Issuu

____________

For lowering ou

Massapequa ___________

HERALD

inions. lot of op ily has a we Maidenbaum. Our famr pro on ee agr all perty taxes,

NEW PATIENT SPECIA

pOsT

Also serving Farmingdale, Massapequa, Massapequa Park and Plainedge

APPLY ONLINE AT ALDNOTE MPTRG.COM/HER 1266 OR CALL 516.715.

VOL. 113 NO. 33

Animals who served in WW I

DR. ANTHONY BARB ATI

Page 8

(516) 804-8408

SEPTEMBER 23, 2026

SCAN HERE TO LEARN MORE 651 Broadway Massapequa, NY 11758

$1.00

Hearing set on proposed law Village considering allowing early-morning deliveries in municipal lots Courtesy Massapequa school district

Seventh grade students in Massapequa schools who worked during the summer to develop leadership skills were recently honored by the school board.

Berner students step up to take on leadership roles By MIKE POLANSKY Senior Correspondent

They sacrificed a small portion of their summer to gain leadership skills and 23 Berner Middle School seventh graders were recognized for their effort at the Massapequa school district’s Sept. 10 Board of Education meeting for taking part in the “Leader in Me” workshop in August, a leadership development program hosted by the Franklin Covey Institute. Superintendent William Brennan introduced the students and praised their willingness to spend part of their summer participating in the program. He said the workshop involved “not just sitting back and listening but collaborating and participating in a really engaging experience.” By the second day, Brennan said, the students “were facilitating the workshop as if they had been doing it for years.” Two participants, Ryan Clevers and Owen Martin, addressed the audience about their experiences in the program. Both emphasized the teamwork and collaboration that took place throughout the workshop. Board of Education President Kerry Wachter also praised the students for challenging themselves and developing their leadership abilities. “These students are just so amazing.They stepped outside from what we would expect to

really develop themselves as leaders,” Wachter said. In other business at the Sept. 10 meeting, Wachter introduced new District Clerk Kate Mintz, who was attending her first Massapequa Board of Education meeting. Brennan also updated the board on the district’s Superintendent’s Conference Day, which brought together faculty and other staff members ahead of the 2026-27 school year. He thanked student musical groups the Lakeshore Band, Whitestone Band and Chordettes & Crooners for helping welcome faculty and staff back to school. Brennan also discussed the Board of Education’s goals for the 2026-27 school year. Assistant Superintendent Brian Trapani presented the district’s “Civics Dashboard,” outlining the ways Massapequa schools promote character, citizenship and constitutional literacy among students. Trapani noted that since 2022, 75 percent of Massapequa High School seniors have taken advanced social studies courses. He also discussed how schools across grade levels marked Constitution Day on Sept. 17 as an opportunity to familiarize students with the U.S. Constitution. The next regular Massapequa Board of Education meeting is Thursday, Sept. 24 at 8 p.m. in the administrative wing of Massapequa High at 4925 Merrick Road in Massapequa.

the mayor or the board. Village Farms IGA, at the northern end of Village MuniciThe interests of business and pal Parking Field No. 1, first told residents will intersect at a the board in April that the prohiMassapequa Park village board bition on deliveries between 6 and 7 a.m. was creatmeeting as the trusting serious difficulees consider changties for the business. es to the village code Mayor Dan Pearl to allow Village said the Village has Farms IGA to the authority to receive truck delivadjust the hours for eries earlier in the deliveries as it sees morning. fit, but that the board In an effort to wants to have full find an equitable transparency for any solution, the Oct. 26 changes requested. hearing is coming “That is why we after months of disare requiring under cussion over the grothe proposed change cery store’s request to have each store to accept deliveries owner who wants to between 6 and 7 DANIEL PEARL have deliveries earlia.m., an hour earlier er to come to us indithan currently per- Massapequa Park vidually for a hearmitted, and conVillage Mayor ing,” said Pearl. “In cerns from a nearby this way the public resident about the will know about it noise and commerand have the opportunity to comcial traffic. Under the current code, ment.” Village Farms IGA, at the trucks are prohibited from unloading anywhere in the vil- northern end of Village Municilage between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m. CONTINUED ON PAGE 2 unless otherwise permitted by

By MIKE POLANSKY

Senior Correspondent

hat is why we are requiring... to have each store owner ...come to us individually for a hearing.

S T A G E

SEP 10–OCT 25 U P

Mike Polansky/Herald

The Village of Massapequa Park is considering providing relief to businesses to allow early-morning deliveries in municipal lots. A hearing has been set for Oct. 26.

Board holds hearing on Oct. 26

N E X T

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1

pal Parking Field No. 1, first told the board in April that the prohibition on deliveries between 6 and 7 a.m. was creating serious difficulties for the business. According to Diane Peronace, an IGA representative, “early morning deliveries are necessary to ensure proper handling of perishable goods, maintain safety standards, and allow stocking and preparation prior to store opening for our town Massapequa Park.” The full-service grocery store has operated in Massapequa Park for more than 25 years. IGA has asked the village to permit deliveries beginning at 6 a.m. The store maintains that the current 7 a.m. starting time means it is often the final delivery stop for many vendors, leaving the store with whatever products remain on the truck. “The restriction has caused us a great loss in sales and customers over these past years, forcing the customers to shop elsewhere to get what they want,” said Peronace. Village officials have spent the past several months studying IGA’s request.

NOV 12–DEC 27 By William Goldman Based on the Novel by Stephen King

JAN 14–FEB 28 M

C H I L D R E N’S

SEP 26–OCT 25

During that time, the village has allowed the grocery store to receive certain deliveries between 6 and 7 a.m. on a trial basis, subject to various restrictions. The proposed change, however, has drawn objections from a nearby homeowner. William Luther lives on Clark Boulevard, directly adjacent to the northern end of the parking field and a short distance from the IGA property. Luther has repeatedly raised concerns with village officials about the early-morning deliveries. At the board’s Sept. 14 work session, Luther said he was seeking, “A solution where me as a taxpayer is respected for the fact that I bought a home next to a parking field that had a sign that said no commercial traffic before 7 a.m.” The public hearing will give residents, the business and village officials an opportunity to discuss the proposed code changes and the competing concerns surrounding early-morning deliveries. The hearing is on Monday, Oct. 27 in Massapequa Park Village Hall at 7 p.m. Have an opinion on the possible code change? Send letter to cjames@liherald. com.

Notification of Funding Availability T H E A T E R

Frosty NOV 21–DEC 27

2 5 0 M A I N S T R E E T , N O R T H P O R T , N Y 11 7 6 8

The Trustees of the Jones Fund for the Support of the Poor (“Trustees”) are requesting applications for its 2026 Grant Program from eligible and qualified IRC 501(c) (3) approved charitable organizations to further its mission of affording support to the poor, in the form of food, shelter, clothing and warmth, and providing support for educational programs striving to prevent the transmission of generational poverty among the underserved and underprivileged, exclusively in the Towns of North Hempstead, New York and Oyster Bay, New York as intended by the Last Will and Testament of Samuel Jones dated February 23, 1836, and as approved by the Trustees in their absolute discretion. Program funds for the 2026 grant program will be in the form of grants totaling up to the maximum amount of $150,000.00, collectively. Program funds will be awarded on a competitive basis. All applications must be received by the Trustees at PO Box 350, Jericho, New York 11753 or by email at TheJonesFund1836@gmail.com on or before October 15, 2026 at 5 pm EST. Interested applicants can obtain further information and application packages by sending an email to James McGahan and/or Dina Selearis at TheJonesFund1836@gmail.com.

1364142 1363135

O N

1362907

September 24, 2026 — MASSAPEQUA HERALD POST

Good Samaritan Hospital earns top cardiac surgery ratings

MASSAPEQUA HERALD POST — September 24, 2026

The St. Francis Heart Center at Good Samaritan University Hospital has earned the highest quality designation from the Society of Thoracic Surgeons in four categories of adult cardiac surgery. The hospital received Three-Star ratings for coronary artery bypass grafting, mitral valve repair and replacement, aortic valve replacement combined with coronary artery bypass grafting, and multi-procedural cardiac surgery. Only about 6 to 10 percent of participating programs receive the Three-Star designation in any given category, according to the hospital. The ratings recognize programs for clinical outcomes, patient safety and quality of care. They reflect factors including low mortality rates, reduced complications and infections, coordinated patient care and ongoing quality improvement. “Receiving the STS Three-Star Rating is a tremendous honor and a reflection of the exceptional skill, dedication and collaboration of our entire cardiac care team,” Justin Lundbye, president of Good Samaritan University Hospital, said in a statement. “This recognition underscores our commitment to delivering advanced, high-quality heart care close to h o m e a n d e n s u r i n g o u r patients achieve the best possible outcomes.” The hospital said the recognition adds to its growing list of cardiovascu-

Carolyn James/Herald

The St. Francis Heart Center at Good Samaritan Hospital in West Islip was recently recognized with Three-Star ratings for clinical outcomes, patient safety and quality care. lar distinctions. Healthgrades has named Good Samaritan among America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Surgery, while U.S. News & World Report

has recognized the hospital as high performing in heart surgery and transcatheter aortic valve replacement.

For more information or to find a St. Francis Heart Center physician, visit www.chsli.org or call (866) MY-LI-DOC. —Carolyn James

THINGS TO KNOW

Five places to enjoy fall on Long Island

all on Long Island offers plenty of ways to get outside, from exploring Gold Coast estates and wooded trails to visiting a North Fork farm or taking in the changing landscape along the coast. As temperatures cool, gardens and forests take on new color, while farms shift into harvest season and the beaches become quieter. Whether you want a leisurely walk, a family outing or a day surrounded by nature, there are options across Nassau and Suffolk counties. Here are five places to consider for an autumn outing.

Planting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park, Oyster Bay

The former Gold Coast estate offers more than 400 acres of lawns, gardens, woodlands and nature walks. Visitors can explore the grounds and greenhouses, including seasonal displays, while Coe Hall, the estate’s Tudor Revival mansion, offers seasonal tours. The property provides several ways to spend a fall day without straying far from the North Shore. Address: 1395 Planting Fields Road, Oyster Bay, N.Y. 11771 Phone: (516) 922-8600 Website: PlantingFields.org

Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve, Lloyd Harbor

Caumsett occupies a scenic peninsula extending into Long Island Sound and offers miles of walking, hiking, jogging and biking trails. The landscape

includes woodland, meadows, rock shoreline and salt marsh, giving visitors several different settings to explore. The park also has gardens and historic elements tied to the former estate. Address: 25 Lloyd Harbor Road, Huntington, N.Y. 11743 Phone: (631) 423-1770 Website: Parks.NY.gov

Bayard Cutting Arboretum State Park, Great River

For a quieter autumn outing, Bayard Cutting Arboretum offers gardens, wooded areas and views along the Connetquot River. The former estate was designed as a place of beauty and quiet, and today visitors can walk the grounds and experience its landscape and historic setting. The arboretum is particularly suited to visitors looking for a leisurely fall walk rather than a day of organized activities.

Address: 440 Montauk Highway, Great River, N.Y. 11739 Phone: (631) 581-1002 Website: Parks.NY.gov

Harbes Family Farm, Mattituck

Harbes Family Farm offers a more traditional harvest-season experience on the North Fork. The Mattituck location includes a farmstand, Barnyard Adventure and vineyard, with seasonal produce, food and family activities. The farm also operates separate locations in Riverhead and Jamesport that offer apple picking and other fall activities. Visitors should check the farm’s website for current hours and seasonal offerings before making the trip. Address: 715 Sound Ave., Mattituck, N.Y. 11952 Phone: (631) 482-7641 Website: HarbesFamilyFarm.com

Fire Island National Seashore

Fall can offer a quieter way to experience Fire Island, with cooler temperatures, coastal scenery and opportunities for hiking and wildlife watching. The National Park Service recommends planning ahead because access to different parts of the seashore can depend on ferries, boats and seasonal services. Visitors can also explore areas such as the Fire Island Lighthouse and the William Floyd Estate. Park headquarters: 120 Laurel St., Patchogue, N.Y. 11772 Phone: (631) 515-5557 Website: NPS.gov/fiis Before visiting any of these destinations, check the official website or call ahead for current hours, fees, seasonal programs, transportation and weather-related changes.

A Great Day at the VA — and a caution for vets By SAL POLITO When the Northport VA Medical Center has a veterans appreciation barbecue, you know it is going to be a great event — especially when it is administered by Director Anthony Torggler. My wife, Marie, and I attended the barbecue on Saturday, Aug. 22, and were really surprised to see how well organized it was. The free event, held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., included an area filled with classic cars, games for children and a live band that provided terrific music throughout the afternoon. The food was plentiful, with many cooks and cooking stations set up to accommodate the hundreds of veterans and their families who attended. The VA even had vans available to transport veterans with disabilities, as well as other attendees who could not walk to the main event area. Under the huge tent where the food was served, there was plenty of seating. If a veteran in a wheelchair needed food or beverages, a volunteer would take the order and bring everything to the table. One of those volunteers was our very own Marvin Miller from the Nassau County Veterans Service Agency, along with several others who gave their time. Great job, guys! I also spoke with John F. Scalesi, the current commander of the Department of New York Disabled American Veterans.

He has attended this barbecue for years and said the event is one of the ways Torggler gives back to veterans. As I walked around the barbecue, I had the opportunity to meet and speak with many veterans. One was Raymond Harewood, an Air Force military police officer who served from 1978 to 1982. I heard some interesting stories, and, as always, I told the veterans I would look into their concerns and try to help where I could. All in all, it was a terrific day, and it was clear that everyone had a great time. And did I mention that the event was FREE? Thank you, Director Torggler, for giving our veterans such a wonderful day. Upcoming veterans events There are several upcoming events that veterans and their families should know about. Veterans Benefits and Information Seminar: Thursday, Oct. 29, from 9 a.m. to noon. Veterans Stand Down: Tuesday, Nov. 24, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Freeport Armory, 63 Babylon Turnpike, Freeport. This is one of the best events they hold. These events are sponsored by Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman and Ralph Esposito of the Nassau County Veterans Service Agency. All are free to veterans and their families. Veterans, beware of online scams

ONEYOU’LLBITE KNOW AND

GET 8

BURGERS

on $99+ shipments MILY PRO FA

100%

GUARANTEE U

HOW TO REACH US

WILL LOVE

Our offices are located at 2 Endo Blvd. Garden City, NY 11530 and are open from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

MAIN PHONE: (516) 569-4000

ORDER NOW! OmahaSteaks.com/Classic3701

■ WEB SITE: www.massapequapost.com / www.liherald.com/Babylon ■ E-MAIl: Letters and other submissions: cjames@liherald.com ■ EDITORIAl DEPARTMENT: Ext. 329 E-mail: cjames@liherald.com ■ SUBSCRIPTIONS: Press ”7” E-mail: subscriptions@liherald.com ■ ClASSIFIED ADVERTISING: Ext. 286 E-mail: ereynolds@liherald.com ■ DISPlAY ADVERTISING: Ext. 249 E-mail: rglickman@liherald.com ■ PUBlIC NOTICES: Ext. 232 E-mail: legals@liherald.com

OmahaSteaks.com/Classic3701

1355109

1.888.792.3598 ��

Savings shown over aggregated single item base price. Free shipping will be applied to select package (SKU 82395). Minimum purchase of $99 per shipping address to qualify for free gift. 1 free gift per shipping address. The free gift does not apply to the purchase of Gift Cards, Certiﬁcates, Wine, Wine & Food Packs, Gift Baskets, Gourmet Salame, Caviar, and Custom Cuts. This offer cannot be combined with any other offer and is not valid on pending or prior purchases. Other restrictions may apply. Some products may not be available for sale in your area. While supplies last. Items may be substituted due to inventory limitations. Sales are subject to OmahaSteaks.com/terms-of-use. Expires 09/30/26. Omaha Steaks, LLC 26M10301

promote a sales pitch. Update on veterans property tax exemption It seems that every time I think the veterans property tax exemption issue is finally settled, another correction comes along. Enough is enough. I hope this is the last update. When you receive the letter from Nassau County, you must bring the requested documentation to the appropriate office, including your DD-214, most recent VA award disability letter and valid identification showing that you are 100% total and permanent disabled, along with photo identification. Veterans should carefully review the instructions in the letter to make sure they bring all required documentation. Help for homeless veterans Arturo Edwards, who heads Homeless Vets of Long Island, is asking for help — and money — to continue doing what he does best: helping homeless veterans get back on their feet. He is looking to organize a fundraiser to benefit homeless veterans. Those of us who are fortunate enough not to be homeless can help our fellow veterans who are struggling. I will be assisting Edwards in finding a venue for the fundraiser. Thank you, Arturo Edwards, for all the work you are doing to help homeless veterans. Have a veterans issue? Veterans, thank you so much for reading this column. If there is something that has been bothering you about veterans services, representation or just an old problem that you or another veteran has encountered, please contact me. I will try to help or point you in the right direction. You can email me at spolito@oysterbay-ny.gov or call me at (516) 797-6921 at Town Hall South. I may not have all the answers, but I will certainly try to find them. Sal Polito is a member of American Legion Post 1066 in Massapequa and works for the Town of Oyster Bay Veterans Service Agency. He also is a member of the Nassau County Veterans Advisory Committee.

E IS

smash Y

$ SPECIAL PACKAGE PRICE 82395AAA separately $205.95

FREE

Veterans, when you are on Facebook and see an advertisement featuring someone wearing a veterans hat claiming that the VA is offering free windows and doors, please do not fall for it. I responded to one of these advertisements. After entering the information requested, I received a barrage of phone calls within seconds from different window companies looking to sell me their products. Yes, sell — not give them to me for free. When I spoke with one of the companies, the conversation quickly turned into a sales pitch. The company offered a discount, but there were no free windows or doors from the VA. I learned this lesson the hard way after attending an event where veterans were likely to be targeted by such advertising. Two representatives from a replacement-window company came to my home and sat down with my wife and me. After about 40 minutes of their sales presentation, they called what they said was a contractor and returned to the table with a price. The cost of replacing my double sliding patio door, including blinds enclosed in the window, was $12,000. Yes, $12,000 for one door. I jokingly asked if that was the price for all of my windows, too. I thanked them and said goodbye. The next day, I called a contractor I had used previously for work on my house, including the roof and siding. He came to my home and gave me a price of $2,800 for a similar replacement door. It might not have been a brand-name product, but it came with a 20-year guarantee. I am 82 years old, so I figure I will be well protected if I live that long. My advice to veterans is simple: Beware of these advertisements. If you see one claiming that the VA is giving away free windows or doors, don’t provide your personal information. Move on to another advertisement. And be careful — you may encounter another fake advertisement. If the person presenting the advertisement is falsely claiming to represent veterans or the VA, that is especially troubling. Veterans should not be used to

4 Butcher’s Cut Top Sirloin Filets (5 oz.) 4 Air-Chilled Chicken Breasts (5 oz.) 4 Boneless Pork Chops (6 oz.) 4 Omaha Steaks Classic Burgers (6 oz.) 1 Omaha Steaks Seasoning (3 oz.)

Butcher’s Classic Grill Collection

September 24, 2026 — MASSAPEQUA HERALD POST

The Massapequa Herald Post USPS 333440, is published every Wednesday by Richner Communications, Inc., 2 Endo Blvd. Garden City, NY 11530. Periodicals postage paid at Garden City, NY 11530 and additional mailing offices. Postmaster send address changes to Massapequa Herald Post, 2 Endo Blvd. Garden City, NY 11530. Newsstand Price: $1. Annual Subscription Rates, $52 per year auto-pay or $65 one-time payment within Nassau County or $76 outside of Nassau County. Copyright © 2026 Richner Communications, Inc. All rights reserved.

MASSAPEQUA HERALD POST — September 24, 2026

St. Francis Hospital & Heart Center ®

Proud to be nationally ranked in 8 adult specialties Year after year, St. Francis Hospital & Heart Center® is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a national leader across multiple specialties. This year, St. Francis is ranked among the Top 20 hospitals in the nation for Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery and among the Top 5 hospitals in New York State.

LEARN MORE

chsli.org/st-francis-hospital

SFH-US News 2026-Herald-10.25x12.75-PRNT.indd 1

1357048

And while we are proud to be nationally ranked for cardiac care, our high level of excellence is clearly recognized across a number of services. With exceptional physicians, leading-edge clinical expertise, and a patient-centered approach, St. Francis sets the standard for outstanding care.

7/27/26 15:45

spotlight athlete

BRiNgiNg local spoRts home eVeRY weeK

HERALD SPORTS

Plainedge holds off Lynbrook, 3-2 when we usually have one or none. We’re hoping to pull some more close Lynbrook boys soccer games out like this to get has developed a couple of to .500 and make the playearly trends, and both offs.” were on display in its 3-2 Similar to the Lyndefeat to visiting brook, Plainedge boasts Plainedge Sept. 15. little varsity experience The Owls yielded an after losing two players to early goal for a third MLS-1 club pipeline and straight Conference A two others to injury. Cinelmatch — this time 38 secli said the team will lean onds into the action when heavily on captain Niko Red Devils outside fullDimakopoukos at centerback Thomas Sideridis midfield, Gulino, a sophoone-timed a pass from more striker who scored 6 Conor Sinclair — and goals last season, and Cliffought back twice from a ford to lead the playoff two-goal deficit to show push. the grit longtime coach “Brandon played three Josh Berlin believes can games in goal for us last give them a shot in every year and now he’s our fullgame. time guy, and he’s been a “We didn’t return any bright spot,” Cinelli said. full-time starters, so we’re “He’s been playing out of a work in progress,” Berhis mind. Our defense is lin said. “For whatever completely new, so that’s reason, it has taken us a going to take a little time to little while to get ourget to where we want to be.” selves together in games. Plainedege took a 2-0 We’re not starting the way lead in the 15th minute we need to our should. I do when Gulino dribbled a like the way we’re never shot from inside the box putting our heads down through traffic. Gonzales and keep battling.” kept the lead from swellDominick Gulino and ing with a dynamic save Aiden McNee added goals behind Ambery and then for the Red Devils, who cut the margin in half broke into the win column with a goal late in the first for the first time in 2026. half. Jose Yapan Gonzales and McNee and LyubomirNikolai Lyubomirskiv skiv traded penalty kick Tony Bellissimo/Herald found the back of the net goals in the second half, Aiden McNee scored on a penalty kick for the Red Devils in their for the Owls. with the latter getting the Both teams entered the hard-fought victory at Lynbrook Sept. 15. Owls back within a goal contest 0-1-1 in Conference with 15:09 remaining. The love chippy games like that,” Brandon Clifford made 10 A. hosts kept pressing but “It feels good to get the he added. “Both teams got stops. couldn’t get the equalizer. “Both teams played hard,” win,” said Sideridis, who after it.” “We turned the corner a Both goaltenders were Plainedge coach Jason Cinel- little bit today,” Berlin said. scored his first career varsity goal to set the tone after spectacular. Lynbrook sopho- li said. “We’re a young team “We just need to be more Plainedge came within inch- more Matthew Ambery made that’s finding its way. We impactful at the start of es of scoring 10 seconds in. “I 11 saves and Plainedge junior brought up four freshmen games.”

By TONY BELLISSIMO

tbellissimo@liherald.com

khaLIL BraSSELL LAWRENCE Senior FOOTBALL BRASSELL DID EVERYTHING but drive the Golden Tornadoes’ team bus home following its 38-36 victory at Oyster Bay Sept. 10. It was the first win for the program in 29 games, and the 550th win all-time. The senior quarterback was a major reason the losing skid came to a halt. Brassell provided the difference with 30 seconds remaining with a 2-point conversion run. He threw three touchdown passes and also added a rushing score in the win.

games to watch Thursday, Sept. 24 Boys Soccer: Calhoun at Mepham.......................4 p.m. Boys Soccer: Garden City at Carey ......................5 p.m. Boys Soccer: Hempstead at Farmingdale ............5 p.m. Boys Soccer: Massapequa at Uniondale .............5 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 25 Girls Soccer: West Hempstead at Clarke ..............5 p.m. Boys Soccer: V.S. South at Lawrence ...................5 p.m. Boys Soccer: V.S. North at Wantagh .....................5 p.m. Boys Soccer: Lynbrook at Seaford .......................5 p.m. Boys Soccer: South Side at Hewlett ...............5:30 p.m. Football: Plainedge at Lynbrook ..........................6 p.m. Football: South Side at Seaford .....................6:30 p.m. Football: Long Beach at Farmingdale .............6:30 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 26 Football: Carey at Oceanside..........................1:30 p.m. Football: Malverne at Clarke ...........................1:30 p.m. Football: V.S. North at Sewanhaka ..................1:30 p.m. Football: Wantagh at Floral Park .....................1:30 p.m. Football: Elmont at ERock/WHemp .....................2 p.m. Football: Plainview at Kennedy ............................2 p.m. Football: East Meadow at MacArthur ...................2 p.m. Football: Massapequa vs Garden City .................5 p.m. Football: North Shore at Glen Cove ................5:30 p.m.

Give knee pain a red card.

We’ve Got Specialists For That ®

516.536.2800 | orlincohen.com 1358735

September 24, 2026 — MASSAPEQUA HERALD POST

OC2003_RM_Herald_Strip_10.25x2.5_Heart.indd 1

9/2/26 2:46 PM

Kennedy remains connected to his district

Senior Correspondent

James Kennedy has represented Massapequa-area residents in the Nassau County Legislature for more than a decade, first winning a special election in February 2015. After redistricting, he was elected in 2023 to represent the newly drawn 19th Legislative District, which includes most of the Massapequa communities that includes a village and portions of Seaford. He was reelected in 2025,with about 72 percent of the vote. Because of a New York state law moving a number of local elections from odd-numbered to even-numbered years, county legislators are among the representatives affected by the change. Kennedy is being challenged by Democrat Christine Barlow, who did not respond to requests for an interview. A lifelong Long Islander, Kennedy graduated from Cold Spring Harbor High School and Fordham University. He earned master’s degrees from Brooklyn College of the City University of New York and Long Island University. Before public service he taught fifth grade at Holy Child Academy in Old Westbury. Kennedy and his wife, Samantha, live in Massapequa with their children, Logan and Emma. Although a full-time legislator, he remains active in the community, teaching religion at St. Rose of Lima School, also in Massapequa, and attending his children’s sporting events. He points to his work raising the minimum age for purchasing vaping and tobacco products in Nassau County as one of his proudest accomplishments. More recently, he has focused on the new Massapequa Police Athletic League facility on Parkside Boulevard, working with Assemblymen Michael Durso

19 th LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT

Carolyn James /Herald

James Kennedy said remaining accessible to constituents is central to his work as a county legislator. and John Mikulin and Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino to secure funding. “It’s a great thing for so many people,” Kennedy said. His views on immigration are shaped by family history. Both parents emigrated from Ireland. His father served in the U.S. Army before becoming a citizen. He said he supports the opportunity for immigrants to come to the United States and ultimately become citizens, but is concerned about border security and the number of people entering the country without sufficient information about their backgrounds. “I feel that there has to be some kind of control over

that,” he said. Kennedy added the county must comply with state restrictions on cooperation between local law enforcement and federal immigration authorities, while expressing hope that the policy could change under a future administration. Property assessments are another issue Kennedy said deserves careful consideration. Asked about the possibility of a major reassessment, he said extensive discussion and planning would be necessary. “When it was done last time, everything didn’t go so smoothly,” he said. The county conducts property assessments annually, with the tentative roll published each January and a final roll issued the following April. The county’s current schedule calls for the final 2027-28-assessment roll to be published April 1, 2027. Despite more than a decade in elected office, Kennedy said he has no political ambitions beyond continuing to serve in the Legislature. “I really love what I do, working for the people of my district as a legislator,” he said. “I feel that everywhere I go in the district, I know the people, and people feel free to approach me.” Kennedy said that accessibility — and staying connected to his constituents — is at the heart of the job.

GRACE EPISCOPAL CHURCH

E C N A L E E R F APHERS

21stANNUAL

PHOTOGR

D E T N A W

H AR VEST FAIR

*Nassau County

September 26, 2026 10AM - 4PM

(516) 784-8135 | tbaker@liherald.com

RAIN OR SHINE 23 CEDAR SHORE DRIVE MASSAPEQUA

OUR FAMOUS JAMS & JELLIES - VENDORS - CRAFTS PETTING ZOO - BOUNCE HOUSE - GIFT BASKET RAFFLE - FOOD & BEVERAGES - PUMPKIN PAINTING THRIFTY BOUTIQUE & MORE..!!

1362724

Tim Baker, Photo Editor

Enjoy thE Family-Fun activitiEs 1364276

Message us with your name, number, portfolio link and the town you live in.

MASSAPEQUA HERALD POST — September 24, 2026

By MIKE POLANSKY

Various animal species served during World War I We think of horses as the World War I An estimated 500,000 cats were discavalry and dogs alongside soldiers, yet patched to the trenches, where they killed cats and several surprising species per- rats and mice. Some were also used as gas formed specific military tasks, too. More detectors. than 16 million animals served during the Ancient Egyptians were likely the first First World War, providing transporta- seafarers to recognize the value of having tion, communication and companionship. cats aboard ships. In addition to providIn 1914, both sides had ing companionship during large cavalry forces. Horselong voyages, cats protected and camel-mounted troops food supplies by eliminating were used in the desert camvermin. Superstitious sailors paigns, but on the Western also believed cats brought Front, new weapons such as good luck. machine guns made cavalry Crews often adopted cats charges increasingly diffifrom foreign lands as souvecult. nirs, while others served as Animals nevertheless reminders of pets left behind remained a crucial part of the at home. war effort. Horses, donkeys, WWI Slugs mules and camels carried Garden slugs proved surfood, water, ammunition and prisingly useful in detecting medical supplies to troops at poison gas. JOANNE the front. Dogs and pigeons The chemical warfare unit carried messages. Canaries of the U.S. Army searched for ANDERSON were used to detect poisonous a creature that could detect gas, while cats and dogs were trained to the presence of gas early enough for solhunt rats in the trenches. diers to put on their masks. Mammals Animals also provided emotional sup- proved unsuitable, and flies and fleas port. Dogs, cats and some decidedly were also tried without success. Eventualunusual creatures — including monkeys, ly, the Army turned to the Smithsonian bears and even lions — were kept as pets Institution for help. and mascots, helping raise morale and Dr. Paul Bartsch had studied garden providing soldiers with companionship slugs for eight years and discovered that and comfort. the creatures possessed extraordinary WWI Cats olfactory capabilities.

Pets, Pets, Pets...

For Information on advertising here, call Ellen Reynolds at 516-569-4000 Ext. 286

Other animals tested by the Army for gas detection developed pneumonia. But when exposed to mustard gas, the garden slug closed its breathing aperture, protecting its lung membrane. Mustard gas, when it comes into contact with moisture, produces hydrochloric acid, which attacks the delicate lung membrane. The slug could withstand repeated exposure without being injured or losing its ability to detect the gas. Beginning in June 1918, slugs served with Army forces in the trenches for five months and reportedly helped save American lives. Lightning bugs also had a wartime assignment. Soldiers used their light to read maps at night without attracting the enemy’s attention. WWI Pigeons Thousands of carrier pigeons were used by the U.S. Army to send messages. Although land lines were available during the Great War, they were unreliable because enemy forces frequently cut the wires. One of the most famous was “Cher Ami,” French for “Dear Friend,” who served with the U.S. Army Signal Corps in France. The pigeon delivered 12 important messages before being struck by enemy fire. Despite being shot in the breast and leg, Cher Ami completed his mission with the message dangling from his shattered leg. His determination helped lead to the rescue of 194 soldiers in Major Charles Whittlesey’s “Lost Battalion.” Cher Ami died in 1919, likely from complications related to his battle wounds. He was awarded the French Croix de Guerre and later inducted into the Racing Pigeon Hall of Fame. His preserved body is on display at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History. Most Famous WWI Dog According to the U.S. War Dogs Association, with the exception of a few sled dogs in Alaska, the United States was the only country in World War I that did not have service dogs within its military. By 1918, the French, British and Belgians had at least 20,000 dogs on the battlefield, while the Germans had about 30,000. The American War Department believed that once U.S. troops were “over there,” the war would be over quickly and there would be little need for dogs. American

Find A Grave

Stubby and Cpl. John Robert Conroy forces therefore depended on the French and British for military dogs. There were exceptions, however. “Stubby,” a pit bull mix, was found as a stray on the Yale University campus in 1917. His adoptive owner, Cpl. John Robert Conroy, secretly brought him to France during World War I. Stubby participated in 17 battles and four offensives, while also helping boost troop morale. He used his keen senses to warn his unit of poison-gas attacks and incoming artillery fire and helped locate wounded soldiers. He even sniffed out and helped apprehend a German spy hiding in the trenches. Stubby became a lifetime member of the American Legion, Red Cross and YMCA. He met three U.S. presidents — Woodrow Wilson, Warren Harding and Calvin Coolidge — and Gen. John J. Pershing presented him with a gold medal. Stubby died in his owner’s arms in 1926. For all the stories we hear about the horses, dogs and pigeons of World War I, it is fascinating to remember that the war effort also depended on some very unexpected heroes — including cats, slugs and lightning bugs.

1314700

September 24, 2026 — MASSAPEQUA HERALD POST

O’Bay to host peanut butter drive

CALENDAR OF EVENTS THURSDAY, SEP. 24

TUESDAY, SEPT. 29

• Emotional Health Recovery and Support Group: 7:30 to 9 p.m., Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9592, 55 Hickory Lane, Levittown. Free weekly, in-person meeting of Emotions Anonymous, a 12-step support group for anyone experiencing emotional difficulties. For more information, call Steve at (631) 332-0552 or Jill at (516) 220-7808. All calls are confidential.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 25

• Simpson United Methodist Church Thrift Shop: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., 30 Locust Ave., Amityville. For more information, call (631)-789-2569.

SUNDAY, SEPT. 27

• Simpson United Methodist Church Thrift Shop: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., 30 Locust Ave., Amityville. For more information, call (631) 789-2569.

MONDAY, SEPT. 28

• Nassau County Legislature Full Legislature Meeting: 1p.m., Theodore Roosevelt Executive and Legislative Building, 1550 Franklin Ave., Mineola. For more information, call (516) 571-6200.

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. `30

• Emotional Health Recovery and Support Group: 7:30 to 9 p.m. Free weekly, virtual meeting of Emotions Anonymous, a 12-step support group for anyone experiencing emotional difficulties. For more information, call Steve at (631) 332-0552 or Jill at (516) 220-7808. All calls are confidential. The Herald will print public meetings and event notices for not-forprofit organizations at no charge and as space permits. To have an item considered for publication, email cbabirad@liherald.com. Please send items two weeks in advance.

The Town of Oyster Bay will again partner with the Massapequa-Farmingdale Men’s Club to host a peanut butter collection drive to help replenish local food pantries. The drive will run from Oct. 1 through Nov. 15. Residents can donate new, unopened and sealed jars of peanut butter at drop-off bins located at Town Hall North, 54 Audrey Ave., Oyster Bay; Town Hall South, 977 Hicksville Road, Massapequa; and the Town of Oyster Bay Ice Skating Center, 1001 Stewart Ave., Bethpage. Alternative nut and seed butters, including sunflower seed and almond butter, as well as cookie butter and jelly, also will be accepted. “Peanut butter is among the most highly requested food items at local food banks as it has a long shelf life, provides many nutrients and doesn’t require refrigeration,” Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino

said. Councilman Tom Hand said the town has been working with the MassapequaFarmingdale Men’s Club on food drives and other community initiatives for several years. The club, which was founded to support educational, charitable and social programs, has assisted local food pantries through food drives and other community efforts. “Our organization works tirelessly to help the local and greater community, and we wouldn’t have the success we have without great partners in government like the Town of Oyster Bay,” club President and founder Tom Sabellico said. For more information about the club, visit www.massapequafarmingdalemensclub.com. For information about the food drive and other Town of Oyster Bay programs, visit www.oysterbaytown.com or call (516) 624-6380.

Cerebral Palsy fundraiser The Cerebral Palsy of NassauPlainedge Auxiliary will be hosting a “Find the Song and Sing Along Luncheon” on Oct. 22 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Massapequa Elks Club. This is a fundraiser for those suffering from Cerebral Palsy to provide quality programs and services to help these individuals live more independently. The Massapequa Elks Club is locat-

ed at 2162 Veterans Blvd., Massapequa. On-site parking is available. The amount is $40 per person, payable to Plainedge Auxiliary of CP Nassau c/o Anita Hernandez, 30 Ohio Avenue, Massapequa, NY 11758, which includes a catered lunch, dessert, soda, and water. Please call (516) 765-6579 or (516) 8848803 for more information.

JOIN US IN COMMACK... IT‘S FREE! MEDIA PARTNER

11.22.26 10AM - 1PM COMMACK

SUFFOLK Y JCC

HEALTH SCREENINGS

LIVE DEMOS &

EXPERT PANEL + Q&A

RAFFLES & GIVEAWAYS

FOOD &

LOCAL EXHIBITORS

74 HAUPPAUGE RD, COMMACK

SPONSORED BY

LEARN ABOUT ALL THINGS HEALTH, WEALTH AND WELLNESS!

ENTERTAINMENT

REFRESHMENTS

https://Commack.eventbrite.com or email rbamgbose@liherald.com or call 516.569.4000 x273

1336269

PRESENTED BY

MASSAPEQUA HERALD POST — September 24, 2026

• Massapequa School District Board of Education Meeting: 8 p.m., Board Room, 4925 Merrick Rd., Massapequa. For more information, call (516) 308-5000. • Chamber of the Massapequas Fall General Meeting: Noon, Gusto Divino Trattoria, 3930 Sunrise Highway, Seaford. To register, visit massapequachamber.org. For more information, call (516) 541-1443. • Town of Oyster Bay Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting: 7 p.m., Town Board Hearing Room, Town Hall North, 54 Audrey Ave., Oyster Bay. For more information, call (516) 624-6333.

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

For Rebecca Waite, volunteerism is at the heart of her work sionate, generous and she’s definitely dedicated to helping others in any way that she can, and she is very pasHelping people she may never sionate about Children’s Miracle Netmeet is at the core of why Rebecca work.” Waite joined the Amityville Junior Waite of Amityville volunteers — and League in December 2023 and has why she has done so since childhood. served as a board member. She said Waite, 46, has built a life around giving back. She is a member of the she appreciates the organization’s Amityville Junior League and a flexibility in allowing members to parishioner at St. Martin of Tours, support causes that are meaningful where she volunteers with the food to them, from providing school suppantry, outreach efforts and Consola- plies to helping families facing food tion Bakers, a group that provides insecurity. In addition to the Junior League’s cakes to families who have lost a regular activities, including its signaloved one. ture Holiday Homes Tour, Waite now Through her work at Marriott as an administrative assistant in sales, oversees the organization’s Sunshine Waite also helps support the compa- Committee. “If somebody is having a birthday, ny’s work with Children’s Miracle a baby or any life milestone moment, Network and contributes to Book I get to pick out the presents,” Waite Fairies. said. “I love the chance to be creative “I’ve been at Marriott since 1997, and pick out presents, and I love to and I think it’s a testament to the celebrate people.” company and their values and pillars She believes celebrating others is they stand by,” Waite said. “Marriott important because people do not has a saying that you take care of always take time to celebrate themyour guests and they keep coming selves. back because of the service that you “You don’t always celebrate yourprovide. It’s meaningful, it really is, self, and it’s nice when other people and you can see it in the day to day remember important things,” she that everyone is valued.” said. Waite said her commitment to Maryann Wegh, treasurer of the helping others was instilled in her Junior League, said Waite immediand her siblings by their parents. ately made an impression when she “At a young age, my mom had my joined. sisters and I volunteering at church,” “She jumped right in, had her she said. “We always did community opinions and wanted to get to busiservice. That was instilled in me at ness,” Wegh said. “She volunteered such a young age and it’s always been to join the board almost immediateimportant to me.” ly.” This year, Waite helped Marriott Wegh recalled one occasion when reach a record $251,000 raised for she and Waite were dropping off Children’s Miracle Network, with the donations at the St. Martin of Tours funds going toward Cohen Outreach. As they put Children’s Medical Cenitems away, Waite ter. explained which supplies “It’s really important, were needed most and and I think the nice thing how the organization is you help families that could make the best use of you may never meet in what it already had. this lifetime and it’s life“It was then that I realchanging for them,” Waite ized how much time she said. “They all have these had spent volunteering rare diseases and it’s just there and the difference heartbreaking, but it’s she had made in the comgreat that they get the munity,” Wegh said. care that they do at these “Becky is someone who hospitals.” stands up for what she Kathleen Doyle, a Marbelieves in — she has a big riott coworker who has heart and a real passion to known Waite for 18 years, help others.” REBECCA WAITE describes her as a “gem.” Waite also volunteers “There are certain peo- on the joy of with St. Martin’s Consolaple you work with who are volunteerism tion Bakers, where she is so invested in the success among a group of parishioof your company and the success of ners who are available to bake cakes you, and that’s Becky — she’s willing for families who have lost a loved to help anybody,” Doyle said. one. Doyle also credited Waite with “When the family is exiting the being instrumental in the company’s funeral, the cake will be handed to fundraising efforts for Children’s them, explaining that this is from the Miracle Network, saying her enthusi- parishioners,” Waite said. “It’s really asm helped inspire others to contrib- nice because when someone passes, ute. She said Waite is always looking people come to your house to offer their condolences, and it’s nice to be for ways to improve. “The thing I admire the most about able to say, ‘Sit down, have some cofBecky is her commitment to serve fee,’ and offer them a piece of cake.” Waite said she puts “all the love others,” Doyle said. “She is compas-

September 24, 2026 — MASSAPEQUA HERALD POST

By CHRISTIE LEIGH BABIRAD

cbabirad@liherald.com

t’s so rewarding because it’s so nice to help people who you may never meet, and I think that’s the ultimate reward.

Christie Leigh Babirad/Herald

Rebecca Waite of the Amityville Junior League said her heart for community service started at a young age volunteering at church. that I can and the prayers that I can” into her baking, hoping the gesture provides some comfort. Mary Bushman, who knows Waite through the outreach program and has taken the helm of Consolation Bakers, said Waite is always willing to help. “She’s always enthusiastic and has a very positive attitude about all of this,” Bushman said. “As soon as I call her for the cakes, she tells me that she loves doing it and to call her anytime.” Bushman said Waite brings the same attitude to the outreach program. “She shows up right on time, doing it all with a great attitude,” Bushman said. “Her willingness to help and give of herself, that’s what I’ve experienced, and she does it all humbly.” How does Waite find the time to do it all? “I get it all in there,” she said simply. Behind the volunteerism and the cheerful spirit she brings to others, another part of Waite’s story: She is a breast cancer survivor. Waite said she hopes to use her visibility as an active community member to encourage others to get regular mammograms. “I never had a mammogram, so I had no idea,” she said. “It took the doctors two months to figure out

what was going on with me.” The experience, she said, taught her the importance of advocating for herself and gave her a new perspective on her own strength. “It’s one of those things that make you realize you’re stronger than you realize,” she said. “And it’s okay because you realize that it’s ‘my story,’ and now I can look back and say, ‘You’re a champ, you did it.’” Waite continued working and volunteering during her treatment and said the experience reinforced her belief that people can find meaning in helping others, regardless of what they may be facing. “It’s so rewarding because it’s so nice to help people who you may never meet, and I think that’s the ultimate reward,” she said. “There are so many ways to get involved with whatever interests you. All organizations are always looking for volunteers.” She added that volunteering can also open the door to new friendships and connections. Waite lives in Amityville with her husband, Brian, and their Alaskan Malamute, Shadow. The couple is expecting a baby girl in November. They have already chosen her name, Georgiana “Georgie” Rose, in honor of Waite’s grandmother and grandfather.

What is your favorite fall activity? Gianna La Grega

Bob Gannon

Going pumpkin picking.

Bike riding with my wife.

Massapequa

MASSAPEQUA HERALD POST — September 24, 2026

Compiled and photos by Christie Leigh Babirad Massapequa

Jaeda Crawford Massapequa

Going to pumpkin patches and enjoying all the fall foods.

Olivia Kenney

Trying new coffee shops in the fall and enjoying the changing colors.

Margaret Ann Gannon Massapequa

Bike riding at the Massapequa Preserve.

1341943

Massapequa

BRINGING LOCAL SPORTS HOME EVERY WEEK

September 24, 2026 — MASSAPEQUA HERALD POST

HERALD SPORTS

Tim Baker/Herald photos

The jockey colony for the first race at the transformed Belmont Park, which opened last Friday before a spirited crowd of 6,000.

Long Island fans take in a new Belmont Park By HAILEY FULMER hfulmer@liherald.com

Racegoers were pouring into Belmont Park last Friday eager to see the track they remembered in a whole new form. Long-time fans wandered through the grounds finding their way around a racetrack that looked familiar in name but almost entirely new in person. “Everything’s new,” said Loretta Tumbarello of West Hempstead, who has been coming to Belmont for more than 30 years. “We loved it.” Tumbarello came with memories of a very different Belmont. She and her family used to make an entire afternoon of their trips to the track, bringing sandwiches, drinks, folding chairs and coolers and finding a spot beneath the trees. The old Belmont, she said, felt like a place where families could settle in and stay awhile. Now, she was trying to figure out whether that part of Belmont would have a place in the new version. “Are we going to be allowed to enjoy the backyard like we did with the old Belmont?” she asked. The rebuilt park is centered around a five-story grandstand, with the first two floors open for the return of racing. The remaining floors are expected to be completed in early 2027. The facility includes four racing surfaces, including a 1 1/2-mile dirt track, two turf courses and a one-mile Tapeta track. There are also new restaurants, bars and concession areas, including Big Red’s, Homestretch Market, Silks and the Trackside Lounge. “At the old Belmont, we paid $3 or $5 for preferred parking in front,” Tumbarello said. “I want to be able to park in the front so I can just walk out that gate like I used to in the old days.” She also hopes the new park eventually offers more shade and places to sit. For Tumbarello, those details are tied to decades of memories. She remembered coming to Belmont with her mother, husband and brother, spending long after-

Tim Baker/Herald

Fans took in the view on opening day from trackside. noons outside and celebrating milestones there. “We used to have parties there when we retired,” she said. “My husband and I, we had a huge party back there.” Shari Brosnan, who grew up in Rego Park and has lived in the area for more than 30 years, also came to see the new Belmont for herself. Brosnan liked the sleek, modern appearance, but said the new building felt strikingly different from the old Belmont she remembered. She also remembered bringing her children to the old track, where a duck pond, playground and children’s activities gave families another reason to spend the day there. “It was family-oriented,” Brosnan said. For Donald and Doreen Smith, opening day was a chance to return to a place that had been part of their lives long before the construction began. The couple, formerly of Freeport, now lives about six miles south of Saratoga but came back to Long

Island for the much-anticipated return to racing. They said they once made regular trips to Belmont with a group of friends. “We used to come here all the time,” Donald Smith said. The Smiths have been involved in horse ownership for more than 20 years. They have celebrated victories by horses including Kentucky Derby winners Orb and Authentic, as well as Seize the Grey’s Preakness win. For Doreen Smith, the thrill of racing still comes down to moments like celebrating a victory in the winner’s circle. The couple praised the new facility, although Donald had one suggestion after spending time outside. “I wish they had more seats, more benches in the shade,” he said. “Me with the fair skin, I can’t take this.” Vince Roth of East Rockaway’s two-year-old filly, Winning Fashion, competed in the first dirt race at the rebuilt Belmont Park. The result was not what Roth and NY Final Furlong, had hoped for, but being there was enough to make the afternoon memorable. “It’s cool to be part of the first race on the dirt at Belmont,” Roth said. Roth has been involved in horse racing for about 15 years. He first became interested in the sport after watching Smarty Jones race at Belmont Park about 20 years ago. Last Friday marked Winning Fashion’s racing debut, and Roth said several of the horses ahead of her already had experience. “You never know what you’re gonna get with a twoyear-old,” he said. He expects the experience to give Winning Fashion something to build on as she gets more races under her belt. The park has plenty of history left to make. The Belmont Stakes is scheduled to return in 2027 on June 5, followed by the Breeders’ Cup World Championships on Oct. 29-30.

STEPPING OUT

Photoss courtesy Old Bethpage Village Restoration

From blue-ribbon entries to livestock and traditional crafts, the Long Island Fair celebrates the skills and pastimes of days gone by.

Step right up to history Timeless moments at the Long Island Fair By Karen Bloom

hen autumn arrives on Long Island, there’s one sure sign the season is in full swing: the return of the Long Island

Fair. Each year, Old Bethpage Village Restoration transforms into a bustling 19th-century county fair, where blue ribbons, livestock, handmade goods and old-fashioned competitions take center stage. It’s part history lesson, part family outing and part good, old-fashioned fun — a chance to trade the rush of modern life for the sights, sounds and pastimes of another era. And while the fair looks back, its appeal remains decidedly current. Now 184-years-old, the Long Island Fair is a longstanding community event powered by hundreds of volunteers who help set up and staff exhibits, booths and tents, demonstrate traditional crafts and keep the fairgrounds humming throughout the weekend.It’s also an opportunity for just about anyone to get in on the action. “The Long Island Fair is a one-of-a-kind family friendly event,” says Fair Director Gary Haglich. “It’s presented as a traditional country agricultural fair with open competition for all age groups, in classes such as home gardens, needlework, hobbies, horticulture and culinary. Visitors also enjoy a variety of entertainment, historical craft demonstrations, educational experiences, games, and contests, as well as livestock displays and old time Base Ball.” Gardeners, cooks, crafters, farmers and hobbyists are invited to enter their work in the fair’s friendly competitions. Thousands of exhibits are submitted each year, spanning an impressively eclectic range of categories — from pickles, jams and jellies to flowers, fruits, veggies, and more. Livestock, culinary creations and hobbies all vie for blue ribbons; there’s even a junior diivsion for kids. The fair is more than a nostalgic recreation, however. It holds a distinction that makes its history especially significant: It is the official New York State-recognized county fair for Queens,

Nassau and Suffolk counties. For visitors, the weekend offers a front-row seat to a Long Island that existed long before smartphones, shopping centers and today’s techobsessed lifestyle. Throughout the grounds, skilled craftspeople demonstrate trades that once were everyday necessities. Watch wool being spun, brooms being made and candles taking shape. Blacksmiths work metal, weavers demonstrate their craft and timber framers showcase the techniques used to build homes and barns generations ago. Younger fairgoers can join the action with corn-husking contests and potato sack races. Also the Flying Horses Carousel — a replica of a 19th-century folk-art carousel — provides a colorful spin through the past. Naturally, animals are a major attraction. The livestock barn is ﬁlled with cattle, sheep, goats, horses, rabbits and other creatures, offering families an up-close look at the animals that were central to rural life. History also comes alive through Teddy Roosevelt’s Rough Riders, who set up an encampment at the Village and present scheduled riding and • Friday through Sunday, Sept. 25-27, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. shooting demonstrations. • $20, $15 seniors and The entertainment lineup keeps the atmosphere lively, too. Period ages 5-12. musicians and dancers share the grounds with children’s performers, • 1303 Round Swamp Road, brass bands, ﬁddlers, circus acts, a carnival sideshow and a comic Old Bethpage. ventriloquist. Visitors can also catch reenactments, an equestrian drill • For information, visit lifair.org team and much more. Another fall tradition is, of course, post-season baseball. It is always fun for fairgoers to watch the end-of-season championship matches of the nationally renowned Old Time Base Ball Leagues, an Old Bethpage Restoration institution. The teams represent actual Long Island clubs from the latter half of the 1800s. It’s an eclectic mix — and that’s precisely the charm. The Long Island Fair’s story began in 1842, when it was founded as the Queens County Agricultural Fair and held on vacant lots and local farms. In 1886, it moved to a permanent home at Old Country Road and Washington Avenue in Mineola. By 1899, it was known as the Mineola Fair. The fair continued to evolve with Long Island. It moved to Roosevelt Raceway in 1953 and, in 1970, found its current home at the newly opened Old Bethpage Village Restoration. At that point, it was renamed the Long Island Fair. Today, the fair has come full circle — in a manner of speaking. It is held on a recreation of the original Mineola Fairgrounds, tucked within Old Bethpage Village Restoration’s 200 acres. In an age of ever-faster everything, the Long Island Fair offers something refreshingly different: a chance to slow down, look around and enjoy a little bit of the past — complete with blue ribbons, barnyard animals, handmade treasures and plenty of fairground fun. Some traditions simply know how to stick around.

Few musicians have made an instrument as instantly recognizable as Kenny G has made the saxophone. After billions of streams and millions of albums sold, the smooth-jazz superstar is still blowing audiences away, turning the sax into a global phenomenon. The best-selling instrumental musician of the modern era, he has sold more than 75 million records worldwide and amassed 1.5 billion streams, along with many awarrds along the way. His music has also become part of everyday life around the world — particularly his signature song “Going Home,” which is famously played at closing time in venues throughout Asia. At the heart of Kenny G’s enduring appeal is his ability to make the sax sing with warmth and emotion. With decades in the spotlight, he continues to ﬁnd new ways to push instrumental music forward.

Saturday, Sept. 26, 7:30 p.m. Tickets available at LiveNation.com. Flagstar at Westbury Music Fair, 960 Brush Hollow Road, Westbury.

Double Vision The 1970s and ‘80s come alive with Double Vision’s“Foreigner Experience.” Composed of some New York City’s top professional rock musicians, the band delivers the highest level of integrity and technical prowess in bring audiences all the hits while honoring Foreigner’s legacy. The band brings to life the unforgettable hits that have deﬁned generations. From “I Want to Know What Love Is” to “Cold as Ice,” their renditions are a harmonious blend of passion, precision, and nostalgic energy. They are joined by special guest Frontier for an authentic Foreigner and Journey tribute.

Saturday, Sept. 26, 8 p.m. Tickets available at ticketmaster.com or paramountny.com. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington.

MASSAPEQUA HERALD POST — September 24, 2026

Kenny G

September 24, 2026 — MASSAPEQUA HERALD POST

Your Neighborhood SEP

‘Everybody Loves Raymond: Celebrating 30 Years’

Building, 1 Brooklyn Ave., Massapequa • Time: 7:30 p.m. • Contact: (516) 798-9849

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

Massapequa BOE meets

The 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

SEP

Thrift Shop

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 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

SEP

Church Attic Thrift Shop

Stop by the First United Methodist Church for their weekly thrift shop.

• Where: First United Methodist

CALENDAR SEP

Emotional Health Recovery and Support Group

This group meets weekly, in person with Emotions Anonymous, a 12-step support group for anyone experiencing emotional difficulties. • Where: Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9592, 55 Hickory Lane, Levittown • Time: 7:30 to 9 p.m. • Contact: Steve at (631) 3320552 or Jill at (516) 220-7808. All calls are confidential.

OCT

Farmingdale Library Cinema

‘Havin’ a good time’…

Queen-mania is coming back to Long Island. Almost Queen returns to the Paramount with a high-voltage tribute to one of rock’s most legendary bands, complete with soaring vocals, Brian May-style guitar riffs, four-part harmonies and the theatrical swagger that made Queen unforgettable. Fronted by Joseph Russo as the charismatic Freddie Mercury, with Steve Leonard as Brian May, Randy Gregg as John Deacon and John Cappadona as Roger Taylor, Almost Queen delivers a meticulously crafted recreation of the Queen experience. From the authentic costumes to faithful renditions of “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “We Will Rock You” and “Somebody to Love,” every detail is designed to capture the grandeur, precision • Where: The Paramount, 370 and sheer fun of a Queen concert. It’s more than a collection of greatest hits — it’s a New York Ave., Huntington full-throttle trip into the world of Queen, performed by musicians whose chemistry and • Time: 8 p.m. attention to detail have earned the tribute act a devoted following. Expect big vocals, • Contact: ticketmaster.com bigger guitar and plenty of reasons to get out of your seat. or paramountny.com Church, 25 Broadway, Amityville • Time: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. • Contact: (631) 264-0152 or email amitychurch1792@gmail. com.

Art in the Park Show and Sale Check out the 16th Annual Art in the Park Show and Sale. Meet the artists and enjoy seeing their artwork on display. Many pieces will also be available for purchase. In case of inclement weather, a rain date isscheduled for Oct. 3. • Where: Farmingdale Village Green, 361 Main St., Farmingdale • Time: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. • Contact: (516) 249-0093

Jazzin’ with Richard Elliot Grammy-nominated contemporary jazz saxophonist Richard Elliot brings his soulful, bluesy sound to the Madison Theatre for an evening of smooth jazz. Elliot, who has scored more than 20 Top 10 smooth jazz singles and has worked with artists including Tower of Power, Natalie Cole and the Pointer Sisters, will perform music from his latest album, “Straight Up Down.” • Where: 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre

• Time: 8 p.m. • Contact: madisontheatreny.org or (516) 323-4444

‘We the People’ Celebrate 250 years of American independence with an evening of music inspired by the American experience when Old Westbury Gardens emsemble-in-residence Poetica Musica presents We the People: USA at 250. Featuring Poetica Musica artists Barry Crawford (flute), Oren Fader (guitar), William Anderson (guitar), Molly Morkoski (piano), and Eleanor Valkenburg (mezzo-soprano), the program showcases works by some of America’s most celebrated composers, including Aaron Copland, Cole Porter, Scott Joplin, William Bolcom, Katherine Hoover, and Robert Beaser. Among the highlights are Beaser’s Mountain Songs for flute and guitar, selections from Copland’s vocal repertoire, piano rags by Joplin and Bolcom, and Hoover’s evocative solo flute work Kokopelli. A pre-concert talk begins at 7:30 p.m., Meet-the-Artists reception in the West Porch follows performance. $30, $25 seniors and students. • Where: 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury • Time: 8-9:30 p.m. • Contact: oldwestburygardens. org or call (516) 333-0048

SEP

Links of Joy

Celebrate Sukkot by decorating Long Island Children’s Museum Sukkah. Create colorful chains to adorn our outdoor space while learning about this joyful holiday at the drop-in program. • Where: 11 Davis Ave., Garden City • Time: 1-3 p.m. • Contact: licm.org or (516) 224-5800

SEP

Nassau County Legislature meets

The Nassau County Legislature holds a full legislature meeting. All are welcome to attend. • Where: Theodore Roosevelt Executive and Legislative Building, 1550 Franklin Ave., Mineola • Time: 1 p.m. • Contact: (516) 571-6200

Massapequa Fire District meets The Massapequa Fire District holds their monthly meeting. All are welcome to attend. • Where: District Administration

The Farmingdale Public Library shows the 2012 dramedy “A Thousand Words” starring Eddie Murphy and Kerry Washington. After stretching the truth on a deal with a spiritual guru, literary agent Jack McCall finds a Bodhi tree on his property. Its appearance holds a valuable lesson on the consequences of every word he speaks. • Where: 116 Merritts Road, Farmingdale • Time: 10 a.m.-noon and 1:30-4 p.m. • Contact: farmingdalelibrary.org or (516) 249-9090

SEP

Pumpkin Painting

Old Westbury Gardens welcomes families for some season fun! Head to the Barn at Orchard Hill to decorate your own mini pumpkin. All supplies provided, just bring your creativity! All children require an adult participant. Registration required. $27, $25 ages 62+, $20 children. • Where: 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury • Time: 4-6 p.m.; also Oct. 2 • Contact: oldwestburygardens. org or call (516) 333-0048

Having an event? Items on the Calendar page are listed free of charge. The Herald welcomes listings of upcoming events, community meetings and items of public interest. All submissions should include date, time and location of the event, cost, and a contact name and phone number. Submissions can be emailed to kbloom@liherald.com.

JOIN US – IT’S FREE!

MASSAPEQUA HERALD POST — September 24, 2026

H* UNC BY L E FRE VIDED PRO

PRESENTED BY

OCTOBER 15 • 10AM-12:30PM TILLES CENTER 720 NORTHERN BLVD, GREENVALE

FREE community event focused on health, wellness, and lifestyle Meet trusted local exhibitors and service providers Take advantage of on-site health screenings Enjoy lively entertainment, fitness demonstrations and interactive experiences Hear from experts during a panel discussion with Q&A Win raffles, prizes, and giveaways Snack station for all

MAE CAIME FOUNDER, AMAEZING MIDLIFE & BEYOND

AGENDA:

VISIT EXHIBITORS EXPERT PANEL + Q&A RAFFLE DRAWINGS MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN

All designed to help you stay active, informed, and engaged at every stage of life.

GOLD SPONSOR

Scan Here!

SILVER SPONSORS

TO SPONSOR OR EXHIBIT CONTACT ANNA GRACI AGRACI@LIHERALD.COM OR 516.569.4000 X290

1363634

AN ALL-IN-ONE EXPO FOR LIVING YOUR BEST LIFE

https://GreenvaleSeniorHealth Expo.eventbrite.com or email rbamgbose@liherald.com or call 516.569.4000 x273

September 24, 2026 — MASSAPEQUA HERALD POST

Public Notices

LMAS1

File No. 2025-3682/A S U R R O G AT E ’ S COURT, NASSAU COUNTY CITATION THE PEOPLE OF T H E S TAT E O F NEW YORK, By the Grace of God Free and Independent TO: G r a s s i Ad v i s or y Group Office of the NYS Attorney General Jasper Surety, Attorney-In-Fact, Great Midwest Insurance Company an d any and a l l unknown persons whose names or parts of whose names and whose place or places of residence are unknown and cannot after diligent inquiry be ascertained, distributees, heirs-atlaw and next-of-kin of the said Katherine Grodecki, deceased, and if any of the said distributees named specifically or as a class be dead, their legal representatives, their husbands or wives, if any, distributees and successors in interest whose names and/or places of residence and post office addresses are unknown and cannot after diligent inquiry be ascertained. A petition having been duly filed by Nassau County Public Administrator, who is domiciled at 240 Old Country Road, Mineola, New York 11501. YOU ARE HEREBY CITED TO SHOW CAUSE before the Surrogate’s Court, Nassau County, at 262 Old Country Road, Mineola, New York, on October 21st, 2026, at 10:00 o’clock in the fore noon of that day, why the account of Nassau County Public Administrator, a summary

of which has been served herewith, as Administrator of the estate of Katherine Grodecki, should not be judicially settled. [X] Further relief sought (if any): 1. R e l e a s i n g a n d discharging the Petitioner from all liability, responsibility and accountability as to all matters set forth in the account of proceedings; 2. Allowing the commissions of the Petitioner in the amount of $4,534.32 pursuant to SCPA 2307(1) and the reasonable and necessary expenses of the office in the amount of $906.86 pursuant to SCPA 1207(4); 3. Fixing and determining the attorney’s fees and disbursements of Mahon, Mahon, Kerins & O'Brien, LLC attorney for petitioner in the amount of $25,000.00 as and for legal fees and $2,975.81 as and for disbursements, for a total of $27,975.81, of which $475.81 has been paid and $27,500 is unpaid; 4. Fixing and determining the accounting fees of Grassi & Co, CPA’s, PC in the amount of $6,000.00 of w h i ch NON E has been paid and $6,000.00 is unpaid; 5. Directing each of you claiming to be a distributee of the Decedent to establish proof of your kinship and show cause why the balance of said funds should not be paid to said alleged distributees upon proof of kinship or deposited with the New York State Comptroller on account for the unknown next of kin of Katherine Grodecki, decedent, should said alleged distributees default herein or fail to establish proof

of kinship; 6. Releasing and discharging the surety; 7. Granting such other and further relief as to the Court is just and proper. Dated, Attested, and Sealed, HON. HON. DAVID P. SULLIVAN JUD GE OF THE S U R R O G AT E ’ S COURT August 27, 2026 Surrogate (Seal) s / D e b r a Ke l l e r Leimbach Chief Clerk Richard T. Kerins, Esq. Signature of Attorney Print Name of Attorney Mahon, Mahon, Kerins & O'Brien, LLC (516) 538-1111 Firm Name Telephone 254 Nassau Boulevard South, Garden City S outh, New York 11530 rkerins@mmkolaw. com Address Email (optional) NOTE: This citation is served upon you as required by law. You are not required to appear. If you fail to appear it will be assumed that you do not object to the relief requested. You have a right to have an attorney appear for you, and you or your attorney may request a copy of the full account from the petitioner or petitioner’s attorney. Estate of Katherine Grodecki File No. 2025-3682/ A Accounting Citation New York Surrogate's Court Forms JA-6 (2/2006) -PAGE 1 of 2© 2026 Matthew Bender & Company, Inc., a member of LexisNexis. 26-170 9/9, 16, 23, 30

NOTICE OF FORMATION of Fran kie’s C of fe e Beans, LLC. Arts of Org filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on (07/30/26) Office location: Nassau C o u n t y. S S N Y designated as agent upon whom process may be served and shall mail copy of process against LLC to (211 Foster Av e n u e , Va l l e y Stream, NY 11580). Purpose: any lawful act. 26-161. 8/26, 9/2, 9, 16, 23, 30 NOTICE OF F OR M AT ION of JDL PTA WORKS, PLLC. Arts of Org filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on (08/11/26) Office lo c at ion: Nass au C o u n t y. S S N Y designated as agent upon whom process may be served and shall mail copy of process against LLC to (211 Foster Av e n u e , Va l l e y Stream, NY 11580). Purpose: any lawful act. 26-160. 8/26, 9/2, 9, 16, 23, 30 NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF Nassau, Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, as Owner Trustee of the Residential Credit Opportunities Trust IX-B, Plaintiff, vs. MCR Development Corp., ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on July 27, 2026, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court

Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on October 1, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 328 Cypress Street, Massap equa, NY 11758 a/k/a 328 Cypress Street, Massapequa Park, NY 11762. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Massapequa Park, in the Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 48, Block 144 and Lots 35, 36 and 88. Approximate amount of judgment is $997,258.05 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #618388/2022. Jared Kasschau, Esq., Referee Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Firm File No.: 250371-1 26-165 9/2,9, 16, 23 NOTICE TO BIDDERS Pursuant to resolution adopted by the Town Board, The Town of Babylon, Commissioner of General Services, Division of Purchasing will receive sealed proposals for: BID NO. 26G43 IMPROVEMENTS TO LING ISLAND AV E N U E B E TWEEN STRAIGHT PATH (COUNTY ROAD 2) & ROUTE 231 (DEER PARK AVENUE) DEER PARK, NEW YORK Until 10:00 AM on THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2026 at Babylon Town Hall, 200 E. Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst,

New York, 11757, at which time they will be publicly opened and read in the Division of Purchasing office. Bids may be hand delivered or mailed to the above address. Bids will not be accepted after 10:00 A.M. on the date of bid opening. NO EXCEPTIONS WILL BE GRANTED. Do not remove any pages, all bids are to be submitted intact. For information call (631) 9573025. The Town reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Bidding and contract documents may be obtained on the Town’s website on and after 9:00 AM on THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 , 2026. Each Proposal must be accompanied by a Certified Check or Bid Bond made payable to the Town of Babylon, in the amount of, five percent (5%) of the total bid comparison price. This bid is a Federal Aid Project and is subject to all provisions of the Federal Highway Administration and the New York State Department of Transportation, including but not limited to NYS Dept. of Labor Prevailing Wage Law, Davis Bacon Act, Buy America Act. An APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM approve d by t he NYS Dept. Of Labor is required for all projects in excess of $250,000.00. This requirement applies to All Prime Contractors and all their Respective Sub-Contractors regardless of the subcontract amount for all trades necessary to complete the work. All requirements are detailed in the bid documents. Failure

to comply with any of the requirements shall be cause for your bid to be rejected The Town of Babylon encourages minority and women owned businesses to participate in all bids. Joseph Ferrandino Commissioner of General Services Date:9/10/26 26-172 9/16, 23 Notice is hereby given that a license, Application ID: NA0340-26-126082 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 405 Jericho Turnpike, Syosset, NY 11791, County of Nassau, for on premis es consumption at PRIME TIME BUTCHER, INC. 26-173. 9/23, 30 Not i c e is he reby given that a license, Application ID: NA0340-26-126453 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 149 Nassau Blvd, West Hempstead, NY 11552, County of Nassau, for

on premises consumption at Aussie Burger Inc. 26-174. 9/23,, 30 Notice is hereby given that a license, Application ID: NA0340-26-127585 for liquor, beer, wine, and cider has been applied for by the undersigned to sell liquor, beer, wine, and cider at retail i n a R e st au r ant under the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law at 111 Milbar Blvd, Farmingdale, NY 11735, County of Nassau, for on premises c ons u mpt i on at SDV IMPORT S, INC. 26-175 9/23, 20 Legal Notice TA G To w e r s , LLC is proposing to construct a 130 ft Monopole telecommunications tower facility located at 50 East Chestnut Street, Massapequa Park, Nassau County, New York 11758. Any interested party wishing to submit comments regarding the potential effects the proposed facility may have on any historic property may do so by sending comments to: Project 260071225PR, EBI Consulting, 21 B Street, Burlington, MA 01803, or at (617) 715-1822. 26-176. 9/23

Legal notices are posted online and are available to the public at no cost. Go to massapequa post.com

H1 09/24

Employment

CLASSIFIED

Fax your ad to: 516-622-7460 E-mail your ad to: ereynolds@liherald.com E-mail Finds Under $100 to: sales@liherald.com DEADLINE: Monday, 11:00 am for all classified ads.

To pLACE your AD CALL 516-569-4000 - press 5

Every effort is made to insure the accuracy of your ad. Please check your ad at the first insertion. Credit will be made only for the first insertion. Credit given for errors in ads is limited to the printed space involved. Publisher reserves right to reject, cancel or correctly classify an ad.

BUS NOW HIRINGIVERS AND VAN DR

DON’T MISS The Bus!

MASSAPEQUA HERALD POST — September 24, 2026

HERALD

$5000 SIGN ON BONUS FOR ALREADY LICENSED CDLBPS & CPS DRIVERS!

SEPTEMBER PAYRATES

Big Bus

NEW

$33.93/hr.

Non-Benefit Rate

Van

SCOPE EDUCATION SERVICES

$31.16/hr.

IMMEDIATE OPENINGS

Non-Benefit Rate

Sign On Bonus $5,000.00 *Some restrictions may apply.

for CDL driver bus and van $500.00 for non CDL drivers. Will train qualified applicants

EDUCATIONAL BUS TRANSPORTATION

1359462 1355793

We Guarantee 30 Hours A Week

516.454.2300 Call Today!

Positions available in Nassau and Suffolk Counties

Apply At: www.educationalbusjobs.com/ EOE EMPLOYMENT Help Wanted

DRIVERS WANTED

Full Time and Part Time Positions Available! Busy Print Shop in Garden City is Hiring Immediately for Full Time and Part Time Drivers. Must Have a Clean License and BoxTruck Driving Experience. Hours Vary, Salary Ranges from $17 per hour to $21 per hour Night Availability is a Must. Please Email Resume to careers@liherald.com or Call (516)569-4000 x239

DRIVING INSTRUCTOR

Company Car/ Bonuses. Clean Driving Record Required, Will Train. Retirees Welcome! $22 - $27/ Hour Bell Auto School 516-365-5778

Email: info@bellautoschool.com

EDITOR/REPORTER

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. H i s t o r i c a l l y, r e p o r t e r s w h o h ave 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

BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL CHILD CARE PROGRAMS

SCOPE IS HIRING

For The Before & After School Child Care Programs That Will Be Opening For The 2026 - 2027 School Year In Nassau and Suffolk County Elementary Schools

Malverne UFSD Long Island, New York

School Monitors Part Time

$17.85/Hour. 17 ½ to 25 Hours/Week.

Starting Immediately! Applications may be picked up at:

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

Malverne Union Free School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

USA Classified Network today!

1-800-231-6152

MULTI MEDIA ACCOUNT DEVELOPMENT Inside Sales Looking for an aggressive self starter who is great at making and maintaining relationships and loves to help businesses grow by marketing them on many different advertising platforms. You will source new sales opportunities through inbound lead follow-up and outbound cold calls. Must have the ability to understand customer needs and requirements and turn them in to positive advertising solutions. We are looking for a talented and competitive Inside Sales Representative that thrives in a quick sales cycle environment. Compensation ranges from $35,360 + commissions and bonuses to over $100,000 including commission and bonuses. We also offer health benefits, 401K and paid time off. Please send cover letter and resume with salary requirements to ereynolds@liherald.com Call 516-569-4000 X286

OUTSIDE SALES

Richner Communications, One of the Fastest Growing Media, Event and Communications Companies on Long Island is Seeking a Sales/Marketing Candidate to Sell our Print Media Products and our Digital, Events, Sponsorships. Earning potential ranges from $35,360 plus commission and bonuses to over $100,000 including commissions and bonuses. Compensation is based on Full Time hours Eligible for Health Benefits, 401k and Paid Time Off. Please Send Cover Letter and Resume with Salary Requirements to rglickman@liherald.com or Call 516-569-4000 X250

PRINTING PRESS OPERATORS FT & PT. Long Island Herald has IMMEDIATE openings for Printing Press Operators in Garden City. We are a busy print shop looking for motivated and reliable individuals to assist in various duties in the shop. Hours vary, so flexibility is key. Salary Ranges from $20 per hour to $30 per hour. Email resumes or contact info to careers@liherald.com

Eldercare Offered HOUSEKEEPING/ SENIOR CAREGIVER Available. Private/ Professional. CNA* HHA* CCA Certified. Experienced/ Excellent References. Emma 516-519-0456

JOBS, MERCHANDISE, REAL ESTATE & MORE... JOBS, MERCHANDISE, It’s in the Herald Classifieds... REAL ESTATE & MORE... Call 516-569-4000 JOBS,To Advertise MERCHANDISE, REAL ESTATE & MORE... JOBS, MERCHANDISE, REAL ESTATE & MORE... press 5

1362890

Malverne UFSD Office of Human Resources 301 Wicks Lane, Malverne, NY 11565 or Call 516-887-6419 dlawlor@malverneschools.org

(Salary is $17.00 per hour)

1361569 1356440

Call the

HOUSE CLEANER FT

$17.00

Hiring Directors, Assistants, Group Leaders and Substitutes. Up to a $500 Signing Bonuses, Scholarships and Employee Referrals Questions call: 631-360-0800 ext. 149 or send a resume to: cc@scopeonline.us SCOPE Education is an equal opportunity Employer

One phone call, one order, one heck of a good price to run your ad in any state, or across the country.

Established Cleaning Company Looking To Fill Various Positions. $17- $18/ Hr. Will Train. Call 631-229-9769 Or Apply On Website www.imperialcleaning.com

$35,360

Malverne UFSD

September 24, 2026 — MASSAPEQUA HERALD POST

H2 09/24

Homes

HERALD

To place an ad call 516-569-4000 press 5

HOME Of tHE WEEK

• To place an ad call 516-569-4000 press 5

Massapequa

Luxury Space and Style

eautiful new construction 4 bedroom 2.5 bath home with a finished basement. The primary bedroom is complete with bathroom ensuite and walk-in closet. This extraordinary home has an open concept floor plan featuring high ceilings, oversized windows, and quality finishes throughout. It also features a formal living room, family room and gorgeous kitchen with quartz counter tops and an oversized pantry. Located within the Plainedge School District. Close to all parkways, shopping and restaurants. Don’t miss out on this Massapequa gem.

A second floor was easier than a small addition, Part 2

Q. Why is everything so complicated and expensive, just to build a small addition? We just heard that we need something called a drywell, which makes this almost impossible because there really isn’t any place to put one. Do we really need one? Again, why is everything so complicated? When we added to our second floor in 1989, it was nothing like this. A. The children’s story about Chicken Little, the smallest chick in the barnyard, who said, “The sky is falling,” may have been more truthful than just a fable. As I mentioned last week, drywells are collection containers in the ground that are intended to gather and hold more rainwater accumulation to avoid or limit flooding. To onte eeper some extent, the capacity to collect and move rainwater away from properties was already planned in most communities with the installation of very large-diameter rain sewer pipes under or beside roadways when communities were being developed. You’ve probably seen those giant 8- to 12-foot-diameter pipes, and seen traffic restricted when they’re installed or repaired. Where does all that water go, you may ask? Rainwater goes to the surrounding, lower-level areas such as “sumps,” the low, undeveloped land in some neighborhoods, and on to lakes, rivers, inlets, channels and the ocean. You may have noticed the sunken areas in the middle of circular entry ramps to expressways, low-lying fields next to large parking fields, man-made lakes with fountains in the middle along highways in front of corporate buildings, etc. These aren’t just coincidences. They are carefully planned low areas for rainwater to collect and percolate back into the ground. We don’t generally have large properties to create low areas for rain collection, even though we should, so drywells and paving with spaces between are the next best thing. Developing low-lying garden beds between properties is a great way to move rainwater away from homes, and planting with shrubs that accept larger amounts of watering is good property management. Your county has enforceable drainage regulations, but isn’t the authority that issues permits, except at the level involving review of commercial and industrial buildings along county roadways. The rest of the county mandates are governed by your local community and your local building department, which regulates and does property plan review. Some communities now require drywells to augment what is already in place, to safeguard us all from heavier and heavier rainfalls, while others have not required drywells so far. That may be based on actual calculations, or the belief that the systems in place aren’t enough, or it may be a response to the weather extremes we’ve been seeing, with many more heavy, localized floods. The heating of our ground, oceans and atmosphere have all contributed to evaporation, and rain clouds that used to be 60,000 feet high collecting moisture are now doubling to 120,000 feet. Maybe Chicken Little was right after all!

Ask The Architect

Jane Clifford Lic. Real Estate Salesperson 516.359.2060 Cell JCliff1743@aol.com Signature Premier Properties 324 Merrick Avenue Merrick, NY 516.546.6300 Real Estate

REAL ESTATE

WE BUY HOUSES for Cash AS IS! No repairs. No fuss. Any condition. Easy three step process: Call, get cash offer and get paid. Get your fair cash offer today by calling Liz Buys Houses: 1-888-704-5670

Apartments For Rent MERRICK: 1 BR, 2nd Floor, No Pets. $1,400/ Monthly. 2 Months Security Plus Electric. By Owner. 516-486-6139

Rent Your Apartment through the Herald and PrimeTime Classified section. Call us for our great *specials. 516-5694000, press 5 for Classified Dept. *(private party only)

Helping you find a HOME or sell a HOME … a place to call your own. Suburb or country, house, condo, townhouse or apartment, our Classifieds can help you find a HOME that fits your style, your budget and Real Estate needs... it’s a MUST SEE!

Call us today!

Your Hometown Newspaper

To Place an Ad Call: 516-569-4000 • Press 5

© 2026 Monte Leeper Readers are encouraged to send questions to yourhousedr@aol.com, with “Herald question” in the subject line, or to Herald Homes, 2 Endo Blvd., Garden City, NY 11530, Attn: Monte Leeper, architect.

H3 09/24

Market Place • •

To place an ad call 516-569-4000 press 5

MASSAPEQUA HERALD POST — September 24, 2026

HERALD

To place an ad call 516-569-4000 press 5

Roofing • Chimneys • Decks Gutters • Siding • Skylights • Attic Fans

We Specialize in Water Leaks $1,000 OFF any job over $10,000

ROOFING & CHIMNEY

$250 OFF any job over $2,000

OWA_GotClutter_BW_Bold

586-3800

TREE SERVICE

1359218 1351298

223-4525 •

1358313

Sr. Citizen Discounts

T&M GREENCARE Sunday, August 02, 2020 11:31:01 AM

Financing Available

WE BEAT ALL COMPETITORS’ RATES www.greencaretreeservice.com Residential & • TREE REMOVAL Commercial • STUMP GRINDING Lowest FREE Rates • PRUNING ESTIMATES Seniors, Veterans, Police & Fireman Discounts

516-806-6887 631-657-5059

Family Owned and Operated

C.J.M. Contracting g Inc.

Chris Mullin

Suffolk License #52306-H East Hampton License #9215-2018 • Nassau License #H3309640000 1360954 INSURED

EXPERT LEAK REPAIRS

SPECIALIZING IN: S

Al Renovations • Bathrooms • Kitchens • Basements All ts Attics • Carpentry • Painting • Rooﬁng • Flat Shingle Masonry • Stoops • Brickwork • Waterprooﬁng Power Washing • Fire, Flood & Mold Remediation

Call 516-428-5777 SMALL JOBS WELCOME

Nassau Lic. - H2061360000 • Suffolk Lic. - 35679-H Owner Operated - Lic./Ins.

Lic. H18C6020000 LIAB. DISAB + W/C INS.

1355427 1227928

1363095 1359311

Free Estimates

BATHROOMS & KITCHEN RENOVATIONS $5000 MINIMUM

GUARANTEED BEST PRICE BECAUSE WE CARE

TREE SERVICE

FREE ESTIMATE

OWNER OPERATED RESIDENTIAL / COMMERCIAL

2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

CERTIFIED ARBORISTS ON STAFF Call Owner DireCt CHRIS 516-216-2617

1361181

TREE REMOVAL • LAND CLEARING • PRUNING • STUMP GRINDING ELEVATING • STORM PREVENTION • 80 FT. BUCKET TRUCK

ALL MAJOR CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED WWW.WECARETREESERVICE.COM Suff. Lic. # HI-65621

Nass. Lic. # 185081

OUR ! AKE Y E WE M S SPARKL W O D N I W

Dun-Rite

Buy One, Get One

$200 OFF

Your Entire Purchase

MINIMUM PURCHASE OF 4

Call 516-540-5944 by 9/30

tikalhomeimprovement@gmail.com L IC: # H 3711000000

*POWER WASHING SPECIALIST*

1342907

Residential and Commercial - All Surfaces Call Anthony Romeo “The Local Guy” “Anthony & J Home Improvement, Inc.” Also specializes in ★ Deck Renovation ★ Driveways ★ Siding ★ Masonry ★ Fences ★ Roofing ★ Interior/Exterior Painting. (516) 678-6641 - Licensed & Insured

FREE ESTIMATES...Best Price For High Quality Service

CHRIS, RYAN & SAL PEKOFF

MEMBER OF THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE BELLMORES

(516) 546-4976 S & M CONCRETE

PAVERS • PATIOS • DRIVEWAYS • SIDEWALKS & ALL OTHER CONCRETE WORK CALL OUR EXPERTS FOR ADVICE & FREE ESTIMATES LICENSE & INSURED #H2302040000 | 40 YEARS IN BUSINESS

1358026

L IC: #42194- H

1364107 1333017

631-532-5617 • Cell: 516-996-3036

PLUS

NO JOB TOO SMALL OR TOO LARGE

SPECIAL ATTENTION TO HOME OWNER

1356085

Home Improvement Corp.

FREE ESTIMATES • Licensed & Insured Masonry • Steps • Driveways Water Proofing • Pointing • Siding Kitchen Remodeling • Roofing PVC Fence • Basements • Windows • Sheetrock & More

MINIMUM PURCHASE OF 4

Call 516-534-5907 to schedule your free quote today! • Hot & Cold Water Power Wash • Hot & Cold Water Soft Wash • Roof • House • Deck • Fence • Patio Cleaning & More Residential & Commercial Lic/Insured & Certified

1362361 1357973

516-764-6633

40% OFF

Windows and Doors

1354934

Residential Window Cleaning Gutter & Leader Cleaning

1345923 1362114

HOME SERVICE Licensed & Insured

1364077 1315294

1340737

September 24, 2026 — MASSAPEQUA HERALD POST

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Finds Under $100

Electricians

Announcements

RARE 1960 PYREX Golden Leaf 4-Quart Bowl #404 & Lid, Christmas Promo $99.99 Maggie 516-707-0357

E-Z ELECTRIC SERVICES, INC. All Types Residential/Commercial Wiring, Generators, Telephone/Data, Home Entertainment, Service Upgrades, Pools, Spas. Services/Repairs. Violations Removed. Free Estimates. Low Rates. 516-785-0646 Lic/Ins.

Handyman

SAVE ON YOUR TRAVEL PLANS! Up to 75% More than 500 AIRLINES and 300,000 HOTELS across the world. Let us do the research for you for FREE! Call: 877 988 7277

MERCHANDISE MART Antiques/Collectibles We Buy Antiques, Fine Art, Coins & Jewelry Same Day Service, Free In-Home Evaluations, 45 Year Family Business. Licensed and Bonded, Immediate Cash Paid. SYL-LEE ANTIQUES www.syl-leeantiques.com 516-671-6464

Wanted To Buy

Costume Jewelry Wanted Necklaces, Earrings, Bracelets & Rings. Also Buying Gold & Silver. $$ CASH PAID $$ 631-500-0792

Finds $100-$350 STORKCRAFT PORTOFINO CRIB AND CHANGER That Converts To A Daybed. Model 04586-479. Asking $175. 516-729-5156

SERVICES Appliance Srvc./Repair APPLIANCE DOCTOR FOR ALL YOUR APPLIANCE REPAIRS! Prompt, Reasonable, Reliable. All Repairs Guaranteed. Lic/Ins. Serving Community 45 Years. $10 OFF Repairs. Seniors $12 OFF. 516-764-7011

Brick/Block/Concrete/Masonry

Nassau/ Suffolk / Will Travel

VUOTTO CONTRACTING INC: 50 Years In Business. Full Line Of Masonry, Stone And Blacktop. Serving North Shore And South Shore. Call Carlo 516-887-9045

FINDS UNDER $100

Cable/TV/Wiring

Finds Under $100 EXERCISE SEAT/ CHAIR, "Body By Jake/ Ab & Back Plus. VG condition, $15. Lido (516)705-8398".

Get DISH Satellite TV + Internet! Free Install, Free HD-DVR Upgrade, 80,000 OnDemand Movies, Plus Limited Time Up To $ 6 0 0 I n G i f t C a r d s . C a l l To d a y ! 1-866-782-4069

MIRROR: White/ Wall. Excellent condition. $20. Call 516-835-3205

Cleaning Services

MIRROR: Wicker/ Wall. Excellent condition. $20. Call 516-835-3205 PET PLAYPEN, 4 panel white 24" with door, Iris USA, in box $30, 516-884-9994. PITCHER, VINTAGE HALL, light blue ceramic with lid, $35, 516-884-9994.

WENDY'S CLEANING SERVICES INC. Commercial/Residential. We Specialize In Houses, Apartments, Offices, Airbnb & More. Good References. Free Estimates. Call/Text Wendy 516-406-5375 Or Email wencruzpa@gmail.com

PAINTING & HANDYMAN SERVICE Tired of calling a contractor & they don't call back? I will call you back the same day!

917-822-0225 Ricky

Specializing in carpentry, bathrooms, kitchens, sheetrock, flooring, electric, plumbing.

Over 25 yrs exp.Lic/Ins H3805150000

Home Improvement AGING ROOF? NEW HOMEOWNER? STORM DAMAGE? You need a local expert provider that proudly stands behind their work. Fast, free estimate. Financing available. Call 1-877-318-7982 BEAUTIFUL BATH UPDATES in as little as ONE DAY! Superior quality bath and shower systems at AFFORDABLE PRICES! Lifetime warranty & professional installs. Call Now! 1-877-271-0003 CJM GENERAL CONTRACTING Expert Leak Repairs *Dormers/ Extensions *Fire, Flood, Mold Remediation*Basements *Carpentry*Roofing/Flat Shingle *Attics All Masonry *Waterproofing *Power washing *Plumbing * Electric *Licensed/ Insured 516-428-5777 DO YOU KNOW what's in your water? Leaf Home Water Solutions offers FREE water testing and whole home water treatment systems that can be installed in as little one day. 15% off your entire purchase. Plus 10% senior & military discounts. Restrictions apply. Schedule your FREE test today. Call 1-866-247-5728

HErald

Crossword Puzzle

Home Improvement 09/24

Medical

Autos Wanted

PREPARE FOR POWER outages today with a Generac Home Standby Generator. Act now to receive a FREE 5-Year warranty with qualifying purchase. Call 1-877-516-1160 today to schedule a free quote. It's not just a generator. It's a power move.

AUDIEN HEARING. THE world's first hearing aid with touchscreen controls. No tiny buttons, apps or prescriptions. 45-day risk free trial. Free shipping. Lifetime support. More than 1.5 million happy customers. Call Audien 1-855-484-2093

WE BUY 8,000 cars a week. Sell your old, busted or junk car with no hoops, haggles or headaches. Sell your car to Peddle. Easy three step process. Instant offer. Fr e e p i c k u p . Fa s t p a y m e n t . C a l l 1-855-403-3374

PREPARE FOR POWER outages with Briggs & Stratton® PowerProtect(TM) standby generators - the most powerful home standby generators available. Industry-leading comprehensive warranty - 7 years ($849 value.) Proudly made in the U.S.A. Call Br iggs & Stratton 1-888-605-1496

AUTOMOBILE & MARINE

SAFE STEP. NORTH America's #1 WalkIn Tub. Comprehensive lifetime warranty. Top-of-the-line installation and service. Now featuring our FREE shower package and $1600 Off for a limited time! Call today! Financing available. Call Safe Step 1-855-916-5473

Miscellaneous GET BOOST INFINITE! Unlimited Talk, Text and Data For Just $25/mo! The Power Of 3 5G Networks, One Low Price! Call Today and Get The Latest iPhone Every Year On Us! 844-329-9391

Autos Wanted ***AAA*** AUTO BUYERS $Highest$ Ca$h Paid$. All Years/ Conditions! WE VISIT YOU! Or Donate, Tax Deduct + Ca$h. DMV ID#1303199. Call LUKE 516-VAN-CARS. 516-297-2277

Junk Cars Wanted

TOP CA$H PAID

Junk Cars Bought

CALL US LAST!

516-766-0000 Check out our Service Directory for all your

GET A BREAK on your taxes! Donate your car, truck, or SUV to assist the blind and visually impaired. Arrange a swift, nocost vehicle pickup and secure a generous tax credit for 2025. Call Heritage for the Blind Today at 1-855-484-3467 today!

repair, decorating, party planning, cleaning or moving needs, and much more!

Power Washing POWERWASHING ALL SURFACES: H o u s e s , Fe n c e s , C o n c r e t e / B r i c k , Decks/Sealing. ANTHONY & J HOME IMPROVEMENT, INC. 516-678-6641

Services PEST CONTROL: PROTECT YOUR HOME from pests safely and affordably. Roaches, Bed Bugs, Rodent, Termite, Spiders and other pests. Locally owned and affordable. Call for service or an inspection today! 1-877-290-0023 Have zip code of property ready when calling!

Telephone Services CONSUMER CELLULAR - the same reliable, nationwide coverage as the largest carriers. No long-term contract, no hidden fees and activation is free. All plans feature unlimited talk and text, starting at just $20/month. For more information, call 1-844-919-1682

Tree Services T&M GREENCARE TREE SERVICE *TREE REMOVAL *STUMP GRINDING *PRUNING. FREE ESTIMATES. 516-223-4525, 631-586-3800 www.tmgreencare.com

NEED A CAR? Find it in the HERALD Classifieds.

Satellite/TV Equipment DIRECTV- All your entertainment. Nothing on your roof! Sign up for Directv and get your first three months of Max, Paramount+, Showtime, Starz, MGM+ and Cinemax included. Choice package $84.99/mo. Some restrictions apply. Call DIRECTV 1-888-534-6918

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES END YOUR TAX worries today. Let us make your tax problem our priority. Scared, stuck with high tax amounts? Our A+ tax professionals can help. Call for a FREE consultation. Call Priority Tax now 1877-663-7719

Health & Fitness ATTENTION OXYGEN THERAPY USERS! Discover Oxygen Therapy That Moves with You with Inogen Portable Oxygen Concentrators. FREE information kit. Call 1-877-536-0251 ATTENTION: VIAGRA AND CIALIS USERS! A cheaper alternative to high drugstore prices! 50 Pill Special - Only $99! 100% guaranteed. CALL NOW: 1-877-468-3979

Internet Services AFFORDABLE TV & INTERNET. If you are overpaying for your service, call now for a free quote and see how much you can save! 1-877-461-0663

Legal Services INJURED IN AN ACCIDENT? Don't Accept the insurance company's first offer. Many injured parties are entitled to major cash settlements. Get a free evaluation to see what your case is really worth. 100% Free Evaluation. Call Now: 1-877-315-0990. Be ready with your zip code to connect with the closest provider.

Safety. Style. SPECIAL OFFER Waiving All Stress-Free Installation Installation. Costs! CALL NOW

516.540.6059

Add'l terms apply. Offer Add’l terms apply. Offer subject to change subject change and vary and varyto by dealer. Expires 12/27/26. dealer. Expires 12/27/26. 1340133

Answers to todAy’s puzzle

opinions

wo weeks ago, we commemorated the attacks of 25 years ago and the courage and spirit of the American people, which moved the United States to rise from the ashes of that tragedy. It was so encouraging to see that Sept. 11 isn’t forgotten. The feeling of encouragement from those observances will remain a lasting memory for me. Rosemary and I began this year’s anniversary by attending the ceremony at the Towers of Freedom 9/11 Military Monument at John Burns Park in Massapequa. That annual remembrance is coordinated by two retired first responders, FDNY Lt. Frank Haskell and NYPD Detective Tommy Smith. Haskell lost two cousins on 9/11, Tom and Tim Haskell. Both were FDNY members, Tom a battalion commander and Tim a firefighter. I first met Haskell at Tim’s wake, just days after Sept. 11, and was struck by his determination to ensure that none of the victims had died in vain. Several years

later, Haskell and Smith told me of their dream to build a military monument and a memorial area where family members and patriots could come and be alone with their prayers and memories. For others, this project would have been an impossible dream, but they made it happen. The towers and the memorial area are truly inspiring, as is the annual ceremony. This year’s crowd at John Burns Park was the largest ever. Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joe Saladino and Firefighter Ken Haskell, Tom and Tim’s brother, spoke. There was mournful violin music, stirring patriotic songs sung aloud and prayers from local clergy. I was privileged to be asked to speak. The ceremony concluded with a helicopter dropping white roses on the crowd. It was particularly moving afterward to talk with family members and friends of 9/11 victims who were once again reliving the horrors of that fateful day, but had never lost their faith in America. As we do every year, Rosemary and I then visited Holy Rood Cemetery, in Westbury, where our good friends Michael Boyle and his father, Jimmy, are buried. Michael was a firefighter

who had finished his tour shortly before the north tower was struck, but returned — and died in the towers’ collapse. Jimmy was a retired FDNY firefighter who had twice been elected president of the Uniformed Firefighters Association. That morning he had been at his office in Brooklyn, where he worked for the district attorney. When he saw the towers being attacked from his office window, Jimmy left and raced across the Brooklyn Bridge. After he arrived at the World Trade Center, he barely escaped the falling debris that killed his son. Until he died of cancer in 2019, Jimmy was a fierce advocate of preserving the memory of 9/11 victims. Many are buried at Holy Rood, where a polished black marble memorial bearing their names was constructed in their honor. Every year, Seaford hosts a ceremony at Seaford High School, honoring five graduates who were killed: the Haskells; John Perry, of the NYPD; and Robert Sliwak and Michael Wittenstein, of Cantor Fitzgerald. The turnout there, too, was the largest ever, overflowing the front grounds and lawn of the high school. Family members and friends of the vic-

he crowds at 9/11 observances have grown, and the ceremonies still move us.

tims were joined by hundreds of residents, as well as the Nassau Police Pipe Band and the Seaford High School band. The principal speakers were Nassau Police Commissioner Pat Ryder and Ken Haskell, and the Rev. Joe Fitzgerald, the pastor of St. William the Abbot Church, gave a moving invocation. I also spoke, and, like Haskell, decried the growing tendency among elected officials to minimize American exceptionalism and the lasting threat from America-hating terrorists. The evening concluded with the singing of “God Bless America.” Sunday morning was dark and rainy as we made our way to St. William’s for Mass. At the church we saw Haskell; his wife, Genene, and their son, Ryan, who is an usher; and Ken’s mother, Maureen, in their usual seats. Fitzgerald was the celebrant, and discussed the meaning of 9/11, including, as he looked toward the Haskells, the lasting suffering of family members of those who died. As at Friday’s remembrance ceremony, the concluding hymn at Sunday Mass was “God Bless America,” sung by the entire congregation and followed by loud, respectful applause. Yes, Sept. 11 will always be remembered. God bless America. Peter King is a former congressman, and a former chair of the House Committee on Homeland Security. Comments? pking@liherald.com.

Bridging the gap as Emi turns 18

ow can I possibly connect with my granddaughter Emi, who is turning 18 in the age of Trump and A.I. and ICE? How can she know me, a boomer with anti-Vietnam War creds? Social scientists have debated for years whether nature or nurturing has the greatest influence on developing children. Is it DNA or parental influence that determines how the newborn becomes the teen who develops into the adult and then the old man or woman? Recently I’ve come to believe that the strongest influence on developing human beings is the times in which they live. Try as I might, summoning all the empathy I possess, I simply can’t know what it was like to endure the London Blitz during World War II. Or the Dust Bowl in America, or the Holocaust, all of which changed the way people lived and thought. The history of our time molds us in

indelible ways. As my youngest grandchild turns 18 this month, I realize we must work to bridge the widening generational gap. This struck me on Sept. 11. I don’t think my granddaughter finds sunny September days threaded with dread. But I do, remembering 9/11 with all its cutting edges. The disbelief. The falling man. The violent collapses. Our firefighters running to their deaths. Emi was born in 2004. Sept. 11 is history for her, the way the attack on Pearl Harbor is for me — something you read about but didn’t experience. Not the way it was for her grandfather, my husband, who walked home from the city that day, over the 59th Street Bridge. The times of my life informed me in ways that she can’t understand. And I don’t know what it was like being a young teenager through the awful social deprivation of the pandemic. I have little understanding of her connection to social media and devices that influence her thinking and behavior. The common ground between us is shrinking. I want to be more than Grandma, a real person,

a friend to her. I want to understand her interests and fears and how she sees her place in the world. Eighteen is a big birthday. Emi can now serve in the Army, or adopt a child. I want to know her and her dreams. Even though the historical markers are different. Even though I can’t give her back the sterile years of pandemic isolation, I want to understand it and make the loss of time and experience less painful. I hope we may grow closer in coming years by talking about the times of our lives, and how historic events blended with DNA to make us who we are. I was a child in the before times — before TV, before A.C., before most vaccines and before there was any suggestion that our own political leaders might undermine the pillars of our democracy for their own financial gain and power. Our experience with media was realitybased, not trickery and misinformation. I took the word of Walter Cronkite and Edward R. Morrow as the best version of the truth. When the government said kids needed the polio vaccine, we lined

t’s a big birthday, and I want to know my granddaughter, and her dreams.

up. We proudly saw America as a beacon of freedom. When TV emerged, no one imagined that screens would eventually take over our lives. We went to schools where the teachers were widely supported, and we learned to read and write. My parents loved this country without reserve, and we carried that sense of security with us as we matured: that we lived in the greatest, most generous country in the world, the country others turned to for help and leadership. Emi lives in a country now populated by people who are increasingly dazed by screens and social media drivel. We gave her and her generation a pandemic that changed her forever. She and her friends missed a year of socialization and absorbed the fear filling the hearts and minds of her parents. She is an adult now in a society riven with violence and grotesque public behavior by a cadre of untrustworthy leaders. She and her friends learn from social media that they must be taller or shorter or quieter or more outgoing. How will she know that she is enough, and it is her job, whatever she does, to simply leave the world a better place? Copyright 2026 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be reached at randik3@aol.com.

MASSAPEQUA HERALD POST — September 24, 2026

Paying tribute to those who died

Herald editorial

Massapequa

HERALD September 24, 2026 — MASSAPEQUA HERALD POST

pOsT

Ira L. Cahn - Founder Established 1951

Incorporating Massapequa Post in 2024 CaroLyn James Associate Publisher / Editor

Donna Consola JessiCa Kleiman maryann Heins Multi Media Marketing Consultants offiCe 2 Endo Boulevard Garden City, NY 11530 Phone: (516) 569-4000 Fax: (516) 569-4942 Web: www.liherald.com E-mail: masseditor@liherald.com Copyright © 2026 Richner Communications, Inc.

HERALD COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERS Cliff Richner Publisher, 1982-2018 Robert Richner Edith Richner Publishers, 1964-1987 ■ sTUarT rIChner Publisher BradLey m. harmon Chief Operating Officer BrIan CorCoran Chief Financial Officer

■ Jeffrey Bessen

Managing Editor Jordan VaLLone

Deputy Managing Editor JIm harmon

Copy Editor Karen BLoom Features/Special Sections Editor Tony BeLLIssImo Sports Editor TIm BaKer Photo Editor ■ rhonda GLICKman Vice President - Sales amy amaTo Executive Director of Corporate Relations and Events LorI BerGer Sales Director eLLen reynoLds Classified / Inside Sales Director ■ Jeffrey neGrIn Creative Director Lynn domond Production Designer roBIn CarTer Art Director

VICKy yanG Pre-press Coordinator ■ dIanne ramdass Circulation Director ■

heraLd CommUnITy neWsPaPers Amityville Herald Record Babylon Herald Beacon Baldwin Herald Bellmore Herald East Meadow Herald Franklin Square/Elmont Herald Freeport Herald Glen Cove Herald Hempstead Beacon Long Beach Herald Lynbrook/East Rockaway Herald Malverne/West Hempstead Herald Massapeqa Herald Post Merrick Herald Nassau Herald Oceanside/Island Park Herald Oyster Bay Herald Rockaway Journal Rockville Centre Herald Sea Cliff/Glen Head Herald Seaford Herald South Shore Record Uniondale Herald Beacon Valley Stream Herald Wantagh Herald

memBer:

America’s Newspapers Empire State Local News Coalition Local Media Association New York Press Association Press Club of Long Island Amityville Chamber of Commerce

Published by richner Communications, Inc. 2 Endo Blvd. Garden City, NY 11530 LIHerald.com (516) 569-4000

Are you ready for an emergency?

eptember is National Preparedness Month, and it’s a great opportunity to be reminded that emergencies — by definition — never occur when we expect them. Preparedness is particularly important for Long Island residents. We know that severe weather can bring flooding, dangerous winds and extended power outages. A house fire or medical emergency can happen without warning. And while we can’t always be ready for anything, having a plan, and the right supplies, can make a significant difference. Families should discuss what they will do if they must leave their homes, where they will go and how they will reconnect if separated. Choose a meeting place near home and another outside the neighborhood in case roads are blocked or the immediate area is unsafe. Make sure everyone knows whom to contact. Designate an out-of-area family member or friend who can serve as a central point of communication. During a local emergency, it may be easier to reach someone outside the affected area. Write down important phone numbers rather than relying solely on cellphones, which may lose power or service. Families should also consider the needs of children, older adults, those with disabilities and anyone who requires regular medication or medical equipment. Make arrangements for pets, too. Emergency shelters may have rules about animals, so knowing in advance

Community Community

Pride Pride Pride Community Community neighbors.

neighbors. Pride Community stories. ConneCtion. Pride stories. ConneCtion. neighbors.

neighbors. This is your town. stories. stories. This is your paper. ConneCtion. ConneCtion. Thankis you for reading neighbors. This your town. Thissupporting is your town. and stories. This isyour your paper. This This is is your town. paper. local journalism. This is your paper. ConneCtion. Thank you for reading Thank you for reading

Thank you town. for reading This your and is supporting and supporting and supporting This your paper. localisjournalism.

local journalism. local journalism.

Thank you for reading and supporting local journalism.

where pets can go is essential. Assemble an emergency kit. Don’t wait until a storm is approaching or the power has gone out to begin searching for necessities. A basic kit should include: ■ Bottled water and nonperishable food for several days. ■ Prescription medications and a list of important medical information. ■ Flashlights, extra batteries and a battery-powered or hand-crank radio. ■ A first-aid kit and personal hygiene supplies. ■ Cellphone chargers, backup power banks and car chargers. ■ Blankets, extra clothing and sturdy shoes. ■ Cash in small denominations. ■ Copies of identification, insurance information, medical records and other important documents, stored in a waterproof container. ■ Supplies for infants, older adults, people with disabilities and pets, as needed. Keep the kit in a place you will remember and that’s easy to reach. It should be portable enough to take with you if an evacuation becomes necessary. A smaller version can be kept in a vehicle, workplace or another location where family members spend time. It’s also worth preparing a separate

“go bag” for every member of the household. These bags should contain essential medications, identification and a change of clothes, basic toiletries, snacks and water. Keep them packed and ready to go with you. If an emergency requires a quick departure, there may not be time to gather belongings room by room. Preparedness also means knowing where to find reliable information. Residents should identify local emergencymanagement officials, sign up for community alerts and monitor trusted weather and public safety updates. Know the locations of nearby hospitals, shelters and evacuation routes. Don’t assume that every emergency will follow the same pattern. Finally, review the plan regularly. Replace expired food, update medications and check batteries. Run through evacuation and communication plans with children so that everyone understands what to do. Preparedness isn’t about expecting the worst or living in fear. It’s about giving our loved ones and us a better chance of responding calmly and effectively when something goes wrong. A few minutes spent making a plan, gathering supplies and identifying whom to contact could prove invaluable when every minute counts. National Preparedness Month is a good reminder, but readiness should be a year-round responsibility.

opinions

walked into one of my favorite brunch spots in Woodbury with my two school-aged children in tow — one sleep-deprived from a sleepover and the other as hangry as a growing boy could be. As we opened the menus, I glanced anxiously at my children, both nearing meltdown territory. Then I noticed three children at the next table sitting in zombie-like states, staring at iPads propped between stacks of pancakes and waffles. I thought, “It would be so easy to stop the crankiness with one swipe. Should we give them our phones so we can actually talk and enjoy brunch?” The exhausted mother in me was tempted. The clinical psychologist in me knew better: absolutely not. For two decades I have worked with children, parents and families. Whether in my office, giving a speech, leading a workshop or discussing parenting on social media, I hear remarkably consistent hopes. Parents want their children to become happy, successful and independent adults. I would argue that hap-

piness and success depend, at least in part, on independence. And one quality runs through all three — resilience. Resilience is the ability to face stress, uncomfortable emotions and setbacks, recover from them, and trust in one’s capacity to manage challenges. But to develop resilience, children must first experience manageable amounts of stress, discomfort and disappointment. Without that crucial first step, resilience cannot grow. Many Gen X and millennial parents have developed a pattern of removing obstacles for their children. We solve their problems, intervene in friendship conflicts and rush to relieve their boredom, frustration or sadness. Perhaps we’re trying to give them the support we wish we’d received. Perhaps family life is so busy that we simply don’t have time for a 20-minute meltdown. Or perhaps we’re unwilling to tolerate our own discomfort when we watch our children struggle. Whatever the reason, it’s time to look inward. Rescuing children from every ordinary hardship may feel loving, and certainly makes life easier in the moment, but it can undermine their long-term

development. When we routinely hand children a screen to help them escape an uncomfortable feeling or challenge, we remove an opportunity for them to practice coping. Avoidance is the attempt to escape discomfort rather than learning to tolerate and work through it. It provides immediate relief, which is precisely why it’s so appealing. But that relief can reinforce avoidance, making children more likely to escape the next difficult experience instead of confronting it. Avoidance can be a resilience killer. It gives children permission to opt out of doing hard things and experiencing difficult emotions. It also deprives them of the opportunity to recover, one of the defining features of resilience. When we turn on the TV, hand over an iPad or allow a teenager to scroll through social media whenever stress, boredom or frustration arises, the screen becomes an avoidance tool. The child may feel better temporarily, but misses the chance to discover, “This feeling is uncomfortable, but I can handle it.” That discovery builds self-efficacy,

et rid of devices? No, but pause and consider when and why they’re used.

the belief that we can take action, manage challenges and influence what happens next. Self-efficacy grows when children complete tasks, solve problems and move through challenges with independence. Two-year-olds may understand this better than we do when they insist, “I do it!” Beneath the defiance is a healthy developmental message: “Please step back long enough for me to discover what I can do.” As a working mother, I understand that parents are tired, stressed and stretched thin. Screens make life easier in countless ways. I’m not recommending that families eliminate them. I’m urging parents to pause and consider when and why they’re being used. Is the screen providing intentional entertainment, connection or education, or is it being used to make an uncomfortable moment disappear? The next time you feel tempted to hand over a screen to prevent boredom, frustration or a meltdown, pause. Your child may be unhappy for a few minutes. But in that small, imperfect moment, they may also begin learning something far more enduring: “I can handle this.” Jolie Silva, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist, chief operating officer of New York Behavioral Health and president of the North Shore Coalition Against Substance Abuse.

Framework by Tim Baker

Opening Day at the new Belmont Park drew a crowd of several thousand last Friday for the first races at the legendary venue in three years — Elmont

MASSAPEQUA HERALD POST — September 24, 2026

The resilience kids lose behind their screens

The Experts at U.S. News Agree: Mount Sinai South Nassau is High Performing

mountsinai.org/southnassau 1348036

September 24, 2026 — MASSAPEQUA HERALD POST