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TOBAY taps Wighaus as new inspector general and ensure the Town Board members and employees have all information available on The Oyster Bay potential vendors Town Board and contractors.” appointed John The inspector Wighaus as the general is respon’m excited to town’s new inspecsible for overseetake on this tor general during ing all aspects of its meeting on Aug. new role in further the town’s con12. tracting processprotecting Town Wighaus retired es. The position from the Nassau residents and their had been vacant C o u n t y P o l i c e tax dollars. I plan to since June 2023, Department in following the resAugust 2022 after a thoroughly review ignation of Brian 33-year career, dur- the contracting Noone. The Town ing which he served Office process and ensure Attorney’s as a police officer, had assumed the detective first grade the Town Board inspector generand president of the members and al’s duties in the Nassau County interim. Detectives Associa- employees have all Democrats had tion. Since 2022, he information available questions about has worked as an appointment. on potential vendors the“This asset protection speinspector cialist for PSEG and contractors. general does not Long Island, managhave the analytiing a $5 million JOHN WIGHAUS cal background annual security that is necessary, Inspector General operation. and second, that “I’m excited to he may well be a take on this new role in further Republican political insider,” protecting Town residents and said NYS Assemblyman Charles their tax dollars,” said Wighaus Lavine, (D-Glen Cove). “Those after receiving the appointment, are real concerns.” which runs through the end of 2027. “I plan to thoroughly CONTINUED ON PAGE 7 review the contracting process

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Staycation in the park John Burns Park in Massapequa Park is a vibrant hub of activity this summer not only for walking and jogging but also for playing baseball or soccer, while the kids run free in the playground and families simply enjoy where nature and community come alive.

Massapequa School Board authorizes $12.5M in tax anticipation notes By MIKE POLANSKY Senior Correspondent

The Massapequa Board of Education at its Aug. 7 meeeting authorized the issuance of tax anticipation notes (TANs) for $12.5 million, in anticipation of the receipt of tax revenues levied for the 2025–2026 fiscal year. A tax anticipation note is a short-term financial instrument used by school districts and other government entities to provide immediate funding for operational expenses while awaiting the collection of property tax funds. From 2013 through 2017, the district temporarily borrowed from its own reserve funds to cover cash flow needs, repaying those funds promptly

in November once taxes were collected. However, a 2017 audit by the New York State Comptroller’s Office advised that “there is no authority for the District to borrow cash from reserve funds for cash flow purposes.” In a letter sent that same year to the Comptroller’s Office, then-Board President Timothy Taylor and then-Superintendent of Schools Lucille Iconis wrote, “It is unnecessary and wasteful to burden local taxpayers with interest costs and insurance costs associated with borrowing a Tax Anticipation Note when the District has sufficient cash to meet its obligations.” Nevertheless, the district complied with the Comptroller’s directive and has borrowed the CONTINUED ON PAGE 7 funds since then.

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Construction on the east side of the library expected to get underway again after the DEC halted the project due to water contamination issues.

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Construction on the Amityville Public Library’s new extension is expected to resume after a months-long delay caused by groundwater contamination, library officials said this week. The issue arose during excavation work on the east side of the property, where a new elevator is being installed. Contractors discovered elevated levels of zinc in the groundwater as they began dewatering the site, prompting intervention by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, DEC. The project was put on hold while the general contractor worked to develop a filtration system that would meet DEC standards before the water could be discharged into the storm drains. “The good news is that the zinc levels are now in compliance following the implementation of an ion exchange system,” said Library Director Todd Schlitt. “We are currently waiting for

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Summer heat is hitting hard across the nation, and millions of Americans are cranking up their air conditioning to stay comfortable. But as temperatures soar outside, energy bills are climbing just as fast inside our homes. Homeowners often find themselves caught between staying cool and managing skyrocketing electricity costs.

The Magic Number: 78°F The optimal temperature to set your AC at is 78°F (25.5°C) when you’re at home during the day. This might sound warmer than you’re used to, but it’s the sweet spot where your system operates most efficiently while keeping you comfortable, say the experts. Setting your thermostat at 78°F instead of lowering it to 72°F can cut your cooling costs by up to 10%. AC works exponentially harder the lower the temperature you set. Every degree below 78°F forces your system to remove more heat from your home, which requires significantly more energy.

Now, one energy expert is sharing the exact temperature setting that can help you beat the heat without breaking the bank. One expert in power systems and energy efficiency has shown firsthand how small adjustments to home cooling systems can make a significant difference in both comfort and costs by using science-backed temperature settings that de-

Nighttime Settings That Save When it’s time for bed, you can raise the temperature to 82°F without sacrificing sleep quality. Your body naturally cools down during sleep, so you won’t notice the difference, but your wallet will. Most people sleep better in slightly warmer temperatures. Your body temperature drops naturally at night, so that 82-degree setting feels perfectly comfortable under a light sheet or blanket. The 3% Rule That Changes Everything Here’s where the real savings happen: each degree you raise the thermostat can save you about 3% on your

Missed the deadline? You can still pay O’Bay property taxes To assist property owners who missed the August 11 deadline for paying their 2025 general taxes, Town of Oyster Bay Receiver of Taxes Jeffrey Pravato reminds residents that they can still pay the bill by September 2 with the statemandated 2% late payment penalty while avoiding additional interest and fees accruing on their property. Late payers should immediately contact the Receiver’s office at (516) 624-6400 if they did not receive a second notification with a delinquent tax bill. Payments postmarked after September 2 cannot be accepted since the collection warrant will have expired. Those payments must be sent to the Nassau County Trea-

surer at 1 West Street, Mineola, NY 11501. In September, the Nassau County Treasurer will be mailing notices to all property owners with taxes in arrears. Pravato advises homeowners who fall under those circumstances to contact the Nassau County Treasurer at (516) 571-2090 to determine the amount due. They can also visit the Treasurer’s office at 1 West Street in Mineola. “Taxpayers in the Town of Oyster Bay are already paying some of the highest property taxes in the nation, and I want to make sure that our residents do not pay more out of pocket than they have to,” said Pravato

Register now for Massapequa Kiwanis’ annual bocce fundraiser The Massapequa Kiwanis will be hosting their 13th annual Bocce BBQ Fundraiser on September 6 at John J. Burns Park, Kiwanis Log Cabin. Registration begins at 10 a.m. and the competition will start at 11 a.m. A rain date is scheduled for September 13. The day will include Bocce competition, bagel breakfast, all-day barbecue, beer,

wine, soda, raffles and entertainment for all. There will also be a cash prize and more for first and second place winners. Register online at massapequakiwanis. org. For more information, call Tony DeMayo at (516) 343-3435 or email awdemayo@optonline.net. John J. Burns Park is located at 4990 Merrick Road, Massapequa Park.

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energy bill, especially during peak summer months. That means if you typically set your AC to 72°F and bump it up to 78°F, you’re looking at around an 18% reduction in cooling costs. Experts note that one-degree change impacts monthly bills. Use Ceiling Fans Strategically Ceiling fans create a windchill effect that makes you feel 3-4 degrees cooler than the actual temperature. Run them counterclockwise during summer to push cool air down. Close Blinds During Peak Sun Hours: Keep blinds or curtains closed on south and west-facing windows between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. This simple step can reduce indoor temperatures by 10-15

degrees in direct sunlight areas.

Time Your Cooking Wisely Avoid using the oven or stovetop during the hottest parts of the day. Save cooking for early morning or evening hours or use outdoor grills to keep heat out of your home. You should also seal air leaks. Check around windows, doors, and vents for air leaks. Even small gaps can let cool air escape, forcing your AC to work harder. Weather stripping and caulk are inexpensive fixes that deliver immediate results. Source: Cory Gilgan, Oregon Generators at orgenerators.com.

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Seaford man charged following auto crash in Massapequa Park A Seaford man was arrested Aug. 15 and charged with aggravated driving while intoxicated under Leandra’s Law after a crash involving five juvenile passengers in Massapequa Park Village, according to the Nassau County Police Department. Officers from the Seventh Precinct responded to an auto accident on Harbor Lane at about 9 p.m. on Aug. 15. Police said the driver, identified as Francisco Pimentel, 42, of 2138 Parkside Drive, was operating a 2010 GMC when he struck a parked, unoccupied vehicle. Police observed that Pimentel had slurred speech, watery eyes, was unsteady on his feet and had the odor of alcohol on his breath. He was administered a standardized field sobriety test, which he failed, and was placed under arrest without incident. Further investigation revealed that five children — ages 10, 11, 11, 12 and 13 — were in the vehicle at the time of the crash. All were released to the custody of family members. Three of the juveniles were transported to local hospitals for evaluation. Pimentel is charged with five counts of aggravated DWI (child under 16) under Leandra’s Law, five counts of en-

Francisco Pimentel dangering the welfare of a child and two counts of driving while intoxicated. He was scheduled to be arraigned at First District Court, 99 Main St., Hempstead. (See full Crime Reports on Page 4)

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Assemblyman Michael Durso and the Persichetti Family at the Child ID card program held recently in Massapequa.

Officials host free Child ID card program New York State Assemblyman Michael Durso, in coordination with Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino, Nassau County Legislator James Kennedy and the Nassau County District Attorney’s Office, recently hosted a free Operation Safe Child ID card program at the Marjorie Post Community Park Pool. Operation Safe Child is a program from the Nassau County DA’s Office that provides parents with an identification card

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for their child. The card contains key physical information that can assist law enforcement in the event the child goes missing. The ID card includes the child’s name, birthdate, age, gender, hair and eye color, height and weight, fingerprints, and a highresolution digital photo. Nassau County residents interested in the program can contact the District Attorney’s Office at 516-571-3800 for more information.

CRIME WATCH

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The following incidents have been reported by the Nassau County Police Department’s 7th and 8th precincts and other local law enforcement and emergency service units.

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Massapequa: Ian D. Robinson, 45, of Massapequa Park, was arrested and charged with shoplifting at Dick’s Sorting Goods, 1188 Sunrise Mall, on Aug. 11. The arrest was made at 3:15 p.m. •An unknown individual removed several items from Dollar Tree at 932 Carmans Road and left the store without paying for them. That incident was reported on Aug. 12, shortly before 1 p.m. •A similar incident occurred Aug. 13

at Walgreens, 4360 Sunrise Hwy., shortly after 8:30 p.m. Police said an unidentified male went into the store, removed items from the shelves and left the store without paying for them. Police did not indicate what the items were .

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North Massapequa: A resident at a home on 300 N. Delaware Avenue call police to report that someone had damaged several panels on the fence at his home. That incident was reported shortly before 1 a.m., Aug. 11.

OTHER ARRESTS

Driving While Intoxicated/Impaired: Colleen Anne Napoli, 56, of Wantagh.

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Nassau Community College’s football team has a lot to prove this season. Just ask sophomore running back Eriq Harris, who broke out the gate quickly a year ago with a 163-yard rushing performance in one of the Lions’ three victories under then-rookie head coach Jhaleel Oswald. “We definitely weren’t happy with last season and we have unfinished business,” said Harris, who is projected to lead a backfield that includes sophomore Caleib Corbett. “A bunch of us returned and we’ve connected well with the new guys. The chemistry is good,” he added. Harris was a little banged up last season, Oswald said, and finished with 353 yards on the ground and one touchdown. Corbett missed a large chunk of 2024 after breaking his hand in the 28-27 season-opening win over Rochester Community. “Eriq is in tremendous shape and is going to be one of the focal points of the offense,” said Oswald, a former Lions’ captain and key member of their 2013 Toro Bowl-winning team who ran Nassau’s defense/special teams under predecessor Jamel Ramsay for the 2022 and ’23 campaigns. “He’s also taken on a leadership role. With Caleib, we know what those guys can do when healthy.” Topping the depth chart under center as the opener approaches is southpaw Jayden Taylor, a Walt Whitman High School product who like Harris has shown a great deal of leadership throughout camp. Upping his touchdown-to-interception ratio will be vital to the second-year quarterback and the Lions’ success. “Jayden was thrown into the fire last year as a true freshman and those growing pains are behind him,” Oswlad said. “He looks confident and is doing all the right things to be the guy.” Also in the mix at the position are sophomore Mark Pearson, a transfer from Keystone, and freshman Elijah Outlaw. Sophomore Nick Paris (Oceanside High School) is a speedy wideout who’ll also make an impact on special teams, Oswald noted, and newcomer JJ Collins is pushing for the starting role on the opposite side. At tight end, Justin Betz could be counted on to provide the offense with a dimension it has lacked. A beefed up offensive line was one of Oswald’s intentions as last season concluded and the Lions will be counting on some young blood to make an immediate impression. “The line is super revamped and big, but we’re talking about kids 17, 18 and 19 years old. We’re looking to be more physical and I like what I see so far.” Sophomore Ahmari Gordon, a 6-foot-5, 370-pounder

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In other business, the town: • Reappointed James M. McCaffrey of Massapequa, the town’s director of operations, as a commissioner of the Town Housing Authority for a five-year term beginning Sept. 1, 2025, and ending Aug. 31, 2030; • Authorized the Department of Community and Youth Services to conduct the annual 9/11 Memorial and Walls of Honor Ceremony at the memorial site on the bay side of TOBAY Beach on Monday, Sept. 8, at 7 p.m.; • Approved contracts between the Department of Intergovernmental Affairs and both Iron Workers Locals 40 & 361 (Apprentice & Training Facility) and the Urban League of Long Island, to deliver youth employment training services to out-of-school youth ages 16 to 24 under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act from Sept. 1, 2025, to Aug. 31, 2028; • Approved a request from the Over the Hill Gang softball team to rename the dirt field at Ellsworth Allen Town Park in Farmingdale as James Reilly Memorial Field, in honor of Reilly’s “lasting impact on the lives of countless individuals within the Farmingdale community” and his 50 years of service to the adult softball organization;

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John Wighaus •Authorized the Department of Community and Youth Services to hold a picnic for participants in the town’s Senior Citizens Program at Marjorie Post Community Park in Massapequa on Tuesday, Sept. 9; •Granted a request from the American Legion Riders of Massapequa for town assistance in conducting their Car & Bike Show at town parking fields M-11 and M-2 in Massapequa on Sept. 7, with a rain date of Sept. 28, including the use of various town equipment.

According to Ryan Ruf, assistant superintendent for business and operations, the cost to taxpayers for the newly authorized $12.5 million in TANs will be approximately $300,000. The New York State School Boards Association has recommended legislation to address this situation, but the State Legislature has not acted. Also during the Aug. 7 meeting, the board adopted a Districtwide School Safety Plan for the 2025–2026 school year. The plan will need to be amended before Jan. 20 to comply with newly enacted state legislation, signed by Gov. Kathy Hochul on July 24, requiring public schools to implement comprehensive cardiac emergency response plans. The law, known as “Desha’s Law,” was passed in response to the death of 12-yearold Desha Sanders, who collapsed while playing basketball at school. A defibrillator was on site, but it was locked and inaccessible.

Desha’s Law requires school districts to include in their safety plans specific provisions regarding the readiness of staff to respond to sudden cardiac arrest or other life-threatening medical emergencies occurring on school property or at schoolsponsored events, including athletic activities. District personnel are currently preparing a cardiac emergency response plan in compliance with the new law. OTHER BOARD BUSINESS THE BOARD • Conducted a preliminary discussion of Board of Education goals for the 2025–2026 school year; • Accepted a $1,000 donation from Don Nobile to support maintenance and beautification of the inner courtyards at Berner Middle School and the MHS–Ames campus. Board President Kerry Wachter noted that “Mr. Nobile has been making similar donations to the district for many years;” • Accepted a $1,000 donation from Annette Conte to establish an annual scholarship in memory of her daughter, Nicole Conte Toussaint.

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OBITUARY

Educator JaneAnn Bean-Folkes, former Amityville resident, at 67 By CAROLYN JAMES cjames@liherald.com

JaneAnn Bean-Folkes, a lifelong educator who was born and raised in Amityville, died Aug. 11 in West Orange, New Jersey. She was 67. Mrs. Bean-Folkes earned a doctorate in education from Columbia University and dedicated much of her career to the South Orange–Maplewood School District, where she served as K–12 English Language Supervisor for the Board of Education. Her family said her work in educational equity and language access impacted generations of students and col-

leagues. In a letter to the South Orange and Maplewood Community where BeanFolkes worked, Superintendent of Schools Jason Bing described her as an educator who poured her heart into her work, always centering on the needs of the most marginalized students. “Her unwavering dedication to building a love of reading and writing, her high expectations for excellence and her compassion for the whole child, inspired students, staff and families alike,” he said. “She pushed us all to think more deeply, to act more boldly and to never lose sight of the transformative power of education.”

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She and her husband, Laurie Allen Folkes, lived in South Orange for many years before relocating to West Orange. She was known for her sharp intellect, vibrant spirit, love of literature, and steadfast commitment to her family and profession. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert C. Bean and Eliza Jane Walker Bean, and her sister, the Hon. Toni A. Bean. In addtion to her husband, she is survived by her step-daughter, Elizabeth Navarez, and her sister, Lisa Johnson of Amityville. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in her memory be made to a literacy grant supporting teachers and continuing the work to which she devoted her life. Contributions can be made to the Achieve Foundation of South Orange & Maplewood at https://achievefoundation.org/donate. Visitation will be held Thursday, Aug. 21, from 3 to 7 p.m. at Preston Funeral

JANEANN BEAN-FOLKES Home, 153 South Orange Ave., South Orange, N.J. A funeral Mass will follow Friday at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Church, 767 Prospect St., Maplewood, N.J. Interment will be private.

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Required NY safe boating course being offered via Zoom this fall All power boat operators are now required to obtain a NASBLA approved Safe Boating Certificate, effective January, 2025, regardless of age. So, if you do not currently have a safe boating course completion certificate, now is the time to sign up for the Safe Boating Course to fulfill this requirement by New York State law, which will also help keep you, your friends, and family, as well as other boaters, safe on the waterways. America’s Boating Club of Great South Bay is offering the opportunity to complete the requirements for a certificate in two sessions, via Zoom, on Tues., Oct. 14, and Wed., Oct. 15, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., with additional instruction and exam in-person at the West Islip Library, 3 Higbie Lane, West Islip, from 6:30 to 8:45 p.m. Note that both Zoom class nights and the in-person class and exam night must all be attended in order to get the State of New York Boating certification. This course is available for adults and youth who are at least a 7th grade reading level.

The basic boating knowledge topics include: introduction to boating; boating law; boat safety equipment; safe boating navigation, boating problems, trailering, storing and protecting your boat and personal watercraft certification. Upon completing the test at the end of the course, you will receive your NASBLA approved Laminated United States Power Squadrons America’s Boating Course Certificate, which is recognized nationally and never expires. Registration for the course is required in advance of the course and subject to availabilities. The cost of the America’s Boating Course is $30 per person – payable in advance by credit card or Pay Pal. Pre-registration is required at: https://boatgsb.org/ABC and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration cut-off is one week prior to the start of the first course date. Any questions, email Educational Officer, Michael Boland at: bolandmichael123@ gmail.com.

Adventureland’s Helping Hands Foundation will be holding their annual Friends and Family VIP Night on September 5 from 6 to 10 p.m. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. This event will feature unlimited access to food and rides to raise money to support the Long Island community and scholarships. Individual tickets are $175 per person. Individual tickets and group packages are available by advanced reservation only.

Tickets include unlimited food, snacks, rides and live entertainment. Children under 2 are free. To register, visit helpinghandsli.org/helping-hands-vip-event/. For more information, email caitlin@helpinghandslil.org, visit helpinghandsli.org or call (631) 694-6868. Adventureland is located at 2245 Broadhollow Road, Farmingdale.

Calling all artists: Farmingdale planning annual Art in the Park

Showcase your talent at Farmingdale’s 15th annual Art in the Park Exhibit, Show and Sale on September 14 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the Village Green. It is free to exhibit artwork, but artists must register in advance to participate. Ribbons will be awarded for first, second and third place, as well as for honorable mention. Stop by Village Hall, 361 Main Street,

Farmingdale, or visit farmingdalevillage. com for the artist application and details. Hosted by the Farmingdale Cultural Arts Committee, a rain date is scheduled for September 21. The Farmingdale Village Green is located at 361 Main Street, Farmingdale. For more information, email francie1112@aol.com or call (516) 249-0093.

AHS Class of ‘75 sets 50th reunion A committee of graduates of Amityville High School Class of 1975 are planning the group’s 50th reunion. A three-day celebration is planned, including the main event, a dinner and get-together at Unqua Corinthian Yacht Club on Sun., Oct 12.

For more information on attending any of the reunion events, email: davesberger@hotmail.com or leave a m e s s a g e o n the group’s Facebook page: Amityville High School Class 75 -50 Year Reunion

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The Farmingdale High School Marching Band takes the field under the lights, fine-tuning their performance in preparation for a season filled with football games, the Newsday Marching Band Festival, and the highly anticipated Marching For All collaboration with the Calhoun Drum Academy on Oct. 4.

Farmingdale students collaborating with nationally recognized ensemble to showcase the power of music The Farmingdale School District is partnering in a heartfelt collaboration with district alumnus Brian Calhoun and his Calhoun Drum Academy, All Abilities Drumline, a nationally recognized ensemble that brings together individuals of all abilities through the power of music. The partnership will be featured in a professional documentary currently being filmed by award-winning New York City-based filmmakers, set to be completed in 2026. The documentary, which aims to redefine ability and promote inclusion, will capture a series of powerful moments at Farmingdale, including a culminating performance and community celebration. At the heart of the film will be the connection between Calhoun’s All Abilities Drumline and the Farmingdale High School Marching Band, coming together in a joint performance of Neil Diamond’s “Sweet Caroline.” “This partnership will be a shining example of how general education and special education can come together through music education,” said Calhoun. “As a former Daler and proud Farmingdale alumni, I believe Farmingdale is the perfect district for this unique partnership. I hope that our joint collaborations will help inspire students and educators throughout the district, the greater Long Island community, and people all throughout the world, that music is for everyone.” Leading up to the event, Calhoun and his team of drummers will join the Farmingdale Marching Band throughout the summer for joint rehears-

als to prepare for their highly anticipated performance. To build excitement and awareness within the school community, Calhoun will also lead two in-school assemblies at the high school in late September. During these sessions, he’ll speak about the Calhoun Drum Academy, the mission behind the film, and the importance of inclusion in the arts. He’ll also use the assemblies as an opportunity to invite students from the school’s special education program to join the drumline on the field during the October performance. The collaboration will culminate in “Marching for All,” a unified performance by the Calhoun Drum Academy’s All Abilities Drumline and the Farmingdale High School Marching Band, which will take place on October 4 at Members of the Calhoun Drum Line take a break from practice at the Farmingdale High 6:00 p.m. on the Farmingdale School stadium to pose with Brian Calhoun (bottom row, left), Farmingdale High School High School turf field and will Class of 1999, and his assistant, Dominick Barranco, Class of 2001. serve as the emotional centerpiece of the film. “We are thrilled to collaborate with Brian on this project,” said Superintendent Paul Defendini. “It perfectly reflects our district’s values — celebrating diversity, fostering inclusion, and giving all students a chance to shine. The fact that these moments will be documented and shared nationally makes it even more meaningful.” The Calhoun Drum Academy, All Abilities Drumline will return for a special encore performance at halftime on October 18, when the Dalers take on Massapequa in a celebration of inclusion, community pride and musical excellence.

The Farmingdale High School Marching Band is back in full force for pre-season rehearsals.

The Case for Adopting Two Kittens Pets, Pets, Pets...

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If you already have an adult cat, bringing in a pair of kittens can give your resident cat a break. A single kitten might view your adult cat as his new best friend and be relentless in seeking play. But if two kittens are introduced, they’ll mostly play with each other. The older cat can observe from a distance, and in time, may even join in when the zoomies strike.

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Personal stories of L.I.’s housing crisis By ROKSANA AMID ramid@liherald.com

Second in a series about housing on Long Island. The struggle to afford a place to live has become more than a financial burden; it is a daily fight for stability. Rising rents, mounting utility bills and unexpected repair costs are forcing residents to confront harsh realities, from disrupted childhoods to impossible choices for older adults. With limited inventory, rising costs, and affordability slipping further out of reach, the crisis is reshaping daily life, straining mental health, and widening the gap between those able to remain secure and those who can’t. Karen Wihlt, 58, sat in a Bethpage hotel room earlier this month with her service dog, Lennon, unsure of where she would go once her prepaid stay ended. After a series of personal losses and financial setbacks, she is now facing the prospect of homelessness. Wihlt grew up in New Jersey and moved to Long Island in 2008 to support her wife at the time during a custody battle. She sold her home and restaurant business to relocate, hoping to create stability for her partner’s children. The couple lived in Plainview until their 22-year relationship ended three years ago. “I left everything. I only took my clothes and my dog,” Wihlt said, explaining that she walked away from the house they rented for $3,000 a month. She later rented an apartment in Bethpage, but struggled to cover the rent on her $1,300 monthly disability income. Her focus, she said, has always been Lennon. “My main concern is somebody being good to my dog,” she said. Wihlt eventually moved into a Levittown home owned by her best friend, who cared for her as she underwent several knee surgeries. But her friend died suddenly in March. Wihlt remained in the home until his relatives reclaimed the property. While she was away visiting a friend, police changed the locks. “When I came back, I was told I didn’t have a home anymore,” she said. With no car and little money, Wihlt relied on friends to pay for her temporary stay at an Extended Stay America hotel. But she said those funds are nearly exhausted. “I don’t know where I’m going to be,” she said. “I just want a safe little spot.” Wihlt’s difficulties are compounded by her search for housing where a dog is allowed. Although Lennon is a registered service animal, she said, landlords find reasons to deny her applications once they learn about him. “Everything is fine until I say I have a dog,” she said. An experienced chef, Wihlt said she has helped open nearly 20 restaurants

across Long Island. But she has not worked in years due to her health issues. Now, she says, Lennon keeps her going. “If I didn’t have him, I don’t know if I’d still be here,” she said. Wihlt has applied for assistance from Nassau County’s Department of Social Services, but was told her $1,300 monthly income is too high for her to qualify. “They told me to spend my money and come back when I have nothing,” she said.

The human cost of housing The struggle to find affordable housing is not just about financial hardship. It often carries deep emotional consequences, including depression, anxiety and trauma, according to Peggy Boyd, a licensed master social worker and vice president of advocacy and community services at the Family Service League. “As a human service agency with several shelters for both individuals and families, we most often see our homeless population suffer from depression and a huge sense of hopelessness,” Boyd said. “Additionally, their lives are riddled with trauma, stress and anxiety.” The long-term relationship between homelessness and mental health, she explained, is complex. Instability can worsen existing conditions or spark new ones, and lasting solutions require a multifaceted approach. “Addressing the mental health needs of homeless individuals requires providing accessible and affordable mental health services, supportive housing and social support,” Boyd said. While housing insecurity impacts people across all demographics, she emphasized that children and adolescents face unique risks. “Children are one of the fastest-growing segments of the homeless population in the United States,” Boyd said. “They’re often hidden, living in cars, staying on and off with relatives or at motels, and bouncing between temporary shelters. Their reality is marked by uncertainty, fear and loss of routine — all critical elements for healthy development.” The Family Service League supports a “Housing First” model, Boyd noted, which prioritizes getting individuals and families into permanent housing quickly and without preconditions such as completing treatment programs. “The quicker we move children and their families into permanent housing, the greater the outcome for all,” she said. Integrating mental health professionals with housing advocates, offering therapy, medication management and skill-building, is critical to long-term stability, she added. “Family Service League supports the concept of regionalizing the poverty threshold on Long Island, recognizing that the current national standard does

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Denise Minicozzi, right, and Keith Way both work at Jeanine’s American Bistro in Glen Cove. Minicozzi says she works two jobs to pay her monthly expenses. not accurately reflect the high cost of living in the area,” Boyd added. The organization backs the proposed Poverty Line Act, federal legislation that would adjust the poverty level to reflect real costs of living and allow for regional differences. “Homelessness is costly in terms of taxpayer dollars and human life,” Boyd said. “The best results always come in providing support to prevent homelessness in the first place.”

FDNY lieutenant, fiancée struggle to afford a home Brandon Webber has spent 12 years saving lives as a lieutenant with FDNY Emergency Medical Services. But despite working long shifts and holding down other side jobs, the 35-year-old says that he and his fiancée, Alexa Rubinstein, also 35, are still unable to achieve what they thought would be a natural next step in their lives: owning a home on Long Island. Webber works 12-hour shifts that often start before dawn. His schedule frequently stretches into overtime, and he supplements his income with two additional paramedic jobs. “We are the lowest-paid service in the city,” he said. “Unfortunately, I don’t believe our work reflects the money that we’re supposed to be making. That’s why I need to have three jobs. Sometimes it can be a little bit rough.” Rubinstein, a preschool director, commutes from their two-bedroom apartment in Farmingdale into Queens, a twohour trip each way. The couple moved in in June, after months of searching for a place that accepted pets. The apartment, with utilities included and modest amenities like a washer and dryer, costs more than $2,500 a month. Just a decade ago, Webber recalled, he was paying $600 for his share of a much

larger apartment. “The price for rentals … compared to 10 years ago have skyrocketed,” he said. Earlier this year, the couple considered buying a house in North Bellmore that could have accommodated Webber’s mother in a mother-daughter setup. The house had features they wanted — a backyard, a pool and solar panels — but the numbers didn’t work. “Our mortgage was going to be about the same as our rent, north of $2,500, but that didn’t include the basic necessities,” Webber said. Buying the house would have meant draining their savings or taking out a $50,000 pension loan, something he was reluctant to do. “I did not want to live literally paycheck to paycheck,” he said. “That’s not a way to live.” “If something catastrophic broke that needed immediate repair, where’s that going to come from?” Rubinstein said. “We’d have almost no savings, because we put it all down on the house.” Webber acknowledged that he struggles with feelings of failure, despite his professional success. “There’s a mentality that I’m a failure,” he said. “You would think we would be able to afford it in the place that we grew up and loved.” Rubinstein said she tries to keep perspective, noting that many of their friends who bought homes did so before the pandemic, when prices were less prohibitive. Now, as rents rise and homeownership remains out of reach, Webber said the strain continues to weigh on them. “We’re both college graduates, we’re doing what we’re supposed to be doing,” he said. “It feels impossible.”

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People turn to hotel living, high-cost rentals on Long Island. At 60, she splits her time as a waitress at Jeanine’s American Bistro, in Glen Cove, and as a part-time worker at an assisted-living facility in Bayville, all while struggling to keep pace with the soaring cost of rent. She and her longtime boyfriend, Larry O’Connell, a retiree, rent a modest Cape Cod-style home in Bayville for $4,200 a month. The house, she said, comes without a garage, with cramped living space and a long list of repairs the landlord has left unaddressed. Minicozzi said she is also responsible for utilities and covering any damages inside the home. Food, gas and other basic needs are on a tight budget. She said she feels like she and O’Connell are being priced out of the community they call home. Their rent is set to rise to $4,500, and the landlord has already signaled she may push it to $5,000 if they decide to leave. “I love New York. It’s always going to be my home,” Minicozzi said. “But I really did not realize how expensive it was until I got back here.” The couple is now talking about moving to North Carolina or Pennsylvania, where Minicozzi said they could stretch their dollars further and maybe even consider buying instead of renting. “It’s not that we want to leave,” she said. “But here it feels like we’re working just to survive. We’re paying all this

money, but we don’t have security. We don’t know what’s going to happen next year or even next month.” For now, she continues to work the long hours and cover the bills, holding on to her ties to Long Island while acknowledging that the future may take her elsewhere. “I never thought I’d be in this position at my age,” Minicozzi said. “It shouldn’t be this hard just to have a roof over your head.”

Long Island is ‘losing its future’ without affordable housing Assemblyman Charles Lavine, who represents the 13th District, says the high cost of housing on Long Island is pushing middle-class families out and threatening the region’s future. Lavine, whose district includes Glen Cove, Hicksville, Westbury and several affluent North Shore suburbs, said the “universal concern” among his constituents is that buying a home has become an option only for the wealthy. “Getting a home is at least a $600,000 to $700,000 experience,” he said, adding that steep prices have forced many residents to abandon the dream of homeownership. Lavine has made affordable housing funding a top priority in Albany. He pointed to millions of dollars in state aid allocated in recent years, including a $100 million pro-housing-communities program designed to help municipalities

like Westbury, Port Jefferson and Hicksville build more affordable homes. “This has been one of Gov. (Kathy) Hochul’s cornerstone projects,” Lavine said. “Over the course of the last several years, there have been actually billions of dollars in state funding provided for housing.” But state money alone will not solve the crisis, he cautioned. Federal investment in housing has been lacking for decades, with the last meaningful boost dating back to the Clinton administration. But such efforts, Lavine said, along with transit-oriented development in places like Mineola and Hicksville, are essential for growth. Building near Long Island Rail Road stations, he argued, makes communities more attractive to young families and workers. Still, Lavine said, local governments continue to resist new projects, leaving supply stagnant and prices climbing. “Without more housing, the housing that exists just becomes more and more and more expensive,” he said. “It’s just basic supply-and-demand economics.” The consequences, he warned, extend far beyond families struggling to pay rent or buy a home. “If we cannot maintain and protect middle-class people to move to Long Island, we will lose our community,” Lavine said. “We are seeing a shrinking of our middle class. And that means our community is going to lose one of its most important components.”

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A complex path to homeownership For nearly two decades, Ingrid Schwartz has worked at the intersection of real estate and title insurance on Long Island. A title account representative for Clear To Close and a licensed real estate agent since 2015, she helps homebuyers navigate what is often the biggest purchase of their lives. For first-time buyers, her top advice is preparation: maintain strong credit, secure a mortgage preapproval, and understand the costs. Home inspections typically run $700 to $900, and the closing process takes five to eight weeks. On a $500,000 home, closing costs can reach $15,000 to $25,000, largely borne by the buyer. “Buying a house is never a smooth process,” Schwartz said. “There are always obstacles, but they can be overcome with the right preparation and guidance.” –Roksana Amid

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•The Long Island Dahlia Society: 9 a.m., Bayard Cutting Arboretum, 440 Montauk Highway, Great River. All are welcome. Come and learn how to care for your dahlias. For more information, call (631) 9728829 (leave message) or visit longislanddahlia.org. •Register for Massapequa Chamber of Commerce Networking and Membership Appreciation Picnic: 5 to 7 p.m. This event is for Massapequa Chamber members only and will feature food, games, networking and more. Please bring a raffle price. This event is free. Marjorie R. Post Community Park, Picnic Area A (Behind the tennis courts and closest to Unqua Road) 451 Unqua Road, Massapequa. To register and for more information, call(516) 541-1443 or visit shorturl.at/xExVD.

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• The Long Island Dahlia Society: 9 a.m., Bayard Cutting Arboretum, 440 Montauk Highway., Great River. All are welcome. Come and learn how to care for your dahlias. For more information call (631)-9728829 (leave message) or visit longislanddahlia.org.

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to 2 p.m., Village Green, 361 Main St., Farmingdale. For more information, call (516) 249-0093. •Simpson United Methodist Church Thrift Shop: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., 30 Locust Ave., Amityville. For more information, call (631) 789-2569.

MONDAY, AUGUST 25

•Massapequa Fire District Regular Monthly Meeting: 7:30 p.m., District Administration Building, 1 Brooklyn Ave., Massapequa. For more information, call (516) 798-9849.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 27

• Emotional Health Recovery and Support Group: 7:30 to 9 p.m. Free weekly, virtual meeting of Emotions Anonymous, a 12-step support group for anyone experiencing emotional difficulties. For more information, call Steve at (631) 332-0552 or Jill at (516) 220-7808. All calls are confidential. • The Long Island Dahlia Society: 9 a.m., Bayard Cutting Arboretum, 440 Montauk Highway., Great River. All are welcome. Come and learn how to care for your dahlias. For more information call (631) 9728829 (leave message) or visit longislanddahlia.org.

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•Farmingdale Farmers Market: 10 a.m. Calendar items are printed for non-profit organizations, as space permits, or when an event, service or information is being sponsored by a profit-making organization without charge to readers. Submit items to us at Richner Communications, attn: Post Editor, 2 Endo Blvd., Garden City, NY 11530; or email: dconsola@liherald.com at least two - three weeks prior to the publication date in which the item must appear. Sorry, but open-ended requests without the specific dates of the events are not acceptable. While we make every attempt to accommodate each request, we cannot guarantee publication of any items. For more information, call 516-569-4000.

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Their ‘Worlds Collide’ with heart and soul

‘Descendents’ team up with ‘Zombies’

“Descendants” meets “Zombies” in a show that shines the spotlight on the young stars of the Disney universe.

By Abbey Salvemini

wo of Disney’s most iconic universes arrive at UBS Arena for a dynamic musical celebration involving stars of the hit movie franchises. The stage is set, on Aug. 23, for a rousing pop-style concert. The Descendants/Zombies: Worlds Collide Tour showcases the chart-topping tunes from the popular Disney Channel films “Descendants,” “Descendants 2,” “Descendants 3,” and more recently, “Descendants: The Rise of Red,” melded with the four Zombies films. After all, where would we be without Zombies! Inspired by the worlds of Auradon and Seabrook High, with elaborate staging — including high-energy choreography, exciting visuals and costumes — stars of the films come together for a magical evening. It’s Disney, so expect nothing less! Just be prepared for endless fun. The cast features 18-year-old Malachi Barton, certainly no stranger to big moments. Known for his role as vampire Victor, in “Zombies 4: Dawn of the Vampires,” he joins the energetic performers who bring these films to life. He’s excited to join the cast that includes Kylie Cantrall, Freya Skye, Malia Baker, Dara Reneé, Joshua Colley, and Mekonnen Knife. “Fans can expect a great mash-up of music. Even though they’re from different franchises they fit so well with each other. Both of the franchises have this pop-rock feel,” Barton says. The set list includes Disney’s chart-topping hits: “Rotten to the Core,” “Ways To Be Wicked,” “Someday,” “Do It Like the Zombies Do,” “Red,” “Love Ain’t It,” and many more. “The music rides this roller coaster of emotions. There are slow songs, fast songs, and then group mash-ups. It’s something that Disney hasn’t done in a bit.” Barton continues. As “the ultimate family event of the summer,” according to the Mouse House, the show encourages audiences to dance, sing and engage with their favorite actors. Of course, the songs are the true star. “‘Place to be’ and ‘Don’t Mess With Us’ from Zombies get really big. ‘Rotten to the Core’ and ‘Bam,’ that’s a big one. Everybody’s just going crazy the entire show. It makes our job easier when the crowd’s going crazy,” Barton adds enthusiastically. Fans have opportunities to interact with the cast during the concert. And what could be better than

ﬁlming an Instagram video with the stars? In several stops on the tour, Barton has pulled out his phone to shoot Instagram reels with the audience. He enjoys recreating his signature “transition” style videos, making it easy for fans to know exactly what to do. It’s a • Saturday, Aug. 23, 7 p.m. special detail that truly connects with today’s generation of Disney • UBS Arena, 2400 Hempstead fans, according to Barton. Tpke., Elmont “What I’m really looking forward to is continuing to • Tickets available at meet all of the fans. As somebody in the spotlight, ubsarena.com or you have these followers and you have no idea descendantszombieslive.com who they are that have been following you for a really long time. We were in Oklahoma City, and there was like 11,000 people there. I didn’t know people in Oklahoma knew who I was. It’s been so wild,” Barton says. The young Disney star is fully coming into his own now. The tour has brought him front and center into arenas — something new to him. And yet he feels right at home. As he put it (prior to his Madison Square Garden appearance on Aug. 21): “It is such a shock to my system how not nervous I have been. It’s really weird. I’ve always loved performing. It’s not so much the nerves; it’s more like pure adrenaline from people screaming your name in an arena. The nerves haven’t taken over yet, but hey, we have Madison Square Garden coming up so we’ll see.” Barton relates that he spent most of his childhood in front of a camera, living a life very different from his friends. While performing in front of thousands may not seem like “work” to the rest of us, Barton admits that, like everyone else, he struggles with maintaining a work-life balance. He shares some advice for young performers heading into showbiz: “Don’t let go of being a kid. It’s really important to just focus in on having a normal childhood and hang out with your friends, having healthy outlets outside of just working and performing ... That’s been a really big thing for me.” Barton is eager to share this concert experience with new “friends” on Long Island. And, of course, plenty of Disney magic awaits!

Malachi Barton in a duet with Freya Skye.

Feel the SoCal vibe when Yachtley Crew visits the Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre in Eisenhower Park. The seven-piece southern California band is proud to fly the flag of Yacht Rock for each and every generation that loves good fun and good-time music. They burst onto the club scene in 2017, selling out countless local venues before starting a nationwide Yacht Rock craze and being noticed by the legendary Jimmy Buffett, who signed them to his own Mailboat label at the time. For the uninitiated, Yacht Rock encapsulates the revival of soft rock and Top 40 hits from the late-’70s to the early ‘80s — and it has become an undisputed nationwide phenomenon, inspiring fans to dress the part and sing along. Enjoy such favorites such as Boz Scaggs’ “Lido Shuffle,” Ace’s “How Long,” Robbie Dupree’s “Steal Away” and all-time Yacht Rock pioneer Christopher Cross’ “Ride Like the Wind.” Other songs in the band’s exhilarating live sets include Toto’s “Africa” and Rupert Holmes’ “Escape (The Piña Colada Song).”

Friday, Aug. 22, 7 p.m. For information, visit nassaucountyny.gov/parks.

Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons: The Last Encores For over 60 years, Frankie Valli has captured the hearts and souls of fans worldwide with unforgettable hits such as “Sherry” “Walk Like a Man” and “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You.” Now Frankie makes his way back here on his farewell tour at Flagstar at Westbury Music Fair. It promises to be a poignant celebration of Valli’s legendary career, showcasing his timeless music and incredible showmanship.The original Jersey boy himself, Valli is a true American legend. Now 91, Valli is the only original member still performing with the group. His incredible career with the Four Seasons, as well as his solo success, has spawned countless hit singles. Valli’s long-lasting career led to the overwhelming success of the Broadway musical “Jersey Boys.”The 12th longest-running show on Broadway has been seen by over 30 million people.

Saturday, Aug. 23, 8 p.m. 960 Brush Hollow Road, Westbury. Tickets available at livenation.com.

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YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD TV AUG BACCA Join the launch

CALENDAR laughter and exploring the world of dinosaurs in a lighthearted “scientific” comedy that blends imagination and learning. $5 with museum admission, $10 theater only.

of BACCA TV. The Babylon Citizens Council on the Arts, BACCA, is assembling a team of visionary content creators and video producers for their new digital platform. It’s free to join. Tackle fresh creative challenges, premiere your work on their online channel and be honored at the inaugural BACCA TV Video Awards. Put “BACCA TV” as the subject line in your email. • Contact: info@babylonarts.org

• Where: Museum Row, Garden City • Time: 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.; also Aug. 27 • Contact: licm.org or (516) 224-5800

Movie time AUG Cool off at

Wendy Klemperer: Wrought Taxonomies

Vanderbilt Museum welcomes everyone to enjoy the ehibition of outdoor sculpture at the historic summer estate of William Kissam Vanderbilt II. Klemperer’s sculptures. a haunting assemblage of animal forms that span imaginary, endangered, familiar, and exotic species, celebrate natural history and the nonhuman world through evocative interactions with the surrounding environment. Using materials salvaged from scrapyards, she composes ecological narratives that respond to the history and collections of Suffolk County’s first public park and museum. Her brilliant use of gestural lines captures the spectator’s attention and invites museumgoers to reflect on the relationship between an interest in animal life and the incessant push of human industry. Visitors are encouraged to picnic on the grounds. • Where: 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport • Time: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. • Contact: vanderbiltmuseum. org or call (631) 854-5579

On Exhibit

Nassau County Museum of Art’s latest exhibition, “At Play,” surveys artists’ perennial fascination with entertainment in all forms. Framing this topic between the nineteenth century Belle Époque and today, the exhibit includes works by Pablo Picasso, Reginald Marsh, Everett Shinn, and Max Beckmann among many others. The works are gathered to represent a wide range of expressions, from entertainment-related activities to the fascinating personalities involved. It encompasses dance, music, theater, movies, circus, boating, and beach scenes, along with horseracing and various sports, both active and passive Also featured are archival items from The Metropolitan Opera and the New York Philharmonic, including costumes by Marc Chagall for Die Zauberflöte,

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‘Well my heart went boom…’

Experience Beatlemania all over when 1964 The Tribute arrives on the Paramount stage, bringing the early 1960s Fab Four back to life. Hailed by Rolling Stone as “the best Beatles tribute on earth,” the group channels the pre-Sgt. Pepper era with uncanny authenticity — from period instruments and vintage suits to spot-on vocals and playful onstage banter. This meticulous re-creation captures the energy and joy of The Beatles’ early live performances, offering a rare chance to feel what it was like when Beatlemania swept the globe. Focusing on the pre-Sgt. Pepper era, “1964” astonishingly recreates an early ‘60s live Beatles concert, with period instruments, clothing, hairstyles, and onstage banter. The band captures the quintessential moment in history, when The Beatles actually played before a live audience. Only a precious few got to experience when The Beatles toured the world in the early ‘60s; who actually felt the “mania” that brought them to world acclaim. Today, all that remains are a few scant memories and some captured images in pictures and on poor quality • Where: The Paramount, 370 film and video. “1964” meticulously re-creates the “magic of those live performances New York Ave., Huntington with artful precision and unerring accuracy. For those that never saw The Beatles live and • Time: 8 p.m. always wanted to know what it must have been like, this may be as close as anyone • Contact: ticketmaster.com could possibly get to feel the magic. $82, $66.25, $54.75, $44.25, $31. 25 or paramountny.com

vintage fashion items by such designers as Alfred Shaheen, and iconic costumes from the FoliesBergère in Paris. On view until Nov. 9. • Where: 1 Museum Drive, Roslyn Harbor • Time: Ongoing • Contact: nassaumuseum.org or (516) 484-9337

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Book Discussion

Plainedge Public Library hosts a book discussion about Tom Selleck’s “You Never Know.” with moderator Harriet Klein Registration is required. For ages 18 and up. • Where: 1060 Hicksville Road, N. Massapequa • Time: 2-3 p.m. • Contact: plainedgelibrary.org or call (516) 735-4133

Long Island AUG Celtic Festival and Highland Games

Enjoy a the second edition of the festival devoted to honoring Celtic heritage on the expansive lawns in front of historic Westbury House. With

entertainment, competitions, vendors, refreshments and more. • Where: 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury • Time: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. • Contact: oldwestburygardens. org or call (516) 333-0048

Americana Music Festival

Celebrate Americana music at a musical festival devoted to the genre, hosted by the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame in Stony Brook. Enjoy a full day of free live performances from the LIMEHOF balcony. Performers include A Band Called Sam, featuring Sandra Taylor, daughter of LIMEHOF Inductee Sam Taylor; Buddy Merriam & Back Roads; Leslie Mendelson; Kerry Kearny, Camryn Quinlan, Public Enemy’s DJ Johnny Juice. Family-friendly; chairs are encouraged. Rain date is August 24th. • Where: 97 Main St., Stony Brook • Time: Noon-6 p.m. • Contact: limusichalloffame. org/museum

Storytime Theater Performance

After weeks of rehearsal, Massapequa Public Library’s teen

actors perform a short play for children. This event is open to all ages. Registration is required. • Where: 40 Harbor Lane, Massapequa Park • Time: 3-4 p.m. • Contact: massapequalibrary. org or call (516) 799-0770

Farmingdale Library with “Black Bag.” When intelligence agent Kathryn Woodhouse is suspected of betraying the nation, her husband, also a legendary agent, faces the ultimate test of whether to be loyal to his marriage, or his country. Starring Cate Blanchett and Michael Fassbender. • Where: 116 Merritts Road, Farmingdale • Time: 10 a.m.-noon and 1:30-4 p.m. • Contact: farmingdalelibrary.org or call (516) 249-9090

Town of Oyster AUG Bay Ice Hockey Registration

Town of Oyster Bay residents can register now for fall/winter Ice Hockey online. Oen to children ages 6 through 16, and is offered at three separate locations. • Contact: (516) 433-7465 ext. 8234 ot oysterbaytown.com/ sports

Senior workshop Farmers Market AUG Schneider’s Farm

Farmingdale Farmers Market is open weekly until Nov. 23, weather permitting, at Farmingdale Village Green. • Where: 361 Main St., Farmingdale • Time: Sundays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. • Contact: (516) 249-0093

Unbox A-Saurus for Us!

Young paleontologists-in-training are sure to enjoy Long Island Children’s Museum’s new stage production. This interactive theatrical experience invites visitors to join an eccentric paleontologist (a.k.a. “Dr. Patti”) as she attempts to reveal a never-before-seen dinosaur specimen — if only she can figure out how to open the crate it’s locked in. Along the way, the audience becomes key players in solving problems, sparking

North Massapequa Community Center hosts a talk with Dr. Michael Tymon and Dr. Gregory Rubinfeld on signs and symptoms seniors should not ignore. • Where: 214 N. Albany Ave., Massapequa • Time: Noon-1 p.m. • Contact: (516) 755-1840

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the Surrogate’s Court, Nassau County, at 262 Old Country Road, Mineola, New York, on September 24, 2025, at 9:30 o’clock in the forenoon of that day, why the account of Public Administrator of Nassau County, a summary of which has been served herewith, as Administrator of the estate of Joseph Louis Crivelli, should not be judicially settled. [X] Further relief sought (if any): 1. Releasing and discharging the Petitioner from all liability, responsibility and accountability as to all matters set forth in the account of proceedings; 2. Allowing the commissions of the Petitioner in the amount of $ 40,192.98 pursuant to SCPA 2307(1) and the reasonable and necessary expenses of the office in the amount of $ 12,477.19 pursuant to SCPA 1207(4); 3. Fixing and determining the attorney’s fees and disbursements of Mahon, Mahon, Kerins & O'Brien, LLC attorney for petitioner in the amount of $ 100,443.91 as and for legal fees and $ 4,434.50 as and for disbursements, for a total of $ 104,878.41, of which $ 24,378.41 has been paid and $ 80,500.00 is unpaid; 4. Fixing and determining the accounting fees of Grassi & Co, CPA’s, PC in the amount of $ 10,050.00 of which $ 4,050.00 has been paid and $ 6,000.00 is unpaid; 5. Releasing and discharging the surety; 6. Directing each of you claiming to be a distributee of the Decedent to establish proof of your kinship, and show cause why the balance of said funds should not be

paid to said alleged distributees upon proof of kinship or deposited with the New York State Comptroller on account for the unknown next of kin of Joseph Louis Crivelli, decedent, should said alleged distributees default herein or fail to establish proof of kinship; 7. Granting such other and further relief as to the Court is just and proper. Dated, Attested, and Sealed, HON. HON. MARGARET C. REILLY July 23, 2025 Surrogate (Seal) s/ Debra Keller Leimbach Chief Clerk Richard T. Kerins, Esq. Signature of Attorney Print Name of Attorney Mahon, Mahon, Kerins & O'Brien, LLC (516) 538-1111 Firm Name Telephone 254 Nassau Boulevard South, Garden City South, New York 11530 rkerins@mmkolaw. com Address Email (optional) NOTE: This citation is served upon you as required by law. You are not required to appear. If you fail to appear it will be assumed that you do not object to the relief requested. You have a right to have an attorney appear for you, and you or your attorney may request a copy of the full account from the petitioner or petitioner’s attorney. Estate of Joseph Louis Crivelli File No. 2022-343/A Accounting Citation New York Surrogate's Court Forms JA-6 (2/2006) © 2025 Matthew Bender & Company, Inc., a member of LexisNexis. 25-248. 8/6, 13, 20, 27

PUBLIC NOTICE MASSAPEQUA WATER DISTRICT PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED REVENUES AND EXPENSES FOR 2026 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, pursuant to Town Law §215-9(a), a public hearing will be held at District Headquarters located at 84 Grand Avenue, Massapequa, New York on Thursday, September 4, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. for the purpose of conducting a hearing on the proposed revenues and expenditures of the District for fiscal year 2026. A copy of the proposed revenues and expenditures will be made available to the public at District Headquarters and on the District’s website from the period beginning August 25, 2025, through September 10, 2025. Raymond J. Averna Thomas P. McCarthy Michael E. Mazzola Commissioners of the Massapequa Water District Dated: August 13, 2025 Massapequa, New York 25-254. 8/20

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New York Surrogate's Court OCA Official Form OCA Official Form JA-6 Accounting Citation File No. 2022-343/A S U R R O G AT E ’ S COURT, NASSAU COUNTY CITATION THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, By the Grace of God Free and Independent TO: Gr a s s i Adv i s or y Group, Inc. Office of the NYS Attorney General Jasper Surety John Mazzitelli Sandra McCaffrey Robert Duthie Mary Coupland Kathleen Fisher Carol Fisher Scott Crivelli Nicholas Venezia Josephine Lombardi Marie Nappi Louise Wilkins Rocco Gualtieri And any and all unknown persons whose names or parts of whose names and whose place or places of residence are unknown and cannot after diligent inquiry be ascertained, distributees, heirs-at-law and next-of-kin of the said Joseph Louis Crivelli, deceased, and if any of the said distributees named specifically or as a class be dead, their legal representatives, their husbands or wives, if any, distributees and successors in interest whose names and/or places of residence and post office addresses are unknown and cannot after diligent inquiry be ascertained. A petition having been duly filed by Public Administrator of Nassau County, who is domiciled at 240 Old Country Road, Mineola, New York 11501. YOU ARE HEREBY CITED TO SHOW CAUSE before

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NOTICE OF SPECIAL DISTRICT MEETING AT SINGLE VOTING LOCATION, R E G I ST R AT ION OF VOTERS AND AVAILABILITY OF EARLY MAIL AND ABSENTEE BALLOTS Plainedge Union Free School District, Nassau County, New York On behalf of Plainedge Public Library, Nassau County, New York The Board of Education of the Plainedge Union Free School District and the Board of Trustees of the Plainedge Public Library, Nassau County, New York HEREBY GIVE NOTICE that a special district meeting of the qualified voters of Plainedge Union Free School District, Nassau County, New York, will be held at the Plainedge Public Library, 1060 Hicksville Road, in North Massapequa, New York, for voters residing in all election districts of said School District, on October 7, 2025, at 9:00 o’clock A.M. Prevailing Time and the polls will be kept open between the hours of 9:00 o’clock A.M. and 8:00 o’clock P.M., Prevailing Time, for the purpose of voting upon the following proposition: PLAINEDGE PUBLIC LIBRARY PROPOSITION Shall the following resolution be adopted, to wit: RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of the Plainedge Public Library is hereby authorized to demolish the existing library building and construct a new library building operated by said Board of Trustees, with the principal address of 1060 Hicksville Road, in North Massapequa, New York, including original furnishings, equipment, machinery, apparatus, appurtenances, site work and other improve-

ments and expenses in connection therewith, at a maximum estimated cost of $19,865,795, with a $3,000,000 portion to be paid with capital reserve fund monies and, as to the remaining $16,865,795 portion thereof, that the Board of Education of Plainedge Union Free School District is hereby authorized to issue obligations in the amount of $16,865,795 (together with renewals thereof) or as much thereof as may be necessary therefor and for which said School District is hereby authorized to raise by the levy of a tax upon the taxable real property of said School District and collected in annual installments as provided in Section 416 of the Education Law, such amount as is necessary annually to pay principal, interest and premium, if any, on such obligations, and the library tax shall be raised, but in no event in an annual amount greater than $1,400,000 to pay such debt service. Said proposition may appear on the voting machines in abbreviated form due to space constraints; if so, the full text of the proposition will be posted at the voting site. A copy of the full text of the proposition referred to and preliminary plans regarding the project described in said proposition is on file in the office of the Board of Trustees of the Plainedge Library District at 1060 Hicksville Road and the offices of the Plainedge Union Free School District Clerk, located at 241 Wyngate Drive, each in North Massapequa, New York, where the same is available for inspection by any interested person during regular business hours. Voting at said special district meeting will be by the use of voting machines. The sole polling place where such special dis-

trict meeting will be held is at the Plainedge Public Library, 1060 Hicksville Road, in North Massapequa, New York. SEQRA DETERMINATION. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the aforesaid project has been determined to be an Unlisted Action pursuant to the regulations of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation promulgated pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review Act (“SEQRA”), the implementation of which as proposed, the Board of Trustees of the Plainedge Public Library has determined, as lead agency, will not result in any significant adverse environmental impacts. Full SEQRA documentation is available at the office of the Board of Trustees of the Plainedge Public Library at 1060 Hicksville Road, in North Massapequa, New York, during normal office hours. NOTICE OF REGISTRATION. NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that, pursuant to Section 2014 of the Education Law, personal registration of voters is required, and no person shall be entitled to vote at said meeting whose name does not appear on the register of said School District, or who does not register as hereinafter provided, except a person who is otherwise qualified to vote and is registered under the provisions of Article 5 of the Election Law. Voters registered for general elections under said Article 5 are eligible to vote at the October 7, 2025, special district meeting without further registration. The Board of Registration shall prepare a register for said special district meeting, except that the register prepared at the last annual meeting or election shall

be used as the basis therefor, and shall include all persons who shall have presented themselves personally for registration and shall also include all persons who shall have been previously registered for any annual or special district meeting or election and who shall have voted at any annual or special district meeting or election held or conducted at any time within four calendar years prior to the preparation of said register. NOTICE OF REGISTRATION. NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that Personal Registration for the special district meeting will be accepted at the Office of the Plainedge School District Clerk, at 241 Wyngate Drive, in North Massapequa, New York, throughout the year (except for the five (5) days preceding the special district meeting), between the hours of 9:00 A.M., and 3:30 P.M. on days when school is in session, and any person shall be entitled to have his or her name placed upon such register, provided that he or she is known or proven to the satisfaction of such Board of Registration, to be then or thereafter entitled to vote at said special district meeting to be held on October 7, 2025. The last day of registration before the special district meeting on October 7, 2025, will be Wednesday, October 1, 2025. Said register will be filed in the office of the Plainedge School District Clerk, in said School District and will be open for inspection by any qualified voter on each of the five days prior to the day set for the special district meeting, between the hours of 9:00 o’clock A.M. and 3:30 o’clock P.M., Prevailing Time, except Saturday October 4, 2025 and Sunday,

October 5, 2025 which days will be by appointment. The register will also be available for inspection on the date of the special district meeting at the polling place. EARLY MAIL BALLOT S AND ABSENTEE BALLOTS. NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that applications for early mail and absentee ballots may be applied for at the Office of the Plainedge School District Clerk, 241 Wyngate Drive, in North Massapequa, New York. Such applications must be received by the District Clerk no earlier than thirty (30) days before the special district meeting. Furthermore, such application must be received by said School District Clerk at least seven days prior to the special district meeting, if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter, or on the date prior to the special district meeting, if the ballot is to be personally obtained by the voter of his/her designated agent. Upon receiving a timely request for a mailed absentee or early mail ballot, the District Clerk will mail the ballot to the address set forth in the application by no later than six (6) days before the special district meeting. Completed early mail ballots and absentee ballots must be received by said School District Clerk not later than 5:00 P.M., Prevailing Time, on October 7, 2025, the date of the special district meeting. A list of all persons to whom early mail ballots and absentee ballots shall have been issued will be available in the Office of the School District Clerk on each of the five days prior to the day of the special district meeting, except Saturday, October 4, 2025 and Sunday, October 5, 2025 which days will be by appointment,

and such list shall also be posted at the voting place during the special district meeting, and any qualified voter may challenge the acceptance of the ballot of any person on such list, by making his challenge and the reasons therefor known to the Inspectors of Election before the close of the polls. Military Ballots: Military voters who are not currently registered may apply to register as a qualified voter of the School District. Military voters who are qualified voters of the school district may submit an application for a military ballot. Military voters may designate a preference to receive a military voter registration, military ballot application or military ballot by mail, facsimile transmission or electronic mail in their request for such registration, ballot application or ballot. Military voter registration forms and military ballot application forms must be received in the office of the District Clerk of the School District no later than 5:00 P.M. on September 11, 2025. No military ballot will be canvassed unless it is (1) received in the office of the District Clerk before close of the polls at the special district meeting and showing a cancellation mark of the United States postal service or a foreign county’s postal service, or showing a dated endorsement of receipt of another agency of the United States government; or (2) received by the office of the District Clerk by no later than 5:00 P.M. on the date of the special district meeting and signed and dated by the military voter and one witness thereto, with a date which is associated to be not later than the day before the special district meeting. Dated: North Massapequa, New York, July 28, 2025.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE PLAINEDGE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT, NASSAU COUNTY, NEW YORK. By: /s/ Maureen Ryan School District Clerk 25-251. 8/20, 9/3, 17, 24 NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASS AU Nat i o n s t a r Mortgage LLC dba Mr. Cooper, Plaintiff AGAINST Peter Falci, Kim Falci, et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered March 5, 2019, 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 September 9, 2025 at 2:30 PM, premises known as 287 North Delaware Avenue, Massapequa, NY 11758. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in Massapequa, in the Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section: 52, Block: 527, Lot: 245. Approximate amount of judgment $800,575.12 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #009037/2013. Only Bank or Certified check payable to the Referee will be accepted for the downpayment. No third party check or cash will be ac cepted. Lisa Goodwin, Esq., Referee Frenkel Lambert Weisman & Gordon, LLP 53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, NY 11706 01-046203F00 86574 25-247. 8/6,13, 20, 27

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mediante el uso de máquinas de votación. El único lugar de votación será la Biblioteca Pública de Plainedge, 1060 Hicksville Road, en North Massapequa, Nueva York. DETERMINACIÓN DE SEQRA. TAMBIÉN SE HACE SABER que el proyecto anteriormente mencionado ha sido clasificado como una Acción No Listada conforme a las regulaciones del Departamento de C onser vación Ambiental del Estado de Nueva York según la Ley Estatal de Revisión de Calidad Ambiental (“SEQRA”), y cuya implementación, según lo propuesto, no generará impactos ambientales adversos significativos, según ha determinado la Junta de Síndicos de la Biblioteca Pública de Plainedge como agencia principal. La documentación completa de SEQRA está disponible en la oficina de la Junta de Síndicos de la Biblioteca Pública de Plainedge en 1060 Hicksville Road, en North Massapequa, Nueva York, durante el horario normal de oficina. AVISO DE REGISTRO. TAMBIÉN SE HACE SABER que, conforme a la Sección 2014 de la Ley de Educación, se requiere registro personal de votantes, y ninguna persona podrá votar en dicha reunión si su nombre no figura en el registro del Distrito Escolar o si no se registra como se indica a continuación, salvo que esté calificada para votar y registrada bajo las disposiciones del Artículo 5 de la Ley Electoral. Los votantes registrados para elecciones generales bajo dicho artículo están autorizados a votar en la reunión especial del distrito el 7 de octubre de 2025 sin necesidad de registrarse nuevamente. La Junta de Registro preparará un registro para dicha reunión especial,

utilizando como base el registro preparado en la última reunión o elección anual, e incluirá a todas las personas que se hayan presentado en persona para registrarse y también a aquellas previamente registradas y que hayan votado en alguna reunión o elección del distrito dentro de los últimos cuatro años calendario anteriores a la preparación del registro. El registro personal para la reunión especial del distrito se aceptará en la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito Escolar de Plainedge, en 241 Wyngate Drive, North Massapequa, Nueva York, durante todo el año (excepto los cinco días previos a la reunión especial del distrito), entre las 9:00 A.M. y las 3:30 P.M. en días hábiles escolares. Cualquier persona podrá registrar su nombre en dicho registro, siempre que se demuestre satisfactoriamente que está o estará calificada para votar en la reunión especial del 7 de octubre de 2025. El último día para registrarse antes de la reunión especial será el miércoles 1 de octubre de 2025. El registro se archivará en la oficina del Secretario del Distrito Escolar de Plainedge y estará disponible para inspección por cualquier votante calificado durante los cinco días previos a la reunión, entre las 9:00 A.M. y las 3:30 P.M., hora local vigente, excepto el sábado 4 de octubre de 2025 y el domingo 5 de octubre de 2025, días en los que solo se atenderá con cita previa. También se podrá revisar el registro en el lugar de votación el día de la reunión especial. BOLETAS POSTALES ANTICIPADAS Y DE AUSENTES. TAMBIÉN SE HACE SABER que las solicitudes de boletas postales anticipadas y de ausentes pueden realizarse en la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito Escolar de Plainedge,

241 Wyngate Drive, North Massapequa, Nueva York. Dichas solicitudes deben recibirse no antes de treinta (30) días antes de la reunión especial del distrito. Además, deberán recibirse al menos siete días antes si la boleta será enviada por correo, o el día anterior a la reunión si se recogerá en persona por el votante o su representante designado. Al recibir una solicitud oportuna, el Secretario del Distrito enviará la boleta por correo a más tardar seis (6) días antes de la reunión especial. Las boletas completadas deben ser recibidas a más tardar a las 5:00 P.M. del 7 de octubre de 2025. Una lista de todas las personas a quienes se hayan emitido boletas estará disponible en la oficina del Secretario del Distrito durante los cinco días previos a la reunión (excepto el 4 y 5 de octubre, con cita previa), y también se publicará en el lugar de votación durante la reunión. Cualquier votante calificado podrá impugnar la aceptación de una boleta de cualquier persona de dicha lista, manifestando su objeción y las razones a los Inspectores Electorales antes del cierre de las urnas. BOLETAS MILITARES. Los votantes militares que aún no estén registrados pueden solicitar registrarse como votantes calificados del Distrito Escolar. Los votantes militares calificados pueden solicitar una boleta militar. Los votantes militares pueden elegir recibir formularios de registro, solicitudes de boleta o las boletas mismas por correo, fax o correo electrónico. Los formularios de registro y solicitudes de boleta militar deben recibirse en la oficina del Secretario del Distrito Escolar antes de las 5:00 P.M. del 11 de septiembre de 2025. Ninguna boleta militar será contabilizada a menos que (1) sea re-

cibida antes del cierre de las urnas y tenga un matasellos del Servicio Postal de EE.UU. o del servicio postal de un país extranjero, o un recibo de otra agencia del gobierno estadounidense; o (2) sea recibida a más tardar a las 5:00 P.M. del 7 de octubre de 2025, y esté firmada y fechada por el votante militar y un testigo, con una fecha no posterior al día anterior a la reunión especial. Fechado en: North Massapequa, Nueva York, 28 de julio, 2025. POR ORDEN DE LA JUNTA DE EDUCACIÓN DEL DISTRITO ESCOLAR LIBRE PLAINEDGE UNION, C ON DA D O DE NASSAU, NUEVA YORK. Por: /s/ Maureen Ryan Secretaria del Distrito Escolar 25-252 - 8/20, 9/3, 17, 24

Residents of the United States and Canada celebrate Labor Day or Labour Day each September on the first Monday of the month to acknowledge the contributions of each nation’s workers. The holiday can be traced to the late nineteenth century, when labor activists campaigned for a federal holiday to recognize hardworking employees and their accomplishments. Although the holiday originally was crafted by the labor movement, not much labor occurs on Labor Day each year. Rather, Labor Day is a time when most workers enjoy a well-deserved day off, and various recreational events take place. Individuals can explore these tips to enjoy a memorable, fun and safe Labor Day.

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Grilling is a centerpiece of many Labor Day celebrations. Although guests may look forward to familiar fare, such as burgers and hot dogs, introducing some interesting menu items into the mix can elevate the event even further. Explore options with seafood and vegetables or even experiment with different flavor profiles. Replace chicken with shrimp on kabobs or swap beef for lamb in burgers for even more variety. When grilling, always emphasize safety. Never leave the grill unattended, and ensure that the grill is located away from the main action and far enough from the house so that nothing will catch fire.

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Water sports, boating, swimming, and other water-based activities are entertaining ideas for Labor Day. Life jackets are essential on boats and other watercraft, and inexperienced swimmers may want to wear them as well. Everyone should avoid alcohol consumption while boating or swimming. Try to stick to areas that have lifeguards on duty.

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AV I S O D E R E UNIÓN ESPECIAL DEL DISTRITO EN UN ÚNICO LUGAR DE VOTACIÓN, REGISTRO DE VOTANTES Y DISPONIBILIDAD DE BOLETAS POSTALES ANTICIPADAS Y DE AUSENTES Distrito Escolar Libre Plainedge Union, Condado de Nassau, Nueva York En nombre de la Biblioteca Pública de Plainedge, Condado de Nassau, Nueva York La Junta de Educación del Distrito Escolar Libre Plainedge Union y la Junta de Síndicos de la Biblioteca Pública de Plainedge, Condado de Nassau, Nueva York, POR EL PRESENTE DAN AVISO de que se celebrará una reunión especial del distrito para los votantes calificados del Distrito Escolar Libre Plainedge Union, Condado de Nassau, Nueva York, en la Biblioteca Pública de Plainedge, ubicada en 1060 Hicksville Road, en North Massapequa, Nueva York, para los votantes que residen en todos los distritos electorales de dicho Distrito Escolar, el día 7 de octubre de 2025, a las 9:00 A.M. (hora local vigente), y las urnas permanecerán abiertas entre las 9:00 A.M. y las 8:00 P.M. (hora local vigente), con el fin de votar sobre la siguiente proposición: PROPUESTA DE LA BIBLIOTECA PÚBLICA DE PLAINEDGE ¿Se deberá aprobar la siguiente resolución, a saber? SE RESUELVE que la Junta de Síndicos de la Biblioteca Pública de Plainedge queda autorizada a demoler el edificio actual de la biblioteca y construir un nuevo edificio de biblioteca, operado por dicha Junta de Síndicos, con dirección principal en 1060 Hicksville Road, en North Massapequa, Nueva York, incluyendo mobiliario orig-

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Commuters are at the breaking point

or Long Islanders, commuting to Manhattan has become a financial no-win situation. No matter how you slice it, whether you’re taking a train or driving in, you’re paying more than ever to get there. Now, just months after effectively forcing us off the road with the congestion pricing scheme, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority is proposing to raise our rail fares again. Coincidence? Of course not. It JACK M. is coerced consumption, or what MARTins honest people simply call a shakedown. The MTA’s latest money grab will increase the cost of riding the Long Island Rail Road yet again, with the price of weekly and monthly tickets rising by 4.5 percent and other ticket types, like one-way fares, jumping by as much as 8 percent. Depending on where you live, a monthly pass is inching toward $500! And that’s before you factor in subway transfers. By comparison, I checked the travel site Kayak and found a round-

trip fare from JFK to Madrid for just $224. You could go to Europe twice and still pay less than an LIRR monthly pass. On top of astronomical prices, the MTA is eliminating round-trip rides and replacing them with a rigid “day pass” that expires at 4 a.m. the next morning. Even worse, all mobile tickets will now auto-activate at the time of purchase and expire in just four hours, whether your train is delayed, your meeting runs long or your plans simply change. For many riders, it’s a trap that forces you pay full price — twice — for the same trip. The only explanation for this is the MTA’s apparent hope that commuters won’t use the ticket in time and be forced to pay again — the worst kind of money-grab. We were told the MTA was supposed to get better with congestion pricing. That $9 fee to drive into Manhattan was sold as an “investment in public transit,” which raises the question: Why are we being asked to pay even more now? By its own estimate, the MTA loses $700 million annually in fare evasion, the overwhelming majority on buses and

subways, not on commuter rails. Before asking fare-paying LIRR riders to cover the gap again, the MTA might try actually collecting those fares first. What makes these hikes harder to stomach is the current state of service. We pack ourselves into overcrowded trains, sweat in cars with broken air conditioning, and then scramble during sudden service disruptions with little to no communication. And the stations are worse. In fact, Nassau County Comptroller Elaine Phillips documented that county taxpayers pay the MTA $36.5 million annually to maintain LIRR stations. That’s $100,000 per day, yet many stations are routinely found filthy and in major disrepair, with ceilings and walls crumbling. Think driving is the better option? Think again. Between the congestion pricing fee, skyrocketing tolls and the cost of parking, driving into the city has become a bank-breaker. We were told that congestion pricing would increase ridership and raise millions of dollars for system upgrades that would make public transit more efficient and reliable. Instead we’re paying congestion

epending on where you live, a monthly LIRR pass is inching toward $500.

pricing and getting slapped with fare hikes, all while enduring the same crumbling infrastructure and service breakdowns. The message from New York state and the MTA couldn’t be clearer: No matter how you commute, you’re going to pay more for less. Once again, Long Islanders are being used as a blank check to solve budget shortfalls. We’re told to do our part, but the return on our investment is delays, discomfort and dwindling options. The MTA must accept accountability. Until the agency acknowledges the need to fix its wasteful spending, address fare evasion in a meaningful way and deliver service improvements, asking riders to pay more isn’t just unfair; it’s a breach of trust. Public hearings on these fare increases are coming this fall. Long Islanders should speak out and remind decisionmakers that we’re not just numbers on a balance sheet. We are taxpayers who happen to pay more than most Americans, and this proposal is our breaking point. If you’d like to be kept up to date on the dates and times of these hearings, please sign up for my email at martins. nysenate.gov. Jack Martins represents the 7th State Senate District.

We must say no to extending legislators’ terms

he Suffolk County Legislature just passed a law calling for a referendum in November to change legislators’ two-year terms to four years. The measure should be defeated. First off, we understand legislators’ frustration with the new law, passed by the state, that shifts local elections to even years to coincide with gubernatorial and presidential elections. This was a horrible sTEVE idea that was LEVY prompted by pure politics on behalf of Democrats throughout the state. They know that Democratic turnout is much higher in even years, so they decided to schedule almost all of our future elections in even years. The problem with this is that important local issues and candidates will be drowned out by all the attention

focused on the presidential and state elections. The shift from odd to even years forces town supervisors and legislators who would otherwise run for re-election in 2027 to run in 2026, and then again in 2028. That’s on top of their elections this year. Having three elections in four years is indeed grueling and very unfair. So legislators, Democratic and Republican alike, came up with the clever idea of lengthening their terms from two to four years. That would allow them to bypass the 2026 election that was forced on them. We understand their frustration, but the answer is not to make the legislative body less representative of the public. It has usually been the case that executives get four-year terms. That’s because an executive must bring in an entire administration. It’s hard to recruit department heads and impressive talent if they know they may be gone in two years.

As well, political transitions take a great deal of time, and there are learning curves involved. Switching administrations every two years can make managing a nightmare. But with legislators and Congress, it’s always been the rule that the two-year term keeps them closer to the people. We want legislators to fear backlash from the public if they ignore the public will. Say no to the four-year term! Hey, members of Congress, thanks for the deduction for state and local taxes, but what about our capital gains exclusion when we sell our homes? So much political capital was spent on upping the SALT cap that another loophole that is hurting many middleand upper-middle class homeowners is still on the books. I’m referring to that $500,000 capital gains exemption when you sell your home. Years ago, Congress implemented a law that would shield

t’s always been the rule that twoyear terms keep them closer to the people.

single owners of homes from paying any capital gains taxes on the first $250,000 from the sale of their primary residence. That amount was doubled to $500,000 for a couple who owned a house. But this was passed decades ago, when home prices were lower. Inflation has raised the cost of the average house in Suffolk County to over $700,000, and over $850,000 in Nassau. That means that 46 percent of New Yorkers will be hit with a capital gains tax when they sell their homes. Since the large majority of Long Islanders take the standard deduction rather than itemizing, raising the SALT deduction from $10,000 to $40,000 doesn’t impact all that many of us. Adjusting the capital gains exclusion with the sale of a home, however, would save families tens of thousands of dollars down the road. Steve Levy is president of Common Sense Strategies, a political consulting firm. He has served as Suffolk County executive, as an assemblyman and as host of “The Steve Levy Radio Show,” and can be reached at steve@commonsensestrategies.com.

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hen Adolf Hitler was rearming the Nazi war machine in the early 1930s and beginning his invasions of neighboring nations under the guise of safeguarding Germans living in regions of those countries, Europe’s leaders chose to ignore reality and look the other way. Nothing was more shameful than the Munich Conference in September 1938, when British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain capitulated to Hitler’s seizing of the Sudetenland from Czechoslovakia, which Chamberlain labeled a “quarrel in a farpETER away country.” Chamberlain KinG proudly returned to cheering crowds in Britain proclaiming he had secured “peace in our time.” Barely more than a year later, Britain was at war with Germany, enduring the bombing assaults of the Battle of London and fighting for its very survival. Chamberlain was forced to resign as prime minister, and was replaced by Winston Churchill, whose warnings about Hitler’s arming of that Nazi war machine and the lethal threat it posed to Europe had been largely

ignored and often ridiculed throughout the 1930s. While Hitler was advancing through Europe, too many Americans chose to follow the Chamberlain route of appeasement. Led by Charles Lindbergh and the America First isolationist movement, they argued that there was no American interest in stopping Hitler or assisting Britain. This was Europe’s war. Similarly, Hitler’s sworn policy to persecute Jews was an internal issue. It took Japan’s attack on Pearl Harbor and Hitler’s declaration of war against the United States for us to fully mobilize and join Churchill to lead the successful war effort to destroy Hitler and defeat Nazi Germany’s existential threat to Western civilization. In the post-World War II period, there was the threat of Soviet imperialism and expansion. Isolationism was discredited, discarded and consigned to history’s trash bin. The United States assumed the position of free world leadership, and alliances such as NATO were formed to preserve order and stability. Despite bumps and controversies along the way, the system worked. Europe was rebuilt, and the Soviet Union collapsed.

The defeat of Hitler and the world’s realization of the horrors of genocide also brought about the recognition of the State of Israel, which, despite wars and terrorist attacks, established itself as a thriving democracy and a strong ally of the United States. All of this is now threatened. A resurgent Russia, led by its dictator, Vladimir Putin, invaded Ukraine — the first invasion of a sovereign European nation since the end of World War II — and Putin employed arguments to justify the invasion similar to what Hitler claimed justified his attacks on Czechoslovakia and Austria. And in Israel, Hamas carried out a terrorist attack on Israeli civilians, causing the highest number of Jewish deaths since World War II. At this time, when Ukraine and Israel are fighting for survival, the civilized world would be expected to have learned the lessons of history and stand united against Russian aggression and Hamas’s threat to destroy the Jewish state. Instead, in the United States, the isolationist movement has emerged from the deep, dark shadows, and antisemitism is again rearing its ugly head. Dilettante influencers like Tucker Carlson and Candace Owens are today’s

ussia’s invasion and Hamas’s attacks aren’t just regional problems.

Charles Lindberghs. Going so far as to ascribe blame for World War II to Churchill, they enable Putin, disparage Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelensky, and accuse Israel and its prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, of war crimes and genocide. Underlying all this madness is the discredited shibboleth that none of these crises affect the United States — that we can survive in our own isolationist world. As for Europe, while it has stood strong with Ukraine against Russia, it is joining the anti-Israel chorus calling for rewarding Hamas with the creation of a Palestinian state, and accusing the Jewish state of inducing a famine and committing war crimes. The stark realities Americans must face are that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine isn’t just “Europe’s war,” any more than Hitler’s seizure of the Sudetenland was a mere “quarrel in a faraway country”; and that Hamas’s attempt to destroy Israel isn’t just a “Jewish issue.” Israel was not the aggressor, and is not committing war crimes or genocide. These are conflicts that affect the future of the world and demand strong, assertive American leadership. Peter King is a former congressman, and a former chair of the House Committee on Homeland Security. Comments? pking@ liherald.com.

RFK Jr.: the wrong man for an oh-so-important job

very person on this planet worries about their health. We all want to grow old without any physical ailments or infirmities. To stay healthy, we rely mostly on our government, at all levels. We expect our leaders to promote programs that will keep us safe, and to find new ways to prevent us from being exposed to diseases that undermine our normal bodily functions. To maintain a healthy society, we primarily look to the federal government for the latest in research JERRY and the newest KREMER vaccines and cures for diseases. For the most part, that responsibility falls on the shoulders of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the secretary of Health and Human Services in Washington. Based on Kennedy’s actions over the past seven months, I suggest you don’t go to sleep thinking that we have an effective health leader in D.C. There are so many areas in which Kennedy has failed us to date that it’s hard to select the worst ones. Let’s start

with the admission that the man in charge of your longevity made last winter, stating that people shouldn’t be looking to him for medical advice, because he’s not a medical expert. That has been the worst-kept secret in the country, as most of us know that Kennedy has a long history of fighting the use of vaccines with questionable theories. It is that much scarier given the fact that he is charged with the responsibility of keeping 340 million people healthy. When Kennedy appeared before a congressional committee in February, he was asked whether he would retain the highly respected doctors who serve on the federal panel that makes vaccine recommendations. He pledged to keep the panel members, and it was that pledge that won one of the deciding votes to confirm him from Sen. Bill Cassidy, a Louisiana Republican who is also a doctor. In June, Kennedy, in violation of his promise, fired the entire panel and replaced its members with a number of recognized vaccine deniers. In February, there was a serious outbreak of measles in west Texas, in a number of counties where residents were known to be anti-vaccine. The out-

break eventually spread to six other states, and the numbers turned out to be the highest recorded in recent memory. Kennedy initially — incorrectly — said that the outbreak was “not unusual,” and that “we have measles outbreaks every year.” As the numbers rose, he changed his response in the worst possible way. Instead of using his position to encourage parents to get their children vaccinated, he issued a series of statements suggesting that vaccinations are a “personal choice.” As the number of cases kept climbing, he eventually caved, and suggested that parents should consider having their children vaccinated. Kennedy’s change of heart enraged the anti-vaxxers, but he couldn’t avoid the facts. Kennedy’s latest attack on your life span was his decision earlier this month that 22 projects, totaling $500 million, to develop vaccines using mRNA technology, would be halted. He criticized vaccines in a video on his social media accounts, explaining his decision by characterizing the projects, being led by the nation’s leading pharmaceutical companies, including Pfizer and Moder-

he secretary has failed us in so many ways that it’s hard to know where to start.

na, to develop vaccines that offer protection against viruses like the flu, Covid-19 and H5N1 as “unnecessary.” Infectious disease experts say the mRNA technology is safe, and they credit its use during the first Trump administration for slowing the coronavirus pandemic. Future pandemics, they warned, will be harder to stop without the help of mRNA. Mike Osterholm, a University of Minnesota expert on infectious diseases and pandemic preparations, said, “I don’t think I have seen a more dangerous decision in public health in my 50 years in the business.” The shelving of the mRNA projects is considered short-sighted because there are continuing concerns about the bird flu becoming a pandemic, and because mRNA vaccines have saved millions of lives, according to Dr. Paul Offit, a vaccine expert at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. These are but a few of the actions taken by Kennedy that raise serious questions about whether he is the right man for one of the most important jobs in America. Jerry Kremer was a state assemblyman for 23 years, and chaired the Assembly’s Ways and Means Committee for 12 years. Comments about this column? jkremer@ liherald.com.

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Finding joy on the carousel of life

ast week, after 10 months of repairs, Nunley’s Carousel began spinning again at the Long Island Children’s Museum in Garden City. The 113-year-old attraction reopened with extended hours, offering families a simple retreat during these final weeks of summer. The carousel holds a special place in the hearts of generations of Long Islanders. Many who rode the handcarved horses at the original Baldwin location now bring their own children and grandchildren to Museum Row. These multi-generational visits represent continuity in an ever-changing world. The carousel’s journey mirrors that of many Long Island families. Originally built in 1912 in Brooklyn, it moved to the suburb of Baldwin in 1940. It found a permanent home on Museum Row in 2009, after Nunley’s Amusement Park closed. The attraction has survived several relocations because it represents something enduring in uncertain times. There’s a lot to be said for the carefree pleasure of a carousel ride. In times when daily life feels increasingly complex and stressful, the gentle rhythm of painted horses moving in a circle offers a brief respite. The music plays, children laugh, and for a few minutes, the outside world recedes. The carousel operates at a different

pace than the rest of our lives. While we rush from commitment to commitment, the horses move at their steady, measured pace. The carousel offers a few minutes of gentle motion, music and togetherness. The transition back to school schedules and fall responsibilities looms large for many families. These remaining summer weeks present an opportunity to appreciate the small moments — time spent together, shared laughter and uncomplicated joy — like those Nunley’s Carousel has provided for over 100 years. The carousel operates Wednesdays through Sundays from 12:30 to 3:00 p.m. until the end of August, giving families a chance to create one more summer memory before the school year grind begins. At $4 per ride, it’s an accessible way to gather multiple generations and remember what we’re grateful for. For families dealing with modern life’s stresses, the carousel offers something increasingly rare: a space designed purely for joy. There are no learning objectives, no competitive elements, no pressure to perform. Success is measured simply by smiles. The carousel’s return also invites a broader reflection: What serves as your family’s symbol of joy? Every family, club or organization needs something that brings them together, something

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letters Yes, Nassau is morphing into a police state To the Editor: Re Tom O’Connor’s letter to the editor, “Nassau County isn’t a police state. ICE is just making it safer,” in last week’s issue: Mr. O’Connor is 100 percent off base! What Claudia Borecky wrote in her letter in the July 31-Aug. 6 issue, “Nassau County is showing signs of becoming a police state,” was accurate and right on! The Trump “regime” of authoritarian control is oozing into our own county of Nassau. County Executive Bruce Blakeman is seemingly the Long Island MAGA representative of Trump’s insidious, dangerous and woefully incompetent tactics. These lawless pursuits are counterintuitive to the salvation of our almost 250-year-old democratic republic. It’s shameful that Mr. O’Connor and others have swallowed the lies about what Trump and his acolytes (Blakeman included) are attempting to do nationwide, and here in our own community. Mr. O’Connor’s allegations against the

Democratic Party are incorrect and full of Trumpian-skewed rhetoric. Wake up, America, before it’s too late to save our country from authoritarian control,

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recently led the Suffolk County Legislature in the historic passage of the Term Limit Preservation Act of 2025. I sponsored the act proactively to protect local governance and taxpayer interests from Albany’s recently imposed election disruption — the “even-year elections” law signed by Gov. kathy Hochul in 2023. My Term Limit Preservation Act passed without opposition, and County Executive Ed romaine has since signed the keVin J. measure into law. mcCaFFreY It’s now up to you — the residents of Suffolk County — to vote on the act as a referendum in the November election. Because of Hochul’s even-year elections law, all 18 county legislators elected or re-elected on this November’s ballot would face shortened terms, midterm resignations and potential special elections. At present, the county charter outlines an election process in which all

18 seats in the Legislature are at stake every odd year. Under the law signed by Hochul, legislators elected in 2025 would be forced to run again in 2026 and again in 2028 — and in doing so, be denied the second year of the term for which they were elected to serve in November. Moreover, that’s three costly elections in four years! The potential disruption the new law could cause is undeniable, particularly here in Suffolk. The Term Limit Preservation Act would amend the county charter to ensure that the county’s voter-approved 12-year term limits remain intact and that:

’ll support efforts to prevent Albanystyle dysfunction from taking root here.

■ Term limits remain enforceable and protected; ■ Terms shift from two to four years, eliminating three elections in four years; ■ Legislators may complete a full term, even if their 12th year of service occurs during that term. Let me be clear: I am an advocate of term limits. When I was elected the Leg-

Letters Business group plans Sept. 10 program To the Editor: August has been a month of rest for our g roup, the Long Island Advancement of Small Business — we are officially on vacation. While there was no meeting this month, our momentum continues, and we are excited to welcome everyone back on Sept. 10 for an important and highly practical program. Our July meeting, held close to July Fourth, was lightly attended, but those who joined us enjoyed a thoughtful discussion on automation and how to use it in business. In June we continued our streak of successful gatherings, thanks to engaging presentations and plenty of questions from attendees. Looking ahead to September, we will feature two distinguished speakers who will address issues that impact nearly every small business. Jeffrey Cohen of Grassi & Co. CPA’s will present on President Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill.” Cohen will walk through provisions of the legislation that affect individuals and small businesses, including effective dates, and most importantly, what they mean for you and your business. We will also hear from Mark

islature’s presiding officer in 2022 by the new republican majority, one of our first actions was to close a loophole in the law and cap total service at 12 years. The resulting referendum was overwhelmingly approved by 85.9 percent of voters. Term limits are also favored by the national electorate, as evidenced generally by public opinion surveys, and by the Suffolk electorate specifically, as evidenced by voter approval in multiple referendums. Further, I firmly believe that term limits have proved successful, especially in Suffolk. Our Legislature boasts members who bring real-world experience from all walks of life to public service, including lawyers, teachers, doctors, small business owners, first responders, farmers, civic leaders and labor leaders. Ultimately, term limits give voters more, not less, choices at the ballot box. Elections are not always dominated by incumbents. Term limits mitigate the advantages of incumbency and allow for new, emerging leaders to take office.

Stone, CPA, managing partner of sales tax defense. His session will provide valuable sales tax tips tailored to small business owners. With sales tax often being a high-risk factor, Stone’s expertise promises practical strategies to help attendees protect their businesses. What sets our group apart from other business organizations is that we go beyond exchanging handshakes and business cards. Each month we provide education designed to help small businesses grow stronger and more sustainable. Past topics have ranged from the law and financing to artificial intelligence, personal development, cybersecurity and automation. Now we turn to taxes — an area that affects us all. If you wonder whether you qualify as a “small business,” the answer is almost certainly yes. We welcome everyone who is eager to learn, connect and strengthen his or her business practices. We are also actively seeking sponsors and speakers for upcoming breakfasts and special events. Opportunities are available on our website, LIASB.com. I look forward to seeing you on Sept. 10. MArC P. PALkEr President, LIASB

The Term Limit Preservation Act is a direct continuation of the republican commitment to citizen-led government and strong term limits. It would also ensure that Suffolk’s voter-approved term-limit system remains in place and aligned with the new Democraticimposed election schedule — without undermining its arguable intent to spur greater voter involvement based on increased turnout in even years. I firmly believe that moving local elections from their historic odd-year schedule to even years will overwhelm voters and bury important local issues under the static and noise of national elections. Although 2025 is my last year in the Legislature due to our 12-year limit, I introduced the act proudly, and will wholeheartedly support efforts to prevent Albany-style dysfunction from taking root in Suffolk County. With the approval of voters in November, term limits will be preserved, and we will avoid forced mid-term resignations, costly special elections, and interrupted service and instability in local government leadership. Kevin McCaffrey represents Suffolk County’s 14th Legislative District and is the Legislature’s presiding officer.

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