Uniondale Herald 09-14-2023

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Xavier Parris honored at Bernard Brown

By REINE BETHANY rbethany@liherald.com

Talented, popular Xavier Parris was so beloved in his community that his nickname was “Mr. Uniondale.”

He died last Oct. 29, at 26, when a car in which he was a passenger crashed in Hempstead.

A rainy day of remembrance

Hundreds gather to pay respects despite the weather

By BRANDON CRUZ bcruz@liherald.com

On the 22nd anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001, the day that forever changed the nation and the world, the Town of Hempstead kept its promise to “never forget” by hosting the largest memorial on Long Island in Point Lookout on Monday morning.

Not even a torrential downpour kept people from showing up to pay their respects to the nearly 3,000 lives lost at the World Trade

Center, at the Pentagon and in Shanksville, Pennsylvania — nearly a quarter of the dead from Long Island, and seven from Uniondale and Hempstead.

The town memorial itself is a stirring reminder of both the tragedy of 9/11 and the hope that emerged from the ashes in the weeks and months afterward. The centerpiece is a twisted steel beam from the World Trade Center, a stark symbol of the destruction of the terrorist attacks. Surrounding it

“Xavier was well-known, wellregarded,” his mother, Empress Henderson, said. “Both of our children, Xavier and Solomon, matriculated in the Uniondale school district. My husband (Terrance Henderson) has taught at Turtle Hook Middle School for 22 years, and we were residents of Uniondale for 14 years, until 2016, when we moved to Massapequa. So this tragedy impacted the community deeply.”

Donnell Hill, of Hempstead, was drunk at the wheel of the car and lost control on Jerusalem Avenue, according to Nassau County police, But Xavier’s family and friends did not waste energy on expressing bitterness. Instead they established the Mr. Uniondale: in Memory of Xavier Parris Scholarship Fund.

Then, on Aug. 26, they funded the scholarship by hosting eight hours of family fun in Uniondale’s Bernard Brown Park.

They posted ads on social media and flyers throughout the community.

At least 150 people attended, many of them former classmates and friends of Xavier’s and Solomon’s who are now in their 20s.

“All of these young people were impacted deeply by his death and wanted a way to heal,” Empress said.

Xavier’s enthusiasm for basketball inspired a 3-on-3 tournament early in the day. Players paid a registration fee that included a meal, and a blue or white jersey emblazoned with “1st Annual 3-on-3 Tournament. Xavier Parris. ‘Mr. Uniondale.’” The competition was organized by Uniondale friends of the Parris brothers, including Jordan Butler, Malcolm Carter, Tyreek Leftenant, Ian Miller, Matthew Cole and Casey Russell.

After the tournament, a dance-off honored Parris’s moves on the dance floor. The contestants didn’t seem to notice the heat as they twisted, jumped and gyrated. Eight young women from Beacon’s Finest Step Team, a Queens-based group that performs at community functions and step-team competitions, stoked the crowd with their imaginative, unpredictable routines.

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The Rev. Eric Mallette, of the Greater Second Baptist Church of Freeport, a former Marine, speaking about strength, resilience and unity at the Town of Hempstead’s 9/11 Memorial in Point Lookout.

Danie Henry represents Uniondale on the national stage

By BRANDON CRUZ bcruz@liherald.com

Not many 15 year-olds know what they want to do for the rest of their lives. But one Uniondale high school junior, Danie Henry, has known exactly what she has wanted to be ever since her adolescence — a broadcast journalist.

She says her love for storytelling started as a youth, crediting her father with introducing her to the profession at a young age and teaching her about the ins and outs of American politics. “I first started to get into journalism with my dad,” she explained, “He always had the news on the TV.”

Henry and her father really bonded over the news as she was growing up, she said, and since most elementary aged children aren’t well versed in the complexities of the American political system, she would ask questions as they watched — questions her father was more than happy to answer for his curious daughter.

As the years passed, these lessons from her father grew into a passion. This fostering passion, combined with her future graduation and thinking ahead, ultimately lead Henry to fill out a career quiz on College Board, a non-profit organization based in the United States that is dedicated to promoting excellence and equity in education, as well as for providing various resources and programs to support

students, educators, and educational institutions.

It was this quiz that would propel her head first into the world of journalism. Following its completion, Henry says she received a letter in the mail from George Mason University inviting her to the annual Washington Journalism and Media Conference, a week-long experiential learning program for “highly engaged high school students.” The conference is funded by George Mason University and is held each summer in Washington, D.C. in July.

The Washington Journalism and

Media Conference is designed to give students a behind-the-scenes look at the world of journalism and media, allowing students an opportunity to learn from and make connections with industry leaders, award-winning journalists, and international media outlets in various workshops, lectures and lessons, such as first amendment and newsroom “simulations,” as well as fun and educational field trips around the nation’s capital city.

The guest speaker list featured wellknown journalists, editors, and other experts from around the country offering insight, knowledge, and advice on this unique industry and its inner workings. For Henry there was one speaker — Randi Richardson, a reporter for NBC News — that stood out to her amongst the rest.

“You should have seen my face when I saw Randi Richardson, I was like, ‘oh my God, somebody that looks like me,’ and she had her hair out like I do and everything,” Henry said.

According to a 2023 demographic and statistical report from Zippia, only six percent of journalists in the United States are Black. Both Henry and Richardson are Black women, a distinction that sets them apart in a heavily white dominated industry and world. “It was really refreshing to see somebody that looked like me, that really made me feel confident. People like her paved the way for me and for other black women to get to where they are now,” explained Henry.

But it isn’t just Henry who is excited about her future, she has an entire community and school district backing her.

“As a school community, we are tremendously proud of Danie for taking a leap of faith and following her dreams,” said Uniondale high school Assistant Principal Janine Bradley. “We have a quote here, that we expect our students to graduate ‘empowered, responsible, resilient and prepared,’ and Danie embodies all of those things.”

Henry has one more year left at Uniondale, but since attending the conference, has no doubts about her future. Her goal is to make her way back to D.C. full-time, hopefully working for CNN. “I was actually thinking now after the conference that I would study political science as my major and then minor in journalism.”

But for now, it is one step at a time. Henry is focused on getting into college and going through the application process. “My dream college is Howard,” she explained to the Herald, “second is Clark Atlanta, the third is Hampton and then actually George Mason is my backup school, but don’t tell anybody that.”

Assistant Principal Bradley is beyond proud of all of Danie’s accomplishments in just three years and believes that Danie will too pave the way for future Black women in this field. “She’s not a senior yet so she still has another year with us, but she’s definitely the exemplar of the direction we want our students to go in.”

Courtesy Danie Henry Uniondale high school junior, Danie Henry, speaking at the annual Washington Journalism and Media Conference, funded by George Mason University.

Watkins: Fueling future fortunes with future entrepreneurs

By KATHARINE SANTOS Correspondent

Nassau County’s Belinda Watkins is making a profound impact on the lives of young entrepreneurs through her nonprofit corporation, QB Generational Change. Officially established in 2020, QBGC. aims to equip youth with the financial literacy necessary to succeed in business and in life.

The nonprofit provides bimonthly workshops, such as Entrepreneurship 101, educating kids on financial literacy, customer service, time management, and social media marketing in preparation for expos. Expos, held twice a year, bring young entrepreneurs to an event space, where they set up pop-up shops: each member sets up a table and promotes their business, testing the skills learned in the workshops while selling their products.

Child vendors at the expos are required to have one parent to assist with selling. The strict one-parent rule ensures that children become comfortable handling customer service independently, but safely.

Potential QBGC members must prove sole ownership of their business. Any parent-owned business results in the child’s removal. This requirement is intended for youth to grasp owning a business that is entirely theirs.

“Financial literacy sets you up to be independent,” said Watkins. “College isn’t for everyone. A regular job isn’t for everyone. Kids deserve to learn skills that will help them to survive financially. Seeing my sons struggle to find work, even after acquiring a work license, I knew other kids would need my help too.”

Since 2018, QBGC’s roster increased from 15 to 20 active members. The most recent expo consisted of 35 entrepreneurs, ages 4 to 24, promoting their businesses.

Watkins said that relies on her network of contacts, fellow community board members and word-of-mouth referrals to acquire sponsors and begin implementing mentorship programs. Sponsors can donate supplies or raffle items, cover vendor fees, and host expos. QBGC’s latest sponsor, Hofstra University, will be hosting the upcoming Dec. 9 expo on the Hofstra campus.

QBGC presents humanitarian awards to members meeting business management requirements while consistently serving their community and maintaining academic excellence. This year’s six recipients included Shawn Fullerton, Janiah Sykes, Jordan Sykes, and Landon Daley.

QBGC volunteers receive certificates for community service that they can submit to high schools or colleges for

credit. Watkins says volunteers, regardless of age, are crucial to her nonprofit’s success, contributing to tasks ranging from data entry to event preparation.

Watkins credits her motivation to empower youth to personal experiences and values, instilled by her grandmother, Pearl Fields, who raised Watkins in Freeport and was constantly uplifting her community.

“As a kid, I couldn’t understand why she was feeding the whole neighborhood,” Watkins said. “If you needed it, she provided it. Being so young, I didn’t realize that seeing how her help made others feel would embed those values of service in me.”

Beyond her own projects, Watkins participates in toy drives, donates dinners, and, during the Covid-19 pandemic, provided personal protective equipment for local businesses.

Watkins worked in the healthcare industry for 20 years, after obtaining certification as a medical assistant from Sanford Brown College, and from the Medical Careers Institute of ECPI University. She left healthcare in 2021 to pursue entrepreneurial endeavors. Her medical experience exposed her to the need for assistance in senior homes, inspiring her to launch her own business, Unique In-Home Care, in 2014. She also creates customized gift baskets through her business, Belinda’s Bins N Baskets.

All three of Watkins’ children have their own businesses. The oldest, Shaun Fullerton, 22, co-owns a business alongside her nephew, Rah-shaun Bryant, called R&S Tasteful Drinks. Her second son, Jordan Sykes, 16, sells cupcakes and hot chocolate in the wintertime and icees in the summer through his enterprise,YBK Delights. Her daughter, Janiah Syke, 14, calls her business Janiah’s Scents and Candles, providing an array of products from homemade candles to body oils.

Watkins has long been an active participant in local organizations. She is a board member of the Turtle Hook Mid-

dle School PTA, a director with the Nassau Council of Chambers of Commerce, and president of the Hempstead Chamber of Commerce.

In March 2021, Assemblywoman Taylor Darling conferred on Watkins the Women of Distinction award. In the same month, Mayor Don Ryan of Hempstead gave her a citation for her chamber work, and she received another citation in June 2021 from newly sworn-in Mayor Waylyn Hobbs, Jr.

QBGC was created to provide youth

with resources that Watkins struggled to find when navigating her business beginnings. Membership is not limited to New York residents, those from out of state are encouraged to join.

“Whatever business idea they [kids] have,” said Watkins, “if they’re scared, do it scared. Don’t let anyone tell you differently. Take every failure as a learning experience.”

For more information, visit QBGenerationalChange.org or contact info@ qbgenerationalchange.org

Mohamed Farghaly/Herald On Dec. 3 at the Freeport Recreation Center, Q.B. Generational Change hosted one of its expos, during which the dance group Young Voices hosted a dance competition.

Courtesy Nicole Burke

Belinda Watkins, left, discussed the benefits of her nonprofit and its inception with WRHU’s Nicole Burke on Burke’s ‘Voice of Uniondale’ weekly radio broadcast.

Courtesy Belinda Watkins

Belinda Watkins, founder and chief executive of QB Generational Change, benefits Uniondale and the surrounding area by teaching entrepreneurship to children of all grade levels.

F inancial literacy sets you up to be independent.

BElINdA WATKINS CEO, Q.B. Generational Change

Donnell Hill indicted for fatal drunken driving crash

A grand jury has indicted Donnell Hill, of Hempstead, for aggravated vehicular homicide and other related charges in a crash last year that killed a Uniondale native.

He pleaded not guilty.

Nassau County District Attorney Anne Donnelly says Hill was speeding in his 2018 Dodge Charger east on Jerusalem Avenue in Hempstead last October toward Ingraham Boulevard with four passengers in his car, including his 13-year-old son.

Just after 10:30 p.m., he reportedly crossed over the westbound lanes, and hit a tree.

Killed in the crash was Xavier Parris, 26, of Massapequa, but who grew up in Uniondale.

Hill, 51, was arraigned before Judge Terence Murphy on charges of aggravated vehicular homicide, manslaughter, assault, vehicular manslaughter, aggravated driving while intoxicated with a child, and related charges.

Bail was set at $250,000 bond, $125,000 cash, or $1 million partially secured at 10 percent.

He is due back in court Sept. 20. If convicted of the top charge, he faces up to 25 years in prison.

“Donnell Hill, a professional bus

Hempstead police

Hempstead Mayor Waylyn Hobbs Jr., has a message for anyone who even thinks about committing crime in his community.

“I want to serve notice to the few people that think it’s OK to continue illegal activity in the (Village of Hempstead) — it’s not OK,” he said. “We have eyes watching you. We have tools following you.”

Hobbs shared those words earlier this week after congratulating the Hempstead Police Department for an arrest that took alleged illegal firearms and

crack cocaine off the streets. Hempstead Police Chief Richard Holland detailed the arrest, which took place on the afternoon of Sept. 8 on Terrace Avenue, after investigators reportedly discovered a vehicle with dark-tinted windows and an expired registration” When the officers attempted to pull the vehicle over, its four occupants ran. After a brief foot chase, three of the alleged occupants were arrested: Tyshawn Parsons, 19, of Martin Luther King Drive; Shamar Jackson, 18, of Terrace Avenue; and a 17-year-old boy.

driver, was allegedly both drunk and speeding when he crashed his muscle car into a tree and killed one of his passengers and injured two others, including his 13-year-old son,” Donnelly said, in a release. “The defendant’s actions that evening showed a complete disregard for everyone on the roadway. A 26-year-old man died due to the allegedly reckless actions of this defendant, and my office will vigorously prosecute this case.”

NCPD investigators said Hill allegedly drove his car in a “doughnut” pattern at least twice on a public roadway just before the crash.

Parris was ejected from the back seat of the Charger, suffering extensive injuries. He was pronounced dead at NYU Langone Hospital Long Island.

Two of the other three occupants of the vehicle, including Hill’s then 13-year-old son, were treated for various injuries at Nassau University Medical Center.

Hill was arrested at the scene by members of the Hempstead and Nassau County police departments. At the time, Hill was a bus driver for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority.

— Reine Bethany

guns, crack off the street

Police say they recovered three loaded handguns from the arrest — one with a high-capacity magazine. The Hempstead detectives also recovered a white substance that was later determined to be crack cocaine.

The investigation is ongoing.

Parsons is charged with criminal possession of a weapon and criminal possession of a firearm. Jackson is charged with criminal possession of a weapon, criminal possession of a firearm, and criminal possession of a controlled substance.

The teenager is charged with criminal possession of a weapon and criminal possession of a firearm.

Parsons has a rap sheet. Holland says he was previously arrested last July, charged with criminal possession of a weapon, and criminal possession of a controlled substance. He was issued a desk appearance ticket and released.

“Gun violence prevention and public safety are paramount to our department,” Holland said. “We will use every tool at our disposal to achieve this goal.”

— Reine Bethany

Supporting troops with food-filled baskets

By MALLoRY WILSoN mwilson@liherald.com

Stew Leonard’s, in East Meadow, was on a mission to help military families of those on active duty have a better Easter this year. Operation Easter Basket was an effort that the grocery store came up with to help military families have special meal for the holiday. Local volunteers — Boy Scout Troop 362, members of Girl Scout Troop 1315, American Legion Post 1082 and Veterans of Foreign War Post 2736 —

Author Laurie Lico Albanese returns to hometown

Meadow.info. In Hawthorne’s book, Prynne is the woman who must wear the letter “A” for the rest of her life as a symbol of having committed adultery. In Albanese’s reimagining, Isobel Gamble, a young Scottish seamstress, comes to meet Hawthorne during the 1800s. The book dives into what it meant to be American in the 19th century, and how women were targeted for being different. “This is Hester Prynne finally tells her own story,” Albanese said. “This novel asks the question, was there a real Hester

Prynne? And if so, who was she?

And what would she tell us if she could?” This is Albanese’s third historical novel, and her first one set in America after her other two took place in Europe. Her first book, published in 2000, was contemporary; she switched to historical fiction because she liked reading those types of books, and that’s what was getting the best reception. Her first historical novel, “The Miracles of Prato,” coauthored with her friend Laura Morowitz and published in 2009, was well-received, Albanese said. So she took that genre and ran with it.

It’s been more than a market decision for Albanese. She said that doing research for her historical fiction books transports her back to being a student and spending hours at the library reading encyclopedia after encyclopedia to get the information that she needed for an assignment. “I always think about when I

school, in high school, we always had to write reports — and that my reports, then, as it would be now, consisted of physically going to the library and literally sitting on the floor with all my different books,” she said. “I love doing that, and I kind of feel like that’s what I’m doing when I Continued on page 2

Alleged gang member sentenced to 22 years in prison

By BRANDON CRUZ bcruz@liherald.com

In a recent announcement, Nassau County District Attorney, Anne Donnelly, revealed that 27-year-old alleged gang member from Roosevelt, Christopher Anderson, pleaded guilty to a plethora of crimes, and has been sentenced to 22 years to life in prison on Wednesday, August 30.

“Christopher Anderson is an incredibly dangerous individual. Today’s sentence ensures that he will no longer threaten our communities,” said the District Attorney.

Anderson’s sentencing stems from a series of violent crimes, including the murder of 21-year-old Taffarie Haughton and attempted murder of a second unnamed victim, who was 19 at the time, at Martin Luther King Jr. Park in November 2020.

According to prosecutors, the two friends had just unknowingly walked in on a gang meeting in the park. The victims then entered the park bathroom, where Anderson and other members of an alleged Bloods set in Roosevelt, who were there for a gang meeting, followed them. The two victims then attempted to leave the park, but were reportedly blocked by Anderson and other gang members.

That’s when prosecutors say Anderson and his co-defendant, Floyd McNeil, began firing a total of 7 shots, hitting Haughton twice, one hitting him in the

foot and another through the heart, killing him. The 19-year-old victim miraculously survived, and was only struck in the shoulder and taken to Mount Sinai South Nassau Hospital for treatment.

“Christopher Anderson did not know Taffarie Haughton or the other teenage victim he shot at repeatedly at Martin Luther King Park in November 2020. He just knew that they had interrupted a gang meeting, and that was enough to unleash deadly violence on them,” said District Attorney Donnelly.

Anderson and McNeil were both arrested for their parts in this heinous act

on June 13, 2022 by Nassau County Police. McNeil, Anderson’s co-defendant’s case, is still pending but his legal troubles don’t end there. McNeil is already serving a 25 year sentence for a 2019 shooting in Hempstead he was found guilty of in June 2022, and is expected to receive an additional 50 years to life in prison if he is convicted alongside Anderson. But that is not all that Anderson is being sentenced for either. He also pled guilty to an incident, which according to the District Attorney, in a separate situation that occurred on the night of December 29, 2020. “Anderson’s crime spree did

not end after the shooting, and a month later he led police officers on a high-speed chase in Roosevelt that ended in more gunfire,” said District Attorney Donnelly.

According to the District Attorney, four police officers attempted to pull over Anderson’s vehicle for a mile and a half through Roosevelt as he ignored their calls to stop, was driving excessively fast, and swerving in and out of traffic.

The District Attorney says Anderson eventually pulled into a driveway near Pennywood Avenue and tried to get away on foot as police approached, then pulled out his gun and fired two shots in the officers’ direction but missed. Officers then returned fire, but Anderson got away unharmed. He was, however, arrested one day later on Dec. 30.

“Christopher Anderson callously opened fire on Taffarie Haughton and another teenage victim in the middle of the afternoon in Martin Luther King Park because they were in the wrong place at the wrong time during a Bloods gang meeting,” said District Attorney Donnelly. “Just a month later, almost to the day, the defendant led Hempstead Police detectives on a high-speed pursuit through the streets of Roosevelt. The chase ended in a hail of gunfire and Anderson fled the scene. Thankfully the officers were unharmed, but Taffarie sadly lost his life because of this defendant’s wanton violence. We will continue to stamp out gang violence in our communities so that no more innocent lives are lost.”

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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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Nassau remembers those taken on 9/11

By MICHAEL HINMAN mhinman@liherald.com

It’s been 22 years since our world changed forever when our nation was attacked. But for so many like Susan Hutchins, it still feels like Sept. 11, 2001 — the day she lost her son, West Hempstead’s Kevin Nathaniel Colbert, in the South Tower of the World Trade Center.

“Kevin was an amazing brother, nephew, godson, cousin and friend,” Hutchins told the crowd that gathered at Eisenhower Park’s Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre for Nassau County’s 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony.

“Today is so unsettling. And, quite frankly, as emotionally painful as it was that day. Aug. 26 was my son’s 46th birthday. That last time I saw him, he was 25. In the blink of an eye, another day. Another week. Another month. Another year. It’s all passed. It’s 2023, and most people here are stuck in 2001.”

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman put together the ceremony and musical tribute, which moved forward despite the threat of thunderstorms — which didn’t arrive until the ceremony was over. While the primary focus was remembering each of the 349 people from Nassau County who died as a result of 9/11, Blakeman also wanted Monday’s ceremony to be inspirational.

To help, he brought in internationally renowned classical singer Christopher Macchio, to perform everything from “Ave Maria” to Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah.”

“Remember them,” Blakeman said of those who were lost, including his own nephew, Thomas Jurgens. “Remember and comfort their families. And know, today, we stand together as a united county, regardless of race, religion, ethnicity, political party. Today, we are one — just as America was on Sept. 12, 2001, when our nation came together to fight terrorism.”

While many of the names read, like Colbert, worked in the World Trade Center towers, many more were first responders from the New York City Fire Department and the New York Police Department among others, trying to rescue as many people as they could.

“Remember those who made the supreme sacrifice,” Blakeman said. “It was first responders running in to save people’s lives. And also the time to realize that innocent people just going to work that day, minding their own business, were murdered by terrorists. We will never forget them, and we will never, ever stop comforting those families who lost their loved ones on that day.”

Not far from the ceremony stands two stainless steel towers set inside a fountain remember all who were lost in the World Trade Center. Two steel girders recovered from the twin towers site were added to the monument in 2021.

A memorial wall there bears the names of those lost. And next to Eisenhower Park’s Veterans Memorial is a separate memorial site featuring a red granite monument honoring county firefighters who died from illnesses because of their attempts to rescue people in the days following the terrorist attacks.

“Don’t take anyone for granted,” Hutchins said. “I don’t know if we have one life, or many lives. I’m not even sure if there’s life after death. What I do know is all the time with family and friends is important before they are gone, and you are gone.”

Additional reporting by Rachele Terranova

Michael Hinman/Herald photos

Members of the Nassau County Police Department remove their hats during one of several prayers shared during the Nassau County’s 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony and Musical Tribute at Eisenhower Park on Monday.

Nassau County law enforcement Explorers salute while Christopher Macchio sings the national anthem.

Members of the Nassau County Emerald Society Pipe & Drum Band march in front of County Executive Bruce Blakeman and other dignitaries like Nassau County legislator Rose Marie Walker, Nassau County comptroller Elaine Phillips and county legislator Laura Schaefer.

The Nassau County Police Department Color Guard and the Nassau County Sheriff’s Department Honor Guard present the colors for the ‘Star-Spangled Banner.’

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman told the crowd that gathered at Eisenhower Park’s Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre to remember those we lost on or because of Sept. 11, 2001, and to continue to remember and comfort those they left behind.

Uniondale bracing for close girls’ soccer battles

By TONY BELLISSIMO tbellissimo@liherald.com

Kevin Daly has served as the only coach in Uniondale girls’ soccer program history, dating back to the early 2000s and is excited about the continued growth of the sport in the community.

“Our numbers have increased progressively and some kids are playing club ball,” he said. “The program started from scratch about 20 years ago and we jumped right in as a varsity. Now we have the varsity and JV both going strong.”

Coming off a .500 season, the Knights are returning a healthy portion of last fall’s squad and will look to do some damage in Nassau County’s new conference alignments based on ability regardless of school size.

“We’re hoping for a better year and expecting all close games,” said Daly, whose team was placed in Conference 5 along with Freeport, Great Neck South, Hempstead, Malverne/East Rockaway, Roosevelt, Sewanhaka and Westbury. “We have a lot of games in a short period of time, but it is what it is,” he added. “The girls have been working throughout the summer with captain-led practices, so that helps.”

The defensive-minded Daly is hopeful it won’t be long before junior Kimberly Calderon is cleared to return to action after missing almost all of 2022 with a knee injury. An All-Conference selection

as a freshman, Calderon is a strong defender and one of Uniondale’s best all-around players, Daly said. “She’s extremely strong from a positional sense and having her back would be huge,” the coach explained.

Senior Valeria Pivaral is another pre-

mier defender in the middle and coming off an amazing All-County campaign. Also a captain, she’ll also see some minutes in the midfield depending on the game situation and opponent. “She’s a multiple award-winner and someone who can play at the next level,” Daly

said. “She’s strong and aggressive and battles for every loose ball.”

Sheyla Gomez, another senior captain, is a strong left-footed defender who’ll be counted on to take corners and free kicks.

Leading the Knights in the skill department is junior Kaysha Kamika, a center-midfielder and someone Daly believes is poised for a breakout season. “She’s very talented on the ball with great control and distribution,” he said. “She has a lot of skill.”

There’s a good chance junior captain Angie Jaime will join Kamika and sophomore Elizabeth Flores in the midfield after playing primarily at forward. Jaime’s non-stop motor, endurance level and communication makes her an ideal fit, Daly said. Flores is a returning starter and club player with a high soccer IQ and strong foot.

At forward, junior Maydelin Hernandez found the back of the net a handful of times last season and Daly is looking for her production to rise. Senior Daniela Hernandez, no relation to Maydelin, provides speed, energy and determination up front. Katherine Medina is a technically sound wing.

When practice began Aug. 28, goalkeeper was Daly’s biggest concern by far but that changed 24 hours later when freshman Ashley Bonilla showed up. “It took me about five minutes to figure out she’d probably be our starter,” he said. “She looks the part.”

Eric Dunetz/Herald

Uniondale’s captains, from left, Angie James, Valeria Pivaral and Sheyla Gomez look to lead the way to a winning season against a new set of rivals.

Garden of Hope teams up to feed Hempstead

By BRANDON CRUZ bcruz@liherald.com

In the heart of Hempstead, Mary Crosson’s mission to nourish both bodies and minds through her community garden has borne fruit, quite literally, this summer.

Crosson is the commissioner of Ligia’s Garden of Hope — a community garden located at Kennedy Park in Hempstead, and she is on a mission to grow natural food and feed the community and has been doing so all summer long.

With unwavering dedication, she has not only provided fresh, pesticide-free produce to her community for over 9 years, but has also shared valuable lessons about the transformative power of organic, homegrown food. “The best food for you is the food you grow yourself,” says Crosson

“I want to teach, to help people to be able to help themselves, I also teach culture and I also let people know the what the benefits are when you eat organic food.” said Crosson, “there’s ways that we can help ourselves, when you start changing your food diet, you’ll be surprised what can happen.”

She stresses the difference in health benefits and overall quality when comparing fruits and vegetables you purchase from the supermarket versus homegrown.

“You’re not getting food that’s been sprayed with all types of pesticides or fertilizer or whatever chemical they decide to put in there”

Although the garden has fed more than 300 people in the community this summer, according to Crosson, this was the first large scale harvest of the year. This was due to the expansion of the garden, a donation by current mayor of the Village of Hempstead, Waylyn Hobbs.

It may have taken some time, the expansion was well worth the wait — more than doubling the size of the original garden. The community garden was originally donated in 2011 by the Village mayor at the time, Wayne Hall, in memory of Ligia Estrada — the garden’s original commissioner and caretaker.

This year’s harvest hosted by New York Communities for Change, or NYCC, an activism group that according to their website, is “dedicated to uniting neighbors in the fight for safe and healthy communities,” brought together the community for an afternoon featuring free food and drinks, music, gardening education, and best of all, an all you can eat, free-for-all, where attendees were able to take whatever they please from the garden in celebration of the end of these plants growing season.

If you’re interested in volunteering with Ligia’s Garden of Hope, or looking to get fresh fruits and vegetables from the garden, you can reach out Mary Crosson directly at (516) 660-1471, or meet her at the garden located at Kennedy Park, 335 Greenwich St, Hempstead, 11550, on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Brandon Cruz/Herald photos

Mary Crosson, commissioner of Ligia’s Garden of Hope, in front of the community garden located at Kennedy Park in Hempstead.

The sign welcoming all residents to Hempstead’s community garden, Ligia’s Garden of Hope, which was donated in 2011 in memory of the garden’s original commissioner, Ligia Estrada.

Attendees sitting and enjoying the free food and drinks, music, and getting ready to harvest the fresh fruit and vegetables straight from the earth of the garden to their hands.

Diane Cantave, a local activist for Long Island Jobs with Justice, picking fresh vegetables out of the community garden for later.

Hempstead resident Bradley Hinton with his family member, 7 year-old Paxton Eley, picking fresh vegetables from the garden to take home and eat.

STEPPING OUT

The Wiggles

Adventures in the apple orchard

By Karen Bloom

elcome to the short-lived delights of the season: juicy, crisp apples, sweet cider, fairs. And, of course, some pumpkins along the way. Yes, that harvest time of year approaches, and with it, apple picking awaits, underway at Long Island’s ‘u-pick’ orchards.

Growers are producing more of the varieties that everyone loves. Think beyond the classics (McIntosh and Empire) and enjoy returning favorites Gala and Honeycrisp, along with popular choices Zestar, Jonamac and Macoun. Zestar is considered an early-season apple that’s juicy, with a light and crisp texture.

Also check out the newer varieties such as RubyFrost, SnapDragon and SweeTango. The RubyFrost’s blend of sweet and tart flavors and its crisp texture make it a great choice for eating as-is and in for use in baking, salads and sauces. The sweet juicy SnapDragon is known for a “monster crunch.” One of its parents is the Honeycrisp — it’s characterized by a spicy/sweet flavor. Honeycrisp has also given us SweeTango, with its crunchy sweet flavor.

Once home with your treasures, make some delicious apple treats.

Dutch Apple Pie

Crust:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon shortening

• 2 to 3 tablespoons cold water

Filling:

• 8 cups sliced cored peeled apples

• 1/2 cup granulated sugar

• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour

• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Topping:

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

• 1 cup all-purpose flour

• 2/3 cup packed brown sugar

• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar

In medium bowl, mix 1 cup flour and the salt. Cut in shortening, using pastry blender (or pulling 2 table knives through ingredients in opposite

directions), until particles are size of small peas. Sprinkle with cold water, 1 tablespoon at a time, tossing with fork until all flour is moistened and pastry almost leaves side of bowl (1 to 2 teaspoons more water can be added if necessary). Gather pastry into a ball. Shape into flattened round on lightly floured surface. Wrap flattened round of pastry in plastic wrap, and refrigerate about 45 minutes, or until dough is firm and cold, yet pliable. This allows the shortening to become slightly firm, which helps make the baked pastry more flaky. If refrigerated longer, let pastry soften slightly before rolling.

Heat oven to 400° F. On surface sprinkled with flour, using floured rolling pin, roll pastry dough into circle 2 inches larger than 9-inch pie plate. Fold pastry into fourths; place in pie plate. Unfold and ease into plate, pressing firmly against bottom and side and being careful not to stretch pastry, which will cause it to shrink when baked. Trim overhanging edge of pastry 1 inch from rim of pie plate. Fold and roll pastry under, even with plate; flute as desired.

In large bowl, toss filling ingredients. Pour into pie plate, mounding apples toward center.

In medium bowl, use pastry blender or fingers to mix butter, 1 cup flour and the brown sugar until a crumb forms. Sprinkle evenly over top of pie. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon granulated sugar on top.

Bake 45 to 55 minutes or until pie crust and crumb topping are deep golden brown and filling begins to bubble. Transfer to cooling rack to cool.

That crew from ‘down under’ is back, ready to entertain the pre-school set with their first U.S. tour since 2019. Ready, Steady, Wiggle! delivers all the fun and escapades fans have come to expect — a high-energy celebration of music and dance that captivates young audiences. Featuring all the Wiggly classics, such as ‘Fruit Salad,’ ‘Hot Potato’ and ‘Rock-a-bye Your Bear,’ as well as new songs from the group. It’s the ultimate family party. And perhaps best of all, there are more Wiggles than ever. This is the first opportunity to see the new Wiggles lineup live. That means double the fun with eight Wiggles: two Wiggles for each jersey color on stage (and on TV), including Anthony, Simon, Tsehay, Lachy, Caterina, Lucia, John, and Evie. Enjoy an even more interactive, and engaging experience, with, of course, appearances by those beloved characters Dorothy the Dinosaur, Wags the Dog, Henry the Octopus, and Captain Feathersword.

Sunday, Sept. 17, 11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. NYCB Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Road, Westbury. For information/tickets, visit WestburyMusicFair.org, LiveNation. com or TheWiggles.com.

Great Marques Concours D’Elegance

New York Apple Slaw Salad

• 2 cups sliced, finely chopped green cabbage

• 1 cup sliced, finely chopped red cabbage

• 1 medium red apple, sliced thin and cut into small matchsticks

• 1 medium green apple, sliced thin and cut into small matchsticks

• 1 cup grated carrot

• 1/4 cup shelled, roasted pistachios

• Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Sweet and Sour Cider Dressing

• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

• 1/2 teaspoon country dijon mustard (such as Grey Poupon)

• 1 tablespoon honey

• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

• 1/2 teaspoon celery seed

• 2 tablespoons apple cider

In a cruet or jar, combine dressing ingredients and shake well. Set aside. Combine cabbage, carrot and apples into a large bowl. Chop pistachios with a knife or use a chopper. Add chopped pistachios to the bowl.

Add dressing, salt and pepper to taste, and stir well. Refrigerate for at least 20 minutes; stir again before serving.

Old Westbury Gardens is the setting for a showcase of some the world’s finest cars. The Great Marques Concours D’Elegance — presented by Mercedes-Benz and BMW Car Clubs of America — features an outstanding array, along with Ferrari and other exotics. They’re arranged on the great lawn — to the delight of luxury car aficionados from throughout the region. In fact, this is considered the northeast’s premier Concours event. This edition celebrates 50 years of Mercedes Motorsport with special AMGs on display. See over 700 European cars that are representative of the best of their class, including some of the most historic and coveted vehicles.

Sunday, Sept. 17, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Free with an Old Westbury Gardens general admission ticket. $15, $13 seniors (62+) and students, $8 ages 7-17, under 6 and members free. 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury. Visit OldWestburyGardens.org, or contact (516) 333-0048.

THE Your Neighborhood

Remember that mix tape your friend made you way back when — the one that’s etched in your soul? Martin Sexton’s new album Mix Tape of the Open Road is that musical cross-country trip, blazing through all territories of style. It’s a charm bracelet of 12 gems all strung together with the golden thread of what Rolling Stone calls his “soul marinated voice.” He perform tunes from Mix Tape as well favorite Martin classics on the Landmark stage, Saturday, Sept. 23, 8 p.m. Growing up in Syracuse, N.Y., uninterested in the music of the day, Sexton fueled his dreams with the timeless sounds of classic rock ’n’ roll. As he discovered the dusty old vinyl left in the basement by one his big brothers, his musical fire was lit. Sexton eventually migrated to Boston, where he began to build a following singing on the streets of Harvard Square, gradually working his way through the scene. He launched his own label, KTR, in 2002. Since then he has infiltrated many musical worlds, performing at concerts ranging from pop (collaborating with John Mayer) to the Jam scene to classic rock (collaborating with Peter Frampton); from the Newport Folk Fest to Bonnaroo to New Orleans Jazz Fest to a performance at Carnegie Hall. Still fiercely independent and headlining venues from The Fillmore to Carnegie Hall, he has influenced a generation of contemporary artists. Regardless of his reputation as a musician’s musician, Sexton can’t keep Hollywood away. His songs have appeared in television series such as “Scrubs,” “Parenthood,” “Masters of Sex,” “Sprung,” and in numerous films, though it’s his incendiary live show, honest lyrics, and vocal prowess that keep fans coming back for a new experience every time. $49, $44, $39. Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington. (516) 767-6444 or LandmarkOnMainStreet.org.

On exhibit

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

Sept. 29

Legends of Hip-Hop concert

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

Leaf Peepers

Celebrate fall and all the colors of the season with the family at Long Island Children’s Museum, Saturday, Sept. 23, 12-2 p.m. Use your imagination to make animal art out of colorful leaf shapes, focusing on the seasonal shades of vibrant yellow, deep purple, and fiery orange, at the dropin program. Suitable for ages 3 and up. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. (516) 224-5800 or LICM.org

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Harry

Diversifying the Hospitality Industry: Sands and Thurgood Marshall College Fund Collaborate on Hospitality Immersion Program for HBCU students

this summer, Sands teamed up with the Thurgood Marshall College Fund in launching a new Hospitality Immersion Program that supports students from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to kickstart their success in a career in the hospitality industry.

In July, 12 college students participated in the inaugural program, which is designed to encourage interest in travel, tourism and leisure by exposing students to the inner workings of the Las Vegas hospitality industry. The intensive experience was presented in partnership with the Thurgood Marshall College Fund, the only national organization that exclusively represents Black colleges.

“Our goal for this program is twofold: to encourage the best and brightest students

in all disciplines to consider hospitality as a career path and to ensure our industry cultivates a diverse and inclusive workforce that provides opportunities for people from all backgrounds and communities,” said Ron Reese, Senior Vice President of Global Communications and Corporate Affairs, who spearheads corporate responsibility initiatives at Sands.

“This program is a foundation from which we plan to introduce other unique educational opportunities for HBCU students to experience our global destinations and gain even more perspective into the industry,” Reese continued. “We look forward to hosting this talented group of students.”

The Sands Hospitality Immersion Program was established through the Sands Cares Global Community Engagement program and is just one of the company’s many education and workforce development initiatives

Continued on page 2

Our goal for this program is twofold: to encourage the best and brightest students in all disciplines to consider hospitality as a career path and to ensure our industry cultivates a diverse and inclusive workforce that provides opportunities for people from all backgrounds and communities.

Ron Reese, Sands Senior Vice President of Global Communications and Corporate Affairs

Dr.

Williams, president and CEO of Thurgood Marshall College Fund

Continued from page 1 focused on youth empowerment and career opportunities. The program was created to provide students at HBCUs with critical industry knowledge to provide a head start for students interested in a wide range of professional hospitality positions.

Sands is also partnering with local Long Island universities, including Nassau Community College and Long Island University to create a new, comprehensive hospitality program to bring these same opportunities to area college students.

Capitalizing on industry growth

The travel, tourism and leisure industry continues to experience tremendous job growth and encompasses a wide range of professional positions. Beyond traditional hospitality tracks in hotel operations or restaurant, meeting and venue management, the hospitality industry offers career growth opportunities in:

• Finance

• Marketing

• Sales

• Human resources

• Information technology

• Legal

• Other professional service fields

“We are thrilled to partner with Sands on this tremendous immersion opportunity,” said Dr. Harry Williams, President and CEO of Thurgood Marshall College Fund. “Creating these unique experiences for our students is at the core of our mission. The hospitality field is one of the fastest growing in America, and this strategic partnership allows TMCF to provide our talented students with a chance

to learn more about the various careers in this important industry.”

The Sands Hospitality Immersion Program was curated by the William F. Harrah College of Hospitality at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and featured in-depth seminars, exclusive tours of integrated resorts, visits to other types of hospitality venues, presentations by experts across multiple disciplines within the industry, and interactive events, including a cooking competition with professional chefs. Get to know the participants

The 12 students selected for the exclusive summer program were all rising junior and senior college students at TMCF member schools and were chosen from a strong pool of candidates who applied

• Selected participants included:

• Ta’Niyah Harris, Bowie State University

• Erin Williams, Howard University

• Jaida Robinson-Clark, Howard University

• Jasmyn Love, Howard University

• Joshua Williamson, Howard University

• Nathanael Edwards, Langston University

• Zay’Kori Jones, Norfolk State University

• Brandon Smith, North Carolina A&T State University

• Derrick Jacobs, North Carolina A&T State University

• Joleen Buchanan, University of the Virgin Islands

• Kayla Smith, Virginia State University

• Marquis Bell, Virginia State University

Here’s what some of those students had to say about the program.

As a first-generation college student, my career has always been the light at the end of the tunnel while at Howard University. My participation in the Sands Hospitality Immersion is a glimpse into a promising industry where I could pursue my interest and learn about the many opportunities that may lie ahead. Considering how many applied to attend, this excites me, and I am grateful to have been selected.

Jaida Robinson-Clark, rising junior at Howard University

I want to thank Sands and Thurgood Marshall College Fund for their critical investment in building a pathway that develops and showcases the talented students who attend HBCUs. As I embark on t his immersion experience, I look forward to professionally fostering relationships within the industry and absorbing significant insight regarding the trajectory and landscape of the hospitality, tourism and entertainment industry internationally.

Brandon Smith, rising senior at North Carolina A&T State

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Congratulates Westbury Youth Soccer Club

The Sands NY team is proud to support all the work being done by fearless leader Mateo Flores, as well as the coaches and parents of the Westbury Youth Soccer Club. Most importantly, congrats to all of the young participants who are learning teamwork, discipline and healthy habits as they master the game! We are proud and excited to be a part of this community!

Mateo Flores, President of the Board of Directors for the Westbury youth, soccer club, said:

“The Sands team has been incredible community partners from the outset. Not only did they provide our youth with a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to meet their real life heroes David Beckham, and Carli Lloyd, but they stepped up and supported us at our own event, helping us to provide quality soccer programs for Westbury’s young people. We look forward to their growing presence on Long Island and we hope to continue to work with them to empower our local youth.”

Sands Ambassador and 1969 World Series Winning Miracle Met, Art Shamsky plays ball with Historical Society of Long Island

mr. Art Shamsky, 1969 World Series Winning Miracle Met, represented Las Vegas Sands as a community ambassador at the Old Bethpage Village Restoration to play some Vintage Baseball, hosted by the Historical Society of Long Island. Art was proud to throw out the first pitch and administer the coin toss! The day was full of old uniforms, new friends, and a joint passion for America’s favorite pastime.

To see more partnerships between Sands and the Long Island community, visit sandsnewyork.com/news

Art classes

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

$300, $270 members. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. For information and to register visit NassauMuseum.org or call (516) 484-9338.

Family Movie Night

Enjoy a family movie night the Cradle of Aviation, Friday, Sept. 15, doors open 6 p.m., movie at 7 p.m. Before the showing of “Encanto,” explore the museum galleries, meet and greet with Mirabel, and create your own vibrant maracas to use during the movie. $22 adults, $20 ages 2-12, including refreshments. Museum Row, Garden City. Visit CradleOfAviation.org for information.

Sept. 16 Art talk

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

1:1 Tech Help for Adults

Are you interested in eBooks or other digital library services, but don’t know where to start?

If so, schedule a 30-minute session at Uniondale Library, Friday, Sept. 15, availability is from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. 400 Uniondale Ave. Schedule an appointment at tinyurl. com/2p95dzt7 and click register, or call the adult reference at (516) 489-2220 ext. 204.

Having an event?

Children’s Garden Club

Uniondale Public Library invites children in grades K-5 to participate in the Children’s Garden Club, Saturday, Sept. 16, 11 a.m.-noon. 400 Uniondale Library Visit UniondaleLibrary.org/ events, or call (516) 489-2220 for more information.

Central American Festival

The Town of Hempstead welcomes all to a Central American Festival, Sunday, Sept. 17, noon to 7 p.m., on Peninsula Boulevard in

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.

Job Fair

Nassau BOCES, in partnership with Nassau County School Districts, holds a Job Fair, Wednesday, Sept. 20, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Freeport Recreation Center. It promises to be an exceptional opportunity for job seekers. Representatives from Nassau BOCES, SCOPE Education Services and several school districts will offer an exclusive platform for candidates to explore a wide range of exciting career opportunities within the field of education. Attendees can look forward to engaging with representatives from the participating school districts. Job seekers, whether seasoned professionals or fresh graduates, are encouraged to attend this event to explore positions as Teacher Aides, Bus Drivers, Security Personnel, Naturalists, Bus Dispatchers, Registered Professional Nurses, Maintainers, Food Service Personnel, Cleaners/Laborers, HVAC and Electrical technicians, Groundskeepers, Monitors and more. Each participating district, offering insights into their educational programs, work culture, and career advancement opportunities; face-to-face interactions with district representatives, allowing candidates to ask questions, discuss job openings, and showcase their skills; networking opportunities and on-site resources and workshops to help attendees refine their job search strategies, improve interview techniques, and create effective resumes. Attendees are encouraged to dress professionally, bring copies of their resumes, and prepare to make an impression.130 E. Merrick Road, Freeport. Visit NassauBoces.org/jobfair for information.

Public Notices

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 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, NY 11553. 77616

Defendant(s)

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 10/28/2016, 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 10/11/2023 at 3:00 p.m., premises known as 1036 Fayette Street, 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 Uniondale, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York.

Section 50 Block 26 Lot 59 & 60.

The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $579,218.31 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 13571/2008

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.

Malachy P Lyons, Esq., Referee.

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

Dated: 7/27/2023 File

Number: 17-300099

RS 141738

LEGAL NOTICE

CASE NO. 27192

RESOLUTION NO. 1000-2023

Adopted: September 6, 2023

Councilmember

Goosby offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ADOPTING AND APPROVING A PROPOSED SECOND AMENDMENT TO THAT CERTAIN LEASE

AGREEMENT DATED

DECEMBER 14, 2004

BETWEEN T-MOBILE USA

TOWER LCC AND THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD TO MODIFY THE LEASE TERM BY ADDING FOUR (4) ADDITIONAL FIVE (5) YEAR RENEWALS BEYOND THE ORIGINAL LEASE TERM AND TO EXTEND THE TOTAL POTENTIAL LEASE TERM TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2050, UNLESS TERMINATED SOONER AND TO CONSIDER THE DESIGNATION OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD AS THE LEAD AGENCY AND REVIEW THE LEASE EXTENSION UNDER THE STATE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY REVIEW LAW

PURSUANT TO 6

AVENUE (TAX PARCEL #55-548-23), ROOSEVELT, NASSAU COUNTY, STATE OF NEW YORK, COUNTY OF NASSAU.

WHEREAS, Ominipoint Facilities Network 2, LLC, entered into a Lease Agreement dated December 14, 2004 (as amended and assigned, the “Lease”), whereby the Town of Hempstead leased to Omnipoint Facilities Network2, LLC a portion of land being described as 240 square feet portion of that property (said leased portion, together with those certain access, utility and/or maintenance easements and/or rights of way granted in the Lease being the “Leased Premises”) located at 335 East Clinton Avenue (Tax Parcel #55-548-23), Roosevelt, Nassau County, State of New York for the construction, installation, maintenance, repair and operation of a wireless communication facility (the “Lease”); and

WHEREAS, on June 20, 2006, the Town of Hempstead duly adopted a Resolution amending the Lease; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to an assignment instrument dated March 31, 1999, NYSMSA assigned its right, title and interest in the Lease to Crown Atlantic Company LLC; and

WHEREAS, by reason of certain transfers and assignments, T-Mobile USA Tower LLC is the current tenant under and pursuant to the Lease; and

WHEREAS, CCTMO LLC is Tenants duly appointed Attorney-in-Fact; and

WHEREAS, the term of the Lease, including all renewal terms, will expire on September 30, 2030; and

WHEREAS, the Town of Hempstead and T-Mobile USA Tower LLC desire to extend its term and provide for four (4) additional renewal terms of five (5) years each, and modify certain other provisions of the Lease.

WHEREAS, the Town Board on August 1, 2023 did adopt Resolution No. 1000-2023 calling a public hearing to be held on September 6, 2023; and

WHEREAS, copies of said resolution were duly published and posted according to law, and said Town Board did, at the time and date specified in said resolution, duly met and considered such proposal and heard all persons interested in the subject thereof who appeared at such time and place concerning the same;

WHEREAS, the Town Board has determined that the actions contemplated by the proposed second amendment to the Lease Agreement will not have a significant adverse impact on the

environment as that phrase is defined under Article 8 (State Environmental Quality Review Act) of the Environmental Conservation Law and its implementing regulations at 6 NYCRR § 617, as a matter of zoning pursuant to Article 16 of the Town Law of the State of New York; WHEREAS, after due consideration, the Town Board deems it to be in the public interest to enter into and approve the proposed second amendment to the Lease Agreement; and NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the proposed second amendment is approved, subject to permissive referendum, and the Supervisor or his designee are authorized to execute the proposed second amendment to the Lease Agreement of behalf of the Town.

The foregoing resolution was adopted on the roll call as follows:

Ayes: SEVEN (7) Noes: NONE (0) Dated: Hempstead, New York

September 6, 2023 141907

The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $361,304.02 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 611026/2019 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. This Auction will be held rain or shine.

Ellen Durst, Esq., Referee. SHELDON MAY & ASSOCIATES Attorneys at Law, 255 Merrick Road, Rockville Centre, NY 11570

Dated: 8/16/23 File

Number: 36424 SH 141912

LEGAL NOTICE

The foreclosure sale will be conducted in accordance with 10th Judicial District’s Covid-19 Policies and foreclosure auction rules. The Referee shall enforce any rules in place regarding facial coverings and social distancing. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the Court Appointed Referee shall cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.” Oscar Prieto, Esq., Referee AYSJN044 141916

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE

LEGAL

NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK INDEX NO. 601356/2023

COUNTY OF NASSAU MORTGAGE ASSETS MANAGEMENT, LLC

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU WILMINGTON TRUST, NA, SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO CITIBANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE, F/B/O THE REGISTERED HOLDERS OF STRUCTURED ASSET MORTGAGE INVESTMENTS II TRUST 2007-AR7, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-AR7, Plaintiff, Against RAPHAEL ASHFORD, ET AL.

Defendant(s)

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 06/27/2023, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction, on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. 11501 on 10/16/2023 at 2:00PM, premises known as 557 Mitchell Street, 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 At Uniondale, County Of Nassau And State Of New York. Section 50 Block 262 Lot 0019.0

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT. NASSAU COUNTY. L&L ASSOCIATES HOLDING CORP., Pltf. vs. LEGACY HOMES REALTY LTD, et al, Defts. Index #613792/2022. Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale entered Aug. 2, 2023, I will sell at public auction on North Side steps of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on October 17, 2023 at 2:30 p.m. premises k/a Section 55, Block 330, Lot 233-234. Sold subject to terms and conditions of filed judgment and terms of sale. MARK RICCIARDI, Referee. LEVY & LEVY, Attys. for Pltf., 12 Tulip Drive, Great Neck, NY. #100710 141914

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT NASSAU COUNTY U.S. BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR LSF9 MASTER PARTICIPATION TRUST, Plaintiff against ANGELICA M. VASQUEZ, et al Defendant(s) Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Fein Such & Crane, LLP, 28 East Main Street, Suite 1800, Rochester, NY 14614. Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered July 19, 2023, 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 October 16, 2023 at 2:30 PM. Premises known as 20 East Roosevelt Avenue, Roosevelt, NY 11575. Sec 0055 Block 00435.00 Lot 00161 & 00162. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in Roosevelt, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $590,074.88 plus interest, fees, and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 004746/2009.

SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as Trustee, on behalf of the registered holders of First Franklin Mortgage Loan Trust, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2004-FF8, Plaintiff AGAINST Ana Yanez a/k/a Ana M. Yanez a/k/a Ana Maritza Yanez, Juan Yanez a/k/a Juan A. Yanez, et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered November 17, 2016, 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 October 18, 2023 at 2:00PM, premises known as 950 Ditmas Avenue, Uniondale, NY 11553. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, SECTION: 50, BLOCK: 452, LOT: 7. Approximate amount of judgment $401,125.43 plus interest and costs.

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #010573/2014. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the NASSAU County COVID-19 Protocols located on the Office of Court Administration (OCA) website (https://ww2.nycourts.gov /Admin/oca.shtml) and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. For sale information, please visit Auction.com at www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832.

Roger Hausch, Esq., Referee Frenkel Lambert Weiss Weisman & Gordon, LLP 53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, NY 11706 01-067521-F00

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Plaintiff, vs. RONNETTE M. EVERETT, HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF ALICE EVERETT; RONALD EVERETT, HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF ALICE EVERETT; WILSON MCWILLIAMS, HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF ALICE EVERETT, if living, and if she/he be dead, any and all persons unknown to plaintiff, claiming, or who may claim to have an interest in, or general or specific lien upon the real property described in this action; such unknown persons being herein generally described and intended to be included in the following designation, namely: the wife, widow, husband, widower, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors, and assignees of such deceased, any and all persons deriving interest in or lien upon, or title to said real property by, through or under them, or either of them, and their respective wives, widows, husbands, widowers, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors and assigns, all of whom and whose names, except as stated, are unknown to plaintiff; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DISTRIBUTEES OF THE ESTATE OF ALICE EVERETT, any and all persons unknown to plaintiff, claiming, or who may claim to have an interest in, or general or specific lien upon the real property described in this action; such unknown persons being herein generally described and intended to be included in the following designation, namely: the wife, widow, husband, widower, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors, and assignees of such deceased, any and all persons deriving interest in or lien upon, or title to said real property by, through or under them, or either of them, and their respective wives, widows, husbands, widowers, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors and assigns, all of whom and whose names, except as stated, are unknown to plaintiff; NEW YORK

A rainy day of remembrance

are plaques bearing the names of the Long Islanders who lost their lives, ensuring that their memory will live on.

Instead of dampening spirits, the relentless rain seemed to intensify the solemnity of the morning, with attendees in rain gear, clutching umbrellas. The memorial service included moments of reflection, speeches by local officials, the reading of the names of the victims, and the singing of “God Bless the U.S.A.” by Levittown Fire Captain Fred McFarland.

The speakers acknowledged the last-

ing impact of the attacks and their aftermath, noting that first responders are still dying of 9/11-related illnesses and emphasizing the nation’s need for unity.

As the ceremony drew to a close, the rain began to lighten, and attendees placed flowers and mementos at the memorial, said silent prayers and reflected.

The rain-washed memorial shone bright under the overcast sky, a symbol of a community that stands strong despite its harrowing memories of a tragic day.

Public Notices

OF AMERICA; PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK; “JOHN DOE” (REFUSED NAME) AS JOHN DOE #1, “JOHN DOE #2” through “JOHN DOE #12,” the last eleven names being fictitious and unknown to plaintiff, the persons or parties intended being the tenants, occupants, persons or corporations, if any, having or claiming an interest in or lien upon the premises, described in the complaint, Defendants.

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

SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS

Mortgaged Premises:

31 MIRIN AVENUE, ROOSEVELT, NY 11575

Section: 55, Block: 453, Lot: 5 and 106

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 $255,000.00 and interest, recorded on October 11, 2012, in Liber M 37818 at Page 506, of the Public Records of NASSAU County, New York., covering premises known as 31 MIRIN AVENUE, ROOSEVELT, NY 11575.

The relief sought in the within action is a final judgment directing the sale of the premises described above to satisfy the debt secured by the Mortgage described above.

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

NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME

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

Speak to an attorney or

go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to the mortgage company will not stop the foreclosure action.

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

Dated:August 21, 2023

ROBERTSON, ANSCHUTZ, SCHNEID, CRANE & PARTNERS, PLLC Attorney for Plaintiff Aric H. Peymann, Esq. 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310 Westbury, NY 11590 516-280-7675 141908

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, WILMINGTON TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR MFRA TRUST 2015-1, Plaintiff, vs. DINA VENTURA A/K/A DINA M. VENTURA, ET AL., Defendant(s).

Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on August 8, 2023, 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

Xavier Parris scholarship fundraiser brings in $8,000

Drive, Mineola, NY 11501

on October 18, 2023 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 335 Locust Avenue, Uniondale, NY 11553. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 50, Block 47 and Lots 32-34. Approximate amount of judgment is $886,894.24 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 616578/2019. This foreclosure sale will be held on the north side steps of the Courthouse, rain or shine. COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed at the foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the Court Appointed Referee will cancel the sale.

Malachy Patrick Lyons, Jr., Esq., Referee Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Firm File No.: 180599-2 141910

Gilded trophies were presented to the 3-on-3 winners, and the champion of the dance-off walked away with a faux gold medal. The prizes came from Scholarship Promotions and More on Uniondale Avenue. The basketball jerseys were designed by a Uniondale artist who calls himself Chillan, and printed by Vikks Designs, also in Uniondale.

“We were thoughtful about Uniondale being part of this event as much as possible,” Empress said.

Meanwhile, black T-shirts sporting the words “The X Factor” sold rapidly, reminding everyone that Xavier also went by the nickname X.

Families relaxed and picnicked while a DJ, B-Lite, kept the hip-hop coming. Some of the security guards and teachers from the Uniondale school district came by, including Board of Education Trustee Charmise Desiré, whose son, Julian, grew up with Xavier. They played together on the Uniondale High varsity football team.

“It was beautiful to see the community come together peacefully behind a great cause,” said Julian, who’s now 25. “Many of us knew X and what he stood for, and it meant the world to be able to celebrate in the fashion that we did.”

“I was overjoyed to see so many young people gather to remember the life of one of our young men who was a ball of energy and sunshine,” Charmise added. “This family has truly been an inspiration to so many that it was the least I could do to join in the celebration.”

“It was a beautiful event,” Parris family relative Tyshinia Wright posted on Facebook. “There was so much love and

support from family and friends. Long live X!”

The goal for the day was to raise $5,000, but the event brought in $8,000. Xavier’s parents had already decided that they wanted to empower at least one child’s pursuit of higher education, in the form of a scholarship to be presented to a Uniondale High School senior at graduation in 2024 and every year thereafter. They are now developing the criteria for selecting recipients.

“This is a nightmare that we never saw coming or expected to live through,” Empress said. “One way God is helping us through this journey of healing is to establish a legacy in honor of my son, so when his name is spoken, it is spoken forever.”

Long Beach firefighter Ray Ellmer paying his respects and remembering a friend who died on Sept. 11, first-year New York City firefighter Michael Keefer.

Levittown Fire Captain Fred McFarland singing ‘God Bless the U.S.A.’

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Julian desir é , left, and Rollin Bell were among the basketball enthusiasts who donated to the parris Scholarship Fund.

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A. Not every municipality has this long a process, but the process is generally the same in every government, no matter the size. The only way through it is to promptly apply at each stage but, unfortunately, the procedures and rules make the process extremely drawn out. In theory, each phase of approval is intended as a “checks and balances” procedure, and as long as you are writing the checks and keeping the local government’s balances, they rarely try to streamline unless you cooperate.

I did recently experience an exception worthy of recognizing Long Beach for its wisdom and compassion toward a homeowner. The person had a deck built that had columns running right along the property line, which is not allowed in the zoning regulations. The owner went through the building permit and zoning variance process, but the contractor deviated from the plans once the permit was issued.

Instead of putting all the columns right along the property line, even though the second floor deck was set back the required 5 feet, the contractor only put the first two front columns on the property line, and then installed the remaining three columns 5 feet in, so that a car couldn’t park under the deck. It made no sense, but the owner can’t read plans, and didn’t know what was happening until it was too late. They questioned this with their building department, and an official looked at the problem, but instead of forcing the owner to go back through the whole process, the official recognized that this problem had a simpler solution, and only required a letter of explanation from a licensed professional, and the problem will be solved without the expensive and time-consuming burden to the owner.

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Looking back again on a tragedy we’ll never forget

For all Americans, and particularly Long Islanders, who recall the horror of Sept. 11, 2001, reliving those tragic moments each year is devastating, and yet, at the same time, gratifying and reassuring. Devastating because we think of the friends, neighbors, family members and the so many innocents we never knew who perished that fateful day at the World Trade Center and the Pentagon and in Shanksville, Pennsylvania, and the many thousands who have subsequently died or are suffering from 9/11-related illnesses. Gratifying and reassuring because we saw Americans stand together united and strong as never before in our lifetimes. The enemy who had intended to break us instead generated a rebirth of patriotism and community spirit.

I distinctly recall being at ground zero on Sept. 14, just three days after the attacks, when President George W. Bush stood amid the ruins of the twin towers with his arm around the shoulder of retired FDNY firefighter Bob Beckwith, from Baldwin, pledging through a bullhorn that the terrorists would “hear all of us soon.” Inspiring as were the presi-

dent’s words, so, too, were the looks of determination and strength on the faces of the cops, firefighters, EMS and construction workers searching for remains among the tons of debris and twisted steel.

Then there were the endless funerals, wakes and memorial services to attend, beginning for me the morning of Sept. 15, at St. Killian’s Church in Farmingdale, where mourners lined the streets and filled the church to bid farewell to FDNY Chief of Department Pete Ganci. The services at which I was asked to speak included those for firefighters Tim and Tommy Haskell, of Seaford; George Cain, of Massapequa; and Michael Boyle and Dave Arce, of Westbury. It was agonizing to see the anguished looks on the faces of the spouses, children and parents of these brave men, brought down so unexpectedly in the prime of their lives.

The following several months saw federal legislation passed, and then tense public meetings and behind-the-scenes negotiations attempting to devise formulas for providing fair and adequate compensation for families of 9/11 victims. In short, play God and try to determine the value of a human life.

Significant changes were made in the federal government, with the creation of

the Department of Homeland Security as well as House and Senate committees on Homeland Security, while the New York City, Nassau and Suffolk County police departments formed and deployed sophisticated counterterrorism units. Because of those efforts, a number of terrorist attacks against New York have been prevented, and no large-scale attack has been successful since 9/11.

I was appointed to the House Homeland Security Committee when it was initially formed as a temporary committee, and then was named chairman soon after it became a permanent committee in 2005. I remained in a leadership position on the committee, as chairman or ranking member, until 2012, when term limits required me to assume subcommittee leadership roles. As chairman, I passed comprehensive chemical plant and port security legislation, and fought hard for adequate homeland security funding for New York City and Long Island. More controversially, I conducted a series of hearings on Islamist radicalization.

Separate from my committee work, there was a long, hard fight to finally get 9/11 health care legislation passed in 2010, and then subsequently to have it extended. Unfortunately, much of the unity of purpose that existed in Congress

after Sept. 11 dissipated over the years, and the lasting consequences and needs created by that day — health care, family compensation and added security and counterterrorism programs — came to be seen as New York problems rather than national responsibilities.

What has not changed, however, is the courage and determination of those who lost loved ones that day, or of the first responders who worked so hard and risked so much by working at ground zero in the days, weeks and months after 9/11. So many of those good people unfailingly attend one or more of the commemorative events at the World Trade Center site; at Point Lookout; at Seaford High School; at Burns Park, in Massapequa; at the Wall of Remembrance at the Brooklyn Cyclones ballpark, in Coney Island, or the other commemorations throughout New York and Long Island.

It is vitally important that the events of Sept. 11 be remembered from generation to generation, first and foremost to honor the memory of those who perished, but also as a strong warning that we must never let our guard down. Finally, 9/11 should be a lasting reminder to Americans that no matter what our political differences might be, we must make every effort to stand united, because we are still the greatest country in the world. God bless America.

Peter King is a former congressman, and a former chair of the House Committee on Homeland Security.

Are you working those friendship connections?

Last week I had dinner with Jack, an old friend. We’ve known each other for 30 years, and he was my friend by extension, since his wife and I were best buddies for decades. She died about eight years ago. Since then, he and I have met up once or twice a year. Because we both loved her, we have woven together a new fabric of friendship from loose threads.

This time he told me that he was feeling seriously stressed about keeping his friendships going.

him and his new toys and his kvetches and his worries. I go because we share memories of Margaret. We both miss her. A tough guy, he surprises me sometimes with a candid revelation. Last week he said, “I know it’s foolish, but I wonder if Margaret knows what I’m doing and if she would approve of my life now.”

ple in our day-to-day lives.

Randi is on a brief leave. This column was originally published March 12-18, 2020.

RAnDi KREiss

At age 80, living alone, in a new relationship with a woman he likes a lot, he said he is frightened of being alone. He feels as if it’s a full-time job to keep up with friends, follow their life events, make dinner plans and generally say yes to any invitation, even when it’s something he doesn’t want to do. The planning is burdensome, yet it’s his lifeline.

My dinners with Jack are just OK. He is still the unapologetic, self-centered man he always was. We mostly talk about

“I know she would,” I said, and I sensed that my words mattered. He said he is thinking about whether and how to financially provide for his new partner. He said he isn’t sure if the new relationship will last. I suggested that he not think about how it will end, but how wonderful it has been these past few years. I suggested he be generous. More than generous.

I was glad I joined him for dinner, because we had a real conversation and an emotional connection.

Also, his anxiety about the need to keep his friendships fresh and alive resonated with me big time. It confirmed my sense that friends are the saviors of our senior years. As we get older, if we live geographically distant from family, friends become the most important peo-

Much has been written about the connection between loneliness and depression and cognitive loss. The antidote to being lonely is being a friend and having friends, but it doesn’t just happen. Especially as one gets older, friendships require more tolerance and good nature and forgiveness. Good pals sometimes forget a lunch date or don’t call when we’re sick or make a plan that excludes us when we wanted to be included. So, to keep our relationships viable, we have to be forgiving.

This one doesn’t hear so well, that one can’t drive at night, another one clearly is drinking too much. We have to turn the other cheek and turn the other way because we all live in glass houses.

Even more, we have to keep reaching out to people, accepting their bids to get together or share an activity. We have to get out of the house because no one knows we’re inside, feeling alone. We need to make the call, plan the dinner, send the email and be open to social connection.

As young parents it was easy for us to

become friendly with our children’s friends. During our working years, it was easy for a business friend to become a personal friend. As older people, we have to work harder to tend the ties that keep us bound to one another, responsible for one another and in touch with one another.

The thing is, not every friend meets all of our standards or fills all of our needs, and neither do we hit the mark every time with the people who call us friends. But everyone can offer something.

When we were young and when we were working and parenting, friends were our distraction, our biking buddies and our carpool partners. Now friends are vital to our health and well-being.

Friendship-building is the new work of the over-70 crowd. Some friends, like Jack, you see twice a year. Some friends are evergreen, and some are seasonal. No matter. Boomers need to tend that garden.

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

As older people, we have to work harder to tend the ties that bind us.

i ’ll never forget the looks of determination at ground zero three days after the attacks.

HERALD

Politics is partisan — voting isn’t

some 158 million Americans voted in the 2020 U.S. presidential election, but 63 million eligible people could not because they weren’t even registered to vote.

That’s disturbing.

In new york, there are some 13 million registered voters, and another 2 million people of voting age who aren’t registered. Voter turnout has increased in recent years, but voter registration has declined slightly.

Americans who neglect their civic duty to vote are roundly chastised every november, but the emphasis must be put on persuading unregistered people to register — and helping them to do so.

Education is a huge part of increasing voter registration.

Municipalities must continue to partner with nonprofits like the league of Women Voters to help people understand the importance of voting, and how simple it is to legally register. There are many websites that offer you help to register to vote. Perhaps the easiest is Vote411.org.

next Tuesday, Sept. 19, is national Voter Registration Day, which, since its

Local newspapers are our ‘eyes’

To the Editor:

Re the editorial “Why supporting local news is so important” (Aug. 31-Sept. 6): The story of what happened at the Marion County Record is an example of how political speculation can superficially justify police intervention to stifle inconvenient reportage. It happens a lot — it could happen here — and we can only hope it does not.

It’s too soon to assess the damage in Kansas. Will the Record become more “careful”? Will Marion’s officials become more clever? Some say the Fourth Estate, born before electricity, is outdated and deservedly fading into obscurity. That trend must be fought, because TV, with its entertainment bias and its preference for network and national news, and the internet, with its algorithmic distortions, do not — save for scandal/lurid crime/disaster — report on our towns, our actual “homeland,” or their problems and the officials we hope can solve them.

The answer to the ancient “Who watches the watchmen?” question is, today, our newspaper reporters. The scope of press freedom is disputed territory, besieged by many seeking redefinition. Each attack must be noted — as in the editorial — repulsed and condemned. Consider the local papers our “eyes,” and maybe we’ll take good care of them.

BRIAn KElly Rockville Centre

inception in 2012, has helped register more than 5 million Americans to vote. The West Hempstead Public library is holding an event that day to help people do so. More events will be held across long Island.

Clearly, voting is an important issue. The health of a representative democracy depends on people voting. It also depends on constant outreach to get people registered to vote.

In new york, citizens who are 16 or 17 can pre-register, an important first-step in joining the voting public. Civics classes in high schools often provide voter registration forms to students of eligible age to start the process. These students are educated about the history of voting rights, and the importance of exercising the right.

For those concerned about voter registration fraud, providing false information when registering to vote is a crime (and there is a notice on the form itself). The number of illegally registered voters is minuscule in reality.

Celebrate national Voter Registration Day next Tuesday by registering to vote yourself, or talking about the impor-

tance of voting with family and neighbors. Spread the word, and more people will see how important voting is to a strong America.

And while you’re registering to vote

Becoming an organ donor is a personal decision. no one should intrude on a person’s right to decide to become an organ donor. We do, however, encourage people to learn more about the need for organ donors — especially in new york.

According to ny.gov, there are 8,500 people in new york state who need lifesaving organ transplants. Just under half of adults 18 and older in the state are registered as organ donors. Some 3,400 new york patients received lifesaving organ transplants in 2022, according to SUny.edu, and 1,002 new yorkers donated last year.

Becoming an organ donor is your decision. If you wish to do so, the process is simple, and can be done at the state motor vehicle department — or while you register to vote. Take time to educate yourself about the need for more organ donors, and what you can do to help.

The immigration crisis isn’t new, Senator

To the Editor:

I found the letter last week from State Sen. Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick, “The ongoing migrant crisis,” to be purely partisan bashing of the Democrats and Presi dent

Biden. The senator seems to imply that the immigration crisis is new, when it is, in fact, not at all new.

For at least the last 40 or 50 years, the two parties have been unable and unwilling to come up with any significant immigration reform legislation, and Republicans have mastered the art of using the immigration issue as a cudgel against the other party. The issue is a complex one that requires thought-

Sometimes you just may be guilty until proven innocent

In recent months, former President Donald Trump has been hit with 91 charges in four criminal indictments. As an attorney, I’ve paid close attention to all of the cases, which may be hard for most non-lawyers to follow. His actions on Jan. 6, 2021, are well known, but it’s up to the special counsel, Jack Smith, to prove criminal conduct.

Most people I know have said nothing about Trump’s alleged retention of classified documents. An eventual trial will reveal what kinds of papers were involved, and then it will be up to a jury to decide right or wrong.

When it comes to the Georgia indictment, I’m not willing to give Trump the free pass he demands by yelling that the case is a “political witch hunt.” The 96-page indictment spells out conduct that’s best described as colossal chutzpah. While some of the other indictments used overly broad language, the Georgia case spells out conduct that is typical of what would happen in Russia, Hungary or Venezuela.

The day after his 2020 election loss, Trump embarked on a comprehensive campaign to change the results of the election in Georgia. Despite a number of statements by Republican Gov. Brian Kemp that the election in his state was run “according to law,” and his denials that there was any fraud, Trump continued his efforts to have the results thrown out. The whole world has heard Trump’s conversation with Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensberger demanding that he find 11,780 votes, which would have given Trump one more vote than he needed to win the state.

As a further display of pure arrogance, Trump also called the speaker of Georgia’s House, David Ralston, demanding that he convene a special session of the Legislature for the purpose of overturning the results of the election. Once he knew what Trump was asking, Ralston refused to take his calls. That was followed by more calls from the president to other election officials, asking them to find fraud. Those calls were coupled with calls allegedly made by a Trump lawyer accusing a Black worker of fraudulent conduct. Those accusations

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ful minds — not buoys, cages and busing unsuspecting migrants from red to blue states.

Want to solve the immigration problem quickly? Easy. Let’s get rid of the enormous “Help Wanted” sign at our border. Let’s fine and prosecute the employers. But that isn’t going to happen. We love paying substandard wages, and it is so much easier to blame.

We can only hope that more of us, including Sen. Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick, become politically engaged and more informed about the issues. Only then will we find humane solutions that are acceptable to most of us.

NANCy GOLDMAN East Rockaway

LIRR needs many millions in grant funding

To the Editor:

The Long Island Rail Road still needs to reach a state of good repair for the existing fleet, stations, elevators, escalators, signals, interlockings, track, power, yards and shops.

led to right-wing hate threats to her life.

If you think the other indictments are difficult to understand, this one is, as they say, a piece of cake. The case of the fake electors sounds like something you’d see in a movie. Over a dozen people, many of whom were Republican Party officials, gathered at the Georgia Capitol and signed a document certifying that Trump had won the state — in spite of Kemp’s statement that the returns had been counted three times and no fraud had been found.

And then there are the allegations concerning Trump attorney Rudy Giuliani. Once hailed as America’s Mayor, Giuliani had sunk to the depths of being something of a traveling conspiracy salesman, going from state to state, peddling tales of alleged election fraud. He went to Georgia to testify in front of a number of legislative committees, under oath, claiming that 11,000 dead people had voted and that thousands of ballots had been delivered in suitcases to polling places. Giuliani is now charged with multiple counts of election fraud and lying under oath. Sadly, his license to practice law is currently being challenged in three

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That also includes more stations reaching compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. All maintenance programs for all operating assets also need to be fully funded and completed on time to ensure riders safe, uninterrupted and reliable service.

Since its creation in 1964, the Urban Mass Transit Administration (known since 1991 as the Federal Transit Administration) has provided billions of dollars to pay for many of these capital improvements. The LIRR’s share of annual FTA grants to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority averages 15 percent. In 2023, this should mean $270 million of $1.8 billion in federal grant funding. The State Department of Transportation provides Statewide Transportation Operating Assistance on an annual basis to the MTA and LIRR.

Let’s give thanks to both Washington and Albany for continued financial support for our LIRR, the nation’s largest commuter railroad.

LARRy PENNER

Great Neck

Larry Penner is a transportation advocate, historian and writer who previously worked for the Federal Transit Administration Region 2.

states.

Of the six lawyers who have been indicted along with Trump, four worked directly under Giuliani. One of them, Sidney Powell, claimed multiple times that Dominion’s voting machines were easy to manipulate, and were controlled by Venezuelan dictator Hugo Chavez. Those allegations cost Rupert Murdoch’s Fox News $787.5 million in damages, with one other major lawsuit yet to be resolved.

I’ve heard frequently that Trump is, like any other criminal defendant, considered innocent until proven guilty. I know that as a lawyer, I, too, should adhere to that noble sentiment. But the Georgia case has too many specifics — too many emails and too many voicemails — to merit that kind of thinking. There is no way Trump can deny that he never said what he said and never took the actions that he took. To my way of thinking, all the facts go against him, and I don’t believe that, like Harry Houdini, he can escape.

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.

by Steven Ward

And these are the rolls of paper that are turned into Herald pages — something Theo Ward, 3, of Rockville Centre discovered — Garden City

to my way of thinking, the facts go against the fourtimes-indicted Donald Trump.

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