The Navigator Irish Day Parade and Festival, hosted by the Ancient Order of Hibernians’ Division 17 of Long Beach, took place in the city’s West End last Saturday. The beloved parade, which included roughly 1,000 marchers, made its way down West Beech Street. At right, Queens County AOH President John Moroney, left, with Donal Mahoney, a former grand marshal of the parade. Story, more photos, Page 3.
City continues effort to reduce parking woes
By EESHA BUTT Correspondent
After Long Beach officials announced that the city would overhaul parking in its three main business districts, the work of surveying the public’s opinions on potential solutions began in earnest.
The city hosted three workshops — the first on Sept. 29, for the West End; the second on Sept. 30, for the Central Park Avenue area; and the final one on Monday, for the East End.
Central Park Avenue corridor, which stretches from Lafayette Boulevard to Monroe Boulevard. The work in all three areas of the city is expected to cost $150,000, $70,000 of which will be grant money.
“We are here to focus on Central Park Avenue corridor’s unique challenges and brainstorm and generate new ideas,” Celeste Frye, consultant team president for Public Works Partners, said.
t’s like a race to get a spot to park
BARBARA HARl AND Long Beach
“It’s like a race to get a spot to park,” said Barbara Harland, who, despite living in Long Beach for only six months, has already grown frustrated by the limited parking. “We’re all like vultures, circling around,” she added at the Sept. 30 workshop. “Sometimes you fear going out and being social, because you’re afraid you’re not going to get a spot.”
That Tuesday, at the Long Beach Public Library, residents and city officials discussed potential parking plans for the
Desman Design Management, Public Works Partners and City Council members John Bendo, Brendan Finn, Roy Lester and Michael Reinhart worked with Long Beach residents, listening to their comments in the hope of formulating a parking plan best suited to the corridor.
“We’re more focused on making sure that we have a very clear understanding of what you want and need going forward,” Andy Hill, director of consulting services at Desman Design Management, a firm specializing in parking,
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Justine Stefanelli/Herald photos
Digging in to support the Soup Kitchen
Girls’ volleyball teams helps with food collection at high school on Saturday
By AIDAN WARSHAVSKY Correspondent
The Long Beach Soup Kitchen will be hosting a food drive in collaboration with Long Beach High School’s girl’s Oct. 11 varsity volleyball tournament.
Canned goods such as Spam, chicken broth, beans, sausages and salmon are being requested. Donations, which can be dropped off between 9 a.m. and noon at the tournament, can also include starches such as pasta, ramen soup and small bags of rice.
The Saturday collaboration is the second of its kind–following a successful curbside food drop-off food drive in March led by the girl’s lacrosse team. The tournament will feature eight girls’ teams, including Long Beach.
Jeanne Honig has been with the Long Beach Soup Kitchen for over a decade and said food donations are needed “now more than ever,” and the “need is growing.”
The community outreach liaison and longstanding board member urged the community to donate. Federal budgets have stunted suppliers’ ability to provide the Soup Kitchen with adequate donated provisions.
“It’s important at this time that we get the support,” Honig said, noting that the Soup Kitchen serves 20,000 meals
annually.
Senior Charlotte Free, a setter on the Long Beach a volleyball team, is one of the volunteers who helps prepare those meals.
Free, who has been volunteering at the soup kitchen since January, said that she wants to help prevent those in need from not having access to sufficient food or food of an adequate quality, to meet one’s basic needs, which is defined as food insecurity.
Whether it’s under the lights, on the court, or at the field, sports bring people together, creating a sense of connection. The same is true when you find the right home — it’s not just a place, it’s where you feel like you belong.
“It makes you feel good knowing that you’re helping out,” Free said of the importance of giving back to the community. “A little bit [of help] goes a long way.”
Arnold Epstein, the director of Health, Physical Education, and Athletics for Long Beach Public Schools, has helped spread awareness of Saturday’s event using flyers and other methods encouraging students to get involved.
“Community service is a big part of
what we instill in our student-athletes,” Epstein said. “We strongly encourage our students to be active in our community.”
Honig hopes to receive a response on Saturday similar to the one in March–one that she described as “wonderful and generous.”
The Long Beach Soup Kitchen and Food Pantry is a not-for-profit, volunteer-based organization established in 1983 to feed hungry people in the Long Beach area. The kitchen has 40 active volunteers who make everything from scratch — serving 2,200 people each month. They provide community members in need with a lunch consisting of a sandwich, fruit, beverage and pastry–as well as a dinner consisting of a soup, protein and a vegetable.
“It makes me feel good to know it’s getting attention,” Free said. “Many people don’t know we even have a soup kitchen here.”
While donation events are a part of building up its pantry, the Soup Kitchen also receives donations year-round from Trader Joe’s and Island Harvest, as well as vegetables from Point Lookout, the Atlantic Beach Community Garden, and individual donations.
For more information on the Long Beach Soup Kitchen, go to LongBeachSouplitchen.com.
Courtesy Long Beach Soup Kitchen/Facebook
Long Beach athletes continue their partnership with the Long Beach Soup Kitchen with a collection event on Oct. 11. Above, the lacrosse team’s food drive in March.
A great day for the Irish in the West End
It wasn’t St. Patrick’s Day yet, but the 36th annual Saint Brendan The Navigator Irish Day Parade and Festival hosted by the Ancient Order of Hibernians’ Division 17 of Long Beach hosted the Oct. 4 event in the city’s West End. The beloved parade began at Washington Boulevard and West Beech Street in Hibernian Plaza and featured upwards of 1,000 marchers, including the grand marshal Etan Blatt’s 34.3 Foundation, a not-for-profit that honors the memory of the 343 FDNY firefighters lost on Sept. 11, 2001. Bo Madden, Sean Hood, Mary Kennedy, James Wu and Kerry Ann Troy serves as the grand marshal’s aides. Over 100 food and merchandise vendors, music across Beech Street, games and rides for the kids were also part of the festivities.
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.
–Jeffrey Bessen
Justine Stefanelli/Herald photos
The Nassau County Firefighters Emerald Society is a group for the county’s volunteer fire service. Members don’t have to be Irish.
The fife and drums turned up the volume as the parade proceeded through Long Beach.
Many folks along the parade route get into the spirit of the day wearing green and watching the festivities with a beer or other beverages.
Irish dance students showed off their traditional Celtic costumes at the parade.
Even the Oceanside community was imbued with the Irish spirit in Long Beach.
An Inheritance is a Gift, Not a Right
Ann Landers, who published her weekly advice column from 1955 to 2002 listed this as one of her top ten most requested columns – republishing it seven times in her long career.
Dear Ann: Let this letter be a wake-up call to all sons, daughters, and grandchildren. The message I want to convey is this: YOUR INHERITANCE IS NOT AUTOMATIC. IT’S A GIFT.
I am an estate planner. Over the last several years, I have seen many clients change their wills, bypassing children and grandchildren, and leave their money to friends, charities, and people they once worked with who were kind and helpful.
There are many reasons for changing a will, but the two most common are disrespect and isolation. In some families, the only time the old folks see the grandchildren is when their parents need a favor–usually, it’s money. So, the message the old folks wish to convey is as follows: “You didn’t make time for me when I was lonely and would have enjoyed your company, so why should I leave you the
&
money I worked for all my life?”
Wake up out there. An inheritance isn’t something that is owed to you. It is a gift of love. When there is no love, there should be no gift. — Manasota, Fla.
We like to say that your “family” are those you love and who love you. The rest are your relatives. Or, put another way, it’s not who you’re related to, it’s who you relate to.
For those who have children, the inheritance is usually left to the children in equal shares. However, there is no legal requirement to do so. One of the first concepts we learned in estate planning is that “there is nothing so unequal as the equal treatment of unequals.” Are some considerably better off than others? Has one been more attentive, more caring, gone out of their way for you? Where distributions will be unequal, we often suggest leaving a letter, to be opened after your death, explaining the reasons for your decision. A discussion with an experienced estate planning attorney often will provide ideas and options that you may not have thought of.
County voters can vote early, by mail and in-person ahead of this year’s general election on Nov. 4.
Learning how to vote early or in-person for Nov. 4
Early voting for the upcoming general election in Nassau County will take place from Saturday, Oct. 25, through Sunday, Nov. 2. All polling sites are accessible to voters with physical disabilities, and any eligible voter residing in the county may vote at any early voting location during the designated days and hours. Voters who cast a ballot during early voting will not be permitted to vote again on Election Day.
Voting hours are scheduled as follows: Oct. 25 and 26 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Oct. 27 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Oct. 28 and 29 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., with the Board of Elections remaining open until 8 p.m. on those two days; and Oct. 30 through Nov. 2 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. On Election Day, Nov. 4, voters must go to their assigned polling place to cast a ballot.
Early voting sites across the county include Temple Beth Am in Merrick, the Freeport Recreation Center, Massapequa Town Hall South, St. Frances de Chantal Church in Wantagh, the West Hempstead Public Library, and the Yes We Can Community Center in Westbury, among others. A complete list of early voting locations is available at NassauVotes.com or by calling (516) 571-8683.
Voters who wish to register for the
general election must do so by Oct. 25, 2025. Registration applications submitted by mail must be received by the Nassau County Board of Elections by that date, and in-person registration is available at the board’s offices or participating state agencies through Oct. 25. To learn how to apply to vote, visit Elections.NY.gov.
Any registered voter may also apply for an early mail ballot. Applications must be received by the board of elections no later than 10 days before the election, or in person by Nov. 3. Ballots will be mailed beginning 46 days before the election and will continue to be sent immediately after completed applications are processed. Voters may apply for an early mail ballot online through the state’s Early Mail Ballot Request Portal, in person at the Nassau County Board of Elections at 240 Old Country Road in Mineola, or by designating another person to deliver and return their application. Visit Elections.NY. gov/request-ballot for more.
If you’re planning to vote in person on Election Day, visit VoterLookUp.Elections.NY.gov.
–Jordan Vallone
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Nassau
CHRISTIAN ANAYA CAREY Senior FOOTBALL
A TWO-WAY LINEMAN for the reigning Nassau and Long Island champions, Anaya completed a rare daily double on the defensive side of the ball for the Seahawks in a 35-14 victory at South Side Sept. 27. His sack in the end zone for a safety put Carey ahead for good in the second quarter. Then, late in the fourth, he scooped up a fumble forced by Justin DePietro and raced 69 yards for the game-sealing touchdown as the team won its 15th straight.
GAMES TO WATCH
Thursday, Oct. 9
Girls Soccer: Elmont at Sewanhaka 4:30 p.m.
Boys Soccer: Long Beach at Kennedy 4:45 p.m.
Boys Soccer: Mepham at Garden City 5 p.m.
Boys Soccer: Clarke at Carey
Girls Soccer: Garden City at South Side
Girls Soccer: North Shore at Plainedge
Girls Soccer: Farmingdale at Baldwin 5 p.m.
Girls Soccer: Long Beach at Oceanside 6 p.m.
Boys Soccer: South Side at Malverne/ERock 7 p.m.
Girls Soccer: West Hempstead at V.S. South 7 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 10
Football: Malverne at Seaford 6 p.m.
Football: Oceanside at Syosset 6 p.m.
Football: West Hempstead at Plainedge 6 p.m.
Football: Clarke at V.S. South 7 p.m.
Football: Calhoun at Long Beach 7 p.m.
Football: V.S. Central at Glen Cove 7 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 11
Football: Mepham at Garden City 1 p.m.
Football: South Side at Wantagh 2 p.m.
Football: East Meadow at Baldwin 2 p.m.
Football: Island Trees at Lynbrook 2 p.m.
Football: Herricks at Freeport 3 p.m.
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Long Beach very much in the hunt
By PATRICK MOQUIN sports@liherald.com
Long Beach boys’ soccer may be dampened after a 3-0 defeat to powerhouse Calhoun last Saturday, which snapped an eight-game unbeaten streak for the Marines going back to Sept. 9.
But with a 7-2-2 record and stellar allaround play in most games, coach Leo Palacio said that there is plenty to look back on favorably and even more to build on moving forward.
“I’m telling you, we’re surprising ourselves,” Palacio said. “We’re learning a lot and then we’re putting all that knowledge into our games, and it’s paying off.”
After a 2-0 loss to MacArthur in Long Beach’s second game, the Marines won six and drew another two to establish themselves as a firm contender in Conference AA1. On Sept. 12, they held Calhoun to a 0-0 draw and remain the only ones to do so. The Colts are now 10-0-1.
Long Beach’s rematch against Calhoun was not as fortuitous, but the loss does not end things just yet. Palacios said that a playoff run feels likely, as this year’s Marines have shown him flashes of brilliance.
In a game against Roslyn on Sept. 30, Palacios watched on as four different Marines scored while goalkeeper Vance Kanganis earned his sixth shutout in a commanding 5-0 victory.
“The Roslyn game was probably the best game I’ve ever seen a team play,” Palacio said. “We played exceptionally well. We didn’t give up any goals and then we were producing. We were touching the ball all over the field. Even the other coach asked me if I got new players since the last game.”
As it has all season, Long Beach’s offense ran through seniors Ryder Heitefuss and Nick Amantea in the Roslyn game. Amantea, the physical attacker of the pair, leads Long Beach with 11 goals, while Heitefuss, his more elusive counterpart, has slipped through opposing defenses for nine of his own.
With two outstanding and reputable scorers, Palacio said that several opponents will mark them on defense in the
final games in a concerted effort to limit their opportunities. As a result, the coach is looking for others, like Dom Mendoza to step up on the outside. The junior has scored six goals as a secondary outlet on offense, but he could soon get more chances.
Palacio also made a recent change to honor Dunia Sibomana’s role as Long Beach’s most unlikely contributor on defense. The Congolese senior, also a standout wrestler bound for the University of North Carolina, traveled to the United States at a young age in order to receive facial reconstruction surgery after a chimpanzee attack in his home country.
In order to reward Sibomana for his perseverance, Palacio has brought Long Beach’s No. 10 jersey out of retirement and given it to him. The jersey was previously worn by Dylan Palacio, the coach’s son who won a wrestling state championship in 2012 before wrestling and playing soccer at Cornell.
With four games remaining before playoffs, Long Beach has plenty of time to regain its stride. Before the Marines can begin to think about taking one last shot at Calhoun and other contenders in the county, they must first complete their schedule in strong form. Palacio believes that the late-season surge can be kickstarted by anyone.
Derrick Dingle/Herald Goalkeeper Vance Kanganis picked up his sixth shutout of the season Sept. 30 as the Marines took down Roslyn, 5-0.
News brief
Sentenced to 25 years to life for murder
A Long Beach man was sentenced to 25 years to life in prison for the fatal shooting of Shawn Usher after a parking lot dispute at the Channel Park Homes in April 2023.
A jury convicted Ronnie Sutton, 52, on Aug. 19, of murder in the second degree. He was also found guilty of two counts of criminal possession of a weapon in connection with the killing.
Prosecutors said Sutton confronted Usher, 33, around 10:30 p.m. on April 7, 2023, as the Usher stood beside his vehicle in the Sycamore Court parking lot. After a verbal argument, Sutton pulled a gun from his jacket and opened fire.
Usher attempted to flee, but Sutton chased him and fired multiple times, striking him five times before pistolwhipping him as he lay on the ground. Sutton then rode away on his bicycle and hid the gun in a nearby bush, where Long Beach police recovered the weapon.
Usher was taken to Mount Sinai South Nassau Hospital in Oceanside, where he was pronounced dead from multiple gunshot wounds, including one
that pierced his lung and heart.
“Ronnie Sutton’s attack on Shawn Usher was relentless and merciless in nature. Shawn ran for his life, and instead of walking away, the defendant chased him down. After firing multiple rounds at the victim, Ronnie struck him in the head with his weapon as he laid dying on the ground,” Nassau County District Attorney Anne Donnelly said in a news release.
“What this defendant did was beyond comprehension, and my prosecutors saw that justice was served with his conviction and sentence,” Donnelly added.
“Ronnie Sutton’s wanton violence and complete disregard for human life have no place on the streets of Nassau County, and I will ensure these violent offenders are held responsible for their crimes.”
Members of the Nassau County Police Department and the Long Beach Police Department arrested Sutton on April 19, 2023. Prosecutors had recommended a sentence of 35 years to life.
–Jeffrey Bessen
Does Your Doctor Have Time for You?
New Nassau County family medicine practice offers more time, more convenience and a focus on prevention.
When you need to see your doctor, can you get a convenient appointment? How long do you have to wait? Does your doctor spend time with you listening and answering your questions? Do they personalize your care based on your needs?
For most primary care patients, convenient appointments with a doctor who has time to answer questions and discuss care options are more of a dream than a reality. But at Dr. Harold Sirota’s new family medicine practice in Valley Stream, Nassau County patients are experiencing that dream. Dr. Sirota is affiliated with MDVIP, the leader in personalized medicine.
Sirota offers same- and next-day appointments with a strong focus on preventive care in his new practice, which opened in August. He sees fewer patients, so he has more time and can offer longer appointments. He has time to listen, answer questions and coach patients.
“In this new practice, you don’t have to wait days, weeks or months to see me,” Dr. Sirota says. “Patients can get same- and next-day appointments. I’m also available after hours for urgent matters.”
Dr. Sirota was inspired to go into medicine by his family. was the first vascular surgeon in the state of New York, an osteopathic physician, and I was drawn to the way he lived his life, the way he took care of people,” Dr. Sirota says.
“My sister and my two brothers were all physicians, and we passed it down to family. My daughter’s a physician, my niece is a physician, and we all believe that we were compelled to come to the medical field to help people, to give them a better quality of life through medicine.”
The heart of Dr. Sirota’s new practice is the MDVIP Wellness Program. Each year, patients will receive advanced screenings and diagnostic tests not typically covered by insurance. The program looks at risk in more than 12 key areas of health, from heart and brain health to bone strength and emotional well-being.
Dr. Sirota will use the results of these tests to personalize a wellness program for patients.
“I love helping others. I love being part of their overall health environment and really having a good time with them”
Patients in MDVIP-affiliated practices experience better health outcomes, according to 10 published studies, including:
• 79% fewer hospitalizations compared to traditional primary care
• 72% fewer ER visits and urgent care visits versus traditional primary care
• Better control of type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol than patients in traditional practices
They are also more satisfied with their care: 97% of patients in MDVIP-affiliated practices are satisfied with their doctor versus 58% in traditional practices.
“I love helping others. I love being part of their overall health environment and really having a good time with them,” Dr. Sirota says. “I want my patients to come in looking forward to seeing me. I want a practice where we can laugh and not only talk about healthcare but also about my patients’ personal needs and their lives.”
Dr. Sirota is a doctor of osteopathic medicine, board-certified in family medicine and a fellow of the American College of Osteopathic Family Practice. He went to medical school at the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his residency at Peninsula Hospital in Far Rockaway, NY. He is chairman of the department of primary care and an associate professor at Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine.
His new practice is located at 210 East Sunrise Highway, Suite 303, in Valley Stream. You can also learn more about his practice by
mdvip.com/Sirota.
97%
Fishing for the valuable outdoor experience
At Magnolia Pier, children of varying ages and a few adults reeled in fun and some fish as part of the collaboration between Magnolia Pier Bait and Tackle and Pioneer Sports to offer fishing lessons to kids in grades 2 through 8 on Oct. 4.
Pioneer Sports is an organization that works with children to deliver engaging and fun activities. Serving over 20,000 children, they’ve supported over 100 afterschool activities, sports clinics and camps across Long Island.
The focus, according to Justin Kula, a Long Beach resident and founder of Magnolia Pier Bait and Tackle, is to offer kids a valuable outdoor experience.
The next session is on Oct. 18 from 9 to 11 a.m.. It costs $90.
Go to Pioneersports.leagueapps.com.
–Jeffrey Bessen
It was no fluke that Jake Messier, 8, has a hold on the fish, which is also known as the summer flounder.
Justine Stefanelli/Herald photos
All in the family for fishing were Sal, left, Alex, Bentley and Jessica Rivas.
Fishing on the pier appears to agree with Frankie Brown, left, and Joseph Falcone, both 7, Tom Falcone and Max Sirochinski, 11.
With his line cast into the water Jeremy Morrison, 11, was just waiting for the fish to bite.
Alijah Louis, in front, aimed to apply the lessons learned at Magnolia Pier along with Nadia Felix.
City’s survey on parking open until Friday
said. “The plans that we come back with are plans that are acceptable, supportable and implementable.”
Desman and PWP, an urban planning company, joined forces to collect data on residents’ and visitors’ parking habits and their suggestions, most recently by way of a survey. “We started a couple weeks ago with the survey, and that will roll into the parking plan,” Hill said. “The public process is the key to a lot of the success we’ve had in helping cities.”
Roughly an hour of the Sept. 30 workshop was dedicated to discussing parking trends, in order to use the information as potential talking points and solutions. “Big picture, about 50 percent of the parking — about 5,000 of those spaces — are accessible to the general public,” Hill said. “About 30 percent of the parking here is really in private hands, and about 20 percent is found in single-family homes and garages all across this area. That will give you a general overview of what we’re looking at.”
Four tables full of Long Beach residents, along with Hill, Frye and the city councilmen, offered their opinions on the best possible parking plan.
“No meters — or I would live in Rockville Centre,” Glenna King, a resident since 1997, said.
“I think there are areas they can block off for motorcycles to park where cars usually wouldn’t be able to fit,” Peggy Butts, a lifelong resident and the owner of Body & Soul Massage Therapy, said. “I have to tell my clients to come in while I leave to go move my car.”
Some potential solutions included residential parking permits and motorcycle-specific parking, and one major issue was the two-hour limit on parking for businesses and their employees.
“If they create an annual price permit,” said a resi-
residents, Long Beach officials and representatives of the companies working with the city
solutions to the challenges of parking in the Central park avenue corridor.
dent and business owner who declined to give his name, “(the city) will make money, the employees will be happy, and they can leave their cars without having to worry about the time limit.”
The survey period will end on Friday, and city officials plan to present the more popular ideas to the public later this fall. “There are so many solutions that if you don’t try, you’re never going to get one,” Lester said. To share an opinion, go to Survey123.arcgis.com/ share/.
Have an opinion on how to make parking easier in Long Beach? Send a letter to jbessen@liherald.com.
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met to discuss potential
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STEPPING OUT
Autumnal adventures
Reel in some hauntingly good fun
By Karen Bloom
Spooky season is casting its spell — and whether you’re ready for a scare or just some seasonal flair, there’s much to check out.
The Rise of the Jack O’Lanterns
Pumpkin patches have their moment, but a pumpkin trail is even better. The wooded site of Usdan Summer Camp for the Arts in Wheatley Heights is the evocative setting for a spooky 4,200 foot loop of over 7,000 hand-carved pumpkins and illuminated objects (10,000 in all) that light up the grounds all month long.
The Rise of the Jack O’Lanterns is now in its 12th season on Long Island, delighting visitors with all sorts of seasonal delights, from those carved pumpkins — of all sizes — to inflatables and even a space to show off some dance moves, complete with disco lights and music.
You may recall Rise from its first eight seasons at Old Westbury Gardens. Its current home at Usdan accommodates a longer trail that enhances the immersive experience.
“We found this trail to be perfect,” says Mike Pollack, Rise of the Jack O’Lanterns’ executive producer, who proclaims this to be “the spookiest walk on Long Island.”
Spooky, most definitely, but not haunted. You won’t find any frightful creatures popping out along the path. As Pollack puts it: “No scares.”
This family-friendly event is designed to get everyone in the spirit of the season, appealing to all ages.
A team of 100 handpicked artists carve their individual pumpkins with facial expressions ranging from scary to silly.
“The artistry of these pumpkins is spectacular and you will not see anywhere else,” Pollack says enthusiastically.
The 40,000 visitors annually would seem to agree. Rise is open on weekends and select weeknight through Nov. 1. All tickets must be purchased online at jackolanterns. com; no tickets are available on site. Rise is located at 185 Colonial Springs Road, Wheatley Heights.
Spooky Fest
Creatures of all kinds inhabit the woods, and ghosts and ghouls come out to play at Tanglewood Preserve, home to the Center for Science Teaching and Learning (CSTL), in Rockville Centre. A seasonal tradition for area families, the spectacle takes over CSTL’s grounds every weekend through Nov. 2.
Each year the festival offers a spirited fun-filled slate of activities on the preserve’s 16 acres — both scary and not so scary — to appeal to all ages and fright levels. The wooded paths are transformed for the season, with eerie lighting, special effects and characters along the way.
Whether you and the kids are looking to be spooked or not, the choice is yours. This time of year the preserve’s woods are definitely haunted, as those who venture along the scary walk will find out. This quarter mile hike through
the woods is not for the faint of heart, it may leave some younger kids clinging to their parents legs. Step into the darkness of the Haunted Woods where you’ll stumble upon a deserted graveyard and more — you never know what is lurking around the next turn. Be scared if you dare!
“Adults will come out crying and the kids will be laughing,” CSTL Educator Michele Anselmo,says, somewhat bemused. “You need to know your fear factor before you enter.”
As always, the not-so-spooky Enchanted Walk is welcoming haunt for the younger set. Friendly Halloween characters — including witches, fairies, aliens, ghosts, butterflies, and scarecrows — greet visitors. This year a pirate ship with a band of pirates has made its way here to get in on the action. Other activities include holiday-themed arts and crafts, and the return of the Mystic Den, with a fortuneteller and face painting. And, of course, the glow tent, is another popular spot where everyone heads to make “slime.” Just be sure to take the goopy stuff home; “sliming” those nearby is frowned upon.
Costumes are always encouraged. And in the spirit of Hallowen season, kids may find some treats to pick up as they wander about.
“There’s always something for everyone here,” Anselmo says.
Find out what’s lurking in the woods at the Center for Science Teaching and Learning, 1 Tanglewood Road, Rockville Centre. Visit cstl.org for information and tickets.
Gone Fishing
Anglers — novice and skilled — will be on the scene once again when the Fall Fishing & Children’s Festival returns to Hempstead Lake State Park. Presented by the Department of Environmental Conservation’s “I Fish NY” program, on Oct. 18, the annual event offers an ideal way to make the most of the season with a mix of fishing, fun and family activities.
The day kicks off at 10 a.m., with a fresh stock of trout in the park’s South and MacDonald Ponds to help introduce families to the sport of freshwater fishing. Everyone can take part in fly-fishing instruction, casting practice, fish-cleaning demonstrations, and even borrow rods and bait free of charge.
“All ages are encouraged to attend to enjoy this wonderful fishing experience,” says George Gorman, State Parks’ Long Island regional director. “We hope festival attendees also take the opportunity to explore the beautiful Hempstead Lake State Park and all it has to offer.”
But the fun doesn’t end at the water’s edge. Young visitors can enjoy pumpkin decorating, a magic show, reptile exhibit, and a playful casting contest where the “catch” could be a pumpkin or a prize. Whether you’re an avid angler or just looking for a day outdoors with the kids, the Fall Fishing & Children’s Festival reels in plenty of reasons to drop by.
The fishing license requirement for all anglers over the age of 15 is suspended for this festival, and admission and parking are free. Check out the activities at the park’s MacDonald and South Ponds, also in Rockville Centre. Visit parks.ny.gov for more.
Jessie’s Girl
Break out the neon, dust off those leg warmers and tease up your hair — the ultimate ‘80s party returns to the Paramount stage. Jessie’s Girl, a band of New York City’s top rock and pop musicians, returns with their high-energy Back to the Eighties show, guaranteed to turn back the clock. Fronted by powerhouse vocalists who transform into the decade’s biggest icons, Jessie’s Girl delivers the hits that defined an era. Add in bold costumes, playful choreography, audience participation, and plenty of extras — bubbles, confetti, and props galore — and the result is part concert, part theater and all ‘80s spectacle. These talents each have dozens of credits performing with authentic ‘80s icons who made the music famous to begin with. With over-the-top renditions of memorable songs, Jessie’s Girl captures the glitz and sheer energy of the decade like no one else.
Friday, Oct. 10, 8 p.m. $64.75
$52.25, $49.25, $48.50, $37.25. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. (800) 745-3000 or ticketmaster.com or paramountny.com.
Kate Kortum: The Music of ‘Wild Woman’
Tilles Center’s Atrium becomes an intimate lounge, showcasing 23-year-old Kate Kortum, one of the jazz world’s most exciting breakout artists. Hailing from Houston, Texas, her warm, distinctive sound blends bebop, blues, the Great American Songbook, and musical theater with captivating, story-driven lyrics. Her artistry bridges tradition and innovation, offering audiences a fresh, contemporary take on the jazz vocal legacy. Critics have praised her ability to revitalize jazz with authenticity and daring. “Wild Woman,” her sophomore album, features reimagined standards and originals that explore a woman’s relationship with complex emotions.
Thursday, Oct. 16, 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $39. Tilles Center, LIU Post campus, 720 Northern Blvd., Brookville. Tickets available at ticketmaster.com or tillescenter.org or (516) 299-3100.
Courtesy Mike Pollack
Thousands of Jack O’Lanterns illuminate the season, hand carved to perfection.
Courtesy CSTL
Some fascinating spooks have taken up residence at Center for Science Teaching and Learning’s Spooky Fest.
Courtesy NYS Parks
Let’s fish: Cast those lines at annual Fall Family Fishing Festival held at Hempstead Lake State Park.
YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD CALENDAR
On Exhibit
Nassau County 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 entertainment-related 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 FoliesBergère in Paris. On view until Nov. 9.
• Where: 1 Museum Drive, Roslyn Harbor
• Time: Ongoing
• Contact: nassaumuseum.org or (516) 484-9337
Planning Board meets
The Planning Board holds a public hearing to review and make recommendations on various development applications, including new construction, enlargements, subdivisions, and mixed-use projects. Residents are encouraged to attend and participate in the discussion of future developments in their neighborhood.
• Where: City Hall, 1 W. Chester St.
• Time: 7 p.m.
• Contact: longbeachny.gov
Sculpture Stroll
OCT
10
Visit Nassau County Museum of Art for hour for discovery and conversation. Explore a selection of sculptures sited across the museum property. Each stop on the tour delves into the choices, inspirations and material of the artists and their sculptures. Registration required. $20, $10 members.
• Where: 1 Museum Drive, Roslyn Harbor
• Time: 5-6 p.m.
• Contact: nassaumuseum.org or (516) 484-9337
Garden Harvest
Visit Old Westbury Gardens for a farm-to-table event with local food growers and purveyors.
OCT
18
Anthony Rodia
Anthony Rodia is back “Laugh Till It Hurts” tour, an all-new stand-up showcase that’s refreshingly genuine and quick witted. Building on the success of his previous outing, this is his biggest and most ambitious yet. A first-generation Italian-American born and raised in Westchester, Rodia came out of the womb making people laugh. In his 20s he tried a few open mics, but ultimately took a different career path as a finance manager of a luxury car dealership. In 2019, Rodia returned to comedy and left his day job to become a full-time stand-up comic. With a background steeped in family traditions, Italian-American culture and the ups and downs of modern life, Anthony’s comedy feels like a conversation with your funniest friend. His blend of observational humor, self-deprecation and witty impressions has led him on his path as one of the most exciting rising stars on the comedy scene. Anthony’s comedic career skyrocketed thanks to his viral social media videos, where he brought his hilarious, larger-than-life characters and relatable commentary to millions of fans. His most iconic characters, including his over-the-top Uncle Vinny persona, quickly became fan favorites, making him a social media sensation and establishing a loyal following. His ability to turn everyday situations — family gatherings, parenting, and even the quirks of his own Italian heritage —into laugh-out-loud moments has earned him widespread recognition and a rapidly growing fanbase. Tickets are $144.75, $108.75, $98.25, $86.50, $76.25, $6475.
Savor artisan, wood-fired pizza with seasonal Long Island farmsourced ingredients and toppings grown at Old Westbury Gardens, paired with locally grown salads, desserts, and Long Island wines. Also participate in lawn games, and garden strolls during this festive autumn evening, along with entertainment. $125 family of four, $50 adult, $20 child. Reservations required. Held rain or shine.
• Where: 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury
• Time: 5:30-8 p.m.
• Contact: oldwestburygardens. org or call (516) 333-0048
OCT
11
Halloween Costume Parade
City of Long Beach welcomes all to its Annual Kids
Halloween Costume Parade, a beloved tradition for nearly 50 years. Children are invited to dress in their favorite costumes and parade from the Recreation Center to Kennedy Plaza. Awards will be given for best costumes, and every child in costume will receive special treats!
• Where: Recreation Center to Kennedy Plaza
• Time: Noon
• Contact: longbeachny.gov
Annual Fall Festival
The 27th Annual Long Beach Fall Festival returns to Kennedy Plaza for a weekend of family fun and community celebration. Enjoy a pumpkin patch, kids’ rides, live entertainment, crafts, a costume parade, and over 40 local vendors. Admission is free, with food, wine tastings, and all-attraction wristbands available. Held rain or shine!
• Where: 1 W. Chester St.
• Time: 10 a.m.-5 p.m., also Oct. 12
• Contact: longbeachny.gov
Arts in the Plaza crafts fair
Arts in the Plaza welcome all to check out the scene. Arts in the Plaza features handcrafted art by local artists including custom jewelry, unique handmade gifts, photography and fine art. The weekly art festival will be in Kennedy Plaza every Saturday through Oct. 25.
• Where: Kennedy Plaza, 1 W. Chester St.
• Time: Weekly, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Farmer’s Market
Every Wednesday and Saturday farmers, artisans, bakers and makers who bring their best to share with the community. From
own wand, adding colors and decorations that reflect your style. Step into a magical herbology class, where you’ll discover the plants that inspire fantasy and design your own terrarium herb garden. Join wizard professors on a Wizard Quest through the gardens, solving riddles and uncovering hidden icons along the way. Celebrate the spooky season with games, crafts, and enchanting surprises in the most magical way possible. For ages 5-10. Registration required. $18, $12 children
• Where: The Barn at Orchard Hill, 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury
• Time: 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
• Contact: oldwestburygardens. org or call (516) 333-0048
OCT
15
Voices needed The Oceanside Chorale is looking for new members in all sections to sing in their next concerts: Veterans Day Concert (Nov. 8), Holiday Concert (Dec. 10) and Light up the Holidays (Dec. 14). Rehearsals are Wednesdays.
• Where: The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington
• Time: 7 and 9:30 p.m.
• Contact: ticketmaster.com or paramountny.com
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.
‘Saltwater Stories’ Festival
Families are invited to Long Island Children’s Museum’s special opening weekend festival to celebrate the launch of Saltwater Stories, the new permanent exhibition celebrating Long Island’s coastal heritage. Meet local fisherfolk, explore hands-on activities for all ages, and dive into the rich traditions of our bays and beaches. Enjoy storytelling, crafts, and demonstrations that bring Long Island’s maritime history to life! All activities included with museum admission.
• Where: Museum Row, Garden City
• Time: 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
• Contact: licm.org or call (516) 224-5800
Whimsical Wizard School
Families are invited to Old Westbury Gardens for a wizarding adventure. It all begins the moment you’re sorted into one of the enchanted Nature Houses. Create your
• Time: 7:30 p.m.
• Contact: Marie at (516 )459-8513 or email oceansidechorale@gmail.com for further information
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
Having an event?
Items on the Calendar page are listed free of charge. The Herald welcomes listings of upcoming events, community meetings and items of public interest. All submissions should include date, time and location of the event, cost, and a contact name and phone number. Submissions can be emailed to kbloom@ liherald.com.
10.29.25
6:00-9:00PM
THE HERITAGE CLUB AT BETHPAGE
99 Quaker Meeting House Road Farmingdale NY
Today, green businesses play a vital role in mitigating environmental challenges and driving economic growth by fostering innovation, reducing carbon emissions, and creating sustainable jobs.
The HERALD GreenBIZ Awards serves as a powerful catalyst for environmental stewardship and sustainable business practices. This inaugural event not only recognizes and honors innovative businesses committed to eco-friendly operations but it exemplifies the idea that responsible business can coexist with profitability.
MEET THE 2025 HONOREES*
CONSTRUCTION & SOLAR
Gina Farese CEO
Marcor Construction & Marcor Solar
EDUCATION
Neal Lewis Executive Director
Molloy University Sustainability Institute
Richard Murdocco
Adjunct Professor/CMO SUNation Stony Brook University
ENERGY
Sammy Chu CEO Edgewise Energy
ENGINEERING
Emtec Consulting Engineers
Billy Haugland CEO Haugland Group
R&M Engineering
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING
Chuck Merrit
President/LEED AP
Merrit Environmental Consulting
Environmental Innovation
Marshall Brown Co-Founder and Principal Long Island Conservancy / Spadefoot Ecosystem Solutions
LAW
Todd Kaminsky
Shareholder Greenberg Traurig, LLP
NOT-FOR-PROFIT
Adrienne Esposito Executive Director Citizens Campaign for the Environment
Build Green Long Island (USGBC-LI)
ORGANIC ENERGY
Long Island Compost
RECYCLING
Christine Kiourtsis
President Renewable Recycling, Inc.
Erik Helgesen
President PayMore Stores
RENEWABLE ENERGY
ACE NY / NYOWA
SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE
Brian Herrington Vice President External Affairs & Foundation President Scotts Miracle-Gro
TRANSPORTATION
Marlon Taylor President New York & Atlantic Railway
UTILITIES
Carrie Meek Gallagher CEO LIPA Long Island Power Authority
Paraco Gas
WASTE RECYCLING
Karen Blumer Co-Convenor TALZ, Taking a Lead on Zero Waste
WASTE SOLUTIONS
The Reworld Team
HERALD
ATTENTION STUDENTS:
THE HERALD IS HOLDING A CONTEST TO DESIGN HOLIDAY WRAPPING PAPER
THE WINNING DESIGNS WILL BE PRINTED AS HOLIDAY GIFT WRAP IN 12/4/25 & 12/11/25 ISSUES OF YOUR HERALD COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER
CONTEST RULES:
Who can enter: There will be 2 categories: Students in grades k-5. Students in 6-12
One entry per student
Deadline: Entries must be received by 5 p.m.
Friday, October 31, 2025
Grand prize: Winners will have their design printed as wrapping paper in the Herald and will be featured in an article in their local Herald newspaper.
Entry format: Please use an 8 1/2 by 11 inch piece of unlined paper. All entries should have the student’s name, age, address, telephone number, email, grade and school printed on the back. Design can be reflective of all religious holidays. Entries will not be returned.
Mail or hand-deliver to:
Wrapping Paper Contest
Herald Community Newspapers
2 Endo Boulevard, Garden City, NY 11530 OR Scan and email to: ekimbrell@liherald.com (No Photos of Artwork Will Be Accepted).
Winners will be notified by email or phone by November 14
HELPFUL HINTS
• Must use 8 1/2 x 11” unlined paper, copy paper or construction paper.
• Be creative & original.
• Use bright colors.
• Fill the entire page.
• Choose paint, crayon, chalk, markers, pens, or other creative materials.
• Remember your design will be used to make a real sheet of wrapping paper.
Missing Krommidas remains on L. D. 4 ballot
By KEPHERD DANIEL kdaniel@liherald.com
Democratic leaders and local elected officials rallied outside the Nassau County Board of Elections on Oct. 3 to condemn what they called a Republican effort to “silence voters” by keeping the name of missing candidate Petros Krommidas on the November ballot — a decision a county judge upheld.
The dispute leaves the 4th Legislative District race in legal limbo and has raised questions about how the county will finalize ballots before the election.
“We shouldn’t have to be here today,” said Democratic County Supervisor nominee Joseph Scianablo. “They’d rather have a selection and not an election,” he said.
Krommidas — who has been missing since April 23 — will remain listed as the Democratic candidate for the 4th Legislative District in November. The county Democratic committee earlier filed a certificate of substitution seeking to place James Hodge on the ballot in Krommidas’s place; that substitution was challenged in court by two Oceanside voters, and the challenge prevailed for now.
Democratic representatives called the lawsuit and the decision to keep Krommidas on the ballot politically motivated and insensitive to the Krommidas family’s loss. James Hodge, the would-be substitute, urged voters to pray for this family.
County executive nominee Seth Koslow framed the issue as one of decency and voter choice. He said Democrats had moved to substitute a new candidate “to take one thing off the family’s plate” and to provide voters with a legitimate option on the ballot.
“The Republicans don’t believe in free elections,” Koslow said, calling the lawsuit “disgraceful” and “embarrassing.”
When asked about an appeal, event speakers said legal options were being reviewed by counsel.
“We are letting the legal system play out,” Koslow said.
Legislator Patrick Mullaney, the Republican incumbent in the District 4 race, offered condolences to the Krommidas family.
“My thoughts and prayers are with the family of Mr. Petros Krommidas during this very difficult and uncertain time,” and he would not “engage in speculation regarding his situation.”
If Krommidas’s name remains on the ballot and he were to win, officials say the inability to sign an oath of office would trigger special procedures — possibly a vacancy to be filled or a special election — depending on legal and procedural steps that would follow any such outcome. Democrats say they prefer to avoid that painful scenario by having another candidate run in November.
For more information contact Ethan Kimbrell at ekimbrell@liherald.com or 516.569.4000 x 313
“I was honored to be the person selected to continue what Petros started, a great young man, a great son, a great co-worker and just a great person,” Hodge said. “They didn’t have to bring this lawsuit 50-some odd days before this election. They didn’t want to give voters a choice.”
Mullaney also emphasized that he is not a party to the legal proceedings and expressed trust in the courts and the Nassau Board of Elections to follow the law.
“In the meantime, I will continue my campaign for re-election and remain focused on addressing the needs and concerns of the residents I am privileged to represent,” his statement said. He added that he would “circle back on a new interview date.”
Kepherd Daniel/Herald Nassau County Seth Koslow speaks at the podium Friday outside the Nassau County Board of Elections in Mineola, joined by local Democratic leaders calling for a fair choice for voters in Legislative District 4.
Public Notices
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 10/15/2025 at 2:00 P.M. to consider the following applications and appeals:
THE FOLLOWING CASES WILL BE CALLED STARTING AT 2:00 P.M.
544/25. POINT
LOOKOUT - Brian
Emery, Variances, subdivision of lot, lot area, lot area occupied, side yard, side yards aggregate, rear yard, construct 3- story dwelling (Lot A)., W/s Mineola Ave., 260’ S/o Lido Blvd.
545/25. POINT
LOOKOUT - Brian Emery, Variances, subdivision of lot, lot area, front width from & on street line to front setback line, lot area occupied, side yard, side yards aggregate, maintain dwelling on a lesser lot (Lot B)., W/s Mineola Ave., 319’ S/o Lido Blvd., a/k/a 67 Mineola Ave. 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 Point Lookout 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.
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LEGAL NOTICE AVISO DE REUNION Y ELECCION ESPECIAL DEL DISTRITO ESCOLAR, REGISTRO PERSONAL Y DISPONIBILIDAD DE BOLETAS DE VOTACION EN AUSENCIA, POR CORREO ANTICIPADO Y MILITARES
Distrito Escolar de la Ciudad de Long Beach Condado de Nassau, Nueva York
TOME NOTA Que se llevará a cabo una Reunión y Elección
Especial del Distrito Escolar de la Ciudad de Long Beach, Condado de Nassau, Nueva York, el 28 de Octubre del 2025 en los lugares descritos a continuación, en los cuales las urnas se mantendrán abiertas entre las 7:00 a.m. y las 9:00 p.m., tiempo predominante, con el propósito de votar en una máquina de votación sobre la siguiente proposición de Bonos:
PROPUESTA DE BONOS:
Deberá adoptarse la siguiente resolución, como sigue: ¿Deberá adoptarse la resolución de Bonos adoptada por la Junta de Educación el 9 de Septiembre del 2025, autorizando la construcción de mejoras y reconstrucción de varios edificios e instalaciones del Distrito Escolar, incluidas las mejoras en el sitio, el campo deportivo y el patio de recreo, y el mobiliario original, el equipo, la maquinaria, los aparatos, las mejoras incidentales y gastos relacionados con las mismas, a un costo máximo estimado de $87,697,655, y la emisión de bonos por $87,697,655 de dicho Distrito Escolar para pagar el costo de los mismos, con vencimiento en un período que no exceda los 30 años, disponiendo que dichos bonos serán pagaderos con los montos que se recaudarán en cuotas anuales sobre la propiedad inmueble imponible de dicho Distrito Escolar; comprometiendo la fe y el crédito del Distrito para el pago de dichos
bonos; delegando poderes al Director Fiscal Oficial con respecto a la emisión y venta de pagarés anticipados de bonos, los cuales contienen una cláusula de impedimento por la que se anticipa la publicación de un anuncio, se aprueba?
DETERMINACION
SEQRA: Se ha determinado que dicho proyecto de capital es una “Acción Tipo II” de conformidad con 6 NYCRR Parte 617.5 (c) (1), (2) y (10) de las regulaciones del Departamento de Conservación
Ambiental del Estado de Nueva York promulgadas de conformidad con la Ley de Revisión de Calidad Ambiental del Estado (“SEQRA”) en cuanto a elementos del proyecto de capital, distintos de los de Long Beach High School que se han determinado como una “Acción no listada, “ que el Distrito Escolar ha determinado en cada caso, no resultará en ningún impacto ambiental adverso significativo.
LUGARES DE VOTACION: TOME
NOTA que según la resolución de la Junta de Educación adoptada el 9 de Septiembre del 2025, esta votación y elección se llevará a cabo en los siguientes distritos electorales escolares (la descripción precisa de los límites está archivada y puede inspeccionarse en la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito, Edificio Administrativo, 235 Lido Boulevard, Lido Beach, New York 11561): (1) DISTRITO
ELECTORAL ESCOLAR DE LINDELL
GIMNASIO DE LA ESCUELA LINDELL 601 LINDELL
BOULEVARD, CIUDAD DE LONG BEACH
Este distrito electoral abarca el territorio limitado al oeste por una línea paralela y a sesenta (60) pies al oeste de Malone Avenue, al norte por Canal Reynolds, al este por la línea central de Long Beach Boulevard y al sur por el Océano Atlántico. (2) DISTRITO
ELECTORAL ESCOLAR DEL ESTE
GIMNASIO DE LA ESCUELA DEL ESTE
456 NEPTUNE
BOULEVARD, CIUDAD DE LONG BEACH
Este distrito electoral abarca el territorio limitado al oeste por la línea central del Boulevard Long Beach, al norte por el Canal Reynolds, al este hasta la línea límite de la Ciudad de Long Beach y al sur por el Océano Atlántico.
(3) DISTRITO
ELECTORAL ESCOLAR DE LIDO
ESCUELA MEDIA, VESTIBULO DEL AUDITORIO DEL COMPLEJO LIDO
239 LIDO BOULEVARD, LIDO BEACH, NEW YORK
Este distrito electoral abarca el territorio del área conocida como Lido Beach, limitado al oeste por una línea que comienza al este de la ciudad de Long Beach, al norte por el Canal Reynolds, al este por la línea límite de Point Lookout y al sur por el Océano Atlántico. La información sobre los límites legales de cada distrito electoral y las instrucciones para llegar a los lugares designados para el registro de votantes y los lugares de votación se pueden obtener en la Oficina del Secretario de Distrito durante el horario comercial normal.
REGISTRO PERSONAL: Se AVISA que el Distrito ha establecido un registro personal de votantes y ha dividido el Distrito Escolar en 3 distritos electorales. En consecuencia, las únicas personas con derecho a votar el 28 de Octubre del 2025 son aquellas que son “votantes calificados” y que están “registrados” para votar como se establece en este documento. Para ser un “votante calificado”, una persona debe ser ciudadano de los Estados Unidos, tener al menos 18 años de edad y ser residente legal del Distrito por un período de treinta (30) días inmediatamente anteriores al 28 de Octubre del 2025. Si un “votante calificado” se ha registrado previamente en el Distrito o en la Junta Electoral del Condado de Nassau y ha votado en los últimos cuatro (4) años calendario, es elegible
para votar en la Reunión y Elección Especial del Distrito del 28 de Octubre del 2025 sin volver a registrarse. Todas las demás personas que deseen votar en la Reunión y Elección del Distrito Especial deben preinscribirse en el Distrito como se establece a continuación, o estar registradas en la Junta Electoral del Condado de Nassau para votar en las elecciones generales, de conformidad con las disposiciones del Artículo 5 de la Ley Electoral, en la fecha de la Reunión y Elección del Distrito Especial del Distrito.
ADEMAS, TOME NOTA: Cualquier persona que no esté registrada en el registro personal permanente desde el 1 de Enero del 2018 o antes, o en las listas de registro complementarias proporcionadas por la Junta Electoral del Condado de Nassau, o que no haya votado en una elección intermedia del distrito escolar, debe presentarse personalmente para registrarse entre las 2:00 p.m. y las 8:00 p.m. (hora prevaleciente) el 14 de Octubre del 2025, en el vestíbulo del Auditorio de la Escuela Media Long Beach, 239 Lido Boulevard, Lido Beach, New York 11561 para tener derecho a votar.
POR FAVOR TOME
NOTA ADICIONAL Que cualquier persona que se haya mudado de un distrito electoral escolar en el Distrito Escolar de la Ciudad de Long Beach a otro, y que no se haya registrado en el nuevo distrito electoral escolar, y que todavía esté registrado en el distrito electoral del que se mudó, puede votar en el distrito electoral en el que se registró. Dichas personas deben informar, al momento de votar, a los inspectores electorales de su nueva dirección para corregir dicho registro.
POR FAVOR TOME
NOTA ADICIONAL Que solo aquellos votantes calificados cuyos nombres aparecen en los registros preparados para dicha elección del distrito escolar tendrán derecho a votar el día
de las elecciones. El registro se archivará en la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito y estará abierto a la inspección de cualquier votante calificado del distrito escolar de 8:00 a.m. a 4:00 p.m. de Lunes a Viernes a partir del 21 de Octubre de 2025 y los Sábados, cuando estará disponible de 9 a.m. a 12 del mediodía solo con cita previa.
BOLETAS DE VOTACION EN AUSENCIA Y POR CORREO ANTICIPADO: POR FAVOR TOME NOTA ADICIONAL Que las solicitudes de boletas de votación por correo anticipado y boletas de votación en ausencia para la elección del Distrito Escolar deben completarse en un formulario prescrito por la Junta Electoral del Estado y se pueden obtener visitando la página de internet del Departamento de Educación del Estado de New York (http://www.counsel.ny sed.gov/common/couns el/files/absentee-ballotapplicationandinstructionsenglish.pdf; http://www.counsel.nys ed.gov/common/counse l/files/absenteeballotapplicationand- instructionsspanish.pdf), o comunicándose con el Secretario del Distrito por correo electrónico a sfamiletti@lbeach.org o por teléfono al 516-897-2108. Las solicitudes completas deben ser recibidas por el Secretario de Distrito no antes del Viernes 26 de Septiembre del 2025 y al menos siete (7) días antes de la elección el Martes 21 de Octubre del 2025, si la boleta se enviará por correo al votante, o el día antes de la elección, el 27 de Octubre del 2025, si la boleta debe ser enviada personalmente al votante. Las boletas de votación en ausencia deben ser recibidas por el Secretario del Distrito a más tardar a las 5:00 p.m., hora predominante, el Martes 28 de Octubre del 2025. Un listado de las personas a las que se emitieron boletas de votación anticipada por correo y boletas de votación en ausencia estará
disponible para su inspección a los votantes calificados del Distrito en la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito a partir del 23 de Octubre del 2025, entre las 8:00 a.m. y las 4:00 p.m., hora predominante, en cada día anterior al día fijado para la elección especial, excepto el Domingo, y el 28 de Octubre del 2025, día fijado para las elecciones. Cualquier votante calificado presente en el lugar de votación puede objetar la boleta de votación por los motivos apropiados haciendo que las razones de su impugnación sean conocidas por el Inspector de Elecciones antes del cierre de las urnas. No se puede impugnar una boleta de voto en ausencia sobre la base de que el votante debería haber solicitado una boleta por correo anticipado. VOTANTES MILITARES: TOME NOTA ADICIONAL Que los votantes militares que no están registrados actualmente, pueden solicitar como votantes calificados en el distrito escolar. Se puede solicitar un formulario de registro como votante militar comunicándose con el Secretario del Distrito por teléfono (516) 897-2108, fax (516) 7713944, o por correo electrónico sfamiletti@lbeach.org, correo postal a 235 Lido Boulevard, Lido Beach, NY, 11561, o en persona (durante el horario regular de oficina o entre las 8:00 a.m. y las 4:00 p.m.). La solicitud de registro debe recibirse en la oficina del Secretario de Distrito a más tardar a las 5:00 p.m. del 13 de Octubre del 2025. En la solicitud del formulario de registro, el votante militar puede designar su preferencia para recibirlo por correo, transmisión por fax o correo electrónico.
TOME NOTA ADEMAS Que los votantes militares que son votantes calificados del distrito pueden solicitar un formulario de boleta militar al Secretario del Distrito; para recibir una boleta militar, la solicitud
debe recibirse a más tardar a las 5:00 p.m. del 13 de Octubre del 2025. En la solicitud de un formulario boleta de votación militar, el solicitante puede designar su preferencia para recibirla por correo, transmisión por fax o correo electrónico. Todas las solicitudes de boletas de votantes calificados y las boletas militares deben devolverse por correo o en persona. Las boletas para votantes militares se distribuirán a más tardar el 14 de Octubre del 2025. Las boletas militares deben ser recibidas por el Secretario de Distrito (1) antes del cierre de las urnas, el Martes 28 de Octubre del 2025, y el documento debe mostrar un sello que marque el pago del servicio postal de los Estados Unidos o del servicio postal de un país extranjero, o deben mostrar una confirmación con la fecha de recibo por otra agencia del Gobierno de los Estados Unidos; o (2) a más tardar a las 5:00 p.m. del día de la elección y estar firmada y fechada por el votante militar y un testigo, con una fecha determinada que no sea posterior al día anterior a la elección. Un listado de las personas a las que se les otorgaron boletas de votación militares estará disponible para ser inspeccionado por los votantes calificados del Distrito en la Oficina del Secretario de Distrito a partir del 23 de Octubre del 2025, entre las 8:00 a.m. y las 4:00 p.m., hora predominante, cada día anterior al día fijado para la elección anual. excepto el Domingo, y el 28 de Octubre del 2025, día fijado para las elecciones. Cualquier votante calificado presente en el lugar de votación puede impugnar una boleta de votación por los motivos apropiados dando a conocer sus razones de impugnación al Inspector de Elecciones antes del cierre de las urnas.
Fechado: Long Beach, New York, 9 de Septiembre del
October 9, 2025 —
2025.
Public Notices
POR ORDEN DE LA JUNTA DE EDUCACION DEL DISTRITO ESCOLAR DE LA CIUDAD DE LONG BEACH, CONDADO DE NASSAU, NEW YORK.
Por /s/Susannah Familetti Secretario del Distrito Escolar 156219
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT MEETING AND ELECTION
PERSONAL REGISTRATION AND AVAILABILITY OF ABSENTEE, EARLY MAIL-IN AND MILITARY BALLOTS
City School District of the City of Long Beach Nassau County, New York
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a Special School District Meeting and Election of the City School District of the City of Long Beach, Nassau County, New York, will be held on October 28, 2025 in the locations described below, at which the polls will be kept open between the hours of 7:00 o’clock
A.M. and 9:00 o’clock
P.M., Prevailing Time, for the purpose of voting by voting machine upon the following bond proposition:
BOND PROPOSITION
Shall the following resolution be adopted, to-wit: Shall the bond resolution adopted by the Board of Education on September 9, 2025, authorizing the construction of improvements to and reconstruction of various School District buildings and facilities, including site, athletic field and playground improvements, and original furnishings, equipment, machinery, apparatus, appurtenances, and incidental improvements and expenses in connection therewith, at a maximum estimated cost of $87,697,655, and the issuance of $87,697,655 bonds of said School District to pay the cost thereof, to mature over a period not exceeding 30 years, providing that such bonds shall be payable from amounts to be levied in annual installments on taxable real property of said School District; pledging the District’s faith and credit for the payment of such
bonds; delegating powers to the chief fiscal officer with respect to the issuance and sale of bond anticipation notes and such bonds, containing an estoppel clause and providing for the publication of an estoppel notice, be approved?
SEQRA
DETERMINATION: Said capital project has been determined to be a “Type II Action” pursuant to 6 NYCRR Part 617.5(c)(1), (2) and (10) of the regulations of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation promulgated pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review Act (“SEQRA”) as to elements of the capital project, other than those at the Long Beach High School which have been determined to be an “Unlisted Action,” which the School District has determined in each case, will not result in any significant adverse environmental impacts.
VOTING LOCATIONS: PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that, per resolution of the Board of Education adopted on September 9, 2025, this vote and election will be held at the following school election districts (the accurate description of the boundaries is on file and may be inspected at the Office of the District Clerk, Administration Building, 235 Lido Boulevard, Lido Beach, New York 11561):
(1) LINDELL SCHOOL
ELECTION DISTRICT
LINDELL SCHOOL
GYMNASIUM 601 LINDELL BOULEVARD, CITY OF LONG BEACH
This election district embraces the territory bounded on the West by a line parallel to and sixty (60) feet westerly from Malone Avenue, on the North by Reynolds Channel, on the East by the center line of Long Beach Boulevard and on the South by the Atlantic Ocean.
(2) EAST SCHOOL ELECTION DISTRICT
EAST SCHOOL
GYMNASIUM 456 NEPTUNE BOULEVARD, CITY OF LONG BEACH
This election district embraces the territory bounded on the West by the center line of Long Beach Boulevard, on the North by Reynolds Channel, East
to the easterly bounding line of the City of Long Beach, and on the South by the Atlantic Ocean.
(3) LIDO/MS SCHOOL
ELECTION DISTRICT
LIDO COMPLEX
AUDITORIUM LOBBY
239 LIDO BOULEVARD, LIDO BEACH, NEW YORK
This election district embraces the territory of the area known as Lido Beach, bounded on the West by a line commencing due east of the City of Long Beach, on the North by Reynolds Channel, on the East by the easterly boundary line of Point Lookout and on the South by the Atlantic Ocean.
Information regarding the legal boundaries of each election district and directions to the designated voter registration and polling places may be obtained from the Office of the District Clerk during normal business hours.
PERSONAL
REGISTRATION:
NOTICE is given that the District has established personal registration of voters and has divided the School District into 3 election districts. Accordingly, the only persons entitled to vote on October 28, 2025 are those who are “qualified voters” and who are “registered” to vote as set forth herein. To be a “qualified voter” a person must be a citizen of the United States, at least 18 years of age, and a legal resident of the District for a period of thirty (30) days immediately preceding October 28, 2025. If a “qualified voter” has previously registered with the District or with the Nassau County Board of Elections and has voted within the last four (4) calendar years, he or she is eligible to vote at the October 28, 2025 Special District Meeting and Election without re-registering. All other persons who wish to vote at the Special District Meeting and Election must either pre-register with the District as set forth below, or be registered with the Nassau County Elections Board to vote in general elections, pursuant to the provisions of Article 5 of the Election Law, on the date of the District’s Special District Meeting and Election.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER
NOTICE that any person who is not registered under permanent personal registration on or before January 1, 2018, or supplemental registration lists furnished by the Nassau County Board of Elections, or has not voted at an intervening school district election, must present himself or herself personally for registration between the hours of 2:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. (prevailing time) on October 14, 2025, at Long Beach Middle School Auditorium Lobby, 239 Lido Boulevard, Lido Beach, New York 11561 in order to be entitled to vote.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that any person who has moved from one school election district in the Long Beach City School District to another, and who has not registered in the new school election district, and who is still registered in the election district from which he or she moved, may vote in the election district in which he or she registered. Such people must advise, at the time of voting, the election inspectors of his/her new address to correct such registration.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that only those qualified voters whose names appear on the registers prepared for said school district election will be entitled to vote on Election Day. The register will be filed in the District Clerk’s Office and open to inspection by any qualified voter of the school district from 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. on weekdays from October 21, 2025, and Saturday, when it will be available from 9 A.M. to 12 noon by appointment only.
ABSENTEE AND EARLYMAIL BALLOTS: PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that applications for early mail ballots and absentee ballots for the school district election are to be completed on a form prescribed by the state board of elections and may be obtained by visiting the New York State Education Department’s Website (http://www.counsel.ny sed.gov/common/couns el/files/absentee-ballotapplication-andinstructionsenglish.pdf; http://www.counsel.nys ed.gov/common/counse l/files/absentee-ballot-
application-andinstructionsspanish.pdf), or by contacting the District Clerk by email or phone a t sfamiletti@lbeach.org or 516-897-2108. Completed applications must be received by the District Clerk no earlier than Friday, September 26, 2025 and at least seven (7) days before the election on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter, or the day before the election, October 27, 2025, if the ballot is to be delivered personally to the voter. Absentee ballots must be received by the District Clerk not later than 5:00 p.m., prevailing time, on Tuesday, October 28, 2025. A list of persons to whom early mail ballots and absentee ballots are issued will be available for inspection to qualified voters of the District in the Office of the District Clerk on and after October 23, 2025, between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M., prevailing time, on each day prior to the day set for the special election, except Sunday, and on October 28, 2025, the day set for the election. Any qualified voter then present in the polling place may object to the voting of the ballot upon appropriate grounds by making his or her challenge and the reasons therefore known to the Inspector of Election before the close of the polls. A challenge to an absentee ballot may not be made on the basis that the voter should have applied for an early mail ballot.
MILITARY VOTERS: AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that military voters who are not currently registered may apply to register as a qualified voter of the school district. An application for registration as a military voter can be requested by contacting the District Clerk by telephone (516) 897-2108
facsimile (516) 771-3944, email sfamiletti@lbeach.org, mail to 235 Lido Boulevard, Lido Beach, NY, 11561, or in person (during regular office hours or between the hours of 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.). The application for registration must be received in the office of the District Clerk no later than 5:00 P.M. on October 13, 2025. In the request for an application for registration, the military voter is permitted to designate his/her preference for receiving the application for registration by mail, facsimile transmission or electronic mail.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that military voters who are qualified voters of the district may submit an application for a military ballot by requesting an application form from the District Clerk; in order to receive a military ballot, the military ballot application must be received no later than 5:00 P.M. on October 13, 2025. In the request for an application for a military ballot, the military voter is permitted to designate his/her preference for receiving the application for a military ballot, and the military ballot, by mail, facsimile transmission or electronic mail. All qualified military voters’ ballot applications and military ballots must be returned by mail or in person. Ballots for military voters shall be distributed to qualified military voters no later than October 14, 2025. Military ballots must be received by the District Clerk (1) before the close of the polls, on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, and must show a cancellation mark of the United States postal service or a foreign country’s postal service, or must show a dated endorsement of receipt by another agency of the United States Government; or
(2) not later than 5:00 P.M. on the day of the election and be signed and dated by the military voter and one witness, with a date ascertained to be not later than the day before the election.
A list of persons to whom military ballots are issued will be available for inspection to qualified voters of the District in the Office of the District Clerk on and after, October 23, 2025, between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M., prevailing time, on each day prior to the day set for the annual election, except Sunday, and on October 28, 2025, the day set for the election. Any qualified voter then present in the polling place may object to the voting of the ballot upon appropriate grounds by making his or her challenge and the reasons therefore known to the Inspector of Election before the close of the polls.
Dated: Long Beach, New York, September 9, 2025. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT OF THE CITY OF LONG BEACH, NASSAU COUNTY, NEW YORK. By /s/Susannah Familetti School District Clerk 156218
LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON, AS SUCCESSOR TO JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NOT INDIVIDUALLY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR THE HOLDERS OF THE BEAR STEARNS ALT-A TRUST 2004-13, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2004-13, -againstBETTE RICHMAN, 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 December 17, 2018, wherein THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON, AS SUCCESSOR TO JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NOT INDIVIDUALLY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR THE HOLDERS OF THE BEAR STEARNS ALT-A TRUST 2004-13, MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2004-13 is the Plaintiff and BETTE RICHMAN, 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 October 21, 2025 at 2:00PM, the premises known as 1514 BEECH STREET, ATLANTIC BEACH, NY 11509; tax map identification 58-61-55; and description: ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING AT LONG BEACH, TOWN OF HOMESTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK . Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 004724/2015. Rita Solomon, 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. 155833
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An architect for a sunroom?
Q. I’m buying a sunroom for my breakfast room on the back of my split-level house, about 8 feet off the ground. I’m being told by the contractor that I need an architect and sealed plans. Since it’s basically a kit of parts that will go on my existing deck, why do I need this? It seems like a lot of extra expense the sunroom people didn’t tell me about. If I already have a permit for the deck, it should be allowed, right? I haven’t bought the sunroom yet. I’m just trying to be sure I know the whole story before I do this, probably by spring, when the weather is better for construction. Any advice would be helpful.
A. Do things once, the best way. A deck isn’t habitable, but a sunroom is, and a permit is required. Plans have to show structural support, energy and building code compliance. Rain, moisture and ice are your primary concerns. You need the whole story without the sales part. Just like any purchase, issues you might not expect are still important, like finding out what kind of oil to add to your snow blower before the engine seizes or that windows without factory tinting can allow ultra-violet sunlight rays to fade your carpet. As an architect for a largely popular sunroom manufacturer in the 1980s and ’90s, I experienced many issues with their construction.
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This is the general failing of the system, since, as I experienced with most of the installations, the part I could detail was free of leaking or movement, but the units themselves leaked nearly every time. We could detail how the edges of the unit could be sealed and redundantly weather-stripped and flashed, but the frames around the glass and wall edges would unseal and leak. I even met with the corporate president/ owner and identified the specific problems. Promises to correct leak issues were made but not kept, and eventually I gave up.
I looked at a two-year-old system while discussing other work for a home recently. The owner described the back-and-forth misery he and his family were experiencing with their sunroom and the company. Even 25 years after I gave up, the same company is still doing things the same way. You need a detail-oriented architect and installer, even if you think you don’t. The cost of doing things twice is much greater. Good luck.
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When politics turns violent, democracy loses
in the weeks since the tragic assassination of Charlie Kirk, I have been deeply troubled by the response across our country. Kirk was a man of faith who placed family and his convictions at the center of his life. He dedicated himself to engaging with others to discuss ideas, challenging others to think critically and promoting dialogue, even in situations where he knew he would face hostility.
College students and young people are voters, and it is crucial for them to understand and engage in discussions about political issues. A strong, informed voice in public conversation can inspire thoughtful debate and meaningful participation, and should never be met with violence, under any circumstances. Murder and violence can never be acceptable solutions to political disagreements. Yet because one individual chose violence, a family with two young children now
faces a life without their father.
As someone who was once a young widow, I know firsthand the profound pain children face when they grow up without a father. That is why the response we have seen from parts of this country, treating a public execution as if it were something to be minimized, is deeply troubling and profoundly disappointing. We must never lose sight of our shared humanity, regardless of political beliefs. Every life lost to violence is a reminder that civility, respect and the rule of law are values worth defending.
Charlie Kirk’s death should compel us to reflect on the values we hold dear.
What has been particularly concerning is the misinformation that often spreads following tragic events. More so, it is troubling when such events are misused to justify or excuse political violence. I was relieved to see other public figures speak out and issue statements firmly refuting any such violence.
But when someone in the public eye minimizes the brutal murder of another public figure, it is not only wrong; it reflects a failure to exercise the respon-
sibility that accompanies that role. Those who hold platforms with vast influence have a duty to act with care and recognize the real-world consequences of their words. Public figures must understand that their speech can foster constructive dialogue or, if misused, inflame division and contribute to hostility. Preserving the integrity of free expression requires accountability alongside protection. One could argue that the most important time to condemn political violence is when it is committed against those with whom you disagree.
Additionally, the repercussions of political violence extend far beyond the immediate tragedy. Communities, institutions and families are left grappling with fear, uncertainty and grief. When violence is used to silence ideas, it threatens the very foundations of democratic society. It undermines the ability of citizens to freely exchange viewpoints, challenge assumptions and participate fully in civic processes. Every person, regardless of age, background
or political perspective, deserves to engage in discourse without fear of physical harm or intimidation. Every life taken, every family shattered and every community unsettled by violence is a call to action. It is a reminder that our words, our actions and our leadership carry weight, and that safeguarding a culture of respect and civility is essential for the health of our nation. Charlie Kirk’s life, his courage to speak openly and the tragic circumstances of his death should compel Americans to reflect on the values we hold dear, and commit to defending them.
This tragedy must be a moment of reflection for our nation. Political violence, intimidation and incivility are never acceptable. Public figures, the media and all citizens share a duty to speak with integrity, engage one another respectfully and uphold the principles that make our democracy strong. Kirk’s life reminds us of the power of conviction and discourse, and his death underscores the cost of failing to protect those values. As a nation, we must stand united against violence and recommit to the civility that strengthens our democracy.
Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick represents the 9th State Senate District.
Libraries are precious, and must be treated with care
Some of my most enduring memories involve libraries. Attending “Story Hour” at the local library with my mother as a child. Working my way through college staffing the Circulation desk and re-shelving books. Viewing the special exhibits at Oxford University’s Bodleian Library while serving as a visiting scholar after retiring from Adelphi. Writing my book on university governance while serving as an Allen Room Scholar at the New York Public Library. Showing the Gutenberg Bible to a grandson while visiting the Morgan Library.
Libraries are precious homes for books and other materials that preserve and interpret the past, stir curiosity and the imagination, and nurture future generations. They are celebrated worldwide on International Literacy Day, Sept. 8.
Andrew Carnegie recognized the importance of libraries over a century ago, when he began supporting free public libraries as places of congregation and education. Carnegie believed that access to information and knowledge
would help those from limited household circumstances advance in careers and civic engagement. That certainly was the case for me.
The heart of a library is the librarian. Librarians are licensed professionals with graduate degrees. They are experts in collecting sources of information and ensuring that valid and valuable knowledge is available. They monitor access to age-appropriate materials and make decisions based on evidence, not emotion.
Jtargeted books focus on sexual identity and racism, including slavery.
The lone Supreme Court ruling against book bans, from Long Island, no less, was Board of Education, Island Trees Union Free School District No. 26 v. Pico, in 1982. Some think it could be overturned by a new case from Texas focusing on the removal of 17 books deemed “obscene” and “pornographic,” including Maurice Sendak’s childhood classic, “Where the Wild Things Are.”
ust like doctors and scientists, the expertise of librarians is now questioned.
Librarians build collections according to mission and library type. They not only promote literacy, foster education and encourage critical thinking, but also offer free access to technology. They support teachers and effective teaching. Businesspeople and professionals as well as students use libraries, and seek the help of librarians, for research assignments of all kinds.
But these temples to truth are being threatened by initiatives to ban books and dismantle the federal Institute of Museum and Library Services. PEN America, a nonprofit literary and freeexpression advocacy group, found 10,046 instances of book bans in the 2023-24 school year. It noted book bans in 29 states and 220 public school districts, including on Long Island. Most of the
Banning books denies freedom of speech. In the past, such efforts were isolated and local. Now these campaigns are national, and simply compile lists of books to be banned whose subjects or authors — especially Black authors — are deemed questionable without any evidence. In years past, books such as Walt Whitman’s “Leaves of Grass” and Mark Twain’s “Huckleberry Finn” were banned, until successful lawsuits returned them to library shelves.
On Long Island, there are 120 public libraries and 125 public school districts with 656 schools. Public libraries are governed by boards of trustees and funded by fundraising, tax revenue and government grants. They are essential to high-quality schooling and are vital community resources, especially in
rural and low-income regions.
According to one national report, “the American library . . . is a barometer of where we currently stand as a society when it comes to access to knowledge and information.” Libraries host listings of employment opportunities, provide health care bulletins, are sources of election information, make textbooks available for free, lend audio books for the hearing-impaired, offer citizenship classes, and open their rooms for community gatherings.
It seems that increasing numbers of people question the expertise of librarians, just as they question the expertise of doctors and scientists. None of these professions is infallible, of course. What sets them apart is that they are honorbound by professional codes of ethics, and change their conclusions when new evidence is uncovered. For the librarian, this means curating as well as collecting and storing sources of information, whether on discs, in the cloud or in books.
The Swedish designer Josef Frank said, “The world is a book, and the person who stays at home reads only one page.” The librarian is our travel guide to new vistas through books, and libraries are our vehicles. We should treat them with care.
Robert Scott is president emeritus of Adelphi University and co-author, with Drew Bogner, of “Letters to Students: What it Means to be a College Graduate.”
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Long Island’s creative spark deserves investment
long Island is known for its beaches, its vineyards and its suburban sprawl. But a new report reminds us of something too often overlooked: The arts are one of the region’s most powerful economic engines.
According to the Center for an Urban Future, jobs in arts and culture on Long Island grew by a stunning 21.6 percent between 2014 and 2024. That’s five times faster than the region’s overall economy. The number of independent artists nearly doubled during the same period, fueling downtown revitalization, driving tourism and supporting small businesses. From muralists in Patchogue to theater productions in Huntington, creativity is reshaping the Island’s identity, and its bottom line.
And yet, just as this growth is transforming local communities, warning signs are flashing. The same report shows that the average arts worker on Long Island earns just $46,500 annually — barely half the regional average income. The number of performing-arts jobs remains more than 13 percent below pre-pandemic levels. Meanwhile, the costs of housing and living have skyrocketed, with housing prices alone climbing more than 60 percent in the past decade.
The math doesn’t add up. We are asking artists to do the impossible: generate enormous economic and cultural value for the region while surviving on wages that barely cover rent.
The problem isn’t talent or ambition. It’s support — or rather, the lack of it. Despite being home to 14.7 percent of New York state’s population, Long Island
Removing the taxi stand is a mistake
To the Editor:
Re last week’s front-page story, “Century-old L.B. taxi stand faces removal”: It’s a huge mistake to allow this to happen. The taxi stand is a valuable resource for the Long Beach community. So many of us rely on this service when we arrive at the station, especially at night in the winter. Many senior citizens in the area rely heavily on this service, and don’t know how to use Uber or Lyft. I also believe it adds a value to our community to have this taxi service located in this central location.
receives just 2.8 percent of grants awarded by the state’s Council on the Arts. Less than 1 percent of federal National Endowment for the Arts funding in New York finds its way here.
And while state economic development councils are investing more than ever in arts projects statewide, only 3.1 percent of Long Island’s recent allocation went to the creative sector.
This chronic underinvestment has created what researchers call a “negative feedback loop.” Because the region has historically been overlooked, its institutions lack the resources to compete effectively for competitive funding, which in turn reinforces low funding rates. It’s a cycle that limits growth and puts Long Island’s creative vitality at risk.
The solutions are clear, and the payoff could be enormous. The Center for an Urban Future’s recommendations should be a wake-up call to policymakers.
Among them: dedicating 1 percent of county budgets to arts programming and operations, expanding the state arts budget, and creating a Long Island Grant Academy to strengthen the capacity of local organizations to win state and federal support.
The report also suggests converting underused commercial properties into cultural spaces, integrating the arts into tourism planning, and even embedding artists directly into government initiatives, as upstate Erie County has done successfully.
These aren’t fringe ideas. They’re pragmatic strategies to sustain a sector that has already proven itself indispensable. Arts and culture are not luxuries to be funded only in good times. They are
infrastructure — just as essential to the region’s economic vitality and community well-being as roads, schools and hospitals.
Consider the ripple effects: thriving downtowns anchored by galleries and theaters. Restaurants and shops boosted by performance-goers and festival crowds. Tourists are drawn to more than just beaches and wineries, while young families choose to stay because their communities feel vibrant and alive. At a time when many Long Island towns struggle with empty storefronts and affordability crises, creativity has been a rare and steady growth engine.
To jeopardize this progress through neglect would be shortsighted. As Jonathan Bowles, the center’s executive director, put it: “Unless county leaders and the state step up, Long Island risks losing the very creativity that is powering its success.”
Leaders in Nassau and Suffolk counties must recognize that a modest investment today could safeguard the region’s cultural and economic future. Allocating just 1 percent of county budgets to the arts —around $80 million annually — would not only stabilize existing organizations but also unlock additional state and federal dollars. That kind of leverage is how Long Island can finally get its fair share.
The arts have already proven what they can do for Long Island. The question now is whether Long Island will do right by the arts. If we want downtowns that hum with life, economies that diversify and communities that feel worth staying in, then investing in creativity is not optional. It’s essential.
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Balanced energy policies will keep our lights on
For too many families and small businesses in New York, high energy bills have become a serious threat to their stability and success. But that burden is not shared equally. A recent study by Binghamton University found that Black and brown households spend a disproportionate share of their income on average utility expenses. That same pressure is felt by the restaurants, retailers and other small businesses that anchor our communities, for whom higher bills mean tighter margins and fewer dollars to reinvest in jobs and growth.
Rising costs hit our communities twice — once at the kitchen table, and again on Main Street.
Our elected leaders, however, have the opportunity to reorient the state’s energy policies to lower bills and protect our communities. To keep families
rfinancially stable and local businesses thriving, policymakers must support a multi-pronged energy strategy to reduce overall costs, lessen disparities and foster a more reliable grid. If energy affordability and equity are left unaddressed, high costs will continue to threaten household budgets and the survival of the very enterprises that drive opportunity in our neighborhoods. The ripple effects are enormous. When families are forced to spend more on basic energy needs, they have less to spend in local shops, less to save for education and less to invest in their future. When small businesses face higher utility bills, they are forced to cut back on hiring, scale down expansion — or in some cases, shut their doors altogether.
existing inequities. For Long Island, that could mean more families in financial distress and more businesses shutting down.
sources are vital to our future, but they can’t meet the demand alone.
As someone who has dedicated his career to bolstering our local economy, I have great concern about the longterm impact of sky-high utility bills. If households are squeezed and small businesses cannot survive, job creation stalls, local wealth declines and entire communities lose ground. Lawmakers must take this seriously.
impose the steepest costs on those least able to afford them.
For Long Island’s business community, the stakes could not be higher. Rising energy bills risk driving entrepreneurs away and weakening our competitiveness. For families, the burden threatens financial stability and quality of life. For both, the wrong policies could deepen historical disparities.
There is no question that New York must do its part to advance sustainability, but the avenues we take to pursue that mission matter. We need a path forward that considers all factors before making decisions that could limit energy resources and further drive up costs.
This is why energy policy cannot be treated as one-size-fits-all. Communities differ in infrastructure, housing stock and business needs. Policies that ignore those differences risk driving up costs, reducing reliability and exacerbating
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The taxi stand is ‘essential’
To the Editor:
I have lived in Long Beach since 1976, and the taxi stand at the Long Island Rail Road station is essential, as far as I’m concerned. I hope the plan to remove it will be rescinded.
If the police want to have a presence there, why can’t they just use a corner of the station itself? Or just increase foot patrols?
BARBARA SChONER Long Beach
It’s Democrats who are threatening our democracy
To the Editor:
Re Randi Kreiss’s column in the Sept. 25-Oct. 1 issue, “Is our democracy suffering growing pains”: The United States is approaching the 250th anniversary of this political experiment. Kreiss’s op-ed attempted to place the blame on MAGA for the decline in our country, and I respectfully disagree.
■ Standing and reciting the Pledge of Allegiance has always been a mainstay of our country, until people on the left attempted to turn any display of national pride into a signal of racism.
■ Many on the left applauded the assassination of Charlie Kirk, who was simply engaging young college students in
active, respectful debate.
■ Not knowing who was running our country as Joe Biden was in mental decline was a huge threat to our democracy. Who used the autopen? Who issued the pardons? Who ran our country?
■ The Democrats wrote the book on using the Department of Justice to go after political opponents, and now have the nerve to complain when it is used against them. They weaponized the FBI to arrest political opponents like Gen. Michael Flynn, Peter Navarro, Roger Stone, Steve Bannon and Paul Manafort, to name a few. Now the Republicans have indicted Jim Comey as the tip of the spear, with many more to follow. Thank you, Democrats, for paving the way.
■ Arresting a former president for the first time in our nation’s history and attempting to incarcerate and bankrupt him is more proof that Democrats are more of a threat to our democracy.
■ If they gain control of both chambers of Congress, we can look forward to making Puerto Rico and Washington, D.C., states, packing the Supreme Court, and reopening our borders. Another B.S. impeachment will follow. Sounds undemocratic to me.
■ I could go on, but I will only add one more thing. I challenge you to put on a red “Make America Great Again” hat and walk the streets of Manhattan — especially the Upper West Side — and report back on your First Amendment
That means pursuing a balanced energy strategy — one that lowers costs and ensures reliability while advancing toward a greener future. Renewable energy is vital to our future, and requires sustained investments. But renewables alone cannot meet demand without driving costs higher. Natural gas, nuclear, hydro, wind, solar and emerging technologies all play important roles in powering New York. Phasing out reliable sources prematurely would destabilize the system and
The Empire State has always risen to meet big challenges. By adopting a balanced energy strategy that values every resource, invests in innovation and never loses sight of affordability, we can do so again — and set a national example in the process.
Phil Andrews is president of the Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce, New York state’s largest African American chamber. He is also a member of the Long Island Power Authority’s Community Advisory Board.
right of freedom of speech and expression. To all the people on the hard left, if you want to see the real threat to democracy, simply look in the mirror. I enjoy the fact that President Trump lives rent free in the
heads of the liberal left.
God bless America.
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