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A tale of an Eagle Scout and legislator By JUAN lASSo jlasso@liherald.com
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StepHeN AND JACKIe Green, Mekhi’s parents, and Mekhi pose with Legislator Carrié Solages at the Eagle Court of Honors ceremony at Wesley United Methodist Church in Franklin Square.
Long before Mekhi Green, of Boy Scout Troop 485, in Franklin Square, earned the rank of Eagle Scout, a photo — taken 12 years ago — captured a unique moment in Green’s scouting journey. The picture, dug up by a staffer in Nassau County Le gislator Car rié Solages’s office, shows Green and his fellow Cub Scouts of Valley Stream’s Pack 106 crowding a hallway at Howell Road Elementary School, beaming, with Solages behind them.
Mekhi’s mother, Jackie Green, who at the time was the pack’s scoutmaster and den leader, remembers arranging for Solages to pay a visit to the scouts to help them earn their citizenship belt loop and pin. One of the requirements was that the scouts interview someone involved in local government, Jackie recalled. Her thoughts turned to the then recently elected Solages who gave the fourth-grade scouts a civics talk. Mekhi’s shared moment with the legislator seemed to have left him with quite the Continued on page 9
Waiter who served up comfort, companionship dies at 93 By KARINA KoVAC kkovac@liherald.com
Victor Morfessis, who was a native of Greece, lived through occupations by Italy and Germany in World War II, the Greek Civil War and a devastating 7.2 magnitude earthquake in 1953 before he came to the U.S. seeking any opportunities available in 1955. Leaving his hometown of Homeric, Ithaka, where he was born on Jan. 13, 1929, he followed many other Greeks who emigrated to America. “There was literally no opportunity to stay there, and that was a time when a lot of people from that area migrated here to the
United States,” Victor’s son George, 59, said, telling the story of how his father jumped a ship from Greece in New York, was discovered and deported, and then jumped ship again in Montreal to cross the border. Victor worked as a server in restaurants and diners across the metropolitan area — including the Baldwin Coach Diner — for nearly 50 years, until his death on July 3, at age 93. “He was working pretty much in the restaurant business for his entire working life,” George said. He built a house in Valley Stream for his wife, Stella, and, later, George. In the last months of his life, he still tended the
flower and vegetable gardens. He was known to work on the house during his one day off each week, always focused on improving it. “You appreciate a lot of the daily stuff that happened all the time that, at the time, you really didn’t appreciate it, but you realize it had a lasting effect on you,” George said of life with his father, adding that he raised his own children to be generous like his father. In 1960, Victor began working at a semi-famous luncheonette on Jamaica Avenue in Queens called Teddy’s. He was there until it closed in 1975, and then he got a job at the Baldwin Coach
Diner, and stayed there for 25 years. At the counter, he served comfort food and companionship to those who wandered in and the regulars alike. A half-dozen former customers came to Victor’s wake. “My father left the Baldwin Coach over 20 years ago,” George said. “I wouldn’t expect anybody from a place that I worked at 20
years ago to show up — (not) even the people I worked with, let alone people I served.” George likened his father to a bartender who lends an ear to a customer. “The same people sat at the counter and knew each other day after day year after year,” George said. “I think you estabContinued on page 15
What’s neWs in and out of the classroom
Herald ScHoolS Students keep minds sharp this summer at Buck Roughly 150 students at district 24 are using this summer month to hone their math and English skills at William L. Buck Elementary. The district in partnership with Nassau BOCES hosts a 3-hour day program where students at each grade level are given extra instruction on English language and math fluency to brush up on what they learned this past year. There are other program additions as well. The school hosts three “Entering Kindergarten” and Pre-K classes as well as two specialized classes. All students have the opportunity to receive direct instruction from a Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics teacher once a week. Each class can also select their own project to focus on throughout the program. Some of the topics the classes have chosen for this year are health and wellness, an all-inclusive playground, and a schoolyard beautification project. “Our summer program is designed to strengthen mathematics concepts, and English Language Arts skills, and challenges students through a collaborative project-based learning approach,” said Joe Schumpf, Valley Stream 24 summer program coordinator. “The students also receive specialized instruction from technology and STEAM teachers integrated into their weekly schedule. Students truly enjoy coming to this program.” –Juan Lasso
District 24 through Nassau BOCES is hosting a summer program for students to reinforce math and English skills they learned this past year.
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By a 6 to 1 vote the Nassau County Planning Commission approved the proposed development of 17 single-family residential lots in a horseshoe-shaped parcel on Lawrence Woodmere Academy’s south end along West Broadway and Westwood Road in Woodmere on July 14. Lawrence Woodmere Academy, a non-sectarian private school in Woodmere, sold 2.69 acres of land on to Guy Friedman Realty Group, based in Hewlett, in 2018 for $2.5 million. The following year, the same realty group submitted a proposal for a three-story, 33-unit residential development to the Nassau County Planning Commission. The plan was recommended for denial on Sept. 5 by the eight-member board. A scaled-down version of the proposed development — which will be surrounded by residential units to the north, east and west and the Lawrence Woodmere Academy to the south — with zone-compliant lots was approved. Residents in the immediate area remain upset. Community members attended the Thursday a public hearing in Mineola to share their concerns about possible environmental harm and increased traffic resulting from the development. Their anger was exacerbated by the thought that they were notified too late the public hearing. The notice was in compliance with county charter, board officials said. Sylvia Brown, a resident for 45 years, learned when she first moved in that two neighbors had sons who were diagnosed with cancer. Last year, Brown’s own son was diagnosed with brain cancer. “The Woodmere Academy, years ago, was constantly spraying and dusting the fields to the point that I had to close the windows facing the school,” she said. “In later years, what they were using was banned. Today, I have concerns that the clearing of the fields is bringing up contaminants that have been long buried.” Brown thinks that these chemicals could be linked to her and her neighbors' son’s cancer diagnosis. The realty group’s representative responded, stating that there were many soil samples sent to a laboratory,
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and detected chemicals “were only slightly out of kilter for residential standard. The Department of Health also signed off on the project plan.” Gail Walkover who also lives near the property, thinks that disturbing the soil is dangerous, comparing it to asbestos. “The moment you start digging or picking at it or peeling it, then you're dead,” she said. “And that's what they're doing right now. And that's where the kids are standing. They say well, because it's been remediated, it's safer than it ever was. Yeah, because it's all in their lungs now.” Walkover said she emailed the federal Department of Agriculture, but thought she was not notified early enough to contact the appropriate people. “The infrastructure cannot support what’s happening here,” Woodmere resident Allen Intretor said, referring to the narrow streets surrounding the property, the electricity, water and more. Intretor’s wife, Shaily, wants more paperwork from this project to be available to the public
for viewing: “This was approved, that was approved — where's the proof ?” Both Intretors thought the late notice of the hearing was unfair and said that if they knew sooner, they would have brought lawyers. “They (Guy Friedman Realty Group) had five lawyers coming up. Seven experts. And (it felt like) we were not allowed to counter,” Shaily said. Walkover did not think they would approve the project, as 30 years ago the school was “trying to sell that land to the Sunrise Nursing Home people to build a nursing home slash rehabilitation center,” on that same property, Walkover said. “The only thing that saved the project (from happening)— that got rid of the nursing home, the fact that the federal government refused to allow migratory birds nesting sites to be taken away.” Have an opinion about land development in the Five Towns? Send your letter to jbessen@liherald.com.
Circuit Breakers: Designed to Protect Ever had an electrical circuit pop because of an overloaded demand on your system? Perhaps it happened after your purchase of a new, upgraded electronic device. Yes, you remember you were told to install it on its own circuit. And, you had every intention of doing so yet never got around to it, as everything was working just fine. Besides, you never use more than a few machines at the same time. But as luck would have it, on the very evening you were operating on a tight deadline, your room was suddenly pitched into total darkness. Your first thought: it’s an electrical outage. You pray you haven’t lost too much data. Then you notice that lights are on in another part of the house. Maybe a circuit breaker has popped? You search the electrical panel, flip the breaker back on and return to work. You’ve just settled in when pop, you’re in total darkness again. Damn! You forgot to turn off your printer before you went back to work. Annoyed, you think, what a pain this circuit breaker is!
But then you remember what a circuit breaker is designed to do. It’s a safety device, protecting you from fire or damage that would occur if you continued to operate on overload. Now you know what to do. Time to install another circuit breaker so your electrical system is not overburdened. You call in an electrician; problem resolved! Oh, if only it were that easy to fix an overtaxed circuit in your personal life! Because if you’re living a chronically stressed and strained life, your circuit is undoubtedly overloaded, inda leading to burnout in important domains of your life. If you didn’t have as much to do, you wouldn’t be so stressed by a new request. If you weren’t so stressed, you wouldn’t be so anxious about an upcoming event. If you weren’t so anxious, you wouldn’t feel so irritable
with your partner’s snide remark. If you weren’t so irritable with your partner, you wouldn’t have this pounding headache. Get the picture? Too bad we don’t have circuit breakers built into our system to alert us of overload. Or, do we? Could be, you’re just too busy to pay attention to them!
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■ Isn’t chronic fatigue and stress a way your body is telling you, “Stop! You’re damaging me; treat me better or I won’t be able to function!”
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■ Isn’t chronic worry and irritability a way your mind is telling you, “Help! You can’t live like this anymore; time to make a change or I’m going to have a meltdown!” ■ Isn’t chronic bickering and put-downs a way your relationship is telling
you, “Halt! We’re at each other’s throats; we need to be kinder or we’ll ruin our relationship!” Gradually, unwittingly, many of us have overloaded our lives. When we receive warning signals alerting us to danger, we ignore them. Yet we ignore them at our own peril, as warning signals, like circuit breakers, are designed to protect us from serious damage. Flipping back the breaker without changing anything about how you live is a way to seriously damage your mind, body, and relationships. I hope you’re wise enough not to let that happen. ©2022 Linda Sapadin, Ph.D., psychologist, coach and author, specializes in helping people overcome procrastination and debilitating anxiety and fear. Contact her at DrSapadin@aol.com. Visit her websites: www. BeatProcrastinationCoach.com and www. PsychWisdom.com.
VALLEY STREAM HERALD — July 21, 2022
NASSAu CouNty PLANNING Commission approved Guy Friedman Realty Group’s proposed development of 17 single-family residential lots in a horseshoeshaped parcel along West Broadway and Westwood Road in Woodmere.
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Mangano ordered to pay $10M in restitution Former Nassau County executive Ed Mangano is on the hook for $10.6 million he will have to deliver to a pair of Connecticut insurance companies. U.S. District Cour t judge Joan Azrack ordered the restitution last week in connection with his bribery conviction from earlier this year that will cost him the next 12 years behind bars. In that case, a jury found Mangano used his position as county executive to influence the Town of Oyster Bay to guarantee loans for a concessionaire in exchange for several bribes, including a $450,000 “no-show” job for his wife Linda, along with free meals, vacations, luxury chairs, and flooring for the couple’s bedroom, as well as a $7,500 watch for one of their sons. “The trial evidence was unambiguous that Ed Mangano had zero involvement in these loans and was unaware of their existence,” said Mangano’s attorney, Kevin Keating, in a statement. “We look forward to addressing those issues on appeal. Mangano is scheduled to begin his prison sentence July 27, unless the
Pamela Sanders to head diocese schools
judge allows him to remain free pending his appeal. His wife also seeks to remain free while she appears a 15-month sentence for lying to the FBI. Mangano will be required to pay $25 every three months while he is in jail — accounting for just $1,200 if the 60-yearold serves the full sentence — and 10 percent of his gross monthly income after he is released. Prosecutors claim loans were made with two insurance companies — Phoenix Life Insurance and PHL Variable — by Purchase-based NDH Capital Corp. Both claimed to the court they lost $10 million after the loans defaulted. A jury found Mangano pushed for $20 million in loans for Harendra Singh, a longtime Mangano friend and a former restaurateur. Singh became the star witness for the prosecution after pleading guilty to bribery, conspiracy and tax evasion. He testified he had lavished the Manganos with gifts in exchange for favored treatment by the county executive.
The Diocese of Rockville Centre and the Morning Star Initiative announced the appointment of Pamela Sanders as the Superintendent of the Department of Education in the Diocese of Rockville Centre on July 7. “I am extremely grateful to Bishop Barres and the MSI team for this tremendous opportunity,” Sanders said. “I am eager to work alongside the professionals in the Department of Education, pastors, principals, and faculty in our diocese in serving the families and students in our Catholic schools.” Pamela Sanders has twenty years of experience in education in the diocese and worked most recently as the principal of Holy Name of Mary Catholic School in Valley Stream. She will assume her new position on August 1. In 2021, Sanders helped start a partnership as a pilot school under the Morning Star
Initiative, a plan between the diocese and the Marianists to revitalize Catholic elementary school education on Long Island. Previously, Sanders spent 14 years at St. Edward the Confessor Catholic School in Syosset, serving in the roles of assistant principal, director of religious education, director of the Confirmation program, middle school religion teacher, and kindergarten teacher. She began her career in Catholic education as a teacher’s aide at Trinity Regional School in East Northport. Sanders earned her bacheSanders lor’s degree in elementary education from St. Joseph’s College, and her master’s degree in school building leadership from LIU Post. She is currently pursuing a master’s degree in theology at the Seminary of the Immaculate Conception in Huntington.
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A 50th AnniverSAry reunion for the Lawrence High class of 1970 will be held in the Atrium of Sunny Atlantic Beach Club in Atlantic Beach on Oct. 29.
Head to the class of 1970 reunion Two days before Halloween, the Lawrence High School class of 1970 could be scaring themselves with their memories at the 50th anniversary reunion on Saturday, Oct. 29 from 7 to 11 p.m. in the Atrium of Sunny Atlantic Beach Club in Atlantic Beach. There will be a dinner and open bar for $95 person with payment required by July 31. Payment can be by check, Venmo or Zelle. Checks can be sent to Richard Nasoff, 591 W Merrick Road, Valley
Stream, N.Y. 11580. Venmo is to @Mark-Caruso-25, security code is 5415. Zelle is 917-699-5415, also to Caruso. RSVP to LawrenceHS1970@ gmail.com. Caruso, Nasoff, Steven Epstein, Leonard Brenner, Jane Lesser (King), Shelly Martin (Berk), Penny Schuster (Sverdlik) and Robin Toor (Blank) make up the reunion committee. –Jeffrey Bessen
Wheeler school welcomes new principal
VALLEY STREAM HERALD — July 21, 2022
The Valley Stream district 13 board of education appointed Ruth Peets-Butcher as the new principal of Wheeler Avenue School last Wednesday. She will succeed John Frias who recently accepted a position at Eastern Suffolk BOCES. “We are incredibly excited that Dr. Peets-Butcher will be Wheeler Avenue’s principal,” said superintendent Judith LaRocca. “I know that Dr. Peets-Butcher is the perfect candidate for this position. She brings 19 years of experience in education, and her passion and dedication to her students will be a great asset to Wheeler Avenue.” Prior to her appointment, PeetsButcher has served as a classroom teacher for six years and three as a summer school principal. She was also the elementary chief education officer at the Roosevelt Children’s Academy Charter School from 2015 to 2016 and spent several years as principal at Peninsula Preparatory Academy Charter School. As a summer school principal, she supervised and managed all summer academic and recreational programming, provided leadership and support to onsite counselors, and monitored the summer school budget. Dr. Peets-Butcher was also responsible for the summer recreation staff ’s recruitment, screening, hiring, and assignment. She obtained her Bachelor of Arts in psychology, a Master of Science in ele-
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Ruth Peets-ButcheR will take over as the principal of Wheeler Avenue School for the upcoming school year. Peets-Butcher will succeed John Frias who will move on from the district. wheeleR Avenue elementARy School in district 24 serves over 500 students and is a majority-minority school. Herald File Photo
mentary education with distinction, a certificate of advanced studies school building leader and school district leader, and a Doctor of Education in education and policy leadership from Hofstra
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students, and parents during the coming year to build and strengthen a strong connection within the Wheeler Avenue Elementary School community.” –Juan Lasso
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LocaL waterways, Like Cold Spring Harbor, can be susceptible to outbreaks of harmful algal blooms — more commonly known as ‘red tides’ — during the summer months.
Summer’s in bloom, but ‘red tide,’ too? Harmful algal blooms threaten marine life, but is preventable Island Sound, environmentally speaking,” said Peter Linderoth, director of water quality for Save the Sound. “HowevThe summer season is well underway, er, a large algal bloom can have detrimenand with it comes sun, heat, visits to the tal effects on the ecosystem, whether it’s beach, and harmful algal blooms. considered ‘harmful’ or not.” These blooms, more commonly The effects of these blooms can vary — referred to as “red tide,” are caused by the in the best case, merely causing minor unchecked growth of certain inconveniences to marine types of algae, according to life. However, blooms can kill scientists, which can poison off a large number of inversea life and prove debilitating tebrates like shrimp and — in some cases even fatal — crabs, even dolphins and turto people, as well. tles. While people can still Blooms are created when swim in such booms, they algae colonies clump together can suffer from skin irritaand grow out of control, usution and stomach issues such ally fueled by a large amount as nausea and vomiting. of nitrogen in the water, causMany blooms are quite ing the algae population to visible, so any public beach spike uncontrollably. Normalblooms are found will often ly algae, a simple plant found be shut down before any in salt and freshwater, is swimmers are put at risk. harmless and actually proDespite that, people living vides an essential source of near the water are still at nutrients and energy for the risk, as blooms can affect aquatic ecosystem. shellfish such as oysters, Peter The blooms occur predomimussels and clams. nately during the summer, LiNderotH Luciana Santoferrara, a when the water is warmest Director, biology professor at UConn, and provides a fertile breedsays that it’s this danger of Save the Sound ing ground. According to a ingesting contaminated shellUniversity of Connecticut fish which poses the greatest study, the Long Island Sound water tem- risk to people living near the water. perature is rising roughly 33 degrees “Usually the problem for humans Fahrenheit per decade. That’s four times doesn’t come directly from contact with faster than the Atlantic Ocean, which also the water, but from contaminated seasuffers from more of these harmful algal food,” Santoferrara said. “The risk is blooms. related to specific toxins, as these microA number of local conservation scopic organisms that can cause red tide groups have made an effort to study and produce toxins that can harm different track the water quality and toxicity levels parts of the body, from the liver to the of Long Island Sound, especially when it brain.” comes to “red tide” blooms. Yet, scientists say many of these “We want some algae in the water blooms are ultimately man-made, and since it’s necessary for a healthy Long largely preventable. High nitrogen levels
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HarmfuL aLgaL BLooms — more commonly known as ‘red tide,’ like this created under the Astoria Bridge in Oregon in 2008 — can cause a number of ecological issues, from killing nearby marine life to creating problems for swimmers. in the water are often caused by runoff from human waste and produce infecting water ways along Long Island, ultimately making their way to the sound. This extra nitrogen typically comes from poorly maintained septic systems and cesspools, which leak into the soil and corrupt rivers and other waterways that feed the sound, scientists have said. Fertilizer runoff is another major issue, exacerbated by what are otherwise picturesque golf courses near the water, that typically require thousands of tons of fertilizer. But with just a little effort, Long Island could easily identify — and maybe even eliminate — some of these environmental threats. At least according to Michelle Lapinel McAllister, programs director
and environmental monitor for the Coalition to Save Hempstead Harbor. Understanding what causes nitrogen buildups, and implementing methods of prevention can go a long way in protecting not only swimmers and shellfish-eaters, but also the sound itself. “Any efforts to reduce nitrogen help,” McAllister said, “from maintaining septic systems and cesspools so that they’re not leaking into the ground and making their way into the water ways, reducing or eliminating fertilizer use, picking up after your pet after they go to the bathroom outside, (and) upgrading treatment plants. “Any of those are going to be a benefit to reducing nitrogen from entering the waterways.”
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Returning to LIIFE on the big screen Bellmore Movies hosts 25th year of Long Island International Film Expo By JORDAN VALLONE jvallone@liherald.com
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tight-knit community, of neighbors supporting neighbors means everything to independent filmmakers. That feeling was abundantly clear last week at the Bellmore Movies & Showplace with the Long Island International Film Expo. Now in its 25th year, the expo returned to the 107-year-old cinema on Bellmore’s Pettit Avenue on July 13, having already established itself as a well-respected festival in the independent film community. The expo — more commonly known as LIIFE — was co-created by Debra Markowitz and Henry Stampfel from the Long Island Film/TV Foundation, along with Stampfel’s wife, Anne. The Stampfels own Bellmore Movies as well as a sister theater, Malverne Cinema. Nassau County officials sponsor the expo each year, prompting Markowitz to thank not only County Executive Bruce Blakeman, but also Richard Kessel from the county’s Industrial Development Agency. “We’re so proud of what we put together,” Markowitz said, “and how it’s grown.” The expo featured more than 120 films — some produced by Long Island filmmakers — as well as many more from across the country and around world. Films and documentaries of all genres were shown through July 16. The expo has been hosted at various venues since its inception at Hofstra University, Nassau Community College, and even Malverne Cinema on Hempstead Avenue. For the past 15 years — with the exception of 2020 because of the coronavirus pandemic — Bellmore Movies has hosted the expo. First opened in 1915 at 222 Pettit Ave., Bellmore Movies boasts a single screen with a stage, proving a cozy venue for filmmakers to interact with audiences during post-screening Q-and-As. Directly north of the Bellmore Long Island Railroad station, film buffs travel in from New York City and other parts of the island just to attend, Markowitz said. The expo also attracts celebrities — actors from films and television series who are not only supporters of LIIFE, but filmmakers themselves. Lukas Hassel, best known for his role as Elias VanDyke on NBC’s “The Blacklist,” was in attendance this year, speaking about the importance of movie festivals like LIIFE. “Filmmaking is hard,” he said. “It’s one thing if you have a studio backing you with $200 million and celebrity actors, but independent filmmaking is really hard. It’s all about reaching out to your colleagues, to your friends, to your community. This festival — the Long Island International Film Expo — is an example of how important it is to build a community.” For filmmakers like Michael Scully — who created the dramedy “Montauk 77” with his 15-year-old daughter Michayla — being back on Long Island was the perfect way to wrap up nearly a year’s worth of
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BELLmORE mOViEs & Showplace hosted the 25th year of its Long Island International Film Expo, attracting filmmakers and audiences from across Nassau County and beyond.
How you can watch ‘montauk 77’ ‘Montauk 77,’ a dramatic comedy by Michael and Michayla Scully, was picked up by Gravitas Ventures, an independent film distributor, and will be released Aug. 30 through video on demand as well as streaming platforms like iTunes and Amazon Prime Video. To learn more about the film that was featured at the recent Long Island International Film Expo, visit Montauk77Film.com. Anyone interested in submitting a film to be considered for next year’s festival, visit LongIslandFilm.com. HENRy AND ANNE Stampfel, owners of the Bellmore Movies & Showplace — and co-creators of the Long Island International Film Expo — said they were grateful to see the event come together once again. festivals. Scully, who lives in Levittown, says he’s been making short films for nearly 20 years, and was encouraged by his daughter to take the plunge into creating a feature film — which they ended up writing and starring in together. “Montauk 77” — featuring Michael as a “down-on-his-luck” ride-hailing driver, and Michayla has his snarky teenaged passenger — premiered last October at the New York Long Island Film Festival in Lindenhurst. “What I’ve learned over the last year is that you need communities like this to reach out and put these events together,” Scully said. “They’re very important to young artists. And older artists like myself.” Filming during the pandemic was a challenge, Scully noted, but it was his neighbors and friends that helped bring the film together. “We had a lot of community members come out, businesses saying, ‘Sure you
can shoot it at our diner, you can shoot it at our bank, you can shoot it at our town library,’” he said. “We’re here for the 25th anniversary — back home on the island. It means so much for us — and our film — to be here.” The Stampfels, who say they work nearly every day of the year to plan the expo, were grateful to host it once again in a building many moviegoers have come to love. “It’s not an official historic site, but it is to us,” Henry said. “This takes an entire year. When we’re done with this, we take a break for like 30 days, and then we go back to plan on our next one. This is the 25th year, and we hope to go another 25 years.”
DEBRA mARkOwitz, cO-cREAtOR of the Long Island International Film Expo, said she was thankful for the support the program receives annually from sponsors.
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Former V.S. Cub Scout earns Eagle rank tions to boot. “For a normal Eagle Scout Project, impression, Debra Hansen, scoutmaster everyone from the troop is invited,” said of Troop 485, said. He would pay that Hansen, but to keep the shelter’s wherekindness forward years later as a fullgrown scout, when working on his Eagle abouts secret, Mekhi was asked to reduce project, a community service effort his team to a small, tight group of volunaimed at testing the leadership mettle of teers, including two architects with the power tools and the skills to help build an aspiring Eagle Scout. Green decided to reach out to Comfort the shelves. “I definitely learned a lot from doing Cases, a nonprofit that gives backpacks it,” Green said. “There was quite a lot of filled with comfort and personal care planning and managing. It items to children entering was a very big project. But I the foster care system. The mean, in the end, it was all organization directed Mekhi worth it.” to a nearby foster care shelThough he ear ned his ter. Eagle rank at 16, Green’s The staff at the shelter, Eagle Court of Honor cerewhose location was not mony was postponed due to revealed due to safety conpandemic concerns until earcerns, told Green that what lier this month, when the they needed most wasn’t now 18-year-old Howard unicomfort packages, but shelvversity freshman was recoging to help address an ongonized, along with fellow ing storage problem. Eagle Scout Deshad Otero, at When the kids are “pulled Wesley United Methodist out of their home situation Church of Franklin Square. and taken to the shelter, And Solages, invited by sometimes they just have Hansen at Jackie Green’s their backpacks,” Hansen urging, made a guest appearexplained. “And what little ance. “I’ve definitely felt like stuff some come with, it’s Carrié was an important placed in garbage bags” and MekhI Green part of Mekhi’s journey as a stowed in the basement. Eagle Scout scout,” Jackie said. Walking into the baseSolages’s peripheral but ment of the shelter, Green saw garbage bags strewn across the floor. influential involvement in Mekhi’s scout“There was no type of order about it,” he ing journey had come full circle, as the recounted. “You’d have to, like, pull out a two posed for a photo to commemorate whole bunch of stuff to try to get to one the occasion. “I didn’t realize the amazitem and look through just piles and ing coincidence that I walked into, and I can’t really say it was planned,” Solages piles” of garbage bags. Green concluded that it was time for said. “I just wanted to show my support, an overhaul of the basement. With the because I really respect what they do. support of fellow scouts who’d agreed to The title of Eagle Scout is such a very help him with his project, he drew up important distinction, and I respect him plans to install five storage shelves of for that.” varying lengths, a few as long as 12 feet. “I felt like his visit was very imporHe also bought large Tupperware bins in tant,” Mekhi said. “It was very nice to which the kids could store their belong- see that after all these years, he rememings, and raised roughly $500 in dona- bered me.” continued from front page
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Cub SCout PaCk 106 crowded a hallway at Howell Road Elementary School in Valley Stream 12 years ago for a group photo with County Legislator Carrié Solages, who helped them check off one of their requirements for earning citizen belt loops and pins.
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Growing good eats in the neighborhood Cornell Cooperative Extension wants to expand local agriculture By MALLORY WILSON mwilson@liherald.com
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resh food is important not only to health, but also the local economy — something leaders of the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Nassau County are committed to making available to everyone. The cooperative extension, with its main office at Eisenhower Park and a farm located on Merrick Avenue, focuses heavily on selling goods produced by locals all over Long Island. It even runs farmers market every Saturdays through October in Eisenhower Park, kicking off the latest season just a couple weeks ago. The farmers market is a part of the cooperative extension’s food systems and agriculture program, something Cornell University upstate has championed through this century-old nonprofit located in every county and every New York City, with more than 50 offices statewide. Working with county, state and federal officials, the Cornell Cooperative Extension also leads programs involving 4-H, as well as allowing young people to explore areas in science, technology, engineering, and math. The cooperative extension also focuses on health, wellness and nutrition, offering education workshops and information about food-related topics. The organization also spends time on natural resources, providing knowledge on sustainable energy and horticulture, like that at the East Meadow farm, creating gardens that teach people how to properly grow their own goods. The cooperative extension also runs a mobile market — a van of fresh produce services — that makes its round to senior citizen and community centers. And then there’s the Taste NY market, located at the Long Island Welcome Center, between exits 51 and 52 on the eastbound side of the Long Island Expressway. The market opened in 2016, selling goods from vendors all over Long Island and New York state. It’s “an extension of Cornell University, so obviously, we’re really proud of that, to take the research and work that’s been done at the university level and put it to work for the residents here in Nassau County,” said Greg Sandor, the executive director of Nassau’s cooperative extension. Established in 1914, the Nassau cooperative extension has always had a farm stand, which moved to Eisenhower Park in 2020. “There were a couple of guests vendors and it was small, but it was a great way to get in touch with the community,” said Jennifer Hochuli, who coordinates the office’s food systems and agriculture. “It was an all-hands-on-deck with staffing.” And that’s a big need in Nassau, Sandor said — build a local sustainable food system. “In Eisenhower Park we’re trying to create more access to fresh grown produce,” he said. “Eisenhower Park has high visibility, and you’ve got all different
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The CORNeLL COOpeRATIve Extension of Nassau County hosts its farmers markets on Saturdays in Eisenhower Park. It features fresh produce from a number of vendors across Long Island.
walks of life coming around here on weekends. It’s a great mix of community members, and you never know why they’re swinging by Eisenhower.” The farmers market accepts cash, credit/debit, along with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program cards and coupons from those who are a part of the Farmers Market Nutrition Program. “Everybody should have access to fresh food, it’s so good for you and your body,” Hochuli said. “Supporting locally grown food, locally grown produce, as well as local businesses — it’s good for the economy, it’s good for your area, and at the end of the day, I like to think that it’ll come back and help you out.” Dara Myers is spending her first year at the farmers market. She sells fresh juices and tea from her store, Jolistic Organics Health Store in Baldwin, which opened last month.
FReSh pROduCe, LIke these from Schneider’s Farm in Melville, is available to anyone who stops by farmers markets like the one the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Nassau County hosts in Eisenhower Park. All goods sold at the farmers market are from local businesses, and the variety changes throughout the season.
“This has been something I’ve wanted to do since 2017, but I put it on hold because of Covid,” Myers said. “My mom passed away from lung cancer, and ever since then, I wanted to steer away from Western medicine and more The FARMeRS MARkeT like this one at toward natural ingredients.” Eisenhower Park is open to public, and is just one If the community wants farmof the pillars of Nassau County’s Cornell ers to be a part of the economy, Sandor said, then it’s something Cooperative Extension. they must invest in. “We were seeing a trend people how to grow their own produce at toward not supporting local agriculture home, too. and farmers, and it’s really tough for “Your garlic is so big, how can I do farmers to stay in business,” he said. “But that? How can I grow lettuce like that in during Covid, we saw an uptick, so we my yard? And just learning about how saw people coming out and supporting their food is grown is something that peothis.” ple are interested in,” Hochuli said. “Part But going to the farmers market of the history and the reason and the sigdoesn’t mean you have to drive by the nificance of farmers markets is that peolocal grocery store. It also can help teach ple can find that information out.”
Boards of education reshuffle and reorganize
VALLEY STREAM HERALD — July 21, 2022
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CHS DISTRICT BoaRD of Education President Kenneth Cummings, from left, with CHS superintendent Wayne Loper and board Vice President Patricia Farrell.
VICe PReSIDenT Donna LaRocco taking the oath of office during district 24’s reorganization meeting.
The Valley Stream Central High School District board of education held its annual reorganization meeting on July 12. The nine-person body is made up of trustees from district 13, 24, and 30 who’ve been chosen by their respective boards to serve as high school representatives. Kenneth Cummings, from dis-
trict 30, was chosen as president, and Patricia Farrell, from district 13, was selected as the board’s vice president. A reshuffled board welcomed its two new members: Gerardo Cavaliere, from district 13, and Melissa Herrera, from District 24. Returning trustees from the previous year include district 24’s
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Across the school districts, boards of education held their reorganization meeting to swear in newly elected board members. With the exception of one new face —Vincent Caposio — added to the district 13 school board, this year saw no newcomers elected to public office, which has kept incumbent and holdover trustees of previous terms decidedly in charge this upcoming year. At their reorganization meeting last Monday, district 24 board members voted in trustee and former board vice president, John Maier, to serve as their leader for the incoming school year. Trustee Donna LaRocco was chosen as the new vice president. Each will serve in their respective positions for one-year terms. Re-elected trustees Markus Wilson and Kimberly Wheeler were also sworn in and took the oath of office. The district 30 board of education held its reorganization meeting on July 5 where re-elected trustee Sandra Okafor was sworn in and took the oath of office. Okafor was also appointed by her fellow trustees as vice president of the board. The board voted to appoint former board vice president, Kelly Ureña, as board president. The district’s assistant business manager, Ashley Starna, was sworn in as the district clerk. This marked the first board of education meeting for the district’s new superintendent Roxanne Garcia-France who was also sworn in.
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Your Neighborhood
THE July 22
SCENE
Antigone Rising
The all female, alt-country rock band is ready to entertain their audience with soaring three-part harmonies and vivacious show, Friday, July 22, at 8 p.m., at Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, Eisenhower Park, East Meadow. Catapulted into the national spotlight in 2005 with a groundbreaking major label debut that landed them in the top 20 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart, the ladies have boldly staked their place as a rock/country force. As always, bring seating. For information, visit NassauCcountyNY.gov/parks.
July 24 Seasonal Sounds Enjoy the glorious grounds of Old Westbury Gardens and listen to some stirring sounds with the duo of guitarist Christopher Gotzen-Berg and cellist Suzanne Mueller, Sunday, July 24, 3 p.m. They present an eclectic program of classical and contemporary duets and solos. Free with Gardens’ admission. The Barn at Orchard Hill, Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Rd., Old Westbury. For information contact (516) 333-0048 or visit OldWestburyGardens.org.
Mural community paint day Rockaway neighbors will get together to help bring a community mural to life, Thursday, July 21, 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. at 34-11 Beach Channel Drive in Queens. Hosted by the Rockaway Hotel and Spa, the project is directed by artist Julia Chiang. Volunteers will help participants paint and create all while enjoying refreshments, snacks and music. Wear clothes that are OK to get a little messy. For more information, visit TheRockawayHotel.com.
July 27 Farmers market Precious Pollinators Outdoor picnic bingo for kids Come join the Henry Waldinger Memorial Library, 60 Verona Place, for a night of outdoor picnic bingo, Thursday, July 21, 6:30 p.m. Children and families are welcome. For information, call (516) 825-6422 or email at kidsroomvs@nassaulibrary.org.
library family movie night Come to the children’s room of the Henry Waldinger Memorial Library, 60 Verona Place, on Thursday, July 28, 6 p.m., for some family fun and to enjoy a movie on the big screen. Children must attend with a caregiver and register. For more information, call (516) 825-6422 or email kidsroomvs@nassaulibrary.org.
Bring the kids to Long Island Children’s Museum to learn about the pollinating so important to our natural word, Saturday, July 23 12-2 p.m. Among the fascinating facts to be discovered: More than 75 percent of flowering plants and 150 varieties of common food crops on on pollinators. make a beautiful garden scene, complete with a busy pollinator of your own. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. (516) 224-5800 or LICM.org.
Get a look at vintage cars
Mindful mornings Practice the “art” of looking at art at Nassau County Museum of Art, Wednesday, July 27, 10:30-11 a.m. Mindful looking invites you to observe and calmly reflect in a relaxed and supportive environment free of distraction. Join an educator for a new opportunity to experience and enjoy the art in the galleries or sculpture garden, together. Registration required. Also Aug. 3. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. (516) 484-9337 or NassauMuseum.org.
Village officials have joined forces with the Valley Stream Chamber of Commerce to host their annual car show Friday, July 29, beginning at 6 p.m., along Rockaway Avenue.Come see a lineup of retro and vintage cars. For more information, call the village recreation department at (516) 872-6003.
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Come shop at your local farmers market and support local vendors, Thursday, July 28, 7 a.m.-1 p.m., at the Valley Stream pool parking lot, 123 W. Merrick Rd.
Village court night sessions The Village of Valley Stream hosts village court sessions on Wednesday, July 27, 6-10 p.m., at the Valley Stream Municipal Building, 195 Rockaway Ave. For more information, call (516) 419-5602.
Making ice cream Summer tunes at the bandshell Sit back, relax and enjoy great music at the Village Bandshell, Friday, July 29, starting at 8 p.m., as part of the village’s summer concert series. For more information, call the village recreation department at (516) 872-6003.
Free to love with Rev. John The Rev. John Zenkewich will speak at Unity Church of Christianity at Valley Stream, 14 E. Mineola Ave., Sunday, July 24, 10 a.m. To learn more, visit UnityValleyStream.net.
Join the Henry Waldinger Memorial Library, 60 Verona Place, in the children’s room, to make homemade ice cream, Friday, July 29, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Enjoy a delicious summer treat and a science adventure. For more information, call Faith Kenney at (516) 825-6422, or email vsteens@nassaulibrary.org.
Dancing at Valley Stream Presbyterian Layla’s Dance group shows how to get your steps in, Saturday, July 30 , 11 a.m.8:30 p.m., at Valley Stream Presbyterian Church. 130 S. Central Ave. For more information, email vspc@ valleystreampres.org.
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glides onto the ice
By Karen Bloom
irque du Soleil is acclaimed for pushing the boundaries of performance. Now they’re doing it on the ice, blending circus arts and ice skating. Their latest tour, which arrives at UBS Arena in Elmont this weekend — Thursday, July 21 through Sunday, 24 — is a first for Cirque du Soleil, which has been creating spectacles for over 40 years. “Crystal,” as the show is called, takes audiences on a journey into a whimsical frozen playground where skating mingles with acrobatics and aerial feats. The narrative follows the heroine — Crystal — who feels misunderstood and out of sync with herself, in this coming-of-age tale from Cirque’s creative team, developed by Shana Carroll and Sébastien Soldevila. “There are many layers within it,” Artistic Director Rob Tannion says. “It’s not an outcome where everything is happy, but it’s fulfilling in that we go on a journey with her. There’s a beautiful message within the show and at the same time, visually stunning, and if you’re looking to be thrilled by the acrobatics and technical precision of the skaters, you will be.” It was a challenging production for the company, which began rehearsing in 2017, to translate the acrobats’ movements from their usual surface to the ice, while adding skaters into the mix. “Our goal was to engage the Cirque people and cross over and bring in skating of all forms. And at the same time maintain our style,” says Tannion. “We were going from our world on a hard floor to bring the same skill set on ice. And we did that to great success. We’ve been able to combine multiple genres and put on a show that has a lot of life and breadth.” All with Cirque du Soleil’s trademark aesthetic: Extravagant visuals, costuming and a lively soundtrack that seamlessly blends popular music like Béyonce’s ‘Halo,’ U2’s ‘Beautiful Day’ and Sia’s ‘Chandelier’ with Cirque’s signature sound. The 43-person cast features 19 skaters, including former Olympians and extreme skaters. “There’s much to enjoy on
multiple levels,” Tannion adds. No matter how clichéd it sounds, he says,” it’s a show for everyone.” Audiences experience what Tannion describes as many “hold your breath” moments throughout the two-and-halfhours: pole and trapeze acts, juggling, singles and pairs figure skating, fastpaced speed skating, and even some hockey action. “It all comes together with what Cirque does so well, playing with the sensation of risk,” says Tannion. “It’s a really action-packed, visually-packed, emotion-packed couple of hours.” For additional information and to purchase tickets, visit UBSArena.com.
Kids can make, view and talk about art all summer long with four Indigenous artists at Long Island Children’s Museum. Toyuskanash, the Algonquin word for ‘bridges,’ brings together artists from the Shinnecock Nation to explore how they bridge traditional and contemporary culture and bridge gaps in history and knowledge with surrounding communities. The exhibit showcases the artwork of fine art photographer Jeremy Dennis, painter and tradition bearer Denise Silva-Dennis, beadwork appliqué and ribbon work artist Tohanash Tarrant and painter David Bunn Martine. Each artist’s creative process is highlighted during two-week residencies including artist-led workshops and daily activities for visitors led by museum staff members. Through Sunday, Sept. 4. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. For more information, call (516) 224-5800 or visit LICM.org.
Music of Impressionism Join Maestro David Bernard and his virtuoso musicians for an art-inspired performance at Nassau County Museum of Art. They present works by Debussy, Ravel, Franck and other French composers who were part of the Impressionist group, often creating compositions with specific paintings in mind. The lush orchestral sound of these beloved works, performed outdoors (or in the tent if the weather does not cooperate) are the perfect complement to the colorful paintings inside the building. Also take the time to explore ‘Other Worlds Than This,’ the just-opened exhibition, and, of course, stroll the grounds, including the Sculpture Garden.
Photos courtesy Matt Beard
Top left: Crystal, the eccentric heroine, sees a reflection of herself. Top right: Wearing mics on their skates, four skaters showcase their technical prowess. Bottom right: The jugglers are joined by groups of skaters and acrobats.
Sunday, July 24, 3 p.m. Free for members; $20 for nonmembers, includes museum admission. Nassau County Museum of Art, One Museum Drive, (off Northern Boulevard), Roslyn Harbor. For information call (516) 484-9338 or visit NassauMuseum.org.
VALLEY STREAM HERALD — July 21, 2022
CIRQUE DU SOLEIL
Toyuskanash: Bridges
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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BY THE BOARD OF APPEALS Pursuant to New York State Town Law Article 16, New York State Public Officers Law Article 7, and the Town of Hempstead Building Zone Ordinance, NOTICE is hereby given that the BOARD OF APPEALS of the Town of Hempstead will hold a public hearing in the Town Meeting Pavilion, Town Hall Plaza, One Washington Street, Hempstead, New York on 7/27/22 at 9:30 A.M. to consider the following applications and appeals: --------------------------------THE FOLLOWING CASES WILL BE CALLED STARTING AT 9:30 A.M. 536/22. NR VALLEY STREAM - Kulbir Singh, Special exception to maintain roof over patio higher & larger than permitted & exceeding horizontal maximum on both sides., E/s East Gate, 379.82’ N/o Barry Dr. West, a/k/a 791 East Gate N.C.P.C. Local determination. 543/22. NR VALLEY STREAM - Baba Ba, Variance, lot area, maintain 2-family dwelling., S/s Lotus Oval So., 660.50’ W/o Kalmia La., a/k/a 95 Lotus Oval So. N.C.P.C. Local determination. ALL PAPERS PERTAINING TO THE ABOVE HEARING ARE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION AT THE BOARD OF APPEALS, TOWN HALL, 1 WASHINGTON STREET, HEMPSTEAD, NY 11550. This notice is only for new cases in Valley Stream within Town of Hempstead jurisdiction. There are additional cases in different hamlets, towns and villages on the Board of Appeals calendar. The full calendar is available at https://hempsteadny.gov/ 509/Board-of-Appeals The internet address of the website streaming for this meeting is https://hempsteadny.gov/ 524/Live-Streaming-Video Interested parties may appear at the above time and place. At the call of the Chairman, the Board will consider decisions on the foregoing and those on the Reserve Decision calendar and such other matters as may properly come before it 132878 Place a notice by phone at 516-569-4000 x232 or email: legalnotices@liherald.com
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT NASSAU COUNTY U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR J.P. MORGAN MORTGAGE ACQUISITION CORP. 2006-FRE1, ASSET BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-FRE1, Plaintiff against BARBARA WASHINGTON, et al Defendant(s)
Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Fein Such & Crane, LLP, 1400 Old Country Road, Suite 103N, Westbury, NY 11590. Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered April 13, 2018, I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on August 8, 2022 at 2:30 PM. Premises known as 60 Saint Johns Avenue, Valley Stream, NY 11580. Sec 37 Block 423 Lot 67 & 68. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Village of Valley Stream, Town of Hempstead, in the County of Nassau, State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $885,451.20 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 012190/2012. 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.” Geoffrey Prime, Esq., Referee SPSJN341 132622 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU HSBC Bank USA, N.A., as Trustee for the Registered Holders of Renaissance Equity Loan Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2007-3, Plaintiff AGAINST John Ingenito; Susan Ingenito; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered December 6, 2019 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, New York, 11501 on August 12, 2022 at 3:30PM, premises known as 14 Milburn Court, Valley Stream, NY 11580. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being partly in the Incorporated Village of Valley Stream and partly in Valley Stream, County of Nassau, State of New York, Section 37 Block 642 Lot 0010. Approximate amount of judgment $662,878.18 plus interest and costs.
Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 003383/2013. The auction will be conducted pursuant to the COVID-19 Policies Concerning Public Auctions of Foreclosed Property established by the Tenth Judicial District. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.” Olivier E. Roche, Esq., Referee LOGS Legal Group LLP f/k/a Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 430-4792 Dated: July 6, 2022 132807
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU HSBC Bank USA, National Association, as Trustee for Deutsche ALT-B Securities Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2007-AB1, Plaintiff AGAINST Marie M. Supre, et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered October 15, 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 August 16, 2022 at 2:30PM, premises known as 911 Longacre Avenue, Valley Stream aka South Valley, NY 11581. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in Valley Stream, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, SECTION: 39, BLOCK: 604, LOT: 32. Approximate amount of judgment $630,409.70 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #014860/2012. The aforementione d auction will be conducted in accordance with the NASSAU County COVID-19 Protocols located on the Office of Court Administration (OCA) website (https://ww2.nycourts.gov /Admin/oca.shtml) and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine”. Harvey Spizz, Esq., Referee Frenkel Lambert Weiss Weisman & Gordon, LLP 53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, NY 11706 01-059751-F00 72061 132728 LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC, V.
ARTHUR J. TEICHBERG, ET AL. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated August 21, 2018, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC is the Plaintiff and ARTHUR J. TEICHBERG, 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 August 24, 2022 at 2:30PM, premises known as 4 VALLEY LANE NORTH, VALLEY STREAM, NY 11581: Section 39, Block 621, Lot 14: ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF VALLEY STREAM, TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 002388/2015. John M. McFaul, 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. 132942
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. ALEX C. MARTINS, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on May 3, 2019 and an Order Amending Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on April 13, 2022, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on August 22, 2022 at 2:30 p.m., premises known as 196 Rockaway Avenue, Valley Stream, NY 11580. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and
being in the Village of Valley Stream, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 37., Block 124 and Lot 137, subject to the burden and benefits of an Easement over Lot 136. Approximate amount of judgment is $1,092,458.29 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 017022/2011. 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. Scott H. Siller, Esq., Referee Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Firm File No. 171238-1 132931 PUBLIC AND LEGAL NOTICES… Printed in this publication can be found online. Search by publication name at: www.newyorkpublicnotices.com
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU LASALLE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR CERTFICATEHOLDERS OF BEAR STEARNS ASSET BACKED SECURITIES I, LLC, ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-HE1 Plaintiff, Against OSVALDO FERNANDEZ, MARLEEN FERNANDEZ, VALENTIN FERNANDEZ, et al. Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 04/17/2019, 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 8/22/2022 at 2:30 PM, premises known as 24 State St, Valley Stream, New York, 11580 and described as follows; ALL that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Valley Stream, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York. Section 37 Block 136 Lot 54. The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $903,242.30 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 21/08 Michael H. Sahn, Esq., Referee.
McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, LLC, Suite 205, 10 Midland Ave, Port Chester, NY 10573 Dated: 5-24-2022 File Number: 120-1484 pco 132944 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION (“FANNIE MAE”), CREDITOR C/O SETERUS, Plaintiff, vs. NEVA L. CHUNG, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on April 20, 2016, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on August 2, 2022 at 2:30 p.m., premises known as 398 Cochran Place, Valley Stream, NY 11581. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Village of Valley Stream, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 39, Block 413 and Lot 21. Approximate amount of judgment is $656,708.18 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 004892/2013. Cash will not be accepted. 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. Eugene R. Gamache, Esq., Referee Knuckles, Komosinski & Manfro, LLP, 565 Taxter Road, Suite 590, Elmsford, NY 10523, Attorneys for Plaintiff 132446 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to Article 9 of the New York State Constitution, the provisions of the Town Law and Municipal Home Rule of the State of New York, both as amended, a public hearing will be held in the Town Meeting Pavilion, Hempstead Town Hall, 1 Washington Street, Hempstead, New York, on the 2nd day of August, 2022, at 10:30 o’clock in the forenoon of that day to consider the enactment of a local law to amend Chapter 202 of the code of the Town of Hempstead to INCLUDE and REPEAL “REGULATIONS AND RESTRICTIONS” to limit parking at the following locations: MERRICK
BABYLON TURNPIKE (TH 267/22) East Side ONE HOUR PARKING 7 AM TO 7 PM EXCEPT SUNDAYS AND HOLIDAYS - starting at a point 40 feet south of the south curbline of Lansdown Avenue, south for a distance of 55 feet. VALLEY STREAM CHERRY GROVE STREET (TH 266/22) East Side NO PARKING 7 AM TO 3 PM EXCEPT SATURDAY, SUNDAY AND HOLIDAYS - starting at a point 10 feet north of the north curbline of Rosedale Road, then north for a distance of 298 feet. KEEL PLACE (TH 285/22) West Side - NO PARKING 7 AM TO 3 PM EXCEPT SATURDAY, SUNDAY AND HOLIDAYS - starting at a point opposite the southeast curbline of Halyard Road, then south for a distance of 230 feet. WANTAGH WANTAGH AVENUE (TH 278/22) West Side TWO HOUR PARKING starting at a point 29 feet south of the south curbline of Wells Avenue, south for a distance of 40 feet. WELLS AVENUE (TH 278/22) South Side TWO HOUR PARKING starting at a point 28 feet west of the west curbline of Wantagh Avenue, west for a distance of 139 feet. WILLOW STREET (TH 262/22) East Side - TWO HOUR PARKING 8 AM TO 5 PM EXCEPT SATURDAY, SUNDAY AND HOLIDAYS - starting at a point 100 feet north of the north curbline of Merrick Road, then north for a distance of 163 feet. ALSO, to REPEAL from Chapter 202 “REGULATIONS AND RESTRICTIONS” to limit parking from the following location: MERRICK BABYLON TURNPIKE (TH 267/22) East Side- ONE HOUR PARKING 7 AM TO 7 PM EXCEPT SUNDAYS AND HOLIDAYS - starting at a point 30 feet south of the south curbline of Lansdown Avenue, south for a distance of 65 feet. (TH: 627/75: 1/27/76) ALL PERSONS INTERESTED shall have an opportunity to be heard on said proposal at the time and place aforesaid. Dated: July 19, 2022 Hempstead, New York BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD DONALD X. CLAVIN, JR. Supervisor KATE MURRAY Town Clerk 132893 LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. BANK TRUST, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR LSF9 MASTER PARTICIPATION TRUST, -vsPlaintiff, SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS
Index No. 609314/2019 NASSAU COUNTY PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR, AS ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF GARY LONDON; BRUCE LONDON; KAREN MOORE; STEVEN LONDON; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA O/B/O INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; UNKNOWN HEIRS OF THE ESTATE OF GARY LONDON; “JOHN DOE #1-5” and “JANE DOE #1-5” said names being fictitious, it being the intention of Plaintiff to designate any and all occupants, tenants, persons or corporations, if any, having or claiming an interest in or lien upon the premises being foreclosed herein, Defendants. Mortgaged Premises: 25 EMERSON PLACE VALLEY STREAM, NY 11580 TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANT(S): 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, unless the Defendant obtained a bankruptcy discharge and such other or further relief as may be just and equitable. 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 an 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 your mortgage company will not stop this foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING
Victor Morfessis, career dining server, dies lish relationships.” More than a friendly face to customers who’d sit in his section of the diner, Victor was friendly with the kitchen staff as well, with whom he identified as a fellow immigrant. They would call him padrino Spanish for godf ather, and, Georg e explained, “He bonded with them on the immigrant experience, which was different than lot of Greeks of his generation, who sort of separated themselves from the new immigrants, so to speak. He was always comfortable around anybody,” George added, “and they felt like they had the kind of same (kind of) experiCourtesy George Morfessis ence even though they were Victor Morfessis outside his Valley Stream from Latin America, from Central America or South America home, which he built and regularly improved. or Mexico and he was from Europe. It didn’t matter to him,” some customers, who recalled his sing— and Victor spoke Spanish with them. ing and dancing while he worked. He Baldwin Coach owner John Kanaras would frequently belt out Irene Cara’s recalled that Morfessis “was a legend” “Fame” in his Greek accent: “Remember my name, I’m going to live forever.” at the diner. “He had a great memory, he’d write Kanaras also remembers Morfessis’s for the kitchen because there were no flashy outfits for specific days of the computers, but he never wrote down week and coordinated outfits for holianything for himself and he always got days. “The guy was fun,” Kanaras said. it right.” He was also known as a character to “He could dance and sing all night.”
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Victor Morfessis dressed up for St. Patrick’s Day in the 1990s.
Fresh food for the picking at Farmers Market the VALLeY streAM Farmer’s Market hosts vendors throughout Long Island and the metropolitan area to serve up organic foods and produce every Thursday throughout the summer.
By LiLLY MuLLANeY Intern
The Valley Stream Farmers’ Market is back for a fourth season and it’s serving up fresh, farm-raised foods and vegetables with a hearty sampling of artisanal treats. The market, sponsored by Long Island Growers Market LLC, is held at the Hendrickson pool parking lot every Thursday from 7 a.m. until 1 p.m. through Aug. 25. Featuring nearly a dozen local vendors, the market offers a wide selection of farm-fresh and local foods. Last Thursday, vendors displayed their goods under bright-colored tents. Vendors like Gracia Clery-Leonce, CEO and founder of Bevo’s Kitchen, had an array of jams,
Courtesy Lilly Mullaney
preserves, and exotic drinks at her table. “We are a plant-based business focused on making everyday foods in a
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THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. NASSAU County is designated as the place of trial. The basis of venue is the location of the mortgaged premises. Dated: April 21, 2022 VICTOR SPINELLI, ESQ.
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healthy way,” Clery-Leonce said. “We love our customers. They are nice and loyal. Rain or shine we are here because we want to bring healthy products to the community.” Sal Ammaturo from Miss Molly’s Honey Drippers was there representing his wife Molly’s business, located on the North Fork of Suffolk County. “We sell several honey varieties from different flowers, times of the year, and flavor profiles. They make your skin healthier,” Ammaturo said. The duo also sells beeswax and pollen products to aid allergies as well as soaps, lotions, and facial products. The business got its start from Sal’s interest in helping to save the
bees. He got a bee hive as a birthday day gift. Soon they started making beeswax products as homemade gifts for the family and the rest was history. “Having been around for 106 years in New York City, you got to be doing something right,” said Luis Garcia of Orwasher’s bakery, known for their rye bread and daily fresh baked loaves of bread. They specially import wheat from France for their French pastries. This is their first time at the Valley Stream Farmers Market but are familiar with the Long Island Farmers market scene. They are located in three locations in Manhattan and Brooklyn.
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Experience A Plus Good Work Ethic Required If interested, please email resume to our Personnel Office at jcentrella@franklinsquare.k12.ny.us
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A nonprofit organization in Long Island is seeking sealed bids for sales and installation of security related enhancements. This is aNew York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Servicesgrant funded project. The project includes (i) installation of one or more: technology (such as CCTV, access control, alarms, sensors, X-ray machines, magnetometer), security film, doors, locks, windows, bollards, planters, barriers, lighting, fencing, privacy fencing, gates, booth, (ii) training programs, and (iii) security personnel. Bids will be accepteduntil 5:00 PM on July 11th, 2022. Work is expected to commence by the week of July 18th and be completed by August31, 2022. All interested vendors will be required to demonstrate preliminary qualifications and licensing for this work, acknowledge receipt of the proposal documents, and provide company name, business address, telephone, fax and email address, and primary contact name. Selection criteria will be based on knowledge of surveillance and security, adherence to projected work schedule, prior experience, references, and cost. Specifications and bid requirements can be obtained by contacting us atgrantbidrequest@gmail.com.
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REQUIREMENTS: Experience as an Accounts Payable and/or Accounts Receivable Clerk. Accounting software, MS Office and office machines including Copier, Scanner, etc. Associates degree in Accounting and 2 years’ experience or High School Diploma and 5 years bookkeeping experience Experience working for a government agency a plus The Long Beach Housing Authority, 500 Centre Street, Long Beach Please email resume to the Executive Director, Mike Cruz, at MCruz@lbhany.org
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Franklin Square UFSD c SchOOl BUS DrIverS WAnTeD Must Have B License With PS Endorsement And NYS Fingerprints Required. Guaranteed 6 Hours/Day. 10 Month Position. Offering Benefits, Retirement Fund And Holiday Pay. $25.35/Hour With Contractual Increases. If interested, please email resume to our Personnel Office at
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a folk hero. The book sold more than 10 million copies. What did Benchley think? He regretted writing the book. In 2000, in an interview with the Animal Attack Files, Benchley said, “What I now know, which wasn’t known when I wrote ‘Jaws,’ is that there is no such thing as a rogue shark which develops a taste for human flesh.” “No one appreciates how vulnerable they are to destruction,” he added. Benchley’s shark-hunter character, Quint, is thought to have been based on the career of Frank Mundus, a Montauk-based charter captain who killed whales merely for chum and harpooned sharks, a practice that is outlawed today. In the last few years of his life, Mundus became a shark conservationist. So did Benchley, who spent his later years trying to persuade people that sharks weren’t necessarily out to get them, that they had a purpose in nature, and that, most of all, shark attacks were extremely rare, despite all the television broadcasts about them, which often borrowed the theme from “Jaws.” In another interview, Benchley said,
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“For all their power, they are amazingly fragile. Sharks are no longer the villains. They are the victims.” According to Ocearch, a nonprofit that is dedicated to researching great white sharks and other large sea predators, the odds of dying in a shark attack are 1 in 3.7 million. Hundreds of sharks are killed each year, according to the organization. Christopher Paparo, manager of the school of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences at the State University at Stony Brook, noted that there are more than 1,000 fatal car accidents in New York state per year. There is a better chance of being injured in an auto accident, Paparo said, than of even seeing a shark. Still, all the experts warn that sharks are not to be taken lightly. Beachgoers are warned to swim only in waters where there is a lifeguard, to always swim with others, to avoid wearing shiny objects in the water that may attract sharks and, if they see bunker, which sharks eat, to stay out of the water until the bunker pass. “I wouldn’t like to be bit by a shark,” Paparo said.
e later learned that there’s no such thing as a rogue humanseeking shark.
There have been reports of several shark bites and sightings off Nassau County’s South Shore. The television and radio reports tend toward the dramatic. In a paper in 2020 by Janey Sellars, a marine biology graduate from Exeter University, the media take a big hit for their coverage of sharks. “With recent technological advances,” Sellars wrote, “the media is now able to reach more people and influence the relationship (between human and sharks) by framing stories and twisting the truth to give sharks a bad name.” “Once regarded as a valuable and elusive creature, they are now perceived as ocean monsters,” Sellars added. “It is an issue that has only increased with time and is likely to continue as human and shark populations continue to overlap.” Benchley, who was the first-ever host of “Shark Week,” Discovery Channel’s celebration of the big fish, may have put it best: “The shark in an updated ‘Jaws’ could not be the villain; it would have to be written as the victim, for worldwide, sharks are much more the oppressed than the oppressors.” James Bernstein is the editor of the Long Beach Herald. Comments? JBernstein@ liherald.com.
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he screams and cursing coming from the Oval Office on Dec. 18, 2020, were the sound track to an attempted coup. According to former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson and other witnesses who have testified before the Jan. 6 congressional committee, various fringe Trump supporters, including Sydney Powell, Rudy Giuliani and Michael Flynn, gathered to encourage the soon-to-be former president to keep contesting the election results, maybe commandeer the voting RAnDi machines, maybe KREiss declare a national emergency. Trump was all ears. White House aides, some of whom have testified, were appalled by the spectacle of screaming, foul language and bizarre conspiracy theories bouncing off the walls. Alcohol flowed. That was Dec. 18. A few hours later, when the meeting broke up, Trump tweeted about an upcoming gathering at the Capitol on Jan. 6 that promised to be “wild.” According to published reports and testimony at the Jan. 6 hearings, Giuliani had to be escort-
ed out the White House to be sure he actually left. Apparently when the president breaks all the rules, it gives others permission to exceed their power, cross boundaries, pander to violent fringe groups and traffic in disinformation. The Trump presidency was rotten, and the stench came from the top. I think about the disgrace of it all, the absence of decorum and respect for the office of the president. I think, too, of the principled, high-minded individuals who have walked those halls and sat at the president’s desk. Trump and his extremist pals have sullied the space in an unprecedented way. If their delusional and illegal suggestions had been taken, it could have brought down our government. It certainly has changed our America. I think about all this from an Airbnb house in Maine, down the block from a small cemetery dating back to 1792. That was 16 years after the signing of the Declaration of Independence; the Revolutionary War had ended just nine years earlier. The Constitutional Convention took place in the summer of 1787, so in 1792, when people were settled in this area, the Con-
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stitution was a freshly minted document, only 5 years old. This area feels like early America, plain clapboard houses flying the Stars and Stripes, simple plantings and rock walls and stone boundaries. It isn’t difficult at all to walk down this road and imagine how it looked over 200 years ago. I feel connected here to all that is basic and good about our beginnings. It didn’t take long, however, for news of the “unhinged” meeting in the Trump White House in December 2020, to reach me. We’re on vacation, but I can’t tune out the Jan. 6 hearings, which are investigating the attempted insurrection. It feels like a civic responsibility. As witnesses come forward and speak to the misinformation, erratic behavior and unprincipled tactics of Trump’s coterie, I realize it isn’t just the rules and laws of democracy that are being undone — it is its very spirit. The people Trump brought into the Oval Office to advise him in December 2020 are the misfits, the pardoned felons, the purveyors of disproved conspiracy theories. They are the dregs, and they sat where, over time, Churchill and de Gaulle
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and popes and the king and queen of England and Gorbachev and Rabin once sat. Other presidents sat there, too, some better than others, but no one as amoral and undignified as Trump. That the likes of Giuliani and Powell and Flynn could have access to a president is unconscionable. That they could proffer unproven conspiracy theories and advocate against a legitimately elected new president speaks to the unraveling of our democracy. The “unhinged” Dec. 18 meeting in the Oval Office went on for hours, according to witnesses. I wonder what would have happened if, while theories of Venezuelan interference in the election were being discussed, our country had been attacked. What if a missile had taken out New York City or a cyberattack had brought down our electrical grid? What if our water supplies had been poisoned or a killer bug had been let loose in the subways? What if ? Who would have made the decisions that would lead us in a moment of crisis? Who would have inspired the faith of the people and demonstrated the gravitas and good sense to find a path forward? That Dec. 18 meeting was gross and shocking and dangerous in so many ways. I hope the Biden team cleaned the carpets and aired out the room. Copyright 2022 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be reached at randik3@aol.com.
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road trip in a yellow Volkswagen Microbus so a young girl, played by Abigail Breslin, could compete in a beauty pageant. The plight of a man looking for his wife’s murderer, while unable to make long-term memories, in a story told in reverse, starring Guy Pearce. What it was like to grow up in Texas, a story told over nine years, allowing its young protagonist, played by Ellar Coltrane, to literally grow up in front of the cameras. Racial tensions at a fictional Ivy League school exposed, thanks to an extraordinary, can’t-miss performance by Tessa Thompson. We’ve seen, or at least heard of, all these films — “Little Miss Sunshine,” “Memento,” “Boyhood,” “Dear White People.” They have joined countless others that have not only provided a little bit of escape from our daily lives, but have stayed with us. And maybe even made us think. But none of these films would have even been part of the conversation if it weren’t for film festivals. It’s not Cannes or Sundance, but the Long Island International Film Festival — or LIIFE, as we all know it — is one of hundreds of such festivals across the
country and around the world that give filmmakers from all walks of life a chance to be seen. And maybe even to be remembered. And it’s that very reason why it’s important that we continue to support such festivals, not just with some of our county dollars, but maybe a few of our own, too. You don’t have to look any further than Michael and Michayla Scully, the fatherdaughter team that pieced together the dramedy “Montauk 77” with nothing more than $30,000 and a dream. They put together a small crew to film the pair as a ridehail driver and young teenaged passenger at the height of the coronavirus pandemic, and put together a film that delighted audiences at Bellmore Movies & Showplace last week. Their dream is to have their film available on a streaming service near you (and they will) — something that wouldn’t even be remotely possible if it weren’t for film festivals like LIIFE. American film studios produce several hundred movies every year, but when you include independent filmmakers who have nowhere near the financial resources of these behemoths, we get well over a thousand — maybe two. Each year. Film festivals like LIIFE are labors of
love, with the only real reward to put productions on the screen we may not otherwise see. The hard work of people like Debra Markowitz and both Henry and Anne Stampfel can’t be — and shouldn’t be — ignored. When LIIFE started 25 years ago, most filmmakers had to choose between making a run for theaters or going directly to DVD. Today the distribution model is wide, from streaming to cable to just about anything. And it’s exciting. In fact, one might say, why do we need film festivals when someone with something worth seeing could turn to something like YouTube to get exposure on their own? But it’s really not that easy. Even after the long hours, days, weeks and months that went into making a film are over, their creators are tasked with finding venue after venue to showcase their work, hoping they can poke their head above so many others seeking the same thing. LIIFE is over for this year, but in just a few weeks, Markowitz and the Stampfels will be back at it again, planning for next year. And they’ll be waiting for you — maybe with the next “Blair Witch Project.” Or the next “Precious.” Or maybe even the next “Montauk 77.”
In keeping with protecting our residents with the most up to date equipment, we have retired the Lafrance pumper truck which was in service for almost 22 years. We have acquired a Pumper Truck from Hendrikson, a leader in the field to ensure the immediacy and safety of our residents. Since Super Storm Sandy, we have replaced the full fleet of Departmental Fire Trucks. Always mindful of the bottom line, the initial truck has been paid
in full, and the second truck has one final payment in late October. The Board of Trustees join me in saluting our First Responders. They are all everyday heroes! They knowingly put their own safety in jeopardy to serve and save. These outstanding brave men and women are the cornerstone of our community, and we thank them. God Bless and protect our dedicated Firefighters. God Bless our great Village. As I always remind our residents, the very best is
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letters Island Park Mayor Michael McGinty To the Editor: I write today to give an update on our Island Park Fire Department resiliency and hardening project. This important project was funded through the New York State Governor’s Office of Storm Recovery in the amount of a 1.65 Million dollar grant. The project includes the installation of an elevator, raising and updating the plumbing, and includes an addition of another Bay to the North. This is the first reconstruction and rehabilitation effort for the Island Park Fire Department since 1976. My Board of Trustees stand with me, and stand with our community knowing the Island Park Fire Department is the soul of our great Village and I would like to thank Deputy Mayor Matthew Graci, Trustee Barbara VolpeRied, Irene Naudus, and Robert Tice for their valiant efforts on behalf of the Island Park Fire Department. Securing these grants has been an enormous and challenging effort. Super Storm Sandy changed the landscape for us, it was an absolute necessity to ensure our Fire Department had every resource possible which is vital to protect and serve our village and her residents. There has never been a time when the Island Park Fire Department didn’t answer the call to serve and protect.
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everal years ago, the board of directors of Nassau University Medical Center approved spending nearly $8 million to build new executive offices on the 19th floor of the hospital, with unobstructed views of the Manhattan skyline. Today, that infamous decision serves as a reminder that a hospital doesn’t exist to serve politicians and executives. Everything we do must be focused on the needs of our patients, their families, and employees. NUMC is Long Island’s only Level One trauma cenMatthew J. ter, and with that comes BRUDeRMaN distinction a responsibility to serve the most diverse patient population in our area. Our goal must be to ensure that everyone who walks through the doors of our facility is treated with the dignity, respect and care they deserve. No matter what community or background patients come from, they should have confidence that NUMC will provide them with the best possible care. Everyone should be a VIP. For too long the hospital’s reputation suffered because of poor planning and decision-making. Our fantastic doctors
and exceptional staff have long needed better support. County Executive Bruce Blakeman selected me not just to lead NUMC but also to fix this critically important institution for our community. Together with CEO Dr. Anthony Boutin and our outstanding team, we’re doing it. We’re putting people and patients first again. In just the past three months, we’ve begun plotting a new course for the hospital. We’ve reopened Long Island’s only multichamber hyperbaric unit to treat burn victims, carbon monoxide poisoning and decompression sickness — the bends. The unit can also be used for wound management, bone infections, and radiation tissue damage. It was closed for years due to red tape, but was recertified, and it is again available 24/7 for emergency use as well as regular patient treatment. Community members have asked for a cardiac catheterization lab at the hospital for some time now, and we should have some exciting news on that front soon. Cardiac catheterization services are critically important to our ability to handle emergency conditions and save lives. Their addition will be a significant benefit for the community. NUMC cares for patients regardless of their ability to pay, but that doesn’t mean
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LetteRS yet to come. Stay tuned for one of the greatest revitalizations in the history of our Village, and a true renaissance continues. We are Island Parkers. We stand together! Sincerely, MAyOr MICHAEL MCGINTy
Which prayers are protected? To the Editor: On June 27, in a 6-3 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the Constitution protects the right of a school coach to pray in public on an athletic field during the school day in the presence of students — members of the team he coaches. Writing for the majority — the court’s six conservative members — Justice Neil M. Gorsuch asserted that the First Amendment offers that protection. “respect for religious expressions is indispensable to life in a free and diverse republic — whether those expressions take place in a sanctuary or on a field, and whether they manifest through the spoken word or a bowed
the hospital can’t have cutting-edge technology and treatment. In May, NUMC hired neurosurgeon Dr. David Weintraub, formerly of Northwell Health, who will head a new department of neurosciences. This will be a major growth area for NUMC, expanding our capabilities to include first-class treatments for spine, brain and nerve conditions. Also, in the coming weeks, we’ll begin renovating a number of key patient and visitor-facing spaces that have long needed upgrading. We are redesigning our emergency room entrance to improve access for ambulances. We’re going to do a better job of communicating with residents about our services and preventive care as well. Starting this summer, we’ll be launching a social media campaign in both English and Spanish that will involve every department at the hospital to inform the public about living healthier. We’ve named a new interim chief medical officer, Dr. Grace Ting, whose more than 30 years of experience will help improve patient care and better advocate for our physicians’ needs. We’re also putting a new emphasis on our extraordinary employees, working to attract outstanding new talent, and recognizing the care provided by our staff every day. Our
new employee recognition program begins this month. Another way we are putting people first is by ensuring the hospital’s longterm financial sustainability, with a comprehensive review of all financial standards and practices. In just its first week, our review uncovered more than $12 million in outstanding revenue the county owed the hospital. County Executive Blakeman promptly presented us with a check that cut our previous budget deficit significantly. We will announce a new financial management plan shortly. Our reviews have also uncovered potential fraud that led to the arrest of a former employee. While this kind of abuse is reprehensible, it underscored the need for a totally new approach to running the hospital. We launched a national search for a new chief financial officer, and will be making new efforts to increase revenue. A sound financial future for NUMC will mean more resources to reinvest in the hospital, its facilities, services and personnel. It’s an exciting time for us. With priorities that truly put patients and their families first, we’re going to make NUMC an even better, more modern medical center that people can trust for generations to come. Matthew J. Bruderman is the chairman of the Nassau University Medical Center board of directors.
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head,” he wrote. Justice Sonia Sotomayor, in her dissent, wrote that in such a situation, many students would undoubtedly feel pressure not only to listen to the coach’s prayers, but in some cases feel compelled to act as if they are in total agreement with his words. The coach in the case, Kennedy v. Bremerton School District, is a devout Christian. Because of his insistence on continuing his public prayers, the Bremerton, Washington, public school where he coached did not renew his contract, and his termination as a coach ultimately led to his case being heard by the Supreme Court. Would the court have agreed to hear the case if the coach had been a Muslim, intoning Muslim prayers on the athletic field? A Hindu, intoning Hindu prayers on the athletic field? A Buddhist? A Jain? A Sikh? A member of the Baha’i faith? A Druze? A follower of Confucius? A believer in Shintoism? A member of the Native American Church? I wonder. MIrIAM LEVINE HELBOK Bronx
A moment worthy of bottling and reopening in February — Sea Cliff
VALLEY STREAM HERALD — July 21, 2022
Putting people first again at NUMC
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THE WEEKLY LIST: LONG ISLAND’S BEST BARS, BREWS, BURGERS & BBQ W IN NER
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BEST SPORTS BAR: Michael’s Billiards 4310 Austin Blvd, Island Park, NY 11558 (516) 548-7707 www.michaelsbilliardsny.com
BEST BREWERY: Barrier Brewing Co. 3001 New St, Unit A2, Oceanside, NY 11572 (516) 594-1028 www.barrierbrewing.com
BEST BBQ: Backyard Barbeque 300 Woodcleft Ave, Freeport, NY 11520 (516) 771-4227 www.bbqonthemile.com
Pool, darts, food, drinks, and big screens — all the ingredients for a good time. Michael’s Billiards is the perfect location to catch the game or be a part of one by joining an APA league or dart team. You can even start your own league with friends or family and make it a tradition. Have a classic night and make great memories!
South Shore’s Barrier Brewing Co. made their first batch in June 2010 and since then have grown to produce numerous brands and styles of beer available in cans, bottles, or draft. Plus, they offer specialty releases exclusive only to the brewery’s tasting room. Discover the art of brewing beer with each sip, and admire the incredible, colorful artwork that goes with each label. The beer garden, and 3rd Rail Food Truck is open from Wednesday to Sunday; but Barrier Tap Room is open daily for curbside or takeout.
Specialty summer frozen lemonade cocktails, BBQ, and blues, the Backyard Barbecue is a place for adults to wind down, have fun, and enjoy this wild ride we call life. Fresh ingredients, house-made pickled products, and a whole lot of love, passion, and dedication goes into their home-style cooking. Come in for events, happy hours, sports viewing, or just for a good time and great food.
BEST PUB: Shine’s Bar 55 California St, Long Beach, NY (516) 432-9248 www.shinesbar.com
BEST BAR/BEST HAPPY HOUR: Brixx and Barley 152 W Park Ave, Long Beach, NY 11561 (516) 544-4511 www.brixxandbarley.com
BEST PRETZEL: Philly Pretzel Factory 2647 Jerusalem Ave, Bellmore, NY 11710 (516) 679-3000 www.phillypretzelfactory.com
Shine’s has been around since 1912, continuously serving its customers. Considered the oldest bar on the beach, Shine’s is a part of the stunning Long Beach community and treats everyone like family. This familyfriendly pub welcomes all for laughs, drinks, and food. Participate in one of the many events they host such as toy drives. Stop in, grab a beer, snatch some Shine’s merch, and relax.
Established in 2014, Brixx and Barley is the gastro-pub dream turned reality for Frank and Rich Cammarata and Anthony Millwater. Brixx represents the brick oven used to make pizza and barely represents craft beer, which is in constant rotation to accommodate each guest’s differing preferences. Try Brixx and Barley’s high-end healthy pub food, come in for lunch, dinner, brunch, or the bar and pizza — open late. They also have a full vegan menu, support local farmers and sustainable seafood year round.
Fluffy, salty, warm pretzels, with cheesy sauce, but that’s not all! They’ve taken a fun twist on American classics: Philly Pretzel Factory offers mini cheeseburgers and minidogs, wrapped in their buttery pretzel dough. Get dippin’ in spicy mustard, nacho cheese, honey mustard and more; or to satisfy that sweet tooth try buttercream or brownie batter dip. What better combo than pretzels and beer, so grab a tray for your parties or summer gatherings.
BEST PLACE TO BUY BEER/BEVERAGE CENTER: McBreen’s Beverage 79 Sunrise Hwy, Lynbrook, NY 11563 (516) 887-7658 www.mcbreensbeverage.com
BEST LONG ISLAND CRAFT BEER: Bright Eye Beer Co. 50 W Park Ave, Long Beach, NY 11561 (516) 543-5736 www.brighteyebeerco.com
BEST BURGER: American Burgers 326A Sunrise Hwy, Rockville Centre, NY 11570 (516) 766-2227 www.americanburgersrvc.com
Located on the Lynbrook and Rockville Centre border, this is your one-stop-shop for all your liquor, beer, wine, and more! With so many selections, you’ll find something to suit everyone’s taste and with great discounts and prices, you’ll be able to stock up. They also offer delivery and curbside pickup for your convenience. Whether you’re looking to fill the cooler for the beach or hit the club with a bottle, McBreen’s has got you covered.
Long Beach’s first craft brewery and taproom, Bright Eye Beer Co., has been happily serving the community since 2020! They host fun events such as live music, beer releases, tie dye nights and so much more in addition to their tasty craft brews. View their art gallery with delightful works of art available for purchase. Order online and pick up Tuesday-Sunday during select times so you can take the fun home!
For over 22 years, family-owned American Burgers of RVC hasn’t changed their burger-style that the community has grown to love. The old school ambiance of the restaurant takes you back in time, admiring the celebrity photos and car license plates from each U.S. state. When they first opened in 1998, there were four kinds of burgers; now, there are over 50 different styles of burger to choose from — with vegetarian options on the menu as well such as veggie burgers and more!
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