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Israeli cancer patients put illness aside at N.Y. camp By MELISSA BERMAN mberman@liherald.com

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Twenty-four girls from Israel who are battling cancer gathered at Ben Gurion Airport for the trip to Camp Simcha, Chai Lifeline’s medically supervised overnight camp in upstate Glen Spey.

Two dozen Israeli girls battling cancer were on board one of the first civilian flights out of Israel since the recent ceasefire with Iran. The destination was Camp Simcha, Chai Lifeline’s medically supervised overnight camp in upstate Glen Spey for children with cancer and other life-threatening illnesses. Chai Lifeline is an international support network offering social, emotional and practical assistance to children, families and communities impacted by medical crises and trauma through a variety of year-round programs and services. After weeks of uncertainty and turConTInued on pAGe 7

Hewlett and Woodmere teens train to be firefighters By BRIAN NORMAN bnorman@liherald.com

Before they can legally vote or drive, some teenagers in Hewlett and Woodmere are already learning how to run into burning buildings and save lives. Junior firefighter programs teach teens, typically ages 13 to 17, how to handle fires and other emergencies. The programs train members to take part in hands-on experiences, providing them with gear, equipment and training facilities. The Hewlett and Woodmere volunteer fire departments are

two of more than 40 throughout Nassau County with junior programs. Ari Herman, the Woodmere Junior Fire Department adviser, said that there is no real recruitment system for the fire department, and the juniors serve as something like a minor league system, representing the next generation of firefighters. “Most members, when they join, they’re starting at zero — there’s no foundational knowledge, and that’s OK,” Herman said. “However, if and when we’re able to train these kids, they’re then able to join the department with, already, a

foundation of knowledge, so that the learning curve … is a lot shorter.” Herman said that junior firefighters typically become fullfledged volunteers when they’re eligible, at age 18. The program gives them a chance to serve in leadership positions and refine their skills. Jared Glassman, 20, joined the Hewlett juniors when he was 13, rising through the ranks and eventually becoming captain of the program. He also served as president of the Nassau County Junior Firefighters Association, which comprises more than 40 junior departments across the county who

gather for regular meetings to share their experiences. Now a Hewlett volunteer, Glassman said that the skills he learned as a junior not only helped him complete his training way ahead of schedule, but have also helped him in his everyday life as well. “The Junior Fire Department, in general, is … such a

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School upheaval: New Lawrence board leaders mberman@liherald.com

For the first time in more than 15 years, the Lawrence Board of Education’s president and vice president will not be Murray Forman or Asher Mansdorf. He shy Blachorsky and Tova Plaut were picked by their trustee colleagues at the July 8 meeting to be the new president and vice president, respectively. Blachorsky, who has served for 12 years as a trustee, said he “did not expect this tonight” and that it’s “an honor and it’s humbling” to be elected board president. “To be able to continue what I’ve been doing for the past 12 years in the position of president, I’m looking forward to working with all my colleagues on the board in unison and lockstep,” Blachorsky said. “We will continue to work together to keep the district and the children on the upper trajectory we’ve been having since Dr. Pedersen came into the superintendent office.” Ann Pedersen is the school district’s superintendent. “I’m always excited to tackle something new, but I was not expecting this,” Blachorsky added. This is Plaut’s fifth-consecutive term as trustee, as vice president she said she aims to continue supporting

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Lawrence school district Board of Education Trustee, Tova Rosenfeld, left, Vice President Tova Plaut, President Heshy Blachorsky and Trustee Abel Feldhamer at the reorganizational meeting, on July 8. the children and families in the school district, and to help ensure that all the children are receiving the education and services they deserve. It’s an honor to be re-elected as trustee and now entrusted by my colleagues to serve as Vice President,” Plaut wrote in an email. “I remain deeply committed to serving our community with integrity and purpose,

and I look forward to working alongside President Heshy Blachorsky and the board to advance the best interests of all our students and families.” Both Forman and Mansdorf were absent from the reorganizational meeting. “I remain a trustee with a term that ends June 2026 and I plan to finish the term,” Forman said.

Blachorsky and Plaut were both sworn in as president and vice president at the meeting, respectively by Albert D’Agostino, the school district’s lawyer. New Trustee Tova Rosenfeld was also sworn in, replacing longtime Trustee Michael Hatten on the board. “I’m committed to putting students first and working collaboratively with the board, administrators, teachers, and community members to drive positive change,” Rosenfeld wrote in an email. “I’m excited to get to work and make a difference in our school district.” Rachel Kreiss, the Lawrence Teachers Association president, noted at the July 8 meeting about trustees not attending meetings in the past. “I know many of you just took an oath to be part of this board of education to represent the best of your ability the public school children and their families,” Kreiss said. “I hope to see you at these board meetings, some of you I’ve been to more meetings than you have. I hope that changes because you belong at these meetings. “It is important, I understand you have other commitments but you made a commitment to represent the Lawrence Public Schools and I hope you will do that,” Kreiss added. Have an opinion on school board attendance? Send letter to mberman@ liherald.com.

Atlantic Beach board begins new leadership chapter By BRIAN NORMAN bnorman@liherald.com

Five days after Mayor George Pappas resigned after leading Atlantic Beach for 11 years, a new era officially began in the village as freshly elected Trustees Joseph Pierantoni and Laura Heller were sworn in on July 7. The two joined Barry Frohlinger, the only remaining member of the board, after two other resignations: Deputy Mayor Charlie Hammerman, who stepped down on July 2 — the same day as Pappas — and Anthony Livreri, who resigned on May 28. Their first act as a new board was to name Pierantoni the village’s deputy mayor until the board unanimously decides on a new mayor. Frohlinger said the three trustees were in sync on this decision and that he believed it was “a no brainer.” “We felt that we needed deputy mayor to have that place holder until the mayor was selected,” Frohlinger said. “We looked at the three of us, and I sort of said, Joey got the most votes ever in the history of the village to be a trustee, so that, to me, had a lot of merit for why he should be the deputy mayor on an interim basis.” Frohlinger added that the board could continue operating without a mayor, since any recommendation requires three votes to pass. However, in the mayor’s absence, all three active trustees

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Joseph Pierantoni and Laura Heller were sworn in as Atlantic Beach village trustees during the July 7 board meeting. must vote unanimously for any action to be approved. Heller shared this sentiment when she made the motion to nominate Pierantoni during the meeting.

“Given the circumstances, Barry, Joey and I are tasked with selecting an interim deputy mayor from among us who will act as deputy mayor until such time as we appoint a new mayor,” Heller

said. “All actions we take must be made unanimously. In the short time we’ve worked together, we have approached every decision with care and thoughtfulness grounded in mutual respect for each other, for the residents, employees and officers of this village and for the village of Atlantic Beach as a whole. It is with that spirit of collaboration and commitment that we begin our new term.” This was the first board meeting since the resignations of Pappas and Hammerman earlier this month. The resignations came after the $950,000 settlement between the village and the Chabad of the Beaches was approved on July 1. Pappas had appointed Hammerman to replace Livreri. Pierantoni read a statement on behalf of the new board regarding their search for a new mayor and trustee. “This is a unique opportunity to begin a new era in Atlantic Beach,” Pierantoni said. “During these transitionary times, the residents of Atlantic Beach deserve strong, steady leadership. Rest assured, this transition will be handled with professionalism, transparency and a shared focus on the well-being of our community.” The next Atlantic Beach board meeting is at Village Hall, 65 The Plaza, at 7:30 p.m., on Aug. 4. Have opinion on the situation in Atlantic Beach? Send letter to mberman@liherald.com.

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Ducks build momentum for second half By TONY BELLISSIMO tbellissimo@liherald.com

Only time will tell if the Long Island Ducks can carry the momentum they built down the stretch of the first half of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball season when a 9-1 finish still left them four games behind the York Revolution in the North Division. The Ducks, who went 35-28 and saw Ronaldo Flores lead the league in firsthalf batting with a .362 average, have shown second-year manager Lew Ford they’re more than capable of qualifying for the playoffs and making a push for the franchise’s fifth championship. “We’re doing a lot of good things and know we have a solid ballclub,” said Ford, the Ducks’ all-time hits leader with 1,036, good enough for third in league history. “Our pitching, hitting and fielding were all first or second in the league. If we keep that going we absolutely can make the playoffs.” Including Flores, the Ducks had nine players appear in at least 45 of the first half’s 63 games. The 23-year-old catcher, who began the second half on the dis-

abled list, had 59 hits in 163 at-bats with 7 homers and 30 RBIs. The franchise typically leads the Atlantic League in annual player departures to either Major League Baseball contracts or overseas, but the Ducks entered the second half with as much stability as they’ve had in quite some time. Another example of how the Atlantic League is an outstanding option for those looking to reach or return to the next level is pitcher Zach Plesac, who made seven starts for the Ducks, winning four with a 2.84 ERA before inking a deal with the St. Louis’ Cardinals organization June 5 and reporting to Triple-A affiliate Memphis. Plesac has six seasons of MLB experience and Ford is now working with a starting rotation consisting of four righthanders (Tim Melville, David Griffin, Ryan Sandberg and Jonah Dipoto) and southpaw Juan Hillman, “Our pitchers are throwing well and keeping us in every game,” Ford said. Melville’s tenure with the Ducks dates back to 2017 and he’s currently in his third stint in Central Islip. In

between he’s had his contract purchased by the Minnesota Twins and Colorado Rockies. He threw just 26 innings in the first half this season, mostly in relief, and earned three wins with a 4.15 ERA. “He’s a veteran leader who’s been in the big leagues more than once,” Ford said. Griffin made 10 starts in the first half, going 5-1 with a 3.90 ERA and 63 strikeouts in 60 innings. “He took a nohitter into the eighth inning a couple of starts back,” Ford said of Griffin, who joined the Ducks in August of last season. Sandberg, from Island Park and a 2016 graduate of West Hempstead High School, is in his first season with the Ducks after spending two years with Quebec in the Frontier League. He made six starts in the first half and produced an impressive 3.16 ERA with a record of 3-2. “Ryan’s been doing a great job and has become a big part of the rotation,” Ford said. With closer Peyton Williams currently on the injured list, Ford is using a committee to seal the deal. “We’re hop-

ing to get him back before the season ends,” Ford said of Williams. The offense produced six runs per game through the first 63 and was aggressive on the bases with 109 steals. Leadoff hitter and star defensive centerfielder Chris Roller (19) and left fielder River Town (17) are the stolen base leaders, and the latter had a team-best 69 hits in the first half. “We’ve got a nice core group and closing the first half on a hot streak boosted confidence and showed what we can do,” Town said. “Our pitchers have been lights-out and offensively we’re having fun and playing hard-nosed baseball.” In the power department, third baseman Troy Viola belted 11 homers and knocked in 44 runs to lead the team in both categories, and outfielder Cody Thomas had 10 dingers and 39 RBIs. Other mainstays in the lineup are outfielders Taylor Kohlwey and JC Encarnacion, shortstop Kole Kaler, and catcher Justin O’Conner. We’re too good of a team to not build off how we finished the first half,” Town said.

Camp gives kids a break from cancer treatment moil, the girls were welcomed to the camp with thunderous cheers, music and a sea of dancing campers, staff and volunteers on June 26. “These girls haven’t just faced the unimaginable challenges of childhood cancer,” Rabbi Simcha Scholar, CEO of Chai Lifeline, said in a news release. “They’ve done so while living under the constant stress, fear and disruption of war. Camp Simcha offers them something illness and conflict have stolen: a place to laugh, to connect, and to heal. Here, they get to be kids again.” With 24/7 medical supervision, a dedicated team of medical professionals and hundreds of trained volunteers, Camp Simcha is uniquely equipped to meet the children’s complex physical and emotional needs. Among the professional staff members is state-certified paramedic Josh Farkas, of Cedarhurst. “I’ve been a volunteer paramedic at Camp Simcha for almost 21 years, and I work in the infirmary,” Farkas said. “Camp Simcha really is a hospital disguised as a camp.” The camp has a state-of-the-art medical facility staffed by pediatric doctors, nurses, pharmacists, ReStory therapists, physical therapists, medical technicians and its own ambulance. “That’s where I come in — I’m the emergency medical personnel in the medical facility,” Farkas explained. “We have our own emergency room, and I man the ambulance golf cart and the actual ambulance at camp.” He noted that he got involved in the camp two decades ago, and hasn’t looked back since that first summer. “I think I’ve gotten more out of this camp than I’ve given to these kids,” he said. “It’s a true privilege — the Israeli kids have been fighting their own

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The two dozen Israeli girls with cancer had the chance to escape hospital life and the war to experience sleepaway camp. battle with war and cancer. They were looking forward to spending these two weeks in America.” “My favorite part is watching the kids enjoy themselves, to give them a safe environment and make them feel like kids again,” Farkas added. “To come to this camp and have the camp experiences, like regular kids do at a sleep-away camp, that they couldn’t otherwise.” Far Rockaway resident Estei Kleinkaufman has been the camp’s office administrator for 24 years. “It’s amazing — you think you’re giving to them, but you’re getting more when you leave,” she said.

“The kids are in their happy place, they forget the hospital, charm[//???//], treatment and have fun like a normal kids going to sleep-away camp.” Kleinkaufman’s favorite part of the summer is seeing the children come off the bus, and watching those who haven’t smiled in days or weeks beam with happiness. “A lot of these kids haven’t seen daylight in weeks, and to be able to get a reprieve, there’s nothing more than that,” she said. “It’s extraordinary.” Kleinkaufman does everything from processing applications to interviewing potential staff members to running the office. “I get to meet hundreds of people a year, over 1,000 applicants a year, new and former staff — my directory of contacts has grown by leaps and bounds,” she said. “Meeting and getting to know the people is a lifelong friendship. You get to know everyone.” The work is hard, she said, but fulfilling, and it helps ensure that the children get to camp one way or another. “Seeing the Israeli girls leave their war country behind and getting two weeks of not worrying about what’s going on is beautiful,” she said. “They had an amazing 10 days. We didn’t know they were coming until the last minute, due to the war, and they were so thankful.” This summer, more than 1,000 children from across the United States and around the world will experience Camp Simcha, whether at the flagship overnight camp in Glen Spey or through Camp Simcha Without Borders programs in other Chai Lifeline regions around the country, according to Chailifeline.org. “For these children, Camp Simcha is more than a camp, it’s a lifeline,” its director, Nachman Maimon, said in the release. “It’s a place where their diagnosis doesn’t define them, and for a few precious weeks, they get to just be kids.”

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Gail Saul is Bar Association’s new president By RENEE DeLORENZO rdelorenzo@liherald.com

Gail Saul, co-founder of Saul Law Firm, LLP, in Uniondale, was installed as president of the Nassau County Women’s Bar Association on June 17. In her new role, she will oversee the association’s board of directors, lead meetings, organize events, and continue efforts to recruit new members. The NCWBA promotes the advancement of women in society and the legal profession through mentorship, education, fundraising, networking and pro bono legal services for women and children. Saul has been practicing law for 30 years. She focuses on matrimonial and family law at the firm she manages with her husband, Richard Saul, who handles personal injury cases. Gail graduated from SUNY Binghamton in 1991 with a degree in law and society, and earned a law degree from the Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University in 1994, where she was a member of the Hofstra Law Review. She was admitted to the New York State Bar on March 15, 1995, and also practices in United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York and United States Tax Court.

Saul opened the Law Office of Gail B. Saul, Esq., in 2007. In 2012, she and her husband launched the Saul Law Firm. The Sauls each manage about 30 active cases at a time. A legal assistant, Julie Monderine, helps Gail manage her caseload, but otherwise, she said, “After so many years, you kind of get used to it. You just keep going.” Her appointment to the association’s presidency, she explained, was the result of years of service on the organization’s board of directors. She served two terms as a trustee from 2017 to 2021, was treasurer from 2021 to 2022, was an alternate delegate to the Women’s Bar Association of the State of New York from 2022 to 2023, and then retur ned to the NCWBA board as recording secretary the following year. She was approached to serve as president-elect in June 2024, under then President Tammy Smiley, leading up to her installation last month. “It’s a process, but it’s exciting,” Gail said. “I was very proud to be honored with this appointment because there’s a lot of women — very successful women — that were in this position prior to me.” Richard described his wife as a talented lawyer and a wonderful partner both in and out of the office. “She’s an

absolutely fantastic lawyer,” he said. “She’s very patient with clients, compassionate, but at the same time strong in court and the law.” When he learned she would become president of the association, he was thrilled. Watching her rise through the ranks, he said, has been inspiring. “Her future is open to anything she wants it to be,” Richard said. “She will continue to fight for the families and children she represents in whatever situation they might be in.” Gail credited Smiley, her predecessor, for preparing her for the role. Smiley, who has known Saul since she joined the board of directors eight years ago, said she has thoroughly enjoyed working with her and is confident in a smooth transition. “She’s not afraid to take on responsibility,” Smiley said. “She will hopefully continue to move the mark a little bit closer to equality with the work that we do.” Smiley praised Saul’s work ethic and her willingness to take on additional roles to support the legal profession. Saul has served as president of Yashar Group of Nassau County since 2021, and is a member of the National Association of Professional Women, the Theodore Roosevelt American Inn of

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Members of the Hewlett junior department can also be a part of the Junior Drill Team, which competes in a series of fire-related events against other departments in the area. The drill team features four hose events, a ladderclimbing event and one focused on putting on gear. Audrey Sasso, 18, a recent graduate of the Hewlett junior program, was a member of the Junior Drill Team. She said that she planned to come back from University of Central Florida next summer and become a full-time volunteer firefighter. “(The program) is important to me, because I was always a little on the smaller side, and it was harder for me to do a lot of the drills because it required more strength,” Sasso said. “It meant a lot to me that I was able to become confident enough to do everything that everyone who’s taller than me or stronger than me can do, and to be able to take it into the firehouse and contribute and help my community is a big thing for me as well.”

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Rambling Roses was one of the performers at “Rocking for Israel 2” at the Israel Chesed Center, on July 8.

Rocking for Israel and benefiting Operation Manna Five Towns residents enjoyed an evening of Rock n’ Roll music while benefiting Operation Manna at the Israel Chesed Center, on July 8. They heard the musical stylings of Playing Dead, Rambling Roses and Stuart Marcus. The concert, “Rocking for Israel 2” raised money for Operation Manna who helped families in Israel affected by the ongoing war. The evening was from 7 to 10 p.m. and suggested a donation of $18 at the door upon entry. The Israel Chesed Center was co-founded by Moshe Bodner and Jeff Eisenberg after the Oct. 7 2023 Hamas attacks in Israel. Avi Spielman, the band leader and Ari Spielman, co-founder of Operation Manna, organized the concert.

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Stuart Markus, singer and songwriter performed in the — Melissa Berman benefit for Operation Manna to help families in Israel affected by the war.

Moshe Bodner, co-founder the Israel Chesed Center, left, Avi Spielman, bandleader and coordinator and Ari Spielman, Operation Manna co-Founder organized the benefit.

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Nassau County officials are taking a tougher stance against animal abusers with a new law that bans them from owning pets and keeps their names on a public registry for up to 20 years. On July 10, the same day the bill was signed, Town of Hempstead officials gathered in Wantagh to promote a pair of pet adoption initiatives at the municipal animal shelter. County Executive Bruce Blakeman signed the bill into law at a news conference at the Theodore Roosevelt Executive and Legislative Building in Mineola. The measure is co-sponsored by County Legislator John Ferretti, a Levittown native who is running for Town of Hempstead supervisor in November as a Republican. Blakeman said that the bill, which took effect immediately, ensures that people with a record of animal abuse in Nassau County will not be allowed to own animals. “If they have an animal and they’re abusive, this takes away their right,” Blakeman said. Joining Blakeman and Ferretti at the signing were County Legislator Rose Walker, District Attorney Anne Donnelly and Comptroller Elaine Phillips, as well as Gary Rogers, board president of the Nassau County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, a nonprofit headquartered in Bethpage. According to Ferretti, people convicted of animal abuse are placed on a registry maintained by the SPCA and available on its website. The new law extends the amount of time an animal abuser remains on the registry from five years to 10 years for a first offense, and from 10 years to 20 for subsequent offenses. Those on the registry are prohibited from owning an animal for the duration of their time on the list.

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Town Supervisor Don Clavin announced a new pet adoption initiative at the town animal shelter in Wantagh on July 10. According to the new law, anyone on the registry who is found in possession of an animal will be charged with a misdemeanor and could face a $1,000 fine and up to one year in jail. “No longer will people who have abused animals be able to own an animal or to possess an animal,” Ferretti said. “If you want to abuse an animal in Nassau County, you lose the right to have one in your possession.” Donnelly thanked Ferretti and Walker for working on the bill, and for providing prosecutors with another tool to hold animal abusers accountable.

“The more tools a prosecutor has in their toolbox, the better we are in our job,” Donnelly said, “and this just gives us more tools to work with when we have animal abuse cases, and it’s unbelievable the number of abuse cases we get a year.” Candy Udell, president of the Glen Cove-based London Jewelers and a guest at the news conference, has worked with roughly 20 animal shelters across Long Island, including Bideawee Animal Rescue, in Wantagh. Udell also launched the Rescue Paw Foundation in 2011, a nonprofit that supports humane, no-kill shelters. She thanked county officials for creating the law, calling it “a dream come true” for pets. “The abuse and horrors that I see every day from what people do to animals is now hopefully going to be erased in Nassau County,” Udell said, “and I commend all these wonderful people around me for helping make this true.” Also on July 10, officials gathered at the Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter, in Wantagh, to announce a pair of adoption initiatives. In honor of National Kitten Day, the town partnered with Peter’s Clam Bar, in Island Park, to offer free gift cards to anyone who adopted a cat at the Wantagh facility between July 11 and 18. Town Supervisor Don Clavin was joined by Deputy Supervisor Dorothy Goosby, Councilman Thomas Muscarella, Town Clerk Kate Murray and Butch Yamali, the owner of Peter’s Clam Bar. Town officials also highlighted the ongoing “Summer of Love” Pet Adoption Program, in which all adoption fees — excluding license fees — are waived through Aug. 31. The initiative aims to help more shelter pets find permanent homes during the busy summer season. “I encourage everyone to come on down to the Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter and remember to adopt, not shop, when looking for a family pet,” Clavin said.

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Jewish food pantries in the Five Towns are being praised by Nassau County Legislator Carrié Solages for their work delivering to individuals and families in need due to their immigration status. In a Facebook post, he wrote, “many families are scared to go the food pantries due to their immigration status. I would like to thank several Jewish pantries, who understand this level of fear. They are delivering food to these individuals who are in need.” Solages, who used to represent parts of the Five Towns before the recent redistricting, explained that his post had a twofold goal. “It was dealing with a part of the population that needs help and they are calling and reaching out to me asking how to get help,” Solages said. “The second part of it is the people who without any solicitation came to help and offered help.” He added that it’s not just the pantries, it’s leaders speaking up in a careful way due to the “political climate.” “It has to be in a way in which people feel safe to receive the help,” he said. “It’s not just the pantries, several other leaders in the Jewish community reached out. In light of the increased antisemitism, a connection was drawn between several communities.” Solages noted that Stacey Feldman,

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Stacey Feldman, executive director at the Marion & Aaron Gural JCC, left, Carol Roth, operations manager at the JCC, Sharon Fogel, board member and Rivkah Halpern, program director and social worker at the S.H.O.P helped to put packages together for those who are afraid to shop due to their immigration status. executive director of the Marion & Aaron Gural JCC along with her team at the Sustenance Hope Opportunities Place have been a major help. Rivkah Halpern, program director and a social worker at the S.H.O.P said that her team has gotten involved to ensure clients are feeling safe. “We have a Spanish-speaking social worker who works part-time, she does have a number of clients who are undocu-

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Santa Marina tradition lives on in Inwood over 100 years surer and a board member, said this event brings people who used to live in the community back together to celeAn over 100-year-old tradition brate the patron saint. “A lot of people have moved out of returned to Inwood to celebrate faith, the Five Towns now no longer live culture and community. The Santa Marina Feast is a multi- there, but this still brings everyone day celebration organized by Our Lady that’s originally from Inwood or honors of Good Counsel Church, also in the church and Saint Marina together Inwood, along with the Santa Marina for a few days to celebrate,” Curra said. Society. The society is a religious orga- “The religion part of the saint and then nization established by Italian immi- the actual feast is really for the people grants from Filandari, a small town in living in the neighborhood that you know, it offers a full family event with the Calabria region of Italy. adults, children, everybody The feast honors Santa to come out and enjoy themMarina, or Saint Marina selves.” Vergine, Filandari’s patron The society was originalsaint, two-day event fealy formed in the early 1920s, tured attractions, games, but after a terrible firelive music, food and drinks works accident, it was for the hundreds of resiforced to disband. In 1962, dents in attendance. Frank Curra decided to Francesca Cimato, a have a Mass in honor of member of the Society, said Santa Marina, and a year that even if you are not from later, the Society was Filandari, this tradition has reformed ,and now has nearbecome one for everyone in ly 40 members, with all of the community to celebrate. them either coming from or “So this is something being descendants of somewhere the whole communione from Filandari. ty, the Spanish community, Franco Zagari, 42, has the Italian community, the FRANcO ZAgARI been attending the feast Catholic community, where Feast guest since he was 16 and said that we could come together and although he was never a rescelebrate outside,” Cimato said. “It crosses every socioeconomic ident of Inwood, participating in this group in Inwood. Everybody’s invited. event was something his family always It’s not just about us that came from cherished. “Just being part of that extended Filandari, it has become an Inwood thing because we’ve been celebrating it community, even though not having grown up in Inwood, you know, was it so long.” On the second day of the feast, resi- was something that was always like, dents gathered at the church to honor near and dear to our heart,” Zagari said. the patron saint with a morning Mass, “I tell my friends who are not involved afterwards there was a procession, in the feast and they say why are you where members of the society carried a not available this weekend and I tell statue of the saint through the streets of them that the feast weekend is just as important as Christmas in our world if Inwood. Giovanni Curra, the Society’s trea- not bigger.”

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ollowing last year’s popular debut, Tilles Jazz Fest returns to the beautiful and historic Long Island University Post campus, on Saturday, offering an immersive day of world-class jazz, family-friendly fun and community celebration across four stages. Presented in collaboration with Jazz at Lincoln Center, this second annual festival brings together both legendary artists and rising stars on the jazz scene. Complemented by top LIU student and alumni ensembles, it’s a full indoor/outdoor experience — from lawn picnics and Second Line parades during the day to Grammywinning headliners Arturo Sandoval and John Pizzarelli with his Big Band at the evening’s • July 19, starting at noon Concert Hall show. • Adult day pass: $55; ages 11-18, $15; 10 and under free Recently added to the lineup are rising • All-event pass (includes soulful Brazilian-born vocal powerhouse evening concert): $100 adults, Jamile and acclaimed young trio New Jazz $75 18 and under Underground. They join previously announced • LIU Post campus, 720 artists including Afro-Cuban percussionist Northern Blvd., Brookville • Tickets available at Pedrito Martínez; trailblazing trumpeter ticketmaster.com or Summer Camargo with her quintet; dynamic tillescenter.org or brass band The Gotham Kings, led by Wynton (516) 299-3100 Marsalis protégé Alphonso Horne; vocalist/ composer Vanisha Gould, and many more. This is a festival where legends meet the future. “It’s a joyful celebration of jazz in all its forms — on a campus built for discovery, creativity and community,” Tilles Center’s Executive and Artistic Director Tom Dunn says. The festival proudly showcases the creativity of future talents who wil surely take their place in the professional musical landscape. LIU Jazz Combo (current LIU students) and Long Island Rising Stars (featuring LIU alumni and others) will welcome guests as they enter at festival entrances, The LIU Post Jazz Ensemble (LIU students and faculty) takes the University Arches Stage with a set of Afro-Cuban Jazz, echoing the festival’s global spirit, at 2 p.m. LIU Marching Band members add energy to the festival’s New Orleans-style Second Line parade, closing the daytime festivities at 5:45 p.m.. This festival is truly where the young superstars of tomorrow are given their due, alongside the acclaimed jazz greats. Of course, the spotlight shines on Arturo Sandoval and John Pizzarelli with his Big Band, in Dear Mr. Sinatra.

Pizzarell, the renowned jazz guitarist and singer, has been hailed by the Boston Globe for “reinvigorating the Great American Songbook and repopularizing jazz.” Established as one of the prime contemporary interpreters of the Great American Songbook, Pizzarelli continues to expand that repertoire. For this concert, he’s joined by trumpet superstar Sandoval for what is sure to be a swinging tribute to Ol’ Blue Eyes. Another trumpeter forging a path to greatness is one of the few females to enter what might be considered a “boy’s club.” At all of 23, Juillardtrained Summer Camargo is fast on her way to arriving at the top of the jazz scene. Besides performing on the festival circuit and in notable Manhattan jazz venues such Dizzy’s Club and Birdland, she’s quite at home on some renowned stages. Camargo appears on your TV screen weekly as part of Saturday Night Live’s house band, in her third year with SNL. And now she finds herself sharing the stage with the one-and-only Jonathan Groff. She’s thrilled to be bringing her talents to his accomplished band as second trumpet in Broadway’s buzzy hit, “Just In Time,” the jukebox musical celebrating the life and times of Bobby Darin. “I’m very grateful to be here [in New York City],” the Florida native says. “I feel like I’m living the dream. I’m doing stuff I never imagined for myself. I’m so grateful for the opportunity and family and friends and all those who have helped me along the way.” Camargo was bitten by the jazz bug early on. Her parents, although not musicians themselves, had affinity to jazz and exposed her to old Hollywood films and all things jazz from a young age. She took up violin at age 8 and by fifth grade became enthralled with the trumpet. From there, it quickly became apparent that she and the trumpet were meant to be. “It’s a glamorous sound,” she says. Recalling the fiery intensity of Louis Armstrong, she describes the trumpet’s appeal as “a shimmery, brilliant quality.” Surely attributes that one can ascribe to Camargo. Check her out on the afternoon stage, when she does a 45-minute set with her quintet. From jazz lovers to families looking for a summer outing, there’s something for everyone here. Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets for a day of relaxed listening and discovery. Youngsters will enjoy the Kids Zone, with an instrument “petting zoo,” crafts and face painting. When everyone is ready for a bite, check out the food trucks and artisan purveyors with their tempting wares. Or bring your own picnic!

Comic showcase Laugh the night away at Mom’s Night Out, presented Long Island Comedy Festival. Are you a Mom? Do you have a Mom? Do you know a Mom? Then this is the show for you! You’ll enjoy witty standup delivered by four clever comics. The lineup includes Seaford’s Marla Schultz (pictured), a comedian, speaker and actress. An advocate for mental health awareness, Marla’s motto blends comedy and therapy; “Saving lives one punchline at a time.” She’s joined by Brooklyn-based Meghan Hanley, known for her quick wit and upbeat persona. Also, Kendra Cunningham surely does it all: writer, actress and award-winning screenwriter. She’s known for “Last Comic Standing” and her latest work “Meatball Therapy,” in addition to the comedy ciruit. Finally, Peaches Rodriguez wows audiences with her twisted perspective and edgy humor, a regular in Atlantic City and Las Vegas.

Thursday, July 24, 8 p.m. $45$50. Madison Theatre, Molloy University, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre. Tickets available at madisontheatreny.org or call (516) 323-4444.

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Your Neighborhood ‘Summer of JULY Love’ Pet Adoption

CALENDAR relaxing evening of tunes.

• Where: 235 Cedarhurst Ave. • Time: 7 p.m. • Contact: (516) 295-5570

The Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter welcomes summer with the return of its “Summer of Love” pet adoption program. Now through Sept. 1 all pet adoption fees will be waived, making it easier than ever to adopt a pet. Each adoption includes free spaying/ neutering, vaccinations and microchipping. Additionally, there is only a $10 licensing fee for dogs. This summer, spread the love and provide a fur-ever home to these shelter animals. Check out the friendly faces of the dogs and cat before arriving at shelter. Browse photos and profiles at hempsteadny.gov/179/ animal-shelter or on the shelter’s Facebook page. • Where: 3320, Beltagh Ave., Wantagh • Time: Ongoing • Contact: at hempsteadny. gov/179/animal-shelter or (516) 785-5220

On Exhibit

Nassau County Museum of Art’s unveils its new exhibition, “At Play,” a survey of artists’ perennial fascination with entertainment in all forms. Framing this topic between the nineteenth century Belle Époque and today, the exhibit includes works by Pablo Picasso, Reginald Marsh, Everett Shinn, and Max Beckmann among many others. The works are gathered to represent a wide range of expressions, from entertainmentrelated activities to the fascinating personalities involved. It encompasses dance, music, theater, movies, circus, boating, and beach scenes, along with horseracing and various sports, both active and passive Also featured are archival items from The Metropolitan Opera and the New York Philharmonic, including costumes by Marc Chagall for Die Zauberflöte, vintage fashion items by such designers as Alfred Shaheen, and iconic costumes from the Folies-Bergère in Paris. On view until Nov. 9. • Where: 1 Museum Drive, Roslyn Harbor • Time: Ongoing • Contact: nassaumuseum.org or (516) 484-9337

Live Aid: The Show

Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library honors the 40th anniversary of the legendary benefit concert with special program. Clive Young share the wild, true story of how it happened. • Where: 1125 Broadway, Hewlett • Time: 7 p.m. • Contact: hwpl.org

Unbox A-Saurus JULY Dr. Patricia Osiris

visits with young paleontologists from Long Island Children’s Museum’s “Dinosaurs: Fossils Exposed” gallery. She plans to unveil a never-before-seen dinosaur, if she can find a way to open its crate. Join her in the LICM Theater for this highly interactive show, when the audience will assist Dr. Patti in this “scientific” comedy. $5 with museum admission, $10 theater only.

JULY

Best of Broadway

Sounds of the Great White Way return to Eisenhower Park with Neil Berg’s “100 Years of Broadway.” Back for its annual crowd thrilling celebration of Broadway’s greatest songs from its finest shows, the acclaimed touring Broadway concert never disappoints. The lively musical revue, hosted by Neil Berg, on piano, shares those dynamic showstopping tunes performed by a cast of Broadway actors and actresses. Backed by Neil Berg and a small combo, these amazing Broadway talents light up the stage with songs from the hit shows in which they starred.Berg presents creatively revived arrangements of Broadway classics as well as thrilling numbers from some of the newest hits, along with his fascinating commentary and historical notes in between songs. This gorgeous, guided tour of the American art form that is musical theater, is a production both hypnotic and historical. The dazzling • Where: Harry Chapin Lakeside new edition appeals to all ages and will have everyone humming along. Berg, Theatre, Eisenhower Park, an award-winning composer-lyricist-producer, and his cast of vocal powerhouses East Meadow combine the century’s greatest hits into a performance that brings everyone to • Time: 7 p.m. their feet. • Contact: nassaucountyny.gov

Westbury House JULY Tour

For many years visitors to Westbury House at Old Westbury Gardens asked what was beyond the first floor corridor. Now go beyond the door and discover “secrets of the service wing,” during a 60-minute guided tour. Be introduced to the intensive labor required to create the lifestyle experienced by the Phipps family and their guests; tour the many rooms that were “behind the scenes” to create the formal dining experiences of early 20th century. Go along the corridors to the butler’s pantry and silver cleaning room then descend the 17 steps to the kitchen, scullery, and wine storage rooms located on the ground floor. Reservations required. • Where: 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury • Time: Noon-1 p.m. and 3-4 p.m.; also July 20-21, July 23-25 • Contact: oldwestburygardens. org or call(516) 333-0048

Bubble Magic

Check out Long Island Children’s Museum’s Bubbles exhibit for some extra sudsy fun. Through playful, hands-on experiments explore what makes a bubble

form, what makes them pop and discover new creative ways to make bubbles. Stop by anytime between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. to participate. • Where: Museum Row, Garden City • Time: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. • Contact: licm.org or call (516) 224-5800

In concert JULY Eisenhower

Park welcomes country-pop singer Russell Dickerson.

• Where: Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow • Time: 7 p.m. • Contact: nassaucountyny.gov

Dog Days Weekend

Bring your pup to enjoy the sunshine and explore the beauty of Old Westbury Gardens. Visitors are once again welcome to bring their leashed canine companions for a relaxing walk through our lush, picturesque grounds. Wander along blooming garden paths, relax on the lawn, and roam designated pet-friendly areas where you and your pup can soak in the sights and scents of summer together. It’s a tail-wagging good time for dogs and dog lovers alike.

• Where: 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury • Time: 10 a.m.-6 p.m., also July 20 • Contact: oldwestburygardens. org or call (516) 333-0048

Summer tunes

JULY Enjoy a late afternoon

concert and journey back in time with Vinny Medugno and The Chiclettes at Eisenhower Park. • Where: Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow • Time: 5 p.m. • Contact: nassaucountyny.gov

• Where: Museum Row, Garden City • Time: 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. • Contact: licm.org or (516) 224-5800

Family movie night

Enjoy a movie under the stars at Eisenhower Park. Enjoy the 2024 comic fantasy “If.” A young girl who goes through a difficult experience begins to see everyone’s imaginary friends who have been left behind as their reallife friends have grown up. Starring Cailey Fleming, Ryan Reynolds, John Krasinski. • Where: Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow • Time: Movie begins at dusk • Contact: nassaucountyny.gov

Breakfast Connect

Want to network your business? Attend the Breakfast Connect group’s get together. The breakfast meeting is free and open to everyone. • Where: Hewlett Firehouse, 25 Franklin Ave., Hewlett • Time: Ongoing Wednesdays, 8-9 a.m. • Contact: Call or text Andrew Leibowitz at (516) 790-4829

Clutter for JULY Cause

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Community yard sale for residents looking to sell their unused items and household

• Where: 270 Lawrence Ave, Lawrence • Time: 11 a.m. • Contact: guraljcc.org/clutter-fora-cause

Summer tunes

Cedarhurst Summer Concert Series continues with Celebration Of The Music Of The Divas. Settle in for a

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

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Courtesy The Jewish Star

Cedarhurst native, Dr. Barry Zisholtz, middle, is the first person to be appointed the Senior Advisor to the CDC.

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School prior to it now being named HAFTR (Hebrew Academy of the Five Towns and Rockaway). This is a new position in the CDC and Zisholtz will bring his experience as an urologist to his new role in government. — Melissa Berman

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: Nymble AI LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York, (SSNY) on 03/13/2025. NY Office location: Nassau County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of the process to: 231 Polo Lane. Purpose: To engage in any lawful act or activity. 154574 LEGAL NOTICE INC. VILLAGE OF CEDARHURST LEGAL NOTICE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT the Board of Zoning Appeals of the Village of Cedarhurst will hold a public hearing on 07/24/2025 at 7:00 PM in the Village Hall, 200 Cedarhurst Avenue, Cedarhurst, NY for the following: Petition of STEVEN & RACHELLE HORNUNG Premises: 404 BARNARD AVE Sec/Blk/Lot 39/189/27-30,231 Case # 2025-011 265-125 Location restricted.No swimming pool shall be built or maintained except in a rear yard as defined by the building zone regulations of the Village of Cedarhurst. The pool, including the foundation for the purifying apparatus, if any, shall be located not less than 10 feet from the rear lot line and not less than five feet from the side property lines of the premises. In no case shall any portion of the pool or fence be closer than 25 feet to a street line and, in the case of corner plots, not less than 25 feet from the front of the premises and side street line of the premises. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that all interested persons will have an opportunity to be heard at said hearing. Dated: 07/23/2025 Cedarhurst, NY Benjamin Weinstock Mayor Jacob Plaut Village Clerk-Treasurer By Order of the Zoning Board 154657 PUBLIC AND LEGAL NOTICES… To place a notice here call us us at 516-569-4000 x232 or send an email to: legalnotices@liherald.com

LEGAL NOTICE INC. VILLAGE OF CEDARHURST LEGAL NOTICE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT the Board of Zoning Appeals of the Village of Cedarhurst will hold a public hearing on 07/24/2025 at 7:00 PM in the Village Hall, 200 Cedarhurst Avenue, Cedarhurst, NY for the following: Petition of 535 Chestnut St, LLC Premises: 537 CHESTNUT ST Sec/Blk/Lot 39/261/17 Case # 2025-009 CONSTRUCT 2-STORY OFFICE BUILDINGCHANGE OF USE265-91 Front yards.A front yard setback of five feet shall be required in all business zones, excluding frontage on Central Avenue, Cedarhurst Avenue, Rockaway Turnpike, Cedarhurst Station Plaza, and a front yard setback of 10 feet shall be required on Pearsall Avenue. 265-94 A. Onsite parking.On-site parking, as hereinafter described, shall be provided for all new buildings, all existing buildings enlarged and/or increased in area and volume or use and all buildings used for residential purposes converted to business use in the general business area, however; the parking requirements of §§ 265-9 and 265-11A shall apply throughout the entire area; one parking space shall be provided for each 200 square feet of floor area. Floor area shall not include cellar area unless used for retail sales or office purposes. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that all interested persons will have an opportunity to be heard at said hearing. Dated: 07/23/2025 Cedarhurst, NY Benjamin Weinstock Mayor Jacob Plaut Village Clerk-Treasurer By Order of the Zoning Board 154656 LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given that in accordance with Town Law Section 181b (1) and pursuant to General Municipal Law Section 35, (2a) the fiscal affairs of the Inwood Fire District in the Town of Hempstead , Nassau County, New York, for the period beginning on January 1, 2024 and

ending on December 31, 2024, have been examined by Independent Certified Public Accounting firm of Craig, Fitzsimmons & Meyer, LLP Smithtown, NY. A copy of their independent audit report has been filed with the New York Office of the State Comptroller where it is available as a public record for inspection by all interested persons. In accordance with Town Law Section 181b(4) the Board of Fire Commissioners of the Inwood Fire District in the Town of Hempstead , County of Nassau , State of New York, has prepared a written corrective action plan in response to the management letter issued as a result of the above referenced independent audit. This corrective action plan is available for inspection by all interested persons at the Inwood Fire District Office, 188 Doughty Boulevard, Inwood, New York, 11096. 154659 PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES To place a notice here call us us at 516-569-4000 x232 or send an email to: legalnotices@liherald.com

to the extent of one foot for every two feet of total plot width which is less than 60 feet. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that all interested persons will have an opportunity to be heard at said hearing. Dated: 07/24/2025 Cedarhurst, NY Benjamin Weinstock Mayor Jacob Plaut Village Clerk-Treasurer By Order of the Zoning Board 154658 LEGAL NOTICE NC. VILLAGE OF CEDARHURST LEGAL NOTICE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT the Board of Zoning Appeals of the Village of Cedarhurst will hold a public hearing on 07/24/2025 at 7:00 PM in the Village Hall, 200 Cedarhurst Avenue, Cedarhurst, NY for the following: Petition of MINTZ MEYER & LISA Premises: 456 W BROADWAY Sec/Blk/Lot 39/324/16 Case # 2025-012 265-40 B. Front yards. A front yard of 25 feet shall be required.In the case of a corner lot, the front yard on each street shall be as noted above. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that all interested persons will have an opportunity to be heard at said hearing. Dated: 07/23/2025 Cedarhurst, NY Benjamin Weinstock Mayor Jacob Plaut Village Clerk-Treasurer By Order of the Zoning Board 154655 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD LOCAL LAW NO. 43-2025 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that, pursuant to Article 9 of the New York State Constitution, the provisions of the Town Law and the Municipal Home Rule Law of the State of New York, both as amended, a public hearing was duly called and held on the 1st day of July, 2025, by the Town Board of the Town of Hempstead, on the proposed adoption of Town of Hempstead Local Law No. -2025, and following the close of the hearing the Town Board duly adopted Town of

Hempstead Local Law No. 43-2025, to amend Section 202-1 of the Code of the Town of Hempstead, to include and repeal “PARKING OR STANDING PROHIBITIONS” at various locations. Dated: July 1, 2025 Hempstead, New York BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD DONALD X. CLAVIN, JR. Supervisor KATE MURRAY Town Clerk 154626 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD LOCAL LAW NO. 42-2025 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that, pursuant to Article 9 of the New York State Constitution, the provisions of the Town Law and the Municipal Home Rule Law of the State of New York, both as amended, a public hearing was duly called and held on the 1st day of July, 2025, by the Town Board of the Town of Hempstead, on the proposed adoption of Town of Hempstead Local Law No. -2025, and following the close of the hearing the Town Board duly adopted Town of Hempstead Local Law No. 42-2025, to amend Chapter 202 of the Code of the Town of Hempstead, to include and repeal “REGULATIONS & RESTRICTIONS” to limit parking at various locations. Dated: July 1, 2025 Hempstead, New York BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD DONALD X. CLAVIN, JR. Supervisor KATE MURRAY Town Clerk 154625 LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC BID NOTICE Incorporated Village of Cedarhurst 200 Cedarhurst Avenue, Cedarhurst, NY 11516 INVITATION TO BID: SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION OF HORNBEAM TREES Bid Number: TI-2025-002 Issue Date: July 09, 2025 Submission Deadline: July 25, 2025, 3:00 PM EDT Contact: Village Clerk, Jacob Plaut, (516) 295-5770, village@cedarhurst.gov

Project Description The Incorporated Village of Cedarhurst invites sealed bids to supply and install approximately 62 Hornbeam trees on public sidewalks along Cedarhurst Avenue and Central Avenue, Cedarhurst, NY 11516, to replace removed trees. Scope of Work 1.Tree Supply: a)Supply 62 Hornbeam trees (20-gallon, 2-inch caliper, 8-10 feet high). b)Trees must be healthy, disease-free, and sourced from a reputable nursery with quality certification. 2.Tree Installation: a)Plant 62 Hornbeam trees on public sidewalks along Cedarhurst Avenue and Central Avenue, in Village-designated locations. b)Use proper planting techniques, including soil preparation, staking, and mulching. c)Coordinate with the Village to align with prior stump grinding. 3.Contractor Responsibilities: a)Fully responsible for damage to underground utilities (e.g., water, gas, electric) caused during planting, including repair costs. b)Plywood use is prohibited to protect sidewalks and curbs unless specified by VOC Building Commissioner. c)Liable for damage to public infrastructure (e.g., sidewalks, curbs) caused during work, with repairs or replacements at contractor’s expense. 4.Site Conditions: a)Work is on public sidewalks along Cedarhurst Avenue and Central Avenue. b)Verify soil conditions and utility locations with the Village and utility providers before planting. 5.Maintenance: a)Provide initial watering and care instructions to the Village. b)Ensure planting maximizes tree survival without irrigation. Bid Requirements 1.Qualifications: a)Must be licensed and insured in Nassau County, NY, and comply with local, state, and federal regulations. b)Provide proof of general liability insurance ($1,000,000 minimum per occurrence) and workmen’s compensation insurance per New

York State law. 2.References: a)Provide contact information for three references from similar tree planting projects. 3.Pricing: a)Submit a cost breakdown for supplying and installing 62 Hornbeam trees, including trees, labor, materials. b)Include potential costs for utility or infrastructure repairs. 4.Warranty: a)One-year warranty guaranteeing tree survival, subject to Village maintenance. 5.Timeline: a)Complete work by October 15, 2025. b)Provide a schedule with delivery and installation dates. 6.Safety: a)Comply with OSHA and local safety regulations. b)Submit a safety plan for workers, pedestrians, and public property and roadway traffic. Submission Instructions 1.Format: Submit three hard copies and one PDF copy. 2.Address: Incorporated Village of Cedarhurst, Attn: Village Clerk, 200 Cedarhurst Avenue, Cedarhurst, NY 11516. 3.Labeling: Mark envelope “Bid for Supply and Installation of Hornbeam Trees TI-2025-002.” 4.Deadline: July 25, 2025, 5:00 PM EDT. Late bids will not be accepted. 154654 PUBLIC AND LEGAL NOTICES… To place a notice here call us us at 516-569-4000 x232 or send an email to: legalnotices@liherald.com

LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC BID NOTICE Incorporated Village of Cedarhurst 200 Cedarhurst Avenue, Cedarhurst, NY 11516 INVITATION TO BID: TREE REMOVAL AND STUMP GRINDING SERVICES Bid Number: TI-2025-001 Issue Date: July 09, 2025 Submission Deadline: July 25, 2025, 3:00 PM EDT Contact: Village Clerk, Jacob Plaut, (516) 295-5770, village@cedarhurst.gov Project Description The Incorporated Village of Cedarhurst invites sealed bids for tree removal and stump grinding on public sidewalks along

Cedarhurst Avenue and Central Avenue. The project consists of removing approximately 62 curb trees and grinding their stumps to prepare for new tree plantings. Scope of Work 1.Tree Removal: a)Remove approximately 62 curb trees on public sidewalks along Cedarhurst Avenue and Central Avenue. b)Safely remove trees, branches, and debris without damaging sidewalks, curbs, roadways, or infrastructure. This is the contractor’s responsibility. 2.Stump Grinding: a)Grind stumps to a depth needed for root ball preparation below ground level to facilitate new tree plantings. b)Contractor is responsible for removing and properly disposing of all debris and grindings. Disposal at Village DPW or dump is not permitted. 3.Contractor Responsibilities: a)Fully responsible for damage to underground utilities (e.g., water, gas, electric, communications, sprinklers) caused during planting, including repair costs. b)Plywood use is prohibited to protect sidewalks and curbs unless specified by VOC Building Commissioner. c)Liable for damage to public infrastructure (e.g., sidewalks, curbs) caused during work, with repairs or replacements at contractor’s expense. 4.Site Conditions: a)Work is on public sidewalks along Cedarhurst Avenue and Central Avenue. b)Verify utility locations with the Village and utility providers prior to work commencement. Bid Requirements 1.Qualifications: a)Must be licensed and insured in Nassau County, NY, and comply with local, state, and federal regulations. b)Provide proof of general liability insurance ($1,000,000 minimum per occurrence) and workmen’s compensation insurance per New York State law. 2.References: a) Provide contact information for three references from similar tree removal projects.

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Seth RudetSky Seth Rudetsky, Broadway musician and comedian extraordinaire By MELISSA BERMAN mberman@liherald.com

Q: Tell me about yourself? Rudetsky: I moved from Jamaica, Queens to North Woodmere when I was five. It was really great because we lived so close to New York City. When I was around seven, my parents instead of paying for a hotel for Hanukkah break, they took us to see three Broadway show back in the ’70s. It made me completely obsessed with Broadway, specifically this revival of “The Pajama Game.” That’s what got me really hooked on Broadway and I think if I didn’t live so close

to the city, it wouldn’t have been such easy access. Q: What was it like growing up and being into theatre? Rudetsky: All the music and theatre departments were really great growing up, and sadly that’s being cut across the country. When I was young, there were a million opportunities for theatre and music. The bad part was, growing up gay in the 1980s was a lot of harassment and not really a lot of support from the teachers. It was like a mixed bag and it’s probably like this in every school, but, also a lot of opportunities to shine musically

and theatrically. The proximity to New York was fantastic because I was able to audition for a lot of Broadway shows and get my first professionals jobs. I went to the classical observatory Oberlin because there weren’t many musical theatre majors back in the ‘80s. Even though I never wanted to be a classical pianist, I just thought that’s what I was supposed to do. It wasn’t my dream, I wanted to be on Broadway. Q: What was it like playing piano on Broadway and writing comedy? Rudetsky: When I graduated, I moved to NYC and started playing piano and auditioning. I eventually got to Broadway as a pianist but I began to merge my passions for comedy and acting in my 20s. I wrote comedy sketches for different Broadway benefits and I wound up getting a job as a comedy writer on “The Rosie O’Donnell Show.” I stopped pursuing Broadway music full-time at that point.

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3.Pricing: a)Submit a total bid price for the entire project. b)Prevailing wage applies. c)No detailed breakdown of costs for tree removal, stump grinding, labor, or potential repairs is required. 4.Warranty: a)Provide a one-year warranty ensuring stumps are ground to the specified depth with no regrowth. 5.Timeline: a)Complete work by August 31, 2025. b)Provide a schedule with start and completion dates. 6.Safety: a)Comply with OSHA and local safety regulations. b)Submit a safety plan for workers, pedestrians, and public property and roadway traffic. Submission Instructions 1.Format: Submit three hard copies and one PDF copy. 2.Address: Incorporated Village of Cedarhurst, Attn: Village Clerk, 200 Cedarhurst Avenue, Cedarhurst, NY 11516. 3.Labeling: Mark envelope “Bid for Supply and Installation of Hornbeam Trees TI-2025-001.” 4.Deadline: July 25, 2025, 5:00 PM EDT. Late bids will not be accepted. 154653

LEGAL NOTICE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF HEWLETT HARBOR PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Zoning Appeals of the Incorporated Village of Hewlett Harbor will hold a public hearing at Village Hall on Tuesday July 29, 2025 at 7:00PM. A ZOOM link to the meeting is available on our website at www.hewlettharbor.go v. All interested parties will be given the opportunity to be heard on the following applications for variance relief: Igor Fattaakhov - 1347 Pond Lane Hewlett Harbor, NY 11557 Applicant is proposing to maintain a new patio and outdoor kitchen. The applicant is requesting relief from Village Zoning Codes. “Zoning Code: 145-19 States the maximum permitted lot coverage in residential “A” district is 25%. Applicant is proposing 39%. “Zoning Code: 145-2/145-19 Side yard aggerate requires a minimum of 45 feet. Applicant is requesting 33.75 feet. Applicant asking for relief of 11.25 feet “Zoning Code; 145-2/145-19 Side yard setback requires a minimum of 20 feet. Applicant is requesting 12 feet.

Roman Musheyeu-252 Hedge Lane Hewlett Harbor, NY 11557Applicant is proposing to maintain a swimming pool. and install a new patio. The applicant is requesting relief from the Village Zoning Codes. “Zoning Code:145-2/145-19. states the maximum permitted lot coverage in residential “B”District is 30% Applicant is proposing 33.8%. “Zoning Code: 145-25(A) Accessory structures and building uses located in rear and side yards require 15-foot setbacks off property lines. Applicants request to maintain a pool that is 5.95 feet off the property line. “Zoning Code: 17-22. Building permit required. It is unlawful to construct any building or structure (pool) without filing for a building permit. Applicant is requesting to maintain the structure. “ Hillel Abramov-1330 Schencks Lane Hewlett Harbor, NY 11557Applicant is seeking to maintain nonconforming use of basement addition. Install new garage and tennis court structures in the rear of the property. “Zoning Code; 145-19. States the maximum permitted lot coverage

in a residential “A”District is 25%. Applicant is proposing 36%. “Zoning Code: 145-5.1. (B) States that it is unlawful to use a nonconforming structure. Applicant is seeking to maintain part of the structure and remove the nonconforming use status. “Zoning Code: 145-41/145-25. States accessory structures (tennis court/Pickle board courts) require rear yard set back of 20 feet. Applicant is requesting 15 feet. “Zoning Code :145-19 Front yard setback in residential “A” District requires 35 feet. Applicant is requesting to maintain 4.4 feet. Applicant is seeking relief of 30.8 feet of front yard setback. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS DR. JULIO NOVELLO, CHAIRMAN ZONING BOARD Peter Lynch - Building Superintendent Dated: Hewlett Harbor, New York July 8, 2025 154660 PUBLIC AND LEGAL NOTICES… To place a notice here call us us at 516-569-4000 x232 or send an email to: legalnotices@liherald.com To Place A Notice Call 516-569-4000 x232

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formed with them for 20 years. I always really enjoyed bringing music and the arts together. I’ve done a lot of fundraising for Broadway Cares, Equity Fights Aids and the Actor’s Fund but also animals are my passion. So, the Human Society of New York, my husband and I have a daughter with dyslexia so dealing with foster children and dyslexia is also my passion. Q: Tell me about Seth’s Big Fat Broadway Cruise?

Seth Rudetsky, North Woodmere native, is a Broadway pianist, radio host, comedian and Broadway aficionado. After being a comedy writer for a few years, I started to do things on my own a lot. I wanted to do “Dreamgirls” on Broadway with an orchestra and I knew it wasn’t going to be revived so I put on a one-night concert for it with the Actor’s Fund. Being able to do all these things on my own and put them together has been my whole career. I also began doing a lot of social justice work because that’s been my side passion so I joined Hearts and Voices that brought Broadway singers to hospitalized patients with aids. I booked great Broadway singers and per-

Rudetsky: I started performing on Broadway themed cruises 15 years ago, and my husband and I realized we should form our own-chartered cruises. Around three times a year, I bring out these Broadway performers and we sail. It’s a week of the fun cruise activities but on top of that we do all these Broadway activities. It’s only about 100 people and at the end of the week we do a variety show where the passengers can perform with the stars. It’s like a Broadway theater camp in the middle of the sea and you can do as much or as little as you want. We’re going to Alaska in August, the Canary Islands in October and the Caribbean in February. It’s really fun I love doing it.

Hindi’s Libraries launches first annual International Read-a-thon Hindi’s Libraries, an international nonprofit based in Cedarhurst that donates new and gently used children’s books across the globe, announced the launch of its 1st annual International Read-a-thon, taking place July 15 tto Aug. 31. Readers of all ages are invited to participate in the free digital event, raising funds to ship books to children around the world. The virtual event invites children, teens, families, educators, and book lovers of all ages and locations to set personal reading goals while raising funds to support the nonprofit’s mission, sending free books to children in underserved communities. Since its founding in 2018, Hindi’s Libraries has donated over 600,000 books to recipients in all 50 U.S. states and 15 countries, including Israel, India, Haiti, and several African nations. “This Read-a-thon is about empowering readers everywhere to use their love of books to spark change,” David Kanarfogel, co-founder of Hindi’s Libraries wrote in a news release. “Whether you read one book or 100, every page helps us get books into the hands of kids who need them most.” The Read-a-thon honors the memory of Dr. Hindi Krinsky, a 32-year-old educator and mother of five who passed away suddenly in 2018 due to complications from Crohn’s disease. In order to participate — sign up

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Hindi’s Libraries, a Cedarhurst-based book donation program, named in memory of HAFTR teacher Hindi Krinsky, who died in 2018, launched their first annual International Read-a-thon. From left were Dovid Kanarfogel, Rosie Krinsky, Chanie Wolowik, Leslie Gang, Jennifer Winkler, Miriam Kopyto and Malka Akerman. online and make a flat donation (no minimum required), set a personal reading goal; books, pages, or minutes and on August 15, participants will receive a short form to log their reading and be eligible for prizes. All readers will receive a digital certificate, and three lucky participants will win a $100 gift card to Amazon or Barnes & Noble. All donations directly support Hindi’s Libraries’ shipping and logistics, enabling them to fulfill book requests at no cost to families, schools, or organizations. — Melissa Berman

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he recent primary election in New York City reminded me of the first time I voted, and every vote since. I even voted when I was in the Navy in the Philippines and used a mail-in ballot. Voting is a statement of our values as well as a civic duty. Our vote is our voice. Why should we be silent when we have the right to express our opinion? On Long Island, residents have nearly 700 opportunities to do so, when we count 127 school districts, 63 sewer districts, 37 county legislative districts, 13 towns, two cities, two RoBERT A. reservations, 95 incorporated vilsCoTT lages, five congressional districts and two counties, without mentioning presidential and senatorial elections or neighborhood associations, among others. That may be too many, but there they are until we vote to consolidate them. Voting promotes our values and affects everyday life. It helps decide where our tax dollars go and demonstrates our priorities, whether they be schools and education, libraries, land

use or voting rights. Voting is a community endeavor. It connects us to those with whom we agree as well as those with whom we disagree. We’re all in this together. This is the democratic way. Voting is good for our health. It is recognized as a public health priority, according to Medicare Watch (“Voting May Be Good for Your Health,” Julie Carter, Aug. 29, 2024). Voting improves your sense of optimism, possibility and connectedness. When voting is restricted, health outcomes worsen, according to Carter. Democracy requires informed choice. We can choose which political party to join, which candidate to support, and which policy proposals meet our criteria. We can choose to vote or not. However, we must educate ourselves about the issues and the candidates, and support civics education. Our country faces new challenges from external and internal threats. We need to do more to control disinformation and conspiracy theories, help voters learn the truth, and ensure the integrity of elections. We must do more to ensure informed choices at the ballot box. Not choosing to do so is itself a choice, a choice that can lead to the

demise of democracy. It starts by not exercising our right to vote. We claim to have representative democracy, but we tolerate efforts to limit representativeness. What are we afraid of? Other Western democracies — Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom — have more flexible voting systems. If we worry that Americans aren’t knowledgeable enough, the answer is to strengthen the teaching of civics, U.S. history and the meaning and methods of our Constitution. For a country obsessed with rankings of sports teams and colleges, it’s curious that we seem satisfied with ranking 31st in voter turnout in 2020 among 50 developed countries that held national elections that year, according to the Pew Research Center. The 2024 presidential election campaigns spent more than $5.5 billion, yet more than one-third of eligible voters stayed away. In the 2022 congressional elections, more than half stayed away. Some were deemed ineligible, others were afraid of the unofficial “marshals” monitoring voting sites, and still others were dissuaded by disinformation on social media. Many just decided not to show up, seeming to forget that with

country obsessed with sports rankings ranks too low in voter turnout.

freedom comes the responsibility to vote. We are fortunate that we can vote in person or by mail, on Election Day or in advance. We can write in the names of people we think could do a better job than those on the ballot. Early voting and voting by mail are steps forward, but not the only ones we could take. Why is voting in national elections limited to the first Tuesday in November? Wouldn’t it make sense to allow voting over several days, as in some other countries? What about holding elections on a weekend, when fewer people would have to take time off from work to vote? Perhaps Election Day should be a federal holiday. We can participate in elections by volunteering to campaign for a candidate or writing postcards encouraging others to register and vote. These, too, are ways to make our voices heard. Our vote is our voice. Voting is an act of choice, and the exercise of our voice in expressing our values and priorities. We should make it easier to learn about candidates and issues, and to vote. After all, our choice of leaders and policies can affect our health and extend our years. Robert A. Scott is president emeritus of Adelphi University and co-author of “Letters to Students: What it Means to be a College Graduate” (Bloomsbury, 2024).

How about a smaller option for nuclear power?

uring a recent heat wave, the New York Independent System Operator, the entity responsible for operating the state’s electric grid, issued multiple energy watches (meaning the grid had a “lower energy supply”), and even an energy warning (meaning we had “the potential to enter emergency operations due to lower reserves”). While our grid weathered those challenges, it is critical that policymakers keep an eye to the future to ensure that we pATRiCiA don’t experience CAnZonERi-FiTZpATRiCK grid failures, which would pose serious risks to New Yorkers’ wallets, health and safety. To that end, we can look to NYISO’s recently released “Power Trends 2025” report on the state of New York’s electric grid and markets. It warns of the impacts of the loss of existing energygeneration facilities and New York’s policy goals, stating, “consumers face greater risk of outages if the resources needed for reliability are unavailable due to policy mandates or failures associated

with aging equipment.” Contrary to what you might assume, New York has experienced a significant net loss of energy-generating resources since 2019. During that time, our state has had 4,315 megawatts of generator deactivations compared with only 2,274 MW of new generating resources. This equates to losing the capacity to power roughly 2 million homes. There is no doubt that new energy-generation capacity needs to be brought online, but it must done in a way that New Yorkers can afford. According to U.S. Energy Information Administration data, New York electricity prices are already eighth-highest in the nation, and residential electricity prices are nearly 50 percent higher than the national average. We must also be mindful that future development is consistent with the values and priorities of impacted communities, so that no communities are singled out to bear the brunt of our grid’s needs or Albany’s goals. One potentially positive development came in the form of Gov. Kathy Hochul’s announcement that New York would pursue the development and construction of an advanced nuclear power plant

upstate. While I have raised the alarm with other lawmakers about rigid mandates and unrealistic timelines as Albany pursues a zero-emissions future, I agree that there are benefits to reducing emissions and diversifying our energy portfolio, provided that we simultaneously prioritize affordability and reliability. Nuclear power would almost assuredly be a critical part of any future lowor zero-emissions grid, because it serves as a baseload generator, in contrast to intermittent renewable energy sources like wind and solar. It also provides another option for communities seeking energy production with a smaller land-use footprint, given that solar and wind require roughly 30 times and 170 times the amount of land to produce the same amount of energy as nuclear, respectively. Given the geography and population density of Long Island, a smaller physical footprint makes nuclear power more attractive, but, conversely, that geography and population density could pose significant logistical and safety concerns for traditional nuclear reactors. A potential alternative is small modular reactors, a type of advanced reactor

t would almost surely be a critical part of any future low- or zeroemissions grid.

that is smaller than existing reactors, and eliminates many of the concerns associated with them. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has even approved one SMR developer’s emergency planning zone sizing methodology that is expected to result in a zone extending only to the power plant’s site boundary. Unfortunately, thus far, Long Island appears to have been excluded from future nuclear considerations. That’s why I am introducing legislation to require the Long Island Power Authority to conduct a cost-benefit analysis and feasibility study relating to its development, either alone or jointly, with other entities through the use of public-private agreements, of small modular reactors, with a focus on affordability and reliability. The bill would also amend the current prohibition on LIPA from constructing or operating nuclear-powered facilities in its service area so that it would not apply to SMRs. By exploring advanced technologies and utilizing strategic investments and public-private partnerships, we can help control costs for Long Island ratepayers, all while boosting grid reliability, reducing emissions, and giving communities another option to meet the needs of their residents. Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick represents the 9th State Senate District.

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he catastrophic floods that devastated parts of the Texas Hill Country on July 4 were a grim reminder of how unforgiving nature can be — and how crucial it is to heed emergency warnings. As rainfall overwhelmed creeks and roadways, scores of people were swept away or trapped by the fast-rising water, some having ignored alerts, others caught unaware. Tragically, too many lives were lost. The stories from Texas have been heartbreaking, but they also serve as a warning of their own: ignoring official advisories during emergencies can be a fatal mistake. In New York, and especially on Long Island, we are no strangers to extreme weather. From Hurricane Sandy in 2012 to the torrential downpours of recent summers, our region has faced floods, hurricanes, nor’easters and heat waves. The frequency and severity of these events are only increasing with climate change. What’s different now, however, is that there are more advanced tools to warn residents — but those tools are only effective if people actually use them. New York state has several emergency alert systems in place. NY-ALERT, the state’s official system, provides email and text notifications about severe weather, public health threats, road closures and more. Wireless Emergency Alerts sent to smartphones by government agencies are timely warnings about flash floods, tornadoes and evacuations. At the county level, both Nassau and Suffolk offer opt-in notification systems that deliver local alerts via text, phone or email. (See box for sign-up instructions.) These systems work — but only when people pay attention. Far too often, warnings are dismissed as overblown or

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inconvenient. The it-won’t-happen-here mentality is downright dangerous. So is alert fatigue, in which frequent messaging leads people to tune out. In Texas, some residents ignored evacuation orders until it was too late. We should ask ourselves: If such intense storms hit Long Island tomorrow, would we be any better prepared than central Texas was? This isn’t just a matter of individual responsibility — it’s also about how well local and state governments communicate the risks we face. New York has made significant progress in emergency preparedness since Sandy, but there is plenty of room for improvement. Awareness campaigns remain limited, and many residents don’t know how to sign up for alerts or what the different warning levels actually mean. Long Island’s diverse population includes many non-English speakers. Warnings are distributed in English, but

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The voting process wasn’t the problem, Jerry To the Editor: Re Jerry Kremer’s column “Ranked-choice voting threw New York City for a loop” in last week’s issue: The Democratic primary election used the ranked-choice process, and Zohran Mamdani won. That doesn’t mean that Mamdani won because of ranked-choice voting. Given his large margin, he may have won under the traditional voting process. We’ll never know, but misplacing the cause does no one any good. This event was part of a campaign conducted in “poetry.” It may be that Andrew Cuomo’s Longfellow and Frost have grown stale and Mamdani’s more urban Sandberg and Langston Hughes are a refreshing change, with greater resonance. It seems clear that a large portion of New York City residents are not happy with successive administrations that have failed to

can be translated into other languages through the recipients’ devices. Accessibility for the disabled community is lacking, however, with few alerts available in formats suitable for the hearing or visually impaired. These shortcomings could delay critical action during an emergency. We also need to normalize public drills and test alerts. These aren’t mere formalities; they’re tools to help people make responses to emergencies almost instinctive. Local governments should partner with schools, companies and media outlets to ensure that emergency preparedness becomes part of the public routine, not just a test bulletin that flashes across a screen once a year. And while we commend first responders and emergency managers across Long Island for their tireless work, we urge elected officials to double down on public education and transparency. What criteria trigger an evacuation? How are flood-prone areas being mapped and monitored? Do communities with historically poor infrastructure have equal warning access? These questions deserve — demand — clear answers. The bottom line is this: We have the technology, the data and the experience to save lives, but none of that matters if we don’t listen. The nightmare in Texas must be the wake-up call. We Long Islanders must take preparedness seriously. Every household should be registered for NYALERT and their county system. Every household should know when to leave in an emergency, where to go and how to care for vulnerable family members. Preparedness is protection. The next storm-induced flood or blackout may not give us the luxury of time to figure out what to do. Let’s make sure that when the warnings come, we don’t ignore them.

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ll parties now appear eager to end the bruising battle between the village of atlantic Beach and the barrier-island branch of the worldwide Chabad movement. “all we have been after is to be a good member of this community,” says Jeremy Dys, an attorney with the Texasbased religious-rights organization that represents Chabad of the Beaches. “It’s in everybody’s interest to be tolerant.” But tolerance was in short supply when the village moved in 2021 to block Chabad from opening an outreach center at kevin j. the foot of the keLLey atlantic Beach Bridge. Using the mechanism of eminent domain, the village seized the property Chabad had purchased, along with an adjacent vacant lot owned by a local family. The Hasidic sect then sued the village, complaining that its First amendment religious-freedom rights were being violated. Chabad cited prejudiced statements made by a few village officials and residents. a federal District Court judge ruled in Chabad’s favor in September 2022. a year later, the village agreed to pay

Chabad $400,000, and to allow the group to move forward in converting a former Capital One bank building into a religious facility. The federal court had stipulated, meanwhile, that the village had to approve zoning variances sought by Chabad. But last October, the atlantic Beach zoning board denied all but one of several requested variances. Chabad then vetoed the 2023 settlement. Protracted negotiations ensued, with atlantic Beach bargaining from a weak defensive position. Chabad held the option of hauling the village back into federal court. Such a move would have cost atlantic Beach much more than the $710,000 it has already paid five law firms involved in the eminent domain cases. In addition, the village could have wound up paying Chabad multiples of the $400,000 agreed on in 2023. a new deal was announced on July 1, with atlantic Beach paying Chabad $950,000. That settlement was contingent on the zoning board accepting the relevant terms at its scheduled July 17 meeting. With all current costs taken into account, the village has spent $2.8 million on the eminent domain conflicts. none of this was inevitable, but it’s also not surprising.

tlantic Beach residents made their desire for a new way forward clear on June 17.

Letters resolve central issues of life in the city, like housing and rent. Remember The Rent Is Too Damn High party in the gubernatorial race in 2010? Once upon a time, solutions were at least proposed. Yet now, with more money on Wall Street than ever, nothing of any size is produced. Mr. Kremer’s advice that candidates avoid ranked-choice elections is misplaced. It isn’t the process, but a positive relationship between voters’ concerns and a candidate’s vision that is the point of either process. The question of whether rankedchoice or simple majority more effectively reveals the will of the people may be understood in a decade or two, but the fact before us is that the former process has not brought forth change commensurate with need. BRIan KellY Rockville Centre

Albany Democrats ‘love spending money on themselves’ To the editor: The Democrats in the State legisla-

although it claimed to have seized the properties in order to build a community center, the village was clearly acting in response to fears that Chabad’s presence would alter the character of the community. Then-six-term Mayor George Pappas probably reasoned — probably correctly — that many of his constituents wanted to keep Chabad out of atlantic Beach. (Pappas, who resigned the day after the settlement was announced, declined to comment.) With 1,700 year-round residents and several second or third homes occupied only in summer, atlantic Beach is an affluent, homogenous, conservative enclave that bars outsiders from using its beaches. The village, a stone’s throw from Queens at its western end, is more than 96 percent white. Hardly any voices were raised in support of Chabad’s First amendment rights and in opposition to the village’s insularity. at the same time, there was considerable dissatisfaction with the costly way in which Pappas and village trustees fought the Chabad battle. That discontent was exacerbated by an 87 percent local property tax hike announced in april. One-third of that whopping increase is a product of the eminentdomain disputes.

ture passed a measure as part of the budget so that new York attorney General letitia James, who is being investigated by the Justice Department for fraud — which had nothing to do with her elected office — will have all her legal bills paid by us, the citizens of new York state. This was a special Democratic measure, appearing to be just for James. She allegedly engaged in mortgage fraud as a private citizen, with no connection to her work as an elected official. But the Democrats want us to pay for her defense. and now, to top it off, the Democrats in the assembly are opposed to providing the pension of an assassinated new York police officer, Miosotis Familia, a single mother, to her three children. The assembly claimed it was too costly. But they can provide all the money needed for letitia James instead of these children, who now have to take care of themselves. The Democrats love spending money just on themselves. These children deserve better. STeve GROGan Lynbrook Grogan is a former federal agent and a former Lynbrook village trustee.

Residents’ desire for a new political dispensation was made manifest in the June 17 election for two of the five seats on the village board. The top vote-getter was Joseph Pierantoni, the candidate most outspokenly critical of the village’s performance. another challenger was also elected, while the sole incumbent seeking re-election was soundly rejected. Pierantoni and the two other current board members, Barry Frohlinger and laura Heller, all pledged at a July 7 meeting to conduct village affairs in a more transparent, communicative and fiscally prudent manner. Will comity prevail now that the Chabad melee is almost over? are atlantic Beach residents going to evince tolerance for a group that has offered little in the way of compromise during the longrunning battle? Is peace at hand, or is it only a ceasefire? Much will depend on how Chabad operates its programming center and the food and beverage drive-through that will be part of it. Will Chabad allay neighbors’ concerns about traffic, parking and noise? Chabad’s local opponents may harbor feelings too raw to permit an open accounting of motives, tactics and blame. But such a self-assessment may eventually have to take place in order for genuine closure to be achieved. Kevin J. Kelley, of Atlantic Beach, is a retired journalist and journalism professor.

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