At the Women’s Health Fair on May 14, officials from Episcopal Health Services and the office of State Sen. James Sanders Jr. announced that $1 million of the new state budget would be allocated to St. John’s Episcopal Hospital.
Budgets pass in Lawrence, H-W school districts
By MElISSA BERMAN mberman@liherald.com
The Hewlett-Woodmere and Lawrence school district 2025-26 budgets both passed on Tuesday night.
In a contested race for two Lawrence trustee seats, Tova Rosenfeld was elected for the first-time, with 1,399 votes, and David Sussman was re-elected to a three-year term, with 1,996. Running unopposed, Tova Plaut was re-elected to her fifth term with 2,143 votes.
Rosenfeld aims to address concerns about various issues affecting the district.
“I am running to help address concerns and find solutions that benefit the community, issues like the delay in restarting pre-K busing, the seawall project and the purchase of a house next to the primary
school for $625k have raised questions about transparency and fiscal responsibility,” Rosenfeld wrote in an email.
The $104.5 million school budget for the Lawrence school district passed with 1,698 votes.
The 2025-26 budget includes a 2.55 percent spending increase from the current $101.99 million fiscal plan.
In Hewlett-Woodmere, incumbent Trustees Debbi Sheinin and Chana Jeter ran unopposed for new three-year terms, and won 1,206 and 1,383 votes, respectively.
The $143.1 million school budget for Hewlett-Woodmere passed with 1,148 votes.
There is a 1.75 percent tax levy increase over the current fiscal plan and spending will increase by just under $4.6 million, a 3.31 percent increase over the current budget.
By BRIAN NoRMAN bnorman@liherald.com
Mothers from across Far Rockaway came to the Episcopal Health Services Women’s Health Fair May 14 at the EHS Clinical Learning Center, where they received free products, took part in educational workshops and joined in community discussions.
Dozens of booths, organized by the hospital, offered women informational packets on hospital services as well as free diapers and menstrual products distributed by St. John’s ICARE Foundation.
“This is really a monumental event for us all at EHS, as we have a very strong commitment to the women our community,” Donald
T. Morrish, Episcopal Health Services’ CEO and an obstetrician, said. “As we know, women are really the anchor of everything in our families, and taking care of them is our responsibility from every aspect: the way that we make sure that they get access to good, high-quality health care here at EHS, all of their needs are met, from making sure the nutrition is appropriate, behavioral health services to support them, to have all of our doulas here walk through all their aspects of their pregnancy.”
The event featured programs and services for local mothers, including women’s health services, the doula program, health screenings, on-the-spot provider appointments, ContinuEd on pAgE 7
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Kickin’ it at Ogden’s first Mother-Son Sneaker Ball
By BRIAN NORMAN bnorman@liherald.com
Students at Ogden Elementary laced up their sneakers and kicked it after school with their moms at the school’s first ever Mother-Son Sneaker Ball.
Organized by the Ogden Elementary School Parent-Teacher Association, the dance invited mothers and sons to dress up in their best sneakers and wear sports jerseys or team gear.
The school has hosted many similar events in the past, such as their annual father-daughter dance, which took place in February.
PTA Co-President Kristina Aronshtein, said that they wanted to host an event geared towards the boys of Ogden, and figured this would be the perfect theme.
“We wanted something fun for the boys and their moms,” Aronshtein said. “All boys like to wear sneakers, so we decided to do a dress up sneaker dance.”
Plenty of those sneakers took to the dance floor at the event on May 6, hoofing it across the gymnasium floor, including a special slow dance with their moms to end the night.
their computers.”
Students partied the night away to some of their favorite hits, showing off their best moves during games and challenges that offered prizes, such as gold chains, glow sticks.
The event also featured a red carpet for students and parents to walk in on, a photo booth with decorations and a separate room with refreshments for both students and parents to take a break and connect.
Fifth-grader Colin Mohamed said that it was “pretty cool” to get to see all of his classmates after school hours. He joked that his favorite part of the evening was the snacks.
The money raised benefits the PTA fund, which supports other school events.
PTA Co-President Lena Fielding said this was the first post-pandemic motherson event at Ogden. She said it was an enjoyable way for parents and students to get together outside of the classroom.
Yemit Harel, a district parent, said she has attended many PTA events before and said they are a great way for students to get out of the house and reconnect with classmates.
“I think it is important to have events so the kids can play together outside of the school learning and it’s important to meet the other parents and
the teachers,” Harel said. “They get out of their computers and their PlayStations and they socialize, it’s important especially these days, they’re always on
“It’s just an important way for the parents, I think, to get involved and see their kids having fun at school,” Fielding said. “Seeing them with their friends, and also help out and see the kids help and they also have a good time together.”
Musical ensembles prove superiority at competition
By MELISSA BERMAN mberman@liherald.com
Woodmere Middle School’s chamber orchestra, jazz band and select choir brought home the First Place Superior award from the Music in the Parks competition.
Each ensemble earned the highest rating in its division, competing against students from New York, New Jersey and Massachusetts at Six Flags in Massachusetts, on May 2.
This was the 15th annual Music in the Parks trip for the middle school. It all began with the jazz band and then over the years the chamber orchestra and select choir joined.
The jazz band, led by Jonathon Holford, is comprised of students from sixth, seventh and eighth grade, this year there are 28 members and 10 different instruments.
“We’ve been playing constantly, they practice twice a week sometimes three times in the morning before school,” said Holford, the director for 22 of the 25 years he has been with the HewlettWoodmere district “They are a dedicated group of students.”
He said he is “honored” to be overseeing the band for so many years and for originating this trip for the music department.
“They really went above and beyond representing Hewlett-Woodmere as citizens and they truly are ecstatic about their performance,” Holford said. “This trip is now something that the kids look forward to on a yearly basis.”
From a jazz musicians point of view, Holford believes that “it’s a real gambit
and what I love about it is that it’s real life experience.”
“I’m just so lucky to work with some great colleagues,” he said.
Theresa Ruggles, the chamber orchestra director, has been at WMS for four years . The orchestra includes 43 students who play four instruments bass, cello, viola and violin.
The middle school students performed high school-level repertoires.
“The groups are an opportunity for students to perform more advanced pieces, we wanted to give the students an opportunity to compete against other high-level groups which is why we chose to bring them to this trip,” Ruggles said.
All three groups played for two judges and received a numerical score and comments on their performances.
Ruggles said the comments from the judges said, “What? How did a middle school orchestra just do that? I’m thoroughly blown away, keep up the amazing work.”
The chamber had been preparing for the trip since January and they start developing the skills necessary for this trip in the beginning of the school year.
“It’s so exciting and the most important thing is that it shows how strong our music program is in our school district,” Ruggles said. “Our school district is a really awesome place for families to be if the arts are important to them.”
Heather Napoli is celebrating 10 years with the district and her select choir is comprised of 22 eighth graders.
“The kids were overjoyed to take home the First Place Superior award, and on top of that we also won the Best Overall Choir award,” Napoli said.
The students performed one warm up piece and two songs for the judges. The material was selected by Napoli with opinions from the kids.
“It is so fulfilling because as a teacher we have a lot of roles to fill and sometimes it van be overwhelming, but when we get to share in a passion and help them grow in confidence, that is the most rewarding part,” she said.
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Nicholas Karkas, left, and his mom, Christina Karkus, put their best kicks forward at Ogden Elementary School’s Mother-Son Sneaker Ball.
Liam Aronshtein, left, Matthew Kutsovsky and Sam Mindin, showed off jerseys and hats from their favorite teams at the Sneaker Ball.
Courtesy Gerard Petrocelli Woodmere Middle School’s chamber orchestra, jazz band and select choir took home the First Place Superior award at the Music in the Parks competition, on May 2.
Rice, middle on hospital bed, and
their daughter Tylinn, into the
and-play among other gifts from the St.
Capital Gains Tax Tips
Your cost “basis” for calculating capital gains taxes is what you paid for the stock or the real estate. For real estate, the basis gets raised by the amount of any capital improvements you make to the property. When you sell your primary residence you may exclude the first $500,000 of gain if you’re a couple or $250,000 if you’re single. The $500,000 exclusion for a couple gets extended for a sale occurring up to two years after a spouse dies.
For gifts you receive of appreciated stock or real estate during the donor’s lifetime, no capital gains tax is payable. However, the donee receives the donor’s basis. It is generally considered better to wait, if possible, and pass the gift to the donee at death, due to the “stepped-up basis”. The basis of any inherited property is “steppedup” to date of death value. If the property is sold within six months of the date of death, then the sale price is deemed to be the date of death value.
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EHS celebrates Mother’s Day with special deliveries
St. John’s Episcopal Hospital celebrated Mother’s Day in a special way this year with the arrival of two newborns at the Far Rockaway facility.
New parents Brandi Rice and Tyrell Green welcomed their baby girl, Tylinn to the world at 8:57 a.m. She weighed 6 pounds, 8 ounces and measuring 19 inches long.
Later that day at 5:12 p.m., Shanika Gonzalez and Christopher Norberto Sepulveda welcomed their daughter Jahzelle. She weighed 5 pounds, 10 ounces and measured 17.5 inches long.
Episcopal Health Services’ executive leadership team marked the occasion by presenting each family with a new packand-play. Additional gifts of — baby wipes, clothing, and toys were provided
by the St. John’s ICARE Foundation, while diapers were donated through the hospital’s partnership with the Allied Foundation.
“As a trained obstetrician, I know firsthand how meaningful it is to support families as they welcome new life into the world, especially on Mother’s Day,” Donald T. Morrish, chief executive officer of EHS wrote in a news release.
These special deliveries come as the hospital prepares to open its new stateof-the-art Labor, Delivery, Recovery, and Postpartum unit this summer, enhancing maternal healthcare for the Rockaway, Five Towns, and surrounding communities.
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Brandi
Tyrell Green, on right next to Rice welcomed
world on Mother’s Day. They were given a new pack-
John’s ICARE Foundation.
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Shanika Gonzalez, middle on hospital bed and Christopher Norberto Sepulveda, on right next to Gonzalez welcomed their daughter Jahzelle on Mother’s Day. They were given a new pack-and-play among other gifts from the St. John’s ICARE Foundation
SPORTS
Hewlett softball wins 15, conference crown
By BRIAN KACHRABA sports@liherald.com
Two years ago, the Hewlett softball team won just one game in 17 tries while wondering if there was a light at the end of the tunnel. Now, it is conference champion with a young nucleus already in place for possibly more titles.
The Bulldogs went 15-2 during the regular season, won their first conference title since 2018, and playoff game in seven years under first-year manager and Conference IX Coach of the Year Jonathon Welsh. The storybook run ended with a 10-5 first-round loss at Roslyn on May 13, but Welsh is still excited about how the sequel will shape out.
“The pieces are there to continue this,” he said, “We’re really happy with where we were. We were really satisfied, but I can tell you the girls that are returning have a sour taste in their mouth from losing that second playoff game to Roslyn.”
Hewlett’s previous loss was an 11-7 setback at home against Valley Stream
Central on April 26, a game in which the Bulldogs couldn’t rally after falling behind 6-1. The girls took notice of Central celebrating on their field after the game and hoped that the schools would meet again down the road.
They got their wish on May 12, when senior Rachel Cafaro had two hits and an RBI and seventh-grader
Coralia Savin struck out six in a complete game as the Bulldogs exacted revenge on the Eagles with a 5-2 victory in a Class AA play-in game.
“We knew that there was a chance we would draw Valley Stream in the first game of the playoffs and once that was announced, our girls were so excited,” Welsh said. “They were using the line and the motto, ‘remember the feeling,’ because Valley Stream celebrated on our field and our girls were very, very, VERY, VERY, upset about it that we lost that game at home.”
Savin was the unforeseen hero of the team who struggled in the circle during her varsity debut at Lynbrook on March 25 before rebounding to finish 12-2 with a 2.12 ERA and 125 strikeouts. She was named the conference’s
Pitcher of the Year and was an AllCounty honorable mention.
And, oh by the way, she also hit .462 with 31 RBIs and a 1.156 OPS to help a high-octane offense that averaged about 16 runs a game.
“We saw something special in her the minute we saw her throw,” Welsh said. “Having a seventh grader in the circle for a varsity team, you never know what to expect at the end of the day. She is 12. She’s handled herself like she was a senior.”
The Bulldogs are set up the middle with catcher Sarah Oliveros (.311 average, 25 RBIS), who was named a tricaptain despite being a sophomore, All-Conference freshmen in second baseman Riley Lahey (.457-25) and shortstop Alyssa Reich (.480-28), and sophomore centerfielder Liliana Simon (.396-14). Junior third baseman Kayla Owens supplied the power with four home runs.
The team will miss the senior leadership of Cafaro, who batted around .400 this spring, pitcher/outfielder Hayley Henggeler and .460 hitter Ava Morgan.
Terry Uellendahl/Herald Freshman shortstop Alyssa Reich batted .480 and drove in 28 runs on the way to earning AllConference honors.
Women’s Health Fair puts focus on local mothers
massages, aromatherapy and group support sessions.
“Not everyone can afford stuff like this,” Deashanell Lenon, a Far Rockaway resident and mother, said of the giveaways. “Events like these are a good thing.”
Nancy Leghart, executive director of the ICARE Foundation, said that the organization is committed to easing mothers’ burdens.
“I think the mother is probably the one that keeps the whole household under control,” Leghart said. “They don’t take care of their health — they can’t take care of their children, their spouses and other family members, so I think it’s really important that we take care of moms.”
Dr. Jacqueline Marecheau, chair of St. John’s Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, who organized the event, said that its theme, “Let’s Talk About It,” was meant to promote a safe space for mothers to be heard and feel supported.
Tdelay care or suffer in silence because of fear, stigma or mistrust. That must change, and it starts with conversations like the ones that we’re having today.”
The event was just one of the hospital’s many initiatives to serve the mothers of the community, amid work on the new labor, delivery, recovery and postpartum unit that will be completed late this summer. Construction began last May, and the unit is intended to make major strides in maternity care at the hospital, emphasizing enhanced patient care, creating a welcoming environment for expecting mothers and sustaining the highest safety standards.
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In her 20 years of experience, Marecheau said, many women haven’t felt comfortable asking important questions, and the event was designed to change that by creating a space where they feel empowered to speak up and seek support.
“Our women’s health care event is dedicated to breaking stigma, building trust and creating space for women to feel safe, informed and empowered,” she said. “I’ve seen that access to care is just the beginning — women need care that is compassionate, culturally sensitive and rooted in dignity. Too many women
The unit will feature six labor, delivery, recovery and postpartum rooms as well as two advanced cesarean operating rooms, two recovery rooms and four triage rooms.
Lisa George, senior deputy chief of staff for State Sen. James Sanders Jr. confirmed that Sanders worked to ensure that $1 million of the state budget was allocated for the completion of the project.
“I was going to make the announcement about the million dollars that Senator Sanders has put towards EHS and his budget,” George said. “As a resident and someone who has lived here most of my teenage and adulthood life, it brings me joy to know where the hospital has come from to where it’s going. It feels good that I know if I wake up in the morning (and) I don’t feel well, I can call EHS and go get an allergy shot, you know — I don’t have to travel off the peninsula to get basic services that we need.”
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Ceallaigh Watts, left, and nancy Leghart gave away diapers and menstrual products to mothers at the Women’s Health fair on may 14.
NYCLU challenges ICE pact in Nassau
By AVA DELA PENA
Special to the Herald
Third in a series of stories on immigration through a partnership between Herald Community Newspapers and Hofstra University.
Susan Gottehrer first became interested in the New York Civil Liberties Union as a teenager. When she read about injustices in local newspapers, “It was like, ‘NYCLU to the rescue,’” recalled the now 61-year-old.
As director of the Hempstead-based Nassau County office of the NYCLU, Gottehrer said she finds it more pressing than ever to “come to the rescue,” especially when it comes to immigrant rights.
There’s a fear right now, and nobody should ever have to live like that
SuSAN GoTTEhrEr Director, Nassau County office, NYCLU
“The lack of humanity in the way that we approach immigrant communities is disgusting,” she said. “I come from a family affected by the Holocaust. I understand the concept of ‘othering.’”
In March, County Executive Bruce Blakeman announced that Nassau County police would partner with the federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency, making it “the first county in America to have a fully comprehensive agreement with ICE under the 287(g) program.”
Blakeman has said that county detectives would only cooperate with ICE in arresting known criminal suspects, but Gottehrer sees the program as one that will not only negatively affect the immigrant community, but also deteriorate Long Islanders’ relationship with law enforcement.
“When the public cannot trust the police — meaning the immigrant communities — then that makes all of Nassau County less safe,” she noted.
Speaking about on the rising concern in Long Island’s immigrant community, particularly the undocumented community, Gottehrer said she has seen the worry that many feel heading to work, sending their children to school or just leaving their homes.
“There’s fear right now, and nobody should ever have to live like that,” she said.
She said she doubted that any immigrant living in such fear would seek the help of law enforcement. “You can bet (many) are not going be reporting crimes,” she said. “If they themselves need help from law enforcement, then they’re not going to trust it, and that creates a situation where no one is safe.
“The police can say all they want, ‘We’re not going to ask for your status,’” she added, “but when they make a 287(g) agreement, why would anyone trust
About the 287(g) program
The 287(g) program authorizes ICE to oversee and delegate state and local law enforcement to perform specific functions of immigration officers under three models:
■ The jail enforcement model, used to identify undocumented immigrants with criminal charges.
■ The task force model, which allows law enforcement to perform immigration duties.
■ The warrant service officer model, which permits law enforcement officers to serve and execute administrative warrants on undocumented immigrants.
Source: Immigration and Customs Enforcement
this year the organization is trying harder than ever to convince elected leaders how “unsafe” 287(g) agreements are. On March 20, multiple activist groups, including the NYCLU, joined more than 50 demonstrators in Hauppauge to rally in support of the act.
In the meantime, the NYCLU is concerned with educating immigrants about their rights. The organization has held a number of “Know Your Rights” workshops to inform immigrants on how to tell the difference between administrative and judicial warrants and how to identify different law enforcement agencies.
“At Know Your Rights workshops, we teach immigrants what a judicial warrant looks like,” Gottehrer said. “An administrative warrant is really just a document that ICE has issued. It’s not backed by the constitutionality of due process or a judge.
“Immigrants have the right to say, ‘That is not a judicial warrant. Leave me alone.’”
them?”
To oppose Blakeman’s pledge to work with ICE, the NYCLU is advocating for the New York For All Act. According to the NYCLU, the legislation would prohibit state and local law enforcement agencies “from colluding with ICE, disclosing sensitive information and diverting personnel or other resources to further federal immigration enforcement.”
According to State Senate Bill 2235, the legislation, if enacted, would:
■ Prohibit and regulate the discovery and disclosure of immigration status.
■ Prohibit police officers, peace officers, school resource officers, probation agencies, state entities, state employees and municipal corporations from questioning individuals about their citizenship or immigration status.
■ Regulate the disclosure of informa-
tion relating to immigration status.
The Assembly version of the measure is Bill A3506.
In January, the bill was referred to the Senate and Assembly Codes committees, where it has sat since. The measure must pass through committee before it can be brought to the full Legislature for debate and a potential vote. Finally, Gov. Kathy Hochul must sign it.
Regardless of whether New York for All were to pass, Gottehrer pointed out that immigration falls under civil, not criminal, law, and local police thus should not be involved in immigration enforcement. “ICE is going do its job. There’s nothing we can do about that,” she said. “But federal jurisdiction is over immigration. Local jurisdiction is over criminal law.”
Though the NYCLU has sought to pass the New York for All Act since 2018,
“If you’re new to the country or if there’s a language barrier, you may not know the different levels of government,” she said.
The NYCLU is also conducting trainings in immigrant communities to identify different law enforcement officers, not only so they can protect themselves, but also so they can alert the organization to any potential ICE activity in Nassau. According to Gottehrer, the NYCLU has been mapping reported activity across Long Island while working within a coalition of other activist organizations.
Ultimately, she said, she wants to ensure through her work with the NYCLU that no one lives in fear. “There’s a lot of misinformation and demonization going on,” she said. “It’s historically where our nation has gone to over and over again: to demonize people from ‘the outside.’”
Courtesy Susan Gottehrer
Susan Gottehrer directs the Hempstead-based Nassau County office of the New York Civil Liberties Union, which is working to support undocumented immigrants as they navigate the Trump administration’s deportation push.
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Symphony orchestra celebrates diamond jubilee
The Rockaway-Five Towns Symphony Orchestra celebrated their 75th anniversary with a “World Cruise of Music” concert, on May 8 at West Hempstead High School.
Founded in 1950, the orchestra is not only a part of Long Island’s cultural history, but is one of the oldest community
musical ensembles in the metropolitan area.
Maestro Louis Panacciulli conducted the orchestra and the concert featured the vocal stylings of four-time Grammy Award-winning tenor John Easterlin, to commemorate the ensemble’s diamond jubilee anniversary.
“John and I developed a program of music from different parts of the world, and I thought we’d call it ‘a world cruise of music,’ where John will sing in seven numbers,” Panacciulli said.
The pieces varied from operettas to grand opera to American musical theater.
“It’s a nice way to celebrate and encourage not only the Rockaway-Five Towns Symphony Orchestra in their 75th anniversary,” Easterlin added, “but to encourage the arts at a time when it’s needed now more than ever.”
— Melissa Berman
The orchestra performed 11 pieces varying from operettas to grand opera to American musical theater at West Hempstead High School.
Stu Goldman/Herald photos
The Rockaway-Five Towns Symphony Orchestra celebrated their 75th anniversary with a “World Cruise of Music” concert.
Angela Luftig, 1st Violin, left, Kaye Suchmann, 1st Violin, Cathy Somma, 1st Violin and Lisa Uckardes, concertmaster were all smiles before their performance.
Maestro Louis Panacciulli conducted the 52-member orchestra, on May 8.
Tenor soloist John Easterlin sang in seven of the numbers during the “World Cruise of Music” concert.
NCC faculty to sue over promotion delays
By HERNESTO GALDAMEZ hgaldamez@liherald.com
The faculty union at Nassau Community College announced on May 14 that it would take legal action against the college administration for refusing to submit faculty tenure and promotion recommendations to the board of trustees, a move the union claims violates the current collective bargaining agreement.
At a news conference in the County Legislature building in Mineola, Acting NCC Federation of Teachers President David Stern accused the college’s leadership of disregarding established rules and breaching contractual obligations.
“NCC thinks the rules no longer apply to them,” Stern said. “They think they can say one thing and do another. That ends now.”
More than 15 faculty members were recommended for tenure and promotion by committees composed of faculty and administrators in February and March. Stern said the union’s legal counsel had sent a letter to the college administration earlier that day, demanding that the college follow through on the recommendations made by those committees. He called the administration’s failure to advance the recommendations to the board “unprecedented.”
“The issue is simple,” Stern said. “A committee of faculty, including an administrator, recommended tenure and promotions to a number of hardworking, dedicated professors who have labored here for years. NCC not only violated the terms of our contract, it demonstrates an arrogance and disrespect that we have long endured.”
Stern singled out Chief Administrative Officer Maria Conzatti, accusing her of refusing to meet with union representatives or bring the recommendations to
the board of trustees.
“The arrogance begins with Maria Conzatti … who has refused to meet with us, let alone address the concerns in good faith,” Stern said. “She has refused to present these committee recommendations to the board of trustees.”
In response, Jerry Kornbluth, vice president of community and governmental relations at NCC, defended the administration’s stance. He told the Herald in a previous interview that promotions, sabbaticals, and tenure decisions “don’t take effect until the fall of 2025 —
under the new contract,” adding that discussions about the next agreement must begin before such actions can move forward.
In an interview on Friday, Kornbluth reiterated those comments, explaining that Conzatti had presented recommendations for sabbaticals at a board of trustees meeting the previous day. He added that promotions and tenure recommendations would be addressed in June.
Kornbluth explained that the delay in promotions and tenure appointments is due to an ongoing investigation into “potential irregularities on the promotion process,” but he did not elaborate.
But Stern argued that the current contract remains in effect until Aug. 31, and that the administration is obligated to act on recommendations that have already been vetted through the formal committee process.
“That’s absolutely incorrect,” Kornbluth said of Stern’s argument. “This has nothing to do with the contract. This is all about trying to make Maria Conzatti and the administration look bad.”
Suzanne Kaebnick, an English professor and the union secretary, said the administration’s inaction directly affects students. “The cuts, and their refusal to forward the recommendations for tenure and promotion, hurt our students,” Kaebnick said. “In the nursing department, we have classes that have been unstaffed all semester.”
She added, “To not support our full-time faculty … is to say that we’re not invested in this college. That’s not fair to Nassau.”
“Faculty members are hired either temporary or probationary,” Kornbluth said. “They’re fully aware of it, and it’s part of the collective bargaining agreement. After Academic Affairs evaluates the courses and enrollment, there is a good possibility that someone who is terminated on this contract could be re-upped in the fall.”
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David Stern, acting president of the Nassau Community College Federation of Teachers, spoke at a news conference in Mineola on May 14, announcing legal action against the college.
30th annual Lag B’Omer celebration
On May 15, Thousands of people from the Five Towns and beyond gathered at Andrew J. Parise Park, in Cedarhurst for the Chabad of the Five Towns 30th annual Lag B’Omer celebration.
Lag B’Omer is a Jewish holiday celebrated 33 days after Passover, and marks the anniversary of the death of Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai, a sage and lead disciple of Rabbi Akiva in the second century.
“This day, Lag B’Omer, is truly a day where everyone celebrates for the extent that Jewish law dictates,” Rabbi Zalman Wolowik, of Chabad of the Five Towns said. “Even if someone is
mourning a loved one this day, we celebrate because we’re all breaking our mourning.”
The celebration featured bows and arrows, tug of war, kites and Frisbees, bubbles and barbecue, along with a giant bonfire that peopled danced around.
“It’s just so beautiful and meaningful to have all walks of the community joining, and what we do is really keep it to the basic outdoor experience,” Rebbetzen Chanie Wolowik said. “We do it so the community comes out and feels proud to celebrate holidays together.”
— Melissa Berman
Jay Staple pets the chicken at the petting zoo as he holds his grandson Eli Staple, 10 months at Andrew J. Parise Park.
Alice Moreno/Herald photos
Thousands gathered around the large bonfire to celebrate the Jewish holiday of Lag B’omer, on May 15. The bonfire is the highlight of the event.
A potato sack race was in full effect as children enjoyed an array of activities for the 30th annual Lag B’omer celebration.
Yigal Rosengarten uses all his focus to shoot a bow and arrow, a traditional activity for celebrating the holiday.
A group of girls played tug-of-war on the grass while celebrating with the Chabad of the Five Towns.
Volunteers brighten hamlet with flower planting effort
By BRIAN NORMAN bnorman@liherald.com
Members of Keller Williams Realty in Hewlett got their hands dirty on Broadway, planting flowers to mark their first year participating in the company’s annual RED Day.
RED Day — Renew, Energize and Donate — is an event held by Keller Williams Realty where over 1100 offices across the country shuts down and takes to their community.
The Hewlett office planted 20 new flower pots along Broadway in Hewlett on May 8. The new florals will add to the landscape of community’s main road and add to its appearance especially for the upcoming Memorial Day Parade on May 26. R&R Landscaping located on Peninsula Boulevard in Hewlett donated the flower pots.
Valerie Shalomoff, a real estate agent from the Hewlett office, said that the event is a part of the Keller Williams ethos, and that it is nice to see all the different ways that people can give back to the community.
“It’s the Keller Williams culture of God, family and business and I believe very much that you basically have to give in order to receive,” Shalomoff said. “It feels great to know that no other company in the world will close their business to give back.”
Keller Williams Realty is the largest real estate franchise in the United States by sales volume as of 2022, and has been hosting the RED Day event for over 40 years.
Although this was the Hewlett office’s first RED Day, many participants had previously taken part in events with the Ozone Park office, which has been involved for the past 10 years.
Ariel Rahmanov, a real estate professional at both the Hewlett and Ozone Park offices, has taken part in RED Day for several years and said that it is important to help the community grow.
“You have to recognize the community that we’re in and if we just help ourselves grow without helping the people around us grow as well, then it’s kind of selfish, you know,” Rahmanov said. “The first place I went to, we went to a school where we helped kids who needed it. The second year, we cleaned the streets of Ozone Park. We’ve done blood drives as well.”
Rosa Escobar, the owner of R&R Landscaping and a Lawrence native, said that she has a lot of family in the Five Towns and Far Rockaway area, and that she always likes to give back and keep those communities looking clean.
“I am born and raised in the Five Towns, the Lawrence area, and we’re up in Hewlett a lot as well, and we have done a lot in the Rockaway area, I have a lot of family out there as well,” Escobar said. “It’s good to share with the community and actually keep everything very nice and clean and very colorful.”
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Members of Keller Williams Realty in Hewlett and Ozone Park came to beautify Broadway in Hewlett for the company’s annual RED Day.
WellLife recognizes Bernstein’s lifelong health advocacy
By MELISSA BERMAN mberman@liherald.com
For his advocacy on physical and mental health initiatives, Hewlett resident Steven Bernstein was honored, at WellLife Network’s sixth annual gala.
WellLife, established in 1980, is a nonprofit organization that delivers critical services in — behavioral health, intellectual/developmental disabilities, residential, co-occurring substance abuse behaviors, children and family services, vocational training and care management.
With a staff of 1,800, they help more than 25,000 individuals and families annually and 2,500 New Yorkers every day, Sherry Tucker, WellLife Network CEO’s said.
Bernstein, 64, serves on WellLife’s Board of Directors and is the vice president on the Executive Committee.
“My path going into charitable organizations started when I was young,” Bernstein said. “My parents always taught me ‘tzedakah,’ it’s all about charity, giving back to the community from which we grew in.”
Before joining WellLife, he was involved with several nonprofit organizations as a board and advisory member including — the Have a Heart Foundation, Marion & Aaron Gural JCC, Peninsula Counseling Center, Rock and Wrap it Up! and the United Jewish Appeal.
“I just love being able to help the peo-
ple in our community and people who are less fortunate than myself,” Bernstein said. “It’s all about giving back because there’s a lot of people out there who need our help.”
He was also honored at the TWA hotel at John F. Kennedy International Airport on May 13 for being a “champion of wellness” within the WellLife community.
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“Steve has been an amazing support, he has been my partner in crime for all these fundraising initiative and has been an advocate to help make it grow into what it is today,” Tucker said. “He is enthusiastic about everything we do, he’s a supporter of our mission and always willing to jump in and help everyone.”
The gala serves as WellLife’s main fundraising event for the year and this year’s goal was $250,000.
“It’s truly humbling, there are no words to why they picked me but I’m just trying to be the best I can to make people aware of what the mission is for our organization,” Bernstein added. “It’s a good feeling and that’s what I hope to present to the people and to get as many people as possible involved.”
Rock and Wrap it Up! CEO Syd Mandelbaum has known Bernstein for 45 years and has worked with him for over 20 years.
“He really lives a healthy life and wants our team, our staff and clients to understand why that’s beneficial,” Tucker said. “We wanted to honor all those things that make Steve who he is.”
While on the board of the PCC, he was introduced to the WellLife Network in 2012 and was given an honorary seat on the board as a part of its takeover of the organization.
“He’s always been very responsible, with Rock and Wrap it Up! he has been wonderful in getting us contacts,” Mandelbaum said. “He has helped us feed tens of thousands of people.”
Bernstein has been volunteering at the Thanksgiving and Christmas donations for over 20 years, while also serving on the board of Rock and Wrap it Up!
“It just adds to God’s mission of doing ‘tzedekah’ and he is a practicing Jew and there is nothing more important to us than helping others and he takes that to heart,” Mandelbaum said.
Courtesy Sofia Chevez
Steven Bernstein, Hewlett resident, middle, was honored by Brian Regan, co-chair of WellLife’s board of trustees, and Sherry Tucker, WellLife CEO at the annual gala, on May 13.
Al Bauer named Hewlett High interim principal
By BRIAN NORMAN bnorman@liherald.com
Al Bauer, a former administrator in the Hewlett-Woodmere school district for 16 years, was unanimously approved by the Board of Education to serve as the interim principal of Hewlett High School.
The news follows a Feb. 14 social media announcement that current high school principal Alexandra Greenberg will not return next year for undisclosed reasons.
Bauer joined the district in 2008, serving as assistant principal of Hewlett High School until 2013, when he became principal last in June.
The board welcomed Bauer back to the district during its May 14 meeting.
Incoming Superintendent Dina Anzalone said that after looking for a permanent principal, it was determined that bringing in Bauer in an interim role was the best decision.
“We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Bauer back to the district,” Anzalone wrote in a statement on May 14. “After conducting an extensive and inclusive search for a permanent principal, it became clear that appointing Dr. Bauer in an interim capacity is the best decision for students, staff, and families of Hewlett High School.”
Before joining Hewlett-Woodmere, Bauer served as chairperson of mathematics and taught seventh and eighth
grade math at Floral Park Junior/ Senior High School in the Sewanhaka Central School District.
He has also been a contributing member of many organizations outside of the district, including: the American Association of School Administrators, the School Administrators Association of New York State, the Association for Supervisors and Curriculum Development and the Tri-State Consortium Principal Group.
Bauer said he is excited to return to Hewlett-Woodmere, and that he looks forward to supporting the growth and success of the district once again.
“It is an honor to return to HewlettWoodmere Public Schools, a school district that holds such special meaning for me,” Bauer said. ““During my time as principal of Woodmere Middle School and as assistant principal of Hewlett High School, I built strong connections with the community, and I’m excited to once again work alongside such dedicated staff, students, and families.”
Some residents showed their excitement for the returning administrator on social media.
Lili Ann, a Woodmere resident and district, commented on Facebook “Love Dr. Bauer! So excited to see him back at Hewlett Woodmere School District.”
District officials said the search for a permanent high school principal is continuing.
Recent Hewlett High School principals
• 2025-26 Al Bauer
• 2022-25 Alexandra Greenberg
• 2021-22 Gerri DeCarlo (interim)
• 2018-21 William Galati
• 2017-18 Jack Lenson (interim)
• 2013-17 Theodore Fulton
• 2008-13 Thomas Russo
• 2006-08 David Gutmann
• 2000-06 Joyce Bisso
Herald file photo
Al Bauer was named interim principal of Hewlett High School during the HewlettWoodmere Board of Education meeting on May 14.
Area H.S. seniors are sworn into military
By JOSEPH D’ALESSANDRO jdalessandro@liherald.com
Thirty-five high school seniors from Nassau County showed their patriotism last week by pledging to serve in the United States military.
The enlistees, from high schools in Baldwin, Freeport, Valley Stream, Wantagh and beyond, are in the final steps of enlisting in the armed forces.
“Only about 23 percent of high school seniors could actually go into the military, and only 1 percent actually do — these kids are the top 1 percent,” said Andrea Nordquist, chair of Our Community Salutes of Nassau County. The organization held a celebration to support the military enlistees and their families at the Nassau County Training and Intelligence Center on May 13.
“They’re very under-recognized,” Nordquist said of high school students who commit to military service. “They don’t get the accolades that they should get, and so this ceremony helps to honor them, and we’re also the first ones to say ‘Thank you for your service.’”
Nordquist is also the president of Blue Star Mothers of America’s Nassau County chapter, a supportive network of families with members in the military. Her son, Gregory, is a senior master sergeant in the Air National Guard.
“I watched him grow up, I watched him mature,” she said. “For kids nowa-
Joseph D’Alessandro/Herald
Thirty-five high school students from across Nassau County swore the oath of enlistment at the Nassau County Training and Intelligence Center on May 13.
days, not only does it help them mature, it gives them direction.
“It will give them G.I. bills — they can go to college for free,” Nordquist added. “It just opens up their whole world, and they can discover what they’re talented at, and get training.”
Edward Kenneweg, a U.S. Navy commander and executive officer, specializes in talent acquisition. During the cere-
mony, he called all Naval enlistees to receive their honors.
“It’s an opportunity for the community to really give appreciation and thanks to those high school seniors that made the big decision to raise their right hand and serve in the military,” he said. Kenneweg and other military personnel were on hand to express their gratitude to the new recruits.
“My job is to support the recruits and ensure they have the right tools and resources to be successful in their jobs, and overcome barriers and obstacles to reach their long- and short-term goals,” he said.
Nahmare Gilson, a student from Malvern High School, was one of the enlistees honored at the event. He chose to join the military as a career path.
“I realized that college might not have been a decision that I wanted to do,” he said. “My grandfather was in the Army, so I just wanted to join the military to see where that could take me.”
Gilson said he looked forward to “meeting new people in new places,” and challenging himself.
Greg Walpole, of Long Beach High School, enlisted to uphold a family tradition and to prepare for his long-term future. “I’m enlisting because of my family’s footsteps,” he said. “My uncle was in and my cousin’s in right now. I’m going in so it’ll pay for my college and all the benefits that it’s going to give to me.”
Walpole said he looked forward to “learning a new field, getting into school and working hard.”
All of the enlistees received a challenge coin, a copy of the Constitution, and took a ceremonial oath of enlistment after performances from the Coast Guard Band and the Wantagh American Legion Pipe Band.
Experts: Trump cuts threaten drinking water
Loca leaders agree that federal delays of toxic chemical bans put Long Island communities at risk
By STACY DRIKS sdriks@liherald.com
Nassau County’s water is under threat — and local leaders are sounding the alarm.
Last Friday, Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages joined County Legislators Olena Nicks and Scott Davis at the Hempstead Public Library, where they stood with environmental and health leaders to denounce recent environmental rollbacks by the Trump administration.
At the heart of the concern is trichloroethylene, or TCE, a toxic chemical once widely used as an industrial solvent. It is known to seep from factories and landfills into the groundwater — the very source of Long Island’s drinking supply. The state warns that TCE, despite its sweet, fruity odor, is a potent carcinogen.
“The decisions being made aren’t based on science — they’re made to protect special interests and polluters,” Solages said, referring to delays on the part of the Environmental Protection Agency in banning harmful chemicals, and her widely shared social media post on the deregulation of a group of chemicals known as PFAS.
The administration’s proposal would slash the EPA’s budget from $9.1 billion to $4.2 billion, a cut of more than 50 percent.
Solages, a lifelong Long Islander, pointed out the Island’s growing vul-
nerability to climate change: rising seas, saltwater intrusion and increasingly toxic groundwater. But she also warned of a different kind of crisis — one she called a “man-made disaster” brought on by federal inaction.
Joseph Stallone, campaign manager of the New York League of Conservation Voters, agreed. “The EPA used to be a bipartisan watchdog,” he said. “We need Congress to fully fund the EPA and reject these dangerous rollbacks.”
Jessica Varghese, a registered nurse with over 23 years of experience and an associate professor at the New York Institute of Technology, drove the message home. “Long Island has the most contaminated water in New York,” he said simply.
Hempstead wells have tested positive for one of the four dioxanes that are known to cause cancer, along with traces of “forever chemicals” — a term that applies in almost a literal sense, because they contain strong bonds that persist for decades. Varghese cited serious health risks including kidney damage, liver disease, cancer and Parkinson’s disease.
“Long Island deserves better,” she said. “The Trump administration’s sweeping regulatory rollbacks pose a serious threat to public health.”
Solages concluded with a warning: “This isn’t about America’s health,” she said. “It’s about profit. And we won’t be silent.”
Tim Baker/Herald
Nassau County Legislator Scott Davis, far left, Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages, Legislator Olena Nicks, Joseph Stallone and Jessica Varghese at Hempstead Public Library, where they spoke about environmental rollbacks.
STEPPING OUT
Photo courtesy U.S. Air Force
Airmen and women execute daring maneuvers in a thrilling display of the might of the Air Force’s premier fighter jet, the F-16 Fighting Falcon.
Gaze up at the sky
Photo courtesy Chris Thomas/Warbird Thunder
Warbird Thunder’s World War II-era planes blast overhead on the wings of history.
High-flying stunts always amaze at Jones Beach air show
By Karen Bloom
The unofficial start of summer is here — and it’s coming in with a roar. Memorial Day weekend has arrived, bringing with it all the familiar traditions we love: heartfelt ceremonies, parades, sizzling barbecues, and, of course, that muchanticipated pilgrimage to Jones Beach for the thrill of the FourLeaf Air Show. Set against the sparkling Atlantic, this high-flying spectacle returns Saturday and Sunday, with the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds once again leading the charge in a breathtaking display of speed, precision and patriotism. Showtime begins at 10 a.m. — don’t forget your sunscreen and camera.
The distinguished squadron, back for their 10th headlining appearance, is joined by other elite military pilots. This year’s spectacle includes the United States Army Golden Knights Parachute Team, United States Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II, United States Navy F-35C Demo Team, United State Navy Rhino Demo Team, United States Navy EA-18G Growler Demo Team, North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD), 106th Rescue Wing NY Air National Guard, also the 105th Airlift Wing unit of the New York Air National Guard.
This show — with its new name as a result of the rebranding of sponsor Bethpage Federal Credit Union as FourLeaf — is an especially patriotic salute to the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army (which got its start as the Continental Army), the Navy and Marines, along with the 110th anniversary of the U.S. Coast Guard. A tribute also marks the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II.
“We are thrilled to welcome the United States Air Force Thunderbirds as this year’s headliners and look forward to an amazing show by all our performers,” says George Gorman, regional director, New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historical Preservation. “Every year more and more people come to our show. It has become a great tradition for Long Island to honor our military and veterans and kick off the summer at Jones Beach.”
With the anticipated cooperation of the weather, the military and civilian pilots soar — and boom — overhead.
• May 24-25, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
• $10 vehicle use fee
• Jones Beach State Park, Wantagh
• For up-to-date information, visit fourleafairshow.com.
The boardwalk also gets in on the action as service branches are on hand to provide visitors with opportunities to interact, including virtual reality simulations and fitness challenges. Everyone will want to check out the booths lining the boardwalk as well, to pick up a souvenir or a snack.
The Thunderbirds, “America’s Ambassadors in Blue,” demonstrate the extraordinary capabilities of the F-16 Fighting Falcon — the Air Force’s multi-role fighter jet. The elite military pilots proudly showcase the capabilities of highly versatile, 19,700-pound aircraft, which can travel at speeds up to 1,500 mph. The supersonic aircraft is known for its agility, speed and ability to perform various roles, including air superiority, air-to-ground combat and intercepting enemy aircraft.
Grace meets power in this mix of six F-16 Falcons demonstrating formation flying and solo routines. Flying only a few feet apart from wingtip to wingtip, the crowd gets a glimpse of the superb skills and capabilities that all fighter pilots must possess as they push the limits of their aircraft.
The civilian teams always elicite ‘oohs’ and ‘aahs’ as well. Performers include the American Airpower Museum Warbirds; Aarron Deliu, current reigning Air Masters Cup Series champion and current Sky Grand Prix Champion; Warbird Thunder, featuring the North American SNJ Texan, a former World War II Navy advanced training aircraft; also returning are the Farmingdale State College Flying Rams and Long Island’s own David Windmiller.
Warbird Thunder may be familiar to those who watched when the GEICO Skytypers used to grace the sky over Jones Beach. Warbird’s Lead Pilot Chris “CT” Thomas, with his partner, Wingman Mike “Buick” Eberhardt, was with the Skytypers team for many years before heading out on their own. Their meticulously restored World War II-era SNJ planes were used as an advanced trainer by the U.S. Navy and Marines to train “The Greatest Generation” during World War II and the Korean War.
“We’re flying a piece of history,” Thomas proudly explains.“They’ve got quite a military heritage.”
Warbird Thunder’s 12-minute performance is highlighted by what Thomas describes as “big smoke and big noise.” From as low as 100 feet near the surface to 2,000 feet in the air, his two-plane formation will be looping and rolling. You’ll watch formation loops, aileron rolls, barrel rolls, and Cuban Eights; the planes also separate bringing more excitement with opposing aerobatics before rejoining for the final maneuvers in their fast-paced segment.
“These are big planes with a big physical presence,” he says. “It’s always an exciting show.”
Be sure to listen for that signature “bark” — actually the tips of the propeller reaching the speed of sound.
Jon Lovitz
Comedy legend Jon Lovitz brings his signature wit and unforgettable characters to the stage for a night of nonstop laughs. Best known for his Emmy-nominated run on SNL and roles in hit films like “A League of Their Own” and “The Wedding Singer,” Lovitz has been a comedy staple for over 30 years. He got his start in high school productions. After pursuing acting studies, he decided to concentrate solely on comedy, taking classes then accepted into the famed improv group The Groundlings’s main company. In March 1985 The Groundlings appeared on “The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson” where Jon premiered his character “Tommy Flanagan of Pathological Liars Anonymous.” SNL and numerous offers came along; Jon was on his way, working nonstop since. Along with his comedy, he’s well known for his distinctive voice that’s served him well in his varied TV and film career. Jon’s humor is unique, attributable to his quirky personality — and he always entertains.
Saturday, May 24, 7 p.m. $59.50, $49.50, $39.50, $29.50. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. Tickets available at ticketmaster.com or paramountny. com.
Unlock the secrets of Westbury House
For years, visitors to Old Westbury Gardens’ Westbury House have wandered its elegant first floor, admiring the grandeur of the Gilded Age. Many have paused at a certain corridor door, wondering what lay beyond. Now, that mystery is unveiled. Join a 60-minute guided tour, “Secrets of the Service Wing,” and step into the hidden world that powered the Phipps family’s opulent lifestyle. This unique experience peels back the curtain on the tireless work and logistics that kept this grand home running smoothly. Explore the heart of domestic operations — from the orderly butler’s pantry and the silver cleaning room, down the 17 steps to the bustling kitchen, scullery and wine storage room. Space is limited; don’t miss your chance to step through the door and into history.
Sunday, May 25, 3-4 p.m. Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Rd., Old Westbury. Tickets and information available at oldwestburygardens.org or (516) 333-0048.
Your Neighborhood CALENDAR
MAY 22
Hug a happy tree
K&A Tree Service offers free tree inspections throughout Long Island. Tree professionals will visit in person to inspect tree and provide free advice to help treat your tree right and make it happy.
•Time: Ongoing
•Contact: (516) 208-3131
On Exhibit
Nassau County Museum of Art’s latest exhibition, the original “Deco at 100” coincides with the 100th anniversary of the 1925 Paris International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts (Exposition internationale des arts décoratifs et industriels modernes) that publicly launched the movement. The direct followup to the well-received 2023 exhibit, “Our Gilded Age,” it comparably links the period’s signature innovation in the decorative arts, Art Deco, to the fine arts. On view through June 15.
•Where: 1 Museum Drive, Roslyn Harbor
•Time: Ongoing
•Contact: (516) 484-9337 or nassaumuseum.org
MAY
24
Asi Wind’s ‘More Than Magic’
After his sold-out run Off-Broadway, “Inner Circle,” and his London’s West End six-month long run, “Incredibly Human,” Asi Wind returns to the U.S. with a new show, featuring his greatest magic hits. Those familiar with Wind’s performances know to expect jaw-dropping feats of magic, inexplicable mind-reading and an utterly captivating night out. Wind was crowned the 2022 Magician of the Year by the Academy of Magical Arts, an award previously given to David Copperfield and Penn & Teller. Moreover, his appearance on Penn & Teller: Fool Us has become one of the most viral performances in the show’s history, with over 16 million views on YouTube. Wind’s recent Off-Broadway show, Inner Circle, was a critically acclaimed, sold-out success, described as “Gobsmacking. Mystifying. Spectacular.” (The Wall Street Journal). Asi now presents his favorite magic from his dazzling lifelong repertoire. His performances are not just mind-blowing; they inspire us to recognize the magic that lies within each of us. This visually stunning performance showcases Asi’s artistic talents while exploring the human spirit. Wind constantly blurs the line between what’s possible and impossible. It’s a theatrical experience that defies expectations and will leave you marveling at human creativity and connection. Wind believes that true magic can only happen if you bring people together and make them feel like they are a part of the show. Asi’s goal is not deceive people but to make them care and experience and magic. “More Than Magic” is a profound reminder that we all possess some magic within us. Tickets are $69.50, $59.50, $49.50, $39.50, $29.50.
•Where: The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington
• Time: 7 p.m.
•Contact: ticketmaster.com or paramountny.com
•Contact: hwpl.org or (516) 374-1967
JUNE
4
Baseball: Past, Present and Future
Join Larry Liebenthal and fellow baseball enthusiasts to discuss one of the most beloved pastimes, on zoom at Peninsula Public Library.
•Where: Over Zoom with Peninsula Public Library
•Time: 11 a.m.-noon
•Contact: (516) 239-3262 or visit peninsula-ny.whofi.com/ calendar/
Friends of Rock Hall
50th Annual Meeting/ Officer Installation
The Friends of Rock Hall holds their annual meeting and installation. New officers and board members are welcomed.
•Where: 5199 Broadway, Lawrence
•Time: 3 p.m.
•Contact: (516) 239-1157
JUNE
HewlettWoodmere Film Society
Long Island Children’s Museum celebrates National Maritime Day by inviting families to create their own floating boats. Put your boat to the test in the museum’s water tub to see if it sinks or floats! This is a drop-in program, free with admission. It takes approximately 10 minutes and is yours to keep. For ages 3 and up. Free with museum admission.
•Where: Museum Row, Garden City.
•Time: noon-2 p.m.
•Contact: licm.org or (516) 224-5800
MAY
Scam Awareness program
27 Maritime Mastermind
Presiding Officer Howard Kopel, in partnership with County Executive Bruce Blakeman, sponsors a free presentation to help residents identify scam calls and texts at Peninsula Public Library. Registration required.
•Where: 280 Central Ave., Lawrence
•Time: 11 a.m-1 p.m.
•Contact: (516) 239-3262 or peninsula-ny.whofi.com/ calendar/
‘Elephant & Piggie’s We Are in a Play!’
The beloved musical adventure, ripped from the pages of Mo Willems’ beloved award-winning, best-selling children’s books, is back on stage at Long Island Children’s Museum. Willems’ classic characters Elephant and Piggie storm the stage in a rollicking musical romp filled with plenty of pachydermal peril and swiney suspense perfect for young audiences.
•Where: Museum Row, Garden City
•Time: Also May 28-29, times vary
•Contact: licm.org or call (516) 224-5800
MAY
Breakfast Connect
Want to network your business? Attend the Breakfast Connect group’s get together. The breakfast meeting is free and open to everyone.
•Where: Hewlett Firehouse, 25 Franklin Ave., Hewlett
•Time: Ongoing Wednesdays, 8-9 a.m.
•Contact: Call or text Andrew Leibowitz at (516) 790-4829
MAY
29
Breastfeeding Support Group
Mercy Hospital offers a peer-to-peer breastfeeding support group facilitated by a certified counselor. Open to new moms with babies from newborn to 1 year. Registration required.
•Where: St. Anne’s Building, 1000 North Village Ave., Rockville Centre
•Time: Ongoing Thursdays, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
•Contact: Call Gabriella Gennaro at (516) 705-2434
MAY 31
Contrast In Colors
Visit Old Westbury Gardens for an evening of rich harmonies and expressive tones when Poetica Musica presents a captivating program of chamber music and vocal works. The program includes music by Beethoven, Grieg, Loeillet and Ravel, performed cellist Eugene Moye, violinist Erik Wyrick, pianist Yasmin Alami, and mezzo-soprano Eleanor Valkenburg. Highlights include Beethoven’s Piano Trio in B-flat Major, Op. 97 “Archduke”, Jean-Baptiste Loeillet de Gant’s
Trio Sonata in B minor, Grieg’s Violin Sonata No. 3 in C minor, Op. 45, and Ravel’s Cinq Mélodies Populaires Grecques. Beethoven’s iconic Archduke Trio, composed in 1811 and dedicated to his friend and patron Archduke Rudolf of Austria, remains a cornerstone of the piano trio repertoire and is performed worldwide. This marks the first time Poetica Musica performs this celebrated trio at Old Westbury Gardens. With pre-concert talk at 7:30 p.m. and a reception following the performance. $30, general admission, $25 members, seniors (62+) and students.
•Where: 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury
•Time: 8-10:30 p.m.
•Contact: oldwestburygardens.org or (516) 333-0048
Craft-a-Polooza
JUNE
1
Celebrate the launch of Hewlett Public Library’s “Color Our World” summer reading program. Families are invited to an afternoon of creative art.
•Where: 1125 Broadway, Hewlett
•Time: Ages 4 and up, 2 p.m. Grades 6-12, 3:30 p.m.
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All are welcome to participate in the beginning of a new group at Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library, a film society. At he first meeting watch and discuss Alfred Hitchcock’s “Rear Window.”
•Where:1125 Broadway, Hewlett
•Time: 6:30-8:30 p.m.
•Contact: hwpl.org or call (516) 374-1967
Get to know Rock Hall
An insightful presentation and Q&A session on the Rock Hall Museum with Amy Vacchio at Peninsula Public Library.
•Where: Zoom, to register visit peninsula-ny.whofi.com/ calendar/
•Time: 11 a.m.
•Contact: Roxanne Spodek at (516) 967-5777
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May 22, 2025 —
LEGAL NOTICE
Public Notices
NOTICE OF SALE
SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU
DEUTSCHE BANK
NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE OF THE INDYMAC INDX
MORTGAGE TRUST
2006-AR4, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES
2006-AR4 UNDER THE POOLING AND SERVICING
AGREEMENT DATED
MARCH 01, 2006, Plaintiff, Against DIANA SMARTENKO, ET AL, Defendant(s)
Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 04/25/2024, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction, on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. 11501 on 6/3/2025 at 2:00PM, premises known as 1016 Channel Drive, Hewlett, New York 11557, and described as follows:
ALL that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Hewlett Harbor, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York. Section 42 Block 213 Lot 196
The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $1,767,347.53 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the then Court Appointed Referee will cancel the Foreclosure Auction. This Auction will be held rain or shine; Index # 010453/2012 Brian Davis, Esq., Referee.
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NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Hewlett Harbor will meet in both public and via Zoom on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at 7:00PM, Eastern Standard Time, for the purpose of holding a special meeting. Such meeting will allow residents to ask questions of the Board of Trustees on topics of their choosing. All residents wishing to attend via Zoom can visit www.hewlettharbor.go v for instructions.
Dated: Hewlett Harbor, New York
May 7, 2025 BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF HEWLETT HARBOR
LISA JAMES, VILLAGE CLERK 153562
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Board of Trustees of the Incorporated Village of Hewlett Harbor will hold a Public Hearing to consider the addition of Section 138 to the Hewlett Harbor Village Code which will create a Village Justice Court; and under SEQRA Regulations, to determine whether the proposed would constitute a significant negative impact on the environment; said Public Hearing will be held at 7:00 PM on May 22, 2025 at the Village Hall, 449 Pepperidge Road, Hewlett Harbor, New York.
All interested persons will be heard during the Public Hearing at the time and place aforementioned.
BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
LISA JAMES, VILLAGE CLERK
HEWLETT HARBOR, NEW YORK
DATED: May 7, 2025 153560
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF NOMINATIONS FOR VILLAGE ELECTION
VILLAGE OF LAWRENCE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the general election of the Village of Lawrence will be held on June 17, 2025, at the Lawrence Yacht & Country Club, 101 Causeway, Lawrence, New York. Polls will open at 7 a.m., and remain open continuously thereafter until 9 p.m., at which time they will close.
The offices and terms to be filled at such election are as follows:
Two (2) Trustees, for terms of two (2) years each
The following are the names and addresses of the persons who have been duly nominated in accordance with the provisions of the Election Law:
Trustee, for a term of two (2) years: Tamar Roz, 14 Larch Hill Road, Lawrence, NY 11559
Trustee, for a term of two (2) years: Aaron M. Parnes, 373 Kenridge Road, Lawrence, NY 11559 BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Gerry Castro, Village Administrator 153685
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BY THE BOARD OF APPEALS
Pursuant to New York State Town Law Article 16, New York State Public Officers Law Article 7, and the Town of Hempstead Building Zone Ordinance, NOTICE is hereby given that the BOARD OF APPEALS of the Town of Hempstead will hold a public hearing in the Old Town Hall, 350 Front Street, Room 230, Second Floor, Hempstead, New York on 05/28/2025 at 9:30
A.M. to consider the following applications and appeals:
THE FOLLOWING CASES WILL BE CALLED STARTING AT 9:30
A.M.
261/25. - 262/25.
LEGAL NOTICE INC. VILLAGE OF LAWRENCE AVISO LEGAL AVISO DE NOMINACIONES PARA ELECCIONES DE ALDEA EN LA VILLA DE LAWRENCE AVISO POR LA PRESENTE QUE la eleccion general de la Villa de Lawrence se llevara a cabo en la el 17 de junio de 2025, Lawrence Yacht & Country Club, 101 Causeway, Villa de Lawrence, Nueva York. Las urnas estaran abiertas al 7:00 a.m., y permaneceran abiertas continuamente a partir de entonces hasta las 9:00 p.m., momento en el que cerraran. Las oficinas y los terminos que deben cubrirse en dicha eleccion son los siguientes: Dos (s) Fideicomisario, de dos (2) anos Los Siguientes son los nombres y direcciones de las personas que han sido debidamente designadas de conformidad con lo dispuesto en la ley Electoral:
Para el period de fideicomisario de dos (2) anos Tamar Roz, 14 Larch Hill Road, Lawrence, NY 11559
Para el period de fideicomisario de dos (2) anos Aaron M. Parnes, 373 Kenridge Road, Lawrence, NY 11559 Por Orden del Patronato
Gerry Castro Secretaria del Pueblo 153686
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At the 2024 Hewlett-Woodmere Memorial Day parade, the Woodmere Fire Department Color Guard led the final stage of the parade as Hewlett and Woodmere fire department vehicles followed.
HEWLETT - Neal Bendayan, Variances, lot area occupied, front yard setback on Thomas St., maintain front porch enclosure attached to dwelling; Variances, lot area occupied, front yard setbacks on Thomas St. & Keystone Pl., construct addition, roof over open porch & wood deck, all attached to dwelling., S/E cor. Thomas St. & Keystone Pl., a/k/a 1185 Thomas St. ALL PAPERS PERTAINING TO THE ABOVE HEARING ARE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION AT THE BOARD OF APPEALS, TOWN HALL, 1 WASHINGTON STREET, HEMPSTEAD, NY 11550.
This notice is only for new cases in Hewlett within Town of Hempstead jurisdiction. There are additional cases in different hamlets, towns and villages on the Board of Appeals calendar. The full calendar is available at https://hempsteadny.go v/509/Board-of-Appeals The internet address of the website streaming for this meeting is https://hempsteadny.go v/576/Live-StreamingVideo
Interested parties may appear at the above time and place. At the call of the Chairman, the Board will consider decisions on the foregoing and those on the Reserve Decision calendar and such other matters as may properly come before it. 153617
Annual Hewlett-Woodmere Memorial Day parade
The annual Hewlett-Woodmere Memorial Day parade will step off at the Woodmere Fire Department on May 26 at 9 a.m.
The parade will end with a barbecue in the Hewlett High School parking lot. Before the grilling, there will be a performance from the HHS marching band and select choir students reciting the pledge of allegiance and singing the Star Spangled Banner.
Dina Anzalone, the incoming HewlettWoodmere superintendent will serve as this year’s Grand Marshall. All active military,veterans, law enforcement are invited to join the parade along with school organizations and members of the community. To sign up for the parade, contact John Roblin at jmroblin@gmail.com.
— Melissa Berman
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LEGAL NOTICE
SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE FOR MORGAN STANLEY MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2005-10 MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2005-10, -againstJENNIFER ZWIEBEL, ET AL.
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, ELIZON MASTER PARTICIPATION TRUST I, U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS OWNER TRUSTEE, Plaintiff, vs. KELVIN GALLOWAY A/K/A KELVIN A. GALLOWAY, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale and Order Amending Caption duly entered on April 16, 2025, 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 June 23, 2025 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 25 Clinton Avenue a/k/a 25 Clinton Street, Inwood, NY 11096. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 40, Block 63 and Lot 195. The approximate amount of judgment is $178,063.66 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #600972/2023. Jane Shrenkel, Esq., Referee Vallely Mitola Ryan PLLC, 6851 Jericho Turnpike, Suite 165, Syosset, New York 11791, Attorneys for Plaintiff 153641
NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau on February 27, 2025, wherein DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE FOR MORGAN STANLEY MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2005-10 MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2005-10 is the Plaintiff and JENNIFER ZWIEBEL, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction RAIN OR SHINE at the NASSAU COUNTY SUPREME COURT, NORTH SIDE STEPS, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on June 23, 2025 at 2:00PM, premises known as 1463 HEWLETT AVE, HEWLETT, NY 11557; and the following tax map identification: 42-206-7, 8 and 9. ALL THAT
PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING AT HEWLETT, TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, NASSAU COUNTY, NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 003627/2014. Jane P. Shrenkel, Esq.Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC, 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES. 153653
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A. The permit, as a piece of paper or a process of reviewing the work, isn’t the point. As you read this, hundreds of projects around you are underway with no permits. Most of them will either never be found out or are of such small consequence that when an issue comes up, it will be ignored.
Usually, I only learn about problems when either a buyer or a lending bank wants something put on record. I receive frantic calls asking if plans can be made quickly and a permit obtained before the closing in a week. Anyone who tells you the permit process is quick is trying to sell you something.
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Removing a non-structural wall is a little misleading. The wall may not be supporting anything, but it has weight that you want to replace with another load. In general, people rarely look at any kind of building as a system of puzzle pieces, all fitting together in a specific way.
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over time, I asked my campus communities to think about what it means to be an ethical person, and our roles and obligations as members of society. Could we remain silent when we knew of social and economic injustice? Could we be indifferent in the face of unethical behavior and discrimination in the public square?
Such thoughts were inspired again by news reports of bullying in politics, schoolyards, public hearings and international relations.
These are difficult times. Relations between groups are strained. I would hope that even in times like these, families, clergy, teachers and leaders would prepare children and inspire others with the basic values of civility, courtesy, sincerity and respect. Our sense of community needs it. Our national values — freedom of speech, freedom of assembly, freedom of religion, democracy itself — will wither without it.
I think, as citizens, we must employ an “ethical eye” to observe and chal-
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Like everyone else, I’ve welcomed the shift to warmer weather this month. The birds are chirping, flowers are blooming, and more people are spending time outdoors. I don’t have to tell you why — just look up. The sun is back, high in the sky, and with it comes a timely reminder: Don’t forget the sunscreen.
Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States, but also one of the most preventable. It affects people of all skin tones and the most likely cause is overexposure to ultraviolet light, or more simply put, the sun. The main types of skin cancer are squamous cell carcinoma and basal cell carcinoma. Melanoma, while less common, is the most aggressive, and often referred to as a “silent killer” due to its early metastatic spread. My dad has battled skin cancer multiple times. He’s vigilant about checking his skin for unusual moles, freckles and sunspots, and late last year he noticed a new growth on his shoulder blade. A dermatologist quickly took a biopsy, and the
lenge societal patterns that test our sense of what is fair and just. This takes courage as well as compassion. It is our obligation to address injustices wherever they occur in a consistent manner, not with one lens for a friend and another for a foe. We must believe in tolerance, accepting that another can be right without my being wrong.
Compassion is a key component in how we relate to others. Many texts on leadership emphasize empathy, i.e., feeling the pain of others. This is better than simple sympathy, feeling sorry for others, but does not lead to necessary action. Compassion is an act of service, not just a feeling about others.
others. The most effective leaders know this. Saying “Thank you” or “You’re welcome” is not difficult. Being kind is even good for our health.
Respect is denied through acts of antisemitism, racism and other forms of prejudice. One result is fear. Therefore, it is understandable that those who have been subjected to bias personally or historically want respect and peaceful relations. Indeed, I assume that everyone wants respect as a simple fact of his or her being.
C alls for greater ‘civility’ are really calls for compassion and respect.
We often hear calls for greater “civility.” These calls frequently are in response to acts of aggression and other forms of humiliating behavior. Cries for civility are really calls for compassion and respect, to stop using fear or denigrating language as weapons. Such tactics by corporate and political leaders are especially troubling for the messages they send and the models of behavior they represent. What we want is for people to be considerate, friendly, and even generous to
We should teach in our schools and houses of worship, and especially in our homes, that others should be respected, even if they are different from us. But there is a difference between respect for humanity at large, respect for ethnic, national, religious, racial and other groups in general, and respect for any one person.
Respect should be offered freely. An individual’s actions should no more reflect poorly on an entire group than a group’s actions should reflect poorly on any individual.
However, individual respect, once lost, can be regained only through effort: by expressing remorse and trying to help others. Respect is lost when someone acts in a callous manner, by
disregarding others, by belittling the place and relevance of others. When someone “demands” respect and does so in a manner that itself is disrespectful, he or she not only misses the point but also demeans the issue.
A school or college is a precious place. It is where truth, in whatever form, may be pursued without hindrance. It is where freedom of speech must be protected to the utmost. It is a place where diversity — of background, ethnicity, nationality, religion, physical ability or gender — should be respected. It is also a place where civil discourse and respect for one another is essential if a full and honest exchange of views is to be assured.
Without common courtesy, ears are closed. When ears are closed, there can be no mutual respect. We must learn to listen and disagree without being disagreeable. Those who shout the loudest for respect often do the least to gain it. No one should be the other if our education has succeeded. We are one species, with each member seeking to find a unity connecting head, heart and hands — i.e. compassion — which is an act of respect.
Robert A. Scott is president emeritus of Adelphi University and co-author of “Letters to Students: What it Means to be a College Graduate” (Roman & Littlefield, 2024).
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results confirmed melanoma. Surgery was scheduled to promptly remove the mole and a wide margin of surrounding skin, leaving a six-inch, cross-sectional scar across his back. His medical team is confident that the cancer was caught in time and removed in totality.
As we head outside and soak up the sun, I can’t think of a better time to share my dad’s story. With his naturally fair skin, he’s especially cautious. He wears baseball caps to shield his face, opts for long-sleeved sun shirts designed to block harmful UV rays, and rarely skips sunscreen on any exposed skin — especially in warmer weather. There’s growing misinformation about sunscreen, with one of the most persistent myths professing that the product — or more specifically, the chemicals in it — can cause cancer, too. This concern was amplified when certain sunscreens were recalled after they were found to contain benzene, a known carcinogen. While the contamination was a manufacturing issue and not an ingredient in sunscreen formulas, the damage was done. Despite repeated assurances from medical experts that sunscreen is overwhelmingly safe and effective, a
wave of online misinformation has fueled an “anti-sunscreen” movement — putting more people at risk just as we enter peak sun exposure season.
Y ou shouldn’t need persuading, but if you do, I’ll let you talk to my dad.
May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month — a time when national and local organizations step up their efforts to educate the public about prevention. One such group is the Long Island-based Colette Coyne Melanoma Awareness Campaign, named in memory of Colette, who died from the disease. Each year, the campaign partners with Nassau County, gathering at the Theodore Roosevelt Executive & Legislative Building in early May to deliver a simple but vital message: The safest way to enjoy summer is to protect your skin.
Despite the critics, there is no medical evidence that suggests sunscreen causes cancer. Evidence overwhelmingly informs the public that sun, and artificial forms of UV light such as tanning beds, are the most common culprits. Many different types of sunblock are available — including chemical sunscreens, which absorb into the skin, and physical blocker sunscreens, or “mineral sunscreens,” which act as a barrier on the skin’s surface.
I think it’s important that people make medical decisions they feel are best for them, and use products that they feel safest using. But the truth is if people consistently skip sun protection, they are two to three times more likely to develop skin cancer over their lifetime, compared with those who use sunscreen regularly. Opting to avoid using sunblock out of fear of the chemicals it contains is not only ignorant, but also dangerous.
I’m not a medical professional, just someone who’s watched my dad undergo a number of procedures to remove cancer. If you’re hesitant about chemical sunscreens, I get it — there are plenty of “cleaner” options out there. I use one myself. What matters most is using something, because doing nothing is the real risk.
Women get mammograms to detect breast cancer. Adults over 45 get colonoscopies to catch colon cancer early. So why skip one of the simplest, most accessible tools we have to prevent skin cancer before it starts?
There’s no need to gamble with your health when we have everything we need to make conscious decisions, ones that are far more likely to help you — rather than hurt you — in the long run.
Jordan Vallone is a senior editor of the Herald Community Newspapers. Comments? jvallone@liherald.com.
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Memorial Day: so much more than a day of rest
as the last Monday in May approaches, many Americans look forward to Memorial Day as the unofficial start of summer — a three-day weekend filled with barbecues, beach trips, travel and clearance sales.
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But while there’s nothing wrong with enjoying time with loved ones, we must not allow convenience and celebration to overshadow the solemn significance of the holiday. Memorial Day isn’t just a day off. It is a day of remembrance — a national moment of pause to honor the men and women of the United States military who gave their lives in service to our country.
Established in the aftermath of the Civil War, Memorial Day — originally known as Decoration Day — was born of collective mourning. Families and communities across a fractured nation placed flowers on soldiers’ graves, uniting in grief and reverence. The federal holiday was established in 1971. Over time, the holiday expanded to commemorate all American military personnel who have died in service. It is not to be confused with Veterans Day, which honors all who have served, living and deceased. Memorial Day is specifi-
cally for the fallen.
Yet in our modern era, its meaning often gets lost amid the grilling, the chilling and the discount ads. It’s easy to be swept up in the excitement of an extra day off or the first beach trip of the season. But convenience should not breed complacency. Memorial Day deserves more than a casual nod — it demands deliberate remembrance.
Why does that matter? Because freedom isn’t free, and it never has been. The rights we exercise daily — to speak, to vote, to gather, to live safely — were defended by those who never came home.
Behind every headstone in Arlington National Cemetery, and in others across the nation, lies a story of courage, sacrifice and love of country. Behind every folded flag handed to a grieving family is a reminder that someone paid the ultimate price.
To ignore that reality — to reduce Memorial Day to little more than a festive long weekend — is to forget a fundamental part of our national identity. In honoring the fallen, we not only show respect for their sacrifice, but we reinforce the values they died protecting: duty, service, unity, and democratic freedom.
So what can we do differently?
Start small. Take part in the National Moment of Remembrance at 3 p.m. local time on Monday, when Americans are encouraged to pause for one minute in silence. Visit a local veterans’ cemetery or memorial. Attend a parade or ceremony in your town. Talk to children and young people about why the day matters. Share a story of a fallen service member. Fly the American flag at half-staff.
Better yet, turn remembrance into action. Donate to an organization that supports Gold Star families or wounded veterans. Write to an elected official in support of improved services for military families. Volunteer for a group that helps transitioning service members reintegrate into civilian life. Service should not end at the battlefield, and gratitude should not last only one day.
On Memorial Day, we’re not asked to stop living or celebrating. We are asked to remember why we can. We are asked to be present — not just at the picnic table, but in thought and in spirit, connecting with the sacrifices that afforded us this life of liberty.
Horse named Journalism showed what’s possible
He was five lengths back, bumped and bruised, as he fought through a crowded pack in the Preakness Stakes, one of horse racing’s biggest events. But Journalism didn’t fold, even when he looked to be down and out. He found daylight in the final turn, charged down the stretch, and stormed past the leaders to win in spectacular fashion.
It was gritty. It was powerful. And it was symbolic.
Because while Journalism the horse crossed the finish line in triumph, journalism the profession is reeling — and falling further behind every day.
In New York, dozens of local newspapers have shuttered over the past year, even in some of the wealthiest commu-
Peter King goes way too easy on Elon Musk
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nities. Trusted reporters have vanished from towns and villages across the state. There’s no one left to sit through school board meetings, follow the money at town halls, or tell the human stories that hold communities together.
The decline isn’t distant. It’s here. It’s happening now. And yet there is still a clear lane for journalism organizations to triumph — if we fight for it.
Last year, New York passed a first-inthe-nation tax credit to support truly local journalism. That policy, now in effect, offers a lifeline to communitybased newspapers. It was made possible by the Empire State Local News Coalition, a nonpartisan alliance of more than 200 local newspapers in New York — including the Herald — that are com-
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Not once, but twice, in his column “We must restore Musk’s cuts of the 9/11 health
fund” last week, Peter King made excuses for Elon Musk’s inexcusable, reckless and immoral cuts: 1) “. . . to undo the damage, intentional or not . . . by Elon Musk’s chainsaw cuts”; and 2) “. . . Elon Musk’s misplaced cuts . . . probably made unknowingly . . .” A reality check, and some honesty, please, about the cruel and harmful effects of
mitted to keeping local reporting alive.
To turn that legislative victory into a lasting comeback, the Empire State Local News Coalition needs support — from readers, businesses, neighbors and anyone who cares about truth, transparency and community camaraderie.
Because while four legs carried Journalism to victory, it’s the Fourth Estate that carries our democracy — and right now, it’s running out of steam.
If you appreciate the work we do covering your schools, government, family, friends and more, then please donate to the Empire State Local News Coalition at SaveNYLocalNews.com/support. With your help, journalism — the one that informs, uplifts and protects — can make a dramatic comeback, too.
DOGE’s very aware and deliberate actions negatively affecting the American people, totally backed up by this administration and Project 2025.
I will never understand why a spade can’t be called a spade when it comes to Donald Trump. As I recall from Mr. King’s columns, he was a good Catholic Brooklyn kid. Well, so
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GOP cuts to Medicaid will impact all of Long Island
House republicans advanced their plan last week to cut $715 billion in Medicaid funding over the next decade. Medicaid provides essential medical services to millions of children, seniors, people with disabilities, and veterans across our country, including 170,000 of my constituents in new york’s 4th Congressional District. These reductions will surely hurt recipients, but it is important to note that the impact of this budget cutback will stretch far beyond just these groups.
The warnings are already plentiful, and dire. These sweeping cuts have prompted alarm from health policy
experts, economists and medical groups, such as the american Hospital association, who all indicated that republicans’ proposed changes to Medicaid will touch all new yorkers, including those with private insurance. all americans can expect increased costs for private payers and reduced services at hospitals and other health care providers. It is critical that long Islanders understand the impact this legislation could have on all our families, friends and neighbors.
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Mr. Dowling made clear that a sudden spike in uninsured patients resulting from Medicaid cuts is likely to force hospitals, clinics, and other health facilities to cut back services, reduce medical staff or even close their doors. When hospitals and other health providers cut back their services or close, it affects all of us, regardless of our health care coverage.
he sweeping cuts have prompted alarm from health policy experts and economists.
To ensure that constituents understand some of the impacts of the GoP budget being advanced in Congress, I hosted a budget briefing with my nassau County colleague, Congressman Tom suozzi. The briefing included factual testimony from nonpartisan presenters including northwell Health Ceo Michael
In fact, policy experts at the John Hopkins University of Public Health have forecast that premiums will rise for all americans as hospitals are forced to pass the cost of keeping their doors open to consumers.
I have spoken with a number of other long Island health providers, including stony Brook Medicine and the Healthcare association of new york,
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was I, and I am thankful every day that I never lost the strength to call out nonsense when needed, no matter who is involved.
JosIe MarIno Lynbrook
The government, as is, won’t restore Musk’s cuts
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Peter King’s demand that “this insanity must end” is too narrow, and made of the wrong people. “We” cannot “restore” anything until the elections next year.
Those who can have bigger bills to fry. “We” empowered MaGa to cut undefined waste, fraud and abuse,
which is what they did, and put it all into their current budget. Mr. King’s complaint about the 9/11 fund’s being “seriously threatened” by “misplaced cuts” applies to all items in that bill, and the only way to restore anything begins with dismantling that ugly construction. Fortunately, as of today, that seems possible if 2026 restores sanity to our federal government.
BrIan Kelly Rockville Centre
Time to address decadesold immigration problem
To the editor: I take issue with Murad awahdeh
and Melanie Creps’s opinion piece in the May 8-14 issue, “Cooperating with ICe will not make us safer.” as a son of a legal immigrant, I counted at least 10 mentions of the word “immigrant,” but without the word “illegal” preceding it. Was this an attempt to slant the piece in one direction?
In all my years, I have never seen an outreach toward our own homeless, veterans, mentally ill and addicted like I saw toward people who were allowed to enter our country through the open borders of the previous administration.
I would like nothing more than to see Congress come up with a bipartisan package to make legal immigration more enticing and vetted. What we have now is not only a strain on local budgets, but also the exploitation of these
who also underscored how these cuts would raise health care costs for all patients in our region. not only will new yorkers’ health care costs balloon, but the proposed Medicaid cuts are also likely to increase our tax burden. a brief from the nonpartisan health policy organization KFF concluded that these cuts will cause massive state budget shortfalls, prompting tax increases while downsizing funding to education, infrastructure and other local priorities. long Islanders already pay some of the highest taxes in the country. We cannot afford another tax increase. as your congresswoman, I am committed to fighting against these dangerous attempts to attack long Islanders’ health care. We must work to protect and strengthen access to health care, not make it more expensive and less accessible.
Laura A. Gillen represents the 4th Congressional District.
people working for substandard wages and the subsequent strain on social services. allowing self-deportation with the opportunity to come back legally would be the best approach for everybody. With all these companies willing to invest in plants to keep jobs here, and the present shortage of people in the trades, there will be more than enough jobs to be filled, with opportunities for american citizens first, and then legalized immigrants to follow. It would be a win-win for everybody, and also for the Trump administration, by finally addressing a decades-old problem that has never been dealt with properly.
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