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HERALD PERSON oF ThE YEAR Masha Benitez

Masha Benitez makes most of ‘a fighting spirit’ From wish recipient to wish maker By Jeffrey Bessen

The Year of the Snake was celebrated at the L.B. Public Page 5 Library.

Masha Benitez gave back to her “community” way before she could even spell the word. At age 5, she was leaving an orphanage for special needs children in the Russian city of Izhevsk when she communicated with her adopted mother, Michele Quigley, asking her if it was OK to give her clothing and shoes to the others. The communication part was a challenge, at first, because she didn’t speak English, and Quigley didn’t speak Russian. “She’d kept her things in a cubbie,” Quigley said, recalling the sight of the young girl picking out the items each child would like. “She just took a few pieces of memorabilia.” From that charitable act, which am so led to many years of collecting money — more than $185,000 for the Makegrateful for A-Wish Foundation — to her work the experience as a dog trainer and her tenacity in overcoming multiple surgeries, includto be her ing a double-lung transplant in 2023, mother. Benitez has been named the 2025 Long Beach Herald Person of the Year. MIChElE QuIglEy “I just thought it was a great story,” mother Colleen Murphy, who nominated her Long Beach neighbor, said. “She’s such a doer. She’s got a fighting spirit and doesn’t let her health get in the way.” Now 22 years old, Benitez works part-time as a physical therapy aide with Orlin & Cohen Orthopedic Group in Lynbrook. “What makes me so tough? I don’t think that’s the right question,” Benitez, who stands 4-feet-9, said. “What makes me so resilient? I think what makes me so resilient, and if someone was put in my shoes, it’s no different. I’m just navigating what’s in front me.” Benitez underwent more than 13 hours of surgery during a life-saving double-lung transplant in May 2022. She was initially placed on the waiting list for the procedure in March 2020. By her count, she has undergone 10 surgical procedures, including five ear surgeries and two open-heart surgeries, and

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had her gall bladder and appendix removed. “You just learn how to navigate your life, just like when you are put in a very tough situation,” she said. “You learn how to navigate and become stronger, because I’m not a superhero.” Some might think otherwise. At age 5, she began raising money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation, the charitable organization that grants wishes for children enduring a critical illness. She then became a recipient of a wish by going on a Disney cruise a year later. “She had drawn a picture of swimming in the sea next to a boat and she never, never had been swimming or on a boat,” Quigley said, explaining how the idea for the cruise was hatched. “That was when I was no longer scared of doctors,” Benitez said about the Make-A-Wish trip, recalling her days in the Russian orphanage when she had to be held down to have blood drawn, and noting that she was promised candy that she never received. Her fundraising has become legendary in Long Beach, teaming up with Pete Meyers and Kevin McCarthy, the founders of the Long Beach Polar Bear Splash, and Bright Eye Beer Continued on page 2 Courtesy Michele Quigley

Long Beach resident Masha Benitez has overcome multiple health problems to raise over $185,000 for the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

Giving back, overcoming health challenges said. Masha never knew her birth mother. In a previous Herald story, she said she was mistreated at the orphanage, taunted because she was unable to speak clearly due to hearing problems, and was even struck by frustrated staff members. The adoption process took more than two years. The Russian government served as an obstacle for Americans to adopt Russian children, under an order by President Vladimir Putin. “I am so grateful for the experience to be her mother,” Quigley said. “We’re so lucky to have found her.” The fundraising Benitez undertakes for the Make-A-Wish Foundation is her way of saying thank you for not only her wish, but also for all of the wishes that have been granted over the years. “It’s giving back to the organization,” she said, adding that dealing with the assortment of health issues has “opened my eyes to live my life the way I want with my limitations.” She said that she’s currently in what she called “semi-quarantine” because of immune issues related to organ rejection. “(It’s) all good,” she said, adding that her family, including her older brother, Giancarlo, supports her “in what I need to do.” Quigley said her daughter “doesn’t want anyone to feel sorry for her,” adding, “she’s my inspiration. She acts like she’s here for a short time and has a lot to accomplish. She’s conscious of not wasting time.”

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Co., also in the city. In existence for 25 years, Polar Bear Splash has raised money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation since 2001, in honor of Paulie Bradley, the son of Meyers’ neighbors, Mike and Patty Bradley, who died of leukemia at age 4 in 1997. Benitez has become a community superhero for all she does, while dealing with her multitude of health problems. “She’s small, tough and feisty,” Meyers said. “She says, ‘Give me $1,000.’ You can’t say no. She has overcome a lot. She’s a great kid and a real fighter.” Her feistiness was on full display several years ago. “Masha was 9 or 10, and she said, ‘Mom stay in the car. When you’re with me, they look to you. This is my job,” Quigley said about her daughter’s fundraising. Benitez’s health struggles began at age 3, when she started to experience breathing problems at the orphanage. She was brought to the United States and sent to Cohen Children’s Medical Center in New Hyde Park for heart surgery. Gift of Life Inc., founded in 1975 by a Brooklyn Rotary Club to help children in need of corrective heart surgery, paid for the trip. Mother Michele Quigley and father Tony Benitez met Masha at the Ronald McDonald House at Cohen Children’s, and decided almost immediately to adopt her. “She basically chose me as her mom,” Quigley

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Masha Benitez with her mother, Michele Quigley, at a fundraiser for the Make-AWish Foundation at Bright Eye Beer Co. in February 2023.

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Reimagining bowling pins. Each year, Maple Family Centers in Rockville Centre replaces all the pins at its five bowling centers. This year, Girl Scout Troop 2059 in Long Beach joined the annual upcycling project, creatively decorating the used pins as part of a craft initiative.

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Shaping the future of Long Beach. Director of Science, Cristie Tursi, right, with Kylee Nichols, a Lido Elementary STEM teacher, who recently won a contest to gift students with Hess Trucks.

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Local wrestler earns hardware. Long Beach’s Dunia Sibomana-Rodriguez captured the 116-pound title at the Eastern States Tournament and was named Most Outstanding Wrestler and Champion of Champions, celebrating with coaches Ray Adams and Leo Palacio.

Using sports to fight cancer. Long Beach gymnastics faced Bethpage and Oceanside, while the wrestling team took on Baldwin to help fight pediatric cancer and raise funds for MSK Kids in honor of a Long Beach resident.

March on tap. The annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day march was a big event in Long Beach on Jan. 20.

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Bringing ancient Egypt to LBMS. Sixth graders at Long Beach Middle School explored the past through poetry, booklets and pyramid replicas.

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Catastrophe was averted thanks to the Long Beach Fire Department when a kitchen fire began at the Long Beach Sandwich Company on Dec. 21. LBFD was alerted to the incident at 12:14 p.m., during a standard weekend lunch in the West Beech Street restaurant. A response team had the fire under control in roughly 30 minutes and teams remained on scene for another hour to ensure the situation was fully and safely resolved. Chief John Marino credits a fast response time and the department’s efficient work with “quick water” for a job well done. The fire broke out in the kitchen and spread through an inconspicuous gap behind the stove. Flames snuck into the wall and traveled toward the second floor before the restaurant’s fire suppression system could register a problem. Chief Marino explained that, due to the nature of the fire — spreading within the wall rather than across it — the suppression system wouldn’t have been effective at containing the fire or preventing its spread.

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The Long Beach Polar Bears. One of Long Beach’s most anticipated annual events — the Polar Bear Splash — returned to the waters on Feb. 9.

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A decade of Professional Youth Theatre. PYT partnered with the Dance Loft to provide dance training to young performers.

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Historical society highlights local artists. Paul Mele, Scott Ferrone, Lissette Resnick, Mitchell Rodbell, Stefani Jarrett and Stu Friedman all showcased their works at the Long Beach Historical Society’s art show on Feb. 1 and 2.

Year of the Snake. Community members came out to the public library on a cold and rainy day to celebrate the Lunar New Year.

Council appoints members to new Planning Board. The members of the city’s new Planning Board were sworn in at the Feb. 18 City Council meeting.

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L.B. Lions Club Karaoke night was rockin’. Annie Kayman happily took the stage to sing “The Girl From Ipanema.”

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Celebrating women’s history. Honorees Liz Nachman, Amy Schwartz Bernabeo, and Teresa McCarthy were celebrated as the Kiwanis Club of Long Beach hosted its third annual Women’s History Month Brunch Fundraiser on March 9, honoring outstanding women in the community and supporting the club’s initiatives.

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Purim at BACH Jewish Center. Firefighter Sam Pinto took part in the BACH Jewish Center’s Purim celebrations.

LBHS theatre showcases ‘Anything Goes.’ The student performers showcased their talents on stage as the Long Beach High School theatre department presented ‘Anything Goes,’ the classic Cole Porter musical, for family and friends during two evening performances on March 14.

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Fire department gets $600K from county. Long Beach firefighters and city officials met with county officials after receiving a $600,000 grant.

Recognized for a dominant season. Long Beach wrestling coaches Miguel Rodriguez and Ray Adams, second and fifth from left, and state champion Dunia Sibomana-Rodriguez, third from left, were among those honored by county and city officials for the team’s success.

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LONG BEACH HERALD — December 25, 2025 Gerrin Hagen Hockey Day. Two competitive games were played before a large crowd, honoring Gerrin Hagen, a lifelong Long Beach hockey and lacrosse player who tragically passed away after being struck by a car in January 2023.

L.B. helped keep the beaches spotless. Ayla Melendez discovered a massive piece of board in the sand during a Nassau County beach cleanup at Town Park in Point Lookout on April 6.

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New record managing system (RMS). Acting Police Commissioner Richard DePalma said the department looked forward to improving efficiency with the new RMS system.

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Riding L.B. waves and changing lives. Surfers Way provided safe and exciting surfing experiences for young participants twice each summer, led by Long Beach surf instructor Elliot Zuckerman, who turned his lifelong passion into a nonprofit for children with special needs.

Wind turbine opposition. County Executive Bruce Blakeman and other elected officials spoke in Long Beach on April 16 about wind turbines and battery energy storage systems, continuing their opposition to the projects.

Playing pickleball for more than fun. Joanne Ameruoso, the organizer of Pickleball for a Cause, and her son, Christian Dano, had a blast on the court at the Long Beach Tennis Center while benefiting breast cancer awareness.

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Fine Arts Expo. Sheila Blu-Tilly of Long Beach was among 21 artists who showcased their work at the Long Beach Art League and West End Arts’ second Expo at the Allegria Hotel on May 4.

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Long Island Marathon. Cristin Delaney-Guille of Long Beach defended her title as the women’s winner at the annual in Eisenhower Park, where spectators gathered to cheer on friends and family along the course.

Memorial Day festivities. The City of Long Beach came together on West Beech Street with numerous groups and organizations participating in the parade.

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Hall of Fame inductions. Leo Palacio was inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame.

Rockin’ out at Long Beach’s PorchFest. Mike Corso, left, led with vocals and guitar, Eddie Torres played conga, and Bill Burkhardt handled bass for the band Jack Toad on May 17.

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Caps off to the next chapter. Members of Long Beach High School’s class of 2025 celebrated their achievements and plans at graduation on June 12.

Welcome back, Sherman Brown Park. Long Beach celebrated the grand reopening of Sherman Brown Park on June 19.

A brunch for those who keep the city clean. Leigh Crane developed a longtime relationship with Devin Parker, the city’s sanitation superintendent, while working to honor the city’s workers.

A decade of fashion. Jasmine Corlette, right, was the host for Chris Banks’ 10th anniversary fashion show at the public library on June 7, celebrating a decade in the industry. Tim Baker/Herald

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Remembering through color. The second annual Michael Berube Sunset Color Run took to the sand, bringing awareness and remembrance. Runners made their way across the sand while turning pink and blue.

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Roller hockey to remember. Four teams hit the outdoor roller rink to show their community spirit as the Long Beach Recreation Center hosted the third annual Squadsmorial Roller Hockey Tournament on June 8.

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H.S. students brought home awards. Coordinator of School Counseling Jaclyn McMahon and Vice Principal Andrew Smith presented Reese Gallinaro with her prestigious SHIELD Award, presented by the Nassau County District Attorney’s Office.

Nine Long Beach seniors honored by LIHSA. Myla Sanchez earned the Long Island High School for the Arts Scholarship Fund Award after studying audio production in the specialized arts program.

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The fourth annual Scott Gernhardt Memorial Softball Tournament. At the Long Beach Recreation Center fields honored Gernhardt’s life and brought the community together. At the raffle table, Phyllis Gernhardt, seated, was joined by, from left, Anna Stark, Denise Leaf, Katherine Kearney, Lina Lerman, and Lisa Clayton.

They ran, and then they swam. Long Beach hosted its annual biathlon July 20, with 60 competitors running 3 miles on the boardwalk, right, and then swimming 300 yards in the ocean. Kids ages 7 to 12, above, ran a half-mile on shore and then swam 50 yards.

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And they were off! Footsteps thundered on the boardwalk at the start of the Fabulous 4K on July Fourth. Allison Scaglione, far right, stood with her two children, Jessie, second from right, and Joey, near right, along with friend Michael Genocese, before all the running began.

Enhanced beach cleanup stations unveiled. at Riverside and Neptune boulevards to help keep Long Beach’s shorelines clean. At top from left, City Council Member John Bendo, City Council Member Michael Reinhart, City Manager Dan Creighton, and artist Michele Dodd. Council President Brendan Finn, far right, joined staff from the Four Leaf Federal Credit Union’s Long Beach branch.

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Long Beach’s Sibomana wins state title. Junior Dunia Sibomana (career record 52-2) added to his incredible resume, when he won a second state title, over Newburgh Free Academy’s Cooper Meril in OT for the 116-pound crown.

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Marines make deep playoff run. The Long Beach girls’ lacrosse season ended May 22 after No. 2 Manhasset held off a late push by the No. 3 Marines to secure a 10-7 victory in the Nassau Class B semifinals. The Marines finished with 12 wins.

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Huge turnaround for girls XC. For the second straight year, Long Beach girls’ swimming finished second overall at the 2025 New York State Swimming and Diving Championships on Nov. 22, winning three events and completing another three runner-up swims. Jessica Bassett, Una Diaz, Finella Moriarty and Vivienne Zangaro led the way.

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Arts and Crafts Festival along the boardwalk. At the Arbonne IC booth, Nancy Fishman, left, Kate Saggio and Sharon Messina waited to talk about the makeup and skin care products.

Art, fresh produce and more. Natasha Hassell Fishman, of TashaToons Caricatures, looked to be almost halfway through a piece for Nicholas and Jasmine Meola of Long Beach at the city’s weekly market in Kennedy Plaza.

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A united community. Antonio Cuevas Jr. and Elizabeth Greenhill checked out the Long Beach Fire Department equipment during National Night Out on August 5.

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Beach wrestling a smash. Sophia Schulz, right, captured first place in the 8-under division at the Reggie Jones & Paul Gillespie East Coast Beach Wrestling Tournament on August 2.

Artwork on exhibit. Brownie Troop 2068 displayed their hand-painted cat portraits at Arts in the Plaza in Long Beach, raising funds for Kitty Cove.

Troy completes nearly 30 years in service. Current and former members of the Long Beach fire department gathered to celebrate the retirement of Capt. Christopher Troy, center.

Running to remember. Ryan Scarduto, of Long Beach, was first across the finish line at the 34.3 Foundation’s 3.43mile Memories Into Miles Run/ Walk on September 7. The walk paid tribute to the New York City firefighters who lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001.

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Oktoberfest brings Bavarian spirit to L.B. Together with his daughter Ellora, left, and wife Rosie, right, Das Biergarten owner Andrew Hetzler believes he has created a family friendly environment that honors German traditions.

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Drawing attention to a ‘silent crisis.' Dozens of people gathered for the third annual Veterans Suicide Awareness and Prevention Walk on the boardwalk on Sept. 13.

Pressing Hochul to reject pipeline project. Turn Nassau Blue director Paul Bua, left, and Michael Baumgartner were part of the Sept. 14 Long Beach protest in opposition to the potential fracked gas pipeline project off the local coastline.

Walking and talking. The Long Island Crisis Center hosted its 17th annual Let’s Walk, Let’s Talk: Stepping Together to Prevent Suicide on the boardwalk on September 21. The Leistman family: Jason, left, holding child Billy, with Lori and Billy.

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Long Beach police honored by The Long Beach and Lido Beach Jewish communities. Rabbis Elly Krimsky, Binyomin Silver and Benny Berlin, left, Long Beach Police Department Commissioner Richard DePalma, Rabbis David Bibi and Rabbi Eli Goodman, Assemblyman Ari Brown and Nassau County Comptroller Elaine Phillip.

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Music, food and crafts. Karina Rodriguez, left, and Tracie Schaeffer represented two of the fall’s biggest Days, Halloween and Thanksgiving, at the 27th annual Long Beach Fall Festival on Oct 11.

Costume contest winners. Kara Hackett, left, Joe Lattanzi and Kayden Hackett, show off their prize at the Long Beach Fall Festival.

A great day for the Irish in the West End. The fife and drums turned up the volume as the parade proceeded through Long Beach.

City’s survery on parking. Residents, Long Beach officials and representatives of the companies working with the city met to discuss potential solutions to the challenges of parking in the Central Park Avenue corridor. City’s survery on parking

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The 36th annual Saint Brendan. 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 October 5. Queens County AOH President John Moroney, left, with Donal Mahoney, a former grand marshal of the parade.

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Veterans Day. Gerald Haber, of American Legion post 972, left, and Dan Macphee, of Veterans of Foreign Wars post 1384, led the ceremony on Nov 11.

He knew what she was thinking. Mentalist Michael Gutenplan performed at Bright Eye Beer Co. on Nov. 16 to help raise money for the Long Beach Soup Kitchen. Cherie Dreyfus took part in one of Gutenplan’s routines

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Working to keep the beach litter free. Liam Bobe collected debris on the beach by Monroe Boulevard during the Long Beach Cleanup on Nov. 15.

Warming feet through sock drive. More than 100 pairs of socks were collected by West Elementary School students for their “Sock-tober” drive to help people in need. Pictured: Morgan Macrides, Gabriela Davidson-Smith, Lylah Diaz, Finn Calo, Quinn Piccirillo, Regan GaNun, Barry Ryan and Feilim Yanega.

Third annual Juice Box Drive. Donations to the soup kitchen helped volunteers such as Larry Lieberman ensure that every family had a meal during the holiday season. Courtesy Jeanne Hoenig

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Students donated to L.B. soup kitchen. Lindell Elementary School students in Travis Van Nostrand’s fifth-grade class donated food to the Long Beach Soup Kitchen on Nov 7.

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Jackson aid. Therapy Dog Thursday, a wellness initiative, offered by Pet Partners and Long Beach High School’s newly designed Student Wellness Center, known as the Well. From left, LBHS students Kylie Duncan, Lilli Carbone and Kaitlyn Bailing with Jackson, a therapy dog.

"Home for the Holidays." The Town of Hempstead waived fees to adopt pets. Town Supervisor John Ferretti was with Trip, Petey and Indy — pups treated to a special Thanksgiving meal at the Milleridge Inn.

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Remembering Pearl Harbor. Robert Condela, chaplain for Post 1384, reflected on the importance of remembering historical events decades later at the Joint Veterans Organization’s Pearl Harbor Commemoration ceremony.

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Kennedy Plaza tree lighting. Santa with Stevie-Lynn Schnepf, Marin Bennett and Katelyn Brown.

BACH honors first responders. At the Thanksgiving service BACH Gabbai Bryan Adler, left, EMT and volunteer firefighter Yanky Koenig, firefighter and paramedic Lt. Sam Pinto, paramedic B-Z Heller and BACH Rabbi Benny Berlin recited prayers.

Getting a grant. MLK Center won federal grant Christina Curry, co-founder of economic advancement resources network, far left; Joceline Champagne, director of the IRS’s LITC office; and Chiren “Sheena” Curry, chair of the MLK Center and co-founder of earn.

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Effie Tsomos, MD, Chief of Endocrinology at Mount Sinai South Nassau, helps patients safely manage their diabetes during the holiday season when changes in diet and daily habits can pose risk.

the amount of sleep they get, affect their diabetes. Mount Sinai South Nassau’s Chief of Endocrinology, Effie Tsomos, MD, and Meghan Costigan-Kraus, NP, CDCES, Director of Diabetes Education, offer some answers and recommendations to frequent questions they receive from their patients during the holidays. What are the differences between 10-day and 15-day continuous glucose monitors (CGMs)? Ten-day CGMs are designed to be worn for up to 10 days before the sensor needs to be replaced. Fifteen-day CGMs extend the wear period to 15 days. All of these systems provide real-time glucose readings and alerts for high or low glucose levels, making them especially appropriate for people who need continuous glucose data to manage diabetes safely. Because of their advanced medical features, they require a prescription. Another 15-day CGM option is the Stelo, which differs significantly from prescription-based CGMs. Stelo is designed for adults 18 years and older and is available without a prescription, making it more accessible to individuals who want to monitor

What are the most important steps for managing safe blood sugar levels during the holidays? To stay safe and maintain stable glucose levels, eat meals at regular times, maintain a steady sleep schedule, and take

your medications exactly as prescribed. Avoid skipping meals or overeating, as both can cause significant disruptions in blood glucose. Skipping meals may lead to low blood sugar for people taking insulin or sulfonylureas, while overeating can cause sharp spikes in glucose levels. Pay close attention to what you drink. Beverages can be a major source of hidden sugars and calories. Choosing water, sparkling water, or sugar-free drinks can make a substantial difference in blood glucose

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Empower your health Diabetes doesn’t have to hold you back Did you know that people with diabetes are two to four times more likely to develop heart disease or have a stroke compared with those who don’t have diabetes — and at a younger age? It’s true. Diabetes is among the strongest risk factors for heart and vascular disease. It’s right up there with smoking and having high blood pressure or high cholesterol. Having diabetes can affect the way your heart works, and harm blood vessels. For example, the lining of the blood vessels may become thicker, which can impair blood flow. Many people have poor blood flow in their legs and feet, which can lead to neuropathy —numbness and weakness. Diabetes can damage other organs as well, including the kidneys. Diabetes and heart disease share many of the same risk factors, such as having high cholesterol, being overweight, not exercising and smoking. Diabetes-heart disease connection Most people with diabetes also have other risk factors for heart disease and stroke that they must manage. Strict control of things such as weight, not smoking and blood sugar is critical. If you have diabetes, it doesn’t mean

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Not long after upstate Rep. Elise Stefanik announced she suspended her campaign on Dec. 19 for New York governor and will not seek re-election to Congress, the path to the Republican nomination for New York’s top elected post became easier to navigate for Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman. “I want to thank Congresswoman Elise Stefanik for her outstanding service to the people of New York and to all Americans,” he posted on X (formerly Twitter). “At this pivotal moment for New York, it is essential that Republicans and al New Yorkers come together in unity.” Blakeman, 70, who regained another four-year term in November, wasn’t making headway in just about every poll, showing him trailing Stefanik, 41, by huge margins. The Atlantic Beach resident, who grew up in Valley Stream, was endorsed by President Donald Trump over the weekend and appears to picking up steam. And now there will not be a Republican primary for the post. “Bruce is MAGA all the way, and has been with me from the very beginning,” Trump posted on his X account. “As Nassau County Executive, he is working tirelessly with the Brave Heroes of ICE, Border Patrol, and Law Enforcement to Keep Our Border Secure, Stop Migrant Crime, Safeguard our Community, and Ensure LAW AND ORDER.” Blakeman, who officially announced he was running for governor on Dec. 12, initially received pushback from the state Republican and Nassau GOP committees. But now seems to have their support. “Bruce Blakeman has my endorsement and I urge our State Committee and party leaders to join me,” Cox said in a prepared statement. “Bruce is a fighter who has proven he knows how to win in difficult political terrain. As

County Executive, he cut taxes, fought against radical leftwing social policies and made Nassau County the safest county in America.” Stefanik made her announcement in a statement citing family considerations and strategic concerns about a prolonged Republican primary. “While spending precious time with my family this Christmas season, I have made the decision to suspend my campaign for Governor and will not seek reelection to Congress,” Stefanik said, adding that the decision was made with careful consideration for her family. She emphasized her role as a mother, saying she wanted to focus on her young son’s “safety, growth, and happiness.” Stefanik thanked voters in New York’s 21st Congressional District for entrusting her to represent them and expressed gratitude to her staff, highlighting what she described as significant results delivered over her 11 years in office. Incumbent Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul, 67, said she is ready to run against Blakeman.” “The fact is, ‘100% MAGA’ Bruce Blakeman traveled all the way to D.C. to celebrate Trump’s expensive tariffs, he ran Long Island’s safety net hospital into the ground by appointing corrupt cronies to run it, and let violent crime in Nassau County spike to its highest level in a decade,” she said in a news release. “Governor Hochul’s message to him or whichever lackey Trump picks to run against her is simple: Bring it on.” Blakeman, whose father Robert served as an assemblyman and brother, Brad, was on the staff of President George W. Bush, has served as a Town of Hempstead councilman twice, in the County Legislature, including being the first presiding officer, and as a Port Authority commissioner. If elected he would be the first Long Islander to be governor. www.liherald.com

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LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU NEW YORK BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION d/b/a PURSUIT BDC, Plaintiff, against MICHAEL D’ANTONI a/k/a MICHAEL E. D’ANTONI, VERSA-TEL TS, INC., EMPIRE STATE CERTIFIED DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION d/b/a PURSUIT CDC, U.S. SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE, MONTANA DATACOM INC., NYBDC LOCAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION d/b/a THE EXCELSIOR GROWTH FUND, TBF FINANCIAL, LLC, AMERICAN EXPRESS NATIONAL BANK, CHILLAX LLC, CADLEROCK JOINT VENTURE, L.P., PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY, INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, and “JOHN OR JANE DOE” (such designation intending to refer to any and all other individuals occupying the subject premises and/or claiming any interest whatsoever in such premises), Defendants. SECOND AMENDED NOTICE OF SALE Index No.: 609011-2024 Property Addresses: 30 Delaware Ave. Long Beach, New York

Honorable Thomas Rademaker Pursuant to Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale dated February 5, 2025 and entered in the Nassau County Clerk’s Office of February 18, 2025 (the “Judgment”), I, the undersigned Referee, duly appointed in this action for such purpose, will expose for sale and sell at public auction to the highest bidder on the north side steps, Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, New York, on January 8, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., the mortgaged premises located at 30 Delaware Avenue, Long Beach, New York (Sec. 59 Block 260 Lot 13) (“Property”), as directed in and by said Judgment. Approximate amount of the Judgment is $80,670.12 plus postjudgment interest and costs. Please take notice that the Property is subject to a prior mortgage of record now held by CitiMortgage, Inc. in the original principal amount of $360,000.00 (Nassau County Clerk Liber 37176 Mp 100; Assignment at Liber 42896 Mp 855). Interested parties may contact Meghan Breen, Esq. at 518-581-8800. Dated: November 25, 2025 /s/Ronald J. Ferraro Ronald J. Ferraro, Esq. 157108

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: EAST COAST SPIRITS LLC Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York, (SSNY) on 08/06/2025. NY Office location: Nassau County. SSNY has been designated as an agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of the process to: 180 HUNNEWELL AVE ELMONT, NY 11003 Purpose: To engage in any lawful act or

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to Article 9 of the New York State Constitution, the provisions of the Town Law and the Municipal Home Rule Law of the State of New York, as amended, a public hearing will be held in the Town Meeting Pavilion, Hempstead Town Hall, 1 Washington Street, Hempstead, New York, on the 13th day of January 2026, at 10:30 o’clock in the forenoon of that day to consider the enactment of a local law to amend Chapter l90 of the Code of the Town of Hempstead by the insertion of a location into Section l90-10, subdivision “A”, in relation to a 15 mph school speed limit, 7 AM to 6 PM, school days, as follows: 15 mph school speed limit LIDO BEACH, BLACKHEATH ROAD between Eden Road and Long Beach High School property line. (TH-515/25) The proposed local law is on file in the office of the Town Clerk of the Town of Hempstead, Hempstead Town Hall, 1 Washington Street, Hempstead, New York, where same may be inspected during office hours. ALL PERSONS INTERESTED shall have an opportunity to be heard on said proposal at the time and place aforesaid. Dated: December 9, 2025 Hempstead, New York BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD JOHN FERRETTI Supervisor KATE MURRAY Town Clerk 157422 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR STRUCTURED ASSET

INVESTMENT LOAN TRUST MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-BNC3, Plaintiff, Against LYDIA LAMOUTH, et al Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 04/03/2019, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction, on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. 11501 on 1/27/2026 at 2:00PM, premises known as 159 E Chester St, Long Beach, New York 11561, and described as follows: ALL that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the City of Long Beach, County of Nassau and State of New York. Section 59 Block 108 Lot 65, 66 and 67. The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $477,177.88 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 607220/2017 If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the then Court Appointed Referee will cancel the Foreclosure Auction. This Auction will be held rain or shine. Brian Davis, Esq., Referee. MCCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, LLC, 10 Midland Avenue, Suite 205, Port Chester, NY 10573 Dated: 11/19/2025 File Number: 560-2175 CA 157482 To Place A Notice Call 516-569-4000 x232

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: Nightcap Stories, LLC. Art. of Org. were filed with the SSNY on 11/9/25. NY Office location: Nassau County. SSNY is designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail a copy of the process to: 21 Arizona Ave, Apt 204, Long Beach, NY. Purpose: To engage in any lawful act or activity. 156910

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only to break the law but also to tear at the moral fabric that holds communities together. Violence corrodes democracy itself. When citizens and leaders live under constant threat, they retreat from public engagement. Ordinary people withdraw from activism. Elected officials alter decisions out of fear for their families’ safety. Journalists censor themselves to avoid becoming targets. These chilling effects shrink the civic space, and create an atmosphere of suspicion and anger. The way forward requires a cultural shift that emphasizes respect, empathy and resilience even in the face of profound disagreements. Everyone from students to business executives to politicians to the media should refuse to share disinformation, avoid demonizing those with whom we have differing opinions and welcome calm, reasoned argument that can change minds more effectively than threats ever could. Passionate debate is fine. Disagreement is natural in a diverse society, and progress often emerges from that vigorous discussion. In stark contrast, every time a political leader is targeted, every time a citizen is attacked for his or her beliefs, the American experiment itself is weakened. At this point in our country’s history, the stakes could not be higher. We must choose civility over cruelty, and persuasion over violence.

letters Blakeman has a narrow definition of ‘safe’ To the Editor: Re County Executive Bruce Blakeman’s op-ed last week, “Protecting our kids and keeping Nassau County safe”: Blakeman’s myopia ought not be ours. Though the Nassau County Police Department is top-notch in both competence and compensation, “safety” is a far broader sentiment than armed personnel. With the most foreclosures in the metropolitan region, Nassau is not a safe place for those who can’t keep up with the Joneses. Our growing population of residents dependent on food bank services, absentee landlords and gig work surely appreciate our police, but don’t feel safe from economic predation. And neither drivers nor pedestrians are especially safe in Nassau, and the roadways themselves would win no awards. Our famed police are no comfort to anyone viewed through ICE-eyes as dusky, dusty or dawdling. We are not yet saved from Nassau’s dual-action dysfunctional property-tax regime, its failed bus patrol tax, its Nassau University Medical Center mess nor wasteful

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her husband, Mark Hortman. In a separate incident, Minnesota State Sen. John Hoffman, also a Democrat, and his wife were wounded, allegedly by the same gunman. On Sept. 10, one day before our national commemoration of the worst terrorist attack on U.S. soil, the assassination of conservative political activist Charlie Kirk shook the nation. All of these acts, though politically motivated in different ways, shared a tragic theme: a rejection of reasoned debate in favor of violence. The perpetrators’ actions defied both justice and ethics. Political leaders, regardless of party, must unequivocally denounce violence not only when it is directed at their allies, but also when it strikes their adversaries. The answers to bitter disagreements can be found instead in the very foundation of American law: our Constitution, which guarantees freedom of speech, association and petition. These rights were spelled out so that individuals and groups could argue, persuade and organize without fear of reprisal. Violence, by contrast, seeks to silence opponents permanently. It is not an expression of political conviction but rather a repudiation of it — an attempt to destroy debate rather than contribute to it. That is why every civilized society criminalizes assault, murder and terrorism. To resort to such methods is not

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s most Long Islanders know, affordability, at its heart, is about what families experience every day. It’s a child starting the school day with a full stomach, a parent relieved of crushing child care costs, a college student able to pursue a career without sinking into debt. This is the kind of state New Yorkers deserve, one where families can live with dignity and plan with confidence. That’s why I have worked to put affordability at the center of my priorities. sieLa As the academic year begins, I’m BYnoe reminded of the past, when parents couldn’t afford to provide lunch or give their children lunch money each day. No parent should have to carry that stress, and no child should sit in class hungry. Alongside my colleagues in the Senate, I fought to secure $340 million in the state budget to make breakfast and lunch free for every student in New York, regardless of their family’s income, so all

young scholars can eat with dignity. Affordability also means giving young children the strongest possible start without risking the family’s financial security. That’s why I voted in favor of $1.2 billion in universal pre-kindergarten funding to continue our efforts to prepare children for their education and nurture their social, emotional and academic skills. I also collaborated with my fellow senators for the allocation of $112 million for afterschool programs, which bolster academic programming and offer enrichment opportunities. This saves families thousands on child care costs, while building the foundation children need to thrive. In that same vein, I fought for new and increased aid to school districts across Senate District 6 totaling $53.2 million, minimizing the need to raise residents’ property taxes. These funds help cover academic activities, transportation, supportive services and more, making sure that all students have the tools they need to succeed. Worries about affordability also show up in everyday moments like getting

ven preparing children for the return to school can be a source of major worry.

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Honoring veterans through service and support To the Editor: On Sept. 12, the day after 9/11, the National Day of Service and Remembrance, PSEG Long Island, National Grid and the nonprofit General Needs came together to host the first-ever Veteran Warm Up event, serving more than 100 local veterans. At this d r ive - t h ro u g h eve n t , ve t e r a n s received bedding, pillows, heaters, LED light bulbs and information about financial and energy-efficiency programs designed to help them keep warm when the weather gets colder. Why would PSEG Long Island step into this role? The answer is simple: because veterans are our neighbors, and many are among the most vulnerable members of our communities. Long Island is home to one of the massaPequa

largest populations of veterans in the country, and too many of them face challenges related to housing, health and employment. At PSEG Long Island, we believe our responsibility goes beyond keeping the lights on — we have a duty to support the wellbeing of the communities we serve. That’s why, year after year, our employee-volunteers give their time, energy and compassion at events that provide direct aid to veterans and other neighbors in need. Collaborating with organizations like General Needs amplifies that impact, ensuring that resources reach those who need them most. This commitment to community is an extension of our mission: to provide safe, reliable energy while also strengthening the fabric of the neighborhoods we call home. By supporting veterans, we honor their service and sacrifices while building a culture of understanding and respect that benefits us all. The Veteran Warm Up event is just one example of how PSEG Long Island strives to live out its values of safety, security and service. We do this because it’s the right thing to do — for our veterans and for our communities. DAVID LYONS Interim president and chief operating officer, PSEG Long Island

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children ready for the return to school. This summer I worked with a variety of community partners and stakeholders to offer backpack giveaway events throughout the district. At one such event, in partnership with Nassau County Legislator Olena Nicks and North Hempstead Councilman Robert Troiano, along with the Nassau County Police Benevolent Association, we gave away more than 800 backpacks filled with school supplies to students from the district. These initiatives, aimed at easing the financial burden on parents as the academic year begins, do more than help families prepare. They also send a message that members of our community are willing to extend a helping hand to one another. The need for affordable education doesn’t end in childhood, which is why my fellow senators and I invested $47 million statewide to make community college free for students ages 25 to 55 who are pursuing high-demand careers such as teaching, engineering and nursing. Affordability and sustainability can and should go hand in hand. The rising

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cost of water and its finite existence led me to sponsor Senate Bill S.4988, and secure $150,000 in the state budget to launch a rebate program in Nassau and Suffolk counties for families who install smart-irrigation devices. These systems save water, reduce bills and help protect the environment that we’ll pass on to the next generation. When it comes to health care, the high cost of prescription drugs has put necessary medications out of reach for too many New Yorkers. To address this concern, the Senate passed the New York Affordable Drug Manufacturing Act, offering a practical solution by empowering the state to partner in the production of generic drugs specifically to drive down prices. This bill targets highcost and at-risk medications like insulin, ensuring affordability and availability. Affordability can’t simply be a talking point. It must be embodied in legislation and budget allocations. Whether it’s fighting for free meals, expanding pre-K, making college accessible or supporting families with basic school supplies, I will continue to advocate for programming and policies that make life more affordable for everyone.

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We publish three columns in each edition of the Herald every week. Columns represent the views of the writers, not of the Herald. Each writer works independently and chooses his or her own subjects. Among our regular contributors are former U.S. Rep. Peter King, former State Assemblyman Jerry Kremer and the Nassau Herald’s former executive editor, Randi Kreiss. We also feature columns by a wide variety of elected leaders — local, county, state and federal — on a rotating basis. And we regularly invite guest columnists who are not involved in politics — including members of our editorial staff — to offer their views.

Special features The op-ed, or opposite the editorial, page features a weekly Framework photo, which is chosen by our photo editor, Tim Baker. The Framework offers a creative, at times humorous outlet for our photography staff. In this spot, we also publish photos sent to us by readers featuring them on vacation, reading the Herald at international landmarks. We call it Herald Around the World. At times, a correction might appear on the op-ed page. We strive each week for the highest standards of accuracy and accountability. When we make mistakes in our reporting, we believe we must own up to them and correct the record.

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