of Nassau’s most vulnerable families while fighting to protect human and civil

rights for all. Their efforts have made a significant impact in the community, addressing issues such as economic development, education, leadership, health, and more. The Sands team is honored to support their mission.

HIA-LI Trade Show Features Sands New York procurement information sessions

For the second year in a row Sands New York was the Title Sponsor for the HIA-LI Annual Business-to-Business Trade Show and Conference, underscoring its continued commitment to fostering local business growth and economic development.

The 2024 trade show featured two Sands New York procurement information sessions designed to connect local businesses with Sands executives. This initiative aims to integrate local suppliers into Sands’ procurement process, opening doors to new business opportunities and fostering community engagement. In addition to the info sessions, Tracey Edwards gave opening remarks at the event celebrating the partnership between local business organizations and advocates and Sands New York.

Edwards said, “As this transformational project progresses, we recognize the diverse needs it entails, spanning construction and pre-construction support, technology, professional services, and food and beverage provisions. Long Island businesses must be first in line and fully equipped to seize these opportunities.”

This year marked the 36th year for the annual event, the largest of its kind on Long Island. It brought in over 4,000 attendees, including 78% decision-makers, alongside 300 exhibitors representing a broad spectrum of industries. The event serves as a critical platform for networking, knowledge sharing, and collaboration among the region’s business community.

Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Honors Dorothy Goosby

Sands New York was proud to sponsor the Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity and Blue S.T.A.R.S Foundation Inc. Mother's Day Brunch, honoring Dorothy Goosby, Deputy Supervisor Senior Councilwoman at the Town of Hempstead; Dr. Jean Phelps Director of Student Activities, CUNY- York College; Timyiaka Noel, Senior Parole Officer, NYS Dept. of Corrections & Community Supervision; Tiffany Davis-Nealy, Principal of the NYC Dept. of Education; and Pamela Davis, Sr. Director of Learning & Culture Planned Parenthood of Greater New York.

Tracey Edwards, Senior Vice President and Corporate Social Responsibility Officer for Sands New York said, “Congratulations to all the Phi Beta Sigma honorees,

and especially to our friend and partner Councilwoman Goosby who continues to be an absolute champion for the residents of the Town of Hempstead. We thank Phi Beta Sigma and the Blue S.T.A.R.S Foundation for all of the meaningful work they do throughout Nassau County.”

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Sands New York Gifts First Tee 140 Tickets to The Mizuho Americas Open at Liberty National Golf Course for Long Island’s Aspiring Golfers

As part of the Sands Cares Youth Empowerment Initiative, young golfers from across Long Island had a front-row seat to one of the LPGA’s top tournaments

Sands gifted 140 tickets to the students and families of First Tee to attend the Mizuho Americas Open at Liberty National Golf Course in New Jersey. The Mizuho Americas Open is known as a purpose-driven event that aims to promote women athletes and set new standards of competition and collaboration. This year it showcased the stars of today alongside the future of the game, with 120 LPGA players competing alongside 24 top-ranked junior girls on the American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) Tour, creating an unprecedented week of education and access to inspire the next generation of LPGA Tour players.

“The primary goals of the Sands Youth Cares Empowerment Initiative include providing young people with access to great role models, unique learning opportunities, and the resources they need to make positive contributions to their communities,” said Ron Reese, Senior Vice President at Las Vegas Sands. “By partnering once again with First Tee, we continue to give new energy and motivation to some of Long Island’s future golfers to learn new skills and reach for their dreams.”

As an Official Partner of the Mizuho Americas Open, Sands gifted the tickets to First Tee to distribute to its students and parents. First Tee New York serves students ages 7-18 from Hempstead, Uniondale, East Meadow, Garden City and other local communities, helping them to build character, instill life-enhancing values and promote healthy choices through the game

of golf, with a focus on serving minority and underprivileged youth. Sands New York and First Tee originally partnered in September for a youth clinic featuring Two-Time Major Champion Golfer Collin Morikawa.

“Exposing our students to the very best in their respective field, in particular when they get to experience world-class venues such as Liberty National, is paramount to our mission of developing life skills and educational opportunities through golf. The opportunity to show youth from our community what is possible for them in life through role models such as the awe-inspiring LPGA players is a key objective to perhaps give them a dream to

chase, and allows them to think in ways they may not have otherwise. We are so grateful to Sands for making this possible and enhancing the special experiences First Tee is able to provide to students who may not have access to these opportunities otherwise,” First Tee executive director Matt Rawitzer said.

Sands established the Sands Cares Youth Empowerment Initiative as part of its global priority on youth education and mentoring. Creating opportunities for today’s youth builds tomorrow’s leaders and supports the company’s overarching goal of helping sustain thriving communities that are great places to live, work and visit.

Launched in 2023 and specifically created for Long Island, the initiative has hosted a session with soccer stars David Beckham and Carli Lloyd and local soccer clubs, an appearance by former New York Jet D’Brickashaw Ferguson at the annual banquet for Uniondale Knights Youth Football, and a visit by 1969 World Series-winning Miracle Met Art Shamsky with local little leagues and baseball clubs.

Sands is fully committed to Long Island as a future home if it is successful in winning a downstate New York gaming license, with plans to build a world-class destination resort that works hand-in-hand with the community to drive positive impact through Sands Cares. who we are:

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Seasonal Sprouts

Bring the kids to Old Westbury Gardens for a Seasonal Sprouts session, Wednesday, June 19, 11 a.m.-noon. Children (ages 4 to 6) can explore the grounds on a guided walk within the formal gardens and informal woodlands. Families will enjoy activities and plant a flower to take home. $10 per child. Registration required. Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Rd., Old Westbury. For information, visit OldWestburyGardens.org or contact (516) 333-0048.

Summer sounds

Visit Eisenhower Park for its Noontime Concert series, Wednesday, June 26, noon-2 p.m. The Long Island Harmonizers perform four-part barbershop a cappella. Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, Eisenhower Park, East Meadow. Their repertoire ranges from traditional barbershop to the Great American Songbook and Elton John. Bring seating. For information, visit NassaucCountyNY.gov.

Pet Adoption Program

Adopt your “fur-ever” friend this summer. There’s no better time to adopt a new pet than during the ”summer of love” at the Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter. Now through Sept. 1, all pet adoption fees are waived and include free spaying/neutering, vaccinations and microchipping. There is a $10 license fee for dogs. Check out the friendly faces of the dogs and cats before stepping foot in the shelter online at HempsteadNY.gov/179/AnimalShelter or on the shelter’s Facebook page at Hempstead Town Animal Shelter. For more information, contact (516) 7855220.

Uniondale Junior Friends

Uniondale Junior Friends invite teens in grades 6 through 12 to join in their peer-led meetings, Fridays, 4:305:30 p.m. Discuss upcoming events, share ideas and learn about community service opportunities. 400 Uniondale Ave. For more information, visit UniondaleLibrary.org or call (516) 489-2220.

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Marching through history

Step back in time and observe different eras of military history, at Old Bethpage Village Restoration, Saturday and Sunday, June 15-16, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. As you “march through history” be side by side with knowledgeable and welcoming reenactors from Long Island and numerous other states portraying soldiers, their uniforms and weaponry from Colonial America through more recent conflicts. With firing demonstrations throughout the day, as well as tent and camp life displays. $15, $12 children, $12 seniors 60+. Old Bethpage Village Restoration, 1303 Round Swamp Road Old Bethpage. Visit OldBethpageVillageRestoration.org for more information or call (516) 5728409.

Items on The Scene page are listed free of charge. The Herald welcomes listings of upcoming events, community meetings and items of public interest. All submissions should include date, time and location of the event, cost, and a contact name and phone number. Submissions can be emailed to thescene@liherald.com.

Midsummer Jazz

Enjoy some summertime tunes at Old Westbury Gardens, Thursday, June 20, 7-9 p.m. Hear jazz standards and original compositions by musician and composer Glafkos Kontemeniotis and his trio Monk for President, with Vince “Kazi” McCoy on drums and Fred Berman on double bass. Before, during, or after, stroll the gardens decorated with floral arrangements and illuminated with lanterns. Drinks and appetizers provided; you’re welcome to bring a picnic dinner. $30. Reservations required. Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Rd., Old Westbury. For information, visit OldWestburyGardens.org or contact (516) 333-0048.

Breastfeeding Support Group

Mercy Hospital offers a peer to peer meeting for breastfeeding support and resources, facilitated by a certified breastfeeding counselor, every Thursday , 10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Bring your baby (from newborn to 1 year) to the informal group setting. All new moms are welcome, regardless of delivering hospital. Registration required. Call breastfeeding counselor, Gabriella Gennaro, at (516) 705-2434 to secure you and your baby’s spot. Mercy Hospital, St. Anne’s Building, 1000 North Village Ave., Rockville Centre. For information visit CHSLI.org.

Teen Chess Club

Kids in grades 6 through 12 are welcome to join Uniondale Library’s Teen Chess Club, Fridays, 4-5:30 p.m. Interested in playing Chess with other Teens? Not sure how? Former Junior Friends member Mr. Raynor is here to help. Registration required. 400 Uniondale Ave. Register at UniondaleLibrary.org or call (516) 489-2220.

Celebrate Israel

Salute Israel, while welcoming Eisenhower Park’s summer concert season, at the annual Celebrate Israel concert, presented by Jewish Community Relations Council of Long Island, Sunday, June 30, 6 p.m. Israeli superstar Raviv Kaner performs. Bring seating. Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, Eisenhower Park, East Meadow. For more information, visit Facebook.com/jcrcli.

Public Notices

LEGAL NOTICE

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU INDEX NO.: 610745/2021

DATE FILED: 5/15/2024

SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS

L&L ASSOCIATES HOLDING CORP.

Plaintiff, -againstPATRICIA ANN TURNER and CLYDE M. CLARKE, if they be living, if they be dead, their respective heirs-at-law, next of kin, distributees, executors, administrators, trustees, devisees, legatees, assignees, lienors, creditors, and successors in interest, and generally all persons having or claiming under, by, or through PATRICIA ANN TURNER and CLYDE M. CLARKE, if they be dead, whether by purchase, inheritance, lien or otherwise, including any right, title or interest in and to the real property described in the complaint herein, all of who and whose names and places of residence are unknown to the plaintiff, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; NASSAU COUNTY TREASURER; HEALTH MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS, INC.; OFFICE OF THE MEDICAID INSPECTOR GENERAL; NASSAU COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES; PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, “JOHN DOE #1” through “JOHN DOE #12”, the last twelve names being fictitious and unknown to plaintiff, the persons or parties intended being the tenants, occupants, persons or corporations, if any, having or claiming an interest in or lien upon the premises, described in the complaint, Defendants.

TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the complaint in this action, to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the complaint is not served with the summons, to serve notice of appearance, on the plaintiff’s attorney within twenty (20) days after the service of this summons, exclusive of the date of service (or within thirty (30) days after the service is complete if this summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York), and in case of failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the complaint.

TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: The foregoing Summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an Order of the Hon. Jeffrey A. Goodstein, a

Justice of the Supreme Court, Nassau County, entered May 15, 2024 and filed with the complaint and other papers in the Nassau County Clerk’s Office.

THE OBJECT OF THE ACTION is to foreclose a tax lien and to recover the amount of the tax lien and all of the interest, penalties, additions and expenses thereon to premises k/a Section 50, Block 262, Lot 16.

Plaintiff designates Nassau County as the place of trial. The basis of venue is the location of the subject property.

NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME

If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the tax lien holder who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home.

Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property.

Sending a payment to the tax lien holder will not stop this foreclosure action.

YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (TAX LIEN HOLDER) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT.

Dated: February 20, 2024

LEVY & LEVY

Attorneys for Plaintiff 12 Tulip Drive Great Neck, NY 11021 (516) 487-6655 BY: JOSHUA LEVY, ESQ. #101452 146978

Nassau and State of New York, Section 50, Block 418 and Lot 16. Approximate amount of judgment is $586,278.38 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #009001/2015. This foreclosure sale will be held on the north side steps of the Courthouse, rain or shine. COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed at the foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the Court Appointed Referee will cancel the sale.

Malachy Lyons, Esq., Referee Vallely Law PLLC, 6851 Jericho Turnpike, Suite 165, Syosset, New York 11791, Attorneys for Plaintiff 146968

LEGAL NOTICE

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK INDEX NO. 606762/2023 COUNTY OF NASSAU

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT

COUNTY OF NASSAU, LIMOSA, LLC, Plaintiff, vs. ANGELA LATTA, ET AL., Defendant(s).

Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale and Order Amending Caption duly entered on April 16, 2024, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on June 25, 2024 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 711 Park Avenue, Uniondale, NY 11553. 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

U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR RCF 2 ACQUISITION TRUST Plaintiff, vs. JEANINE L. SALLEY, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF JOHN SALLEY JR; TAMIKA S. SALLEY-THOMPSON, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF JOHN SALLEY JR, if living, and if she/he be dead, any and all persons unknown to plaintiff, claiming, or who may claim to have an interest in, or general or specific lien upon the real property described in this action; such unknown persons being herein generally described and intended to be included in the following designation, namely: the wife, widow, husband, widower, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors, and assignees of such deceased, any and all persons deriving interest in or lien upon, or title to said real property by, through or under them, or either of them, and their respective wives, widows, husbands, widowers, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors and assigns, all of whom and whose names, except as stated, are unknown to plaintiff; ERICA S. SALLEY, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF JOHN SALLEY JR, if living, and if she/he be dead, any and all persons unknown to plaintiff, claiming, or who may claim to have an interest in, or general or specific lien upon the real

property described in this action; such unknown persons being herein generally described and intended to be included in the following designation, namely: the wife, widow, husband, widower, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors, and assignees of such deceased, any and all persons deriving interest in or lien upon, or title to said real property by, through or under them, or either of them, and their respective wives, widows, husbands, widowers, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors and assigns, all of whom and whose names, except as stated, are unknown to plaintiff; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DISTRIBUTEES OF THE ESTATE OF JOHN SALLEY JR, any and all persons unknown to plaintiff, claiming, or who may claim to have an interest in, or general or specific lien upon the real property described in this action; such unknown persons being herein generally described and intended to be included in the following designation, namely: the wife, widow, husband, widower, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors, and assignees of such deceased, any and all persons deriving interest in or lien upon, or title to said real property by, through or under them, or either of them, and their respective wives, widows, husbands, widowers, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors and assigns, all of whom and whose names, except as stated, are unknown to plaintiff; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK; TONYA DAVIS AS “JOHN DOE #1”, “JOHN DOE #2” through “JOHN DOE #12,” the last eleven names being fictitious and unknown to plaintiff, the persons or parties intended being the tenants, occupants, persons or corporations, if any, having or claiming an interest in or lien upon the premises, described in the complaint, Plaintiff designates NASSAU as the place of trial situs of the real property

SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS Mortgaged Premises: 771 NEW STREET, UNIONDALE, NY 11553

District: , Section: 50, Block: 016, Lot: 265

Defendants.

To the above named Defendants YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in the above entitled action and to serve a copy of your Answer on the plaintiff’s attorney within twenty (20) days of the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service, or within thirty (30) days after service of the same is complete where service is made in any manner other than by personal delivery within the State. The United States of America, if designated as a defendant in this action, may answer or appear within sixty (60) days of service. Your failure to appear or to answer will result in a judgment against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. In the event that a deficiency balance remains from the sale proceeds, a judgment may be entered against you.

NOTICE OF NATURE OF ACTION AND RELIEF SOUGHT

THE OBJECT of the above caption action is to foreclose a Mortgage to secure the sum of $236,500.00 and interest, recorded on May 11, 2006, in Liber M 30476 at Page 312 , of the Public Records of NASSAU County, New York., covering premises known as 771 NEW STREET, UNIONDALE, NY 11553. The relief sought in the within action is a final judgment directing the sale of the premises described above to satisfy the debt secured by the Mortgage described above.

NASSAU County is designated as the place of trial because the real property affected by this action is located in said county.

NOTICE

YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME

If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to the mortgage company will not stop the foreclosure action.

YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT.

Dated: May 7th, 2024 ROBERTSON, ANSCHUTZ,

SCHNEID, CRANE & PARTNERS, PLLC Attorney for Plaintiff Christina Bruderman, Esq. 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310 Westbury, NY 11590 516-280-7675 147002

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LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YROK COUNTY OF NASSAU INDEX NO.: 611563/2022 DATE FILED: 8/30/2022 SUMMONS L&L ASSOCIATES HOLDING CORP., Plaintiff, -againstWALTER BROOME and VALERIE BROOME, if they be living, if they be dead, their respective heirs-atlaw, next of kin, distributees, executors, administrators, trustees, devisees, legatees, assignees, lienors, creditors, and successors in interest, and generally all persons having or claiming under, by, or through WALTER BROOME AND VALERIE BROOME, if they be dead, whether by purchase, inheritance, lien or otherwise, including any right, title or interest in and to the real property described in the complaint herein, all of who and whose names and places of residence are unknown to the plaintiff, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; NASSAU COUNTY TREASURER; STERLING NATIONAL BANK, SUCCESSOR TO FLUSHING FEDERAL SAVINGS & LOAN ASSOCIATION; PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK,

“JOHN DOE #1” through “JOHN DOE #12”, the last twelve names being fictitious and unknown to plaintiff, the persons or parties intended being the tenants, occupants, persons or corporations, if any, having or claiming an interest in or lien upon the premises, described in the complaint, Defendants.

TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the complaint in this action, to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the complaint is not served with the summons, to serve notice of appearance, on the plaintiffs attorney within twenty (20) days after the service of this summons, exclusive of the date of service (or within thirty (30) days after the service is complete if this summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York), and in case of failure to appear or

answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the complaint.

TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: The foregoing Summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an Order of the Hon. Jeffrey A. Goodstein, a Justice of the Supreme Court, Nassau County, entered May 14, 2024 and filed with the complaint and other papers in the Nassau County Clerk’s Office.

THE OBJECT OF THE ACTION is to foreclose a tax lien and to recover the amount of the tax lien and all of the interest, penalties, additions and expenses thereon to premises k/a Section 50, Block 33901, Lot 110. Plaintiff designates Nassau County as the place of trial. The basis of venue is the location of the subject property.

NOTICE

YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME

If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the tax lien holder who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to the tax lien holder will not stop this foreclosure action.

YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (TAX LIEN HOLDER) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT.

Dated: August 29, 2022 LEVY & LEVY Attorneys for Plaintiff 12 Tulip Drive Great Neck, NY 11021 (516) 487-6655 BY: JOSHUA LEVY, ESQ. #101448 146980

LEGAL NOTICE

SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU MORTGAGE ASSETS MANAGEMENT, LLC F/K/A REVERSE MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS, INC., Plaintiff, -againstANDRE KISER AS HEIR OF THE ESTATE OF ANDRIA WALLER; UNKNOWN HEIRS OF ANDRIA WALLER, any and all persons unknown to plaintiff, claiming, or who may claim to have an interest in, or general or specific lien upon the real property described in this action; such as unknown persons being herein generally described and intended to be included in the following designation, namely: the wife, widow, husband, widower, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors, and assignees of such deceased, any and all persons deriving interest in or lien upon, or title to said real property by, through or under them, or either of them, and their respective wives, widows, husbands, widowers, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors and assigns, all of whom and whose name, except as stated, as unknown to plaintiff; VIVINT SOLAR DEVELOPER, LLC; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA INTERNAL

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC, Plaintiff AGAINST Patrick J. Cruz, Gobin Joseph, Indira Cruz, Gumercinda Joseph, Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered April 16, 2024, 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 June 24, 2024 at 2:00PM, premises known as 1276 Menard Street, Uniondale, NY 11553. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Uniondale, in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, SECTION: 50, BLOCK: 37, LOT: 325. Approximate amount of judgment $515,219.87 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #614665/2019. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the NASSAU County COVID-19 Protocols located on the Office of Court Administration (OCA) website (https://ww2.nycourts.gov /Admin/oca.shtml) and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. For sale information, please visit Auction.com at www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832. Heather D. Crosley, Esq, Referee Frenkel Lambert Weiss Weisman & Gordon, LLP 53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, NY 11706 01-092664-F00 80532 146908

Public Notices

REVENUE SERVICE; SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; CAVALRY SPV, LLC; and JOHN DOE AND JANE DOE #1 THROUGH #7, the last seven (7) names being fictious and unknown to the Plaintiff, the persons or parties intended being the tenants, occupants, persons or parties, if any, having or claiming an interest in or lien upon the mortgaged premises described in the Complaint. Defendants.

INDEX # 603589/2024 Original filed with Clerk February 28, 2024. Plaintiff Designates Nassau County as the Place of Trial. The Basis of Venue is that the subject action is situated Nassau County. Premises: 747 New Street, Uniondale, NY 11553. TO THE ABOVE NAMED

DEFENDANTS: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your answer, or if the Complaint is not served with this Summons, to serve a notice of appearance, on the Plaintiff’s Attorney(s) within 20 days after the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within 30 days after the service is complete if this Summons is not personally delivered to you withing the State of New York); the United States of America may appear or answer withing 60 days of service hereof; and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgement will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. This Supplemental Summons and Amended Compliant are being filed pursuant to court order dated May 15, 2024. NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME If you do not respond to this Summons and Complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgement may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to your mortgage company will not stop this foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF MORTGAGE ASSETS MANAGEMENT, LLC F/K/A REVERSE MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS, INC. AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. Dated: Uniondale, New York, 5/15/2024 Respectfully submitted, Pincus Law Group, PLLC. By: George

J. Weissinger, Esq., Attorneys for Plaintiff, 425 RXR Plaza, Uniondale, NY 11556, 516-699-8902 146924

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR THE RMAC TRUST, SERIES 2016-CTT, Plaintiff AGAINST MICHAEL MCKENZIE AKA MICHAEL L. MCKENZIE, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered June 27, 2022, 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 July 2, 2024 at 2:00PM, premises known as 674 HENRY STREET, UNIONDALE, NY 11553.

All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Uniondale, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 50, Block 119, Lot 552, 553, 554, 555, 556. Approximate amount of judgment $518,021.92 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #611774/2017. 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”. John G. Kennedy, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 18-003000 80729 146912

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, D/B/A CHRISTIANA

TRUST, NOT INDIVIDUALLY BUT AS TRUSTEE FOR CARLSBAD FUNDING MORTGAGE TRUST, Plaintiff AGAINST SATURIN THOMAS, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered April 13, 2018, 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 July 1, 2024 at 2:00PM, premises known as 727 BECK STREET, UNIONDALE (T/O HEMPSTEAD), NY 11553.

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 50, Block 132, Lot 38-40. Approximate amount of judgment $309,661.82 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #008552/2016. 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”. Joy S. Bunch, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 16-001926 80317 146914

LEGAL NOTICE

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC, -againstLIDIA CASTILLO, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE TO THE ESTATE OF AZUCENA GARCIA, ET AL. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau on April 25, 2024, wherein NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC is the Plaintiff and LIDIA CASTILLO, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE TO THE ESTATE OF AZUCENA GARCIA, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction RAIN OR SHINE at the NASSAU COUNTY SUPREME COURT, NORTH SIDE STEPS, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on July 10, 2024 at 2:00PM, premises known as 120 STANTON BOULEVARD, UNIONDALE, NY 11553; and the following tax map identification: 36-119-279, 280 & 478. ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING AT UNIONDALE, TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of

filed Judgment Index No.: 000970/2008. Peter Levy, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES. 147261

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NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for Structured Asset Securities Corporation, SASCO Mortgage Loan Trust 2002-12, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates Series 2002-12, Plaintiff AGAINST Oneil Davis aka Oneil A. Davis; Geneva Jerman aka Geneva Jermain; Myrtle Belle Jerman aka Myrtlebelle Jerman aka Myrtle Belle Jermain, et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered March 9, 2020, 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 July 15, 2024 at 2:00PM, premises known as 728 Tower Court, Uniondale, NY 11553. 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: 50. Block: 124 Lot: 33. Approximate amount of judgment $324,855.14 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #004348/2016. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the NASSAU County COVID-19 Protocols located on the Office of Court Administration (OCA) website (https://ww2.nycourts.gov /Admin/oca.shtml) and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine”. For sale information, please visit Auction.com at www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832. Christine M. Grillo, Esq, Referee McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC 420 Lexington Avenue-Suite 840 New York, NY 10170 21-03820NY 80869 147334

Domestic ducks rescued from Twin Lakes Preserve

“You shouldn’t be buying these animals in the first place, especially if you live in Wantagh or any part of Hempstead township,” he said.

They’re as different from your wild ducks as your house cat is from a tiger.

John

Di

A week after rescuing the duckling in Mill Pond, Di Leonardo received a call from Wantagh resident Dana Weldon, who told him that eight domestic ducks had been spotted near Twin Lakes Preserve in Wantagh. Seven were rescued, but the eighth, Di Leonardo said, likely died from protecting the ducklings from a predator.

LeonarDo Executive director, Humane

Long Island

Weldon, who lives down the road from the preserve, on Ewell Place, said her neighbors were concerned about the ducks’ safety.

“There were eight, and there were some ducklings,” Weldon said, “and they were just kind of waddling up and down Old Mill Road. They were camping out on people’s lawns, mostly on the corner of my block.”

Di Leonardo said that domestic ducks that are released don’t favor wild areas, because they see their babies or other ducks killed there, and remain nearby

residences, an environment they’re more familiar with, to search for food. Weldon said that neighbors directed the ducks back into the preserve, believing they’d be safer there, but the ducks returned to the neighborhood.

Weldon said she has lived near the preserve for over 20 years, and has seen all kinds of wildlife, from raccoons and owls to mallard ducks and geese, yet did not know the wandering ducks were domestic.

“I didn’t know the difference between a regular duck and a domestic duck and a mallard,” she said. “I had no idea. I just knew that living here — and I’m assuming the community, too — that those ducks didn’t belong here.”

Di Leonardo said that domestic ducks are two to three times the size of wild ducks, such as a mallard, and are a different color, usually white, which he said is not optimal for camouflage. Anyone who thinks they see a domestic duck in the wild, he said, can contact Humane Long Island, send a photo, and volunteers will relocate ducks to a sanctuary.

“They’re as different from your wild ducks as your house cat is from a tiger,” Di Leonardo said. “They have large bodies, small wings, no camouflage, no natural instincts, and they can’t survive out there. They’re literally sitting ducks.”

If you see a domestic duck in the wild, call Humane Long Island at (516) 592-3722. For more information or to donate, visit HumaneLongIsland.org.

Courtesy John Di Leonardo

A domestic duckling rescued from Mill Pond in Wantagh. John Di Leonardo, executive director of Humane Long Island, says his organization rescues hundreds of domestic waterfowl from wild areas each year.

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Taxes: $10,535.61

East Rockaway $865,000

Scranton Avenue. Colonial. 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms. Partial finished basement. Eat-in kitchen with granite countertops. Formal dining room.

Taxes: $14,966.99

Elmont $1,100,000

Waldorf Avenue. Colonial. 6 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms. Finished basement. Eat-in kitchen with granite countertops. Open layout. Formal dining room. Guest quarters. Updates include cathedral ceiling and skylight.

Taxes: $16,509.01

Lido Beach $1,750,000

Luchon Street. Split Level. 3 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms. Unique architecturally designed custom beach house. Gourmet chef’s eat-in kitchen with high end appliances and cabinetry. Open layout. Living room with cathedral ceiling and fireplace. Dining room with floor to ceiling windows overlooking garden. Ensuite master bedroom with ocean view and oversized terrace. Den/family room with patio. Extras include private library, skylights. 2 car garage and parking for 4 cars. Steps to private beach.

Taxes: $12,679

Lynbrook $570,000

Farnum Street. Colonial. 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms. Eatin kitchen. Formal dining room.

Taxes: $13,590.44

Merrick $875,000

Horatio Avenue. Hi Ranch. 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. Finished basement. Eat-in kitchen with pantry. Formal dining room. Updates include cathedral ceiling and skylight. Taxes: $16,135.87

Rockville Centre $1,295,000

Banbury Road. Colonial. 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms. Finished basement. Eat-in kitchen with granite countertops. Formal dining room. Den/family room. Security system.

Taxes: $24,305

Valley Stream $665,000

Roberta Street. Expanded Cape. 4 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms. Eat-in kitchen. Open layout. Den/family room. Taxes: $9,574.69

The neighbors won’t leave us alone

Q. My neighbors from hell have been harassing me at every step of my construction, and I don’t know what to do. They tried to stop our permit, and have continued to try to have it revoked for several reasons, such as false claims that my contractor is unlicensed, that they start work before the allowed work times, that they work too late, that my permit wasn’t posted properly, that the simple deck we’re having built is in the wrong place, that our dog isn’t licensed … How can we stop this harassment? They are both attorneys who aren’t working, and have plenty of time to bother us.

A. George Herbert, a 17th-century poet, said, “Living well is the best revenge.” Apparently he had neighbors like yours, and he didn’t want to use all the other much more vindictive and possibly illegal means to stop them. After a while, like the story of the boy who cried wolf, the authorities will stop believing them and may even turn their attention to them, looking for issues to keep your neighbors busy with their own issues.

I have heard many stories about vindictive neighbors over the years, and although it is puzzling what motivates people to behave this way, to not just live and let live, they have to be either dealt with or ignored. It’s hard to ignore some of the more dastardly things people can do to harass, but it has to be done. Being attorneys indicates that they understand how to manipulate the system, which was put in place for justice, to create an injustice.

In some cases I have knocked on a door on behalf of a client to ask what the problems are, with the best of intentions, to assure the neighbor that their concerns are being dealt with and everything will work out. The lesson I learned from this is that there are people put on this planet for the sole purpose of ruination, destruction, intimidation and harassment. It appears to give them a level of satisfaction that cannot be attained by some more meaningful method. It reminds me of what many people have told me when we hear about a criminal who went to great lengths to figure out how to commit the crime, that had that same individual put their energy into solving a positive, constructive problem, like curing cancer or helping those less fortunate, they may have had a productive life instead of creating the misery they thrive on.

I suggest writing down, in detail, your neighbors’ actions, compiling a book on how pathetic some people can be, selling the book, and living well off the royalties from the neighbors’ contribution to your making lemonade out of the lemons they keep hurling at you. I’m hesitant to write about the worst thing that a neighbor once did just to be difficult, because it really did cause lasting pain for a family whose small children were scared for life by what that neighbor did.

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This is the best part: All of summer lies ahead

Hardly any summer lives up to its hype.

How could it, when we’ve waited nine months for school to be out, slogging through dark, snowy days and freezing weeks? We’ve waited for the warming breeze, the gentle waves, the fresh cherries and soft-shell crabs. We waited, and here it is … now! All this freedom is too wonderful to grasp.

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Our vacation time from work lies ahead, too, and we want our adventures, and our kids’ camps, and the rentals in the mountains or by the shore to be restorative and fun. In June it’s still possible that the big family reunion in the Poconos will be a life-altering love fest. In June, the outdoor concerts are still anticipatory joy. These are the best days of summer, when everything is possible. Here, pinned to this spot in time, there are no rampaging wildfires, no floods, no hurricanes, no Covid surge, no family feuds. Yup, the dangerous possibilities all lie ahead. Pre-summer is the golden window of

igood weather and unlimited expectations. That’s why people keep booking weekends in Maine, forgetting that last year they waited on line in the 95-degree heat for a $30 Kennebunkport lobster roller. These are the days of anticipatory dreaming.

BOn summer weekends, families head to our beaches, the Berkshires, the Jersey Shore or out East. Everyone is trying to recapture summer memories while forgetting the kids’ rainy-day tantrums or the traffic in the Hamptons or the prices at the farm stands that used to be a bargain. This is the time of dreaming and planning; there will be enough time in September to absorb the realities that subvert these fantasies.

in their hair. It was a significant cultural shift, which led to the end of the war and the beginning of a real push for civil rights, women’s rights and racial equality.

eaches? Trails?

Farm stands?

This is the time of dreaming and planning.

My big regret is that I didn’t go; I wasn’t part of history. I was planning my wedding and looking for a job. I didn’t go to Woodstock, either, in the summer of 1969. My heart and mind were with the progressive causes, but the path I saw for myself was fixed and somewhat narrow.

read “War and Peace,” all 1,200 pages. Truth? The last 50 summers have been my summer to read “War and Peace.” Never cracked the cover, but it doesn’t matter; I hold on dearly to the possibility.

In the big picture, we don’t know yet what kind of summer this will be historically, meteorologically or politically. Will it leave an indelible mark? Will our collective destinies stay the course or take a detour?

I remember the summer of 1967, when some 100,000 young people, widely known as hippies, descended on San Francisco, specifically the Haight, and protested the war in Vietnam, lived in casual encampments, did some drugs and wore flowers

So, young folks, this summer, get out there and live your days. Summer 2024 will not come around again. The calendar from midJune to Sept. 21 is blank. The summer could sweep in dramatic change. Anything can happen. The days are hot already and very long; worry is in the air about drought and wildfire and political unrest.

On an individual level, this is the time to plan our downtime activities. Is this the summer you get out on the kayak? Learn to surf? Start hiking the Appalachian Trail? Rescue a puppy and use the summertime to train it? Maybe send the kids off to camp and get reacquainted with your partner?

For me, this is the summer to finally

What, exactly, does it mean to

n May, the United States House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed an Antisemitism Awareness Act by a vote of 320-91. The bill would require the federal Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights to use the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance’s working definition of antisemitism when “investigating complaints of discrimination” against educational programs that receive federal financial assistance.

The IHRA’s working definition states that antisemitism is not only hatred of and discrimination against Jews, but also includes describing Israel as a “racist endeavor”; “drawing comparisons of contemporary Israeli policy to that of the Nazis”; and “applying double standards” to Israel that would not be applied to “any other democratic nation.” If the Senate passes the bill and President Biden signs it, it could become illegal to teach about criticism of Israel and Zionism, including criticisms leveled by prominent Jews.

Among those who voted against the legislation were Representatives Jerry Nadler of New York, Jan Schakowsky of

Illinois and Sara Jacobs of California) who all identify as Jews. Speaking in the House chamber, Nadler argued that the “bill threatens to chill constitutionally protected speech. Speech that is critical of Israel — alone — does not constitute unlawful discrimination.”

Nadler fears that the bill, if it becomes law, “could result in students and faculty selfcensoring their political speech.”

In a news release explaining her vote, Schakowsky declared, “As a proud Jewish Member of Congress representing a large and diverse Jewish community, I take very seriously the widespread and growing threat of antisemitism, particularly following the October 7th terrorist attacks on Israel. I strongly condemn Hamas’s brutal attacks and recognize the urgent need to address the rising antisemitic incidents against Jewish communities both in the U.S. and abroad. Unfortunately, H.R. 6090, the Antisemitism Awareness Act, does absolutely nothing to counter antisemitism and is another Republican attempt to pit the Jewish community and Democrats against each other.”

A proposed law could stretch the term’s definition to include Freud and Einstein.

Jacobs explained that she opposed the bill because “I do not believe that antiZionism is inherently antisemitism. I support Israel’s right to exist, but I also know

The freedom of some unstructured time allows us to prepare for the upcoming election. A minefield covers the ground between June and November. It seems unlikely to me that any of the legal cases against Donald Trump will be resolved in time to make a difference. We have, as individuals who are citizens of a great democracy, the time to think about what kind of man we want to be president. I will be casting my vote for Joe Biden, the sitting president who has displayed decency and solid, pro-American, forward-thinking policies. I hope that others who have the time and inclination will seriously weigh the kind of America we want to live in.

We don’t want to get terribly serious because, after all, it’s about to be summer. Put your feet up. Grab a bowl of Washington State cherries, and if “War and Peace” seems daunting, pick up a National Geographic and learn the important stuff, like “Do Spiders Dream?”

Relax with one eye open. The summer of 2024 is about to unfold.

Copyright 2024 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be reached at randik3@aol.com.

be antisemitic?

many people who question whether Israel should exist as a Jewish state who are deeply connected to their Judaism … Conflating free speech and hate crimes will not make Jewish students any safer. This bill would stifle First Amendment rights to free speech and free assembly. And it would distract from real antisemitism and our efforts to address it.”

Critics of Israel and Zionism who could be labeled antisemites under the proposed law include prominent Jews like philosopher Hannah Arendt; Rabbi Elmer Berger, former head of the American Council for Judaism; Sigmund Freud and Albert Einstein.

In a 1930 letter to Dr. Chaim Koffler, head of a Zionist organization in Austria, Freud described the actions of Zionist settlers in Palestine as “baseless fanaticism” that is “in part to be blamed for the awakening of Arab distrust.”

In a letter to Arnold Zweig, a JewishGerman writer, Freud wrote, “I have never been a Zionist nor do I think I shall become one.”

In 1923, Einstein visited Palestine, and in 1929, he wrote Chaim Weizmann, “Should we be unable to find a way to honest cooperation and honest pacts with the Arabs, then we have learned absolutely nothing during our 2,000 years of suf-

fering and deserve all that will come to us.” In 1946, in testimony before the Anglo-American Committee of Inquiry, Einstein said, “The state idea is not according to my heart. I cannot understand why it is needed. It is connected with narrowmindedness and economic obstacles. I believe that it is bad. I have always been against it.”

Arendt argued for a binational Palestine with two national identities as both a Jewish and Palestinian homeland. Berger was a reform rabbi, executive director of the American Council for Judaism and a founder of American Jewish Alternatives to Zionism. In “The Jewish Dilemma” (1945), he argued that Zionism represented a surrender to the racial myths about the Jews as unassimilable. “I oppose Zionism because I deny that Jews are a nation …,” Berger wrote. “Jewish nationalism is a fabrication woven from the thinnest kind of threads and strengthened only in those areas of human history in which reaction has been dominant and antisemites in full cry.”

I don’t agree with everything that Freud, Einstein, Arendt and Berger wrote, but I would hate to see them mislabeled as antisemites. Any definition of antisemitism that includes them would probably also include me.

Dr. Alan Singer is a professor of teaching, learning and technology and the director of social studies education programs at Hofstra University.

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We are all champions

Nassau county truly is the home of champions.

It’s where you can find the four-time Stanley cup champion New York Islanders. For more than a century, it’s where the Belmont Stakes thoroughbred horse race was held — and where it will return, bigger and better than ever, in 2026, when renovations are completed at Belmont park.

There’s also the four-time atlantic League of professional Baseball champion Long Island Ducks. and, for the past couple weeks, anyone trying to make their away around Eisenhower park, in East Meadow, couldn’t help but get caught up in the excitement of the International cricket council Men’s T20 World cup, in which India upended pakistan in a highly anticipated international rivalry.

But our true champions are much closer to home. In fact, they are in our own backyards, if not in our own homes. They are our school athletes — young men and women who spend hours conditioning, training and drilling to step out on a baseball diamond, a track, a tennis court, a football field, a basketball court, a lacrosse field, or a soccer or rugby pitch to try to win it all in front of their families, friends, neighbors and peers. and then, after all that, they go back to their studies, so they can have the best shot at a successful future.

We are proud of every one of them for what they accomplish. and we support them as they look for ways to win, and

Letters

Thank you, Gov. Hochul

To the Editor:

Thank you to Gov. Kathy Hochul and the State Legislature for increasing funding for libraries in the fiscal year 2025 state budget! We deeply appreciate the strong support of our work. Hochul’s action brings much-needed relief to the operating budget of the Nassau Library System, a cooperative that provides shared services to the county’s 54 public libraries, and an additional $500,000 to local libraries for building improvements. Nassau’s public libraries serve hundreds of thousands of patrons each year.

Voters deserve thanks, too. Every library budget vote in Nassau passed this spring, with an average approval rate of 77 percent! Over 5,000 Nassau residents signed up for new library cards last month. Libraries truly have something for everyone, and we invite all to check us out this summer.

JOHN ScaparrO President, Nassau Library System board of trustees

cheer them when they do so.

They always give us reason to cheer for them, and even more when they win titles — like the South Side High School boys’ lacrosse team taking home the state class B boys championship in a thrilling overtime win over Victor.

and they are hardly alone. The boys’ track and field team from Baldwin High captured its first county championship in more than a decade, while the girls’ track and field team from Oceanside did the same, over rival Syosset.

The boys from Malverne won a county championship of their own in track and field, while the Valley Stream North girls celebrated a number of individual county champions, like Moanna Thelusca in discus, Nattaly Lindo in shot put, and the Fessler sisters, paige and Brooke, finishing first and second, respectively, in the high jump. We also have to mention the amazing work of the North Shore girls’ track and field squad, which came away with the class a championship.

and don’t even get us started on the excellence in softball from the previous week, with Kennedy and Seaford winning Long Island championships, while Oceanside took home the class aaa crown.

Then there was the Wantagh girls’ lacrosse team beating Manhasset for the Nassau class c championship, while the Lynbrook boys’ tennis team won a conference title.

and then there are county champion-

ships for the calhoun girls track team, the clarke baseball team, and the Wantagh boys lacrosse team.

We could go on. There is a lot to celebrate — no matter what the scoreboard shows.

These young men and women are learning teamwork, leadership and resilience. as they work together to achieve common goals, they learn the value of collaboration and mutual support. The highs of victory and the lows of defeat provide lessons in handling success with grace, and the rest with dignity.

These experiences are invaluable as these athletes prepare to face the myriad challenges of adult life with a balanced and determined mindset. They also provide opportunities for college scholarships and career advancement, opening doors to higher education that might not have otherwise been available for many. Their journeys also serve as a powerful unifying force within communities. On Long Island, where villages and hamlets have distinct identities, high school sports can bridge divides and create a sense of shared purpose.

High school sports are much more than a venue for cheering on the home team. They are a cornerstone of physical health, personal development, academic excellence and community cohesion. By supporting and investing in them, we are nurturing the next generation of leaders, scholars and community members, ensuring a vibrant and dynamic future for Nassau county.

opinions

Hello, Harrison Butker? Women can be heroes, too

if history has proven anything, it’s that the world wasn’t set up for women to succeed.

Countless trailblazers have incited change, but there is still an overarching prejudice against us. The struggle that we internalize may vary, but I think we can agree that some days, it’s just hard to be a woman.

Every time our gender makes strides, it’s easy to be humbled — by something someone says, by something someone does. And it’s easy for us to deflect, and say, “Well, that’s just the way things are.” But why are we oK with the way things are?

A few weeks ago, as universities around the United States began holding commencement ceremonies, a well-known athlete spoke to the graduates of Benedictine College, a Catholic institution in Atchison, Kansas.

Harrison Butker, the kicker for the Kansas City Chiefs, addressed the crowd of young men and women. And it wasn’t

his presence, but rather what he said, that created an aura of polarity.

“For the ladies present today,” Butker said, “congratulations on an amazing accomplishment. you should be proud of all that you have achieved to this point in your young lives. I want to speak directly to you briefly because I think it is you, the women, who have had the most diabolical lies told to you.”

Butker went on to say that while “some” of the graduating women might lead successful careers, he’d “venture to guess” that the majority of them were excited about marriage, and the children they will bring into the world.

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that it’s more likely that she’s looking forward to a life of marriage and motherhood.

The concepts of modern feminism are broadly misunderstood, by men and women alike. A true feminist would support a woman on any path she chooses, whether it be a career, a home life or something in between, and it was insulting and ignorant of Butker to project that most women in the audience would want to devote themselves to their partner and their future children.

ll that comes to mind when I reread the Chiefs’ kicker’s words is, really?

I have nothing against opinions, and I respect everyone’s right to voice their own. But all that comes to mind as I reread Butker’s words is, really?

The internet jumped to his defense, but let me riddle you this: He chose to single out “the women.”

Imagine being a young woman in Benedictine’s graduating class, who at the very least just completed four years of college. She deserves to be celebrated for her degree, and instead she’s told

Letters

Abortion, women’s equity loom large in November

To the Editor:

As the presidential election approaches, understanding the opinions of both President Biden and Donald Trump is pivotal when thinking about which candidate to vote for. Specifically, when it comes to abortion rights and women’s equity on both a national and global scale, the two candidates have differing opinions and differing degrees of action, and it is hyper-important for women to be informed about their standpoints, so they understand who to vote for in November.

In terms of abortion rights, Trump and Biden have starkly different opinions. Although Biden has stated that he is a practicing Catholic who doesn’t necessarily personally support abortion, he has avidly stated that women deserve the right to choose, no matter where they live, and that abortion care should be a human right. Trump, on the other hand, wants to leave abortion rights up to the states, meaning that each state can choose whether or not abortions should be legalized, potentially taking away that right to choose.

In terms of the international policy surrounding women’s equity, Biden and

Trump have similar policies, but their commitment to those policies is of varying degrees, and they have different motives for supporting women’s equality. They have both tried to combat women’s inequity through financial support of efforts in other countries, but Biden has directed hundreds of millions more dollars to those efforts than Trump.

Biden also states that women’s equality is a moral issue, something that should be intrinsically guaranteed to populations around the world. Trump, however, mainly sees women’s equality as an opportunity for economic growth. Biden also claims to aid specific countries that may need help promoting gender equity, making Trump’s policy appear weaker and less specific. These differences must be recognized by the people they would affect the most: the voters.

We reach out with the hope that you are aware of the stakes of this election, and that you share our concern for its possible outcomes. We strongly feel that in a world where information is hidden, falsified, misconstrued and polarized, it is important that our reputable local media outlets continue being dedicated to the truth — now more than ever.

HENry

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North Shore High School Class of 2024 Glen Head

on the days when women feel the most unsupported, by people in their lives or public figures like Butker, they should remember that there are always things to turn to. I find it exceedingly important to read and watch content that is created with the best intentions for people just like us.

For women.

What do I mean?

A few months ago, as I enjoyed some time off from work in Florida, sitting poolside at my cousin’s house on International Women’s Day, I picked up “The Women,” a novel by Kristin Hannah, released earlier this year. Hannah is an

extraordinary writer who has been telling the tales of important women for decades, and this book is no different. I’ve read several of her novels over the past year, and I’ve come to love the way Hannah crafts stories of inspiring women, and the positive effect she has on my self-worth, every time I finish one of them. “The Women” offers readers an in-depth look at what it was like to be a nurse during the Vietnam War, and what it was like to return home afterward. If you love history, this read is for you.

In the first few pages, you’ll stumble across a striking notion. Women can be heroes.

So, to the women reading this — and the men — internalize that. All of us can be heroes.

And while people like Harrison Butker may continue to make speeches that threaten to strip us of everything we’ve worked for, remember that what we choose to do, in every walk of life, matters. our accomplishments and choices, at home or in the workplace, matter. And our feelings, and the way we view ourselves, matter, too.

Jordan Vallone is a senior editor who writes for the Bellmore, East Meadow and Merrick Heralds. Comments? jvallone@liherald.com.

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At the National Monument atop Calton Hill — Edinburgh, Scotland

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