the school’s graduation ceremony in 2017, died at age 81 on June 8, according to school officials.
Former Molloy A.D. Bob Houlihan dies at 81
By BRIAN KACHARABA & NoAH PERETZ of the Herald
Bob Houlihan, whose three decades of service helped shape generations of students and athletes at Molloy University, in Rockville Centre, died on June 8, the school announced. He was 81.
Houlihan, a Malverne resident, is survived by his wife, Maysie; his son, Jason, the Malverne Fire Department’s 2nd assistant deputy chief and Molloy’s assistant director of public safety; his daughter, Lauren; and their extended family.
“My father possessed an extraordinary character,” Jason said. “His remarkable
patience and deep empathy left a lasting impression on everyone around him.”
Houlihan was Molloy’s athletic director, and later its vice president of student affairs.
“Bob was part of the fabric of Molloy, dedicating more than three decades of service to the University,” Molloy President James A. Lentini said in a statement. “His impact on Molloy will be felt for generations.”
For many who knew him, Houlihan’s greatest contribution was not measured by wins, championships or administrative milestones, but rather by the relationships he Continued on page 5
at the Farm’
By NoAH PERETZ nperetz@liherald.com
The Malverne Community Theatre will perform the Shakespeare comedy “Much Ado About Nothing” at Crossroads Farms at Grossmann’s July 9 to 11. This will be the fifth year of the company’s “Shakespeare at the Farm.”
Last summer, the company performed “Julius Caesar.” “No one gets stabbed 32 times in this play, I can promise you that,” the theater’s director, David Coonan, joked. “We alternate between comedy and tragedy year by year.”
company. Its first production under Coonan was an original at Crossroads on Halloween 2012, based on Edgar Allen Poe’s poetry. “We based in on ‘The Raven’ and other poems like that,” Coonan said.
I put together my love of the purity and history of theater and the community, and it all felt
right.
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CooNAN
The company, founded in the 1960s but largely inactive since the late 1970s, has been performing since 2012, when it was re-founded by Coonan. He discovered that the original nonprofit troupe had never formally dissolved, so he contacted the original founding board and presented the proper paperwork to re-establish the
founder, Malverne Community Theatre
“Shakespeare at the Farm” started in 2022. Coonan had staged plays there before, but decided on this specific annual performance because of his love for Shakespeare’s plays and his vision of how they should be performed. The inaugural performance was “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” followed by “Macbeth” in 2023 and “As You Like It” in 2024 before all the bloodletting in “Julius Caesar.”
“Shakespeare was not written for a technically elaborate stage,” Coonan said. “He wrote his works to be performed in front of crowds in the 1600s in wooden buildings. They’d watch the plays in broad daylight.”
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Herald file photo
Bob Houlihan, former athletic director and vice president of student affairs of Molloy university, pictured as he gave his farewell commencement address at
Patricia Gallagher featured in opera
By NOAH PERETZ nperetz@liherald.com
West Hempstead resident Patricia Gallagher is featured in the Gilbert & Sullivan Light Opera Company of Long Island’s 2026 production of Gilbert & Sullivan’s classic The Yeomen of the Guard, with fullorchestra performances coming up in Commack on June 20, in Oakdale on June 21, in Port Washington on June 27 and in Rockville Centre on June 28.
The Light Opera Company is one of Long Island’s oldest cultural institutions, celebrating its 72nd season. Gallagher, a longtime resident of West Hempstead, has been a member of the company since 1995, and is a former president of the group.
In The Yeomen of the Guard, set at the Tower of London during the reign of Henry VIII and famous among Gilbert & Sullivan enthusiasts for its dramatic story and its magnificent score, Gallagher sings in the chorus and also appears as a baker at the Royal Palace, which in those years was located at the Tower.
The Yeomen of the Guard, which debuted in 1888, with book and lyrics by W.S. Gilbert and music by Arthur Sullivan—blends music and drama in perfect balance, providing the occasion for some of the team’s most memorable songs, including Elsie’s famous “Oh, Mercy.” The current production, directed by Gayden Wren, with music directed by Stephen O’Leary and orchestra conducted by Michael C. Haigler, is the Light Opera Company’s first since 2009.
“It’s a really moving story, and the music is exceptionally beautiful,” said Wren, a Gilbert & Sullivan expert who has directed the Light Opera Company in more than 30 productions since 1986. “It has plenty
of laughs, but instead of the usual farcical Gilbert & Sullivan plot, it’s a story of realistically depicted people in situations that evoke real emotion. It’s been a pleasure to explore this complex, rewarding work with so gifted a cast.”
He added that Gallagher’ performance is a highlight of the opera.
“Patty has brought her strong soprano voice and her musicality to the company for many years now,” Wren said. “Yeomen is a particular favorite of hers—she sang the lead soprano role, Elsie Maynard, in the first production of Yeomen that the company ever did, back in 1998—and she brings that enthusiasm and her unfailingly high standards to everything she does for the company, on and offstage.”
The Yeomen of the Guard will be presented on Saturday, June 20 at 8 p.m. at the Star Playhouse at the Suffolk Y JCC, 74 Hauppauge Road in Commack; on Sunday, June 21 at 3 p.m. at the CM Performing Arts Center, at 931 Montauk Highway in Oakdale; on Saturday, June 27 at 8 p.m. at the Jeanne Rimsky Theatre at The Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main Street in Port Washington; and on Sunday, June 28 at 3 p.m. at the Madison Theater at Molloy University, 1000 Hempstead Avenue in Rockville Centre. Admission is $35 (seniors $30, students $15). For further information, call (516) 619-7415 or visit https://gaslocoli.org/tickets.
West Hempstead’s Patricia Gallagher is appearing in the Gilbert & Sullivan Light Opera Company of Long Island’s 2026 production of Gilbert & Sullivan’s The Yeomen of the Guard.
BELMONT PARK VILLAGE
Courtesy Marc Eliot Stein
Community Theatre set to perform in July
Continued from page 1 tions of Shakespeare’s works capture their original essence through the settings in which they are performed. “In the old days, actors would go around and perform in places like farms,” he said. “I put together my love of the purity and history of theater and the community, and it all felt right.”
The company has been rehearsing since mid-May. “I expect to hear from Dave about the show in mid to late April,” Cast member JonLuc Thompson said. “We rehearse twice weekly until the show in July. After we familiarize ourselves with the script, we do blocking.”
Thompson spoke about the togetherness of the theater company. “We’re a small group, so there’s room for creativity and sharing ideas,” he said. “We all make each other better actors.”
Cast member Jill Verdi, a dedicated actress, said she enjoys the preparation as well as the performances, and the community involvement. “The whole process is therapeutic for me — I decompress from all life’s stressors,” she said. “I enjoy the creative experience, and it’s also nice to be able to do something for the community, family, and friends.”
Cast member Billy Callahan fully immerses himself in his roles, but makes sure to take the rehearsal process one step at a time. “As each week goes by, I find my characters always changing,” he said. “My idea I had in my head is always
different by showtime. That’s the fun part of being in a play like this: No performance will be the same each time.”
Coonan’s iteration of the community theater has been a Malverne Chamber of Commerce member since 2022. He was the Herald’s 2022 Person of the
Year, and, he recalled, “That got me a little bit of attention from the community, particularly the chamber. I struck up a good relationship with the people in charge, and we became a member.”
A Malverne resident and a Malverne High School alumnus, Coonan directs the musicals at the high school and Howard T. Herber Middle School, and since 2017 he has overseen the district’s Drama Club. “When I started at the school in 2017, all they had was the high school,” he said. “I basically tripled the size of the theater program.”
Sports and games at Chestnut Field Day
By NOAH PERETZ nperetz@liherald.com
Kindergarten students at Chestnut Street School in West Hempstead celebrated the school’s annual Field Day on June 10.
Led by Principal Dr. Lisa Minicozzi, who cheered on students at every station, the event provided young learners with an exciting day of outdoor fun, teamwork and friendly competition.
Throughout the day, classes rotated through a variety of activity stations designed to keep students active and engaged. Kindergartners tested their agility on an obstacle course, hopped their way through bouncy hopper ball races and raced to the finish line in spirited potato sack competitions.
Students also gathered around a colorful parachute, working together to create waves and lift the vibrant canopy high into the air. Additional games and activities gave students plenty of opportunities to stay moving while enjoying time with their classmates.
The annual tradition encourages physical activity, cooperation and school pride while creating lasting memories for students. With sunny skies and energetic participants, Field Day was a highlight of the school year for Chestnut Street’s youngest learners.
malverne Community theatre director david Coonan and cast member Bruce Liby at a rehearsal this month.
Courtesy WHUFSD Chestnut Street School kindergartners played parachute games during the school’s annual f ield day on June 10.
Photos courtesy David Coonan malverne Community theatre cast members JonLuc thompson and Billy Callahan at a rehearsal.
Students honored for perfect attendance by NAACP
By NOAH PERETZ nperetz@liherald.com
Malverne School District celebrated a milestone in dedication as groups of exceptional students at Howard T. Herber Middle School, Davison Avenue Intermediate School and Maurice W. Downing Primary School were recognized with Perfect Attendance Awards, proudly presented by the NAACP.
The prestigious medals and certificates were presented during special ceremonies by NAACP representatives Ms. Hicks and Ms. Chase. The awards highlight the unwavering commitment of these students to their education, reflecting both personal discipline and a deep pride in their daily academic journey.
Students from Downing Primary School were recognized with Perfect Attendance Awards by the NAACP.
District representatives congratulated each of the honorees. “Consistent attendance is a cornerstone of academic success and a true reflection of the district’s core values,” they said.
Photos courtesy Malverne UFSD
Students from Howard T. Herber Middle School were recognized with Perfect Attendance Awards by the NAACP.
Molloy U. coach and mentor is remembered
built across generations of students and colleagues.
“He became a beacon of support for countless students, offering guidance during tough times and sharing in their happiness during their triumphs,” his son said. “My family felt privileged to share him with the world.”
Houlihan earned a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from the New York Institute of Technology in 1976 and two master’s degrees from Long Island University in education, guidance and counseling (1978) and criminal justice (1980).
He served for 20 years with the New York City Police Department, retiring in 1986 after 17 years as a detective. His assignments included narcotics, organized crime, homicide and major case investigations. He earned 22 citations and was a member of the department’s Honor Legion.
Houlihan’s career at what was then Molloy College began in 1980, when he became head softball coach, and six years later he added women’s basketball duties. Over 19 seasons of softball, his teams won more than 300 games, captured the New York Collegiate Athletic Conference title in 1995 and the ECAC championships in 1994 and 1995. They
reached the postseason 18 times and produced six All-Americans.
In 11 seasons of women’s basketball, he led the Lions to 134 wins and 10 postseason appearances. He also spent three years on the NCAA Basketball Tournament Selection Committee and served on ECAC men’s and women’s basketball committees.
In 1988 Houlihan became Molloy’s third athletic director. He expanded the athletic department significantly, adding seven intercollegiate sports and introducing the school’s first men’s sports. Baseball, men’s basketball and men’s cross-country debuted in 1992-93, followed by soccer, women’s crosscountry and men’s lacrosse. The student-athlete population grew from 40 to 200 under his leadership.
degree, telling her he envisioned her one day in his position.
“When he announced his retirement and I was being announced as the interim vice president for student affairs, people kept saying, ‘How are you going to fill his shoes?’” Biscari said. “Bob pulled me aside and said, ‘I don’t want you to fill my shoes. You have to do your thing. People know you. Do your own thing. Just keep doing the right thing, always.’”
Jason HouliHan
Second assistant deputy chief, Malverne Fire Department
Janine Biscari, who succeeded him as vice president of student affairs in 2017, said that Houlihan played a defining role in her career development. Biscari joined Molloy in 2011 as director of campus life, hired by Houlihan. He soon encouraged her to study for a doctoral
Houlihan devoted much of his life to mentoring young people outside the university. He coached CYO and Police Athletic League teams for 20 years, spent 16 years with the Empire State Games and coached Malverne Little League for 17 years.
“My father had a deep love and passion for the Malverne Little League,” Jason said.
He served on the Malverne Youth Board, including two years as chairman, and was a guest clinician at more than 250 basketball camps and clinics. He frequently spoke at high schools, and led leadership retreats for Molloy students.
On Sept. 24, 2024, Molloy dedicated the Quealy Gymnasium playing surface as Bob Houlihan Court.
Friends and former students said those accomplishments only partly define his legacy. Susan Cassidy-Lyke, the former Molloy softball standout, coach and athletic director who now serves as head softball coach at Hofstra University, met Houlihan when he recruited her at Molloy as a teenager, beginning a friendship and mentorship that lasted over four decades. CassidyLyke said that Houlihan remained deeply invested in people long after they left campus.
“He was Mr. Molloy,” she said. “Very invested.”
Jason Houlihan and his family have received hundreds of messages from former players and friends expressing their gratitude for Houlihan’s presence in, and influence on, their lives.
“We are deeply moved by the messages we’ve received,” his son wrote. “My father was a truly selfless individual who left an incredible mark on the world.”
Funeral arrangements had not yet been announced at press time.
World Cup fervor spreads to Long Island
By JEFFREY BESSEN jbessen@liherald.com
Kids ran around as only children can — free and without care — as adults milled around the artificial-turf field and the seats of Kenneth P. LaValle Stadium on the Stony Brook University campus.
I really love the USA, and I really want to support the team.
This was the first of a few World Cup watch parties staged by Empire State Development, which promotes business growth, job creation, and greater economic opportunity across New York. Several thousand people came for the soccer last Friday. The first game shown on the stadium screens was Canada vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina, being played in Toronto, as the event began at 3 p.m. Guests had a choice of watching the first game, the second game or both.
At 7 p.m., after those teams played to a 1-1 draw, the second session got underway, and many had come to root for the Unites States Men’s National Team, playing their first game of the quadrennial global tournament, which this year is being hosting across North America, with many of the games in the U.S.
Joe Nola, a Holbrook resident, brought his son Everett, 9, a soccer fan who started playing a few years ago and took to the sport.
“[I’m here] basically for him,” Nola said of his son. “He started getting into soccer and the World Cup, and I started following it a lot more the last couple of years. He’s really excited and so am I, so we’ve been waiting to check out more soccer, and saw this and thought it would be a full opportunity to watch the USA game.”
A travel soccer team player, Everett was a bit shy, but his father said he has an affinity for the “beautiful game.”
“As a family, we’re trying to watch more and learn more about it, so this is, like, a really cool experience,” Nola said, adding of Everett. “He plays goalie. He loves the pressure, for some reason. He drives his mother crazy with the stress. He’s a big fan of [Matt] Freese [the American goalie] and a lot of the goalies that we see internationally.”
Antonella Cortez, 11, from Setauket, who also plays on a travel team, was there to cheer on Team USA.
“I’m here to watch the game,” she said matter-of-factly, adding that playing soccer is fun. Her favorite position? “Anything besides middle and goalie,” she said.
Before the featured match of Paraguay vs. USA, in Los Angeles, the band Third Eye Blind performed a roughly 30-minute set in a driving rainstorm that seemed to end just after they struck
Terryville, Liam Sobritch, of East Northport, and Connor Klinger, from Selden, all wearing USA jerseys, roleplayed interviewer and interviewee, so of course the natural thing was to interview them.
“I really love the USA,” Hernandez said, “and I really want to support the team. I hope they win the World Cup.” His analysis of the first half? “They played great. We need to space out a little more, but we could have this win.
“It was good,” Sobritch said. “We scored three, so maybe [we] space out a little more.”
“We need more spacing,” Klinger agreed, “but [we’re] amazing on the attacking.”
From an own goal by Paraguay in the opening minutes to a score by Gio Reyna in the match’s waning seconds, the U.S. team dominated in a 4-1 win. The next game for the Americans is Friday versus Australia.
Organizing events such as a World Cup Watch Party is not an easy feat.
“This is almost two years in the making,” Dan Gross, Empire State Development’s executive director for New York Special Events, said. “I drew up a plan. It really started with the governor. FIFA controls the tickets,” he added, referring to the World Cup’s governing body. “They control the ticket pricing. The need to make sure people have access.”
Gross and colleagues drew up the plan to hold watch parties across the state. They developed a grant program so that all 10 state regions across New York could have watch parties as well.
“I am very proud to say we are the only state in the nation, from a states perspective, that is truly bringing the World Cup experience to all four corners of the state,” Gross said.
For information on future news related to the World Cup Watch Experience, go to ILOVENY.com/fifa-world-cup/ community-viewing-events.
their final chords.
At halftime, the kids resumed their playful running around, and adults
made their way back and forth to the LaValle Stadium concession stands. Young teens Logan Hernandez, from
Rock group Third Eye Blind performed a roughly 30-minute set before the U.S.-Paraguay game in Los Angeles.
Tim Baker/Herald photos
As the U.S. team scored three first-half goals against Paragua, fans got to cheer often at the Stony Brook World Cup Watch Party.
Elmont resident Al Amin was a particularly colorful supporter of the U.S. team.
News briefs
Firefighters Donate to burn center
Firefighters from the Fourth Battalion Fire District have annually held a fundraiser for the Nassau County Firefighters Burn Center at Nassau University Medical Center in Uniondale. The Medical Center houses a 12,000 square foot burn center that can treat up to ten burn victims at once with designated beds for critical and acute care.
The Fourth Battalion is comprised of the East Rockaway, Lakeview, Lynbrook, Malverne, and Rockville Centre Fire Departments. The Battalion’s
recent fundraiser, which was hosted this year by the East Rockaway Fire Department, raised $18,400. Over the years the Fourth Battalion has donated over $250, 000 to the foundation.
According to Ex-Chief John Hennig, a trustee of the Burn Center Foundation, “The foundation supports the burn center staff with additional training, education, and travel. They help beyond what the Medical Center supplies to the center.”
–Noah Peretz
“The Patriot Man” donates to veterans
Malverne firefighter Gregory Waxman, better known as the Patriot Man, and who created the Memorial Day Freedom 5K Run in Malverne, has donated $1000 to Nassau County Firefighters Operation Wounded Warrior, a 501-C3 charity in Nassau County that has been helping our wounded warriors since 2004.
Waxman earned the name Patriot Man after being seen running through the Village of Malverne holding an American flag during Covid-19 pandemic. At the time, Waxman told Newsday that he was motivated to honor the country’s first responders and veterans.
In 2022, Waxman and wheelchair racer Peter Hawkins ran 50 miles in eight hours around Malverne for veterans and first responders.
Last year, Waxman invited the fire department to run in a 5K with him.
At the June meeting of the Malverne village board, Waxman presented the NCFF-OWW check from this year’s run to Lynbrook’s ExChief Kevin Bien, who chairs the Lynbrook FD’s annual September fundraiser for wounded warriors.
–Noah Peretz
presented the
check from this year’s run to Lynbrook’s Ex-Chief Kevin Bien, who chairs the Lynbrook FD’s annual September fundraiser for wounded warriors.
Courtesy Steve Grogan
At the June meeting of the Malverne village board, Waxman
NCFF-OWW
Courtesy Steve Grogan
Fourth Battalion Chairman James Lang, Malverne FD (third from left), presents this year’s check to Burn Center Trustee Thomas Gaffney, Syosset FD. Members of fire departments from East Rockaway, Rockville Centre, and Lynbrook also attended.
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HEMPSTEAD HERALD — June 18, 2026
Driscoll seeks Gillen’s congressional seat
By HUNTER FENOLLOL hfenollol@liherald.com
Jeanine C. Driscoll, the Town of Hempstead’s receiver of taxes, says her experience managing one of Nassau County’s most visible local offices has prepared her for a run for Congress, and she is seeking the Republican nomination in New York’s 4th District.
Driscoll, 59, a Republican and a longtime resident of Bellerose, will face Marvin Williams in next Tuesday’s primary. The winner will take on incumbent Democratic Rep. Laura Gillen in November.
Driscoll said she decided to enter the race after former Rep. Anthony D’Esposito lost to Gillen in 2024. “I was called and I found out that they were interviewing candidates,” Driscoll said. “I’ve been in office for seven years. I’ve lived in Nassau County for about 25 years. I’ve been a volunteer, I was a village judge, and I’m a lawyer. I have the life experience to do this.”
She said the timing also aligned with her family life, noting that she and her husband are now at a stage where their youngest child is heading off to college.
A central focus of Driscoll’s campaign is tax policy, an issue she said has defined her public-service career. “I have always been focused on trying to alleviate the burden of taxpayers,” she said. “That’s been my number one priority since I’ve been in office.”
As receiver of taxes, Driscoll said, she has worked to expand access to property tax exemptions and educate homeowners about available relief programs. Her office has also implemented services such as drivethrough payment windows, satellite offices, online payment options and email reminder systems.
She said she also regularly hosts seminars on tax grievances and exemptions. “I don’t leave until every question is answered,” she said. “I’ve been in libraries
at 10 o’clock at night helping people understand their taxes.”
Driscoll said that direct contact with residents has shaped her understanding of public service more than any other experience. “No one deals with constituents
every day like I do,” she said of area tax officials. “People are in my office every single day, and I hear firsthand what they’re going through.”
In Congress, she added, lawmakers often lack dayto-day exposure to constituent concerns.
Driscoll also noted her background as an attorney for more than three decades and her prior service as an associate village justice. She has also been active in community organizations, including the Floral Park Memorial PTSA and the Junior Women’s Club of Bellerose.
Her policy priorities, she said, would center on reducing costs for families through tax relief measures, changes to federal deductions and reducing regulatory burdens on small businesses. Rising insurance costs, housing prices and taxes are all contributing to what Driscoll described as an affordability crisis on Long Island.
“You have people who grew up here, raised their families here and now they can’t afford to stay,” she said. “She supports efforts to increase take-home pay by eliminating taxes on tips and overtime and expanding the deduction for state and local taxes.
Asked why voters should choose her over Williams in the primary, Driscoll said that experience and familiarity with local taxpayers set her apart. “I know the residents, I know the taxpayers and I know how Nassau County works,” she said. “I’ve worked directly with people who are struggling, and I understand what they need.” She also emphasized her endorsement by the Nassau County Republican Committee.
As for what differentiates her from Gillen, Driscoll said the contrast comes down to tax policy and fiscal priorities, and that she looked forward to making her case directly to 4th District voters. “I’m all in,” she said. “I want to win this seat, and I believe I can.”
Williams is campaigning for GOP primary
By ANDREW FRANCIS afrancis@liherald.com
Retired Air Force Lt. Col. Marvin Suber Williams will face off against Town of Hempstead Receiver of Taxes Jeanine C. Driscoll in the Republican primary in the 4th Congressional District next Tuesday. The winner will challenge Democratic incumbent Rep. Laura Gillen in the November general election.
Williams, 64, is a lifelong New Yorker and current Garden City resident who has spent 30 years in public service as an active-duty Air Force chaplain, senior pastor and senior executive at the federal level. He is focusing his campaign to represent Nassau County’s South Shore communities on lowering costs for Long Island families, restoring public safety, securing the country’s southern border, creating congressional term limits, supporting veterans and, he said, bringing accountability to Washington D.C.
“The core lesson is exactly the same in ministry as it is in the federal government: When a mission is failing, you do not keep sending the same people back with the same plan,” Williams said. “That is not just political partisanship — that is the voters of Long Island loudly telling Washington that they have not been heard.”
Williams said that hearing those loud cries, and his love for country and community, motivated him to run for the congressional seat and create “lasting change” for Long Islanders in the 4th District, economically and socially.
“I am not running because I need a new career,” he told the Herald. “I am running because I have the time, the executive experience and the absolute political
“In
independence to do this job for the right reasons.”
Williams listed affordability, public safety and immigration, honoring veterans, and term limits as
his “four critical priorities.” Additionally, he wants to reduce energy and transportation costs, especially for Long Island.
Despite having less political experience than Driscoll and Gillen, Williams maintains that experience is far from the most important quality of a political leader.
“In this race, political tenure is not the most important asset,” he said. “Proof of capability is. Traditional political experience simply means time spent occupying a seat in a government building. Proof means tangible, measurable results you can put a clear dollar amount on – and I have those numbers.”
Williams also points out that he already has experience serving at the federal level, leading the charge for Air Force Inspection System reform and spearheading operational adjustments that, he said, saved $30 million in overseas operations at the Naval Supply Systems Command.
He believes that his military experience also makes him a more qualified candidate for Congress. He credits the lessons he has learned about service and the time spent as a senior federal executive as more than adequate background to know how to represent Long Island residents.
“Long Islanders are carrying an immense amount of economic and social worry right now,” Williams said. “They need a representative who genuinely hears them, not a career politician who reads about them in a polling memo. … My service makes me uniquely qualified, because three decades of mission-driven, results-accountable executive work is the precise preparation required for a job that demands those qualities today.”
Courtesy Driscoll for Congress
Jeanine Driscoll, the Town of Hempstead’s receiver of taxes, is the Republican and Conservative choice for Congress in the 4th District.
Courtesy Marvin Williams for Congress
this race, political tenure is not the most important issue,” Retired Air Force Lt. Col. Marvin Suber Williams said of the Republicans’ effort to unseat Gillen.
Davison students honored by Board of Ed
By NOAH PERETZ nperetz@liherald.com
The Malverne Board of Education awarded the Davison Avenue Ambassadors for their efforts in the efforts to get Lakeview Public Library certified as a historical landmark by the Town of Hempstead at their monthly meeting on June 9.
The Lakeview Public Library was once the Woodfield Road School, a K-6 school that served the Lakeview neighborhood when schools were segregated. 61 years ago, on May 12, 1965, the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. led a march from Rockville Centre to Lakeview, organized by the Lakeview chapter of the NAACP, which ended at the school.
The Ambassadors were given commemorative plaques and honored with a video documenting their accomplishments. The video included photos of their project packet, including historical photos of the Woodfield Road School, flyers advertising King’s visit to Lakeview, and clips of their May 6 testimonies in front of the Hempstead Landmarks Preservation Commission, making their case that the library be certified as a historic landmark.
Dr. Martine Laventure, Davison Avenue’s school social worker, and the Davison Avenue Ambassadors, a children’s civic learning and advocacy group, saw to it that this historic event
was honored and recognized. They researched the history of the Woodfield Road School, including the day Dr. King visited, and interviewed former Woodfield Road students.
Laventure gave a speech honoring the work of her students at the Board of Education meeting, congratulating them and applauding their willingness to work on whatever they were presented. “Even with all the responsibility I gave them, they still wanted more,” she said.
Laventure then called the Ambassadors up to receive their plaques, and they took group pictures, first by themselves, and then with the school board.
Superintendent Maria Rianna also congratulated the Ambassadors on their hard work. She commended them for their commitment to the project and for shedding light on local history that intersects with major historical events during the Civil Rights Movement.
The ceremony was a testament to the Ambassadors’ efforts over the school year and their pursuit of the preservation of the vital history of their community. Later this year, their landmark preservation proposal will be evaluated on the state level. Lakeview library will also receive a temporary sign at its entrance, before eventually receiving a permanent sign noting its status as a historic landmark.
Courtesy Malverne UFSD
The Davison Avenue Ambassadors with Dr. Martine Laventure and the school board.
Long Island Jewish community celebrates
The fields surrounding Eisenhower Park’s Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre were filled with families, community members and supporters on June 14 as Long Island IsraeliAmerican Night brought together residents from across the region for an evening of music, culture and celebration.
The free event, held from 5 to 8 p.m., was hosted by Sid Jacobson JCC in partnership with UJA-Federation of New York and the Jewish Community Relations Council of Long Island. Organizers described it as one of the largest public celebrations of Israel on Long Island, bringing together families, community leaders and supporters from across Nassau and Suffolk counties.
The program blended live music, cultural pride and communal solidarity at a time when many in the Jewish community continue to express concern over rising antisemitism and the ongoing impact of the war in Israel.
This year’s featured performers included Israeli singer Noam Buskila, Israeli-American a cappella group Six13, and Alon Ohel, an artist and Oct. 7 hostage survivor. Attendees gathered for an evening of music, dancing and community engagement overlooking the lake at Eisenhower Park.
In addition to the live performances, attendees enjoyed opportunities to connect with local organizations and community groups while celebrating Israeli heritage and culture in a family-friendly atmosphere.
The event was made possible through the support of Sid Jacobson JCC, UJA-Federation of New York and the Jewish Community Relations Council of Long Island. Organizers also acknowledged the support of numerous community partners, sponsors and participating organizations from throughout the region.
Security measures were in place throughout the evening to help ensure a safe and welcoming experience for attendees.
Long Island Israeli-American Night continued a growing tradition of public celebrations highlighting Israeli culture, resilience and the strong ties between Long Island’s Jewish community and Israel.
–Jordan Vallone
Holden Leeds/Herald photos
Israeli flags flooded the field in front of the Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre in Eisenhower Park.
Performances entertained attendees who came out to celebrate a blend of Jewish, American and Israeli culture.
Sadie Daniel, 5, showed off her Israeli flag.
Ben Golan, Kim Hadar, Itay Cohen, Lian Vaknin, Emili Rakmoliv and Aviv Lapid at Isareli-American Night.
ERASE Racism hosts forum on inequality
By ANDREW FRANCIS afrancis@liherald.com
The Long Island-based advocacy group ERASE Racism held its 25th Anniversary Benefit event earlier this month, giving out awards for anti-racism and anti-discrimination work and awarding scholarships to students who embody the organization’s values.
Hundreds of guests crowded the Garden City Hotel on June 3 for a cocktail hour and to take part in ERASE Racism’s silent auction, where items ranging from artwork to lottery tickets were bid on for up to thousands of dollars. The funds will go to ERASE Racism advocacy initiatives for public education and housing equality.
Students Ria Bhatia, of Jericho High School; Edwin Montes Dubon, of Uniondale High; Zamari Paul, of Malverne High; and Janeiry Savinon, of New Hyde Park High, were each awarded $500 scholarships for winning a student essay contest. Malverne High student Matthew DaCosta was awarded the $1,500 John Wenzel Scholarship for his work with ERASE Racism.
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones and activist Monique Fitzgerald were honored with special awards for their advocacy against structural racism. HannahJones’s work on the 1619 Project, a New York Times Magazine and audio series
Courtesy ERASE Racism
Elaine Gross, founding president of ERASE Racism, left, hosted a “fireside chat” with Nikole Hannah-Jones on the continuing impact of racism on Long Island.
examining the beginnings of American slavery and its generational effects, was highlighted during the program.
Hannah-Jones and Elaine Gross, ERASE Racism’s founding president, had a “fireside chat,” discussing how racism continues to impact life for minorities, particularly Black communities, on Long Island and across the country.
“This is a hard time for civil rights organizations, because there is a very organized and powerful effort from the highest reaches of the government that basically is saying there is nothing
called structural racism,” Gross told the Herald before the event.
She identified an April settlement between the U.S. Justice Department and the Town of Oyster Bay over alleged housing discrimination as an example of structural racism on Long Island. In the case, which was settled in U.S. District Court, the town was found liable for “intentionally discriminating against Black individuals” by giving the children of current residents priority in purchasing housing units under its Next Generation housing program. This allegedly hindered the ability of Blacks and
other racial minorities to buy homes in predominantly white Oyster Bay.
Hannah-Jones pointed out that racism on Long Island often is not a conscious effort by residents, but rather the result of the region’s historically discriminatory structure.
“You as an individual white person don’t have to be racist at all to have your housing choices and the benefits of your housing choices shaped by a structure that you have nothing to do with creating,” she said.
Talking more about the 1619 Project and contemporary racism, Hannah-Jones contended that the sanitized way in which many schools and institutions deal with America’s racist history is counterproductive to the goal of erasing racism.
“The truth about America is deeply heartbreaking,” she said, “but I find the truth to be a liberating thing, because one can confront the truth that everything that is within the law is constructed. If you know that it’s constructed, then you know it can be deconstructed.”
Hannah-Jones acknowledged that she was not very optimistic about race relations and how discrimination is handled in the U.S., citing the current administration as a reason for such pessimism. But, she and Gross said they believe that as today’s young people advocate for social justice, they have the potential to unlock a better future for Long Island and beyond.
STEPPING OUT
Dion
‘Celebrity Autobiography’ is back in the spotlight
By Iris Wiener
For more than three decades, Angelo Fraboni has built a career that spans Broadway stages, national tours, arts administration, and theatrical producing. Today, while serving as Artistic Director of the Madison Theatre, on the Molloy University campus, Fraboni continues to leave his mark on the professional theater world as a producer of Broadway’s “Celebrity Autobiography,” the comedic sensation currently delighting audiences once again after its original Drama Deskwinning run in 2008.
The show, created by Eugene Pack, takes passages from celebrity memoirs and transforms them into a live comedy event performed by well-known actors. For Fraboni, the appeal of the production has remained remarkably consistent since he first became involved. “Laughter,” he says when asked why the show continues to resonate.
“Everyone needs something to laugh at and just enjoy where you don’t have to think very hard. It’s easy laughter. We’re not making fun of people; we’re just reading this banal dialogue that people write in their autobiographies.”
That spirit of spontaneity has helped make “Celebrity Autobiography” a unique theatrical experience. Unlike most productions, the cast has little rehearsal time together before stepping onstage.
“The actors are cracking each other up as much as they’re cracking up the audience,” Fraboni says. “The greatest thing about the show is the rawness of it and these celebrities being human on stage with each other. It’s glorious.”
Fraboni has been involved with the production since its early years, serving as both producer and general manager before focusing exclusively on producing. He has helped bring the show to audiences across the United States and around the world, while continuing to oversee one of its most challenging components: casting. While the rotating cast has already featured the likes of Katie Couric, Rita Wilson, Keenan Thompson, and Tony Shalhoub, it also has an especially strong Long Island connection, featuring local entertainment icons such as Alan Zweibel, Susan Lucci, Ralph Macchio, and Ray Romano. Pack and co-producer
Douglas Denoff are also from the area.
While Fraboni’s current work places him at the center of Broadway and Off-Broadway productions, his path to producing began far from New York. Raised in a mining town in northern Minnesota, he started ballet lessons at age six alongside his twin brother.
“I was really into sports,” he recalls. “My mom and dad said, ‘Why don’t you take ballet? It will help with your athleticism.’”
What began as an extracurricular activity soon became a career. After high school, Fraboni joined a ballet company and performed professionally for five years. A chance audition for “West Side Story” during an off-season changed everything. The opportunity introduced him to acclaimed choreographer and director Jerry Mitchell, who cast Fraboni in six of his first seven productions. The experience ultimately led to his Broadway debut in “Cats” and opened doors throughout the industry.
As a performer, Fraboni developed a habit that would later serve him well as a producer and artistic leader.
“I would listen and watch,” he says. “I wanted to hear what the directors and choreographers were saying. I was very tuned in to what was going on.”
Eventually, curiosity about the creative process led him offstage and into producing. The transition revealed a side of theater audiences rarely see.
“As a performer, you show up to the theater do your job, and get your paycheck,” he says. “As a producer, you’re working constantly for months and months, sometimes years. Your job is never done.”
That commitment to building opportunities for others became the foundation of his work at Molloy University. Fraboni’s connection to the institution dates back more than two decades, when he helped bring Broadway legend Carol Channing to campus for a gala performance. There, he met then-president Drew Bogner, who shared plans to build a theater. One decade later, Fraboni received a call encouraging him to apply for the artistic director position at the newly constructed Madison Theatre.
“It was still a shell,” he remembers. “I was instrumental in how they built the infrastructure.”
Over the next 15 years, Fraboni transformed the Rockville Centre venue into a regional performing arts center featuring Broadway-caliber productions, symphony performances, international artists, jazz concerts, and educational opportunities. He also played a key role in bringing the renowned CAP21 musical theater program to Molloy, creating new pathways for aspiring performers.
“The idea was to make it an arts center with a variety of art,” he says. “I wanted it to be a regional theatre and performing arts center, but also give the students the opportunity to grow and perform with professionals.”
Despite balancing productions at Molloy with responsibilities on “Celebrity Autobiography,” Fraboni says the rewards make the long hours worthwhile.
“The joys are the audiences laughing and enjoying what we do,” he says. “We create what we think will be the best thing possible for our audiences to see, and the payoff is when they enjoy it.”
Whether producing a Broadway comedy, mentoring students at Molloy, or developing new artistic opportunities on Long Island, Fraboni remains committed to the idea that theater is ultimately about people coming together.
“There’s nothing like going to the theater, laughing with people, and experiencing a journey,” he says. “Everybody is emotionally affected differently by a show. That’s inspiring to me.”
Visit celebrityautobiography.com for more information or to purchase tickets.
A familiar favorite returns to a legendary stage as Dion takes the spotlight for a concert honoring Westbury Music Fair’s 70th anniversary. The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer, whose history with the iconic venue spans decades, is returning to live performance after stepping back from regular touring in recent years. While he has been largely absent from the concert circuit, Dion has remained remarkably productive, releasing new music and books while continuing to earn acclaim for his blues recordings. In the past two years alone, he released The Rock and Roll Philosopher along with a companion book, further showcasing the creativity that has defined a career spanning more than six decades. His recent blues albums have topped the Billboard Blues chart, introducing his work to new audiences while reaffirming his place among America’s enduring musical voices. Best known for classic hits such as “Runaround Sue,” “The Wanderer,” and “Ruby Baby,” Dion continues to evolve as an artist well into his 80s.
Saturday, June 20, 8 p.m. Flagstar at Westbury Music Fair, 960 Brush Hollow Road, Westbury. Tickets available at LiveNation.com.
Daniel Tosh
Get ready for an evening of sharp observations and quick-fire punchlines that are Daniel Tosh’s signature irreverent style when he brings My First Farewell Tour to he Paramount stage. Acclaimed for his quick wit and deadpan delivery, he’s built a devoted following through both stand-up and television. After graduating from the University of Central Florida with a degree in marketing, he moved to Los Angeles to pursue comedy full-time. His career gained national attention following a standout appearance on The Late Show with David Letterman in 2001, leading to appearances Comedy Central Presents, Premium Blend and The Tonight Show. Tosh became a household name as the creator and host of Tosh.0, the longrunning Comedy Central hit that paired viral internet videos with his trademark commentary and satirical take on pop culture.
Tuesday, June 23, 7 and 9:30 p.m. Tickets available at ticketmaster.com or paramountny.com. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington.
Courtesy Evan Zimmerman for MurphyMade Scott Adsit and Rita Wilson are among the show’s rotating cast.
Courtesy Michaelah Reynolds
Angelo Fraboni is all smiles on opening night with his wife, Michelle Fraboni and his Molloy students Grace McNally, left, and Skylar Faith Ludwig.
Your Neighborhood CALENDAR
Jun
19
Crossroads Farm Food Truck Rodeo Crossroads Farm welcomes all on Fridays for food, entertainment, family fun, and local brews.
• Where: 480 Hempstead Ave, Malverne
• Time: 5 p.m., also June 26
• Contact: xroadsfarmliny.com
FIFA World Cup Watch Party
Soccer fans are invited to Eisenhower Park for Soccer In The Park, a free public watch party for the FIFA World Cup match between the United States and Australia. The viewing will feature a live match broadcast, giveaways, family-friendly activities, concessions and more. Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets for outdoor viewing. Free parking is available, with Lots 6 and 6A closest to the venue. Free parking is available.
• Where: Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow
• Time: 3 p.m.
• Contact: (516) 572-0200 TheIslandFC.com
Jun
20
Spy through thepark Kids and families can become a code breaker like George Washington’s spies during the American Revolution. Learn how the Culper Spy Ring used codes during the American Revolution, then try to crack the secret codes.
• Where: Hempstead Lake State Park, 1000 Lake Drive, West Hempstead
• Time: 11 a.m.
• Contact: Eventbrite.com and search Hempstead Lake State Park
Jun
22
Tunes with The Chiclettes Eisenhower Summer Concert Series welcomes The Chiclettes and Vinnie Medugno. Celebrate the remarkable women who reigned supreme on the charts! Gracie, Mikayla, and Jennie deliver an exceptional blend of female vocal groups and artists, spanning from the early Rock & Roll and Motown eras to Disco, R&B, 80’s/90’s pop and more. The Chiclettes are set to energize you as they celebrate the female artists who have graced the music scene from past to present.
• Where: Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow
Stavros Halkias
Stavros Halkias’s The Dreamboat Tour hits the Paramount stage. He delivers the sharp observations, self-deprecating humor and quick wit that have made him one of comedy’s fastest-rising stars. Originally from Baltimore and now based in New York City, Halkias recently wrote, produced and starred in the independent comedy Let’s Start a Cult. His latest standup special, Fat Rascal, is streaming on Netflix, following the success of his debut special, Live at the Lodge Room, which attracted millions of viewers online. Beyond the stage, Halkias hosts the hit podcast Stavvy’s World, which quickly climbed the comedy charts and built a devoted following. He also stars in the Netflix comedy series Tires and is set to appear in A24’s Tony, inspired by the life of Anthony Bourdain. Known for his candid storytelling and relatable humor, Halkias has built a loyal fan base through stand-up, podcasting and acting. He has also been featured in Steven Soderbergh’s sci-fi series Command Z. Outside of comedy, he made his runway debut at KidSuper’s Paris Fashion Week show in 2023, earning Vogue’s nod as “the plus-est of plus-size models.” His ultimate dream? Get just famous enough to buy his mother a nice home — then retire from show business to open a surf-and-turf restaurant in East Baltimore.
• Time: 6 p.m.
• Contact: (516) 572-0200
Jun
23
The Knittin Gang…We Crochet 2! Stop by Lakeview Public Library on Tuesdays and learn to knit and/or crochet. Beginners and advanced yarn aficionados are welcome. Bring yarn and needles or hooks if you have and your project if you have one. Open to all ages. Children under 12 must have an adult with them. Registration required.
• Where: 1120 Woodfield Road, Lakeview
• Time: 6 p.m.
• Contact: lakeviewlibrary.org
Harmonize with Long Island Harmonizers
Love to sing? So do the Long Island Harmonizers. The chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society is a chorus of more than 20 singers, now welcoming new members. The ensemble performs four-part a cappella harmony in the barbershop style, entertaining audiences at libraries, assisted living facilities, hospitals, and local events. All are welcome to visit one of their weekly rehearsals. Come listen, meet the chorus,
and — if you’d like — join in and sing. No musical experience is necessary, just a love of singing and a desire to have fun making music together.
• Where: Faith Lutheran Church, 231 Jackson Ave., Syosset
• Time: Tuesdays, 7:30-9:30 p.m.
• Contact: Call: Rich, (516) 5214779, or Dennis, (516) 680-8036, or visit longislandharmonizers.org
Jun
25
Brick Builders: Build Something Wild Old Westbury Gardens welcomes families to spend an afternoon exploring, building and creating together! Brick Builders invites children and their grownups to enjoy building a LEGO Creator 3-in-1 Tropical Toucan. The program begins at the beech tree and includes a guided walk through some of the featured exhibit Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects made with LEGO bricks. After the tour, head to the Barn at Orchard Hill to build a LEGO kit to take home For ages 5+. | $24 per child (includes admission, guided tour, and LEGO kit). $22 per adult (includes admission and guided tour), with member discount. Registration required.
Hempstead Lake Gardening Series: Garden Growth
Come to Hempstead Lake Park for the fourth installment of their year-long gardening series that guides you through every season of growing your own food at home. Registration required.
• Where: Hempstead Lake State Park, 1000 Lake Drive, West Hempstead
• Time: 11 a.m.
• Contact: Eventbrite.com and search Hempstead Lake State Park
Point Lookout
Independence Day Fireworks/Concert
• Where: The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington
• Time: 7 p.m.
• Contact: ticketmaster.com or paramountny.com
• Where: 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury
• Time: 4:30-5:30 p.m.
• Contact: oldwestburygardens.org or call (516) 333-0048
Jun
26
Rockin’ with the Almost Brothers Band Rock on during the Eisenhower Summer Concert Series. Enjoy an Allman Brothers tribute with ABB and Lynyrd Skynyrd tribute with Sons of Skynyrd.
• Where: Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow
• Time: 7 p.m.
• Contact: (516) 572-0200
Jun
27
Freestyle meets salsa
Get in the groove at Eisenhower Park with Brenda K. Starr, Tito Puente JR., TKA/ K7, Joey Cruz, La Sonora 495 and Forever Freestyle Band.
• Where: Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow
• Time: 7 p.m.
• Contact: (516) 572-0200
Hempstead Town celebrates our nation’s 250th Birthday with its annual Concert and Fireworks spectacular. Residents should anticipate travel delays — Loop Parkway and Lido Boulevard are typically closed in all directions by 9 p.m. and will remain closed until the conclusion of the Fireworks, around 10:30 p.m. There will be no vehicular access to enter or exit Point Lookout during this time. In the event of inclement weather, rain date is June 28.
• Where: Point Lookout Town Park, Point Lookout
• Time: 7:30 p.m.
• Contact: (516) 292-5000 ext. 4304
Jun
28
History of Malverne Little League
The Malverne Historical & Preservation Society salutes Malverne Little League, hosting a fascinating program on the village’s Little League. With free wiffle ball set and New York Mets and New York Yankees jersey raffles.
• Where: 369 Ocean Ave., Malverne
• Time: 2-4 p.m.
• Contact: malvernehistory.org or (516) 887-9727
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Public Notices
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF SALE
SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU
LAKEVIEW LOAN
SERVICING, LLC, Plaintiff AGAINST KEVIN D. WILLIAMS, TERRELL STALEY, ET AL., Defendant(s)
Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered July 28, 2025, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on July 7, 2026 at 2:00 PM, premises known as 274 Coventry Road, West Hempstead, NY 11552. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Lakeview in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 35 Block 514 and Lot 17. Approximate amount of judgment $672,939.98 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #604974/2023. For sale information, please visit Auction.com at www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832.
Scott H. Siller, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 23-001125 90082 160507
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to Article 9 of the New York State Constitution, the provisions of the Town Law and Municipal Home Rule of the State of New York, both as amended, a public hearing will be held in the Town Meeting Pavilion, Hempstead Town Hall, 1 Washington Street, Hempstead, New York, on the 23rd day of June 2026, at 10:30 o’clock in the forenoon of that day to consider the enactment of a local law to amend Chapter 202 of the code of the Town of Hempstead to REPEAL
“REGULATIONS AND RESTRICTIONS” at the following location(s): WEST HEMPSTEAD
Section 202-20 GREENWAY SOUTH (TH 457/15) East SideNO PARKING EXCEPT
SUNDAYS - starting at a point 126 feet north
of the north curbline of Hempstead Turnpike, north to the south curbline of Greenway East.
(Adopted 11/24/15)
ALL PERSONS INTERESTED shall have an opportunity to be heard on said proposal at the time and place aforesaid.
Dated: June 9, 2026
Hempstead, New York BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD
JOHN FERRETTI
Supervisor
KATE MURRAY
Town Clerk 160797
LEGAL NOTICE CASE NO. 21527
RESOLUTION NO. 567-2026
Adopted: June 9, 2026
Councilmember Muscarella offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING AND SETTING ASIDE CERTAIN PARKING SPACES FOR MOTOR VEHICLES FOR THE SOLE USE OF HOLDERS OF SPECIAL PARKING PERMITS ISSUED BY THE COUNTY OF NASSAU TO PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED PERSONS.
WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 560-2026, adopted May 27, 2026, a public hearing was duly held on the 9th day of June 2026, at the Town Meeting Pavilion, Hempstead Town Hall, 1 Washington Street, Hempstead, New York, on the proposed establishment and setting aside of a certain parking space for motor vehicles for the sole use of holders of special parking permits issued by the County of Nassau to physically handicapped persons, in accordance with Section 202-48 of the Code of the Town of Hempstead, all as set forth in said resolution; and WHEREAS, after due consideration, this Town Board finds it to be in the public interest to establish and set aside a certain parking space for motor vehicles for the sole use of holders of special parking permits issued by the County of Nassau to physically handicapped persons; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that in accordance with Section 202-48 of the
Code of the Town of Hempstead, the following parking spaces be and the same hereby is set aside for the sole use of holders of special parking permits issued by the County of Nassau to physically handicapped persons:
ELMONT
B STREET - north side, starting at a point 176 feet east of the east curbline of Meacham Avenue, east for a distance of 20 feet.
(TH-162/26)
SWEETMAN AVENUEsouth side, starting at a point 78 feet east of the east curbline of Travis Avenue, east for a distance of 20 feet.
(TH-163/26)
238th STREET - west side, starting at a point 24 feet north opposite the northeast curbline of 116th Road, north for a distance of 20 feet.
(TH-179/26)
INWOOD
WALCOTT AVENUEeast side, starting at a point 39 feet south opposite the southwest curbline of Merril Place, south for a distance of 20 feet.
(TH-172/26)
POINT LOOKOUT
OCEAN BOULEVARDsouth side, starting at a point 929 feet east of the east curbline of Parkside Drive, east for a distance of 56 feet.
(TH-180/26)
ROOSEVELT
ST. FRANCIS STREETeast side, starting at a point 63 feet south the south curbline of Underhill Avenue, south for a distance 20 feet.
(TH-170/26)
WEST HEMPSTEAD
BERRY HILL COURTsouth side, starting at a point 254 feet east of east curbline of Mayfair Avenue, east for a distance of 22 feet.
(TH-166/26)
; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk shall enter this resolution in the minutes of the Town Board and shall publish a copy of this resolution once a newspaper having a general circulation in the Town of Hempstead, and shall post a copy hereof on the signboard maintained by her, and file in her office affidavits of such publication and posting.
The foregoing resolution was seconded by Councilmember Miller and adopted upon roll call as follows:
AYES: SEVEN (7) NOES: NONE (0) 160796
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to Article 9 of the New York State Constitution, the provisions of the Town Law and Municipal Home Rule of the State of New York, both as amended, a public hearing will be held in the Town Meeting Pavilion, Hempstead Town Hall, 1 Washington Street, Hempstead, New York, on the 23rd day of June 2026, at 10:30 o’clock in the forenoon of that day to consider the enactment of a local law to amend Section 202-1 of the code of the Town of Hempstead to INCLUDE “PARKING OR STANDING PROHIBITIONS” at the following location(s):
EAST MEADOW
TAYLOR AVENUE (TH 199/26) West SideNO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting from the south curbline of Andrew Avenue, south for a distance of 30 feet.
TAYLOR AVENUE (TH 199/26) West SideNO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting from the north curbline of Andrew Avenue, north for a distance of 30 feet.
TAYLOR AVENUE (TH 199/26) West SideNO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting from the south curbline of Cedar Street, south for a distance of 30 feet.
TAYLOR AVENUE (TH 199/26) West SideNO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting from the north curbline of Cedar Street, north for a distance of 30 feet.
(NR) EAST ROCKAWAY LAWRENCE STREET (TH 204/26) North SideNO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting at the east curbline of Rhame Avenue, east for a distance of 31 feet.
RHAME AVENUE (TH 204/26) East SideNO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting at the north curbline of Lawrence Street, north for a distance of 35
feet.
SEAFORD
BAYVIEW STREET (TH 191/26) South SideNO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting from the west curbline of Ocean Avenue, west for a distance of 38 feet.
ALSO, to REPEAL from Section 202-1 “PARKING OR STANDING PROHIBITIONS” from the following location(s):
WEST HEMPSTEAD
GREENWAY SOUTH (TH 75/26) West SideNO PARKING EXCEPT SUNDAYS - starting at a point 10 feet south of the south curbline of Greenway East, south for a distance of 185 feet.
(Adopted 4/14/26)
ALL PERSONS INTERESTED shall have an opportunity to be heard on said proposal at the time and place aforesaid.
Dated: June 9, 2026 Hempstead, New York BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD JOHN FERRETTI Supervisor
KATE MURRAY Town Clerk 160798
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to Section 202-48 of the code of the Town of Hempstead entitled, “Handicapped Parking On Public Streets,” a public hearing will be held in the Town Meeting Pavilion, Hempstead Town Hall, 1 Washington Street, Hempstead, New York, on the 23rd day of June 2026, at 10:30 o’clock in the forenoon of that day, to consider the adoption of a resolution setting aside certain parking spaces for motor vehicles for the sole use of holders of special parking permits issued by the County of Nassau to physically handicapped persons at the following locations:
BALDWIN
PARSONAGE STREETnorth side, starting at a point 62 feet west of the west curbline of Grand Avenue, for a distance of 20 feet.
(TH-202/26)
WEST HEMPSTEAD
COLONY STREET - east side, starting at a point 223 feet south of the south curbline of
Hempstead Avenue, south for a distance of 17 feet.
(TH-617/25)
ALL PERSONS INTERESTED shall have an opportunity to be heard on said proposal at the time and place aforesaid.
Dated: June 9, 2026
Hempstead, New York BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD JOHN FERRETTI
Supervisor
KATE MURRAY Town Clerk 160800
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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 Municipal Home Rule of the State of New York, both as amended, a public hearing will be held in the Town Meeting Pavilion, Hempstead Town Hall, 1 Washington Street, Hempstead, New York, on the 23rd day of June 2026, at 10:30 o’clock in the forenoon of that day to consider the enactment of a local law to amend Section 197-13 of the code of the Town of Hempstead to INCLUDE “TRAFFIC REGULATIONS IN THE VICINITY OF SCHOOLS” at the following location(s): WEST HEMPSTEAD WOODLAWN ROAD (TH 203/26) West SideNO PARKING 1 PM to 4 PM SCHOOL DAYS EXCEPT SATURDAYS, SUNDAYS & HOLIDAYS - starting at a point 150 feet south of the south curbline of Hempstead Avenue, south for a distance of 78 feet.
ALL PERSONS INTERESTED shall have an opportunity to be heard on said proposal at the time and place aforesaid.
Dated: June 9, 2026 Hempstead, New York BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD
JOHN FERRETTI Supervisor KATE MURRAY Town Clerk 160799
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD LOCAL LAW NO. 53-2026
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, both as amended, a public hearing was duly called and held on the 9th day of June 2026, by the Town Board of the Town of Hempstead, on the proposed adoption of Town of Hempstead Local Law No. 53-2026, and following the close of the hearing the Town Board duly adopted Town of Hempstead Local Law No. 53-2026, to amend Section 202-1 of the Code of the Town of Hempstead, to include and repeal “PARKING OR STANDING PROHIBITIONS” at various locations. Dated: June 9, 2026 Hempstead, New York BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD JOHN FERRETTI
Supervisor
KATE MURRAY Town Clerk 160792
PUBLIC AND LEGAL NOTICES…
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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD LOCAL LAW NO. 54-2026
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, both as amended, a public hearing was duly called and held on the 9th day of June 2026, by the Town Board of the Town of Hempstead, on the proposed adoption of Town of Hempstead Local Law No. 54-2026, and following the close of the hearing the Town Board duly adopted Town of Hempstead Local Law No. 54-2026, to amend Section 197-5 of the Code of the Town of Hempstead, to include “ARTERIAL STOPS” at various locations.
Dated: June 9, 2026 Hempstead, New York
BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD
JOHN FERRETTI Supervisor
KATE MURRAY Town Clerk 160793
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD LOCAL LAW NO. 55-2026
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, both as amended, a public hearing was duly called and held on the 9th day of June 2026, by the Town Board of the Town of Hempstead, on the proposed adoption of Town of Hempstead Local Law No. 55-2026, and following the close of the hearing the Town Board duly adopted Town of Hempstead Local Law No. 55-2026, to amend Section 197-13 of the Code of the Town of Hempstead, to include “TRAFFIC REGULATIONS IN THE VICINITY OF SCHOOLS” at location.
Dated: June 9, 2026 Hempstead, New York BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD JOHN FERRETTI
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Malverne High hosts Juneteenth Jubilee
By NOAH PERETZ
nperetz@liherald.com
In collaboration with the Lakeview Civic Association, Malverne High School hosted its Juneteenth Jubilee on June 12. The celebration took place the Friday before the holiday because of school closures.
The event had local food trucks, a bounce house and slide for younger children, and a DJ. The football field and basketball courts were also open for students to play on.
The Lakeview Civic Association, the Lakeview NAACP chapter, and Divine Nine sororities and fraternities had tables at the event. They provided informational pamphlets and gave students information on their organizations.
Malverne’s marching band, Color Guard, Select Choir, and jazz band also gave performances on the event stage. Stephen Benfante, assistant principal
at Davison Avenue Intermediate School, plays a vital role in organizing the event every year. “There’s a lot that goes into it,” he said. “We have student organiz-
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ers as well as Lakeview Civic Association members helping us throughout.” He has been organizing the event since its inception in 2020.
Lakeview Civic Association member and Malverne school board trustee Nicole Henderson is responsible for
booking the food trucks, but still credits Benfante as the brains behind the entire operation. “He’s the one who does everything,” she said.
Benfante is committed to his goal of helping students learn about the history of Juneteenth, along with providing entertainment at the school event. “Students need to understand the history, we owe it to them to teach them about it,” he said. “It’s not just about having fun.”
Malverne’s Juneteenth event predates its establishment as a national holiday in 2021 by one year. It is the first school district to host a Juneteenth event on Long Island, and Benfante takes pride in highlighting one of the pivotal days in American history.
Civic Association member Uchenna Emeagwali is responsible for booking guest speakers for the Juneteenth event, and this year’s speaker was Dr. Renee White of St. Joseph’s University, New York. Dr. White is a professor in the graduate literacy and child study program. “Guest speakers are always professors, they sometimes also promote and sell their books,” Emeagwali said.
Malverne’s marching band and Color Guard performed at the Juneteenth Jubilee.
Photos courtesy Malverne UFSD
Malverne High School’s Select Choir performed at the Juneteenth Jubilee.
Malverne High School’s jazz band performed at the Juneteenth Jubilee.
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Q. I’m putting in a pool, and have to raise the property on the side closest to my property line by about 18 inches. I see that my permit shows I can’t go over 6 feet for the fence. What I want to do is build a wall along the property line using the concrete interlocking blocks that are made for this, and I remember from a previous column you wrote that the wall also needs a permit. Am I going to have problems getting the fence and wall approved, because the company that makes the blocks shows that they go right onto compacted gravel and not the concrete foundation you wrote about? Also, the fence will be 6 feet tall on my side, but at least 7 feet 6 inches on my neighbor’s side. Is that going to be a problem? I want to do this right away, so I can enjoy the pool this summer. Should I just do it and see what an inspector says, if anything?
A. You have given this a lot of thought. I will answer each question as well as possible. The reason for my doubt is that communities have differing opinions, and even inspectors have differing views. The real problem is that until, and sometimes even after, you get a final sign-off, anything that wasn’t documented on the plans is fair game for nullifying the approval, requiring refiling for a new permit.
The block wall can only go on a compacted gravel bed if the ground is stable — not in a flood plain or previously reclaimed land, such as in a neighborhood that was once marshland — and if the gravel bed reaches a 90 percent compaction level, according to manufacturers. This compaction is achieved only by using heavy equipment and extreme force, so if you plan to shovel it in and tamp it down, think twice. Fortunately, the wall movement will be hardly noticeable unless sections sag from the weight of the block and the horizontal shifting of the earth, which mainly occur with the help of water buildup and extremes like the weeks of below-freezing weather a few months ago that most people have already forgotten.
The fence height is another mixed bag of opinions. I’ve had to appear for clients at zoning hearings because of just such circumstances, where there was a problem achieving the 6-foot height and the uneven land dilemma. In other, similar circumstances, another inspector in the same jurisdiction said not to bother and passed the approval without the need to go through the hearing process. I believe that good fences make good neighbors, as Robert Frost wrote. The height issue should only come into play when a neighbor is harmed or potentially harmed by the height, such as if the fence blocks sunlight.
I can never recommend building something without approvals, as a licensed professional, but I am seeing more often that people hate the word “permit.” Good luck!
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So we set off to meet the new Notre Dame coach . . .
i’ve told this story before, but friends say it always bears retelling. Four years ago this month, a group of us experienced in just a few hours some truly high moments followed by some comedic screwups that still make us shake our heads.
Nassau County Republican Party Chairman Joe Cairo, my law school roommate Tom Curtin and I are Notre Dame graduates, and fanatical followers of Fighting Irish football. When we heard that then new football coach Marcus Freeman would be speaking at a Notre Dame event at the Union League Club in Manhattan, we decided to attend and then go to dinner afterward.
Melissa Zimmerman, a retired Nassau County Police Department detective who was on my security detail when I was in Congress and was still doing security work for me, coordinated the logistics for the evening. We took my car, picked up Cairo at his North Valley Stream home and made it to the city in
plenty of time. Zimmerman parked the car in a garage a few blocks from the Union League, and once there we met up with Curtin, who, as usual, knew someone who knew someone and got us into a pre-event gathering with just a small group of alumni and Freeman, who was friendly and generous with his time. Couldn’t have been a better moment for Notre Dame guys.
AFollowing the larger reception downstairs, we went to Sam’s Place, a terrific Italian restaurant on East 39th Street, where we were joined by my son, Sean, another Notre Dame graduate. The conversation was filled with reminiscing, and expressions of hope that Freeman would restore Notre Dame football’s golden luster.
Despite a sign that said it would be open for a few more hours, the garage were locked tight. We rang the bell. No answer. It started raining harder. We were the only people on the street.
nd what followed forced us to find our way home in the rain in a very sketchy Uber.
The always prepared Curtin produced an umbrella and decided to walk to the NYAC. Zimmerman, seeing her brilliant planning coming undone, was on her phone trying to find an Uber to drive us to North Valley Stream. Minutes went by; no taxicab, no Uber. Cairo, one of the nation’s most powerful political leaders, was standing in the rain, looking down 39th Street.
windshield. Eventually we made it to Cairo’s home, where he obligingly paid the driver and, adding insult to injury, at Zimmerman’s suggestion, gave the man a generous tip. He shook his head as he got out.
Next, Zimmerman tracked down a friend to drive us to my home in Seaford, and then, because her car keys were in my car in the Manhattan parking garage, to drive her to her Bellmore home.
Afterward, as we were outside on the street posing for a group photo, Zimmerman couldn’t help congratulating herself on her logistical success. Sean said he would walk to his nearby apartment and said good night. There was a drizzle of rain, but the garage was a block away; nothing to worry about. Curtin, who lives in Jersey, was staying at the New York Athletic Club, so we offered to drop him off.
TAfter several long minutes, a broken-down, filthy-looking, barely operable car pulled up. The driver held a cardboard sign with “Uber” scrawled in magic marker. Speaking with a thick foreign accent, he asked where we were going. North Valley Stream, Zimmerman told him.
“No problem,” he said. We warily got in the car — Zimmerman, the seasoned detective, in the front, and Cairo and I in the back. The driver seemed to have a hard time finding his way out of Manhattan as Zimmerman tried to guide him, and rain splashed against the
Because my wife, Rosemary, knew I’d be coming home late, she had decided to sleep in the back bedroom. When she got up in the morning and didn’t saw my car, she didn’t know whether to call the cops or the emergency room. Moments later, as I recounted the events of the previous evening, she shook her head with the look of a woman thinking, why did I ever marry this guy? Good question.
Later that morning, Zimmerman took an LIRR train to Manhattan to retrieve my car and her keys and complain to the parking garage manager about his misleading closing-time sign. The saga of the Notre Dame football coach and the locked garage was over, but none of us has ever forgotten it.
Peter King is a former congressman, and a former chair of the House Committee on Homeland Security. Comments? pking@ liherald.com.
A crisis at a journalistic institution
here are a number of ways to frighten a politician. I could recite a few, but there’s nothing more frightening then telling an elected official that “‘60 Minutes’ wants to talk to you.” For almost 60 years, the show has been more than a television program. It is one of the few that has held powerful corporations, governments and individuals to account for their conduct. Like it or not, “60 Minutes” has been the conscience of the nation.
During its time on our television screens, the show has exposed the tobacco industry’s lies, the failures of the Veterans Administration and the abuses of Wall Street, to name just a few of its in-depth investigations. It has done so week after week, in prime time, watched by millions of Americans who might never have read an investigative newspaper series but would sit down on a Sunday night and absorb a piece of journalism that changed what they knew, and sometimes what the country knew.
That institution, in any meaningful sense, is now gone. What has taken place over the past year is a cautionary tale about what happens when corporate fear meets political intimidation and what is lost when the two converge. The chain of events that got us here started in April 2025, when Bill Owens resigned at executive producer of “60 Minutes.” He was only the third person to hold that job in 57 years. That was followed by the resignation of CBS President Wendy McMahon.
Why all the drama at ‘60 Minutes’ matters beyond the television industry.
The reason for both departures was that Paramount, the parent company of CBS, was seeking federal approval for its merger with Skydance Media. The Trump administration had leverage over the deal, and it was clear that it was prepared to use it. Then CBS settled a lawsuit with the president with a payment of $16 million. The optics should have been a tipoff of what was yet to come.
What happened next confirmed everyone’s worst fears. Bari Weiss became editor in chief of CBS News, installed by the new owners. While Weiss is a competent writer, she knew nothing about television news. Last
month she fired veteran “60 Minutes” correspondents Sharyn Alfonsi and Cecilia Vega, the first Latina correspondent in the show’s history. That was followed by numerous other layoffs of longtime staffers. It’s worth noting that, months earlier, Weiss pulled a segment off the air that dealt with Trump administration deportees held in a Salvadoran prison. It eventually ran, but that sent another signal.
The final touch in the dismantling of a journalistic institution was the firing of Scott Pelley, who helped make “60 Minutes” what it was. Pelly is the modern-day version of what Walter Cronkite was in his time, and the loss of his voice is a loss for all of us who believe in investigative journalism.
So why does this matter beyond the television industry? Investigative journalism is a mechanism by which citizens of a democracy learn what their government and their corporations are actually doing, as opposed to what they are told they’re doing.
What do weekly newspapers have to do with this type of reporting? Willamette Week, the Village Voice and the Riverdale Press are just a few of the
weeklies that have won Pulitzer Prizes. Consider what happens when a weekly newspaper is sold. If a new owner has different priorities, different allegiances or a fear of generating controversy, it’s the beginning of the end of fair coverage for their readership. When a new owner takes over, the staff remains for a time. The nameplate stays the same, but the readers may sense the change before they can articulate it.
Identity and credibility aren’t assets that appear on a balance sheet, but they are one of the most fragile assets a paper possesses. You might have noticed that the Herald has both Republican Peter King and Democrat Jerry Kremer as columnists. That’s because the owner values all opinions.
The dismantling of “60 Minutes” because of political pressure and corporate self-interest is a message to newsrooms all over America. It is a reminder that the public can’t afford to ignore what takes place before their eyes. We need good and honest journalism, and should be supportive of those who practice it.
Jerry Kremer was a state assemblyman for 23 years, and chaired the Assembly’s Ways and Means Committee for 12 years. He currently chairs the Capitol Insight Group, a government relations firm. Comments? jkremer@liherald.com.
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every election cycle brings a familiar refrain: “This is the most important election of our lifetime.” The phrase is often overused, but the underlying message remains true. Democracy only works when citizens participate, and that participation begins long before Election Day in November.
For New Yorkers, that opportunity starts with next Tuesday’s primary election, which determines which candidates represent each political party on the ballot in November’s general election. Too often, primary elections are overlooked. Turnout is routinely far lower than in general elections, even though primaries frequently determine who will ultimately hold office.
In many districts, particularly those dominated by one political party, the primary is effectively the most competitive election voters will see. Yet thousands of eligible voters stay home, leaving crucial decisions in the hands of a small fraction of the electorate.
Voting is more than a civic duty; it is one of the few opportunities citizens have to directly influence the direction of their communities, states and nation. The issues debated during campaigns — taxes, public safety, education, transportation, housing affordability, health care, environmental policy and economic development — impact residents every day. Whether voters are satisfied with current leadership or eager for change, the ballot box remains the most powerful tool available to make their voices heard.
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Ben Franklin’s wise words? If only.
To the Editor:
Re Jerry Kremer’s column, “Much of what Ben Franklin said is being ignored,” in the June 4-10 issue: To use Franklin to compare the personal qualities of top officials then and now is very appropriate, for it points a way forward.
When Franklin connected the maintenance of the republic to the character of its members, he knew whereof he spoke. He was well studied in history, the qualities of his compatriots were well known to him, and he was fully experienced in the effort that went into the maintenance of “virtue.” His statements that “only a virtuous people are capable of freedom” and about the tendency of corruption to bring on “masters” were deadly serious advice about the kind of citizens necessary to “keep” the republic.
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Congressional races often receive the most attention, but local and state elections — for Assembly members, village mayors, town council members, and more — can have an equally profound impact on daily life. Decisions made by state lawmakers influence school funding, transportation projects, environmental protections, public health initiatives and countless other issues that directly affect neighborhoods. The officials chosen this year will help shape policies and budgets that residents will live with for years to come.
Unfortunately, many Americans have become increasingly cynical about politics. Some believe their vote doesn’t matter. Others feel frustrated by partisan divisions or disappointed by the pace of change. Those feelings are understandable, but disengagement isn’t the answer. History repeatedly demonstrates that elections can be decided by razor-thin margins. A handful of votes can determine a local race. Every voter who participates increases the legitimacy of the democratic process and helps ensure that election results reflect the will of the broader community.
Next week’s primary should therefore be viewed as more than a procedural step on the path to November. It is the opening chapter of an election season that will help determine who represents us and what priorities those leaders pursue.
Voters should take the time now to learn about the candidates, understand the issues and confirm their registration status. They should familiarize themselves with polling locations, early voting opportunities and absentee ballot options if needed.
The road to November begins next Tuesday. The most important thing voters can do is show up and vote.
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Surviving the end-of-year overwhelm as an L.I. parent
sometime around May, something shifts for long Island parents. One morning you glance at your phone and realize that between now and the last day of school, you’re expected to attend a spring fling, coordinate field day gear, buy a prom corsage, rSVP to three birthday parties, survive finals week alongside a teenager who sleeps until 2 p.m. — or a toddler who wakes up at 2 a.m. — label 14 pairs of camp socks with permanent marker, and, somewhere in there, actually exhale. as a mom of two and as someone who works alongside long Island families every day, I want to say plainly: This is a lot. Joy stacked on top of more joy, on top of logistics, on top of a full-time job and dinner and everything else — that’s not a celebration. That’s a stress response in a party hat.
Parental stress doesn’t stay tucked inside. It moves through families. The short-tempered answer at dinner, the
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Franklin made for himself a chart of seven columns, one for each day of the week, and 13 rows listing the 13 virtues he considered important enough to track. He focused on one per week, and marked his shortfalls. “Tho’ I never arrived at the perfection I had been so ambitious of attaining,” he wrote, “but fell far short of it, yet I was, by the endeavor, a better and happier man than I otherwise should have been if I had not attempted it.”
Most citizens — and very few politicians — would be hard-pressed to even name 13 virtues, confused today with ideology. We know that George Washington had his own written self-guide, and self-improvement was a popular theme at the time, in line with efforts at improving society by improving the people. Citizens today should make their own list of virtues, make an honest attempt to abide by them, and insist on representatives who share the effort. Franklin’s words should be remembered, as should his efforts to attain virtue and thus be a good citizen of our republic.
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argument over a permission slip, the exhaustion that makes it hard to be present for the moments you’ve been looking forward to — these are the quiet consequences of end-ofyear overwhelm. and yet we’ve normalized it to the point where parents feel guilty for being overwhelmed.
parental stress doesn’t stay tucked inside. It moves through families.
That’s why the eaC network’s long Island Parenting Institute exists. lIPI has been offering free and low-cost workshops and classes to parents across nassau and Suffolk counties for years — practical, judgment-free spaces to build skills, find community, and be reminded that the village is still out there. you just sometimes need an invitation. last year, lIPI served nearly 750 parents across the region.
Its programming director, Kathryn Cannino, helps oversee programs on positive parenting, child development and strengthening family relationships. asked about parents feeling stress this time of year, Cannino’s response was, “end-of-year stress is real, but parents don’t have to push through it alone, or perfectly. The families we work with often find that turning point is treating
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themselves with the same compassion they offer their loved ones — recognizing burnout is a signal to slow down and ask for support. reaching out for support is a strength, and it also helps build the kind of connected village and supportive community that so many parents are longing for.”
So if you’re not the one managing the balancing act right now, look around. Someone near you probably is. Here are three simple ways to support parents in your community this season.
1. Be specific when you offer to help. “let me know if you need anything” is easy to say, and almost impossible to act on. Instead, try, “I’m picking up dinner Friday — I’ll grab extra for you,” or “I can take the kids to Field Day.” Specific offers get accepted. Vague ones get politely declined by people who are too tired to ask.
2. Check in on the parent who seems like they’ve got it together. They don’t. at least not entirely. The parent who shows up at every event with snacks and a smile is often running on fumes by 9 p.m. Texting, “How are you actual-
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ly doing?” can mean more than you know.
3. Say the quiet part out loud. We love our kids, and will do anything for them — but that doesn’t mean we have to do everything all the time, or that we have to do it silently and alone. When one parent names the overwhelm, others feel less alone in it. you don’t need to fix anything. Just being willing to say, “This time of year is genuinely hard” is a gift.
The lIPI team and community may be one of the best-kept secrets on long Island, but the programs they offer are open to all. If you’re looking for your village, consider joining us for the sixweek Common Sense Parenting workshop series in July. learn more and register at eac-network.org/li-parentinginstitute.
The end of the school year is supposed to feel celebratory — and it can, once we stop pretending the sprint to get there is effortless. So hang in there. Check on your people. Go to the concert. Cry a little at graduation. and when you’re ready to come up for air, we’ll be here.
Neela Mukherjee Lockel is president and chief executive officer of EAC Network and a Long Island mother of two.
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