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TOBAY launches patriotic decorating contest
Town of Oyster Bay officials are encouraging residents to show their patriotic spirit this summer through a communitywide decorating initiative celebrating the nation’s 250th anniversary.
Supervisor Joseph Saladino and Councilwoman Laura Maier announced the town’s “Red, White & Blue” decorating campaign, inviting residents to adorn their homes with patriotic displays from July 1 through July 14.
Participants are encouraged to decorate with American flags, bunting, lights, banners, flowers and other red, white and bluethemed decorations. Town Hall will also be illuminated in patriotic colors during the celebration.
“America’s 250th Anniversary is a once-in-ageneration opportunity to celebrate our nation’s remarkable history and the freedoms we enjoy every day,” Maier said in a statement. “By decorating our homes and neighborhoods in red, white and blue, we can demonstrate our pride in our country, honor those who have served and sacrificed for our freedom and help inspire a renewed sense of unity and patriotism throughout our community.”
Residents who participate can submit photographs of their displays by emailing photos@oysterbay-ny.gov. Town officials said three winners will be selected from across Oyster Bay and will receive complimentary Town of Oyster Bay beach passes for the 2027 season.
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Charles Rupport, third from left, as he was recognized for 70 years of service to the Massapequa Fire Department. He is shown with former fire chiefs Jeffrey Friedland, William Monjerdo and David Batt.
World War II veteran named grand marshal of Massapequa Park’s America 250 parade
By CAROLYN JAMES cjames@liherald.com
Massapequa Park resident Charles Ruppert has spent much of his life serving both his country and his community. This Independence Day, the World War II Navy veteran and local firefighter will be honored for that lifelong commitment as grand marshal of the village’s America 250 celebration and parade.
Ruppert, who celebrated his 99th birthday this year, was selected by the Village of Massapequa Park and the Massapequa Fire Department to lead the July 4 parade, a centerpiece of the community’s observance of the nation’s 250th anniversary.
Raised in Glendale, Queens, Ruppert joined the U.S. Navy
at age 18 and served from 1945 to 1946 as a coxswain during the final months of World War II and the immediate postwar period.
He moved to Massapequa in 1951 purchasing a home under the GI bill and quickly became a fixture in the community. That same year, he joined the Massapequa Fire Department after serving with the Mastic Fire Department from 1946 to 1951. This year marks 80 years of fire service for Ruppert, a milestone few achieve.
Ruppert served as chief of the Massapequa Fire Department from 1965 to 1967, helping guide the department during a period of growth and change.
“Mr. Ruppert embodies the spirit of service, dedication and patriotism that this historic celebration recognizes,” Mass-
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44th Annual Massapequa Firecracker 5K Run
By MIKE POLANSKY Senior Correspondent
A field of 331 runners and walkers completed the 44th annual Massapequa Firecracker 5K on June 14, as cooler temperatures and a light breeze greeted participants at the 5 p.m. start.
Conditions marked a sharp contrast to last year’s race, when temperatures reached 87 degrees.
John Schmuck, 23, of Westbury won the overall title in 16:46, edging Matthew Mullan of Medford by five seconds. Aaron Robertson of Melville finished third overall in 17:20 and was the top Masters finisher. The top local finisher was 16-year-old Casey Kogan of Massapequa Park, who placed fourth overall.
In the women’s race, Elizabeth LaMarca, 30, of Albertson took first in 18:47, followed by Vivien Lim of Great Neck in 20:10. Staci Blanket, 61, of Old Bethpage finished third among women and earned Female Masters honors in 21:21. Carly Manchio, 24, of Massapequa Park was the top local female finisher in 22:59.
The event also featured a quarter-mile Kids Fun Run with 32 participants. Priya Smith, 8, and Aiden Jarret, 10, both of Amityville, led the field.
The race was hosted by the Massapequa Road Runners, with Sam Buttigieg serving as race director for the third consecutive year. He noted strong community
87-year-old Norman Hershkowitz of North Massapequa
participation, with about 60% of runners from Massapequa and 39% from Massapequa Park.
“We love hosting this summertime tradition that brings the Massapequa community together,” said Massapequa Road Runners President JoAnn Todtfeld. “It’s extra exciting this year because the run is being held on Flag Day, so there’s a little extra patriotic spirit in the air.”
Proceeds from the event help fund two scholarships for Massapequa High School track athletes.
The 3.1-mile course began near Clark Avenue, continued up Park Avenue to Mansfield Park, then through the Preserve bike path before finishing on Lake Shore Drive near Brady Park.
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Future scientists present their findings in Massapequa symposium
The insights and innovations of science research students in the Massapequa School District were on display the evening of May 26 as they shared their work with educators and parents. The annual Science Research Symposium took place at Massapequa High School, featuring more than 80 projects completed by students in grades 8-12.
Daniel Mezzafonte, curriculum associate for science 6-12, welcomed students, parents and teachers during a presentation in the auditorium. He noted that the number of students involved in science research has more than doubled from 62 to 168 in the past five years and that this is a testament to the enthusiasm and passion that students bring to scientific inquiry.
“Once again, it has been an incredibly exciting and rewarding year for Massapequa science research,” Mezzafonte said. “Our program continues to grow and flourish, driven by the hard work, curiosity and dedication of our students, under the expert guidance of their skilled and committed research teachers.”
Students participated in several competitions this year including Long Island Science Congress, the New York State Science and Engineering Fair and the Kathy Belton Science Fair at Molloy University. They have also conducted science research through partnerships with Brookhaven National Laboratory, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.
This year, research students did much investigation in the field of genetics. They extracted DNA from wheat germ, observed mutant organisms, constructed DNA models, genetically engineered bacteria, created DNA barcodes, conducted bioinformatic analyses and sequenced genes using cutting-edge DNA nanopore technology. They also took part in the Day in the Life of a River study at the Massapequa Preserve, an annual program dedicated to assessing the health and natural biodiversity of the local ecosystem.
The presentation featured four student speakers. Kira Cutler and Ava La Douceur discussed their project on microplastics; Veronica Scherer shared her research on degrading polyvinyl chloride plastic; and Victoria Ehrhardt talked about her work studying nitrogen fixation.
In the cafeteria, students from science research classes at Berner Middle School and the high school’s Ames and main campuses shared their posterboard presentations from their independent projects. They engaged in dialogue about their research with Massapequa Board of Education trustees, administrators, teachers and parents.
Science research was completed under the tutelage of teachers Paul Hesleitner and Carrie Kaplun at the main campus, August Eberling at the Ames Campus and Joseph Laricchiuta at Berner.
their posterboard presentation.
Avery Helms, left, Brayden
and Lucas Grimm from the eighth grade Introduction to Research class at Berner Middle School showcased their research.
Right: Ninth graders Gregory Murano, left, and Gabriel Garcia were among the students sharing
Left:
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Students joined teachers Paul Hesleitner, August Eberling, John Laricchiuta and Carrie Kaplun and Curriculum Associate for Science 6-12 Daniel Mezzafonte (second from right) at the annual Massapequa Science Research Symposium on May 26 at the high school.
Seniors Ava La Douceur, left, and Kira Cutler shared information on their science research project about microplastics.
More than 100 middle school and high school science research presented their findings from their independent projects this year.
CRIME WATCH
Nassau Police charge three men with burglary at Sunrise Mall
The Seventh Squad reports on the arrest of three men for a Burglary that occurred on Friday, June 19, 2026 at 1:27 AM in Massapequa.
According to Detectives, Officers responded to the Sunrise Mall, located at 850 Sunrise Highway for three males inside after store hours. Upon arrival, Officers observed that multiple doors had been damaged, while searching the premise they located three male subjects. Defendants Omar Flores, 21 of 10609 97 Avenue, Queens, Isiah Rodriguez, 20 of 75 Hickory Lane, Levittown and Shea Velazquez, 19 of 1442 Herring Lane, Clermont, Florida were all placed under arrest without incident. Defendant Shea Velazquez
was found to have a speed loader containing six bullets on his person. A further investigation resulted in the recovery of a black Smith & Wesson .38 Special revolver from the defendant’s vehicle, a silver Nissan Ultima parked on Eastgate Road.
Defendants Omar Flores, Isiah Rodriquez and Shea Velazquez are all charged with Burglary 3 rd degree, Possession of Burglar Tools and Criminal Mischief 3 rd degree. Defendant Shea Velazquez is additionally charged with Criminal Possession of a Firearm. They were arraigned on Saturday, June 20, at First District Court, 99 Main Street, Hempstead.
Teen injured in e-bike accident
A 14-year-old boy was seriously injured after the e-bike he was riding collided with an SUV in Farmingdale on June 17, according to Nassau County police.
Police said the teen was traveling south on Main Street at about 9:46 p.m. when he allegedly went through a red
light at the intersection with Conklin Street and struck a 2011 Honda SUV that was traveling east on Conklin Street.
The boy suffered a broken femur and was transported to a local hospital for treatment. The driver of the Honda remained at the scene.
The investigation is ongoing.
People named in Crime Watch items as having been arrested and charged with violations or crimes are only suspected of committing those acts of which they are accused. They are all presumed to be innocent of those charges until and unless found guilty in a court of law.
Kayakers rescued near Alhambra Beach
Two kayakers were rescued Monday evening June 15 after strong winds and currents carried them away from shore off Massapequa, prompting a coordinated response by Nassau County and Town of Oyster Bay emergency crews, according to police.
On June 2, two men were rescued after their jet ski became disabled near Little Goose Island in Massapequa.
The men were kayaking south of Alhambra Beach when changing weather and water conditions pushed them farther offshore, preventing them from paddling back to land, police said.
The kayakers called 911 for assistance at approximately 6:35 p.m. Responding agencies included Nassau County Marine Bureau 6, Nassau County Helicopter 4 and Town of Oyster Bay constables.
Emergency crews located the pair and brought both men and their kayaks aboard rescue vessels before transporting them safely back to shore. No injuries were reported.
The incident marked the second water rescue in the Massapequa area in less than two weeks.
According to Nassau police, the rescue occurred at approximately 8:27 p.m. after authorities received a 911 call reporting a jet skier in distress. Nassau County Aviation Helicopter 6, Nassau County Marine Bureau 6 and Town of Oyster Bay constables responded to the scene.
Police said Helicopter 6 used a spotlight to locate a 2024 Sea-Doo jet ski carrying two riders. The personal watercraft had struck the ground and become disabled. The riders were not injured and were transported safely to Treasure Island Marina in Hempstead. The jet ski was towed to the marina, police said.
Following the rescues, police reminded residents and boaters to check weather and water conditions before operating small boats or personal watercraft and to always wear a life preserver while on the water.
Isiah Rodriguez Shea Velazquez
Omar Flores
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Long Island tops NYC in All-Star Classic
By TONY BELLISSIMO tbellissimo@liherald.com
New York City just complete its best possession of the 2nd Annual National Football Foundation’s All-Star Football Classic, driving 60 yards on 11 plays following a takeaway to cut Long Island’s lead to four points with 4:51 remaining in the third quarter.
However, it didn’t take long for momentum to swing back in favor of Long Island.
Thirteen seconds, to be exact.
Mount Sinai’s Dontae Spadaro took the ensuing kickoff in stride and blazed down the sideline 73 yards for a touchdown to extend Long Island’s advantage to two scores and it held on for a 21-13 victory before a crowd of 1,500 at Hofstra University’s Shuart Stadium June 17.
“It meant a lot to me to score that touchdown and help our team win,” Spadaro said. “It’s pretty emotional.”
Long Island won last year’s inaugural All-Star Classic, 33-15, as the senior showcase game made its return for the first time since the Boomer Esiasion Foundation’s Empire Challenge completed a fantastic 24-year run in 2019.
The new version, with a special touch featuring some of college football’s most renowned rivalries (Long Island wore Notre Dame uniforms; New York City wore USC), also honors Esiason, a former East Islip High School and NFL star quarterback, with the game’s MVP trophy named in his honor.
East Islip’s Jovan Bonilla was named MVP. He had a tremendous night leading a Long Island defense that allowed only one touchdown —Eagle Academy quarterback Aaron Smith’s 20-yard run up the middle that brought NYC within 14-10 before Spadaro’s special teams heroics. Bonilla batted down a pass on the opening play of the second quarter to hold NYC to a field goal and racked up 8 tackles.
“It was a great experience,” Bonilla said. “Our defense was relentless the whole game. The energy was high and I’m just grateful for the opportunity.”
Long Island’s first scoring drive answered the first of two Jake Borrowes (Monsignor Farrell) field goals. Quarterback Simmon Blisset (Northport) directed a 10-play, 57-yard drive capped by his 6-yard touchdown pass on a backfield screen to Huntington’s Yasir Jones. It was 7-3 after kicker Justin Jones’ (Chaminade) first of three successful extra points.
Carle Place’s Ryan Leary kept the drive alive, hauling down a 16-yard pass from Blisset on fourth-and-8 from Long Island’s 45. Jones added a 22-yard reception.
“There was so much talent on the field,” said Leary, who had three recep-
Floyd’s Ja’Quan Thomas, right, had a
tions for 43 yards. “One thing that struck me was the size of the linemen. It was a lot of fun and great to be targeted.”
Long Island led 14-3 at halftime following an impressive 89-yard touchdown drive that culminated with a 23-yard scoring strike from Miller Place quarterback Shane Kiernan to William Floyd running back Ja’Quan Thomas.
It was back to a one-possession game with 6:18 remaining in the fourth quarter after Borrowes nailed a 24-yard field goal. New York City got the ball back with 3:22 left, but East Islip’s PJ Gannon’s interception sealed the outcome.
“The kids were class acts for weeks, became a team and really showed up and played for each other,” said longtime Wantagh coach Keith Sachs, who along with Garden City’s Dave Ettinger, Roosevelt’s Joe Vito, Massapequa’s Kevin Shippos, St. Anthony’s Joe Minucci, Ward Melville’s Chris Boltrek, Cold Spring Harbor’s John Mendreski, Bayport’s Mike Zafonte, East Islip’s Sal Ciampi, Smithtown West’s Craig Perrino, West Islip’s Steve Fasciani was part of a Long Island staff led by Sayville’s Rob Hoss.
Derrick Dingle/Herald photos
William
23-yard touchdown reception in Long Island’s 21-13 victory.
Carle Place’s Ryan Leary, right, had three receptions for 43 yards.
A message from Massapequa Park Village Mayor Daniel Pearl
Dear Residents:
Summer is in the air in the Village of Massapequa Park! After one of the worst winters I can recall, it’s nice not to have to worry about snow for a while, at least. With the cold weather behind us, the Village has officially begun its annual road improvement projects. The initial phase included the repaving of the long stretch of Park Boulevard from Clark Boulevard north to Lake Shore Drive. The Village will continue to improve and upgrade our infrastructure over the next few months, and I ask for your patience throughout the process.
Groups of teenagers on bicycles, scooters and motorized devices continue to operate them in an unsafe manner throughout the Village. As I have stated in past editions of the Voice of the Village, parents need to step up and guide their children on the proper way to conduct themselves and respect the law when using public streets and sidewalks. I have sent a letter to the commissioner of the Nassau County Police Department requesting additional patrols in the Village to help address this continuing problem, and I will be meeting with the inspector of the Seventh Precinct to ensure that they understand the importance of strict enforcement throughout the Village. Unfortunately, our first Park After Dark
event did not go on as planned. I would like to remind everyone of the dates for the upcoming events: July 29 and Aug. 12. Come out to meet friends and neighbors and enjoy live music in our downtown.
This year, America celebrates 250 years. The Village fireworks display will be held on July 1 in Mansfield Park to kick off our America 250 celebrations. I encourage everyone to arrive when the park opens at
6:30 p.m. to secure a viewing spot and listen to music by Sal Nastasi while we wait for the fireworks to begin.
Our Independence Day Parade will once again be held on July 4, and I am looking forward to seeing everyone in their patriotic best. From our Founding Fathers to Lady Liberty and everything in between, there will be plenty of red, white and blue on display along Lake Shore Drive and
Park Boulevard.
Our Village has so much to offer, from our vibrant downtown and beautiful parks to the many community events we hold each year. This summer, please take the time to enjoy all that Massapequa Park has to offer.
As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact us here at Village Hall.
Amityville boys track & field wins County championship
By NICO SCARLATOS sports@liherald.com
The Amityville boys track and field team added another championship to its successful season by winning the Suffolk County title at Kings Park two weeks after capturing the league championship.
The Tide finished with 110 points, narrowly defeating Eastport-South Manor, which scored 101.5, in a meet that was decided in the final events.
Amityville’s depth proved critical to the victory. Twelve of the team’s 14 competitors earned All-County honors
Amityville Tide boys track and field team which captured the Suffolk County Championship: Osa Aighewi, Aaron Jenkins, Gto Cassagnot, Aiden Johnson, Jayden Adebola, Emerson Hernandez, Jake Schilling, Eghosa Ojo, Christian Brown, Joshua Haigler, Maiziah Stewart, Noah Robinson, Matthew Kyle-Grant, Jubril Abdulsalami, Caleb Prince, Trevor Angus, Richard Washington, Thaddeus Volcimus, Michael Torres, Jquan Thompson, Zyan Solomon, Seth Smith, Romero Rodriguez, Amir Philip, Wyatt Percival, and Assirgui Pusey.
by placing among the top six in their events, and four athletes won county championships.
“Been doing this for so long and the continuity has been so great,” head coach Reynolds Hawkins said. “Everyone came in understanding the goal. I went to Amityville so being able to come back home and coach for 30 years has
been awesome.”
Eghosa Ojo led the Tide by winning the 100-meter dash. Maziah Stewart captured the pentathlon title, Jayden Adebola won the triple jump and Noah Robinson claimed first place in the long jump.
Courtesy Amityville school district
Propel NY project continues permit process
By JULIA CAPITELLI jcapitelli@liherald.com
The Propel NY Energy project, the installation of nearly 90 miles of underground transmission lines across a number of counties in New York state, is continuing the process of securing permits from the state. Representatives of New York Power Authority and NY Transco, the partners on the project, have provided an update on its progress and outlined the next steps.
Developers are required to secure a Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need from the state Public Service Commission. Propel has not yet received that certificate, but Transco Project Director Steve Hatchard said the team is aiming to receive it by summer’s end.
Construction on the $3.2 billion project is slated to begin later this year and expected to last four years, with completion anticipated in May 2030. Crews are expected to progress 50 to 150 feet per day.
The new transmission lines would augment existing lines. In 2023, the New York State Independent System Operator chose the project as a solution to problems like increased demand on the state’s power grid and its vulnerability in severe weather.
A NYISO report from June 9 highlighted the challenges of aging infrastructure. “This report made it clear
that modernizing and expanding our transmission network is essential for long-term reliability,” Tia Santoro, NYPA’s senior director of government and community affairs, said, “especially in the downstate region.”
New York has 11,000 miles of transmission lines, including 241 miles of underground 345-kilovolt lines similar to those proposed for the Propel project.
The new transmission lines would not be built to carry energy generated by any one source. The energy that flows on the lines would be determined by NYISO.
A joint proposal — an agreement among Propel, state agencies and other parties that determines site, environmental impact and construction requirements to which the project must adhere — was filed with the Public Service Commission in April. The next step is the creation of a series of Environmental Management and Construction Plans, which must demonstrate compliance with the parameters established in the joint proposal. They will be opened for public comment before they are reviewed by the PSC. Hatchard said that if there is feedback that needs to be incorporated into the plans, they will be amended and a new public comment period will open.
Other components of the plans include descriptions of construction methods, emergency response proce -
dures and the responsibilities of contractors, inspectors and environmental monitors.
“The purpose of the environmental monitors,” Hatchard explained, “is to be a third-party set of eyes out there that is ultimately responsibility to the regulators from an environmental compliance perspective.”
There are five proposed phases of Environment Management and Construction Plans, each dealing with a different aspect or location of the project. Pre-filings have already been submitted for the first two phases.
“We have started to receive some
The Propel NY Energy project will span several downstate counties.
comments back on the E.M. and C.P. Phase One,” Hatchard said, “and we are looking forward to the comments back for Phase Two as well.”
The plans are scheduled to be filed for public comment this summer, and Hatchard said the team is planning for approvals to begin in the fall. Construction is slated to start late this year on part of the project in New Rochelle, in Westchester County, followed by work in the Town of Oyster Bay.
Hatchard said that during construction, residents can receive information through the mail, text messages and updates from the Propel NY Energy app.
Runners and Walkers score in 44th Annual Massapequa Firecracker 5K
AND THE WINNERS ARE:
Massapequa Park Village Deputy Mayor Tina Schiaffino and Village Trustee Todd Svec greeted the runners at the starting line and were on hand to hold the finish line tape for the overall male and female winners, named below.
Women: Sadie Kneer of Massapequa (1st 14 and under age group), Grace Robson of Massapequa Park (3rd 14 and under age group),Shalom James of Massapequa (2nd 15-19 age group), Maddy Gerby of Massapequa Park (1st 20-24 age group), Adriana Eugenio of Massapequa (3rd 20-24 age group), Angelica Ansbacher of North Massapequa (2nd 25-29 age group) Nicole Iannuzzi of Massapequa Park (3rd 25-29 age group), Lauren LaRosa of Massapequa Park (1st 30-34 age group), Jasmine Ostrom of Massapequa Park (1st 40-44 age group), Lauren Ruppert of Massapequa Park (2nd 40-44 age group), Anne Carter of Massapequa Park (1st 45-49 age group), Rosalia Sapanara of Massapequa (1st 55-59 age group), Florence Clarke of Massapequa (1st 60-64 age group), Beth McKenna of Massapequa Park (2nd 60-64 Age Group), Donna Garvey of Massapequa (1st 65-69 age group) and Alyse Batt of Massapequa (3rd 65-69 age group).
Men: Elias Sgagagas of Massapequa Park (1st 14 and under age group), Joseph Burgoyne of Massapequa Park (3rd 14 and under age group), Michael Ventricelli of Massapequa (1st 15-19 age group), Chris Maiorino of Massapequa (2nd 15-19 age group), Connor Glennon of Massapequa (3rd 15-19 age group), John Run of Massapequa Park (2nd 20-24 age group), Joseph Bortko of Massapequa 2nd 25-29 age group), Peter Gribko of Massapequa Park (2nd 35-39 age group), Ryan Demeri of Massapequa Park (2nd 40-44 age group), Paul Wineriter of Massapequa Park (3rd 40-44 age group), Robert Robson of Massapequa Park (1st 50-54 age group), Ari Gerby of Massapequa Park (2nd 50-54 age group), Lou Dearstyne of Massapequa Park (1st 55-59 age group), Edward Ferrity of Massapequa (2nd 55-59 age group), Alfred Cresser of Massapequa Park (3rd 55-59 age group), and Norman Hershkowitz of North Massapequa (1st 85-89 age group). The 87-year-old Hershkowitz was the oldest runner to cross the finish line for the second year in a row.
World War II veteran named grand marshal
apequa Fire Department Chief Ryan Zimmerman wrote in a letter to Mayor Daniel Pearl supporting Ruppert’s selection. “He is loved and respected by everyone in the firehouse.”
Ruppert worked as a Teamster and was a licensed private pilot who flew from the former Fitzmaurice Flying Field in Massapequa. His wife, Marilyn, died five years ago, but he remains surrounded by children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Even at 99, Ruppert continues to be an active presence in the department, regularly visiting the firehouse and volunteering at community events.
Mayor Daniel Pearl said the village does not typically designate a grand marshal for its annual Independence Day parade, but officials felt this year called for a special exception.
With the nation marking its 250th anniversary, Pearl said village leaders wanted to recognize someone whose life reflects the values being celebrated.
“Charlie represents the very best of our community,” Pearl said. “His service
to our country, his decades of dedication to the fire department and his commitment to Massapequa make him a fitting choice to lead this historic celebration.”
Pearl added that the entire Village Board was proud to recognize Ruppert.
“It is an honor for the board and for the village to recognize someone of Charlie’s caliber,” Pearl said. “We also appreciate the fire department for bringing this suggestion to us and allowing us to do this.”
Asked what advice he would offer others, Ruppert kept it simple.
“Get involved, take care of other people and do your best,” he said, adding that he is looking forward to the parade.
“It is a great honor and I appreciate it,” he said.
The village’s annual Independence Day Parade will begin at 10 a.m. on July 4 at Lakeshore Drive and Walker Street.
The procession will travel south along Park Boulevard to Front Street and will feature marching bands, veterans organizations, first responders and local community groups.
For more information, call Village Hall at (516) 798-0244, ext. 111.
TOBAY patriotic decorating contest
Saladino said the initiative is intended to celebrate both the nation’s history and the communities that make up the town.
“As we celebrate America 250, we are reminded that the strength of our nation has always come from its people and communities,” Saladino said. “This initiative is about more than decorating homes — it’s
about honoring our history, celebrating our shared values, supporting local businesses and bringing neighbors together in a spirit of gratitude, unity and patriotism.”
The decorating campaign is one of several local efforts tied to the nationwide commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776.
Mike Polansky/Herald Kids Fun Run Start
Angelica Ansbacher of North Massapequa Casey Kogan, top local finisher
Sam Mayowski of Massapequa Park
Top Fun Run finishers Priya Smith and Aiden Jarret
The start of the 5K Run on Park Avenue
TOBAY Supervisor Joe Saladino announce pools open June 27
Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor Joseph Saladino announced that all town community pools will open for the season beginning Saturday, June 27.
The town operates five pool facilities: Bethpage Community Park, Marjorie R. Post Community Park, Plainview-Old
Bethpage Community Park, SyossetWoodbury Community Park and Tappen Pool at Tappen Beach in Glenwood Landing.
“The warm, sunny days of summer are nearly upon us and all residents are welcome to join us for a swim all sum-
Amityville Tide track team wins Suffolk County championship
Amityville also received strong performances in the throwing events. Christian Brown finished second in the discus, while Matthew Kyle Grant placed fourth. Brown and Grant added fourthand fifth-place finishes, respectively, in the shot put.
Adebola also earned All-County honors with a third-place finish in the 110-meter hurdles. Trevor Angus placed second in the 110-meter hurdles and fourth in the 400-meter hurdles. Robinson added a fifth-place finish in the 100-meter dash, while Ojo was runnerup in both the triple jump and 200-meter dash.
The Tide’s relay teams also contributed valuable points. The 4x100-meter relay team of Robinson, Joshua Haigler, Aaron Jenkins and Ojo placed second. The 4x800-meter relay team of Emer-
son Hernandez, Aidan Johnson, Osa Aighewi and Caleb Prince also finished second.
For Hawkins, the championship is another milestone in a coaching career that spans three decades at his alma mater. Hawkins has compiled a 163-17 career record while building one of Suffolk County’s most successful boys track and field programs.
Despite the team’s accomplishments, Hawkins said he takes the most pride in the development of his athletes.
“I want them to be proud of how far they’ve come,” Hawkins said.
The Tide overcame challenging weather conditions and a demanding schedule throughout the spring season. The team’s efforts resulted in league and county championships and another successful chapter for the Amityville track and field program.
mer long,” Saladino said. “Town pool memberships offer families and senior citizens access to many great amenities, including upgraded restrooms, pool deck furniture, picnic benches and sunshades.”
From June 27 through Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 7, pool hours will be 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily, weather permitting. Extended hours until 8 p.m. will also be offered on a rotating schedule, weather permitting: Syosset-Woodbury on Mondays; Plainview-Old Bethpage on Tuesdays; Bethpage on Wednesdays; Marjorie R. Post on Thursdays; and all pools, including Tappen, on Fridays. Memberships are available at each park location and are open to both park district residents and nonresidents. Daily admission rates, nanny memberships and group access options are also avail-
able.
The town also will offer swimming lessons for members ages 5 and older. Registration is available online at oysterbaytown.com/sports, with four session options.
In addition, a town swim team will operate this summer at Syosset-Woodbury Community Park and Marjorie R. Post Community Park in Massapequa. Residents ages 6 to 16 are eligible. Practices will be held Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9 to 10:30 a.m. beginning June 29. Swim meets will take place Saturday mornings, and class meets will be held Tuesday afternoons.
Schedules will be distributed during the first week of practice.
More information, including membership rates and lesson schedules, is available at oysterbaytown.com/pools.
Park ranger exam, September 12
The County of Suffolk announced their civil service exam for those interested in serving as a park ranger. They are seeking highly motivated individuals to take this exam which will be used to fill future vacancies within their park ranger division.
The last filing date is August 5 and the exam will take place on September 12.
To register, please visit apps2.suffolkcountyny.gov/civilservice/efile/.
For more information, visit smithtownny.gov/m/faq?cat=37.
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Knicks parade draws huge, celebratory crowd
By NOAH PERETZ nperetz@liherald.com
New York City held a ticker-tape parade celebrating the Knicks’ NBA championship win over the San Antonio Spurs last week — the Knicks’ first title since their 1973 win over the Los Angeles Lakers.
Lower Manhattan was packed on June 18, with paradegoers clamoring for space along the route up Broadway from Battery Park to City Hall. Each Knicks player had his own float, atop which he and a group of team staff celebrated.
Star center Karl-Anthony Towns had a special guest on his float: Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who gave a speech congratulating the team at a ceremony at City Hall after the parade, where the team was presented with keys to the city.
Mamdani told the crowd that the oddsmakers had given the Spurs a 99.6 percent chance of winning Game 4 of the championship series. “A 99.6 percent chance of tying up the series 2-2 …,” the mayor said. “But there is one thing that the pundits don’t get about this city: It is in that .4 percent that we go to work.
“It’s in that .4 percent that the Knicks do what New Yorkers have always done when we are told that something is impossible,” Mamdani added. “We find a way. We win.”
Actor Timothée Chalamet, film director and Knicks superfan Spike Lee, and rapper Fat Joe were also on floats with the Knicks players.
According to city officials, the parade attracted a crowd of over 2 million, but when the estimates of the number who didn’t make it into the viewing area are included, the approximate totals were much larger. Among those in both categories were a number of Long Islanders, who took the LIRR into the city to support the team’s historic win.
Brothers Bryan and Christian Rosado, of Long Beach, made it into Manhat-
tan by 6 a.m., but that wasn’t early enough for them to get a good view of the parade. But they said they appreciated the experience nonetheless.
“I’d love to say we stayed to watch the whole thing, but we really weren’t going to see much,” Bryan Rosado said. “It might have felt like hell on earth, but it was worth celebrating the Garden becoming Eden again.”
“The parade was an unorganized mess — it was so chaotic,” his brother said. “I still think being with so many other New Yorkers, laughing, chanting and celebrating, made it worth it.” The unity Christian described spread through the streets, and many Knicks fans were wearing Yankees and Mets caps as well.
Jacquelle Lainez, of Freeport, managed to get a better view than the Rosados. Her plans were also altered by how early paradegoers began gathering in
Lower Manhattan. “My friend I was supposed to go with said her phone fell off her nightstand, lost power and died before her alarm could go off,” Lainez said. “I waited for her from 4 to 5:30 a.m., but after that I just went. It’s her loss.”
The unity was palpable on Church Street, parallel to the parade route. Fans who couldn’t get a view of the parade flooded the street, climbing on sanitation trucks, crowding subway entrances and climbing lampposts. Chants of “Knicks in 5!” “Let’s go Knicks!” and “Jalen Brunson” rang out regularly.
Even after the parade, Lower Manhattan was still full of Knicks fans buying shirts from street vendors, getting much-needed drinks at delis, and congratulating one another as if all were members of the team. New Yorkers’ connection to the Knicks was clearly as strong as it has been in decades.
Guard Josh Hart, who, like each of the players, had a float of his own, looked comfortably well-equipped.
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Some of the estimated 2 million people — not counting the crowded side streets — who attended the Knicks’ championship parade in Lower Manhattan on June 18.
Knicks Captain Jalen Brunson in the foreground as the confetti fell.
Actor and Knicks superfan Timothée Chalamet joined in the championship parade festivities.
Pickles, Dog that Found Stolen World Cup 60 years ago had more than 15 minutes of fame
THE THEFT:
In 1966, England was scheduled to host the World Cup. Four months before international soccer teams played, the Football Association (FA) was asked to display the World Cup trophy in a glass cabinet at a rare stamp exhibition in central London. Security was supposed to be around the clock.
Pets, Pets, Pets...
JOANNE ANDERSON
But there were no guards on March 20 th when two thieves stole the trophy, valued at £3,000 (but insured for £30,000), and ignored the rare stamps valued at £3 million. Scotland Yard got involved when a ransom note was sent to the FA chairman, signed by someone named Jackson, demanding £15,000.
The FA chairman was advised to pretend to comply. An undercover policeman went to meet Jackson with a suitcase filled with newspaper, covered by £5 bills. Jackson, who was really a former soldier named Betchley, was spooked off, yet eventually arrested and sentenced to two years in prison.
PICKLE’S CHANCE DISCOVERY:
One week later, David Corbett left his flat in south London to make a
phone call. He leashed his Border Collie mix, Pickles, for a walk while on this errand. Pickles ran under a neighbor’s car and sniffed a package covered in newspaper and tied with tight string. Corbett tore the bottom wrapping and saw a blank spot, and then the words Brazil, West Germany, Uruguay printed. The other end revealed the familiar statue of a woman holding a shallow dish above her head.
Corbett took the package to the police who doubted it was authentic. They called a detective and Corbett was taken to Scotland Yard for questioning. At first, he was the prime suspect, but after an hour, they exonerated him and took him home where the press was waiting for Corbett and Pickles. The small dog with the super snozz became an international sports hero.
He must have been the good luck charm too, because England beat West Germany in the final and won the World Cup. Corbett and Pickles were invited to the celebratory dinner with the team. Pickles was allowed to lick Corbett’s dish clean and got a pat on the head from Prime Minister Harry
Wilson. Later, when the team went out on the balcony to meet the crowd, a star player held Pickles over his head while everyone cheered.
REWARDS FOR PICKLES AND CORBETT:
Fans presented Pickles with a special collar to hold his medals, including one from the National Canine Defence League. He won Dog of the Year and Italian Dog of the Year which came with a year of free dogfood. Pickles appeared in the 1966 British comedy “The Spy with the Cold Nose”. He played a dog who has a covert listening device implanted before being presented as a gift to the Russian leader. Spies recruit a veterinarian to retrieve the transmitter before the Russians find it. Pickles was also on a British TV show called “Blue Peter” which is one of the longest-running children’s TV program in the world, starting in 1958.
Meanwhile, Corbett collected £5,000 in 1966 as a reward which would be equivalent to £102,000 in 2026. He used the money to buy a house in Surrey. However, Pickles who was four years old when he found the trophy, died tragically the next year. He didn’t like cats. Corbett’s son was walking him with a choke chain collar attached to his leash when he saw a cat. The Border Collie pulled away from the son and took off after the cat. His collar got stuck on a branch when he tried to follow the cat up a tree. Corbett buried Pickles in his yard. But 60 years ago, a mixed-breed dog with an extraordinary nose became a national hero and helped rescue the most famous trophy in sports.
In England, March 1966, Pickles, a pet Border Collie mix, made a chance discovery of the World Cup trophy stolen the week before.
Compiled by Christie Leigh Babirad
Franco Lacoff, Massapequa, age 3.5
Go to the beach house.
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What is on your summer ‘must-do’ list this year?
Ella Barton, Massapequa, age 4
Play at my house.
Jack Murphy, Massapequa Park, age 14
One summer “must-do” is get a volunteer counselor job at the summer rec program in my town.
Max Murphy, Massapequa Park, age 11
My summer must-do is to go on awesome vacations.
Joe Reilly, Massapequa, age 3
To go in the pool.
NAVY HELICOPTER LANDING
SUNDAY, JULY 5TH 9:30am - 2:00pm
A combined team from the US Navy and US Marine Corps will bring helicopters to Eisenhower Park. Event will also have an EOD fast rope demonstration, performances by Navy Band Northeast and Navy Ceremonial Guard, and interactive military displays.
EISENHOWER PARK
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Courtesy Melanie Murphy
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STEPPING OUT
of Aviation Museum Extraterrestrial characters are part of the experience. Cosplayers will enchant visitors with a UFO dance party before the 300 drone light show.
A 300-drone light show serves as the day’s finale. The displays are inspired by aviation, space exploration and extraterrestrial lore.
Visitors learn how E.T. travels by creating a comet and launching film-canister rockets powered by dry ice and Alka-Seltzer while exploring the science of propulsion and space travel.
Investigating the ‘unknown’ At the Cradle of Aviation UFO curiosity meets science
By Stacy Driks
Some questions have a way of capturing the imagination no matter how much time passes. Are we alone in the universe? What lies beyond our understanding of the cosmos? For those drawn to such mysteries, the Cradle of Aviation Museum offers an opportunity to explore the unknown through presentations, discussions and stories that examine some of the most intriguing phenomena ever reported.
The museum hosts “UFOlogy: Close Encounters at the Cradle,” on Saturday, a daylong event featuring investigators, astronomers, interactive exhibits and a 300-drone light show. Visitors can examine reports of unidentified aerial phenomena while exploring the curiosity, science and speculation that have fueled interest in the subject for decades.
“We thought it was a good opportunity because there’s been so much in the news and media over the past few years,” says Jen Baxmeyer, the Cradle of Aviation’s executive director. “Everyone’s been talking about it. We said, ‘Let’s use this as an opportunity to talk about some of the science and technology occurring out there and even some of the fun science that goes into investigating these things.’”
Throughout the day, everyone can explore demonstrations involving drones, astronomy and investigative technology. Activities range from comicbook creation and face painting to an alien autopsy — an alien-themed version of the classic game Operation.
Many of the elements Baxmeyer noted, are designed to disguise STEM lessons inside entertaining experiences.
“They’re not going to realize that they’re actually learning science,” she says.
One station demonstrates the physics of buoyancy and air pressure through a hovering UFO-inspired craft, while others allow visitors to experiment with drones and discover how modern aerospace technology works.
The Allmost Brothers
Keep your summer of music rolling along with a killer evening of jams with the Allmost Brothers Band at the iconic Lakeside Theatre at Eisenhower Park. They’re part of a double bill with Lynyrd Skynyrd tribute band Sons of Skynard. The Almost Brothers headlines at 8:30 p.m. with their rocking vibe. The popular progressive tribute act honors the tradition of the legendary Allman Brothers Band. Working within the framework of ABB’s incredible and vast songbook, The Allmost Brothers inject something new, fresh and exciting into the material. In a matter of words: high level musicianship, authentic improvisational interplay, dedication to the high octane performance, and power that established the original ABB back in 1969, and sustained their 45-year career. Bandmates Sean McGrath and and Dave Filloramo on lead guitars, Joe Wasserman on vocals and keys, Dave Losee and Dan Roth on drums, and Tom Hooker on bass truly consider themselves a band of brothers. They thrives on chemistry and improvisation, bringing a unique fire to the song book of the ABB during every performance.
The event also has a distinctly Long Island flavor. Organizers intentionally selected local experts to participate.
Featured speakers include UFO investigator Ben Hansen, who discusses how researchers draw on fields such as physics, meteorology and mathematics to analyze sightings and videos, including cases from New York City and Connecticut.
Long Island-based researchers the Tedesco Brothers showcase the cameras, sensors and field equipment they use to document and study unusual aerial observations, offering visitors a firsthand look at the technology behind modern UFO investigations.
• Saturday, June 27, noon9:30 p.m.
• Tickets are $25, $20 children, $75 for family four-pack, also $40 for Spaceballs/ UFOlogy combo; available at cradleofaviation.org
• Charles Lindbergh Blvd., Garden City
“We’re trying to keep it Long Island,” Baxmeyer says. “Most of our organizations are local, and they’ll be talking about incidents that are very specific to Long Island.”
Among those participating are members of the Amateur Observers’ Society, who will set up solar and nighttime telescopes for public viewing. Visitors have an opportunity to learn more about astronomy while observing celestial objects through equipment operated by local enthusiasts.
As daylight fades, attention will shift outdoors for one of the day’s most anticipated attractions: a 300-drone light show produced by Grizzly Entertainment, the company behind the recent aerial display at Jones Beach on Memorial Day.
The synchronized drones create a series of aviation, aerospace and space-themed images in the night sky, with a few extraterrestrial surprises mixed in.
“We’re going to have some fun, exciting stuff,” Baxmeyer says. “We’ll have a DJ, we’re going to have our own E.T. doing kind of a kickoff dance party.
“A lot of people in the sciences shy away from talking about these types of topics. But people are interested in them. They’re talking about them on social media. Why not have the conversation here and give everyone the opportunity to learn about the science too?”
Visitors will also enjoy watching — or re-watching — “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial,” participate in themed activities and meet costumed characters inspired by popular science-fiction franchises and other extraterrestrial characters.
The museum also welcomes everyone to a pre-show on Friday, when visitors can screen“Spaceballs,” the 1987 sci-fi parody.
While UFOlogy makes its debut this year, museum officials are already looking ahead. A strong turnout could pave the way for the event to become an annual fixture on the museum’s calendar, much like the widely attended Cradle-Con convention.
”We’ll probably give it a few years to catch on,” Baxmeyer adds. “If people enjoy it and it grows, we’d love to keep doing it.”
For now, she — and her team — are betting that a mix of curiosity, discovery and a little extraterrestrial fun is enough to bring everyone together for a day that is, quite literally, out of this world.
Friday, June, 26, 7 p.m. Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, Eisenhower Park, East Meadow. Contact nassaucountyny. gov for more.
Hop aboard that “Midnight Train to Georgia” when the legendary soul chanteuse returns Westbury Music Fair. Gladys Knight is without a doubt one of the most influential, beloved, and important living singers on the planet. And while the Empress of Soul may have been in the business for more than 60 years now, that hasn’t stopped her from continuing to rock that beat as only she can do. The great ones endure, and Knight has long been one of the greatest.
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee’s fierce vocal power, elegant precision, and heartfelt performances have cemented her as one of music’s unquestionable icons. For sure, very few singers over these many years have matched her unassailable artistry. If you’re a fan of her classic Motown-style R&B, then you’ll surely want to see her perform — on more time.You know all her hits, now hear her bring them to life once again in her inimitable style.
Saturday, June 27, 7:30 p.m. Tickets available at livenation.com. Flagstar at Westbury Music Fair, 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury.
Gladys Knight
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‘Everybody
together.
Loves Raymond: Celebrating 30 Years’
Visit the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame for an immersive exhibit (designed by LIMEHOF Creative Director, renowned designer Kevin O’Callaghan). It features the 70-foot-wide set from the show’s recent 30th anniversary TV special on CBS, never before on display. Visitors can walk into the world of the Barone family and explore their home through original studio sets, which include the living room, the kitchen and other areas of the house. Also see a variety of iconic items, including original clothing, the famous fork and spoon, and the Christmas toaster, among other classic items from the series. Multimedia clips, including behind the scenes and rare out-takes and a range of related videos play in LIMEHOF’s surround sound theater.
• Where: 97 Main St., Stony Brook
• Time: 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
• Contact: limusichalloffame.org or (631) 689-5888 JUN 25
Farmingdale Chamber of Commerce Networking
The Farmingdale Chamber of Commerce holds an after-hours networking event. It includes their monthly business card swap with complimentary appetizers and cash bar with happy hour pricing. All are welcome to attend. There will be no cover charge, but register by June 19.
• Where: 306 Main St., Farmingdale
• Time: 5:30-7:30 p.m.
• Contact: farmingdalenychamber.org
Massapequa BOE meets The Massapequa Board of Education holds their next meeting All are welcome to attend.
• Where: Massapequa High School, Board Room, 4925 Merrick Rd., Massapequa
• Time: 8 p.m.
• Contact: (516) 308-5000
Thrift Shop
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Stop by Simpson United Methodist Church’s Thrift Shop for some unique finds.
• Where: 30 Locust Ave., Amityville
• Time: 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
• Contact: (631) 789-2569
St. Mary’s Thrift Shop
Stop by St. Mary’s Thrift Shop to
Stewart Copeland’s ‘Have I Said Too Much’
Stewart Copeland, world-famous drummer, founder of the most successful rock band of the 1980s, The Police, heads out on his first American spoken-word tour: “Have I Said Too Much - The Police, Hollywood, and other adventures.” The accomplished frontman, also a composer of film scores, video games and operas — in addition to his accolades as multi-Grammy winner and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, writer and film maker — is ready to talk about it all in his usual funny, intelligent, sharp, and unique way. He became an all-time great after recruiting Sting and Andy Summers into his band in 1977. They enjoyed four consecutive number one studio albums, winning Grammy and BRIT Awards, and selling a cool 75 million records. Enjoying number-one hits with “Message In A Bottle,” “Don’t Stand So Close To Me” and the multi-platinum “Every Breath You Take.” Copeland has spent the subsequent near-four decades at the forefront of contemporary music, as a rock star and acclaimed film composer, and across the worlds of opera, ballet, chamber and world music. There were two books that dealt with his remarkable life, which are all part of this evening of conversation, with photos, videos and a Q&A.
• Where: The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington
• Time: 7:30 p.m.
• Contact: ticketmaster.com or paramountny.com
• Where: Faith Lutheran Church, 231 Jackson Ave, Syosset
• Time: Tuesdays, 7:30-9:30 p.m.
• Contact: Call: Rich, (516) 521-4779, or Dennis, (516) 680-8036, or visit longislandharmonizers.org
Farmingdale
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BOE meets
The Farmingdale Board of Education holds their next meeting Prior to the regular meeting there will be an organizational meeting. All are welcome to attend.
• Where: Howitt Middle School, 70 Van Cott Ave., Farmingdale
• Time: 7:30 p.m.
• Contact: (516) 434-5002.
Emotional Health Recovery and Support Group
This group meets weekly, at Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9592, in person with Emotions Anonymous, a 12-step support group for anyone experiencing emotional difficulties. All calls are confidential.
• Where: 55 Hickory Lane, Levittown
• Time: 7:30 -9 p.m.
• Contact: Steve at (631) 332-0552 or Jill at (516) 220-7808 check out some found treasures. Choose from collectibles, glassware, clothing and other gently used items.
• Where: St. Mary’s, 175 Broadway, Amityville (enter from rear parking lot)
• Time: 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
• Contact: (631) 464-4899
Midsummer Nights
Old Westbury Gardens welcomes all to picnic, stroll and relax on the longest nights of the year. The Gardens will be illuminated with lanterns and decorated with wreaths and floral arrangements. Bring a picnic dinner or purchase food and beverages on site from Café in the Woods. $25 general admission, $12 children 7-17.
• Where: 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury
• Time: Gates open at 6 p.m., also June 27-28
• Contact: oldwestburygardens. org or call (516) 333-0048
Church Attic
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• Where: 25 Broadway, Amityville JUN
Thrift Shop
Stop by the First United Methodist Church for their weekly thrift shop.
• Time: 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
• Contact: (631) 264-0152 or email amitychurch1792@gmail.com
In concert
JUN
28
The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame welcomes James O’Malley.
For years he has composed some endearing and relatable songs that’s attracted audiences He’s appeared on concert stages and festivals throughout the area.
• Time: 3 p.m.
• Contact: limusichalloffame.org or (631) 689-5888
‘Yeoman of the Guard’
The Gilbert & Sullivan Light Opera Company stages “Yeoman of the Guard.” The romantic tale unfolds in the Tower of London during the reign of Henry VIII, blending romance, humor and drama. The story follows Colonel Fairfax, unjustly condemned, who escapes execution moments after secretly marrying Elsie Maynard, leaving her torn between love and loyalty as danger closes in. Long a favorite of the Gilbert & Sullivan repertoire, The Yeomen of the Guard features some of W.S. Gilbert’s most beautiful lyrics, paired with Arthur Sullivan’s sweeping, romantic
music. Its songs include the yearning “I Have a Song to Sing, O,” the bouncy patter song “A Private Buffoon Is a Light-Hearted Loon,” the ravishingly beautiful quartet “Strange Adventure,” the lyrical “Is Life a Boon?” and the comical “Hereupon We’re Both Agreed.”
• Where: Madison Theatre, Molloy University, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre
• Time: 3 p.m.
• Contact: madisontheatreny.org or (516) 323-4444
JUN
30
Harmonize with Long Island Harmonizers
Love to sing? So do the Long Island Harmonizers. The chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society is a chorus of more than 20 singers, now welcoming new members. The ensemble performs fourpart a cappella harmony in the barbershop style, entertaining audiences throughout the area. All are welcome to visit one of their weekly rehearsals. Come listen, meet the chorus, and — if you’d like — join in and sing. No musical experience is necessary, just a love of singing and a desire to have fun making music
Plainedge Public Library Board of Trustees meet Plainedge Public Library holds their reorganization meeting. All are welcome to attend.
• Where: 1060 Hicksville Road, N. Massapequa
• Time: 7 p.m.
• Contact: plainedgelibrary.org or (516) 735-4210
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Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and Town Board members proudly recognized local high school students who have made the commitment to serve our Nation in the United States Military. The students are exemplary young individuals and as they embark upon this next important chapter in their lives, Supervisor Saladino shared that they have our deepest respect and gratitude.
Students honored included: Jacob Dapice of Syosset High School who will attend Villanova University, where he received a four-year ROTC scholarship and will become an officer in the United States Army; Austin Ma of Syosset High School who will attend the United States Military Academy at West Point; Justin Wen of Syosset High School, United States Army; Stephanie Marcheret High School, Air Force Academy; Christian Noboa of Oyster Bay High School, United States Marine Corps and Wilson A. Quintanilla-Tejada of Farmingdale High School, United States Marine Corps.
Saladino said “Recognizing these young people also serves as an important reminder to all our military personnel serving around the globe and our veterans that their sacrifices are forever remembered and truly appreciated”.
The students were presented with Town citations for their future service and dedication and thanked for their commitment to our Nation.
Courtesy Town of Oyster Bay
Students from high schools throughout the Town of Oyster Bay and who will be serving in the military following graduation this year were honored by Oyster Bay Town officials.
Notice of formation of KEVINS TILE AND STONE CO. LLC
Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 03/30/2026
Office location Nassau
SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a process served to: 77 Madison St. Massapequa NY, 11758. Purpose: any lawful act.
26-107. 5/27, 6/3, 10, 17, 24, 7/1
Notice of formation of Ruiz Concepts and Construction LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 05/13/26. Office located in Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent for service of process. SSNY shall mail copy of any process against the LLC to 1322 Bellmore Ave., North Bellmore, NY 11710. Purpose: any lawful purpose 26-124 6/17, 24, 7/1, 8, 15, 22
Notice of formation of ICV Holdings LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York SSNY on 02/04/2026. Office located in Nassau County. SSNY has been designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail copy of any process served against the LLC to 1055 Fayette St, Uniondale, NY 11553. Purpose: any lawful purpose.
26-108. 5/27, 6/3, 10, 17, 24, 7/1
Notice of Formation of RSN CONSULTING LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with the Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) on 05/12/2026. Office location: Nassau County. SSNY is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of the process to: RSN CONSULTING LLC, 71 Bayview Ave, Port Washington, NY 11050. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.
26-104. 5/27, 6/3, 10, 17, 24, 7/1
Notice of formation of DNL Auto Sales LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York SSNY on 4/30/26. Office located in Nassau. SSNY has been designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail cору or any process server against the LLC 3819 Jerusalem Ave Seaford NY 11783 Purpose: any lawful purpose.
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NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU
Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas as Indenture Trustee for the Registered Holders of Saxon Asset Securities Trust 2006-3 Mortgage Loan Asset Backed Notes, Series 2006-3, Plaintiff AGAINST
Jeffrey A. Mazes, Leslie A. Willis-Mazes; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered April 13, 2018, 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, New York, 11501 on July 7, 2026, at 2:30PM, premises known as 21 Delta Road, Massapequa, NY 11758. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land situate, lying and being at Amityville, Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 66 Block 100 Lot 650. Approximate amount of judgment $535,622.74 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 003203/2015. The auction will be conducted pursuant to the COVID-19 Policies
Concerning Public Auctions of Foreclosed Property established by the Tenth Judicial District. Foreclosure Auctions will be held "Rain or Shine."
Jane Pastor Shrenkel, Esq. LOGS Legal Group LLP f/k/a Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC
Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 430-4792
Dated: May 14, 2026 For sale information, please visit www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2831
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Notice of formation of THE LEYLINE TCG LLC
Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SS Y) on 02/09/2026
Office location, County of Nassau, SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served.
SSNY shall mail a process served to: The Leyline TCG LLC, 15 Cedar drive South, Old Bethpage,
Public Notices
NY 11804.
Purpose: any lawful act.
26-123 - 6/17, 24, 7/1, 8, 15, 22
Notice of formation of The Surf Press, LLC
Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SS Y) on 05/12/2025
Office location, County of Nassau
SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served.
SSNY shall mail a process served to:
The Surf Press, LLC, 5 George St. Locust Valley, NY 11560 Purpose: any lawful act.
26-115. 6/10, 17, 24, 7/1, 8, 15
Notice of formation of Blasi Industries LLC
Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 03/01/2026
Office location, County of Nassau
SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served.
SSNY shall mail a process served to: Blasi Industries LLC, 2280 Cleveland St North Bellmore, NY 11710 Purpose: any lawful act.
26-117. 6/10, 17, 24, 7/1, 8, 15
NOTICE OF SALE Supreme Court County of Nassau Nationstar 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 on March 5, 2019, I, the undersigned Ref-
eree, will sell at public auction at the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, North sides of the steps, Mineola, NY 11501 on July 15, 2026 at 2:00 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 the County of Nassau, State of New York, SECTION: 52, BLOCK: 527, LOT: 245. Approximate amount of judgment is $800,575.12 plus interests and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 009037/2013. NO CASH will be accepted at the sale. Certified checks only, made payable to the referee. This sale may be subject to the US Dept of the Treasurys Financial Crimes Enforcement Network Real Estate Reporting Rule. In such event, all purchasers are required to provide the information needed for proper reporting in accordance with the terms of sale. Lisa Goodwin, Referee FRENKEL LAMBERT WEISMAN & GORDON LLP 53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, NY 11706 01-046203-F00 90138 26-122. 6/17, 24, 7/1, 8
Notice of formation of SHREE KUBER LLC
Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SS Y) on 04/06/2026
Office location Nassau SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served.
SSNY shall mail a process served to:
HIREN PATEL, 120
BEKERLY PLACE, MASSAPEQUA, NEW YORK 11758
Purpose: any lawful act.
26-120. 6/17, 24, 7/1, 8,15, 22
Notice of formation of MDV Security & Protection LLC
Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SS Y) on 04.01.2026
Office location, Nassau
SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served.
SSNY shall mail a process served to:
MDV Security & Protection LLC 1804 Noble Street, East Meadow NY 11554 Purpose: any lawful act.
26-118. 6/10. 17, 24, 7/1, 8, 15
Notice of formation of IC Advisors LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York SSNY on 02/04/2026. Office located in Nassau County. SSNY has been designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail copy of any process served against the LLC to 1055 Fayette St, Uniondale, NY 11553. Purpose: any lawful purpose. 26-121. 6/17, 24, 7/1, 8, 15, 22
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
The Board of Education of the Plainedge Union Free School District, Town of Oyster Bay, North Massapequa, New York, in accordance with Section 103 of Article 5-A of the General Municipal Law, hereby invites the submission of sealed bids from reputable and quali-
fied contractors for the provision of labor and materials for the following contract in the schools of the School District: BID #25-006 REBID CENTRIFUGAL CHILLERS – INSPECTION, SERVICE & REPAIR Bids will be received until Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at the Administrative Offices, 241 Wyngate Drive, North Massapequa, New York, at which time and place all bids will be publicly opened. Specifications and bid forms may be obtained at the same office in person or by written request made to Justine Stringer, at (516) 992-7458 beginning on June 24, 2026 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., when school is in session. Bids must be presented on the standard proposal form in the manner designated therein and as required by the Specifications. All bids must be enclosed in sealed envelopes which are clearly marked on the outside: “Bid #25-006 REBID: CENTRIFUGAL CHILLERS –INSPECTION, SERVICE & REPAIR”. Bids shall remain firm for a period of fortyfive (45) days following the date of the bid opening. The Board of Education reserves the right to waive any informalities in or to reject any or all bids, or to accept that bid which, in the Board of Education’s judgment, is in the best interest of the School District. The Board of Education reserves the right to consider experience, service and reputation in the above-referenced fields. In addition, the Board of Education reserves the right to consider the financial responsibility and spe-
cific qualifications, as set out herein, of the prospective bidder in its evaluation of the bids and award of the contracts.
BOARD OF EDUCATION PLAINEDGE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT Administrative Offices
241 Wyngate Drive North Massapequa, New York 11758
By: Noreen Greene District Clerk 26-125. 6/24
Notice of formation of Appliances Be Me LLC
Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SS Y) on April 09, 2025 Office location, County of Nassau SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a process served to: Appliances Be Me LLC, 915A Carmans RD #306 Massapequa, NY 11758
Purpose: any lawful act. 26-127. 6/24, 7/1, 8,15, 22, 29
Notice is hereby given that a license, Application ID: NA0340-26-115695 for liquor, beer, wine, and cider has been applied for by the undersigned to sell liquor, beer, wine, and cider at retail in a Restaurant under the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law at 124 South Street, Oyster Bay, NY 11771, County of Nassau, for on premises consumption at MAGG Group Inc. 26-129. 6/24, 7/1
June 24, 2026
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
The Board of Education of the Plainedge Union Free School District invites the submission of Sealed Bid Proposals to furnish materials and labor to complete the Phase III – Window and Door Replacement at Plainedge High School in accordance with the plans and specifications for the following category(ies) of work: PLAINEDGE
UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
PHASE III – WINDOW AND DOOR REPLACMEMENT at Plainedge High School
Bid #26-001
SED No. 28-05-18-030-003-040
Plainedge High School
CONTRACT G-1:
GENERAL CONSTRUCTION
Sealed Bid Proposals will be received until 11:00 A.M. prevailing time on Wednesday July 21, 2026 at the School District Administration Office, 241 Wyngate Drive, N. Massapequa, N.Y. 11758, at which time and place the bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. Any bid may be withdrawn without prejudice prior to the official bid opening time or any publicized postponement thereof. Any bid received after the time and date stated above will be returned to the bidder unopened. Bidders are solely responsible for the arrival of each bid at the School District Administration Office by the appointed time, regardless of the means of delivery. Bids must be presented on the standard bid proposal form(s) in the manner designated therein and
as required by the Specifications. All bids must be addressed to the Purchasing Agent, Justine Stringer, District Administration Building, 241 Wyngate Drive, N. Massapequa, N.Y. 11758. All bids shall be sealed and in an opaque envelope that is distinctly marked on the outside as follows:
“Bid #26-001, Phase III – Window and Door Replacement at Plainedge High School” as required by the Bid Specifications. The name of the bidder, bidders address, and the name of the contract, and/ or contracts being bid must also appear on the outside of the envelope.
The Contract Documents may be examined at the Office of the Architect, Mark Design Studios Architecture, PC, 366 North Broadway Suite 418, Jericho New York, 516-827-0240 (phone) during the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. excluding holidays. Bidders are encouraged to call ahead; however, the Contract Documents may only be obtained through the Office of REV, 28 Church Street, Suite #7, Warwick, NY 10990 (845-651-3845) beginning on June 24, 2026. Complete digital sets of Contract Documents shall be obtained online (with a free user account) as a download for a nonrefundable fee of One Hundred ($100.00)
Dollars at the following website: mds. biddyhq.com under ‘public projects’. Optionally, in lieu of digital copies, hard copies may be obtained directly from REVplans upon a deposit of One Hundred ($100.00)
Dollars for each complete set. Checks for deposits shall be made payable to Plainedge Union Free School
Public Notices
District, and may be uncertified. Plan deposit is refundable in accordance with the terms of the ‘Instructions to Bidders’ to all submitting bids. Bidding Document costs are refundable provided the documents are returned to REVplans within thirty (30) days of the Bid Opening, and are COMPLETE, UNMARKED and in NOT TORN condition. Any bidder requiring printed documents to be shipped shall make arrangements with the printer directly and pay for all packaging and shipping costs. All bid addenda will be transmitted to registered plan holders via email and will be available at the above. Any bidder requiring documents to be shipped shall make arrangements with the printer and pay for all packaging and shipping costs. Plan holders who have obtained hard copies of the bid documents will need to make the determination if hard copies of the addenda are required for their use, and coordinate directly with the printer for hard copies of addenda to be issued. There will be no charge for registered plan holders to obtain hard copies of the bid addenda. The bid deposit for hard copies will be returned upon receipt of plans and specifications, in good condition, within thirty days after bid date, except for the lowest responsible bidder, whose check will be forfeited upon the award of the contract.
A Pre-Bid conference and walk-through will be held promptly at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at the Plainedge High School located at 241 Wyngate Drive, North Massapequa,
NY 11758. All bidders shall meet at the front entrance of the school. Prospective bidders are strongly encouraged to attend. Knowledge of the site is crucial to obtain a proper understanding of the Work. All bidders must be fully familiar with the site. Bidders shall visit the sites of proposed work and be fully familiarized with conditions as they exist, as well as the character of the operations to be carried on under the proposed contract. All visits must be scheduled & coordinated with Brett Prochazka, Director of Facilities, at (516) 992-7422 or by email to Brett.Prochazka@ plainedgeschools.org. Each bid must be accompanied by a certified check payable to PLAINEDGE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT or by a Bid Bond in an amount equal to ten percent (10%) of the bid conditioned as set forth in the “Instructions to Bidders” of the Bid Specifications. All bid security, except those of the three lowest bidders will be returned within ten (10) days after bids are submitted. The bid security provided by the three lowest bidders will be returned after the execution of the Trade Contract. The District will require the successful bidder to provide separate Performance and Labor & Materials Payment Bonds in the amount of the contract price and in the form specified in the Bid Documents. Each Bidder shall prepare their bid proposal, along with a bid security, in accordance with the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the “Instructions to Bidders” and Bid Specifications. Attention of bidders is particularly
called to the prevailing wage rates to be paid under the contracts. Wages to workers, laborers and mechanics employed to work on this project shall be paid in accordance with Section 220 of the Labor Law and in accordance with the Prevailing Rate Schedules found in the Project Manual. Proof of such payments will be required.
The District will award a contract to the lowest responsible bidder providing the required security within fortyfive (45) days of the date opening of the bids. To the fullest extent allowed by law, the District further reserves the right to reject bids that contain conditions, omissions, exceptions or modifications, or in its sole discretion to waive any irregularities in the bids, or to reject any or all bids, or to accept any bid which in the opinion of the District is in its best interest.
Date: June 12, 2026
Board of Education Plainedge Union Free School District 241 Wyngate Drive N. Massapequa, NY 11758
District Clerk 26-126. 6/24
NOTICE OF FORMATION OF ROYAL 3 HOLDINGS
LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 11/10/2025. Office location: Nassau County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process to 125 Kopf Rd, Bellmore, NY 11710. Purpose: Any lawful act or activity. 26-128. 6/24, 7/1, 8, 15, 22, 29
AMITYVILLE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
150 PARK AVENUE, AMITYVILLE, NY 11701
INVITATION TO BID AND NOTICE TO BIDDERS
DATE: June 24, 2026
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT SEALED BIDS ARE SOUGHT AND REQUESTED FOR THE FOLLOWING:
• BID NAME: MIDDLE SCHOOL CANOPY ROOF REPAIR
• BID NUMBER: AUFSD BID NO. 2026-002
• PLACE OF OPENING: Amityville UFSD, 150 Park Avenue, Amityville, NY 11701
• DATE OF OPENING: July 8, 2026
• TIME OF OPENING: 11:00 A.M.
• CONTACT PERSON: Al Gallina, Director of Facilities
• EMAIL: agallina@amityvilleufsd.org
BIDDERS MUST SUBMIT BID IN A SEALED ENVELOPE
PLEASE PRINT ON THE FACE OF OUTSIDE/ MAILING ENVELOPE:
• NAME AND ADDRESS OF BIDDER
• BID NAME AND NUMBER
It is the bidder's responsibility to read the BID SPECIFICATIONS AND GENERAL CONDITIONS which outline bidding rules of the Amityville Union Free School District and are available upon request from the office of the Director of Facilities, Al Gallina, at agallina@ amityvilleufsd.org. Upon submission of bid, it is understood that the bidder has read, fully understands and will comply with said specification requirements and general conditions. 26-130. 6/24
Robert Moses State Park to host ‘Jr. Marine Biologist’ program
Families can explore the shoreline and marine life at Robert Moses State Park during a children’s nature program this summer.
The park will host “Jr. Marine Biologist” on June 27 from 1 to 3 p.m., giving participants the chance to study aquatic wildlife along Fire Island Inlet and the South Shore beaches.
The program is geared toward children and families, and participants should be prepared to hike on sand and get wet. Shoes are required, and organizers recommend water shoes.
Admission is $4 for adults and children. Children younger than 3 are admitted free. A parking fee of $8 or $10 is charged during the fee-collection season. Reservations are required and may be made beginning two weeks before the event by visiting Eventbrite. com and searching “NatureEdventure.”
The New York state parks department oversees more than 250 parks, historic sites, trails, golf courses and boat launches statewide. More information is available at parks.ny.gov.
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Part Time & Full Time. The award-winning Herald Community Newspapers group, covering Nassau County's North and South Shores with hard-hitting news stories and gracefully written features, seeks a motivated, energetic and creative editor/reporter to join our dynamic (and awesome) team! This education and general assignment reporting position offers a unique experience to learn from some of the best in the business. Historically, reporters who have launched their careers with us have gone on to The New York Times, Newsweek, Newsday, the New York Daily News, New York Post, CNN, BBC, NBC News and The Daily Mail, among many others. We look for excellent writers who are eager to learn, enhance their skills, and become well-established and respected journalists in our industry. Salary range is from $20K to $45K To apply: Send a brief summary in the form of a cover letter describing your career goals and what strengths you can bring to our newsroom, along with a resume and three writing samples to jbessen@liherald.com
MAILROOM/ WAREHOUSE HELP
Long Island Herald has IMMEDIATE openings for a FULL-TIME & PART-TIME mailroom/warehouse helper in Garden City. We are a busy print shop looking for motivated and reliable individuals to assist in various duties in the shop. Forklift experience is a plus and heavy lifting is required. Hours vary, so flexibility is key. Salary Ranges from $17 per hour to $20 per hour. Email resumes or contact info to careers@liherald.com
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SENIOR REGULATORY AFFAIRS Manager, Topix Pharmaceuticals Inc., N. Amityville, NY (Hybrid) Responsible for ensuring compliance w/ all regulatory requirements of various agencies incl FDA, EPA, FTC, State Boards of Pharmacy & export/import regulations. This includes registration in various countries & issuance of required documents such as NAFTA certificates for Canada & Mexico. Secures international product registrations & maintains all of associated files, filings, certificates, testing & compliance governing overseas sales. Req: BS degree (or foreign equiv) in Pharmacy Administration, Regulatory Affairs or closely rltd fld & 2 yrs exp as Regulatory Affairs Specialist in pharmaceutical or cosmetics sector. Hybrid pos working 1 day/wk in office in N. Amityville, NY & 4 days/wk at home office. Salary: $111,000$116,000. For full job descr. & reqs. & to apply go to: https://topixskinhealth.com/join-our-team/, referencing job number RA2026.
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What’s involved in a net-zero home?
Q. We’re looking for a home — first-time buyers — and are interested in something we can make into a net-zero residence. Is it possible, and what are the things we’ll need to consider? Net zero is our hope, but we know we may have to settle. Some things may be way out of our price range.
A. Net zero for a home means producing as much energy as it consumes, bringing a utility balance to no expense. It’s possible, and the first thing you should look for is the orientation of the building and the location relative to problems. For example, a home near saltwater won’t allow for a well pump that will save hundreds on irrigation, and the home would need to be higher off the ground to avoid flooding, leaving greater surface exposure to cold.
You want to find a home where the back faces south and, if there’s a garage, it’s at the northeast corner, to act as a wind block. A home whose back faces south brings more daylight to kitchens, dining and recreation rooms, which are used more during the day and oriented to the backyard. Trees make a difference, too, because they provide a wind block, to reduce the time you run the boiler in the winter, as well as shade, reducing the heat on the home in summer and reducing air conditioning demand.
Make sure the property has drainage away from the home, and that shrubs are kept slightly away from the exterior walls. Where there’s more moisture, there’s more need for running a dehumidifier, which erases utility cost savings. Thermal operable window shades are helpful, but remember to open the blinds for daylight. The more sun-lit the rooms are, the lower the electric bill for lighting. And the better the windows (newer and more energy-efficient), the less heat and cool will be lost.
Look at the attic to see if insulation is uniform and thick. If you really want to save energy and dramatically reduce costs, consider re-insulating with closed-cell foam. It’s costly to install, but will pay you back in two to three years and for the rest of the time you’re in the home. Open-cell foam is less costly but also less insulating. Foam insulation is also a great sound reducer if you’re looking near a busy roadway or airport. You can also generate power and reduce utility bills substantially with solar panels, but understand that the time period to pay back is several years, often seven to 10.
What’s great is that these upgrades pay for themselves. Not many products can do that. Installing new roofing before putting up solar panels is highly recommended and, if you manage another expensive upgrade, consider a standing seam metal roof. Less-sightly solar panels can be placed on the south (rear) roof, attached to the standing fins of each roof section, and there will be no roof penetration. Going net zero saves energy and money. Good luck!
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What it means to be a college graduate
At a time when some loud voices are questioning the value of college, I thought of my own experience.
In 11th grade, while other students were making college plans, I was uncertain of my future. Neither of my parents had gone to college. My mother died when I was 9 and my father, bankrupt from medical bills, was a single parent of two young children.
One day, my 10th-grade biology teacher, Joe Leone, stopped me in the hallway and asked, “Bobby, why haven’t you signed up for the SATs?” Why, indeed? No one had encouraged me. The guidance office, knowing my family’s circumstances, had urged me to apply to a non-selective Midwestern public university that didn’t require scores and was eager for students. With Mr. Leone’s encouragement, I took the SATs, earned a scholarship to Bucknell University, and the rest is history — a history whose critical hinge was a teacher who cared enough
to ask a question.
As a sophomore at Bucknell, I had doubts about why I was there and whether I could afford to stay, even while working 20 hours a week in the library and having saved money from summer jobs. Fortunately, my adviser, English Professor Mildred Martin, talked me into rethinking my decision to leave, and urged me to see the dean about additional scholarship aid. Together they helped me understand why I should stay, academically, and how I could stay, financially. I’ve been indebted to them ever since. Here I am, an educator who cares about students, like them.
Hing point and a foundation.
Research indicates that earning a college degree results in more career options, better health outcomes, lower rates of unemployment and greater citizen engagement. It is also reported to yield an average annual rate of return on investment of 9 to 10 percent more than a high school diploma.
igher education isn’t just about providing credentials for work.
My career path wasn’t a straight line, however. I went to college to be a minister, majored in English, got interested in advertising, joined Procter & Gamble, served in the Navy, returned to Bucknell in admissions rather than enter law school, attended an institute at Harvard and was recruited to be a junior dean at Cornell, where I earned my Ph.D. and taught sociology. Then I served in the top three posts in higher education, leading a state coordinating agency, a public college and a private university. Life can be like that. College is a start-
The goals of higher education aren’t limited to providing credentials for work. It helps students cultivate the judgment, creativity and character traits needed for success in a future no one can fully imagine. The intent is to prepare citizens with the judgment needed to advance a free society.
The purpose of any college education is to advance in knowledge, both expert in a major and general in electives and required courses; skills such as writing with coherence, grace and precision, and speaking with clarity and persuasiveness; abilities such as reasoning and leadership; and values such as regard for others and respect for diverse opinions.
College is, or should be, as much about character development and active citizenship as it is about preparation for
careers and advancement in commerce.
In recent years, about 2.5 million students have started their first year at one of the nearly 6,000 two- and four-year colleges and universities in the country. Of these, about 1,800 are private institutions and 1,900 are public. There are also about 2,300 for-profit colleges.
Unfortunately, nearly one-quarter of the students who start each year at fouryear colleges don’t continue to the second year, and before graduation, nearly another quarter will drop out. Twentyfive percent of undergraduate students are raising children or caring for dependents, and 73 percent work full time. Talk about pressure. Concerns about student success are among the reasons that many institutions have started first-year college programs designed to help students navigate and succeed in college.
These courses are designed to help students get the most out of college, to learn how to live a life of meaning and become one’s best self. I know they work because I’ve observed them and taught in them — one way of saying thank you to Professor Martin.
Dr. Robert A. Scott is president emeritus of Adelphi University and co-author, with Dr. Drew Bogner, of “Letters to Students: What it Means to be a College Graduate.”
Surviving the end-of-year overwhelm as an L.I. parent
sometime around May, something shifts for Long Island parents. One morning you glance at your phone and realize that between now and the last day of school, you’re expected to attend a spring fling, coordinate field day gear, buy a prom corsage, RSVP to three birthday parties, survive finals week alongside a teenager who sleeps until 2 p.m. — or a toddler who wakes up at 2 a.m. — label 14 pairs of camp socks with permanent marker, and, somewhere in there, actually exhale. As a mom of two and as someone who works alongside Long Island families every day, I want to say plainly: This is a lot. Joy stacked on top of more joy, on top of logistics, on top of a full-time job and dinner and everything else — that’s not a celebration. That’s a stress response in a party hat.
Parental stress doesn’t stay tucked inside. It moves through families. The short-tempered answer at dinner, the
argument over a permission slip, the exhaustion that makes it hard to be present for the moments you’ve been looking forward to — these are the quiet consequences of end-ofyear overwhelm. And yet we’ve normalized it to the point where parents feel guilty for being overwhelmed.
p arental stress doesn’t stay tucked inside. It moves through families.
That’s why the EAC Network’s Long Island Parenting Institute exists. LIPI has been offering free and low-cost workshops and classes to parents across Nassau and Suffolk counties for years — practical, judgment-free spaces to build skills, find community, and be reminded that the village is still out there. You just sometimes need an invitation. Last year, LIPI served nearly 750 parents across the region.
Its programming director, Kathryn Cannino, helps oversee programs on positive parenting, child development and strengthening family relationships. Asked about parents feeling stress this time of year, Cannino’s response was, “End-of-year stress is real, but parents don’t have to push through it alone, or perfectly. The families we work with often find that turning point is treating
themselves with the same compassion they offer their loved ones — recognizing burnout is a signal to slow down and ask for support. Reaching out for support is a strength, and it also helps build the kind of connected village and supportive community that so many parents are longing for.”
So if you’re not the one managing the balancing act right now, look around. Someone near you probably is. Here are three simple ways to support parents in your community this season.
1. Be specific when you offer to help. “Let me know if you need anything” is easy to say, and almost impossible to act on. Instead, try, “I’m picking up dinner Friday — I’ll grab extra for you,” or “I can take the kids to Field Day.” Specific offers get accepted. Vague ones get politely declined by people who are too tired to ask.
2. Check in on the parent who seems like they’ve got it together. They don’t. At least not entirely. The parent who shows up at every event with snacks and a smile is often running on fumes by 9 p.m. Texting, “How are you actual-
ly doing?” can mean more than you know.
3. Say the quiet part out loud. We love our kids, and will do anything for them — but that doesn’t mean we have to do everything all the time, or that we have to do it silently and alone. When one parent names the overwhelm, others feel less alone in it. You don’t need to fix anything. Just being willing to say, “This time of year is genuinely hard” is a gift.
The LIPI team and community may be one of the best-kept secrets on Long Island, but the programs they offer are open to all. If you’re looking for your village, consider joining us for the sixweek Common Sense Parenting workshop series in July. Learn more and register at eac-network.org/li-parentinginstitute.
The end of the school year is supposed to feel celebratory — and it can, once we stop pretending the sprint to get there is effortless. So hang in there. Check on your people. Go to the concert. Cry a little at graduation. And when you’re ready to come up for air, we’ll be here.
Neela Mukherjee Lockel is president and chief executive officer of EAC Network and a Long Island mother of two.
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aStronger together as America turns 250
s America approaches its 250th anniversary, there will be no shortage of celebrations.
There will be fireworks, parades, concerts, historical exhibits and ceremonies commemorating the nation’s founding. Those traditions are important, but the semiquincentennial should also be a moment to reflect on something deeper: the ideas, institutions and values that have enabled the United States to endure for two and a half centuries.
That reflection was encouraged recently at a Long Island Association event featuring former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, a Republican, and Rahm Emanuel, a Democrat whose career has included service in Congress, as mayor of Chicago, ambassador to Japan and chief of staff to President Barack Obama.
The two men represent different political philosophies, and often disagree on public policy. Yet they shared a stage, exchanged ideas and demonstrated that debate does not require hostility, and disagreement does not require contempt.
In today’s political climate, that lesson is worth revisiting.
The United States was never intended to be a nation of uniform opinions.
From the earliest days of the republic, Americans have argued over the role of government, economic policy, foreign affairs and social issues. The nation’s founders themselves often disagreed vigorously.
What made the American experiment remarkable wasn’t the absence of conflict, but the ability to manage it with democratic institutions, civic engage-
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ment and a commitment to a larger common purpose.
As the country turns 250, Americans would benefit from remembering that principle.
The strength of the U.S. has never come from everyone thinking alike. It comes from people bringing different experiences, perspectives and beliefs to the table while remaining invested in the success of the nation as a whole. Diversity of thought is not a weakness to overcome; it is one of the country’s greatest assets. It fuels innovation, challenges assumptions and helps communities solve problems that no single viewpoint can address alone.
And a healthy democracy requires more than debate. It requires its citizens to respect one another. That doesn’t mean surrendering convictions or avoiding difficult conversations. It means recognizing the humanity of those with whom we disagree. It means listening before responding. It means accepting that reasonable people can reach different conclusions while still caring deeply about their communities and their country.
Americans see examples of that shared connection every day, often outside politics. They gather to support local businesses, volunteer at food drives, coach youth sports, attend school concerts and celebrate community milestones. They cheer together when their favorite teams compete for championships. They fill venues like Jones Beach for summer concerts. They rally around neighbors after storms, tragedies and hardships. Those moments matter because they remind us of a simple truth: We need one another.
No individual succeeds entirely alone. Families depend on support networks. Businesses rely on workers and customers. Communities thrive when residents contribute their time, talents and energy. The same principle applies to the nation. America’s greatest accomplishments have been achieved when people from different backgrounds worked toward a common goal despite their differences.
The story of the United States is, in many ways, a story of perseverance. Generations have faced wars, economic downturns, social upheaval, natural disasters and political divisions. Each challenge tested the country’s resolve. Time and again, Americans found ways to adapt, rebuild and move forward. That spirit remains essential today. The metaphor is simple but powerful: We are all in the same boat. Some may sit on different sides. Some may prefer a different course. Some may disagree about how fast to move or where to steer. But if everyone rows in opposite directions, the boat goes nowhere. Progress requires effort, cooperation and a recognition that our destinies are linked.
As America celebrates 250 years, the occasion should inspire more than nostalgia. It should renew our commitment to civility, perseverance and community. The ideas that divide Americans from one another are not the ideas that will shape the nation’s future.
Citizens who engage respectfully, work together and share the belief that the next chapter of the American story can be even stronger than the last will build that future. Ours is a legacy worthy of celebration.
Re Kevin Kelly’s letter, “Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick and Brown are silent on Israel,” in the June 11-17 issue: Kelly is sympathetic to the need for stronger measures to protect the Jewish community “from harassment and the threat, or actuality, of violence.” He references opinion pieces in the Herald by Assemblyman Ari Brown and State Sen. Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick, and he notes that neither of those state officials “offers the slightest criticisms of the Israeli government’s military response” to Hamas’s attacks on Oct. 7, 2003.
As a New Yorker who votes in statewide elections, I don’t see the need for any of our state or local elected officials to comment on issues of international import. Concern for local matters, including protection of the residents of New York, including the Jew-
opinions Declaring victory before victory
Victory used to be something that happened before anyone announced it. Increasingly, the order has been reversed.
In sports, the concept remains reassuringly clear. The game ends. Officials post the score. The winner (How ’bout those Knicks?) celebrates. The loser explains. Fans may dispute a referee’s call, but nobody expects a news conference to change the outcome.
Beyond sports, however, victory has become remarkably elastic.
Political leaders launch wars with grand objectives and sweeping promises.
Months or years later, after spending enormous amounts of blood, treasure and political capital and often achieving far less than they promised, those same leaders still claim victory. They point to a ceasefire, a withdrawal, a temporary calm or a return to the conditions that existed before the conflict began and call it success. In some cases, the conditions that prompted the war remain unchanged. The victory speech, however, arrives right on schedule.
The pattern extends beyond warfare. Governments champion policies that
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ish community, is their responsibility. They are not elected to opine on international matters.
But even if they were to do so, why do they have to criticize a foreign government in order to provide a safe environment for citizens in our state? Is Kelly suggesting that the actions of a foreign government give people in New York the right to act in violation of the law, and to harass or commit violence against others here in New York? If so, he is misguided.
Regardless of how any person in New York feels about the actions taken by the State of Israel or any other matter, political or otherwise, and whether of local, state, national or international import, that person is entitled to protection from harassment and violence in New York.
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disproportionately benefit the affluent, and market those policies as victories for working families. advocates promote programs that fail to meet their stated objectives, and then redefine success around some narrower achievement. Military officials destroy a handful of targets while leaving a much larger criminal enterprise intact, and then describe the operation as a victory over the enterprise.
Politicians lose elections and declare victory anyway. Some candidates refuse to acknowledge defeat, cast the winners as impostors and recast themselves as the rightful victors.
victory, as does the candidate who loses. The nation that prevails claims victory, and the nation that withdraws claims victory because it has endured. The official who succeeds claims victory, and the official who fails does so, too, because the effort itself was noble.
C ontests no longer center on what happened, but on who defines what happened.
Different arenas, same strategy: When reality fails to cooperate, just redefine success.
Somewhere along the way, victory drifted away from accomplishment and attached itself to assertion. Public figures learned that they no longer needed to achieve victory before claiming it. They only needed to persuade enough people that victory had occurred. The announcement became the accomplishment.
For most of human history, victory and defeat described opposing conditions. One side won because another side lost. The concepts depended on each other.
Today, the candidate who wins claims
We have not expanded the meaning of victory. We have abolished its opposite.
The legendary football coach Vince lombardi famously declared, “Winning isn’t everything; it’s the only thing.” Today that means something entirely different: When I win, I win. When I lose, I win. When I fail, I win. When I withdraw, I win. When I refuse to compete, I win. When my actions harm others, I still win.
Victory no longer describes an outcome. It has become an entitlement.
George Orwell saw the danger nearly 80 years ago. In “1984,” citizens drink Victory gin, smoke Victory cigarettes, and hear incessant reports of triumph while enduring scarcity, deprivation, surveillance and endless war. The irony extends beyond the products themselves. Orwell’s Party has detached the word “victory” from any recognizable condition. It no longer describes success, achievement or conquest. It simply means whatever the Party needs it to mean at any given moment.
The regime has not expanded the
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meaning of victory. It has dissolved meaning itself.
That insight reaches far beyond Orwell’s fictional world. Today’s most consequential victories often occur not on battlefields, in legislatures or even at ballot boxes. They occur in the narrow space between an event and the carefully crafted narrative that follows it.
The contest no longer centers on what happened. It centers on who gets to define what happened. We once assumed that victories produce compelling stories. These days, the stories themselves — whether true, false, wild, even idiotic — produce the victories, or at least the appearance of them.
Maybe that explains the enduring appeal of sports. The scoreboard remains stubbornly indifferent to rhetoric. No coach can transform a loss into a win through messaging alone. No athlete can claim a championship into existence. Reality gets the final vote.
Much of public life now operates according to a different principle. There, assertion masquerades as accomplishment. Narratives compete with outcomes. leaders claim victory before they achieve it, or after they fail to achieve it, or even when the opposite has occurred.
Which raises an uncomfortable question: If everyone is victorious, who, exactly, is winning?
Michael Blitz is professor emeritus and former chair of interdisciplinary studies at City University of New York.
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