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Dante Russo celebrates his 100th birthday to us to never stop serving,” McClernon said. “If he can do it, we all can. And he does it Long Beach resident Dante with so much joy and love. He’s Russo turned 100 on Aug. 7, and a lot of fun to be around.” Russo, who was born and he spent the day as he usually does: giving back to the com- raised in Brooklyn, attended the former La Salle Military munity. Every weekday, after attend- Academy in Oakdale. “I needed some discipline in ing mass, Russo volt h o s e d ay s , ” h e unteers at the Beach recalled. Catholic Outreach He went on to Pro g ram’s Soup study at St. John’s Kitchen and Food University, and he Pantry at St. Mary’s and his wife, JoseParish Hall in Long phine, moved from Beach. It’s a routine Brooklyn to Lido that he says keeps Beach in the 1960s, him engaged with where they raised the community, but eight children. Josethis particular phine died two Thursday was anyyears ago. thing but routine. “They made a F e l l o w vo l u n - RoBERT RUSSo great team,” his son t e e r s, s t a f f a n d Dante Russo’s Vi n c e n t R u s s o , members of his grandson owner of the Russo f amily sur prised Law Group in Lido Russo at the parish hall with a special celebration Beach, said. “My dad was honoring his landmark birth- always working, providing for day and his dedication. The his family and striving to give Rev. Steven McClernon, associ- us a better life. He spent any ate pastor of Beach Catholic, down time he had with his fampresented him with a Certifi- ily, taking us to Met games or to cate of Appreciation signed by the beach. Family’s everything Outreach Coordinator Mary- to him.” Russo owned a successful ann Jozkowski. “It’s an inspirational lesson Continued on page 7

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Fun family festival Long Beach father Scott Pedersen and his son Trent, 2½, above, played with blocks at the Fun Fair at Kennedy Plaza last Sunday. At right, Lisa Uellendahl, of Long Beach, with her daughters Evelyn, 3½, and Grace, 18 months, and friend Michele Edwards and her daughter, Eloise, 4, at the second annual fair, which was hosted once again by the Long Beach Public Library. There were activities, games and food trucks, and M.C. DJ Mahtzie spun tunes all day long. Story, more photos, Page 3.

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As the hurricane season heats up for the South Shore of Long Island and Hurricane Erin is forecast to hit the southern Atlantic coast, Town of Hempstead officials gathered in Point Lookout on Tuesday to discuss the potential of life-threatening rip currents, potential coastal flooding and beach erosion. Appointed Hempstead Supervisor John Ferretti noted the town’s “proactive storm preparations.” “Weather patterns can shift quickly, and we are not taking any chances,” Ferretti said of the potential dangers. “We are acting swiftly to protect our residents, our beaches, and our infrastructure.” Deputy Supervisor Dorothy Goosby, Councilmen Dennis Dunne Sr., Thomas Muscarella and Chris Schneider and Councilwomen Melissa Miller and Laura Ryder, and Town Clerk Kate Murray and Receiver of Taxes Jeanine Driscoll joined Ferretti at the news conference. While Hurricane Erin is not expected to make direct landfall, Long Island’s South Shore is forecasted to experience hazardous surf, rip currents, and flooding, with wave heights potentially reaching 12 feet and wind gusts between 20 and 40 mph. In response, town beaches will be closed to swimming and bathing through Aug. 20. Ferretti outlined the response on the beach, which will include the removal of mobility mats, lifeguard stands, and garbage receptacles in anticipation of storm surge. Sand will be strategically piled at beach walkovers to mitigate erosion. “Weather patterns can shift quickly, and we are not

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Appointed Town Supervisor John Ferretti discusses Hempstead’s preparation for Hurricane Erin — the first such storm hurricane of the 2025 Atlantic season. taking any chances.” Ferretti said of the potential dangers. “We are acting swiftly to protect our residents, our beaches, and our infrastructure.” To discourage unsafe surfing, beach gates will be closed on Thursday, August 21, and lifeguards will be present to enforce closures and keep the public safe. “The Town of Hempstead is taking every possible precaution to protect our shoreline, beachgoers, and waterfront communities,” Ferretti said. “We urge residents and visitors to avoid swimming, surfing, or boating during this period. Please respect the power of mother nature and the guidance of our public safety officials.” Hurricane Erin formed as a tropical storm on Aug. 11, before strengthening into the first hurricane of the

2025 Atlantic hurricane season three days later. Within 24 hours, Erin became a Category 5 hurricane due to abnormal water temperatures and atmospheric conditions — which were responsible for an 85 mile-perhour winds increase. Eight inches of rain have been reported in the southeastern Bahamas, as well as widespread power outages in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. The last time the town issued beach closures was in 2023, when Long Island experienced Hurricane Lee, which was considered a long-lived and intense tropical cyclone, which impacted Bermuda, the northeastern United States, and eastern Canada in September of that year. Similarly, beaches were closed to swimming and bathing, and crews worked to ensure the safety of the public and preserve the beaches. The City of Long Beach has also been preparing for the pending dangers of Hurricane Erin, hosting a round table exercise across departments to review their hurricane plans. City Manger Dan Creighton noted the importance of understanding their preparedness plans, for both now and the future. “We strongly encourage everyone to visit the LBReady page on the City’s website (LongBeachny.gov) to make sure you are signed up for emergency notifications, and to review tips and resources that will help make sure you, your family and your property remain safe all year long,” he said. Erin’s impact is expected to be felt in Point Lookout Beach, Lido Beach, Lido Beach west, East Atlantic Beach, Atlantic Beach Estates and Malibu Beach, according to officials.

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Fun under the sun at the fair on the plaza Food trucks, giant outdoor games, photo ops, bouncer unit & slides, crafts, Emcee DJ Mahtzie pumping out the tunes all day and a live musical performance by local legends NSTC were all part of the second annual Long Beach Public Library Fun Fair at Kennedy Plaza on Aug. 17.

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Nassau Community College’s football team has a lot to prove this season. Just ask sophomore running back Eriq Harris, who broke out the gate quickly a year ago with a 163-yard rushing performance in one of the Lions’ three victories under then-rookie head coach Jhaleel Oswald. “We definitely weren’t happy with last season and we have unfinished business,” said Harris, who is projected to lead a backfield that includes sophomore Caleib Corbett. “A bunch of us returned and we’ve connected well with the new guys. The chemistry is good,” he added. Harris was a little banged up last season, Oswald said, and finished with 353 yards on the ground and one touchdown. Corbett missed a large chunk of 2024 after breaking his hand in the 28-27 season-opening win over Rochester Community. “Eriq is in tremendous shape and is going to be one of the focal points of the offense,” said Oswald, a former Lions’ captain and key member of their 2013 Toro Bowl-winning team who ran Nassau’s defense/special teams under predecessor Jamel Ramsay for the 2022 and ’23 campaigns. “He’s also taken on a leadership role. With Caleib, we know what those guys can do when healthy.” Topping the depth chart under center as the opener approaches is southpaw Jayden Taylor, a Walt Whitman High School product who like Harris has shown a great deal of leadership throughout camp. Upping his touchdown-to-interception ratio will be vital to the second-year quarterback and the Lions’ success. “Jayden was thrown into the fire last year as a true freshman and those growing pains are behind him,” Oswlad said. “He looks confident and is doing all the right things to be the guy.” Also in the mix at the position are sophomore Mark Pearson, a transfer from Keystone, and freshman Elijah Outlaw. Sophomore Nick Paris (Oceanside High School) is a speedy wideout who’ll also make an impact on special teams, Oswald noted, and newcomer JJ Collins is pushing for the starting role on the opposite side. At tight end, Justin Betz could be counted on to provide the offense with a dimension it has lacked. A beefed up offensive line was one of Oswald’s intentions as last season concluded and the Lions will be counting on some young blood to make an immediate impression. “The line is super revamped and big, but we’re talking about kids 17, 18 and 19 years old. We’re looking to be more physical and I like what I see so far.” Sophomore Ahmari Gordon, a 6-foot-5, 370-pounder

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catering hall in Queens for over 50 years. Vincent recalled how his father always took the time to help other business owners who were struggling. “I remember his taking me to buy a Christmas tree for a family who couldn’t afford one that year,” he said. “My father, to this day, has an incredible positive attitude, which is guided by his faith. We have a large immediate family, and his turning 100 is so great — it gives us hope that we can follow in the same path.” Russo has 20 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren, many of whom attended his birthday festivities. His grandson Robert Russo called his grandfather “a natural patriarch.” “He fits the role so easily,” Robert Russo said. “He’s a real source of wisdom, unconditional love and encouraging spirit. His faith is extremely important to him. It forms his disposition, and the way he engages with the world. It explains why he’s so grounded and happy at 100 years old — he’s full of gratitude and positivity.” Linda Martin, one of the 100 volunteers at Beach Catholic’s Soup Kitchen and Pantry, said that she had to ask again when someone first told her Russo’s age. “He’s amazing,” Martin said. “He packs lunches, packs produce, moves tables and boxes, whatever we need for him to do. He also still drives, still shops and cooks Italian food for himself.” The facility’s coordinator, Maryann Jozkowski, agreed that Russo’s presence is not only helpful, but deeply meaningful. “This place is a vital resource in the community, feeding about 100 people fresh meals every weekday and distributing around 700 grocery bags every month,” Jozkowski said. “We also provide clothing,

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“After losing Josephine, this community kept me active, engaged and alive,” he said. “Jesus’s example is everything to me, and helping people in need is something I always did and wanted to do. It’s just a part of me.”

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Personal stories of L.I.’s housing crisis By ROKSANA AMID ramid@liherald.com

Second in a series about housing on Long Island. The struggle to afford a place to live has become more than a financial burden; it is a daily fight for stability. Rising rents, mounting utility bills and unexpected repair costs are forcing residents to confront harsh realities, from disrupted childhoods to impossible choices for older adults. With limited inventory, rising costs, and affordability slipping further out of reach, the crisis is reshaping daily life, straining mental health, and widening the gap between those able to remain secure and those who can’t. Karen Wihlt, 58, sat in a Bethpage hotel room earlier this month with her service dog, Lennon, unsure of where she would go once her prepaid stay ended. After a series of personal losses and financial setbacks, she is now facing the prospect of homelessness. Wihlt grew up in New Jersey and moved to Long Island in 2008 to support her wife at the time during a custody battle. She sold her home and restaurant business to relocate, hoping to create stability for her partner’s children. The couple lived in Plainview until their 22-year relationship ended three years ago. “I left everything. I only took my clothes and my dog,” Wihlt said, explaining that she walked away from the house they rented for $3,000 a month. She later rented an apartment in Bethpage, but struggled to cover the rent on her $1,300 monthly disability income. Her focus, she said, has always been Lennon. “My main concern is somebody being good to my dog,” she said. Wihlt eventually moved into a Levittown home owned by her best friend, who cared for her as she underwent several knee surgeries. But her friend died suddenly in March. Wihlt remained in the home until his relatives reclaimed the property. While she was away visiting a friend, police changed the locks. “When I came back, I was told I didn’t have a home anymore,” she said. With no car and little money, Wihlt relied on friends to pay for her temporary stay at an Extended Stay America hotel. But she said those funds are nearly exhausted. “I don’t know where I’m going to be,” she said. “I just want a safe little spot.” Wihlt’s difficulties are compounded by her search for housing where a dog is allowed. Although Lennon is a registered service animal, she said, landlords find reasons to deny her applications once they learn about him. “Everything is fine until I say I have a dog,” she said. An experienced chef, Wihlt said she has helped open nearly 20 restaurants

across Long Island. But she has not worked in years due to her health issues. Now, she says, Lennon keeps her going. “If I didn’t have him, I don’t know if I’d still be here,” she said. Wihlt has applied for assistance from Nassau County’s Department of Social Services, but was told her $1,300 monthly income is too high for her to qualify. “They told me to spend my money and come back when I have nothing,” she said.

The human cost of housing The struggle to find affordable housing is not just about financial hardship. It often carries deep emotional consequences, including depression, anxiety and trauma, according to Peggy Boyd, a licensed master social worker and vice president of advocacy and community services at the Family Service League. “As a human service agency with several shelters for both individuals and families, we most often see our homeless population suffer from depression and a huge sense of hopelessness,” Boyd said. “Additionally, their lives are riddled with trauma, stress and anxiety.” The long-term relationship between homelessness and mental health, she explained, is complex. Instability can worsen existing conditions or spark new ones, and lasting solutions require a multifaceted approach. “Addressing the mental health needs of homeless individuals requires providing accessible and affordable mental health services, supportive housing and social support,” Boyd said. While housing insecurity impacts people across all demographics, she emphasized that children and adolescents face unique risks. “Children are one of the fastest-growing segments of the homeless population in the United States,” Boyd said. “They’re often hidden, living in cars, staying on and off with relatives or at motels, and bouncing between temporary shelters. Their reality is marked by uncertainty, fear and loss of routine — all critical elements for healthy development.” The Family Service League supports a “Housing First” model, Boyd noted, which prioritizes getting individuals and families into permanent housing quickly and without preconditions such as completing treatment programs. “The quicker we move children and their families into permanent housing, the greater the outcome for all,” she said. Integrating mental health professionals with housing advocates, offering therapy, medication management and skill-building, is critical to long-term stability, she added. “Family Service League supports the concept of regionalizing the poverty threshold on Long Island, recognizing that the current national standard does

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Denise Minicozzi, right, and Keith Way both work at Jeanine’s American Bistro in Glen Cove. Minicozzi says she works two jobs to pay her monthly expenses. not accurately reflect the high cost of living in the area,” Boyd added. The organization backs the proposed Poverty Line Act, federal legislation that would adjust the poverty level to reflect real costs of living and allow for regional differences. “Homelessness is costly in terms of taxpayer dollars and human life,” Boyd said. “The best results always come in providing support to prevent homelessness in the first place.”

FDNY lieutenant, fiancée struggle to afford a home Brandon Webber has spent 12 years saving lives as a lieutenant with FDNY Emergency Medical Services. But despite working long shifts and holding down other side jobs, the 35-year-old says that he and his fiancée, Alexa Rubinstein, also 35, are still unable to achieve what they thought would be a natural next step in their lives: owning a home on Long Island. Webber works 12-hour shifts that often start before dawn. His schedule frequently stretches into overtime, and he supplements his income with two additional paramedic jobs. “We are the lowest-paid service in the city,” he said. “Unfortunately, I don’t believe our work reflects the money that we’re supposed to be making. That’s why I need to have three jobs. Sometimes it can be a little bit rough.” Rubinstein, a preschool director, commutes from their two-bedroom apartment in Farmingdale into Queens, a twohour trip each way. The couple moved in in June, after months of searching for a place that accepted pets. The apartment, with utilities included and modest amenities like a washer and dryer, costs more than $2,500 a month. Just a decade ago, Webber recalled, he was paying $600 for his share of a much

larger apartment. “The price for rentals … compared to 10 years ago have skyrocketed,” he said. Earlier this year, the couple considered buying a house in North Bellmore that could have accommodated Webber’s mother in a mother-daughter setup. The house had features they wanted — a backyard, a pool and solar panels — but the numbers didn’t work. “Our mortgage was going to be about the same as our rent, north of $2,500, but that didn’t include the basic necessities,” Webber said. Buying the house would have meant draining their savings or taking out a $50,000 pension loan, something he was reluctant to do. “I did not want to live literally paycheck to paycheck,” he said. “That’s not a way to live.” “If something catastrophic broke that needed immediate repair, where’s that going to come from?” Rubinstein said. “We’d have almost no savings, because we put it all down on the house.” Webber acknowledged that he struggles with feelings of failure, despite his professional success. “There’s a mentality that I’m a failure,” he said. “You would think we would be able to afford it in the place that we grew up and loved.” Rubinstein said she tries to keep perspective, noting that many of their friends who bought homes did so before the pandemic, when prices were less prohibitive. Now, as rents rise and homeownership remains out of reach, Webber said the strain continues to weigh on them. “We’re both college graduates, we’re doing what we’re supposed to be doing,” he said. “It feels impossible.”

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People turn to hotel living, high-cost rentals money, but we don’t have security. We don’t know what’s going to happen next year or even next month.” For now, she continues to work the long hours and cover the bills, holding on to her ties to Long Island while acknowledging that the future may take her elsewhere. “I never thought I’d be in this position at my age,” Minicozzi said. “It shouldn’t be this hard just to have a roof over your head.”

Long Island is ‘losing its future’ without affordable housing Assemblyman Charles Lavine, who represents the 13th District, says the high cost of housing on Long Island is pushing middle-class families out and threatening the region’s future. Lavine, whose district includes Glen Cove, Hicksville, Westbury and several affluent North Shore suburbs, said the “universal concern” among his constituents is that buying a home has become an option only for the wealthy. “Getting a home is at least a $600,000 to $700,000 experience,” he said, adding that steep prices have forced many residents to abandon the dream of homeownership. Lavine has made affordable housing funding a top priority in Albany. He pointed to millions of dollars in state aid allocated in recent years, including a $100 million pro-housing-communities program designed to help municipalities

like Westbury, Port Jefferson and Hicksville build more affordable homes. “This has been one of Gov. (Kathy) Hochul’s cornerstone projects,” Lavine said. “Over the course of the last several years, there have been actually billions of dollars in state funding provided for housing.” But state money alone will not solve the crisis, he cautioned. Federal investment in housing has been lacking for decades, with the last meaningful boost dating back to the Clinton administration. But such efforts, Lavine said, along with transit-oriented development in places like Mineola and Hicksville, are essential for growth. Building near Long Island Rail Road stations, he argued, makes communities more attractive to young families and workers. Still, Lavine said, local governments continue to resist new projects, leaving supply stagnant and prices climbing. “Without more housing, the housing that exists just becomes more and more and more expensive,” he said. “It’s just basic supply-and-demand economics.” The consequences, he warned, extend far beyond families struggling to pay rent or buy a home. “If we cannot maintain and protect middle-class people to move to Long Island, we will lose our community,” Lavine said. “We are seeing a shrinking of our middle class. And that means our community is going to lose one of its most important components.”

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A complex path to homeownership For nearly two decades, Ingrid Schwartz has worked at the intersection of real estate and title insurance on Long Island. A title account representative for Clear To Close and a licensed real estate agent since 2015, she helps homebuyers navigate what is often the biggest purchase of their lives. For first-time buyers, her top advice is preparation: maintain strong credit, secure a mortgage preapproval, and understand the costs. Home inspections typically run $700 to $900, and the closing process takes five to eight weeks. On a $500,000 home, closing costs can reach $15,000 to $25,000, largely borne by the buyer. “Buying a house is never a smooth process,” Schwartz said. “There are always obstacles, but they can be overcome with the right preparation and guidance.” –Roksana Amid

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on Long Island. At 60, she splits her time as a waitress at Jeanine’s American Bistro, in Glen Cove, and as a part-time worker at an assisted-living facility in Bayville, all while struggling to keep pace with the soaring cost of rent. She and her longtime boyfriend, Larry O’Connell, a retiree, rent a modest Cape Cod-style home in Bayville for $4,200 a month. The house, she said, comes without a garage, with cramped living space and a long list of repairs the landlord has left unaddressed. Minicozzi said she is also responsible for utilities and covering any damages inside the home. Food, gas and other basic needs are on a tight budget. She said she feels like she and O’Connell are being priced out of the community they call home. Their rent is set to rise to $4,500, and the landlord has already signaled she may push it to $5,000 if they decide to leave. “I love New York. It’s always going to be my home,” Minicozzi said. “But I really did not realize how expensive it was until I got back here.” The couple is now talking about moving to North Carolina or Pennsylvania, where Minicozzi said they could stretch their dollars further and maybe even consider buying instead of renting. “It’s not that we want to leave,” she said. “But here it feels like we’re working just to survive. We’re paying all this

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Cast members performed the title song from the iconic show ‘Oklahoma.’

Berg’s Broadway revue lights up the theater Neil Berg’s 100 Years of Broadway returned to Harry Chapin Lakeside Theater featuring a cast of five Broadway stars accompanied by an all-star band. 100 Years of Broadway recreates iconic moments from the biggest musicals of the century, with performances from the stars of shows such as “The Phantom of the Opera,” “Les Miserables,” “Cats,” “Jesus Christ Superstar” and “Jekyll & Hyde.” Throughout the July 26 show, attendees enjoyed Berg’s arrangements of classic Broadway tunes, along with hits from the latest theater phenomena. Berg is the composer and lyricist of the hit off-Broadway musical “The Prince and the Pauper,” which ran for two years at the Lamb’s Theater in New York City. Two of his more recent musicals were also selected for the prestigious New York Musical Theater Festival: “The Man Who Would Be King,” a musical realization of Rudyard Kipling’s novella, and Tim and Scrooge, the sequel to “A Christmas Carol.” 20 years ago, Berg put together 100 Years of Broadway with his longtime producing partner Adam Friedson, and it is now acclaimed as one of the top touring Broadway concerts in the country. Each year, they put on over 100 shows, and East Meadow takes pride in hosting one of these renowned showcases of musical theater. –Jack Schwed

Fans packed into Eisenhower Park to celebrate the show tunes that have made Broadway musicals iconic over the last century with Neil Berg’s 100 Years of Broadway.

Drummer Keith Crupi performed accompanying arrangements on drums.

Alan Greene, on stage during the show, played bass guitar.

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■ Make sure that school staff know how to deal with challenges. These may include supporting students in distress, getting help when a student needs immediate support, and communicating concerns to families. ■ Engage parents and community partners. ■ Think about ways to make mental health support more available by partnering with local, state, and regional organizations and community-based groups.

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Consider how parents, caregivers, and community members view mental health. Also consider how these views might affect students’ ability to ask for or find mental health support. For example, include about mental onna isacano information health in school newsletWhy Schools? ters and emails. This conrown According to the Cennects mental health to acaters for Disease Control demics and normalizes and Prevention (CDC), information about mental health. Proschools help promote the mental health vide information to parents and careand well-being of students through givers using multiple formats—email, education, prevention, and early intervention. Schools can reach a large num- paper flyers, workshops, and guest speakers. ber of youth with strategies that can

lessen the effect of negative experiences and improve students’ health and well-being. ■ Schools can establish safe and supportive environments. ■ Schools can connect students to caring adults and encourage positive peer relationships. ■ Schools can give students mental health support and link them and their families to community behavioral and mental health services. ■ Schools that promote student mental health and well-being can improve classroom behavior, school engagement, and peer relationships. These factors are all connected to academic success.

Mental Health Education in Action To have a quality mental health education program, schools need supportive policies, appropriate content, trained staff, and engaged parents and communities. Schools can use these guidelines to support mental health education: ■ Have policies that foster supportive environments for mental health education and build mental health literacy. ■ Through training and professional development, give staff the knowledge and skills to deliver mental health education.

What is the Northwell School Mental Health Partnership The Northwell School Mental Health Partnership—a collaboration among Northwell’s behavioral health service line, Cohen Children’s, and school districts throughout the region—addresses the tremendous need for mental health interventions, crisis assessments and increased access to mental health care for children and adolescents. The partnerships also provide districts school consultations with psychiatrists and neuropsychologists, training’s for faculty and staff, as well as parent workshops, support groups and other community-facing events and services. On a personal note: I believe open communication between parents and the school’s trained staff is of the utmost importance, especially in understanding the emotions of a parent’s belief system and any questions they may have relating to mental health education as this is about addressing the emotional health for all involved. Donna Pisacano-Brown is a Point Lookout resident who has been a columnist featured in local newspapers since 1996. She is a passionate advocate for drunken driving awareness, and shining a light on mental health topics.

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Brownie Troop 2068 displayed their hand-painted cat portraits at Arts in the Plaza in Long Beach, raising funds for Kitty Cove. as blending colors and adding texture. “Helping the Brownies of Troop 2068 with their art project in partnership with Kitty Cove and Long Beach Art League was very enjoyable and rewarding for me,” Lazarus said. “They proceeded to paint and their cat portraits looked like the cats they had chosen. The girls were extremely talented and did the paintings without much need for instruction.” The Long Beach Art League, led by President and Oceanside resident Lisette Resnick, helped the troop take the project further by offering a space at

Arts in the Plaza, the weekly outdoor market at Long Beach City Hall, to sell the portraits. “I wanted the girls to see how one idea can grow,” Resnick said. “First, paint the cats to help get them adopted. Then, sell the portraits to raise more for the shelter.” The scouts spent several hours at the plaza sharing their artwork, engaging with the public, and distributing flyers about Kitty Cove’s needs. Each painting was paired with a photo of the real cat to help potential adopters make the connection.

The effort paid off: all of the artwork sold, with each canvas priced at $20, and the troop raised nearly $279. Using the funds, the girls purchased supplies from Kitty Cove’s wish list—including litter, dry and wet food, treats, and toys—and delivered them to the shelter themselves. “It was important that the girls bought supplies and not just gave a donation,” Rio said. “They could see the impact of their work firsthand.” Lazarus, who has taught art to children and adult groups for decades, found the experience personally rewarding. “It is very important to me that people give to causes important to them,” she said. “How wonderful that these girls are starting so young.” Resnick’s daughters were in the Girl Scouts in Oceanside, which she said made a big difference for them and made partnering with the Brownie Troop extra meaningful. “ Wo rk i n g w i t h L a u r e n w a s a delight,” she said. “She’s a strong leader, positive, encouraging, and always offering the girls good advice. Many of our members find that selling their art makes them feel like real artists.” For Troop 2068, the project offered a real-world lesson in community service. “They learned that you don’t need anything fancy to make a difference,” Rio said. “Just time, love, and a willingness to connect with your community.”

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Brownie Troop 2068 completed a project that combined creativity and community service to benefit Kitty Cove in Island Park. Under the guidance of troop leader and Long Beach resident Lauren Rio, the troop explored their pet badge and art and design badge in an innovative way—painting portraits of adoptable cats from Kitty Cove, also known as the Long Beach Humane Society, a local animal shelter at 126 Austin Boulevard. They then sold their artwork to raise funds for the organization. “The girls had worked on their pet badge, and then our next badge was art and design,” Rio said. “I thought it could be a good mashup of the two. I reached out to Kitty Cove and the Long Beach Art League and just trusted them as experts to guide us. From there, it really became a collaboration.” The project began with a visit to Kitty Cove, where the scouts learned about the shelter’s operations and the specific needs of adult cats for adoption. The girls photographed the cats and selected ones to serve as the inspiration for their artwork. Lynbrook artist Joan Lazarus, 79, who volunteered her time for the project, supplied canvas, paint, and brushes and offered guidance on techniques such

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Long Beach middle-schoolers Sofia Salamone and Leia Sacks turned a class assignment into an ongoing service project, organizing a supply drive for Kitty Cove, the Island Park cat shelter that depends on volunteers and donations. The effort began last fall as part of the girls’ Middle Years Programme and Silver Award work and expanded through the spring and summer. The scouts visited Kitty Cove to learn how the shelter operates, meet the cats and speak with volunteers about the shelter’s biggest needs — particularly finding homes for adult cats and covering medical care for special-needs animals. “At their middle school, they had to do a community project, so they hit Kitty Cove and went with it,” said Stacy Salamone, Sofia’s mother and troop leader. “They do something for Kitty Cove, pretty much every year, because they just love doing things for the animal shelter.” Stacy said Kitty Cove has always welcomed the troop. “When the girls go there, they have the girls come in the back, make sure that their girls [see] the cats, and they’re just loving people. The volunteers there are really nice, and it’s mostly run by volunteers.” In previous years the troop made toys from recycled materials — filling socks with crinkle paper to entertain the cats. This year Sofia and Leia prioritized raising awareness and collecting essentials. Rather than simply taking donations, Sofia created an Amazon wish list so donors could buy specific items the shelter needed. She also canvassed neighbors and family for gently used blankets and towels to line cages. Donations continued to arrive after the initial dropoffs: “People are still donating now from her Amazon wishlist,” Stacy said. Over roughly 50 volunteer hours, Sofia and Leia gathered toys, food, kitty litter, treats and bedding. They are also developing slides and a website to teach other troops how to replicate the drive, making the project sustainable beyond

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wo of Disney’s most iconic universes arrive at UBS Arena for a dynamic musical celebration involving stars of the hit movie franchises. The stage is set, on Aug. 23, for a rousing pop-style concert. The Descendants/Zombies: Worlds Collide Tour showcases the chart-topping tunes from the popular Disney Channel films “Descendants,” “Descendants 2,” “Descendants 3,” and more recently, “Descendants: The Rise of Red,” melded with the four Zombies films. After all, where would we be without Zombies! Inspired by the worlds of Auradon and Seabrook High, with elaborate staging — including high-energy choreography, exciting visuals and costumes — stars of the films come together for a magical evening. It’s Disney, so expect nothing less! Just be prepared for endless fun. The cast features 18-year-old Malachi Barton, certainly no stranger to big moments. Known for his role as vampire Victor, in “Zombies 4: Dawn of the Vampires,” he joins the energetic performers who bring these films to life. He’s excited to join the cast that includes Kylie Cantrall, Freya Skye, Malia Baker, Dara Reneé, Joshua Colley, and Mekonnen Knife. “Fans can expect a great mash-up of music. Even though they’re from different franchises they fit so well with each other. Both of the franchises have this pop-rock feel,” Barton says. The set list includes Disney’s chart-topping hits: “Rotten to the Core,” “Ways To Be Wicked,” “Someday,” “Do It Like the Zombies Do,” “Red,” “Love Ain’t It,” and many more. “The music rides this roller coaster of emotions. There are slow songs, fast songs, and then group mash-ups. It’s something that Disney hasn’t done in a bit.” Barton continues. As “the ultimate family event of the summer,” according to the Mouse House, the show encourages audiences to dance, sing and engage with their favorite actors. Of course, the songs are the true star. “‘Place to be’ and ‘Don’t Mess With Us’ from Zombies get really big. ‘Rotten to the Core’ and ‘Bam,’ that’s a big one. Everybody’s just going crazy the entire show. It makes our job easier when the crowd’s going crazy,” Barton adds enthusiastically. Fans have opportunities to interact with the cast during the concert. And what could be better than

ﬁlming an Instagram video with the stars? In several stops on the tour, Barton has pulled out his phone to shoot Instagram reels with the audience. He enjoys recreating his signature “transition” style videos, making it easy for fans to know exactly what to do. It’s a • Saturday, Aug. 23, 7 p.m. special detail that truly connects with today’s generation of Disney • UBS Arena, 2400 Hempstead fans, according to Barton. Tpke., Elmont “What I’m really looking forward to is continuing to • Tickets available at meet all of the fans. As somebody in the spotlight, ubsarena.com or you have these followers and you have no idea descendantszombieslive.com who they are that have been following you for a really long time. We were in Oklahoma City, and there was like 11,000 people there. I didn’t know people in Oklahoma knew who I was. It’s been so wild,” Barton says. The young Disney star is fully coming into his own now. The tour has brought him front and center into arenas — something new to him. And yet he feels right at home. As he put it (prior to his Madison Square Garden appearance on Aug. 21): “It is such a shock to my system how not nervous I have been. It’s really weird. I’ve always loved performing. It’s not so much the nerves; it’s more like pure adrenaline from people screaming your name in an arena. The nerves haven’t taken over yet, but hey, we have Madison Square Garden coming up so we’ll see.” Barton relates that he spent most of his childhood in front of a camera, living a life very different from his friends. While performing in front of thousands may not seem like “work” to the rest of us, Barton admits that, like everyone else, he struggles with maintaining a work-life balance. He shares some advice for young performers heading into showbiz: “Don’t let go of being a kid. It’s really important to just focus in on having a normal childhood and hang out with your friends, having healthy outlets outside of just working and performing ... That’s been a really big thing for me.” Barton is eager to share this concert experience with new “friends” on Long Island. And, of course, plenty of Disney magic awaits!

Malachi Barton in a duet with Freya Skye.

Feel the SoCal vibe when Yachtley Crew visits the Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre in Eisenhower Park. The seven-piece southern California band is proud to fly the flag of Yacht Rock for each and every generation that loves good fun and good-time music. They burst onto the club scene in 2017, selling out countless local venues before starting a nationwide Yacht Rock craze and being noticed by the legendary Jimmy Buffett, who signed them to his own Mailboat label at the time. For the uninitiated, Yacht Rock encapsulates the revival of soft rock and Top 40 hits from the late-’70s to the early ‘80s — and it has become an undisputed nationwide phenomenon, inspiring fans to dress the part and sing along. Enjoy such favorites such as Boz Scaggs’ “Lido Shuffle,” Ace’s “How Long,” Robbie Dupree’s “Steal Away” and all-time Yacht Rock pioneer Christopher Cross’ “Ride Like the Wind.” Other songs in the band’s exhilarating live sets include Toto’s “Africa” and Rupert Holmes’ “Escape (The Piña Colada Song).”

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Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons: The Last Encores For over 60 years, Frankie Valli has captured the hearts and souls of fans worldwide with unforgettable hits such as “Sherry” “Walk Like a Man” and “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You.” Now Frankie makes his way back here on his farewell tour at Flagstar at Westbury Music Fair. It promises to be a poignant celebration of Valli’s legendary career, showcasing his timeless music and incredible showmanship.The original Jersey boy himself, Valli is a true American legend. Now 91, Valli is the only original member still performing with the group. His incredible career with the Four Seasons, as well as his solo success, has spawned countless hit singles. Valli’s long-lasting career led to the overwhelming success of the Broadway musical “Jersey Boys.”The 12th longest-running show on Broadway has been seen by over 30 million people.

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Museum of Art’s latest exhibition, “At Play,” surveys artists’ perennial fascination with entertainment in all forms. Framing this topic between the nineteenth century Belle Époque and today, the exhibit includes works by Pablo Picasso, Reginald Marsh, Everett Shinn, and Max Beckmann among many others. The works are gathered to represent a wide range of expressions, from entertainmentrelated activities to the fascinating personalities involved. It encompasses dance, music, theater, movies, circus, boating, and beach scenes, along with horseracing and various sports, both active and passive Also featured are archival items from The Metropolitan Opera and the New York Philharmonic, including costumes by Marc Chagall for Die Zauberflöte, vintage fashion items by such designers as Alfred Shaheen, and iconic costumes from the Folies-Bergère in Paris. On view until Nov. 9. • Where: 1 Museum Drive, Roslyn Harbor • Time: Ongoing • Contact: nassaumuseum.org or (516) 484-9337

Playing Dead The tribute band Playing Dead performs the music of the Grateful Dead and Phish. Put on by Retro 69 as a tribute to the music played at Woodstock in 1969. • Where: Long Beach Hotel. 405 E Broadway, Long Beach • Time: 7 p.m. • Contact: EventBrite.com

Movie time: AUG ‘Thunderbolts’

Cool off with a movie at Long Beach Public Library. After finding themselves ensnared in a death trap, an unconventional team of antiheroes must go on a dangerous mission that will force them to confront the darkest corners of their pasts in the adult-oriented “Thunderbolts” movie. Rated PG-13. Running time: 2 hours, 7 minutes. Movies may be subject to change. • Where: 111 West Park Ave., Long Beach • Time: 1 p.m. • Contact: longbeachlibrary.org

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Little Learners Art Lab

Each week in this engaging workshop, participants are introduced to hands-on materials, artmaking, and inspiration from artists and techniques. Young kids, ages 2-5, build critical thinking skills, expand vocabulary, and support imaginations as they play, create and explore. This week design a wearable piece of art. $4 with museum admission.

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Experience Beatlemania all over when 1964 The Tribute arrives on the Paramount stage, bringing the early 1960s Fab Four back to life. Hailed by Rolling Stone as “the best Beatles tribute on earth,” the group channels the pre-Sgt. Pepper era with uncanny authenticity — from period instruments and vintage suits to spot-on vocals and playful onstage banter. This meticulous re-creation captures the energy and joy of The Beatles’ early live performances, offering a rare chance to feel what it was like when Beatlemania swept the globe. Focusing on the pre-Sgt. Pepper era, “1964” astonishingly recreates an early ‘60s live Beatles concert, with period instruments, clothing, hairstyles, and onstage banter. The band captures the quintessential moment in history, when The Beatles actually played before a live audience. Only a precious few got to experience when The Beatles toured the world in the early ‘60s; who actually felt the “mania” that brought them to world acclaim. Today, all that remains are a few scant memories and some captured images in pictures and on poor quality • Where: The Paramount, 370 film and video. “1964” meticulously re-creates the “magic of those live performances New York Ave., Huntington with artful precision and unerring accuracy. For those that never saw The Beatles live and • Time: 8 p.m. always wanted to know what it must have been like, this may be as close as anyone • Contact: ticketmaster.com could possibly get to feel the magic. $82, $66.25, $54.75, $44.25, $31. 25 or paramountny.com

Long Island AUG Celtic Festival and Highland Games

Enjoy a the second edition of the festival devoted to honoring Celtic heritage on the expansive lawns in front of historic Westbury House. With entertainment, competitions, vendors, refreshments and more. • Where: 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury • Time: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. • Contact: oldwestburygardens. org or call (516) 333-0048

Arts in the Plaza crafts fair Arts in the Plaza welcomes all to check out the scene. Arts in the Plaza features handcrafted art by local artists including custom jewelry, unique handmade gifts, photography and fine art. The weekly art festival will be in Kennedy Plaza every Saturday through Oct. 25. • Where: Kennedy Plaza, 1 W. Chester St. • Time: Weekly, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

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Young paleontologists-intraining are sure to enjoy Long Island Children’s Museum’s new stage production. This interactive theatrical experience invites visitors to join an eccentric paleontologist (a.k.a. “Dr. Patti”) as she attempts to reveal a neverbefore-seen dinosaur specimen — if only she can figure out how to open the crate it’s locked in. Along the way, the audience becomes key players in solving problems, sparking laughter and exploring the world of dinosaurs in a lighthearted “scientific” comedy that blends imagination and learning. $5 with museum admission, $10 theater only. • Where: Museum Row, Garden City • Time: 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.; also Aug. 27 • Contact: licm.org or (516) 224-5800

Farmer’s AUG Market

Every Wednesday and Saturday farmers, artisans, bakers, and makers who bring their best to share with the

community. From fresh, locally grown produce to handmade goods and unique treats, every vendor has a story worth discovering. • Where: Kennedy Plaza • Time: 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

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The Long Beach school district’s Board of Education holds a regular meeting in the Lido Multipurpose Room B. • Where: Lido Elementary School, 237 Lido Blvd., Lido Beach • Time: 7:30 p.m.

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Parrotheads unite! The city’s free summer concert series on the beach continues with Parrot Beach playing Jimmy Buffet music. • Where: Lincoln Boulevard Beach • Time: 7 p.m.

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Movie matinee: AUG ‘Sinners’

Visit Long Beach Public Library for a movie showing. Trying to leave their troubled lives behind, twin brothers return to their hometown to start again, only to discover that an even greater evil is waiting to welcome them back in adultoriented “Sinners” movie. Rated PG-R. Running time: 2 hours, 17 minutes. Movies may be subject to change. • Where: 111 West Park Ave., Long Beach • Time: 1 p.m. • Contact: longbeachlibrary.org

Rock on at the park

Get in the groove with Led Zeppelin tribute band Misty Mountain and The Who tribute band Who’s Next at Eisenhower Park. • Where: Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow • Time: 7 p.m. • Contact: nassaucountyny.gov

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LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR STRUCTURED ASSET SECURITIES CORPORATION MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST, MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2006-BC5, -againstPATRICIA BERKELEY, ET AL. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau on January 3, 2025, wherein U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR STRUCTURED ASSET SECURITIES CORPORATION MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2006-BC5 is the Plaintiff and PATRICIA BERKELEY, ET AL., are the Defendants. I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction RAIN OR SHINE at the NASSAU COUNTY SUPREME COURT, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, NORTH SIDE STEPS, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on September 10, 2025 at 2:00PM, the premises known as 520 LAURELTON BOULEVARD, LONG BEACH, NY 11561; tax map identification 59-56-1, 2, 3, 4 & 5; and description: ALL THAT CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND SITUATE IN THE CITY OF LONG BEACH, TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK . Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 610508/2020; James Pascarella, Esq., as Referee; Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC, 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR SOUNDVIEW HOME LOAN TRUST 2007OPT1, ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-OPT1, Plaintiff, AGAINST ASHANTI RANDOLPH, EXECUTRIX AND HEIR OF THE ESTATE OF JAMES RANDOLPH A/K/A JAMES A. RANDOLPH, JAMES RANDOLPH A/K/A JAMES RANDOLPH JR., AS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF JAMES RANDOLPH A/K/A JAMES A. RANDOLPH, et al. Defendant(s) Pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and sale duly entered on November 21, 2024. I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on September 12, 2025 at 2:00 PM premises known as 545B W Broadway Unit 205, Long Beach, NY 11561. Please take notice that this foreclosure auction shall be conducted in compliance with the Foreclosure Auction Rules for Nassau County, and the COVID 19 Health Emergency Rules, including proper use of masks and social distancing. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the City of Long Beach, County of Nassau and State of New York. Section 0059, Block 00028-00 and Lot 00184. Approximate amount of judgment $695,803.91 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment. Index #005461/2014. Karen C. Grant, Esq., Referee, Aldridge Pite, LLP Attorneys for Plaintiff 40 Marcus Drive, Suite 200, Melville, NY 11747 155049

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LEGAL NOTICE Legal Notice for Mariners The New York State Department of Transportation is currently performing drawbridge repairs in the Town of Hempstead, Nassau County, under contract D265324. This work affects the Wantagh Parkway Drawbridge over Sloop Channel, Loop Parkway Drawbridge over Long Creek and the Meadowbrook Parkway Drawbridge over Sloop Channel. Repairs to these bridges include repainting of the bascule and flanking spans. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a drawbridge schedule deviation will be in effect beginning on September 15th, 2025 through March 31st, 2027, beginning with the Wantagh Drawbridge followed by the Meadowbrook Parkway Drawbridge then the Loop Parkway Drawbridge. The schedule deviation will restrict bridge openings for mariners to a single leaf only. Horizontal clearances will be restricted to 40 ft and, when the single leaf is opened, the unlimited vertical clearance width will be reduced to 23 ft. After March 31st, 2027 the draw spans will return to their normal operating schedule and both leaves will be able to open simultaneously for mariners. Mariners should refer to the U.S. Coast Guard’s Local Notice to Mariners for specific dates of schedule deviations at these bridges. Project questions should be directed to (631) 952-6929 or r10rpic@dot.ny.gov. 155292

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR STRUCTURED ASSET INVESTMENT LOAN TRUST MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-BNC3, Plaintiff, Against LYDIA LAMOUTH, et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 04/03/2019, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction, on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. 11501 on 9/23/2025 at 2:00PM, premises known as 159 E Chester St, Long Beach, New York 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 108 Lot 65, 66 and 67. The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $477,177.88 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 607220/2017 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. Brian Davis, Esq., Referee. MCCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, LLC, 10 Midland Avenue, Suite 205, Port Chester, NY 10573 Dated: 7/28/2025 File Number: 560-2175 CA 155293 LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT – COUNTY OF NASSAU. THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS CWALT, INC., ALTERNATIVE LOAN TRUST 2006–35CB, MORTGAGE PASS– THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES

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SCOPE celebrates 40 years of connecting school leaders Long Island’s public school leaders gathered in Oakdale on Aug. 13 for SCOPE Education Services’ 40th Annual Dinner Meeting, held at the Bourne Mansion. The milestone event brought together superintendents and newly elected board of education trustees, including Wantagh, Seaford and Levittown school districts, for networking and discussion on priorities for the year ahead. SCOPE, which provides services such as before- and after-school childcare, prekindergarten, school enrichment, and professional development, counts 121 of Long Island’s 124 school districts as members. During his remarks, SCOPE Executive Director George Duffy welcomed 36 new board trustees and six new superintendents. He also honored the late Charles Rudiger, a longtime SCOPE board member and former Huntington superintendent, for his decades of service. Rudiger’s wife and daughter accepted a commemorative Challenge Coin in his memory. Duffy encouraged districts to make

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hen Adolf Hitler was rearming the Nazi war machine in the early 1930s and beginning his invasions of neighboring nations under the guise of safeguarding Germans living in regions of those countries, Europe’s leaders chose to ignore reality and look the other way. Nothing was more shameful than the Munich Conference in September 1938, when British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain capitulated to Hitler’s seizing of the Sudetenland from Czechoslovakia, which Chamberlain labeled a “quarrel in a farpETER away country.” Chamberlain KinG proudly returned to cheering crowds in Britain proclaiming he had secured “peace in our time.” Barely more than a year later, Britain was at war with Germany, enduring the bombing assaults of the Battle of London and fighting for its very survival. Chamberlain was forced to resign as prime minister, and was replaced by Winston Churchill, whose warnings about Hitler’s arming of that Nazi war machine and the lethal threat it posed to Europe had been largely

ignored and often ridiculed throughout the 1930s. While Hitler was advancing through Europe, too many Americans chose to follow the Chamberlain route of appeasement. Led by Charles Lindbergh and the America First isolationist movement, they argued that there was no American interest in stopping Hitler or assisting Britain. This was Europe’s war. Similarly, Hitler’s sworn policy to persecute Jews was an internal issue. It took Japan’s attack on Pearl Harbor and Hitler’s declaration of war against the United States for us to fully mobilize and join Churchill to lead the successful war effort to destroy Hitler and defeat Nazi Germany’s existential threat to Western civilization. In the post-World War II period, there was the threat of Soviet imperialism and expansion. Isolationism was discredited, discarded and consigned to history’s trash bin. The United States assumed the position of free world leadership, and alliances such as NATO were formed to preserve order and stability. Despite bumps and controversies along the way, the system worked. Europe was rebuilt, and the Soviet Union collapsed.

The defeat of Hitler and the world’s realization of the horrors of genocide also brought about the recognition of the State of Israel, which, despite wars and terrorist attacks, established itself as a thriving democracy and a strong ally of the United States. All of this is now threatened. A resurgent Russia, led by its dictator, Vladimir Putin, invaded Ukraine — the first invasion of a sovereign European nation since the end of World War II — and Putin employed arguments to justify the invasion similar to what Hitler claimed justified his attacks on Czechoslovakia and Austria. And in Israel, Hamas carried out a terrorist attack on Israeli civilians, causing the highest number of Jewish deaths since World War II. At this time, when Ukraine and Israel are fighting for survival, the civilized world would be expected to have learned the lessons of history and stand united against Russian aggression and Hamas’s threat to destroy the Jewish state. Instead, in the United States, the isolationist movement has emerged from the deep, dark shadows, and antisemitism is again rearing its ugly head. Dilettante influencers like Tucker Carlson and Candace Owens are today’s

ussia’s invasion and Hamas’s attacks aren’t just regional problems.

Charles Lindberghs. Going so far as to ascribe blame for World War II to Churchill, they enable Putin, disparage Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelensky, and accuse Israel and its prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, of war crimes and genocide. Underlying all this madness is the discredited shibboleth that none of these crises affect the United States — that we can survive in our own isolationist world. As for Europe, while it has stood strong with Ukraine against Russia, it is joining the anti-Israel chorus calling for rewarding Hamas with the creation of a Palestinian state, and accusing the Jewish state of inducing a famine and committing war crimes. The stark realities Americans must face are that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine isn’t just “Europe’s war,” any more than Hitler’s seizure of the Sudetenland was a mere “quarrel in a faraway country”; and that Hamas’s attempt to destroy Israel isn’t just a “Jewish issue.” Israel was not the aggressor, and is not committing war crimes or genocide. These are conflicts that affect the future of the world and demand strong, assertive American leadership. Peter King is a former congressman, and a former chair of the House Committee on Homeland Security. Comments? pking@ liherald.com.

RFK Jr.: the wrong man for an oh-so-important job

very person on this planet worries about their health. We all want to grow old without any physical ailments or infirmities. To stay healthy, we rely mostly on our government, at all levels. We expect our leaders to promote programs that will keep us safe, and to find new ways to prevent us from being exposed to diseases that undermine our normal bodily functions. To maintain a healthy society, we primarily look to the federal government for the latest in research JERRY and the newest KREMER vaccines and cures for diseases. For the most part, that responsibility falls on the shoulders of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the secretary of Health and Human Services in Washington. Based on Kennedy’s actions over the past seven months, I suggest you don’t go to sleep thinking that we have an effective health leader in D.C. There are so many areas in which Kennedy has failed us to date that it’s hard to select the worst ones. Let’s start

with the admission that the man in charge of your longevity made last winter, stating that people shouldn’t be looking to him for medical advice, because he’s not a medical expert. That has been the worst-kept secret in the country, as most of us know that Kennedy has a long history of fighting the use of vaccines with questionable theories. It is that much scarier given the fact that he is charged with the responsibility of keeping 340 million people healthy. When Kennedy appeared before a congressional committee in February, he was asked whether he would retain the highly respected doctors who serve on the federal panel that makes vaccine recommendations. He pledged to keep the panel members, and it was that pledge that won one of the deciding votes to confirm him from Sen. Bill Cassidy, a Louisiana Republican who is also a doctor. In June, Kennedy, in violation of his promise, fired the entire panel and replaced its members with a number of recognized vaccine deniers. In February, there was a serious outbreak of measles in west Texas, in a number of counties where residents were known to be anti-vaccine. The out-

break eventually spread to six other states, and the numbers turned out to be the highest recorded in recent memory. Kennedy initially — incorrectly — said that the outbreak was “not unusual,” and that “we have measles outbreaks every year.” As the numbers rose, he changed his response in the worst possible way. Instead of using his position to encourage parents to get their children vaccinated, he issued a series of statements suggesting that vaccinations are a “personal choice.” As the number of cases kept climbing, he eventually caved, and suggested that parents should consider having their children vaccinated. Kennedy’s change of heart enraged the anti-vaxxers, but he couldn’t avoid the facts. Kennedy’s latest attack on your life span was his decision earlier this month that 22 projects, totaling $500 million, to develop vaccines using mRNA technology, would be halted. He criticized vaccines in a video on his social media accounts, explaining his decision by characterizing the projects, being led by the nation’s leading pharmaceutical companies, including Pfizer and Moder-

he secretary has failed us in so many ways that it’s hard to know where to start.

na, to develop vaccines that offer protection against viruses like the flu, Covid-19 and H5N1 as “unnecessary.” Infectious disease experts say the mRNA technology is safe, and they credit its use during the first Trump administration for slowing the coronavirus pandemic. Future pandemics, they warned, will be harder to stop without the help of mRNA. Mike Osterholm, a University of Minnesota expert on infectious diseases and pandemic preparations, said, “I don’t think I have seen a more dangerous decision in public health in my 50 years in the business.” The shelving of the mRNA projects is considered short-sighted because there are continuing concerns about the bird flu becoming a pandemic, and because mRNA vaccines have saved millions of lives, according to Dr. Paul Offit, a vaccine expert at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. These are but a few of the actions taken by Kennedy that raise serious questions about whether he is the right man for one of the most important jobs in America. Jerry Kremer was a state assemblyman for 23 years, and chaired the Assembly’s Ways and Means Committee for 12 years. Comments about this column? jkremer@ liherald.com.

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ast week, after 10 months of repairs, Nunley’s Carousel began spinning again at the Long Island Children’s Museum in Garden City. The 113-year-old attraction reopened with extended hours, offering families a simple retreat during these final weeks of summer. The carousel holds a special place in the hearts of generations of Long Islanders. Many who rode the handcarved horses at the original Baldwin location now bring their own children and grandchildren to Museum Row. These multi-generational visits represent continuity in an ever-changing world. The carousel’s journey mirrors that of many Long Island families. Originally built in 1912 in Brooklyn, it moved to the suburb of Baldwin in 1940. It found a permanent home on Museum Row in 2009, after Nunley’s Amusement Park closed. The attraction has survived several relocations because it represents something enduring in uncertain times. There’s a lot to be said for the carefree pleasure of a carousel ride. In times when daily life feels increasingly complex and stressful, the gentle rhythm of painted horses moving in a circle offers a brief respite. The music plays, children laugh, and for a few minutes, the outside world recedes. The carousel operates at a different

pace than the rest of our lives. While we rush from commitment to commitment, the horses move at their steady, measured pace. The carousel offers a few minutes of gentle motion, music and togetherness. The transition back to school schedules and fall responsibilities looms large for many families. These remaining summer weeks present an opportunity to appreciate the small moments — time spent together, shared laughter and uncomplicated joy — like those Nunley’s Carousel has provided for over 100 years. The carousel operates Wednesdays through Sundays from 12:30 to 3:00 p.m. until the end of August, giving families a chance to create one more summer memory before the school year grind begins. At $4 per ride, it’s an accessible way to gather multiple generations and remember what we’re grateful for. For families dealing with modern life’s stresses, the carousel offers something increasingly rare: a space designed purely for joy. There are no learning objectives, no competitive elements, no pressure to perform. Success is measured simply by smiles. The carousel’s return also invites a broader reflection: What serves as your family’s symbol of joy? Every family, club or organization needs something that brings them together, something

that creates shared memories. For some, it might be a weekly trip to a local ice cream stand or a monthly hike. Others might find their tradition in Friday night pizza or reading bedtime stories in the same rocking chair. The beauty lies not in the grandeur of the tradition but in its consistency and the joy it brings. A grandmother’s weekly phone call can be as powerful as an elaborate vacation. A father teaching his child to throw a baseball creates memories as lasting as any expensive entertainment. Family game nights, Sundaymorning pancakes or choosing a Christmas tree together — these small, repeated acts become the foundation of traditions that transcend generations. Nothing is too big or too small to serve as a source of shared happiness. What matters isn’t the scale but the intention — the deliberate choice to create moments of connection. Nunley’s carousel reminds us that traditions don’t have to be complicated or costly. Whether your joy comes from carousel rides, backyard barbecues or quiet reading moments, they are the actions that ground us in gratitude and connection. In these waning weeks of summer, be sure to take part in old traditions — or create new ones. The carousel of life can be stressful. Be sure to take a few moments to find your joy.

letters Yes, Nassau is morphing into a police state To the Editor: Re Tom O’Connor’s letter to the editor, “Nassau County isn’t a police state. ICE is just making it safer,” in last week’s issue: Mr. O’Connor is 100 percent off base! What Claudia Borecky wrote in her letter in the July 31-Aug. 6 issue, “Nassau County is showing signs of becoming a police state,” was accurate and right on! The Trump “regime” of authoritarian control is oozing into our own county of Nassau. County Executive Bruce Blakeman is seemingly the Long Island MAGA representative of Trump’s insidious, dangerous and woefully incompetent tactics. These lawless pursuits are counterintuitive to the salvation of our almost 250-year-old democratic republic. It’s shameful that Mr. O’Connor and others have swallowed the lies about what Trump and his acolytes (Blakeman included) are attempting to do nationwide, and here in our own community. Mr. O’Connor’s allegations against the

Democratic Party are incorrect and full of Trumpian-skewed rhetoric. Wake up, America, before it’s too late to save our country from authoritarian control,

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cross Nassau County, our government has been hampered by a brazen disparity in the delivery of services to our communities. Fueled by raw politics, this partisan neglect has caused harm to the communities we serve on numerous fronts — harm that should have been avoided. As a former member of the Legislature’s Aircraft Noise Committee, I am keenly aware of how poorly managed airplane traffic from neighboring Kennedy Airport negatively impacts the environment and quality of life in Elmont. Unfortunately, the comCarriÉ mittee the RepubsoLaGes lican majority formed was nothing more than a show committee, and it dissolved without holding a single substantive meeting — a classic Nassau GOP publicity stunt on a critical issue that demands real solutions. Similarly, on the federal level, the best efforts of our local representatives to address this issue are caught up in a toxic stew of partisanship and misguided cuts by the Trump administration. Traffic safety is another realm in which the Town of Hempstead and Nas-

sau County have the tools and the jurisdiction to make a difference — but must routinely be pushed to act. This everpresent risk was made tragically evident on July 23, when a 30-year-old Elmont resident was killed in a crash on Heathcote Road near Belmont Park, and on Aug. 5, when a 77-year-old bicyclist traveling on Meacham Avenue was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver in an SUV. Incidents like these are why fighting for safe roads will always be a top legislative priority. Working together, we have advocated for and secured new traffic signals and speed indication devices to calm traffic. We have also gotten major roadways repaved and secured millions in our capital plan to overhaul Elmont Road, Meacham Avenue and Dutch Broadway and make these heavily traveled roads safer for pedestrians and motorists alike. To build on these improvements, I urge the town and county to explore speed humps to combat speeding on some of District 3’s most treacherous roads. Yes, we’re making progress, but it’s frustratingly slow. That’s what happens when misguided leaders transform the most standard government functions

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Letters Business group plans Sept. 10 program To the Editor: August has been a month of rest for our group, the Long Island Advancement of Small Business — we are officially on vacation. While there was no meeting this month, our momentum continues, and we are excited to welcome everyone back on Sept. 10 for an important and highly practical program. Our July meeting, held close to July Fourth, was lightly attended, but t h o s e wh o j o i n e d u s e n j oye d a thoughtful discussion on automation and how to use it in business. In June we continued our streak of successful gatherings, thanks to engaging presentations and plenty of questions from attendees. Looking ahead to September, we will feature two distinguished speakers who will address issues that impact nearly every small business. Jeffrey Cohen of Grassi & Co. CPA’s will present on President Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill.” Cohen will walk through provisions of the legislation that affect individuals and small businesses, including effective dates, and most importantly, what they mean for you and your business.

into political showdowns — and elected officials like County Executive Bruce Blakeman have been all too eager to throw their arms around this destructive Trumpian MAGA template. With Blakeman, who seems to think his primary role is to lavish praise on Trump, ignite culture wars and use the county as a launching pad for what he sees as bigger and better things, the impact has been especially acute. Nassau’s broken and inequitable assessment system — which consistently shifts a disproportionate tax burden onto majority-minority communities like the ones I serve — is worse than ever, despite Blakeman’s ridiculous claim that he somehow “fixed it.” He hasn’t cut taxes despite his many promises to do so, and county fees are unjustly high across the board. Then there’s how the Blakeman administration has demonstrated little interest in fair, equitable and responsive government over the past three and a half years. One of the clearest examples is his administration of Community Revitalization Program grants, which help fund our local first responders, villages, schools, parks and libraries. To date, Blakeman has signed off on 50 grant

We will also hear from Mark Stone, CPA, managing partner of sales tax defense. His session will provide valuable sales tax tips tailored to small business owners. With sales tax often being a high-risk factor, Stone’s expertise promises practical strategies to help attendees protect their businesses. What sets our group apart from other business organizations is that we go beyond exchanging handshakes and business cards. Each month we provide education designed to help small businesses grow stronger and more sustainable. Past topics have ranged from the law and financing to artificial intelligence, personal development, cybersecurity and automation. Now we turn to taxes — an area that affects us all. If you wonder whether you qualify as a “small business,” the answer is almost certainly yes. We welcome everyone who is eager to learn, connect and strengthen his or her business practices. We are also actively seeking sponsors and speakers for upcoming breakfasts and special events. Opportunities are available on our website, LIASB.com. I look forward to seeing you on Sept. 10. MARC P. PALKER President, LIASB

requests in Republican districts — and not a single one in regular order for districts served by Democratic legislators. This is outrageous, and unprecedented. The only way the Democratic delegation was able to move our grants was to force Blakeman to. This spring, my colleagues and I successfully leveraged our votes for the 2025 capital plan — which requires a 13-vote supermajority to pass — and Blakeman bundled 14 CRP grants for first responders, totaling $1.3 million, into the capital plan. While I am grateful that our efforts yielded $228,980 in county funding for the Valley Stream Fire Department to buy a quick-response truck and $238,993 for the village to buy a Caterpillar 930 Wheel Loader for storm and emergency response, it’s another case of how a seemingly straightforward task was obstructed by partisan politics and oneparty rule. It’s often said that “all politics is local,” and that will certainly be the case in the months ahead. Your vote is your voice this November, and every election year — and together, our collective power can change the course of our county and send a message that we will no longer accept dysfunction in the halls of government. Carrié Solages, of Valley Stream, represents Nassau County’s 3rd Legislative District.

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Founder & President, Innovation Weightloss & Healthy Market

Founder and CEO, Mending Hearts Counseling

Founder, Pretty Local, LI Beauty Scene

CEO, aMAEzing Midlife & Beyond

CATHERINE CANADEO

LUIS FANDOS, MD, FAAAM, FABAPM

CEO & Founder, Health and Wellness Corp

Founder & CEO, Alluring Age Anti-Aging and Wellness Center

Founder & Plastic Surgeon, Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery

HELEN HSIEH, MD, FCACOG

Founder & Medical Director, Vibrance 360

CONSTANCE KOROL CEO, Meta 180

MARIANNA MOONEY

Managing Partner, Prager Metis

JAMIE ROSEN, ESQ.

DONNA STEFANS, ESQ.

VICTORIA SPAGNOLO, ESQ.

ROCHELLE VERRON, ESQ.

Partner, Meister Seiling & Fein

Managing Partner The Stefans Group

Associate Attorney NHG Law Group

Founder & Managing Partner, Verron Law

With inspiring keynotes and transformative workshops, this experience blends professional growth with personal well-being, empowering you to level up in every aspect of life. TIFPHANI WHITE-KING

Partner, US & Global Tax Committee Member, Forvis Mazars

MOLLIE WESCOTTBARNETT

AI Strategist & Business Growth Architect, State & Signal

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