Cricket fans gathered at Cedar Creek Park in Seaford for a watch party to see the India-Pakistan game that was the highlight of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, which took place at the temporary Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in East Meadow’s Eisenhower Park. Story, more photos, Page 10.
John Di Leonardo wants you to know that releasing domestic waterfowl into the wild doesn’t save them, but is instead a death sentence.
Last month, Humane Long Island, a nonprofit animal-advocacy organization, received a call that two domestic ducklings had been spotted wandering around Mill Pond in Wantagh. Di Leonardo, the group’s executive director, said that it managed to retrieve only one of the ducklings.
“I assume one died in short order, and then we
were able to rescue the other one,” he said. “So we already adopted that one out to a home on Shelter Island.”
Every year, Di Leonardo said, his organization rescues hundreds of domestic waterfowl, such as ducks and geese, that are released into the wild on Long Island. He explained that these animals are not prepared to live on their own: They can’t fly, they don’t have natural camouflage and they lack the instincts necessary for survival.
Abandoned waterfowl, Di Leonardo said, are a problem particularly in the Town of Hempstead, where he and other Humane Long Island volun-
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A captivating theater performance of “Jekyll and Hyde” earned two students from Wantagh High School’s Drama Club high marks in the 14th Annual Roger Rees Awards in May.
Ashlee Fucarino, a junior, received the Outstanding Female Performer Award for her role as Lucy Harris in the drama club’s April performances of the famous gothic tale of Dr. Jekyll, a respected scientist who develops a potion that transforms him into the malevolent Mr. Hyde. Fucarino’s character, Lucy, is a singer at a seedy London bar who becomes the love interest of Mr. Hyde.
Areceived the Emerging Artist Award, the runner-up for Outstanding Male Performer, for his dual role as the title characters of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. He said his goal was to become one of 12 students to become finalists, but he did not expect to come away with one of the top four awards.
s humans, we’re always wanting more, and I think that’s something that a lot of people can resonate with.
ASHlEE FUCARiNo Wantagh High School junior
For Fucarino, winning the award was a surreal moment.
“It didn’t feel real, and it didn’t set in for like a week,” Fucarino said of her win. “I’m still processing it.”
Anthony Lerro, a senior,
“It is really cool,” Lerro said, “because I don’t think any school has ever had two winners in the core group of winners, so it’s pretty big for Wantagh. We kind of cleaned up a little bit.”
The Roger Rees Awards honor excellence in high school musical theater in the New York City area by recognizing outstanding student performances. The awards are named after the famed Welsh actor, Roger Rees, who was known for his stage work before his death in 2015. This year’s ceremony took place from May 17-19 at the Gerald W. Lynch Theater at
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Wantagh Kiwanis Club celebrated its eighth annual Spring Festival
June 1.
This vibrant community gathering featured food trucks and vendors, offering a mix of delicious treats and artisanal goods. Attendees enjoyed a variety of food options, from gourmet street food to sweet delicacies. Local vendors showcased unique items, including jewelry and specialized dog treats, adding a personal touch to the event.
The event provided attendees with a sunny day to shop, eat, and have fun with the Wantagh community.
–Charles Shaw
The philosopher Epictetus said “Men are disturbed not by events, but by the views they take of them.” Arising out of “The Good Life”, previously reviewed here, comes the W.I.S.E.R. model for reacting to emotionally challenging situations.
Watch. Initial impressions are powerful but may be incomplete. There is usually more to see. When the impression and the emotional response start to interact, take a moment to pause and thoughtfully observe the situation to prevent a potentially harmful reflexive response. As they say in psychiatry “Don’t just do something, sit there.”
Interpret. We are all seeing the world through our own eyes — what is happening, why it is happening and how it affects us. Our reality is not necessarily that of others. Thinking that a situation is all about us often leads to misunderstanding. When your emotions start to bubble up, it indicates you have something important at stake -- a goal, an insecurity or a vital relationship. Figuring out what’s at stake will allow you to interpret the situation better.
Select. Having watched, interpreted and re-interpreted, you must select your response. Instead of reacting reflexively out of stress, slowing down allows us to choose from more options. As “The Good Life” says “Given what’s at stake and the resources at my disposal, what can I do in this situation? What would be a good outcome here? And what is the likelihood that things will go well if I respond this way instead of that way?”
Engage. Now you are ready to respond more purposefully — aligning with who you are and what you want to accomplish. You’ve observed and interpreted the situation, taken some time to consider the possibilities and their likelihood of success, and you then execute your strategy.
Reflect. “How did that work out? Did I make things better or worse? Have I learned something new about the challenge I’m facing and about the best response? Reflecting on our response to a challenge can yield dividends for the future. It’s in learning from experience that we fully grow wiser.”
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A suspect is at large after breaking into a Levittown home and striking the homeowner in their sleep, according to eighth squad police.
According to detectives, the incident occurred on Sunday, June 9, at around 2:30 a.m., where officers responded to a residential home for a possible burglary. Upon arrival, it was determined that a 64-year-old woman was asleep in her home when she was awoken by an unknown person striking her in the face with an unknown object.
A bike was stolen near Synergy Fitness Center on Merrick Avenue in Merrick on June 1.
A license plate was stolen from a car parked on Virginia Avenue in North Massapequa on June 4.
Cary Maffia, 60, of East Meadow, was arrested for allegedly shoplifting at Stop & Shop on Green Acres Road in East Meadow on May 31.
Fanny Andino, 74, of Lindenhurst,
The suspect left the scene, and the victim was transported to a local area hospital for evaluation and treatment of her injuries. No further description of the suspect is available and the investigation is ongoing, according to police.
Detectives request anyone with information regarding this incident to contact Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS or call 911. All callers will remain anonymous.
— Charles Shawwas arrested for allegedly shoplifting at Macy’s on Sunrise Mall in Massapequa on June 1.
Michael Mahoney, 52, of North Massapequa, was arrested for allegedly shoplifting at Stop & Shop on Hempstead Turnpike in East Meadow on June 1.
Brianna Gonzalez, 20, of North Bellmore, was arrested for allegedly shoplifting at Sephora on Old Country Road in East Garden City on June 3.
Donald Costello, 39, of Mineola, was arrested for allegedly shoplifting at Dicks Sporting Goods on Sunrise Mall in Massapequa on June 3.
People named in Crime Watch items as having been arrested and charged with violations or crimes are only suspected of committing those acts of which they are accused. They are all presumed to be innocent of those charges until and unless found guilty in a court of law.
The Office of Special Investigation, better known as OSI, recently released a report detailing the interviews, reviews, and analysis of the death of Morris Sprachman.
On the morning of Dec. 9, 2022, Sparchman was in his car driving down Hicksville Road and North Suffolk Road intersection in Seaford. An officer was responding to a medical emergency call at an elementary school and proceeded down the intersection when the two collided. Sparchman was making a left
turn, the report said.
According to the attorney general’s office, there is no separate signal for making a left turn from Hicksville Road in either direction. Sparchman died from his injuries five days later in a hospital.
According to the report, the officer drove in the correct lane and had the right of way, but was also driving above the speed of 40 mph. It’s through these facts the OSI has decided to not pursue charges against the officer.
With at least 17 forecasted named storms, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration anticipates the most active hurricane season outlook ever.
The Atlantic hurricane season officially started June 1 when ocean temperatures are typically primed for storm development. Predicting that 17 storms will reach at least tropical storm status — with sustained winds of between 39 and 73 mph — is unusually high considering an average Atlantic hurricane season between 1991 and 2020 included 14 named storms — half of them hurricanes, and three of those major hurricanes.
“This season is looking to be an extraordinary one,” NOAA administrator Rick Spinrad told reporters during a news conference.
Nelson Vaz, a New York-based warning coordination meteorologist for the National Weather Service, noted the forecast calls for high activity in the Atlantic Ocean due to abnormally warm water
how the storms will form, it’s tough to predict on where they will end up.
“The one thing that is not in the forecast is landfall,” Vaz said. “You can’t forecast where the storms are going to go, when they are going to occur. So, those are going to be shorter term forecasts based on shorter term weather patterns.”
The threat for a landfalling hurricane is higher than it would be in a typical season, Vaz emphasized. Even in a low-activity season, it’s important for people on Long Island to prepare, even though only a handful of storms ever make it this far
The best time to prepare, Vaz said, is now before the hurricane season starts to pick up in late July.
state’s homeland security and emergency services division, says that anyone living on the coast needs to know if they’re in an evacuation or flood zone. And that even includes people who live inland, as flooding could very much be an issue.
Residents should to prepare for potentially being trapped for a few days if local authorities can’t get to them.
“Prepare a ‘go’ bag,” Bray said. “Flashlights, batteries, bottled water, non-perishable food, extra medication for you and your pets, tarp, duct tape, and stuff that you just might need.”
Homeowners should make sure they know where electrical equipment is located at their residence, and find out what their drainage situation is like.
■ Know if you’re in an evacuation or flood zone, or flood-prone area
■ Prepare a ‘go’ bag
■ Have supplies ready like flashlights, batteries, bottled water, nonperishable food, extra medication for you and your pets, tarp, duct tape
■ Take note of where your electrical equipment is located
Learn more at NOAA.gov.
–Ben Fiebertarea, Bray explained her department would set up an emergency operations center. From there, they would start tracking local needs, such as generators, light and crews to remove downed trees.
“And because all signs point to an incredibly active season, we’re really focused now on the tabletop exercises, training exercises, and making sure our stockpiles are full,” Bray said.
To stay up to date on the hurricane season, visit NOAA.gov. For information on how to get notified during weather emer-
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teers have rescued hundreds of birds in waterways, parks and preserves from Baldwin to Wantagh and Seaford.
“Unfortunately, these animals have very low survivability there,” he said. “The ones we’ve rescued there, they’ve been in bad shape. We’ve rescued ones with shattered wings, we rescued ones with bacterial infections, staph infections, eye infections. They cannot survive without human care.”
The spring and summer months are the worst, according to Di Leonardo, because ducks are purchased as Easter gifts or used for hatching projects in classrooms, where, after the eggs hatch, students release the ducklings into the wild. Caring for waterfowl is a long-term commitment, he said. Ducks can live up to 10 years, and geese can live as long as 50 years.
TIt is illegal to own waterfowl in parts of Long Island, including the Town of Hempstead, according to Di Leonardo, and state law prohibits the abandonment of animals in public areas such as parks. Those who are caught releasing animals in the wild can be charged with a misdemeanor, which is punishable by a fine of up to $1,000 and, potentially, jail time.
likely died from protecting the ducklings from a predator.
Weldon, who lives down the road from the preserve, on Ewell Place, said her neighbors were concerned about the ducks’ safety.
“There were eight, and there were some ducklings,” Weldon said, “and they were just kind of waddling up and down Old Mill Road. They were camping out on people’s lawns, mostly on the corner of my block.”
hey’re as different from your wild ducks as your house cat is from a tiger.
John Di LeonarDo Executive director, Humane Long Island
“You shouldn’t be buying these animals in the first place, especially if you live in Wantagh or any part of Hempstead township,” he said.
A week after rescuing the duckling in Mill Pond, Di Leonardo received a call from Wantagh resident Dana Weldon, who told him that eight domestic ducks had been spotted near Twin Lakes Preserve in Wantagh. Seven were rescued, but the eighth, Di Leonardo said,
Di Leonardo said that domestic ducks that are released don’t favor wild areas, because they see their babies or other ducks killed there, and remain nearby residences, an environment they’re more familiar with, to search for food. Weldon said that neighbors directed the ducks back into the preserve, believing they’d be safer there, but the ducks returned to the neighborhood.
Weldon said she has lived near the preserve for over 20 years, and has seen all kinds of wildlife, from raccoons and owls to mallard ducks and geese, yet did not know the wandering ducks were domestic.
“I didn’t know the difference between a regular duck and a domestic duck and a mallard,” she said. “I had no idea. I just knew that living here — and I’m assuming the community, too — that those ducks didn’t belong here.”
Di Leonardo said that domestic ducks are two to three times the size of wild ducks, such as a mallard, and are a different color, usually white, which he said is not optimal for camouflage. Anyone who thinks they see a domestic duck in the wild, he said, can contact Humane Long Island, send a photo, and volunteers
domestic duckling rescued from mill pond in Wantagh. John di Leonardo, executive director of Humane Long island, says his organization rescues hundreds of domestic waterfowl from wild areas each year.
will relocate ducks to a sanctuary.
“They’re as different from your wild ducks as your house cat is from a tiger,” Di Leonardo said. “They have large bodies, small wings, no camouflage, no natural instincts, and they can’t survive out there. They’re literally sitting ducks.”
If you see a domestic duck in the wild, call Humane Long Island at (516) 592-3722. For more information or to donate, visit humanelongisland.org.
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Nicolas Albarano (with Barry LeBron, music teacher), Rockville Centre
Mr. LeBron, since sophomore year, has encouraged me to do NYSSMA, jazz ensemble and Tri-M Music Honor Society. He’s helped me to develop my musical talent (piano) in and outside of school.
Is there a teacher, mentor, or friend who impacted you throughout your high school experience?
Stephen D’Amato (with Courtney Prestianni, guidance counselor), Wantagh
One person that stands out the most to me is my guidance counselor, Ms. Prestianni. She always helps me problem-solve and come to the best decisions. She treats me like one of her own kids.
Christian Auguste (with Arthur Ergistre, director of science), Uniondale I approached Mr. Ergistre with an idea for a paid peer tutoring program and with his guidance, he pushed me in the right direction. He has always been super supportive of what I want to do, and he’s always encouraged me.
Camdresa Davis (with Peter Buckley, English teacher/track coach), Baldwin During my sophomore year, I faced one of the most difficult challenges of my life, which was the loss of my mother. Mr. Buckley was always there for me I was able to talk to him and he helped me realize that even though I had lost someone close to me, I would never be alone.
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I had Ms. Falvo in middle school and high school. Even when I didn’t have her, she always made time for me. When I was struggling with my English class or problems personally, I went to her and she would give me advice.
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John Jay College, where Lerro and Fucarino reprised their characters’ roles for one last song.
According to Lerro, judges for the awards ceremony arrived at their shows to grade their performances, and students with high marks moved onto the nominee selection, where they auditioned for a panel of judges to decide whether they moved onto the actual competition as the top 50. Students at the three-daylong competition performed workshops with Broadway professionals, who determined the 12 finalists.
The finalists performed a solo song from their musicals. Fucarino performed “A New Life,” a song about her character’s declaration to escape her troubled past and start fresh. Fucarino said she connected with that song because it dealt with her character yearning for a better life, a relatable feeling for many.
“As humans, we’re always wanting more,” Fucarino said, “and I think that’s something that a lot of people can resonate with.”
Lerro sang “This is the moment,” a song in which Dr. Jekyll expresses his determination and resolve as he prepares to test his serum transforming him into the mischievous Mr. Hyde. Lerro described it as a grand musical number, and one that was emotional for his mother to see him perform live throughout the four shows he did in April.
“It’s kind of like this one massive outpouring of pride and love,” Lerro said of the song. “All four shows (my mom) was crying, and so watching it one more time on that stage in that situation, I kind of knew what that would do for her. So that was part of my motivation in getting to the finals.”
For winning the Outstanding Female Performer Award, Fucarino will move onto the National High School Musical Theatre Awards, also known as the
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Wantagh High School senior anthony Lerro and junior ashlee fucarino received high honors at the 14th annual roger rees awards for outstanding student performances in theater. Lerro won the emerging artist award, and fucarino, the outstanding female performer award.
Jimmy Awards, on June 24 at Broadway’s Minskoff Theatre. The opportunity to attend the prestigious event has been a dream for her since fifth grade.
Fucarino said she was raised in a musical family, noting that her mother grew up performing in theater. At age 7, Fucarino started theater at St. Francis De
Chantal Roman Catholic Church in Wantagh, before moving onto theater performances at Wantagh Middle School. She recalled the moment she knew theater was her calling — when she broke her leg two months before she was supposed to perform in the sixth-grade production of “Shrek: The Musical.”
“I had crutches and I had to sit out of rehearsals,” Fucarino said. “One night I came home crying to my mom, because it hurt so bad to have to sit there and watch everybody do the thing that I knew that I loved, and not be able to do it myself. That was kind of where I realized, ‘this is what I want to do for the rest of my life.’”
After graduating from high school, Fucarino said she plans to enroll in a Bachelor of Fine Arts program for musical theater.
Lerro said he initially did not plan to major in theater, but after his win at the Roger Rees Awards, he added that his career path could change.
“If I have to be completely honest, I could flip any day,” Lerro said. “I really don’t know at this point. I was pretty set on business school, and then this weekend happened, and who knows? I really couldn’t tell you.”
Kimberly Davis, the drama club director, said she is proud of the two students’ accomplishments in musical theater. The win does not come as a surprise, Davis added, because she has seen how talented they’ve been since middle school theater, and have overcome challenges during the pandemic, such as performing with masks and remotely.
“I don’t think I’ve ever had students that have put in so much work, take their notes and really be perfectionists at what they do,” Davis said. “They exceeded our expectations, and they’ve overcome a lot over the years.”
Despite a rain delay, crowds gathered at Cedar Creek Park in Seaford to witness one of the most anticipated games in the International Cricket Council Men’s T20 World Cup.
The T20 Cricket Watch Party, held on June 9, saw fans arrive with jerseys and flags to watch India take on Pakistan in one of the most intense and storied rivalries in sports. The game itself was played at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in East Meadow’s Eisenhower Park, where India won by 6 runs. Fans that didn’t purchase a ticket to the stadium were welcomed to the watch party at Cedar Creek Park.
According to Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, the goal of the watch party was to create a festive atmosphere for attendees. Food trucks provided meals as fans watched their team on one of three large screens at the park.
During a news conference at Cedar Creek Park on June 6, Blakeman noted that fan participation for the cricket World Cup has exceeded expectations. The tournament, he added, is expected to bring significant economic benefits to the county, including increased sales tax revenue and foot traffic in nearby shopping areas.
Tim Baker/Herald photos Uniondale resident Atiq Qadri showing his support for team Pakistan at the cricket watch party at Cedar Creek Park in Seaford.
“The excitement, the fun that people are having has been enormous,” Blakeman said.
Gary Slavin, treasurer of the Nassau Council of Chambers of Commerce, said chamber members love how much the cricket event has helped local businesses. Cricket enthusiasts, he added, are everywhere in Nassau County, and have supported businesses by spending money in stores, restaurants, and hotels.
“Small businesses are the backbone of our local and national economy,” Slavin said. “The cricket event has helped all of them.”
Umar Zaidi, general manager of Watch Stream Inc., a luxury products company based in East Rockaway, said the cricket tournament has been a great moment for his business. His company received exclusive distributorship rights in the United States for the Cricket Team USA clothing apparel, which boosted his sales.
Zaidi expressed pride in being based in Nassau County.
“We have seen a great increase in business from these events,” Zaidi said, “and we would like to thank Nassau County for their efforts.”
— Charles Shaw
By Karen Bloom
June means … strawberries. Those luscious berries await during this precious — short-lived — season. So gather up your gang and venture out to one of the many u-pick growers for a day in the berry patch. The season reaches its peak here as spring transitions into summer, as the fruit grow and ripen throughout May and June.
Everyone can agree that local is always best, so skip those California and Florida supermarket berries and head out to one of the many farms nearby where you can pick your own. Then when you return with your bounty, be sure to whip up some yummy strawberry creations. These fresh gems are always terrific on their own, of course, but when used in a recipe, they’ll jazz up any meal.
The quintessential summer treat never goes out of style.
• 3 baskets of fresh strawberries
• 1/2 cup sugar
• Whipping cream
• Vanilla
1. Remove the stems from the strawberries. Slice into thin (1/4- to 1/8-inch slices. Put into a large bowl. Add 1/4 cup to 1/2 cup of sugar (depending on how sweet the strawberries are to begin with) and mix into the strawberries. Set aside at room temperature to macerate (which means that the sugar will soften the strawberries and help release their juices).
2. After the strawberries have been sitting for 20 minutes or so, take a potato masher and mash them a little. Not too much, just enough to get more juice out of them.
3. Whip the cream, adding a drop or two of vanilla and a teaspoon of sugar.
4. To serve, break up one biscuit per person into big pieces into a bowl. Ladle strawberries over the biscuit (either scratch-made or Bisquick recipe). Add a dollop of whipped cream.
Biscuits from scratch:
• 3 cups all purpose flour
• 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 1/2 tablespoons baking powder
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 12 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
• 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1. Sift the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt into a large bowl. Toss with a fork to combine. Cut the butter into the flour mixture with a pastry cutter or a fork until the largest pieces of butter are the size of peas. (Or pulse several
times in a food processor.) 2. Combine the cream and vanilla in a liquid measure. Make a well in the center of the flour and pour the cream mixture into the well. Mix with a fork until the dough is evenly moistened and just combined; it should look shaggy and still feel a little dry.
3. Gently knead by hand five or six times to create a loose ball.
4. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured work surface and pat it into an 8-inch square, 3/4 to 1-inch thick. Transfer the dough to a baking sheet lined with parchment or silpat, cover with plastic and chill for 20 minutes in the refrigerator.
5. Heat the oven to 425º F. Remove the dough from refrigerator. Cut the dough into 9 even squares and spread them about 2 inches apart from each other on the baking sheet. Bake until the biscuits are medium golden brown, 18 to 20 minutes.
Makes 9 biscuits.
Classic Bisquick biscuits:
• 2 1/3 cups Bisquick baking mix
• 3 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1/2 cup milk
• 3 tablespoons sugar
1. Heat oven to 425° F. Stir baking mix, melted butter, milk, and sugar in a mixing bowl until soft dough forms.
2. Drop by 6 spoonfuls on to a greased cookie sheet. Bake 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.
Makes 6 biscuits.
All the sweet goodness of strawberry shortcake in a small bite.
• 6 2-1/2-inch tart shells
• 1 1/2 quart fresh strawberries
• 1 cup sugar
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• Whipped cream
1. Wash and remove caps from the strawberries. Set aside the best half of the berries; combine the remaining berries, whole or cut, sugar and cornstarch in saucepan.
2. Cook, stirring frequently, 5-6 minutes or until the berry mixture is very thick. Stir in the lemon juice. Cook. Select a few of the reserved strawberries for garnish; add the rest, whole or cut, to the cooked mixture.
3. Pour into the baked pastry shells. Garnish with the whipped cream and remaining whole or cut berries.
Drag out that neon once again and give your hair its best ‘80s ‘do. Those crazy days are back — as only Jessie’s Girl can pull off, on the Paramount stage. So slip on some Jordache jeans, legwarmers, grab an extra-large bottle of Aqua Net, and get ready to dance the night away. There is no decade like the ‘80s, and no band that has mastered the music of the era like Jessie’s Girl. Hear all of your favorites by Prince, Madonna, Eddie Money, Duran Duran, Whitney Houston, Cyndi Lauper, Pat Benatar, Van Halen, J. Geils Band, The Police and many more. The show is led by New York City’s top rock and pop vocalists and backed by a phenomenal band, who get everyone into that ‘Back to the ‘80’ vibe. Throw in a load of super-fun choreography, audience participation, props, costumes bubbles and confetti — and you have a party that audiences don’t want to leave.
Friday, June 14, 8 p.m. $45, $37.50, $25. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. Tickets available at Ticketmaster.com or ParamountNY.com.
The Happy Together Tour is back with an evening of groovy tunes. The touring sensation that has crisscrossed the nation delighting audiences for more than a decade returns with a show full of ‘60s and ‘70s chart-toppers — an undeniable 61 Billboard Top 40 smashes. Surely an evening of hit after hit after hit that will have you heading home whistling the soundtrack of that beloved era. Returning favorites and new additions in this edition include The Turtles once again, the evening’s musical hosts. They are joined by Jay and the Americans, The Association, Badfinger, The Vogues and the Cowsills. The Turtles, of course, are best known for their harmony-heavy California pop sound. With such hits as ‘Elenore,’ ‘She’d Rather Be With Me,’ ‘It Ain’t Me Babe,’ ‘You Showed Me’ — and the title of the tour, ‘Happy Together’ — the band ruled the airwaves in the late ‘60s. Rewind time and groove to the classics as you see these legends live on the same stage.
Saturday, June 15, 8 p.m. Flagstar at Westbury Music Fair, 960 Brush Hollow Road, Westbury. Tickets available at LiveNation.com.
Fab Faux
The Beatles live on — in the form of the Fab Faux. The acclaimed band brings out the best Beatles moments, appearing on the Paramount stage, Saturday, June 22, 8 p.m. With a commitment to the accurate reproduction of Beatles’ repertoire, The Fab Faux treat the seminal music with unwavering respect, known for their painstaking recreations of the songs (with emphasis on the later works never performed live by the Beatles). The musical virtuosity of The Fab Faux — in actuality five New York City-based musicians —upends the concept of a Beatles tribute band.
Far beyond being extended cover sets, their shows are an inspired rediscovery of The Beatles’ musical magic. The Fab Faux tackles the group’s most demanding material onstage in a way that has to be experienced to be believed. In addition to their note-for-note accuracy, the band is famous for blurring the lines slightly and injecting their own musical personalities into the performances. Imagine hearing complex material like “Strawberry Fields Forever” or “I Am the Walrus” performed in complete part-perfect renditions; or such harmony-driven songs as “Because”, “Nowhere Man”, and “Paperback Writer,” reproduced with extra vocalists to achieve a doubletracked effect. That’s The Fab Faux experience. $55, $35, $30, $25. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. Tickets available at Ticketmaster.com or ParamountNY.com.
Families will enjoy another musical adventure, “Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!” ripped from the pages of Mo Willems’ beloved children’s books, on the Long Island Children’s Museum stage, Friday, June 14, 10:15 a.m. and noon; also Saturday, June 15, 2 p.m.; Sunday, June 9, 2 p.m.; Wednesday, June 19, 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Back by popular demand after a sold-out 2023 run, see Pigeon, Bus Driver, and some zany passengers sing and dance their way to help Pigeon find his “thing” in this upbeat comedy based on Willems’ popular Pigeon books.
Featuring a live band to bring the jazzy score to life, audiences will thoroughly enjoy singing and flapping along with The Pigeon and friends. The audience is part of the action, in this innovative mix of songs, silliness and feathers. It’s an ideal way to introduce kids to theater and the humorous stories from Willems’ books.
$10 with museum admission ($8 members), $14 theater only. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. (516) 224-5800 or LICM.org.
On exhibit Nassau County Museum of Art’s latest exhibition, “Urban Art Evolution,” is a comprehensive exhibit featuring a diverse range of compositions from the 1980s through the present by creators who were based in the rough and tumble downtown area of New York City known as Loisaida/LES (Lower East Side/East Village) and close surrounding neighborhoods.
Artists pushed the boundaries of what was considered “art” with a primary focus on street/graffiti art. The exhibit’s scope, guest curated by art collector/gallerist Christopher Pusey, offers an even broader view from other creative residents, who worked inside their studios but still contributed to the rich fabric of the downtown art scene from different vantage points and aesthetics.
Works include sculpture, paintings, photography, music, and ephemera from many noted and influential artists. On view through July 7. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. (516) 484-9337 or NassauMuseum.org.
Bring the kids to Old Westbury Gardens for a Seasonal Sprouts session, Wednesday, June 19, 11 a.m.-noon. Children (ages 4 to 6) can explore the grounds on a guided walk within the formal gardens and informal woodlands. Families will enjoy activities and plant a flower to take home. $10 per child. Registration required. Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Rd., Old Westbury. For information, visit OldWestburyGardens.org or contact (516) 333-0048.
Wantagh Museum hosts its third annual antique car show, Saturday, July 13. The event, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., features cars from the 1970s and older. Refreshments will be on sale and museum sites will be open. With a 50/50 raffle, music and kids crafts from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Entrance fee is $1 for adults 18 and older. 17 and younger are free. The Wantagh museum is located at 1700 Wantagh Ave. in Wantagh. For any questions, email wantaghmuseum@gmail. com.
Salute Israel, while welcoming Eisenhower Park’s summer concert season, at the annual Celebrate Israel concert, presented by Jewish Community Relations Council of Long Island, Sunday, June 30, 6 p.m. Israeli superstar Raviv Kaner performs. Bring seating. Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, Eisenhower Park, East Meadow. For more information, visit Facebook. com/jcrcli.
Enjoy Mah Jongg and Canasta, every Thursday, noon to 4 p.m., at Congregation Beth Tikvah, $5 contribution, no outside food, as snacks and drinks will be supplied. Bring your games and cards, lessons available. 3710 Woodbine Ave., Wantagh. For more information, email mahjonggCBT@yahoo.com or call (516) 785-2445.
Step back in time and observe different eras of military history, at Old Bethpage Village Restoration, Saturday and Sunday, June 15-16, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. As you “march through history” be side by side with knowledgeable and welcoming reenactors from Long Island and numerous other states portraying soldiers, their uniforms and weaponry from Colonial America through more recent conflicts. With firing demonstrations throughout the day, as well as tent and camp life displays. $15, $12 children, $12 seniors 60+. Old Bethpage Village Restoration, 1303 Round Swamp Road Old Bethpage. Visit OldBethpageVillageRestoration.org for more information or call (516) 5728409.
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Enjoy some summertime tunes at Old Westbury Gardens, Thursday, June 20, 7-9 p.m. Hear jazz standards and original compositions by musician and composer Glafkos Kontemeniotis and his trio Monk for President, with Vince “Kazi” McCoy on drums and Fred Berman on double bass. Before, during, or after, stroll the gardens decorated with floral arrangements and illuminated with lanterns. Drinks and appetizers provided; you’re welcome to bring a picnic dinner. $30. Reservations required. Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Rd., Old Westbury. For information, visit OldWestburyGardens.org or contact (516) 333-0048.
Summer sounds
Visit Eisenhower Park for its Noontime Concert series, Wednesday, June 26, noon-2 p.m. The Long Island Harmonizers perform four-part barbershop a cappella. Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, Eisenhower Park, East Meadow. Their repertoire ranges from traditional barbershop to the Great American Songbook and Elton John. Bring seating. For information, visit NassaucCountyNY.gov.
Dance the night away with Vinyl Revival, Wednesday, July 10, 8 p.m. at Seamans Neck Park. The band plays the best disco tunes from the ‘70s with just enough classic rock and pop hits to keep everyone on their feet. 2700 S. Seamans Neck Rd. in Seaford. No seating; bring a chair or blanket.
Long Island Blood Services, a division of the New York Blood Center, hosts a blood drive in the meeting room at Seaford Public Library, Monday, June 17,1:30-7:30 p.m. Anyone in good health between the ages of 17 and 75 may donate blood. Appointments are recommended. Call (800) 933-BLOOD to register. For more information, visit seafordlibrary.org.
Show support for Pride For Youth, a Division of Long Island Crisis Center, at The Rainbow Run 5K, at Eisenhower Park, on Saturday, June 22, starting at 9 a.m. The cost to compete is $30, which includes a t-shirt and a Finisher Medal. For more information, visit Events. EliteFeats.com or call (516) 531-3323.
LEGAL NOTICE
SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU
DEUTSCHE BANK
NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR ARGENT SECURITIES INC., ASSET-BACKED PASS-THROUGH
CERTIFICATES, SERIES
2006-M1, -against-
DONALD E. LANG, ET AL.
NOTICE OF SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau on June 22, 2023, wherein DEUTSCHE BANK
NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR ARGENT SECURITIES INC., ASSET-BACKED PASS-THROUGH
CERTIFICATES, SERIES
2006-M1 is the Plaintiff and DONALD E. LANG, 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 June 27, 2024 at 2:00PM, premises known as 2021 PINE STREET, WANTAGH, NY 11793; and the following tax map identification: 57-301-57. ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING AT WANTAGH IN THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 010017/2015. Melvyn Roth, 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 147070
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU THE BANK OF NEW YORK
MELLON F/K/A THE BANK OF NEW YORK
SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR THE STRUCTURED ASSET MORTGAGE INVESTMENTS II TRUST, MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-AR8, Plaintiff AGAINST STEPHEN HAUFF, CYNTHIA S. PATI-HAUFF, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment
of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered December 20, 2018, 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 June 24, 2024 at 2:00PM, premises known as 2960 MORGAN DRIVE, WANTAGH, NY 11793. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Wantagh, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 51, Block 318, Lot 34. Approximate amount of judgment $491,037.42 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #608767/2017. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the NASSAU County COVID-19 mitigation protocols and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the court appointed referee will cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine”. Only Bank or Certified check payable to the Referee will be accepted for the downpayment. No thirdparty check or cash will be accepted. Lisa A. Goodwin, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 17-003662 80625 146906
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LEGAL NOTICE
SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU BETHPAGE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, -againstMIKEL A. BANCROFT, ET AL. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau on August 23, 2023, wherein BETHPAGE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION is the Plaintiff and MIKEL A. BANCROFT, 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 July 9, 2024 at 2:00PM, premises known as 944 ANNETTE DRIVE, WANTAGH, NY 11793; and the following tax map identification: 51-299-13.
ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING AT WANTAGH, TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK
Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 612965/2021. Mark S. Ricciardi, 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. 147218
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LEGAL NOTICE
SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU. U.S. BANK TRUST, N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR WATERFALL VICTORIA GRANTOR TRUST II
SERIES G, Plaintiffagainst- RICHARD M. DEMARIA; DEBORAH DEMARIA A/K/A DEBROAH SUPRANOWICH; JAMES FRAUENBERG; ANN FRAUENBERG, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale dated May 15, 2023 and entered on May 16, 2023, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court “Rain or Shine” located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on July 10, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. premises situate, lying and being at Wantagh, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, bounded and described as follows:
BEGINNING at a point on the Northerly side of DeMott Avenue, distant 54.92 feet Easterly from the Easterly end of a curve connecting the Northerly side of DeMott Avenue with the Easterly side of Jane Street; being a plot 100 feet by 60 feet by 100 feet by 60 feet. Section 57 Block 246 Lot 19 Said premises known as 3611 DEMOTT AVE, WANTAGH, NY 11793 Approximate amount of lien $318,472.11 plus interest & costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment and Terms of Sale. Index Number 609318/2019.
BRIAN J. DAVIS, ESQ., Referee Kosterich & Skeete, LLC
Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 707 Westchester Ave, Suite 302, White Plains, NY 10604
{* WANTAGH*} 147129
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE
SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., , Plaintiff AGAINST Deborah Slade; Donald Slade; Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered September 10, 2015 I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on July 10, 2024 at 2:00PM, premises known as 960 Barrie Avenue, Wantagh, NY 11793-1702. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Wantagh, in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of NY, Section 51 Block 280 Lot 0036. Approximate amount of judgment $458,503.17 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 002092/2014. The auction will be conducted pursuant to the COVID-19 Policies Concerning Public Auctions of Foreclosed Property established by the 10th Judicial District. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.”
Richard M. Langone, 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: May 16, 2024 For sale information, please visit www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832 147224
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE
SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. BANK N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR THE REGISTERED HOLDERS OF MASTR ASSET BACKED SECURITIES TRUST 2006-AM3, MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-AM3
Plaintiff, Against JANE JOFFE A/K/A JANE C. JOFFE; ET AL
Defendant(s)
Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 03/28/2024, 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 7/9/2024
at 2:00PM, premises known as 2 Radial Lane, Levittown, New York 11756, And Described As Follows:
ALL that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Levittown, in the Town of Hempstead, Nassau County, State Of New York.
Section 51 Block 392 Lot 1
The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $858,645.04 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 605696/2018
If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the then Court Appointed Referee will cancel the Foreclosure Auction. This Auction will be held rain or shine.
Karl C. Seman, Esq., Referee.
MCCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, LLC, 10 Midland Avenue, Suite 205, Port Chester, NY 10573
Dated: 4/12/2024 File Number: 18-302173 CA 147220
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LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF NEW YORK SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS Index No. 616257/2023
NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC, Plaintiff, v.
JENNIFER SMALL AKA JENNIFER M. SMALL, MARK AXENTE, JOHN DOE, Defendants.
To the above named Defendants:
You are hereby summoned to answer the complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your answer, or if the complaint is not served with this summons, to serve a notice of appearance on the Plaintiff’s attorneys within thirty days after the service of this summons, exclusive of the day of service, and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the complaint.
NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME
If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home.
Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to your mortgage company will not stop this foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. This is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. The foregoing summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an order of Honorable Jeffrey A. Goodstein, Acting Justice of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, signed the 7th day of May, 2024 at Mineola, New York. The object of this action is to foreclose a mortgage on the following property: SBL No: 51-187-34
ALL that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York, and designated as Lot 34, Block 187, Section Q on a Map of Levittown made by C.A. Monroe, P.E. & L.S. #9357 and filed as Map No. 4555 in the Office of the Clerk of Nassau County, more particularly bounded and described as follows: BEGINNING at a point on the Easterly side of Gardiners Avenue, distant 435.00 feet Southerly as measured along the Easterly side of Gardiners Avenue from the corner formed by the Southerly side of Homestead Lane and the Easterly side of Gardiners Avenue; RUNNING THENCE North 75 degrees 05 minutes 36 seconds East, 100.00 feet; THENCE South 14 degrees 54 minutes 24 seconds East, 60.00 feet; THENCE South 75 degrees 05 minutes 36 seconds West, 100.00 feet to the Easterly side of Gardiners Avenue; THENCE along the Easterly side of Gardiners Avenue, North 14 degrees 54 minutes 24 seconds West 60.00 feet to the point or place of BEGINNING.
BEING the same property conveyed to Jennifer Small and Mark Axente as tenants by entirety by Deed from John Cuva as Trustee of the The Cuva Family Trust dated March 3, 2017, dated 04/19/2018 and recorded 05/24/2018 in Book 13657, Page 816 of Official Records.
Subject to easements, covenants, and restriction of record. These premises are also known as 521 Gardiners Avenue, Levittown, NY 11756.
Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP Attorneys for Plaintiff 500 Bausch & Lomb Place Rochester, NY 14604 147131
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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD LOCAL LAW NO.36-2024
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to Article 9 of the New York State Constitution, the provisions of the Town Law and the Municipal Home Rule Law of the State of New York, as amended, a public hearing was duly called and held on the 21st day of May, 2024, by the Town Board of the Town of Hempstead, on the proposed adoption of Town of Hempstead Local Law No. 36-2024, and following the close of the hearing the Town Board duly adopted Local Law No. 36-2024, to amend Section 192-1 of the Code of the Town of Hempstead by the insertion of six locations into subdivision “BB” thereof, in relation to gross weight restrictions upon commercial vehicles using certain town highways in Wantagh.
Dated: May 21, 2024 Hempstead, New York BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD
DONALD X. CLAVIN, JR.
Supervisor
KATE MURRAY Town Clerk 147346
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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD
LOCAL LAW NO.37-2024
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to Article 9 of the New York State Constitution, the provisions of the Town Law and the Municipal Home Rule Law of the State of New York, as amended, a public hearing was duly called and held on the 21st day of May, 2024, by the Town Board of the Town of Hempstead, on the proposed adoption of Town of Hempstead Local Law No. 37-2024, and following the close of the hearing the Town Board duly adopted Local Law No. 37-2024, to amend Section 192-1 of the Code of the Town of Hempstead by the repeal of two locations from subdivision “BB” thereof, in relation to gross weight restrictions upon commercial vehicles using certain town highways in Wantagh.
Dated: May 21, 2024 Hempstead, New York BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD
DONALD X. CLAVIN, JR.
Supervisor
KATE MURRAY
Town Clerk 147347
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD
LOCAL LAW NO.35-2024
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to Article 9 of the New York State Constitution, the provisions of the Town Law and the Municipal Home Rule Law of the State of New York, as amended, a public hearing was duly called and held on the 21st day of May, 2024, by the Town Board of the Town of Hempstead, on the proposed adoption of Town of Hempstead Local Law No. 35-2024, and following the close of the hearing the Town Board duly adopted Local Law No. 35-2024, to consider the enactment of a local law to repeal Resolution Number 1592-1959, in relation to heavy vehicles restrictions upon certain town highways in Wantagh.
Dated: May 21, 2024 Hempstead, New York BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD
DONALD X. CLAVIN, JR.
Supervisor
KATE MURRAY Town Clerk 147345
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD LOCAL LAW NO. 33-2024 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that, pursuant to Article 9 of the New York State Constitution, the provisions of the Town Law and the Municipal Home Rule Law of the State of New York, both as amended, a public hearing was duly called and held May 21st, 2024, by the Town Board of the Town of Hempstead on the proposed adoption of Town of Hempstead Local Law No. 33-2024, and following the close of the hearing the Town Board duly adopted Town of Hempstead Local Law No. 33-2024, amending Section 197-5 of the Code of the Town of Hempstead, to include “ARTERIAL STOPS” at various locations.
Dated: May 21, 2024 Hempstead, New York BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD
DONALD X. CLAVIN, JR. Supervisor
KATE MURRAY Town Clerk 147344
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LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT
NASSAU COUNTY
THE BANK OF NEW YORK
MELLON F/K/A THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS TRUSTEE FOR NATIONSTAR HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST 2007-B, Plaintiff against MAUREEN DUFFY, et al Defendant(s)
In a recent yarn and blanket drive, the office of State Sen. Steve Rhoads and We Care Blankets collected an incredible 407,277 yards of yarn and 225 handmade blankets, which equates to 231 miles or over 4,070 football fields of yarn.
After attending a wrap night earlier this year and learning how donated yarn and blankets are essential in order to continue the mission of We Care Blankets, Rhoads sprang into action and was eager to assist and coordinated the Yarn and Blanket Drive at 12 locations throughout his district. All blankets serve as a gift of love and support — not only for the child — but for the family as well. Each and every blanket donated will be personally wrapped with love by a local volunteer at a blanket wrap night and then delivered to a hospital.
Rhoads’ office extends special thanks to Verity Van Lines for donating the collection boxes, the North Bellmore Public Library, Merrick Library, North Merrick Public Library, East Meadow Public Library, Farmingdale Public Library, Bethpage Public Library, Plainview-Old Bethpage Library, Island Trees Public Library, Levittown Public Library, Needlepaint Nook in Merrick, and Joann Fabric & Crafts in Westbury for serving as collection sites to make this drive a booming success.
“When we embarked on this Yarn and Blanket Drive, we were filled with hope, but we never imagined the overwhelming generosity and support that would come from our community,” Rhoads said. “The outpouring of love
and compassion has been truly remarkable. We have been deeply touched by the countless donations of yarn and blankets that will provide warmth and comfort to children battling cancer. Each skein of yarn, each stitch in a blanket, represents a tangible expression of care and empathy. It is a remind-
Attorney for Plaintiff(s) McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, 420 Lexington Avenue, Suite 840, New York, NY 10170.
Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered April 22, 2024, 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 July 16, 2024 at 2:00 PM.
Premises known as 71 Sycamore Avenue, Bethpage, New York 11714. Sec 46 Block 319 Lot 43 and 44. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Bethpage, Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $562,783.58 plus interest, fees, and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 003443/2017.
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.” For sale information, please contact XOME at www.Xome.com or call (844)400-9633.
Mark Stephen Ricciardi, Esq., Referee File # 21-07695NY 147366
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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE
SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, D/B/A CHRISTIANA TRUST, NOT INDIVIDUALLY BUT AS TRUSTEE FOR PRETIUM MORTGAGE ACQUISITION TRUST, Plaintiff AGAINST GINA CIPOLLA, ROBERT
CIPOLLA, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered March 2, 2023, 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 July 16, 2024 at 2:00PM, premises known as 19 WHISPER LANE, WANTAGH, NY 11793. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Wantagh, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 51, Block 359, Lot 14. Approximate amount of judgment $350,842.70 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #613262/2019. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the NASSAU County COVID-19 mitigation protocols and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing
masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the court appointed referee will cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine”. Oscar A. Prieto, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 19-003740 80860 147332
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: Clean Finish, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York, (SSNY) on 3/8/24. NY Office location: Nassau County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of the process to: P.O. Box 7827 Wantagh, NY 11793
Purpose: To engage in any lawful act or activity. 147370
er that even in the face of adversity, there is kindness, hope, and a community that rallies together to support those in need.”
We Care Blankets is a not-for-profit started in 1999 by a few people who realized the treatment for children undergoing chemotherapy was cold, difficult, and challenging for them and their families. During the intense treatment, many children get chills and that’s where the founders of We Care Blankets came up with the idea of creating handmade, colorful blankets that serve as a wonderful gift to give to each child. Initially funded by one physician, the organization has grown exponentially, but remains committed to the mission of providing every child undergoing cancer treatment with a handcrafted blanket.
“I am deeply humbled and eternally grateful for the extraordinary outpouring of compassion and generosity that has been bestowed upon the children in need through the incredible efforts of Senator Rhoads and his constituents,” Tamara Baker, founder of We Care Blankets said. “The overwhelming number of blankets and yarn collected in this heartwarming initiative has ignited a beacon of hope in our community, empowering us to make a tangible difference in the lives of children going through cancer treatments. The unwavering support and dedication of Senator Rhoads, his staff, and every individual who has contributed to this noble cause have left an indomitable mark on our spirits. The warmth and comfort that these blankets will provide to countless children will not only shield them from the physical elements but will also serve as a constant reminder of the love and care that surrounds them. From the bottom of our hearts, we extend our pro -
n total, over 400,000 yards of yarn and 225 handmade blankets were donated. Rhoads’ office worked with We Care Blankets. Its founder, Tammy Baker, outside of a car stuffed with donations.
found gratitude to Senator Rhoads, his staff, and the entire community for their unwavering commitment to making a positive impact on the world, one blanket and one act of kindness at a time.”
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Q. My neighbors from hell have been harassing me at every step of my construction, and I don’t know what to do. They tried to stop our permit, and have continued to try to have it revoked for several reasons, such as false claims that my contractor is unlicensed, that they start work before the allowed work times, that they work too late, that my permit wasn’t posted properly, that the simple deck we’re having built is in the wrong place, that our dog isn’t licensed … How can we stop this harassment? They are both attorneys who aren’t working, and have plenty of time to bother us.
A. George Herbert, a 17th-century poet, said, “Living well is the best revenge.” Apparently he had neighbors like yours, and he didn’t want to use all the other much more vindictive and possibly illegal means to stop them. After a while, like the story of the boy who cried wolf, the authorities will stop believing them and may even turn their attention to them, looking for issues to keep your neighbors busy with their own issues.
I have heard many stories about vindictive neighbors over the years, and although it is puzzling what motivates people to behave this way, to not just live and let live, they have to be either dealt with or ignored. It’s hard to ignore some of the more dastardly things people can do to harass, but it has to be done. Being attorneys indicates that they understand how to manipulate the system, which was put in place for justice, to create an injustice.
In some cases I have knocked on a door on behalf of a client to ask what the problems are, with the best of intentions, to assure the neighbor that their concerns are being dealt with and everything will work out. The lesson I learned from this is that there are people put on this planet for the sole purpose of ruination, destruction, intimidation and harassment. It appears to give them a level of satisfaction that cannot be attained by some more meaningful method. It reminds me of what many people have told me when we hear about a criminal who went to great lengths to figure out how to commit the crime, that had that same individual put their energy into solving a positive, constructive problem, like curing cancer or helping those less fortunate, they may have had a productive life instead of creating the misery they thrive on.
I suggest writing down, in detail, your neighbors’ actions, compiling a book on how pathetic some people can be, selling the book, and living well off the royalties from the neighbors’ contribution to your making lemonade out of the lemons they keep hurling at you. I’m hesitant to write about the worst thing that a neighbor once did just to be difficult, because it really did cause lasting pain for a family whose small children were scared for life by what that neighbor did.
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Hardly any summer lives up to its hype.
How could it, when we’ve waited nine months for school to be out, slogging through dark, snowy days and freezing weeks? We’ve waited for the warming breeze, the gentle waves, the fresh cherries and soft-shell crabs. We waited, and here it is … now! All this freedom is too wonderful to grasp.
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Our vacation time from work lies ahead, too, and we want our adventures, and our kids’ camps, and the rentals in the mountains or by the shore to be restorative and fun. In June it’s still possible that the big family reunion in the Poconos will be a life-altering love fest. In June, the outdoor concerts are still anticipatory joy.
These are the best days of summer, when everything is possible. Here, pinned to this spot in time, there are no rampaging wildfires, no floods, no hurricanes, no Covid surge, no family feuds. Yup, the dangerous possibilities all lie ahead.
Pre-summer is the golden window of
good weather and unlimited expectations. That’s why people keep booking weekends in Maine, forgetting that last year they waited on line in the 95-degree heat for a $30 Kennebunkport lobster roller. These are the days of anticipatory dreaming.
On summer weekends, families head to our beaches, the Berkshires, the Jersey Shore or out East. Everyone is trying to recapture summer memories while forgetting the kids’ rainy-day tantrums or the traffic in the Hamptons or the prices at the farm stands that used to be a bargain. This is the time of dreaming and planning; there will be enough time in September to absorb the realities that subvert these fantasies.
Bsignificant cultural shift, which led to the end of the war and the beginning of a real push for civil rights, women’s rights and racial equality.
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My big regret is that I didn’t go; I wasn’t part of history. I was planning my wedding and looking for a job. I didn’t go to Woodstock, either, in the summer of 1969. My heart and mind were with the progressive causes, but the path I saw for myself was fixed and somewhat narrow.
Truth? The last 50 summers have been my summer to read “War and Peace.” Never cracked the cover, but it doesn’t matter; I hold on dearly to the possibility.
sIn the big picture, we don’t know yet what kind of summer this will be historically, meteorologically or politically. Will it leave an indelible mark? Will our collective destinies stay the course or take a detour?
I remember the summer of 1967, when some 100,000 young people, widely known as hippies, descended on San Francisco, specifically the Haight, and protested the war in Vietnam, lived in casual encampments, did some drugs and wore flowers in their hair. It was a
So, young folks, this summer, get out there and live your days. Summer 2024 will not come around again. The calendar from mid-June to Sept. 21 is blank. The summer could sweep in dramatic change. Anything can happen. The days are hot already and very long; worry is in the air about drought and wildfire and political unrest.
On an individual level, this is the time to plan our downtime activities. Is this the summer you get out on the kayak? Learn to surf? Start hiking the Appalachian Trail? Rescue a puppy and use the summertime to train it? Maybe send the kids off to camp and get reacquainted with your partner?
For me, this is the summer to finally read “War and Peace,” all 1,200 pages.
The freedom of some unstructured time allows us to prepare for the upcoming election. A minefield covers the ground between June and November. It seems unlikely to me that any of the legal cases against Donald Trump will be resolved in time to make a difference. We have, as individuals who are citizens of a great democracy, the time to think about what kind of man we want to be president. I will be casting my vote for Joe Biden, the sitting president who has displayed decency and solid, pro-American, forward-thinking policies. I hope that others who have the time and inclination will seriously weigh the kind of America we want to live in.
We don’t want to get terribly serious because, after all, it’s about to be summer. Put your feet up. Grab a bowl of Washington State cherries, and if “War and Peace” seems daunting, pick up a National Geographic and learn the important stuff, like “Do Spiders Dream?”
Relax with one eye open. The summer of 2024 is about to unfold.
Copyright 2024 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be reached at randik3@aol.com.
chools have always been an integral part of our society, a place for students to learn and use that education to lead productive lives. Lately, though, it seems the fabric of our entire educational structure, from elementary school all they way up to our highest institutes of learning, is unraveling as a result of a dispiriting and dangerous rise in hate, bigotry and antisemitism, the likes of which we have never seen so widespread. Hardly a week, or even a day, goes by without reports of some form of hate taking place in or around a school setting. Here on Long Island, over the past two years there have been numerous incidents of hateful words, symbols and actions involving schools throughout Nassau and Suffolk counties. In my own community of Merrick last year, I witnessed the scourge of antisemitism firsthand, in the form of horrible images that were
drawn on the Chatterton Elementary School playground. Sadly, police arrested a 14-year-old boy who was charged with committing this heinous crime. Although the graffiti was ultimately erased, the impact of seeing those symbols of hate painted on a children’s playground remains heavy in my heart.
We live in a time when most of us have smartphones with all the information in the world at our fingertips. Unfortunately, rather than gaining knowledge from that access, too many people feel empowered to say anything they want from behind a screen without fully understanding the direct consequences of their actions.
of hate speech have become normalized and casually ingrained in our daily lives. In America, our soldiers who fought and died for our rights, including the freedom of speech, did not do so for hate speech to become such a prevalent part of our society.
Y oung people are seeing many injustices in the world, and they are outraged.
Since the Israeli-Hamas conflict began last Oct. 7, instances of antisemitism have been on the rise nationwide. According to the Anti-Defamation League, between Oct. 7 and Nov. 7, the volume of antisemitic speech on X, formerly known as Twitter, jumped by a staggering 919 percent. That was coupled with anti-Muslim speech jumping 422 percent, according to the Institute for Strategic Dialogue. These instances
More recently, young people are seeing many injustices in the world, and they are disgusted and outraged, as they should be. The practice of peaceful protest is deeply ingrained in our history, and has helped make our nation the great place that it is today. However, we are seeing people across the nation go from criticizing the practices of the Israeli government to using language that condemns the existence of Jews, and changes a peaceful protest to an environment that perpetuates hate and fear.
Protesting by preaching hate is just that. It is not asking for change; it is asking for hate and more violence. That’s why teaching history is so important: so that everyone has a deeper understanding of the context of what they are talking about and the actions
they are taking. Instead, there seems to be more placating of students rather than teaching them. And it makes me question whether most of the protesters even know why they are doing it.
Hate has no place in Nassau County, and I’m grateful that I have been elected to a position in which I can work toward implementing changes to stomp out the fire of hate that is growing worldwide. To parents out there, I urge you to impress on your children the fact that while the wounds from an injury can heal, words of hate can have a more long-lasting impact. We are not born to hate; it is something that is learned, and as parents, community members and human beings, we need to ensure that the children who will inherit the world are being taught to love, and not to hate.
The English writer Charles Caleb Colton’s words about hate ring just as true now as they did back in the 1800s: “We hate some persons because we do not know them; and will not know them because we hate them.” Let’s use this example as a teaching moment, to spread tolerance and kindness toward one another.
Michael Giangregorio represents Nassau County’s 12th Legislative District.
Nassau county truly is the home of champions.
It’s where you can find the four-time Stanley cup champion New York Islanders. For more than a century, it’s where the Belmont Stakes thoroughbred horse race was held — and where it will return, bigger and better than ever, in 2026, when renovations are completed at Belmont park.
There’s also the four-time atlantic League of professional Baseball champion Long Island Ducks. and, for the past couple weeks, anyone trying to make their away around Eisenhower park, in East Meadow, couldn’t help but get caught up in the excitement of the International cricket council Men’s T20 World cup, in which India upended pakistan in a highly anticipated international rivalry.
But our true champions are much closer to home. In fact, they are in our own backyards, if not in our own homes. They are our school athletes — young men and women who spend hours conditioning, training and drilling to step out on a baseball diamond, a track, a tennis court, a football field, a basketball court, a lacrosse field, or a soccer or rugby pitch to try to win it all in front of their families, friends, neighbors and peers. and then, after all that, they go back to their studies, so they can have the best shot at a successful future.
We are proud of every one of them for what they accomplish. and we support
To the Editor:
Thank you to Gov. Kathy Hochul and the State Legislature for increasing funding for libraries in the fiscal year 2025 state budget! We deeply appreciate the strong support of our work. Hochul’s action brings much-needed relief to the operating budget of the Nassau Library System, a cooperative that provides shared services to the county’s 54 public libraries, and an additional $500,000 to local libraries for building improvements. Nassau’s public libraries serve hundreds of thousands of patrons each year.
Voters deserve thanks, too. Every library budget vote in Nassau passed this spring, with an average approval rate of 77 percent! Over 5,000 Nassau residents signed up for new library cards last month. Libraries truly have something for everyone, and we invite all to check us out this summer.
JOHN ScaparrO President, Nassau Library System board of trusteesthem as they look for ways to win, and cheer them when they do so.
They always give us reason to cheer for them, and even more when they win titles — like the South Side High School boys’ lacrosse team taking home the state class B boys championship in a thrilling overtime win over Victor.
and they are hardly alone. The boys’ track and field team from Baldwin High captured its first county championship in more than a decade, while the girls’ track and field team from Oceanside did the same, over rival Syosset.
The boys from Malverne won a county championship of their own in track and field, while the Valley Stream North girls celebrated a number of individual county champions, like Moanna Thelusca in discus, Nattaly Lindo in shot put, and the Fessler sisters, paige and Brooke, finishing first and second, respectively, in the high jump. We also have to mention the amazing work of the North Shore girls’ track and field squad, which came away with the class a championship.
and don’t even get us started on the excellence in softball from the previous week, with Kennedy and South Side winning Long Island championships, while Oceanside took home the class aaa crown.
Then there was the Wantagh girls’ lacrosse team beating Manhasset for the Nassau class c championship, while the Lynbrook boys’ tennis team won a con-
ference title.
We could go on. There is a lot to celebrate — no matter what the scoreboard shows.
These young men and women are learning teamwork, leadership and resilience. as they work together to achieve common goals, they learn the value of collaboration and mutual support. The highs of victory and the lows of defeat provide lessons in handling success with grace, and the rest with dignity.
These experiences are invaluable as these athletes prepare to face the myriad challenges of adult life with a balanced and determined mindset. They also provide opportunities for college scholarships and career advancement, opening doors to higher education that might not have otherwise been available for many. Their journeys also serve as a powerful unifying force within communities. On Long Island, where villages and hamlets have distinct identities, high school sports can bridge divides and create a sense of shared purpose.
High school sports are much more than a venue for cheering on the home team. They are a cornerstone of physical health, personal development, academic excellence and community cohesion. By supporting and investing in them, we are nurturing the next generation of leaders, scholars and community members, ensuring a vibrant and dynamic future for Nassau county.
if history has proven anything, it’s that the world wasn’t set up for women to succeed.
Countless trailblazers have incited change, but there is still an overarching prejudice against us. The struggle that we internalize may vary, but I think we can agree that some days, it’s just hard to be a woman.
Every time our gender makes strides, it’s easy to be humbled — by something someone says, by something someone does. And it’s easy for us to deflect, and say, “Well, that’s just the way things are.” But why are we oK with the way things are?
A few weeks ago, as universities around the United States began holding commencement ceremonies, a well-known athlete spoke to the graduates of Benedictine College, a Catholic institution in Atchison, Kansas.
Harrison Butker, the kicker for the Kansas City Chiefs, addressed the crowd of young men and women. And it wasn’t
his presence, but rather what he said, that created an aura of polarity.
“For the ladies present today,” Butker said, “congratulations on an amazing accomplishment. you should be proud of all that you have achieved to this point in your young lives. I want to speak directly to you briefly because I think it is you, the women, who have had the most diabolical lies told to you.”
Butker went on to say that while “some” of the graduating women might lead successful careers, he’d “venture to guess” that the majority of them were excited about marriage, and the children they will bring into the world.
that it’s more likely that she’s looking forward to a life of marriage and motherhood.
The concepts of modern feminism are broadly misunderstood, by men and women alike. A true feminist would support a woman on any path she chooses, whether it be a career, a home life or something in between, and it was insulting and ignorant of Butker to project that most women in the audience would want to devote themselves to their partner and their future children.
a ll that comes to mind when I reread the Chiefs’ kicker’s words is, really?
I have nothing against opinions, and I respect everyone’s right to voice their own. But all that comes to mind as I reread Butker’s words is, really?
The internet jumped to his defense, but let me riddle you this: He chose to single out “the women.”
Imagine being a young woman in Benedictine’s graduating class, who at the very least just completed four years of college. She deserves to be celebrated for her degree, and instead she’s told
To the Editor:
As the presidential election approaches, understanding the opinions of both President Biden and Donald Trump is pivotal when thinking about which candidate to vote for. Specifically, when it comes to abortion rights and women’s equity on both a national and global scale, the two candidates have differing opinions and differing degrees of action, and it is hyper-important for women to be informed about their standpoints, so they understand who to vote for in November.
In terms of abortion rights, Trump and Biden have starkly different opinions. Although Biden has stated that he is a practicing Catholic who doesn’t necessarily personally support abortion, he has avidly stated that women deserve the right to choose, no matter where they live, and that abortion care should be a human right. Trump, on the other hand, wants to leave abortion rights up to the states, meaning that each state can choose whether or not abortions should be legalized, potentially taking away that right to choose.
In terms of the international policy surrounding women’s equity, Biden and
Trump have similar policies, but their commitment to those policies is of varying degrees, and they have different motives for supporting women’s equality. They have both tried to combat women’s inequity through financial support of efforts in other countries, but Biden has directed hundreds of millions more dollars to those efforts than Trump.
Biden also states that women’s equality is a moral issue, something that should be intrinsically guaranteed to populations around the world. Trump, however, mainly sees women’s equality as an opportunity for economic growth. Biden also claims to aid specific countries that may need help promoting gender equity, making Trump’s policy appear weaker and less specific. These differences must be recognized by the people they would affect the most: the voters.
We reach out with the hope that you are aware of the stakes of this election, and that you share our concern for its possible outcomes. We strongly feel that in a world where information is hidden, falsified, misconstrued and polarized, it is important that our reputable local media outlets continue being dedicated to the truth — now more than ever.
HENry SPINA, SoPHIA MArCHIolI and CHArloTTE MArCHIolINorth Shore High School Class of 2024
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on the days when women feel the most unsupported, by people in their lives or public figures like Butker, they should remember that there are always things to turn to. I find it exceedingly important to read and watch content that is created with the best intentions for people just like us.
For women.
What do I mean?
A few months ago, as I enjoyed some time off from work in Florida, sitting poolside at my cousin’s house on International Women’s Day, I picked up “The Women,” a novel by Kristin Hannah, released earlier this year. Hannah is an
extraordinary writer who has been telling the tales of important women for decades, and this book is no different. I’ve read several of her novels over the past year, and I’ve come to love the way Hannah crafts stories of inspiring women, and the positive effect she has on my self-worth, every time I finish one of them. “The Women” offers readers an in-depth look at what it was like to be a nurse during the Vietnam War, and what it was like to return home afterward. If you love history, this read is for you.
In the first few pages, you’ll stumble across a striking notion. Women can be heroes.
So, to the women reading this — and the men — internalize that. All of us can be heroes.
And while people like Harrison Butker may continue to make speeches that threaten to strip us of everything we’ve worked for, remember that what we choose to do, in every walk of life, matters. our accomplishments and choices, at home or in the workplace, matter. And our feelings, and the way we view ourselves, matter, too.
Jordan Vallone is a senior editor who writes for the Bellmore, East Meadow and Merrick Heralds. Comments? jvallone@liherald.com.
