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Aidan Warshavsky/Herald Longtime Inwood Country Club member Irving Kaminetsky, left, with Ryan Mosher, director of golf and membership, and Burak Meyveci, the club’s general manager.

By MELISSA BERMAN mberman@liherald.com

For Lawrence native S.A. Baron, Harry Chapin’s iconic song “Cat’s in the Cradle” is much more than just about the music, relating an enduring message about family, fatherhood and making time for the people who matter most.

Now, the 65-yearold filmmaker, who lives in Lido Beach, will return to the spotlight when his award-winning documentary, “Cat’s in the Cradle 50th Anniversary: The Song That Changed Our Lives,” is screened on June 19 at the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame, or LIMEHOF, in Stony Brook.

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By AIDAN WARSHAVSKY awarshavsky@liherald.com

Over the decades, the Five Towns landscape has seen its share of changes. But as businesses have come and gone and the area has become more crowded with housing and commercial development, one landmark has survived it all — the Inwood Country Club, which is celebrating its 125th anniversary. Before the country club was founded on April 1, 1901, it had been a potato field and was purchased by Brooklynite Jacob Wertheim to impress a girl. Over the years, the club attracted people from Brooklyn and Manhattan looking for an escape to the sub-

urbs.

It has also welcomed a number of golf greats. Inwood hosted the PGA Championship in 1921, at which Walter Hagen defeated two-time champion Jim Barnes to claim his first championship win. Two years later, the country club hosted the 27th U.S. Open, at which Bobby Jones defeated Bobby Cruickshank to earn one of his four Open titles. Woodmere native Gerald Kaminsky, who became a member of the club in 1969, said it weathered changing fortunes during two world wars and the Great Depression. Membership fluctuated over the decades, prompting efforts to attract younger members like

The encore presentation comes nearly a year after the film won Best Feature at the inaugural LIMEHOF Music Documentary Film Festival. Baron will participate in a question-and-answer session following the screening alongside Jason Chapin, son of the

late singer-songwriter.

“What a fantastic way to ring in Father’s Day weekend,” Baron said. “I feel so blessed and honored to help echo Harry and Sandy’s ode to parenthood.”

The documentary explores the lasting impact of Chapin’s 1974 hit song, which tells the story of a father too busy to spend time with his son, only to find their roles reversed later in life.

The film examines why the song continues to strike such an emotional chord 50 years later, featuring interviews with musicians, fans and cultural figures who share how its message influenced their lives.

Among those appearing in the documentary are Billy Joel, Pat Benatar, Dee Snider and Darryl “DMC” McDaniels, all members of LIMEHOF.

For Baron, the project also represents a connection to his Long Island roots.

Raised in the Five Towns, he

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Roper Walk pulls in nearly $7K in Hewlett House fundraiser

By CHRIS COLUCCI ccolucci@liherald.com

“Bye, Helen.”

“Great to meet you, Helen.”

“See you next time, Helen.”

As dozens of disguised participants walked out of Buoy Bar in Point Lookout, they only acknowledged each other in character. At the Roper Walk, everyone in attendance comes dressed as the iconic TV character Helen Roper from the 1970s sitcom “Three’s Company,” and the short-lived spin-off, “The Ropers” — with her iconic caftan dresses and bright red-haired wigs.

Nicole Koenig, a Point Lookout resident and recent breast cancer survivor, arranged the combination dressup/bar crawl as a dedicated fundraiser for Hewlett House — a nonprofit based in Hewlett which provides physical, moral and emotional support for people going through cancer treatments.

“At our event, all the ladies dress up in caftans and wigs,” said Koenig. “And one of the things that they do at Hewlett House is provide wigs to women who’ve lost their hair. And I thought that was such a beautiful alignment.”

Nearly 200 people showed up for the third annual Roper Walk — up from a few dozen in its first year. The squadron of supporters traveled across Point Lookout, making a total of five stops at bars and restaurants during three-

hour event. Door prizes were raffled off at each venue, with more than 30 grand prizes raffled at the final stop. In total, the event raised close to $7,000 for the charity.

“When people are having a good time and having fun, and they’re together and sharing the interest, and then add the compassion of the issue, that’s what really counts,” said Geri

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Barish, founder and executive director of Hewlett House. “You just are there to really do something for a great cause and have a good time at the same time.”

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A cacophony of caftans and wave of wigs took over Point Lookout as the Roper Walk strutted around town.

Celebrating Holocaust Survivor Day at the Marion & Aaron JCC

By AIDAN WARSHAVSKY awarshavsky@liherald.com

More than 50 Holocaust survivors and their families gathered in Lawrence for a Holocaust Survivor Day luncheon hosted by The Marion & Aaron Gural JCC.

Recognized internationally on June 4, Holocaust Survivor Day focuses on survivors by fostering community and support. Opening the event, Stacy Feldman, the JCC’s director, said an estimated three million Americans are are descendants of Holocaust survivors.

“As we honor you, our beloved survivors, we express our deepest gratitude for your perseverance and for the invaluable lessons you continue to teach us through your lives,” Feldman said.

Next to speak was Gary Kennedy, a retired Geriatric Psychiatrist and guest speaker, who said he attributes his professional career to the resilience of holocaust survivors and their families. He cited his mentor, George Myers, who escaped to the United States with his parents and later became an academic psychiatrist.

“Despite the trauma, it’s an example of how resilient they were and how they were able to achieve and contribute to their community.” Kennedy said.

Among the Holocaust survivors was Regina Goodman. Born Sarah Rivkah Buterwaser in Warsaw, Poland, the

Lawrence resident said she was exposed to the Nazi Regime at a young age. Her father Michoel Goodman, had his beard cut because he was Jewish, she recalls.

Goodman’s family — included her mother, brother and sister — spent time in several locations, including

Siberia, Russia, Germany and later Israel. Knowing the realities of war, Goodman remained on the move well into her teens.

“We came to Israel in 1949, but when they started to take girls in the army, my mother sent me to Paris,” Goodman said. “I was already sixteen.”

After meeting her husband, Mendel Goodman, a Hungarian fashion designer, in Paris, the two moved to the United States in 1961.

When asked what it meant to uphold Jewish history, Regina Goodman emphasized the importance of passing on the legacy to future generation.

“We should keep up with the religion,” Goodman said. “You need to show the children that you are Jewish and proud.”

Goodman attends a JCC support group every Thursday, where survivors can interact with one another. Like Goodman, Valley Stream resident Suzanne Kucharz said she enjoys the camaraderie the group provides.

As a young girl, Kucharz, 83, grew up on a farm in Grenoble, France, as a hidden child. Her father, Albert Kucharz, was involved in the French Resistance. After spending time in Paris following the Second World War, she eventually found her way to the United States.

“After I graduated the French equivalent of college, my parents gifted me a trip to the us,” Kucharz said. “So, I came on vacation and stayed here.”

Looking back on more than a decade with the group, Kucharz said one of the most rewarding aspects has been connecting with fellow Europeans.

“The amazing thing is we quite often celebrate 100-year birthdays,” Kucharz said. “The resilience is unbelievable.”

Hindi’s Libraries finds their permanent home in Hewlett

By MELISSA BERMAN mberman@liherald.com

After years of operating out of borrowed spaces and relying on a growing network of volunteers, Hindi’s Libraries has found a place to call its own.

The nonprofit organization, founded in late 2018 following the death of beloved Hebrew Academy of the Five Towns and Rockaway teacher Hindi Krinsky, recently relocated from Cedarhurst to a new headquarters at 15 Ives Road in Hewlett. The move marks a significant milestone for the volunteer-run organization, which has distributed nearly 750,000 books to children and families around the world.

“We really wanted a space to call our own, something that feels more like home and gives us room to grow,” Leslie Gang, co-founder of Hindi’s Libraries wrote in an email. “We needed a place with ample space not only to collect and store books, but also to welcome volunteers, host community groups and hold events.”

The new location is only a few blocks from its previous Cedarhurst site, but the expanded space will allow the organization to better serve its mission of providing free new and gently used children’s books to communities in need.

Hindi’s Libraries was established to honor Krinsky’s memory and continue her passion for literacy and education. Since its inception, the organization has collected, sorted and shipped books to schools, libraries, shelters and community organi-

zations across the United States and throughout the world.

The growth has surpassed anything its founders imagined.

“It’s honestly unbelievable,” Gang wrote. “One moment I’m sitting in Dovid’s [Kanarfogel] kitchen with a piece of paper, sketching out a little library box, and the next we’re approaching 750,000 books distributed and have partnered with more than 1,500 organizations worldwide.”

The organization’s success has been driven largely by support from the Five

Towns community. Thousands of volunteers, many of them local students, have spent countless hours collecting books, organizing donations and preparing shipments.

This time of year, however, presents unique challenges.

“Our largest volunteer group consists of high school students, and many of them are focused on finals, graduation and preparing for college,” Gang wrote.

To help maintain momentum, Hindi’s Libraries has expanded partnerships with

local Girl Scout troops and community groups. The organization currently has 10 book drives taking place across New York and in other states, helping donors connect with recipients in their own communities.

Despite its international reach, one fact about Hindi’s Libraries often surprises people.

“We are still 100 percent volunteer-run and have no employees whatsoever,” Gang wrote. “Every dollar we raise through fundraising and donations goes directly toward shipping books and storing inventory.”

That commitment has allowed the organization to maximize the impact of community donations while remaining true to its grassroots origins.

For Krinsky’s husband, Dovid Kanarfogel, the nonprofit continues to fulfill its original purpose: ensuring children have access to books regardless of financial circumstances. Books collected through Hindi’s Libraries are shipped around the globe to support literacy initiatives and provide reading materials to communities that otherwise might not have access to them.

Gang said the organization plans to host a grand opening celebration later this summer once the school year concludes and volunteers have more availability.

“What inspires me most is seeing how much can happen when people come together around a simple idea,” she wrote. “Every book that gets donated, sorted, packed and shipped represents someone taking the time to help another person.”

Aidan Warshavsky/Herald

Over 50 holocaust survivors meet every Thursday at the JCC for a support group, including art and music therapy and guest speakers.

Courtesy Leslie Gang

Hindi’s Libraries, nonprofit organization, founded in late 2018 recently relocated to a new headquarters in Hewlett.

Crime watCh

Cedarhurst on June 1.

Cedarhurst motorcycle collision

According to police, a 49-year-old woman suffered serious injuries in a motorcycle crash in Cedarhurst on June 1 at 3:35 p.m..

Detectives said the woman was operating a 2022 Kawasaki EX6 westbound on Rockaway Turnpike near Argyle Road when the motorcycle collided with a 2024 Nissan Altima driven by a 20-year-old woman.

The motorcyclist sustained serious injuries in the crash and was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment, police said.

The driver of the Nissan remained at the scene and was not injured.

The Nassau County Police Department’s Fourth Squad is investigating the cause of the collision.

— Melissa Berman

News brief

Rock and Wrap It Up! awards at HAFTR

Hebrew Academy of the Five Towns and Rockaway seniors Olivia Weinrib and Zackery Weiss were awarded the Rock and Wrap It Up! Sid Tanenbaum Basketball Scholarship during the school’s Senior Awards Dinner at the Cedarhurst Sephardic Temple.

The scholarship, presented annually to student-athletes who excel both on the court and in the classroom, marked its 30th year of recognizing outstanding HAFTR seniors.

Named in honor of Sid Tanenbaum, the first Jewish basketball All-American at New York University and a player for the early New York Knicks, the scholarship celebrates the values of athletic achievement, academic excellence and community leadership.

awarded the Rock and Wrap It Up! Sid Tanenbaum Basketball Scholarship by Syd Mandelbaum, middle.

nization founded by Sid’s son, Syd Mandelbaum, which works to recover surplus food and other resources for people in need.

Weinrib and Weiss were selected for their accomplishments as both scholars and athletes, continuing a tradition that has honored generations of HAFTR students since the scholarship’s inception.

The award is sponsored by Rock and Wrap It Up!, the national anti-poverty orga-

School officials congratulated the recipients on their achievements and recognized them for exemplifying the dedication, character and perseverance embodied by the scholarship’s namesake.

— Melissa Berman

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Courtesy Elysa Parker

A motorcycle collided with a 2024 Nissan Altima westbound on Rockaway Turnpike near Argyle Road in

Courtesy Syd Mandelbaum Hebrew Academy of the Five Towns and Rockaway seniors Olivia Weinrib, right, and Zackery Weiss, left, were

Richard Kessel appointed the new chair of NHCC

By JORDAN VALLONE jvallone@liherald.com

Richard Kessel, chairman of the Nassau Interim Finance Authority, has been tapped by Gov. Kathy Hochul to be the next chairman of the Nassau Health Care Corporation, the public benefit corporation that oversees Nassau University Medical Center, in East Meadow, and the A. Holly Patterson Extended Care Facility, in Uniondale.

A regional leader for decades, Kessel, of Merrick, is known for his expertise on energy and consumer issues and has an extensive background in public service. He previously served as chairman of the Nassau County Industrial Development Agency and as chief executive officer of the New York Power Authority. Kessel, 76, has a bachelor’s degree from New York University and a master’s from Columbia University.

RKessel’s appointment to the NHCC board means he will step down from NIFA. His position there will be filled by Moshin Meghji, a current NIFA board member.

ichard Kessel brings decades of leadership experience in government, public policy and complex organizations.

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The finance authority, another public benefit corporation, monitors and oversees Nassau County’s finances. It assumed direct financial oversight of NUMC in 2020, a move that was met with heavy opposition from previous hospital leadership. As part of the state’s takeover last year, it mandated that NHCC conduct a comprehensive study outlining the long-term viability of NUMC. The study is to be submitted to NIFA by Dec. 1.

Leadership change at Nhcc

•New chairman: Gov. Kathy Hochul appointed Richard Kessel, chairman of the Nassau Interim Finance Authority, to lead the Nassau Health Care Corporation.

“Richard Kessel brings decades of leadership experience in government, public policy and complex organizations,” Hochul said of Monday’s appointment in a statement emailed to the Herald. “His proven record of public service, commitment to Long Island and ability to navigate challenging issues make him exceptionally well-suited to lead the board as NHCC continues its mission of providing high-quality care to the communities we serve.”

The NHCC chair’s position has been vacant since March, when former Chairman Stuart Rabinowitz stepped down. Rabinowitz had served in the role since June 2025, after being appointed by Hochul when state officials assumed leadership of the public hospital and its governing body.

• Leadership change: Kessel succeeds Stuart Rabinowitz, who stepped down in March after leading NHCC since June 2025.

Rabinowitz’s departure came during a turbulent period for NUMC. Following a public battle between the hospital’s former leadership and the state, New York assumed oversight of the hospital under provisions included in the 2025-26 state budget. The board was restructured to include 11 members, most of whom were appointed by Hochul.

When Rabinowitz stepped down, Hochul thanked him for his service, saying he “stepped up when Nassau University Medical Center desperately needed steady, serious leadership.” She added.

Richard Kessel

Repeat county championship for Hewlett track

By BRIAN KACHARABA bkacharaba@liherald.com

Hewlett’s girls track and field team cemented its status as one of Nassau County’s premier programs this spring, capturing its second consecutive Section VIII Class AA outdoor championship.

The Bulldogs piled up 116 points at Roslyn High School on May 18 to outdistance runner-up Garden City (85) and complete a sweep of the 2026 county titles after also winning the Nassau Class AA indoor championship in February.

“It was just a great day from start to finish,” Hewlett coach Stephen Honerkamp said. “I think we ended up winning the first four events, which really set the tone.”

Junior distance standout Valeria Paez led the charge with a perfect 30-point performance, becoming the first Hewlett athlete to accomplish the feat at the county meet. Paez captured titles in the 1500-meter run, 2000m steeplechase and 3000m run.

Honerkamp praised Paez’s team-first mentality. “Just an unselfish, talented kid,” he said.

Paez took control of the 1500 around the midway point and pulled away for a victory of more than four seconds. She later dominated the 3000, moving into first around the sixth split before winning by roughly 26 seconds. Her steeplechase victory completed a remarkable triple.

“I would say the 1500 because that was the hardest

The Bulldogs racked up 116 points to take the Nassau Class AA track and field championship.

race,” Honerkamp said when asked which title impressed him the most. “Beating the two Garden City girls in the 1500 was a big deal.”

Senior sprint star Nylah Phillips added two county crowns, winning the 400-meter dash in 54.39 seconds, ahead of Friends Academy’s Ariana Madeira (55.64), and the 200 in 24.16. “She was just primed and ready and really went after it,” Honerkamp said.

Sophomore Jada Lawrence claimed the 400-meter hurdles title in 1:07.13, more than two seconds ahead

of Bethpage’s Felicity Nuzzi. Lawrence also teamed with Phillips, Emily Piatrowski and Grace Kennedy to win the 4x100-meter relay in just under 50 seconds.

In the field events, senior Maree Dayling and junior Mila Profiloski delivered a crucial one-two finish in the pole vault. Dayling cleared 9 feet, 4 inches to take first, while Profiloski was second at 8-6.

The Bulldogs also received a major boost from junior Janae Lanos, who earned second-place finishes in the 100-meter hurdles and triple and long jumps.

Courtesy Stephen Honerkamp

‘Cat’s in the Cradle’: a song,

attended Lawrence High School before studying communications and media at Syracuse University’s prestigious Newhouse School. Baron said music was always a central part of his life.

“I grew up playing guitar,” he said. “Most of my career has been combining music with filmmaking in many different aspects.”

After graduating from Syracuse, Baron launched his career working on the influential USA Network’s music program “Night Flight,” which introduced viewers to emerging artists, music videos and alternative culture during the 1980s.

He later directed music videos and worked with some of the biggest names in the industry, including Whitney Houston, Aretha Franklin, Beyoncé, Wyclef Jean, Bon Jovi, Alicia Keys, JayZ, Sarah McLachlan and the Black Eyed Peas. His work also included leadership roles at Arista Records and production projects for ESPN, BET and NYC Media.

Despite working with internationally known artists, Baron said he found his greatest passion in documentary storytelling.

“I related more to telling real-life stories,” he said. “I love music and I love filmmaking, so what better way to combine the two?”

That approach has shaped a career focused on stories with social impact. In addition to “Cat’s in the Cradle 50th

Anniversary,” Baron produced the documentaries “Harry Chapin: When in Doubt, Do Something” and “A Father’s Promise,” which follows a musician whose son was killed in the Sandy Hook school shooting.

His work with the Chapin family has been especially meaningful.

“We’re like part of the family,” Baron said. “We just want to keep spreading the positive message.”

Tom Needham, vice chairman of LIMEHOF, said Baron’s ability to tell compelling stories is what sets his work apart.

ability to tell a story.”

Rick Korn, the film’s director, also praised Baron’s impact, saying, “S.A. Baron has an extraordinary ability to weave emotion, music, and storytelling into something that truly resonates with audiences across generations. His editing and vision bring the film to life in a way that honors Harry Chapin’s legacy while making it feel urgently relevant today.”

Needham said audiences connected deeply with the film during its sold-out festival screening last year, prompting the hall of fame to schedule an encore showing.

“One of the things that amazed me was that they were able to take a single song and turn it into a feature-length documentary and have it be really entertaining,” Needham said. “He’s such a good editor and has such a great

“We thought it was the perfect time to give people another opportunity to see the movie,” he said. “The song still has lasting value and special meaning, even to new generations.”

Growing up, Baron remembers hearing about Chapin’s efforts to fight hunger and inspire young people.

“Harry used to go around to different high schools and perform,” Baron added. “He started WhyHunger, which is still going strong today.”

As he prepares to discuss the film with audiences on Father’s Day weekend, Baron expressed hope that viewers walk away with the same lesson that has made “Cat’s in the Cradle” endure for half a century.

“Life goes fast,” he said. “Be present. Enjoy the moment. That’s what life is all about.”

Photos courtesy Christopher Collora Lawrence native S.A. Baron will take part in a Q&A at the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame in Stony Brook on June 19.

The documentary on Harry Chapin’s “Cat’s in the Cradle” features special appearances by, clockwise, Billy Joel, Pat Benatar, Dee Snider and Darryl “DMC” McDaniels.

Reworld celebrates Long Island environmental leaders

By JOSEPH D’ALESSANDRO jdalessandro@liherald.com

Herald Community Media and Reworld partnered to celebrate Long Island’s leading environmental advocates and innovators during the Herald Sustainability Awards of Long Island, held May 14 at the Heritage Club at Bethpage.

The event recognized individuals and organizations making significant contributions to environmental sustainability while also honoring student leaders working to protect Long Island’s natural resources.

“Nothing unites Long Islanders more than our natural environment, from beaches and bays to wetlands and parks — these treasures are our fountain of life, beauty and resources,” said Stuart Richner, CEO of Richner Communications. “Tonight, we gather to honor environmental champions who are working tirelessly to protect

Long Island’s natural ecosystem for future generations. Their efforts are challenging but vitally important and we thank them for their unwavering dedication.”

The ceremony, emceed by comedian Tom Kelley, also featured awards for four Student Champions for Sustainability and a total of $7,500 in student sustainability initiative prizes.

Adel Omrani, president of Reworld’s East Region, highlighted the company’s role in transforming waste into energy.

“You don’t think of waste when you put it at the curb, and you usually don’t think about disposal, but there’s a lot of processes that goes into that,” he said. “We generate electricity out of that and recycle metals. Just for Long Island, for example, we power 100,000 homes just from processing this waste and using it as fuel.”

Omrani said collaboration among environmental leaders remains essential.

“It’s a very big part of what we do as a community,” he said.

Reworld Market Area Director James Regan stressed the importance of sustainable waste management on Long Island.

“For Long Island, an issue like sustainable waste management is extremely important given how populated it is and how limited resources are,” he said. “Reworld, for us, has a focus to continue to partner with all

these great champions of sustainability to ensure we have sustainable waste management for decades to come.”

New York State Senator Siela Bynoe spoke during the dinner portion of the event.

“I have really had the environment in mind as I’ve been in my various roles in government,” she said.

Bynoe’s life experiences motivated her to pursue environmental advocacy, witnessing increased cancer rates due to local contamination in the Caribbean and disproportionate harm done to marginalized communities during the Covid-19 pandemic.

“I set off on a path to make sure that we can conserve water, make sure we have clean water, and make sure that we are doing what we can to ensure that we sustain this community, this county and this state (so) that we have a bright future,” she said.

Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine, a longtime environmental advocate, discussed his commitment to protecting Long Island’s future.

“I’m very concerned about the direction we’re going as a state and as an island, and I’m looking to change that direction by doing a number of things,” he said.

Romaine cited efforts to improve municipal waste management, expand solar energy infrastructure and advance environmentally friendly policies.

“I could have retired long ago, but there are things that I want to accomplish,” he said. “We need to see change.”

Among the evening’s featured speakers was sports broadcaster and former NFL quarterback Boomer Esiason, who reflected on his connection to the Great South Bay.

“When I was a kid, between the ages of 14 and 17, I spent a lot of my summers on the Great South Bay — I was a clammer,” he said. “It was great, but there were areas of the Great South Bay that we couldn’t clam in because it was considered polluted... It took many years for it to turn around and to start going back the other way, and it’s one of the things I’m most proud about.”

Esiason praised young environmental advocates being recognized at the event.

“I’m very, very proud of them, and very proud of what they’re trying to do for the beaches of the Great South Bay,” he said.

Girl Scouts Emma Klein and Zoe Lazarus, of Savyille High School, Roslyn High sophomore Charles Metzger and Hauppauge High se-

nior Matias Kalaitzis were all winners of the Student Champions for Sustainability Award. The four were recognized for their civic service, from cleanups to awareness efforts. National Grid Ventures, the main natural gas utility for over 600,000 residential and business customers in Nassau and Suffolk counties; Tritec, primarily known for mixeduse developments, transit-oriented communities and commercial property management across Long Island; and UBS Arena, the home of the New York Islanders, were all recognized with team awards.

As the presenting sponsor, Reworld continues to support environmental progress across Long Island. The company operates facilities in Westbury, West Babylon, East Northport and Ronkonkoma, processing two-thirds of Long Island’s waste, recycling thousands of tons of metals and generating electricity for local homes while helping reduce landfill use and greenhouse gas emissions.

For more information about Reworld and its initiatives that support various community empowerment and environmental programs fostering positive change locally and globally, visit ReworldWaste.com.

To view more pictures, visit RichnerLive.com.

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The Sustainability Awards powered by Reworld brought together leaders, innovators, and advocates committed to building a more sustainable future for Long Island

P hotos by Tim Baker and Melissa Baptiste/Herald

Sponsors for the night (back, from left) included Ricardo Salce, Bobby Green, Rudy Winkler, Rob Balbierz, James Regan, Bill Murphy, David Sharp, Adel Omrani, Maureen Early, Ed Sandkuhl, Matt Augi, Brian Aerne and (front, from left) Kamrun Haque, Vickey Ardounis, and Rehan Simonia from the team at Reworld.

Honoree Suffolk County Executive, Edward P. Romaine with special guest, former NFL quarterback Boomer Esiason.

Honoree State Senator Siela Bynoe, District 6.

College Student Champion Honoree Vienna De Lombaerde, who attends Hofstra University.

The duo team honorees for the Student Champion Award: Sayville High School 9th graders Emma Klein, left, and Zoe Lazarus.

Student Champion honorees: Roslyn High School 10th grader Charles Metzger, left, and Hauppauge High School graduating senior Matias Kalaitzis with special guest Kyle Palmieri of the New York Islanders.

National Grid Ventures’ honor team included Kamona Ayres, left, Robert Wittmer, Tom Garry, Alanna Russo, and Retha Fernandez.

Tianna D’Italia, left, Michael Sciortino, Mike Santeramo, Joe Giarraputo, Caroline Shipps, and Erin Nourijanian of UBS Arena’s honoree team.

Michael O’Leary, left, Robert Kent, Shannon Coughlan, Jim Coughlan, Jimmy Coughlan, and Chris Kelly of TRITEC Real Estate Company’s honoree team.

A special thank you to Adel Omrani, President of Reworld East Region, whose vision and leadership helped bring this inspiring celebration of sustainability to life.

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Hewlett House hosts its inaugural garage sale

Hewlett House hosted its first garage sale on May 30 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with support from students and families from the Norman J. Levy Lakeside School in Merrick.

The community staple, known for its support of cancer patients and their families, has partnered with students from the school since Hewlett House opened in 2000.

Funds raised from the garage sale will help cover operational costs, including supplies, wig stands and materials for crochet comfort items donated to hospitals across Long Island, including Mount Sinai South Nassau in Oceanside, for patients undergoing chemotherapy.

“We get phone calls from all over,” Geri Barish, founder of Hewlett House said. “When people see what we do with the kids, the teachers, the community, I think it’s really important in this day and age.”

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Melissa Berman

Sue Grieco/Herald photos

Norman J. Levy Lakeside School in Merrick staff members Robin Willix, left, Geri Barish, founder of Hewlett House, Soo Becchina, Jen Meschkow and Nancy Grenham at Hewlett House’s inaugural garage sale.

Norman J. Levy Lakeside staff member Jen Meschkow spots a cute brush art penguin for sale on May 30.

Dan Gropper, left, and Mark Turan browse items for sale.

Residents from the local communities came out to support Hewlett House.

Nina Sculco, Director of Community Health at Nassau Country Department of Health, right, and her daughter, 6-year old Lucy from Troop 3443 in Wantagh, see lots of fun stuff at the Hewlett House Yard Sale.

Emphasizing the importance of men’s health in June with Dr. Ravi Gupta from EHS Men’s HealtH awareness MontH

By MELISSA BERMAN mberman@liherald.com

Q: Tell me about yourself.

A: Gupta: Dr. Ravi Gupta, chair and residency director of the Department of Medicine at Episcopal Health Services joined Episcopal Health Services earlier this year after serving in several leadership positions at NYU Langone Hospital–Suffolk, Mount Sinai and Lutheran Medical Center/NYU Langone Hospital–Brooklyn. I bring nearly 25 years of experience in academic medicine, physician leadership and graduate medical education. I started my career at SUNY Downstate, where I attended medical school, and then I completed my residency and chief residency at Brown University in Rhode Island. I stayed on there as a faculty member and associate program director, where I worked closely with medical students and residents while helping lead inpatient medical services.

Q: Why is it important to recognize Men’s Health Awareness Month?

A: Gupta: “It’s critically important because men are generally much less likely to seek preventative and primary care.

Courtesy Episcopal Health Services

Dr. Ravi Gupta,

Chair and Residency Director of the Department of Medicine at Episcopal Health Services.

Many men don’t engage proactively with physicians, and that leads to poorer health outcomes. Gupta explained that many serious health conditions affecting men including heart disease, diabetes, hypertension and prostate cancer are far more manageable when identified early. Routine screenings, regular primary care visits and paying attention to changes in your health can make a significant difference in both quality of life and long-term outcomes. Preventive care is one of the most important steps men can take to protect their health.

Q: Why do many men avoid going to the doctor?

A: Gupta: Social stigma and cultural

expectations often prevent men from seeking care. A lot of men feel that asking for help makes them appear weak. There’s a belief that they should push through pain or deal with issues on their own. He added that mental health concerns are especially underreported among men. Many men silently struggle with stress, anxiety, depression or substance use issues without speaking to a healthcare professional. Unfortunately, delaying care can lead to much more serious health problems later on.

Q: What are simple ways men can improve their health?

A: Gupta: Gupta emphasized the importance of establishing care with a primary care physician and scheduling annual physicals and preventive screenings. At the most basic level, men should use the healthcare resources available to them. He encouraged men to regularly monitor blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar levels, since heart disease, hypertension and diabetes remain some of the most common conditions affecting men. Gupta also stressed the importance of maintaining a healthy diet rich in fruits, vegetables, lean proteins and whole grains, along with regular physical

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Staying with the times helps continue the

club’s legacy

Kaminsky, who was 30 at the time and is now 87.

There was prestige, he said, that came with belonging to the country club. “Back then It was a general feeling that there were three primarily Jewish country clubs in the Five Towns with distinct cultures,” Kaminsky said. “Inwood, while further away, was always thought to be extraordinarily special, because it was so much older.”

From the club’s early days until the 1990s, he said, prospective members faced a rigorous initiation process that included meetings with committees and interviews by members and employees. Members were expected to donate as much to charity as they paid in membership dues, and often needed several sponsors.

Ocial services industry, was president of the club from 1980 to 1984 — at a time, he said, when the club’s limited programming and traditional culture were becoming a detriment.

“The club was in deep trouble,” he said. “But by the time I left in 1984, the club was thriving. We brought in the tennis program; the club became more family-friendly. It was quite extraordinary for me to be given that opportunity.”

nce you go through the [Peppe Drive] gates, it’s like you’re in another place.

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KamInetsKy North Woodmere resident

“I happened to have two friends whose parents had belonged here and sponsored me,” Kaminsky recalled.

Until the 1980s, social norms also shaped life at the club. Kaminsky said that while the organization is now family-friendly, the transition took time. At one time the golf course was almost exclusively for men, while women and children were welcomed at the club’s beach facility in Atlantic Beach.

“Unless it was a special event like Father’s Day, women and children under 12 would go to the beach,” Kaminsky said. “When the men finished, they’d join their families.”

Kaminsky, who worked in the finan-

The club’s atmosphere was what attracted Irving Kaminetsky, a North Woodmere resident who joined in 1985.

“Once you go through the [Peppe Drive] gates, it’s like you’re in another place,” Kaminetsky said. “Looking out at the New York skyline and [Kenndy] airport is spectacular.”

Kaminetsky, who visits the club nearly every day, said he initially joined to use the clay tennis courts before eventually taking up golf. He spends time there as well socializing with fellow members.

“It’s like a second home for me,” he said. “I’ve developed a lot of warm friendships here.”

As the club looks to the future, its general manager since April 2025, Burak Meyveci, said he hoped to build on its reputation as one of Long Island’s best-known country clubs.

“Our goal always is to provide the best experiences for our members and their guests,” Meyveci said. “We’re going to continue the legacy and tradition of past members and future members as we move forward.”

Courtesy Inwood Country Club

The Inwood Country Club hosted major golf championships in the 1920s, which are noted with plaques around the course.

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Heralds win three awards from Press Club of L.I.

By JEFFREY BESSEN jbessen@liherald.com

Herald Community Media captured three awards at the annual Press Club of Long Island Media Awards and Long Island Journalism Hall of Fame induction dinner on June 4.

Oceanside/Island Park Herald report-

er Abigail Grieco won the James Murphy Cub Reporter of the Year award, given to “emerging journalists who show strong early promise in the field.” Journalists who have worked full-time for fewer than 18 months are eligible. Grieco was an intern with the Herald in 2023, and began working full-time in October 2025.

Deputy Managing Editor Jordan Vallone and previous senior reporter

Mohammad Fariq shared a second-place award in the transportation category for the story “Southern State: a road still stuck in the past,” which was part of the Herald’s 2025 series on the Southern State Parkway.

“A compelling and well-structured piece that effectively examines the longstanding dangers of the Southern State Parkway,” judges wrote. “The article succeeds in connecting historical design flaws with present-day traffic realities, clearly explaining how outdated infrastructure continues to contribute to

accidents.

“Particularly strong is the integration of data, expert references, and concrete examples, such as low overpass collisions and hazardous curve segments,” the judges added. “The writing remains clear and accessible while addressing a complex safety issue. Overall, a thoughtful and informative investigation with clear public relevance and lasting value.”

Photographer Erik H. Lee earned a third-place award for a photo of the Wantagh High School baseball game.

“These awards reflect our commitment to strong local journalism and to telling the stories that matter most to Long Island communities,” Stuart Richner, CEO of Richner Communications, said. “We are especially proud to see our emerging reporters, experienced editors and talented photographers recognized for work that informs the public and has a lasting impact.”

Four veterans of Long Island journalism were inducted into the PCLI’s Hall of Fame: Photojournalist Michael DelGiudice, radio reporter Sophia Hall, former Newsday editor Anthony E. Insolia, and Shirley E. Perelman, who covered many major stories for Newsday, from the Long Island garbage barge to the trial of O.J. Simpson.

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Heralds win three awards from Press Club of L.I.

By JEFFREY BESSEN jbessen@liherald.com

Herald Community Media captured three awards at the annual Press Club of Long Island Media Awards and Long Island Journalism Hall of Fame induction dinner on June 4.

Oceanside/Island Park Herald report-

Deputy Managing Editor Jordan Vallone and previous senior reporter

accidents.

Photographer Erik H. Lee earned a third-place award for a photo of the Wantagh High School baseball game.

For more information on the press club, go to PCLI.org.

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LIRR expands service for golf’s U.S. Open

By AIDAN WARSHAVSKY awarshavsky@liherald.com

The 126th U.S. Open Championship, which begins next week, is being played at the Shinnecock Hills Golf Club — known as one of the “cathedrals” of golf — for the first time since 2018.

Eric Steimer, senior director of U.S. Championships at the United States Golf Association, said the USGA’s transportation strategy is intended to reduce congestion around the site while providing multiple travel options for fans attending the tournament.

The plan, developed in collaboration with the Long Island Rail Road, Suffolk County and New York state officials, will be in effect from June 15, three days before the tournament starts, until June 21, the day it ends.

Steimer said that the 15-person team that planned transportation operations recognized early that travel logistics would be one of the event’s biggest challenges. “Any time we’re out here in eastern Long Island at Shinnecock Hills, transportation is a challenge,” Steimer said. “We’re doing a lot of different things to really try to mitigate that.”

As it did eight years ago, the LIRR’s Montauk Branch will provide transportation to and from the tournament. A temporary station will be constructed in Tuckahoe, across from Shinnecock Hills, on the south side of County Road

39, adjacent to Stony Brook University’s Southampton campus. A temporary pedestrian bridge will span the roadway.

From June 15 to 17, the LIRR plans to operate 10 inbound trains and dozens of outbound trains, more than double the service it provided in 2018. During the championship rounds, June 18 to 21, 12 inbound trains and 13 outbound trains are scheduled to operate.

“The Long Island Rail Road is ready,” its president, Rob Free, stated in a news release. “Avoid the traffic and use our

exceptionally reliable service to and from Shinnecock Hills for all the golf action. Extra staff will also be on hand at Southampton to help customers throughout the championship for a great customer experience.”

Steimer explained that this year’s transportation differs from 2018 because satellite parking operations have moved from Gabreski Airport to Calverton Executive Airpark.

“We will have complimentary parking and complimentary shuttle buses to and from the championship,” Steimer

said. “Anyone that looks at Calverton on a map is going to see that it’s pretty far away from Shinnecock Hills, but at the same time it is very accessible for anyone that’s coming from points west or coming along the Long Island Expressway.”

For residents of Southampton, Sag Harbor, Easthampton and neighboring communities, Steimer recommended using a rideshare program operating from Stony Brook Southampton’s campus.

Hamton Jitney will operate shuttle service for spectators traveling from Montauk, Amagansett, Sag Harbor, Bridgehampton, Water Mill and Southampton. Pickups and drop-offs will be located near Admission Gate 2 on the Stony Brook campus.

Fans traveling from New York City will have the option of using Blade helicopter service from June 18 to 21, with return flights scheduled each evening after play ends.

Steimer urged commuters not to arrange drop-offs on County Road 39, and said there would be increased police presence at intersections around the golf course.

“This is a plan that’s been carefully articulated with local experts to be able to implement this plan,” he said. “Now is the time to bring it to life.”

For more information on train service, go to MTA.INFO/document/209406.

USGA/Fred Vuich

With the 126th U.S. Open set to tee off at Shinnecock Hills, the

STEPPING OUT

‘Good times never seemed so good…’ Neil Diamond’s tunes are always in style

By Karen Bloom

For those who can’t get enough of Neil Diamond, perhaps the next best thing to seeing him perform, is when Robert Neary takes on legendary singer-songwriter’s persona.

The multi-hyphenate performer brings his acclaimed show, ”So Good! The Neil Diamond Experience,” to Tilles Center, on Sunday, featuring his band and a special “hometown” guest performance. The East Meadow High School Chamber Choir concludes the concert with a six-song ﬁnale, under the direction of Chorus Director Samantha Schick. The collaboration is especially meaningful, as Neary is an alumnus of East Meadow High School, and the production’s trumpet player, Stephen Engle, formerly served as head of the music department at the school.

The stage, TV and ﬁlm star has created an acclaimed tribute experience. The show celebrates the timeless songs and storytelling of Neil Diamond, with the beloved hits from Diamond’s extensive catalogincluding “Sweet Caroline,” “Cracklin’ Rosie,” “America, ,” and many more. Known for his remarkable vocals, Neary has earned praise for delivering a heartfelt and high-energy tribute to one of America’s most iconic entertainers. The concert was also ﬁlmed as a documentary feature that is now streaming on Amazon Prime Video, where it continues to receive rave reviews from audiences nationwide.

With decades in the entertainment industry, Neary has starred in three Broadway lead roles and appeared in more than 60 major television and ﬁlm guest-starring roles. He has also built a worldwide social media following of more than half a million fans. Neary created “So Good! The Neil Diamond Experience” in 2019 and, alongside New York-based band The Mystic, developed the show into the nationwide hit it is today. The production continues to sell out venues across the United States and is now set to expand internationally.

“I’ve always been a fan,” says Neary, of Diamond. “I even learned how to play the piano to Hello Again and knew I could emulate his voice since high school. I was an actor for 40 years, but in 2018, the business for me, started to slow down. After hearing he was

• Sunday, June 14, 3 p.m.

• Tickets available at tillescenter.org or ticketmaster.com or (516) 299-3100

• Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, LIU Post, 720 Northern Blvd., Brookville

retiring due to Parkinson’s, I set out to create the best Neil Diamond tribute I could.”

And audiences certainly agree.

“We always hope that for the two hours they come to our show, they [audiences] are able to forget about the craziness going on in the world, and relive the happy moments with the Neil Diamond’s iconic music. People relate to his music and so many favorites bring so many people back to those beautiful days,” Neary continues.

Part of the show’s enduring appeal is Neary’s commitment to honoring Diamond’s catalog while keeping the performance dynamic and engaging for both new and returning audiences.

“I went right to his 50th anniversary hits album and compared each song to the success of each one and chart history. We now touch on 28 of them in a full show. We do various medleys that are able to incorporate more songs and with the fabulous multimedia, it really brings the songs to life. I also go into the audience for Sweet Caroline and high ﬁve and hug on as many people as I can,” Neary adds.

Over the years, the production has evolved into a full-scale theatrical concert experience.

“I set out to do exactly what it has become. So having it all continue to fall into place, has been all part of the plan. We continue to evolve in our production. Its started with eight members on stage and 22 songs. We now have amazing background singers, a violinist and a full multimedia presentation that is amazing. We also have included a full overture highlighting Neil’s career through the decades.”

His band, The Mystic, certainly adds to the experience.

“I am beyond blessed to have this amazing band,” Neary says, enthusiastically. “I met them playing at a huge Halloween party and asked if they would like to join me in this venture and they said, yes. To have this band and the comradery that they possess, having been together for 30 years, is just icing on the cake. We have such a great time on stage as well as touring together and it shows. Countless accolades say how amazingly tight the band is and that we all look like we are having fun.”

One could say that that that this performance’s special closing is the icing on the cake for Neary.

“I’m incredibly proud to return home and share this experience with students from East Meadow High School. Music education played such an important role in my life, and having these talented young performers join us for the ﬁnale makes this performance especially meaningful. It’s going to be a really memorable afternoon,” he continues.

“I’ve always wanted to add a choir, and with this Tilles show, being as big as it is, I ﬁgured now’s the time to make it happen. My best friend from junior high Stephen Engle, suggested them and I I immediately said, “Of course!”

Neary, who now resides in Melville after leaving East Meadow all those years ago to pursue his dreams in L.A., is delighted to be back on his home turf, especially reconnecting with his high school.

“It feels wonderful. So humbling and so blessed to be back where I was when my career was only a dream away. The ﬁrst time we played Eisenhower Park, was very emotional and now to play the Tilles Center with the EMHS choir, on such a grander scale, is even more unbelievable.”

Robert Neary enthusiastically gets his audiences involved in this celebration of the singersongwriter’s enduring catalog of hits.

Big Bad Voodoo Daddy

Contemporary swing revival band

Big Bad Voodoo Daddy visits the Paramount ready to cut loose. Since their formation in the early ‘90s in Ventura, Calif., they’ve toured virtually nonstop, performing on average over 150 shows a year, and produced a sizable catalog of recorded music. Early on, during their legendary residency at the Derby nightclub in Los Angeles, they reminded the world, in the midst of the grunge era no less, that it was still cool to swing. The band, co-founded by singer Scotty Morris and drummer Kurt Sodergren, was at the forefront of the swing revival of that time, blending a vibrant fusion of the classic American sounds of jazz, swing, and Dixieland, with the energy and spirit of contemporary culture. Big Bad Voodoo Daddy — famously named after an autograph by blues legend Albert Collins — has appeared in concert venues across the world, sold millions of records, and had their music appear in movies and television shows. The band continues to celebrate and revitalize jazz and swing music and bring joy to audiences around the world.

Saturday, June 13, 8 p.m. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. Tickets available at ticketmaster.com or paramountny.com.

Conversations in art

Nassau County Museum of Art hosts an engaging conversation with curator and collections expert Lauren Brincat, whose work and expertise helped shape the current exhibition “250 Years of Art on Long Island.” Brincat, Chief Curator and Director of Collections at Preservation Long Island — a key lending partner to the exhibit — offers an in-depth exploration of the show’s themes, giving visitors a closer look at the wide-ranging artworks and historical objects on view. Her talk illuminates how the exhibit brings together painting and decorative arts to trace the evolution of Long Island’s artistic identity across the centuries. She also discusses the collaborative research and curatorial process behind the exhibition, highlighting how artists, collectors and communities have contributed to shaping and preserving the region’s visual legacy.

Sunday, June 14, 3 p.m. $20, $15 seniors, $10 students (members free). Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Drive, Roslyn Harbor. Register at nassaumuseum.org or call (516) 484-9337.

Photos courtesy Robert Neary

Your Neighborhood CALENDAR

JUN

11

Lawrence Board of Trustees meet

Attend the monthly Village of Atlantic Beach Board of Trustees meeting to learn is going on in the village and discuss concerns.The board provides updates on issues, construction and village events.

• Where: 196 Central Ave., Lawrence

• Time: 8 p.m.

• Contact: (516) 239-4600

JUN

12 Family theater

Long Island Children’s Museum stages “Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical!,” for its final weekend. With a script written by Mo Willems, the creator of the award-winning “Pigeon” picture books, and featuring music by Deborah Wicks La Puma (Elephant & Piggie’s We Are in a Play!), this show is even more fun than staying up late and having a hot dog party! It’s not easy being the Pigeon since you never get to do anything. But when the Bus Driver has a crisis that threatens to make her passengers (gasp!) late, maybe that wily bird can finally do something. Featuring an innovative mix of songs, and feathers, the show is sure to get everyone’s wings flapping. $11 with museum admission ($9 members), $15 theater only.

• Where: 11 Davis Ave., Garden City

• Time: 10:15 a.m. and noon.; also June 13-14

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

JUN

13

Rhythm, Roots and Art Families can participate in African American Music Appreciation Month at Long Island Children’s Museum by exploring the powerful sounds and rhythms that have shaped music history. Together sample a variety of songs from influential African American artist and genres and turn the sounds into art at the drop-in program. For ages 3+.

• Where: 11 Davis Ave., Garden City

• Time: Noon-2 p.m.

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

JUN

Daniel Tosh’s: My First Farewell Tour

a Gospel Choir and DRIFT featuring members of TAUK and MJT.

• Where: Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow

• Time: 7 p.m.

• Contact: (516) 572-0200

Stargazers

Join members of the Astronomical Society of Long Island for a nighttime skywatching session at Old Westbury Gardens. Gates open 30 minutes before observing begins. Free with admission.

• Where: 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury

• Time: 8:15-10 p.m.

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

Tunes with The Chiclettes

Get ready for an evening of sharp observations and quick-fire punchlines that are Daniel Tosh’s signature irreverent style when he brings My First Farewell tour to The Paramount stage. Acclaimed for his quick wit and deadpan delivery, he’s built a devoted following through both stand-up and television. After graduating from the University of Central Florida with a degree in marketing, he moved to Los Angeles to pursue comedy full-time. His career gained national attention following a standout appearance on The Late Show with David Letterman in 2001, leading to appearances on programs including Comedy Central Presents, Premium Blend and The Tonight Show. Tosh became a household name as the creator and host of Tosh.0, the long-running Comedy Central hit that paired viral internet videos with his trademark commentary and satirical take on pop culture. The series became one of the network’s most successful and enduring comedy programs, helping cement Tosh’s reputation as one of stand-up’s most recognizable voices. Expect an energetic set filled with new material, unexpected twists and the unapologetic humor that has defined Tosh’s career.

Village of Atlantic Beach Election

Exercise your right to vote by casting your vote for who should serve on the Village of Atlantic Beach of Trustees on this year’s ballot. Voting takes place at the Village Hall.

• Where: 65 The Plaza, Atlantic Beach

• Time: 7 a.m.-9 p.m.

• Contact: (516) 371-4600

Village of Lawrence Election

Exercise your right to vote by casting your vote for who should serve on the Village of Lawrence Board of Trustees on this year’s ballot. Voting takes place at the Lawrence Yacht & Country Club.

• Where: 101 Causeway, Lawrence

• Time: 7 a.m.-9 p.m.

• Contact: (516) 239-4600

Birth of a Nation: The Declaration of Independence

Celebrate the 250th Birthday of the United States with Historian Jim Ward. Step back to 1776 and explore the bold ideas, powerful

words, and daring actions that shaped America’s founding at Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library. Ward will examine the events leading to the Declaration of Independence, the document’s revolutionary principles, and its lasting impact on history.

• Where: 1125 Broadway, Hewlett

• Time: 7-8 p.m.

• Contact: hwpl.org or (516) 374-1967

Sanitary District 1 meets Sanitary District 1 holds its next meeting. Attend for updates and information.

• Where: 2 Bay Blvd., Lawrence

• Time: 6 p.m.

• Contact: (516) 239-5600

Village of Hewlett Harbor Board of Trustees meet Attend the monthly meeting of the Village of Hewlett Harbor Board of Trustees to hear updates about JUN

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

• Time: 7 and 9:30 p.m.

• Contact: ticketmaster.com or paramountny.com

the village, bring up personal issues and get to know the board. The meeting will be on Zoom; the ID is: 863 2393 9961, the password is: 061678.

• Where: 449 Pepperidge Road, Hewlett Harbor

• Time: 7-10 p.m.

• Contact: (516) 374-3806

Jazz on Broadway: The Anderson brothers play Cole Porter

Enjoy a lively evening at Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library with Peter Anderson on tenor and soprano saxophone, clarinet, with Will Anderson on alto saxophone, flute, clarinet and pianist Ehud Asherie. The trio explores the life and works of Cole Porter with songs including “I Get a Kick Out of You,” “Night & Day,” “Begin the Beguine,” “I Love Paris,” and “Just One of Those Things.”

• Where: 1125 Broadway, Hewlett

• Time: 7:30-9 p.m.

• Contact: hwpl.org or (516) 374-1967

Juneteenth Celebration

Eisenhower Summer Concert Series continues with an Earth Wind & Fire Tribute by D’votion,

Eisenhower Summer Concert Series welcomes The Chiclettes and Vinnie Medugno. Celebrate the remarkable women who reigned supreme on the charts! Gracie, Mikayla, and Jennie deliver an exceptional blend of female vocal groups and artists, spanning from the early Rock & Roll and Motown eras to Disco, R&B, 80’s/90’s pop and more. The Chiclettes are set to energize you as they celebrate the female artists who have graced the music scene from past to present.

• Where: Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow

• Time: 6 p.m. JUN 22

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Public Notices

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT

COUNTY OF NASSAU, U.S. BANK TRUST, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR LSF9 MASTER PARTICIPATION TRUST, Plaintiff, vs. ELAINE FARBER, AS TRUSTEE OF THE E.S. LIKER FAMILY TRUST DATED JUNE 16, 2022, ET AL., Defendant(s).

Pursuant to an Order

Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale and Other Relief duly entered on September 10, 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 25, 2026 at 2:30 p.m., premises known as 230 Pearsall Place, Woodmere, NY 11598. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Woodmere, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 39, Block 130 and Lot 134. Approximate amount of judgment is $373,951.22 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #606637/2023.

Frank M. Scalera, Esq., Referee Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Firm File No.: 222922-1 160257

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, MORTGAGE ASSETS MANAGEMENT, LLC, Plaintiff, vs. BRIAN F. CURRAN, PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR, AS FIDUCIARY OF THE ESTATE OF REGINA LEIMAN, DECEASED, ET AL., Defendant(s).

Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on December 29, 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 25, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 376 Central Avenue, Unit 1F, Lawrence, NY

11559. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Lawrence, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 41, Block 97, Lot 230 a/k/a 230U and Unit 105 together with an undivided 1.2843 percent interest in the Common Elements. Approximate amount of judgment is $472,213.77 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #001609/2014.

Ronald Ferraro, Esq., Referee

Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Firm File No.: 260689-1 160250

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE

Supreme Court County of Nassau The Bank of New York Mellon fka The Bank of New York as Trustee for the Certificateholders of CWMBS, Inc., CHL Mortgage PassThrough Trust 2005-21, Mortgage PassThrough Certificates, Series 2005-21, Plaintiff AGAINST Howard Miller, Mindy Miller, et al, Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on April 3, 2024, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, North sides of the steps, Mineola, NY 11501 on June 25, 2026 at 2:30 PM premises known as 8 Ventana Court, Lawrence, NY 11559. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the County of Nassau, State of New York, SECTION: 41, BLOCK: 100, LOT: 310. Approximate amount of judgment is $1,340,148.88 plus interests and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 608092/2019. This sale may be subject to the US Dept of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network Real Estate Reporting Rule. In such event, all purchasers are required to provide

the information needed for proper reporting in accordance with the terms of sale. For sale information, please visit Auction.com at www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832. Heather D. Crosley, Referee FRENKEL

LAMBERT WEISMAN & GORDON LLP 53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, NY 11706 01-090994-F01 89973 160405

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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 22, 2026, 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)Adeolu Sunday1313 Harbor Road Hewlett Harbor, NY 11557 Village Code 145-81.2 Applicant has applied to the Village of Hewlett Harbor Planning Board for plan review and approval to change exterior of the dwelling.

2)M.I.M Properties171 East Rockaway 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.

3)Jacob Hasis -1195 Harbor Road Hewlett Harbor, NY 11557; Village Code 145-81.2 Applicant has applied to the Village of Hewlett Harbor Planning Board for plan review and approval to change exterior of the dwelling. Also, the applicant is seeking approval form the Village of Hewlett Harbor Planning Board for Village Code 145-35.2 Installation of Solar Panels on 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.

Dated: May 28,2026 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 160573

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 enactment of Section 73 (Harbormaster Department); and under SEQRA Regulations, to determine whether the proposed legislation would constitute a significant negative impact on the environment; said Public Hearing will be held at 7PM on June 18, 2026 at the Village Hall, 449 Pepperidge Road, Hewlett Harbor, New York. All interested persons will be heard during the Public Hearing at the time and place aforementioned. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

LISA JAMES, VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR HEWLETT HARBOR, NEW YORK DATED: 160571

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 qualified voters of Sanitary District No. 1, Town of Hempstead, Nassau County, New York, on July 8, 2026 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 Gwynette Cambell, whose term expires on July 8, 2026. 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 twenty (23) 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.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, that the inspectors of election of this Sanitary District shall meet on Monday, June 22, 2026, 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 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, 2026.

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 Tuesday, July 7, 2026. 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.

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, 2026. No military ballot will be canvassed unless it is 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

James J. Vilardi, Chairman Board of Commissioners Dated:June 18, 2026 160566

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR RASC 2006KS9 Plaintiff, Against MICHELLE WILLIAMS A/K/A MICHELLE D. WILLIAMS, et al Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 11/14/2024, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction, on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. 11501 on 7/9/2026 at 2:00PM, premises known as 37 Cedar

Road, Inwood, New York 11096, and described as follows:

ALL that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Inwood, Town of Hempstead, Nassau County, New York.

Section 40 Block 144

Lot 350

The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $524,686.09 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 606755/2022

If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the then Court Appointed Referee will cancel the Foreclosure Auction. This Auction will be held rain or shine.

Anthony C. Curcio, Esq., Referee. MCCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, LLC, 10 Midland Avenue, Suite 205, Port Chester, NY 10573

Dated: 5/11/2026 File Number: 20-303082 CA 160581

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LEGAL NOTICE

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Notice of Complete Application Date: 06/03/2026

Applicant: GREATER ATLANTIC BEACH WATER RECLAMATION DISTRICT 2150 BAY BLVD PO BOX 128 ATLANTIC BEACH, NY 1 1509-0128

Facility: GREATER ATLANTIC BEACH WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT 2150 BAY BLVD ATLANTIC BEACH, NY 11509

Application ID: 1-2820-00948/00001

Permits(s) Appliedfor.o 1 - Anicle 17 Titles 7 & 8 Municipal SPDESSurface Discharge Project is located: in HEMPSTEAD in NASSAU COUNTY Project Description: The Department has prepared a draft permit and has made a determination, subject to public comment or other information, to approve a renewal and

June 11, 2026

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modification to the State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (SPDES) Permit No. NY0023523.

The permitted facility is a publicly owned wastewater treatment plant that receives and processes domestic wastewater prior to discharge. The treatment process includes secondary treatment measures and disinfection. The facility discharges treated wastewater via primary outfall 001 to the East Rockaway Inlet Channel, a class SA waterbody.

Based on the submitted SPDES permit application the facility is also located within an area designated by a Federal or State statute as a sole source aquifer and the following public water purveyors are located within a three-mile radius of the facility: Liberty Water located at 60 Brooklyn Ave, Merrick, NY; and the City of Long Beach located at I W Chester st, Long Beach, NY.

In addition to renewing the permit, a full technical review has been undertaken and the Department is proposing updates to the following parameters: nitrogen, total suspended solids, 5-day biochemical oxygen demand, total residual chlorine and zinc, among others detailed in the draft SPDES permit and factsheet. Additionally, the draft permit includes new conditions specific to whole effluent toxicity testing and emerging contaminants, including PFAS analytes.

The draft permit also incorporates an updated mercury minimization plan, stormwater pollution prevention requirements, schedule of compliance for total residual chlorine and a schedule of additional submittals, including one short-term highintensity monitoring program, as well as other conditions and program requirements. As a result of the EBPS full technical review, a new five-year permit term is proposed.

The draft SPDES permit with fact sheet are available online at https://dec.ny.gov/fs/pr ojects/draftpermits. The draft pennits files are contained within regional folders and named by the SPDES number contained in

this notice.

Requests for a public comment hearing must be sent in writing to the DEC contact person below by the comment deadline. The Department assesses such requests pursuant to 6 NYCRR 621.8. Refer to this application by the application number listed above and SPDES Number NY0023523.

Availability ofApplication Documents:

Filed application documents, and Department draft permits where applicable, are available for inspection during normal business hours at the address of the contact person. To ensure timely service at the time of inspection, it is recommended that an appointment be made with the contact person.

State Environmental Quality Review (SEQR)

Determination

Project is an Unlisted Action and will not have a significant impact on the environment. A Negative Declaration is on file. A coordinated review was not performed.

SEQR Lead Agency

None Designated State Historic Preservation Act (SHPA) Determination The proposed activity is not subject to review in accordance with SHPA. The application type is exempt and/or the project involves the continuation of an existing operational activity.

Coastal Management

This project is located in a Coastal Management area and is subject to the Waterfront Revitalization and Coastal Resources Act.

DEC Commissioner Policy 29, Environmental Justice and Permitting (CP-29) It has been determined that the proposed action is not subject to CP-29.

Availability For Public Comment Comments on this project must be submitted in writing to the Contact Person no later than 07/10/2026 or 30 days after the publication date of this notice, whichever is later.

Contact Person

THOMAS A RASCONA

NYSDEC

625 Broadway Albany, NY 12233

(518) 402-5107

160668

LEGAL NOTICE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF CEDARHURST

LEGAL NOTICE

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Trustees of the Incorporated Village of Cedarhurst will hold a public hearing at Village Hall, located at 200 Cedarhurst Avenue, Cedarhurst, New York, on Monday, July 13, 2026 at 8:00 pm, for the following purposes: “A Local Law

Amending Chapter 211 of the Village Code Regarding Digital Storefront Displays.”

The proposed local law would adopt § 211-5(F) to regulate digital display devices visible from public streets, sidewalks, highways, or municipal parking fields, including requiring Architectural Review Board approval and establishing related operating and design standards.

A copy of the proposed local law is on file in the Office of the Village Clerk and is available for inspection during regular business hours.

All interested persons will be given an opportunity to be heard at said public hearing.

Dated: Cedarhurst, New York June 5, 2026

By Order of the Mayor, Benjamin Weinstock and Board of Trustees Jacob Plaut Village Administrator 160702

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 enactment of Section 137-13 (Commercial Vehicles prohibited on Mallow Reach Bridge); and under SEQRA Regulations, to determine whether the proposed use would constitute a significant negative impact on the environment; said Public Hearing will be held at 7PM on June 18, 2026 at the Village Hall, 449 Pepperidge Road, Hewlett Harbor, New York. All interested persons will be heard during the Public Hearing at the time and place aforementioned.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

LISA JAMES, VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR

HEWLETT HARBOR, NEW YORK

DATED: June 5, 2026 160703

LEGAL NOTICE

INCORPORATED

VILLAGE OF HEWLETT HARBOR

LEGAL NOTICE

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 June 18, 2026, at 7:00 p.m., 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.

Dated: May 27, 2026

Hewlett Harbor

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF HEWLETT HARBOR

LISA JAMES VILLAGE CLERK 160664

LEGAL NOTICE

Request for Bids

A nonprofit facility in Nassau County is seeking bids for installation of security related enhancements. Project include: Shatter resistant glass, Impact resistant doors, exterior lighting, bollards, surveillance equipment and systems, fencing, and alarm/access controls. Selection will be based on prior experience, references, cost and criteria. Specifications can be obtained via bids@yaazoru.org, referencing “RFPNMSHTR”. Bids will be accepted until June 25, 2026. 160663

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, 2026 Time: 7:00 p.m.

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

Subject:Application of Chagai Freund, 835 Channel Road, Woodsburgh, New York, to construct a one-story addition under an existing second floor, a onestory front extension and two one-story extensions to the existing den, which requires variances of the following Village Code sections: (a) §150-11, to permit an east side yard setback

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Lawrence student awarded by Nassau BOCES

Donville Phillips, a Lawrence Union Free School District student, was among 17 students across Long Island recognized this spring with the prestigious George Farber Outstanding Student Award presented by Nassau BOCES.

Phillips, who attends the Nassau BOCES Rosemary Kennedy School’s center-based program, was honored during a special awards ceremony attended by administrators and members of the Nassau BOCES Board.

The George Farber Outstanding Student Award recognizes students enrolled in Nassau BOCES programs who demonstrate passion, perseverance, enthusiasm, strong character, academic achievement and a

willingness to help others.

The award has been presented annually for the past 19 years in memory of former Nassau BOCES Board President George Farber, whose commitment to improving students’ lives left a lasting impact on the organization. Farber served on the Nassau BOCES Board from 1971 to 2009, making him the longestserving board member in Nassau County history.

District officials said the recognition highlights the accomplishments and determination of students throughout Nassau County who have excelled both inside and outside the classroom.

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of 14.7 feet, where the minimum required is 20 feet; (b) §150-13.2, to permit a side height/setback ratio of 1.12, where the maximum is 1.050; (c) §150-50.2 to maintain two air conditioning units on the west side property line, where the minimum setback is 15 feet. Premises are also known as Section 41, Block 70, Lot 441 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 7, 2026 BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF APPEALS Michelle Blandino, Village Clerk 160665

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, WHOISCAMERA, LLC, Plaintiff, vs. DAVID DIXON A/K/A DAVID A. DIXON, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on September 30, 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 July 13, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 435 Franklin Avenue, Hewlett, NY

11557. 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 39, Block 536 and Lot 84. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #610165/2023. Keith Lavallee, Esq., Referee Berkman, Henoch, Peterson, & Peddy, P.C., 400 Garden City Plaza, Suite 320, Garden City, NY 11530, Attorneys for Plaintiff 160674

Courtesy Nassau BOCES

Donville Phillips, a Lawrence Union Free School District student, was recognized with the prestigious George Farber Outstanding Student Award presented by Nassau BOCES.

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Q. We’re looking for a house, and have run into a pattern where every house we see has some real problems. We’re wondering, after our home inspector looked at a house recently and found major foundation cracks, how we can figure out what to negotiate for the repairs. The house is on a canal, and also has other additions that have no permits (we checked). How do we go about discussing this with facts, and try to resolve what it will really cost if we buy the house?

A. I have a sinking feeling about the house, as you described. Some of the homes I have seen in high water tables, next to canals, in what are known as flood plain areas, are expensive and require a lot of engineering work to repair. Unfortunately, time doesn’t heal all wounds, and many people looking in areas adjacent to water don’t realize what they’re looking at.

The history of these close-to-the-water neighborhoods is an interesting study in civil engineering. Most of the areas, especially along shorelines, were previously swampland that was “reclaimed.” This means that tall reeds were often plowed under and covered with sand, dredged to make the adjacent canals deeper and more navigable while shooting the sand with water cannons, in a process called hydro-fill, to stabilize and level out the land for construction of developments.

At the time, unfortunately, there wasn’t the same level of scrutiny in issuing permits, and testing from those eras is sometimes questionable. One of the most obvious test reports I have ever seen was one in which every soil boring taken on a single property was written on a chart so that every number on every line was the same. A trained professional would realize that is nearly impossible. I imagine the person just filling in each line with the same ditto information just so they could get past filing the required report.

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Most Long Islanders have a pretty good feel for the local economy, with housing demand up, unemployment down and new businesses replacing older ones. What many people don’t see is how all of those activities are connected.

A new apartment building isn’t just a construction project. A restaurant isn’t simply a place to grab dinner. A law firm does more than provide legal advice. Each of these businesses creates economic activity that extends well beyond its front door, generating jobs, income and spending throughout the region. Economists call this the multiplier effect, and it impacts Long Islanders every day. Our economy is often discussed in terms of individual industries — health care, education, construction, technology, hospitality, retail, professional services. Yet one of the reasons the economy has remained resilient through economic cycles is that no single industry dominates it. Instead, thousands of businesses of varying sizes create a diverse and interconnected economic ecosystem. That diversity helps explain why Long Island’s economy has grown into some-

thing much larger than many residents realize. Nassau and Suffolk counties together generate approximately $256 billion in economic activity annually. If Long Island were a state, its economy would rank roughly 23rd in the nation.

While those numbers are impressive, the more interesting story is how that economic activity is created.

our economy is powered by thousands of interconnected decisions we make every day.

Consider a neighborhood bagel shop. When a customer purchases breakfast, the economic impact doesn’t stop at the cash register. The bakery purchases flour, cream cheese, utilities, equipment, insurance, accounting services and transportation. Employees spend their wages at local stores, restaurants and service providers. The original dollars continue to circulate through the economy, creating value long after the first transaction takes place.

This process happens every day, in every corner of Long Island.

Over the past year, the LIA Research Institute has been examining these relationships through input-output analysis, a methodology used to measure the direct, indirect and induced impacts of businesses and institutions. The findings reinforce something many business owners already know from experience: local spending creates local prosperity.

Take a hypothetical Long Island law firm generating $1 million in annual

Drevenue. The direct activity supports attorneys, staff and business operations. But the firm’s impact extends to office suppliers, maintenance providers, technology vendors and numerous other businesses. When those secondary effects are included, the original $1 million generates roughly $1.6 million in total economic output throughout the region.

The multiplier effect becomes even more visible with large-scale investments. Consider the construction of a multifamily housing development. Before a single family moves in, the project generates significant economic activity through construction workers, architects, engineers, legal professionals, material suppliers, trucking companies, and dozens of supporting industries.

Our analysis of a hypothetical $100 million apartment development found that the project could support more than 600 jobs and create roughly $166 million in total economic output. This is in addition to the benefit of adding to our region’s housing stock to address the high demand and low inventory, which pushes up prices.

That’s why discussions of economic development should never focus solely on the initial investment. The broader impact often tells a much larger story.

For example, the LIA Research Institute

estimated that the 2025 Ryder Cup generated roughly $160 million in economic activity, not simply because spectators attended the tournament, but because visitors stayed in hotels, dined in restaurants and utilized transportation services. The ripple effects spread through our communities, strengthening the broader economy.

Long Island’s economy is powered by thousands of interconnected decisions made every day by entrepreneurs, workers, consumers, nonprofit organizations, educational institutions and investors. From a neighborhood bagel shop to new construction, from a local law firm to an international sporting event, economic activity rarely stops where it starts. Every transaction creates additional opportunities that ripple across our region.

The next time you buy a bagel, hire an attorney, dine at a local restaurant or drive past a construction site, remember that you are seeing the multiplier effect in action.

On Long Island, dollars we spend at local businesses become wages for workers, revenue for suppliers and opportunities for families across our region. That’s how $1 becomes $1.60 — and why the strength of our economy depends on the success of the businesses and institutions that keep that cycle moving forward.

Steven Kent is chief economist of the Long Island Association and an associate professor of economics and finance at Molloy University in Rockville Centre.

Let’s see, what have I forgotten?

id you forget something today?

Maybe you misplaced your keys, or couldn’t find your wallet or your handbag. Perhaps you didn’t remember to pick up your cellphone from the table in the restaurant, and had the horrifying realization that you left it somewhere — as I recently did.

Moments like these happen to everyone, especially as we get older. But those common shared experiences help fuel a very common fallacy: that memory impairment is a natural part of aging.

Yes, memory lapses can occur more frequently with increasing age, but there is a major difference between occasional forgetfulness, which is normal, and memory loss, which is not.

Dispelling misconceptions about the supposed inevitability of memory loss as we age is essential. Memory loss isn’t a foregone conclusion; it is caused by a

medical condition. Alzheimer’s disease, for example, is a progressive degenerative brain disorder, not an ordinary part of aging. Assuming that symptoms of memory loss are simply the result of getting older discourages many people from getting checked, which can have serious health consequences.

Many of the conditions that cause memory loss are treatable, if not correctable.

Vitamin deficiencies, thyroid disorders, sleep apnea, depression, urinary tract infections and stress are just some of the conditions that can cause memory loss symptoms. The side effects of medication can also impact memory. All of these are treatable, if not correctable, but not without seeing a health care professional about your symptoms.

Failing to address these treatable underlying causes of memory loss can cause long-term cognitive decline and brain damage that is irreversible, and also raises the risk of developing Alzheimer’s or another dementia-related illness.

Differentiating between “regular” forgetfulness and something more seri-

ous can be difficult. A good rule of thumb is to watch for problems that are persistent, worsen over time and interfere with daily life. Not remembering where you parked your car every now and then is normal, but not remembering what kind of car it is can be a warning sign of a larger problem.

That’s why everyone should get routine memory screenings. They are an important early-detection tool that can help uncover a potential cognitive problem sooner for those experiencing symptoms. For those who are not, screenings are equally valuable, because they provide a baseline that people can monitor over time.

The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America offers free, confidential memory screenings regularly at its AFA Barbara Rabinowitz Education & Resource Center in Amityville. Screenings are performed one-on-one with a qualified professional, and consist of a series of questions that test memory and other cognitive functions. A screening by

itself is not a diagnosis, but it can indicate whether someone should see a physician for a more comprehensive evaluation of potential cognitive impairment. Schedule an appointment for a free memory screening by contacting the Rabinowitz Center at (631) 223-4000. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to get screened. There are no minimum age or insurance prerequisites.

Just as important, if you notice that a loved one, such as a spouse or an aging parent, has become more forgetful, don’t just chalk it up to the fact that they’re growing older. Encourage them to get screened. The AFA Helpline, (866) 2328484, can provide guidance on how to have that sensitive conversation in a constructive and respectful way.

Forgetting something today doesn’t mean you have Alzheimer’s or are guaranteed to develop it in the future. It does mean you should be proactive, schedule a screening appointment and establish a trackable baseline for your memory. Your brain health is too important to forget about.

Charles J. Fuschillo Jr. is president and CEO of the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America.

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Taking care to the streets

hen communities confront homelessness, the conversation often becomes trapped between competing concerns: public safety, housing costs, mental health, addiction and strained social services. But programs that make a real difference recognize a simple truth: Homelessness is both a humanitarian crisis and a public health crisis.

Addressing it requires more than temporary shelter or emergency interventions. It requires meeting people where they are — literally and figuratively. That is what makes street medicine and community outreach programs such powerful and innovative models.

Instead of waiting for vulnerable people to navigate a complicated health care system, outreach teams bring services directly to them. They visit train stations, commuter lots, wooded encampments, shelters and other places where homeless individuals live and gather.

The approach acknowledges a reality often overlooked in policy discussions: People struggling to survive day to day rarely have the ability to prioritize medical appointments, transportation, paperwork or insurance requirements. For many, simply getting through the next 24 hours is challenge enough.

Long Island’s most recent Point-InTime Count found more than 4,500 unhoused adults and children in Nassau and Suffolk counties, the highest total recorded since 2007.

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Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick and Brown are silent on Israel

To the Editor:

In a pair of opinion pieces in the May 28-June 3 issue of the Herald, Assemblyman Ari Brown (“New York’s radical mobs are testing America’s spine”) and State Sen. Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick (“Our state must do more to combat antisemitism”) deplored the rise in antisemitism locally, nationally and globally. The two legislators called for stronger measures to protect Jews from harassment and the threat, or actuality, of violence. No New Yorker of goodwill would oppose such protective efforts or deny that hatred of Jews is growing and spreading. It must also be acknowledged that Hamas is a terrorist organization that committed unspeakable atrocities in murdering 1,200 Israelis on Oct. 7, 2023.

But neither Brown nor CanzoneriFitzpatrick offers the slightest criticism

Behind every statistic is a person facing enormous barriers to proper health and stability. Chronic illnesses often go untreated. Mental health conditions worsen without care. Substance-use disorders become more dangerous. Small medical problems can become lifethreatening emergencies.

Traditional systems are often not designed to reach people living in these circumstances. Outreach programs are. What makes these efforts especially effective is their emphasis on trust. Team members may spend significant time with one person, providing medical evaluations, wellness education, supplies, referrals and, perhaps most important, human connection. People who often feel ignored, judged or invisible are treated with dignity and respect.

That trust-building is not a “soft” benefit. It is the foundation of successful intervention. People who trust service providers are more likely to seek treatment, follow medical advice, complete paperwork and engage with housing services. Those relationships can become the bridge that leads someone from instability to recovery and ultimately to permanent housing.

The results of street medicine programs across Long Island and the nation demonstrate the value of this approach. People have been connected to urgent medical care, chronic conditions have been managed before they became emergencies, and individuals have been guid-

ed into stable housing. While the numbers may seem modest compared with the scale of the crisis, they represent something larger: individualized, community-based care that works.

Housing itself is a public health issue. Stable housing improves physical health, mental well-being, medication compliance and overall quality of life. Yet obtaining housing often requires medical evaluations and documentation that many homeless people struggle to access. Outreach teams help bridge that gap.

These programs also serve as a reminder that homelessness can happen to anyone. Job loss, illness, family breakdown, disability or financial hardship can push an individual into crisis. People do not choose homelessness, yet they are often judged as though they did. Compassion alone will not solve homelessness. Neither will enforcement alone. Communities need practical, scalable solutions that combine health care, housing support and human connection. Street medicine and communitybased outreach programs are proving that such solutions exist. As homelessness continues to rise, communities should look closely at these models and invest in expanding them. If society wants to help people move off the streets, it cannot wait for them to come through the door. Sometimes the most effective solution is to bring the door to them.

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The lessons our leaders should take from the LIRR strike

the three-day Long Island Rail Road strike last month did more than disrupt commutes. It highlighted just how interconnected New york City and Long Island truly are.

For 72 hours, the effects rippled across the entire metropolitan region. Workers struggled to get to their jobs. Businesses lost customers and productivity. Restaurants saw cancellations. Meetings were missed. Supply chains slowed.

State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli estimated that the work stoppage cost as much as $61 million per day in lost economic activity. The losses weren’t confined to any one county or borough. They were shared by all of us, because our regional economy functions as one interconnected system.

As president and CeO of the Queens Chamber of Commerce, representing thousands of businesses across Queens, I heard from employers immediately concerned about staffing shortages, delayed deliveries and declining foot traffic. The reason was simple: The workforce connection between Long Island and New york City is enormous.

According to Census data, around

240,000 Long Island residents commute into New york City for work, while roughly 310,000 New york City residents work in Nassau and Suffolk counties. Queens alone sends around 95,000 workers into Nassau County and another 28,000 into Suffolk County every day. Queens residents are among the largest workforce pipelines for Long Island employers, particularly in health care, construction, retail, transportation and professional services.

When that flow stops, even briefly, the economic consequences are immediate.

Lexactly why that mindset misses the bigger picture.

ong Island’s economy is deeply dependent on New York City’s, and vice versa.

That reality should also serve as a reminder in a broader political conversation that has become increasingly misguided recently. Too often, some elected officials and commentators have tried to frame Long Island and New york City as competitors, as though economic success on one side of the city line somehow comes at the expense of the other side. It doesn’t.

We saw this dynamic emerge during the pandemic, when some suburban leaders openly encouraged businesses to leave New york City and relocate to Long Island. More recently, some politicians have continued to take rhetorical swipes at the city’s struggles as a way to score political points.

But the LIRR strike demonstrated

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of the Israeli government’s military response to Hamas’s barbarism. And silence on this score is used by bigots to assert — falsely — that all Jews are complicit in the slaughter of Muslims.

Reputable sources, including the Israel Defense Forces, confirm that Israel has killed over 70,000 Palestinians in Gaza in the past two and a half years. That toll is known to include several thousand children and hundreds of humanitarian workers.

In addition, Israel has killed more than 3,000 civilians in Lebanon in the past few months in retaliation for Hezbollah terrorist attacks that have taken the lives of about 100 Israelis.

The relentless, merciless and disproportionate response on Israel’s part has caused support for the Jewish state to plummet in the U.S. and worldwide. Only 37 percent of Americans now view Israel favorably, according to a Pew Research Center poll. Sympathy for Palestinians has risen correspondingly.

Anti-Israel sentiments do sometimes take the form of antisemitism. But most U.S. activists, including the many Jews who denounce the actions of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government, cannot be fairly accused of religious or ethnic bigotry. Influential figures like Brown and Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick are not helping shield Jews by ignoring the causes of Israel’s isolation. They also ought to be pointing out that Israel’s security will not be enhanced through endless warfare that gives rise to new generations of Palestinian militants.

The cycle of hate, death and destruction is certain to continue until Israelis and Palestinians work cooperatively toward a twostate solution.

KevIN J. KeLLey Atlantic Beach

Editors’ note: Ari Brown’s and Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick’s op-eds did not appear in all print editions of the Herald, but can be found at liherald.com.

Long Island’s economy is deeply dependent on New york City’s economic strength, just as the city depends on Long Island. Roughly 150,000 Suffolk County residents work in New york City’s five boroughs, with many commuting into Manhattan and Queens every day. Nassau County’s economic ties are even deeper. Meanwhile, businesses throughout the city rely heavily on Long Island residents as customers, employees and business partners.

Queens and suburban Long Island, in particular, share extraordinarily close economic ties. Queens is home to Kennedy and LaGuardia airports, major health care institutions, construction projects and entertainment destinations that employ thousands of Long Islanders. Long Islanders help staff schools, hospitals, financial firms and transportation systems throughout the city. At the same time, Queens residents support Long Island’s retail centers, restaurants, beaches and small businesses. The relationship is reciprocal by necessity.

That’s why the true competition facing our region isn’t between Queens and Nassau or between Manhattan and Suffolk. The real competition is coming from states aggressively attracting resi-

dents and employers away from New york altogether. Florida. Texas. The Carolinas.

When families leave the metropolitan area because housing costs become unsustainable, Long Island and New york City both lose. When businesses relocate operations out of state, the economic pain is shared throughout the downstate region.

Instead of trying to outcompete one another for headlines or short-term political advantage, regional leaders should be working together to address the challenges we all face: affordability, transportation reliability, housing shortages, public safety and economic competitiveness.

The LIRR strike also reinforced another important truth: Infrastructure matters. Reliable transportation is the backbone of the downstate economy. Millions of people depend on the seamless movement of workers and consumers throughout the region every day. When that system breaks down, even temporarily, it reminds us how fragile — and how interconnected — our economy really is.

In the future Long, Island and New york City will succeed or fail, rise or fall, together. That isn’t political rhetoric. It is an economic reality.

Tom Grech is president and CEO of the Queens Chamber of Commerce and acting chair of the Town of Hempstead Industrial Development Agency and Local Development Corporation.