Wantagh Herald 06-20-2024

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Wantagh High School musical ensembles performed at a Food Truck Fundraiser at the middle school on June 7. Story, more photos, page 10.

From prep school to publishing Student’s research will appear in two academic journals

By CHARlES SHAW cshaw@liherald.com

Seaford resident Jacqueline Bodycomb has written two articles that have been accepted for publication in peer-reviewed journals — and she hasn’t even started college yet.

Bodycomb, a recent graduate of Sacred Heart Academy, an all-girls’ college preparatory school in Hempstead, began her journey to publication last year during her AP junior research project. She observed how generational, racial and political differences shaped perceptions of feminism among American women. She said her lifelong passion for feminist literature, along with her

experience in prep school, helped influence the topic for her paper.

“Being in an all-girls’ environment, and one that’s very rooted in family values, I thought it would be very interesting to examine how generations have shaped the perspective of the feminist movement,” Bodycomb said.

According to Bodycomb’s research, older women are a little more hesitant to self-identify as feminists, whereas members of Generation Z, those born between 1997 and 2013, were a little more welcoming to the term.

As for race, Bodycomb said, it was a lot more common for older women in minority groups to

A court in Joshua’s name Committee will raise money to build basketball memorial to 11-year-old

By CHARlES SHAW cshaw@liherald.com

To honor the memory of Wantagh resident Joshua Encarnacion, a memorial committee is gearing up to raise money to build a basketball court in his honor.

HLast September, Joshua, 11, died after a battle with alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma. Also known as ARMS, it is a rare type of cancer that starts as a growth of cells in the soft tissue that supports and connects the body’s organs. Following his death, Joshua’s family, Wantagh PTAs and community members came together to create the Joshua Memorial Court Committee.

was a student at Mandalay, had a lot of friends who miss him, according to Byrne.

“The ultimate goal here is to give kids a place to remember him,” he said. “Whether they’re going to shoot hoops or they’re going to play deck hockey, they’ll have a spot to kind of go and hang out and also talk about their friend.”

e was giving. He loved his friends. He loved to be goofy.

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Joshua’s mother

According to Michael Byrne, a committee member and a friend of the Encarnacion family, the committee contacted the Wantagh school district earlier this year to propose renovating the outdoor basketball court at Mandalay Elementary School and renaming it the Joshua Encarnacion Memorial Court to honor his memory. Joshua, who

According to the GoFundMe page for the memorial, the court would be fenced in, and would have all-weather surface court flooring. Committee members hope the area could also host pickleball, volleyball, deck hockey and other recreational activities. The project is supported by the committee, along with school district leaders, the PTAs at all five Wantagh schools, and the Encarnacion family.

To help raise money for the project, Byrne said, the committee will host a comedy fundraiser night in Joshua’s memory on June 26 at the Brokerage in Bellmore. Committee members sold 150 tickets in the first week of

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McMillan airs talent at Big Balloon Build

By ROKSANA AMID ramid@liherald.com

Khadine McMillan, a balloon artist from Wantagh, has once again showcased her remarkable skills on an international stage.

McMillan was selected to join 80 of the world’s top balloon artists in Northern Indiana for the Big Balloon Build in April, an event that transforms venues with stunning and immersive balloon art. This year’s theme was a vibrant carnival complete with tightrope walkers, a giant ferris wheel, and a fun house, all crafted from over 150,000 biodegradable balloons.

“Our balloon artistry goes beyond just latex, air, and helium; it’s a celebration of generosity and love, not only for our craft but for all people,” McMillan said. “The smiles and excitement our creations bring, regardless of their size, are truly heartwarming.”

The Big Balloon Build, a non-profit organization originating from the United Kingdom, is renowned for creating large-scale balloon installations around the world. The organization aims to create awe-inspiring environments while supporting various charitable causes. This April marked the fifth time the event has taken place in the United States, with the Northern Indiana Event Center serving as the backdrop for this year’s spectacular carnival-themed build.

McMillan’s journey into balloon artistry began 17 years ago when she started decorating for her children’s birthday parties. Her passion and talent led her to establish Milan Event Experience in December 2019, a familyowned events décor company based in Wantagh. Specializing in balloon décor for corporate and social events, Milan Event Experience is known for its creative and coordinated approach, turning ordinary events into extraordinary experiences.

Balloon artist Khadine McMillan was selected to join 80 of the world’s top balloon artists in Northern Indiana for the Big Balloon Build in April, an event that transforms venues with stunning and immersive balloon art.

In the recent Big Balloon Build, McMillan served as a team lead, directing the creation of a “tilt-a-whirl” themed section that featured a panda ticket booth and other carnival attractions. This was her second time as a team lead, a role that involved extensive planning and collaboration.

The Northern Indiana balloon carnival drew an impressive crowd of 4,000 attendees, with tickets completely sold out. The event raised approximately $211,000 for Ronald McDonald House Charities of Michiana, underscoring the powerful impact of the Big Balloon

Build on local communities.

McMillan’s involvement with the Big Balloon Build doesn’t end here. She is set to participate in the next event in November, which will take place in Indiana County, PA, benefiting the United Way of Indiana County.

“Being able to have that sense of purpose and give back to these communities is something that I really enjoy doing,” McMillan said. “Experiencing the smiles, the joy, the enthusiasm when they see it, when they’re even a part of it- you create that sense of community to give back and it’s really awesome.”

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Food Truck Fundraiser brings the music

The Wantagh Performing Arts Booster Club hosted a lively Food Truck Fundraiser at the Wantagh Middle School Courtyard on June 7.

Held on a delightful Friday evening, the event featured food trucks offering a range of meals and drinks. Attendees enjoyed not only delicious food but also an outdoor concert performed by the Wantagh High School musical ensembles.

Proceeds from the fundraiser helped support the school’s performing arts programs, and organizers lauded the event as a wonderful way to bring the community together while promoting and benefiting local students’ artistic endeavors.

Wantagh

Ernest Magliato of Pips Pit grilling up some sausage and peppers for the Food Truck Fundraiser.

Eight-year-old Liam, right, with Tyler, 8, enjoying a lemonade with his father, Brad, left at the fundraiser event.

The fundraiser included a variety of food trucks, including Chiddy’s Cheesesteaks.

senior Andrew Pascucci performed on the drums for the outdoor pops concert.

Mike Monahan/Herald photos Crowds enjoyed food and music during the Wantagh Performing Arts Booster Club’s Food Truck Fundraiser on June 7.

Bodycomb discusses gender, chemistry research

feel ousted by the movement due to the group’s previous historical exclusion during the first wave of feminism in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Since then, that exclusion has permeated throughout the movement’s history, according to Bodycomb.

As for younger minority women, Bodycomb said, they tend to feel more included in the movement, especially when it pertains to social media. Bodycomb added that in terms of political party, the choice was obvious: conservative women are more resistant to feminism, while liberal women are more accepting of it.

Steven Sullivan, research director at Sacred Heart Academy, was her mentor throughout her gender studies project. In his 38 years of mentoring, Sullivan said he had never seen a student have two articles published in peer-reviewed journals.

“It’s absolutely wonderful,” Sullivan said of Bodycomb’s accomplishment, “and it’s as impressive as anyone I’ve taught in all these years.”

For her second article, Bodycomb researched better alternatives to lithium-ion batteries. She conducted her work last summer at Hofstra University’s chemistry lab as part of her senior thesis, using software to simulate the effectiveness of other alternate sources. The inspiration, she said, came from real-life news reports of electric vehicle incidents.

“On the news, I had seen a lot about electric cars exploding and the subsequent injuries and fatalities that have resulted from it,” Bodycomb said. “I kind of thought to myself, ‘Oh, I’m in this chem lab, wouldn’t it be really interesting if I could use this computational software to design a battery that was removed from the safety flaws?’”

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Bodycomb, of Seaford, a recent graduate of Sacred Heart academy, is set to have her research articles published in academic journals.

The results revealed that graphene-based batteries, which use sodium, are more beneficial than lithiumion-based batteries in several ways, according to Bodycomb. Sodium is abundantly available and more costeffective than lithium, which could reduce production costs and resource scarcity, she said. In addition, sodium-based batteries are less prone to safety concerns, such as toxic metal leakage and explosions, which has been a notorious concern for lithium-based batteries, she said.

Assisting her with her research at Hofstra was chemistry professor Daniel Miller, who was impressed

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to hear that her article was accepted for publication. Miller said getting published is difficult, because it takes a lot of grueling hours of research and writing.

“She put in those hours,” Miller said, “and it’s really impressive to say, especially when you’re young.”

In addition to her academic work, Bodycomb was also involved in several extracurricular activities at Sacred Heart Academy. She was the head captain of speaking debate and mock trial, as well as secretary of science Olympiad. She also served as editor-in-chief of the school newspaper and founder and president of the chess club.

Bodycomb said she hopes to continue conducting research after prep school. She said she’s planning to attend the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, double majoring in chemistry and English. While passionate in both, Bodycomb said she is leaning more toward chemistry, because it will open doors for her in the medical field.

“I’m hoping to be an orthopedic surgeon,” Bodycomb said. “So, obviously, the chemistry will be more beneficial for med school.”

Bodycomb submitted both of her articles for publication at the beginning of the year. Her gender studies article is pending publication for Curieux Academic Journal, while her second article will appear in the Journal of High School Science. For Bodycomb, the accomplishment was an amazing experience, especially at a young age.

“I never would have thought four years ago, or even a year ago, that I would be at a point in my life where I could publish research,” Bodycomb said. “I was unbelievably thankful, especially for the support of everyone around me. I have really amazing teachers here, and I have really amazing mentors outside of school.”

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Joshua’s legacy to be honored with a court

June, Byrne said, and, as of last weekend, around 35 tickets were left to sell out the venue.

“People have been very receptive to help out,” Byrne said.

The comedy night will be the first of many fundraisers to come, he added.

Byrne said that Joshua was an outstanding athlete who loved sports. He played basketball in a Catholic Youth Organization league that Byrne coached, wrestled and played flag football. What made him special, Byrne noted, was how he put his teammates’ needs above his own.

“He’s not the kid that was going to run over you and show you that he’s better than you,” Christopher Encarnacion, Joshua’s dad, said. “He’s going to better you at the same time that he’s bettering himself.”

Joshua was one of six children,

When he was undergoing chemotherapy at Cohen Children’s Medical Center in New Hyde Park, community members would donate money, send cards and drop off cookies and flowers, Christopher

When Joshua died, his father recalled, the community showed tremendous support. Around 700 people attended his funeral last September at St. Francis de Chantal Roman Catholic Church. The following day, Mulcahy’s hosted a memorial event celebrating his life, which attracted almost 1,500 people.

John Theissen, executive director of the John Theissen Children’s Foundation, helped organize and cover the expenses of the Mulcahy’s event, Christopher Encarnacion said. Theissen’s nonprofit helps sick and underprivileged children, and Encarnacion said he was grateful for the support.

“John Theissen is a great man,” he said.

When Joshua was being treated at the medical center, his father recounted, he would play bingo and other games, and give his prizes to other kids on his floor. Inspired by his son’s generosity, Encarnacion said he plans to start a foundation, the Josh Helps Children Foundation, to help other children and families who are going through or went through what his family did with Joshua.

“He was an all-around great kid,” Jeannette said. “When he was here, when he was present, he knew we wanted to do something. Unfortunately, he didn’t live to see what we’re going to do someday for other families and other kids that are going through what he went through.”

For more information on donating, visit tinyurl.com/Joshuamemorial-court.

on June

build the Joshua encarnacion memorial Court at mandalay elementary. as of last weekend, Byrne said, around 35 tickets were left to sell out the venue.

Courtesy Christopher Encarnacion Joshua was 11 when he died of a rare form of cancer last September.

Courtesy Michael Byrne

a flyer for the comedy show fundraiser

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Cricket tournament a big hit in Nassau

By TONY BELLISSIMO tbellissimo@liherald.com

The International Cricket Council’s Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 Tournament proved a bit hit in Nassau County, highlighted by the much-anticipated and sold out India-Pakistan match June 9.

Nassay County Executive Bruce Blakeman called the event, which kicked off with a practice match June 1 and concluded 11 days later with the United States taking on India at Eisenhower Park, “the Super Bowl on steroids.”

Cricket is the second most-popular sport in the world behind soccer and the world’s third most-watched sporting event behind only the FIFA World Cup and Tour de France. It was introduced in the United Kingdom during the 16th century. It has since grown in immense popularity in South Asia, Australia, New Zealand, Southern Africa and the West Indies — many parts of the globe that have been influenced by British imperialism over the centuries.

The T20 tournament, which is both the youngest and shortest version of international cricket, featured matches — usually lasting around three-and-ahalf hours — played this month not only in East Meadow, but also in Dallas, southern Florida and the West Indies. All eight matches in East Meadow began at 10:30 a.m., to align with mid-afternoon television audiences in Europe and prime-time slots in South Asia.

The pitch at Eisenhower Park was shipped in from Australia, and kept in Florida during the winter months before being dropped in the temporary, modular stadium, which seated more than 34,000 fans.

Every seat was filled for the IndiaPakistan rivalry match with tickets going on the secondary market for a minimum of $1,000 after fees. Large viewing parties were held in Seaford as well as in Queens at Citi Field, with India fans celebrating a 119-113 victory following several weather delays. Matches between those two nations usually attract massive audiences. More than 400 million people watched the IndiaPakistan 2011 World Cup battle. That’s more than triple the viewing audience of the most recent Super Bowl.

This year marked the first-ever appearance in the tournament for the United States, which pulled off one of the sport’s biggest upsets of all-time June 6 in Dallas with an overtime win against Pakistan. India defeated the U.S. in the East Meadow finale before a crowd of more than 31,000.

The U.S. is led by Aaron Jones, Steven Taylor, Nitish Kumar, Shayan Jahangir, Corey Anderson, Harmeet Singh, Shadley Van Schalkwyk, Andries Gous, Monank Patel and Jessy Singh.

The United States faced India June 12 in the last of eight ICC T20 World Cup matches held at Eisenhower

The tournament brought international attention to Nassau, which hosted a number of international dignitaries from countries like Pakistan, India, Canada and Bangladesh. It also attracted fans from around the globe.

Kalyan Gopaluni attended the U.S. victory over Canada in Dallas, where he resides, and traveled to New York for two matches, India-Pakistan and IndiaU.S.

“I’m a huge cricket fan and play in a cricket league,” Gopaluni said. “I’ve been looking forward to this tournament for a long time. The atmosphere at India versus Pakistan was electric. The stadium was shaking. I think they did a great job as host.”

Virginia Talati, from Georgia, and her soon-to-be 8-year-old son, Hasmukhal, who has been playing cricket for five years already, flew in from Georgia to attend the finale at Eisenhower.

“We flew up last night and going back home tomorrow,” she said. “We’re really excited. My son asked last week if we can go see a match and we made it his birthday present.”

The tournament generated a large amount of revenue for the county, which Blakeman is expected to announce at a later date.

Borrelli’s Italian Restaurant saw business boom each day of the event during a normally slow time, 2:30-4:30 p.m., owner Frank Borrelli said. Parking

Virginia Talati and her son, Hasmukhal, flew in from Georgia to check out the cricket action.

allowed for up to 50 cars and “You could see from all the different license plates and from the customers I’ve spoken to, this attracted people from all over the country and the world,” Borrelli said.

The U.S. advanced to the tournament’s Super Eight stage after its match against Ireland in Florida was washed out last Friday.

The championship takes place June 29 in Barbados.

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Park.

Flags of both competing countries were displayed on the pitch and national anthems sung prior to each match.

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Gala unites LGBTQ+ communities on L.I.

By Jordan Vallone jvallone@liherald.com

PFY, the organization formerly known as Pride For Youth, hosted its annual Pride Gala on June 6. The event was dubbed “Power of Pride: Raising LBGTQ+ Voices to Benefit PFY,” and it brought together and honored trailblazers that work day in and day out to ensure that individuals that identify as LGBTQ+ feel supported on Long Island.

The annual gala celebrates the work of PFY, which is a leading, nonprofit, grassroots organization. It operated as subsidiary of the Long Island Crisis Center, and has headquarters in Bellmore, as well as a location in Deer Park. Founded in 1993 as an organization meant specifically for youth, grant funding last year allowed PFY to expand the breadth and reach of its services.

This year’s gala honored three important figures in the LGBTQ+ community on Long Island. Michael Caputo, of the LI Pride Lions, the Rev. Lana Hurst, the first openly transgender pastor to practice on Long Island, and Sarah Kate Ellis, president and chief executive of GLAAD, were among this year’s honorees.

Over the last few months, the LGBTQ+ community has faced a lot of prejudice on Long Island — and in Nassau County specifically — which is why PFY chose to honor individuals from Long Island who are fighting back against hate, and making a difference in the lives of others.

“We really looked at people who we feel embody that sort of presence within the LGBTQ community,” Tawni Engel, the associate director of the crisis center and PFY said.

Engel leads the pride gala committee, and said the

event did not get into politics — but rather focused on what work can be done to further empower the LGBTQ+ community.

“We just want to talk about what the social climate has looked like,” Engel said, “and what we can do collectively to hopefully turn that around.”

Bruce Castellano, who chairs the gala committee with Engel, said PFY is a “boots on the ground organization.”

A former teacher in the Mineola School District, Castellano said he and his husband have worked with various LGBTQ+ organizations for many years on Long Island and beyond. The attitude towards the LGTBQ+ population has shifted drastically in recent

PFY hosted its annual Pride Gala at the Westbury Manor on June 6, drawing a large crowd that came out to reflect on Pride Month, and the work PFY does year round.

years, and Castellano said “the backlash is devastating.”

Fighting against complacency — the concept of being alright with the ways things are — is exceedingly important, and groups like PFY are doing just that.

“We have to be vigilant and defend and protect the people who are marginalized, especially youth,” Castellano said.

The event at Westbury Manor saw a tremendous turnout. PFY met and surpassed its fundraising goals, raising just over $84,000. PFY is still accepting donations at TinyURL.ocm/PFYEvent2024.

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Students receive William A. Haps Scholarships

This month, Seaford High School seniors Amanda Beadle, Katherine Hoehn and Jillian Gross received William A. Haps Scholarships, an award created and named after the late firefighter. An award ceremony was held this past Monday by the Wantagh Fire Department by Jeff Brown, the Chairman of the Scholarship Committee.

The requirements to be considered for the scholarship not only includes letters of recommendation but an interest in studying the field of humanities. These fields carefully focus emergency and development in the working world. Something that relates to the work and commit-

ment of the late William A. Haps showed as a firefighter. Brown took the stage to welcome the candidates and their families to the event. He spoke about how each candidate matched the criteria they were looking for and more. Brown expressed that the candidates maintained a high GPA their last year of high school while also participating in several service organizations.

Once the ceremony concluded, a small reception was held in celebration.

— Lara Murray

Courtesy Wantagh School District

Kate Stivali places 2nd in essay contest

Wantagh Middle School student Kate Stivali’s state winning essay tied for 2nd place in the northeastern division of the Daughters of the American Revolution American history essay competition. Kate Stivali, left, with her teacher, David Cippoletti, was presented with a certificate, check, and a wooden heart that reads ‘Stars & Stripes Forever’.

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JUNE

Saturday, June 15

8:00-9:30pm

Ja Rule at Mitchel Field Athletic Complex

Sunday, June 16 .................. 6:00-8:30pm

Indian American Night

Wednesday, June 26 7:00-9:30pm

Greek American Night

Saturday, June 29 ...............

Chinese American Night

6:00-8:30pm

Sunday, June 30 6:00-8:30pm

Israeli American Night

JULY

Monday, July 1

German American Night

7:00-9:30pm

Wednesday, July 3 5:30-10:00pm

TD Bank’s Celebrate America Fireworks & Show featuring The Allmost Brothers Band & Chicken Head Rocks

Friday, July 5 Fireworks Rain Date

Saturday, July 6

7:00-9:00pm

So Good – The Neil Diamond Experience

Sunday, July 7 6:00-8:00pm Opera Night with Christopher Macchio

Monday, July 8

5:00-6:30pm

Senior Afternoon Concert: The Excellents and The Demensions

Thursday, July 11

Rock of Ages Tribute: Shoot 2 Thrill - AC/DC

7:00-10:00pm

Completely Unchained - Van Halen Return to Paradise - Styx

Friday, July 12

7:00-9:00pm

Streetfighter – Rolling Stones Tribute

Saturday, July 13

7:00-9:00pm

Misty Mountain – Led Zeppelin Tribute

Sunday, July 14

6:00-9:00pm

Harry Chapin Tribute Show & Food Drive with The Harry Chapin Band and Will Sing For Food

Monday, July 15

7:00-9:00pm

The Nassau Pops Symphony Orchestra

Thursday, July 18................

7:00-9:30pm

Rodgers & Hammerstein’s “A Grand Night for Singing” by Plaza Productions

Friday, July 19

Creole American Night

Saturday, July 20 ................

7:00-9:30pm

7:00-9:00pm

Neil Berg’s 100 Years of Broadway Sunday, July 21 6:00-8:30pm Bangladeshi American Night

Monday, July 22 .................. 7:00-9:00pm

Italian American Night

Thursday, July 25

7:00-9:00pm

Barometer Soup - A Tribute to Jimmy Buffet Friday, July 26 ................. 7:00-9:00pm Doo Wop Show: Johnny Farina of Santo & Johnny, Phil Cracolici and The Mystics, Vito Picone and The Elegants, Jimmy Gallagher of The Passions

Saturday, July 27

7:00-9:00pm

The Hilarious Hitmen, a Comedy Musical Spectacular

Sunday, July 28

Korean American Night

Monday, July 29

6:00-8:30pm

5:00-6:30pm

Senior Afternoon Concert: The Fireflies and The Devotions AUGUST

Friday, August 2

7:00-9:00pm

Dancing Dream – ABBA Tribute

Saturday, August 3

6:30-9:30pm Salute to Vets Show with Face to Face & American Bombshells

Sunday, August 4

6:30-8:30pm The Midtown Men featuring Stars from the Original Cast of Jersey Boys

Monday, August 5................

7:00-9:30pm Irish American Night

Thursday, August 8

Sandy Hackett’s Rat Pack

Friday, August 9 ..................

45 RPM

Saturday, August 10

7:00-9:00pm

7:00-9:00pm

7:00-9:00pm

This is Garth featuring JD Leonard

Sunday, August 11 .............. 6:30-8:30pm Living Colour

Monday, August 12

5:00-6:30pm

Senior Afternoon Concert: Vinnie Medugno & The Chiclettes

Thursday, August 15

7:00-9:00pm UB40 : Red Red Wine Tour

Friday, August 16

7:00-9:00pm Zac Brown Tribute Band (ZBTB)

Saturday, August 17

7:00-9:00pm Doo Wop Show: Manhattan Skyline, Stan Zizka & The Del Satins, Larry Chance’s Earls

Sunday, August 18 .............. 4:00-8:00pm Pakistani American Night

Monday, August 19

7:00-9:30pm Ukrainian American Night

Thursday, August 22 ...........

7:00-9:00pm Let’s Sing Taylor - Taylor Swift Experience

Saturday, August 24

7:00-9:00pm Disco Unlimited

Sunday, August 25 .............. 7:00-9:00pm Don Felder former lead guitarist of The Eagles

Friday, August 30 7:00-9:00pm That Motown Band SEPTEMBER

Sunday, September 1 ......... 7:00-9:00pm The Purple Experience - Prince Tribute

Sunday, September 8

5:00-7:30pm Turkish American Night

Saturday, September 14 .... 7:30-10:00pm World Renowned Puerto Rican Salsa Orchestra

Friday, September 20

7:00-10:00pm Legendary House DJ TBA with LI’s Own DJ Theo opening

Sunday, September 29

2:00-9:00pm Latino American Night

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Amanda Beadle,

Hoehn

William A. Haps Scholarship at an awards ceremony

Life lessons from TV icons fuel graduation

Graduates from Seaford High School’s Class of 2024 will bring with them into the real world some life lessons from television icons. The theme across all of the speeches at this year’s commencement ceremony on June 15 at the Tilles Center was the TV-watching experience and the characters who served as role models.

The icons that were celebrated ranged from the time when watching television in the living room was a family experience, to the present-day streaming era. There were also some wise cartoon characters and puppets.

Principal Nicole Schnabel shared some advice from Ted Lasso, and the valuable lessons he teaches his audience about leadership, love and life. She admires the character of Ted for his relentless kindness, contagious optimism and honest vulnerability.

“Ted Lasso is a modern-day television icon who mirrors so many of the traits of our faculty, students and staff at Seaford High School,” she said.

Valedictorian Umika Hathiramani honored Mr. Feeny from “Boy Meets World” and his lesson that leaving school with a desire to succeed in the world isn’t enough – they must also strive to change it.

“We are always asked what it is we want to be, but it’s important to think about who we want to be,” she said. “What are our core values and principles? Do the experiences we chose speak to our character, personalities and morals? True success is not measured by titles and accolades, but by who we become and the lives we touch along the way.”

Salutatorian Angelina Belgiorno told her fellow graduates to embrace curiosity, and that was why she selected Dora the Explorer as her TV icon. Dora also demonstrated courage and resilience, she explained, traits that are needed to accept new challenges.

“Exploration drives innovation, human connection and societal progress, but also personal growth and selfdiscovery,” Angelina said, encouraging the Class of 2024 to “cherish what curiosity can accomplish.”

A kind, wise and quirky individual

who possesses many of the Seaford Scholar traits such as being mindful, reflective, principled, flexible, resilient and humorous was Superintendent Adele Pecora’s choice. It was Kermit the Frog.

“For nearly 70 years,” she said, “Kermit has spoken to generations of children about following their dreams, being an authentic person and forging meaningful friendships.”

Pecora presented each graduate with a laminated bookmark with the Seaford Scholar logo, inspirational words from Kermit and a small plastic frog.

There were also congratulatory remarks and words of wisdom from State Sen. Steve Rhoads and former State Sen. John Brooks, a 1968 Seaford graduate. Senior members of the chorus performed the National Anthem and Seaford Alma Mater, and there were also several awards presentations, including the 2024 Patriot Award recipients. Retiring teacher Laura Maciag and psychologist Alvin Pitkow received honorary diplomas. Schnabel also paid tribute to Angelina Dominguez, who tragically

died during her junior year, and presented her family with a diploma and 2023-2024 yearbook.

When it was time for the soonto-be alumni to cross the stage, assistant principals Alex Mantay and Raphi Morey announced every student along with his or her accomplishments at Seaford High School and future plans. A high-five from the Seaford Viking awaited each graduate.

Before the traditional cap toss, Schnabel had one more piece of advice from Ted Lasso for the graduates.

“Do you know what the happiest animal on Earth is?” she asked. “A goldfish. You know why? It’s got a 10-second memory. We can define our lives by mistakes or something we wish never happened, or we can define our lives by how we work toward moving forward. Don’t get hung up on the negative. Be that goldfish who already forgot about it.”

This year’s top-ranked graduates were valedictorian Umika Hathiramani, left, and salutatorian Angelina Belgiorno.

Photos courtesy Seaford school district

Seaford High School held its graduation ceremony for 178 seniors on June 15 at the LIU Post Tilles Center.

After the ceremony, the graduates reunited for the first time as Seaford alumni.

Principal Nicole Schnabel proudly greeted graduates before the ceremony.

STEPPING OUT

Your landscape — create a special spot just for you

Get outside and go serenely

By Karen Bloom

Imagine stepping outside your home this summer and entering a world of serenity. The gentle crunch of gravel beneath your feet. The rhythmic sound of trickling water with nature’s calming presence can de-stress and promote inner peace. This is the essence of a Zen garden, a haven of tranquility inspired by Japanese aesthetics and philosophy.

So, how do you create your own relaxing space at home? Garden designer Fiona Jenkins offers some insight. Grab your gardening tools — even get the kids involved — and get started.

Art of Simplicity: Creating the Foundation

Zen gardens are all about cultivating a harmonious balance between natural elements and negative space. Gravel forms the very foundation, representing the vastness of the sea or impermanence of life. Raking it into smooth patterns — like waves or ripples — becomes a meditative practice in itself.

“The rhythm of the rake against the gravel adds another layer of tranquility, inviting you to focus on the present moment.” Jenkins advises. “Use light-colored gravel — like white, cream or gray — to enhance the feeling of serenity and evoke a sense of vastness.”

Carefully placed rocks and stones add structure and balance. Larger rocks can symbolize mountains, according to Jenkins, anchoring the space. Imagine them as islands of stability amid the ever-changing sea of gravel.

Smaller stones can represent stepping stones on a path to enlightenment. Arrange your rocks and stones with intention, considering their size, shape, color, and the spaces between them. These spaces — known as “ma” in Japanese — are just as important as the elements themselves, adding to the sense of balance and tranquility.

Nature’s Soothing

Sounds

Water, a symbol of life and purification, plays a vital role in traditional Zen gardens. The gentle gurgle of trickling water is a natural stress reliever, proven to lower blood pressure and heart rate. Consider incorporating a small water basin with a bamboo spout, creating a calming focal point.

A tabletop fountain with a smooth rock base can add a touch of movement and sound without overwhelming the peaceful atmosphere.

“Keep the water feature simple and integrate it seamlessly with the surrounding rocks and gravel,” Jenkins says. “For a touch of whimsy, consider adding a small koi fish or two — their graceful movements adding another layer of life to your serene oasis.”

Limit Plant Selection: A Celebration Of Form

Zen gardens traditionally incorporate minimal plants, allowing the other elements to take center stage. Carefully chosen plants will enhance the aesthetic and create a sense of harmony with nature.

Choose low-maintenance evergreens with interesting shapes or textures, such as dwarf pine, bonsai or ornamental grass. These plants require minimal pruning and maintain a sense of order within the garden. A strategically placed patch of moss can add a touch of softness and evoke tranquility.

“Consider strategically incorporating a single flowering shrub to add a burst of color during its blooming season,” Jenkins says.

Lighting For Tranquil Evenings

Subtle lighting can elevate the atmosphere allowing you to enjoy your sanctuary even after sunset. String lights hung overhead or strategically placed

lanterns can cast a warm, inviting glow.

“Step out after a long day and be greeted by the soft glow of your lanterns and the gentle murmur of water,” Jenkins says. “It’s a perfect invitation to unwind and de-stress.”

Solar-powered lights are another great option, as they require no wiring and provide illumination throughout the night.

Create A Focal Point To Draw The Eye

A focal point adds a touch of interest.

“It should be something that inspires calmness and contemplation, inviting you to focus your mind and appreciate the beauty of your creation,” Jenkins explains.“Your focal point could be a beautiful stone lantern, its soft light casting a warm glow. Or consider a small statue of Buddha radiating peace, or a strategically placed bonsai tree with its meticulously pruned branches, a testament to patience and dedication.”

Comfort And Contemplation: A Place To Relax

Since this is a space to unwind and escape daily stresses, you’ll want to include a comfortable seating area where you can chill out and appreciate your creation. A simple wooden bench or cushions will suffice. If space allows, add a small table for enjoying a cup of tea or for meditating.

“Imagine yourself sitting amid the calming elements of your garden, listening to the sounds of nature and letting go of the day’s worries,” Jenkins says.

Personalize Your Sanctuary

While Zen gardens have a traditional aesthetic, don’t be afraid to incorporate some elements that reflect your own personality.

“The key is to create a space that resonates with you and fosters peace and well-being,” Jenkins adds.

A small wind chime with a calming melody adds a touch of whimsy. Also consider a piece of art depicting nature or a fragrant flowering plant, even perhaps a small birdbath to attract feathered friends.

“Embrace the simplicity of Zen design, lose yourself in the meditative act of raking the gravel, and allow the calming presence of nature to wash over,” Jenkins says. “Remember, your Zen garden is a reflection of your inner world.”

Photos courtesy Fiona Jenkins

Creating a Zen garden is not just about landscaping; it’s about cultivating a personal sanctuary for relaxation and mindfulness. With a little planning and inspiration, you can transform your outdoor space into a special retreat.

Morgan James

The powerhouse vocalist, Broadway veteran and concert favorite hits all the right notes when she visits the Landmark stage. Soulful singersongwriter Morgan James’ voice is her instrument, and through it she can communicate anything. It is a gift that she has expertly trained, and meticulously nurtured, James has cultivated a world of fans with her viral YouTube videos, and she loves connecting with them on social media and at her live shows. With her own channel, James has amassed more than 250 million views on YouTube (and climbing). Over the last several years, she has established herself as a touring powerhouse, playing with her band and symphony orchestras. Her latest full album, ‘Nobody’s Fool,’ is a luminous love letter to ‘90s R&B, featuring nine new songs, and one cover of Jeff Buckley‘s ‘Everybody Here Wants You.’

Friday, June 21, 8 p.m. $53, $48, $43. Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington. (516) 767-6444 or LandmarkOnMainStreet.org.

‘Across The Universe’

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. With a commitment to the accurate reproduction of The Beatles’ repertoire, they 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 Fab Faux’s musical virtuosity — in actuality five New York Citybased 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. In addition to their notefor-note accuracy, the band is famous for blurring the lines slightly and injecting their own musical personalities into the performances. That’s The Fab Faux experience.

Saturday, June 22, 8 p.m. $55, $35, $30, $25. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. Tickets available at Ticketmaster.com or ParamountNY.com.

THE Your Neighborhood

Get The Led Out

Get The Led Out rocks out with their tribute to what many consider rock ‘n roll’s greatest band, in “A Celebration of the Mighty Zep,” on the Paramount stage, Friday and Saturday, June 28-29, 8 p.m. From the bombastic and epic, to the folky and mystical, GTLO has captured the essence of the recorded music of Led Zeppelin and brought it to the concert stage. The six veteran musicians who make up the Philadelphia-based group delivers Led Zeppelin live with the all passion and fury these blues-soaked, groove-driven rock anthems deserve. Utilizing the multi-instrumentalists at their disposal, GTLO re-creates songs, in all their depth and glory, with the studio overdubs that Zeppelin themselves never performed. When you hear three guitars on the album, GTLO delivers three guitarists on stage. No wigs or fake English accents, the band brings what the audience wants — a high energy Zeppelin concert with honest, heart-thumping intensity with a strong focus on Led Zeppelin’s pivotal early years. They touch on the deeper cuts that were seldom, if ever heard in concert. GTLO’s approach to performance of this hallowed catalog is not unlike a classical performance. “Led Zeppelin are sort of the classical composers of the rock era,” says lead vocalist Paul Sinclair. “I believe 100 years from now they will be looked at as the Bach or Beethoven of our time. As cliche as it sounds, their music is timeless. $75. $45, $30. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. Tickets available at Ticketmaster.com or ParamountNY.com.

Family theater

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, in its final weekend on the Long Island Children’s Museum stage, Saturday, June 22, 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.; Sunday, June 23, 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.

Barnaby Bye

The band returns to My Father’s Place, Saturday, June 29, 8 p.m. Come celebrate the music, the memories and the good times with Billy, Bobby, Peppy and Mike! Doors open at 6 p.m., concert is at 8 p.m. 221 Old Northern Blvd., Roslyn,. For tickets/information, visit MFPProductions.com or call (516) 580-0887.

Antique Car Show

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.

Summer tunes

Pump, an Aerosmith tribute band, performs as part of Seaford Library’s outdoor concert series, Saturday, June 29, 7:30 p.m. Bring your chair and enjoy. All concerts are held in the library parking lot, 2234 Jackson Ave. Visit SeafordLibrary. org for more information.

Celebrate Israel

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.

Game time

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.

Having an event?

Shabbat on the Beach

To welcome in Shabbat, members of the Congregation Beth Tikvah Band will perform at three Friday night singalongs. All are welcome to join Congregation Beth Tikvah for a musical Shabbat experience on June 28, July 26 and Aug. 23, 6-6:45 p.m., at Jones Beach Field 6. These free services follow traditional Jewish Shabbat rituals and are open to anyone who calls Long Island their home.

Park on the west side of the comfort station and meet members of Congregation Beth Tikvah on the boardwalk. Bring seating. There is no parking fee after 4 p.m. 1 Ocean Pkwy., in Wantagh. For more information, call the office at (516) 785-2445.

Music in the park

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 Road. No seating; bring a chair or blanket.

Items on The Scene page are listed free of charge. The Herald welcomes listings of upcoming events, community meetings and items of public interest. All submissions should include date, time and location of the event, cost, and a contact name and phone number. Submissions can be emailed to thescene@liherald.com.

Film Screening

Visit Nassau County Museum of Art for a viewing of “Wild Style,” a 1983 film regarded as the first hip-hop movie, Saturday, June 29, 3 p.m. A hybrid project that exists as both a musical and a documentary, the film features hip-hop pioneers of the period, including Fred “Fab Five Freddy” Brathwaite, Lee Quiñones, Lady Pink, The Rock Steady Crew, The Cold Crush Brothers, Queen Lisa Lee of Zulu Nation, Grandmaster Flash, and Zephyr, who play themselves in a loosely scripted story shot entirely in the South Bronx, the Lower East Side, and MTA subway yards.

A Q&A follows with director Charlie Ahearn and critic-curator, Carlo McCormick. Seating is limited and reservations required. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. (516) 484-9337 or NassauMuseum.org.

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.

Rainbow Run 5K

June 22

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.

Pet Adoption Program

Adopt your “fur-ever” friend this summer. There’s no better time to adopt a new pet than during the ”summer of love” at the Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter. Now through Sept. 1, all pet adoption fees are waived and include free spaying/neutering, vaccinations and microchipping. There is a $10 license fee for dogs. Check out the friendly faces of the dogs and cats before stepping foot in the shelter online at HempsteadNY.gov/179/Animal-Shelter or on the shelter’s Facebook page at Hempstead Town Animal Shelter. For more information, contact (516) 785-5220.

Public Notices

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

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

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

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

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) 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

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

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

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FRANKLIN SQUARE THIRD AVENUE (TH 224/24) - STOP - All traffic traveling east bound on Sheila Court shall come to a full stop.

LEVITTOWN FLINT LANE (TH 223/24)STOP -All traffic traveling east bound on Silo Lane shall come to a full stop.

ROOSEVELT ANDREWS AVENUE (TH 222/24) - STOP - All traffic traveling east bound on Cumberland Avenue shall come to a full stop.

WANTAGH FOREST LAKE

BOULEVARD (TH 228/24) - STOP - All traffic traveling west bound on Eaton Road East shall come to a full stop.

FOREST LAKE

BOULEVARD (TH 228/24) - STOPAll traffic traveling east bound on Eaton Road East shall come to a full stop.

ALL PERSONS INTERESTED shall have an opportunity to be heard on said proposal at the time and place aforesaid. Dated: June 18, 2024 Hempstead, New BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD York OF THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD DONALD X. CLAVIN, JR. Supervisor KATE MURRAY Town Clerk 147494 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to Article 9 of the NewYork 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 July, 2024, at 10:30 o’clock in the forenoon of that day to consider the enactment of a local law to amend Section 202-1 of the code of the Town of Hempstead to INCLUDE “PARKING OR STANDING PROHIBITIONS” at the following locations: LEVITTOWN WANTAGH AVENUE (TH 92(B)/24) West Side -NO PARKING ANYTIMEstarting at a point 92 feet south of the south curbline of Crag Lane, then south for a distance of 20 feet.

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The Torah in the Chabad Center for Jewish Life was taken from its safe for a community reading, commemorating over 3,300 years of the Ten Commandments.

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FOXDALE AVENUE (TH 231/24) West Side - NO

PARKING ANYTIMEstarting at a point 17 feet north of the north curbline of Bedell Street, then north for a distance of 95 feet.

WANTAGH

INTERLAKE DRIVE (TH

90(B)/24) West Side -NO

STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting from the south curbline of Bunker Avenue, south for a distance of 20 feet.

ALSO, to REPEAL from Section 202-1 “PARKING OR STANDING PROHIBITIONS” from the following locations:

ELMONT

LEIGHTON ROAD (TH 50/24) South Side - NO

PARKING ANYTIMEstarting at a point 249 feet west of the west curbline of Keswick Road, west for a distance of 43 feet.

(Adopted 3/12/24)

OCEANSIDE

BEDELL STREET (TH 120/24) South Side NO

PARKING ANYTIMEstarting at a point 75 feet west of the west curbline of Fortesque Avenue, then west for a distance of 50 feet

(Adopted 5/21/24)

WANTAGH

INTERLAKE DRIVE (TH 90/24) West Side -NO

STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting from the south curbline of Bunker Avenue, south for a distance of 30 feet.

(Adopted 5/7/24) ALL PERSONS INTERESTED shall have an opportunity to be heard on said proposal at the time and place aforesaid.

Dated: June 18, 2024 Hempstead, New BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD York OF THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD

DONALD X. CLAVIN, JR.

Supervisor

KATE MURRAY Town Clerk 147493

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU

MID-ISLAND MORTGAGE

CORP.

Chabad Center celebrates Shavuot with fun and flavor

By JOSEPH D’ALESSANDRO jdalessandro@liherald.com

At the Chabad Center for Jewish Life, led by Rabbi Shimon Kramer, the Jewish community celebrated Shavuot with a Divine Dairy Party on June 12.

Shavuot is a holiday of great spiritual importance, commemorating when the Jewish people received the Ten Commandments at the top of Mount Sinai over 3,300 years ago, after 49 days of exile from Egypt.

The Chabad center’s party had parents and their children eat ice cream, play with arts and crafts and read from the Torah.

Plaintiff, Against KERYN L. HING AVERY A/K/A KERYN L. HINGAVERY A/K/A KERYN HING AVERY A/K/A

KERYN HING A/K/A

KERYN AVERY A/K/A

KERYN HING-AVERY; GREGORY AVERY A/K/A

GREGORY L. AVERY; ET AL

Defendant(s)

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 05/02/2024, 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 7/25/2024 at 2:00PM, premises known as 15 Hamlet Road, 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 in the At Levittown, Near Hicksville, Town Of Hempstead, County Of Nassau And State Of New York.

Section 46 Block 387 Lot 39

The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $345,000.93 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 618413/2022 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.

Jonathan Christian Juliano, Esq., Referee. MCCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, LLC, 10 Midland Avenue, Suite 205, Port Chester, NY 10573

Dated: 6/3/2024 File Number: 22-301437 CA 147511

LEGAL NOTICE

SUPPLEMENTAL

SUMMONS Supreme Court of New York, Nassau County. JOVIA FINANCIAL FEDERAL CREDIT UNION F/K/A NASSAU EDUCATORS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, Plaintiff, -againstROBERT RIGGS A/K/A

ROBERT V. RIGGS, IF LIVING AND IF DECEASED, THE UNKNOWN HEIRS ATLAW OF THE ESTATE OF ROBERT RIGGS A/K/A

ROBERT V. RIGGS; MICHELLE KOHN, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF ROBERT RIGGS A/K/A

ROBERT V. RIGGS; EAB MORTGAGE COMPANY, INC.; “JOHN DOE” AND “JANE DOE” said names being fictitious, it being the intention of plaintiff to designate any and all occupants of premises being foreclosed herein; Defendants Index No. 618350/2023 Mortgaged Premises: 12 Rock Lane Levittown, NY 11756 Section: 51 Block: 156 Lot(s): 7 TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in the above captioned action and to serve a copy of your Answer on the Plaintiff’s attorney within twenty (20) days after the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service, or within thirty (30) days after completion of service where service is made in any other manner 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 hereof. 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 OF NATURE OF ACTION AND RELIEF SOUGHT THE OBJECTIVE of the above captioned action is to

foreclose on a Mortgage to secure $250,000.00 and interest, recorded in the Nassau County Clerk’s Office on March 2, 2018 in Book M 42710, Page 89, Instrument Number 2018-19907, covering the premises known as 12 Rock Lane, Levittown, NY 11756. The relief sought herein is a final judgment directing sale of the premises described above to satisfy the debt secured by the mortgage described above. Plaintiff designates Nassau County as the place of trial. Venue is based upon the County in which the mortgaged premises is located. 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. FRIEDMAN VARTOLO, LLP 1325 Franklin Avenue, Suite 160 Garden City, NY 11530, Attorneys for Plaintiff. 147496

“One of the things that we do is we take the actual original Torah, the same Torah that existed 1000s of years ago, and we read once again the 10 commandments,” Kramer said. “As we read, we envision as if we’re standing at Mount Sinai receiving the 10 commandments.”

Kramer combined study with entertaining activities to make studying the Torah exciting and accessible for the youngest members of the community.

“We tried to bring excitement and flavor into it,” he said.

This balance has proven successful, evidenced by the large turnout, which is important to keep the community thriving, Kramer said.

”We had the entire community; it was about 200 people that came, many of them children, maybe about half, which is very special because the children are the next generation,” he explained. “So they’re going to pass the Torah and study to the next generation.”

Celebrating holidays is important spiritually, and it also plays a role in educating young members in ways they can better understand.

“I think the reason why they come to these holiday programs is because this is all part of the same mission,” Kramer said. “It’s a well done, hands on, fun way where we teach them the values and how to work with others, to share with others, and social skills.”

Chabad staff member Allison Perski was delighted to see the community

The young participants decorated their ice cream with sprinkles and many other toppings.

come together.

“It was really nice to have all the parents with their children coming together and enjoying the holiday,” she said. “And it was nice because the kids got to hear the Torah and they got stickers to decorate a Torah, it was just so much fun — and of course we all had fun at the ice cream party.”

Perski was originally a parent with a child enrolled in the Chabad Center’s education program, and she enjoyed the experience so much that she joined the team.

“My child went here last year and I have met so many amazing moms and dads through it,” Perski said. “It’s just such an amazing community and when they have events like this, it just brings us all together. And now, especially with everything that’s going on in Israel and the world, it’s very nice to have a community that’s willing to come together for the good and the bad.”

“They do wonderful things for the community,” Chris Devlin, a volunteer staff member at the Chabad Center said. “They put their heart and soul into this. It’s amazing, what they do.”

These rainbow spoons helped with the “dairy” element of the party: children ate ice cream, as a way of honoring of Kosher customs during Shabbat.

Joseph D’Alessandro/Herald photos

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Different answers from everyone we ask

Q. We’ve been interviewing contractors and architects to get an idea about adding a double dormer to our home. The conversations about what to do, how long it should take and the cost are just all over the place. How long should it take, and how much should a double dormer cost to build? Some contractors said they needed to see plans, and that they could personally get the permit in a day or two, and some architects gave us wild time frames that seem ridiculous, like a year or more from start to finish.

A. Sounds like you already have the answers, which is not a good thing. This isn’t like ordering a meal in a restaurant and expecting that it will be perfect or you can send it back. Construction projects are complicated.

First, there are regulations. I hear more and more from people that they want to try to avoid permits, which is a bad idea, but I know many contractors who are ready to work under the radar because it isn’t their problem, it’s yours, if a neighbor complains or an inspector drops by.

Once a permit is finally issued, it has been my experience that everyone forgets what it took to get permission to build, which is possibly part of the time you aren’t taking into account. The typical scenario is that you wait months for the architect to satisfy whatever notes and information the plan reviewer is asking for. Even if your architect fulfills each request for more information in a day or two, it can still take more time for the next reply from the official.

Examiners do not use the same criteria for what should be noted in plans, and some will ask for more than others. It isn’t uncommon for an examiner to ask to have information removed from plans that another examiner requested. That’s just the way it is.

The architect is generally to blame for delays. Then the project is finally given the go-ahead, but insurance papers and license numbers for the contractor, plumber and electrician have to match what is on file with the authority. When they don’t, this causes more delays, so it’s important to make sure the contractor you hire gathers the full set of acceptable insurance documents and license numbers ahead of time instead of delaying the project even longer.

This is very common and avoidable. It also causes delays when you have pools, sheds, fences, decks, hot tubs or central air condensers that never received a permit. All need permits in most jurisdictions, and further delay can cause arguments over the extra cost.

And speaking of cost, your description of a “double dormer” is just a simplified version of what it really is. It doesn’t cost less to call it that. You are constructing a second-floor addition or making a half second floor into a full second floor. It will take the next column to explain cost. Stay tuned.

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Cricket brings Nassau into the international spotlight

Like almost every Long Islander, until recently I had no knowledge of or interest in cricket.

Now that the 2024 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in Eisenhower Park has been such a success, I can certainly attest to the intense devotion and loyalty cricket fans have to their sport, how popular cricket is in other corners of the world and why it was such a great victory for Nassau County to host the tournament, drawing worldwide attention and acclaim. I had the opportunity, early on, to observe up close the effort that went into making the World Cup the success that it became. The anticipated difficulties and challenges were many and complex. For starters, a 34,000-seat stadium had to be constructed at Eisenhower Park in barely three months before the first official match on

June 3. The hastily built structure, put together like an Erector Set, then had to be deconstructed and removed within 10 days after the Long Island phase of the tournament concluded on June 12.

The construction of the stadium was only the beginning. There were the almost certain traffic jams expected on Hempstead Turnpike and surrounding streets during the morning rush hour. The park would open at 8:30 a.m., and the starting time for each match would be 10:30. Cars would have to be parked at the Nassau Coliseum. The main entrance to Eisenhower Park would be off Merrick Avenue, and would be reached by thousands of fans either on foot — a walk of over a half-mile from the Coliseum — or by shuttle bus.

Tdown all possible terrorist threats. This potential danger was amplified when, just days before the first practice match on June 1, ISIS posted a threat on social media calling for an attack on the World Cup.

he IndiaPakistan match alone drew more than a billion TV viewers.

There were also myriad terrorismrelated issues, which required having enough magnetometers to scan everyone entering the park, doing background checks on all vendors and their employees, and monitoring and tracking

Fortunately, County Executive Bruce Blakeman and Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder had initiated a sophisticated counterterrorism effort months earlier, involving federal, state and local law-enforcement agencies — the Nassau County Police Department, the FBI, the Joint Terrorism Task Force, the Department of Homeland Security, the State Police and the NYPD as well as Suffolk County, MTA, Port Authority and Garden City police working seamlessly together. At the facility itself, there were helicopters overhead, undercover officers and bomb-sniffing dogs on the ground, and sharpshooters strategically positioned around the stadium.

When the time came, everything worked. The intense planning paid off.

Tackling health disparities affecting Black

people of color in New York state have a vastly different experience navigating the health care system than their white counterparts. From challenges accessing care and disparate health outcomes to higher death rates and premature deaths, the urgency of this crisis cannot be understated.

Black Americans disproportionately face adverse health outcomes. These inequities are well documented:

Black Americans are 60 percent more likely to be diagnosed with diabetes and twice as likely to die of the disease. Black adults are 30 percent more likely to have high blood pressure, increasing their risk for heart disease and stroke. These aren’t just data points — health disparities are a matter of life and death, and we desperately need better health systems to protect Black Americans.

Unfortunately, these patterns are consistent across New York state. Black Long Islanders have the lowest life expectancy of all Long Island residents. Decades of institutional racism and environmental injustice have contributed to these stark inequalities: From

proximity to industrial sites, highways and other sources of pollution to economic disparities and lack of access to quality health care, Black Long Islanders face unacceptable barriers to achieving and maintaining good health.

As an Assembly member and the chair of the Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic & Asian Legislative Caucus, I am continuously advocating for Nassau County’s communities of color that are impacted the most by these inequalities. The state’s fiscal year 2025 budget makes historic investments in health care that ensure that more people have access to quality services. For example, the budget provides $800 million to save our safety-net hospitals and eliminates all copays for insulin. We also secured funding to continue expanding doula access through the new Community Doula Expansion program, which builds on our efforts to prioritize maternal health care in the State Legislature.

Reduction Act have given millions of New Yorkers health insurance and saved more than 75,000 people hundreds of dollars on insulin with the $35 cap. Yet there are still members of Congress working tirelessly to repeal the ACA and the IRA, slash health funding and revoke access to health care for those who need it most.

T he state budget offers help, but too many in Congress don’t seem to care.

These issues are a matter of life or death, and our representatives in Washington must fight to expand access to affordable, quality care for all by overcoming historic inequalities to deliver impactful health care improvements for people of color. Policies like the Affordable Care Act and the Inflation

There were no security incidents or traffic jams. The India-Pakistan match alone drew a capacity crowd of 34,000 — the largest ever for a cricket match in the United States — and more than a billion television viewers worldwide, more than three times the size of a Super Bowl audience. There were watch parties at Citi Field and Cedar Creek Park, in Wantagh. All told, the matches attracted more than 150,000 enthusiastic fans who enjoyed themselves and rooted their teams on without incident.

Increased business at restaurants, hotels, motels, stores and shops brought in tens of millions of dollars in sales and lodging tax revenues. Probably most important, though, will be the intangible but very real value of Nassau County’s success on the world stage before a previously unreached audience. Taking on this challenge and getting it done is a credit to Blakeman’s leadership and the professionalism of the NCPD and its law enforcement partners. Job well done!

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

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Islanders

I recently met with Long Island health care professionals and community advocates to discuss what they see on the ground. The challenges Black residents face when seeking care are extensive, from missing appointments due to lack of transportation to medical facilities or difficulties accessing medical information. New mothers often lack access to the vital education needed during pregnancy to prepare them as they get closer to giving birth. Unexpected hospital stays lead to job loss and additional stressors among marginalized communities, sometimes dissuading patients from seeking care in the first place.

These challenges are pressing and require our attention, but too many in Congress have turned a blind eye to tackling these health disparities. The improvements that the ACA and the IRA have made to our health care system have created significant savings for seniors and families amid the afford-

ability crisis. If these historic improvements in health care are overturned or weakened, thousands of Long Islanders, including many people of color, would be at risk of losing the security these laws provide them. Without affordable health care, many of our residents would be forced to choose between paying for groceries and paying for their prescriptions.

I’ve long advocated protecting affordable and accessible health care for all New Yorkers, including Black and Brown residents who experience sobering inequities. My responsibility to promote the health and well-being of my constituents drives me to continue to improve health outcomes through sensible policy that enhances quality of life for everyone. The state budget investments, alongside the federal ACA and IRA, are the result of bold decisions that improve health care for millions of New Yorkers.

We can’t turn back the clock and undermine federal and state policies that make a real difference in our fight to combat health disparities and improve health care for all Long Islanders. We must put the needs of our constituents first and promote the health and well-being of all our people, especially those who have been left behind for too long.

Michaelle Solages represents the 22nd Assembly Distric, and chairs the Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic & Asian Legislative Caucus.

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Juneteenth is a time for reflection,

observed every year on June 19, Juneteenth marks a pivotal moment in American history the end of slavery here in the United States.

While many of us might associate the Emancipation Proclamation issued by President Abraham Lincoln at the height of the Civil War in 1863 with the abolition of slavery, the horrific practice itself didn’t end until June 19, 1865, when the last enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas, learned they were free.

Juneteenth signifies not just the end of slavery, but the triumph of freedom over oppression, resilience over despair.

Living on Long Island, we might feel removed from this piece of history geographically and culturally. It was the South that had slaves, after all. But it wasn’t always that way.

Even before New York was New York, the Dutch West India Co. “purchased” 11 men from Africa they wanted to use in their New Amsterdam colony for both public projects and defense, according to research by Hofstra University. At first, these men were considered employees of

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Not OK with Trump endorsing D’Esposito

To the Editor:

I was so disappointed to read that U.S. Rep. Anthony D’Esposito is happy about receiving Donald Trump’s endorsement (“D’Esposito picks up big endorsement from Trump,” June 6-12).

I mistakenly thought that D’Esposito was among the Republicans who are trying to bring the party back to a time when a candidate’s moral conduct mattered. Is he now OK with having a president who disrespects the laws of our country, while preaching law and order for the rest of us? Is he OK with having a millionaire president who has been convicted of cheating our country out of the taxes that the rest of us must pay?

Is D’Esposito OK with having a president who illegally takes, and refuses to return, highly classified documents after leaving office and lies about it? Is he OK with having a president who has been found guilty of sexually violating a woman?

Is D’Esposito OK with having a president who refuses to accept the outcome of an election, even after countless court cases affirm the results? Is he OK with having a commander in chief of our armed forces who has called people in our armed forces “suckers,” and has said

Dutch West India, but it wasn’t long before their roles were redefined as “chattel property” and “servants for life.”

By the time the Colonies went to war for their independence, 20,000 slaves were kept in New York — more than all of the New England colonies combined. No one should ever own another human being. Full stop. And the lessons of Juneteenth teach us that freedom is not merely the absence of chains, but the presence of opportunity, equity and justice. Despite the progress made since 1865, we continue to witness disparities in education, employment and housing issues that affect communities here in Nassau County as well as nationwide. By honoring Juneteenth, we acknowledge these challenges, and renew our commitment to addressing them.

Juneteenth also provides an opportunity for education and reflection. It’s a period for all of us — regardless of race — to learn about the deep-rooted history of slavery and its lasting impacts. And it’s a reminder of delayed justice and the continued struggle for equality.

Long Island may seem far from the

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fields of Texas, but our own history as part of the greater New York City area — is interwoven with stories of African American resilience and contributions. From the early African American settlements in Sag Harbor to the cultural impacts of influential figures like Jackie Robinson — who lived for a number of years in neighboring Queens and the legacy of the Harlem Renaissance spilling into our neighborhoods, Long Island has its chapters of African American history that reflect broader national narratives of struggle and achievement.

Juneteenth is more than a historical milestone. It’s a living testament to the enduring spirit of freedom and equality. For all of us here on Long Island, embracing Juneteenth means recognizing our shared history, acknowledging our ongoing struggles, and celebrating the contributions of African Americans to our collective heritage.

Let us use this week to reflect, educate and unite — ensuring that the legacy of Juneteenth continues to inspire and guide us toward a more just and inclusive future.

that prisoners of war like John McCain aren’t heroes if they got caught?

Is D’Esposito OK with having a president who disdains science and tells us that global warming is a hoax? Is he OK with having a president who encourages vigilante justice with phrases like “Lock her up!” about an opponent?

Is D’Esposito OK with having a president

whose fiery words encouraged people to attack our Capitol to stop the certification of an election that he lost, and who now calls them heroes? Is he OK with having a president who speaks admiringly of dictators and is OK with Vladimir Putin’s takeover of Ukraine? Is he OK with having a president who, even now, while out of office, tells his followers to block any bipartisan legislation that

opinions Fighting antisemitism and hate needs to start early

as a former Board of Education member and president in the Long Beach school district who has worked to provide a safe and more inclusive environment for our students, I am gravely concerned about the unprecedented escalation of antisemitism on our college campuses that many young Jewish people in our community will be facing in just a couple of months.

An Anti-Defamation League and Hillel International survey found that Jewish college students feel significantly less safe since Oct. 7, and that more than 75 percent are dissatisfied with their schools’ response to antisemitism.

The study also found that 73 percent of Jewish college students, and 44 percent of non-Jewish students, have experienced or witnessed antisemitism since the start of the 2023-24 school year. Subsequently, the ADL published its Campus Antisemitic Report Card in April, in which it assessed 85 of the top national and liberal arts colleges in the U.S. with the highest Jewish student populations. Grades were assigned to public and private schools based on “Jewish life on campus,” antisemitic incidents, and how the administration addressed those

incidents and took action to fight antisemitism. None of the 14 New York schools included in the report received an A grade. Four received D’s and two received F’s. The schools ranked as follows:

• Barnard College: D

• CUNY Brooklyn: B

• Columbia University: D

• Cornell University: D

• Hofstra University: B

• Ithaca College: B

• New York University: C

• SUNY Albany: C

• SUNY Binghamton: B

• SUNY New Paltz: D

• SUNY Purchase: F

• SUNY Rockland

Community College: F

• Syracuse University: C

• Queens College: C

we got high school kids involved in the Holocaust project Names, Not Numbers.

During what should be one of the most hopeful times in young people’s lives, they should feel excited and secure about taking the next step in their future, not fearful of what may await them on college campuses.

During my tenure as school board president, the Long Beach district began taking part in Names, Not Numbers, an interactive media Holocaust film documentary project. Created by Tova FishRosenberg, Names, Not Numbers brings students out of the classroom and into

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would improve the problems at our border? Is being convicted of a felony OK for a president?

I would think that no candidate of any party would be proud to be endorsed by a person who exhibits so many examples of immoral and illegal behavior. Our schools and villages like to put up signs that say, “Character Counts.” But the support of Donald Trump by many Republicans, like Anthony D’Esposito, reveals that, for them, character really doesn’t count at all.

ELAINE RAUCH Lynbrook

Did the Grand Central project cripple the MTA?

To the Editor:

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority project connecting the Long Island Rail Road to Grand Central Terminal was projected to cost $4 billion, according to the MTA. When it was completed, the cost had risen to $11 billion, some $7 billion over the MTA’s esti-

the lives of people who lived through the history being taught about the Holocaust. This past year, I was proud of our Long Beach High School students, Jewish and non-Jewish alike, who interviewed Holocaust survivors and created their own documentary, which was shown at a well-attended screening and will be used in the school’s curriculum. Programs like these are the cornerstone of combating the disturbing rise in antisemitism and all forms of marginalization, by providing education and awareness at a young age. Fighting antisemitism must start before students enter college. This year’s legislative session in Albany has come to a close without legislation in place to address this vital issue. As a candidate for the State Assembly, it is my goal to work on comprehensive, bipartisan, statewide legislation against antisemitism that will bring education, awareness, accountability and action.

Legislation to combat antisemitism at the state level should:

Ensure that school systems are following state mandates to teach about the Holocaust, and add studies of contemporary antisemitism to the curriculum. Provide state funding and support for educational programs like the ADL’s No Place for Hate.

Ensure that college codes of conduct for faculty and students include discussion of antisemitism.

Ensure that college administrators are held accountable for enforcing these codes of conduct and are responsible for the safety of Jewish students. The same protections against discrimination offered to other groups must be offered to Jewish students as well. This includes revoking funding for student groups that support terrorism or call for violence.

Ensure that hate crimes are investigated and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.

Continue providing state funding for security at houses of worship and religious institutions.

Ensure that state-mandated diversity, equity and inclusion programs include antisemitism awareness.

Provide resources to work with federal investigators on the infiltration of campus groups by outside agitators.

Putting this legislation in place will empower Jewish young people and allies to work toward creating a future climate of inclusivity without antisemitism and all other forms of hate.

Tina Posterli is a former member of the Long Beach City Council, a former president of the Board of Education and a candidate for the Assembly in District 20.

Framework by Tim Baker

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The question that needs to be asked is why this project became an MTA priority over so many others that seemed to need more urgent attention from the agency. Getting Long Islanders to Grand Central didn’t seem urgent: They could take a shuttle from Penn Station to Grand Central. But the people along Second Avenue still had no transportation for many years. New cars were needed on Metro North and the LIRR. New signal systems were needed; track work was needed. So why did the Grand Central Terminal move ahead of so many other urgent projects?

The MTA said that congestion pricing is the be-all and end-all to solve New York City’s traffic congestion. Many New Yorkers aren’t believing the MTA’s revenue projections. Had the stockholders of a company found out that the CEO and board of directors approved of a project that went $7 billion over the initial estimate, they would have been fired.

It’s good that congestion pricing is halted. There’s good reason not to trust the MTA.

RICHARD T. DeVITO Long Beach

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