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Posh Pets will sit and stay five more years York City areas, cur rently cares for nearly 40 cats and dogs and arranges 500 to 600 pet Posh Pets’ four-legged res- adoptions each year, with the cuees will remain in the dog- help of nearly 40 volunteers house, in a good way, because and 12 paid staff members. In 2007, after operating for the organization’s contract to manage Long Beach’s animal nearly 25 years, the Long Beach Animal Shelter shelter was recently closed, and the renewed for an addin e a r by F r e e p o r t tional five years. Animal Shelter took The shelter, at 770 on rescue work in Park Place, along the area until 2011. Reynolds Channel, Rescue Ink, a wellunderwent a series known animal of operational activist group at the changes over nearly time, was contracta decade before ed to reopen the finding consistent shelter before vacatm a n a g e m e n t i n MICHAEL ing it in 2012 amid Posh Pets, which REINHART allegations of financoordinates with Long Beach cial misappropriarescue and adoption City Council t i o n s. T h e L o n g facilities in the metBeach Police ropolitan area. The contract renewal was Department coordinated with approved unanimously at the volunteers to continue shelter Sept. 1 City Council meeting. operations before the City “We have been pleased with Council finalized a contracted Posh Pets’ operations since with Posh Pets in 2014. The they took over,” City Manager agreement has been renewed a Dan Creighton said. “Prior to number of times in the interPosh Pets, operations were vening 12 years. Posh Pets initially received something less than ideal when run by the city, as well as other $95,000 of city funding per year outside entities.” The no-kill for rescue and rehabilitation shelter, which takes in animals services. Its most recent confrom the Long Beach and New CONTINUED ON PAGE 5
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L.B. lifeguard Ed Segura celebrates 50 years on patrol By AIDAN WARSHAVSKY awarshavsky@liherald.com
As the season changes in Long Beach, most residents’ attention turns away from the beach to cooler-weather pursuits. But for Ed Segura, who recently celebrated 50 years with the city Lifeguard Patrol, the sand has been his second home for most of his life. Segura, 67, grew up in and on the water. On summer days, his family parked their boats on Short Beach Island, in the West End of Jones Beach State Park. One day when he was 14 or so, he and three cousins swam a couple of hundred yards to an ice cream stand near the park’s Coast Guard station.
When they returned, Ed’s father, longtime Long Beach Fire Department Capt. Donald J. Segura, granted him a longtime wish. “You just passed your swim test,” Ed recalls his father saying. “When I get out of the firehouse this week, we’ll go buy you a surfboard.” A few years later, when he was in 10th grade, Segura caught the attention of Woody Davis, the Long Beach High School swimming coach, during a swimming class in the school pool. Two years after that, as a senior in 1977, Segura broke two meet records in the Nassau Invitational Swimming Championships, in the 50- and 100-meter freestyle. CONTINUED ON PAGE 11
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Resources, warning signs and ways to help By CHRIS COLUCCI ccolucci@liherald.com
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month — a time to raise awareness, recognize warning signs and connect people with resources that can help. For Long Beach residents, knowing what to look for, how to respond and where to seek support can make a difference when someone is struggling with their mental health.
Recognize the warning signs and potential symptoms According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, warning signs aren’t always easy to notice. Symptoms may include altered sleep patterns, drastic changes in appetite, and an inability to tolerate daily activities and common stressors. More overt symptoms of suicidal ideation can include talking about wanting to die, expressing hopelessness or feeling like a burden to others. Someone who is struggling may also withdraw from friends and family, experience extreme mood changes, increase their use of drugs or alcohol, give away possessions or expressing temper tantrums. Not everyone experiencing a mental health crisis will display the same warning signs, which is why significant changes in behavior should be taken seriously.
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Anyone experiencing a mental health crisis or feeling self-harm urges can call or text the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988. The free service is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, providing access to a live counselor to discuss your own thoughts or concerns about a friend or family member. Residents can also turn to local behavioral health providers and organizations for counseling and crisis intervention. The Nassau County Department of Human Services can provide information about behavioral health resources available locally. If someone is in immediate danger or experiencing a life-threatening emergency, call 911. Individuals with increased substance use can contact Long Island Reach at (516) 889-2332.
Friends, relatives, co-workers and neighbors can play an important role when someone is experiencing a mental health crisis. Listen without judgment, take statements about suicide seriously and help the person connect with professional support. The Long Island Crisis Center will hold its 18th annual “Let’s Walk, Let’s Talk” event at 10:15 on Oct. 4, taking over the Long Beach Boardwalk at Laurelton Boulevard. The fundraiser and community tradition provides an opportunity for Long Islanders to gather together to break the stigma around discussing mental health. The Michael R. Berube Foundation will be showcased as this year’s Person of the Year honoree.
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“I like to tell my students that what they’re learning in most of their major subjects — math, English, whatever — are useful tools,” explained Tom Clancy, a civics teacher at P.S. 229 Dyker in Brooklyn. “But what they would learn in a program like art or music is actually what makes life worth living. It’s why we get up in the morning.” When Clancy isn’t in the classroom, he’s behind the drum set with The Katie Mitchell Band. Mitchell, a Long Beach resident, was one of six acts to perform Sunday during the fifth annual “Playing in the Pubs” fundraiser organized by the Kiwanis Club of Long Beach. The Kiwanis, musicians and nearly 200 attendees showed up at Bright Eye Beer Company for nearly seven straight hours of YOLANDA music, raffles and supportive ROBANO-GROSS spirit. The Kiwanis Club uses president, money raised from the entrance Five Towns fees, raffle prizes and 50/50 rafKiwanis Club fle to support young musicians throughout the Long Beach School District. With the Playing in the Pubs fundraiser, the Kiwianis Club of Long Beach has been able to assist dozens of Long Beach students each year. “We give donations to The Doug Reneau Foundation at the middle school, which is for the music program,” explained Rosana Egan, secretary of the Kiwanis Club of Long Beach. “For the grammar school, we have an
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The Katie Mitchell Band, fronted by Long Beach resident Katie Mitchell, center, was one of several acts performing. application process where the kids send us an application and we ask them why they like music.” The Kiwanis help to provide instrument rentals for local students, as well as helping to defer the cost of music lessons for students attending New York State School Music Association events. Throughout the day, live music was provided by a half-dozen artists — Dave Kellan, Face for Radio, Cat and Greg Parr, The Katie Mitchell Band, Evan Kuriga, and Qubed — each per-
forming roughly an hour-long set. “This money from this fundraiser goes to Long Beach. It’s their fundraiser,” said Yolanda RobanoGross, president of the Five Town Kiwanis Club. “But all the clubs do as best as we can to come support each other.” The Kiwanis Southwest Division includes clubs from Baldwin, East Rockaway, Five Towns, Island Park, Long Beach, Lynbrook, Oceanside, Peninsula in Hewlett and Valley Stream.
Family-friendly Irish Day returns to West End By AIDAN WARSHAVSKY awarshavsky@liherald.com
Pipe bands, marching bands, veteran, religious and civic organizations, and a lineup of Irish entertainment are all part of the 37th annual Saint Brendan The Navigator Irish Day Parade and Festival. Hosted by The Ancient Order of Hibernians’ Division 17, the street festival on Oct. 3 in the West End will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The parade, led by grand marshal Hooks for Heroes, will begin at Washington Boulevard and Park Avenue at 11 a.m. travel south on Washington, tur n onto West Beech Street and continue through the West End, ending at Connecticut Avenue. Chris Nolan, co-parade chair for Long Beach AOH Division 17, said he hopes last year’s good weather carries over. “It’s just a great day to bring the family and friends out,” he said. Parking on West Beech Street between New York Avenue and Connecticut Avenue will be prohibited from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. West Beech Street will close to traffic at 7 a.m. The West End Bus Loop will run on West Park Avenue during the festival. All buses will be free to riders after 4 p.m. This year’s Irish Day Parade grand marshal will be Hooks for Heroes, a
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Long Beach breaks out in green every October, as they celebrate Irish culture in the West End with the Saint Brendan The Navigator Irish Day Parade and Festival. local nonprofit that supports first responders through fishing as a positive outlet. Hooks for Heroes’ goal is “to provide veterans and first responders with complimentary fishing trips aboard local charter boats, offering them a chance to step away from the stresses of daily life,
reconnect with nature, and enjoy the camaraderie of others who understand their experiences,” its mission statement reads. “They were an obvious choice,” Nolan said. “They do a lot of great stuff for the people who look out for us. We’re very happy to have them as an honoree
this year.” William Peyton, Jake Marlin, John Deely and Maureen Walsh are this year’s aides to the grand marshal. There will be an installation reception on Oct. 1 to recognize Hooks for Heroes at Minnesota’s, 939 W. Beech St. Cocktail hour will start at 7 p.m. and the reception will be from 8 to 11 p.m. Tickets can be purchased for $80 by contacting Jeff McCormack at (516) 6393911. The Ancient Order of Hibernians is the oldest Irish Catholic organization in the U.S., dating back three centuries to Ireland. Its influence stretches to Canada, England, Wales and Scotland. The group, founded domestically in 1836, helps new Irish immigrants adjust socially and financially while working to preserve Irish culture through arts, dance, music, and sports. The AOH also continues to advocate on key issues affecting the Irish community. Long Beach Division 17 is a charitable organization that hosts numerous events throughout Long Beach every year. Since 1988, it has donated to hundreds of charities, scholarships, organizations and families and individuals in need. For more information on AOH Division 17, the event or Hooks for Heroes, go to AOHLongBeachDiv17.org, and hooksforheroes.org, respectively.
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games to watch Thursday, Sept. 24 Boys Soccer: Calhoun at Mepham.......................4 p.m. Boys Soccer: Garden City at Carey ......................5 p.m. Boys Soccer: Hempstead at Farmingdale ............5 p.m. Boys Soccer: Massapequa at Uniondale .............5 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 25 Girls Soccer: West Hempstead at Clarke ..............5 p.m. Boys Soccer: V.S. South at Lawrence ...................5 p.m. Boys Soccer: V.S. North at Wantagh .....................5 p.m. Boys Soccer: Lynbrook at Seaford .......................5 p.m. Boys Soccer: South Side at Hewlett ...............5:30 p.m. Football: Plainedge at Lynbrook ..........................6 p.m. Football: South Side at Seaford .....................6:30 p.m. Football: Long Beach at Farmingdale .............6:30 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 26 Football: Carey at Oceanside..........................1:30 p.m. Football: Malverne at Clarke ...........................1:30 p.m. Football: V.S. North at Sewanhaka ..................1:30 p.m. Football: Wantagh at Floral Park .....................1:30 p.m. Football: Elmont at ERock/WHemp .....................2 p.m. Football: Plainview at Kennedy ............................2 p.m. Football: East Meadow at MacArthur ...................2 p.m. Football: Massapequa vs Garden City .................5 p.m. Football: North Shore at Glen Cove ................5:30 p.m.
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Pat Mullaney seeks re-election with open ears By CHRIS COLUCCI ccolucci@liherald.com
Pat Mullaney began representing Nassau County’s 4th Legislative District in 2023. He previously served for five years in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves, and is a 23-year veteran of the New York City Fire Department’s Squad Company 288, where he remains active as a special operations lieutenant. Mullaney, 51, was re-elected to the Legislature last year when he ran unopposed after the unexpected disappearance, and presumed death, of his Democratic challenger, Petros Krommidas. Statewide legislation passed in 2025 adjusted many local election cycles, requiring Mullaney and other legislators to stand for re-election before the anticipated end of their current term. Mullaney has made a conscious effort to be readily available to constituents, to serve as a liaison, facilitator and communicator. Residents often contact his office with concerns about roads, traffic and public safety, he said, and are directed to the appropriate local, state or federal agency before his office follows up on their concerns. Mullaney’s wife, Barbara, is a Long Beach-based real estate agent working with their daughters, Katy and Peggy. As a former small-business owner himself, firsthand experience has informed his views on balancing national chains with independent businesses throughout Long Beach, Oceanside and Island Park. Both types of businesses can have a place, he said, noting that it can be difficult for small businesses to take on the risks of opening in areas with vacant storefronts. “One of the first companies that opened up right after Hurricane Sandy was a Dunkin’ Donuts,” Mullaney pointed out. Mullaney supports the Veterans Village project in Island Park, describing it as more than a housing proj-
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Nassau County Legislator Pat Mullaney, a Republican representing the 4th Legislative District, discussed his priorities during a roundtable with Herald reporters. ect and saying he has high expectations for the development. Public safety and first responders are other top priorities, he said. He recently helped secure funding for local fire departments, and supported improvements for lifeguard technology and staffing. He also helped upgrade an irrigation system at Lou Alvarez Park in Island Park, named for a New York City police
officer who died of a 9/11-related illness. Reviewing Long Beach’s Bayfront Development Project, Mullaney favors a phased approach rather than a single large development. The initial focus, he said, should be on needed improvements, followed by amenities that would allow more residents to enjoy the waterfront. He suggested food trucks and a pavilion or a promenade as possibilities, but emphasized the importance of community feedback. “The more community involvement you have, and people have — and by default you hope that they have an understanding — it makes that development easier,” he said. Mullaney highlighted issues with partisan politics and the public’s perception of Republicans and Democrats, irrespective of the individual or the office. “That’s one of my frustrations with this election right now,” he said, adding of the partisanship on the local level, “It at least appears to be very drowned out by a much larger election.” Listening to constituents has been and will remain a top priority for the incumbent. Mullaney encourages residents to be informed about their communities and participate in local government. “You have an obligation to your neighbors to know what’s going on in your community,” he said. “And that starts with not only opening your eyes, but also starts with just listening. Just get involved. I’m here to listen.”
Mike Pentola wants to improve residents’ lives By CHRIS COLUCCI ccolucci@liherald.com
Mike Pentola, an East Rockaway native and a Long Beach resident for more than eight years, entered the race for the seat in Nassau County 4th Legislative District, looking to oust incumbent Legislator Pat Mullaney. Pentola, a 35-year-old Democrat, attended Kellenberg High School, graduated from CUNY Hunter in 2014 with a bachelor’s degree in sociology, and earned a law degree from Hofstra University in 2018. Pentola said that affordability, small businesses and community development would be among his priorities if elected. “I think the problems that have been building for years and years, particularly with regard to affordability, only seem to be getting worse,” he said. “I think that one of the big reasons that is happening is because of the Republican majority in the Legislature.” An attorney, Pentola said he hopes to make Nassau County a place where younger residents and families can afford to put down roots. Bringing a relatively younger perspective to the County Legislature is one way he plans to effect change. “I think that when the average median first-time home-buyer age in Nassau County is 40 years old,” Pentola said, “more millennial and Gen Z representatives need to have a seat at the table.” He added that he wants to protect small businesses from increasing competition coming from national chains, for economic as well as societal reasons. “I just worry that if we don’t do something to prioritize our small businesses at the legislative level,” he said, “our
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Mike Pentola, a Democrat, entered the political arena for the first time. “I want Nassau County to be somewhere that works for everybody,” he said. district runs the risk of turning into an Anytown, USA. It would kind of be tragic to see to see that that befall a community that’s so original and has so much character.” While Pentola is new to politics, his experience as a
litigator has required him to work with people with whom he disagrees, giving him the expectations that he can highlight bipartisanship. He would like to develop collaborative relationship with local elected leaders including the all-Republican Long Beach City Council and Island Park Mayor Mike McGinty, who is also a Republican. Looking at the development of Long Beach’s northern bayfront area, Pentola supports increased housing, but warned against excessive luxury development and retail projects that could potentially change the demographics of established neighborhoods. Residents, he said, should have a major role in decisions affecting their communities, and he expressed concern that certain projects could contribute to displacement. Pentola supports Veterans Village in Island Park, calling affordable housing for veterans a positive development. He said that any potential tax impact should be weighed against the benefits of supporting veterans, and could be addressed through changes in county spending. He supports additional tax credits for first-time homebuyers and increased county support for child care. “I loved growing up around here,” Pentola said. “I want that to be an option for my son. I want that to be an option for anybody who wants to stay here. Young, old, everything in between.” If elected, Pentola said, he would consider a successful first term one that achieves measurable and documented improvements in residents’ lives — particularly changes that ease financial pressures and address communities that he believes have been underserved. “I want Nassau County to be somewhere that works for everybody,” he said, “not just the privileged few.”
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Women from across Long Island came together for a Canasta, Tennis & Pickle Ball Tournament at Atlantic Beach Tennis Center on Aug. 26.
A day of tennis, canasta and pickleball in A.B. The Atlantic Beach Tennis Center hosted a Canasta, Tennis & Pickle Ball Tournament on Aug. 30, bringing residents together for a day of friendly competition and socializing. Participants could take part in all three events or choose just one. The day began with tennis from 10 to 11:30 a.m., followed by the Canasta Tournament from noon to 3 p.m. and pickleball from 3:30 to 5 p.m. The Canasta Tournament featured a $20 buy-in, while players of all experience levels were encouraged to participate. The event offered a mix of cards and racquet sports, giving friends, neighbors and families an opportunity to spend the day together. Organizers encouraged participants to bring a partner, their game and a smile as the tournament combined competition with camaraderie at the Atlantic Beach Tennis Center. –Melissa Berman
Lauren Moore of Long Beach, left, Michele Robinson from Boynton Beach, Anna Wilson from East Rockaway and Janet Deutsch from Roslyn posed with their tennis racquets after their match.
Ellen Koch of Atlantic Beach prepared to serve the ball and begin a game of tennis.
Lori Pepper of Atlantic Beach, left, Zina Suesserman from Atlantic Beach Beth Greene from Atlantic Beach and Barbara Borden were all smiles after their pickle ball game.
In between tennis and pickle ball matches, the women played in a canasta tournament where there was a $20 buy-in to play.
Sharing his wisdom with the next generation In 1976 he joined the Lifeguard Patrol’s Central Crew, which covered eight beaches, from Long Beach Road to Lindell Boulevard. He has worked on the beach every year since, and has been a lieutenant for the past 14 years. Segura earned a degree in business administration from Duquesne University, in Pittsburgh, in 1981, worked for a few years at MetLife and then spent 25 years at what is now Federated Hermes, the investment management company, as a sales rep and vice president — all the while working on the beach on summer weekends. In 1998 he met Henry Cutler, a Merrick native who had moved to Long Beach in 1979 and was a lifeguard as well. Cutler, who’s now 76, said the two have remained friends ever since, in part thanks to their shared interest in the stock market. Cutler said they often referred to their patrol as the “Old Man Beach,” because it was staffed mostly by older guards. He recalled a 17-year-old member of the crew who would listen in on their conversations about finances. “His dad was an accountant,” Cutler said. “I can only imagine dinner conversations where the father is going. ‘Where are you getting this stuff ?’ I pity a 16- or 17-year-old kid, but that’s what we were talking about.” While Cutler doesn’t work the beach anymore, he and Segura regularly make time to roam the boardwalk and catch up, often chatting about finances and their perspectives on life. “Ed is one of the most responsible, knowledgeable lifeguards I’ve had the pleasure of working with,” Cutler said. “His knowledge of the ocean and beach conditions is unsurpassed, and really
taught me a lot when we were working together.” Segura retired from Federated Hermes in 2009 and, at age 50, began lifeguarding full-time during the summer. As a lieutenant, he has shifted his focus to teaching younger guards — about life both on and off the sand. “From knowing their responsibilities on the beach patrol, to doing well in school and making smart decisions,” Segura said. “I just try to share wisdom with these young men and women, to help them avoid drama in their lives.” As the years have gone by, he said, he has seen many changes. Long gone are the summers when guards slathered on baby oil to produce the darkest tan possible. And unlike the early days of Segura’s career, there’s now widespread use of vehicles to patrol the beach and audio communications among the patrol’s crews. Most recently, the lifeguards received two 2025 Yamaha WaveRunners and two Nissan Frontier 4x4 pickup trucks, equipment that was unimaginable in the 1970s and ’80s, thanks to funding approved at a January City Council meeting. Mike Lundwall, captain of the East Crew and Segura’s superior officer on the beach from 2017 to 2022, described him as his right-hand man, who was always trying to “make a better day for a young guard.” “He may be Central Crew lieutenant, but he bleeds purple,” Segura said — East Crew’s color. In the offseason, you’ll find Segura working at the Long Beach Recreation Center on Magnolia Boulevard. But next summer, and for as many future summers as he can handle the job, he’ll continue to work the beach — because, he said simply, “It’s the best job in the world.”
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Segura broke two swimming records in 1977, and his aunt, Noel Samuels, turned the story into a plaque.
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The jockey colony for the first race at the transformed Belmont Park, which opened last Friday before a spirited crowd of 6,000.
Long Island fans take in a new Belmont Park By HAILEY FULMER hfulmer@liherald.com
Racegoers were pouring into Belmont Park last Friday eager to see the track they remembered in a whole new form. Long-time fans wandered through the grounds finding their way around a racetrack that looked familiar in name but almost entirely new in person. “Everything’s new,” said Loretta Tumbarello of West Hempstead, who has been coming to Belmont for more than 30 years. “We loved it.” Tumbarello came with memories of a very different Belmont. She and her family used to make an entire afternoon of their trips to the track, bringing sandwiches, drinks, folding chairs and coolers and finding a spot beneath the trees. The old Belmont, she said, felt like a place where families could settle in and stay awhile. Now, she was trying to figure out whether that part of Belmont would have a place in the new version. “Are we going to be allowed to enjoy the backyard like we did with the old Belmont?” she asked. The rebuilt park is centered around a five-story grandstand, with the first two floors open for the return of racing. The remaining floors are expected to be completed in early 2027. The facility includes four racing surfaces, including a 1 1/2-mile dirt track, two turf courses and a one-mile Tapeta track. There are also new restaurants, bars and concession areas, including Big Red’s, Homestretch Market, Silks and the Trackside Lounge. “At the old Belmont, we paid $3 or $5 for preferred parking in front,” Tumbarello said. “I want to be able to park in the front so I can just walk out that gate like I used to in the old days.” She also hopes the new park eventually offers more shade and places to sit. For Tumbarello, those details are tied to decades of memories. She remembered coming to Belmont with her mother, husband and brother, spending long after-
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Fans took in the view on opening day from trackside. noons outside and celebrating milestones there. “We used to have parties there when we retired,” she said. “My husband and I, we had a huge party back there.” Shari Brosnan, who grew up in Rego Park and has lived in the area for more than 30 years, also came to see the new Belmont for herself. Brosnan liked the sleek, modern appearance, but said the new building felt strikingly different from the old Belmont she remembered. She also remembered bringing her children to the old track, where a duck pond, playground and children’s activities gave families another reason to spend the day there. “It was family-oriented,” Brosnan said. For Donald and Doreen Smith, opening day was a chance to return to a place that had been part of their lives long before the construction began. The couple, formerly of Freeport, now lives about six miles south of Saratoga but came back to Long
Island for the much-anticipated return to racing. They said they once made regular trips to Belmont with a group of friends. “We used to come here all the time,” Donald Smith said. The Smiths have been involved in horse ownership for more than 20 years. They have celebrated victories by horses including Kentucky Derby winners Orb and Authentic, as well as Seize the Grey’s Preakness win. For Doreen Smith, the thrill of racing still comes down to moments like celebrating a victory in the winner’s circle. The couple praised the new facility, although Donald had one suggestion after spending time outside. “I wish they had more seats, more benches in the shade,” he said. “Me with the fair skin, I can’t take this.” Vince Roth of East Rockaway’s two-year-old filly, Winning Fashion, competed in the first dirt race at the rebuilt Belmont Park. The result was not what Roth and NY Final Furlong, had hoped for, but being there was enough to make the afternoon memorable. “It’s cool to be part of the first race on the dirt at Belmont,” Roth said. Roth has been involved in horse racing for about 15 years. He first became interested in the sport after watching Smarty Jones race at Belmont Park about 20 years ago. Last Friday marked Winning Fashion’s racing debut, and Roth said several of the horses ahead of her already had experience. “You never know what you’re gonna get with a twoyear-old,” he said. He expects the experience to give Winning Fashion something to build on as she gets more races under her belt. The park has plenty of history left to make. The Belmont Stakes is scheduled to return in 2027 on June 5, followed by the Breeders’ Cup World Championships on Oct. 29-30.
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Healthy aging starts at any age
Feeling your best isn’t about age — it’s about everyday healthy choices.
healthier, happier future doesn’t But wellness isn’t a fad, a number happen overnight. It starts with on a scale or a complicated regimen the small choices we make involving a refrigerator full of green juice. today. It’s about balance. Maybe it happens when you catch That means caring for both body your reflection and notice a few more and mind, making choices that support lines around your eyes. Or when the long-term health and addressing stairs seem a little steeper than they potential problems before they become used to. Maybe it’s simply waking up bigger ones. The Centers for Disease one morning and thinking, Wow, I don’t Control and Prevention reports that 6 in feel as young as I used to. 10 U.S. adults have at least one chronic Here’s the good news: You don’t disease, while 4 in 10 have two or more. have to feel younger to age well. Many chronic conditions are influenced In fact, September’s observance of by behaviors and lifestyle factors, Healthy Aging Month — with its theme making prevention an important part of of Curiosity Has No Age Limit — offers staying well. a chance to rethink the whole idea of The good news? Healthy living getting older. Aging isn’t something to doesn’t require perfection. fight or a clock to outrun. It’s a process It’s about making better choices — and one that can come with strength, more often. experience, new interests, deeper relationships and plenty of opportunities Put good things on your plate Healthy eating advice can to feel your best. sometimes feel like a never-ending list The Healthy Aging Campaign, of things we’re supposed to avoid. No established more than two decades sugar. No fat. No carbs. No fun. ago, was created to encourage a more A better approach is to think about positive approach to growing older what you can add. and to remind people that health Fill more of your plate with colorful encompasses much more than a doctor’s visit. Nutrition, physical activity, fruits and vegetables. Choose whole grains, lean proteins and nutrient-rich mental health, social connections foods. Drink water regularly and limit and even financial well-being can all sugary beverages and highly processed influence quality of life as we age. foods that are high in added sugar, And there’s an important takeaway for everyone, regardless of age: Healthy sodium and unhealthy fats. And don’t underestimate the power aging starts long before you consider of a few simple swaps. yourself “older.” Fresh herbs and spices can give a The choices made in your 20s and favorite dish plenty of flavor without 30s can help establish a foundation for relying on excess butter or salt. Try the decades ahead. For those already adding vegetables to pasta dishes or further along life’s road, it’s never too replacing some refined carbohydrates late to make a change. A healthier with vegetable alternatives. Keep fresh tomorrow can begin with something as fruit handy for a naturally sweet snack. simple as a walk today. Even water can get a makeover. Add slices of lemon, cucumber or strawberry, Think beyond the scale or toss in fresh mint or basil. It’s a small Wellness has become a bit of a change, but one that can make reaching buzzword. We hear about workplace for water instead of a sugary drink feel a wellness programs, fitness studios lot more appealing. promising to restore our wellness and Think less about dieting and more health plans encouraging preventive care.
about building a way of eating that you can actually live with.
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Exercise works best when it doesn’t feel like punishment. If the thought of spending an hour on a treadmill makes you want to stay on the couch, don’t. Take a walk with a friend. Put on music and dance. Go for a hike. Garden. Swim. Try a group fitness class. The best activity is often the one you enjoy enough to keep doing. If you’re starting from scratch, don’t worry about doing it all at once. Ten minutes of movement is a perfectly respectable place to begin. Build gradually, with the goal of incorporating regular physical activity into your routine. Movement can support strength, balance, cardiovascular health and independence — all particularly important as we get older. And remember: You don’t need to be an athlete to be active.
Keep your brain curious Your brain likes a challenge. Learning something new can be one of the most enjoyable ways to keep your mind engaged. Pick up a crossword puzzle. Challenge a friend to a game of chess. Learn mah jongg or canasta. Take up an instrument you’ve always wanted to play. Try a language class. Write, paint, cook or explore a hobby that requires concentration and creativity. The point isn’t necessarily mastering something. It’s continuing to learn. Meditation and mindfulness can offer another way to care for the mind. Research suggests meditation may help reduce stress and anxiety, while some studies are exploring its potential role in supporting cognitive health. Even a few quiet minutes devoted to breathing and clearing your thoughts can provide a welcome pause in a busy day. Think of it as a little maintenance for the mind.
Don’t underestimate the power of people There’s another ingredient in healthy aging that doesn’t come in a bottle, isn’t sold at a gym and can’t
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be measured on a fitness tracker: connection. Relationships matter. Make plans with a friend. Call a family member. Join a club. Volunteer. Take a class. Attend a local event. Find reasons to get out of the house and into the world. Staying socially engaged can provide companionship, purpose and emotional support — all important pieces of overall well-being.
A new leaf, at any age Healthy aging isn’t about pretending you’re 25 forever. It’s about making sure the years ahead are as healthy, active and fulfilling as possible. That can mean taking better care of your heart, strengthening your body, challenging your brain, eating a little better, finding ways to manage stress or simply saying yes to something new. You don’t have to overhaul your life in September. Start with one thing. Take the stairs. Walk around the block. Add another vegetable to dinner. Put down the phone and call a friend. Spend 10 quiet minutes with your thoughts. Finally sign up for that class you’ve been thinking about. Small choices have a way of becoming habits, and habits have a way of shaping the future. So this month, turn over a new leaf — not because you’re getting older, but because there’s still plenty of living, learning, laughing and exploring ahead. That’s the real art of aging well.
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Forget the fountain of youth. Healthy habits may be the better bet for feeling your best at every age.
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How to live better with multiple chronic conditions
Brigit C. Palathra, MD, Clinical Assistant Professor of Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine and Chief of Palliative Care at Mount Sinai South Nassau urges those living with multimorbidity to research and understand their conditions and use their physicians as a resource.
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oughly 27 percent of U.S. adults, including 62 percent of adults 65 and older, live with two or more chronic health conditions, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Having two or more chronic conditions is called multimorbidity. The most common combination of chronic conditions is high blood pressure and high cholesterol, affecting more than 30 million adults in the United States. Other common combinations include conditions that affect metabolism, the heart and blood vessels, and the muscles and joints, such as high blood pressure with arthritis or diabetes. Among men, the most common combinations are
high blood pressure with diabetes or heart disease. Among women, common combinations typically include high blood pressure with obesity, osteoarthritis, or depression. Adults 60 and older with multimorbidity have nearly twice the risk of death as adults who are healthy or have one condition. Studies from groups such as the National Institutes of Health show that up to 70 percent of deaths in older adults are associated with multimorbidity. Whether you are managing your own health or caring for a loved one, Brigit C. Palathra, MD, Clinical Assistant Professor of Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine and Chief of Palliative Care at Mount Sinai South Nassau, recommends these tips to live better with multimorbidity: 1. Ask questions and use resources your doctor recommends to learn about your conditions and treatments. ChatGPT, Claude, and Google Gemini may also be useful research tools, however, review the information they provide with your physician. 2. Track your health with a chart or journal and bring it to your appointments. Your daily health record can include your diet and
activities, medicines and supplements and when you take them, physical or mental changes, side effects, progress, and other health information. This can help you and your doctors update your care plan as needed and maintain your quality of life. 3. Stick to your health goals. Be specific about what you want from your care plan. Do you want to stay independent, keep doing your hobbies and exercise, or have more energy and stamina? Setting goals can help you and your doctors create a care plan that supports what matters to you.
enjoy. If you feel overwhelmed, ask your doctor whether a therapist could help you manage your mental health. Mount Sinai South Nassau’s geriatric medicine team includes doctors who care for older adults. The team focuses on the whole person and provides personalized care for chronic illnesses. The hospital is designated as a NICHE hospital (Nurses Improving Care for Healthsystem Elders) for its commitment to meeting the complex health care needs of older patients. For more information about Mount Sinai South Nassau’s geriatric care services, call 516-632-4200.
4. Understand the risks and benefits of your medicines. This is an important part of preventive care. Knowing your medicines and their possible side effects can help you get the most from your treatment plan and maintain your quality of life. 5. Protect your mental health. Managing multiple chronic conditions can be stressful and limiting. It may increase your risk of depression. Take care of your mental health as you do your physical health. If you feel weighed down, try activities and hobbies you
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causing people to avoid family gatherings, community activities, or social events. Unfortunately, isolation may negatively affect cognitive and emotional health. Treating hearing difficulties can make communication easier and help you remain connected to the people and activities you enjoy. 4. Monitor Your Brain Health Early Early identification of hearing and cognitive changes allows you to take action sooner. Dr. Keith Darrow’s Brain Care Score focuses on 14 modifiable risk factors that may influence long-term brain health. Understanding your personal risk factors can help you
make informed decisions and create a proactive care plan. 5. Adopt Brain-Healthy Habits Regular physical activity, balanced nutrition, quality sleep, stress management, and meaningful social interaction all support brain health. Simple habits—such as walking, eating a Mediterranean-style diet, staying hydrated, and maintaining a consistent sleep schedule—can make a meaningful difference over time. Make September Your Time to Take Action Healthy aging is not only about adding years to your life—it is about protecting
your ability to remain connected, independent, and engaged. This Healthy Aging Month, make your hearing and brain health a priority. Call (516) 212-0691 today to learn more or schedule your comprehensive hearing and brain health evaluation. Plus, visit HBCABookOffer.com to request your FREE copy of Dr. Keith Darrow’s book, Preventing Decline: Advances in the Medical Treatment of Hearing Loss and Tinnitus. Find a local provider at ExcellenceInAudiology.org. Your hearing. Your brain. Your future. Take action today.
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My favorite fall activity is going to the park or driving along the road as a passenger and looking at trees in their beautiful fall colors so I can go home create them in my paper art work. Stacy Driks/Herald
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From blue-ribbon entries to livestock and traditional crafts, the Long Island Fair celebrates the skills and pastimes of days gone by.
Step right up to history Timeless moments at the Long Island Fair By Karen Bloom
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hen autumn arrives on Long Island, there’s one sure sign the season is in full swing: the return of the Long Island
Fair. Each year, Old Bethpage Village Restoration transforms into a bustling 19th-century county fair, where blue ribbons, livestock, handmade goods and old-fashioned competitions take center stage. It’s part history lesson, part family outing and part good, old-fashioned fun — a chance to trade the rush of modern life for the sights, sounds and pastimes of another era. And while the fair looks back, its appeal remains decidedly current. Now 184-years-old, the Long Island Fair is a longstanding community event powered by hundreds of volunteers who help set up and staff exhibits, booths and tents, demonstrate traditional crafts and keep the fairgrounds humming throughout the weekend.It’s also an opportunity for just about anyone to get in on the action. “The Long Island Fair is a one-of-a-kind family friendly event,” says Fair Director Gary Haglich. “It’s presented as a traditional country agricultural fair with open competition for all age groups, in classes such as home gardens, needlework, hobbies, horticulture and culinary. Visitors also enjoy a variety of entertainment, historical craft demonstrations, educational experiences, games, and contests, as well as livestock displays and old time Base Ball.” Gardeners, cooks, crafters, farmers and hobbyists are invited to enter their work in the fair’s friendly competitions. Thousands of exhibits are submitted each year, spanning an impressively eclectic range of categories — from pickles, jams and jellies to flowers, fruits, veggies, and more. Livestock, culinary creations and hobbies all vie for blue ribbons; there’s even a junior diivsion for kids. The fair is more than a nostalgic recreation, however. It holds a distinction that makes its history especially significant: It is the official New York State-recognized county fair for Queens,
Nassau and Suffolk counties. For visitors, the weekend offers a front-row seat to a Long Island that existed long before smartphones, shopping centers and today’s techobsessed lifestyle. Throughout the grounds, skilled craftspeople demonstrate trades that once were everyday necessities. Watch wool being spun, brooms being made and candles taking shape. Blacksmiths work metal, weavers demonstrate their craft and timber framers showcase the techniques used to build homes and barns generations ago. Younger fairgoers can join the action with corn-husking contests and potato sack races. Also the Flying Horses Carousel — a replica of a 19th-century folk-art carousel — provides a colorful spin through the past. Naturally, animals are a major attraction. The livestock barn is filled with cattle, sheep, goats, horses, rabbits and other creatures, offering families an up-close look at the animals that were central to rural life. History also comes alive through Teddy Roosevelt’s Rough Riders, who set up an encampment at the Village and present scheduled riding and • Friday through Sunday, Sept. 25-27, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. shooting demonstrations. • $20, $15 seniors and The entertainment lineup keeps the atmosphere lively, too. Period ages 5-12. musicians and dancers share the grounds with children’s performers, • 1303 Round Swamp Road, brass bands, fiddlers, circus acts, a carnival sideshow and a comic Old Bethpage. ventriloquist. Visitors can also catch reenactments, an equestrian drill • For information, visit lifair.org team and much more. Another fall tradition is, of course, post-season baseball. It is always fun for fairgoers to watch the end-of-season championship matches of the nationally renowned Old Time Base Ball Leagues, an Old Bethpage Restoration institution. The teams represent actual Long Island clubs from the latter half of the 1800s. It’s an eclectic mix — and that’s precisely the charm. The Long Island Fair’s story began in 1842, when it was founded as the Queens County Agricultural Fair and held on vacant lots and local farms. In 1886, it moved to a permanent home at Old Country Road and Washington Avenue in Mineola. By 1899, it was known as the Mineola Fair. The fair continued to evolve with Long Island. It moved to Roosevelt Raceway in 1953 and, in 1970, found its current home at the newly opened Old Bethpage Village Restoration. At that point, it was renamed the Long Island Fair. Today, the fair has come full circle — in a manner of speaking. It is held on a recreation of the original Mineola Fairgrounds, tucked within Old Bethpage Village Restoration’s 200 acres. In an age of ever-faster everything, the Long Island Fair offers something refreshingly different: a chance to slow down, look around and enjoy a little bit of the past — complete with blue ribbons, barnyard animals, handmade treasures and plenty of fairground fun. Some traditions simply know how to stick around.
Few musicians have made an instrument as instantly recognizable as Kenny G has made the saxophone. After billions of streams and millions of albums sold, the smooth-jazz superstar is still blowing audiences away, turning the sax into a global phenomenon. The best-selling instrumental musician of the modern era, he has sold more than 75 million records worldwide and amassed 1.5 billion streams, along with many awarrds along the way. His music has also become part of everyday life around the world — particularly his signature song “Going Home,” which is famously played at closing time in venues throughout Asia. At the heart of Kenny G’s enduring appeal is his ability to make the sax sing with warmth and emotion. With decades in the spotlight, he continues to find new ways to push instrumental music forward.
Saturday, Sept. 26, 7:30 p.m. Tickets available at LiveNation.com. Flagstar at Westbury Music Fair, 960 Brush Hollow Road, Westbury.
Double Vision The 1970s and ‘80s come alive with Double Vision’s“Foreigner Experience.” Composed of some New York City’s top professional rock musicians, the band delivers the highest level of integrity and technical prowess in bring audiences all the hits while honoring Foreigner’s legacy. The band brings to life the unforgettable hits that have defined generations. From “I Want to Know What Love Is” to “Cold as Ice,” their renditions are a harmonious blend of passion, precision, and nostalgic energy. They are joined by special guest Frontier for an authentic Foreigner and Journey tribute.
Saturday, Sept. 26, 8 p.m. Tickets available at ticketmaster.com or paramountny.com. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington.
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Adelphi University’s Department of Theater presents Nick Payne’s Olivier award-winning “Constellations,” a play about free will and friendship; quantum multiverse theory, love and honey. Roland is a beekeeper. Marianne is a quantum physicist. What are their odds of falling in love? With infinite moments that can change the trajectory of a life, it’s anyone’s guess how cosmic collision is possible. This play moves from the question of “what if,” to a poignant picture of “what is” in this love story about the odds of a beekeeper and quantum physicist falling in love.
The Atlantic Marine Conservation Society (AMSEAS) and the Town of Hempstead are partnering to celebrate International Coastal Clean-Up Day. Volunteers can sign up for one of the 1.5-hour time slots. Sign up for only one time slot so that more people can participate. Clean-up supplies are provided, but it is recommended to bring your own gloves. Registration is required so you can be contacted the event is cancelled due to the weather. Parking fees will be waived for all registered participants. • Where: Lido Beach Town Park, Lido Beach • Time: 9 a.m.-noon • Contact: education@amseas.org
• Where: Adelphi University Black Box Theatre, 1 South Ave., Garden City • Time: 6:30 p.m.; through Oct. 4, times vary • Contact: adelphi.edu/pac or call (516) 877-4000
Jazzin’ with Richard Elliot
Grammy-nominated contemporary jazz saxophonist Richard Elliot brings his soulful, bluesy sound to the Madison Theatre for an evening of smooth jazz. Elliot, who has scored more than 20 Top 10 smooth jazz singles and has worked with artists including Tower of Power, Natalie Cole and the Pointer Sisters, will perform music from his latest album, “Straight Up Down.” • Where: 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre • Time: 8 p.m. • Contact: madisontheatreny. org or (516) 323-4444
Arts In The Plaza
The annual Arts In The Plaza continues. More than 30 artists set up shop, offering a variety of handmade art, jewelry, clothing, pottery and more. The event runs concurrently on Saturdays with the farmers market, making the shared space a weekend adventure full of fresh food and original artwork. The day will also feature live performances from local musicians.
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‘Havin’ a good time’…
Queen-mania is coming back to Long Island. Almost Queen returns to the Paramount with a high-voltage tribute to one of rock’s most legendary bands, complete with soaring vocals, Brian May-style guitar riffs, four-part harmonies and the theatrical swagger that made Queen unforgettable. Fronted by Joseph Russo as the charismatic Freddie Mercury, with Steve Leonard as Brian May, Randy Gregg as John Deacon and John Cappadona as Roger Taylor, Almost Queen delivers a meticulously crafted recreation of the Queen experience. From the authentic costumes to faithful renditions of “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “We Will Rock You” and “Somebody to Love,” every detail is designed to capture the grandeur, precision • Where: The Paramount, 370 and sheer fun of a Queen concert. It’s more than a collection of greatest hits — it’s a New York Ave., Huntington full-throttle trip into the world of Queen, performed by musicians whose chemistry and • Time: 8 p.m. attention to detail have earned the tribute act a devoted following. Expect big vocals, • Contact: ticketmaster.com bigger guitar and plenty of reasons to get out of your seat. or paramountny.com
Aaron Copland, Cole Porter, Scott Joplin, William Bolcom, Katherine Hoover, and Robert Beaser. Among the highlights are Beaser’s Mountain Songs for flute and guitar, selections from Copland’s vocal repertoire, piano rags by Joplin and Bolcom, and Hoover’s evocative solo flute work Kokopelli. A pre-concert talk begins at 7:30 p.m., Meet-theArtists reception in the West Porch follows performance. $30, $25 seniors and students.
• Where: Where: Kennedy Plaza • Time: Every Saturday, 9 a.m. -2 p.m. • Contact: (516) 476-2473
• Where: 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury • Time: 8-9:30 p.m. • Contact: oldwestburygardens. org or call (516) 333-0048
‘We the People’
Annual Walk For Peace
Celebrate 250 years of American independence with an evening of music inspired by the American experience when Old Westbury Gardens ensemble-in-residence Poetica Musica presents We the People: USA at 250. Featuring Poetica Musica artists Barry Crawford (flute), Oren Fader (guitar), William Anderson (guitar), Molly Morkoski (piano), and Eleanor Valkenburg (mezzosoprano), the program showcases works by some of America’s most celebrated composers, including
Círculo de la Hispanidad holds its annual Walk for Peace, organized by the Salva Domestic Violence Project. The walk raises awareness about domestic violence in the community and provides information focused on breaking the silence about violence. • Where: Laurelton Boulevard Boardwalk • Time: 10 a.m. • Contact: (516) 431-1135
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Long Island Choral Society Auditions
The Long Island Choral Society seeks new members for its 98th season. The 2026-27 season opens with a unique opportunity to perform a somewhat pared down version of the beautiful and massive Berlioz Requiem, suitable for a smaller choir and orchestra. In December, the choir’s very popular annual performance of Handel’s Messiah, Part One plus Hallelujah Chorus, will be presented, followed by a third concert in the Spring, music TBA. Auditions are by appointment only. Those interested can schedule an audition via e-mail to audition.info@lics.org. If you love to sing, consider this opportunity to be part of the longest continuously performing musical group on Long Island! • Where: Garden City Community Church, 245 Stewart Ave., Garden City • Time: By appointment, also Oct. 5 • Contact: lics.org
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Farmers Market
The Kennedy Plaza Farmers Market presents an incredible lineup of local farmers, makers and food vendors you know and love. Stop by the popular outdoor market, where community spirit and fresh local flavor come together. Explore the selection of seasonal produce, artisanal goods, homemade treats and handcrafted items from dozens talented local businesses. • Where: Kennedy Plaza • Time: Every Wednesday and Saturday, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. • Contact: (516) 670-5046
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Irish Day Parade and Festival
The Ancient Order of Hibernians 37th Annual Irish Heritage Parade and Festival returns. The parade begins at Washington Boulevard and West Park Avenue, proceeds to Beech Street in the West End. The parade will feature pipe bands, marching bands and an array of veteran, religious and civic organizations. The festival includes vendors, food trucks, rides, games and Irish entertainment. • Where: Washington Boulevard • Time: 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Christie Jones: Long Island Color Field Study Bring the family to Long Island Children’s Museum to learn about current Artists’ Corner artist Christie Jones. Make art based on her work to take home at the drop-in program. For all ages. • Where: 11 Davis Ave., Garden City • Time: Noon-2 p.m. • Contact: licm.org or (516) 224-5800
Pumpkin Painting
Old Westbury Gardens welcomes families for some season fun! Head to the Barn at Orchard Hill to decorate your own mini pumpkin. All supplies provided, just bring your creativity! All children require an adult participant. Registration required. $27, $25 ages 62+, $20 children. • Where: 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury • Time: 4-6 p.m.; also Oct. 2 • Contact: oldwestburygardens. org or call (516) 333-0048
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LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU COUNTY. LOCAL 804 FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, Plaintiff -againstKEITH D. MOTHERWAY a/k/a KEITH MOTHERWAY, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on August 7, 2026, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on October 15, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. ALL that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being a part of a condominium in the City of Long Beach, County of Nassau and State of New York, known and designated as Unit No. 203 together with a .5588% percent undivided interest in the common elements. Section: 59 Block: 076 Lot: 38U Building CA0146 Unit 203 Said premises known as 100 WEST BROADWAY, APT. 2P, LONG BEACH, NY 11561 Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment and Terms of Sale. Index Number 606601/2025. KARL C. SEMAN, ESQ., Referee Terenzi & Confusione P.C. Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 401 Franklin Avenue, Suite 304, Garden City, NY 11530 {* LONG BEACH*} 162155 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU Bank of America, N.A., Plaintiff AGAINST Charlene Banks; Moses Josiah; Mark Simon; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered November 13, 2019, and amended March 17, 2025, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on October 20, 2026, at 2:30PM, premises known as 23 New Hampshire Street, Long Beach, NY 11561. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land
situate, lying and being at Long Beach, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York, Section 59. Block 252 Lot 32. Approximate amount of judgment $687,724.44 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 003383/2015. Foreclosure auction will be held “Rain or Shine”. Louis B. Imbroto, Esq., Referee LOGS Legal Group LLP f/k/a Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 430-4792 Dated: September 10, 2026 For sale information, please visit www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2831 162358
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF FORMATION of R. C. Breeze, LLC. Arts of Org filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on August 26, 2026. Office location: Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent upon whom process may be served and shall mail copy of process against LLC to 18 Pennsylvania Avenue, Long Beach, NY 11561. Purpose: any lawful act. 162362 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to Article 9 of the New York State Constitution, the provisions of the Town Law and Municipal Home Rule of the State of New York, both as amended, a public hearing will be held in the Town Meeting Pavilion, Hempstead Town Hall, 1 Washington Street, Hempstead, New York, on the 5th day of October 2026, at 10:30 o’clock in the forenoon of that day to consider the enactment of a local law to amend Chapter 202 of the code of the Town of Hempstead to INCLUDE “REGULATIONS AND RESTRICTIONS” at the following location(s): (NR)ISLAND PARK Section 202-28 BAKER COURT (TH 304/26) South Side NO PARKING 8 PM to 6
AM MAY 1st THRU SEPTEMBER 30th starting at a point 30 feet east of the east curbline of Pettit Place, east for a distance of 43 feet. BAKER COURT (TH 304/26) South Side NO PARKING 1 PM to 3 PM MONDAYS THRU FRIDAYS - starting at a point 30 feet east of the east curbline of Pettit Place, east for a distance of 43 feet. BAKER COURT (TH 304/26) South Side NO PARKING 1 PM to 3 PM MONDAYS THRU FRIDAYS - Starting at a point 40 feet east of the east curbline of Carl Street, east to its termination. BAKER COURT (TH 304/26) South Side NO PARKING 8 PM to 6 AM MAY 1st THRU SEPTEMBER 30th starting at a point 40 feet east of the east curbline of Carl Street, east to its termination. BAKER COURT (TH 304/26) North Side NO PARKING 9 AM to 1 PM MONDAYS THRU FRIDAYS - starting at a point 196 feet east of the east curbline of Austin Boulevard, east for a distance of 56 feet. BAKER COURT (TH 304/26) North Side NO PARKING 10 AM to 1 PM MONDAYS THRU FRIDAYS - starting at a point 252 feet east of the east curbline of Austin Boulevard, east for a distance of 66 feet. BAKER COURT (TH 304/26) North Side NO PARKING 12 AM to 2 AM SATURDAYS and SUNDAYS - starting at a point 252 feet east of the east curbline of Austin Boulevard, east for a distance of 66 feet. BAKER COURT (TH 304/26) North Side NO PARKING 1 PM to 3 PM MONDAYS THRU FRIDAYS - starting at a point 418 feet east of the east curbline of Austin Boulevard, east for a distance of 61 feet. BAKER COURT (TH 304/26) North Side NO PARKING 1 PM to 4 PM MONDAYS THRU FRIDAYS - starting at a point 558 feet east of the east curbline of Austin Boulevard, east for a distance of 44 feet.
BAKER COURT (TH 304/26) North Side NO PARKING 1 PM to 3 PM MONDAYS THRU FRIDAYS - starting at a point 726 feet east of the east curbline of Austin Boulevard, east for a distance 113 feet.
PETTIT PLACE (TH 304/26) East Side NO PARKING 8 PM to 6 AM - starting at a point 74 feet north of the north curbline of Waterfront Boulevard, north to a point 30 feet south of the south curbline of Fitzroy Place. MERRICK Section 202-11 BEACH DRIVE (TH 393/26) West Side ONE HOUR PARKING 7 AM to 10 PM EXCEPT SUNDAYS and HOLIDAYS - starting at a point 122 feet south of the south curbline of Merrick Road, south for a distance of 57 feet. OCEANSIDE Section 202-13 YORKTOWN STREET (TH 371/26) East Side 30 MINUTE PARKING starting at a point 20 feet south of the south curbline of Merrick Road, south for a distance of 72 feet. UNIONDALE Section 202-12 LOWELL ROAD (TH 66B/26) North Side NO PARKING 8 PM to 8 AM - starting at a point 20 feet west of the west curbline of 1st Place, west for a distance of 82 feet. WANTAGH Section 202-10 BELLPORT AVENUE (TH 384/26) South Side FOUR HOUR PARKING starting at a point 15 feet east of the east curbline of Beverly Road, east for a distance of 280 feet. ALSO, to REPEAL from Chapter 202 “REGULATIONS AND RESTRICTIONS” from the following location(s): (NR)ISLAND PARK Section 202-28 BAKER COURT (TH 494/01) South Side NO PARKING 1 PM to 3 PM MONDAYS THRU FRIDAYS - starting from the east curbline of Pettit Place, east for a distance of 70 feet. (Adopted 12/4/01) BAKER COURT (TH 494/01) South Side NO PARKING 8 PM to 6 AM MAY 1st THRU SEPTEMBER 30th -
starting at the east curbline of Pettit Place, east for a distance of 72 feet. (Adopted 12/4/01) BAKER COURT (TH 77/86) South Side NO PARKING 9 AM to 3 PM MONDAY THRU FRIDAY - starting at the west curbline of Carl Street, west for a distance of 125 feet. (Adopted 12/8/87) BAKER COURT (TH 494/01) South Side NO PARKING 8 PM to 6 AM MAY 1st THRU SEPTEMBER 30th starting at a point 30 feet east of the east curbline of Carl Street, east to its termination. (Adopted 12/4/01) BAKER COURT (TH 494/01) South Side NO PARKING 1 PM to 3 PM MONDAY THRU FRIDAY - starting from the east curbline of Carl Street, east to its termination. (Adopted 12/4/01) BAKER COURT (TH 315/17) North Side NO PARKING 9 AM to 1 PM MONDAY THRU FRIDAY - starting at a point 194 feet east of the east curbline of Austin Boulevard, east for a distance of 117 feet. (Adopted 9/19/17) BAKER COURT (TH 624/02) North Side NO PARKING 11 PM to 6 AM FRIDAYS, SATURDAYS, SUNDAYS and HOLIDAYS starting at a point 245 feet east of the east curbline of Austin Boulevard, east for a distance of 63 feet. (Adopted 2/25/03) BAKER COURT (TH 348/08) North Side NO PARKING 8 PM to 6 AM MAY 1st to SEPTEMBER 30th starting at a point 158 feet east of a point opposite the southeast corner of Carl Street, east for a distance of 63 feet. (Adopted 9/16/08) BAKER COURT (TH 317/01) North Side NO PARKING 1 PM to 3 PM MONDAY THRU FRIDAY - starting at a point 412 feet east of the east curbline of Austin Boulevard, east for a distance of 304 feet. (Adopted 12/4/01) PETTIT PLACE (TH 282/98) East Side NO PARKING 8 PM to 6 AM - starting at a point 30 feet north of the north curbline of
Waterfront Boulevard, north to a point 30 feet south of the south curbline of Fitzroy Place. (Adopted 3/30/99) LIDO BEACH Section 202-2 GERRY AVENUE (TH 164/98) North Side NO PARKING MAY 15th to SEPTEMBER 15th - starting at the west curbline of Daniel Drive, west for a distance of 78 feet. (Adopted 10/20/98) MERRICK Section 202-11 BEACH DRIVE (TH 588) West Side ONE HOUR PARKING 7 AM to 10 PM EXCEPT SUNDAYS and HOLIDAYS - starting at a point 30 feet south of the south curbline of Merrick Road, south for a distance of 130 feet. (Adopted 1/22/63) OCEANSIDE Section 202-13 YORKTOWN STREET (TH 603/09) East Side ONE HOUR PARKING 7 AM to 7 PM EXCEPT SUNDAYS and HOLIDAYS - starting at a point 20 feet south of the south curbline of Merrick Road, south for a distance of 72 feet. (Adopted 3/09/10) SEAFORD Section 202-4 CEDAR STREET (TH 273/77) East Side NO PARKING 7 AM to 3 PM EXCEPT SUNDAY and HOLIDAYS starting at a point 100 feet south of the south curbline of Merrick Road, south for a distance of 50 feet. (Adopted 11/29/77) UNIONDALE Section 202-12 LOWELL ROAD (TH 66/26) North Side NO PARKING 8 PM to 8 AM - starting at a point 20 feet west of the west curbline of 1st Place, west for a distance of 132 feet. (Adopted 4/14/26) ALL PERSONS INTERESTED shall have an opportunity to be heard on said proposal at the time and place aforesaid. Dated: September 9, 2026 Hempstead, New York BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD JOHN FERRETTI Supervisor KATE MURRAY Supervisor Town Clerk 162447 Place A Notice Call 516-569-4000 x232
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BY THE BOARD OF APPEALS Pursuant to New York State Town Law Article 16, New York State Public Officers Law Article 7, and the Town of Hempstead Building Zone Ordinance, NOTICE is hereby given that the BOARD OF APPEALS of the Town of Hempstead will hold a public hearing in the Town Meeting Pavilion, Town Hall Plaza, One Washington Street, Hempstead, New York on 10/07/2026 at 2:00 P.M. to consider the following applications and appeals: -----------------------------THE FOLLOWING CASES WILL BE CALLED STARTING AT 2:00 P.M. 550/26. - 552/26. LIDO BEACH - The Kimberly F. Eisler Glaser 2015 Trust & The Benjamin R. Eisler 2015 Trust, Variance, rear yard, construct 2-story dwelling with outdoor kitchen & terrace attached; Install fence forward of dwelling a portion of which is within the clear sight triangle at owner’s driveway & at neighbors driveway which may obstruct line of sight., N/E cor. Allevard St. & Ocean Blvd., a/k/a 57 Allevard St. ALL PAPERS PERTAINING TO THE ABOVE HEARING ARE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION AT THE BOARD OF APPEALS, TOWN HALL, 1 WASHINGTON STREET, HEMPSTEAD, NY 11550. This notice is only for new cases in Lido Beach within Town of Hempstead jurisdiction. There are additional cases in different hamlets, towns and villages on the Board of Appeals calendar. The full calendar is available at https://hempsteadny.go v/509/Board-of-Appeals The internet address of the website streaming for this meeting is https://hempsteadny.go v/576/Live-StreamingVideo Interested parties may appear at the above time and place. At the call of the Chairman, the Board will consider decisions on the foregoing and those on
the Reserve Decision calendar and such other matters as may properly come before it. 162438 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 October 27, 2026 at 2:00 PM premises known as 545B W Broadway Unit 205, Long Beach, NY 11561. Please take notice that this foreclosure auction shall be conducted in compliance with the Foreclosure Auction Rules for Nassau County, and the COVID 19 Health Emergency Rules, including proper use of masks and social distancing. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the City of Long Beach, County of Nassau and State of New York. Section 0059, Block 00028-00 and Lot 00184. Approximate amount of judgment $695,803.91 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment. Index #005461/2014. Karen C. Grant, Esq., Referee, Aldridge Pite, LLP -
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Courtesy Joel Greenberg
Joel Greenberg, a local historian and member of the The Kiwanis Club of Long Beach, will give a presentation on the past, present, and future of Long Beach.
Joel Greenberg to present at L.B. Hotel The Long Beach Hotel will host the Kiwanis of Long Beach on Sept. 29, which will include a presentation from local historian Joel Greenberg, at 7:30 p.m., on the sights and sounds of Long Beach. Green b e r g ’s p re s e n t at i o n w i l l explore the barrier islands of Atlantic Beach, Long Beach, Lido Beach and Point Lookout, from their historic beginnings and landmarks to the challenges and opportunities that shaped
its future. Doors to the Long Beach Hotel’s Ballroom, 405 E. Broadway, will open at 6 p.m. The evening will include happy hour specials and refreshments, as well as music by Chris Solimeno. Admission is free. Those interested can pre-register at kiwanisclublb.org/events-1 and navigate down to the Sept. 29 event. –Aidan Warshavsky
BACH Jewish Center celebrates police Members of the Long Beach and Lido Beach Jewish communities gathered Sept. 6 for the fifth annual tradition to honor local police officers and law enforcement personnel. Hosted by BACH Jewish Center, the barbecue brought together members of local Jewish congregations, the Long Beach Police Department and Nassau County Police Department, along with their families. The Labor Day tradition is an opportunity for the groups spend an afternoon getting to know one another outside their usual, more formal interactions. “For us, this is really about saying thank you,” said Rabbi Benny Berlin, rabbi of BACH Jewish Center and a chaplain with the Long Beach Police Department. “Our police officers are there for us every day, especially during the busy summer months. We wanted to create an afternoon where we could come together, enjoy some food and let them know how much we appreciate everything they do for our community.”
The relationship between members of the Jewish faith and local law enforcement has taken on added importance as Jewish communities across the country face increased concerns about antisemitism. “We feel very fortunate to have such a strong relationship with our local police officers,” Berlin said. “Knowing that they are standing with us gives our community a tremendous sense of security. But beyond that, they have become friends and partners in our community.” Long Beach Police Commissioner DePalma said the department appreciates the community’s support and the opportunity to participate in the annual gathering. “It is always great to see everyone come together like this,” DePalma said. “We appreciate the support from the Jewish community and we really enjoy being part of this event. This is what our community is all about.” –Chris Colucci
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Local entrepreneurs and professionals will have an opportunity to connect directly with the community when the inaugural Small Business Showcase comes to Oceanside this fall. The event, organized by Baldwin business owner Regina Finkelstein, along with her husband Jeff, will take place on Oct. 8, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post on Lawson Boulevard. Admission is free, and the showcase will feature 22 local businesses representing a wide range of industries, from health care and financial services to travel and retail. Finkelstein, who owns Doctor Promo, a printing and promotional products company, said the idea grew out of her own experiences attending business expos throughout Long Island. “Most of the events I’ve attended are in Melville, Huntington or farther east,” she said. “There really hasn’t been anything like this in our area where local businesses and professionals can come together and show the community what’s available right here in their own backyard.” Finkelstein designed the event to represent different professions. She said that approach gives visitors a broader experience while allowing businesses an opportunity to connect with potential customers. “We wanted people to walk in and see something different at every table,” she said. “It’s about introducing people to the variety of businesses we have locally.” Planning for the showcase began only a few months ago after Finkelstein attended another business expo in April and realized there was a need for a similar event closer to home. She first
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Q. Why is everything so complicated and expensive, just to build a small addition? We just heard that we need something called a drywell, which makes this almost impossible because there really isn’t any place to put one. Do we really need one? Again, why is everything so complicated? When we added to our second floor in 1989, it was nothing like this. A. The children’s story about Chicken Little, the smallest chick in the barnyard, who said, “The sky is falling,” may have been more truthful than just a fable. As I mentioned last week, drywells are collection containers in the ground that are intended to gather and hold more rainwater accumulation to avoid or limit flooding. To onte eeper some extent, the capacity to collect and move rainwater away from properties was already planned in most communities with the installation of very large-diameter rain sewer pipes under or beside roadways when communities were being developed. You’ve probably seen those giant 8- to 12-foot-diameter pipes, and seen traffic restricted when they’re installed or repaired. Where does all that water go, you may ask? Rainwater goes to the surrounding, lower-level areas such as “sumps,” the low, undeveloped land in some neighborhoods, and on to lakes, rivers, inlets, channels and the ocean. You may have noticed the sunken areas in the middle of circular entry ramps to expressways, low-lying fields next to large parking fields, man-made lakes with fountains in the middle along highways in front of corporate buildings, etc. These aren’t just coincidences. They are carefully planned low areas for rainwater to collect and percolate back into the ground. We don’t generally have large properties to create low areas for rain collection, even though we should, so drywells and paving with spaces between are the next best thing. Developing low-lying garden beds between properties is a great way to move rainwater away from homes, and planting with shrubs that accept larger amounts of watering is good property management. Your county has enforceable drainage regulations, but isn’t the authority that issues permits, except at the level involving review of commercial and industrial buildings along county roadways. The rest of the county mandates are governed by your local community and your local building department, which regulates and does property plan review. Some communities now require drywells to augment what is already in place, to safeguard us all from heavier and heavier rainfalls, while others have not required drywells so far. That may be based on actual calculations, or the belief that the systems in place aren’t enough, or it may be a response to the weather extremes we’ve been seeing, with many more heavy, localized floods. The heating of our ground, oceans and atmosphere have all contributed to evaporation, and rain clouds that used to be 60,000 feet high collecting moisture are now doubling to 120,000 feet. Maybe Chicken Little was right after all!
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his is a time of controversy. Politicians are jockeying for attention in what promises to be a very close national and state election cycle. There are countless issues that are of concern to voters, mostly centering on the cost of living. But there is a relatively new issue as well, and it could be a make-orbreak matter in many contests. It’s the rise of data centers and their cost to the public. Data centers house computer systems that help train artificial intelligence models. To date there are over 4,000 already in operation, mostly in Virginia, Florida and California, and 3,000 more are being planned or are under construction. But many local governments that approved data center construction in their communities are finding out that these facilities use enormous amounts of electricity and water. Because the data center boom has happened so fast, many federal and state candidates who are campaigning
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for the November elections are calling for a moratorium on new construction. In addition, numerous states have passed laws that do just that, and New York is on the verge of approving a oneyear moratorium on new centers. The question for every public official is whether a moratorium is needed, and what the consequences of stopping data center construction would be. There is no question that these facilities are being built at a rapid pace, and most local governments have had little or no time to consider all of the potential fallout. A number of communities have made agreements with A.I. companies that include lucrative benefits for taxpayers. In a few cases they have used cash windfalls to lower property taxes. The problem, however, is that data centers are a legitimate challenge to elected officials who aren’t always capable of understanding what the centers do and how the public may react. It’s a balancing act that isn’t working well, and the public has now become fired up, because people are afraid of rising electricity rates and don’t want their water supply depleted.
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Industry may say, relax and let’s move forward, but that isn’t the solution. Data centers increase local tax revenue, but every new facility also brings with it a host of serious issues. A data center can consume as much electricity as tens of thousands of homes. The grid system that delivers power in the United States is very old, and not capable of handling excessive demand. The more energy a data center consumes, the greater the chance that local power bills will go up. As is, thanks to the Iran war, electricity bills have exploded, which doesn’t help. A large data center can use over a million gallons of water per day, which is a strain on the water system. In addition, on-site backup diesel generators and cooling turbines generate significant noise and emissions. It’s no wonder that voters around the country who hear horror stories about the centers are demanding a moratorium on new construction. Rather than debating whether that construction should stop, the data center industry should create an aggressive campaign to show how new centers
hey’re necessary because they’re the foundation of the digital economy.
can be assets to nearby towns and villages. It should hold community meetings to explain how an A.I. facility can affect local resources. If a company feels it has an honest, positive story to tell, it should tell it. That would be the best way to dispel rumors that have inflamed the issue nationally. Some people will always question new big things, and data centers are the newest big thing. They’re necessary because they’ve become the foundation of the modern digital economy. We need places for data storage, streaming and banking, and they can’t just exist without a place to accept all the internet clutter that we create. Without data centers, remote work and digital services couldn’t happen. Government can pass laws holding up their construction, but it’s up to the data industry to educate the public about what the centers do and why we need them. On top of that, there should be no secret deals with any municipalities, which will only fuel public resistance. Both sides have responsible roles to play in this fast- moving world. Jerry Kremer was a state assemblyman for 23 years, and chaired the Assembly’s Ways and Means Committee for 12 years. He currently chairs the Capitol Insight Group, a government relations firm. Comments? jkremer@liherald.com.
Bridging the gap as Emi turns 18
ow can I possibly connect with my granddaughter Emi, who is turning 18 in the age of Trump and A.I. and ICE? How can she know me, a boomer with anti-Vietnam War creds? Social scientists have debated for years whether nature or nurturing has the greatest influence on developing children. Is it DNA or parental influence that determines how the newborn becomes the teen who develops into the adult and then the old man or woman? Recently I’ve come to believe that the strongest influence on developing human beings is the times in which they live. Try as I might, summoning all the empathy I possess, I simply can’t know what it was like to endure the London Blitz during World War II. Or the Dust Bowl in America, or the Holocaust, all of which changed the way people lived and thought. The history of our time molds us in
indelible ways. As my youngest grandchild turns 18 this month, I realize we must work to bridge the widening generational gap. This struck me on Sept. 11. I don’t think my granddaughter finds sunny September days threaded with dread. But I do, remembering 9/11 with all its cutting edges. The disbelief. The falling man. The violent collapses. Our firefighters running to their deaths. Emi was born in 2004. Sept. 11 is history for her, the way the attack on Pearl Harbor is for me — something you read about but didn’t experience. Not the way it was for her grandfather, my husband, who walked home from the city that day, over the 59th Street Bridge. The times of my life informed me in ways that she can’t understand. And I don’t know what it was like being a young teenager through the awful social deprivation of the pandemic. I have little understanding of her connection to social media and devices that influence her thinking and behavior. The common ground between us is shrinking. I want to be more than Grandma, a real person,
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a friend to her. I want to understand her interests and fears and how she sees her place in the world. Eighteen is a big birthday. Emi can now serve in the Army, or adopt a child. I want to know her and her dreams. Even though the historical markers are different. Even though I can’t give her back the sterile years of pandemic isolation, I want to understand it and make the loss of time and experience less painful. I hope we may grow closer in coming years by talking about the times of our lives, and how historic events blended with DNA to make us who we are. I was a child in the before times — before TV, before A.C., before most vaccines and before there was any suggestion that our own political leaders might undermine the pillars of our democracy for their own financial gain and power. Our experience with media was realitybased, not trickery and misinformation. I took the word of Walter Cronkite and Edward R. Morrow as the best version of the truth. When the government said kids needed the polio vaccine, we lined
t’s a big birthday, and I want to know my granddaughter, and her dreams.
up. We proudly saw America as a beacon of freedom. When TV emerged, no one imagined that screens would eventually take over our lives. We went to schools where the teachers were widely supported, and we learned to read and write. My parents loved this country without reserve, and we carried that sense of security with us as we matured: that we lived in the greatest, most generous country in the world, the country others turned to for help and leadership. Emi lives in a country now populated by people who are increasingly dazed by screens and social media drivel. We gave her and her generation a pandemic that changed her forever. She and her friends missed a year of socialization and absorbed the fear filling the hearts and minds of her parents. She is an adult now in a society riven with violence and grotesque public behavior by a cadre of untrustworthy leaders. She and her friends learn from social media that they must be taller or shorter or quieter or more outgoing. How will she know that she is enough, and it is her job, whatever she does, to simply leave the world a better place? Copyright 2026 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be reached at randik3@aol.com.
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walked into one of my favorite brunch spots in Woodbury with my two school-aged children in tow — one sleep-deprived from a sleepover and the other as hangry as a growing boy could be. As we opened the menus, I glanced anxiously at my children, both nearing meltdown territory. Then I noticed three children at the next table sitting in zombie-like states, staring at iPads propped between stacks of pancakes and waffles. I thought, “It would be so easy to stop the crankiness with one swipe. Should we give them our phones so we can actually talk and enjoy brunch?” The exhausted mother in me was tempted. The clinical psychologist in me knew better: absolutely not. For two decades I have worked with children, parents and families. Whether in my office, giving a speech, leading a workshop or discussing parenting on social media, I hear remarkably consistent hopes. Parents want their children to become happy, successful and independent adults. I would argue that hap-
piness and success depend, at least in part, on independence. And one quality runs through all three — resilience. Resilience is the ability to face stress, uncomfortable emotions and setbacks, recover from them, and trust in one’s capacity to manage challenges. But to develop resilience, children must first experience manageable amounts of stress, discomfort and disappointment. Without that crucial first step, resilience cannot grow. Many Gen X and millennial parents have developed a pattern of removing obstacles for their children. We solve their problems, intervene in friendship conflicts and rush to relieve their boredom, frustration or sadness. Perhaps we’re trying to give them the support we wish we’d received. Perhaps family life is so busy that we simply don’t have time for a 20-minute meltdown. Or perhaps we’re unwilling to tolerate our own discomfort when we watch our children struggle. Whatever the reason, it’s time to look inward. Rescuing children from every ordinary hardship may feel loving, and certainly makes life easier in the moment, but it can undermine their long-term
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development. When we routinely hand children a screen to help them escape an uncomfortable feeling or challenge, we remove an opportunity for them to practice coping. Avoidance is the attempt to escape discomfort rather than learning to tolerate and work through it. It provides immediate relief, which is precisely why it’s so appealing. But that relief can reinforce avoidance, making children more likely to escape the next difficult experience instead of confronting it. Avoidance can be a resilience killer. It gives children permission to opt out of doing hard things and experiencing difficult emotions. It also deprives them of the opportunity to recover, one of the defining features of resilience. When we turn on the TV, hand over an iPad or allow a teenager to scroll through social media whenever stress, boredom or frustration arises, the screen becomes an avoidance tool. The child may feel better temporarily, but misses the chance to discover, “This feeling is uncomfortable, but I can handle it.” That discovery builds self-efficacy,
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the belief that we can take action, manage challenges and influence what happens next. Self-efficacy grows when children complete tasks, solve problems and move through challenges with independence. Two-year-olds may understand this better than we do when they insist, “I do it!” Beneath the defiance is a healthy developmental message: “Please step back long enough for me to discover what I can do.” As a working mother, I understand that parents are tired, stressed and stretched thin. Screens make life easier in countless ways. I’m not recommending that families eliminate them. I’m urging parents to pause and consider when and why they’re being used. Is the screen providing intentional entertainment, connection or education, or is it being used to make an uncomfortable moment disappear? The next time you feel tempted to hand over a screen to prevent boredom, frustration or a meltdown, pause. Your child may be unhappy for a few minutes. But in that small, imperfect moment, they may also begin learning something far more enduring: “I can handle this.” Jolie Silva, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist, chief operating officer of New York Behavioral Health and president of the North Shore Coalition Against Substance Abuse.
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