Uniondale Herald 08-10-2023

State budget will fund more school lunches

By BRANDON CRUZ bcruz@liherald.com

As the back-to-school season gets underway, parents will begin planning for those extra September expenses. In Uniondale, however, school lunches are one fewer cost parents have to budget for, because the Uniondale school district takes part in the Community Eligibility Provision, a federal program in which districts in high-poverty areas offer free breakfasts and lunches to all of their students.

Gathering with Salvadoran community volunteers for the special day at Hempstead Town Hall included, from left, Hempstead mayor Waylyn Hobbs Jr., honoree William Blanco, business leader Kawaljit Chandhi and, fifth and sixth from left, Assemblyman Phil Ramos and Hempstead’s executive director of community affairs, Zahid Syed.

Community spirit pervades Salvadoran Day at Town Hall

By REINE BETHANY rbethany@liherald.com

The aromas of tacos, pupusas, empanadas, cooked plantains filled with soft cheese, and roasting corn enticed Salvadoran families and friends who gathered in the Hempstead Town Hall parking lot last Sunday.

The occasion was the annual celebration of Salvadoran Day, which honors the contributions of Salvadoran Americans to the United States.

Vendors ringed the parking area, selling royal blue and white bracelets, lanyards,

hats, shirts and flags. Emblazoned on some of the shirts was the multi-colored, turquoise-browed motmot, or torogoz, El Salvador’s national bird. Other shirts displayed the complex design in the center of the broad blue and white stripes of the Salvadoran flag. Many wore the flag as a lightweight shawl.

“Salvadoran Day is to spend time with family, friends and enjoy the food,” Cindy Hernandez, of Amityville, said, “because everything to eat here is food from our country.”

“It is a special day in El Salvador,” Cindy’s husband, Josué Hernandez, said, hold-

The program aims to provide meals to every student, regardless of economic background. This helps ease the burden for students, parents and faculty by eliminating paperwork, and removing any stigma for students who already eat for free because they automatically qualify for federal programs such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.

The Community Eligibility Provision is available to any school, group of schools or dis-

trict in which 40 percent or more of the students directly qualify for free school meals.

Uniondale has been enrolled in the program since the 2017-18 school year, and is due to renew its enrollment in 2023-24. This past April, however, Gov. Kathy Hochul allocated an unprecedented additional $134 million, as part of the state budget, to supplement the CEP. Hochul’s action increased the budget for the program in the state to $234 million, with the goal of eliminating any financial barriers that prevent other qualifying schools from opting into it, and providing more meals to students by lowering the threshold for eligible areas.

“I promised New Yorkers we’d make our state more affordable, more livable and safer, and this budget delivers on that promise,” Hochul said in a statement, adding that the past few years have been extraordinarily challenging for students, and there is an urgent need to provide them with the resources

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In the richest country on earth, it is unacceptable that millions of kids go hungry each day.

Hundreds pay respect to Robert Dillon

By DANIEL OFFNER doffner@liherald.com

Hundreds gathered at St. Agnes Cathedral in Rockville Centre last week to pay their respects to Robert Dillon.

The late Nassau BOCES superintendent died July 28 after following complications from spinal surgery. He was 72.

Dillon — who lived in both Walden in Orange County, as well as Plainview here on Long Island — was appointed to lead the Nassau Board of Cooperative Educational Services in 2015.

During his time with BOCES, Dillon advocated and expanded access to career and technical programs, revitalized the Long Island High School for the Arts, and helped create a mental health consortium, serving all 56 Nassau County school districts, parts of Suffolk County, and the Diocese of Rockville Centre.

“After his first full year at BOCES, his passion and dedication for the students, staff and programs were part of every conversation I had,” his son, Chris Dillon, told the packed cathedral. He followed his father’s footsteps into education, now an assistant superintendent in the Plainview-Old Bethpage school district.

“He was honored to be part of such a great team.”

Dillon grew up in Bayside, Queens, and at one point almost became a Major League Baseball player. The Detroit Tigers drafted him out of Loyola High

School, a private Jesuit academy on Manhattan’s Upper East Side.

Instead, Dillon chose a different path, graduating from St. John’s University in Queens with a doctorate in education.

He began his career as a special education teacher in 1975, and for the next 45 years, would inspire and motivate hundreds of students, teachers, parents and faculty members across New York.

“To this day, he could not only name most of his students from his early years

of teaching or retell their success stories,” the younger Dillon said, “he had a steady belief in the potential of every single student he encountered. He was not just the teacher, director, principal or superintendent, He was a cheerleader. A mentor.

And a trusted confidant who loved to teach and coach other professionals — including myself — to be the best educator they could be.”

Throughout his career, Dillon served

as the superintendent of four school districts — including two on Long Island. He was at one time the superintendent of the former Sugar Loaf school district in Orange County, and the Abbott school district in Westchester County.

Between 1992 and 1999, he was superintendent of the Eastport-South Manor Central School District in Suffolk County, where he helped lead the effort to merge the two districts. He also led the East Meadow school district between 1999 and 2007.

“Whether navigating through the Covid-19 pandemic, pushing for increased mental health student support, or innovating numerous programs, he has revitalized, transformed and enhanced educational opportunities for all students,” BOCES representatives stated.

During the funeral Mass at St. Agnes, Dillon was remembered by family, friends, colleagues, supporters and countless others whose lives he touched.

“He taught by example, that there was never a problem, only your solution or plan on how to fix it,” Dillon’s son said. “He understood that failure was a part of life and would never allow that to define him. Instead, he taught us resilience, showing us that setbacks are sources of strength rather than defeat.

“Never letting them deter his spirit, he proved that true success is not measure by achievement, but by how one navigates through challenges.”

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Following a funeral Mass at St. Agnes Cathedral in Rockville Centre last week, the late Robert Dillon — superintendent of Nassau BOCES, and former superintendent of the East Meadow school district — was laid to rest at the Queen of Peace Cemetery.

Community center hosts harmonious night of faith, music

Pastor Larry McCord hopes to inspire and uplift community’s youth

By BRANDON CRUZ bcruz@liherald.com

The John Byrne Community Center in Uniondale came alive with soulstirring melodies as it hosted a gospel concert presented by the New Birth Ministry that took place on Saturday Aug. 5.

The concert featured a variety of local gospel artists, from the rhythmic grooves of Aljam and the Reggaelution Reggae Band to the uplifting harmonies of The New Voices of God Choir, and then finally the electrifying and energetic performances by gospel rappers Shafire, Chosen, and Sammie King.

Pastor Larry McCord, the main organizer of this event and community leader, says that it was his calling to put together programs like this for the youth and has dedicated over two decades to nurturing the dreams of the children in Uniondale and its neighboring areas. Through his tireless efforts, Pastor McCord has helped over 30 kids complete college through helping provide grants and scholarships.

For Pastor McCord, these events hold a profound significance, serving as beacons of hope amidst a world rife with negative influences. He believes that by exposing the youth to diverse role models that they typically aren’t exposed to, he can help guide them towards making better choices that shape their future in a positive way.

He explains there are a lot of bad influences out there in the streets that draw young kids into making bad decisions.

“My job is to show people there’s another choice. You can’t keep throwing stale bread at people and expect them to eat,” McCord said

Rapper Shafire, one of the artists who graced the stage that evening, expressed her gratitude for being part of the event. She viewed it not only as a platform to share her artistry but also as an opportunity to channel and share God’s message.

Pastor McCord hopes that the community’s takeaway will be that the concert embodied the essence of unity, culture, and faith — leaving an indelible mark on the hearts of all who were fortunate enough to be present and share in the celebration.

Keith Rossein/Herald photos

First Lady and Trustee of New Birth Christian Ministries, Sandi Webster McCord, grabbing some delicious food with from local vendors Sonia Russell and Abimbola Idowu. From left to right, Sonia Russell, Abimbola Idowu, Sandi Webster McCord.

Vanessa Hunter signing for her tickets to the Summer Community concert while Adeoluwasewa Idowu checks her in.

Aljam and the Reggaelution Reggae Band rocking the house.

The New Voices of God Choir performing and captivating the crowd. From left to right, John Weiss (keyboard), New Birth –New Voices of God Choir - Sandi Webster McCord, Sonia Russell, Pastor Larry McCord.

Rapper Shafire bringing her energy and spreading what she calls ‘God’s message’ through her music.

Rapper Sammie King hyping up the crowd and getting people moving.

Team USA exits World Cup in Round of 16

By MICHAEL LEWIS sports@liherald.com

Like the rest of her U.S. women’s soccer national team teammates, Crystal Dunn is taking an unexpected early trip home from the Women’s World Cup.

The two-time defending champions crashed out of the 32-team tournament on Sunday. They lost a shootout to Sweden in the Round of 16, 5-4, after playing to a scoreless draw in Melbourne, Australia.

Dunn and the Americans had hoped to stay around for the final in Sydney, Australia on Sunday, Aug. 20, to become the first team, men’s or women’s to win three consecutive World Cups.

Instead, the one-time South Side High School standout will be forced to watch the championship game on television.

The U.S. started the competition with a 3-0 triumph over World Cup debutants Vietnam, but suffered three consecutive disappointing draws, a 1-1 deadlock with the Netherlands, a scoreless tie with Portugal, and then Sunday’s result.

“Very proud of them and devastated for them,” U.S. head coach Vlatko Andonovski said. “That they would have to go out the way we did I thought that we

deserved a lot more. We deserved to win this game. I thought we created enough to win this game. I felt that we put up a fight, a battle.

“They showed grit, resilience, the fight and the bravery,” he added. “They showed everything that we could to win the game. And unfortunately, soccer can be cruel sometimes.”

The Americans, who won four previous World Cups, had reached the semifinals in the eight previous tournaments. Dunn performed well at left back, helping to hold the opposition to only one goal in four games. She also became part of the U.S. attack on many occasions, overlapping into the offensive third.

The USA’s Achilles Heel, however, wasn’t the defense. It was the attack, or lack thereof.

Despite her superior attacking skills, the 31-year-old Dunn did not participate in Sunday’s penalty-kick tie-breaker, which went seven rounds.

Dunn was unavailable for comment.

Given her offensive production in the National Women’s Soccer League, many observers felt Dunn should have played midfield for the USA, which was lacking creativity. After she was left off the national team that went on to win the

Crystal Dunn had a strong performance on defense Sunday but the U.S. was eliminated by Sweden in penalty kicks.

2015 Women’s World Cup, Dunn, then a member of the Washington Spirit, took out her frustrations on the rest of the NWSL. She captured the scoring title and earned MVP honors.

When she received an opportunity to play for the USWNT, Dunn was switched to left back. She worked hard to become a world-class defender, helping the U.S. cap-

ture the 2019 World Cup.

With the Portland Thorns, Dunn also was a vital cog in the team’s attack en route to the 2022 title.

Dunn, who has made 136 international appearances while scoring 24 goals, should be in the mix for the U.S. team that will participate in the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.

UNIONDALE SCHOOL DISTRICT Our Promise

Enrolling your children in public schools provides them with the opportunity to receive a well-rounded education in a diverse and inclusive environment, with a range of programs and resources. Uniondale Public Schools are also accountable to the community and operate under strict regulations, ensuring that every child receives a quality education regardless of their background or circumstances. With highly qualified teachers, a commitment to academic excellence, and a focus on equity and inclusion, our schools offer a comprehensive education that prepares students for success in college, career, and life.

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HERALD SPORTS

High school football camps open Aug. 19

By TONY BELLISSIMO tbellissimo@liherald.com

On Saturday, Aug. 19, all 53 Nassau County public high school football programs will begin preparations for the upcoming season, scheduled to open Friday, Sept. 1 when MacArthur visits Manhasset as part of a handful of games that weekend in Conference II.

Nassau returned to the usual eightgame regular season in 2021 after all scrimmages, two regular-season games, one round of playoffs and the Long Island championships were eliminated the previous season due to Covid-19. This season, with Conference II fielding an odd number of teams (13), each team in that conference will get a bye over a nine-week campaign. Long Beach, Sewanhaka and Jericho will kick off their respective seasons in Week 2 (Sept. 8 and 9) with the rest of the county.

“We’re not the first conference to have an odd number of teams and we just have to do the best we can to prepare,” said MacArthur head coach Bobby Fehrenbach, whose seventh-seeded Generals play their first three games over a 13-day span including a trip to No. 2 Carey in Week 2 and their home opener Thursday, Sept. 14 against Rolsyn/Friends Academy. “The kids have been working hard during the offseason and we’ll be as ready as we can be for Manhasset,” he added.

Farmingdale (Conference I), Garden City (II), Plainedge (III) and North Shore (IV) won county titles in 2022 and are preseason No. 1 seeds, making them favorites on paper to repeat. Farmingdale was awarded the Rutgers Cup, presented annually to the most outstanding team in Nassau. The Dalers open at home against Uniondale Sept. 8. An Oceanside-Freeport matchup kicks off the Conference I action that same evening.

Garden City, which has captured seven straight Conference II titles, opens the 2023 campaign at home against New Hyde Park. Longtime Conference II contender Carey moved to III last fall but is back to familiar territory. The Seahawks open Sept. 9 at Elmont.

“We have five September games and no scrimmage,” Carey head coach Mike Stanley said. “Everyone in our conference is in the same boat, but it’s tough from an evaluation standpoint to not scrimmage. That being said, we’ve been putting in the work all summer and the fortunate thing for us is we’re bringing back a lot from last year’s team.”

Any teams outside of Conference II choosing to play a game scrimmage can do so once 10 practices are completed, Section VIII football coordinator Matt McLees said. Most scrimmages will take place Sept. 2 and 3. “Everyone needs 10 practices to conduct a scrimmage, but

10 Games To Watch

Sept. 8: Oceanside at Freeport

Sept. 9: Elmont at Mepham

Sept. 22: Freeport at Farmingdale

Sept. 30: Carey at Garden City

Sept. 30: Wantagh at Lynbrook

oct. 7: Wantagh at South Side

oct. 7: Malverne at North Shore

oct. 21: Seaford at Malverne

oct. 21: South Side at Plainedge

oct. 28: Baldwin at Freeport

teams can practice together after five practices,” he said. “If teams practice against one another, they can do drills but can’t simulate anything that would happen in a scrimmage or a game.”

Six teams switch conferences

Along with Carey, five other teams have switched conferences for the upcoming season based on enrollment figures: South Side, Manhasset, Mineola, Clarke and Kennedy. In addition, Jericho has returned to Nassau County football following a 2022 campaign it teamed up with Plainview.

South Side is back in Conference III and seeded No. 2 behind Plainedge. The Cyclones open at home versus Hewlett. Kennedy is also in III from II. Clarke, along with Mineola, jumps to III from IV. The Rams are at Valley Stream North in Week 1.

Thursday games Sept. 14

The second week of the season (third for many Conference II teams) will be played on Thursday, Sept. 14 due to Rosh Hashanah that Saturday. Games will kick off as early as 1:30 p.m. (Elmont at Sewnhaka) and as late as 7 p.m. on the 14th, with one game going on Friday, Sept. 15 (Roosevelt at Division) at 2 p.m.

Local coaching changes

After 20 years, the legendary Jay Hegi will no longer serve as Elmont head coach. Former assistant Tom Innes takes over the helm of the Spartans and will make his debut against Carey.

A member of Lawrence’s Long Island championship team in 2014, Melik Mavruk, who scored the game-winning touchdown that year against Sayville on an 82-yard fumble recovery late in the fourth quarter, takes over as the Golden Tornadoes’ third head coach in as many seasons. Lawrence opens at home versus Valley Stream South.

Ernie Blount is the new sideline boss at Baldwin. He spent 23 years on the staff at LIU-Post. The Bruins are seeded fourth in Conference I and host Hempstead in the opener.

Photos by Eric Dunetz/Herald

Lynbrook’S ramon CaLderon, top, hauled in a pass during 7 on 7 drills hosted by Oceanside every Wednesday throughout July.

oCeanSide and quarTerbaCk Shane Harmon open the season at rival Freeport.

Salvadoran Day at Hempstead Town Hall uplifts and informs

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ing a screen of information on his smartphone. It explained that on Aug. 15, 2006, Congress established Aug. 6 as El Día del Salvadoreño, or Salvadoran Day.

“It’s fun,” said the Hernandezes’ 10-year-old daughter, Marilyn, “and there are a lot of activities to do.” Her 9-year-old brother, Christopher, smiled. Behind them, on one side of the parking lot, children romped through the compartments of a huge bouncy house and slide.

Umbrellas sprouted like blue and white mushrooms across the lot, shading attendees from the afternoon sun. Relaxing in a chair under one umbrella, Noelia Congolez, of Hempstead, explained in Spanish that, in addition to being a day of festivity in the United States, Aug. 6 had been a national holiday in El Salvador — the Day of the Divine Savior — since the 1500s.

Congolez’s words appeared in Spanish on a blue sign with white lettering at the top of the proscenium of a temporary stage: “Festival Divino Salvador Del Mundo.”

The stage was supplied by Levittownbased Noches de Fiestas Entertainment. The event was sponsored by the Comité Cívico Salvadoreño Inc., a civic association based in Hempstead Village, in coordination with the Town of Hempstead.

On the stage, a man in dressed in black, wearing a white coat with glittering golden designs, belted out songs in Spanish, accompanied by conga drums, electric guitars and brass instruments. When he broke into a quick-stepping dance, people in the crowd surrounding the stage cleared a space and danced, too.

Meanwhile, a girl pulled a wagon through the crowd, selling green and orange squirt guns and other kids’ toys.

Earlier in the event, Town Supervisor Don Clavin, with Town Clerk Kate Murray, had greeted the attendees and presented plaques for community service to Celina and Manuel Bonilla and Adelina Blanco-Harvey, a Uniondale Board of Education trustee.

At 3:30, the American and Salvadoran national anthems were sung from the stage. Then other community leaders gathered on the stage with Zahid Syed, the town’s executive director of community affairs; Federico Guerrero, consul general for El Salvador at the consulate in Brentwood; Hempstead Mayor Waylyn Hobbs Jr.; Assemblyman Phil Ramos; and immigration attorney David M. Sperling.

“I have here Mayor Waylyn Hobbs from the Village of Hempstead, my longtime friend,” Guerrero said, “and he is not only my friend, he is the friend of the Hispanic community.”

“¡Viva El Salvador!” Hobbs called out after greeting the crowd in Spanish, and approving shouts answered him.

Guerrero then introduced Phil Ramos, who, speaking in Spanish, said, “Twenty years ago, the idea that a Lati-

What Salvadoran Day means

el Salvador, which is majority Christian, views Jesus as both the divine savior of the world and the patron saint of the nation. Spanish colonizers in the 16th century chose the feast of the transfiguration, on aug. 6, as a national day of observance.

Salvadorans fled to the united States from 1979 to 1992, escaping a brutal civil war. influenced by u.S. rep. Hilda Solis, Congress in 2006 passed House resolution 721, which established Salvadoranamerican day ‘in recognition of all Salvadoran- americans for their hard work, dedication, and contribution to the stability and wellbeing of the united States.’

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Sperling, also speaking in Spanish, told the crowd, “I’m not Salvadoran, but I have El Salvador in my heart. My wife is Salvadoran, and we have two children who are medio gringos, medio guanacos.” Guanacos is a colloquial term Salvadorans apply to themselves to indicate that they are outstandingly hardworking.

Sperling reminded the attendees that he has four offices, including one on Columbia Street in Hempstead Village.

Surrounded by blue-uniformed members of U.S. Federal Chaplains, a nonprofit group that, among many other services, helps maintain order at public events, the crowd applauded a succession of performers onstage, clearly enjoying a feeling of community.

“Seeing more than 15,000 people at Sunday’s celebration of El Salvador demonstrates just how much people love this community,” Clavin said on Monday. “We thank the Comité Cívico Salvadoreño and all the residents who joined us at this incredible event.”

Courtesy Town of Hempstead town Supervisor don Clavin estimated that 15,000 people attended the Salvadoran day festivities.

Progressives want to hold D’Esposito accountable

By DANIEL OFFNER doffner@liherald.com

A lot of attention directed toward Long Island’s congressional delegation has been directed at U.S. Rep. George Santos.

But one group doesn’t want voters to forget about another member of that delegation, who might not be facing criminal charges or accusations of lying to voters, but with whom they feel is falling short of his responsibilities.

The advocacy group Empire State Voices gathered representatives from Democratic caucuses and labor unions to Rockville Centre last week, calling out U.S. Rep. Anthony D’Esposito.

“We’re here because Congressman D’Esposito has not been standing for working families on Long Island,” said Maria Martinez, executive director of Empire State Voices.

Martinez hosted a panel discussion with guests that featured former state senator John Brooks, former Assemblywoman Judy Griffin, and Nassau County Working Families Party representative Joe Sackman. On the agenda were their thoughts about a number of economic issues affecting those living in New York.

For instance, they claim that in the first seven months since taking office, D’Esposito has voted on legislation to “protect wealthy and corporate tax cheats,” “give corporations $6 billion in tax breaks,” and made it harder for senior citizens to access Social Security and

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Medicare benefits.

“I have heard Anthony profess so much support for veterans, so much support for disabled children, support for seniors,” said Griffin, who lost her Assembly seat to Brian Curran last year by a handful of votes.

“Don’t just listen to him because he’s all about talking the talk, but that guy never walks the walk. I have listened to him make speeches, and it’s always the same thing. But when it comes down to it, when he has the chance to vote to help people, he doesn’t.”

D’Esposito didn’t take part in the discussion, but a spokesman from his office

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told the Herald the congressman “continuously ranks as one of the most bipartisan members of Congress, and regularly works with colleagues from across the aisle to deliver results for Long Islanders.

“Unlike many Nassau County Democratic officials who take their cues from out-of-touch New York City progressives, Congressman D’Esposito’s votes have always advanced the interest of Nassau County neighbors.”

But some of the panelists gathering in Rockville Centre would disagree, using the Limit Save Grow Act — which was passed in April to increase the federal

an example.

D’Esposito voted in favor of Limit Save Grow, which Martinez believes will make it harder for senior citizens to access Medicare benefits, putting Medicaid coverage at risk for millions.

“When you cut our services, when you cut funding to schools, when you cut funding to hospitals and Medicaid, the cost comes back onto us,” Sackman said. “There’s always a cost to this, and we are the ones who are paying it over and over and over again. That has to change.”

Maryland Republican Greg Murphy, however, said last April the bill “will not cut Medicare, Social Security or veterans’ access to health care.”

The conversation also touched on the proposed American Families and Jobs Act, which the group labeled a “tax scam.” The three-part legislative proposal aims to provide tax relief for working families and individuals, strengthen small businesses, and provide tax incentives for economic development in rural communities.

“We can’t reiterate enough how important these economic policies are for us, not just out on Long Island, but across the state of New York,” Martinez said. “We need to urge Congressman D’Esposito to vote ‘no’ on the GOP tax scam bill. There’s a long road ahead, and over the next couple of months, we’re going to be out ensuring that we hold (him) accountable for the votes he’s either taken or not

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were invited to a panel discussion featuring former Assemblywoman Judy Griffin, left, former state senator John Brooks, Empire State Voices executive director Maria Martinez, and Working Families Party representative Joe Sackman, to share what they say are problems U.S. Rep. Anthony D’Esposito needs to address.

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Uniondale celebrates National Night Out

By BRANDON CRUZ bcruz@liherald.com

Nassau County Legislator

Kevan Abrahams’ office teamed up with local partners including the Uniondale Fire District, Uniondale School District, Glory House Recovery, and the Nassau County Police Department to commemorate the 40-year milestone of National Night Out on Aug. 1 at the Cornelius Court Elementary School in Uniondale.

National Night Out, an initiative focused on rebuilding the relationship between the community and law enforcement by uniting them with residents in an environment brimming with safety, enjoyment, and inclusivity — came to life as Legislator Abrahams and the local collaborators rallied to promote their message of fostering positive “policecommunity partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live.”

The festivities taking place at Cornelius Court Elementary School provided a medley of attractions for attendees, ranging from free hot dogs and pizza to vibrant face painting stations, engaging games, resonating music, and inflatable structures that kept kids active the whole time. The DJ’s playlist kept the energy in the air, while a collection of prizes and surprise raffle drawings heightened the anticipation. Sparky, the robotic fire dog, and Dale, the beloved Long Island Nets mascot, even made appearances and surprised the crowd.

“For four decades, National Night Out has been a wonderful opportunity for our residents and our local law enforcement to build bonds and work together to make our communities stronger, safer, and more welcoming,” Legislator Abrahams said. “We are all incredibly thankful to our generous partners, sponsors, volunteers, law enforcement personnel and first responders for all they have done to make this event a success year after year.”

Abrahams further expressed profound gratitude to partners, sponsors, volunteers, law enforcement personnel, and first responders for their unwavering dedication to the event’s ongoing success over the years.

Courtesy Nassau County Legislator Kevan Abrahams Nassau County Legislator Kevan Abrahams stands with the Nassau County Police Department, who helped hand out free pizza to those who came out to Cornelius Court Elementary School for the annual National Night Out celebration.

Abrahams joins his daughter Kennedy and Uniondale junior firefighters as part of the National Night Out festivities at Cornelius Court Elementary School.

Abrahams spent time with representatives from the Uniondale Public Library, including from left, adult services head Kristine Dugan, and community outreach librarian Deborah Kinirons. Abrahams, at right, enjoys a moment with daughter Kennedy and their family dog.

Abrahams welcomed a number of guests to National Night out, including Uniondale education board trustee Charmise Desiré.

STEPPING OUT

Entice your crowd with the late-season flavors

By Karen Bloom

“Summer means a sudden availability of all sorts of fresh vegetables — from familiar zucchini and eggplant, to more exotic mushrooms and chilies,” says award-winning chef Rick Bayless. “Entertaining a summer crowd can be easy, delicious and inexpensive if you let the season’s produce do most of the work.”

Chef Bayless suggests simple recipes that highlight fresh summer fare. His summer entertaining advice is always worth following, some of which many of us practice already.

Opt for organic: Shop your farmers markets. Small local farms promote biodiversity by planting a wide range of produce, are more likely to operate using organic practices, and add to the fabric of their communities. With their homegrown approach to agriculture, these farmers ensure the highest quality of food. Other organic products besides fresh produce are popping up on grocery shelves.

Know your way around the grill: Whether using a charcoal or gas grill, heat the grill grate thoroughly before putting food on, and avoid moving the food until it is well-browned. This prevents food from sticking to the grill. Keep a spray bottle filled with water on hand to handle flare-ups that can arise from fat drippings.

When in doubt, just chill: Simple marinades can take meat and seafood to a new flavor level. Save time by marinating the main dish for a few hours prior to your guests’ arrival. And keep it refrigerated. Then put it on the grill when it’s time to eat. A little preparation can lead to big, bold taste.

The Rocketman Show

Rus Anderson dons the famous boots, outfits and glasses, ready to demonstrate once again his talent and pizazz for embodying the musical legend that is Sir Elton John. Anderson has built a reputation of seamlessly embodying Elton John’s persona. He even caught the attention of the man himself, impressing him so much that Anderson was his official body double for his ‘Farewell Yellow Brick Road’ World Tour projects, re-creating highlights of Elton’s career in virtual reality. Anderson has a natural ease at personifying John’s flamboyancy, sequins and songs, but also does it with genuine authenticity — always singing the vocals and playing the instruments live. Whether it be Elton John’s more upbeats tempos, such as ‘I’m Still Standing’ or ‘Saturday Night’s Alright,’ or his heartfelt ballads, Anderson will have you up on your feet joining in. He painstakingly recreates those memorable concerts with the colorful and flamboyant costumes — including Elton’s iconic boots, glasses and jumpsuits. Friday, Aug. 11, 8 p.m. $65, $45, $35, $30. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. Tickets available at Ticketmaster.com or ParamountNY.com.

Skewered Shrimp with Black Bean-Lemon Rice

Marinade/dressing:

• 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar

• 3 tablespoons lemon juice

• 2 medium garlic cloves, minced

• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt

• 3/4 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper

Skewers:

• 24 large raw, headless, peeled shrimp, with tails on (about 1 pound)

• 24 whole green onions, trimmed to 6 inches in length

• 24 cherry tomatoes

• 2 poblano chili peppers, seeded and cut into 24 pieces

• 8 12-inch bamboo skewers, soaked in water

Rice:

• 3 cups hot cooked brown rice

• 15 ounces canned black beans, rinsed and drained

• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro

• 3 teaspoons grated lemon zest

Whisk marinade ingredients in small bowl. Reserve 1/2 cup mixture in separate bowl and set aside. Place shrimp in a resealable plastic bag, pour marinade over shrimp, seal tightly and coat well. Refrigerate 30 minutes, turning frequently.

Remove shrimp from marinade (reserving marinade). Place shrimp on skewers, alternating with tomatoes, chilies and onions (folded in half).

Preheat grill on high heat. Brush skewers with reserved marinade and cook 4 to 5 minutes on each side or until shrimp are opaque in center. Place remaining marinade in a small saucepan on the grill to heat slightly.

Toss rice with black beans, cilantro and lemon zest.

To serve: Top rice with skewers and spoon remaining marinade over skewers.

Grilled Vegetables with Ginger Citrus Mayonnaise

• 2 each crookneck or summer squash, baby zucchini, large whole carrots, large fennel or 3 medium fennel bulbs

• 5 to 6 shallots

• Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper

• Extra virgin olive oil

For the Ginger Citrus Mayonnaise:

• 3 juicy oranges, grapefruits, Meyer lemons, mineolas, tangerines, Mandarins, blood oranges, etc., cut in half (6 halves total)

• 3 tablespoons (or more for desired consistency) store bought preferred mayonnaise

• Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

• Preheat grill for vegetables.

To make the mayonnaise, squeeze all the juice out from 5 of the 6 citrus halves into a saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. When juice begins to boil, lower heat to medium-high and reduce juice until thick and syrupy, being careful not to let it burn.

Remove from heat, pour into a bowl, and allow to cool slightly. (At this point you can grill the vegetables). Whisk in mayonnaise, ginger, and cayenne pepper until smooth. Squeeze in juice from last remaining citrus half, and season to taste with salt and pepper.

Cut all veggies in half lengthwise, rub all sides sparingly with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt and black pepper. Grill, cut side down first, for 4 to 6 minutes if small, 5 to 8 minutes if large pieces. Flip so skin side is down, and grill all an additional 1 to 2 minutes, until all veggies are firm but easily sliced with a knife.

Serve on platter alongside bowl of ginger citrus mayonnaise or drizzled on top of vegetables.

Half Step

Whether or not you’re a Deadhead, Half Step will have everyone feeling the vibe, when the band rocks out Eisenhower Park. The band, themselves a group of dedicated fans and ‘students’ of the Grateful Dead, capture the spirit, improvisation, sound and complexity of the Dead’s music. Since 2004, these Long Islandbased musicians have been mastering their craft while winning over crowds of veteran Deadheads, newcomers and non-Dead fans alike. Like the Grateful Dead themselves, the band is constantly pushing the envelope, growing together as musicians and performers. Their attention to detail is clearly evident in their effort to put on a viable Grateful Dead experience. They stay true to the traditional show format and play sets of tunes in a sequence that could likely have been performed by the Dead themselves years ago.

Saturday, Aug. 12, 8 p.m. Free admission. Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, Eisenhower Park, East Meadow. For information, visit NassauCountyNY.gov.

uring summer’s waning weeks, get-togethers outside with family and friends take on even greater appeal.

THE Your Neighborhood

On exhibit

View the landmark exhibition “Modigliani and the Modern Portrait,” at Nassau County Museum of Art. Devoted to the way that Modigliani powerfully re-defined the art of

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19

On stage

Plaza

Theatricals presents a tribute to the one and only Barbra Streisand, Saturday, Aug. 19, 7:30 p.m. Sharon Owens performs her acclaimed interpretations of Streisand’s songbook. It’s performed at the Elmont Library Theatre, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. $33, $35. Elmont. For tickets, call (516) 599-6870 or visit PlazaTheatrical.com.

Dramatic Play

Theatre Playground returns to Long Island Children’s Museum

day has not been matched, this lively band will exhilarate you with their powerful vocals, tight harmonies and dance grooves — all coupled with a synchronized stage and light show. Close your eyes and you will truly believe you are listening to the original artists. Hear the best of Tavares, France Jolie, The Trammps, Harold Melvin’s Blue Notes, Yvonne Elliman, Anita Ward, Deney Terrio, George McCrae, Bonnie Pointer, Melba Moore, Maxine Nightingale, Carol Douglas, and so much more. Joe Cool, Sista Soul, Funky Sista, Strat Cat, Wild Jerry and The MacDaddy comprise this group of unique and experienced musicians who love and live this era of music. As always, bring seating. For information, visit NassauCcountyNY.gov/parks.

Oyster Bay Railroad Museum

Canyon Ranch is a major draw for tourists who have come to know the brand by its unparalleled reputation in experiential wellness.

Sands New York teams up with Canyon Ranch for luxury integrative wellness destination

Another world-class attraction has been announced for the planned Sands New York resort on Long Island.

Sands New York announced in late July a new agreement with Canyon Ranch to develop a premiere luxury wellness destination at its Long Island location.

Canyon Ranch has pioneered integrative wellness since 1979 through its luxury spa services, state-of-the-art fitness and sports performance resources, top wellness practitioners who provide expert coaching and guidance, and dining offerings specializing in indulgent, healthful cuisine with a spotlight on local produce and seasonal specialties.

Sands is no stranger to Canyon Ranch’s success, having previously partnered to design the award-winning wellness destination at the world-famous Venetian Resort in Las Vegas.

“A New York Canyon Ranch location appeals to its loyal following as a new premiere destination, building Long Island’s reputation as a global tourism destination,” said Robert G. Goldstein, chairman and chief executive officer at Sands. “This partnership will provide a major lift for the entire local hospitality in-

dustry.”

Canyon Ranch guides its guests to their best life, throughout life, with its unique approach to wellness. Its pillars include:

• Health and performance — Go beyond symptoms with personalized plans for prevention from physicians and experts

• Mind and spirit — Pursue balance and purpose with behavioral therapy, coaching and spiritual guidance

• Fitness and movement — Enhance everyday mobility and athletic performance, guided by exercise experts

• Nutrition and food — Pinpoint strategies for optimal weight and holistic health informed by nutritionists and chefs

• Spa and beauty — Promote relaxation and energy with healing bodywork and therapeutic treatments

Spa and beauty — Promote relaxation and energy with healing bodywork and therapeutic treatments

Canyon Ranch’s long list of wellness experts lead the way in their fields, with more than 1,500 curated services designed to ensure depth and breadth of integrative solutions to serve guests individually, inspiring holistic healing and transformation, with comprehensive programming including wellness presentations, classes

Jeff

Who We Are:

The developer of a multi-billion-dollar flagship hospitality, entertainment and casino project on Long Island

Robert G. Goldstein, chairman and chief executive officer at Sands

Photo by Sands

Photo: Located in the foothills of the Santa Catalina Mountains, the Tucson Canyon Ranch includes a spa and fitness center, health and performance center, spiritual wellness center and pools and aquatic center.

We are proud to be in partnership with Sands to expand access to our unique approach to integrated wellness to the New York Metropolitan and Long Island area.

Kuster, CEO of Canyon Ranch

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and demos designed to pique interests, old and new.

With world-class experts across a broad range of disciplines, guests are able to gain personal insight, skills, and motivation that can last well beyond their stay.

The company currently has resorts in Tucson, Arizona; Lenox, Massachusetts; and Woodside, California. Those resorts have become well known for their warm hospitality, luxurious spas, delicious cuisines and awe-inspiring nature and immersive integrated wellness.

“Canyon Ranch’s purpose is to inspire people to achieve a well way of life so that they can live better, longer,” said Jeff Kuster, CEO of Canyon Ranch. “We bring a complete well-being experience where guests can refresh their bodies and minds with integrated services from fitness and performance science to rejuvenating spa treatments. Our dining will feature our resort dishes that emphasize flavor and health benefits with delicious and thoughtfully sourced ingredients.”

CANYON RANCH TUCSON, AZ

To learn more about the Sands as the world’s preeminent developer and

Sands’ 360-Degree Approach to Team Member Advancement Prioritizes Overall Well-Being

Atop priority within Sands’ target to invest $200 million in workforce development by 2025 is empowering the success of the company’s 35,000 global Team Members. In Macao, Sands China has entrenched on a workforce development strategy to address the whole person, through a variety of mental and physical well-being initiatives that encompass a 360-degree approach to Team Member advancement.

“When our Team Members are healthy and feel satisfied with all aspects of their life, they are confident at work, and able to better succeed in their current roles as well as betterpositioned to aim for new development,” said Wen Hongyan, senior vice president of human resources at Sands China. “That’s why we’ve designed wellness programs that aim to inspire happy Team Members and promote a familyfriendly environment to encourage optimum work performance, job satisfaction and an overall sense of belonging.”

Work-Life Balance and Family Connection

Over the past year, Sands China has evolved its initiatives to better integrate Team Members’ professional and personal lives, with a dual focus on fostering healthy worklife balance and engaging families in fun and meaningful activities. Efforts to protect and nurture family bonds have delivered positive impact in Team Member satisfaction, engagement and well-being.

Highlights have included introduction of modified flexible work shifts that enable shortened work weeks, post-maternity scheduling benefits to help new mothers balance work and care for their newborns, and Happy 360, a month-long series of activities to encourage Team Members to develop a positive mindset and build a harmonious workplace.

To promote family engagement, Sands China hosted events that enabled Team Members to enjoy experiences with their loved ones. Examples include The Venetian Macao’s 15th anniversary carnival day and a junior-chef

workshop series in which parents and children learned to make seasonal recipes together.

Self-Improvement Tools

Promoting self-improvement is also a significant component of Sands China’s Team Member advancement efforts. As part of its Better Self initiatives, Sands China rolled out the “my” series, which encompasses the myWay training along with other platforms to enhance Team Member engagement and a sense of belonging.

Elements include myFITNESS to encourage good habits for health, physical fitness and well-being; myLEISURE, a recreational space featuring a reading corner, sports games, karaoke, massage chairs and more; myTV, a Heart of-House broadcast channel showing news, property information and leisure activities; and myDISCOUNT, which offers exclusive deals at more than 300 internal and external outlets in Macao and Greater China.

Well-Being in Retirement

Sands China’s commitment to the well-

being of its Team Members continues even as they retire. The company’s Golden Age Programme aids senior Team Members as they navigate post-career transitions. The voluntary retirement program offers comprehensive short-term, long-term and lifetime benefits to supplement formal retirement regulations. Launched in 2020, the Golden Age Programme featured eight celebratory events for seniors last year.

Beyond these Sands China initiatives, Sands’ properties and corporate headquarters offer Team Members a variety of training programs covering topics such as preventing burnout, digital health, sleep, self-care and open communication.

To learn more about Sands’ workforce development ambition, Team Member advancement initiatives and commitment to Team Member well-being, read the 2022 ESG Report on Sands’ website.

Photo provided by Sands

Photos: Over the past year, Sands China has evolved its initiatives to better integrate Team Members’ work-life balance, provide self-improvement tools and provide well being tools into retirement.

Write on: College essay workshop

Not sure how to get started on your college essay?

The Hofstra University Admission Office is offering a virtual workshop to help high school students learn the skills to tell their story in a way that helps them stand out. The final workshop, Thursday, Aug. 17 , 4-5 p.m., is free and open to the public, but advance registration is required. Hear from Hofstra Admission counselors about how to brainstorm topics, and compose a thoughtful essay that shows your personality, talents and interests. For more information about Hofstra Admission’s other virtual summer workshops, go to Admission.Hofstra.edu/ portal/virtual_admission_ webinars. To schedule a summer in-person visit go to: Hofstra.edu/visit.

Defensive Driving Course

Uniondale Public Library offers an adult safety driving class, also known as a defensive driving course, Thursday, Aug. 10, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. With Joe Grant of Defensive Drivers Discount. 400 Uniondale Ave. Register at UniondaleLibrary.org or call (516) 489-2220 ext. 213.

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.

Senior concert series

Settle in for some summer tunes, with Eddie Van Buren, at Eisenhower Park, Wednesday, Aug. 16, noon-2 p.m. Bring seating. Parking Field 1, East Meadow. For information visit NassauCounty.gov/parks or call (516) 572-0201.

Having an event?

Aug. 19

Westbury House Tour

Bug Safari

Bring the kids to Old Westbury Gardens for a buggy adventure, Saturday, Aug. 19, 11 a.m. Hunt elusive grasshoppers, butterflies, predatory insects and other crawly creatures in the gardens. Bring a butterfly net and collecting jars. All ages. Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Rd., Old Westbury. For information visit OldWestburyGardens.org or contact (516) 333-0048.

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.

For many years visitors to Westbury House at Old Westbury Gardens asked what was beyond the first floor corridor. Now go beyond the door and discover “secrets of the service wing,” during a 60-minute guided tour, Sunday, Aug. 13, 1:30 p.m.; also Sunday, Aug. 20, 1:30 p.m. Be introduced to the intensive labor required to create the lifestyle experienced by the Phipps family and their guests; tour the many rooms that were “behind the scenes” to create the formal dining experiences of early 20th century. Go along the corridors to the butler’s pantry and silver cleaning room then descend the 17 steps to the kitchen, scullery, and wine storage rooms located on the ground floor. Reservations required. 71 Old Westbury Rd., Old Westbury. For information contact (516) 333-0048 or visit OldWestburyGardens.org.

Art talk

Sept. 7

Grab your lunch and join Nassau County Museum of Art Docent Riva Ettus for her popular “Brown Bag Lecture,” now back on-site at Nassau County Museum of Art, Thursday, Sept. 7, 1 p.m. Enjoy an in-depth presentation on the current exhibition “Modigliani and the Modern Portrait.” Participants are invited to ask questions at the end of the program and to join the 2 p.m. public tour of the exhibit. Also Oct. 19. 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. (516) 484-9337 or NassauMuseum.org.

Aug. 11

Village of Hempstead Seventh Annual Unity Gospel Concert

Hear varied performers at the Seventh Annual Unity Gospel Concert, Friday, Aug. 11, 6 p.m., at Denton Green Park With The Brown Boys, David Wright, James Hall, Ronnie Felder & the Voices of Inspiration, as well as local churches celebrating in both English and Spanish, ranging from traditional to contemporary. 99 James A. Garner Way, Hempstead.

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Public Notices

LEGAL NOTICE

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU INDEX NO. 600570/2022

SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS

Mortgaged Premises:

646 MACON PLACE, UNIONDALE, NY 11553

Section: 50, Block: M02, Lot: 23

WILMINGTON SAVINGS

FUND SOCIETY, FSB, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY IN ITS CAPACITY AS OWNER

TRUSTEE FOR CASCADE

FUNDING MORTGAGE

TRUST HB5, Plaintiff, vs. EDGAR PEREZ, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF ESTHER

VINA GONZALEZ PEREZ;

JUAN PEREZ, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF ESTHER

VINA GONZALEZ PEREZ; ESTHER PEREZ A/K/A

ESTHER NOCK, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF ESTHER

VINA GONZALEZ PEREZ;

JUAN ALEBRTO PEREZ, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF ESTHER VINA

GONZALEZ PEREZ; IRIS

COHEN, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF ESTHER VINA

GONZALEZ PEREZ;

ASHLEY DELEON, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF ESTHER

VINA GONZALEZ PEREZ;

RICHARD DELEON, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF ESTHER VINA GONZALEZ

PEREZ; MEGAN DELEON, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF ESTHER VINA

GONZALEZ PEREZ;

DAMIAN DELEON, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF ESTHER VINA GONZALEZ PEREZ; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DISTRIBUTEES OF THE ESTATE OF ESTHER VINA GONZALEZ PEREZ, 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 TO THE ESTATE OF ANGELA DE DELEON, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF ESTHER VINA GONZALEZ

PEREZ, 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; SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; ASSOCIATES FINANCIAL SERVICES COMPANY INC.; ABC ALBEMARLE REALTY LLC; PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK; MICHAEL PIPPENS; “JANE DOE” (REFUSED NAME); “JOHN DOE”

(REFUSED NAME), “JOHN DOE #4” through “JOHN DOE #12,” the last nine 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.

Plaintiff designates NASSAU as the place of trial situs of the real property

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 $510,000.00 and interest, recorded on June 30, 2008, in Liber M 33093 at Page 553, of the Public Records of NASSAU County, New York., covering premises known as 646 MACON PLACE, UNIONDALE, NY 11553. he 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: June 30, 2023

ROBERTSON, ANSCHUTZ, SCHNEID, CRANE & PARTNERS, PLLC Attorney for Plaintiff Theresa Regis, Esq. 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310 Westbury, NY 11590

516-280-7675

140838

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

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 August 24, 2023 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 552-556. 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 76966 140728

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT NASSAU COUNTY ROUNDPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING CORPORATION, Plaintiff against MARIE BRIFIL A/K/A MARIE C. BRIFIL, et al Defendant(s) Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Stern & Eisenberg, P.C., 20 Commerce Drive, Suite 230, Cranford, NJ 07016.

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered March 11, 2019, I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on August 29, 2023 at 2:30 PM.

Crime watCh

AKA MICHAEL

A vehicle fire on Duryea Avenue over the weekend earned a visit from the Nassau County Police Department bomb squad.

The Uniondale Fire Department quickly extinguished a burning 2013 Nissan Altima in the early morning hours of Saturday. No one was inside the vehicle, and there were no reported injuries.

Detectives are releasing few details about what happened, except that the fire attracted not only the bomb squad, but also the Nassau County fire marshal, who is continuing to investigate.

Anyone with any information about the fire is urged to contact Nassau County Crime Stoppers at (800) 244-8477.

Crime of selling fruit

A Brooklyn man will get some time in front of a judge after police cited him for peddling goods without a license.

Police say Cando Pomboza, 27, was selling fruit in the middle lane of traffic on Hempstead Turnpike and Earle Ovington Boulevard. He was one of two fruit sellers officers from the Nas -

sau County Police Department interacted with recently, charging Rudany Antonio Valerio Jimenez, 39, of Richmond Hill, with doing the same thing from his car in New Cassel.

Both will have to return to court later this month.

hempstead woman stabbed

Officers from the Nassau County Police Department are looking for a man they say stabbed a woman multiple times outside of Robson Place in Hempstead.

Investigators say the 41-year-old woman — whom they did not identify — was sitting at that location during the early evening of July 28 when a man she could only identify as Hispanic walked up to her and attacked her.

She was taken to a hospital and treated for her injuries, but the investigation continues.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Nassau County Crime Stoppers at (800) 244-8477, or call 911. All calls remain anonymous.

news briefs

Vehicle burns on Duryea Avenue Back-2-School fair on Aug. 26

EC Media Strategies is gearing up for its eighth annual Back-2-School Fair, slated for Saturday, Aug. 26 from noon to 5 p.m., at Shop-Rite, 1121 Jerusalem Ave.

The event is day in the grocery store parking lot where families and children are provided free medical screenings, and where essential school supplies are handed out.

The fair also features food samplings, a showcase of local talent, book signings, college recruitment, and prizes.

There will be bodybuilding demonstrations by Jean Laguerre.

For more information, or to help support the event, contact Elseah Chea at (516) 717-9769, or email hutimes@aol. com.

Public Notices

003074/2017 F/K/A 17-003074. For sale information, please visit www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832.

During the COVID-19 health emergency, Bidders are required to comply with all governmental health requirements in effect at the time of the sale including but not limited to wearing face coverings and maintaining social distancing (at least 6-feet apart) during the auction, while tendering deposit and at any subsequent closing. Should a bidder fail to comply, the Referee may refuse to accept any bid, cancel the closing and hold the bidder in default.

this County in addition to the conditions set forth in the Terms of Sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the Court Appointed Referee shall cancel the foreclosure auction.

Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.”

Mark Ricciardi, Esq., Referee NY-13300040-16

Defendant(s)

lien is $586,880.87 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 14881/08

L.

MCKENZIE,

ET

AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly

Premises known as 698 Goodrich Street, Uniondale, NY 11553. Sec 50 Block 120 Lot 119. All that lot or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon, in Uniondale, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $502,480.18 plus interest, fees, and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No

Bidders are also required to comply with the Foreclosure Auction Rules and COVID-19 Health Emergency Rules issued by the Supreme Court of

140969

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE UNDER THE POOLING AND SERVICING AGREEMENT

DATED AS OF DECEMBER 1, 2005, FREMONT HOME LOAN TRUST 2005-E Plaintiff, Against REGINALD MATHONE, ET AL.,

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 10/03/2016, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction, on the North Front Steps of the Nassau County Courthouse, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501. This Auction will be held rain or shine on 9/12/2023 at 2:30 p.m., premises known as 622 Hillside Court, Uniondale, NY 11553, And Described As

Follows:

ALL that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York. Section 36 Block 153 Lot 664-667.

The approximate amount of the current Judgment

If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the then Court Appointed Referee will cancel the Foreclosure Auction. Richard Lawrence Farley, Esq., Referee.

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A. Depending on your climate, the selection of roof materials is just as important as color, and maybe even more important, depending on what you’re looking to achieve. For example, in Florida, with less likelihood of needing a balance of heat in winter to absorb and keep the house warmer, you’d be looking for higher reflectivity to lower heat absorption, whereas in a northern climate, you want the balance of heat absorption in colder weather and less in hot weather. But there’s more to consider. Concrete or clay tiles, and how they’re applied, can also make a difference. Concrete is what is known as a “heat sink” absorptive material, which heats on the sky-facing side and slowly builds heat into the material throughout, like a sponge picks up water, then slowly releases it. On Mediterranean hillsides, this principle naturally kept people comfortable without mechanical heating and cooling for thousands of years. Clay tile has air moving underneath, channeled to dissipate heat.

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Two very hot political subjects

During my lifetime, the summer months have been a time to just soak up the sun and try to get only as much work done as is necessary. But these days there are more things going on in the political world that I find myself struggling to keep up with, and two of them are worth exploring. One is climate change, and the other is Hunter Biden.

A dear friend of mine volunteered his thinking about the horrendous weather the world has been experiencing, stating, “There’s no such thing as climate change. It’s all cyclical.”

There are a lot of things that are cyclical. The major one is the economy. I’ve lived long enough to have seen major ups and downs in the stock market, and experienced both inflation and recession.

But at no time in my life have I seen virtually the entire world experiencing oppressive heat waves and violent storms. If you travel to Europe in the summer, there’s always the chance that you’ll run

into brutal heat waves. But recently the temperature of the ocean off south Florida exceeded 100 degrees. That is not a cyclical experience.

I feel a touch of sadness when I see photos of polar bears in the Arctic, stuck on land because ice floes have melted. Many of the western states now have deserts where there were once overflowing streams and lakes. The lack of available drinking water has stirred fights among some of those states, and there is no way to create any new water sources. This past winter, many communities were buried in as much as eight feet of snow with no past history of such accumulations.

Almost every day, there’s a report about flash floods killing people. Last month, Westchester, Orange and Rockland counties were hit with torrential rains that caused at least two deaths. Elected officials in those areas likened the rainstorms to waterfalls, and they caused millions of dollars in damage. Government officials attested to the fact that the flooding they caused had no historical precedents.

My second issue is the Republican fixation with President Biden’s son, Hunter.

Because the economy is good and the president is championing so many positive things that have happened during his time in office, the opposition party is spending night and day talking about his son. Which, to be fair, raises the legitimate issue of relatives of presidents capitalizing on their name or contacts.

When Jimmy Carter was president, his brother, Billy, spent all his waking hours promoting the Carter name. He started out with Billy Beer and created many other promotions using the family name. President George H.W. Bush’s brothers snagged lucrative business deals. It didn’t hurt to have the name Bush.

Then there’s Jared Kushner, former President Donald Trump’s son-in-law. I have met Jared on a number of occasions, and find him to be a very likable person. But Jared is no Warren Buffett. The Saudi government gave Jared $2 billion for his investment fund, against the wishes of the government’s own finance minister.

According to U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filings as of March 31, Kushner’s fund had $2.5 billion on hand, almost all of it having come from overseas inves-

tors.

It’s fair to assume that Jared didn’t get his Saudi windfall based on his looks or charm, so being a son-in-law of a president hasn’t hurt his brief career as an investor. Has Hunter Biden made thousands, or millions, based on the fact that his last name is Biden? I think that’s a fair assumption. Did he break any laws? That’s up to prosecutors to determine — not Fox News or Ohio Congressman Jim Jordan, the chairman of the House Judiciary Committee. I could fill volumes of Herald columns with stories about presidential family members benefiting from their last names. I wasn’t around during the days of President William Howard Taft, but there are a few stories of lucky relatives dating back even to those times. From now at least until November 2024, many Republican politicians will be spending many of their waking hours pursuing the dirt, real or imagined, on Hunter Biden. I think there are more issues of importance to America than one man’s son.

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

Now, only memories of the Big Top animals

The sweep of history has ushered in the first woman ringmaster for the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, and, at the same time, swept out the entire circus, which will close in May. After 146 years in business, the circus decided to put a woman in the center ring, which might have been a step forward if the circus had a future, which it does not.

covered by media and hailed as an entertainment that carried a rich history and promised thrilling, freakish sideshows.

that had a highly respected Clown College, a place where the Ringling Brothers circus wintered since 1927. Still, I just can’t appreciate the appeal of the greasepaint and the big shoes.

RANDI KREISS

Progress cuts in myriad directions. Naturally, I’m delighted that a woman, Kristen Michelle Wilson, was chosen to be in the spotlight. But I’m also delighted that her tenure will be brief. The circus’s tent will come down forever this spring, due to rising expenses, declining audiences and protests by animal rights activists.

Ringling Brothers’ elephants were retired to a Florida sanctuary some time ago, presumably due to pressure from animal advocates and the cost of upkeep.

When the circus closes, the clowns will also take their final bow, and not a moment too soon. If you grew up when I did, the circus was a must-see, go-to event every year. It was a big deal when the elephants paraded through New York City,

As a kid, though, I hated the circus. I never told my parents, because they seemed so invested in my “big day” at Madison Square Garden, but the whole scene felt skeevie. In the vernacular of the time, the bearded lady, the giant, the midgets and the skinniest man on earth scared the stuffing out of me. I couldn’t have articulated it then, but there was something awfully creepy, and just awful, about paying to stare at these people, who we now know suffered from various endocrine imbalances.

The tigers and elephants won’t miss the circus. Will we miss the creepy clowns?

There was nothing fun or amusing about the tigers tormented by men with whips, or the elephants prodded into kneeling and dancing and running in a circle, end to end. There was always the sense at the circus, just as there is even today at carnivals, of some malignant force lurking beneath the face paint.

Clowns, for obvious reasons, have become a common source of anxiety among kids today. It’s about the fake face, the false smile and the unknowable person behind the mask. I know there’s a rich history of great clowns, and I’ve vacationed in Sarasota, Florida, a town

Once upon a time, when the circus came to town in the boondocks, it was a thrill and an opportunity to see something one might never see again. But today, kids raised on videos and iPhones have neither the interest nor the attention span for a circus act. The immense skill of many of the performers eludes them. They want quick. I read that Ringling Brothers, in an effort to survive, kept shortening the acts. But the entertainment value of the circus has lost relevance for today’s children.

If you read “Water for Elephants,” by Sara Gruen, you got a good story along with a history of the circus in America over the past 100 years. It wasn’t all about sparkly young women and men flying through the air, trapeze to trapeze. The dark side of the circus during the Great Depression was this: When some traveling circuses couldn’t afford to pay their workers, they threw them off a bridge before pulling in to the last stop. Animal abuse was rife; living conditions for both humans and animals were often appalling. In modern times, conditions improved,

but the basic concept of subjecting wild animals to a lifetime of captivity and forced performance has become disturbing and unacceptable. In “Water for Elephants,” Rosie the elephant is prodded with gaffs and burned with cigarettes. When she goes berserk at the end and runs a spear through her trainer’s head, we root for Rosie.

There is a theory that culture and society evolve as time goes on, that we get better and more considerate of one another and increasingly sensitized to the needs of other inhabitants of our earth and even those of the earth itself. Still, this is a theory.

Many aspects of life in 2017 challenge the concept of an evolving society. In many ways, especially politically, we seem to be falling back.

But the end of the circus is a good thing, a progressive thing. Millions are left with great memories of the Big Top and the times the circus came to town. We can hold on to the good memories and also embrace modern sensibilities that are offended by the exploitation of animals.

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

Randi is on a brief leave. This column was originally published Feb. 2-8, 2017.

Climate change is not cyclical, and Republicans are way too focused on Hunter Biden.

JERRY

KREMER

Moving MLK’s dream forward

america will soon mark 60 years since the March on Washington.

On Aug. 28, 1963, some 250,000 people gathered peacefully at the Lincoln Memorial to advocate for civil and economic rights for Black Americans.

Although it was a protest against racial discrimination, it also was an opportunity to show support for major civil rights legislation that had stalled in Congress.

It’s important to remember what happened that day, and the changes it brought for Black Americans, while reflecting on what remains to be done to eliminate racial discrimination. Understanding history is important to avoid repeating what was bad and using what was good as a springboard for further positive change.

Black Americans were hopeful after the election of President John F. Kennedy. Roughly 70 percent of Blacks had voted for Kennedy in 1960. Their expectations were high for change, but Kennedy’s narrow victory seemingly negated any voter mandate, leading him to be cautious in moving forward on controversial issues like civil rights legislation because he needed the support of the South, where racial discrimination was still the norm.

The march came together because hopes had been dashed that Kennedy would make any of the needed changes.

The president did not initially support the march, worried that there would be a disorderly mob prompting chaos. Seeing the big picture, Kennedy also thought the march might destroy public support for the civil rights movement, even making matters worse as racial tensions heightened nationwide.

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nedy was behind the march by July.

At the Lincoln Memorial, the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. gave his historic “I Have a Dream” speech. The 34-year-old preacher from Atlanta gave people hope at a time in history when there was anything but that for Black people. Discrimination was rampant. The Ku Klux Klan was active around the country, and especially in the South. Black people could not live in white neighborhoods, use the same water fountains, attend the same schools or, in some states, even vote. They had to sit at the back of the bus and were not served in many restaurants.

Even here, a lot of Long Island was built with segregation securely in place, controlling where people lived and where their children went to school. Blacks and whites had to remain separate when it came to friendship and even love. Intermarriage was illegal, and it was a common belief — albeit a very wrong one — that Blacks were not as intelligent as whites. They were not even permitted to swim in the same pools as white people.

Kennedy never stopped trying to pass his Civil Rights Act. But it was President Lyndon Johnson who signed it into law after Kennedy’s assassination.

The law ultimately supported what the march was all about. It was a guarantee that Blacks would have equal voting rights, outlawed discrimination in restaurants, employment and theaters, and encouraged school desegregation.

The march was also responsible for the 24th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, outlawing the poll tax, which was a requirement for some to vote.

Yet there is much that still needs to be

done. The FBI released a report this spring showing that hate crimes are on the rise, with far more than half of them targeting people because of their race or ethnicity. Additionally, the distribution of racist, antisemitic and anti-LGBTQ propaganda — flyers, stickers, banners, graffiti and posters — rose by 38 percent in 2022, according to the Anti-Defamation League.

Next year, voters will weigh in on New York’s Equal Rights Amendment, designed to prohibit discrimination based on ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, pregnancy and pregnancy outcomes. While Albany has created a number of laws over the years to ensure equality, the ERA would enshrine it in the state Constitution.

It seems the perfect time to remember the March on Washington and Dr. King’s inspiring words. There are plans underway for a march down Constitution and Independence avenues in Washington on Aug. 28 that will conclude at the Lincoln Memorial. It will be led by Martin Luther King III and his wife, Andrea Waters King, as well as the Rev. Al Sharpton, a civil rights leader and the founder and president of the National Action Network.

The hope is that the march will inspire the continuation of Dr. King’s work and vision, and serve as an opportunity to highlight what is still needed to bring about peace, justice and equity around the world.

“The vision that Dad had is not one that cannot be achieved,” Martin Luther King III told The Washington Post. “We have made great strides, and then there seems to be always an inevitable setback.”

Re Mark Nolan’s column in last week’s issue, “We don’t have much time — AI is coming!”: Mr. Nolan’s warning is timely. His most frightening sentence is, “AI’s only limitation is that it is constrained by our limitations.” Closer scrutiny of “our limitations” clarifies the nature and degree of the threat. Our limits, as humans, on perfidy and domination have yet to be found. Some among us already are, and will always, use any tool available to advance nefarious ends. Unity of the benevolent is necessary to limit the damage.

Our control as individuals over AI is minuscule. Whatever controls there are over its use, development or deployment are in the hands of a handful of corporate entities, semi-human creations with the status of “corporate citizens.” These beings operate to maximize profit and to maximize growth toward monopoly.

Creators and users of AI are already calculating its possible per- unit cost reductions. Workers will be sacri-

It was dated June 10, 1927, written from a home no longer standing at Exchange Street in Rochester, to a young woman in Ellicottville named lola.

“I am not driving taxi now. I quit Sunday night. Monday morning, I went to work again for the Salvation Army. Am not driving truck this time, but am helping on a wagon. I hope to get back on a truck again soon, but I am satisfied to get three square meals a day, and a bed to sleep in.”

lola, by the way, is my grandmother. The young man struggling to make ends meet at the height of the Roaring ’20s? OK, not hard to figure out: That’s my grandfather Donald. The cursive stretched across both sides of the yellowed, cardsize paper, sharing much of the mundanity many of us today might reserve for text messages or a quick phone call while driving home.

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pictures?” my grandfather asks. “In other words, ‘talking movies.’ I saw my first one here at Rochester, and it certainly is wonderful. I go to it nearly every night. There is no reading at all on the screen.”

I found this letter at the bottom of a box of family heirlooms a cousin of mine keeps at her home in Florida, and I was mesmerized. I have very little memory of my paternal grandparents. lola died when I was still an infant, and Donald when I was in kindergarten.

When I was growing up, my father would share many stories about his relationship with his parents — none of them good. Both would work all day, and at quitting time, they didn’t come home. Instead, they headed to the bar, where they would drown any remaining daylight with booze.

My dad and his siblings were left to fend for themselves, his older sister — by just a year — filling in as caretaker. When either of his parents were home, it was never pleasant. My dad shared how he once saved a bunch of money he earned setting pins at a local bowling

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ficed on the usual bloody altars of efficiency, consolidation and market share. Citizens and corporate citizens have divergent interests here, but the history of .com, Enron, default swaps, the inviolability of trade secrets and class action restrictions, to name a few, indicate human citizens’ limits on our corporate compatriots.

Overwhelming majorities of the benevolent will be needed. This is theoretically possible, as this is what our government is for. However, given the governmental usefulness of AI’s capabilities, the great economic powers of our corporate citizenry, the allowances of Citizens United and our business/market-friendly Supreme Court, overwhelming majorities must mobilize, rapidly, toward a clear goal.

Time is not on our side. Regulating this industry as a public utility, at least for a decade, while a plan for its most reasonable, least harmful integration into our culture, economy and polity is possible. But ...

BRIAn KElly Rockville Centre

The spam calls are relentless

To the Editor:

It’s been several years since then Speaker of the House nancy Pelosi announced that Congress would take up the issue of spam/ phishing phone calls and alleviate this problem. But since then the problem has grown worse.

I realize that Congress has many issues to

alley so he could take an art course. When his mom found the stash of coins, she took it and spent in on a two-tone, brown Easter suit for my dad.

He was so angry, he wore that suit every day — whether it was a formal occasion or he was outside playing. The suit barely made it a month.

My life wasn’t like that at all, thank goodness. My dad never touched alcohol or cigarettes, which might explain why he’s about to turn 90 with the energy and health of a 60-year-old.

My mom worked so hard to provide for my little sister and me — the youngest of the seven children my parents had from previous marriages and their current one. A day for her could include driving a bus and then working at night as a bartender. Both of my parents grew up wanting for many things, and they ensured that their children wanted for nothing.

What I wouldn’t give, however, to see the letters my mom and dad exchanged after they first met at a roller-skating rink. They were hardly the young adults my grandparents were — both already experiencing marriage and divorce, and

deal with, foreign and domestic, including the incessant political infighting that now dominates the news. The issue of spam calls has fallen by the wayside, rarely if ever mentioned, even as it increases and has evolved into a constant annoyance for Americans.

Many people in and outside new york state have told me they deal with it on a regular basis. I can receive a half-dozen or more such calls a day, often from callers (most with foreign accents) who identify themselves as working with or representing Medicare or private companies, such as CVS, or my utility company. If I don’t hang up, they make inquiries in an attempt to get personal information, or say that they have this or that offer for me. The situation has become untenable.

I have registered my phone number with various agencies, as directed, but this hasn’t stopped the calls.

Isn’t it time that Congress directed its attention to this problem? We shouldn’t have to deal with this ongoing problem, whose annoyance is only increasing. Surely the technology to do away with it is available — perhaps even the use of AI, which we’re now hearing so much about.

My congressman’s office directed me to contact my service provider, but this, I’m certain, would be ineffective, because this is a national problem that requires the attention of Congress to solve. They’re just passing the buck. Where is our government when you really need it? I’ve received several of these calls even as I’ve written this letter! Why should I have to deal with this?

ROBERT RUBAlSKy East Rockaway

raising kids as part of it.

Instead, all I have is the memory of the notes they would leave each other every morning. My dad addressed his notes to “Sweetheart” and signed them “Sweetheart,” while my mom opted for “Honey.”

I remember how irritated I would be to see these notes between them. now, more than 30 years later, I would give anything just to find one of them at the bottom of a box somewhere. They may have been just as mundane as some of the letters between my grandparents, but still, each word is an expression of them. And thus, every note is a vital piece of my parents that I long to have again.

Writing letters — writing notes — has become a lost art in the century since Donald wrote to lola. But even today, there’s something special — even romantic — about not choosing a keyboard or a touchscreen, and instead picking up a pen and finding a sheet of paper.

I’m glad my grandfather did. And I’m glad my grandmother saved it. Because in those pages, I don’t see the grandparents I only heard about through my father. Instead we get a special glimpse into their hearts.

Michael Hinman is executive editor of Herald Community Newspapers.

Framework by Tim Baker

Is there any finer art than the details of life? — At the Queens County Farm Museum

what I wouldn’t give to see more of the letters my parents exchanged.

mICHaeL

HInman