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City bans e-bikes on boardwalk and sidewalks
By CHRIS ColUCCI ccolucci@liherald.com
Boardwalk regulars are familiar with the structure’s rules: walkers and joggers on either side, bike riders in the middle. Now Long Beach has added a new regulation, to deal with the proliferation in recent years of a new kind of vehicle: e-bikes. Their use is now prohibited on the boardwalk.
At its June 2 meeting, the City Council voted unanimously to modernize the language in the city’s code of ordinances. As it is currently written, the law restricts “wagons, horses, carts, automobiles, motorcycles and motorized bicycles” from operating on sidewalks, the beach or the boardwalk. It will now outlaw e-bikes as well as electric and motorized scooters.
That ordinance subsection was first enacted in 1968, and has been updated several times over the years, most recently raising fines for scofflaws in July 2024. Previously, the ordinance had only explicitly prohibit-
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Two girls from Long Beach earn Eagle Scout honor
By AIDAN WARSHAVSKY awarshavsky@liherald.com
As Long Beach natives Alexis Ricoy and Scarlett Anderson rose through the ranks of Scouts BSA, they worked toward becoming Eagle Scouts — the highest honor in scouting. On May 30, the two friends achieved that goal together at a Court of Honor ceremony at St. Agnes Parish Center, in Rockville Centre.
The girls joined Troop 163G, in Rockville Centre, after its merger with Troop 215G in Long Beach. Each completed a community service project and fulfilled leadership, merit
badge and service requirements to earn the Eagle rank.
Steve Bo, scoutmaster for Troop 163G, commended the girls efforts and noted their dedication to scouting.
“I have been working with both Alexis and Scarlett for years,” he said. “To see their progress pay off was special.”
Ricoy, 18, started her scouting journey with Troop 215G when she was 13, after she and her mother, Shannan Ricoy, helped establish the troop during the coronavirus pandemic.
Serving as a senior patrol leader, Alexis played a key role in building the troop and guiding younger scouts.
Ricoy has volunteered at the Village Garden, in Atlantic Beach, since she was in middle school at Long Beach Catholic Regional School. She was introduced to the garden by a friend, and learned that it donates produce to the Long Beach Soup Kitchen.
Ricoy decided to use her Eagle Scout project to continue her work at the garden. She has an interest in addressing food insecurity, and constructed a vertical planting box — a ladder-like structure with shelves for plants — there.
“I already had the relationship with the people [at Village Garden], she said. “Knowing I
was directly impacting someone in my community and the Atlantic Beach community made me really happy.”
Ricoy will graduate from Long Beach High School later this month and attend Hofstra University in the fall, where she plans to study business management and accounting. Like her fellow troop mem-
ber and friend, Anderson began her journey in Troop 215G before it merged with the Rockville Centre troop. She was an assistant senior patrol leader, and attributes her personal growth to her time as a scout.
“My mother noticed that there was a troop being started [in Long Beach], and said that
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The City Council passed the ban to keep the boardwalk safe for pedestrians and conventional bike riders.
Annual Pride Shabbat at Temple Emanu-El
By AIDAN WARSHAVSKY awarshavsky@liherald.com
In a night blending discussions about faith and sexuality, dozens of Long Beach residents filled Temple Emanu-El’s Synagogue pews for its annual Pride Shabbat.
During its Friday night service on June 5, Jack Zanerhaft, rabbi at Temple Emanu-El referred to Beha’alotcha, a section of the Jewish torah referring to the lighting of the sevenbranched menorah. The section speaks of two silver trumpets, one used before battle, and the other to celebrate festive occasions. Throughout the service, Zanerhaft emphasized radical welcoming and the importance of uplifting others.
“We live in a time where we have to continue to be vigilant,” Zanerhaft said. “We must continue to blow that trumpet to inspire us to fight for what is right. Hopefully then, we’ll blow the second trumpet for a festive occasion like tonight, to join the celebration for the success of justice.”
Next to speak was Rachel Engel, a Long Beach resident who realized she was lesbian as a teenager. Growing up, Engel said there were fewer examples of LGBTQ+ people living openly. When Engel told her parents, Eileen and Peter Engel, they struggled to understand.
“They worried about my life being harder than it could be,” Engel said. “Over time, they came to see I was the same daughter that they always loved. Today, they are amongst my biggest supporters.”
Now 45, Engel attributes her growth to the relationships she has had. Engel married her first wife, Abby Engel, shortly after same-sex
marriage was legalized in New York State. Later, Abby would die from an aggressive cancer at 30. For Rachel, she said Abby taught her about love and shaped her character.
“I was able to be by her side every step of the way because we were married,” Rachel Engel said. “Marriage equality wasn’t just about a wedding. It was about dignity and family.”
Eventually, Engel remarried, to Amanda Engel, and had daughter Ruby Engel, and son Max Engel. Amanda, Rachel said, helped heal parts of her broken from loss and made her feel whole again.
Zanerhaft said congregants and their guests have a duty and responsibility to uplift others. He challenged his congregants to support each other to combat hate, using the unique flames on a menorah.
“The sacred task for all of us is not only to lift these lights that are different and beloved, but they all have to face the center,” Zanerhaft said. “We all have to look towards the center and be a core community for each other.”
Engel attributes her growth to her family history. She said being a Jewish woman played a large role in shaping her life. As a descendant of Holocaust survivors, Engel said that her ancestors showed how to face adversity and overcome hatred, which she hopes to instill in her children.
“Pride month is not only about celebrating LGBTQ+ people and authenticity,” Engel said. “It is about having the courage to be who you are. It is about making sure that every child grows up knowing that they are worthy of love exactly for who they are.”
Aidan Warshavsky/Herald Rachel Engel, second from right, discussed growing up in Long Beach, and how realizing her sexuality helped pave the way toward her future.
Walking tour explores Long Beach history
By CHRIS COLUCCI ccolucci@liherald.com
When Joel Greenberg “quasi-retired” from a career in law, he gained the time and opportunity to give back. “I’m a beach person. I love riding my bicycle everywhere” Greenberg said. “I just get on my bike and take my camera and explore everywhere.”
Greenberg, an Atlantic Beach resident, was familiar with Long Beach from his high school days, growing up in Hewlett and East Rockaway. He leaned into that familiarity and found a way to share his enthusiasm for the city. “The more I explored, the more I was fascinated,” he continued. “And then I started digging into the history and where all this came from. And it just got more and more interesting.”
Those interests led Greenberg to develop a 90-minute walking tour of Long Beach that featured 16 stops, beginning at The Allegria Hotel and concluding at Kennedy Plaza. Last Sunday, he held the tour for guests of the Allegria and members of the Congregation B’nai Sholom-Beth David in Rockville Centre, which he attends.
Along the way, Greenberg showed participants the site of the former Nassau Hotel — the area’s first hotel, built by city founder and former New York Senator William Reynolds — which has been condominiums for several decades.
The walking crew learned about the iconic boardwalk, and the effects of Hurricane Sandy, before hearing about the local ecosystem with osprey nests on the barrier island’s north shore and oystercatchers across the south shore.
Walkers were led to the historic Red Brick District on West Penn Street, reduced to a three-block stretch, and discovered the home where Irving Berlin allegedly stayed when he wrote “God Bless America.”
Progressing into town, local busi -
nesses were used to highlight different parts of the community. Life’s a Bagel was emblematic of the significant Jewish community. Long Beach Surf Shop showcased world-class surfing. Long Beach Bicycles represented the city’s bike-friendly layout, while Earth Arts Pottery Studio was one of several visual and creative arts outlets. The day concluded with a sobering visit to the Holocaust memorial displayed in Kennedy Plaza, in front of City Hall.
Greenberg volunteers his time guid-
ing groups through the city like a Long Beach docent. In lieu of gratuities, he asks attendees to donate to either the Kiwanis Club of Long Beach or the Long Beach Soup Kitchen.
Nancy Hochhauser is a Rockville Centre resident who also attends Congregation B’nai Sholom-Beth David. “I learned about the Red Brick District, that it was all red brick and those are the only three blocks left,” she said after completing the tour. “It’s incredible. And how it was mandatory for the homes to be white stucco and the roofs. You don’t really think about those things. You’re driving down here and kind of take it for granted. It’s very interesting.”
“I thought he did a great job,” said Adam Strauss, president of the Congregation’s men’s club. “I live in Oceanside, two towns away. I didn’t know all this was here. I knew this was City Hall, but I never knew this was a Holocaust memorial.”
Greenberg will repeat the tour on the first Sunday of each month, through October, for guests of the Allegria Hotel, as well as any interested participants. This Saturday, he’ll perform the tour for alumni of Muhlenberg College, of Allentown, Pennsylvania. Greenberg is a class of 1973 alum and offered to guide fellow classmates in the area. Information about his walking tours and indoor audio-visual tours can be found at longbeachbarrierislandny.com.
World Cup could deliver economic boost
By ANDREW FRANCIS afrancis@liherald.com
While much debate has surrounded the sports and soccer fan experience tied to the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup — from concerns over rising ticket prices to reports of steep train fares for matches — experts say Long Island businesses could see a significant economic boost from the tournament coming to the region.
New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium, the home of American football teams New York Jets and Giants, will host eight soccer matches, including two playoff games and the championship final match. Despite the fact that no games will be played in New York, FIFA’s temporary renaming of MetLife Stadium as “New York/New Jersey Stadium” markets the New York metropolitan area to the thousands of fans who will be following the tournament.
Steve Kent, chief economist and director of the Long Island Association’s Research Institute, says that the World Cup promises to be economically beneficial for Long Island.
As the world turns its attention towards the World Cup matches in Canada, Mexico and the U.S., Long Island communities may see an economic boost this summer.
thing that the people of Long Island are more and more interested in.”
This growth in interest has been seen in rising rates of adult and youth participation in soccer across Long Island. The Island F.C., a professional men’s and women’s soccer club based in Uniondale that plans to join the MLS Next Pro league in the 2027 season, has contributed to soccer’s popularity on Long Island through hosting youth soccer academies and other events locally.
“Long Island has had one of the deepest soccer traditions in soccer history in the country especially in the youth space and then also the traditional space,” said Travis Lamprecht, The Island F.C.’s president of business operations. “I think what’s unique about Long Island is that it’s always been a hotbed for the sport. So, with The Island F.C. launching, and then obviously what the World Cup coming here, it’s a celebration of what has been growing for a long time.”
While Long Island hotels may be a bit out of the way for some fans visiting New York and attending World Cup matches, Kent believes that local businesses may be able to capitalize on the
“I think that our general view is that it would be a positive for the Long Island region,” Kent said. “We’re already seeing watch parties starting to be established. For example. Stony Brook University is going to have one at LaValle Stadium… and I think all of those things will bring incremental dollars to Long Island.”
interest the tournament sparks amongst residents.
“I also think that you may even see more spending at restaurants, caterers and supermarkets as people start to take in food to watch some of these things at home,” Kent explained. “It’s a worldwide event and it’s increasingly some-
In recent history, the Long Island Association has also noticed other major sporting events nearby, like the 2025 Ryder Cup that was held on a golf course in Farmingdale, directly impact Long Island economically. While it is not yet clear how directly Long Island will be impacted by the World Cup, local intrigue alone can make the summer very profitable for many businesses and communities.
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Joel Greenberg, far right, gave more than two dozen out-of-towners a look at the city’s history along the boardwalk and around the streets over the course of 90 minutes.
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News briefs
Indictment on attempted kidnapping charge
By Wesley schnell
Of the Herald
Nassau County District Attorney Anne Donnelly has announced an indictment for Heather Magone, a Long Beach resident. Magone was charged with attempted kidnapping in the second degree, endangering the welfare of a child and reckless endangerment, and faces up to 15 years in prison if convicted.
grandfather on West Penn Street. Magone allegedly tried to unstrap the safety buckles in an attempt to take the baby out of the stroller.
On May 28, Magone appeared in Nassau County Court before Judge Robert Bogle, where she pleaded not guilty. Bail was set at $10,000 cash, $50,000 bond or a $100,000 partially secured bond. Magone was ordered to wear an electronic monitor, should she make bail. The court also issued two orders of protection.
According to Long Beach Police, Magone was arrested on April 6 after approaching a 15-month-old in a stroller being pushed by her 79-year-old great-
The great-grandfather struggled with Magone, sustaining cuts to his face, hands and knees while restraining her until Long Beach Police Officer Gabrielle Gustafson arrived, roughly one minute after LBPD received 911 calls regarding the incident. According to LBPD reports, Magone allegedly made initial claims the baby was her own.
“Thanks to his quick thinking and heroic intervention, the child’s great-grandfather was able to prevent the unthinkable,” said D.A. Donnelly. “My office is committed to making sure all families feel safe and secure on our streets, and we intend to hold this defendant fully accountable for the trauma she caused.”
Magone is due back in court on June 23.
Cedarhurst man arrested for fatal accident
A Cedarhurst man has been arrested in connection with a fatal car crash that occurred on March 19 in Woodmere at 7:53 a.m., according to Nassau County police.
Police said Brayan Romero Flores, 24, of Court Avenue, was charged with second-degree manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, second-degree assault and reckless driving following the collision, which occurred at the intersection of University Street and Branch Boulevard.
left turn onto Branch Boulevard and collided with a 2019 Honda Accord driven by Romero Flores.
Both drivers were transported to a local hospital for treatment and evaluation. The Tesla driver, later identified as Michael Kreindler, 39, of Valley Stream, was initially listed in critical condition. Police later announced that Kreindler succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead by a hospital physician.
Detectives said a 39-year-old man was operating a 2023 Tesla on University Street when he attempted to make a
Romero Flores was arraigned on May 28 at First District Court in Hempstead.
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More than 110 volunteers clean PLO beach
By CHRIS COLUCCI ccolucci@liherald.com
“Humans aren’t the only things in the world,” said Tenzin Jangchup, an apprentice training investigator with the Atlantic Marine Conservation Society — an environmental organization based in Hampton Bays.
“For us, you don’t want to see trash on the beach. It doesn’t look good.” explained Jangchup, discussing the importance of beach cleanups. “But the stuff we do affects animals and the ecosystem itself. Plants, as well. It’s just keeping in mind that everything that you do has some sort of effect on it.”
The Town of Hempstead has partnered with the Atlantic Marine Conservation Society, also known as AMSEAS, for more than 15 years to protect the environment by removing human-made debris, as well as environmental debris that washes ashore, which threatens the local ecosystem, water life and water quality. AMSEAS also attends to calls regarding beached sea turtles, dolphins and whales.
The groups hold monthly cleanups, calling on volunteers to stroll the local beaches with claw-pinchers and five-gallon buckets, collecting whatever they find.
This year, the venture began in March with nearly 100 volunteers collecting more than 300 pounds of debris at Lido
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Students from Wantagh High School showed up to help the cleanup, earning credit in their marine biology class. More than 100 other volunteers also turned out for the day.
Beach Town Park. In April, another 100plus participants met at Lido Beach to remove nearly 160 pounds of litter. On May 30, over 110 people took more than 110 pounds of refuse off the beachfront.
“I played at this beach as a kid,” said Debbie Wood, a Levittown resident. “I wanted to join in these things. I’m
News brief
Maximum fine sky high for illegal fireworks
A current Long Beach city ordinance states, excluding permission of the city council and fire commissioner, “No person shall discharge or use any firearms, rockets, torpedoes, Roman candles or other explosives in any of the streets, highways, boardwalk, beach or public places within the city. The sale of fireworks at retail in the city is prohibited.”
At the June 2 Long Beach City Council meeting, the maximum penalty for violating the law — which has been in place since July 1972 — rose from $250 to $15,000. Council members passed the amendment with a unanimous vote, explaining that the massive potential fine now mirrors the potential damage and injury that unregulated fireworks can be associated with.
“One of the top complaints that we receive here at City Hall is certainly fireworks,” said City Councilman Michael Reinhart. “With this resolution, we intend to put the penalty higher on people that sell and illegally discharge these fireworks.”
Police Commissioner Richard DePalma reminded the public that anyone discharging fireworks that result in physical injury would certainly be charged with a violation. DePalma also stated that LBPD will maximize enforcement, which they do each year, by deploying additional patrols on the beach as the Fourth of July approaches.
The maximum fine for setting off illegal fireworks just jumped nearly 6000 percent to a wallet-shattering
City Councilwoman Tracey Johnson highlighted a more straightforward effect of the increased regulation. “Most of us are parents, pet owners, taking care of elderly. These large mortars are going off all hours of the night, so also, besides the charges and the danger, it’s a quality of life issue.”
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the community cleanup effort. “We’re doing this for a marine bio college credit class,” Burch explained. “We get credit for Molloy.”
Among the litter collected in the recent cleanup was one oar, a long scrub brush, several fast food bags, multiple cans and bottles and a collection of roofing tiles.
“Sooner or later, debris from the beach can wash into the ocean,” said Steve Sywak, a volunteer with the organization. “When it washes into the ocean, it can be a hazard for the animals. Sea turtles can eat a plastic bag thinking that it’s a jellyfish and, if it blocks the stomach, which it quite often can do, it can kill them.”
retired now, so I’m really glad that I can. Wood continued explaining, “I love Long Island. We have beautiful beaches. It’s a gorgeous place and we’ve got to keep it clean.”
Farther down the beach, Dean Burch was one of six Wantagh High School students walking the beach as part of
Two additional monthly beach cleanups are planned at Point Lookout Town Park — July 25 and Oct. 25 — with three more at Lido Beach Town Park — June 28, Aug. 23 and Sept. 26. Each will take place from 9 a.m. to noon, divided into two 90-minute sessions; participants are asked to attend only one session per day. Collection buckets and equipment are provided, but organizers recommend bringing gloves.
Enthusiastic cleaning is appreciated but, for safety, be sure to stay off the jetties at all times. Venturing onto the rocks is hazardous and not permitted for volunteers. To register for one of the events, visit hempsteadny.gov/856/ beach-cleanups.
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$15,000.
Heralds win three awards from Press Club of L.I. News brief
By JEFFREY BESSEN jbessen@liherald.com
Herald Community Media captured three awards at the annual Press Club of Long Island Media Awards and Long Island Journalism Hall of Fame induction dinner on June 4.
Oceanside/Island Park Herald reporter Abigail Grieco won the James Murphy Cub Reporter of the Year award, given to “emerging journalists who show strong early promise in the field.” Journalists who have worked full-time for fewer than 18 months are eligible. Grieco was an intern with the Herald in 2023, and began working full-time in October 2025.
Deputy Managing Editor Jordan Vallone and previous senior reporter Mohammad Fariq shared a second-place award in the transportation category for the story “Southern State: a road still stuck in the past,” which was part of the Herald’s 2025 series on the Southern State Parkway.
“A compelling and well-structured piece that effectively examines the longstanding dangers of the Southern State Parkway,” judges wrote. “The article succeeds in connecting historical design flaws with present-day traffic realities, clearly explaining how outdated infrastructure continues to contribute to
accidents.
“Particularly strong is the integration of data, expert references, and concrete examples, such as low overpass collisions and hazardous curve segments,” the judges added. “The writing remains clear and accessible while addressing a complex safety issue. Overall, a thoughtful and informative investigation with clear public relevance and lasting value.”
Photographer Erik H. Lee earned a third-place award for a photo of the Wantagh High School baseball game.
“These awards reflect our commitment to strong local journalism and to telling the stories that matter most to Long Island communities,” Stuart Richner, CEO of Richner Communications, said. “We are especially proud to see our emerging reporters, experienced editors and talented photographers recognized for work that informs the public and has a lasting impact.”
Four veterans of Long Island journalism were inducted into the PCLI’s Hall of Fame: Photojournalist Michael DelGiudice, radio reporter Sophia Hall, former Newsday editor Anthony E. Insolia, and Shirley E. Perelman, who covered many major stories for Newsday, from the Long Island garbage barge to the trial of O.J. Simpson.
For more information on the press club, go to PCLI.org.
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The Long Beach Chamber of Commerce and distinguished guests gathered outside 38 West Park Ave., as Kelly Forman cut the ribbon for her new Compass Office.
Forman’s Compass team opens new office
The Kelly Forman Team at Compass opened their new office at 38 West Park Ave., Suite 200. Previously operating from a satellite office on Long Beach Boulevard, Kelly Forman, an associate real estate broker and team leader, said the move was driven by the desire for street presence and to grow the team. Forman and her team joined Compass Real Estate in December 2021. She has lived in Long Beach for nearly two decades and said her team looks forward to helping with the community’s
real estate needs.
“We have two slogans,” Forman said. “‘Ride with us’ and ‘setting the course and navigating the journey.’ Our goal is to be advisors and supporters, whether you are joining our community or leaving.”
Forman thanked her director of operations, Jamie Schneider, and Melissa Walsh, who helps stage properties, for helping to design the space and prepare it for opening.
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Why Long Island stands to gain from clean energy
For many Long Islanders looking ahead, a major cause for concern is the lack of economic investments that bolsters financial opportunity for the next generation. This looks like great paying jobs with benefits while keeping everyday necessary expenses affordable so that they can afford to buy homes and raise their families where they grew up.
Long Island sits at a crossroads, having the opportunity to build an industry that can provide that economic investment, train an entire generation of skilled workers, and give our kids the chance to obtain great paying jobs, all at the same time as stabilizing energy costs.
Offshore wind, solar power and battery storage are solutions to those challenges.
Starting With Affordability
Energy costs matter everywhere, but especially on Long Island, where household budgets are already stretched. John Durso, President of the Long Island Federation of Labor, said battery storage can help by leveling demand and reducing
Farm, located off the shore of Rhode Island, marked the first commercial offshore wind farm in the U.S. Now, for areas like Long Island, offshore wind is a driving force to clean, affordable energy and a healthy economy.
expensive peak pricing.
“When there is a heavy pull, it evens out the energy so you don’t have highs and lows,” Durso said. “You don’t have to pay the higher rate because of the great demand.”
Jobs, Careers and Local Investment
Clean energy is already reshaping the labor market. Construction of offshore wind transmission, solar installations, battery facilities and supporting infrastructure requires everything from electricians, engineers and ironworkers to
experts in law, math and science.
“It’s a wonderful opportunity here for our environment, for jobs, for the future,” Durso said. “We want to create careers.”
Long Island has long watched younger residents leave for more affordable regions or larger job markets. Clean energy advocates say emerging industries can help reverse that pattern.
Safety and Reliability Matter
Battery storage projects have drawn public scrutiny in some
communities, but industry officials say safety standards have significantly evolved to include strict codes, testing and emergency planning.
“These systems are being developed with safety in mind from the start,” said Paul Rogers, a retired FDNY lieutenant and founding principal of Energy Safety Response Group.
Building the Next Long Island Economy
Supporters believe clean energy could become another major chapter — one that combines infrastructure investment with local employment and community stability.
For many residents, that future would be measured not in megawatts, but in whether Long Island remains home.
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Illegal riders now face fines of up to $500
ed the use of “motorized bicycles.”
In March, Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman passed legislation banning Class 2 and 3 e-bikes — which can reach speeds of 20 and nearly 30 miles per hour, respectively. The city ordinance will now restrict Class 1 e-bikes as well, which can approach 20 mph when the rider is pedaling, unlike Class 2 bikes, which use a throttle. Penalties can include fines ranging from $50 to $500, imprisonment up to 15 days, or both.
Several attendees at last week’s meeting said they were concerned that the language of the restriction could potentially affect boardwalk and beach access for people who use mobility aids, and questioned the city’s adherence to the Americans with Disabilities Act.
“Passing an ordinance that does not have any exception, and denies people with disabilities access to the bike lane, is going to come under question,” said Dave Skudin, a longtime resident and the patriarch of Skudin Surf. “I’m not a lawyer, but I have talked to people who are, and a couple of them said this is a gold mine for a lawyer.”
The city’s corporation counsel, Greg Kalnitsky, explained the strength of the regulation. “Courts have upheld blanket prohibitions under certain circumstances for e-bikes,” Kalnitsky said. “They’ve upheld those prohibitions where you’re dealing with a crowded area where usage of those devices presents a legitimate and real safety issue.”
Kalnitsky also referred to existing precedent for the ban, explaining that Walt Disney World maintains a ban on e-bikes throughout its properties, and has not had issues with ADA compliance.
Police Commissioner Richard DePalma said the department received thousands of complaints last
year about irresponsible e-bike riders creating an unsafe environment on the boardwalk. “There’s a great amount of people in a small area and there’s no way to escape,” DePalma said. “If there’s an e-bike going at a fast speed, there’s less of an opportunity for people to get out of the way and it’s just a dangerous situation.”
Councilman Michael Reinhart also emphasized the potential dangers, reminding attendees that a pedestrian, 68-year-old Barry Spigner, of Long Beach, was struck and killed by an e-bike on East Park Avenue last year.
BELMONT PARK VILLAGE
DePalma explained that the primary method for enforcing the updated regulations will be educating the public with signs and postings on social media. Summer Specialist officers and increased police presence at checkpoints along the boardwalk will also be essential for enforcing the law.
The council also amended the ordinance that prohibits anyone over age 10 from riding conventional bicycles on Long Beach sidewalks, to include e-bikes, electric scooters and motorized scooters. This prompted residents to raise the topic of street safety for bicyclists, which sometimes prompts riders to retreat to the sidewalks.
“The cars are the dangerous thing for bikers,” former councilman Roy Lester said. “I bike with a group, and every person in that group has been hit by a car. Every single one. That’s where the danger is. And I’ve said for 20 years, let’s get bike lanes.”
Another update that will affect bicyclists throughout the city restricts the ways in which bikes can be secured. Bikes, e-bikes and similar vehicles may not be locked to trees, poles, signs, fences or other objects unless the area is specifically designated for that purpose.
On the boardwalk, the ordinance now states, bikes may not be locked along entrance ramps or walkways, nor on the south side fencing, closest to the beach. Affixing bikes to the north side fencing is permitted where it doesn’t obstruct pedestrians, entrances or access points. And bikes and similar vehicles left secured in one place for more than 24 hours risk being impounded by the LBPD.
Have opinions on the updated ordinances? Want to share how it will affect your biking habits? Let us know. Email ccolucci@liherald.com.
Chris Colucci/Herald an additional regulation bans locking bicycles to railings on the south side of the boardwalk, closest to the beach. Bikes may be secured on the north side.
Reworld celebrates Long Island environmental leaders
By JOSEPH D’ALESSANDRO jdalessandro@liherald.com
Herald Community Media and Reworld partnered to celebrate Long Island’s leading environmental advocates and innovators during the Herald Sustainability Awards of Long Island, held May 14 at the Heritage Club at Bethpage.
The event recognized individuals and organizations making significant contributions to environmental sustainability while also honoring student leaders working to protect Long Island’s natural resources.
“Nothing unites Long Islanders more than our natural environment, from beaches and bays to wetlands and parks — these treasures are our fountain of life, beauty and resources,” said Stuart Richner, CEO of Richner Communications. “Tonight, we gather to honor environmental champions who are working tirelessly to protect
Long Island’s natural ecosystem for future generations. Their efforts are challenging but vitally important and we thank them for their unwavering dedication.”
The ceremony, emceed by comedian Tom Kelley, also featured awards for four Student Champions for Sustainability and a total of $7,500 in student sustainability initiative prizes.
Adel Omrani, president of Reworld’s East Region, highlighted the company’s role in transforming waste into energy.
“You don’t think of waste when you put it at the curb, and you usually don’t think about disposal, but there’s a lot of processes that goes into that,” he said. “We generate electricity out of that and recycle metals. Just for Long Island, for example, we power 100,000 homes just from processing this waste and using it as fuel.”
Omrani said collaboration among environmental leaders remains essential.
“It’s a very big part of what we do as a community,” he said.
Reworld Market Area Director James Regan stressed the importance of sustainable waste management on Long Island.
“For Long Island, an issue like sustainable waste management is extremely important given how populated it is and how limited resources are,” he said. “Reworld, for us, has a focus to continue to partner with all
these great champions of sustainability to ensure we have sustainable waste management for decades to come.”
New York State Senator Siela Bynoe spoke during the dinner portion of the event.
“I have really had the environment in mind as I’ve been in my various roles in government,” she said.
Bynoe’s life experiences motivated her to pursue environmental advocacy, witnessing increased cancer rates due to local contamination in the Caribbean and disproportionate harm done to marginalized communities during the Covid-19 pandemic.
“I set off on a path to make sure that we can conserve water, make sure we have clean water, and make sure that we are doing what we can to ensure that we sustain this community, this county and this state (so) that we have a bright future,” she said.
Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine, a longtime environmental advocate, discussed his commitment to protecting Long Island’s future.
“I’m very concerned about the direction we’re going as a state and as an island, and I’m looking to change that direction by doing a number of things,” he said.
Romaine cited efforts to improve municipal waste management, expand solar energy infrastructure and advance environmentally friendly policies.
“I could have retired long ago, but there are things that I want to accomplish,” he said. “We need to see change.”
Among the evening’s featured speakers was sports broadcaster and former NFL quarterback Boomer Esiason, who reflected on his connection to the Great South Bay.
“When I was a kid, between the ages of 14 and 17, I spent a lot of my summers on the Great South Bay — I was a clammer,” he said. “It was great, but there were areas of the Great South Bay that we couldn’t clam in because it was considered polluted... It took many years for it to turn around and to start going back the other way, and it’s one of the things I’m most proud about.”
Esiason praised young environmental advocates being recognized at the event.
“I’m very, very proud of them, and very proud of what they’re trying to do for the beaches of the Great South Bay,” he said.
Girl Scouts Emma Klein and Zoe Lazarus, of Savyille High School, Roslyn High sophomore Charles Metzger and Hauppauge High se-
nior Matias Kalaitzis were all winners of the Student Champions for Sustainability Award. The four were recognized for their civic service, from cleanups to awareness efforts. National Grid Ventures, the main natural gas utility for over 600,000 residential and business customers in Nassau and Suffolk counties; Tritec, primarily known for mixeduse developments, transit-oriented communities and commercial property management across Long Island; and UBS Arena, the home of the New York Islanders, were all recognized with team awards.
As the presenting sponsor, Reworld continues to support environmental progress across Long Island. The company operates facilities in Westbury, West Babylon, East Northport and Ronkonkoma, processing two-thirds of Long Island’s waste, recycling thousands of tons of metals and generating electricity for local homes while helping reduce landfill use and greenhouse gas emissions.
For more information about Reworld and its initiatives that support various community empowerment and environmental programs fostering positive change locally and globally, visit ReworldWaste.com.
To view more pictures, visit RichnerLive.com.
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The Sustainability Awards powered by Reworld brought together leaders, innovators, and advocates committed to building a more sustainable future for Long Island
P hotos by Tim Baker and Melissa Baptiste/Herald
Sponsors for the night (back, from left) included Ricardo Salce, Bobby Green, Rudy Winkler, Rob Balbierz, James Regan, Bill Murphy, David Sharp, Adel Omrani, Maureen Early, Ed Sandkuhl, Matt Augi, Brian Aerne and (front, from left) Kamrun Haque, Vickey Ardounis, and Rehan Simonia from the team at Reworld.
Honoree Suffolk County Executive, Edward P. Romaine with special guest, former NFL quarterback Boomer Esiason.
Honoree State Senator Siela Bynoe, District 6.
College Student Champion Honoree Vienna De Lombaerde, who attends Hofstra University.
The duo team honorees for the Student Champion Award: Sayville High School 9th graders Emma Klein, left, and Zoe Lazarus.
Student Champion honorees: Roslyn High School 10th grader Charles Metzger, left, and Hauppauge High School graduating senior Matias Kalaitzis with special guest Kyle Palmieri of the New York Islanders.
National Grid Ventures’ honor team included Kamona Ayres, left, Robert Wittmer, Tom Garry, Alanna Russo, and Retha Fernandez.
Tianna D’Italia, left, Michael Sciortino, Mike Santeramo, Joe Giarraputo, Caroline Shipps, and Erin Nourijanian of UBS Arena’s honoree team.
Michael O’Leary, left, Robert Kent, Shannon Coughlan, Jim Coughlan, Jimmy Coughlan, and Chris Kelly of TRITEC Real Estate Company’s honoree team.
A special thank you to Adel Omrani, President of Reworld East Region, whose vision and leadership helped bring this inspiring celebration of sustainability to life.
10th Annual LBHS car show displays hard work
By CHRIS COLUCCI ccolucci@liherald.com
“2016 was our first car show,” said Long Beach High School automotive teacher James Johnsen. “We had a ‘47 Ford pickup that we built into a rat rod and we wanted to show it off, so we started a car show.”
The annual display, which took place on May 30, highlights the students’ work and spreads awareness of the school’s auto program, which has been in operation for more than 50 years.
“There’s two classes that are a half-year for one period,” Johnsen explained, “Then there’s one class — if they take it for two years in a row with a double period, then they take the other two years and they meet a certain criteria, students can graduate with CTE credit (career and technical education college credit).
Alex Infante, a senior in Johnsen’s advanced double-period class explained the work behind the two current class projects. One began as a 1979 Oldsmobile Cutlass which was reworked to run a high-powered LT-1 Corvette engine with a fully custom suspension. “It’s been a two-year project,” Infante explained. “It should be done close to the end of the year. We refabricated the whole floor and the whole backseat. We have to finish up some of the electrical work.”
The class is also transforming a factoryissued 2000 Ford Ranger into a reinforced rock crawler with 40-inch tires capable of handling off-road trails. “We cut the frame in half and welded beams in to make it stronger,” said Infante. “And we did the whole rear suspension. We also did an exocage, in case it rolls over.”
Joel Pilar graduated LBHS in 2006 and is coowner of Driven Motorsports in Oceanside.
“When I attended there, the auto shop teacher was Mr. Krywe,” Pilar said. “The facility didn’t have the equipment it has now. They’ve made a lot of improvements. It was a class I enjoyed very much.” Pilar brought five rebuilt cars to this year’s gathering, showcasing vehicles from his staff and customers.
Chris Colucci/Herald photos
Josh Pilar is a graduate of LBHS, class of 2006, and took auto courses with Mr. Eric Krywe. After graduation, Pilar went on to co-own Driven Motorsports in Oceanside.
One of the auto shop’s two class projects is converting a stock-standard 2000 Ford Ranger into a highly durable rock crawler.
Cars, trucks and even a few motorcycles made their way to the high school’s parking lot. Cool weather and super-high winds couldn’t ruin the day.
The auto class has spent two years turning this 1979 Oldsmobile Cutlass into a customized machine with a Corvette LT-1 engine.
show.
New Eagles started in L.B.’s Troop 215G
it would be a great opportunity for me because I was an only child,” Anderson said. “I didn’t have a lot of friends. She thought it would be fun for me.”
Her family moved to Buffalo when she was 16, but Anderson, who will turn 19 on Father’s Day, stayed involved in scouting. She joined meetings on Zoom, and emailed Troop 215G frequently to stay informed.
Anderson recalled Girl Scout troops from across New York state playing gaga, completing merit badges and spending time outdoors, during gatherings at Onteora Scout Camp in the Catskills. Seeing gaga pits in Buffalo, she said, reminded her of her childhood.
“Gaga is a big scouting thing,” Anderson said. “It’s one of my favorite memories from when I was younger.”
Anderson’s passion for gaga became the inspiration for her Eagle Scout project: constructing a new gaga pit in a park in upstate Kenmore. Anderson recalled visiting the park with friends several times to play the game, but after harsh Buffalo winters damaged the pit, it became unusable and was demolished.
“I made sure when I built it to go out of my way to use a nice weatherproofing wood and really bolt it down nicely, so it can be accessible for a long time,” Anderson explained.
Now a sophomore nursing student at
Niagara University, she said she was grateful to meet Ricoy and the other members of her troop, and added that she and Ricoy have remained close.
“The four of us would have pool parties, go to the beach, and do lots of vol-
unteering,” Anderson said of the four scouts in the troop. “We all became close friends doing fun things together. It was like my second family.”
For Ricoy, being honored alongside her friend made the achievement even
more meaningful. “Scouting brought us closer,” she said. “Earning our Eagle Scout was kind of emotional. We knew that we wanted to finish it out together and that we wanted to have our Court of Honor together.”
Photos courtesy Scarlett Anderson anderson, left, and alexis ricoy worked in their communities to become eagle Scouts.
Scarlett anderson built a new gaga pit at her local park in Kenmore, n.Y.
LIRR expands service for golf’s U.S. Open
By AIDAN WARSHAVSKY awarshavsky@liherald.com
The 126th U.S. Open Championship, which begins next week, is being played at the Shinnecock Hills Golf Club — known as one of the “cathedrals” of golf — for the first time since 2018.
Eric Steimer, senior director of U.S. Championships at the United States Golf Association, said the USGA’s transportation strategy is intended to reduce congestion around the site while providing multiple travel options for fans attending the tournament.
The plan, developed in collaboration with the Long Island Rail Road, Suffolk County and New York state officials, will be in effect from June 15, three days before the tournament starts, until June 21, the day it ends.
Steimer said that the 15-person team that planned transportation operations recognized early that travel logistics would be one of the event’s biggest challenges. “Any time we’re out here in eastern Long Island at Shinnecock Hills, transportation is a challenge,” Steimer said. “We’re doing a lot of different things to really try to mitigate that.”
As it did eight years ago, the LIRR’s Montauk Branch will provide transportation to and from the tournament. A temporary station will be constructed in Tuckahoe, across from Shinnecock Hills, on the south side of County Road
said. “Anyone that looks at Calverton on a map is going to see that it’s pretty far away from Shinnecock Hills, but at the same time it is very accessible for anyone that’s coming from points west or coming along the Long Island Expressway.”
For residents of Southampton, Sag Harbor, Easthampton and neighboring communities, Steimer recommended using a rideshare program operating from Stony Brook Southampton’s campus.
Hamton Jitney will operate shuttle service for spectators traveling from Montauk, Amagansett, Sag Harbor, Bridgehampton, Water Mill and Southampton. Pickups and drop-offs will be located near Admission Gate 2 on the Stony Brook campus.
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39, adjacent to Stony Brook University’s Southampton campus. A temporary pedestrian bridge will span the roadway.
From June 15 to 17, the LIRR plans to operate 10 inbound trains and dozens of outbound trains, more than double the service it provided in 2018. During the championship rounds, June 18 to 21, 12 inbound trains and 13 outbound trains are scheduled to operate.
“The Long Island Rail Road is ready,” its president, Rob Free, stated in a news release. “Avoid the traffic and use our
exceptionally reliable service to and from Shinnecock Hills for all the golf action. Extra staff will also be on hand at Southampton to help customers throughout the championship for a great customer experience.”
Steimer explained that this year’s transportation differs from 2018 because satellite parking operations have moved from Gabreski Airport to Calverton Executive Airpark.
“We will have complimentary parking and complimentary shuttle buses to and from the championship,” Steimer
Fans traveling from New York City will have the option of using Blade helicopter service from June 18 to 21, with return flights scheduled each evening after play ends.
Steimer urged commuters not to arrange drop-offs on County Road 39, and said there would be increased police presence at intersections around the golf course.
“This is a plan that’s been carefully articulated with local experts to be able to implement this plan,” he said. “Now is the time to bring it to life.”
For more information on train service, go to MTA.INFO/document/209406.
‘Good times never seemed so good…’ Neil Diamond’s tunes are always in style
By Karen Bloom
For those who can’t get enough of Neil Diamond, perhaps the next best thing to seeing him perform, is when Robert Neary takes on legendary singer-songwriter’s persona.
retiring due to Parkinson’s, set out to create the best Neil Diamond tribute I could.”
And audiences certainly agree.
• Sunday, June 14, 3 p.m.
• Tickets available at tillescenter.org or ticketmaster.com or (516) 299-3100
“We always hope that for the two hours they come to our show, they [audiences] are able to forget about the craziness going on in the world, and relive the happy moments with the Neil Diamond’s iconic music.
People relate to his music and so many favorites bring so many people back to those beautiful days,” Neary continues.
music and bring joy to audiences around the world. Saturday, June 13, 8 p.m. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. Tickets available at ticketmaster.com or paramountny.com.
The multi-hyphenate performer brings his acclaimed show, ”So Good! The Neil Diamond Experience,” to Tilles Center, on Sunday, featuring his band and a special “hometown” guest performance. The East Meadow High School Chamber Choir concludes the concert with a six-song finale, under the direction of Chorus Director Samantha Schick.
The collaboration is especially meaningful, as Neary is an alumnus of East Meadow High School, and the production’s trumpet player, Stephen Engle, formerly served as head of the music department at the school.
• Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, LIU Post, 720 Northern Blvd., Brookville
Part of the show’s enduring appeal is Neary’s commitment to honoring Diamond’s catalog while keeping the performance dynamic and engaging for both new and returning audiences.
“I went right to his 50th anniversary hits album and compared each song to the success of each one and chart history. We now touch on 28 of them in a full show. We do various medleys that are able to incorporate more songs and with the fabulous multimedia, it really brings the songs to life. also go into the audience for Sweet Caroline and high five and hug on as many people as can,” Neary adds.
Over the years, the production has evolved into a full-scale theatrical concert experience.
“I set out to do exactly what it has become. So having it all continue to fall into place, has been all part of the plan. We continue to evolve in our production. Its started with eight members on stage and 22 songs. We now have amazing background singers, a violinist and a full multimedia presentation that is amazing. We also have included a full overture highlighting Neil’s career through the decades.”
His band, The Mystic, certainly adds to the experience.
The stage, TV and film star has created an acclaimed tribute experience. The show celebrates the timeless songs and storytelling of Neil Diamond, with the beloved hits from Diamond’s extensive catalogincluding “Sweet Caroline,” “Cracklin’ Rosie,” “America, ,” and many more. Known for his remarkable vocals, Neary has earned praise for delivering a heartfelt and high-energy tribute to one of America’s most iconic entertainers. The concert was also filmed as a documentary feature that is now streaming on Amazon Prime Video, where it continues to receive rave reviews from audiences nationwide.
“I am beyond blessed to have this amazing band,” Neary says, enthusiastically. “I met them playing at a huge Halloween party and asked if they would like to join me in this venture and they said, yes.
To have this band and the comradery that they possess, having been together for 30 years, is just icing on the cake. We have such a great time on stage as well as touring together and it shows. Countless accolades say how amazingly tight the band is and that we all look like we are having fun.”
One could say that that that this performance’s special closing is the icing on the cake for Neary.
Conversations in art
With decades in the entertainment industry, Neary has starred in three Broadway lead roles and appeared in more than 60 major television and film guest-starring roles. He has also built a worldwide social media following of more than half a million fans. Neary created “So Good! The Neil Diamond Experience” in 2019 and, alongside New York-based band The Mystic, developed the show into the nationwide hit it is today. The production continues to sell out venues across the United States and is now set to expand internationally.
“I’ve always been a fan,” says Neary, of Diamond. “I even learned how to play the piano to Hello Again and knew could emulate his voice since high school. was an actor for 40 years, but in 2018, the business for me, started to slow down. After hearing he was
“I’m incredibly proud to return home and share this experience with students from East Meadow High School. Music education played such an important role in my life, and having these talented young performers join us for the finale makes this performance especially meaningful. It’s going to be a really memorable afternoon,” he continues.
“I’ve always wanted to add a choir, and with this Tilles show, being as big as it is, I figured now’s the time to make it happen. My best friend from junior high Stephen Engle, suggested them and immediately said, “Of course!”
Neary, who now resides in Melville after leaving East Meadow all those years ago to pursue his dreams in L.A., is delighted to be back on his home turf, especially reconnecting with his high school.
“It feels wonderful. So humbling and so blessed to be back where was when my career was only a dream away. The first time we played Eisenhower Park, was very emotional and now to play the Tilles Center with the EMHS choir, on such a grander scale, is even more unbelievable.”
Nassau County Museum of Art hosts an engaging conversation with curator and collections expert Lauren Brincat, whose work and expertise helped shape the current exhibition “250 Years of Art on Long Island.” Brincat, Chief Curator and Director of Collections at Preservation Long Island — a key lending partner to the exhibit — offers an in-depth exploration of the show’s themes, giving visitors a closer look at the wide-ranging artworks and historical objects on view. Her talk illuminates how the exhibit brings together painting and decorative arts to trace the evolution of Long Island’s artistic identity across the centuries. She also discusses the collaborative research and curatorial process behind the exhibition, highlighting how artists, collectors and communities have contributed to shaping and preserving the region’s visual legacy.
Sunday, June 14, 3 p.m. $20, $15 seniors, $10 students (members free). Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Drive, Roslyn Harbor. Register at nassaumuseum.org or call (516) 484-9337.
USGA/Fred Vuich
With the 126th U.S. Open set to tee off at Shinnecock
Photos courtesy Robert Neary
Robert Neary enthusiastically gets his audiences involved in this celebration of the singersongwriter’s enduring catalog of hits.
Your Neighborhood CALENDAR
JUN
Family theater
Long Island Children’s Museum stages
“Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical!,” for its final weekend. 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, the show 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 June 13-14
• Contact: licm.org or call (516) 224-5800
12 Farmers Market
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The Kennedy Plaza Farmers Market offers an incredible lineup of local farmers, makers and food vendors you know and love. Stop by the popular outdoor market, where community spirit and fresh local flavor come together. Explore the selection of seasonal produce, artisanal goods, homemade treats and handcrafted items from dozens talented local businesses.
• Where: Kennedy Plaza
• Time: Every Wednesday and Saturday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
• Contact: (516) 670-5046
Arts In The Plaza
The annual Arts In The Plaza is back in full swing. More than 30 artists set up shop, offering a variety of handmade art, jewelry, clothing, pottery and more. The event runs concurrently with the farmers market, making the shared space a weekend adventure full of fresh food and original artwork. With performances by local musicians.
• Where: Kennedy Plaza
• Time: 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
• Contact: (516) 476-2473
Flag Day
The Joint Veterans Organization, in cooperation with the City of Long Beach, welcomes all to the Flag Day ceremony. Join veterans and city officials as they pay tribute
JUN
Daniel Tosh’s: My First Farewell Tour
treats and more. This prime chamber event is open to all and admission is free.
• Where: Boardwalk between Long Beach Boulevard and Edwards Boulevard
• Time: 10 a.m.-6 p.m., also June 21, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Contact: (516) 432-6000
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22
Tunes with The Chiclettes Eisenhower Summer Concert Series welcomes The Chiclettes and Vinnie Medugno. Celebrate the remarkable women who reigned supreme on the charts! Gracie, Mikayla, and Jennie deliver an exceptional blend of female vocal groups and artists, spanning from the early rock ‘n roll and Motown eras to disco, R&B, ‘80s/90s pop and more. The Chiclettes are set to energize you as they celebrate the female artists who have graced the music scene from past to present.
• Where: Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow
• Time: 6 p.m.
• Contact: (516) 572-0200
• Where: The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington
• Time: 7 and 9:30 p.m.
Get ready for an evening of sharp observations and quick-fire punchlines that are Daniel Tosh’s signature irreverent style when he brings My First Farewell tour to The Paramount stage. Acclaimed for his quick wit and deadpan delivery, he’s built a devoted following through both stand-up and television. After graduating from the University of Central Florida with a degree in marketing, he moved to Los Angeles to pursue comedy full-time. His career gained national attention following a standout appearance on The Late Show with David Letterman in 2001, leading to appearances on programs including Comedy Central Presents, Premium Blend and The Tonight Show. Tosh became a household name as the creator and host of Tosh.0, the long-running Comedy Central hit that paired viral internet videos with his trademark commentary and satirical take on pop culture. The series became one of the network’s most successful and enduring comedy programs, helping cement Tosh’s reputation as one of stand-up’s most recognizable voices. Expect an energetic set filled with new material, unexpected twists and the unapologetic humor that has defined Tosh’s career.
to and celebrate the American flag and all it stands for. Bring your tattered, worn or unserviceable U.S. flags for dignified disposal by burning.
• Where: Long Beach Rec campus on the bay
• Time: 1:30 p.m.
• Contact: (516) 431-3890
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16
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: City Hall. 1 W. Chester St.
• Time: 7 p.m.
• Contact: (516) 431-1000
and celebration at the second annual golf outing. Come out and support the Long Beach lifeguard alumni association. Proceeds of the event will support annual scholarships and donations to charitable organizations. With a scramble format with prizes for “longest drive” and “closest to the pin.” Winners’ names will be added to a commemorative plaque at Nolan’s Pub. Registration is $225 per person and includes a 4-hour after party, also at Nolan’s Pub, including a catered buffet, beer and soft drinks.
• Where: Lido Golf Course, 255 Lido Blvd.
• Time: Check-in 10 a.m., Tee off noon
• Contact: LBPatrolAlumni@gmail.com
Juneteenth
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concert Eisenhower Summer Concert Series continues with an Earth Wind & Fire Tribute by D’votion, a Gospel Choir and DRIFT featuring members of TAUK and MJT.
• Where: Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow
• Time: 7 p.m.
• Contact: (516) 572-0200
• Contact: ticketmaster.com or paramountny.com
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19
Juneteeth Celebration
All are invited to come together for a Juneteenth event themed “Honoring the Past, Inspiring the Future” designed to educate, entertain and enlighten. Enjoy entertainment, delicious food and a special showcase from the MLK Center’s enrichment program participants, who will share unique talents and reflections on the meaning of Juneteenth.
• Where: 615 Riverside Blvd.
• Time: 4-7 p.m.
• Contact: (516) 240-2230
FIFA World Cup Watch Party
Get in on the action at Eisenhower Park when USA takes on Australia.
• Where: Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow
• Time: 3 p.m.
• Contact: (516) 572-0200
Chamber of Commerce Vendor Fair
The annual vendor fair returns to the boardwalk. Take in sea views while shopping for clothing, jewelry, handmade crafts, art, packaged tasty
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Midsummer Jazz
Old Westbury Gardens hosts Monk for President, an ensemble that’s redefined the art of the jazz trio. Glafkos Kontemeniotis (piano), Fred Berman (bass) and Vince ‘Kazi’ McCoy (drums) deliver a high-wire act of musical conversation. From timeless standards to deep-cut favorites, and originals from Glafkos. Their improvisation has graced iconic stages like Bryant Park, Central Park Summer Stage and the Schomburg Center. Don’t miss this masterclass in intuitive jazz. Before, during, or after, stroll the gardens decorated with floral arrangements and illuminated with lanterns. Visitors are welcome to bring a picnic dinner. $40 (includes light season fair and beverages), with member discount. Additional wine, beer and prosecco may be purchased separately.
• Where: 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury
• Time: Gates open at 6 p.m., concert 7-9 p.m.
• Contact: oldwestburygardens.org or call (516) 333-0048
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Richard Kessel appointed chair of NHCC
By JORDAN VALLONE jvallone@liherald.com
Richard Kessel, chairman of the Nassau Interim Finance Authority, has been tapped by Gov. Kathy Hochul to be the next chairman of the Nassau Health Care Corporation, the public benefit corporation that oversees Nassau University Medical Center, in East Meadow, and the A. Holly Patterson Extended Care Facility, in Uniondale.
A regional leader for decades, Kessel, of Merrick, is known for his expertise on energy and consumer issues and has an extensive background in public service. He previously served as chairman of the Nassau County Industrial Development Agency and as chief executive officer of the New York Power Authority. Kessel, 76, has a bachelor’s degree from New York University and a master’s from Columbia University.
“Richard Kessel brings decades of leadership experience in government, public policy and complex organizations,” Hochul said of Monday’s appointment in a statement emailed to
the Herald. “His proven record of public service, commitment to Long Island and ability to navigate challenging issues make him exceptionally well-suited to lead the board as NHCC continues its mission of providing high-quality care to the communities we serve.”
Kessel’s appointment to the NHCC board means he will step down from NIFA. His position there will be filled by Moshin Meghji, a current NIFA board member.
The finance authority, another public benefit corporation, monitors and oversees Nassau County’s finances. It assumed direct financial oversight of
NUMC in 2020, a move that was met with heavy opposition from previous hospital leadership. As part of the state’s takeover last year, it mandated that NHCC conduct a comprehensive study outlining the long-term viability of NUMC. The study is to be submitted to NIFA by Dec. 1.
The NHCC chair’s position has been vacant since March, when former Chairman Stuart Rabinowitz stepped down. Rabinowitz had served in the role since June 2025, after being appointed by Hochul when state officials assumed leadership of the public hospital and its governing body.
Leadership change at NHCC
New chairman: Gov. Kathy Hochul appointed Richard Kessel, chairman of the Nassau Interim Finance Authority, to lead the Nassau Health Care Corporation.
Leadership change: Kessel succeeds Stuart Rabinowitz, who stepped down in March after leading NHCC since June 2025.
Rabinowitz’s departure came during a turbulent period for NUMC. Following a public battle between the hospital’s former leadership and the state, New York assumed oversight of the hospital under provisions included in the 2025-26 state budget. The board was restructured to include 11 members, most of whom were appointed by Hochul. When Rabinowitz stepped down, Hochul thanked him for his service, saying he “stepped up when Nassau University Medical Center desperately needed steady, serious leadership.” She added that “his focus on accountability and fiscal management has helped put this critical safety-net hospital on the road to recovery.”
Herald file photo
Gov. Kathy Hochul has appointed Richard Kessel as chairman of the Nassau Health Care Corporation, which oversees Nassau University Medical Center.
RiCHARD KEssEL
Public Notices
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU
U.S. BANK TRUST COMPANY, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, AS SUCCESSOR-ININTEREST TO U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE REGISTERED HOLDERS OF ASSET BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-HE4 Plaintiff, Against THOMAS DIBARI, RICHARD DIBARI, et al. Defendant(s)
Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 03/24/2026, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction, on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. 11501 on 6/23/2026 at 2:00PM, premises known as 77 Pennsylvania Avenue, Long Beach, NY 11561, and described as follows:
ALL that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the City of Long Beach, County of Nassau and State of New York. Section 59 Block 241 Lot 41
The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $400,043.35 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 611053/2020 If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the then Court Appointed Referee will cancel the Foreclosure Auction. This Auction will be held rain or shine.
David S. Dikman, Esq., Referee.
MCCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, LLC, 10 Midland Avenue, Suite 205, Port Chester, NY 10573
Dated: 4/7/2026 File Number: 20-303033 CA 160362
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR J.P. MORGAN MORTGAGE TRUST 2006-A4, Plaintiff, vs. SUSAN GONZALES, VINCENT GONZALES, IF LIVING, AND IF HE BE DEAD, ANY AND ALL PERSONS UNKNOWN TO PLAINTIFF, ET AL., Defendant(s).
Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on January 8, 2026, 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 July 2, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 345 Lido Boulevard, Long Beach, NY 12047 a/k/a 11561. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Lido Beach, in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 60, Block E and Lot 750. Approximate amount of judgment is $799,727.51 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #603991/2019.
Brian J. Davis, Esq., Referee Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, LLC, 10 Bank Street, Suite 700, White Plains, New York 10606, Attorneys for Plaintiff 160437
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE
SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU Bank of America, N.A., Plaintiff AGAINST Charlene Banks; Moses Josiah; Mark Simon; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered November 13, 2019, amended March 17, 2025, 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 June 29, 2026 at 2:30PM, premises known as 23 New Hampshire Street, Long Beach, NY 11561. All that certain plot, piece
or parcel of land situate, lying and being at Long Beach, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York, Section 59. Block 252 Lot 32. Approximate amount of judgment
$687,724.44 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 003383/2015.
Foreclosure auction will be held “Rain or Shine”.
Louis B. Imbroto, Esq., Referee LOGS Legal Group LLP f/k/a Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC
Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 430-4792
Dated: May 11, 2026
For sale information, please visit www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2831 160409
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE CO-OP APARTMENT
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that pursuant to Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code, STEPHAN G. MARCELIN, Auctioneer, JOHN WILLIAM O’KEEFE, Auctioneer, or TERENCE GEE, Auctioneer will sell at public auction with reserve to the highest bidder, on the North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on June 23, 2026 at 1:00 p.m., security consisting of 220 shares of SEA BREEZE TOWN HOUSSES OWNERS, INC., in the name of TIMOTHY KILGANNON, and all right, title and interest in and to a Proprietary Lease for Cooperative, located in a building known as and by the street address 165 EAST BROADWAY, UNIT 5B, LONG BEACH, NEW YORK 11561, between TIMOTHY KILGANNON as Lessee, and SEA BREEZE TOWN HOUSSES OWNERS, INC., as Lessor. This sale is held to satisfy an indebtedness of the unpaid principal balance, interest, attorney fees, and advances through June 23, 2026, and to enforce the rights of the FEDERAL HOME LOAN MORTGAGE CORPORATOIN, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE
BENEFIT OF THE FREDDIE MAC SEASONED CREDIT RISK TRANSER TRUST, SERIES 2024-2, the “Secured Party”, arising under a Security Agreement dated MAY 9, 2017, executed by and between TIMOTHY KILGANNON and CLIFFCO, INC DBA CLIFFCO MORTGAGE
BANKERS The Secured Party reserves the right to bid. The Co-op Apartment will be sold “AS IS”, subject to open common charges, and possession is to be obtained by the purchaser.
DATED: May 26, 2026 Knuckles & Manfro, LLP
Attorneys for SECURED PARTY 120 White Plains Road Suite 215 Tarrytown, NY 10591 (914) 345-3020 160588
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE
SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, CITIBANK, N.A., Plaintiff, vs. ELEANOR MADDEN ROSS AS ADMINISTRATRIX AND HEIR FOR THE ESTATE OF BARBARA PARKER A/K/A BARBARA ANN DICKEN A/K/A BARBARA ANN PARKER A/K/A BARBARA DICKENS PARKER, ET AL., Defendant (s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on April 28, 2025 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on July 8, 2026 at 2:00 PM, premises known as 14 E HUDSON STREET A/K/A 14 HUDSON STREET LONG BEACH, NY 11561. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in the City of Long Beach, New York, Section: 59, Block: 94, Lot: 11, 12, and 13. Approximate amount of judgment is $119,348.59 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 611047/2022. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the Mortgagee’s attorney, or the Referee.
Oscar Prieto, Esq., Referee
Halliday, Watkins & Mann, P.C., 6851 Jericho Turnpike, Suite 185, Syosset, New York 11791, Attorneys for Plaintiff 160586
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LEGAL NOTICE OF ESTOPPEL
The bond resolution, a summary of which is published herewith, has been adopted on September 9, 2025, and the validity of the obligations authorized by such resolution may be hereafter contested only if such obligations were authorized for an object or purpose for which the City School District of the City of Long Beach, Nassau County, New York, is not authorized to expend money, or if the provisions of law which should have been complied with as of the date of publication of this notice were not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty days after the date of publication of this notice, or such obligations were authorized in violation of the provisions of the Constitution. A proposition with respect to the bond resolution was approved by the qualified voters on October 28, 2025.
A complete copy of the resolution summarized herewith is available for public inspection during regular business hours at the Office of the School District Clerk for a period of twenty days from the date of publication of this Notice.
Dated:Long Beach, New York, June 5, 2026.
/s/ Susannah Familetti School District Clerk
BOND RESOLUTION DATED SEPTEMBER 9, 2025. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CONSTRUCTION OF IMPROVEMENTS TO AND RECONSTRUCTION OF VARIOUS SCHOOL DISTRICT BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES, IN AND FOR THE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT OF THE CITY OF LONG BEACH, NASSAU COUNTY, NEW YORK, AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $87,697,655, AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $87,697,655 BONDS OF SAID SCHOOL DISTRICT TO PAY THE COST THEREOF.
Class of objects or purposes: Construction of improvements to / reconstruction of various School District buildings and facilities
Period of probable usefulness: 30 years; phased in series
Maximum estimated cost:$87,697,655
Amount of obligations to be issued: $87,697,655 bonds SEQRA status: Type II Action. 6 NYCRR Part 617.5(c)(1), (2) and (10) as to all work except at the High School which is an Unlisted Action as to which a Negative Declaration has been made. SEQRA compliance materials on file in the Office of School District Clerk where they are available during regular office hours. 160706
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 06/24/2026 at 9:30 A.M. to consider the following applications and appeals:THE FOLLOWING CASES WILL BE CALLED STARTING AT 9:30 A.M. 334/26. LIDO BEACHDaniel Librizzi, Variances, side yard, rear yard, install a/c unit & extend platform attached to dwelling., W/s Leamington St., 88.70’ S/o Lido Blvd., a/k/a 16 Leamington 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 the Reserve Decision calendar and such other matters as may properly come before it.
160651
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE
SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff, vs. GLORIA MICHELL, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on September 29, 2008 and an Order duly entered on May 2, 2022, 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 July 14, 2026 at 2:30 p.m., premises known as 26 East Market Street a/k/a 26 Market Street, 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 96 and Lot 218. Approximate amount of judgment is $647,819.24 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #23192/2007.
Melissa Levin, Esq., Referee Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, LLC, 10 Bank Street, Suite 700, White Plains, New York 10606, Attorneys for Plaintiff 160676
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Q. We’re looking for a house, and have run into a pattern where every house we see has some real problems. We’re wondering, after our home inspector looked at a house recently and found major foundation cracks, how we can figure out what to negotiate for the repairs. The house is on a canal, and also has other additions that have no permits (we checked). How do we go about discussing this with facts, and try to resolve what it will really cost if we buy the house?
A. I have a sinking feeling about the house, as you described. Some of the homes I have seen in high water tables, next to canals, in what are known as flood plain areas, are expensive and require a lot of engineering work to repair. Unfortunately, time doesn’t heal all wounds, and many people looking in areas adjacent to water don’t realize what they’re looking at.
The history of these close-to-the-water neighborhoods is an interesting study in civil engineering. Most of the areas, especially along shorelines, were previously swampland that was “reclaimed.” This means that tall reeds were often plowed under and covered with sand, dredged to make the adjacent canals deeper and more navigable while shooting the sand with water cannons, in a process called hydro-fill, to stabilize and level out the land for construction of developments.
At the time, unfortunately, there wasn’t the same level of scrutiny in issuing permits, and testing from those eras is sometimes questionable. One of the most obvious test reports I have ever seen was one in which every soil boring taken on a single property was written on a chart so that every number on every line was the same. A trained professional would realize that is nearly impossible. I imagine the person just filling in each line with the same ditto information just so they could get past filing the required report.
It’s all too common to see record plans, taken from building departments, showing standard foundation walls with no spread footing, and therefore no piles. Piles are the large, long poles or large helical screws that are jammed down into the earth until they reach a point where they can’t be jammed any farther. If you really love the location, you should hire an experienced engineer or architect, who will need to investigate the old records on file and also look at the foundation conditions.
If it turns out the house has either no underground pile report or a certified pile log, which is not unusual, then the foundation cracking can be caused by the continued settling of the house into the less stable ground. Will the settling stop at some point? Not for a long time — several lifetimes, predictably. There are ways to insert pile supports around the foundation, utilizing brackets and angled piles, to stop the settling. At that point, you need a professional’s plan and a pile company estimate to negotiate. Good luck!
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How $1 becomes $1.60 on L.I.: the multiplier effect
Most Long Islanders have a pretty good feel for the local economy, with housing demand up, unemployment down and new businesses replacing older ones. What many people don’t see is how all of those activities are connected.
A new apartment building isn’t just a construction project. A restaurant isn’t simply a place to grab dinner. A law firm does more than provide legal advice. Each of these businesses creates economic activity that extends well beyond its front door, generating jobs, income and spending throughout the region. Economists call this the multiplier effect, and it impacts Long Islanders every day. Our economy is often discussed in terms of individual industries — health care, education, construction, technology, hospitality, retail, professional services. Yet one of the reasons the economy has remained resilient through economic cycles is that no single industry dominates it. Instead, thousands of businesses of varying sizes create a diverse and interconnected economic ecosystem. That diversity helps explain why Long Island’s economy has grown into some-
thing much larger than many residents realize. Nassau and Suffolk counties together generate approximately $256 billion in economic activity annually. If Long Island were a state, its economy would rank roughly 23rd in the nation.
While those numbers are impressive, the more interesting story is how that economic activity is created.
our economy is powered by thousands of interconnected decisions we make every day.
Consider a neighborhood bagel shop. When a customer purchases breakfast, the economic impact doesn’t stop at the cash register. The bakery purchases flour, cream cheese, utilities, equipment, insurance, accounting services and transportation. Employees spend their wages at local stores, restaurants and service providers. The original dollars continue to circulate through the economy, creating value long after the first transaction takes place.
This process happens every day, in every corner of Long Island.
Over the past year, the LIA Research Institute has been examining these relationships through input-output analysis, a methodology used to measure the direct, indirect and induced impacts of businesses and institutions. The findings reinforce something many business owners already know from experience: local spending creates local prosperity.
Take a hypothetical Long Island law firm generating $1 million in annual
Drevenue. The direct activity supports attorneys, staff and business operations. But the firm’s impact extends to office suppliers, maintenance providers, technology vendors and numerous other businesses. When those secondary effects are included, the original $1 million generates roughly $1.6 million in total economic output throughout the region.
The multiplier effect becomes even more visible with large-scale investments. Consider the construction of a multifamily housing development. Before a single family moves in, the project generates significant economic activity through construction workers, architects, engineers, legal professionals, material suppliers, trucking companies, and dozens of supporting industries.
Our analysis of a hypothetical $100 million apartment development found that the project could support more than 600 jobs and create roughly $166 million in total economic output. This is in addition to the benefit of adding to our region’s housing stock to address the high demand and low inventory, which pushes up prices.
That’s why discussions of economic development should never focus solely on the initial investment. The broader impact often tells a much larger story.
For example, the LIA Research Institute
estimated that the 2025 Ryder Cup generated roughly $160 million in economic activity, not simply because spectators attended the tournament, but because visitors stayed in hotels, dined in restaurants and utilized transportation services. The ripple effects spread through our communities, strengthening the broader economy.
Long Island’s economy is powered by thousands of interconnected decisions made every day by entrepreneurs, workers, consumers, nonprofit organizations, educational institutions and investors. From a neighborhood bagel shop to new construction, from a local law firm to an international sporting event, economic activity rarely stops where it starts. Every transaction creates additional opportunities that ripple across our region.
The next time you buy a bagel, hire an attorney, dine at a local restaurant or drive past a construction site, remember that you are seeing the multiplier effect in action.
On Long Island, dollars we spend at local businesses become wages for workers, revenue for suppliers and opportunities for families across our region. That’s how $1 becomes $1.60 — and why the strength of our economy depends on the success of the businesses and institutions that keep that cycle moving forward.
Steven Kent is chief economist of the Long Island Association and an associate professor of economics and finance at Molloy University in Rockville Centre.
Let’s see, what have I forgotten?
id you forget something today?
Maybe you misplaced your keys, or couldn’t find your wallet or your handbag. Perhaps you didn’t remember to pick up your cellphone from the table in the restaurant, and had the horrifying realization that you left it somewhere — as I recently did.
Moments like these happen to everyone, especially as we get older. But those common shared experiences help fuel a very common fallacy: that memory impairment is a natural part of aging.
Yes, memory lapses can occur more frequently with increasing age, but there is a major difference between occasional forgetfulness, which is normal, and memory loss, which is not.
Dispelling misconceptions about the supposed inevitability of memory loss as we age is essential. Memory loss isn’t a foregone conclusion; it is caused by a
medical condition. Alzheimer’s disease, for example, is a progressive degenerative brain disorder, not an ordinary part of aging. Assuming that symptoms of memory loss are simply the result of getting older discourages many people from getting checked, which can have serious health consequences.
Many of the conditions that cause memory loss are treatable, if not correctable.
Vitamin deficiencies, thyroid disorders, sleep apnea, depression, urinary tract infections and stress are just some of the conditions that can cause memory loss symptoms. The side effects of medication can also impact memory. All of these are treatable, if not correctable, but not without seeing a health care professional about your symptoms.
Failing to address these treatable underlying causes of memory loss can cause long-term cognitive decline and brain damage that is irreversible, and also raises the risk of developing Alzheimer’s or another dementia-related illness.
Differentiating between “regular” forgetfulness and something more seri-
ous can be difficult. A good rule of thumb is to watch for problems that are persistent, worsen over time and interfere with daily life. Not remembering where you parked your car every now and then is normal, but not remembering what kind of car it is can be a warning sign of a larger problem.
That’s why everyone should get routine memory screenings. They are an important early-detection tool that can help uncover a potential cognitive problem sooner for those experiencing symptoms. For those who are not, screenings are equally valuable, because they provide a baseline that people can monitor over time.
The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America offers free, confidential memory screenings regularly at its AFA Barbara Rabinowitz Education & Resource Center in Amityville. Screenings are performed one-on-one with a qualified professional, and consist of a series of questions that test memory and other cognitive functions. A screening by
itself is not a diagnosis, but it can indicate whether someone should see a physician for a more comprehensive evaluation of potential cognitive impairment. Schedule an appointment for a free memory screening by contacting the Rabinowitz Center at (631) 223-4000. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to get screened. There are no minimum age or insurance prerequisites.
Just as important, if you notice that a loved one, such as a spouse or an aging parent, has become more forgetful, don’t just chalk it up to the fact that they’re growing older. Encourage them to get screened. The AFA Helpline, (866) 2328484, can provide guidance on how to have that sensitive conversation in a constructive and respectful way.
Forgetting something today doesn’t mean you have Alzheimer’s or are guaranteed to develop it in the future. It does mean you should be proactive, schedule a screening appointment and establish a trackable baseline for your memory. Your brain health is too important to forget about.
Charles J. Fuschillo Jr. is president and CEO of the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America.
Taking care to the streets
When communities confront homelessness, the conversation often becomes trapped between competing concerns: public safety, housing costs, mental health, addiction and strained social services. But programs that make a real difference recognize a simple truth: Homelessness is both a humanitarian crisis and a public health crisis.
Addressing it requires more than temporary shelter or emergency interventions. It requires meeting people where they are — literally and figuratively. That is what makes street medicine and community outreach programs such powerful and innovative models.
Instead of waiting for vulnerable people to navigate a complicated health care system, outreach teams bring services directly to them. They visit train stations, commuter lots, wooded encampments, shelters and other places where homeless individuals live and gather.
The approach acknowledges a reality often overlooked in policy discussions: People struggling to survive day to day rarely have the ability to prioritize medical appointments, transportation, paperwork or insurance requirements. For many, simply getting through the next 24 hours is challenge enough.
Long Island’s most recent Point-InTime Count found more than 4,500 unhoused adults and children in Nassau and Suffolk counties, the highest total recorded since 2007.
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Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick and Brown are silent on Israel
To the Editor:
In a pair of opinion pieces in the May 28-June 3 issue of the Herald, Assemblyman Ari Brown (“New York’s radical mobs are testing America’s spine”) and State Sen. Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick (“Our state must do more to combat antisemitism”) deplored the rise in antisemitism locally, nationally and globally. The two legislators called for stronger measures to protect Jews from harassment and the threat, or actuality, of violence. No New Yorker of goodwill would oppose such protective efforts or deny that hatred of Jews is growing and spreading. It must also be acknowledged that Hamas is a terrorist organization that committed unspeakable atrocities in murdering 1,200 Israelis on Oct. 7, 2023.
But neither Brown nor CanzoneriFitzpatrick offers the slightest criticism
Behind every statistic is a person facing enormous barriers to proper health and stability. Chronic illnesses often go untreated. Mental health conditions worsen without care. Substance-use disorders become more dangerous. Small medical problems can become lifethreatening emergencies.
Traditional systems are often not designed to reach people living in these circumstances. Outreach programs are. What makes these efforts especially effective is their emphasis on trust. Team members may spend significant time with one person, providing medical evaluations, wellness education, supplies, referrals and, perhaps most important, human connection. People who often feel ignored, judged or invisible are treated with dignity and respect.
That trust-building is not a “soft” benefit. It is the foundation of successful intervention. People who trust service providers are more likely to seek treatment, follow medical advice, complete paperwork and engage with housing services. Those relationships can become the bridge that leads someone from instability to recovery and ultimately to permanent housing.
The results of street medicine programs across Long Island and the nation demonstrate the value of this approach. People have been connected to urgent medical care, chronic conditions have been managed before they became emergencies, and individuals have been guid-
ed into stable housing. While the numbers may seem modest compared with the scale of the crisis, they represent something larger: individualized, community-based care that works.
Housing itself is a public health issue. Stable housing improves physical health, mental well-being, medication compliance and overall quality of life. Yet obtaining housing often requires medical evaluations and documentation that many homeless people struggle to access. Outreach teams help bridge that gap.
These programs also serve as a reminder that homelessness can happen to anyone. Job loss, illness, family breakdown, disability or financial hardship can push an individual into crisis. People do not choose homelessness, yet they are often judged as though they did. Compassion alone will not solve homelessness. Neither will enforcement alone. Communities need practical, scalable solutions that combine health care, housing support and human connection. Street medicine and communitybased outreach programs are proving that such solutions exist. As homelessness continues to rise, communities should look closely at these models and invest in expanding them. If society wants to help people move off the streets, it cannot wait for them to come through the door. Sometimes the most effective solution is to bring the door to them.
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The lessons our leaders should take from the LIRR strike
the three-day Long Island Rail Road strike last month did more than disrupt commutes. It highlighted just how interconnected New york City and Long Island truly are.
For 72 hours, the effects rippled across the entire metropolitan region. Workers struggled to get to their jobs. Businesses lost customers and productivity. Restaurants saw cancellations. Meetings were missed. Supply chains slowed.
State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli estimated that the work stoppage cost as much as $61 million per day in lost economic activity. The losses weren’t confined to any one county or borough. They were shared by all of us, because our regional economy functions as one interconnected system.
As president and CeO of the Queens Chamber of Commerce, representing thousands of businesses across Queens, I heard from employers immediately concerned about staffing shortages, delayed deliveries and declining foot traffic. The reason was simple: The workforce connection between Long Island and New york City is enormous.
According to Census data, around
240,000 Long Island residents commute into New york City for work, while roughly 310,000 New york City residents work in Nassau and Suffolk counties. Queens alone sends around 95,000 workers into Nassau County and another 28,000 into Suffolk County every day. Queens residents are among the largest workforce pipelines for Long Island employers, particularly in health care, construction, retail, transportation and professional services.
When that flow stops, even briefly, the economic consequences are immediate.
Lexactly why that mindset misses the bigger picture.
ong Island’s economy is deeply dependent on New York City’s, and vice versa.
That reality should also serve as a reminder in a broader political conversation that has become increasingly misguided recently. Too often, some elected officials and commentators have tried to frame Long Island and New york City as competitors, as though economic success on one side of the city line somehow comes at the expense of the other side. It doesn’t.
We saw this dynamic emerge during the pandemic, when some suburban leaders openly encouraged businesses to leave New york City and relocate to Long Island. More recently, some politicians have continued to take rhetorical swipes at the city’s struggles as a way to score political points.
But the LIRR strike demonstrated
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of the Israeli government’s military response to Hamas’s barbarism. And silence on this score is used by bigots to assert — falsely — that all Jews are complicit in the slaughter of Muslims.
Reputable sources, including the Israel Defense Forces, confirm that Israel has killed over 70,000 Palestinians in Gaza in the past two and a half years. That toll is known to include several thousand children and hundreds of humanitarian workers.
In addition, Israel has killed more than 3,000 civilians in Lebanon in the past few months in retaliation for Hezbollah terrorist attacks that have taken the lives of about 100 Israelis.
The relentless, merciless and disproportionate response on Israel’s part has caused support for the Jewish state to plummet in the U.S. and worldwide. Only 37 percent of Americans now view Israel favorably, according to a Pew Research Center poll. Sympathy for Palestinians has risen correspondingly.
Anti-Israel sentiments do sometimes take the form of antisemitism. But most U.S. activists, including the many Jews who denounce the actions of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government, cannot be fairly accused of religious or ethnic bigotry. Influential figures like Brown and Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick are not helping shield Jews by ignoring the causes of Israel’s isolation. They also ought to be pointing out that Israel’s security will not be enhanced through endless warfare that gives rise to new generations of Palestinian militants.
The cycle of hate, death and destruction is certain to continue until Israelis and Palestinians work cooperatively toward a twostate solution.
KevIN J. KeLLey Atlantic Beach
Editors’ note: Ari Brown’s and Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick’s op-eds did not appear in all print editions of the Herald, but can be found at liherald.com.
Long Island’s economy is deeply dependent on New york City’s economic strength, just as the city depends on Long Island. Roughly 150,000 Suffolk County residents work in New york City’s five boroughs, with many commuting into Manhattan and Queens every day. Nassau County’s economic ties are even deeper. Meanwhile, businesses throughout the city rely heavily on Long Island residents as customers, employees and business partners.
Queens and suburban Long Island, in particular, share extraordinarily close economic ties. Queens is home to Kennedy and LaGuardia airports, major health care institutions, construction projects and entertainment destinations that employ thousands of Long Islanders. Long Islanders help staff schools, hospitals, financial firms and transportation systems throughout the city. At the same time, Queens residents support Long Island’s retail centers, restaurants, beaches and small businesses. The relationship is reciprocal by necessity.
That’s why the true competition facing our region isn’t between Queens and Nassau or between Manhattan and Suffolk. The real competition is coming from states aggressively attracting resi-
dents and employers away from New york altogether. Florida. Texas. The Carolinas.
When families leave the metropolitan area because housing costs become unsustainable, Long Island and New york City both lose. When businesses relocate operations out of state, the economic pain is shared throughout the downstate region.
Instead of trying to outcompete one another for headlines or short-term political advantage, regional leaders should be working together to address the challenges we all face: affordability, transportation reliability, housing shortages, public safety and economic competitiveness.
The LIRR strike also reinforced another important truth: Infrastructure matters. Reliable transportation is the backbone of the downstate economy. Millions of people depend on the seamless movement of workers and consumers throughout the region every day. When that system breaks down, even temporarily, it reminds us how fragile — and how interconnected — our economy really is.
In the future Long, Island and New york City will succeed or fail, rise or fall, together. That isn’t political rhetoric. It is an economic reality.
Tom Grech is president and CEO of the Queens Chamber of Commerce and acting chair of the Town of Hempstead Industrial Development Agency and Local Development Corporation.
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