Nassau Herald 06-05-2025

HERALD Nassau

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Matthew DeCicco

Hewlett High School senior Matthew DeCicco broke the school, meet and facility records for both the hurdles and the pentathlon at the largest ever Bulldog Invitational.

Hewlett H.S. senior breaks

Bulldog Invitational records

By BRIAN NORMAN bnorman@liherald.com

For thousands of high school track and field athletes across Long Island, the Bulldog Invitational is a final shot at qualifying for the postseason. But for one Hewlett High School senior, it was a chance to leave his name in the record books.

Matthew DeCicco, a senior on the men’s varsity track and field team, has been one of the top performers for Hewlett during his four-year tenure on the squad.

A multiple-time county champion, DeCicco originally didn’t plan to run in the invita-

tional to prepare for the state championship on June 13 and 14 at Middletown High School in Middletown New York , however, after recording no score in the high jump, he had to change his plans.

“I really wasn’t even supposed to compete at the Bulldog (Invitational),” DeCicco said. “I was supposed to get the state super standard at a previous meet, but I had no height in high jump, and I didn’t get the standard, so we had to change plans and compete at the Bulldog.”

His decision to participate in the invitational proved to be worthwhile, breaking

Atlantic Beach has a contested trustee election

By MELISSA BERMAN mberman@liherald.com

Atlantic Beach residents Nathan Etrog, an incumbent, Laura Heller, Julia Herbert and Joseph Pierantoni are all running for the two open trustee seats for the village. In the open election, the two candidates with the most votes win the seats.

Trustee Patricia Beaumont will not be running for reelection after serving two terms. All terms are two years.

Vbeen in the area of drowning prevention and water safety and really talking about the importance of drowning prevention and water safety,” Etrog said.

He also has a degree in social work from Boston University and was a social worker and the vice president of psychiatry at St. John’s Episcopal Hospital in Far Rockaway for 30 years.

oting is on Tuesday, June 17 from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., at Village Hall, 65 The Plaza, in Atlantic Beach.

Nathan Etrog Etrog, 79, is running for his second two-year term as trustee. He was originally appointed in April 2023 to fill retired Trustee Andy Rubin’s position.

SOURCE: AtLANtIC BEACh wEBSItE

Etrog has lived in Atlantic Beach for almost 50 years and currently serves as a commissioner for the Atlantic Beach Fire Department and a chairman of the Village Parks Commission.

“A lot of my work as trustee and park commissioner has

“Being a social worker has helped me in anything that I do because you learn to listen to people and learn to if necessary be a mediator and a good delegator,” Etrog added. “All those skills have helped me very much in my work with the village, in all the things I’ve done.”

Should he be re-elected, his primary focus would include — having transparency, accountability and integrity in government.

“One of the things we can do better at is transparency in government and letting the

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Uncontested village election, Incumbent and newcomer

By MELISSA BERMAN mberman@liherald.com

Hewlett Harbor residents Hamza Akram and Gil Bruh are running unopposed for the two trustee positions in the village election on June 17. Akram is a newcomer to the board and Bruh is seeking re-election for a third term.

The trustee position is a two-year term.

Akram, 27, moved to Hewlett Harbor in 2022 from Elmont and is a pharmacist that runs his family’s business, Sand Castle Pharmacy in both Inwood and Far Rockaway.

“I’m running for trustee because I care deeply for the community I live in and I consider Hewlett Harbor my home and community,” Akram said. “After moving here three years ago, I have come to love this town, everything about it, how beautiful it is and how nice the people are. I want to make it even better.”

As a young candidate, he hopes to bring fresh energy, youth engagement and transparency.

“I’m a simple neighbor who wants to help engage with his community,” Akram added.

Akram’s goals upon election are to be transparent, let the residents know the village is there for them with office hours, monthly reports and to be a voice for his neighbors that don’t have a platform.

“My main thing is being a voice for the community, I think that’s the main thing when you’re in this position, you help shape policies that will affect our neighbors,” he said. “I want to be able to advocate for those who are not in this position and be there for them.”

Bruh, 43, is a Hewlett native and has

been a Hewlett Harbor resident since 2018. He owns the business Modern Age Technology and Consulting, an information technology provider.

“When I moved into Hewlett Harbor I became interested in how they worked and started attending meetings and I volunteered to help with technology stuff,”

Bruh said.

He spearheaded the installation of the license plate readers and cameras throughout the village before he was first elected to the village board.

“That was my pet project, then I became the village treasurer for a while and then eventually decided to run for trustee,” he said. “I thought that would be a good way to give back to the community and be able to help shape the community in a beautiful way that you couldn’t do in other towns.”

Bruh takes a lot of pride in being able to help the community at-large, meet the residents and make a difference.

“I am running again because I really enjoy doing it and the community appreciates the work I’ve been doing,” he added. “We’re starting some new projects this year, new village court, expanding our camera systems, new staff and I just want to continue what I’m doing.”

His new terms goals are to maintain the beauty of the community, make sure the roads are up to standard, ensure security is a priority with booths that monitor incoming traffic into the village and keep the community safe.

“Working with my neighbors and meeting people and trying to resolve issues and problems while maintaining security and beauty of the community is what I enjoy,” Bruh said.

Voting takes place noon to 9 p.m. at Village Hall, 449 Pepperidge Rd. in Hewlett Harbor on June 17.

Lawrence trustees Parnes, Roz running unopposed

By BRIAN NORMAN

bnorman@liherald.com

Incumbent Lawrence Trustees

Aaron Parnes and Tammy Roz are running unchallenged for a second term on the village board. The election is June 17.

Parnes, 59, has been a resident of the village for 26 years. He was a member of the Lawrence’s Park Commission for 13 years before becoming a trustee, as well as a member of the board for the Torah Academy for Girls in Far Rockaway for more than 20 years.

Parnes said he wants to continue improving the village and helping those who feel unheard in the community.

“My family and I have always given back, our children have always given back, and we’ve always appreciated what we have here in the village, and we want to make sure that things for even the people that aren’t heard get heard,” Parnes said. “That’s really why we volunteer, is because we want to help the people that aren’t heard and the people that you know, feel that they can come directly to us, because we’re, you know, we’re out there and we live there.” Roz, 49, serves as the deputy mayor and has been a Lawrence res-

ident for 27 years. She is also a former member of the Lawrence Parks Commission.

She now serves as the board’s liaison to the parks and recreation within the village, where she oversees the Lawrence Yacht & Country

Club and all the village parks. During her previous term, Roz oversaw renovations at the country club, bringing in pickleball courts, redoing the ballroom and fixing the tennis clock tower and awning. Roz said that she is looking for -

ward to continuing to work with the current administration to improve and maintain the quality of life for village residents.

“So we want to continue doing the best that we can to enhance the community and everything for our neighborhood,” Roz said. “The board is here to work with all the needs of the residents and be able to improve the quality of life — so it’s all about, you know, being proud of our village, and I have to say, I am so proud to be a resident of the village of Lawrence, and I want everybody to feel that way.”

Lawrence Mayor Samuel Nahmias said that he looks forward to seeing how Parnes and Roz continue to contribute to the village.

“Together, Dr. Tammy Roz and Aaron Parnes represent the very best of public service,” Nahmias wrote in an email. “Through thoughtful leadership, deep community ties, and a forward-looking vision, their contributions have already left a meaningful mark on the Village of Lawrence, and I am excited to see how their continued service will shape our future.”

Voting takes place at the Lawrence Yacht & Country Club, 101 Causeway, Lawrence, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., on June 17.

Courtesy Hamza Akram, Courtesy Gil Bruh

Hewlett Harbor residents Hamza Akram, left, and Gil Bruh are running unoppposed for village trustee.

Photos courtesy Tammy Roz and Aaron Parnes Lawrence Trustees Tammy Roz and Aaron Parnes are both running for their second terms on the village board. The election is June 17.

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Generally, parents leave their assets to the children thinking that the children will then take care of their children. Occasionally, parents want to bypass the children, either wholly or partially, and leave an inheritance directly to the grandchildren.

Inheritances to minors come in different varieties, such as bequests in wills and as beneficiaries or contingent beneficiaries on IRA’s, investment accounts, life insurance policies and annuities.

Although well-intentioned, inheritances to minors, without a trust, must go through a court proceeding on death. Minors, those under 18, cannot hold property in their names. In the proceeding, the judge appoints a legal guardian to protect the minor’s interest until age eighteen, at which time the beneficiary receives the asset. The expenses of the legal guardian will be paid out of the minor’s bequest. Generally, the legal guardian will use the funds for the child’s health, education, maintenance and support having regard to any other assets or resources of

the minor known to the guardian. Again, ready or not, the legal guardian must turn over the assets to the minor at age eighteen, a tender age in today’s world.

A better plan would be to leave assets to a minor beneficiary by creating a trust. You leave directions for the use of the funds, distribution at a stated age, such as thirty years old and, in the meantime, the trustee, a person you choose instead of a legal guardian chosen by the court, uses the money for the purposes enumerated above, either by giving money directly to the minor or by paying bills on their behalf.

Trusts avoid probate court proceedings entirely for the trust assets. You either put assets into the trust while you are living or, alternatively, you may name the minor’s trust as death beneficiary on bank accounts, investment accounts, IRA’s or the retirement plans, annuities and life insurance policies.

The intention to benefit minor beneficiaries must be attended to with thoughtful planning to avoid having the good deed punished.

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Prostate cancer affects approximately 1 in 8 men during their lifetime and ranks as the second-leading cause of cancer death among American men. While many cases grow slowly, aggressive forms can spread rapidly and require immediate treatment.

Warshawsky recommends several preventive measures, including regular screenings for men age 50 and older – or

starting at age 40 for Black men or those with family history. He advises patients to watch for warning signs such as — frequent urination urgency, blood in urine or semen, and pain in the pelvis, lower back or hips.

Additional recommendations include maintaining a healthy diet low in red meat and high in fruits and vegetables, exercising regularly, avoiding tobacco, limiting alcohol consumption, and maintaining a healthy weight.

“Small lifestyle changes can make a major difference in your health outcomes,” Warshawsky wrote. “And if you’re at risk, early screening can save your life.”

Episcopal Health Services offers comprehensive prostate cancer care through St. John’s Episcopal Hospital. For appointments, call (718) 869-7949 or visit EHSCancercenter.com.

— Melissa Berman

Courtesy Episcopal Health Services

Marc Warshawsky is the Chief of Hematology/Oncology at Episcopal Health Services.

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Herald Senior Health & Beyond Expo expands 2025 Series with Massapequa debut

By Dana McDermott

Herald Community Media and RichnerLIVE successfully hosted the second event in the 2025 Senior Health & Beyond Expo series on May 22, at the Massapequa Elks Lodge #2162. Despite rainy and chilly weather, the free community event drew hundreds of attendees from across the region — including seniors, families, and care-givers — all eager to explore the latest in wellness, lifestyle enhancements, and essential health resources.

Held from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., the expo marked its debut in Massapequa with resounding success. Attendees engaged with over 35 educational vendors offering information on topics ranging from rehabilitation and home care to wellness programs and state services. Attendees had the opportunity to connect one-on-one with experts in various fields.

Informational booths offered resources on home rehabilitation, in-home care services, chronic disease management, wellness programs, state and local assistance, and more. Many participants took the time to explore all the booths, gathering literature, asking questions, and signing up for programs to help improve their quality of life.

“This was our very first Senior Health Expo in Massapequa, and the community’s enthusiasm far exceeded our expectations,” said Amy Amato, Executive Director of Corporate Relations and Events at RichnerLIVE. “We are proud to provide a platform where seniors and their loved ones can access vital information and engage with professionals who truly care about their well-being.”

The event wasn’t just educational—it was fun, too. A special comedy performance by Larry Izzo brought lighthearted entertainment to the morning, sparking laughter and community connection. His blend of humor and relatability added a personal touch that resonated with many in the crowd.

One of the highlights of the morning was a lively Q&A panel discussion featuring several distinguished speakers. Each panelist brought expertise from their respective fields, offering actionable tips and meaningful insights. Representatives from the Parker Jewish Institute for Healthcare and Rehabilitation discussed the differences between short- and long-term rehabilitation options, addressing common misconceptions and helping families better plan for care transitions. Mid-Island Audiology highlighted the crucial link between hearing loss and brain health, stressing the importance of early intervention and regular hearing evaluations. East Neck Nursing and Rehabilitation Center offered practical advice on fall prevention, a major concern for many seniors, including home safety modifications and physical therapy strategies. PSEG Long Island presented on advocacy, out-

reach, and education, sharing programs available to help seniors manage utility bills and understand energy usage. The New York State Department of Public Service – Long Island Office provided information on saving money and energy, as well as preparing homes for the warmer months ahead, including statesupported incentives and rebates.

Each presentation was followed by a Q&A session, giving audience members the opportunity to ask questions and receive tailored responses. These panels were especially popular, with attendees appreciating the chance to speak directly to experts in an accessible, conversational setting.

The event was made possible through

the support of several key sponsors and partners who share the goal of improving the lives of seniors. Event sponsors included AARP, CenterLight Healthcare PACE, East Neck Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, the New York State Department of Public Service, Parker Jewish Institute for Healthcare and Rehabilitation, and Silver Lining Homecare Agency, which also served as the event’s Gift Bag Sponsor. These partnerships reflect the collaborative spirit behind the Senior Health & Beyond Expo series, emphasizing the importance of bringing together public, private, and nonprofit organizations to better serve the aging population.

Following the success in Mass -

apequa, the next Senior Health & Beyond Expo is scheduled for Thursday, June 27, at Congregation Ohav Sholom in Merrick, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Like all events in the series, it will be free and open to the public, offering another opportunity for seniors and their loved ones to discover new services, engage with experts, and enjoy a morning of education, community, and connection.

To view a full gallery of photos from the Massapequa expo, visit RichnerLive.com. For a complete schedule of upcoming events in the 2025 Senior Health & Beyond Expo series, including locations and times, visit LiHerald.com.

The Massapequa Senior Expo attracted over 200 people to the May 22 event.

Tim Baker/Herald photos

Senior Expo attendees took part in stationary exercises led by emcee Mae Caime.

Nicole Hall and Diane Finocchio from PSEG Long Island.

Claire Masih and Angela Mistretta of Park Lane Jewelry By ClairMarie.

Pablo Rendon, Janette Lebron, and Carmen Quinones of Parker Jewish Institute Health Care and Rehabilitation.

Ryan Lynch from New York Cancer & Blood Specialists. Expo attendees had the opportunity to meet 35 vendors.

Carol Bottiglieri from TrueCare Adult Day Care Center.

Jackie Rothermel from Meltzer, Lippe, Goldstein, & Breitstone, LLP.

Alyssa Ednie, Christen L. Cassidy, and Rochelle L. Verron, Esq. from Verron Law Group.

Robert Perricone, Sherri M. Stoklasa, and Laura Williams from WellCare.

Stephanie Penza and Sheila O’Brien from SightMD.

James Senese, Marguerite L. Ryan, and Ed Ryan from Equitable Advisors.

AnneMarie Fragkoulis and Alexa Panariello of East Neck Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.

Debbie D’Amato of Centerlight HealthCare PACE.

Patricia Barna from ClarCaptions.

Jill Wasser from the NYS Department of Public Service.

Manuel Martinez from Elegance At Home.

Mae Caime speaking at the Senior Health Expo in Massapequa.

Four candidates vie for two open trustee seats

residents know exactly what we’re thinking and doing,” he said. “I’m also committed to help resolve the litigations and continuing to both rebuild and maintain the infrastructure.”

Laura Heller

Laura Heller, 47, has been a village resident for five years and visited frequently, she said since 2006. She is a trust and estates lawyer in the personal planning department at Simpson Thatcher & Bartlett LLP.

As a lawyer, who has experience in “fiduciary financeability” and “bringing diverse sets of people together to solve problems” she feels that makes her qualified to be a trustee.

“I feel like it’s my job to preserve what has been created already while looking to the future and representing the young families so the generations that come after us will find a beautiful and welcoming Atlantic Beach just like we found,” Heller said.

Her goals if elected are to — improve fiduciary responsibility, improve board transparency and work to build a stronger, unified village and continue to make it a beautiful community.

“I think that it’s really important to understand how the village board works and some of the issues they are tackling and to me more communicative to the residents who deserve to have that,” she said. “Our village has a lot of smart people and we can have different committees to help tackle some of the challenges we’re facing.”

Julia Herbert

Julia Herbert, 67, has been a resident for 20 years and worked in the brokerage and banking industry for 30 years. An auditor for many years, she is currently treasurer for her condo association in Florida.

“I’ve been very happy to just go along and let my neighbors volunteer their time to keep the village operating and now that I’m retired, I feel that

my experience is relevant in the financial area to help out and step-up,” Herbert said.

If elected, she hopes to see more financial reporting on a monthly basis given to the community from the board and more transparency on what is going on.

“The first thing I want to do is come up to speed about what my role as trustee is and read through the village code,” she said. “I want to spend some time with the minutes from past meetings and to get some expertise and knowledge on how to transition my knowledge from businesses into the public sector before making plans.”

Joseph Pierantoni

Joseph Pierantoni, 42, has lived in Atlantic Beach his entire life. He is a financial director for a media planning and buying agency in New York.

“I’ve worked to compel more transparency from the board, particularly with the budget and the financial practices of the village,” Pierantoni said. “I have also begun to develop new stream of revenue to help alleviate the growing tax burden. I am trying to achieve more transparency around the budget and modernize the financial planning and management practices of the village as a whole.”

His major goals include — alleviating the tax burden, transparency, fiscal responsibility and accountability within the village.

“I want to restore those three areas and the confidence of our residents, I also want to engage the residents for their input and knowledge,” he said. “It’s more important than ever to make sure we are using the best practices and leveraging technology in this area. I really feel like revamping and modernizing these practices can put us on the right track going forward.

Voting is on Tuesday, June 17 from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., at Village Hall, 65 The Plaza, in Atlantic Beach.

Photos courtesy of the candidates

Incumbent Nat Etrog, left, Laura Heller, Julia Herbert and Joseph Pierantoni are all running for the two open Atlantic Beach village trustee seats.

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JCC honors community leaders at annual gala

The Marion & Aaron Gural JCC honored Craig Spatz, the JCC’s chairman of the board with the Business Leader of the Year Award and Nassau County Legislator Presiding Officer Howard Kopel with the Harrison-Kerr Community Achievement Award, at the group’s annual gala.

Established in 2003, the yearly get together has been held every since except in 2021 because of the Covid pandemic and three years later because of the 2023 attack on Israel.

“The annual dinner is an opportunity to recognize both the JCC and community leaders for their incredible work,” said Stacey Feldman, executive director.

The gala was held at the HarrisonKerr Family Campus, in Lawrence on May 20.

The Gural JCC’s Board of Directors selects the honorees. The primary criteria are involvement with the JCC and being civic-minded.

The dinner’s proceeds support all of the JCC’s programs that aim to serve the community at large.

— Melissa Berman

Past President and Board of Directors member Jane Gural-Senders, left, presented Howard Kopel with the Harrison-Kerr Community Achievement Award.

Alice Moreno/Herald photos

The Marion & Aaron Gural JCC honored Nassau County Legislator Presiding Officer Howard Kopel, left, and the JCC’s chairman of the board Craig Spatz, at their annual gala.

Executive Director Stacey Feldman addressed the crowd at the end of the awards portion of the gala held at the Harrison-Kerr Family Campus, in Lawrence.

The Marion & Aaron Gural JCC President David Kaye introduced each speaker, on May 20.

Angelo Frangella, executive vice president at Dime Community Bank, right, presented Craig Spatz with the Business Leader of the Year Award.

Charlie hammerman

Charlie Hammerman appointed to A.B. board

By BRIAN NORMAN bnorman@liherald.com

Q: Tell me about yourself?

A: My formal name is Charles Daniel Hammerman but I also go by Charlie. I am 62 years old and graduated from Fordham Law School in 1998. I was the village prosecutor in Atlantic Beach under the Judge Jerry Turner. Towards the end of 2007 going into 2008 we, being my wife, Nancy and I founded, and have now operated for 18 years, the Disability Opportunity Fund. In 1994, the U.S. Treasury Department created the CDFI Fund—Community Development Financial Institution Fund. To qualify for funding, you must be certi-

fied. We received our certification way back in 2009 and have maintained that certification.

Q: Have you held any previous leadership positions within the village or in outside community organizations?

A: Yes. So as a result of Superstorm Sandy there was an organization called Long Island Voluntary Organization Active in Disasters. But my organization was immediately contacted as the disability experts. How does the VOAD, how does Nassau and Suffolk deal with helping people with disabilities recover, you know, from Sandy and the next thing

you know, we ended up with a seat at the table, and we spent a good year plus working with many, not for profits, all over Long Island,

Q: What was the appointment process like?

A: So, Mayor George Pappas approached me with the discussion this past weekend. He then wanted to consult the

existing members of the board, got their input and then made the official offer to me yesterday, May 28. It is my understanding that the vacancies to the board are supposed to be filled as quickly as possible, so we went through all of the paperwork yesterday and made it official.

Q: How do you plan to help address the recent 87 percent village tax increase?

A: As a resident and now as a trustee, I’m learning the details as to why an increase is being required in the coming fiscal year, given my experience between 2019 to 2024, in hite sulfur springs West Virginia, in which our organization DOF did a full economic redevelopment of a similarly sized town, My hope is that as a new trustee I can bring a tremendous amount of experience in that situation and translate it towards our community.

Q: With your legal experience, how do you plan to contribute to matters involving the Chabad of the Beaches litigation?

A: Clearly, I cannot com -

ment on the actual litigation involving any plaintiffs against the village. However, I hope to be able to afford my vast experience with legal matters to my fellow trustees and the residents to find some way forward that benefits everybody.

Q: What else do you want the residents to know about you?

A: This is truly an honor, because there’s no greater service than public service, and I’ve been fortunate enough to do that throughout my life, but over the last 20 years, I have literally committed myself to those less privileged who are living with disabilities and their families. I feel very fortunate as a second-generation Atlantic Beach resident to enjoy every positive aspect of this very unique village, and I hope the residents will see that actions speak louder than words, and we’re going to do a lot of work on their behalf to make things truly great in the village of Atlantic Beach.

Mary Lou Carlson,

Deena Kafka, Au.D. Audiologist

Courtesy Charles Hammerman Charles Hammerman, new appointee for Atlantic Beach deputy mayor and trustee.

Hewlett High School senior’s record-breaking performance

two school, meet and facility records in both the 110-meter hurdles and pentathlon.

His time of 14.43 seconds in the 110meter hurdles bested the previous invitational record of 14.74 seconds set by Chris Parker from Mepham High School in Bellmore in 2008.

In the pentathlon, a competition consisting of five events, including hurdles, long jump, shot put, high jump and 1500m, he scored 3,219 points, beating the previous Bulldog Invitational record from 2019 of 3,194 points held by Jackson Bright of Copiague High School.

DeCicco said that it was an incredible feeling to end his last regular season at Hewlett with a record-setting achievement on his home track.

“It meant a lot to me, because I’ve never been able to hold like a meet or facility record,” DeCicco said. “So it meant a lot to just go out there, do it at my home track and know that I’ll always have a legacy there, not just in the school, but like for everyone.”

Following the invitational, DeCicco won another county championship in both the hurdles and long jump on May 19 at Hewlett High School and automatically qualified for the New York state championship on June 13 and 14.

The Bulldog Invitational, first held in 2003, is an annual track and field meet hosted at Hewlett High School that has grown into a community-wide event for residents to attend and participate in.

This year’s invitational, held on May 17, was the last meet in which the athletes could compete before conference, county and state qualifiers begin.

Eamon McHugh, Hewlett-Woodmere’s boys’ varsity track and field coach, said that this year’s event drew more than 2,000 athletes from more than

50 schools across Nassau and Suffolk counties, as well as public schools from New York City.

McHugh added that since it’s the last meet before the postseason, the event creates an added incentive for schools to participate, and that this year’s invitational was the largest in its history.

“Because of the new facility we have, and just the overall history of the Bulldog, it’s kind of the culminating major invitational for Nassau County and Suffolk County track and field on Long Island,” McHugh said. “We got more Suffolk County teams than we usually almost ever gotten this year, and we just seem to keep getting more and more PSAL schools coming in from the city. So that combination of things made it to be probably one of our biggest Bulldog Invitationals ever, if not at least in the last 10 years.”

The invitational has become more than just a competition for athletes. McHugh said that many former Hewlett-Woodmere athletes would use the meet to reconnect with coaches, teammates and friends after they come home from college.

David Viegas, Hewlett-Woodmere’s director of health, physical education and athletics, said that McHugh and girls’ varsity track and field coach Stephen Honerkamp have worked to make the Bulldog Invitational an interactive event with participation from members of the community.

“Our coaches have tried to keep that tradition going,” Viegas said. “They have an alumni race in there, they have a coach event in there. They do something with the mascots. So they try to make it inclusive. To put on an event of that magnitude, it really takes everyone to pitch in and come back and support us.”

Courtesy Eamon McHugh

Matthew DeCicco set a record for 110-meter hurdles with a time of 14.43 seconds.

Rallying on L.I. for transgender rights

By MADISON GUSLER mgusler@liherald.com

More than 200 people gathered for Long Island’s largest rally in support of the transgender community at the Nassau County Legislative building in Mineola over the weekend to express support for the trans, nonbinary and intersex communities.

Organized by Huntington Station-based nonprofit Gender Equality New York, which advocates for the rights of transgender, gender non-binary and intersex New Yorkers, the event highlighted support for shield laws that protect both reproductive and gender-affirming health care being targeted by legislators across the country.

“We’re here to show courage in the face of hate and discrimination. We’re here to affirm our existence to those who would rather see us erased,” Juli GreyOwens, executive director of GENY, said. “We are here to stand firm and fight for our rights, our dignity and for our future.”

Transgender and non-binary communities in New York State were only recently granted civil rights protections with the passage of 2019’s Gender Expression Non-Discrimination Act. This followed years of organizing from various transgender activists. But nationally, transgender rights have been under attack since Donald Trump’s first presidency.

“They’re targeting trans kids, criminalizing gender affirming care, and feeding the flames of hate to score political points,” said Chanel Lopez, deputy director of LGBTQ+ Affairs for Governor Kathy Hochul. “We are here to say ‘not in New York, not today, not ever.’” New York has pledged to be a safe haven to trans people.

A wave of recent anti-transgender legislation

Madison Gusler/Herald

Over 200 people gathered in Nassau County on Saturday to rally in support of transgender rights across Long Island and beyond.

passed by state legislatures around the country has prohibited access to medical care, limited trans adults from making decisions regarding their own bodies and criminalized trans people’s existence.

“There is strong consensus among the most prominent medical organizations that evidence-based, gender affirming care for transgender children is medically necessary and appropriate. It can even be life saving,” local pediatrician, Dr. Eve Meltzer-Krief, said. “Gender affirming firming care is health care. It is

mental health care, and far too often, it is suicide prevention care.”

“At a moment when the federal government and roughly half U.S. states are aligned in attacking access to abortion and gender affirming care, New York must take action to protect providers, patients, seekers, and supporters,” Arlo Fleischer, local organizer with the New York Civil Liberties Union, said.

She explained how several states are not only stopping care provided within their state, but are actively working to “prevent people from accessing care in other states by imposing civil and criminal penalties on those who treat them.”

In February, Trump signed an executive order seeking to prohibit transgender women and girls from participating in girls’ and women’s sports, similar to local legislation passed in June 2024 by Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman.

“We have seen across the state this slow rolling back of the protections that we have been able to achieve here in New York, and we must stand strong and united in solidarity with one another in order to fight back,” Kei Williams, executive director of New Pride Agenda, said.

While the Nassau County trans athlete ban has many issues, state laws protecting Long Island’s trans residents who partake in sports under their preferred identity also supersede it.

The ban has contributed to larger discrimination against those who don’t fit in under the label of man or woman.

“Nassau County has fallen prey to the propaganda that trans people are a problem. I’m here to tell you, we’re not going to stand for that,” Dolores Covrigaru, a Human Rights Campaign board member and a mom who raised her trans child in Nassau County, said.

Debating casino zoning at Coliseum site

By LUKE FEENEY lfeeney@liherald.com

Residents, business leaders, and elected officials shared their thoughts on the proposed changes to the Nassau Coliseum and Mitchel Field sites during two public hearings before the Hempstead Town Board May. The proposed zoning change would create a Mitchel Field Integrated Resort District, and while the change would not guarantee a casino, it would allow for a casino resort or other tourism attractions to be built on the Uniondale site.

While the Las Vegas Sands corporation announced that it will not apply in June for one of three available downstate gaming licenses in New York last April, they are still responsible for the general upkeep and maintenance of the property, but cannot build or develop on it after the Nassau County Legislature approved a 42-year operational lease agreement with the company last August.

The Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum and the Marriott Hotel Property are currently zoned within the Mitchel Field Mixed-Use District. In the district, gaming facilities including bars, casinos, cocktail lounges, nightclubs, hotels, and other facilities under their control are not allowed, according to the town.

When the Sands announced they were pulling out in late April, County Executive Bruce Blakeman said the county would look into other projects. “In either event, there will be an exciting new development that will create jobs and positive economic activity,” he said previously. A potential new developer was not discussed during the public hearing.

Over 90 comments were submitted at the two May 27 sessions. The town reserved a decision until a future date.

sites during the first of two public hearings before the Hempstead Town Board on May 27.

Daniel Baker, an attorney from the Garden City law firm Greenberg Traurig, said the renovations would transform the area from “a sea of asphalt parking areas with an underutilized arena,” into a “mixed entertainment destination that fosters a sense of community and connectivity within its surroundings and draws people together.”

Pearl Jacobs, a Uniondale resident, a member of the Say No to the Casino Civic Association and president of

the Nostrand Gardens Civic Association, brought up several environmental concerns that she said would stem from high traffic at a casino, pointing to the high asthma rates in Uniondale, Roosevelt and Hempstead.

“Championing a casino proposal with its myriad of environmental burdens while chastising the FAA is the height of hypocrisy,” Jacobs said.

“Moving forward with a casino proposal would be detrimental to county resident’s quality of life and public health,” she noted in a later portion of her statement that she did not read due to time constraints. Jacobs also added that the proposal is “nothing other than environmental racism” due to its proximity towards and potential health impacts on disadvantaged communities.

Speakers in favor of the zoning changes pointed to economic growth, the potential of developing an underdeveloped area, as well as benefits for union and construction workers.

“It is a commitment to create jobs, develop business, and be part of the transformational project that will uplift this entire community in Nassau County,” said Rachel Lugo, a Hempstead resident, who additionally serves as division director of family support and vocational services for the EAC Network, a social service agency that assists and cares for people in need across Long Island and New York City.

Lugo added that the new employment opportunities would benefit the unemployed, working class, and people with disabilities among others. The town board ended the hearing with a unanimous vote to leave the hearing open for written comment until June 10 at 10:30 a.m.

Comments can be sent to Hempstead Town Hall, One Washington St., Hempstead, NY 11550.

Have an opinion on the zooming change. Send letter to jbessen@liherald.com.

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Residents, business leaders and elected officials spoke on the proposed changes to the Nassau Coliseum and Mitchel Field

STEPPING OUT

Chris Botti

out of science as you encounter some

Digging for dinos

Explore a prehistoric world at Long Island Children’s Museum

By Danielle Schwab

Your family’s summer “travel” plans might want to include an adventure back millions of years when mighty dinosaurs ruled the Earth.

The museum welcomes visitors to get up close to models of dinosaur bones that demystify the enigmatic creatures and shed light on the reality of the past at it’s newest STEM-based exhibit, “Dinosaurs: Fossils Exposed,” now in residence until Aug. 31.

“Dinosaurs are such a popular, fascinating thing for kids to explore,” says Ashley Niver, the museum’s director of education. “It’s exciting to be standing next to these replicas of dinosaurs, seeing the full-blown skeletons, because it gives them such a great sense of scale compared to their bodies.”

Six full skeletal bodies represent real-life “legends,” including a Triceratops, a Tyrannosaurus Rex, and a Velociraptor. Of course, there’s plenty of opportunity to view and touch, plus examine additional molds of skulls, arms, legs, eggs, footprints, and even a 6-foot-1-inch Apatosaurus femur. Also go deeper into the science and history of the prehistoric era through a timeline matching game and enjoy a dig box where everyone can use paleontology tools to unearth dinosaur bones.

• Now until Aug. 31

• $17 museum admission, $16 seniors 65 and older

• View the LICM events calendar at licm.org for additional information or call (516) 224-5800

• Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City

“Kids have a very close view of what these dinosaurs look like compared to one another, and their interesting bone structure. It’s a different perspective than they would get from just a book. They can touch all of these things,” Niver says. A fascinating highlight is surely that enormous Apatosaurus femur. This gigantic animal weighed as much as five elephants and walked with a thunderous sound as the feet hit the ground, Niver explains.

Fossil replicas are made of fiberglass and foam, which allows a unique opportunity for kids to interact with dinos outside of glass displays. For Niver, this all goes hand-in-hand with the museum’s mission to make immersive learning accessible to families.

“To have something that would normally be hands-off is exciting for kids. Any kind of tactile component within our programs and exhibits enhances the whole experience,” she explains.

Visitors won’t just look at bones, they can also dig for

them! Kids can step into the role of a paleontologist by wearing paleontology gear as they take their curiosity to two “dig sites” and use paleontology tools to excavate for new skeletons — and then hide them for the next explorer to find.

As always, related programming enhances

As always, related programming enhances the exhibit experience.

can join Dr. Patricia Osiris and help coax a

Among the highlights, the museum’s theater team presents an original interactive performance, “Unbox-a-saurus.” Families can join Dr. Patricia Osiris and help coax a shy dinosaur out of its crate to meet new friends, for an additional fee.

Other activities include creating pterodactyl flyers and clay fossil impressions on select dates.

For those curious minds, paleontologist Michael D’Emic, PhD, brings his tools and artifacts to the museum on July 10. Feel free to ask questions about dinosaurs and their ancient world of D’Emic and the graduate students accompanying him.

discovering new species — it is

“Studying dinosaurs is more than just naming and discovering new species — it is about learning how environments and species changed over time, which is more important than ever to understand in today’s changing world,” D’Emic wrote in an email.

Visitors of all ages will certainly have an engaging time with all things dinos.

“The range of dinosaur appeal is a multi-generational thing. Any dinosaur enthusiasts who are adults will be thrilled to get to share that with their kids,” Niver says.

Any dinosaur enthusiasts who are adults will be thrilled to get to

From their habitats to their bone structures, the world of dinosaurs sparks imagination and creative play through their larger-than-life legacy.

“They have their own personalities in many ways. There are ones that eat

“They have their own personalities in many ways. There are ones that eat meat and others that eat plants. Some are big and some are small. That’s what’s interesting and intriguing. This majestic-seeming creature no longer roams the Earth, but you knew it once did,” she adds.

And there’s no better place to start than at Long Island Children’s Museum.

“It’s local. You don’t have to go to the city to learn about dinosaurs and see fossil replicas up close, it’s right here in Garden City,” Niver continues, encouraging everyone to check out the museum’s latest offering, in collaboration with the Museum of Discovery, Little Rock, Ark.

The world’s top-selling jazz instrumentalist, Grammy-winning trumpeter Chris Botti has been one of the world’s most popular instrumentalists for nearly three decades. A trumpeter with a sumptuous, enveloping tone, fluent phrasing, and sense of space, Botti became a masterly musician equally at home in the realms of jazz and pop. He honed his craft performing and recording with stars like Frank Sinatra, Buddy Rich, Paul Simon, Joni Mitchell, Herbie Hancock, Yo-Yo Ma, and Sting, who featured him on his Brand New Day tour and who was one the stellar artists on Botti’s chart-topping 2009 album “Live in Boston.” In short, Chris Botti really needs no introduction. Yet with his Blue Note Records debut, he’s offering one anyway. Vol.1 is in many ways a fresh start for the trumpeter. Having successfully crossed over from jazz renown to pop stardom, Botti’s first album in more than a decade finds him crossing back, with a small group project focused on acoustic jazz and classic standards.

Friday, June 6, 8 p.m. $99.50, $89.50, $69.50, $64.50, $59.50, $39.50. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. Tickets available at ticketmaster.com or paramountny. com.

Northwinds Symphonic Band

Recreate a favorite creature or make the dino of your dreams using large-scale foam blocks.

Sands Point Preserve’s reserve’s historic mansions and waterfront grounds are the majestic backdrop for a lively musical afternoon. Northwinds Symphonic Band returns with “Broadway, Movies, and Light Classics.” Immerse yourself in a feast for the senses. The concert (indoors) features a host of treasured music from the big screen to the stage. Conductors Helen P. Bauer and Brandon Bromsey have designed an entertaining program of both instrumental and vocal selections. A special appearance by Broadway performer Karen Murphy and tenor Joe Stroppel with spotlight solos by Northwinds musicians are among the highlights. Consider bringing a picnic lunch to enjoy on the delightful grounds before the concert.

Sunday, June 8, 3 p.m. $10.

Sands Point Preserve, 127 Middle Neck Road. For information, visit sandspointpreserveconservancy.org or call (516) 571-7901.

Photos courtesy LICM

Take a bite

hulking behemoths.

Junior paleontologists can unearth fossils in two dig pits.

Roam among dinos and make some new friends.

Your Neighborhood CALENDAR

JUNE

HewlettWoodmere Film Society

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

‘Summer of Love’ Pet Adoption

The Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter welcomes summer with the return of its “Summer of Love” pet adoption program. Now through Sept. 1 all pet adoption fees will be waived, making it easier than ever to adopt a pet. Each adoption includes free spaying/neutering, vaccinations and microchipping. Additionally, there is only a $10 licensing fee for dogs. This summer, spread the love and provide a fur-ever home to these shelter animals. Check out the friendly faces of the dogs and cat before arriving at shelter. Browse photos and profiles at hempsteadny.gov/179/animalshelter or on the shelter’s Facebook page.

• Where: 3320, Beltagh Ave., Wantagh

• Time: Ongoing

• Contact: at hempsteadny. gov/179/animal-shelter or (516) 785-5220

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

JUNE

6

JUNE 14

Voyage

‘Elephant & Piggie’s We Are in a Play!’

The beloved musical adventure, ripped from the pages of Mo Willems’ beloved award-winning,

JUNE

12

Little Learners

Art Lab

Each week participants are introduced to artmaking and inspiration from artists and techniques. Young kids, ages 2-5, build critical thinking skills, expand vocabulary, and support imaginations as they play, create and explore. This week families explore the techniques used in expressionist art. $4 with museum admission.

• Where: Museum Row, Garden City

• Time: 11:30 a.m.-noon

• Contact: licm.org or (516) 224-5800

Kiwanis Bicycle Challenge

“Don’t stop believin’… Voyage has returned with its rockin’ tribute to Journey. The popular band takes everyone back to the ‘80s when Journey’s timeless music ruled the airwaves. Hailed by fans and critics alike, the band performs the music with chilling accuracy. Voyage is celebrated for their uncanny ability to recreate the legendary sound, energy and passion of one of rock’s greatest bands. The attention to detail is unrivaled: blistering guitar solos, lush keyboard arrangements, electrifying stage presence, and stunning harmonies, has earned them a reputation as the ultimate homage to Journey’s timeless music. Fronted by vocalist Pedro Espada, whose range and tone is acclaimed as rivaling the iconic Steve Perry, he’s backed by a lineup of world-class musicians — Robby Hoffman, Greg Smith, Lance Millard, and Dana Spellman — who bring every note to life with precision and heart. Voyage doesn’t just perform Journey’s greatest hits — they transport audiences back to the height of arena rock glory. From the soaring ballads of “Faithfully” and “Open Arms” to the anthemic energy of “Don’t Stop Believin’” and “Separate Ways,” every performance is a journey through the soundtrack of a generation. $40, $35, $30, $25, $20.

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 June 8 and June 10-12, times vary

• Contact: licm.org or call (516) 224-5800

JUNE

7

Garden Gallery Quest Scavenger Hunt

Visit Old Westbury Gardens for a day of artistic exploration. All ages are invited to stroll through the gardens in search of some of the most famous paintings hidden throughout the grounds. Find them all and return to Westbury House to claim a special gift.

• Where: 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury

• Time: Ongoing all day, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

• Contact: oldwestburygardens. org or call (516) 333-0048

JUNE

Fiddler on the Roof

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The Marion & Aaron Gural JCC hosts an outing to see “Fiddler On The Roof.” Tickets cost $135 per person.

• Where: 207 Grove Ave., Cedarhurst

• Time: 10:45 a.m.

• Contact: (516) 569-6733

Vintage Antique Fun Car Show

Check out or display vintage vehicles at Rock Hall Museum, presented by the Vintage Chevrolet Club of America, Queens County Region. Show is open to any make of vehicle, including classics, antiques, customs, hot rods and trucks.

• Where: 199 Broadway, Lawrence

• Time: 9 a.m.- 1 p.m.

• Contact: For vehicle registration and other show information, contact Sebastian at (917) 837-5383

JUNE

10

Smile on seniors

Participate in a social program for community seniors with the Five Towns Chabad.

• Where: The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington

• Time: 7 p.m.

• Contact: ticketmaster.com or paramountny.com

• Where: 564 Central Ave., Cedarhurst

• Time: Ongoing Tuesdays, 11 a.m.-noon

• Contact: (516) 295-2478

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

JUNE 11

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

JUNE 29

Ride in support of others. The Nassau Bicycle Challenge (formerly Nassau to Suffolk Bicycle Challenge) supports the work of the Kiwanis Club of North Shore Foundation. It supports charities such as Kiwanis Pediatric Trauma Center, Pediatric Lyme Disease Foundation, Kamp Kiwanis, NOSH, Boys and Girls Club and charities aligned with those of Kiwanis International “Serving the Children of the World”, including Kiwanis’ signature programs of Klothes 4 Kids, Koats 4 Kids and Kicks 4 Kids. The beautiful ride through the Gold Coast features picturesque vistas and water views. Choose from a 25 mile loop with 1,060 feet of vertical climb or the more challenging ride with an additional 10 mile loop, totalling 35 miles, with 1,600 feet of vertical climb. Routes are clearly marked and ride is equipped with a rest stop. Snacks and water provided. Sponsorships also available. Online registration ends June 24, but walk-ins are welcome. Online registration is $50, day of is $60.

• Where: Starting at Harry Tappen Beach, Sea Cliff

• Time: Staggered starts, rain or shine

• Contact: n2nbc.org

Horse visit lifts spirits at Five Towns Premier

By BRIAN NORMAN bnorman@liherald.com

The Five Towns Premier Nursing and Rehabilitation Center saw two special companions galloping in its hallways and connecting with senior residents during the annual miniature horse therapy event.

Aiden and Pearl, a duo of mini therapy horses, visited dozens of seniors at the Premier on May 29, making their way to everyone — from short-term rehabilitation patients to residents requiring around-the-clock care.

Cathy Byrne, a registered nurse specializing in gerontology, the study of aging, at the Premier, said that the visit creates a lasting impact for patients.

“This is an innovative program that we’ve witnessed. It brings love, laughter, excitement, and transforms the atmosphere here at the five towns premiere,” Byrne said. “The human horse connection is especially powerful with elderly residents and nonverbal residents, residents that have dementia or any type of Alzheimer’s related illnesses. It helps with communication. It decreases depression anxiety and it helps with social connection.”

The horses visited the Woodmere facility as a part of HorseAbility, a nonprofit organization based on the SUNY Old Westbury campus, which offers horse therapy programs for seniors.

Denise Ryder a HorseAbility volunteer, said that this is a popular program for the group, and that she has seen some incredible moments from patients while working similar events through the years.

“Horses, they’re very calming,” Ryder said. “So there’s like an electromagnetic field around a horse, and they match their heartbeat to your heartbeat, We were at a different place, and a woman who never speaks stood next to me, stand right shoulder to shoulder, and I thought she was talking another language, but she wasn’t speaking any language, she didn’t apparently speak at all, but she was telling me all about the pony, and it was amazing.”

This year’s event was sponsored Family First Home Companions, which provides professional companion care to families seeking service.

The horses were brought to each level of the hospital, with residents from each respective floor filling the common areas.

Nili Fuchs, is a Premier resident, said she was thrilled when the horses came to the premier this year. “I like the ponies when they come here, I like to look at them.”

Lynn Tondrick, a Five Towns Premier speech pathologist, added that the event brings joy to all of the patients and helps to unite the building.

“It is an exciting event, and it’s, you know, it’s great for the patients, and it’s also great for the staff, Tondrick said. “We get to have a real joyful experience together as one building togeth-

er. It allows the patients, as they look at the horses, and they’re petting them, and it brings a sense of calmness, it’s a stress reducer and that’s just a place of healing. If we can get them to that place where they’re joyful and they’re calm. That’s what healing is all about.”

Brian Norman/Herald

Maria Amey, right, was excited when it became her turn to meet the horses with Denise Ryder, far left, and the Horse Ability, during the Five Towns Premier’s annual horse therapy day.

June 5, 2025 —

LEGAL NOTICE

Public Notices

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.

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 CERTAIN 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

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

obtain a copy of Section 138 of the Village Code from the Hewlett Harbor Village Hall located at 449 Pepperidge Road, Hewlett Harbor, New York. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

LISA JAMES, VILLAGE CLERK

HEWLETT HARBOR, NEW YORK

DATED: May 22, 2025 153801

LEGAL NOTICE

PUEBLO DEL PUERTO DE HEWLETT AVISO DE ELECCIÓN DE ALDEA

TENGA EN CUENTA que de conformidad con la Sección 15-104(C) (3 y 4). de la Ley Electoral, por la presente se notifica que la Villa de Hewlett Harbor celebrará la Elección Anual de la Villa para las oficinas designadas de la Villa el día de las elecciones, el martes 17 de junio de 2025, entre las 12:00 p.m. y las 21:00 horas. en Village Hall, 449 Pepperidge Road, Hewlett Harbor, Nueva York 11557. Los cargos y términos que se cubrirán en dicha elección son los siguientes:

Fiesta mas segura en Hewlett Harbor Para el Fideicomisariocuatro (4) años

Gil Bruh

1308 Auerbach Avenue

Puerto de Hewlett, Nueva York 11557

Fiesta mas segura en Hewlett Harbor Para alcalde: cuatro (4) años

Hamza Akram 1035 Seawane Drive Hewlett Harbor, NY 11557

Por: LISA JAMES Secretario del pueblo Fecha: Hewlett Harbor, Nueva York 30 de mayo de 2025 153799

The offices and terms to be filled at such election are as follows:

Safer Hewlett Harbor Party

For Trustee - Four (4) years Gil Bruh 1308 Auerbach Avenue Hewlett Harbor, NY 11557

For Trustee - Four (4) years Hamza Akram 1035 Seawane Drive Hewlett Harbor, NY 11557

By:LISA JAMES Village Clerk

Dated: Hewlett Harbor, New York May 30, 2025 153797

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 amendment of Section 137-9 to the Hewlett Harbor Village Code which will provide for a traffic control device at (i) Everit Avenue approximately 50 feet west of Willow Pond, (ii) the intersection of Pepperidge Road and Everit Avenue, and (iii) Auerbach Avenue approximately 6 feet from East Rockaway Road; 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 June 12, 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

qualified voters of Sanitary District No. 1, Town of Hempstead, Nassau County, New York, on July 8, 2025 between the hours of 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. at the premises of Sanitary District No. 1, One Bay Boulevard, Lawrence, New York, for the purpose of electing one resident of Sanitary District No. 1 as a member of the Board of Commissioners for a term of five (5) years to succeed Irving J. Kaminetsky, whose term expires on July 8, 2025. A copy of the aforesaid Resolution is on file with and may be inspected during regular business hours, at the premises of Sanitary District No. 1, One Bay Boulevard, Lawrence, New York.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, that nominations for the office of Commissioner shall be made by petition subscribed by at least twenty-five (25) qualified voters of the Sanitary District, addressed to and filed with the Secretary to the Board of Commissioners at least thirty (30) days prior to the election. Such petition shall state the residence of each signer and shall state the name and residence of the candidate and the specific vacancy of the Board of Commissioners for which the candidate is nominated, which description shall include at least the length of the term of office.

register shall include all qualified voters of the District who shall personally present themselves for registration and voters registered with the Board of Elections of the County of Nassau on or before the 23rd day immediately preceding said election of July 8, 2025.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that applications for absentee ballots for the Sanitary District election may be applied for at the Office of the Clerk of the District and must be received by the District Clerk no earlier than thirty (30) days before the election for which an absentee ballot is sought. To obtain an absentee ballot by mail, completed applications must be received by the Office of Sanitary District No. 1 at least seven (7) days before the election. The absentee ballot will be mailed to the address set forth in the application, no later than six (6) days before the election. To obtain an absentee ballot in person (applicant or his or her agent), the completed application must be delivered to the Office of Sanitary District No. 1 not later than 5:00 p.m., prevailing time, on Monday, July 7, 2025. A list of all persons to whom absentee ballots shall have been issued will be available for inspection in the Office of Sanitary District No. 1 during regular business hours.

returned by mail or in person and (1) received in the Office of Sanitary District No. 1 before the close of the polls on election day and showing a cancellation mark of the United States Postal Service or a foreign country’s postal service, or showing a dated endorsement of receipt by another agency of the United States government; or (2) received by the Office of Sanitary District No. 1 by no later than 5:00 p.m. on election day and signed and dated by the military voter and one witness thereto, with a date which is ascertained to be not later than the day before the election.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, that applications for absentee ballots for the annual District election may be applied for at the office of the Secretary to the Board of Commissioners. A list of all persons to whom absentee ballots shall have been issued will be available at the office of the Secretary to the Board of Commissioners during regular office hours and until the day of the election, and such list will also be posted at the polling place during the election. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS SANITARY DISTRICT NO. 1

TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, NEW YORK

Two (2) Trustees, for a term 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:

Two (2) Trustees, for terms of two (2) years each:

Renee Zylberberg

203 Woodside Drive

Hewlett Bay Park Hewlett NY 11557

Steven Wilkowski 131 Piermont Avenue Hewlett Bay Park Hewlett, NY 11557

By Order of the Board of Trustees

Michelle Blandino, Village Clerk

Dated: May 22, 2025 153949

LEGAL NOTICE

INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF CEDARHURST LEGAL NOTICE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT the Board of Trustees of the Village of Cedarhurst will hold a public hearing on Monday, June 9, 2025, at 8:00 pm in Village Hall, 200 Cedarhurst Avenue, Cedarhurst, New York for the following purposes:

Adopting § 39-3: AUTHORIZING VIDEOCONFERENCING Amending § 95-24: DURATION OF PERMIT Adopting Chapter 48: PROCUREMENT POLICY

Repealing Chapter 49: PROCUREMENT POLICY

LEGAL NOTICE

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that at a properly noticed Special Board Meeting held on May 22, 2025, the Board of Trustees of the Incorporated Village of Hewlett Harbor held a Public Hearing and unanimously passed the addition of Section 138 to the Hewlett Harbor Village Code. Section 138 provides for the creation of a Village Justice Court for the Village of Hewlett Harbor. Pursuant to New York law the creation of a Village Justice Court is subject to permissive referendum. Any person interested may

LEGAL NOTICE VILLAGE OF HEWLETT HARBOR NOTICE OF VILLAGE ELECTION

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to Section 15-104(C) (3 & 4) of the Election Law, notice is hereby given that the Village of Hewlett Harbor shall hold the Annual Village Election for the designated Village offices on Election Day, Tuesday, June 17, 2025, between the hours of 12:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. at Village Hall, 449 Pepperidge Road, Hewlett Harbor, New York 11557.

LISA JAMES, VILLAGE CLERK

HEWLETT HARBOR, NEW YORK

DATED: May 30, 2025 153948

LEGAL NOTICE

SANITARY DISTRICT NO. 1

TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, N.Y.

NOTICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN, that pursuant to Town Law, the Nassau County Civil Divisions Act and a Resolution of the Board of Commissioners of Sanitary District No. 1, Town of Hempstead, New York, an election will be held by the

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, that the inspectors of election of this Sanitary District shall meet on Thursday, June 19, 2025, between the hours of 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. at the premises of Sanitary District No. 1, One Bay Boulevard, Lawrence, New York, for the purpose of preparing a register of the qualified voters of this District for the said annual District election, at which time any person shall be entitled to have his/her name placed on such register provided that at such meeting of the inspectors of elections, he/she is known, or proven to the satisfaction of the inspectors of election to be then or thereafter entitled to vote at the annual District election for which such register is prepared.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, that the

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that military voters who are not currently registered may apply to register as a qualified voter of the sanitation district. Military voters who are qualified voters of the sanitation district may submit an application for a military ballot. Military voters may designate a preference to receive a military voter registration, military ballot application or military ballot by mail, facsimile transmission or electronic mail in their request for such registration, ballot application or ballot.

Military voter registration application forms and military ballot application forms must be received in the Office of Sanitary District No. 1 no later than 5:00 p.m. on July 7, 2025. No military ballot will be canvassed unless it is

James J. Vilardi, Chairman Board of Commissioners

Dated: May __, 2025 153945

LEGAL NOTICE

INC. VILLAGE OF HEWLETT BAY PARK

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF NOMINATIONS FOR VILLAGE ELECTION

VILLAGE OF HEWLETT BAY PARK

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the general election of the Village of HEWLETT BAY PARK will be held on June 17, 2025, at Village Hall, 30 Piermont Avenue, Hewlett, New York. Polls will open at Noon, and remain open continuously thereafter until 9:00 p.m., at which time they will close. The offices and terms to be filled at such election are as follows:

Adopting a procurement policy. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT all interested persons will have an opportunity to be heard at said hearing.

Dated: Cedarhurst, New York May 30, 2021 By Order of the Mayor, Benjamin Weinstock and Board of Trustees Jacob Plaut Village Administrator 153951

LEGAL NOTICE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF LAWRENCE NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING and PUBLIC HEARINGS

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that there will be a Regular Meeting of the Mayor and Board of Trustees of the Incorporated Village of Lawrence, at Lawrence Village Hall, 196 Central Avenue, Lawrence, New York 11559, on the 12th day of June 2025, at 8:00

Public Notices

PM, Eastern Standard Time, and one (1) Public Hearing with respect to the following matter:

Public Hearing

re:Proposed Local Law #7 of 2025

A Local to amend the Village Code §125 regarding Licenses & Permits

NOTICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN THAT copies of the proposed items described above are on file/available in the office of the Village Clerk of the Village of Lawrence, NY, where the same is available for public inspection during regular office hours.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER

NOTICE that all interested parties will be given an opportunity to be heard on all meeting matters at the place and time aforesaid. If anyone needs special accommodations for a disability, such person should contact the Village Clerk at least 5 days before the meeting.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to the requirements of the Open Meetings Law of the State of New York, that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Lawrence will convene in public meeting at the place and time aforesaid for the purpose of conducting a regular meeting where general business will be conducted.

Dated: May 30, 2025

By Order of the Board of Trustees Village of Lawrence, NY

Gerry Castro, Village Administrator 153950

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be held as to the following matter: Agency: Board of Appeals Village of Woodsburgh

Date: June 18, 2025

Time: 7:00 p.m.

Place: Village Hall, 30 Piermont Avenue, Hewlett, New York

Subject: Application of Adam & Brenda Dachs, 12 Wood Lane, Woodsburgh, New York, to construct a rear addition, interior alterations, outdoor kitchen and patio, which requires variances of the following Village Code sections: (a) 150-38.3, to permit a floor area of 7,456.1 square feet,

where the maximum permitted floor area is 6,483.4 square feet; (b) 150-39(B), to permit an impervious site coverage of 11,472.6 square feet, where the maximum permitted is 9,270.7 square feet.

Premises are also known as Section 41, Block 39, Lot 359 on the Nassau County Land and Tax Map. At the said time and place, all interested persons may be heard with respect to the foregoing matters.

This application is a Type II Action under the State Environmental Quality Review Act.

Any person having a disability which would inhibit attendance at or participation in the hearing should notify the Village Clerk at least three business days prior to the hearing, so that reasonable efforts may be made to facilitate such attendance and participation.

All relevant documents may be inspected at the office of the Village Clerk, 30 Piermont Avenue, Hewlett, New York, during regular business hours.

Dated: May 13, 2025 BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF APPEALS

Michelle Blandino, Village Clerk 153942

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to Article 9 of the New York State Constitution, the provisions of the Town Law and Municipal Home Rule of the State of New York, both as amended, a public hearing will be held in the Town Meeting Pavilion, Hempstead Town Hall, 1 Washington Street, Hempstead, New York, on the 17th day of June, 2025, at 10:30 o’clock in the forenoon of that day to consider the enactment of a local law to amend Section 197-5 of the code of the Town of Hempstead to INCLUDE “ARTERIAL STOPS” at the following locations:

ELMONT

DOHERTY AVENUE (TH 188/25) - STOP - All traffic traveling westbound on Sweetman Avenue shall come to a full stop.

DOHERTY AVENUE (TH 188/25) - STOP - All

traffic traveling eastbound on Sweetman Avenue shall come to a full stop.

HEWLETT

MIDGLEY DRIVE (TH 204/25) - STOP - All traffic traveling southbound on East Broadway, shall come to a full stop.

MIDGLEY DRIVE (TH 204/25) - STOP - All traffic traveling northbound on East Broadway, shall come to a full stop.

SEAFORD

WAVERLY AVENUE (TH 166/25) - STOP - All traffic traveling northbound on Roy Place,shall come to a full stop.

ALL PERSONS INTERESTED shall have an opportunity to be heard on said proposal at the time and place aforesaid.

Dated: May 27, 2025 Hempstead, New York BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD

DONALD X. CLAVIN, JR.

Supervisor

KATE MURRAY Town Clerk 153907

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be held as to the following matter: Agency: Board of Appeals

Village of Woodsburgh Date: June 18, 2025 Time: 7:00 p.m. Place: Village Hall, 30 Piermont Avenue, Hewlett, New York

Subject: Application of Tzvi Saperstein & Dahlia Farago, 853 Keene Lane, Woodsburgh, New York, to construct an inground swimming pool, raised spa, surrounding patios, pool equipment and fence enclosure, which requires variances of the following Village Code sections: (a) 150-47(H), (i) to permit the swimming pool, to be located 20 feet from the water line to the west side yard lot line, where it must be located in 25 feet from the pool coping to the side lot line, (ii) to permit the swimming pool, to be located 20 feet 9 inches from the water line to the rear lot line, where it must be located in 25 feet from the pool coping to the rear lot line, (iii) to permit the pool equipment located 20 feet from the east side lot line, where the

minimum of 25 feet is required, (iv) to permit the fence enclosure to be partially located in a front yard, where it is required to be in a rear yard, (v) to permit the fence enclosure to be located on the lot lines in the rear yard, where the minimum of 25 feet is required; (b) 150-47. D, to permit the fence screening to be planted on the interior side of the fencing, where the screening is required to be located along the exterior side of the fencing; (c) 150-39(A)(1), to permit an impervious site coverage of 4,646 square feet, where the maximum permitted is 3,540.68 square feet.

The swimming pool also requires a special permit pursuant to Village Code §150-47(B).

Premises are also known as Section 41, Block 40, Lot 576 on the Nassau County Land and Tax Map.

At the said time and place, all interested persons may be heard with respect to the foregoing matters. This application is a Type II Action under the State Environmental Quality Review Act.

Any person having a disability which would inhibit attendance at or participation in the hearing should notify the Village Clerk at least three business days prior to the hearing, so that reasonable efforts may be made to facilitate such attendance and participation. All relevant documents may be inspected at the office of the Village Clerk, 30 Piermont Avenue, Hewlett, New York, during regular business hours.

Dated: May 15, 2025 BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF APPEALS

Michelle Blandino, Village Clerk 153943

Subject: Application of Stuart & Miriam Samuels, 900 Barberry Lane, Woodsburgh, New York, to maintain an inground swimming pool fence enclosure, and pool fountain, which requires variances of the following Village Code sections: (a) 150-47(H), (i) to maintain the fencing on the northwest side property line located 1.75 feet for approximately 38 feet and with no fencing continuing north for approximately 31 feet, where the zoning board previously approved the fencing to be located 8 feet from the lot line with evergreens to be planted along the exterior side of the fencing, (ii) to maintain the fencing on the northeast side of the property to be located an average of 2.15 feet lot line for approximately 36 feet and there are no evergreens planted along the exterior side of the fence, where the zoning board previously approved the fencing to be located 8 feet from the lot line with evergreens to be planted along the exterior side of the fencing, (iii) to maintain the water fountain approximately 7 feet from the rear lot line, where the setback is required to be 25 feet; (b) 150-47. B, to maintain the water fountain connected to the swimming pool, where the water fountain connected to the swimming pool also requires a special permit pursuant to Village Code §150-47(B). Premises are also known as Section 41, Block 61, Lot 05 on the Nassau County Land and Tax Map. At the said time and place, all interested persons may be heard with respect to the foregoing matters. This application is a Type II Action under the State Environmental Quality Review Act.

Any person having a disability which would inhibit attendance at or participation in the hearing should notify the Village Clerk at least three business days prior to the hearing, so that reasonable efforts may be made to facilitate such attendance and participation. All relevant documents may be inspected at the office of the Village Clerk, 30 Piermont Avenue, Hewlett, New York, during regular business hours.

Dated: May 29, 2025 BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF APPEALS Michelle Blandino, Village Clerk 153944

LEGAL NOTICE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF HEWLETT HARBOR NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Board of the Incorporated Village of Hewlett Harbor will convene and hold a public hearing via ZOOM June 18, 2025, at 7:00PM. All residents and professionals wishing to attend are directed to contact Village Hall at 516-374-3806 for further ZOOM information/instruction or visit our website at www.hewlettharbor.or g. All interested parties will be given the opportunity to be heard on the following applications for relief: 1)Hakim-Oglo & Inbal : 1303 Harbor Road Hewlett Harbor, NY 11557 Village Code 145-81.2 Applicant has applied to the Village of Hewlett Harbor Planning Board for review and approval to change exterior of the dwelling. At said hearing, all interested parties will be given an opportunity to be heard. Copies of the proposed application will be available at the Village Hall at least five (5) days before the public hearing and may be seen during the regular business hours.

Those persons planning to attend the meeting and who require special accommodations because of a disability are requested to notify the Village Clerk no less than 48 hours prior to the meeting.

Dated: June 2,2025 Hewett Harbor, New York BY ORDER OF THE PLANNING BOARD OF THE VILLAGE OF HEWLETT HARBOR Michael Serao Planning Board Chairman Peter Lynch Building Superintendent 153952

LEGAL NOTICE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF HEWLETT HARBOR NOTICE OF MONTHLY 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, June 12, 2025, at 7:00 PM, Eastern Standard Time, for the purpose of holding the Village’s regular monthly meeting. All residents wishing to attend via Zoom can visit www.hewlettharbor.go v for instructions.

Residents wishing to speak via Zoom or in person must notify the Village Clerk in advance.

Dated: Hewlett Harbor, New York May 28, 2025 BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF HEWLETT HARBOR Lisa James VILLAGE CLERK 153946

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 06/11/2025 at 2:00 P.M. to consider the following applications and appeals:

THE FOLLOWING CASES WILL BE CALLED STARTING AT 2:00 P.M.

327/25. INWOODCenterpoint Inwood LLC, Install 8’ high fence with 1’ high barbed wire (not permitted) atop totaling 9’ high., S/s Rason Rd., 463.83’ W/o Johnson Rd., a/k/a 65 Rason Rd. 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 Inwood 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. 153900

LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be held as to the following matter:

Agency: Board of Appeals

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Date: June 18, 2025

Time: 7:00 p.m.

Place: Village Hall, 30 Piermont Avenue, Hewlett, New York

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Q. We want to add a family room at the back of our house. Even though we have over 50 feet to work with to the back property line, we are being told that our garage is a problem because it’s too close to the side property line, and when we attach the family room, we’ll need to get a zoning variance. If we take the garage down we have to put up another garage, because our building department requires us to have a garage. Why is this a problem, and how can we get around it? Our contractor said he could “take care of it,” that the garage shouldn’t be a problem, but so far that hasn’t happened, and we think we have to change our plans or not do the job.

A. As I described last week, there’s a bigger picture than just the couple of issues you describe. State rules and regulation codes are intended to keep us all safe from fire, wind, floods and other hazardous conditions. The building code has overlapping fire- protection requirements. A structure built closer than 3 feet to a property line must have fire-rated materials, as an “assembly,” including wall or roof interior and exterior materials.

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I often get questions from contractors calling to ask why I showed fire-rated sheetrock on only the side walls and roofs of a garage facing a property line, with a specific fastening pattern and insulation, especially when the garage won’t be heated. They ask this because nobody requires them to know the building codes, even though most consumers are under the false impression that all contractors are well-versed in building codes. One such conversation, when a contractor called, led to 20 minutes of argument, because the contractor was repeating, “I’ve never had to do this, this is overkill, nobody does this, I’m not doing this…” I could only answer that it was required in the codes, and there wouldn’t have been a permit if the plans didn’t show this, and the owner needed to know if the construction wouldn’t pass inspection, leaving the owner with a possible violation and greater expense to fix incorrect work.

One of the reasons for this friction is because in the past, most garages were approved without these requirements. Regulations were not uniformly enforced, leaving contractors with the impression that these regulations were just for some but not for all. Although things may be changing, contractors, generally, aren’t held to a level of responsibility that would require them to sign documents for their work to show that they followed the law and that they are part of the safety process. In some departments, this is changing as building departments begin to recognize that everyone involved in a construction project, including the ones who construct, are part of the safety team. “Taking care of it” sounds illegal, with you, the owner left holding the bag. Good luck!

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Enhanced automatic voter registration is needed

Democracy begins at the ballot box. But for far too many Long Islanders—especially working-class residents, naturalized immigrants, and communities of color—that access remains out of reach. According to the Institute for Responsive Government, which reviewed data from the analytics firm Catalist, more than 400,000 eligible but unregistered voters live in Nassau and Suffolk counties. This is a crisis of representation.

Long Islanders are working harder than ever to make ends meet, care for their families, and contribute to the future of their communities. Yet, when it comes to voting, the system still places unnecessary obstacles in the path of participation. Enhanced Automatic Voter Registration offers a simple, secure, and transformative solution. And Long Island stands to benefit significantly from this critical piece of legislation.

Our current voter registration system is outdated, confusing, and inefficient. It

places the burden of registering entirely on individuals, many of whom are busy working multiple jobs, caring for children, or navigating bureaucratic systems in a second language. On Long Island and across New York State, this is particularly true for young people, lowincome residents, immigrants, and people of color.

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n d when people vote, our government works better for everyone .

Enhanced Automatic Voter Registration offers a commonsense, modern solution to change this dynamic. By upgrading our current voter registration system, this legislation would register eligible voters automatically when they interact with government agencies, like the DMV or Medicaid, unless they choose to opt out. EAVR would streamline an unnecessarily complex process. Long Island residents wouldn’t have to deal with any more missed forms or waiting in line at confusing registration events, causing them to fall through the cracks.

Enhanced Automatic Voter Registration will not just make voting more accessible, it will make our elections more secure. Under EAVR, state agencies that automatically register voters must first verify their citizenship, resi-

dence, and eligibility to vote in New York. This document-based verification will prevent noncitizens from inadvertently registering to vote and ensure that voters who have moved recently are registered at the correct address. Expanding voter participation, while preventing paperwork errors with potentially serious consequences, is critical on Long Island, where immigrant households often include both citizens and noncitizens and high mobility results in frequent address changes.

Beyond the logistical benefits, Enhanced Automatic Voter Registration would restore power to many people historically locked out of the electoral process. In Nassau and Suffolk Counties, hundreds of thousands of our neighbors are unable to influence key decisions about housing affordability, school funding, public transportation, and environmental safety. When more of our neighbors are registered, more of our voices are heard, and our democracy becomes more representative and more responsive.

The numbers speak for themselves. In states that have adopted similar

enhanced registration systems, voter participation has surged. For example, since Colorado implemented Enhanced Automatic Voter Registration in 2020, the state saw an increase of more than half a million registered and active voters. That’s no coincidence. And when people vote, our government works better for everyone.

Long Island’s future depends on inclusive democracy. We cannot afford to leave nearly half a million potential voters on the sidelines. The Enhanced Automatic Voter Registration act would bring us one step closer to a system where voting is not a privilege of the few, but a right accessible to all who qualify.

We must act now to ensure our local, state, and national elections reflect the real diversity and strength of our communities. For our neighborhoods, our families, and our future, it’s time for New York to pass Enhanced Automatic Voter Registration and make it law. Let’s unlock the power of Long Island’s people—and build a democracy that is truly representative of us all.

Assemblymember Charles David Lavine represents the 13th Assembly District and serves as Chair of the Judiciary Committee and as a member of the Committees on Codes, Ethics and Guidance, Rules, and Insurance.

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Echoes of the past: Is today’s climate a reflection of the 1930s, the late 60s, or both?

People of a certain age will recall the often-violent upheavals of the 1960s and early 1970s. That period was defined by widespread protests, civil rights struggles, and fierce opposition to the Vietnam War.

Many young activists viewed their elders as complicit in a corrupt system bent on perpetuating injustice, fueling riots, and campus unrest. Some even joined militant groups like the Weather Underground and Students for a Democratic Society, which engaged in bombings and other violent acts in pursuit of radical change. Does this sound familiar? The riots in American cities in recent years, the rise of groups such as Black Lives Matter, and the often-chaotic ferment in universities today raise the question: Are we reliving the 60s, or is something even darker emerging?

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Will history repeat itself?

A more troubling parallel: The 1930s

The recent murders of two Israeli embassy employees in Washington jolted me into considering another historical comparison — the 1930s. That decade was marked by social upheaval stemming from a worldwide depression, the lingering scars of World War I, and the rise of authoritarian regimes. Virulent populism and nationalism swept across nations, and antisemitism, particularly in Nazi Germany, became a state-sponsored force of oppression. Jews were scapegoated for economic instability, leading to the implementation of the Nuremberg Laws, violent pogroms like Kristallnacht, and ultimately, the horrors of the Holocaust. Again, the similarities are unsettling. Wars rage in Ukraine and Gaza, tensions escalate in the South China Sea, and proxy conflicts unfold across Africa and the Middle East — echoing the regional disputes of the 1930s that eventually culminated in global war. Antisemitism, often disguised as anti-Zionism, has returned with alarming force. Synagogues are attacked, Jewish students harassed, and political rhetoric

ihas grown dangerously conspiratorial. The lessons of history—so forcefully taught in the wake of the Holocaust— seem to be fading, leaving a new generation susceptible to the same prejudices and divisions.

Li ke the 1960s, we are experiencing a profound cultural upheaval.

A common thread: The erosion of institutional trust

A defining characteristic across all three periods—the 1930s, the 1960s, and today—is the collapse of faith in institutions. In the 1930s, governments failed to address economic crises, paving the way for demagogues. In the 1960s, distrust in the U.S. government intensified due to Vietnam and civil rights failures. Today, trust in media, government, and academia is at record lows — Pew Research reported in 2024 that only 16 percent of Americans trust the federal government consistently. This widespread skepticism breeds social unrest and accelerates ideological divides, mirroring conditions from past eras.

Where are we headed?

So, where does this leave us? Today’s crisis is a hybrid — a volatile mix of the worst elements from the 1930s and the

late 1960s, with its own unique characteristics shaped by technology, globalization, and a post-industrial economy. Like the 1930s, democracy is under siege, with authoritarianism gaining ground not just in distant nations but within established democracies. Like the 1960s, we are experiencing a profound cultural upheaval, where traditional institutions — from universities to media to religion — are being challenged and reshaped.

Are we inevitably headed for a grim future? No one can say for certain. While history does not repeat itself exactly, it often rhymes—as Mark Twain famously observed. At least here in Nassau County, we actively work to ensure that all residents can safely work, go to school and play. We are the safest large county in the country. We have passed a law banning masks, so that prospective wrongdoers understand that they cannot hide and will be found and punished, if they interfere with the rights of others. We strive to be an example for the rest of the country. We strive to educate our young people, and we rely on all of you to be vigilant.

Howard Kopel represents Nassau County’s 7th Legislative District and is the Legislature’s presiding officer.

Texas to ban social media for kids: Yeehaw!

never thought I would say these words, but Texas is leading the way on protecting kids from social media abuse. You read that right. The Lone Star State is moving towards passing a bill that would shut down social media access to young children and teens. This is a win-win for children and for parents enlightened enough to see the proven dangers of too much media time, and then do something about it.

According to KSLA TV in Shreveport, “The Texas House of Representatives has passed a bill prohibiting people under age 18 from creating or using social media accounts … It aims to address the concern that social media has a negative impact on the mental health of young people. The bill was passed in a 116-25 vote with support from both sides of the aisle.

“… Social media companies would be required to verify the age of their users. It would also allow parents to request that their child’s social media accounts be deleted, and companies would have to

remove the account within ten days.”

The bill is headed to the Texas Senate and could take effect on Sept. 1. Social media has long been associated with increased bullying among children, feelings of low self-esteem, and incidents of self-harm and increased depression. Yet, the kids can’t put down their phones. You don’t need me to tell you this if you’ve been in the company of teenagers recently.

As of 2025, 12 states have passed or are working on similar legislation, but the process is coming together slowly, and the kids are falling apart quickly.

Csent for social media are akin to age limits on drinking, driving, and smoking,” she said.

Cheng added, “No policy replaces the need for parents to have frank, open conversations with their kids on the inherent mental and physical risks involved … Informed kids become informed young adults who make better decisions.”

hildren don’t have the self-discipline to monitor their exposure to social media.

Danny Rivera, a New York City high school English teacher and father quoted on Investopedia, said, “Students are on social media so much — inside and outside the classroom — they end up losing track of basic needs like food and sleep. They routinely tell me that they choose ‘doomscrolling’ or working on a dance routine to post over getting rest on a school night.”

Susan Cheng, associate dean of public health at Tulane University, and with a teenager at home, told Investopedia that changes to kids’ access are common sense. “Guardrails around age of con-

New York State passed a squishy law that seems both difficult to understand and enforce. On websites like Facebook, X and TikTok, a complex set of algorithms helps create personalized feeds to keep users engaged on the platform for as long as possible. The State Legislature passed a bill last year that, according to a New York Times story, will disrupt the relationship between tech companies and young people by restricting the use of algorithms on minors’ social media feeds.

Many of these laws are complex and face endless challenges in court.

Maybe legislation is not the most effective, or only, way to lasso the social media giants. Our basic, common, core values compel us to do an intervention, at the family level, the state level, in the courts and schools. Unrestricted social

media is hurting our kids.

We need only look around to see the creepy fixation and attachment to phones pervasive in our culture. Adults have tools to self-regulate, but children are easy prey for financially motivated influencers and celebrities who are selling products and insecurity in equal measure. Visit a restaurant and see families eating together and apart with everyone on their own phone.

There are epidemics that kill and epidemics that diminish and pervert normal social development. Social media, especially too much too soon, is making our children, and especially our teenagers, less secure, more anxious and more vulnerable to companies who are using them for profit. Children don’t have the self-discipline necessary to monitor their exposure to social media. Kids I know have told me students use their phones in the classroom to check out social media, look up test answers, watch videos, or worse.

Kudos to Texas for moving ahead with big, bold legislation. New York must create child-protective laws that have teeth. It’s our job as citizens and our obligation as human beings to defend our children’s privacy and mental health. Copyright

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Hurricane season is here — Prepare to be safe

as the calendar turns to June, the Atlantic hurricane season officially begins—and this year, forecasters are predicting an active one. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration projects an above-average number of storms, fueled by warm ocean temperatures and shifting climate patterns.

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For many across Long Island that means more potential for destructive winds, flooding, and widespread power outages. Whether you live on the coast or in-land now is the time to prepare.

Every year, we’re reminded that hurricanes are among nature’s most powerful and unpredictable forces. Hurricane Sandy nearly 13 years ago offers sobering examples of what can happen when people are unprepared —or underestimate the threat.

Preparation isn’t just a matter of prudence; it’s a matter of survival.

First and foremost, build or update your emergency supply kit. It should include at least three days’ worth of food and water for each member of your household—one gallon of water per person, per day. Non-perishable foods such as canned goods, protein bars, peanut butter, and dried fruit are essentials. Don’t forget a manual can opener.

You’ll also need a flashlight with extra batteries, a portable phone charger (preferably solar or battery-powered), a first-aid kit, hygiene supplies, and copies

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Thank you for supporting the school district

To the Editor:

I would like to take this opportunity to thank the members of the Hewlett-Woodmere community who voted in the school budget election on May 20. We are grateful for the trust the community places in us to provide educational excellence to the children of Hewlett-Woodmere.

Thank you, also, to everyone who shared their thoughts and opinions with us throughout the many meetings and conversations that helped shape our budget for the 2025-2026 school year. Together, we are building a foundation that supports fiscal responsibility, transparency, and student success.

I think we can all agree that Hewlett-Woodmere is a wonderful place to learn, live, and work. The passage of the budget will allow us to continue to improve upon the educational and community services programs valued most by our community. In addition, the passage of the two Long Range Building Improvement Fund propositions will permit

of important documents stored in a waterproof container. Include any medications and special items for infants, the elderly or pets.

A battery-powered or hand-crank radio is crucial. But when the power goes out and cell service is spotty, local radio may be the only way to receive lifesaving information.

It’s also important to know your risk. Are you in a flood-prone zone? Is your home vulnerable to storm surge? Local emergency management offices and the Federal Emergency Management Agency websites provide hazard maps that can help you answer those questions. If you live in an evacuation zone, know your routes and have a plan for where you will go—whether it’s a public shelter, a hotel or a relative’s home inland. Secure your property. Trim trees and shrubs, clean gutters, and reinforce windows and doors. If advised to do so, board up windows with plywood. Move outdoor furniture and decorations indoors so they don’t become projectiles in high winds.

Don’t wait until the last minute to gather supplies. As storms approach, store shelves empty quickly, gas lines grow long, and traffic jams snarl evacuation routes. Acting early not only gives you peace of mind — it gives you options.

Perhaps the most vital part of hurricane preparedness is staying informed. Tune in regularly to trusted local news

sources, the National Hurricane Center, and the county’s emergency management office — NassauCountyny.gov. Weather conditions can change rapidly, and up-to-date information is key to making smart decisions.

Social media is helpful, but it’s also a breeding ground for misinformation. Always verify what you see with official sources. False rumors about evacuation orders or shelter availability can put lives at risk.

Sign up for emergency alerts on your phone. Many local governments offer text or email notifications for severe weather, road closures, and evacuation notices. Don’t ignore the warnings. When authorities urge you to evacuate, it’s not a suggestion — it’s a life-saving directive.

Disasters don’t discriminate. They affect young and old, rich and poor. But preparation can make a world of difference. Having a plan, gathering supplies, and staying informed can reduce injuries, save lives, and make recovery faster and less stressful.

This hurricane season, let’s not be caught off guard. The cost of inaction is simply too high. Talk to your family. Check in with neighbors, especially the elderly or those with disabilities. Preparedness is not just personal — it’s communal.

And by working together, we can save lives.

Democracy suffers with budgets written in the dark

this year’s state budget process was deeply flawed from the start. The $254 billion spending plan was passed more than five weeks late, marking the fourth consecutive year under Governor Hochul that the budget has blown past its April 1 deadline. To make matters worse, it was crafted entirely behind closed doors by leaders of a single political party, without appropriate input from the full legislature. Worse still, it was rushed through using “messages of necessity,” bypassing the required threeday review period and effectively shutting out transparency, public input, and meaningful oversight by elected representatives. One of the most egregious inclusions in the budget is the move by the State to seize control of nassau University Medical Center. This is nothing short of a hostile takeover by the Governor, stripping away local control of nassau County’s only safety net hospital. I’m deeply disappointed this budget silenced local voices and undermined our community’s ability to govern its own healthcare. While stabilizing its finances and expanding care in the community,

nUMC has turned a corner despite state agencies withholding funding. Albany’s suggestion that it can do better than nUMC’s current board—despite its mismanagement of SUnY Downstate and the botched Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program overhaul.

I have spoken out frequently regarding the legislature repeatedly tilting the scales of justice in favor of criminals at the expense of victims and public safety. Cases involving real harm to individuals and communities have been thrown out over minor technicalities due to changes to the discovery laws. While any improvements to the law are welcome, the modest changes included in this budget do little to support prosecutors in their work. It’s unacceptable that the legislative majorities continue to prioritize offenders instead of public safety for the rest of us.

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of living adjustment for direct support professionals, which falls far short of the full 7.8 percent increase they deserve. These essential workers provide critical care and support every day yet continue to be underpaid and undervalued, putting the stability of the workforce, which our most vulnerable residents depend on, at serious risk.

o make matters worse, it was crafted entirely behind closed doors.

This budget also failed to address the ongoing chaos surrounding CDPAP, including the deeply flawed transition and the state’s mishandling of fiscal intermediary redesignation—leaving patients and caretakers in limbo. Even my colleagues on the other side of the aisle acknowledged that this program is a mess and needs reform. Further, it only includes a modest 2.6 percent Cost

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us to make necessary repairs and upgrades to our facilities, at no additional cost to taxpayers.

Congratulations to our two incumbent Board of Education members, Debra Sheinin and Chana Cohen Jeter.

As always, I would like to invite all members of our community to share their opinions with us by attending our Board of Education meetings, budget sessions, or any of our extraordinary events and activities throughout the year. The district calendar will be available in late summer and will include the times and dates of the opportunities for you to join us. In the interim, the District website (Hewlett-Woodmere.net), District Facebook page (Hewlett-Woodmere Public Schools), and District Instagram (14HWPS) are all great sources of information!

Once again, thank you to the community for continuing to support Hewlett-Woodmere Public Schools. We look forward to seeing you at our end-of-year celebrations and throughout the 2025-2026 school year.

RAlPH MARInO, JR., ED.D. Superintendent Hewlett-Woodmere schools

Stop summer power shutoffs

To the Editor:

Summer is almost here, and with it will come deadly heat waves supercharged by the climate crisis.

Yet in 27 states, it’s perfectly legal for utility companies to shut off electricity on the hottest days of summer, leaving individuals and families without air conditioning in extreme temperatures and threatening their health and safety.

Shutting off power and preventing access to lifesaving air conditioning in the summer can have life-or-death consequences. We need to shine a spotlight on this critical issue and raise our voices to demand change.

This may not be Florida, l ouisiana or Georgia, but it can still get plenty hot here in the summer.

Utility companies and local leaders everywhere must act to end utility shutoffs on the hottest days of summer. Save lives — stop the summer shutoffs.

BETH JAnE FREEMAn Wantagh

Additionally, businesses across the suburbs are facing tight margins—and now, the MTA payroll tax will make it even harder for them to keep their doors open. Rather than instituting desperately needed reforms and accountability, Albany simply committed more funds to the MTA, while relying more heavily on long Islanders and other suburban residents. Albany continues to treat long Islanders like an ATM, forcing us to subsidize the MTA’s refusal to accept necessary reforms. They’ve chosen to squeeze our businesses and commuters even more with a tax hike that is unsustainable.

Although the budget misses the mark in most areas, the nearly 4,500 pages across 10 bills that comprise the State Budget do include several commendable measures for which I have advocated. The inclusion of universal school meals for students is a long-overdue step to ensure no student goes hungry

and will enable them to focus on their education. It also includes the longawaited payoff of the state’s unemployment insurance debt to the federal government for Covid-era borrowing, an obligation that originally was placed on the backs of employers through unemployment insurance fees rather than federal Covid aid. Further, the budget expanded eligibility for Gold Star Annuity payments to better support the families of veterans, including funding for clean water infrastructure, and established a childcare substitute worker pool program.

Amidst the chaos of this year’s budget, one provision stands out for its sheer absurdity. A hidden measure now allows new York taxpayer dollars to be used to pay for the criminal defense of elected officials accused of federal crimes, even if such crimes are unrelated to their official duties. This means taxpayers could be forced to fund the defense of someone accused of committing crimes like bank robbery or tax fraud. This appears to be intended to benefit one particular elected official, our attorney general, and is a flagrant misuse of taxpayer dollars.

This budget process was so flawed that it obscured its few merits, leaving even worthwhile provisions buried beneath layers of reckless spending and misplaced priorities.

Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick represents the 9th State Senate District.

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