Uniondale Herald 09-28-2023

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DeAngelo arraigned on several charges

By BRANDON CRUZ bcruz@liherald.com

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State pledges to invest in Uniondale Albany promises equitable transportation funding

By BRANDON CRUZ bcruz@liherald.com

Uniondale has a long history of being underfunded, underserved and underappreciated, according to many residents. But that sentiment may be replaced by a more positive one soon, because the state is promising a bright and equitable future for the town. Albany is pledging to invest in Uniondale’s infrastructure and public transportation as part of the Cap and Invest Program, an integral component of the state’s Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act.

The act, signed into law in July 2019, addresses issues associated with climate change, and requires the state to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 40 percent by 2030 and by 85 percent by 2050 — the “cap” aspect of the plan. But the “invest” facet of the legislation may matter most to Uniondale residents. The state has committed to allocating a minimum of 35 percent of the act’s funding to communities that have been identified as “disadvantaged,” and Uniondale made the list.

“As we work to drive down polluting emissions across the board, we must make sure that those who have already suffered from

environmental injustice no longer bear an unfair share of the burden,” Gov. Kathy Hochul said in January. “Our ambitious Cap and Invest Program sets a cap on greenhouse gas emissions and shares the revenues with New Yorkers from disadvantaged communities to help cover utility bills, transportation costs and decarbonization efforts. Through our innovative efforts, we will create a cleaner, greener future while helping New Yorkers with the costs of the transition.”

The measures the state plans to take include enticing motorists to make the shift to electric vehicles by offering incentives, grants, free technical assistance and rebates, as well as promising an expansion of “easily accessible charging infrastructure,” according to the state government’s website. The plan also includes reducing vehicle traffic by increasing access to public transportation, bikes and bike lanes, and sidewalks.

“Uniondale has often been forgotten, and I think they feel like they’ve been forgotten,” says Sarah Oral, the Long Island coordinator for the state Climate Smart Communities program, which helps local governments take action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions

The driver who allegedly caused a crash in East Massapequa on Aug. 6 that killed four and injured two, all members of a family from Uniondale, was arraigned last week, and pleaded not guilty to a range of charges, including six counts of aggravated vehicular homicide.

The driver, Michael DeAngelo, 32, of Lindenhurst, appeared before Acting Nassau County Supreme Court Justice Robert Schwartz, and is scheduled to return to court on Oct. 19. If convicted, he could face up to 25 years behind bars.

In addition to the aggravated vehicular homicide charges, prosecutors allege that DeAngelo was under the influence of cocaine and fentanyl at the time of the accident. He was also charged with three counts of second-degree manslaughter, six counts of second-degree assault, two counts of third-degree assault, two counts of driving while impaired by drugs and one count of reckless driving.

Nassau County District Attorney Anne Donnelly has said she was committed to pursuing justice for the family of Patrice, Jeremiah and Hannah

Huntley and Patrice’s 6-year-old step-granddaughter, Chantel Solomon, and the entire community that is feeling the impact of this disaster.

“Patrice Huntley and three children — members of the same family — were killed due to the extraordinarily reckless actions of a defendant who was allegedly driving 120 miles an hour while impaired by cocaine and fentanyl,” Donnelly said. “No one was safe on Sunrise Highway that Sunday evening. … No family should ever have to bury four loved ones at the same time, and my office will vigorously prosecute this case to ensure justice for Patrice’s family, friends, and community.”

According to Nassau County police, 60-year-old Patrice Huntley was driving a 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe SUV, which was also carrying five of his family members, when he stopped at a traffic light at the corner of Sunrise Highway and Unqua Road in East Massapequa at 7:15 p.m. on Aug. 6. DeAngelo, who was driving another SUV, a 2023 Hyundai Kona, allegedly crashed into the rear of Huntley’s vehicle at 95 mph. The impact pushed the Santa Fe through the intersection, where it spun around until ContinUed on pAge 4

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Residents of Uniondale waiting for the bus home at the stop on Washburn Avenue, in Freeport, where

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Community council cookout rescheduled for Saturday

Rain won’t force another delay to the Uniondale Community Council’s 32nd annual cookout, which was canceled by rain last week and is rescheduled for this Saturday, Sept. 30, from 2 to 5 p.m.

Forecasts for Sept. 30 shows that day to be mostly sunny, in the neighborhood of 71 degrees.

Forchelli Deegan Terrana is all filled with ‘super’ lawyers

STAFF REPORT

There are good lawyers, and then there are great lawyers. And at Forchelli Deegan Terrana, there are at least 50 that qualify as super. At least according to Super Lawyers.

Those attorneys from the Uniondalebased firm that have qualified for the list include Stephanie Alberts and Lorraine Boss from estates and probate; Joseph Asselta and John Comiskey from construction litigation; tax attorneys Douglas Atkins, Nicole Forchelli, Rachel Partain, Risë Rosen and Myrna Cadet-Osse; and Richard Blumberg, Daniel Dornfeld, John Gordon, Donald Leistman, Brian Sahn, John Terrana and Daniel Deegan in real estate.

William Bonesso, Kathleen Deegan Dickson, Jeffrey Forchelli, Judy Simoncic and Andrea Tsoukalas Curto in land use and zoning; and David Borkon and Joseph Cuomo in mergers and acquisitions.

So, for a Saturday afternoon of freshly grilled steak, chicken, hamburgers, hot dogs, veggie burgers, all the fixins — and warm, relaxing fellowship — head to the Byrne Community Center at 806 Jerusalem Ave.

The fundraiser helps support the multiple programs run by the council’s Youth Project.

Frank Brennan, Keith Frank, Alexander Leong, Gregory Lisi and Lisa Casa in employment and labor; Andrew Curto, Russell Tisman, Danielle Tricolla and Nathan Jones in business litigation; and Steven Gaebler and James Ricca in banking.

Gerard Luckman in bankruptcy and business; Mary Mongioi in business and corportate; Elbert Nasis in civil litigation

and defense; and Peter Skelos in appellate.

Among the Super Lawyers New York Metro Rising Stars were Michael Berger in employment and labor; Gabriella Botticelli in general litigation; David Casagrande in securities litigation; and Raymond Castronovo and Thomas Catinella in construction litigation.

Landon Dais in cannabis law; Danielle Gatto in business litigation; Cheryl Katz and Rebecca Stein in estates and trusts; and Brian Kennedy and Erik Snipas in land use and zoning.

Lindsay Mesh Lotito in banking; Jeremy Musella in mergers and acquisitions; Robert Renda in real estate; and Brenna Strype in general litigation.

Making the Super Lawyers list for the first time were Stephanie Alberts, Myrna Cadet-Osse, Lisa Casa, John Comiskey, John Gordon, Nathan Jones, Donald Leistman and Risë Rosen.

Making the Rising Stars list for the first time were Thomas Catinella and Rebecca Stein. And celebrating 10 years overall on the list were Joseph Asselta, Frank Brennan, Joseph Cuomo and Gerard Luckman.

Founded in 1976, Forchelli Deegan Terrana employs more than 70 employees across more than a dozen practice groups. Super Lawyers, founded in 1991, uses a patented selection process to choose what it says are the best lawyers.

Courtesy Uniondale Community Council Fans of the annual Uniondale Community Council cookout can look forward to enjoying

broad green spaces Saturday, Sept. 30.

Murdered loves ones are remembered

By REINE BETHANY rbethany@liherald.com

The sudden death of a loved one is surely most traumatic when the loss results from a murder.

At a ceremony for the National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims in Hempstead’s Kennedy Park auditorium on Friday, relatives of murder victims shared both their profound grief and their determined pathways to healing.

The evening was hosted by Stephanie Draine. Her teenage son, Andre Graydon, was gunned down in Hempstead on Jan. 1, 2014.

At that time, resources to support Draine and her husband, George Graydon, Jr., were few.

“There wasn’t an office of victim services back then,” said Draine. “There was nothing.”

In 2018, the couple founded Life after Loss Andre, an outreach to families of murder victims. Draine attended funerals to let bereaved relatives know they were not alone, and advocated for governmental help.

In 2020, Draine met Jeanine Diehl at a victim’s funeral. Diehl had recently become the executive director of the Nassau County Office of Crime Victims Advocate, formed in 2019 under former County Executive Laura Curran.

Since then, the two women have teamed up to expand their outreach. Diehl and the staff of the Office of Crime Victim Advocate at 1 West St. in Mineola, and Draine’s Life after Andre office at 40 Main St. in Hempstead, both respond to call after call, steadying the callers to survive the worst of events.

“What today reminds us is that we don’t remember in isolation,” said Diehl at Friday’s ceremony, “that we don’t remember in silence, we remember together.”

“Take a deep breath. Know that you’re not alone,” said Draine. “This is our opportunity to honor and celebrate our loved ones, who live on through us.”

Family members of victims came to the podium, one by one, a communal sharing.

Jamie Peeler read “3, 2, 1,” a poem he had written for all victims after his nephew, Lyreek Crawley, was shot by his best friend in 2014.

Carolina Jimenez’s husband Will was killed last year at age 32, leaving behind two small daughters. “My eight-year-old remembers him,” said Jimenez, “but not my two-year-old. She will never know the amazing man he was.”

Peggy Herrera’s son Justin Baerga died on July 4, 2022, one minute before she arrived to help celebrate his 24th birthday. As Mother’s Day 2023 approached, she, too, wrote a poem.

“‘Mom! Mom!’ Oh, how we wish we could hear that again,” wrote Herrera. “We’re screaming, but you can’t hear us. We’re crying, but there’s no comfort.”

Several more spoke, including Valerie McFadden, a longtime teacher’s aide at Uniondale High School, who for 23 years has posted photo montages on social media to comfort the families of young victims,

some of whom she personally has known.

Officials who attended offered resources for help.

“I want you to know tonight that the county is doing everything that they can to provide support, counseling, grief care, and police presence,” said Anissa Moore, Deputy County Executive for Health and Human Services. “We’re taking this seriously.”

“Just know that the village, myself, are here for you,” said Hempstead Village Trustee Kevin Boone.

“Education is key,” said Assemblywoman Taylor Darling, noting the supportive presence of Moms Demand Action, a grassroots organization dedicated to preventing gun violence.

“I’m proud of what we’ve been able to work on in the state legislature since I

entered the Assembly in 2019, but it’s not enough.”

Draine and five loved ones of murder victims solemnly lit six large white candles on a table at the front of the auditorium, representing grief, courage, memories, love, hope, and advocacy.

“Today and every day forth, we speak their name,” said Draine.

McFadden concluded the ceremony by reading out more than 200 names, while the auditorium lights dimmed and attendees somberly held small electric candles aloft.

The healing effect of communal grieving was apparent afterward. Even as the families commiserated with each other, laughter returned to their voices, and the joy of remembering their absent loved ones came stealing back.

A day of national remembrance

Sept. 25 was established as the National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims by unanimously passed resolutions of the U.S. Senate on Oct. 16, 2007 (S. Res. 326) and the U.S. House of Representatives on May 14, 2007 (H. Res. 223).

This date not only recognizes those lost, but also honors organizations that provide support, advocacy and counsel to loved ones of murder victims.

— Reine Bethany

Photos courtesy Christopher Acebo

Photos placed by families of local people murdered by guns or other weapons occupied the front table at a remembrance ceremony at Kennedy Park on

Loving hands inscribed messages to friends and family lost to violence, finding healing through sharing their grief.

Jeanine Diehl, left, and Stephanie Draine led the ceremony for the National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims at Kennedy Park.

Driver pleads not guilty in deadly E. Massapequa crash

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it was facing oncoming traffic, while the Kona went airborne, striking other vehicles that were stopped at the light, and landed upside down.

According to the event data recorder inside the Kona, DeAngelo was driving approximately 120 mph, and did not brake until less than a half-second before the impact.

Huntley, a veteran of the Marines, was celebrating a recent job offer, and had taken his family out for ice cream. He was pronounced dead at the scene, as were his daughter, Hannah, 13, and his son Jeremiah, 10.

Huntley’s 18-year-old stepdaughter, Brienna Peoples, and his step-granddaughter, Chantel Solomon, suffered catastrophic injuries. His 14-year-old son David was also injured.

Chantel died six days later.

At the crash scene, police observed signs of drug use by DeAngelo, including track marks on his arm and hands. Needles and a pipe were discovered in and around his vehicle.

DeAngelo was taken to the Nassau University Medical Center, where he was treated for serious leg injuries. Officers

of the Nassau County Police Department’s Homicide Squad arrested him in his hospital room on Aug. 11.

Deputy Chief Katie Zizza of the district attorney’s office’s Vehicular Crimes Bureau is prosecuting the case, while DeAngelo is being represented by attorney Karl Seman.

Brandon Cruz/Herald members of the Long island branch of new York state’s Climate Smart Communities program met with residents and leaders of uniondale to discuss ways in which the state can help fund an equitable future and improve sustainability, public transportation and infrastructure. from left were alex miller; margot Cargill; Sarah oral; pharah dutaille; martha montero; david greaves, of the uniondale Community Center; Jeannine maynard, of the greater uniondale area action Coalition; and dave tepper.

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and adapt to a changing climate, according to the state website.

Long Island CSC wants Uniondale to understand that this process is not about dictating the terms of Uniondale’s involvement — instead, Oral explained, it’s about empowering the community to have a voice in shaping its future. Long Island CSC is hosting community meetings in the hope of gathering valuable feedback that the state can use to fund more sustainable and “travel-efficient” neighborhoods based on their unique needs.

“As a bronze-certified Climate Smart Community, the Town of Hempstead is no stranger to working toward a greener future,” Town Supervisor Don Clavin told the Herald. “Gathering and analyzing data from the Uniondale community will prove beneficial to strengthening the public transportation infrastructure on Long Island as a whole.”

As of right now, there is no set funding allocated for Uniondale. That will be determined by the feedback and informa-

tion gathered at the meetings.

“We’ve heard from people here — they want better sidewalks, they want places for their kids to ride their bikes safely, they need better north-south connectivity, better transportation, benches and awnings at bus stops, more bus service and reliability,” Oral said, “and we’ve also heard they need the bus to go to more of the important locations that are in this community, because it often times doesn’t.”

But the top transportation challenges in Uniondale, as reflected in the feedback that CSC has gathered thus far, are what Oral calls the “last-mile issue,” and the “othering” of those in Nassau who use the bus and the need to break that stigma.

“You could take the bus or the train somewhere, but how do you get from the bus or the train to your final destination if it’s a mile or more away?” she said. “Is that really convenient for a commuter?”

The state is still gathering feedback on Uniondale’s transportation needs. To contribute, go to tinyurl.com/2pavz7px by Nov. 30.

Crime watCh

LarCeny

Between 10 p.m. on Sept. 15 and 7:15 p.m. on Sept. 16, a catalytic convertor was stolen from a vehicle parked at 125 Lawrence St. in Uniondale.

Around midnight on Sept. 16, two license plates were taken from a vehicle parked at 77 Allers Blvd. in Uniondale.

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At 4:33 p.m. on Sept. 16, a report was made that a catalytic converter was taken from a vehicle parked at the corner of Lawrence St. and Warrant St., Uniondale.

An unknown male removed assorted items from Nordstrom Rack at 1040 Old Country Rd. in Uniondale on Sept. 19 around 7 p.m.

arrests

On Sept. 14 at 6:47 p.m., Sharee Donohue, 38, of Roosevelt, and Kim Marie Watson, of Hempstead were arrested for shoplifting from the Walmart at 1220 Old Country Rd., Westbury.

At 1:05 p.m. on Sept. 18, Ronald Menjivar Navarrete, 30, and Michelle Mejia, 28, both of Elmont, were arrested for shoplifting from JC Penney at 620 Old Country Road, Uniondale.

Also on Sept. 18 at JC Penney, at 2:05 p.m., Justin B. Chimborazo, 18, of Corona, Queens, and Tracy Ayala, 19, of Springfield Gardens, Queens, were arrested for shoplifting from JC Penney, 630 Old Country Road, Uniondale.

At 6:51 p.m. on Sept. 19, Marlon Rengifo Salazar, 21, of the Bronx, was arrested for shoplifting from Saks Fifth Avenue 10701 Old Country Road, Uniondale.

Jeffrey Baldwin, 60, of Roosevelt, as arrested at 1:05 p.m. on Sept. 20 for shoplifting from Macy’s, 620 Old Country Rd., Uniondale.

On Sept. 20 at 4:30 p.m., Nadif Chowdhury, 36, of Queens Village, was arrested for shoplifting from JC Penney, 620 Old Country Rd., Uniondale.

Courtesy Metro

nassau County police conducted an extensive investigation into the car crash in east massapequa on aug. 6.

Courtesy Nassau County Police Department michael deangelo.

Immigration resource fair coming Oct. 2

The Uniondale Public Library at 400 Jerusalem Ave. will host an Immigration Resource Fair next Monday from 5-8:30 p.m.

The presentation by Nassau Suffolk Law Services, Nassau Suffolk Law Services, CARACEN, Safe Center Long Island, Health & Welfare Council of Long Island, Family Service League, and Long Island Cares will address four main areas: tenant issues, public and SNAP benefits, immigrants who are victims of crimes, and domestic violence.

The material will be presented in multiple languages, including English and Spanish. Fact sheets will be provided in English, Spanish, and Haitian Creole.

In addition to having literature and on-site counseling, four workshops will be presented.

At 5:10 p.m., Nassau Suffolk Law Services will present “Know Your Rights: Common Tenant Problems.” The organization will discuss the rights of tenants when they are behind on their rent and the landlord starts an eviction. Also discussed will be illegal evictions done by tactics such as turning off the heat to a dwelling, as well as other tenant rights.

At 6:10 p.m., the Health and Welfare Council of Long Island, and Nassau Suffolk Law Services, will present “Know Your Rights: Information on Navigating Public Benefits and SNAP Benefits.” The Health and Welfare Council will

review the procedure for applying for public benefits, including SNAP, and explain the steps to take if an applicant

is denied benefits.

At 7:10 p.m., CARACEN will present “Know Your Rights: Immigration-Relat-

ed Issues.” This workshop will focus especially on immigration benefits available to crime victims, particularly those with U Non-immigrant Status.

At 7:50 p.m., the Safe Center of Long Island will present “Know Your Rights: Domestic Violence-Related Issues.” The issues discussed will concern domestic violence and intimate partner violence, addressing victims’ rights, how to seek orders of protection, and how to seek safety and services, both for oneself or for a friend or neighbor.

In a separate room in the library, Long Island nonprofit organizations and other organizations that specialize in immigration, public benefits, housing, domestic violence, and other areas will be available to speak to individuals and distribute information to the community.

This help includes assistance or guidance on the spot with public benefits applications such as SNAP or Medicaid, and help filling out forms.

Attorneys and space will be available for private consultations on a firstcome, first-served basis.

Another feature of the event will be the Mobile Food Assistance Unit of Long Island Cares, which will be stationed on-site at 5 p.m. A limited number of emergency food bags containing nonperishable items will be offered to families experiencing a food emergency.

— Reine Bethany

Courtesy Nassau Suffolk Law Services

At the Uniondale Public Library next Monday, Oct. 2, a coalition of legal and social service organizations will present an Immigration Resource Fair, which runs between 5 and 8:30

avErY TESTa South Side Senior Soccer

IN HER FOURTH year as South Side’s starting goalkeeper, Testa is looking to add to an already impressive resume that includes a pair of county championships, a Long Island title, and a trip to the NYS finals. She was voted team MVP in 2021 when the Cyclones defeated East Islip for the LIC. She has earned Honorable Mention All-County as well as AllConference recognition, and has 20 career shutouts with a goals against average of 0.9.

games to watch

Thursday, Sept. 28

Boys Soccer: Kennedy at MacArthur 5 p.m.

Boys Soccer: South Side at Elmont 5 p.m.

Girls Soccer: V.S. North at V.S. South 7 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 29

Boys Soccer: V.S. South at Lawrence 5 p.m.

Boys Soccer: Hewlett at V.S. North 5 p.m.

Boys Soccer: Wantagh at Clarke 5 p.m.

Girls Soccer: V.S. Central at East Meadow 5 p.m.

Girls Soccer: Malverne/East Rock at Sewanhaka 5 p.m.

Girls Soccer: Carey at Hewlett 6 p.m.

Football: Baldwin at Syosset 6:30 p.m.

Football: Seaford at Cold Spring Harbor 7 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 30

Football: Westbury at Uniondale 2 p.m.

Football: Freeport at Hempstead 2 p.m.

Football: Massapequa at Oceanside 2 p.m.

Football: V.S. Central at East Meadow 2 p.m.

Football: East Rockaway at North Shore 2 p.m.

Football: Carey at Garden City 2 p.m.

Football: Mepham at Manhasset 2 p.m.

Football: Wantagh at Lynbrook 2 p.m.

Football: Long Beach at Sewanhaka 2 p.m.

Football: Elmont at New Hyde Park 2 p.m.

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Uniondale tops nemesis Freeport

By TONY BELLISSIMO sports@liherald.com

Underachieving could be an accurate way to describe both the Freeport and Uniondale girls’ volleyball teams, but the season is young and there’s a lot of action remaining.

Freeport returned just one starter from last year’s special conference championship run and came out firing against Uniondale Sept. 21, taking the first set by a comfortable 25-12 margin. However, the visiting Knights soon found a rhythm coach Dan Splendore has been telling them about for weeks.

Behind junior setter Katia Gomez’s 19 assists, senior Jeime Godinez’s 8 digs and 5 kills, and junior Anne Louis Jean’s 4 aces and 7 kills, Uniondale took the next three sets for its first win over the Red Devils in quite some time.

“I truly believe the motivation for the win was not one player on our roster had ever beaten Freeport before tonight,” Splendore said. “Freeport has been so strong. We have six seniors and they all finally beat them.”

Uniondale, which missed reaching the playoffs last fall by one win, improved to 2-4. The defeat dropped the Red Devils to 0-5.

The serving of freshman Madison Harris and solid overall play of senior Sejla Omeragic and sophomore Arianna Junious set the early tone for Freeport as it captured its first set of the campaign after four tough losses. The hosts led the second set 19-14 following a kill from sophomore Natalie Pickney, but the momentum swung soon after.

Junior Jada Scott’s two kills, one from senior Guerlande Salomon, and some fine passing and serving from sophomore Cindy Blanco helped ignite the Knights. They pulled even at 22 and then won a pivotal point that featured incredible defense from junior libero Daniella Rosales Guerrero. A missed Freeport serve gave Uniondale a 25-23 win and it never looked back.

Salomon served five straight points to open a third set that was full of runs but also ended in a runaway. Freeport closed

the gap to 11-10 behind junior Khamiya Hudson’s efforts but it was all Knights thereafter as they scored 15 of the next 16 points to take the set 25-11.

“Our communication was a problem after the first set,” Freeport coach Lolita Beathea said. “I think we started celebrating too soon and we had too many girls have an off day at the same time. We’ll keep grinding away.”

The Red Devils led early in the fourth set, but Gomez, Godinez, Louis Jean and Blanco re-righted Uniondale’s ship.

Gomez served four straight points midway through the set to build a 16-9 cushion. After Freeport scored the next four, the Knights answered with seven in a row and were on their way to a longawaited victory over an opponent that beat them twice last season.

“We started slow but turned it around,” Splendore said. “I’ve been telling the girls they’re capable of this but they needed to see it for themselves. We’ve lost some games I knew we could win. This is a huge confidence builder.”

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Junior Anne Louis Jean helped visiting Uniondale rally from a tough beginning to defeat Freeport in four sets Sept. 21.

Honoring heroes with ‘humanitarian spirit’

By ROKSANA AMID ramid@liherald.com

The American Red Cross is known for being there when people need them most, but even those heroes have heroes of their own. And on Thursday, Oct. 26, the Long Island chapter will celebrate those who have taken extraordinary actions to save lives and perform unselfish and extraordinary acts to help their communities.

It’s all part of the Long Island Heroes Celebration, set to begin at 6:30 p.m., at the Cradle of Aviation Museum in Garden City. There, the Red Cross will honor Kevin Rivera of Uniondale, Barbara and Robbie Donno of Plandome Manor, and First Quality Enterprises.

Headquartered in New York City, the Greater New York Region of the American Red Cross has served more than 12 million people for a century not just in the city and on Long Island, but also in Rockland and Westchester counties, as well as Greenwich, Connecticut.

“The Long Island Heroes Celebration is an opportunity for us to recognize members in the community who really reflect the humanitarian spirit of the Red Cross,” said Desiree Ramos Reiner, the chief external affairs officer for the Greater New York Region. “We like to take this moment to really recognize people who live on Long Island, or who have companies on Long Island, and really make a difference in people’s lives every day.”

Rivera, a former Amazon driver from Uniondale, is being hailed a hero for coming to the rescue of a Syosset family during a house fire last year. He had just made his final delivery and was driving away when he noticed a small fire near the front entrance of a neighboring home.

He pulled over to call 911, but when he took a closer look, he saw a woman holding a child inside the house — completely unaware of the danger that was quickly spreading. When Rivera got to the front entrance, he

frantically knocked before breaking the door down.

Once inside, Rivera realized the woman and child were not alone, so he rushed to pull everyone outside. Despite a language barrier, Rivera led the six occupants and two dogs to safety through thick black smoke, and the sounds of windows breaking and wood cracking around them.

Rivera — who will be awarded a Good Samaritan Hero — said he hopes to one-day contact the family to see how they’ve been since the fire.

First Quality — a manufacturer of household paper,

Want to go?

The Long Island Heroes Celebration takes place Thursday, Oct. 26 at 6:30 p.m., at the Cradle of Aviation Museum, on Charles Lindbergh Boulevard, in Garden City. Tickets start at $300. For more information, visit tinyurl.com/LIHeroes.

adult, feminine, and baby care products — has been a committed Red Cross supporter for more than a decade, contributing to unprecedented disasters such as Hurricane Sandy and Hurricane Harvey, and recently supporting communities impacted by Hurricane Ida in 2021 and Hurricane Ian in 2022.

The Donnos reflect the humanitarian spirit of the American Red Cross because they have dedicated their lives to service. They serve the community through elected office and also through the education system.

Prior to her tenure as mayor, Barbara was a member of the Manhasset School District education board, leading as its president for four years. She is also a former elementary school teacher.

Robbie is the co-founder and chair of Gift of Life, which provides life-saving operations for more than 2,000 people each year. The couple also helps treat children with health ailments in 80 countries, and have a partnership with more than 300 Rotary clubs in order to support these children.

“They really have such a deep commitment to the community and to bringing people together to make a difference,” Reiner said. “They personify the work of the Red Cross.”

Courtesy American Red Cross, Long Island chapter Kevin Rivera of Uniondale rescued people from a burning house. He is one of three honorees who will be celebrated by the Long Island chapter of the American Red Cross at its Long Island Heroes Celebration.

Soirée raises single-event record $1 million

By RACHELE TERRANOVA rterranova@liherald.com

It was about raising money while celebrating three outstanding community members. But above all else, this past weekend’s Soirée Under the Stars at The Lannin at Eisenhower Park was all about ensuring a strong, healthy future for all those within the reach of the Mount Sinai South Nassau hospital.

Mount Sinai South Nassau board of directors co-chair Anthony Cancellieri, radiology department chair Dr. Matthew Rifkin, and Dawn Keiley — the hospital’s senior director of nursing — were honored not just by the crowd joining them on a damp Eisenhower Park weekend, but also by many family and friends who sent their congratulations through video.

Cancellieri was singled out by the hospital for his endless dedication, leadership and selfless service he has brought to Mount Sinai ever since he first joined the board of directors in 2009. A former lieutenant with the New York Police Department, Cancellieri is also a member of the Mount Sinai Health System’s board of trustees. He has dedicated countless hours to securing and overseeing major donations to the hospital, including Mount Sinai’s $500 million capital campaign.

In addition, he is known for volunteering his time to this very event in years past, and has been just as involved with the hospital’s annual golf outing.

“Everything, everything that they promised us and more, they have delivered.” Cancellieri says of the partnership with Mount Sinai Health System.

And Cancellieri knows firsthand the importance of having a strong local hospital like Mount Sinai South Nassau right in everyone’s backyard. When a car struck his daughter more than two decades ago, the ambulance rushed her to Mount Sinai.

“They were supporting me not as nurses, but almost like they were parents, too,” Cancellieri said. “They understood what I was going through.”

Rifkin received the Mary Pearson Award, named for the hospital’s founding administrator, and is presented to an individual who exemplifies selflessness and extraordinary effort in advancing the hospital’s commitment to its mission of compassion and service in the community.

Rifkin is a radiology professor at Icahn School of Medicine Mount Sinai, and has nearly 50 years of medical experience. His mission has been to expand the hospital’s radiology department, improve imaging services, and include better interventional radiology services in order to help catch diseases earlier and save more lives.

A bi-plane imaging system — where two cameras rotate around a patient to provide front and side views simultaneously — is just one example Rifkin has played a key role in obtaining. The imaging system is expected to begin its service this fall.

Keiley earned the hospital’s Cupola Award, established in 2015 to be given to

a hospital employee who not only lives by the hospital’s mission, but who consistently goes above and beyond the call of duty to deliver excellence for patients.

In her 38-year nursing career, Keiley has climbed the ranks from staff nurse, to assistant nurse manager, to assistant nurse director, to where she stands today: senior nursing director. She has been with the hospital since it was called South Nassau Communities Hospital, and remains under its current Mount Sinai South Nassau moniker.

“When I first started out at South Nassau, I was asked on my interview day, what was my philosophy of nursing?” Keiley said. “I was thinking — I didn’t think I had one. But today, I truly say it’s my three C’s. Be compassionate, care, and always connect.

“You can never miss an opportunity

if you connect with heart.”

Like Cancellieri, Keiley, too, has had personal experience with Mount Sinai, when she was treated for a brain aneurysm at the hospital’s Manhattan campus. Though the commute for treatment took a toll on her and her family, the South Shore hospital will now be equipped with a new comprehensive stroke program so Keiley and her neighbors won’t have to travel so far in the future.

The cocktail event included a performance by the NYPD Pipes & Drums, as well as musical entertainment by Broadway stars Kate Baldwin and Tony Yaz-

Next month, after a five-year integration period, Mount Sinai South Nassau will finalize its partnership with Mount Sinai Health System.

beck.

Tim Baker/Herald photos Steven Gold, left, Terri Gold, Karen Lipton and Wayne Lipton were among those who enjoyed the new Lannin at Eisenhower Park as part of Mount Sinai South Nassau’s annual Soirée Under the Stars.

Broadway stars Tony Yazbeck and Kate Baldwin lit up the stage at the Soirée Under the Stars, held last weekend to raise money and honor some of Mount Sinai South Nassau’s best at Eisenhower Park.

Blair Paltrowitz, a registered nurse at Mount Sinai South Nassau, sings the national anthem ahead of the hospital’s annual Soirée Under the Stars, held for the first time this year at The Lannin at Eisenhower Park.

Anthony Cancellieri, co-chair of the Mount Sinai South Nassau board of directors — and a longtime volunteer with the hospital system — was named the 2023 honoree of the hospital’s Soirée Under the Stars fundraiser event at Eisenhower Park.

The Mary Pearson Award was given to Mount Sinai South Nassau radiology department chair Dr. Matthew Rifkin for his selfless and extraordinary effort in advancing the hospital’s commitment to compassion and service in the community.

like environment, resulting in what Executive Director Rahsmia Zatar describes as a deep and lasting connections of more than 100,000 people.

“You don’t get discharged from a family,” Zatar said. That powerful familial unit is paramount to STRONG’s success. The proof lies with the countless people who have gone through the program, grown up, and now have families of their own — lovingly calling STRONG staff members their “moms” and “aunties.” This enduring bond is a testament to the organization’s triumph in fostering a supportive community that extends far beyond a child’s time in the program.

simply providing temporary clinical support, STRONG instead creates a nurturing, family-

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Library hosts Hispanic Heritage Month trivia

By BRANDON CRUZ bcruz@liherald.com

What’s the best way to teach children about a topic, help them memorize it, and keep them engaged at the same time? If you said a nice game of educational bingo, with tons of prizes of course, then the Uniondale Public Library is already one step ahead of you.

On Tuesday, the Library’s family department invited the Uniondale community into their home to participate in Hispanic Heritage Month Bingo. The library’s goal was to help educate children of all backgrounds on the accomplishments and contributions of Latino-Americans and celebrate their culture.

From Ellen Cohoa — the first Latina in space, to Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor, to Gabriel Iglesias, Selena Gomez, Jenna Ortega, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Lin Manuel-Miranda, Isabel Allende and Frida Kahlo, the Uniondale Public Library made sure not to miss any avenues when exploring the impacts and achievements of Latin figures throughout history.

We’re going to look at everyone’s cultures and where they came from, we should see those who came from other countries, and what they contributed to American society, culture and history,” said Lois Young, one of the teen librarians at the Uniondale Public Library who helped organize the event.

Young also explains the benefits of teaching children in a game-like environment with prizes. “It keeps them engaged. You’re hoping they’re paying attention, and then you say something that strikes something that is familiar to them and then they automatically put two and two together.”

Her hypothesis proved correct as the groups of children participating were fully engaged and had their eye on the prize — Takis.

The night consisted of three winners, Ekene Iwuoha, 12, from Uniondale and regular at the library, Christian Anderson was so invested into the Hispanic Heritage Month bingo that he mistakenly called out “Uno!” as he won, and lastly, Catalina and Alyson Franco, sisters aged seven and 11.

If you missed out on this week’s Hispanic Heritage Month festivities, don’t worry, the Uniondale Public Library has more fun events celebrating Hispanic heritage coming all month long leading up to Oct. 15. To learn more and see what events are happening when, please visit the Uniondale Public Library’s website at UniondaleLibrary.org.

Brandon Cruz/Herald photos Librarian and head of the teen department, Amanda Borgia, reading the names of important and influential Hispanic figures throughout American history for bingo as seven year old Catalina Franco calls out the answer.

Teen department librarians Lois Young, left, pointing to an attendee who claimed to have won bingo, while Amanda Borgia, right, reads the bingo board name off her paper.

Alyson Franco and Mom, Yessica Guzman, blaying Bingo together and teaming up in hopes of doubling their prizes.

Pre-teens Aiden King, 12, Ihechukwu Iwuoha, 13, Ekene Iwuoha, 12, and Christian Anderson, 12, all posing after a round of bingo concluded, leaving Ekene a winner.

Christian Anderson, 12, holdisup his long awaited Takis that he won. Anderson so invested into the Hispanic Heritage Month bingo that he accidently yelled out ‘uno!’ instead of ‘bingo!’

Winner, Ekene Iwuoha, choosing his prize after claiming victory in the last round of bingo.

We should see those who came from other countries, and what they contributed to American society, culture and history

LOis YOUNg teen librarian at Uniondale Public Library

Courtesy Uniondale Public Library Teen department head Amanda Borgia reads off names from her bingo bucket and calling them out for children to fill out their boards.

STEPPING OUT

Momix’s Alice

He’s king of the neighborhood

Leaps from screen to stage

See Alice in Wonderland as you never have before. Seamlessly blending illusion, acrobatics, magic, and whimsy, Momix Dance Co., will send you flying down the rabbit hole in Moses Pendleton’s newest creation, Alice. You’ll be taken on a mind-bending adventure inspired by Lewis Carroll’s classic, ‘Alice in Wonderland.’ Alice encounters time-honored characters, including the undulating Caterpillar, a lobster quadrille, frenzied White Rabbits, a mad Queen of Hearts, and a variety of other surprises. Filled with visual splendor and startling creative movement, Alice reveals that nothing in Momix’s world is as it seems. As with every Momix production, you never quite know what you are going to get. Audiences will be taken on a journey that is both magical, mysterious, fun, eccentric, and much more. As Alice falls down the rabbit hole and experiences every kind of transformation, so will you.

STEPPING OUT

By Karen Bloom

Creative advocacy

t always turns out to be a beautiful day in the neighborhood when Daniel Tiger and his friends welcome families into their world. The latest stage show, based on PBS’s acclaimed long running hit series “Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood,” arrives at Tilles Center on Oct. 14. For those who may need a refresher, the pint-sized tiger in the familiar red sweater is actually the “son” of the original Daniel the Tiger who appeared on the beloved “Mister

The stage production, along with the PBS series, certainly resonates with families, just as the original Mister Rogers did for so many parents now sharing the “neighborhood” with their kids. Many of the same (or similar) characters — including King Friday, O the Owl (X the Owl’s “nephew”) Mr. McFeely — and songs continue to delight.

“Anyone who watched Mister Rogers as a kid will feel right at home,” Lupacchino says. “Yet, it’s also thoroughly modern for today’s generation. In this tale, the audience follows along with Daniel and his friends through a school day, their lessons, and different activities.”

Saturday, Sept. 30, 8 p.m. Tickets start at $45. Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, LIU Post campus, 720 Northern Blvd., Brookville. (516) 299-3100, or TillesCenter.org.

Ben Folds

Pat McGann

the Roger’s Neighborhood.” day.

By Karen Bloom

In this modern makeover, Daniel and his friends are involved in a new adventure in the Neighborhood of Make-Believe, where Daniel learns just what it takes to be king. New songs, a lively story, and surprise guests captivate the preschool set as Daniel finds out there’s more to being king than being powerful. In this tale, goodness and friendship rule the day.

“Our story is all about kindness, and we need that now more than ever — especially after the last three years,” says Amanda Lupacchino, who commands the show as Daniel. “This is a wonderful honor to Mister Rogers, and I’m so

It ends with a “school performance” with all the characters — What Lupacchino describes as her favorite moment.

• Saturday, Oct. 14, 2 p.m.

• Tickets start at $30.60; available at DanielTigerLive. com or TillesCenter.org

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

• Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, LIU Post

• 720 Northern Blvd., Brookville

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

“Daniel and his classmates put on a ‘play within a play.’ It takes pieces of their journey and brings everything together in a way that’s joyous and meaningful. I walk away with a lot of joy.”

In fact, more than joy. Her character’s relationship with her young audience brings her to tears.

proud to be a part of it. and collaboration.”

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

“I love experiencing it all with the kids. At the end of every show, I‘m crying. The kids sing with me and blow me kisses. I just live for that. My connection with them all is truly special.”

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

“Fred Rogers left behind a legacy that’s incomparable. One of inclusivity, kindness, love Lupacchino, 32, caught on to Mister Rogers as a child.

From the moment everyone hears “Do you want to make-believe with me?” you know you’ve arrived in that special Neighborhood of Make-Believe.

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

Dancing and performing since she’s been young, she’s come full circle now.

“I truly feel the connection,” she says. Based in New York City, she’s been charming audiences as Daniel since she joined the show in December 2018.

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

“Expect a lot of singing and dancing, and interactive moments with all the characters,” Lupacchino says. “Plus you’ll leave in good spirits — and filled with love.”

Indie icon and National Symphony Orchestra artistic advisor Ben Folds visits Long Island on the heels of his recently released What Matters Most. Folds says his first full-length studio album in eight years is his most ‘true’ to date. ‘There’s a lifetime of craft and experience all focused into this one record,’ Folds explains. ‘Sonically, lyrically, emotionally — I don’t think it’s an album I could have made at any other point in my career.’ One of the major music influencers of our generation, Folds’ body of genrebending music includes a string of classic albums with Ben Folds Five and a glorious mix of collaborations and special projects. He takes success in stride and continues to be the humble musician he was been for so many decades. A self-confessed enigma, he prefers to stay out of the limelight, except when touring — but can easily claim credit for some of music’s most unlikely trends.

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

Monday, Oct. 2, 8 p.m. $99.50 $79.50, $69.50, $59.50, $39.50. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. (800) 7453000 or Ticketmaster.com or ParamountNY.com.

This exhibit, which runs through July 28, is in conjunction with Hofstra’s 13th presidential conference on the Barack Obama presidency coming up in April.

Courtesy Mills Entertainment Daniel Tiger, O the Owl, Miss Elaina, Katerina Kittycat, Prince Wednesday, and more familiar friends welcome everyone join them as Daniel becomes King for a Day.

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

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Legends of Hip-Hop concert

Oct. 6

Acclaimed as a masterful storyteller, the singersongwriter visits the Landmark stage, Friday, Oct. 6, 8 p.m., for “An Intimate Evening of Songs and Stories.” She will be joined on stage by her longtime guitarist, Gerry Leonard, performing a career-spanning show including favorites like Tom’s Diner, Luka, and more. Vega emerged as a leading figure of the folk-music revival of the early 1980s when, accompanying herself on acoustic guitar, she sang what has been called contemporary folk or neo-folk songs of her own creation in Greenwich Village clubs. Since the release of her self-titled, critically acclaimed 1985 debut album, she has given sold-out concerts in many of the world’s best-known venues. Known for performances that convey deep emotion, Vega’s distinctive, “clear, unwavering voice” (Rolling Stone) has been described as “a cool, dry sandpaper-brushed near-whisper” by The Washington Post, with NPR Music noting that she “has been making vital, inventive music” throughout the course of her decades-long career. Bearing the stamp of a storyteller who “observes the world with a clinically poetic eye” (The New York Times), Vega’s songs have tended to focus on city life, ordinary people and real-world subjects. Notably succinct and understated, her work is immediately recognizable — as utterly distinct and thoughtful $195 and $99 premium VIP packages, $61, $51, $41. 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.

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

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.

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.

Classic Film Series

The African American History Museum hosts the Black Classic Film Series, Friday, Sept. 29 6-9 p.m. The series highlights films featuring Black actors that contain both social and historical context. 110 N Franklin St, Hempstead. For information, call (516) 5720730.

Farmer’s market

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Nassau is back with their farmer’s market, Saturday, Sept. 30, through October. Located in Eisenhower Park at Field 8, the CCE-Nassau Farmers Market offers varied items weekly. Their fresh food comes from numerous vendors.

An inspired concert Conductor-composer

Steven Sametz directs

The Princeton Singers in “Inspirations,” a program of diverse musical selections, Adelphi’s Performing Arts Center stage, Saturday, Sept. 30, 4 p.m. They have captivated audiences and listeners for 40 years through their versatile musicianship. Inspirations is a look at how contemporary composers take their inspiration from chant, carnival songs, and spirituals, including works by Josquin des Prez, Johann Sebastian Bach, Johannes Brahms, Steven Sametz, and Adelphi faculty member Sidney Boquire. $35. Adelphi University Performing Arts Center, 1 South Ave., Garden City. (516) 877-4000 or Adelphi. edu/pac.

Having an event?

Tribute concert

Plaza Theatricals continues its tribute series, Saturday, Sept. 30, 7:30 p.m., with “Portrait of Aretha.” CeCe Teneal honors the legacy of the Queen of Soul with personalized interpretations of both popular and lesser-known songs from this 18-Grammy-Awardwinning icon’s 50-year career, including “Chain of Fools,” “You Make Me Feel Like A Natural Woman,” “Rock Steady,” and “Until You Come Back to Me (That’s What I’m Gonna Do).” It’s performed at the Elmont Library Theatre, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. $40, $35 seniors. Elmont. For tickets, call (516) 599-6870 or visit PlazaTheatrical.com.

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Westbury House Tour

For many years visitors to Westbury House at Old Westbury Gardens asked what was beyond the first floor corridor. Now beyond the door and discover “secrets of the service wing,” during a 60-minute guided tour,Friday, Sept. 29, noon1 p.m.; Sunday, Oct. 1, 1:30-2:30 p.m. and 3-4 p.m.; Monday, Oct. 2, noon-1 p.m.; Wednesday and Thursday, Oct. 4-5, noon-1 p.m. Be introduced to the intensive labor required to create the lifestyle experienced by the Phipps family and their guests; tour the many rooms that were “behind the scenes” to create the formal dining experiences of early 20th century. Go along the corridors to the butler’s pantry and silver cleaning room then descend the 17 steps to the kitchen, scullery, and wine storage rooms located on the ground floor. Reservations required. 71 Old Westbury Rd., Old Westbury. For information contact (516) 333-0048 or visit OldWestburyGardens.org.

Spooky Fest is back

A Halloween experience not to be missed, Spooky Fest is an outdoor adventure perfect for families who don’t want to be scared — or maybe just a little. Join in the fun at the Center for Science, Teaching and Learning, every Friday, Saturday and Sunday throughout October. Along the way in the updated and beautifully lit up, Enchanted Walk you will see dinosaurs, aliens and friendly witches, costumed characters and more. Get your fortune told, make a craft and danceg with the Halloween DJ, along with face painting and the new Amazing Glow tent. For those who want to get a little scared, venture into the Dino Woods. Be on the lookout for the Zombie Robotic Dinosaurs. 1450 Tanglewood Road, Rockville Centre. Visit CSTL.org for more information.

Immigrant Resource Fair

Six organizations have teamed up for an Immigrant Resource Fair at Uniondale Public Library, Monday, Oct. 2, 5-8:30 p.m. Obtain information and resources on tenant’s rights, navigating public benefits such as SNAP, domestic violence-related issues, and more. 400 Uniondale Ave. Visit UniondaleLibrary.org/events to register or call (516) 489-2220 for more information.

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Lung Force walk debuts on Long Island

By KEPHERD DANIEL kdaniel@liherald.com

More than 500 walkers are expected to test their lungs — and help others by defeating lung disease and improving lung health — with the inaugural Lung Force Walk on Long Island.

Set for a 9:30 a.m., start at Eisenhower Park, the American Lung Association-sponsored event is intended to raise awareness — and funds — for vital lung disease research, education and advocacy.

There also will be a range of activities and informational tents set up around Lot 6 to learn about lung health and lung disease. An opening ceremony will kick off the walk at 11 a.m., with routes of a mile and three miles. Afterward, walkers will be welcomed back with a barbecue in the park.

Since the campaign began in 2014, it has grown into a larger awareness and communication project, culminating in walks across the country. Participants walk for all impacted by chronic lung diseases — from cancer, to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, to asthma and pulmonary fibrosis.

For the Eisenhower Park event, the local band from Acoustic Overlook will perform live music. Event speakers include Dr. Nagashree Seetharamu of Northwell Health, and lung cancer survivor Carol Silva.

Funds from the Lung Force Walk will support the lung association’s annual work in research, educational initiatives, and its advocacy work on state and federal levels.

Emily Amitin, a development director with the lung association’s metro New York and Northern/Central New Jersey area, says the Lung Force Walk came about when organizers realized many people didn’t know how dangerous some lung inflictions — especially cancer — are.

“Through a lot of our surveying, we realized that

while cancer was top of mind for individuals, people don’t know that it’s the number one cancer killer nationwide of both men and women,” Amitin said. “Anyone with lungs can get lung cancer. It’s not just a smoker’s disease.”

Next year, New York City will host its 10th annual Lung Force Walk. Its debut on Long Island came after the organizers noticed a large number of participants from the Manhattan event actually came from Long Island.

“It only makes sense to bring the community that brings a groundswell of support their own event,” Amitin said. “We see participation in these events from a range of people who’ve been affected by lung cancer, COPD, asthma, and a range of health conditions — or people that simply care about clean air.”

Touching on awareness about healthy lungs, Hewlett High School students Daniel Tkach and Ryan Weinman started their own New York chapter of the organization For Future Lungs last spring. The parent organization seeks to promote the risks associated with smoking and tobacco use for teens, and promote events dedicated to discussing the risks of tobacco.

Throughout the summer, the two 16-year-olds actively collaborated with an array of organizations, including the American Lung Association. They worked together to create a website, and got involved with a fundraiser that will ultimately benefit the lung association.

They also host a podcast online intended to help spread awareness about the harms of smoking, and how it affects mental health.

Tkach and Weinman will bring a representative from the Nassau County health department to the Lung Force Walk, educating participants about the detrimental effects of smoking.

Suzanne Vo is the development coordinator locally for the lung association, and was the Tkach and Weinman’s

Want to go?

Registration for the inaugural Lung Force Walk Long Island — set for Saturday, Oct. 7 at Eisenhower Park — is free. To learn more, visit LungForce.org/longisland.

first contact when they sought to collaborate.

“Ryan and Daniel email me every day,” Vo said. “Since it’s a larger organization that was started on the west cxoast, they wanted to bring it to the east coast and into their high school to get more students involved.”

In the meantime, the teen duo are working with the lung association to plan a school presentation after the Lung Force Walk about vaping and other lung diseases.

“It takes some time out, but we’re doing it for a good cause,” Tkach said. “If it’s going to result in us staying up an extra hour or two in addition to our schoolwork and everything else we have going on in our lives, that’s totally fine.”

The New York City walk saw 1,000 people participate, raising $275,000. The Long Island walk wants to raise $110,000, and is on track to exceed that goal.

It’s not very often students reach out directly, and Amitin commends the Hewlett teens for taking the lead on these important health issues.

“Within schools, requests to come into and work with students usually come from the administration,” Amitin said. “The fact that these students are taking it upon themselves is unique for us, at least for the metro New York program. I think it’s very encouraging to see people taking action and recognizing the issue.”

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SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU

U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS

TRUSTEE FOR ABFC

2007-2 WMC1 TRUST

Plaintiff, Against BLANCA ORELLANA, et al., 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

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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.

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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:

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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

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

MORTGAGE ASSETS MANAGEMENT, LLC

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 STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; UNITED STATES 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 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

LEGAL NOTICE

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORKCOUNTY OF NASSAU DITECH FINANCIAL LLC, V. FREDERICK T. GLENN, ET. AL.

NOTICE OF SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated June 26, 2023, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein DITECH FINANCIAL LLC is the Plaintiff and FREDERICK T. GLENN, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction RAIN OR SHINE at the NASSAU COUNTY SUPREME COURT, NORTH SIDE STEPS, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 11501 on October 23, 2023 at

2:30PM, premises known as 730 HEMPSTEAD BOULEVARD, UNIONDALE, NY 11553: Section 50, Block 135, Lot 252-254: 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, STATE OF NEW YORK

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 602891/2019. Jane P. Shrenkel, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES.

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT. NASSAU COUNTY. L&L ASSOCIATES HOLDING CORP., Pltf. vs. BEVERLY A. GIBBS, et al, Defts. Index #613853/2022. Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale entered August 2, 2023, I will sell at public auction on the North Side Steps of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on October 24, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. prem. k/a Section 55, Block 494, Lot 12-14. 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. #100755 142054

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A. Home sprinklers are required for homes over 2½ stories tall, and were partly the reason that insulation became required in attic ceilings instead of just floors. The piping needs to be on the warm side of insulation. Water stagnates in pipes over time, and putrid water, in a stand-alone system, must have a backflow device to prevent stagnant water from getting into the municipal system.

Stand-alone water testing and back-flow device testing was nixed by most water authorities, because homeowners had the responsibility to arrange for tests (and they could not be relied on to do so), and neglected systems could end up poisoning the neighbors. You’ll need to contact a residential fire sprinkler installer for testing to avoid property or system damage.

Local water departments in many municipalities have higher authority than building codes when it comes to domestic sprinklers. The latest arrangement is a mix of multi-purpose fixtures and a stand-alone system in which the water supply branches after the water service enters the home, directed to the most used toilet water lines (the master bathroom toilet). It is connected to the sprinkler line, where flushing regularly advances enough water to purge standing water in the sprinkler line to keep it from becoming putrid and dangerous, which may preclude testing. A certified installer can look at your installation and see right away if this was done.

Water departments still weren’t satisfied, and insisted on a check valve in the fire sprinkler pipeline as a backup solution to protect the domestic water if the passive solution of water flow and purging to the most used fixture didn’t work as planned. This device ends up in a location where the water company can check your system’s function annually, and certify its continued use. New homeowners might be surprised when they see that the water bill has an additional fee for “backflow prevention device certification.”

Some people don’t disclose the particulars, and it’s good that you’re asking questions. If there is anything faulty about your system or its operation, it could be a serious problem for your household and for neighbors who share the water supply in your immediate area. A negative pressure backup from purging the street lines or any other malfunction could be deadly. Be sure to follow up and ask more questions of your water department and an installation and testing company. Good luck!

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We’ve had great people working for us at the U.N.

Every September, the annual opening of the United Nations General Assembly wreaks havoc, confusion and congestion for everyone who must travel to and from Manhattan. I was reminded of this when it took me a half-hour in mid-afternoon to drive the five and a half blocks from the FDR Drive’s 49th Street exit to a parking garage on 48th Street on my way to co-hosting “Cats and Cosby” at the WABC-AM studio.

Arriving at the studio, however, I received no sympathy or compassion from station employees, who told me about their experiences earlier in the day with endless gridlock or being unable to call an Uber or hail a taxi.

All of this made me think back on some of my experiences with the United Nations during my time in Congress and the question of the efficacy of this international body.

The General Assembly is a security nightmare for New York, as world leaders from far and wide descend on Manhattan. They include friends and foes; democratically elected leaders and tyrannical despots; serious players and dilettantes. It

takes carefully coordinated efforts by all levels of law enforcement, including the FBI, the Secret Service and, most significantly, the NYPD, to provide the necessary security and transportation arrangements for all these leaders.

Not surprisingly, the one who generates the most attention is the president of the United States. I have been at General Assembly events for Presidents Clinton, Bush 43 and Trump. No matter how jaded you might become after years in politics and government, and no matter the president’s political party, it is always exhilarating to watch our president on the world stage.

I had significant interactions with several of the American ambassadors to the U.N., beginning with Madeline Albright, in the first Clinton administration. Albright and I developed a friendly relationship from the start, sharing memories of Long Island, where she lived in Garden City during the early years of her marriage.

She was a true foreign policy expert, and I distinctly recall her comparing the successful Irish peace process with the inability to get Balkan leaders to follow that example. My last in-depth meeting with Albright was on a visit to Sarajevo with Clinton in 2015, when we reminisced

about bipartisan foreign policy efforts.

Albright was succeeded by New Mexico Congressman Bill Richardson, who had an international reputation as a hostage negotiator. I got to know Richardson well when we were in Congress together, particularly when we traveled to Ireland, Britain and Israel. Bill combined educational knowledge with solid street smarts to find ways to work through insoluble problems and achieve common-sense results.

My wife, Rosemary, and I have a great memory of when we and our daughter, Erin, had dinner with Bill and his wife, Barbara, at his ambassador’s residence in the Waldorf-Astoria. He went on to become governor of New Mexico, and then continued his work as a hostage negotiator until he died on Sept. 1.

Richard Holbrooke, a career diplomat who served as Clinton’s second-term U.N. ambassador, was a larger-than-life force who took no prisoners. I met Holbrooke when he was ambassador to Germany, and then he was assistant secretary of state for Europe, where I saw up close his efforts to resolve the wars in the Balkans, first in Bosnia and then in Kosovo. As a member of the Foreign Affairs Committee, I accompanied him to Sarajevo in 1996 to observe Bosnia’s first free elections.

Holbrooke brought the same energy and drive to the United Nations. He was later appointed special representative to Afghanistan and Pakistan by President Obama. Holbrooke died during heart surgery in 2010.

I have great regard for Trump’s first U.N. ambassador, Nikki Haley. A former governor of South Carolina, she was a tough, strong and articulate defender of the U.S. at the U.N., unafraid to face down America’s adversaries such as Russia and China. Haley was particularly effective in defending Israel, our strongest ally and the only real democracy in the Middle East, from hypocritical, biased resolutions. I visited her at her U.N. office with my family, and she couldn’t have been more gracious. Haley is currently running for president, and I wish her well. If elected, she would do an outstanding job. Our presidents have appointed very able and dedicated Americans to represent us at the U.N. Unfortunately, while the U.N. has done effective humanitarian work, it has never fulfilled its potential as a force for peace because Russia and China have veto power, and have prevented meaningful action. Nonetheless, our ambassadors have used the U.N. as a forum for defending American values.

Peter King is a former congressman, and a former chair of the House Committee on Homeland Security. Comments? pking@ liherald.com.

No more delays in distributing opioid settlement funds

With our children back in classrooms and the leaves beginning their autumnal change, the nation is highlighting another vital milestone as we observe September as National Recovery Month.

Since being established in 1989 by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, National Recovery Month has become a powerful vehicle for promoting and supporting new treatment and prevention practices, honoring the hard work and courage of Americans in recovery, and recognizing the countless service providers, communities and organizations that make recovery available for all who seek it.

In Nassau County and across the country, the perils posed by the disease of addiction are more severe than I can ever remember. As if the fentanyl crisis wasn’t frightening enough, drugs like “tranq” are adding a new kind of danger. Formally known as xylazine, tranq is an animal

tranquilizer that is increasingly being used as an additive to heroin, cocaine and fentanyl. It’s beginning to appear in drug tests at Nassau County treatment centers, and its effects on users are truly horrific. Worse yet, we’re learning of an emerging group of synthetic opioids that may be even more powerful than fentanyl.

In two major recent drug busts in our region, 30 people were arrested in Suffolk County, and illegal guns, two kilograms of cocaine and one kilogram of fentanyl — enough to kill 380,000 people — were seized. A day later, a dozen more people were indicted for their alleged involvement in a South Shore Nassau drug ring. There, three kilograms of cocaine and 430 grams of fentanyl were recovered and confiscated.

All of these disturbing new developments illustrate how high the stakes are in the ever-evolving battle against addiction. Now more than ever, if there is a potentially life-saving resource that we can add to our toolkit, we must avail ourselves of it. That’s why my office was one of the first in Nassau County to begin hosting Narcan training sessions years ago, and I have continued to work closely

with stakeholders since then to expand on these tools.

During this legislative term, my minority caucus colleagues and I have cosponsored legislation that would require the county to add fentanyl-detecting test strips to all Narcan kits that we distribute. A second proposed law would facilitate the distribution of kits that safely destroy and dissolve unwanted prescription drugs at home. While I’m disappointed that the legislative majority hasn’t even held a public hearing on these proposals, I won’t give up in the fight to enact common-sense, low-cost and, most important, potentially life-saving policies.

I also remain concerned about the manner in which the county is distributing tens of millions of dollars that we have received from various settlements with opioid manufacturers, distributors and sellers. While significant sums have been earmarked for an array of worthwhile entities that are serving on the front lines of the addiction crisis, we have received little, if any, information from the administration on whether the county has distributed the funds. In fact, our most recent available budget data

shows that only $2.24 million of the $30 million appropriated for the last two years — and nearly $83 million overall — has been delivered. With so many threats on the horizon, it is essential for these resources to be delivered in as expeditious and transparent a manner as possible.

As new proceeds arrive from future settlements, I believe that Nassau County would be well served by using those funds to expand Nassau University Medical Center’s detox and in-patient rehab facilities to ensure that no one is ever prevented from getting treatment for addiction because there isn’t a bed available. Our unique relationship with NUMC offers the county a golden opportunity to establish ourselves as a regional leader in the delivery of recovery opportunities, and it is one we should take full advantage of.

Never forget that people who are in recovery very seldom do it alone — and if you are struggling as you read this, I want you to know that there are people out there who care about you and are eager to extend a helping hand. If you need assistance with substance abuse or a mental health crisis, I encourage you to call the Nassau County Crisis Helpline, at (516) 227-8255, and take that first step toward reclaiming your life.

Delia DeRiggi-Whitton represents Nassau County’s 11th Legislative District.

How about using some of them to fund NUMC’s detox and inpatient rehab?

But traffic, security challenges, and Russia and China work against us.

Deadly Wild West in our backyard

drive a mere exit or two on any of long Island’s main thoroughfares, and you are sure to see at least one roadside shrine remembering the victim of a fatal car crash.

These memorials — already too commonplace — will only become more ubiquitous if nothing is done to stem the rising tide of dangerous drivers on these roads. In fact, just last week, Peninsula Boulevard was sadly the site of two separate fatal accidents. On the same day.

We all have seen the tricked-out cars and motorcycles that zig and zag through traffic — exceeding the speed limit in spades — with no concern about repercussions from law enforcement or consequences to the lives of others.

That sickening feeling you get when your heart skips a beat and you thank heaven to be alive because yet another vehicle comes out of nowhere at 100

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Are we sure Trump’s guilt would be enough?

To the Editor:

mph to cut you off, and then does the same thing to the next car? And the next car? All of us, especially on long Island, know this feeling all too well.

reckless (and noisy) drivers — threatening both public safety and community tranquility — are operating with impunity. And they know it.

Their cars are hard to miss with their illegally modified mufflers that can be heard miles away at all hours of the day and night. Illegal license plate covers and fake temporary tags protect their callous disregard for law and order by making it impossible for anyone to catch their plate, including law enforcement tools like speed cameras. And their friends are now sometimes even setting up lawn chairs on the side of the road to watch cars race in broad daylight — missing the irony that a crash victim’s memorial is often just over their shoulders.

More than 75 people lost their lives

and another 13,000 were injured in nearly 37,000 traffic accidents in our county last year. Those are unacceptable numbers.

It’s difficult to find law enforcement on these central thruways. We need more — not less — patrolling of our roads.

We need more — not less — enforcement of sensible laws already on the books.

We need more — not less — coordination between state and local law enforcement.

And we need more stringent laws and harsher penalties coming out of Albany so that we can make these reckless drivers as scared to continue these dangerous activities as we are to witness them. We implore all jurisdictions to work together to reign in the scourge of irresponsible, dangerous and selfish drivers. Because even one more roadside shrine is one too many.

In his column “Sometimes you just may be guilty until proven innocent,” Jerry Kremer is, I fervently hope, correct in his conclusion that all the facts in the Trump indictments go against him, so he will not escape conviction by some “Houdini” trick. I agree that inside the courtroom, with its rational procedures, Trump’s lawyers will not save him. However, he is not there yet, and outside there is latitude, and time, for manipulation, and for many of his allies to assist. My concerns include:

■ The “delay” escape. It’s temporary, but it allows other interventions to ripen. It’s in the attorneys’ motions.

■ The “electoral” escape. Should Trump, or any MAGA candidate, become president, the get-out-ofjail-free card will be played. This is well under way, from the Freedom Caucus to the Wisconsin legislature to the intimidation tactics of the NY Citizens Audit Civil Fund and Trump’s busy campaign.

■ The “hung jury” escape. It only needs one to succeed. Trump’s “colossal chutzpah” does not shrink from gangsterism, intimidation, bribery, extortion or falsehood. We have seen it. Trump’s recent speeches invite volunteers, his militia-trained thugs remain loyal, deluded acolytes persist, and polls indicate large reservoir of fervent ideologues. These too, are facts — less rational than Mr. Kremer’s, but active for years now, and thus well-practiced. The Houdinis are busy.

Sometimes you may be guilty, but just not convicted.

BrIAN KEllY Rockville Centre

Trump’s guilty?

What about Biden?

To the Editor:

As long as we still have free speech in this country, I would like to address Jerry Kremer’s accusations against Donald Trump in “Sometimes you just may be guilty until proven innocent.” The Democratic Party has put up a strong smoke-

screen to avoid the bigger and more important issue of how ineffective Joe Biden has been as leader of our country.

Biden undid everything Trump achieved as an act of spitefulness. He opened the borders, millions of unvetted illegals are here, and the schools are inundated with non-English-speaking children. He shut down the Keystone X l pipeline, many people lost their jobs, and the price of gas soared to over $4 per gallon. He ran out of Afghanistan and gave

To serve its riders, the MTA needs proper governance

the Metropolitan Transportation Authority is, unfortunately, usually in the news for billion-dollar boondoggles. But local issues and corporate governance problems plague the agency that affects the daily lives of so many riders in Nassau County. The MTA needs some corporate governance and a renewed focus on the commuters it serves, and only then will it be able to lead us out of the pandemic era and into a robust recovery.

The MTA is the largest public transit system in America, shuttling over 11 million passengers on an average weekday, covering 14 counties, employing 70,000 people and serving over 850,000 vehicles across seven bridges and two tunnels. Because of its importance to New Yorkers’ livelihoods and the economy, it is critical that it functions efficiently and serves its constituency well.

The agency has certainly hit some big milestones recently, including increased ridership, back to pre-pandemic levels, and registering over 2 million OMNY fare-payment taps in one day. But at the

same time, the MTA is failing my constituents in the 15th Assembly District, as well as the hundreds of thousands of daily LIRR riders across the MTA’s Long Island footprint.

My district stretches along the eastern border of Nassau, from Farmingdale to Locust Valley, a large portion of which is served by the notoriously problemplagued Oyster Bay line. For years, commuters in this area have had to choose between leaving work ridiculously early in order to make it home to their families, or staying at work longer and missing activities at home.

At first, the excitement over the recent East Side Access project was palpable among Oyster Bay line commuters. After years of unreliable service and difficult train schedules, it seemed like more options were finally becoming available. To our dismay, it turned out that, once again, the line will suffer the brunt of bad schedule changes. The few popular peak trains available are now even fewer and farther between, and require changing in Jamaica.

The situation has become so dire that many people are opting to drive to other stations on other lines. This not only defeats the purpose of commuter rail, it

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the Taliban a gift of billions of dollars of equipment to use against us, and left soldiers and civilians to die.

Trump was accused of colluding with Russia, and was exonerated, but where is the outcry? He recognized Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and moved our embassy from Tel Aviv, as other previous presidents failed to do. He kept North Korea at bay, and kept Putin from invading Ukraine. Now look at the mess we’re in!

As Teddy Roosevelt said, “Walk softly and carry a big stick.”

PAT KINg Merrick

We’re weary of ‘dense housing’ proposals

To the Editor:

Re Alan Singer’s column, “New housing on L.I.? Not in my backyard” (Sept. 7-13): greedy developers and passive local government have resulted in Long Island being bulldozed over for nearly 100 years. Nassau County is now virtually

devoid of open fields, natural woodlands and marshes, and the working farms I remember as a child. Traffic clogs our roadways, and critical aquifers are being depleted. For example, one mega-development, Riverside Rediscovered, in Suffolk County, is being held up due to a lack of sewage capacity.

These are just some of the reasons many are weary of “dense housing” proposals — not because all Long Islanders are inherently racist, as Mr. Singer quickly concludes. It’s true that most low-cost housing is being constructed in Black and Latino locations. It’s also true that those areas have the greatest need for housing of this kind.

Long Islanders are tired of the false choice being foisted upon us by non-residents: giant multi-story structures that no one here wants, or no affordable housing, period. Our residents, elected officials and developers should work together to find forward-looking, creative solutions to our housing crisis that are scaled appropriately. “Build, baby, build” just doesn’t cut it anymore.

ROBERT KENNEY Sea Cliff

also negatively affects small business owners around the Oyster Bay line train stations who are there to serve commuters.

The problems LIRR riders are facing are a direct result of corporate governance failures at the top.

When Phillip Eng retired as LIRR president over a year ago, the MTA announced that MetroNorth Railroad President Catherine Rinaldi would serve as president of both the LIRR and Metro-North. While Rinaldi may be a capable transit executive, the very nature of this dual role divides her focus and allegiance, which is not fair to Metro-North or LIRR customers, especially those who use the Oyster Bay line.

This arrangement would be untenable in any other arena of government, nonprofit or private business, and we need to get a fast and thorough executive search under way now. The fact that ridership is climbing to pre-pandemic levels means we needed a dedicated and focused LIRR president months ago.

But it’s no surprise that this structure isn’t sounding any alarm bells within the MTA. The same problem exists at the very top of the organizational chart. Janno Lieber, the chairman of the MTA,

Framework by Tim Baker

also serves as its chief executive officer. Much like the dual-president role, giving the same person the chairman and CEO powers is an inherent conflict of interest, and runs counter to the transparency and accountability that is supposed to be the bedrock of a public authority.

The private sector has for years now recognized this conflict, and more corporations are splitting the functions of the chairman and CEO. This allows the chair and the board to perform their vital oversight duties, including establishing budgets, ensuring transparency and accountability, engaging in shortand long-term planning, and evaluating executive performance, among other functions, independent of conflict.

These are problems with clear solutions. If the MTA had a better corporate structure, it would be a more transparent, accountable and efficient public authority that serves its customers better. Projects would be delivered closer to on time and on budget, and closer attention would be paid to customers throughout the system.

A clear organizational chart, with dedicated roles and talented executives, including a separate LIRR president, is the first step toward an efficient and responsive MTA. New Yorkers deserve nothing less.

It was a day for the dogs (and their friends) at the Rec Center pool — Freeport

Jake Blumencranz represents the 15th Assembly District.

the agency is failing hundreds of thousands of LIRR riders across the Island.

Jake BLUmenCranZ