Long Beach Herald 05-07-2026

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Eye-catching ticket booths are ready for beachgoers

By cHRIS colUccI ccolucci@liherald.com

The arts are thriving at the beach this season. Last month, massive murals reinvigorated an abandoned building on the boardwalk. Now, the humble boardwalk ticket booths have been transformed from unremarkable to unmistakable.

For the first time in 10 years, six beachfront booths have been given more than just a fresh coat of paint. The city partnered with the Long Beach Arts Council to recruit a squad of six local artists to turn the simple shacks into freestanding art pieces.

Amanda Diller, Michele Dodd, Liza Hertweck, Rob Rothman, Ali Rufrano-Ruffner and Justine Stefanelli answered the call to spend one paint-splattered day, last Saturday, working on ticket booths at Magnolia, National, Edwards, Riverside and Long Beach boulevards. Riverside will feature two booths, with one at each of the remaining locations.

Stefanelli, an accomplished photographer, joined the project to paint her first mural with the goal of dedicating it to her late mother, Mary Topps, who was a muralist. Stefanelli also included a small duck in her Continued on page 10

By AIDAN WARSHAVSKY awarshavsky@liherald.com

When Long Beach native Caelin Feehan was a ninthgrader in 2022, her mother, Noreen Feehan, encouraged her to try out for Long Beach High School’s crew program, a 10-week enrichment program that took place at Concept Fitness, a health club in Oceanside. That decision has now come full circle, as Feehan has signed a letter of intent to row at Loyola University, in Maryland, where she plans to major in biology.

oput,” Caelin said of the track and field event. “Tori figured she had a sport, so she shouldn’t need to do it.”

After school ended in June 2023, both sisters joined Concept Fitness’s competitive rowing team, for which they trained five days a week, rowing for two hours and then weight training for two more.

ur bond strengthened through everything we did together, from the doubles races to our inside

jokes

Now 17, Feehan said her mother always pushed her and her older sister, Torrance, to get involved in sports to build healthy habits. Caelin, who also runs track and cross-country, said she had to persuade her sister, who’s known as Tori, to try out for crew.

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The program was under the direction of Lizzy Carson, Head Coach at Concept Fitness, who was impressed by the Feehans’ skills and dedication. “They were the reason I woke up early,” Carson said. “Not only were they amazing athletes to coach, but they really helped us develop the program.”

“She didn’t want to do it because she was doing shot

The sisters became known for their similar personalities and constant jokes. “We had this habit of saying everything at exactly the same time as twins from a horror movie,”

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By day’s end last Saturday, six ticket booths had been transformed into freestanding art pieces.

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LBMS’ Zoey Pinto reaches National History Day finals

By AIDAN WARSHAVSKY awarshavsky@liherald.com

Zoey Pinto has always compared her schoolwork to others in her quest to be better. That strength and persistence have helped her earn first place at the New York State National History Day competition.

Hosted at SUNY Oneonta on April 26, students explore local, state, national and world history, starting at the beginning of the school year. For Pinto, she chose to examine the Radium Girls, factory workers during the early 1900s who helped advance labor rights and workplace safety.

“I wanted to see how a woman made a revolutionary change,” Pinto said.

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“Accept what is. All pain comes from resistance” – Zen saying

“Holding on to anger is like drinking poison and expecting the other person to die”

– Buddha

“There is nothing either good or bad, but thinking makes it so” – Shakespeare

“Gratitude is not only the greatest of all virtues, but the parent of all the others” – Cicero

“When you’re good to others, you are best to yourself” – Ben Franklin

“The voyage of the best ship is a zigzag line of a hundred tacks” – Ralph Waldo Emerson

“Who is rich? He that rejoices in his portion” – Ben Franklin

“Nothing in life is so hard that you can’t make it easier by the way you take it” – Ellen Glasgow

“Life appears to me to be too short to be spent in nursing animosity or regret” – Charlotte Bronte

“Not money, or success, or position, or travel, or love makes happiness - service is the secret” – Kathleen Norris

“To understand all is to forgive all” – Evelyn Waugh

Pinto’s journey began in Joseph Hoffman’s class. The seventh-grade social studies teacher said her selection was unique. “She loves the workplace environment.” Hoffman said. “She was tough on that, which is great. You want kids to be different.”

At the beginning of the year, students are exposed to book tastings, where they can find information in mediums such as books and articles. Hoffman said students are doing college work, examining primary and secondary sources on websites like the Nassau Library Association.

“It gave me an opportunity to start on my paragraphs and help me expand my research,” Pinto said. “It also helped me improve my individual skills.”

As students prepare their project, they can choose between a website, documentary, a research paper, a performance, or an exhibit. Pinto chose to do an exhibit — a fantastic one, Hoffman says.

“[Zoey] is an artsy kind of kid,” Hoffman said. “She really wanted to show her creativity through research and art, which really shows out with her.”

At the first competition on Feb. 12 at the middle school, Pinto secured a top score, which qualified for regionals on at Hofstra University. There, she went up against schools across Long Island before advancing as a finalist to Oneonta.

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“In the beginning, it was a lot to handle,” Pinto said. “But as I went through the levels, I started gaining my confidence.”

As she approaches the national stage, Pinto continues to fine-tune her paragraphs. Pinto said she’s also looking to add more detail to her diorama. Hoffman said Pinto would often ask him about past winners and noted that he could “see the gears turning” in her head.

“[Zoey] always wants to find more and more information,” Hoffman said. “She wants to reach new heights.”

Sam Pinto, Zoey’s father and a trustee on the Board of Education, applauded his daughter’s efforts.

“She worked really hard on it,” Sam said. “My wife and I are really proud of her.”

Pinto will now compete at the National History Day finals in College Park, Maryland, this June.

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Courtesy Sam Pinto Seventh grader Zoey Pinto earned first place

National History Day competition, at SUNY Oneonta on April 26.

Fundraiser helps Special Olympics program

By CHRIS COLUCCI ccolucci@liherald.com

Always ready to give back, The Cabana restaurant hosted its third annual autism awareness event on April 18 — coinciding with April’s designation as National Autism Awareness Month.

The day also served as a fundraiser for the Special Olympics program based in St. Camillus Church of Rockaway Park. The event was attended by children and adults with autism spectrum disorder, athletes in the St. Camillus Special Olympics program and their families.

The Cabana began hosting events for the St. Camillus program in 2024 and evolved from a fun afternoon out into a conscious fundraiser for the students. “It started with two longtime friends of mine who work in the Rockaway school system with autistic children,” explained Bob Johnson, co-owner of the Cabana. “They just asked if they could bring them all for lunch one day. I said ‘Absolutely.’”

Attendees were treated to face painting; live music from Westlake, a Grateful Dead-style jam band, and The RockaWades, a father-son musical team — Paul and Kyle Wade of Rockaway Park; a juggler for added entertainment; doughnuts from The Dough Hut as well as the standard Cabana fare.

At the end of the afternoon, more than $3,000 was raised to support the program’s sports activities. One unexpected boost to the total was the 50/50 raffle. This winner of the drawing, local Gregg Santiago, emphasized the charitable spirit of the day by re-donating his $1,600 winnings into the fundraising

pool rather than accepting the prize for himself.

“It’s such a special day,” said Cabana co-owner Tracey Johnson. “The kids and the parents have a great time. And we raised a lot of money.”

The St. Camillus Special Olympics sports program began in 1996 and pro-

vides an opportunity for people with disabilities to showcase their athletic skills in a range of sports including baseball, softball and basketball. This year’s fundraiser was intended to offset Rockaway Little League participation fees, allowing the athletes to take part in this season’s games.

Courtesy Bob Johnson

The turnout at The Cabana raised thousands of dollars for the program based out of St. Camillus church in nearby Rockaway Park.

jAxsON TORRes PLAINEDGE Junior Baseball

ONE OF MANY REASONS the Red Devils have established themselves as one of the favorites in Nassau Class A baseball, Torres threw their second no-hitter this spring April 27 in Plainedge’s 8-0 win over Locust Valley. The righthander struck out 15 and walked only one as the Red Devils won their 13th straight game without a loss. The performance upped Torres’ record on the mound to 5-0 with a 1.75 ERA and 0.61 WHIP with 56Ks in 28 innings.

GAMES TO WATCH

Thursday, May 7

Softball: South Side at Hewlett 4:30 p.m.

Baseball: Plainedge at Mineola 4:45 p.m.

Boys Lacrosse: Seaford at Wantagh 5 p.m.

Baseball: Massapequa at Oceanside 5 p.m.

Baseball: Uniondale at V.S. Central

Softball: Farmingdale at Plainedge

Softball: Baldwin at V.S. North

Softball: Uniondale at Sewanhaka 5 p.m.

Girls Lacrosse: Long Beach at North Shore 5 p.m.

Girls Lacrosse: South Side at Garden City 5 p.m.

Girls Lacrosse: Manhasset at Farmingdale 5:30 p.m.

Boys Lacrosse: Plainedge at South Side 6 p.m.

Baseball: V.S. South at East Rockaway 7 p.m.

Friday, May 8

Softball: Lynbrook at Elmont 4:30 p.m.

Boys Lacrosse: Baldwin at Freeport 5 p.m.

Softball: Glen Cove at Wantagh 5 p.m.

Softball: Mepham at Oceanside 5 p.m.

Softball: East Meadow at Plainedge 5 p.m.

Softball: Garden City at Long Beach 5 p.m.

Baseball: Long Beach at Kennedy 5 p.m.

Baseball: New Hyde Park at Calhoun 5 p.m.

Baseball: Hewlett at Carey

5 p.m.

Baseball: Mepham at Clarke 5 p.m.

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Youthful Marines playoff-bound

By PATRICK MOQUIN sports@liherald.com

Long Beach baseball has clawed its way through a brutal field in Nassau Conference X to lock up a Class AA playoff berth with three games remaining. With at least six starting sophomores in any given game, coach Jason Zizza said the Marines have had to develop a “win now” mindset ahead of schedule.

“We’re young this year, but that doesn’t mean that we can’t win baseball games,” Zizza said. “That doesn’t mean we can’t make a run in the playoffs. That just means that we’re getting our experience, not only for this year, but the next two years. It’s going to be a whole lot of fun. We feel like we can really compete and do something special.”

With Elmont bowing out of conference play, Long Beach had a bye week in late April and will earn three victories toward its record. The wins will help to negate a decisive sweep the Mariners suffered at the hands of Calhoun, leaving them with a 6-6 conference record and playoff berth ahead of a series against Bellmore JFK.

Much of Long Beach’s success has come down to pitching, with senior Nathan Hall leading a starting rotation that also includes sophomores Logan Wien and Tyler Donohue. On April 8, Hall threw five innings and allowed two earned runs in a 10-6 victory over South Side, Long Beach’s first league win of the year.

“He goes out there and competes,” Zizza said. “He also leads the younger guys as a senior.”

Wien and Donohue have had their moments to shine as well, stepping up in an all-important series against New Hyde Park. After dropping the first game 4-1, Donohue started the second on April 15 and allowed three hits and one earned run in a 10-3 victory. The following day, Wien struck out 11 batters in a similarly decisive 13-3 rout.

“He works fast, great tempo, throws a ton of strikes,” Zizza said of Wien. “He keeps hitters off balance. He’s well-conditioned and he gives us a chance to win whenever he steps on the mound.”

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Zizza said his players knew the series against New Hyde Park would likely have massive playoff implications. Coming through with two sophomore pitchers and plenty of runs was a momentous result that could reverberate through the program for years.

Left-handed sophomore Kellen DeSantis has also had opportunities to pitch, notably earning a win over East Rockaway early in the year. He battled in a 12-8 loss to Calhoun, the closest game of that series.

Long Beach’s offense runs through a tight core of hitters, as junior Ryden Nafte and senior Joe Lordi often set the table for Jesse Stadtman, a junior who has led the Marines at the plate all year.

“All three of them are top-of-the-order guys that usually hit one, two and three,” Zizza said. “They are very tough outs. They battle through at-bats, they put the ball in play. They’re all hitting near or over .400.”

Communication has been a massive factor for Zizza, who constantly stresses to his younger players that this is not the end, nor does it have to be a quiet beginning. Despite their relative youth, the Marines are strong enough to contend now. A deep playoff run can only mean more preparation for one of the county’s most dangerous contenders moving forward.

Media Origin Inc./Herald Kasper Yanowitch and the Marines navigated a brutal conference slate to qualify for

playoffs.

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Sisters’ love for rowing started in Oceanside

Caelin recalled. “Our teammates kept coming up with different reasons as to why we were the same person.”

Early in their rowing careers, the sisters competed in doubles races together, but, Caelin said, as they progressed, Tori was rowing more frequently, leading the pair to split up.

“Realistically, I would have held her back,” Caelin said. “In order for her to win races, she needed to row with someone on the same level.”

Despite the split, the sisters stayed close. They rowed together on four-women crews and on bigger boats. They also competed in “2k scores,” a test of endurance and power across 2,000 meters. At the end of their practices, the girls always jumped or pushed each other into the water.

“Our bond strengthened through everything we did together, from the doubles races to our inside jokes,” Tori, who now studies Psychology, and rows at the University of Delaware, said. “It was really nice to have that experience with her.”

The pair also traveled to major regattas, including the annual New York State Scholastic Championships, in Saratoga Springs. There, in 2025, Tori and her doubles partner, Ava Maidhof, who will row at Delaware this fall, placed .3 seconds behind the rower in front of her, which would have qualified her for the US Rowing Youth National Championships, in

Florida. But because it was a scholastic event, the Concept Fitness crew, which wasn’t affiliated with Long Beach High, didn’t meet the time requirement to qualify.

“I was so pissed,” Caelin recounted.

Tori, who was into weightlifting as well as track and field, said she developed a passion for rowing in the summer program. As was the case with Caelin, running and field events, like the shot put and discus, were never her calling. At Delaware, Tori loved getting to know her teammates and being part of a collective, working toward a common goal. The Oceanside program, she added, fueled her competitive drive.

While most college freshmen row in novice boats, Tori’s skills earned her time in more advanced boats, such as the varsity 4, a boat containing four rowers, each with one oar. As a freshman, this year, she earned a Mid-American Conference Weekly Laurel at the Cornell Invitational.

“Being in the rowing program in high school really helped me build a love for the sport,” Tori said.

As Caelin prepares for her own collegiate rowing career, Tori said she was looking forward to bonding over their shared sport again. “When I come home at Christmas and tell her my back feels like I’m 85 years old, she’s going to know what I mean.” Tori said. “I love having this connection with her.”

Courtesy Noreen Feehan

Caelin feehan, left, and her sister, tori, were among the first Long Beach High School students to join the school’s crew program.

News brief

City Council adopts Roadway Safety Plan

After holding two public meetings and three focus groups, City Council passed a resolution adopting the Safe Streets and Road for All Plan. The infrastructure plan will be used to apply for grants from the U.S. Department of Transportation Safe Streets and Roads for All Grant.

“We all live here, we all know the dangerous spots,” councilman Mike Reinhart said. “This is an integral first step.”

Since November 2025, WSP, a global engineering and professional services firm, has analyzed crash data from 2020 to 2024. They also looked at the two fatalities in 2025, as well as January’s fatality.

Beginning in March, Long Beach residents have been able to provide input on measures they want implemented to ensure roadway safety.

At a City Council meeting on April 21, WSP Project Manager Greg Harasym, recommended countermeasures at 14 different intersections throughout the city — including the intersection of Park Avenue and Long Beach Boulevard, where 417 crashes occurred during the study.

As part of the study, Harasym recommended installing fences along the parking medians, encouraging residents and citygoers to use crosswalks. He also noted other changes, like speed feedback signs and installing push buttons

on the medians at park avenue, which Nassau County will execute through its signal monitorization project.

“Speed feedback signs have been proven to reduce speeding by about five miles per hour,” Harasym said, noting other countermeasures.

WSP estimates the projects will cost $1.64 million, according to their presentation.

“The city will begin implementing these various recommendations as funding becomes available,” Deputy City Manager Phil Ragona said.

–Aidan Warshavsky

Artwork ushers in a new summer season

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artwork in memory of David Quackenbush, a friend who recently died.

Dodd is a native Long Beach artist whose work recently appeared elsewhere on the boardwalk: She made a massive contribution in April to the water-themed murals at the former Hebrew Academy of Long Beach, adding a larger-than-life fish to the inner courtyard.

“Long Beach has been a highly receptive community for artists for a long time,” Dodd said. “Long Beach, as a community, is very proud and supportive of their artists. The nice thing about it is that it’s communitywide. It’s not like, ‘Oh, just the people who hug trees are into the arts.’ Everybody is involved and supportive of artists.”

Financial sponsorships from local businesses and organizations, up to $1,500 per booth, played a key role in the project. Booth sponsors included the Long Beach Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Belmont Park Village, Sol House of Healing, Hollywood Health Club, Sherry Blossom, Rob Rothman, the Long Beach Arts Council, Arts In The Plaza and Artists in Partnership. The sponsors’ names can be found discreetly incorporated into each booth’s design.

“Long Beach is the paradise we call home,” said City Council President Brendan Finn. “We are very excited to

launch this program — turning our beach ticket booths into works of art.

‘Tickets to Paradise’ is the perfect way to describe this project, featuring the

talent of local artists against the most beautiful backdrop there is — our pristine beaches. What a great way to kick off summer in Long Beach.”

With the booths now ready for the season, beach passes will go on sale on May 11, and Ocean Beach Park will officially open — for weekends only — on May 23, Memorial Day weekend. Fulltime, seven-days-a-week beach access begins on June 19.

Sibomana-Rodriguez wins international gold

By CHRIS COLUCCI ccolucci@liherald.com

Wrestling has taken Dunia SibomanaRodriguez from the Long Beach High School mats to New York state titles. Now the 18-year-old earned a meeting with President Felix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of the Congo after winning two gold medals at the African Championships.

Sibomana-Rodriguez, who holds dual citizenship, was born in the Congo and came to the United States at age 8 after surviving a chimpanzee attack which took the lives of his brother and cousin. Through persistence and skill, he would cement his legacy as a Long Beach wrestling great after building a 203-17 high school record, capturing a total of five Nassau County titles and three New York State championships.

On May 2, he entered his first international competition, flying across the globe for the African Championships in Alexandria, Egypt. The experienced wrestler won a gold medal in the 57 kg U20 division — athletes less than 20 years old — making him the first Congolese athlete to win gold in the competition’s history.

The Long Beach phenom continued putting in work, stepping up to compete in the 57 kg Senior division — a category without age guidelines. There, he overcame a pair of even more experienced wrestlers, facing off against adult competitors for the first time in his competitive career.

On his way to the title, Sibomana-Rodri-

guez earned a decisive victory over 32-yearold Roland Tambi Nforsong, a three-time African Championship medalist. In a previous match, Sibomana-Rodriguez also defeated 33-year-old Alaa Ali Sheba Elsayed who had earned a spot into the quarterfinals by defeating the three-time reigning African Championship gold medalist.

“I’m not surprised at how relaxed he was,” said Miguel Rodriguez, SibomanaRodriguez’s adoptive father and Long Beach wrestling assistant coach. “I’m not surprised that he was very comfortable on a big stage and confident in his skills. I was more surprised that I was calm and relaxed seeing my baby boy wrestling on that big stage, but he transmits that confidence. He makes me feel comfortable.”

Sibomana-Rodriguez will begin studying at the University of North Carolina in midJune, but is maintaining a steady competitive schedule. The immediate plan is to continue a series of international matches: The U20 World Wrestling Championships in Bratislava, Slovakia in August; the U23 World Wrestling Championships in Las Vegas, Nevada in October; and the African Championships in April 2027, which serves as a qualifier for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, scheduled for July.

dunia Sibomana-rodriguez became one of the best wrestlers in new York. now he’s won gold on an international stage.

artist Justine Stefanelli recruited an assistant for the day — her father, Steve.

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Justine Stefanelli/Herald photos michele dodd drew inspiration directly from sea life and the beach passes that will be punched at this booth.

CELEBRATING

ROOTED IN STRENGTH

CELEBRATING NURSES: MEET SOME OF OUR NURSE HEROES

ABIGAIL DUNNE, RN

Glen Cove Hospital

Northwell Health

Abigail Dunne’s path into healthcare began during her high school years in Locust Valley.

“I went to Locust Valley High School and I took an EMT course and I started volunteering in the Bayville Fire Department as an EMT,” Dunne, 23, says. “I decided that I really enjoyed helping people and I really liked being able to help people in ways that others couldn’t necessarily.”

Her experience in emergency medical services shaped her decision to pursue nursing, to provide what she described as a deeper level of care.

“So it was more than just offering emotional support, but now it’s like physical support and seeing people get better, get stronger. It’s just been something that’s always made me feel really good. I just love helping people.”

Dunne went on to attend nursing school while a nursing assistant at Glen Cove Hospital, where she has been employed since September 2022.

“I’ve worked at Glen Cove ... I was a nursing assistant during nursing school.”

She relates that her role as a nurse centers on compassion and service to others.

“I feel like being a nurse, it’s really just about being able to give to other people. We know people are sick and being able to help them definitely is very rewarding in itself.”

Healthcare runs in her family. Her sister works in EMS and as a nurse at Plainview Hospital, and her greatgrandfather was a doctor.

- As told to Roksana Amid

TAMEKA WALLACE, RN

Glen Cove Hospital Northwell Health

Tameka Wallace, 42, vice president and chief nursing officer at Glen Cove Hospital, did not initially plan a career in health care.

“My path was finance,” Wallace says, explaining that she once hoped to pursue her father’s career path. “I wanted to follow in my father’s footsteps. He worked on Wall Street, and I was always fascinated.”

Her trajectory shifted after she took a job in hospitality services at North Shore University Hospital at age 16. By 18, she had moved onto a Telemetry unit, where she discovered her passion for patient care.

“Once I was able to get on the first unit, I fell in love with patient care services.”

That experience, coupled with working alongside her mother, helped shape her future.

“I actually started nursing school with my mom. We did nursing school together, and we actually graduated together as well.”

Wallace, who has been with Northwell Health for 26 years and a nurse for more than two decades, shares that her work is rooted in advocacy and compassion.

“What nursing means to me is being the patient and caregiver’s advocate; making sure that they feel that they are at home, away from home. You want to put the patient at ease at a very tough time in their life.”

Now in a leadership role, Wallace aims to highlight the broader impact of the profession.

“My goal is to make sure that we get the word out on how special nursing is. It’s not just being at the bedside, we touch so many people in so many ways.”

- As told to Roksana Amid

EBONI NORVILLE, RN, NURSE MANAGER

St. John's Episcopal Hospital

Episcopal Health Services

As a child, I have always had a love for medicine. One of my first toys was a stethoscope, and I loved to play doctor and surgery on my dolls. My favorite television shows have been related to medicine. My late father would say “Medicine is in your blood! You’re born with it!”

One day, I could not help but to ask my father why he said this. He went on to explain that his aunt worked as an RN in England for over 20 years, and my grandmother worked as a CNA. As I thought about this, I realized that he was right! Some of my fondest memories as a child are of my family members caring for the elders.

Upon further reflection I realized my most cherished childhood memories involve my family instinctively knowing how to care for our elders, anticipating their needs for healing or comfort. As I matured, the realization struck me: the care, compassion, attentiveness, and nurturing instinct that is within me, is the core of nursing. Almost instinctively knowing what's needed to heal or cure others.

Throughout my professional life, I have had the privilege of working in diverse settings, and those fundamental nursing principles have remained constant. Today, I am incredibly proud and grateful to be a registered nurse.

LUCKENDY CHERY, RN, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

St. John's Episcopal Hospital

Episcopal Health Services

My desire to become a nurse was shaped early in life, growing up surrounded by healthcare professionals, including pharmacists, physicians and a long line of nurses across various specialties. It felt like a path I was always meant to follow.

Although I briefly pursued a degree in business administration, it didn’t take long for me to return to my true calling. My journey began as an EMT, where I was known for going above and beyond in patient care, showing compassion, empathy and a commitment to doing my best. My curiosity led me to seek more than just immediate care. I wanted to understand what happened to my patients after I transferred them and how their care continued.

This curiosity led me to work as a Behavioral Health Technician for five years, where I supported patients on a Behavioral Health unit. There, I saw firsthand the profound impact nurses had through compassion, teaching and therapeutic interventions. I found fulfillment in reinforcing coping skills and lessons patients could carry back into their communities. Ultimately, my experiences, curiosity and support system guided me to nursing.

Now, after one year as a nurse, I embrace my role as an educator, advocate and leader entrusted with lives and responsible for making a meaningful difference. I chose nursing to be a positive force in the lives of patients and their families, to educate them in ways they can understand, and to serve as an example that empowers others to advocate for themselves and pursue nursing as well.

Excellence in All You Do! Thank You, Nurses.

At Mount Sinai, we proudly honor the strength, compassion, and expertise of our nurses, and recognize the essential role they play in caring for our patients and supporting the communities we serve.

Mount Sinai’s nursing team creates excellence together every day. Mount Sinai South Nassau in Oceanside and Mount Sinai Queens have each earned the prestigious Magnet® Recognition three times consecutively, while The Mount Sinai Hospital in Manhattan has received this distinction five times in succession—an honor achieved by less than 3 percent of hospitals in the United States. This recognition reflects an unwavering commitment to exceptional patient care and consistently better outcomes.

As we celebrate Nurses Week, we proudly recognize the dedication and excellence of the nurses who make this achievement possible every day. mountsinai.org

CELEBRATING NURSES: MEET SOME OF OUR NURSE HEROES

JENNIFER ERDMAN PSINAKIS, BSN, RN, HNB-BC, PCCN

NYU Langone Hospital

Long Island

I have been a nurse at NYU Langone Hospital - Long Island for close to 15 years on a Surgical Telemetry unit specializing in cardiothoracic surgery patients. It is the first unit I started on, and I am still working on that unit to this day! It is a very special unit staffed with very special people, some who have grown to be my closest friends. I am on many hospital councils and committees, and am a boardcertified holistic nurse.

I became a nurse out of a deeprooted desire to care for others and to form meaningful human connections. From an early age, I was drawn to roles that allowed me to support, comfort and uplift those around me, and nursing provided a natural path to turn that passion into a profession. To me, nursing is far more than clinical skill or technical knowledge — it is the privilege of being present for individuals during some of the most vulnerable and significant moments of their lives.

My greatest fulfillment comes from building trust with my patients, understanding their stories and providing care that honors not only their physical needs but also their emotional and personal experiences. Nursing means advocating, listening and showing compassion in a way that helps patients feel seen, heard and valued. It is both a responsibility and a profound honor to walk alongside patients and their families, offering support, dignity and genuine human connections when it matters most.

ADRIENNE KINCH BSN, RN, CPAN, PGMT-BC

NYU Langone Hospital

Long Island

My career as a nurse has been deeply rewarding and a lifelong journey of learning. Nursing has been my profession for almost 48 years, and I cherish every experience — whether happy or sad.

As a teenager, I lost my grandfather to a heart attack, and I felt helpless. I began volunteering at a hospital, where I realized it was my life’s calling. It became very important to me to pursue a career that would allow me to make a difference in people’s lives and give me the opportunity to help others. Nursing was the perfect fit.

I have had the privilege of working at NYU Langone Hospital - Long Island for 36 years in the PACU. Prior to that, I spent 10 years as an ICU nurse and two years on a medical-surgical floor. I feel incredibly fortunate to have built such a fulfilling career at NYU Langone - Long Island and to have gained a second work family.

Helping new nurses grow and succeed is truly my passion. Teamwork and the ability to contribute to improving the quality of patient care have motivated me throughout the years. I credit my peers, my patients, and the support of leadership for helping me grow both professionally and personally.

Nursing has given me a profound sense of purpose and a lasting passion that has brought meaning to my life. If I can give hope to someone who is sick and see it in their eyes, then I am fulfilled. Sharing human experiences and showing kindness through serving others has made me a better person and helped me overcome some of my own life’s heartaches through the strength of those around me.

AMARPREET KAUR, RN Northwell

Long Island Jewish Valley Stream

Amarpreet Kaur began her nursing career at Long Island Jewish Valley Stream hospital last March, working on the hospital’s Medical-Surgical unit with a focus on older adult care.

Her path to nursing was shaped by early experiences after immigrating to the United States from India in 2008. As a child, she often assisted her father during medical appointments, translating and observing the role communication plays in patient care.

“It was their dream of {my brother and me] basically getting our degrees in the medical field, and then coming back and giving back to the community,” Kaur says. “That's something that we always do here and there. When we go back, we set up a camp back home. Even if it is just checking their finger sticks for blood sugar levels or their blood pressure in the community, it's so fascinating to them. That's not something that people often do there.”

Kaur pursued a degree in biology before completing her nursing education at LIU Brooklyn in 2024.

Kaur shares she was drawn to nursing to combine compassion, advocacy and clinical knowledge while supporting patients during vulnerable moments. Since starting at the hospital, she has completed a nurse residency program and taken on additional responsibilities, including serving as a diabetes resource on her unit. She has also contributed to initiatives focused on improving care for older adults and reducing complications such as falls and delirium.

Looking ahead, Kaur plans to pursue certification in gerontology and begin graduate studies in informatics, with the goal of enhancing patient care through both clinical practice and technology.

- As told to Angelina Zingariello

ELIZABETH MCGRATH, RN

Northwell

Long Island Jewish Valley Stream

Elizabeth McGrath has worked in nursing since 2010, building her career in high-acuity settings before transitioning to Long Island Jewish Valley Stream hospital to serve her local community.

A Franklin Square resident, she spent more than a decade working in Emergency and Intensive Care units in the Bronx before joining the Valley Stream hospital in 2022 as an Emergency Department nurse.

“I've always wanted to be a nurse,” McGrath says. “I've always had a passion for helping people since a very young age. I think my faith in Catholicism played a lot in wanting to provide equitable care, especially for underprivileged populations.”

After two years in the Emergency Department, she stepped into her current role as an associate educator, where she supports the development of new and experienced nurses. Her responsibilities include onboarding staff, leading training programs and coordinating educational initiatives tailored to the needs of the department.

“I'm the first nurse in my family on all sides,” McGrath says. “Actually, I am very happy to say my daughter wants to become an Emergency Department nurse, just like me. So, perhaps there will be a second nurse in the family one day.”

She is currently pursuing a master’s degree in nursing education through Jacksonville University and expects to graduate next year. McGrath relates tht teaching has been a long-standing goal, allowing her to share her experience while supporting the next generation of nurses. She remains closely connected to clinical work by assisting staff during critical situations and staying engaged in patient care environments.

- As told to Angelina Zingariello

Nursing at Adelphi: Top Rated, Top Salaries, Top Career Opportunities

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Take Your Place in Healthcare

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Always leading. Always caring. Always learning.

They comfort, advocate, heal and inspire — often all in the same shift. Nurses bring skill, compassion and unwavering dedication to every patient encounter while helping shape the future of healthcare through leadership, education and innovation.

During National Nurses Week, we pause to recognize the extraordinary professionals who stand at the heart of our healthcare system. From routine visits to life-saving emergencies, from welcoming new beginnings to offering comfort in life’s most difficult moments, nurses are there through it all.

Their work demands resilience, expertise and endless empathy. We depend on their steady presence and commitment every day. Simply put, healthcare would not function without them.

In this special photo essay by Photo Editor Tim Baker, we celebrate these everyday heroes through images that capture their care, courage and commitment — and the countless ways they make a difference in our communities. We thank you. We celebrate you. We see you.

Photos by Tim Baker/Herald

1. At Glen Cove Hospital: Carla Joseph, RN, and Akeesha Sheriff, RN, confer in Endoscopy.

2 At work in Glen Cove Hospital's Brain Injury Unit with Nicole Caravella, RN, and Cindia Cisneros, RN

3. Lisa Pino, RN, and Hannah Russel, RN, with a newborn in Mercy Hospital's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.

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4. Lindsay Bodner, RN, and Kayla Lewis, RN, go about their shift in Surgery Oncology at Mercy Hospital.

5. Christopher Kelly, RN, and Torey Bender, RN, staff Outpatient Dialysis in NYU Langone –Long Island’s Emergency Department.

6. At Long Island Jewish Valley Stream: James Arxer, RN, and Tania Francois, RN, in the Emergency Department.

7. Wayne Lee RN, is a Transfer Nurse in Admission and Discharge at Long Island Jewish Valley Stream

The team in Surgical Step-down at Mount Sinai South Nassau includes Anne Quinn, RN, Jimmy Hernandez, RN, and Lauren Cuevas, RN, Assistant Nurse Manager. 9

9. Portia Javillo, RN, and Pamela Piyavunno, RN, at work in Mount Sinai South Nassau’s Family Medicine Department.

17 LONG BEACH HERALD — May 7, 2026

CELEBRATING NURSES: MEET SOME OF OUR NURSE HEROES

MITCHEL MARAVILLA, BSN, RN-BC

Mount

Sinai South Nassau

Becoming a nurse has been my dream since childhood. This aspiration began when I had to care for my father at a very young age. Sadly, he passed away shortly after I graduated from nursing school, but his memory continues to inspire my passion for this profession.

Nursing is a noble calling. The ability to care for others and help save lives is both a privilege and a gift — one that I carry with deep pride. For the past 25 years, I have dedicated myself to this profession, including 13 meaningful years at Mount Sinai South Nassau.

Throughout my career, nursing has taught me far more than clinical and technical skills. It has instilled in me the values of compassion, dedication and selflessness. In this profession, I learned that true fulfillment comes from serving others with a selfless heart. Helping without expecting anything in return and choosing to do what is right even when no one is watching.

Currently I work on F3, the Oncology Med-Surg/Telemetry unit, where teamwork and service are at the heart of everything we do. I work with amazing colleagues where we do more than just care for patients; we care for one another. We stand side by side like a family, lifting each other up and sharing both the burdens and the victories.

Over the years, MSSN has faced many changes and challenges. Yet, one thing has remained constant: our deep sense of belonging. We do not simply work here; we consider this institution our second home and continue to serve with compassion and purpose.

IVAN TAGLORIN, MSN, RN

Mount

Sinai South Nassau

Born in South Nassau, raised in the Oceanside community and now serving patients within it, my journey into nursing has truly come full circle. I began my nursing career in 2016, driven by a passion for helping others. A passion instilled in me early on through the values of my parents, who were both nurses.

Over the years, I have had the privilege of growing within the profession, starting as a bedside nurse, advancing to Assistant Nurse Manager, and now serving as a Nurse Informaticist. Each role has shaped my perspective and strengthened my commitment to patient care. While my responsibilities have changed, the core of why I chose nursing has remained the same.

To me, nursing is more than caring for the illness in front of me. It is about recognizing the individual behind the diagnosis. It is about understanding that every patient has a story, a family, a life beyond the hospital room. Nursing means showing up for people during some of their most vulnerable moments and providing not only clinical care, but also compassion, dignity and support.

In my current role, I contribute to patient care on a broader level by improving systems and implementing technologies that empower nurses and enhance the care experience for patients. Supporting nurses in delivering safe, efficient and high-quality care is just as important as the outcomes themselves, as it ultimately shapes every patient's interaction. No matter the setting, my goal remains the same: to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others.

I am grateful for the opportunities that have brought me to this point and for the ability to continue serving others through nursing.

BETHANY LAWSON, RN Catholic Health Mercy Hospital

Bethany Lawson’s path to nursing began with a simple instinct: to care for others. Growing up, she was drawn to comforting people in difficult moments, a trait that steadily evolved into a calling.

Today, Lawson is a medical-surgical nurse at Mercy Hospital, where she has worked for 13 years, first as a patient care assistant before earning her nursing degree.

Her role is wide-ranging, from caring for psychiatric and elderly patients to performing IV therapy and phlebotomy. The variety keeps her engaged, but it is her mindset that defines her work. She approaches every patient as if they were family, a perspective that guides her through long hours and difficult days.

“What keeps me going is I come to work every day, and I always treat my patients like they're my mom, my sister, my brother, my grandparents. The fulfillment I get from knowing I've done my part is unmatched, and it continues to motivate me to show up every day with the same passion and dedication.”

Lawson relates her decision to advance in the field came early in her career, when she realized she wanted to do more for her patients. That drive pushed her back to school and ultimately into nursing, where she could expand her skills and impact.

She credits the supportive, familyoriented environment at Mercy Hospital for helping her grow, noting that colleagues encourage one another to improve and deliver the highest level of care to the community they serve each day.

“Nursing means helping others when they're unable to help themselves, putting my patients' needs at the forefront, and caring for them the way I would care for myself or my loved ones.”

- As told to Brian Kacharaba

GABRIELLE DEL GATTO, RN Catholic Health Mercy Hospital

Gabrielle Del Gatto discovered her calling in nursing after initially pursuing a career in education, ultimately realizing she wanted to serve people more directly in their most vulnerable moments.

Drawn to the emotional and clinical demands of patient care, she entered the nursing profession in December 2024 and quickly found meaning in the fast-paced, high-responsibility environment of the hospital setting.

On a Medical-Surgical unit, she cares for a diverse mix of patients, managing multiple assignments per shift while striving to improve each patient’s experience through attentive care each day on the unit.

“Honestly, I'm very religious, so I always wanted to work for Catholic Health hospitals because they just align with my values,” she says. “But for me, God is my never-ending motivation. Every single patient that has stood in my path, I know that they're sent to me from God. So even if things seem like they're not going the way they're meant to be, I know it's all part of the plan, and I don't question it.”

Early in her career, Del Gatto found affirmation after forming a strong connection with a patient and family, an experience that led to a Daisy Award nomination just five months after practicing independently and reinforced her sense of purpose.

“My favorite part is when a patient looks me in the eye and tells me that they appreciate everything [I’ve done for them]. It is the best feeling in the whole entire world.”

She credits Mercy Hospital’s supportive culture and teamwork for helping her grow, noting the hospital’s shared commitment to compassionate care and the opportunity to learn and develop as a new nurse at Mercy.

- As told to Brian Kacharaba

CELEBRATING NURSES

NICOLETTE MASCIOLI, RN

Northwell

Long Island Jewish Medical Center

Nicolette Mascioli spent eight days in March on a mission trip to Guatemala. It was not a glamorous, Instagram-worthy vacation. Instead, she and other volunteers — through her alma mater Sacred Heart University — provided care in remote villages. Anyone who knows the 24-year-old Farmingdale native would not be surprised.

Today Nicolette is a registered nurse at Long Island Jewish (LIJ) Medical Center in New Hyde Park, specializing in a Post-Surgical unit that handles everything from neurosurgery and plastic surgery to colorectal procedures and hysterectomies.

She started her volunteer streak at age 15 when she spent time with the child life program at Cohen Children’s Medical Center in New Hyde Park by entertaining, playing and bonding with sick youngsters. She followed that up as an LIJ volunteer. Little did she realize that a career in nursing — let alone a staff role at LIJ — would be in her future. After all, no one in her family had pursued a career in health care.

“I’m grateful to have made an impact on someone else’s life — even a little,” says Nicolette, the oldest of three sisters. “I feel like I do learn something new every day. I did not expect the opportunities that I’ve had through nursing.”

The Guatemala mission through her Catholic university was made possible by a donation from LIJ to cover her travel expenses. Nicolette brought back a greater appreciation of the need in the world and good she can do.

“It was life changing,” she says. “It really reshapes your perception.”

– As told to Jason Molinet

MELISSA SMALL, RN

Northwell

Long Island Jewish Medical Center

Melissa Small went away to college, a Jamaican immigrant living the American dream. But the leap proved too great financially and she was soon back in Brooklyn working a string of department store jobs. She even considered joining the U.S. military. Then a chance encounter with a nursing assistant who sold an alternative future pushed her into health care.

Today Melissa, 40, of Jamaica, Queens, is a registered nurse at Long Island Jewish Medical Center — the last 13 years in the same unit. Eight Tower is LIJ’s surgical oncology floor, with a focus on abdominal, lung and pancreatic surgery patients.

Looking back, the climb up seemed improbable. She worked in a nursing home, then received certifications for phlebotomy and electrocardiogram testing. Her big break was landing a temp job at LIJ, which eventually grew into full-time employment.

“I would recommend health care if your heart is in it,” Melissa says. “I can’t imagine my life not being by the bedside. I like to be around people — our patients are like family — so nursing is great for that.”

Northwell helped fuel her growth.

Aided by tuition reimbursement, she earned an Associate’s degree in Nursing followed by her Bachelor’s degree.

The leveling up of her career continues. Commuting part-time to New Jersey, she graduates from William Paterson University on May 20 with a Master of Science in Nursing, part of its family nurse practitioner program.

“Northwell has encouraged me to do more. The opportunity is there if it’s in you to do more."

– As told to Jason Molinet

STEPPING OUT

By Nick Mongiovi

Long Island has been home for the Ducks for 26 seasons in the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball (ALPB), and who better to add to a successful organization than a former CY Young Award winner?

Trevor Bauer signed with the Ducks on April 2, after pitching the last five years in Japan and Mexico. Long Island went 72-54 in 2025, as it looks to build upon last year’s success with speed and dominant pitching.

“When we signed guys, we were looking for guys that wanted to win, wanted to be here and further their careers,” says third-year manager Lew Ford, the franchise’s all-time hits leader. “They’re going to play hard. I think the fans enjoy that and that’s the kind of baseball we want to play.”

Last year’s Ducks led the league in pitching, finished in second in both fielding and hitting, and broke a team record for most stolen bases in a season with 239. Before last season, Ford emphasized speed, reiterating “The game is moving a lot towards speed.”

“We’re very happy with all these guys,” he says “They can still run, hit and play defense. We have a good mix of veterans and younger guys, too.”

Bauer is the name that’ll bring the reigning No. 1 pitching staff to the next level. He received the nod from Ford to be the team’s Opening Day starter on April 21 against the Hagerstown Flying Boxcars. The 10-year MLB veteran struck out eight but surrendered five hits, three walks and two runs in four innings of work in the 7-0 loss. Bauer, who followed his Ducks debut with a dominant no-hitter, makes his return to the United States to pitch on American soil for the first time since 2021 with a “hate to lose” mentality.

“They’ve had a lot of good players here,” Bauer says, on why he chose the Ducks. “A lot of guys have come through here and then signed elsewhere, kind of elevated their careers. All the guys who have been here and have had a really good time here, so that’s part of it. They win. I don’t like losing.

create buzz with Bauer signing

Infielder Wilmer Difo brings MLB experience.

creation to be featured on his and the team’s social media and streaming outlets.

“We are excited to welcome Trevor to Long Island,” Ducks President/CBO Michael Pfaff says. “His talent and knowledge will be important additions to our ballclub, and we are happy to offer him this opportunity to showcase his talents to MLB clubs while giving fans unprecedented access to Ducks baseball. We felt that was a unique and interesting approach. He’s got very unique content, and his approach is overwhelmingly positive.”

Along with Bauer, the Ducks’ starting rotation features Island Park native Ryan Sandberg, who was the team’s most reliable and dominant starter, Nolan Clinton, Harrison Francis and Michael Dominguez. Sandberg pitched to a 3.82 ERA in 91.2 innings of work, striking out 73 batters,

Familiarity returns in the bullpen for Long Island as Jacob Asa, Garrett Crowley, Tanner Jacobsen, Ryan Langford, Michael Reed and Ramon Santos all return.

“Most of these guys came halfway through the year; they had a lot of success here,” Ford adds.

“Ramon Santos, being our closer, had under a one ERA, did a very good job for us.”

Dix Hills native Matt Hogan is the starting center fielder.

Ben Folds & A Piano

Ben Folds is widely regarded as one of the major music influencers of his generation is joined by multitalented actress-singer-composer Lindsey Kraft. Known for pushing genre boundaries, Folds first rose to prominence with Ben Folds Five before launching a wide-ranging solo career that blends sharp lyricism, piano-driven melodies and orchestral ambition. His recent work reflects his deep engagement with orchestral music, including a live album featuring an olrchestral performance of his hits recorded just before concluding his eight-year tenure as Artistic Advisor to the National Symphony Orchestra at the Kennedy Center — an appointment that marked a first for the role. Today, he continues to move fluidly between pop tours and performances with leading orchestras worldwide, while also developing new work for film, television and theater.

Friday, May 8, 8 p.m. Tilles Center, LIU Post campus, 720 Northern Blvd., Brookville. Tickets available at ticketmaster.com or tillescenter.org or (516) 299-3100.

“Teams I’ve been on have been in the playoffs the last decade, except for 2019, when I was traded. “So I want the chance to be in the playoffs and play for something meaningful at the end of the year. Checks that box here. Great market, big in New York, with a huge baseball market. There are a lot of things that are important to me that go on here.”

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Additionally, Bauer will be “Mic’d Up” for all games and practices for the purposes of content

He possesses “a lot of speed and defense,” Ford says. It’s a “full-circle moment” for Hogan, who grew up attending Ducks games.

“I remember I sat up in that box up there with my aunt and uncle,” Hogan says, reminiscing on his time as a kid coming to Ducks games. “So coming here and being able to enjoy the time here and have my family come to games. It’s my first time playing on Long Island in about eight years. It’s humbling, it feels good. I’m excited to be here and really play with this team.”

here and being able to enjoy the time here and have my family come to with

Tickets can be purchased online at LIDucks.com, by calling (631) 940-TIXX, or in person at the Fairfield Properties Ballpark box office in Central Islip. All games will be streamed on HomeTeam Network (HTN) with a paid subscription.

Some promotions include fireworks at all Saturday home games, sunglasses to the first 1,500 fans May 17, and Bark in the Park with Ducks patriotic hats July 1.

Big band energy meets Jamaican soul. The unique 20-piece band blends the exuberant musical layers of the jazz Big Band era with Jamaican roots music. Their sound is powered by a passionate team of talented musicians, each bringing unique energy and expertise to create an unforgettable experience. Led by trumpeter and vocalist Kevin Batchelor, and featuring Jamaican music legend 87-year-young celebrated percussionist/vocalist Larry MacDonald on congas and vocals, and Jamaican master drummer Carl Wright, band creates and perform lush original compositions and arrangements of classic songs from the rich and culturally iconic Jamaican music of ska, mento, rock steady, reggae, and jazz from the 1950s, ’60s and ‘70s.

Friday, May 8, 8 p.m. $91, $42, $37. andmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington. Tickets available at landmarkonmainstreet.org or (516) 767-6444.

NYC Ska Orchestra

Courtesy Danielle Huebner

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Quackerjack always gets Ducks fans hyped.

Courtesy L.I. Ducks Closer Ramon Santos was dominant in 2025.

Your Neighborhood CALENDAR

MAY 8

Family theater

Long Island Children’s Museum stages “Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical!,” back at the museum by popular demand. With a script written by Mo Willems, the creator of the award-winning “Pigeon” picture books, and featuring music by Deborah Wicks La Puma (Elephant & Piggie’s We Are in a Play!), this show is even more fun than staying up late and having a hot dog party! It’s not easy being the Pigeon since you never get to do anything. But when the Bus Driver has a crisis that threatens to make her passengers (gasp!) late, maybe that wily bird can finally do something. Featuring an innovative mix of songs, and feathers, Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical! is sure to get everyone’s wings flapping. $11 with museum admission ($9 members), $15 theater only.

• Where: 11 Davis Ave., Garden City

• Time: 10:15 a.m. and noon.; also May 13-14

• Contact: licm.org or call (516) 224-5800

MAY 9

Law Enforcement Officers Fundraiser

LEO supports law enforcement families affected by a line of duty death or serious injury. Enjoy entertainment with Anthony Gal from Guys with Guitars, four hour open bar, passed appetizers, auction, 50/50, raffles, and more. $65 with online presale or $70 at the door.

• Where: The Inn, 943 W. Beech St.

• Time: 2-6 p.m.

• Contact: (516) 458-9933

Eisenhower Craft Fair

Check out the many craft vendors at Eisenhower Park.

• Where: Eisenhower Park, Field 8

• When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. also May 10, weather permitting

• Contact: NassauCountyFairs.com

Bike Safety Rodeo

Children ages 4-12 can test their bike-handling skills on a specially designed bike rodeo course at the annual Kids Bike Safety Rodeo. Kids should be able to ride their bike without assistance. Training wheels are permitted; come with a bicycle and bring a helmet. If you do not have a helmet, one will be provided while supplies last. Children will be taught the fundamentals of bicycle safety and learn skills that will improve their cycling abilities in a fun safe environment. All children will receive bicycle safety

The Wallflowers

MAY

17 larger-than-life sculptures inspired by the wonders of the natural world, each built from over 300,000 LEGO® bricks. Vibrant and imaginative, these creations blend art, science, and nature, offering visitors of all ages a playful new way to experience the gardens. Opens May 16 and is on view through Sept. 7. Tickets required.

• Where: 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury

• Time: Ongoing

• Contact: oldwestburygardens. org or call (516) 333-0048

MAY

19

Long Beach City Council meets

The Long Beach City Council meets the first and third Tuesday of every month. The public may make comments or ask questions pertaining to specific agenda items at the appropriate time. Those who wish to speak must sign in prior to the start of the meeting. Sign-ups will be accepted until the Council votes to close the meeting.

• Where: The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington

• Time: 8 p.m.

The Wallflowers mark the 30th anniversary of their breakthrough album “Bringing Down the Horse” on their latest tour, with a special full-album performance at the Paramount, presenting the record in sequence from start to finish. Originally released in 1996, the album became a defining success of the decade, reaching No. 4 on the Billboard 200 and going quadruple platinum. It produced a string of major hits, including “6th Avenue Heartache,” “The Difference,” and the Grammy-winning “One Headlight,” which topped the Billboard Hot 100 and remains one of the era’s most recognizable rock singles. Led by songwriter Jakob Dylan, the band draws on classic American rock influences such as The Band and Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers — a legacy echoed in the tour’s additional tribute segment to Petty, including a full performance of the 1982 album Long After Dark. Over the years, Dylan has remained a consistent figure in rock music, collaborating widely and appearing in projects such as Echo in the Canyon alongside artists including Neil Young, Eric Clapton, Beck, Norah Jones and others. The Wallflowers also recently supported Eric Clapton on his 2025 U.S. tour, continuing their long-standing presence on major stages.

information and a certificate of completion. Space is limited.

• Where: Rec Center basketball courts, 150 West Bay Drive

• Time: 10-11:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

• Contact: (516) 431-3890

MAY 10

‘Inside Out’ Memory Orb

Families are invited to Long Island Children’s Museum for a drop-in program themed around the Disney/Pixar film. In “Inside Out” memories are represented by glowing orbs of various colors based on the emotions tied to the memories. Design and decorate your own memory orb to represent a special memory or feeling. Free with museum admission.

• Where: 11 Davis Ave., Garden City

• Time: 1-3 p.m.

• Contact: licm.org or (516) 224-5800

MAY

12

Long Beach BOE meets

The Board of Education holds its next meeting. The public may address the Board regarding any specific

agenda item; also any matter of concern after the Board of Education completes agenda items. Meetings take place on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month throughout the school year.

• Where: Lido Elementary Multipurpose Room, 237 Lido Blvd.

• Time: 7 p.m.

• Contact: District Clerk Susannah Familetti at (516) 897-2108 or sfamiletti@lbeach. org

Roberto Fabbri

MAY

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The Internationally acclaimed classical guitar virtuoso brings his signature blend of precision and expressive artistry to the Madison Theatre stage. A prolific performer and educator, Fabbri has built a global reputation that extends well beyond the concert hall. His more than 40 guitar publications — translated into five languages, including Chinese — have reached an audience of over 300,000 readers worldwide, underscoring his influence on both aspiring musicians and seasoned players Fabbri is a frequent guest at leading international guitar festivals and

• Contact: ticketmaster.com or paramountny.com

has performed in many of the world’s most renowned concert venues, where he also conducts masterclasses. His recording career has further expanded his reach.

• Where: Madison Theatre, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre

• Time: 7 p.m.

• Contact: madisontheatreny.org or (516) 323-4444

Porchfest 2026

MAY

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Celebrate and share the community’s broad musical talents with performances spread across the neighborhood. Nearly 30 musical acts are scheduled to play everything from beach rock and reggae to jazz and blues.

• Where: Long Beach Public Library, Kennedy Plaza and multiple venues throughout the day.

• Time: Noon-6:30 p.m.

• Contact: Visit lbny-arts.org/ porchfest for details and schedule

Nature Connects

Old Westbury Gardens welcomes internationally acclaimed artist Sean Kenney and his Nature Connects exhibition. Explore

• Where: City Hall. 1 W. Chester St.

• Time: 7 p.m.

• Contact: (516) 431-1000

MAY

25

Memorial Day Parade

The Joint Veterans Organization and the City of Long Beach welcomes all to the annual Memorial Day Parade. The parade travels from Ohio Ave to Park Avenue via New York Avenue and to City Hall. The parade is expected to reach the City Hall bandstand around 11:30 a.m. Line the streets to honor and remember those who served and sacrificed for our country. If your organization is interested in marching, email lbevents@longbeachny.gov.

• Where: Ohio Ave. and West Beech Street to City Hall

• Time: 10 a.m.

• Contact: (516) 705-7414

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Public Notices

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING, BUDGET VOTE AND ELECTION OF THE LONG BEACH CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

NASSAU COUNTY, NEW YORK

May 7, 2026

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing on the proposed school district budget will be held on May 12, 2026 at 7:00 P.M. in the Lido Elementary Multipurpose Room, 237 Lido Boulevard, Lido Beach, New York, and can also be viewed remotely at tinyurl. com/proudtobeLB; for the transaction of business as authorized by the Education Law, including the following items:

1. To present to the voters a detailed statement of the amount of money which will be required for the 2026-2027 fiscal year.

2. To discuss all the items hereinafter set forth to be voted upon by voting machine at the Budget Vote and Election to be held on Tuesday, May 19, 2026.

3. To transact such other business as may properly come before the meeting pursuant to Education Law of the State of New York and acts amendatory thereto.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a copy of the statement of the amount of money required for the ensuing year for school purposes (school budget) exclusive of public monies may be obtained by any district resident beginning May 5, 2026, between the hours of 8:00AM and 4:00PM, prevailing time, except Saturday, Sunday or holidays at the Office of the District Clerk, 235 Lido Boulevard, Lido Beach, New York, at Long Beach Public Library, at 111 West Park Avenue, Long Beach, New York, and on the District’s internet website. A copy of the statement of the amount of money that will be required for the Library purposes exclusive of public money will be available at the Long Beach Public Library and the Library’s district clerk’s office for the year beginning July 1, 2026.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that said Budget Vote and Election will be held on

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at the school election districts indicated below, between the hours of 7:00AM and 9:00PM, prevailing time, at which time the polls will be opened to vote by voting machine upon the following items:

1. To adopt the annual budget of the School District for the fiscal year 2026-2027 and to authorize the requisite portion thereof to be raised by taxation on the taxable property of the District.

2. To elect two members of the Board of Education for a three (3) year term commencing July 1, 2026, and expiring on June 30, 2029, to fill the positions held by Dennis Ryan and Nora Bellsey, whose terms expire on June 30, 2026.

3. To elect one (1) trustee of the Long Beach Public Library for a five (5) year term commencing on July 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2031.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that, per resolution of the Board of Education adopted on February 8, 2022, this vote and election will be held at the following school election districts (the accurate description of the boundaries is on file and may be inspected at the Office of the District Clerk, Administration Building, 235 Lido Boulevard, Lido Beach, New York 11561):

LINDELL SCHOOL ELECTION DISTRICT

LINDELL SCHOOL GYMNASIUM 601 LINDELL BOULEVARD, CITY OF LONG BEACH

This election district embraces the territory bounded on the West by a line parallel to and sixty (60) feet westerly from Malone Avenue, on the North by Reynolds Channel, on the East by the center line of Long Beach Boulevard and on the South by the Atlantic Ocean.

EAST SCHOOL ELECTION DISTRICT

EAST SCHOOL

GYMNASIUM 456 NEPTUNE BOULEVARD, CITY OF LONG BEACH

This election district embraces the territory bounded on the West by the center line of Long Beach Boulevard, on the North by Reynolds Channel, East to the easterly bounding line

of the City of Long Beach, and on the South by the Atlantic Ocean.

LIDO/MS SCHOOL ELECTION DISTRICT

LONG BEACH MIDDLE SCHOOL AUDITORIUM

LOBBY

239 LIDO BOULEVARD, LIDO BEACH, NEW YORK

This election district embraces the territory of the area known as Lido Beach, bounded on the West by a line commencing due east of the City of Long Beach, on the North by Reynolds Channel, on the East by the easterly boundary line of Point Lookout and on the South by the Atlantic Ocean.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to Section 495 of the Real Property Tax Law, the School District is required to attach to its proposed budget an exemption report. Said exemption report, which will also become part of the final budget, will show how the total assessed value of the final assessment roll used in the budgetary process is exempt from taxation, list every type of exemption granted by the statutory authority, and show the cumulative impact of each type of exemption, the cumulative amount expected to be received as payments in lieu of taxes (PILOT) and the cumulative impact of all exemptions granted. In addition, said exemption report shall be posted on any bulletin board maintained by the District for public notices and on any website maintained by the District.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that petitions nominating candidates for Board of Education trustees and Library Board trustee are available from the Clerk of said School District at her office in the Administration Building, 235 Lido Boulevard, Lido Beach, New York, 11561. Nominating petitions must be filed with the Clerk of the School District not later than April 29, 2026, between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., prevailing time. Vacancies on both the Board of Education and the Library Board are not considered separate, specific offices; candidates run at large. Nominating petitions for Board of Education trustee must be directed to the District Clerk, must be signed by at least 100 qualified voters of the District;

must state the name and residence of each signer; and must state the name and residence of the candidate.

PLEASE TAKE

FURTHER NOTICE that applications for early mail ballots and absentee ballots for the school district election are to be completed on a form prescribed by the state board of elections and may be obtained by visiting the New York State Education Department’s Website (http://www.counsel. nysed.gov/common/ counsel/files/absenteeballot-application-andinstructions-english.pdf; http://www.counsel. nysed.gov/common/ counsel/files/absenteeballot-application-andinstructions-spanish. pdf), or by contacting the District Clerk by email or phone at sfamiletti@lbeach. org or 516-897-2108. Completed applications must be received by the District Clerk no earlier than April 20, 2026, and at least seven (7) days before the election, May 12, 2026, if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter, or the day before the election, May 18, 2026, if the ballot is to be delivered personally to the voter. Absentee ballots must be received by the District Clerk not later than 5:00 p.m., prevailing time, on Tuesday, May 19, 2026.

A list of persons to whom early mail ballots and absentee ballots are issued will be available for inspection to qualified voters of the District in the Office of the District Clerk on and after Thursday, May 14, 2026, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., prevailing time, on each day prior to the day set for the annual election, except Sunday, and on May 19, 2026, the day set for the election. Any qualified voter then present in the polling place may object to the voting of the ballot upon appropriate grounds by making his or her challenge and the reasons therefore known to the Inspector of Election before the close of the polls. A challenge to an absentee ballot may not be made on the basis that the voter should have applied for an early mail ballot.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that any person who is not registered under permanent personal registration on or before January 1, 2018, or supplemental registration lists

furnished by the Nassau County Board of Elections, or has not voted at an intervening school district election, must present himself or herself personally for registration in order to be entitled to vote on May 5, 2026 from 2:00pm to 8:00pm; at Long Beach Middle School Auditorium Lobby, 239 Lido Boulevard, Lido Beach, New York 11561.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that any person who has moved from one school election district in the Long Beach City School District to another, and who has not registered in the new school election district, and who is still registered in the district from which he or she moved, may vote in the election district in which he or she registered. Such people must advise, at the time of voting, the election inspectors of his/her new address to correct such registration.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that only those qualified voters whose names appear on the registers prepared for said school district election will be entitled to vote on Election Day. The register will be filed in the District Clerk’s Office and open to inspection by any qualified voter of the school district from 8:00a.m. to 4:00p.m. on weekdays from May 5, 2026 to May 19, 2026, and Saturday May 9, 2026, when it will be available from 9 A.M. to 12 noon by appointment only.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that military voters who are not currently registered may apply to register as a qualified voter of the school district.

An application for registration as a military voter can be requested by contacting the District Clerk by telephone (516) 897-2108, facsimile (516) 771-3944, email sfamiletti@lbeach. org, mail to 235 Lido Boulevard, Lido Beach, NY, 11561, or in person (during regular office hours or between the hours of 8:15 AM to 4:00 PM); the application for registration must be received in the office of the District Clerk no later than 5:00 pm on May 4, 2026. In the request for an application for registration, the military voter is permitted to designate his/her preference for receiving the application for registration by mail,

facsimile transmission or electronic mail.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that military voters who are qualified voters of the district may submit an application for a military ballot by requesting an application form from the District Clerk; in order to receive a military ballot, the military ballot application must be received no later than 5:00 pm on May 4, 2026. In the request for an application for a military ballot, the military voter is permitted to designate his/her preference for receiving the application for a military ballot, and the military ballot, by mail, facsimile transmission or electronic mail. All qualified military voters’ ballot applications and military ballots must be returned by mail or in person. Ballots for military voters shall be distributed to qualified military voters no later than May 5, 2026. Military ballots must be received by the District Clerk (1) before the close of the polls, on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, and must show a cancellation mark of the United States postal service or a foreign country’s postal service, or must show a dated endorsement of receipt by another agency of the United States Government; or (2) not later than 5:00 pm on the day of the election and be signed and dated by the military voter and one witness, with a date ascertained to be not later than the day before the election.

A list of persons to whom military ballots are issued will be available for inspection to qualified voters of the District in the Office of the District Clerk on and after Thursday, May 14, 2026, between the hours of 8:00a.m. and 4:00p.m., prevailing time, on each day prior to the day set for the annual election, except Sunday, and on May 19, 2026, the day set for the election. Any qualified voter then present in the polling place may object to the voting of the ballot upon appropriate grounds by making his or her challenge and the reasons therefore known to the Inspector of Election before the close of the polls.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to a rule adopted by the

Board of Education in accordance with Section 2035 of the Education Law, any referenda or propositions to amend the budget, or otherwise to be submitted for voting at said election, must be filed with the Clerk of the Board of Education at the District Office, Administration Building, 235 Lido Boulevard, Lido Beach, New York 11561, in sufficient time to permit notice of the proposition to be included with the Notice of the Public Hearing, Budget Vote and Election required by Section 2004 of the Education Law or on or before April 20, 2026 at 4:00 p.m., prevailing time; must be typed or printed in the English language; must be directed to the Clerk of the School District; must be signed by at least 25 qualified voters of the District; and must legibly state the name of each signer. However, the School Board will not entertain any petition to place before the voters any proposition the purpose of which is not within the powers of the voters to determine, which is unlawful, or any proposition which fails to include a specific appropriation where the expenditure of monies is required by the proposition, or where other valid reason exists for excluding the proposition from the ballot.

Dated: Lido Beach, New York, March 10, 2026

By Order of the BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE LONG BEACH CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT Lido Beach, New York Susannah Familetti, District Clerk 159398

LEGAL NOTICE NOTIFICACION DE AUDIENCIA PUBLICA, VOTACION DEL PRESUPUESTO Y ELECCION DEL DISTRITO ESCOLAR DE LA CIUDAD DE LONG BEACH, CONDADO DE NASSAU, NUEVA YORK

SE NOTIFICA que se llevará a cabo una audiencia pública sobre el presupuesto propuesto del distrito escolar el 12 de Mayo del 2026 a las 7:00 P.M. en el Salón de Usos Múltiples de la Escuela Primaria Lido, 237 Lido Boulevard, Lido Beach, Nueva York, el cual también podrá verse remotamente siguiendo el enlace tinyurl. com/proudtobeLB;

para la transacción de negocios según lo autoriza la Ley de Educación, incluyendo los siguientes artículos:

1. Presentar a los votantes una declaración detallada de la cantidad de dinero que se requerirá para el año fiscal 2026-2027.

2. Discutir todos los artículos aquí enumerados a continuación, que serán tabulados utilizando máquina automática durante la Votación del presupuesto y Elección que se llevará a cabo el Martes 19 de Mayo del 2026.

3. Para la transacción de dichos y otros negocios que puedan presentarse antes de la reunión de conformidad a la Ley de Educación del Estado de Nueva York y actos de enmiendas aplicables.

ADEMAS POR FAVOR TOME NOTA de que cualquier residente del distrito puede obtener una copia del estado de cuenta de la cantidad de dinero requerida para fines escolares del año siguiente (presupuesto escolar), excluyendo fondos públicos, a partir del 5 de Mayo del 2026, entre las 8:00 A.M. y las 4:00 P.M., hora vigente, excepto los sábados, los domingos o días festivos, en la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito, 235 Lido Boulevard, Lido Beach, Nueva York, asi como también en la Biblioteca Pública de Long Beach, ubicada en el 111 West Park Avenue, Long Beach, Nueva York, y en la página digital del Distrito. Una copia del estado de cuentas detallando la cantidad de dinero requerido, propuesta destinada para la Biblioteca, la cual excluye el dinero público, estará disponible en la Biblioteca Pública de Long Beach y en la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito para el año que comienza el 1 de Julio del 2026.

Y SE DA NOTIFICACION ADICIONAL de que dicho Voto del Presupuesto y Elección se llevarán a cabo el Martes 19 de Mayo del 2026 en los distritos electorales escolares indicados a continuación, entre las 7:00 A.M. y las 9:00 P.M., hora vigente, periodo durante el cual las urnas se abrirán para votar mediante máquina de votación sobre los siguientes artículos:

Public Notices

1. Para adoptar el presupuesto anual del Distrito Escolar para el año fiscal 2026-2027 y para autorizar que la porción requerida para ser se recaudada a través de impuestos sobre la propiedad incluida en el Distrito.

2. Para elegir a dos miembros de la Junta de Educación por un término de tres (3) años comenzando el 1 de Julio del 2026 y expirando el 30 de Junio del 2029, para llenar las posiciones mantenidas por Dennis Ryan y Nora Bellsey, cuyos términos expiran el 30 de Junio del 2026.

3. Para elegir a un (1) miembro del Consejo de la Biblioteca Pública de Long Beach por un término de cinco (5) años comenzando el 1 de Julio del 2026 y finalizando el 30 de Junio del 2031.

ADEMAS POR FAVOR, TOME NOTA de que, según la resolución de la Junta de Educación adoptada el 8 de Febrero del 2022, este voto y elección tendrá lugar en los siguientes distritos electorales escolares (la descripción precisa de las zonas está en el archivo y puede ser inspeccionada en la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito, Edificio de Administración, 235 Lido Boulevard, Lido Beach, Nueva York 11561):

DISTRITO ELECTORAL

ESCOLAR DE LINDELL

GIMNASIO DE LA ESCUELA LINDELL 601 LINDELL BOULEVARD, CIUDAD DE LONG BEACH

Este distrito electoral abarca el territorio delimitado al oeste por una línea paralela y sesenta (60) pies al oeste desde Malone Avenue, al norte por el canal Reynolds, al este por la línea central de Long Beach Boulevard y al sur por el océano Atlántico.

DISTRITO ELECTORAL

ESCOLAR ESTE GIMNASIO DE LA

ESCUELA ESTE 456 NEPTUNE BOULEVARD, CIUDAD DE LONG BEACH

Este distrito electoral abarca el territorio delimitado al oeste por la línea central de Long Beach Boulevard, al norte por el canal Reynolds, al este con la línea delimitante este de la ciudad de Long Beach y al sur por el océano Atlántico.

DISTRITO ELECTORAL ESCOLAR DE LIDO/ ESCUELA MEDIA VESTÍBULO DEL AUDITORIO DE LA ESCUELA MEDIA LONG BEACH 239 LIDO BOULEVARD, LIDO BEACH, NUEVA YORK

Este distrito electoral abarca el territorio de la zona conocida como Lido Beach, delimitado al oeste por una línea que comienza justo al este de la ciudad de Long Beach, al norte por el canal Reynolds, al este por la línea límite este de Point Lookout y al sur por el océano Atlántico.

Y SE AVISA ADICIONALMENTE de que, de conformidad a la Sección 495 de la Ley del Impuesto sobre la Propiedad Inmobiliaria Real, el Distrito Escolar está obligado a adjuntar a su presupuesto propuesto un informe de exención. Dicho informe de exención, que también formará parte del presupuesto final, mostrará cómo el valor total determinado de la evaluación final será utilizado en el proceso presupuestario para la está exención de impuestos, listará todos los tipos de exención concedidas por la autoridad estatutaria y mostrará el impacto acumulativo de cada tipo de exención, la cantidad acumulada que se espera recibir como pagos en lugar de impuestos (PILOT) y el impacto acumulativo de todas las exenciones concedidas. Adicionalmente, dicha exención deberá publicarse en cualquier tablón de anuncios mantenido por el Distrito para los avisos públicos y en cualquier sitio de internet gestionado por el Distrito.

POR FAVOR, TOME NOTA ADICIONAL de que las peticiones que nominan candidatos para fideicomisarios de la Junta de Educación y de la Junta de la Biblioteca están disponibles por parte del Secretario de dicho distrito escolar en su oficina ubicada en el Edificio de Administración, 235 Lido Boulevard, Lido Beach, Nueva York, 11561. Las peticiones de nominación deben ser completadas ante el Secretario del Distrito Escolar a más tardar el 29 de Abril del 2026, entre las 9:00 A.M. y las 5:00 P.M., hora vigente. Las posiciones

desocupadas tanto en la Junta de Educación como en la Junta de la Biblioteca no son consideradas oficinas separadas o específicas; los candidatos se nominan de manera general. Las peticiones de nominación para fideicomisario de la Junta de Educación deben dirigirse al Secretario del Distrito, deben ser firmadas como mínimo por 100 votantes calificados del Distrito; deben indicar el nombre y la residencia de cada firmante; y deben indicar el nombre y la residencia del candidato.

POR FAVOR, TOME NOTA ADICIONAL de que las solicitudes de papeletas para votar anticipadamente por correo y votación en ausencia para las elecciones del distrito escolar deben completarse en un formulario pre-escrito por la Junta Electoral Estatal y pueden obtenerse visitando la página web del Departamento de Educación del Estado de Nueva York (http://www.counsel. nysed.gov/common/ counsel/files/absenteeballot-application-andinstructions-english.pdf; http://www.counsel. nysed.gov/common/ counsel/files/absenteeballot-application-andinstructions-spanish. pdf), o contactando con el Secretario del Distrito por correo electrónico o teléfono en el sfamiletti@lbeach.org ó 516-897-2108. Las aplicaciones completas deben ser recibidas por el Secretario del Distrito no antes del 20 de Abril del 2026 y al menos siete (7) días antes de la elección, el 12 de Mayo del 2026, si la papeleta debe ser enviada al votante por correo, o el día antes de la elección, el 18 de Mayo del 2026, si la papeleta debe ser entregada personalmente al votante. Las papeletas para votar por correo deben ser recibidas por el Secretario del Distrito a más tardar a las 5:00 P.M., hora vigente, del Martes 19 de Mayo del 2026.

Una lista de las personas a quienes se emitan papeletas de voto anticipado por correo y por ausencia estará disponible para ser inspeccionada por votantes calificados del Distrito en la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito a partir del Jueves 14 de Mayo del 2026,

entre las 8:00 A.M. y a las 4:00 P.M., hora vigente, en cada día anterior al día fijado para la elección anual, excepto los Domingos, y el 19 de Mayo del 2026, el día fijado para la elección. Cualquier votante calificado que esté presente en el distrito electoral podrá objetar la votación de la papeleta en base apropiada, haciendo pública su impugnación y sus motivos al Inspector de la Elección antes del cierre de las urnas. No se puede impugnar una papeleta por correo porque el votante debería haber solicitado un voto anticipado por correo.

POR FAVOR, TOME NOTA ADICIONAL de que cualquier persona que no esté registrada bajo registro personal permanente a partir del 1 de Enero del 2018, o en los listados suplementarios de registro proporcionados por la Junta Electoral del Condado de Nassau, o que no haya votado en o intervenido en una elección de distrito escolar, debe presentarse personalmente para registrarse para poder votar 5 de Mayo del 2026 de 2:00 P.M. a 8:00 P.M.; en el vestíbulo del auditorio de la Escuela Media Long Beach, 239 Lido Boulevard, Lido Beach, Nueva York 11561.

POR FAVOR, TOME NOTA ADICIONAL de que cualquier persona que se haya trasladado de un distrito electoral escolar en el Distrito Escolar de la ciudad de Long Beach a otro, y que no se haya registrado en el nuevo distrito electoral escolar y quien siga registrado en el distrito del que se trasladó, podrá votar en el distrito electoral en el que está registrado. Dichas personas deben informar, en el momento de votar, a los inspectores electorales de su nueva dirección para que corrijan dicho registro.

POR FAVOR, TOME NOTA ADICIONAL de que solo aquellos votantes calificados cuyos nombres aparezcan en los registros preparados para dicha elección del distrito escolar tendrán derecho a votar el día de las elecciones. El registro se archivará en la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito y estará abierto para inspección por cualquier votante calificado del distrito

escolar de 8:00 A.M. a 4:00 P.M. los días laborables del 5 al 19 de Mayo del 2026, y el Sábado 9 de Mayo del 2026, cuando estará disponible de 9:00 A.M. a 12:00 P.M. solo con cita previa.

Y ADICIONALMENTE SE DA AVISO, de que los votantes militares quienes no esten inscritos actualmente pueden aplicar para registrarse como votante calificado en el distrito escolar. La solicitud de registro como votante militar puede solicitarse contactando con el Secretario del Distrito por teléfono (516) 897-2108, fax (516) 771-3944, correo electrónico sfamiletti@ lbeach.org, correo a 235 Lido Boulevard, Lido Beach, NY, 11561, o en persona (durante el horario habitual de oficina o entre las 8:15 A.M. y las 4:00 P.M.); la solicitud de registro debe recibirse en la oficina del Secretario del Distrito no más tarde de las 5:00 P.M. el 4 de Mayo del 2026. En la solicitud de registro, el votante militar puede designar su preferencia para recibir la solicitud de registro por correo, fax o correo electrónico.

POR FAVOR, TOME NOTA ADICIONAL de que los votantes militares que sean votantes calificados del distrito pueden presentar una solicitud para una papeleta militar solicitando un formulario de solicitud al Secretario del Distrito; para recibir una papeleta militar, la solicitud debe recibirse a más tardar a las 5:00 P.M. del 4 de Mayo del 2026. En la solicitud de una papeleta militar, el votante militar puede designar su preferencia para recibir la solicitud de una papeleta militar y la papeleta militar, por correo, transmisión por fax o correo electrónico.

Todas las solicitudes de voto de votantes militares calificados y las papeletas militares deben ser devueltas por correo o en persona. Las papeletas para votantes militares se distribuirán a los votantes militares cualificados a más tardar el 5 de Mayo del 2026. Las papeletas militares deben ser recibidas por el Secretario del Distrito (1) antes del cierre de las urnas, el Martes 19 de Mayo del 2026, y deben mostrar una marca de cancelación del Servicio Postal de Estados Unidos o del Servicio Postal de un

país extranjero, o deben mostrar un acuse de recibo fechado por otra Agencia del Gobierno de los Estados Unidos; o (2) no más tarde de las 5:00 P.M. del día de la elección y ser firmada y fechada por el votante militar y un testigo, con una fecha fijada que no sea posterior del día anterior de la elección.

Una lista de personas a quienes se emiten papeletas militares estará disponible para su inspección para los votantes calificados del Distrito en la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito a partir del Jueves 14 de Mayo del 2026, entre las 8:00 A.M. y a las 4:00 P.M., hora vigente, en cada día anterior al día fijado para la elección anual, excepto el Domingo, y el 19 de Mayo del 2026, del día fijado para la elección. Cualquier votante calificado presente en el lugar de votación podrá oponerse a la votación de la papeleta por motivos apropiados, haciendo pública su impugnación y los motivos al Inspector de Elecciones antes del cierre de las urnas.

Y SE DA UN AVISO ADICIONAL de que, conforme a una norma adoptada por la de Educación de acuerdo con la Sección 2035 de la Ley de Educación, cualquier referendo o propuesta para enmendar el presupuesto, que sea sometida a votación en dicha elección, deberá ser presentada ante el Secretario de la Junta de Educación en la Oficina del Distrito, Edificio de Administración, 235 Lido Boulevard, Lido Beach, Nueva York 11561, con suficiente tiempo para permitir que la notificación de la propuesta se incluya con la Notificación de la Audiencia Pública, Votación de Presupuesto y Elección requerida por la Sección 2004 de la Ley de Educación o antes del 20 de Abril del 2026 a las 4:00 P.M., hora vigente; debe estar mecanografiada o impresa en el lenguaje Inglés; debe ser dirigida al Secretario del Distrito Escolar; debe estar firmada por como mínimo 25 votantes calificados del Distrito; y debe indicar legiblemente el nombre de cada firmante. Sin embargo, la Junta Escolar no aceptará ninguna petición para presentar ante los votantes ninguna propuesta cuyo

propósito no esté dentro de las competencias de los votantes para determinar que sea ilegal, ni ninguna propuesta que no incluya una asignación específica cuando la propuesta requiera el gasto de fondos, o cuando exista otra razón válida para excluir la propuesta de la papeleta.

Fechado: Lido Beach, Nueva York, 10 de Marzo del 2026

Por orden de la JUNTA DE EDUCACION DEL DISTRITO ESCOLAR DE LA CIUDAD DE LONG BEACH

Lido Beach, Nueva York

Susannah Familetti, Secretario del Distrito 159400

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR SOUNDVIEW HOME LOAN TRUST 2007OPT1, ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-OPT1, Plaintiff, AGAINST ASHANTI RANDOLPH, EXECUTRIX AND HEIR OF THE ESTATE OF JAMES RANDOLPH A/K/A JAMES A. RANDOLPH, JAMES RANDOLPH A/K/A JAMES RANDOLPH JR., AS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF JAMES RANDOLPH A/K/A JAMES A. RANDOLPH, et al. Defendant(s) Pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and sale duly entered on November 21, 2024. I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on May 21, 2026 at 2:00 PM premises known as 545B W Broadway Unit 205, Long Beach, NY 11561. Please take notice that this foreclosure auction shall be conducted in compliance with the Foreclosure Auction Rules for Nassau County, and the COVID 19 Health Emergency Rules, including proper use of masks and social distancing. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the City of Long Beach, County of Nassau and State of New York. Section

0059, Block 00028-00 and Lot 00184. Approximate amount of judgment

$695,803.91 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment. Index #005461/2014.

Karen C. Grant, Esq., Referee, Aldridge Pite, LLPAttorneys for Plaintiff40 Marcus Drive, Suite 200, Melville, NY 11747 159818

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU DLJ Mortgage Capital, Inc., Plaintiff AGAINST Caron Maldon; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered January 28, 2026 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 May 27, 2026 at 3:30PM, premises known as 134 Coolidge Avenue, Long Beach, NY 11561. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the City of Long Beach, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section: 59 Block: 195 Lot: 7. Approximate amount of judgment $698,761.72 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 616260/2023.

Paul Meli, Esq., Referee LOGS Legal Group LLP Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 430-4792 Dated: April 3, 2026 159813

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May 7, 2026 —

LEGAL NOTICE

Public Notices

INDEX NO.:

620167/2025

Date Filed: 09/19/2025

SUPPLEMENTAL

SUMMONS WITH NOTICE

MORTGAGED

PREMISES: 185 West Park Avenue, Unit 203, Long Beach, New York 11561

SBL #: 59-070-71U aka 59-70-71.-203

Plaintiff designates NASSAU County as the place of trial; venue is based upon the county in which the mortgaged premises is situate.

STATE OF NEW YORK

SUPREME COURT: COUNTY OF NASSAU Nationstar Mortgage LLC, Plaintiff, vs. Marisa Bichler, as heir at law and next of kin; Matthew Bichler, as heir at law and next of kin; Unknown heirs of the Estate of Steven M. Matlick a/k/a Steven Matlick all the heirs at law, next of kin, distributees, devisees, grantees, trustees, lienors, creditors, assignees and successors in interest of any of the aforesaid defendants, next of kin, distributees, devisees, grantees, trustees, lienors, creditors, assignees and successors in interest of any of the aforesaid classes of person, if they or any of them be dead, and their respective husbands, wives or widows, if any, and all of whom and whose names and places of residence are unknown to plaintiff, except as herein stated; Bethpage Federal Credit Union; The Board of Managers of The Park Place Condominium; The Board of Managers of Park Place Condominium; The Board of Managers of Park Place Condo; New York State Department of Taxation and Finance; United States of America o/b/o Internal Revenue Service; John Doe #1 through #6, and Jane Doe #1 through #6, the last twelve names being fictitious, it being the intention of Plaintiff to designate any and all occupants, tenants, persons or corporations, if any, having or claiming an interest in or lien upon the premises being foreclosed herein.

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 attorneys for the Plaintiff within 20 days after the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within 30 days after service is complete if this Summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York). In case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Amended 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 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.

THE OBJECT of the above captioned action is to foreclose a Mortgage to secure $292,500.00 and interest, recorded in the Office of the Clerk of Nassau on August 8, 2017, in Book M, Volume 42295, Page 466, and as Document Number 2017-00077695, covering premises known as 185 West Park avenue, Unit 203, Long Beach, New York 11561, SBL #:

59-070-71U aka

59-70-71.-203

The relief sought in the within action is a final judgment directing the sale of the premises described above to satisfy the debt secured by the Mortgage described above. The Plaintiff also seeks a deficiency judgment against the Defendants and for any debt secured by said Mortgage which is not satisfied by the proceeds of the sale of said premises. TO the Defendants

Unknown heirs of the Estate of Steven M. Matlick a/k/a Steven Matlick all the heirs at law, next of kin, distributees, devisees, grantees, trustees, lienors, creditors, assignees and successors in interest of any of the aforesaid defendants, next of kin, distributees, devisees, grantees, trustees, lienors, creditors, assignees and successors in interest of any of the aforesaid classes of person, if they or any of them be dead, and their respective husbands, wives or widows, if any, and all of whom and whose names and places of residence are unknown to plaintiff, except as herein stated, the foregoing Supplemental Summons with Notice is served upon you by publication pursuant to an Order of the Hon. Jeffrey A. Goodstein, A.J.S.C. of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, County of Nassau, dated March 11, 2026 and filed March 12, 2026.

Dated: April , 2026 /s/ Deborah M. Gallo Deborah M. Gallo, Esq. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLP 420 Lexington Avenue, Suite 840 New York, New York 10170 Phone: 347.286.7409 Fax: 347-286-7414

Attorneys for Plaintiff, Nationstar Mortgage LLC HELP FOR HOMEOWNERS IN FORECLOSURE NEW YORK STATE LAW REQUIRES THAT WE SEND YOU THIS NOTICE ABOUT THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY. SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME. IF YOU FAIL TO RESPOND TO THE SUMMONS AND

COMPLAINT IN THIS FORECLOSURE ACTION, YOU MAY LOSE YOUR HOME. PLEASE READ THE SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT CAREFULLY. YOU SHOULD IMMEDIATELY CONTACT AN ATTORNEY OR YOUR LOCAL LEGAL AID OFFICE TO OBTAIN ADVICE ON HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF. SOURCES OF INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE.

The State encourages you to become informed about your options in foreclosure.

In addition to seeking assistance from an attorney or legal aid office, there are government agencies and non-profit organizations that you may contact for information about possible options, including trying to work with your lender during this process.

To locate an entity near you, you may call the toll-free helpline maintained by the New York State Banking Department of Financial Services at 1-800-342-3736 or visit the Department’s website at www.dfs.ny.gov.

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Be careful of people who approach you with offers to “save” your home. There are individuals who watch for notices of foreclosure actions in order to unfairly profit from a homeowner’s distress. You should be extremely careful about any such promises and any suggestions that you pay them a fee or sign over your deed. State law requires anyone offering such services for profit to enter into a contract which fully describes the services they will perform and fees they will charge, and which prohibits them from taking any money from you until they have completed all such promised services. 159719

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 CARLSBAD FUNDING MORTGAGE TRUST, Plaintiff, vs. ANTHONY GENOVA, ET AL., Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on March 29, 2018 and an Order Substituting Referee duly entered November 9, 2020, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on June 2, 2026 at 2:30 p.m., premises known as 750 West Broadway Unit 306 A/K/A 730-750 West Broadway, Unit 306, Long Beach, NY 11561. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the City of Long Beach, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 59, Block 8 and Lot 121U together with an undivided 1.056 percent interest in the Common Elements. Approximate amount of judgment is $415,674.58 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 019307/2010. Cash will not be accepted. Mark Ricciardi, Esq., Referee Knuckles & Manfro, LLP, 120 White Plains Road, Suite 215, Tarrytown, New York 10591, Attorneys for Plaintiff 159951

LEGAL NOTICE SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF OBJECT OF ACTION STATE OF NEW YORK SUPREME COURT: COUNTY OF NASSAU ACTION TO FORECLOSE A TAX LIEN INDEX NO.: 607182/2024, ATCF II NEW YORK LLC, Plaintiff, vs. THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, LEGATEES, DEVISEES AND/OR REPRESENTATIVES OF EVERGREEN MERCHANT (AKA EVERGREEN JEAN MERCHANT) AND ALL PERSONS THAT MAY CLAIM AN INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY REFERRED TO IN THE COMPLAINT BY, THROUGH OR UNDER ANY OF THE FOREGOING (THE AFORESAID UNKNOWN HEIRS, LEGATEES, DEVISEES AND/OR REPRESENTATIVES BEING ALL SUCH HEIRS, LEGATEES, DEVISEES AND/OR REPRESENTATIVES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFICALLY NAMED

AS A DEFENDANT HEREIN-THE IDENTITY AND ADDRESSES OF ALL THE FOREGOING NOT BEING KNOWN TO PLAINTIFF), Defendants.

PREMISES SUBJECT TO TAX LIEN: 15 East Hudson St., Long Beach, NY 11561, Section 59, Block 93, Lot 62 (Group Lot: 62-64). TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the complaint in this action, to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the complaint is not served with the summons, to serve notice of appearance, on the plaintiff’s attorney within twenty (20) days after the service of this summons, exc1usive of the date of service (or within thirty (30) days after the service is complete if this summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York), and in case of failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the complaint. Plaintiff designates Nassau County as the place of trial. The basis of venue is the location of the subject property.

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 tax lien holder who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to the tax lien holder will not stop this foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (TAX LIEN HOLDER) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT.

Dated: April 23, 2026. Michael Ehrenreich, Attorney for Plaintiff, 555 Willow Ave., Cedarhurst, NY, (516) 942-4216. The foregoing summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an order of HON. JEFFREY A.

GOODSTEIN of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, dated April 13, 2026. Such order and the Complaint in this action are filed in the office of the Nassau County Clerk, in Mineola, NY. The object of this action is to foreclose a tax lien on the premises identified above. 159945

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BY THE BOARD OF APPEALS

Pursuant to New York State Town Law Article 16, New York State Public Officers Law Article 7, and the Town of Hempstead Building Zone Ordinance, NOTICE is hereby given that the BOARD OF APPEALS of the Town of Hempstead will hold a public hearing in the Town Meeting Pavilion, Town Hall Plaza, One Washington Street, Hempstead, New York on 05/20/2026 at 9:30 A.M. to consider the following applications and appeals: THE FOLLOWING CASES WILL BE CALLED STARTING AT 9:30 A.M.

259/26. LIDO BEACHHillel Bryk, Install pool not permitted in side yard; Replace 6’ high pool enclosure larger than pool installation area & forward of the dwelling on Buxton St., W/s Buxton St., 100’ N/o Ocean Blvd., a/k/a 50 Buxton St. ALL PAPERS PERTAINING TO THE ABOVE HEARING ARE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION AT THE BOARD OF APPEALS, TOWN HALL, 1 WASHINGTON STREET, HEMPSTEAD, NY 11550.

This notice is only for new cases in Lido Beach within Town of Hempstead jurisdiction. There are additional cases in different hamlets, towns and villages on the Board of Appeals calendar. The full calendar is available at https://hempsteadny.go v/509/Board-of-Appeals

The internet address of the website streaming for this meeting is https://hempsteadny.go v/576/Live-StreamingVideo Interested parties may appear at the above time and place. At the call of the Chairman, the Board will consider decisions on the foregoing and those on

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU. NEWREZ LLC D/B/A SHELLPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING, Plaintiffagainst- JAMIE S. SHAW A/K/A JAMIE SHAW, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale dated February 5, 2026, 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 Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. premises situate, lying and being at Lido Beach, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, known and designated as Section 60 Block 64 Lot 4. Said premises known as 195 REGENT DRIVE, LIDO BEACH A/K/A 195 REGENT DRIVE, LONG BEACH, NY 11561 Approximate amount of lien $808,126.32 plus interest & costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment and Terms of Sale. Index Number 617419/2024. JAMES M. KERINS, ESQ., Referee DRUCKMAN LAW GROUP PLLC Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 242 Drexel Avenue, Westbury, NY 11590 For sale information, please visit www.Auction.com or call (800) 280 2832. DLG# 39784 {* LONG BEACH*} 159995

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How early do I get the interior designer involved?

Q. I’ve been interviewing architects and want your opinion on the issue of interior design. I have no sense of space, color or furniture. I’m getting mixed ideas from the architects about having an interior designer involved at the beginning, and I’m wondering what to do. Should I have the interior designer do the space plan first, and then hire the architect, or should I get the interior designer involved more toward the middle, before plans are done?

A. This is a touchy subject that often leads to frustration, mostly because the tasks of each are not always understood. There’s an old saying, “Too many cooks spoil the broth.” An interior designer on my projects has always been requested to work after the building is designed, from the beginning to the end. The reasons for this are the differences in our knowledge of laws, engineering qualifications and responsibilities.

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An interior designer doesn’t have a license, qualification or, generally, the education to perform the integrated services of an architect or an engineer. The reason that’s a frustrating answer is that I like working with interior designers personally, when the enhancement of the building’s finishes come into play, after the building has met the requirements of being able to stand, shed light to spaces, allow for all the safety requirements and myriad codes that must be followed. Unfortunately, clients often see that as being egotistical, overly sensitive or domineering, and that’s due to the lack of education as to what each person’s role is in construction. It’s no different than when a carpenter tells a homeowner that the structure could have been thinner and would have saved the owner money. The carpenter may not understand that the structure has to be sized for insulation thickness to meet energy codes before voicing their perspective. I’ve had multiple experiences that turned out very well because it was understood, from the project beginning, that the architect wasn’t there just to draw what they were told to draw. At times, issues needed to be discussed, and changes were necessary to accommodate the material thickness.

For example, stairways have a minimum width, and you can’t arbitrarily add a thick stone surface to the side walls that would reduce the clear width. It might be beautiful, but imagine having the inspection fail for safety reasons. In that instance, the plans could have been discussed or the material selection could have been revised.

I once had an interior designer repeatedly changing the shape of spaces, requiring the arbitrary removal of columns. A building won’t stand without columns, and moving them is like pulling one card out of a house of cards, literally and figuratively. A great design starts with great communication and a clear understanding of each person’s responsibilities and boundaries, both legal and by the project team as a whole. As a team, you will be successful if you and every team member understand this. Good luck!

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I have more than enough words for a memoir

Recently I entered into an agreement with noted editor Peter Ginna to put my 140,000-word memoir manuscript into final form to be presented to publishers. That will probably result in the reduction of at least 30,000 words and some reformatting. The final product, though, will be mine.

This project began five years ago. After I retired from Congress in January 2021, I started to assemble my thoughts, news stories, photos and memorabilia from 28 years in office in an attempt to make some sense of, and put in some perspective, my experiences. The more I assembled, the more I realized how long and unlikely the journey had been — and how fortunate I had been.

Particularly helpful to me in collating so much of the memories and information was Anne Rosenfeld, who worked in my district office, in Massapequa Park, for all of those years, including the last 20 as district director. Melissa Zimmerman was one of the Nassau County Police Department

detectives on my congressional security detail. Having retired shortly before I did, she agreed to be my post-congressional security director. As she learned what I was doing and heard my discussions about my experiences, she urged me to put it all into a memoir. And she didn’t let up until I started the process.

As I began to write, I realized that the story would have to begin where it all began, on the bluecollar sidewalks of Sunnyside, Queens, and then St. Albans.

if not a ragsto-riches tale, my life has certainly been an improbable journey.

My grandparents were Irish immigrants. My father was a World War II veteran and an Army Reserve major who served for three decades in the New York City Police Department, rising to the rank of lieutenant as commanding officer for physical training and head of the department’s first Ceremonial Unit, which he formed. My mother, a product of the Depression, had to turn down a college scholarship and take a job instead.

My younger brother, Kevin, and I attended St. Teresa’s grammar school, in Woodside, where there were 70-plus kids in a classroom, with no concern for feelings or sensitivity. Tuition was 25 cents a week. After that it was Brooklyn Prep and then St. Francis College, while

TI worked full-time at the Railway Express freight yards on Manhattan’s West Side as a junior and senior. After that I was unexpectedly accepted by Notre Dame Law School, where I made friendships that would last a lifetime. At neighboring St. Mary’s College I met Rosemary, who has been putting up with me for a lifetime.

All of this somehow led to experiences with an eclectic mix of people and events that made for an interesting, never boring, life, as I navigated the minefields of New York and Washington politics and government. I dealt with tragedies such as Sept. 11 and its lasting aftermath, which included fighting for health care benefits for its survivors and first responders. I was one of only two members of Congress in history to vote against the impeachment of two presidents. I faced challenges as chairman of the Homeland Security Committee, holding controversial hearings into Islamic radicalization and ensuring that New York and Long Island received the funding necessary to defend against future terrorist attacks.

Over the years in New York, Washington and overseas, there were dealings with Presidents Clinton, Bush,

Obama, Trump and Biden; British Prime Minister Blair and Irish P.M. Ahern; Israeli leaders Rabin, Peres and Netanyahu; and meeting foreign leaders and dignitaries such as Russia’s Yeltsin, Poland’s Walesa and Britain’s Queen Elizabeth. There were New York leaders, characters and personalities including Cardinal John O’Connor, Al D’Amato, Ed Koch, Rudy Giuliani and Roy Cohn. There was also the almost surreal experience of being the grandson of Irish immigrants and having a great uncle who was in the IRA and imprisoned during the Irish War of Independence in the 1920s — and working with Clinton, Blair, Ahern and Irish Republican leader Gerry Adams to bring about the historic 1998 Good Friday Agreement, which ended the centuries-old, bloody struggle between the British government and the people of Ireland.

My life has not been a rags-to-riches tale, but it has certainly been an improbable journey, beyond what I ever could have dreamed of or imagined. It has indeed been what my book title describes, “The Road to God Knows Where — From the Blue Collar Sidewalks of Queens to the Halls of Congress.”

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

We all need friends, and NATO is our best one

he older you get, the more you need to have some friends. While we should always be lucky to have a family that cares for us in good times and bad, we still have to have friends. A little research showed me that there are more songs about the value of friends, and the need for them, than about independence or going it alone. I’m sure many readers are familiar with the Beatles’ “With a Little Help from My Friends.” Or Dionne Warwick’s “That’s What Friends Are For,” or Carole King’s “You’ve Got a Friend,” Or Bill Withers’ “Lean on Me.” I could list another dozen songs that capture the importance of having a friend. Which brings us to the subject of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. Somehow, President Trump has advanced the distorted idea that America can go it alone in the world without the help of our overseas allies. Long before NATO came into existence in 1949, our European friends were fighting with us in World War II, losing thou-

sands of young men to keep democracy alive.

When NATO was founded, its membership comprised Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Iceland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, the United Kingdom and the United States. It now includes Albania, Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Croatia, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and Turkey. It is a powerful union of allies who all have economic and strategic relationships with the United States.

T here is no way the United States could go it alone without these allies.

has always stood by us since then. Trump alleges that Iran was almost ready to attack the United States and Israel, but it did not launch an attack on our country. Being a “threat” to a NATO ally isn’t the same as attacking it. On 9/11, the NATO countries immediately declared their support for the United States and provided numerous forms of assistance, both technical and economic.

territory.) Russia could mount an attack on our country in minutes if it ever served their purposes.

What gets lost in the debate about NATO’s obligations to intervene in the war with Iran is that NATO was never consulted before the war began, and no member country was attacked by Iran. Article 5 of the North Atlantic Treaty says that an armed attack against one member is considered an attack against all members, which is not what happened in the war with Iran.

The first time the NATO charter was invoked was when America was attacked on Sept. 11, 2001. The alliance

To this day, NATO members continue to offer us strategic advice about actions around the world that may be a threat to America. They provide us with warnings about weather patterns and environmental events that are a threat to our region of the planet. And most of all, they buy billions of dollars’ worth of military equipment and other products that make our manufacturers healthy and wealthy.

Whether the president admits it or not, our two biggest enemies are China and Russia. In the case of Russia, it is worth noting that it is less than 60 miles from Alaska. (And actually, Big Diomede Island, in Russian territory, is just 2½ miles from Little Diomede Island, in U.S.

As for China, even with some severe economic problems, it is capable of causing major upheaval for the U.S. if it chooses. Should it invade Taiwan, America would lose its major supplier of the semiconductor chips that companies like Nvidia and Apple use for advanced computing. Other chips are used in automobiles and a wide variety of products, and we can’t afford to lose that supply.

There is no way that the United States could go it alone without its NATO allies. We can’t protect our country from the world’s two worst predators without those allies on our side. Breaking up that alliance would be strategic and economic suicide. Talk is cheap, so the president has every right to pick occasional spats with NATO, but he can’t afford to abandon it. To do so would create chaos for generations to come.

Jerry Kremer was a state assemblyman for 23 years, and chaired the Assembly’s Ways and Means Committee for 12 years. He currently chairs the Capitol Insight Group, a government relations firm. Comments? jkremer@liherald.com.

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Small Business Week, with eyes wide open

Small Business Week, which runs from May 3 to 9, will bring the usual round of proclamations, ribbon-cuttings and feel-good photo ops. Local entrepreneurs deserve every one of them. They also deserve the truth: The Main Streets of Long Island are under siege, and a week of celebration cannot paper over what the rest of the year has made painfully clear.

Walk down Park Avenue, in Long Beach, or Merrick Avenue, or any commercial corridor from Lynbrook to Glen Cove, and the strain is visible. For Lease signs have not come down in months. Restaurants have cut hours because they can’t find or afford the staff to stay open. Family-owned shops that survived the pandemic now wonder whether they will survive the aftermath. The business owners who anchor our downtowns aren’t asking for sympathy. They are asking, quietly and increasingly, whether the math still works.

The pressures are no secret. Rents for Long Island commercial space have climbed steadily. Costs have skyrocketed, outpacing what owners can charge without losing customers. Wages have risen, as they should, but for thin-margin businesses, every raise is a calculation about how many shifts can be staffed next month.

Energy bills and insurance premiums keep grinding higher. And looming over all of it is the e-commerce machine — Amazon, Temu, Shein and a growing list of online giants whose business model depends on undercutting the shop down the block, capturing the sale, and sending the profit somewhere far from Long Island.

The numbers tell a more complicated story than the celebratory ones we usually hear. In Nassau County, the U.S. Small Business Administration backed more than $207 million in loans last year, supporting roughly 500 businesses and helping create or sustain 2,850 jobs. That is real and meaningful. But SBA lending is also a barometer of need. A community in which hundreds of businesses require government-backed credit just to keep their doors open is not a community where small business is thriving on its own. It is a community where small business is fighting to hold ground.

Matt Coleman, the SBA’s regional administrator, has said that anyone who wants to understand the local economy needs to look past the financial markets and pay attention to those small businesses, embedded in our communities. He’s right. And what those businesses are telling us, if we listen honestly, is that the ground beneath them is shifting faster than they can adapt.

Federal tax relief on tips and overtime will help some workers. Modest tax reductions for small-business owners will help some operators. Neither will reverse the structural forces reshaping retail, hospitality and local service. The playing field is not level, and pretending otherwise does our merchants no favors.

What small businesses can offer is what e-commerce cannot: presence, accountability and a stake in the community. The pizzeria in East Rockaway that sponsors the Little League team.

The diner in Seaford that hosts the volunteer fire department’s monthly breakfast. The florist in Oyster Bay that decorates the village gazebo for the holidays.

None of those things show up on a balance sheet. All of them disappear when the storefront goes dark.

The Herald takes pride in standing alongside local businesses every day of the year. Our reporters tell their stories — the grand openings, the second-generation handoffs, the milestone anniversaries, the moments when local owners step up to feed first responders during a storm. Our advertising and marketing teams work shoulder to shoulder with owners to help them reach customers and grow their brand across print, digital and social channels. We do this because we believe local journalism and local commerce rise and fall together.

Honesty about the challenges is not pessimism. It is the precondition for a serious response. Policymakers should be looking hard at commercial rent pressures, at the unequal tax treatment that favors online sellers, at workforce housing that should allow people to actually live near where they work. Residents have a role, too — a more direct one. Every dollar spent locally is a dollar that stays here, resulting in sponsors for Little League teams, donors for nonprofit events, tenants for local storefronts, and more.

So this week, before clicking “buy now” online, walk into the shop down the block. Order takeout from the family-run restaurant in Island Park. Book the local landscaper from Malverne. Tip generously. The Main Streets of Long Island are not guaranteed. They are chosen, one transaction at a time, by the people who live here — and that choice has never mattered more.

Influencers, from Joe Schmoe to the influencer in chief

where are all the government’s best and brightest?

In the current administration, there are fewer models for academic achievement, moral rectitude and ethical behavior. The swamp is real, and it’s drowning the smart and dedicated people who go to Washington to serve the country.

Many of our best federal officials have been muted or sidelined by the Elon MuskDonald Trump one-two punch.

The president has appointed a succession of officials who are unprepared for their demanding jobs. He has trolled the bottom for people whose only standard is loyalty to the regime. As they sink and flunk out, as scandal after scandal unfolds, as their inexperience and absurd behavior come to light, they leave and are replaced by other sycophants.

As education standards sink, we witness the rise of “influencers,” selfappointed experts who have co-opted the attention and expendable income of millions of people old enough to use a phone. We are ceding critical questions about our health and well-being to self-

promoters who may have no real expertise and even less education. What many of them do have is a social media presence and the marketing know-how to garner thousands — even millions — of followers.

This isn’t a new problem, but it’s getting worse.

One example: In February, The New York Times published a story titled, “Do Energy Drinks Offer Benefits Beyond Caffeine?”

sThe takeaway was that most of the boost in these drinks comes from oldfashioned caffeine, not the add-on vitamins or extracts or purified water. Even though many drinks are marketed by health influencers as enhancing focus or endurance, the evidence, the article said, is inconsistent. In addition, the high caffeine levels in these jazzed-up drinks are concerning for those with a variety of health issues.

and because they hold sway with millions of followers whose only source of scientific information and medical advice is social media.

ocial media offer an uninformed public a circular firing squad of ignorance.

They are influencers, too, because their audience often doesn’t read or listen critically to what they are peddling. The social media audience isn’t researching the claims made on Instagram, for example, because many don’t know how to do research. And it’s so easy to just click and buy and think your pimples will disappear with a new product. We need a savvier buying public, and that comes with old-fashioned, top-tier education backed by quality teachers who are paid generously for the immense responsibility they carry — to educate our young.

pelted with stones by members of the Red Guards. Allegiance to Mao was all.

I think of this as our best-trained military leaders are fired by Trump, as longtime officials in the FBI and CIA are replaced by flunkies, as people like Kristi Noem and Pam Bondi spin through the revolving door of our dysfunctional government.

A true leader seeks to elevate the best and brightest, without a loyalty test as the filter.

The concept of influencers has roots dating back to the early 1900s. It began with celebrities endorsing products. Remember the Marlboro Man who smoked his way to fame? And all the dead lung cancer victims who followed his lead?

What you get from some of these aggressively marketed drinks is an expensive thirst-quencher with a ton of caffeine.

This is just one example of how we have surrendered our power to people who may have no scientific background at all when it comes to herbs or lotions or foods or exercise regimens. They are “influencers” because they say they are,

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The problem starts at the top, with an elected influencer in chief and his unqualified appointees, and it continues with an increasingly uninformed public whose only information comes from social media, a circular firing squad of ignorance.

In China, during the Cultural Revolution, from 1966 to 1976, intellectuals in every discipline were banished to the countryside. Illustrious scientists and writers were made to sit in public squares wearing dunce caps while being

I don’t understand the influence of influencers, the promotion of knownothings whom we empower to tell us how to live. I do know that to survive as a viable society, we must educate a new generation of critical thinkers.

It starts with our kids and grandkids, who must learn the difference between scientific-based information and random opinion offered up by charismatic but ignorant actors, even when they are handsome and riding a black stallion. Even when they live in the White House.

Copyright 2026 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be reached at randik3@aol.com.

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