Uniondale Herald 08-24-2023

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The eastbound lanes of Hempstead Turnpike, in Uniondale, have many roughly patched sections, especially east of Uniondale Avenue.

Navigating problems, solutions of turnpike near Nassau Hub

By REINE BETHANY rbethany@liherald.com

Throughout the public hearings this spring on the development of the Nassau Hub area by Las Vegas Sands, the fast, traffic-choked stretch of Hempstead Turnpike through Uniondale kept emerging as a safety concern. But potential solutions are under discussion.

The turnpike, which is officially known as state Route 24, needs attention. The 1.8-mile stretch through Uniondale, which passes the Nassau Coliseum, has a speed limit of 50 miles per hour. Traffic is often heavy. For pedestrians at the few crossings near Hofstra University, traversing the traffic and the turn lanes can be intimidating. Hofstra’s two unispans over the highway serve students only.

And parts of the road need repaving, with many patched potholes in the asphalt — espe-

Backpacks on wheels, with drums and gold pompoms

By REINE BETHANY rbethany@liherald.com

Uniondale students didn’t have to travel to a central location to pick up free backpacks filled with school supplies this year.

Instead, thanks to the Uniondale Backto-School Bus Tour last Saturday, the backpacks came to them.

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cially between Oak Street and Uniondale Avenue — that can cause trouble for drivers. One of them was Uniondale resident Gregory Armour.

As he drove east on Hempstead turnpike on Oct. 9, 2021, Armour hit a series of three potholes between Oak Street and California Avenue that blew out his left front tire. He photographed the potholes and his wrecked tire. He saved the $300 receipt from a garage in East Meadow for repairing the damage and mounting a new tire.

When he learned that the turnpike is a state road, Armour filled out a Small Claims Form on the state transportation department website, attached his photographic evidence and waited for reimbursement.

None came. The transportation department denied that its road crews had been negligent,

A white van left Uniondale High School at 9 a.m., loaded with 600 backpacks donated by Northwell Health and the Kiwanis Club. A school bus followed, loaded with student members of My Brother’s Keeper and the Superintendent’s Advisory Council, five cheerleaders, seven drummers from the school’s marching band, Superintendent Monique Darrisaw-Akil, and district staff members.

A red and gold Uniondale fire truck served as a majestic

WThe caravan’s first of six stops was the tree-lined, shady corner of Dean Avenue and Shell Street, a few blocks from Grand Avenue Elementary School. Families with schoolchildren had begun gathering on the sidewalk. The volunteers bounded out of the bus. The drummers and cheerleaders, flashing the black and gold colors of the Uniondale Knights, assembled in the street, directed by bandleader Colton Wynter. My Brother’s Keeper adviser Keith Coles helped his students arrange the backpacks on folding tables.

The line of waiting families grew rapidly. Several student volunteers walked cheerfully along the line, handing out flyers about immunizations, registration, and pre-K.

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Getting ready for new school year with new backpacks

school book bag giveaway,” DarrisawAkil announced over a portable PA system. “We are so excited to be here, and to tell everybody how important it is to get back to school, on time and ready to go.”

The drummers began a series of fast rolls and beats while the cheerleaders danced, chanted and twirled gleaming pompoms. Children eagerly selected backpacks of pink, electric or sky blue, green or purple.

“A lot of times, we ask parents and families to come to us,” Darrisaw-Akil explained. “In order for us to get close to the community, we want to get out into the parts where coming to the district office seems less accessible.”

The impact was obviously positive.

“I’m very grateful to the Uniondale School District for its help to parents,” said Norma Guevara, while her daughters Kayleen, 7, Kensy, 5, and Kayzel, 4, skipped around her, holding their new backpacks.

“The backpack giveaway is a most beautiful thing, because so many parents cannot afford certain supplies and uniforms,” said Carlene Malcolm, whose 9-year-old son, Nathaniel, had come with her to get a backpack. Her 13-year-old son, Daniel, is a My Brother’s Keeper member who played drums in the Lawrence Road Middle School band.

The student volunteers knew how important it was for them to connect with the younger schoolchildren. “I can

see the potential of creating new ideas, and helping others, giving out the book bags and doing other things like that,” said 17-year-old Tyler Davidson.

“I can help get people really excited for the upcoming school year,” said Tyler’s 14-year-old brother, Ethan.

“I think that we’re inspiring other kids to join MBK and do more in the community,” said 14-year-old Jaxson Baptichon.

All three young men were among the eight My Brother’s Keeper volunteers.

“I’ve done a lot of community help throughout the school district for a long time,” said Barsha Ramrookum, 15, a Superintendent’s Advisory Council member. “This is my first event of this kind, handing out backpacks to students.”

Education board trustee Adelina Blanco-Harvey had come to show her support.

“When Dr. Akil first talked about it, the

board was like, what?” Blanco-Harvey recalled. “And the next thing we said was, sure, we can do that!”

Kiwanis Club and PTA members Janet Weeks and Suzanne Thomas helped fold up the tables as the last of the families walked away with backpacks. The volunteers returned to the bus. The whole crew set out for their next location.

“We just really want to be a resource,” Darrisaw-Akil said.

Courtesy Johnmichael O’Brien/Uniondale Public Schools

Banding together to provide school supplies

By BRANDON CRUZ bcruz@liherald.com

Back to school season is expensive, especially now that parents are on track to hit a record $41.5 billion in spending on school supplies this year alone, according to a recent study from the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics.

This record amount of spending would be a 12 percent increase from last year, or a $4.6 billion jump from the reported $36.9 billion consumers spent on school supplies in 2022.

According to an analysis by Pattern, an ecommerce platform that analyzes data-driven insights, prices for many classroom essentials have outpaced the average 4 percent increase for most major goods due to inflation, with school supplies increasing 5.45 percent from this time last year.

But county legislators Kevan Abrahams and Debra Mulé want their constituents in the first and fifth legislative districts to know they are actively working to help provide resources to help ease the economic tension. For the tenth year, Abrahams’ office, in partnership with Leon Levar Broughton, owner of Trimz Barbershop and the original organizer of the event, sponsored the annual Kutz For Edu Back-To-School giveaway.

“For many years, it has been my privilege to partner with Trimz barbershop, Heeling Souls, and Glory House Recovery Inc. to ensure students are equipped with the essentials for a great start to the school year. I am tremendously grateful to all our community sponsors and volunteers for helping to make this event a success year after year and I hope students all across Nassau have a great academic year.”

The event, which is now in its 18th year total, has grown into a huge giveaway where hundreds of residents receive backpacks and school supplies. “When I realized there were kids being bullied in school for not having certain resources, I decided whatever I can do to help, so they have a better education by being able to go to school with a clear head knowing they have the essentials they need for school, we came up with a plan,” said Broughton. Also on site, a medical van to provide health screenings for all who want them, games and activities, a video game truck, face painters, free food stands and snacks, and an ice cream truck. Kids were also provided with free haircuts from Trimz Barber Shop, and free sneakers from Heeling Soles, a local nonprofit dedicated to fostering a sense of togetherness and promoting positive community engagement by giving away shoes to the homeless and others in need.

“It’s a great feeling being able to help the kids get ready to go back to school,” said Steve Muir, founder of Heeling Soles. “We know coming from some of our communities, it’s difficult to afford a pair of sneakers, a haircut, a backpack, and school supplies — so we want to give that to the community and allow the kids to start out school on the right foot, no pun intended.”

Brandon Cruz/Herald Neighbors pick up free backpacks and school supplies courtesy of BlueprintMD’s financial contribution and other local donations.

Stephanie Bier/Herald photos

Children waiting in line to get cotton candy and jump inside one of the bounce houses present at the giveaway.

From left, Alisson Mejia, 11, Mercy Mejia, 15, and Michael Mejia, 7, receiving free school sneakers from Heeling Soles.

Courtesy Kevan Abrahams Kevan Abrahams, his family, and Trimz barbershop’s owner, Leon Levar Broughton posing with Long Island Nets mascot Dale the Eagle.

Bike raffle winners Olivia and Liam Ware, 2 and 6, with their parents, Kasheiba & Matthew Ware.

Blakeman says Nassau is not a ‘sanctuary county’

By BRANDON CRUZ bcruz@liherald.com

“Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free, The wretched refuse of your teeming shore.” Those words inscribed on the Statue of Liberty have served as a beacon of hope to those seeking a better life.

Since last August, nearly 100,000 migrants have arrived in New York City seeking asylum and hoping the words on Lady Liberty still ring true, according to the New York City’s social services department.

This massive influx over the last year has been debilitating the city’s resources and they have been struggling to keep up and respond. Roughly 200 migrant shelters have been set up across the five boroughs.

Queens borough president Donovan Richards believes Nassau County — the third richest county in New York, according to state figures — and the tenth richest in the nation, according to U.S. News & World Report has more than enough resources to help.

“New York City is doing more than its fair share,” Richards told reporters. “Unused or underutilized assets, like Nassau Coliseum, should be looked at by the state.” The coliseum, which is largely unused, could potentially house thousands of migrants.

However, Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, says Nassau is not a “sanctuary county,” and will not be offering any hand or issue any emergency order in the crisis.

“If you invite people to stay over your house, and when they come over, you say ‘we want you to stay with our neighbor,’ is that fair to your neighbor?” Blakeman said inside the county’s Legislative building in Mineola on Aug. 17.

“If there are municipalities that want to invite migrants in, that is their choice. Here in Nassau County, that is not our choice,” he added.

Blakeman said the coliseum is not a site that can be used to house any migrants anyway due to its lease agreement with Las Vegas Sands. However, he stressed that it would not be offered

Reine Bethany/Herald Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman said that the county will not lend a hand helping New York City with its massive influx of migrants seeking asylum, that have been shipped in by border states.

regardless.

“There is no plan to house any migrants in Nassau County,” he said, “including but not limited to the Nassau Coliseum.”

Blakeman also cited “safety issues,” and said this would be a “burden on social services,” since the federal government has no program to reimburse the county and would cause an influx of new students to districts like Uniondale.

“It’s also a safety issue because the people that have been allowed into this country have not been properly vetted, we don’t know who they are, we don’t know what their background is,” Blakeman said.

Richards does not accept this and is refusing to stop fighting for these migrants and the city to receive additional resources.

“We shouldn’t get hung up and fixated on one site, we really need to be looking statewide at assets that are not being utilized,” he said in the Post. “We can look at locations across Long Island, as well as, look at locations upstate.”

But one thing that Blakeman and Democrats such as New York City mayor Eric Adams can agree with, is that they have both said the state and federal governments have “failed” the city, which according to City Hall could spend more than $12 billion on the issue over the next three fiscal years ending in 2025.

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What’s a billionaire worth? Kevin Kamen knows

By BEN FIEBERT bfiebert@liherald.com

For the 10th year in a row, Forbes magazine has chosen financial analyst Kevin Kamen to calculate the wealth of media tycoons.

Forbes wealth and media team reporters once again picked Kamen, chief executive of Kamen & Co Group Services, in Uniondale, to assist in figuring out the tycoons’ net worth for the 42nd annual “Forbes 400 List of Richest Americans.”

The list will be published in late September, highlighting the significant contributions of Kamen, whose will help analyze, calculate and forecast the wealth of media billionaires.

“Our internationally recognized publishing organization was formed to fill the demand for practical knowledge and hands-on experience specifically in the newspaper, shopper, magazine, broadcast, tech, video game, and book publishingdriven industry,” Kamen, of Baldwin, stated on KamenGroup.com. “Our commitment to the success of the industry is demonstrated with all of our clients. We work with and value the goals of each project — small, medium or large.

“We’re multimedia appraisers, accountants and brokers,” Kamen added. “I value people that are in media, newspaper, magazine, broadcast, and famous people.”

Of the 400 richest people on the Forbes list, Kamen is responsible for valuing the majority of those associated with the

media. The magazine provides Kamen with its own information and calculations, and then he examines it further.

Kamen said he does all the calculations for these valuations and then reports back to Forbes.

“Being in the industry, I know what

to look for,” he said. “I am able to come up with a fair evaluation with these billionaires.”

Kamen has been doing valuations for media companies for 44 years, and accurately calculated how much the Boston Globe, Tampa Tribune, Chicago Tribune

and Los Angeles Times were worth before they were sold. Kamen has largely built his reputation on these calculations, and Forbes took notice.

“It’s interesting to unfold the amount of investments that these billionaires have accumulated,” Kamen said. “Their portfolios are extraordinary, and what I’ve discovered is the depths of the portfolios of each billionaire is phenomenal.”

Although Kamen often travels outside of his hometown of Baldwin, he noted that he loves his community, and hasn’t forgotten where he got his start. Kamen was board president of the Baldwin Public Library, and served on the library board for 30 years. He was involved in a few expansion projects undertaken by the library, and said he learned some valuable life lessons as board president.

“One of the most important things I learned was to listen to my colleagues and to my community,” he said. “And I take that experience, and all that knowledge that I ascertained through my community as a young man, and take it across the globe with me when I’m negotiating mega deals in the media arena.”

Kamen said he isn’t just an analyst, but also enjoys “really being deeply involved in the media industry.” He takes part in negotiations and puts together various deals across the world. He added that Forbes uses him as an expert in the media sphere, and various editors at the magazine have thanked him for all the work he’s done.

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even though the potholes, which would have opened up in the winter and spring, had not been repaired as of October. (The department processes claims for damage caused by road conditions only if the damage occurs between May 1 and Nov. 15.) Armour’s appeal was also turned down.

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“I am a health care worker and a U.S. Army veteran,” Armour said. “I have lived on the Island here in Uniondale for over 28 years, paying taxes and working hard to take care of my family, only to be told by the state my claim does not matter.”

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But there are potential solutions, said Elissa Kyle, placement director for Vision Long Island, a nonprofit organization that helps communities plan “smart growth,” including safe streets and roads.

Safe medians could be created where pedestrians could wait during traffic light changes, instead of having to scramble across the entire roadway.

“Right now, the intersections are designed to maximize getting a lot of people out of the Coliseum quickly, after events with massive attendance,” Kyle explained. “I think the new situation won’t usually have masses of vehicles leaving at the same time, but smaller events that will occur throughout the day.”

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The potential for increased traffic when the Hub area is more densely developed means a potential uptick of stresses on a not-so-well-maintained road. And worries about more vehicle and pedestrian accidents is never far from people’s minds.

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In fact, Newsday published a four-year analysis last October that concluded that Long Island’s traffic safety record is significantly worse than the overall state average. Afterward, Sen. Chuck Schumer issued a letter urging a formal federal safety audit, focusing especially on three state roads, Route 25 (Jericho Turnpike), Route 27 (Sunrise Highway) and Hemp stead Turnpike.

Reducing the speed limit on the turnpike would be a good first step, Kyle said. “Given the presence of students and businesses, a 50-mile-anhour speed limit is not really appropriate for a community,” she said.

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Newsday’s report was cited by oppo nents of the Sands proposal at public hearings in Mineola in May.

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Traffic flow could also be redesigned on the roads surrounding the Coliseum — the wide boulevards named for Earl Ovington, Quentin Roosevelt and Charles Lindbergh.

“Those roads have a lot more capacity than they actually use,” Kyle said, “so if they are primary access points to the new development, it could keep some of the traffic off Hempstead Turnpike.”

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Kyle’s recommendation is a 35-mph speed limit. Traffic would not back up, she pointed out, because the 50-mph stretch is less than two miles long, so traffic flow would hardly be affected, while

The intersections with pedestrian crossings could also be redesigned. “The crosswalks, across six lanes of traffic plus turn lanes, are not engineered to be safe

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A lower speed limit would also reduce the stress on vehicles. “Hitting a pothole at 55 miles an hour will do more damage than 35 miles an hour,” Kyle said.

If these and further traffic-calming changes could be made, residents who would be directly affected by the Sands development would be safer. And perhaps potholes like the one that devoured Greg Armour’s tire wouldn’t even develop.

“I can only wonder,” Armour said, “how many other people has this happened to?”

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Nassau C.C. eyes return to title stage

By TONY BELLISSIMO tbellissimo@liherald.com

Getting back to the national championship stage and winning it are lofty goals, but Nassau Community College football coach Jamel Ramsay wouldn’t have it any other way.

“Last season was a bit of a rebuild with some guys who hadn’t played ball for two years,” Ramsay said. “Our defense kept us close every week, but we didn’t put everything together some games. We still finished ranked in the top five and now we’re looking to get back to the championship game and win it.”

The Lions went 6-4 with three one-score defeats in 2022. This year’s schedule features many of the usual suspects and Ramsay is excited about the return of Navy prep and Army prep to the slate. “Those two games are really good tests and experiences for our guys,” he said. “I like the schedule much more than last year’s.”

Four of Nassau’s first five games are home at Mitchel Athletic Complex. The Lions open Sept. 2 against Monroe College and close the month Sept. 30 against Hocking College. The lone trip of September is to Hudson Valley C.C. on the 16th.

Some new key faces to the offense are former Nassau County high school standouts Kevon Hall (Roosevelt running back) and William Pickett (South Side quarterback.)

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people think of someone’s legs when they talk about dual-threat quarterbacks, but Will can really throw the ball. He has big-time leadership qualities and the sky’s the limit.”

Ramsay believes the offensive line is one of the Lions’ top position groups. It includes Jordy Garcia, Kasper Borawski, Matthew Blanco, Christian Sollecito, Ethan Bonachi, Kenroy Hutchinson and Max Adams. “They’re all talented,” Ramsay said.

Freshman tight end Alex Simmonds has turned heads in camp and at 6-6 with speed comparable to some wideouts, Ramsay sees him as an “absolute factor” in the offense. “He’s been a pleasure to watch,” the coach noted. “He has tremendous blocking ability and potential to be something special.”

At receiver, Isaiah Madrey is looking to make a splash after appearing in four games last season. Also expected to be a lead target for Pickett is former Uniondale standout Kayden Liddie.

over 2,000 yards and scored 22 touchdowns for the Rough Riders as a senior. “Everyone knows who Kevon is,” Ramsay said. “He’s a definite game-changer even though he hasn’t played a snap in two years. He has a lot of tools and he’ll be raring to go game one.”

Pickett is a dual-threat quarterback who played one season at Cortland and was redshirted in 2022. Ramsay said he recruited Pickett out of high school and is “overly excited” to see him get to work. “He brings a combination of tenacity, speed and power,” Ramsay said. “Most

On the defensive side, the work in the trenches will be led by Daeshaun Polk, who ranked among the team leaders in tackles for loss last fall and also had 2.5 sacks, and nose guard Cesar Villanueva. Glen Cove product Anthony Schettino heads the linebacker corps, while the secondary is likely to have Chris Hernandez and Miguel Lopez at corner, and Sonny Mayo and Kamari Maths at safety.

Kicker Tom Zabransky was a Second Team All-American selection last season, and newcomer Tommy Dellaporta will handle punting responsibilities.

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Roosevelt’s Kevon Hall, a Nassau County Thorp Award winner, is primed to lead Nassau Community College’s backfield. William Pickett, a South Side High School graduate at right, takes over as the Lions’ starting quarterback.

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Uplifting youngsters at African American Museum

By REINE BETHANY rbethany@liherald.com

Children who join in the programs at the Joysetta and Julius Pearse African American Museum of Nassau County find themselves supported and loved on their journey to adulthood.

The joy was clear during the summer’s Watoto storybook sessions. “Watoto” is Swahili for “children.”

At the final Watoto session of the summer, museum director Monet Green gathered a room full of children and adults to hear “You Come from Greatness: A Celebration of Black History,” by Sara Chinakwe, with colorful, detailed illustrations by Ken Daley.

Among the adults were chess master Horace Graydon and Dr. Fayth VaughnShavuo, who have tutored and mentored children for years through the PEACE Afterschool Program at 100 Terrace Ave., and through Graydon’s chess program at the museum. Students of theirs were present at the storytime.

Before reading, Vaughn-Shavuo told the children, “There is a very special reason that Ms. Green is so much in my heart.”

“Dr. Vaughn-Shavuo was my youngest brother’s elementary school teacher,” explained Green. “She was an excellent elementary school teacher at Washington Street School. I’ve known her since I was younger than you guys. So we’ve come full circle.”

Green sat down and began to read.

“What we want you to know and to remember — always — is that, no matter what happens in your life, you come from greatness,” read Green.

“You’re capable of doing anything that you want to do, and we hope that you will choose positive things that will help to impact and change the world in a positive way.”

The words of Chinakwe’s book referred specifically to heroes of African descent, but the content would inspire every child, regardless of background.

“You come from changemakers and status shakers,” Green read on, “people ready to rally in unity to ensure your future. Like them, you are a light that will spark the next generation.”

Green pointed to the pictures on the pages, of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and U.S. Rep. John Lewis.

“Isn’t that Rosa Parks?” asked one of the children, pointing. She was right, and everyone in the room applauded.

Green had gathered her audience in one of the museum’s display rooms. Photos and essays about legendary civil rights leaders like Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall, Rep. Lewis, Ella Baker, and Medgar Evers covered the walls.

Most of one wall was devoted to Bass Reeves, a real-life legendary lawman of the 19th and early 20th centuries, who has a statue dedicated to him in Fort Smith, Arkansas, and who was the basis for the character of the Lone Ranger.

“You are descended from dreamers, designers, inventors, and engineers,” Green read.

“Use the talent God has given you to make a better world.”

The children became more and more involved, calling out the names of the historical figures that sprang to life from the pages: Harriet Tubman, Frederick Douglass, Toussaint Louverture, Nelson Mandela, Chief Albert John Luthuli, former President Barack Obama.

“I want to read,” said 9-year-old Fatmata Sesay. Green called her forward and handed her the book.

“You come from astronauts and mathematicians who mapped the paths of planets, navigated oceans,” read Fatmata. “Their complex equations sent

ships across oceans. They launched astronauts into space and then they brought them safely home again.”

Two 13-year-olds, Joshua Ndowu and Momoh Sesay, also read aloud.

When 7-year-old Adrian White raised his hand, Green let him finish the book.

“Because you see my children, you come from God the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, the Creator, the Savior, the Guide,” read Adrian. “From your head to your toes and everything in between, you are greatness.”

“Louder,” said Green.

“You are greatness!” Adrian belted out, and the room broke into laughter and applause.

In the discussion that followed, the children were asked what they had learned from the book.

They mentioned learning that everyone has greatness, and that there are many whose hard work helped everyone in the world.

Mohamed Sesay, 15, summed it up.

“I knew this before,” he said, “but I just wanted to say, without these people we wouldn’t be where we are today.”

The children settled into an art activity, coloring an outline drawing patterned after a page in the book, chatting with their teachers and parents in an atmosphere of comfortable, enduring inspiration.

Reine Bethany/Herald photos

Chess master Horace Graydon, left, and Fayth Vaughn-Shavuo, third from left, joined Monet Green, far right, for the Watoto storybook session. The children who joined the program that day were, from left, Robert Rodriques (10), Adrian White (7), Mohamed Sesay (15), Momoh Sesay (13), Joshua Ndowu (13), Serenity Jules (9), and Fatmata Sesay (9).

Monet Green, director of the Joysetta and Julius Pearse African American Museum of Nassau County, read ‘You Come from Greatness’ aloud to a group of children.

STEPPING OUT

frontman inducted into the Hall of Fame joins Long Island’s most elite musicians

By Daniel Offner

Robin Wilson, the iconic voice of the multi-platinum selling Gin Blossoms — and current frontman for The Smithereens — will join the ranks of Long Island legends Billy Joel, Joan Jett, Carole King, Twisted Sister, Public Enemy and countless others when he is inducted into the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame on Friday.

“I’m very gratified and surprised and amused by the whole thing,” Wilson said. “It’s kind of funny to have ended up on Long Island and to receive this cool honor.”

As the principal songwriter and lead singer/guitarist of the Grammynominated Gin Blossoms, Wilson — who calls Valley Stream home — is responsible for such ‘90s-era radio hits as “Hey Jealousy,” “Follow You Down,” “Til I Hear it from You,” “Until I Fall Away,” “As Long As it Matters” and “Allison Road.”

Wilson grew up in Tempe, Arizona, and moved to Long Island in the ‘90s to be with his now ex-wife, Gena Rositano. He still lives here, raising his son, Grey Wilson, an aspiring musician and songwriter. “It took me a long time to get used to being on Long Island,” he says. “It was a tough transition. I’m probably the only guy on Long Island who flies the Arizona state flag on his front porch.”

He met Rositano in 1993, who was working at MTV at the time, when Gin Blossoms were invited to appear as a musical guest on the first episode of “The Jon Stewart Show.” Three years later, they were married, and had Stewart — by then the host of Comedy Central’s “Daily Show” — ordained as a minister in order to officiate the ceremony.

STEPPING OUT

Creative advocacy

Apart from spending time with his family, music is still the most important thing in his life.

“It’s the only thing that makes it worth it,” he says. “It’s cool to make a living and earn money, but the thing that makes it worthwhile is performing original music.”

Wilson is excited to be going back on tour with Gin Blossoms, who will perform at The Paramount in Huntington on Sept. 12, with guests Fastball, Tonic and Sugar Ray.

In 2017, following the sudden death of The Smithereens’ frontman Pat DiNizio, Wilson was invited to join the New Jersey alt-rock group on tour.

“The Smithereens have always been an inspiration to me,” he says. “If I could go back in time and tell my 19-year-old self that I would be performing with one of your all-time favorite bands, I’d probably ask if that was even possible.”

By Karen Bloom

Voyage

The popular band takes everyone back to the ‘80s when Journey’s timeless music ruled the airwaves. Hailed by fans and critics alike as the world’s top Journey tribute band, this group performs their music with chilling accuracy.

Fronted by Hugo — a dead ringer for Steve Perry — who continues to delight fans with his miraculous resemblance, exact mannerisms and identical voice to Steve. Fans agree that Voyage delivers an experience to the original Steve Perry-fronted lineup. The band also features world class New York musicians: Robby Hoffman, Greg Smith, Lance Millard and Dana Spellman, who along with Hugo, have brought the show to critical acclaim. They play all the hits, including, ‘Don’t Stop Believin’,’ ‘Faithfully,’ ‘Separate Ways,’ ‘Any Way You Want It,’ ‘Open Arms,’ ‘Wheel in the Sky,’ ‘Lights,’ ‘Oh Sherrie,’ ‘Stone in Love,’ ‘Send Her My Love,’ ‘Lovin’ Touchin’ Squeezin’,’ ‘Who’s Crying Now? and ‘Only the Young.’ Friday, Aug. 25, 8 p.m. $40, $35, $30, $25. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. (800) 745-3000, or Ticketmaster.com or ParamountNY.com.

Southern Rockfest

• Friday, Aug. 25, 7 p.m.

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

When all concerts and live performances were canceled at the height of the coronavirus pandemic in 2020, Wilson — like many of his counterparts — started to livestream performances from his home studio in order to give himself something to apply his energy and skills toward.

• $40 general admission/$35 members available at LIMusicHallOfFame.org, or by calling (631) 689-5888

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

• Space is limited 97 Main St., in Stony Brook

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

And when it finally was warm enough, he decided to bring his livestream outside, where he would perform music for his neighbors in Valley Stream.

“It was really cool to provide a much-needed distraction during that weird time in everybody’s lives,” he recalls. “It’s kind of cool to be the rock singer on my block in Valley Stream.”

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

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

During the upcoming Hall of Fame induction ceremony, he’ll hit the Exhibit Hall stage for a special performance featuring son Grey and special guests, including members of The Smithereens.

The Allmost Brothers Band headlines a rockin’ night at Eisenhower Park, joined by Freebird and Brothers & Friends. Allmost Brothers fully honors the tradition of the legendary Allman Brothers Band. Working within the framework of the incredible and vast songbook of the legendary Allman Brothers, the band injects something new, fresh and exciting into the material. They stand out with high-level musicianship, authentic improvisational interplay, and dedication to the high-octane performance and power that established the original ABB back in 1969. These dedicated musicians thrive on chemistry and improvisation, bringing a unique fire to Duane Allman’s vision of spreading the gospel of American blues, R&B and jazz music everywhere. As always, bring seating.

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

Saturday, Aug. 26, 7 p.m. Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, Eisenhower Park, East Meadow. For information, visit NassauCountyNY. gov/parks.

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

Courtesy Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame Robin Wilson, frontman of the alternative rock/power pop band Gin Blossoms, has settled comfortably into his lfe on Long Island.

Pat McGann

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

THE Your Neighborhood

Max Weinberg’s Jukebox

In the middle of the Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band tour — which breaking box office records all over the world— the heartbeat of the E Street Band, the Mighty Max Weinberg is taking time between Springsteen shows to perform with his Jukebox band. He visits the Paramount stage, on Thursday, Aug. 31, 8 p.m. Max Weinberg’s Jukebox is a truly interactive experience.

Weinberg invites the audience to create the set list, in real time, that he and his crack four piece group will play that night. Performing songs from the glory days of rock n’ roll your guests choose from a menu of over 200 songs. Everything from the Beatles to the Stones to Bruce and The E Street Band’s biggest hits — and hear the group play ‘em the way the way the audience wants to hear them played! That’s right, the crowd yells out their choices and Weinberg plays them. This unique approach brings the audience right into the action for the evening. Every show is different because you — the audience — are choosing the songs. How many times have you attended a show where you yearned to hear your favorite performer play your favorite song? With Max Weinberg’s Jukebox your dream will be realized. $59.50, $39.50, $29.50, $25. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. (800) 745-3000 or Ticketmaster.com or ParamountNY.com.

On exhibit

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

Civil War Encampment

Experience life at a Civil War encampment at Old Bethpage Village Restoration, Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 26-27, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Members of the 14th Brooklyn Living History Association and friends from other units demonstrate various daily routines of soldiers who were part of 14th Brooklyn New York State Militia during the Civil War years. Old Bethpage Village Restoration, Round Swamp Rd., Old Bethpage. For information, visit OldBethpageVillageRestoration. org.

Dramatic Play

Theatre Playground returns to Long Island Children’s Museum with “Dramatic Play!,” Monday, Aug. 28, 1 p.m., taught by Lisa Rudin, Director of Theatre Playground (who visitors may already know from her role as “Piggie”!). In this interactive, theater-inspired workshop kids will act out an original story and help choose how it unfolds. Music, props, and sound effects create a theatrical world where participants are immersed in the story. Children are encouraged to express themselves as they create characters, explore different worlds, stretch their imaginations and build self-confidence. This week’s theme: Silly Pirates. Costumes encouraged. Museum Row, Garden City. (516) 224-5800 or LICM.org.

IN A BUSINESS BUILT ON SOUND, HE HAD A VISION.

St. Jude Run/Walk

Registration is open for the St. Jude Walk/ Run Long Island, presented by Tweezerman International during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, Sunday, Sept. 10 , 9 a.m., at Marcum Corporate Offices & Park. The St. Jude Walk/Run offers everyone a chance to walk or run and gather in-person or virtually to raise funds and awareness for the St. Jude mission: Finding cures. Saving children. Besides the walk/run, the event features entertainment, food and activities for the whole family to enjoy. Participants will even have the opportunity to connect with St. Jude patients and learn firsthand how their support makes a difference. 10 Melville Park Road, Melville. Register or learn more at StJude.org/ walklongisland.

Adult ESL Classes

Literacy Nassau, in partnership with the Uniondale Public Library, is hosting an English as a Second Language, or ESL, course, Tuesday, Aug. 29, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 400 Uniondale Ave. For more details, contact Literacy Nassau at (516) 867-3580 or visit LiteracyNassau. org.

Aug. 25

Free Backpacks and School Supplies

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman is hosting a free backpack and school supplies giveaway, an opportunity to get everything you need to start the school year, Friday, Aug. 25, 6-8 p.m. The distribution of backpacks and school supplies will continue until supplies run out. Arrive early to secure your backpack. The student must be present to receive the supplies. 40 Main St. Hempstead.

Sketch & Stretch

The Uniondale Public Library hosts“Sketch & Stretch,” where participants 18 and up, join together for evening of yoga and art, Thursday, Aug. 31. Dress comfortably and bring a yoga mat or a towel. $3 nonrefundable fee to participate. 400 Uniondale Ave. Register at UniondaleLibrary.org/events, or call (516) 489-2220 ext. 218.

Having an event?

Storybook Stroll

Bring the kids to Old Westbury Gardens for a storybook adventure, Saturday, Sept. 2, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Stroll the gardens and open your ears to Mary Howitt’s classic tale The Spider and The Fly.” Later create a unique take home craft. For ages 3-5. 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.

Westbury House Tour

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, Friday, Aug. 25, noon; also Sunday, Aug. 27, 1:30 p.m.; Monday, Aug. 28, noon; Wednesday and Thursday, Aug. 30-31, noon 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

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.

Long Island Bridal Expo

Long Island Bridal Expo wants to congratulate every bride and groom on their engagement by helping plan the perfect wedding and connect brides and grooms with wedding professionals, Monday, Aug. 29 , 6:30-9 p.m. LIBE helps brides and grooms engage in meaningful conversations in an intimate atmosphere with 35-40 wedding experts including, photographers and videographers, wedding gowns, flowers, limousines, DJs and bands, invitations, tuxedos, styling, caterers and wedding venues. Free admission. Register at LongIslandBridalExpo.com. Long Island Marriott, 101 James Doolittle Blvd., Uniondale.

MGM Tower at Borgata features more than 700 completely reimagined guestrooms and adds a collection of luxury Vista Suites located at the tower’s corners with extraordinary wraparound views of the Atlantic City skyline.

MORE UNBUBBLIEVABLE THAN EVER! MORE UNBUBBLIEVABLE THAN EVER!

Public Notices

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., Defendant(s)

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 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

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.

MCCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, LLC, 10 MIDLAND AVENUE, SUITE 205 PORT CHESTER, NY 10573

Dated: 6/28/2023 File

Number: 17-300289

RS 141212

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT

COUNTY OF NASSAU, PS FUNDING, INC., Plaintiff, vs. BLUE ROCK CAPITAL HOLDINGS LLC, ET AL., Defendant(s).

Pursuant to an Order

Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on November 3, 2022, 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 September 19, 2023 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 13 Charles Street, Roosevelt, NY 11575. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at

Roosevelt in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 55, Block 422 and Lots 174 & 175. Approximate amount of judgment is $287,328.82 plus interest and costs.

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 601354/2021. 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.

Charles Casolaro, Esq., Referee Chartwell Law, One Battery Park Plaza, Suite 710, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE

that pursuant to Article 16 of the Town Law of the State of New York, as amended, a public hearing will be held in the Town Meeting Pavilion, Hempstead Town Hall, 1 Washington Street, Village and Town of Hempstead, Hempstead, New York, on the 6th day of September, 2023 at 10:30 o’clock in the forenoon of that day, to consider, to consider a proposed Second Amendment to that certain lease agreement dated March 31, 1999 between Crown Atlantic Company LLC and the Town of Hempstead of a portion of that property located at 335 Greenfield Cemetery in Uniondale.

The proposed Second Amendment to that certain lease agreement is on file in the office of the Town Clerk of the Town of Hempstead, Hempstead Town Hall, 1 Washington Street, Village and Town of Hempstead, Hempstead, New York, where same may be inspected during office hours.

LEGAL NOTICE AVISO DE SESIÓN SOBRE EL PRESUPUESTO DISTRITO DE LA BIBLIOTECA PÚBLICA DE UNIONDALE MUNICIPIO DE HEMPSTEAD CONDADO DE NASSAU, NEW YORK

A LOS RESIDENTES DEL DISTRITO DE LA BIBLIOTECA PÚBLICA DE UNIONDALE SE DA AVISO POR LA PRESENTE que de acuerdo con la Sección 215 Sub Parte 9A y 10 de la ley Municipal de Estado de New York, una sesión pública va a tener lugar en el Distrito de la Biblioteca Pública de Uniondale, el jueves, 7 de septiembre de 2023 a las 7pm, ubicado en la Biblioteca Pública de Uniondale, 400 Uniondale Avenue, Uniondale, para el propósito de repasar la inspección pública de la estimación de los gastos e ingresos propuestos para el distrito para el año 2024.

SE DA AVISO ADICIONAL que una copia de los gastos e ingresos propuestos estará disponible para la inspección en la Biblioteca Pública de Uniondale en 400 Uniondale Avenue, Uniondale entre las horas de 10am y 4pm lunes a viernes, excepto los días feriados. Los gastos e ingresos propuestos serán publicados online en www.uniondalelibrary.or

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WHEREAS, a public hearing was duly called and held by this Town Board on March 1, 2022, pursuant to the provisions of the Building Zone Ordinance of the Town of Hempstead, and all persons present desiring to be heard on said Petition were heard thereon, and decision was reserved thereon; and

WHEREAS, this Town Board deems it to be in the public interest to grant said Petition subject to conditions set forth below;

Roosevelt man arrested for Uniondale attempted murder

Nassau County Police arrested Marcquise Porter, 22, of Brooks Avenue in Roosevelt, in connection to an attempted murder Saturday in Uniondale.

Responding to a 911 call from Paff Avenue around dinner time that day, officers say they were met by a 24-yearold man who claimed he was the victim of a road rage incident.

Fechado: Uniondale, New York

el 22 de agosto de 2023

POR ORDENANZA DE LA JUNTA DE FIDEICOMISARIOS DE LA BIBLIOTECA BIBLIOTECA PÚBLICA DE UNIONDALE 141393

ALL PERSONS INTERESTED in the subject matter will be given an opportunity to be heard with reference thereto at the time and place above designated.

Dated:Hempstead, New York

August 1, 2023.

BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD

KATE MURRAY

Town Clerk

DONALD X. CLAVIN JR.

Supervisor 141452

LEGAL NOTICE

CASE NO. 5021

RESOLUTION NO.

717-2022

Adopted: June 14, 2022

Councilmember Goosby offered the following resolution and moved its adoption:

RESOLUTION GRANTING

THE PETITION OF UNITED GAS CORP. FOR INCLUSION IN THE “GSS” DISTRICT AND FOR A PERMIT TO INSTALL GASOLINE STORAGE TANKS AT THE HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 510 UNIONDALE AVENUE, UNIONDALE, TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, NASSAU COUNTY, NEW YORK.

WHEREAS, the petition of United Gas Corp., doing business at 35 Roosevelt Avenue, Syosset, New York 11791, dated January 29, 2020, for inclusion in the “GSS” District and a Permit to install gasoline storage tanks at the location known as 510Uniondale Avenue, Uniondale, Town of Hempstead, Nassau County, New York, was filed with this Town Board; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the petition of United Gas Corp., dated January 29, 2020, for inclusion in the “GSS” District and a Permit to install gasoline storage tanks concerning the hereinafter described property at Uniondale, New York, is hereby granted, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the property which is the subject of this petition is known and designated as Section 34, Block 281, Lot 36 on the Nassau county Land And Tax Map. The meets and bounds of the subject location are described in the Declaration of Restrictive Covenants dated June 15, 2022; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that said petition is granted subject to the provisions of Chapter 132 of the Code of the Town of Hempstead and the Building Zone Ordinance of the Town of Hempstead, and further approvals if required from of Board of Appeals or any other governmental entity and the submission of a Declaration of Restrictive Covenants acceptable to this Board and the subject premises shall be maintained in accordance with the site plan prepared by Harold E. Gephard, R.A. dated April 12, 2022 and filed with the Town Clerk; and be it further RESOLVED, that this inclusion shall become effective upon the issuance of a permit by the Department of Buildings of the Town of Hempstead. The foregoing resolution was adopted upon roll call as follows:

AYES: SIX (6)

NOES: NONE;XO)

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Detectives then accused Porter of firing multiple shots at the other man, striking his vehicle twice.

Detectives found Porter near Cedar Street in West Hempstead on Monday, where he was arrested without incident. Police say Porter had crack cocaine in his possession at the time of his arrest.

Porter is charged with attempted murder, reckless endangerment, crimi-

nal use of a firearm, criminal possession of a weapon and firearm, criminal mischief, menacing, and criminal possession of a controlled substance.

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING UNIONDALE PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD NASSAU COUNTY, NEW YORK TO THE RESIDENTS OF THE UNIONDALE PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that in accordance with Section 215 Sub Part 9A and 10 of the laws of New York State Town Law, a public hearing will be held by the Uniondale Public Library District on Thursday, September 7, 2023 at 7pm located at the Uniondale Public Library, 400 Uniondale Avenue, Uniondale, for the purpose of review and public inspection of the estimate of proposed expenditures and revenues by the district for the year 2024.

NOTICE IS FURTHER

GIVEN that a copy of the proposed expenditures and revenues will be available for inspection at the Uniondale Public Library at 400 Uniondale Avenue, Uniondale between the hours of 10am to 4pm Monday through Friday, except holidays. The proposed expenditures and revenues will be posted online at www.uniondalelibrary.or

g Dated:Uniondale, New York

August 22, 2023 BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES UNIONDALE PUBLIC LIBRARY 141392

LEGAL NOTICE

NASSAU - INDEX NO.: 601980/2018SUMMONS. Plaintiff designates NASSAU COUNTY as the place of trial based upon the location of the premises herein described having tax map Section 0050, Block 00447-00, Lot 00018, UNIONDALE, NY, County of NASSAUWILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, D/B/A CHRISTIANA TRUST

Porter also reportedly has an open bench warrant for unauthorized use of a vehicle dating back to this past May.

Marcquise Porter

— Reine Bethany

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NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR WINSTED FUNDING TRUST 2016-3, PLAINTIFF, -againstEDWARD W. POWERS, AS THE PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR OF NASSAU COUNTY, AS ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF GUMERCINDO LLANOS; ESTELA GONZALES, INDIVIDUALLY AND AS HEIR-AT-LAW OF THE ESTATE OF GUMERCINDO LLANOS; ROSAURA DERAMIREZ SERRON A/K/A ROSAURA LLANOS A/K/A ROSAURA RAMIREZ A/K/A ROSAURA DE RAMIREZ, INDIVIDUALLY AND AS HEIR-AT-LAW OF THE ESTATE OF GUMERCINDO LLANOS; WILFREDO LLANOS, INDIVIDUALLY AND AS HEIR-AT-LAW OF THE ESTATE OF GUMERCINDO LLANOS; any and all persons unknown to Plaintiff, claiming, or who may claim to have an interest in, or generally 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, heirsat law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors, and assignees of GUMERCINDO LLANOS, deceased, any and all persons deriving interest in or lien upon, or title to said real property by, through or under them and their respective wives, widows, husbands, widowers, heirs-at law, next of kin, descendants,

executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors, and assignees, all of whom and whose names, except as stated, are unknown to Plaintiff; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE, “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. 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 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 within the State of New York); and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the complaint. 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 against you 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 COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. Dated: Syosset, New York, August 14, 2023. Roach & Lin, P.C., attorney for Plaintiff, 6851 Jericho Turnpike, Suite 185, Syosset, NY 11791. Tel: 516-938-3100. To the above named defendants: The foregoing summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an Order of the Hon. David P. Sullivan, a Justice of the Supreme Court, State of New York, dated July 18, 2023 and filed with the NASSAU County Clerk together with the supporting papers thereon. This is an action to foreclose a mortgage held by Plaintiff on the premises known as tax map Section 0050, Block 00447-00, Lot 00018, UNIONDALE, NY, County of NASSAU as described in the complaint on file and commonly known as 674 WINTHROP DRIVE, UNIONDALE,

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Did we have the right kind of engineer?

Q. We were looking at our permit plans and noticed that they were stamped by an engineer we never met. I looked him up, and found out he’s a chemical engineer, but he sealed our plans for the structure. It made me wonder, can a chemical engineer do that, seal plans for structural? I know there are many different types of engineers from reading your column, like electrical engineer, mechanical, plumbing, etc. Can a chemical engineer be responsible for beams in our house? It just seems like the contractor, who took care of everything, just got a guy to stamp the plans. What can you tell us?

A. That’s a great question, but you may find the answer confusing, as I did when I posed it to the Engineering Division of the New York State Office of the Professions. This is the board that qualifies professionals through exams, issues licenses and reviews complaints for prosecution. The person I spoke to was articulate and clearly had been asked this question before.

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She stated that the state Office for Engineering Licensing does not license by “discipline.” This means they do not specifically differentiate among mechanical, electrical or plumbing engineers, and they “assume” the person providing the service will use good professional judgment. They also told me that a complaint can be filed if the person has acted in a way that shows they were not qualified or competent to perform the service. This means you would have a structural failure, revealing that the person acted outside the scope of their competency, education and training.

In every instance, the answers I got were sprinkled with assumptions that a person would not knowingly practice in a field they were not qualified for. Clearly, or actually unclearly, the answer to your question would seem simple, but nothing I researched, and nobody I spoke to, had a clear answer, leaving it up to the licensed professional to “do the right thing.”

I remember designing a large renovation for a family in which the father was an aeronautical engineer who had designed the wing attachments on aircraft. He asked to sit with me while I designed the main beams of his home. I took him, step by step, through the process, and he was very confident at the end that his home was structurally sound. Even though he had the capability to follow the process as an engineer, he didn’t do this kind of work, and admitted that it was different from what he did.

It makes me wonder if the chemical engineer even knows his seal was being used for this structural design, or whether it was properly calculated. I often find that structure is over-compensated and more expensive than necessary in these instances. There are even cases of plans bearing the seal of people long deceased, so at least the chemical engineer is still alive to answer your question. Good luck!

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Baldwin $820,000

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Taxes: $12,373

East Meadow $690,000

Park Lane. Ranch. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Finished basement. Eat-in kitchen. Formal dining room. Many updates including skylight and central air conditioning. Convenient location in the heart of Barnum Woods. Security system.

Taxes: $10,677.53

Elmont $580,000

Grand Street. Cape. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. New eat-in kitchen with granite countertops. Formal dining room. Den/ family room. First floor bedroom. Large private backyard. Many updates. Convenient location near transportation, parkways, schools, shopping, and more.

Taxes: $16,000

Hewlett $620,000

Keystone Place. 2 Story. 4 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms. Eatin kitchen. Formal dining room. Den/family room and home office. First floor bedroom.

Taxes: $15,869.45

Lido Beach $1,420,000

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Taxes: $14,429.72

Merrick $913,000

Hewlett Avenue. 2 Story. 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. Eat-in kitchen with granite countertops and pantry. Formal dining room. Den/family room and guest quarters. Updates include cathedral ceiling. First floor bedroom.

Taxes: $24,463.08

Oceanside $585,000

Derby Drive. Ranch. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Finished basement. Eat-in kitchen with granite countertops. Formal dining room. Den/family room and home office. Updates include skylight and security system.

Taxes: $13,617.41

Rockville Centre $905,000

Fonda Road. Colonial. 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms. Finished basement. Eat-in kitchen. Formal dining room. First floor bedroom. Security system.

Taxes: $14,006.84

Valley Stream $680,000

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Thank God for the writers’ strike

on May 2, the Writers Guild of America ceased its activities and went on strike. After years of stagnating compensation and job insecurity due to AI, the hand of Hollywood writers was forced as upper management refused to ratify a new bargaining agreement in time. On July 14, the WGA was joined by SAG-AFTRA, the actors’ union. The members of both unions voted over 97 percent in favor of a strike; frustration with production companies had reached a tipping point.

The dismissal of workers’ concerns and open cruelty by Hollywood bosses has been shocking, but not surprising. One executive quoted in Deadline Hollywood said, “The endgame is to allow things to drag on until union members start losing their apartments and losing their houses,” a tactic described as a “cruel but necessary evil.”

The audacity. The CEOs, who do not do the acting, the writing or the editing, yet somehow take home most of the money,

would sooner make people homeless than provide better working conditions. They admit their actions are cruel and evil, but they are not at all disturbed. The only thing that disturbs them is a drop in profits.

Let’s not forget that better working conditions are indeed what these workers are striking for, because the anti-union mainstream media is out to paint them as nothing more than a mischievous cadre of banditti. Fox News quoted a Paramount CEO as saying that the strikes would cause the “absolute collapse” of Hollywood. On the other side of the spectrum, the putatively liberal The Week magazine described striking workers as “No shows” on the cover of its July 28 issue, lambasting striking film workers for not doing the work they should be doing.

That’s the first reason I’m so grateful for this strike: It has exposed the entitlement that so many in society, especially those with means, feel when it comes to entire sectors of labor. It is taken for granted that certain workers cater to our needs. Firefighters must put out fires, delivery drivers must bring us food, and actors

must entertain us — and when they refuse to, anger and disrespect for these workers is justifiable.

The reality is, their labor was never ours to take for granted. It will always be the case that “essential workers” are offering their labor in exchange for just compensation and fair treatment, and that at any moment that labor could be withdrawn. There is no “required labor,” and the strike has brought this into focus.

The second reason that I’m grateful for the strike is that it offers all of us a refreshing break. Media consumption has been on the rise in recent years, and my question is, are we watching these media for entertainment, for enlightenment, for enjoyment? Or are we trying to numb the pain? The perpetual rewatching of old clips already seen; watching our fifth identical dating show. Are we truly immersing ourselves in entertainment, or are we immersing ourselves in audio-visual stimuli to cut off the volume of our brains?

I think too many of us, myself included, have fallen into the second category. This cultural tsunami is the 21st-century equiv-

alent of cocaine and alcohol, to distract us from the difficult questions confronting us.

Your boss yelled at you again today. You don’t think it’s fair, but it’s easier to click on the remote. You don’t like the news, so you indulge in fantasies. All around you, it seems, the world is swirling. Deep down, you feel it may be best to confront it, but snuggling up in your sheets sounds good, too.

It’s comforting to retreat. It’s also mollifying, and when you’re mollified you cannot shape your world. When many people are mollified, you cannot band together and face the tasks that require the efforts of many people. The good striking workers have said, “Enough of that!” and plunged us into cold water. We are afforded a short respite to unplug and consider the world around us.

Keep at it, Hollywood workers. I’m with you, and so are others. You are fighting for a good cause, and in fighting for yourselves you fight for us. You have given us all much to think about. Our TVs may be dark for some time, but it is the darkest skies that have the brightest stars.

Matthew Adarichev is a public policy major at Hofstra University, a political activist and an aspiring journalist whose work has appeared in the Hofstra Chronicle and the Anton Media Group.

A gold-plated hydrant for a pet’s Valentine’s Day?

As Valentine’s Day approaches, I’m obsessing about how to impress, and basically ingratiate myself to, my domestic partner. Admit it: A certain anxiety fuels the hysteria over finding the perfect roses or just the right jewelry to meet expectations.

Feb. 14 triggers a commercial and emotional frenzy, with us trying to please someone when we have no idea what that someone wants. Worse, we feel obligated to buy a gift because we’ve been brainwashed by advertising, soppy postings on social media and reruns of “Pretty Woman,” “Sleepless in Seattle” and “Out of Africa.”

Note to husband: The striped umbrella was not an inspired gift two years ago. Neither were the polka dot pajamas last year. Think 18 karats. Or, if funds are short, I’m a sucker for the written word. Pen me a pretty Valentine.

As for my gift giving, I’ve been living with my husband for decades, and I’m not a bit concerned about being able to make him happy on Valentine’s Day. A glass of his favorite Montepulciano d’Abruzzo, a homemade crab cake and he’s mine. My deep, deep concern is my other

housemate, Lilly Bee, our one-year-old Malagasy Coton de Tulear. As dogs take over the country, from airlines to restaurants to department stores, we need to hone our gift-giving skills to meet canine desires and fantasies. Very soon, our fourlegged friends will rule the world. (This is a fake fact, but that’s OK, right?)

According to recent statistics, there are 323 million people in the U.S. There are also 90 million dogs kept as pets in American households. (These are real facts. Doesn’t it get confusing?)

That doesn’t count the street dogs, wild dogs and shelter dogs that are conspiring to get a leg up on humanity.

You think I’m kidding? Barking up the wrong tree?

The 90 million dogs we know about are increasing in numbers exponential. Visit any dog park and see for yourself what happens when male and female dogs get together. They aren’t exactly discriminating in their romantic encounters.

I don’t know exactly when (because I’m making this up), but pretty soon there will be more dogs than people in the U.S., and we humans better be ready to please them. We already see signs of a dog-centric culture. When did the dog stroller become ubiquitous? Why do we see water bowls for dogs outside restaurants when homeless people have to scrounge to get a drink?

And airlines? The rules state that “emotional support” dogs take priority over humans with allergies or aversions to the smells and potty problems that sometimes come with canine passengers. Dogs are born with all the clothes they need on their backs, yet the dog clothing industry is a multi-billiondollar business.

Guess what other dogcentered biz is booming? Products for overweight and obese pets. And they aren’t fat because they patronize food courts. They’re fat because their owners feed them the same way they feed themselves: too much.

According to the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention, an astounding 94 percent of owners of fat dogs think their pets are a normal weight. When advised that their pups are putting on pounds, humans buy lower-fat dog food and other slim-down products. Thus a new industry is born.

And this is just the beginning. Come the day that dogs outnumber people, they’re sure to organize. Since poodles are reputed to be the brainiacs, they will no doubt seek the vote. A poodle president? I understand that poodles can identify a number of individual toys by shape and color. I’m not making comparisons, but that could be awesome in a president.

A dog majority would change food-buy-

Randi is on a brief leave. This column was originally published Feb. 18-24, 2018.

ing habits, demanding raw-meat menus and a reduction in the current consumption of smoothies and veggies. Veterinary schools would proliferate. We might see grooming taken to a new level. Aging dogs would demand hair color, and even a bit of “work” when their jowls droop.

Canine candidates would promise hydrants in every public park and a chicken in every doghouse. Puppy classes would become passé, and higher education would be available to all dogs, regardless of breed, shape of ears or length of tail. I imagine my Lilly Bee might follow the tried-and-true advice to study what she loves: Stuffies.

In a dog-dominant America, there would be a lottery for any mutt with a dollar and a dream.

Once the dog population tops the human population, the balance of power will tip in favor of Fido. We’ve all seen those paintings of Rover and Lassie and their friends sitting around a poker table. Fanciful, you say? I say, stay tuned.

In the meantime, I’m hedging my bets this Valentine’s Day. A box of genuine goat bones is on its way to Lilly Bee.

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

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pretty soon there’ll be more dogs than people, and we better be ready to please them.

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American Sign Language opens many doors

For many of us growing up, high schools offered so many different languages we could learn beyond English. Everything from Spanish and French to German and Hebrew. Even Latin.

But a growing number of public schools — including many here in Nassau County — are offering something many wish they had years ago: American Sign Language. And even if you’re too old for public school, it’s never too late to learn a language that, for more than a half-million Americans, is the primary — and sometimes the only — way to communicate.

Many of us mistakenly believe ASL is a language only for those who are deaf or hard of hearing. But effective communication requires both sides — the transmitter and the receiver — to clearly understand what’s being shared. ASL, like any language, is only good if the people being communicated to understand what is being shared.

And that’s the problem so many who depend on ASL face time after time. They speak through a complex series of gestures, but so few people understand. It makes everything from social experiences to school, and especially trying to function in a work environment, more difficult, if not impossible.

Making ASL fluency more widespread

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Prosecuting Trump is exactly what America is about

To the Editor:

is the difference between someone who depends on ASL just fitting in, or thriving. That’s the argument Ariana Molina made in an opinion piece published last year for Cal State-Fullerton’s student publication, the Daily Titan.

“ASL is not only a practically useful language, but can also remove stigmas surrounding the deaf and hard of hearing community,” Molina wrote. “ASL courses are necessary for people to better understand the struggles of the Deaf community.”

The New York State Education Department promotes ASL as one of its key languages when it comes to awarding schools its Seal of Biliteracy. Yet on Long Island, the vast majority of students choose Spanish as their second language, while only a relative handful chose ASL.

That’s not for lack of trying by schools. Finding ASL educators isn’t as easy as it is to find those who teach Spanish, French or even Italian. But schools are looking, and they are making an effort to promote American Sign Language to the broader population, no matter what their hearing status is.

Nassau County’s emergency services also have worked hard to broaden access to its services, not necessarily by adopting ASL, but by offering the ability to text 911 once the new custom interface in which it invested more than $100,000 goes live.

Re Peter King’s column, “Prosecuting Trump is not what America is about,” in last week’s issue: Respectfully, I disagree. The rule of law, not of men, is precisely what America was intended to be about.

Mr. King suggests that “political struggles and battles should be fought in the political arena, not in the criminal courtroom.” This is absolutely true. We must not forget that the Biden-Trump battle in 2020 was fought, and decided, in the political arena, according to the political rules established by law.

It was Mr. Trump’s efforts to void that political decision, to circumvent those laws, that now move us into the criminal arena. Should law and order now to be decided by popularity, by Tomato-meter? Remember how that worked out for Barabbas?

More relevant is Thomas Jefferson. In his “Notes on the State of Virginia,” he stated plainly: “An elective despotism is not what we fought for.” Mr. King would have us believe that the only limits on free speech are “incitement to violence or riot.” There are clearly others, including fraud and lying when used to further a crime, both relevant to the allegations. And reading Trump’s mind is not as mysterious as implied, because actions, as we all know, can be stentorian.

Our first president set the standard. When our former king, George III, heard that the rebel Washington

But opening the world even wider to our friends in the Deaf community is something each of us can do as well. Nassau BOCES offers two courses — a sixweek instructor-led course, or a self-paced course with no instructor — for just over $100. Nassau Community College offers its students a number of courses, from four levels of ASL to communication and culture in the Deaf community.

Also offering a significant program for its students is Hofstra University — a 160hour experience that immerses them in the world of American Sign Language.

And for those who don’t mind the drive to Nesconset, the Cleary School for the Deaf offers American Sign Language classes for anyone 12 and older.

There are a number of other programs offerings ASL — many of them a simple online search away.

George Bernard Shaw once said, “The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place.” We tell ourselves that everyone who can be communicated with is being communicated with, but the reality is that so many people are being left out.

Making ASL a part of all of our lives — whether we are part of the Deaf community or not — will ensure that more than a half-million of our friends, family members, fellow students and coworkers are never left out.

was to retire, surrendering his presidency, he said, “If he does that, he’ll be the greatest man in the world.” That is the spirit of our Constitution, and what is expected of our presidents. It was so until No. 45.

And Mr. Trump remains free to run, free even to run if convicted, as Eugene Debs did. Yet Mr. King’s conclusion is

clear and correct: “The Constitution and its protections apply to all Americans,” he writes. Indeed so, it was written explicitly to protect all Americans from characters like Nixon and Trump.

It’s time to deliver on our promise to never forget

we all remember where we were that day. I remember every detail. We all knew someone who was killed — a neighbor, a friend, a sibling, a parent.

On Sept. 11, 2001, New York, the nation and the world experienced one of the darkest days in history. Nearly 3,000 people lost their lives, including hundreds of first responders. Now those who survived need our help, and I am fighting to ensure they get it.

The men and women who ran into crumbling buildings to save others, and the survivors who lived through one of the worst experiences imaginable, are suffering from illnesses and injuries that resulted from an act of terrorism. We owe it to them to make sure they receive the medical attention — screenings and treatment — they need to fight back and have the best chance of surviving.

and during the cleanup. Today it provides services for over 120,000 people in all 50 states.

anDrew GarBarino

With toxic ash filling the Manhattan air and countless victims buried under the rubble, Long Islanders answered the call, setting out en masse to help with rescue and cleanup efforts — acts of heroism that many are paying dearly for today. Every year, more survivors and first responders fall ill with cancers and other 9/11-related illnesses. Nearly 22 years later, Americans are still getting sick. More first responders have died since Sept. 11 than on the actual day.

That access to health care is now in danger due to the impending funding shortfall in the World Trade Center Health Program. That’s why I have made it my mission to close the shortfall and make sure that our heroes and survivors never have to worry about losing health care coverage again.

Congress established the health program in 2011 to provide medical treatment and monitoring for 9/11 responders and survivors suffering from the effects of the toxins at ground zero. The program covers the lifespans of all who were exposed, including responders and survivors of the attack on the Pentagon as well the crash in Shanksville, Pennsylvania, and the children who were in schools in downtown Manhattan on 9/11

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NICE Bus is still a great deal

To the Editor:

Even with the 15-cent NICE Bus fare increase from $2.75 to $2.90, it will still be one of the best public transportation bargains around. Since the last fare increase eight years ago, inflation has increased 28 percent. Most bus transit agencies raise their fares far more frequently.

Since the 1950s, the average cost of riding a bus in Nassau County has gone up at a lower rate than either the consumer price index or inflation. The MTA Metro Card, introduced in 1996, allows a free transfer between NICE buses and New York City Transit buses and subways, and thousands of NICE riders take advantage of it. Purchasing a weekly or monthly pass further reduces the cost per ride. Many employers offer transit checks, which pay even more of the costs.

NICE tries to schedule bus replacements every 500,000 miles or 12 years, whichever comes first, in accordance with Federal Transit Administration guidelines. Since 1973, buses operated by NICE under

contract to Nassau County are now on the fourth replacement cycle. Most are under 12 years old. This wasn’t the case decades ago, when the average age of the fleet was closer to 12 years.

In the end, it comes down to the availability of increased funding for additional transportation service for residents. Operating subsidies are required to increase the level of service and reduce the amount of time you spend waiting for a bus. The same goes for adding more off-peak, evening and weekend service.

Funding for NICE buses is a four-way dance among what riders pay in fares and a combination of capital and operating assistance from Nassau County, New York state and Washington. Everyone needs to have skin in the game. There ain’t no such thing as a free lunch — or in this case, a free bus ride.

No one could have foreseen just how many people would fall ill, how sick they would get, or how aggressive the cancers would be. Given the rising cost of health care, the funds originally authorized for the program didn’t go as far as intended. This issue is deeply personal to me, as it is for so many New Yorkers. I have friends fighting for their lives right now. I have spoken to countless firefighters and other first responders going through the same thing. If more money is not appropriated, those who need it most will face cuts in services, and those who may begin experiencing 9/11-related illnesses in the future will not be able to receive the care they deserve.

I introduced the 9/11 Responder and Survivor Health Funding Correction Act of 2023 earlier this year, with Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, which, if passed, would eliminate the funding shortfall of the World Trade Center Health Program and ensure that it remains financially stable for years to come. While this legislation has yet to be brought up for a vote in the

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House or Senate, I am doing everything possible to gain funding for the program in the meantime and push off any potential program cuts.

I recently fought to have funding for the program included in this year’s National Defense Authorization Act. Whether the provision will pass as part of the final package remains to be seen. Although this would only be a partial fix, it would provide another cushion for the program before cuts are necessary, and allow us time to secure the full funding needed. I, along with my fellow New Yorkers in Congress, will fight like hell to get this funding through the final stages of the legislative process and ultimately signed into law.

We all collectively promised to never forget, but it seems that too many have turned a blind eye to the ongoing suffering of our 9/11 heroes, survivors and their families. But I haven’t forgotten, and I know that no Long Islander has forgotten. Together we will deliver on America’s promise by securing the funding needed to safeguard the World Trade Center Health Program in whatever way we can.

Congressman Andrew R. Garbarino represents the 2nd District, and sits on the House Committees on Homeland Security, Financial Services and Ethics.

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we can’t let the World Trade Center Health Program run out of money.

LARRY PENNER Great Neck

Larry Penner is a transportation advocate, historian and writer and a former director of the Federal Transit Administration Region 2 New York Office of Operations and Program Management.