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Tours will explore city’s colorful history tions for the tours. He felt it was time to help develop more eco-tourism on the barrier Long Beach resident Joel island. “We have the fishing and Greenberg will be partnering with the Allegria Hotel on a marine life, but other things are left unrepresented,” Greenseries of free walking tours of berg said in explaining why he the city. There will be two weekly is organizing the tours. “People have no knowledge tours. One, on Sunof what we have days, from 10 a.m. to here.” noon, will highlight The primarily points of interest educational walks west of the hotel — will feature destinawhich is at 80 W. tions that are cenBroadway — and on tral to Long Beach Wednesdays, anothculture, including er 10-to-noon tour historic mansions will head east. They in the Red Brick will begin this SunDistrict, a for mer day, and continue weekly until mid- JoEl GREENBERG speakeasy during the Prohibition, a Tour guide October. pedestrian walkway Greenberg, an to the vibrant West attorney at RivkinRadler, in Uniondale, grew up End of town, houses of worin East Rockaway and Hewlett. ship, and the city’s commercial He has lived in Long Beach district. There will also be since 2022, and was a resident stops at the Long Beach Holoof Atlantic Beach for 13 years caust Memorial, the Sept. 11 before that. Over the years he and Hurricane Sandy memorihas come to have a deep appre- als, as well as the Long Beach ciation for the “City by the Historical Society. Greenberg highlighted the Sea,” and through his love of photography, he has explored history behind some of the “just about every inch” of Long stops along the tours, with Beach, he said, which helped associations as diverse as the inform his selection of locaContinued on page 16
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Remembering Austin Gibbons Family members and friends of Austin Gibbons gathered to pay tribute to the lifelong Long Beach resident and surfer on Tuesday. Gibbons, 26, who drowned last month, was honored with a paddle-out off Washington Boulevard Beach. Story, additional photo, Page 2.
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Austin Gibbons honored by a Paddle-Out Family and friends gathered for what was called the Austin Gibbons Sunset Memorial Paddle-Out at Washington Beach on Tuesday to remember Austin Finian Gibbons. Gibbons, 26, a lifelong Long Beach resident and surfer, drowned and died on July 11 at Skudin Surf, which is also in Long Beach. It is said he suffered a seizure in the water and drowned. Gibbons had survived a surfing accident where he practically drowned in Hawaii last year that put him into a medically induced coma for a week. “You are missed but your spirit surfs on,” was written on the event flyer. He was a surfing instructor at Skudin who helped hundreds of children develop a love of surfing and the ocean. “Austin’s presence created an unforgettable mark on our camp and will be profoundly missed,” Skudin officials said previously in a statement. Attendees joined together on the beach to recall Gibbons’ with displays of his passion for surfing that included photos and surfboards. Many paddled out into the ocean on surfboards as others watched and recorded the moment from the shoreline. Local photographer Bob Arkow, who took many photos of Gibbons surfing, noted his passion for the ocean and teaching surfing. “Austin loved the ocean and loved teaching the local kids to surf,” Arkow
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Fishing in Long Beach is a passion that cannot be reeled in By SCOTT PODELL Special to the Herald
“Fishing is a passion that can never be fully explained,” the phrase is often used with merchandise in an effort to capture the unexplainable bliss and spirit of the experience. And for those of us who are fortunate enough to have grown up in Long Beach, we possess an abundance of childhood memories which remain indelibly printed in the deep recesses of our minds, and which seem to be shared on a regular basis whenever old friends get together. These include the milestones of “firsts” which are rites of passage for those who spent their formative years on our barrier island: the first slice of Gino’s pizza, the first time sneaking onto a lifeguard chair with that special someone during a hot summer evening, and pulling up your first fish during an early angling experience, perhaps with your father or in the company of your neighborhood friends. And more often than not, the latter took place at one iconic location: the fishing pier at the Long Beach Recreation Center referred to by us locals as “The Rec.” Depending on what you’ve read or whom you believe, the first fishing pier in Long Beach was constructed in 1885 on the “bay side” of Long Beach, (jutting into what would eventually be named Reynolds Channel) in the vicinity of the current Magnolia Boulevard. Draining in and out of Jones Inlet from the east and Rockaway Inlet from the west, Reynolds Channel has always been a favorite destination of innumerable species of marine life, which come and go as the seasons change during the year. This has always made it an ideal fishing location. The actual pier has been reconstructed several times since those early days, with the current structure being a part of the post-Hurricane Sandy rehabilitation of the entire city, sturdier than ever. For me, my childhood pals and our older siblings (children of the 1950s and ’60s), an afternoon spent fishing at The Rec was all that a kid could ask for. Depending on where one lived, you would either bicycle or walk over to the pier, but not before making a stop at one of the local fishing stations to pick up bait, hooks, sinkers and other accoutrements. Eagle’s Fishing Pier at New York Avenue and the bay was our favored place. Once at the pier, we would fish for a few hours or the entire day, depending on both the weather and how the action was. No matter what the circumstances, it was always a day of bliss. However, there were times when a wonderful day of fishing would be cut short by an unanticipated event, usually involving the loss of a key piece of the fishing necessities. More fishing would mean a trip back to Eagle’s, which was usually out of the question. To this day, a part of me remains traumatized when I saw my killie box gloat out to sea because I did not tie not properly to the pier!
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Magnolia Pier Bait and Tackle employee Vincent Acovino, right, and his grandfather Carmine Acovino shared fishing tips on Magnolia Pier in Long Beach in June.
Ian Olivo, left, hung out at Magnolia Pier and now works at Magnolia Pier Bait and Tackle, with Robert Kula, father of bait tackle shop owner Justin Kula. During a recent visit to Long Beach with the guys who I used to fish with, (yes, 60 and 70 years later, a good number of us are still friends!), that ignominious day was recalled clearly, with me once again being the butt of some good natured ribbing. However, we were more than pleasantly surprised to learn that for those who might suffer the same fate today, such occurrences are now simply minor annoyances. Because as we pulled up to the pier, we discovered something new at our old haunt — a full service fishing station! Just a few years old, the Magnolia Bait and Tackle shop provides everything that an angler might require, whether a nov-
ice or a seasoned pro! Besides hooks, sinkers, and lures, along with every kind of bait one might require, the shop offers rentals to outfit any eager first timer, including fishing rods and instruction on how to use them. As the classic television pancake syrup commercial used to ask “what took so long?” Actually, the question, which may be asked, is: “What sparked the construction of such a long needed facility after over a century of fishing in our fair town without one?” Justin Kula, the gentleman who we met that day who is the owner, provided the answer. Justin’s story is not unfamiliar, disenchanted with his life on Wall Street; he transplanted himself from
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Syosset to Long Beach, seeking to reinvent himself while finding a more rewarding lifestyle. While on this journey, Justin found himself spending time at the pier, befriending both the adult and child regulars. Some of those in the latter group would find themselves in the same situation that I was in when I lost my killie box as a kid. Some would run out of something, some forgot something; some simply got hungry and needed something to eat. Justin cheerfully would give the youngsters a ride in town to pick up whatever was needed and as time went on he found that the demand for such services kept increasing. Rather than start a dedicated taxi service to cater to fishermen of all ages, he decided, to paraphrase the ancient saying, “bring the mountain to himself.” A few short years later, some of those kids who got rides from Justin are now his employees, helping out the usual robust crowd of visitors and customers with whatever they may need for a day of fishing or organizing special events for the fishing club or one of the after school activities, or perhaps preparing picnic lunches at the waterside dining area. The Magnolia Pier Bait and Tackle staff might even be incorporating the joys of fishing into one of the rituals of one of our houses of worship. Last fall, a local synagogue fished from a Sukkah, a temporary hut constructed for use during the weeklong festival of Sukkot! It has been said that the man who goes fishing gets more than the fish he catches. If you fish, this needs no explanation. If you don’t, and have not been to the Magnolia Pier in a while, do yourself a favor and come by some time. The meaning will become crystal clear in short order.
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Hofstra women’s soccer kicked off the 2025 season on Aug. 14 with a flair for the dramatic that served as springboard for the program’s best start in four years. In muggy conditions that caused multiple players to go down with cramps, the Pride appeared headed for an opening night draw before sophomore forward Hailey Moschitta headed in a feed from Maggie Peterson with 5.6 seconds remaining for a 2-1 victory against St. Joseph’s (Pa.). It marked the latest game-winning goal in the program’s 32-year history. “We were just knocking on the door all day,” said 20th-year Hofstra women’s soccer head coach Simon Riddiough of the Monmouth match in which the Pride outshot the Hawks 22-2. “We’ve got enough individual talent on this team that we can make a big play at any time.” Momentum from the St. Joseph’s victory carried over into a commanding 3-0 victory against Quinnipac back home at Captains Field on Aug. 17. Hofstra (3-1) then knocked off Columbia 2-1 last Friday for the program’s first 3-0 start since 2021 with its unbeaten streak ended in a a 4-0 setback at Yale on Sunday. The Pride are looking to reach the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2022 with a veteran squad of 19 returning players fueled for a deep postseason run after falling to Monmouth in the Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) semifinals for a second straight season. Hofstra captured five CAA titles in six seasons from 2017 to 2022. The many returners include last year’s leading scorer Millie Davies, who tallied seven goals and five assists. The senior midfielder from Manchester, England was an All-CAA selection the last two seasons and Riddiough said she has a solid chance to play professionally after college. The offense also returned graduate forward Mathilde Braithwaite, a Third Team All-CAA selection who had five goals as a senior. Senior midfielders Thorhildur Thorhallsdottir and Aimee Hodgson are also back on the pitch after tallying points last fall. Hofstra got a big scoring boost with the addition of Manon Lebargy, a Middle Tennessee State transfer who was C-USA Midfielder of the Year last season after scoring 13 goals with four assists. “She is a fantastic addition,” said Riddiough of Lebardy, who scored two goals in the Quinipac
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Prices, stalled growth fuel housing crisis
State pushes pro-development programs as Long Island towns weigh costs and community impacts By AINSLEY MARTINEZ, CHARLES SHAW & ALYSSA R. GRIFFIN of Herald Community Newspapers
Third in a series about housing on Long Island. Long Island’s housing crisis is more than bricks and mortar — it’s a battleground where zoning, politics and community identity collide. At its root, the issue is a chronic lack of supply, Richard Murdocco, a land use columnist and lecturer at Stony Brook University, says. “Our housing supply has always been inadequate,” Murdocco said. “The pandemic only amplified the problem.” Murdocco said that zoning laws, while often criticized, generally serve a purpose by preventing overbuilding and protecting the environment, including Long Island’s sole-source aquifer. Still, he noted that some restrictions could be updated to allow for more diverse housing types, adding, “Planning is about the balance of economic and social development.” Many Long Island communities rely heavily on single-family zoning, which limits options for renters and first-time homebuyers. Murdocco pointed to examples like allowing accessory dwelling units and legalizing safe basement apartments as steps that could help ease the affordability problem without contributing to overdevelopment. Vision Long Island, a Northportbased nonprofit, promotes Smart Growth planning by working with residents and local leaders to revitalize downtowns, encourage mixed-use development and build transit-oriented housing. Its director, Erik Alexander, said these efforts have produced more than 18,000 units near public transit in 45 communities over two decades, with over 60 downtowns completing visioning or master plans. “The balance comes from the planning — not from us imposing our will,” Alexander noted. “When regional authorities do that, it backfires.” He pointed to Matinecock Court in East Northport — a 146-unit affordable housing project proposed in the 1970s but delayed for decades by lawsuits, opposition and zoning hurdles — as emblematic of Long Island’s housing struggles. Construction finally began in 2021, and as it nears completion, advocates see it both as a symbol of resistance to affordable housing and a hardwon step forward. Alexander said the barriers extend beyond zoning or community opposition to include economics and funding. “Affordability is largely a function of subsidy,” he said, “and Long Island doesn’t get its fair share.” Alexander noted that although Long Island accounts for 15 percent of New
York’s population and contributes over 2 percent in taxes, it receives only about 3 percent of the state’s affordable housing funds. “People want walkable downtowns, community, affordability, safety,” he said. “We can have all of that, but it has to come from within.” Vision Long Island also collaborates with the Long Island Housing Partnership, the region’s oldest affordable housing organization. Since 1988, President Peter Elkowitz has led its mission to preserve affordability while respecting Long Island’s suburban character. Their efforts focus on accessory dwelling units, targeted zoning reforms, and large-scale redevelopment designed to fit into existing communities. Long Island’s complex governance — two counties, 13 townships and 95 villages — adds hurdles, with overlapping approvals from school districts, health departments, and sewer authorities slowing progress, Elkowitz said. “We are inundated with different levels of government that also have overlapping responsibilities,” he said. Programs like down payment assistance, offered through county and town governments, remain key to making homeownership more accessible. Accessory dwelling units, also known as ADUs — small units within or beside singlefamily homes — are also growing in popularity, helping homeowners offset taxes and support multigenerational living, the Long Island Housing Partnership’s executive vice president, James Britz, said. “You’re renovating a single-family home, you’re not creating density in those cases,” Britz said. ADUs have been implemented in several Suffolk towns, including Huntington, Southold, Brookhaven, and soon Riverhead and Islip, while new developments are incorporating them from the start. A Bellport project will add 32 single-family homes with ADUs, and in Bay Shore, a multi-phase revitalization replaced blighted blocks with 118 new homes, sparking further investment and transforming the neighborhood. Advocates stress that there’s no onesize-fits-all solution, but sharing successes, prioritizing quality design and engaging communities early can build support, Elkowitz said. “If you do it right and you include the community, and you include something aesthetically pleasing and creative, the community usually gets behind you,” he said.
State efforts to provide affordable housing have faced backlash on L.I. To address the state’s housing shortage, Gov. Kathy Hochul proposed the New York Housing Compact, which aimed to build 800,000 homes over the
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Then Hempstead Supervisor Don Clavin, center right, joined by other Long Island officials in 2023, opposed Gov. Kathy Hochul’s Housing Compact. next decade. The plan, proposed for the 2024 fiscal year Executive Budget, included statewide zoning mandates requiring suburban towns to allow higher-density development near transit. The initiative was intended to address New York’s housing shortage: 1.2 million jobs had been added over the previous decade, but only 400,000 homes had been built. In that time, rents had risen 60 percent, and home prices 50 to 80 percent. According to the governor’s office, restrictive zoning, red tape and lengthy approvals had made building new housing more difficult. “The New York Housing Compact is a comprehensive plan to spur the changes needed to create more housing, meet rising demand, and make our state a more equitable, stable, and affordable place to live,” Hochul stated in a news release. The initiative faced strong opposition throughout the state, with over 200 elected officials in both parties voicing their opposition, according to Alexander. “It was completely out of touch — designed to help New York City developers build more cheaply out here,” he said. Long Island elected officials argued that the compact would strip local control over zoning. In March 2023, a month before the 2024 state budget deadline, local leaders — including former Town of Hempstead Supervisor Don Clavin — gathered at the Capitol in Albany, promoting a petition signed by more than 20,000 residents against the initiative. “Removing the ability for local municipalities to oversee their housing development is wrong,” Clavin said, “and that’s why we brought a collective voice from all over New York state to Albany.” State Sen. Steve Rhoads called the housing plan “reckless and irresponsi-
ble,” saying residents should have a say in their communities. “Allow those of us who actually know Long Island, the streets of Syracuse or Buffalo, to determine what we are going to do with respect to our own jurisdictions and housing,” Rhoads said. According to reports, Hochul’s housing compact was pulled from the 2024 state budget after receiving little legislative support, but the state has made progress in expanding affordable housing. In February, the State Senate advanced a package of affordable housing bills aimed at helping homeowners and renters, including a home savings program for first-time buyers, free counseling and legal services through the Homeownership Protection Program, and a two-year look-back for senior and disability rent increase exemptions. The bills are currently awaiting action in the Assembly.
Pro-Housing Community Program sees strong support in Suffolk, but not Nassau After the Housing Compact plan collapsed, Hochul signed Executive Order 30 in July 2023, creating the Pro-Housing Communities program, which provides up to $650 million annually to communities that commit to modestly increasing housing supply. To date, over 340 communities have been certified. “There’s only one solution to New York’s housing affordability crisis: we’ve got to build more housing,” Hochul said in a statement. “The ProHousing Communities initiative is delivering the incentives communities are looking for, and this latest round of grant funding will make a real difference in every region of New York.” Downstate municipalities can earn ConTInueD on neXT paGe
State incentives feed local development fears Pro-Housing Community certification by showing 1 percent housing growth in the past year or 3 percent over the past three years, or by committing to future development through a Pro-Housing Resolution. Localities must earn Pro-Housing Communities certification to access key discretionary funding programs, which includes the Downtown Revitalization Initiative, the NY Forward program, the Long Island Investment Fund, and the Public Transportation Modernization Enhancement Program. Suffolk leads Nassau in Pro-Housing certifications and letters of intent, reflecting a regional shift toward broader policy acceptance. A Herald analysis, which accounts for land mass and acreage, shows that about 58 percent of Suffolk communities are certified or have submitted a letter of intent, compared to roughly 13 percent in Nassau. Although several municipalities in the Town of Hempstead — such as Valley Stream and Freeport — are certified as Pro-Housing Communities, the town itself is not and has no plans to seek certification. The Village of Hempstead, however, recently earned certification, as development began on two buildings by Conifer-LeChase Construction with 258 affordable units, plus a 96-unit apartment complex on Bedell Street, half reserved for veterans, making it eligible for a $10 million Downtown Revitaliza-
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Except for the Village of Farmingdale, the Town of Oyster Bay is also not part of the Pro-Housing Community program. Public Information Officer Brian Nevin said that such programs come with strings attached, pressuring municipalities to meet “unrealistic growth quotas” that could strain infrastructure, schools and public safety while raising taxes for current homeowners. “The Town of Oyster Bay has consistently opposed Albany’s one-size-fits-all housing mandates,” Nevin said in an emailed statement, “which fail to recognize the unique character and alreadydeveloped nature of our suburban communities like ours.” Nevin added that the town is committed to development that balances growth with preserving suburban quality of life. Nearly 500 residential units are underway in Hicksville, including mixed-use and transit-oriented projects. The town, he said, is encouraging the state to remove “unrealistic mandates” and return to the original Downtown Revitalization Initiative, which has proven successful in Hicksville, Westbury and other nearby communities. “Our priority is to promote affordable and attainable housing options in a way that protects taxpayers and maintains the character of our neighborhoods,” Nevin said, “without ceding local control to Albany bureaucrats.”
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Swinging in support of Camp Anchor Golf outing at Rockville Links raises funds for inclusive Point Lookout-based camp By JANE BAGATTA Herald Intern
Camp Anchor’s sixth annual Golf Outing drew a full house at Rockville Links Country Club as 35 foursomes teed off to raise support for the beloved summer camp program in Point Lookout. The Aug. 18 event began with registration and breakfast at 9 a.m., followed by an 11 a.m. shotgun start. Played in Texas Scramble format, the tournament included contests for longest drive, closest to the pin and winning foursome, with prizes ranging from a free foursome at Rockville Links to a Garmin golf watch, RayBan sunglasses and simulator time at Back Nine Golf. “We technically sold out at 30 and then I asked for permission for more from the course,” John Macaluso said, SuSAN CuoCCIo talking about the President, popularity of Board of the Anchor the event. “We sold out over a Program Fund month ago.” Macaluso is a member of the Anchor Program Fund Advisory Committee and served as the chair of the golf outing. “He makes the day so much fun for everyone,” Susan Cuoccio, President of the Board of the Anchor Program Fund, said. The two main event sponsors for this year’s outing are Dukal, a medical equipment manufacturer, and the Galgano family. The Macaluso Team at Compass, Macaluso’s real estate team, was also a sponsor. “We have so many people that just want to support (Camp Anchor),” Cuoccio said. “It is truly, truly a very, very special place. And once people see that, they don’t unsee it.” For the past 57 years, Camp Anchor has made summers fun and exciting for its participants. The state-of-the-art camp fosters a safe and inclusive environment for children and adults with physical and intellectual disabilities, creating unforgettable experiences for both campers and volunteers. The camp offers a variety of activities for campers to partake in, including sports, arts and crafts, home economics, drama, swimming, dance, music, equine therapy and surfing. Along with these activities, Camp Anchor also hosts special events for campers such as a camp wide, barbecue, field day, pool parties and camper performances. The camp is free for all who attend, as it is funded by the Town of Hempstead, but it relies on supporters to fund its mission. The Anchor Program Fund, Inc. is the non-profit organization that fundraises for Camp Anchor and its seasonal programs. To support Camp Anchor, learn about all of the programs or donate to the Anchor Program Fund, visit CampAnchor.org.
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Concerned about impact of Medicaid cuts As they discussed what are considered to be the harmful impacts of Medicaid cuts included in the Republican tax bill signed into law last month, U.S. Rep. Laura Gillen and Dr. Jeffrey L. Reynolds toured THRIVE Nassau in Westbury on Aug. 18. Reynolds is CEO of the Family and Children’s Association Long Island, a nonprofit that offers assistance to Long Island’s most vulnerable residents, with help in areas such as substance abuse, youth services and mental health. “We really wanted to make sure that people know about the really devastating impact the big, not beautiful, bill is going to have on our community — not just those in need, but all across our community, the threat to health insurance,” said Gillen, who also met with THRIVE’s staff and clients. “So many people, 1.5 million New Yorkers, are going to lose their health insurance.” THRIVE Nassau, created in 2019 by the Family and Children’s Association, provides a safe and supportive environment for patients’ recovery from addictions such as alcohol, drugs and gambling. THRIVE, which stands for transformation, healing, recovery, inspiration, validation and empower ment, offers interactive educational programs, peer-based support and more.
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by the Family and Children’s Association would have provided an integrated clinic with support for substance use, mental health care and some primary care as well. But the future of Medicaid coverage and federal grants for next year and 2027 is currently unclear, so the project was canceled. THRIVE is far from the only program in Nassau County concer ned about the future not only for their prog rams, but their patients as well. Among the others is Confide Counseling Center, in Rockville Centre, which offers a substance abuse outpatient program staffed with addiction specialists, social workers and more. “We hope it’s not to the point where benefits are removed from patients to access the services provided,” Confide told the Herald. The concer ns among nonprofits focus not only on coverage for their patients, but potential cuts to their grant funding. Without that funding, programs like THRIVE wouldn’t be able to treat patients regardless of the status of their health insurance coverage. Some programs and services will be able to continue operating as planned. Integrity Treatment Partners, in Baldwin, is not at risk of losing funding, and there is currently no threat to its patients’ coverage for drug and alcohol treatment, according to partner Josh Goldfeder.
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Joe Scianablo, the Democratic candidate for Hempstead town supervisor, with supporters outside Nassau County Supreme Court on Monday after filing a lawsuit challenging John Ferretti’s appointment to the post. Public Officers Law, which requires 24 hours’ public notice for resolutions scheduled at meetings. Attorney Josh Kelner, who is representing Scianablo in the lawsuit, stated in a news release that the violations are “clear-cut.” “The Public Officers Law is explicit: public bodies must give notice so that citizens can make their voices heard before major decisions are made,” Kelner said. “The Town of Hempstead’s failure to comply with this requirement constitutes a clear violation of the statute.”
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break any laws. “Supervisor Ferretti’s appointment was made in complete accordance with the law,” Devine wrote. “Scianablo even acknowledged this point when he announced his backing for legislation to amend the law with regard to local government succession of officials. This is a silly and disingenuous maneuver that will cost taxpayers money as a result of Scianablo’s frivolous lawsuit.” In June, Scianablo proposed an ethics-reform bill aimed at banning the practice of appointing town supervisors without a public election. In a longstanding pattern in the Town of Hempstead, six out of the last 10 supervisors, according to Democrats, were appointed rather than elected, often behind closed doors. Scianablo’s bill would prohibit midter m appointments to the town supervisor position and require a special election instead, ensuring, he has said, that residents — not political insiders — choose who leads the town. Scianablo, a veteran of the Marines and a former New York City police officer, argued that Ferretti’s appointment gives him the advantages of incumbency, including name recognition through taxpayer-funded mailers, public signage, media coverage and appearances at town events. “This is not democracy,” Scianablo said. “This is rigging the game on the taxpayers’ dime.”
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Great Depression and women’s suffrage. One of the stops is the Long Beach Post Office, where a commissioned mural from the Works Pro g ress Administration hangs. “Pleasures of the Bathing Beach,” by the Italian-born New Deal artist John Corbino, is one of many paintings commissioned during the Depression as part of President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s New Deal. “I feel like there is a lot of history here,” Greenberg said of the mural and other local historical landmarks. The tours, which will highlight not just the history of the city, but also its culture and heritage, will be suitable for everyone, including families with school-age children. Participants are encouraged to wear comfortable walking shoes, as well as a hat and sunscreen if suitable for the weather, and to carry water. Restrooms will be available along the way. The excursions, Greenberg said, will also highlight Long Beach’s natural beauty and vibrant wildlife. Viewing the palatial homes and former hotels that helped establish the city as the place to be in the early 1900s, tour participants will see for themselves what made people from Manhattan want to travel 25 miles east. Greenberg will also offer tour participants the opportunity to make cash donations that will be divided between two civic-minded institutions, the Long Beach
Soup Kitchen and the Kiwanis Club. The soup kitchen is a nonprofit that has served over 20,000 meals since it opened in 1983. David Blau, its president, said he would welcome donations by tour-takers. ”Every donation, no matter how big, can help tremendously,” Blau said. “It doesn’t matter if it’s five dollars — that’s five more dollars than yesterday.” The Kiwanis Club of Long Beach is also a nonprofit, focused on helping local children “one need at a time” — sending some kids to summer camps, helping guidance counselors in the school district and offering supplies to struggling parents. The club extends its efforts to families in Point Lookout and Atlantic Beach as well. “Everything goes back to the children in our community,” Kiwanis President MariAnne Raisig said of donations. “They are how we survive.” The tours are limited to the first 20 guests who register by calling the front desk of the Allegria Hotel, at (516) 9223711. For more information on donations to the Long Beach Soup Kitchen or the Kiwanis Club of Long Beach, go to LongBeachSouplitchen.com or KiwanisClublb. org.
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ecause Al Jolson is forever embraced by many as “The World’s Greatest Entertainer,” celebrating him every year has become an unmissable tradition. The Al Jolson Society is ready with the 26th edition of its annual festival, on Sept. 6, when guests will enjoy an exciting day of music, memorabilia and laughs. Jolson once said: “A responsive audience is the best encouragement an actor can have.” It was immediately clear to audiences that there was an incredible amount to which they would want to respond. The star of the first talking picture, 1927’s “The Jazz Singer,” Jolson was an eponymous performer famous for his work in vaudeville and musical theater. In fact, there’s a street named after him on Broadway outside of the Winter Garden Theatre, where he sold out nine vaudeville musical revues. This is why Jan Hernstat, the International Al Jolson Society president and founder, feels it’s important to remember his stamp on entertainment as we now know it. “I always tell people that he was the first superstar before that phrase was coined,” says Hernstat. “He was an international star at a • Sept. 6, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. • Information and tickets time when there was no available at Jolson.org or real media to promote call Jan Hernstat at what he did. There (516) 678-3524. wasn’t radio and TV. For • Lambrou’s Catering Hall, 4073 Austin Blvd., Island Park somebody to be as big as he was worldwide. At a time when there was nothing to promote yourself, it really talks about your talent. You think of him and the guys who followed him, and there are so few people in the same category. Frank Sinatra. The Beatles. Bing Crosby. Elvis Presley. “This is why I’m celebrating his talent, his singing and his voice. He was an incredible star. I think it’s important for us to remember who he was and what he did.” The word “celebration” is an understatement when considering the many experiences planned for festival guests. One of the highlights is the auction of Jolson items. “We have a lot of good stuff up for auction that we haven’t had in the past,” Hernstat says. “People donated collections that go back 60 or 70 years. If someone comes as a collector, they would really enjoy it!” The schedule includes a number of unique performances and a luncheon buffet. Eddie Cantor’s grandson, Brian Gari, will be on hand to share stories and greet lucky attendees. Ed Greenbaum will once again be sharing his audio rarities. This year’s festival is serving up unique comedy with new acts from some old favorites. Noah Diamond demonstrates the iconic humor of Groucho Marx with
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Tony B gives a rousing rendition of the Jolson standards, an annual festival performance not to be missed.
a re-creation of a radio program the comedian did with Jolson. The unforgettable Bob Greenberg and Jonathan Smith (who have previously graced the stage as Laurel & Hardy) change gears this year and take on Abbott & Costello (expect to hear a rendition of “Who’s On First?”). Jeff Greenberg is returning with his delightful comedy. Plus, for the first time, guests will enjoy Jack West’s comedic stylings as he takes on the great Jack Benny. No Al Jolson Festival is complete without the main event, the musical stylings of Tony Babino. Known as “The Heart of Al Jolson,” Babino performs an entire concert tribute to Jolson, including hits “My Mammy” and “Swanee.” “He gets better every year,” says Hernstat of Babino. “One of the main reasons that we can continue to do things like this is because we have a Courtesy Jan Hernstat guy like Tony who is so talented and Al Jolson in a scene from his film “The Singing Kid” sounds so much like Jolson. It’s a joy. in 1936. It was his final lead role in a musical film. Nobody else does what he does like he does it.” A part of what makes the full-day festival so special is that enthusiasts from all over come together to reflect on their shared passion. Hernstat says guests will be traveling from Philadelphia, New Jersey and even Kansas City to be in a room of likeminded individuals who appreciate Jolson’s magic. “Where can you go nowadays to see the old-time entertainers recreated?” asks Hernstat, as he considers the unique programming planned for the day. “[For us Long Islanders] it’s right in our backyard.” Hernstat hopes that through the work of the Al Jolson Society, members will be able to continue to reach out to Jolson fans who will help keep his legacy alive. “It’s harder and harder to find those people out there who are true Jolson fans. We’re not looking to convert anyone to become a Jolson fan; we just want to find the ones out there who are and let them know that they have this outlet for their enjoyment.”
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The festival “gang” includes, from left, Jeff Greenberg, Richard Halpern, Al Jolson Society President Jan Hernstat, vocalist Tony Babino, and Bob Greenberg.
Experience Beatlemania again when 1964 The Tribute brings the early 1960s Fab Four back to life. Hailed by Rolling Stone as “the best Beatles tribute on earth,” the band 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.“1964” captures the quintessential moment in history, when The Beatles actually played before a live audience. For those that never saw The Beatles live and always wanted to know what it must have been like, this may be as close as anyone could possibly get — to feel the magic.
Friday, Aug. 28, 8 p.m. $82, $66.25, $54.75, $44.25, $31.25. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. Tickets available at ticketmaster.com or paramountny.com.
Brave Strangers Get ready to rock when Brave Strangers hits the stage with the music of Bob Seger. Founded by the passionate and talented Tony Paulino, this powerhouse 14-piece group delivers an authentic concert experience that captures the fire, soul, and storytelling that made Seger a rock legend. From “Night Moves” to “Turn the Page” to “Old Time Rock & Roll,” Brave Strangers takes audiences on a high-energy ride through the songs that defined a generation — and continue to win new fans today. With a three-piece female chorus line known as the Segerettes, the Runaway Train horn section, and a blistering eight-piece core band, their sound is as big and bold as the Motor City itself. If you’ve seen Seger live, you know the thrill. If you haven’t, this is the next best thing.
Friday, Sept. 5, 7:30 p.m. Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington. Tickets available at landmarkonmainstreet.org.
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gardens and enjoy a telling of Allison Sweet Grant’s “Leif and the Fall.” With a take-home craft. For ages 3-5. Storybook Strolls start at the Beech Tree (next to Westbury House), and end at the Thatched Cottage.
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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
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Get in the groove with Led Zeppelin tribute band Misty Mountain and The Who tribute band Who’s Next at Eisenhower Park.
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Join in the fun at the Town of Hempstead’s annual Endless Summer bash. Mike DelGuidice headlines a lively concert at Town Park Point Lookout, followed by fireworks. With barbecue cook-off, food trucks, crafter vendors and Fun Zone for kids. • Where: 1300 Lido Blvd., Lido Beach • Time: Gates open at 3 p.m.; concert starts at 8 p.m. • Contact: townofhempsteade vents.com
Arts in the Plaza crafts fair Arts in the Plaza welcomes all to check out the scene. Arts in the
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Maren Morris brings “The Dreamsicle Tour” to the Paramount stage with special guest Jade LeMac. Morris has broken boundaries, smashed records and affirmed herself as a dynamic vocalist, prolific songwriter and showstopping performer on her own terms. Among numerous accolades, she has garnered a Grammy, five ACM Awards, five CMA Awards, and three Billboard Music Awards. She has earned dozens of multi platinum and gold certifications worldwide and tallied billions of streams. Her catalog encompasses a trio of acclaimed albums, namely Hero (2016), Girl (2019), and Humble Quest (2022). Speaking to her versatility, she’s the rare force of nature equally suited to collaborating with Zedd on the 6x-platinum “The Middle” or duetting with everyone from Taylor Swift, Stevie Nicks and Sheryl Crow to Teddy Swims, Hozier, and Jessie Murph. Morris has sold out tours on multiple continents. Along the way, she also co-founded The Highwomen with Brandi Carlile, Natalie Hemby, and Amanda Shires. In September 2023, Maren shared The Bridge, an EP featuring “The Tree” and “Get the Hell Out of Here,” and followed with a cover • Where: The Paramount, 370 of Billy Idol’s classic track “Dancing With Myself” in February 2024. She entered a bold new New York Ave., Huntington era with the release of her Intermission EP in August, which features “Cut!” and the MUNA- • Time: 7:30 p.m. produced and playful single “Push Me Over.” Maren promises to be unapologetically herself • Contact: ticketmaster.com — and it shows in this music and in what is next to come. $114.25, $92, $71.75, $65.25. or paramountny.com
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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Bring the family to Long Island Children’s Museum to find about Pterodactyls, which are not classified as dinosaurs. Learn about these flying reptiles, make a flying creature and watch it soar in our wind tube at the drop-in program. For ages 3+. • Where: Museum Row, Garden City • Time: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. • Contact: licm.org or call (516) 224-5800
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Participate in the 35th Annual McAvoy Labor Day 5-Mile Race on the boardwalk at Laurelton
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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.
Ask the tech guy
Do you have questions about your computer or laptop? Want to learn more about Zoom, streaming movies, or downloading ebooks to your device? Join Long Beach Library’s Tech Guy, every Wednesday, to get answers to your pressing tech questions. • Where: 111 W. Park Ave. • Time: Ongoing Wednesdays, 2-3 p.m. • Contact: longbeachlibrary.org
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• Where: 1 W Chester St., Long Beach • Time: 7 p.m. • Contact: longbeachny.gov
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Get ready for a night of thrills as the City of Long Beach continues its 2025 Long Beach Movie Nights summer series! Enjoy a screening of the classic blockbuster “Jaws” under the stars. • Where: Lafayette Boulevard Beach • Time: All movies begin at dark • Contact: longbeachny.gov
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Join John Grande when he visits Nassau County Museum of Art. The New Yorkbased artist reflects upon modern and contemporary culture with his constructed paintings, sculptures, and murals while carefully utilizing techniques and traditions as far-reaching those of Old Master painters, 19th-century artists to 20th-century advertising and Pop Art. His subjects are diverse, often readily recognizable and at times quite humorous: from glamorous Hollywood stars to the art world itself and the grittier subjects of street art. $20, $15 seniors, $10 students, members free. Limited seating. Registration required. • Where: 1 Museum Drive, Roslyn Harbor • Time: 3 p.m. • Contact: nassaumuseum.org or (516) 484-9337
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The City of Long Beach, with Skudin Surf, presents the annual King & Queen of the Beach Kids Surf Contest at Riverside Boulevard Beach. Held in memory of Daniel Bobis and Brian Ward, the event welcomes surfers age 17 and under of all skill levels. • Where: Riverside Beach, Riverside Blvd, Long Beach • Time: Registration begins at 8 a.m.; 9:30 a.m. start • Contact: longbeachny.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 DIRECTIVES. 154925
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 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.
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LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURTCOUNTY 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 PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006- 35CB, Plaintiff againstMARIA STANTON AKA MARIA DIAMANDOPOULOS, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale dated June 24, 2025 and entered on July 23, 2025, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court “Rain or Shine” located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on September 23, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. premises situate, lying and being in the City of Long Beach, County of Nassau and State of New York, known and designated as SBL: 5914- 45 Said premises known as 608 W WALNUT STREET, LONG BEACH, NY 11561 Approximate amount of lien $582,333.10 plus interest & costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment and Terms of Sale. Index Number 602199/2023. JANE SHRENKEL, ESQ., Referee Pincus & Tarab Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 425 RXR Plaza, Uniondale, NY 11556 {* LONG BEACH*} 155200 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU N A T I O N S T A R MORTGAGE LLC D/B/A CHAMPION MORTGAGE COMPANY, Plaintiff, Against JUANITA SLADE, JOSEPH DAMBRA, et al., Defendant(s)
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Donation funds the Elitefeats training program By JACK SCHWED Intern
Elitefeats, a leader in local racing events, announced in July the launch of a 16-week training program aimed to help the entire running community — from first-timers to seasoned competitors — reach their goals. This program will run from August to October, meeting each Tuesday at 6 p.m. at Eisenhower Park, Field No. 2. Each practice features a group warmup and a workout session tailored specifically to each participant. The program will be offered free of charge thanks to a donation of $360,000 from Westbury-based All Round Foods, led by Glen Wolther and Donna Rosen. Brendan Dagan, co-founder of Elitefeats, expressed gratitude toward the two founders. “Glen and Donna have a longtime dedication to Long Island’s running community, and their support is helping us break down barriers and expand access to running in a way that will change lives,” Dagan said. Wolther and Rosen previously donated $120,000 in funding to Elitefeats to help grow the running community on Long Island. Their more recent donation aims to expand it even further,
making running accessible to every individual regardless of their background. “Running has brought people together and inspired countless communities,” Wolther said. “We wanted to help make that experience accessible to everyone, regardless of their background or financial means.” The sponsorship also provides direct financial support to running clubs across Long Island, helping these organizations grow and foster deeper community engagement. Additionally, it includes a partnership with HollarHype, granting all participants free access to the mobile app, which allows people to send runners real-time voice messages providing encouragement and support. Elitefeats’ partnership with All Round Foods represents one of the largest private investments ever made in the local running scene. “This is about giving back to the community that has supported us for so long,” Rosen said. “We believe in promoting wellness, inclusion and a sense of belonging, and this program is the perfect way to do that.” Go to Elitefeats.com for more information.
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Did we have the right kind of engineer? Q. We were looking at our permit plans and noticed that they were stamped by an engineer we never met. I looked him up, and found out he’s a chemical engineer, but he sealed our plans for the structure. It made me wonder, can a chemical engineer do that, seal plans for structural? I know there are many different types of engineers from reading your column, like electrical engineer, mechanical, plumbing, etc. Can a chemical engineer be responsible for beams in our house? It just seems like the contractor, who took care of everything, just got a guy to stamp the plans. What can you tell us? A. That’s a great question, but you may find the answer confusing, as I did when I posed it to the Engineering Division of the New York State Office of the Professions. This is the board that qualifies professionals through exams, issues licenses and reviews complaints for prosecution. The person I spoke to was articulate and clearly had onte eeper been asked this question before. She stated that the state Office for Engineering Licensing does not license by “discipline.” This means they do not specifically differentiate among mechanical, electrical or plumbing engineers, and they “assume” the person providing the service will use good professional judgment. They also told me that a complaint can be filed if the person has acted in a way that shows they were not qualified or competent to perform the service. This means you would have a structural failure, revealing that the person acted outside the scope of their competency, education and training. In every instance, the answers I got were sprinkled with assumptions that a person would not knowingly practice in a field they were not qualified for. Clearly, or actually unclearly, the answer to your question would seem simple, but nothing I researched, and nobody I spoke to, had a clear answer, leaving it up to the licensed professional to “do the right thing.” I remember designing a large renovation for a family in which the father was an aeronautical engineer who had designed the wing attachments on aircraft. He asked to sit with me while I designed the main beams of his home. I took him, step by step, through the process, and he was very confident at the end that his home was structurally sound. Even though he had the capability to follow the process as an engineer, he didn’t do this kind of work, and admitted that it was different from what he did. It makes me wonder if the chemical engineer even knows his seal was being used for this structural design, or whether it was properly calculated. I often find that structure is over-compensated and more expensive than necessary in these instances. There are even cases of plans bearing the seal of people long deceased, so at least the chemical engineer is still alive to answer your question. Good luck!
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cross Long Island, families are being squeezed by rising utility costs, whether it’s water, electricity or gas. Too many families are opening their bills from Liberty Water and wondering how they will keep up. Month after month, residents in private water districts are paying some of the highest rates in the state, often hundreds of dollars more per year than their neighbors who receive municipal water. Yet unlike most other expenses, custompATRiCiA ers can’t shop CAnZonERi-FiTZpATRiCK around for a better deal. Water is a basic necessity, not a luxury, and no family should be punished simply because of where they live. Liberty’s customers have seen outof-control rate hikes that strain household budgets. These aren’t isolated increases; they’re part of a pattern. While every utility faces infrastructure and maintenance costs, Liberty’s private ownership structure and profit
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and isn’t for infrastructure; it’s simply a state-mandated tax. Given that customers of municipal water systems aren’t required to pay it — which makes sense, since water is a fundamental necessity — why should Liberty customers? It’s unfair, it’s regressive and it needs to end. Beyond water costs, I’ve also sponsored legislation that would require the state Public Service Commission to determine and disclose the true cost of complying with energy and environmental policies, and place a moratorium on related surcharges, taxes, fees and cost-bearing regulations for five years. While we all share the goal of protecting the environment, we cannot continue to push forward with sweeping energy mandates without being honest about what they will mean for ratepayers. Transparency is the first step toward accountability. New Yorkers are already reeling from the PSC’s recent approval of multi-year gas and electric delivery rate hikes. Long Island gas customers will see bills climb nearly $60 a month by 2026 compared with 2024. When you add those
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increases on top of Liberty’s already sky-high water rates, the picture is clear: Families are being squeezed from every direction. Through legislation like my bill to eliminate the special franchise tax, and the bill to mandate financial relief and greater transparency in energy mandates, we can start to rebalance the scales. Families on Long Island deserve relief and the peace of mind that comes from knowing their elected officials are fighting to hold utilities accountable. At the end of the day, this isn’t just about numbers on a bill; it’s about real people. It’s about parents who shouldn’t have to decide between paying for water, keeping the lights on or putting food on the table. It’s about seniors on fixed incomes who deserve to age in place without the constant worry of their next utility bill. Water is essential, and it must stay affordable. That’s the principle guiding my work in Albany. It’s also the standard I will uphold, demanding fairness for all utility customers and accountability from Liberty Water and other utilities as long as I’m your state senator. Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick represents the 9th State Senate District.
Finding the car keys in the refrigerator
here comes a time in family life when the balance of responsibility begins to shift. After decades of caring for our infants, toddlers and teens, and launching our children off to careers and relationships — and if we’re lucky, a decade or two, or even three, of joyful independence — we realize that we’re slowing down a bit. The grown children have their own years of freedom before new responsibilities as caregivers arise. Adult children begin to realRAnDi ize that they have KREiss aging parents. Older parents need an occasional hand up. But when to step in, exactly, and how much? Hear me: The critical factor is for kids to offer help without diminishing their parents. When your kids start checking up on you, if they want to do no harm, they best have a light touch and a sense of humor. Recently, one of our grown kids visited. “You’re walking really well, Mom,” he said. OK, I thought; he must have
read an article about older people having mobility issues. However, I am not one. I walk just fine. And fast. And steady on my feet. I let the moment pass. The next day he offered to arrange my pillbox. “What’s to arrange?” I said. I take two pills, and one of them is Vitamin D. On another visit, my daughter examined the house for “fall risks.” Despite her good intentions, I was not going to let her toss the Tabriz rug I personally carried back from Istanbul. There were other moments, like the kids saying, “You already told me that story,” or “Why not leave your car keys in the same place every day so you won’t keep looking for them?” My sonin-law spent at least an hour going through my pantry and tossing anything with an expired date. All of these intrusions come from a place of good intentions, but chuck that. It feels like hovering to me, and patronizing and ageist. I’ll know when I need help, and I won’t hesitate to ask. And yes, I realize this sounds slightly unreasonable. On the other hand, I am very grateful
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to be living in a multigenerational family that keeps a watchful eye on us and visits often, even when we aren’t that much fun. We all know that millions of older people don’t have the blessings conferred by caring children. They may not get to go out or eat the right foods or enjoy the support of family and friends. I’m speaking from a point of privilege in that regard. This is tricky emotional terrain on all sides, best negotiated openly and with a light touch. With that in mind, I am ready now for my kids’ next visit/inspection next month. I put my shoes in the fridge and four cans of refried beans in the bathtub. Finding humor in advancing age isn’t always easy. Toward the end of my mother’s life, she lived with us for a few months. She had a helper who took her to the supermarket, where she enjoyed picking up a few things. One day they walked in the front door with a fresh challah bread. “Look at this bread,” my mom beamed. “It’s a beauty.” She forgot she had bought the same bread the day before. But before I could summon the grace required in the moment, I said, “That’s the second
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bread you bought for tonight.” That was seven years ago, and I can still see the flustered embarrassment on my mother’s face. We might have made a joke of it, but my tone was chiding, and I regret not summoning my better angels. Now that I am in my eighth decade, heaven help the kid who says, “You told me that already” or shows impatience when I can’t find my phone or walks around my house dimming the bright lights. The landscape of older age holds perils for me and some of my fellow boomers who may have replaced hips or knees or failing eyesight or chronic pain. Some of us can remember everything just fine. Some can remember everything, but not right away. Some can’t remember much. Kindness lies in not pointing out the lapses, but listening to a story a second time. When we’re among our own kind (that would be other older people), we make jokes about fading memory and increasing wrinkles. When our kids point out any diminishing capacities, it feels like a rebuke. My advice and wish: Walk more slowly, kids, when you walk alongside us; soon you will be walking in our footsteps. Copyright 2025 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be reached at randik3@aol.com.
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s August winds down, another academic year is approaching for Nassau and Suffolk’s 124 school districts. Yellow buses are getting their final inspections, teachers are setting up classrooms, and families are shopping for supplies with that mix of excitement and anxiety that marks the end of summer vacation. But this coming school year carries more uncertainty than usual. Long Island schools are preparing students for a world that seems to shift beneath our feet daily. Kindergartners are beginning their educational journey in schools grappling with fundamental questions about the future of education itself. While 5-yearolds will still learn to read and write, they will also encounter technology that was science fiction just a few years ago. Artificial intelligence is already reshaping how students access information, complete assignments and develop skills. The question isn’t whether AI will transform education — it’s how quickly, and whether our schools can adapt fast enough to harness its power while teaching students to think critically about its limitations. Teachers will learn alongside their students, figuring out when to embrace AI tools and when to insist on traditional methods. Administrators will write policies for technology they don’t yet fully understand. Parents will try to help with homework that involves apps and platforms they’ve never seen. We’re all on this learning curve together, and that’s not something to be embarrassed about — it’s the reality of living through a technological revolution. Perhaps nowhere is this uncertainty more acute than in our middle schools, where students are forming their first serious academic interests and beginning to imagine their futures. These young people will eventually graduate from high school and college into a job
market where artificial intelligence may have eliminated entire career categories while creating others we can’t yet envision. How do we prepare seventh-graders for careers that don’t exist? How do we teach them to value human creativity and critical thinking in an age of machine learning? Long Island’s high schools face an even more complex challenge. They must prepare students for college admissions that increasingly emphasize authentic achievement over test scores, in an environment where the priorities of colleges and universities have become politically charged. The specter of federal education cuts adds another layer of complexity. The proposed elimination of the Department of Education could reshape everything from special education funding to college financial aid. Programs that have supported Long Island students for decades — from Title I funding in our most challenged districts to federal student loans that make college accessible — face an uncertain future. Combined with rapid technological changes, the gap between Long Island’s poorest and most affluent school districts — sometimes right next door to one another — could expand to unthinkable size. We must not lose sight of districts that need resources the most. These potential cuts extend beyond education budgets. Federal research funding that has sustained STEM careers could evaporate. Environmental programs that employ thousands of Long Island residents hang in the balance. Government functions that provide stable middle-class employment may be transformed or eliminated. These challenges are causing real anxiety for families across the Island. Parents wonder whether they’re preparing their children adequately for an unknowable future. Students feel pres-
letters Extremism, too, will affect the world’s future To the Editor: Re Peter King’s column last week, “Isolation, antisemitism will affect the world’s future”: It seems the world has to wait for those who have survived the horrors of war to pass into history before it can be primed for the same mistakes to be made again. Ignorance or agenda rule the day, and people, as ever, are easily led by demagoguery. I find it frightening that neither party practices commonsense, moderate approaches to problems. Whereas once upon a time, the two political parties orbited closely around a center point, those halcyon days are but a dim memory. Nowadays, each party orbits far, far away from a center that I believe is the American character. The answer to our problems will not be
sure to make educational choices without knowing which paths will lead to viable careers. Teachers question whether their expertise remains relevant as technology advances. And all of this is compounded by the new statewide cellphone ban, whose consequences on learning, behavior and social dynamics are nervously anticipated by students, parents and teachers. The anxiety is valid and understandable. Rather than pushing these concerns aside or pretending everything is fine, our communities need to create spaces where families can voice their worries and seek support. School counselors, parent groups and community organizations must be prepared to help families navigate not just academic decisions, but the emotional toll of living with constant uncertainty. Success in this coming year won’t be measured solely in test scores or college acceptance rates, though those remain important. The real measure will be whether our students graduate with the adaptability to thrive amid constant change, the critical thinking skills to navigate an information landscape increasingly shaped by AI, and the resilience to build meaningful careers even as traditional paths disappear. Long Island has faced uncertainty before and emerged stronger. The key has always been acknowledging challenges honestly while focusing on what unites us: Ensuring that every child develops not just knowledge, but wisdom. As classroom doors prepare to open, we must acknowledge that we’re sending our children into uncharted territory. Our job — as parents, educators and community members — is to give them the tools to draw their own maps. School bells are about to ring. The future is speaking a language that we’re all still learning.
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ffordable living in Nassau county is a great concern for most residents. as a former member of the Legislature’s Finance committee who now serves on the Rules committee, i have kept an eye on wasteful expenditures, missed opportunities for substantial revenue, and employment-generating projects. Nassau county residents deserve to know how their hard-earned tax dollars are being spent. so let’s take a closer look. the county has lost two major development opportunities this year, one at the Uniondale hub sCott m. and another on DaVis the Nassau community college campus. in april 2023, county executive Bruce Blakeman, with great fanfare announced an agreement with Las Vegas sands for a $6 billion project at the hub anchored by a casino and resort. according to Blakeman, it was a can’t-miss opportunity that would transform the property occupied by Nassau Veterans Memorial coliseum. that can’t-miss opportunity missed. this april, the sands abruptly announced that it was no longer pursuing this project. also in 2023, NYU Langone, the coun-
ty and Ncc commenced negotiations to build a $3 billion medical facility on campus. Blakeman boasted that the project would create “the number one hospital in america.” this March, NYU Langone unexpectedly withdrew from the project, stating that “external factors” made the project “too burdensome to proceed.” With that, $9 billion in projected growth for Nassau’s future, thousands of construction jobs, employment opportunities and millions in tax revenue to sustain vital services were erased. critical investments for the greater good continue to stagnate. since 2022, the county has accrued nearly $100 million in opioid lawsuit settlement funds, but only $9.1 million has been disbursed to agencies for prevention, treatment and recovery services. the prevalence of opioid use requires an immediate and sustained response, and utilizing these settlement proceeds increases the likelihood of long-term success, which in turn lessens crime as well as the societal and financial burdens of addiction borne by us all. as for wasteful expenditures, Blakeman has nearly tripled the amount of money spent on outside counsel contracts to represent the county instead of using the county attorney’s office. according to Newsday, some of these
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contracts went to firms that have donated to Republicans, including Blakeman. the cost of these contracts increased from $6 million in 2022 to over $20 million in 2024. Last year alone, the county spent nearly twice as much on outside counsel than on the entire county attorney’s office. in early 2024, with a Republican majority vote, the county’s $200,000 annual contract for legal advertisements with Newsday was canceled and replaced by the New York Post, even though Newsday published over 1,600 articles about Nassau county in 2024, whereas the Post published only 155. in January, Newsday sued the county, alleging First amendment violations and retaliation for news articles and editorials that county officials considered unfavorable. in May, the Republican majority in the Legislature authorized up to $1.7 million to retain a Manhattan-based law firm to defend the lawsuit, at a rate of $1,400 to $2,200 an hour. the administration and the legislative majority have also approved $3.2 million to fight a court ruling that Nassau county wrongfully charged more than $400 million in red-light camera ticket fees. they have not planned for the possibility that the county will be forced to return millions of dollars to impacted drivers. then there’s Blakeman’s provisional
ritical investments continue to stagnate, amid wasteful expenditures.
Letters found in jackboots, nor will they be discovered in those wearing flowers in their hair, but somewhere in between. RichaRd PeteRs Merrick
‘Hochul’s partisan war’ started in Texas, Jake to the editor: Re assemblyman Jake Blumencranz’s op-ed in the aug. 14-20 issue, “this ain’t texas: We must end hochul’s partisan war,” decrying the push for redistricting in New York: it’s hard to disagree with Mr. Blumencranz’s statement that “voters should choose their representation — not the other way around.” But then what, exactly, should New York do to counter texan efforts to subvert that very principle with their blatant attempt to create more Republican districts so that the house of Representatives represents only one party? We should certainly be above such partisan tactics. But we cannot passively be held to a higher standard while others are pushing us toward one-party rule. this is “hochul’s partisan war”? i suggest that Mr. Blumencranz address his valid concerns to the texas lawmakers. RichaRd schWaRz Bayville
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deputy sheriff program, known as his “militia.” after he did not respond to our requests for basic information, in the interest of public safety and protecting taxpayers from exposure to financial liability, Legislator debra Mulé and i sued Blakeman — which could have been avoided if he had simply followed the law. it is important to note that, while our counsel in that case is pro bono, the administration has again retained outside counsel, at a cost of up to $200,000. as for county finances, the independent, nonpartisan Office of Legislative Budget Review recently reported that the Blakeman administration would be on pace to run a $100 million deficit in 2025, if not for the use of reserves made possible by last year’s one-time infusion of money from the federal american Rescue Plan act. in doing so, they have created the illusion of a balanced budget while, in fact, they are spending more than they are taking in. as we move forward, it is imperative to eliminate unnecessary expenditures and make fiscal decisions based on reasonable revenue projections. Blakeman is now crafting the 2026 budget during a time of tremendous uncertainty in which significant federal funding cuts are likely. We must be more fiscally prudent and not risk the county’s financial health by gambling on potential revenue sources that can disappear on a whim. Scott M. Davis represents Nassau County’s 1st District.
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to the editor: senior citizens like me have had to adapt our purchasing habits, often choosing less expensive alternatives or forgoing some foods, like beef, completely. as reported, the major driver of the rise in the cost of beef is drought. so, what does President trump do? he ends all initiatives that would curtail climate change. that and imposing taxes (tariffs) on the beef we import has made seniors on fixed incomes think twice, not about whether they can afford steak, but hamburger meat. couple that with the deportation of america’s ranch hands and meat-packers, and some seniors are facing food insecurity for the first time. this disregard for senior citizens is apparent in local government, as well. a staggering 12.1 percent increase in hempstead’s tax levy at a time when many seniors are having a hard time brings it to a crisis level. While seniors struggle for sustenance, it is unconscionable that the town spends our tax dollars on raises to undisclosed friends and family and utilizes public funds for partisan campaign mailers. For the town to then hand out t-shirts that prominently list their candidates’ names at senior events shows a pro-
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found insensitivity to their plight. Reminds me of when trump tossed paper towels to hurricane victims in Puerto Rico, underscoring the disconnect between those
in power and the communities they serve. cLaUdia BOReckY President, Bellmore Merrick Democratic Club
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